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Home My WebLink About2024-06-12 CAC Regular Meeting Agenda Packet CULTURAL ARTS COMMITTEE CITY OF PALM DESERT MEETING AGENDA Wednesday, June 12, 2024 9:00 a.m. Administrative Conference Room, City Hall 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 Pursuant to Assembly Bill 2449, this meeting will be conducted as a hybrid meeting and there will be in-person access to this location. To participate via Zoom, use the following link: https://palmdesert.zoom.us/j/85489181983 or call (213) 338-8477, Zoom Meeting ID: 854 8918 1983 • Written public comment may also be submitted to cityclerk@palmdesert.gov. E-mails received by 5:00 p.m. one day prior to the meeting will be distributed to the Committee. Any correspondence received during or after the meeting will be distributed to the Committee as soon as practicable and retained for the official record. Emails will not be read aloud except as an ADA accommodation. • Pages 1.CALL TO ORDER 2.ROLL CALL 3.NONAGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS This time has been set aside for the public to address the Cultural Arts Committee on issues that are not on the agenda for up to three minutes. Speakers may utilize one of the three options listed on the first page of the agenda. Because the Brown Act does not allow the Cultural Arts Committee to act on items not listed on the agenda, members may briefly respond or refer the matter to staff for a report and recommendation at a future meeting. 4.CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and may be approved by one motion. The public may comment on any items on the Consent Agenda within the three-minute time limit. Individual items may be removed by the Cultural Arts Committee for a separate discussion. RECOMMENDATION: To approve the consent calendar as presented. 4.a APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5 RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Minutes of May 8, 2024. 4.b RECEIVE AND FILE PROJECT STATUS REPORT FOR THE JUNE 12, 2024, CULTURAL ARTS COMMITTEE (CAC) MEETING 9 RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file project status report for the June 12, 2024, Cultural Arts Committee (CAC) meeting. 4.c RECEIVE AND FILE INFORMATIONAL REPORT ON PALM DESERT LIBRARY PUBLIC ART PLAN 11 RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file informational report on Palm Desert Library Public Art Plan. 4.d RECEIVE AND FILE INFORMATIONAL REPORT ON THE CITY’S POET LAUREATE 19 RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file informational report on the City of Palm Desert’s Poet Laureate. 5.CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER 6.ACTION CALENDAR The public may comment on individual Action Items within the three-minute time limit. Speakers may utilize one of the three options listed on the first page of the agenda. 6.a APPROVE PROPOSAL FOR DUELING PALMS BY KYLE ABSOLOM 37 RECOMMENDATION: Recommend the City Council approve: A proposal for design, fabrication, and delivery of the sculpture Dueling Palms by artist Kyle Absolom in an amount not to exceed $169,500. 1. An expenditure in an amount not to exceed $130,500 for installation and other ancillary costs in the roundabout located at San Pablo and the entrance to the College of the Desert. 2. Cultural Arts Committee Meeting 2 6.b APPROVE RELOCATION OF ARTWORK, RECYCLE BY JOHN BRANSTETTER, TO BURRTEC WASTE MANAGEMENT RECYCLE CENTER 65 RECOMMENDATION: Approve relocation of the artwork, Recycle by John Branstetter, to the Burrtec Waste Management Recycle Center. 6.c RECEIVE AND FILE INFORMATIONAL REPORT ON DEVELOPMENT SERVICES LOBBY ARTWORK 71 RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file informational report on Palm Desert City Hall’s Development Services lobby artwork. 6.d RECOMMEND PURCHASE OF A SCULPTURE FROM THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 EL PASEO SCULPTURE EXHIBTION 79 RECOMMENDATION: Recommend the City Council approve the purchase of a sculpture from the Fiscal Year 2023-24 El Paseo Sculpture Exhibition for inclusion in the City’s permanent public art collection. 7.INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & COMMENTS 7.a PLANNING COMMISSION LIAISON 7.b ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION LIAISON 7.c CULTURAL ARTS COMMITTEE MEMBERS 7.d CITY COUNCIL LIAISON 7.e CITY STAFF 7.f ATTENDANCE REPORT 85 8.ADJOURNMENT The next Regular Meeting will be held on July 10, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. Cultural Arts Committee Meeting 3 9.PUBLIC NOTICES Agenda Related Materials: Pursuant to Government Code §54957.5(b)(2) the designated office for inspection of records in connection with this meeting is the Office of the City Clerk, Palm Desert Civic Center, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. Staff reports for all agenda items considered in open session, and documents provided to a majority of the legislative bodies are available for public inspection at City Hall and on the City’s website at www.palmdesert.gov. Americans with Disabilities Act: It is the intention of the City of Palm Desert to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. If, as an attendee or a participant at this meeting, or in meetings on a regular basis, you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, the City will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact the Office of the City Clerk, (760) 346-0611, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to inform us of your needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible. AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda for the Cultural Arts Committee was posted on the City Hall bulletin board and City website not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. /S/ Monique Lomeli Senior Deputy Clerk Cultural Arts Committee Meeting 4 1 CULTURAL ARTS COMMITTEE CITY OF PALM DESERT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES May 8, 2024, 9:00 a.m. Present: Staff: Liaisons: Vice Chair Carol Adney, Committee Member Maureen Boren, Committee Member Lori Flint, Committee Member Kristen Olson- Stone, Committee Member Thomas Mitze, Committee Member Pia Rose*, Committee Member Ann Simley, Chair Elizabeth Hauer * Committee Member Rose arrived at 9:16 a.m. Management Analyst – Public Art Erica Powell, Deputy Director of Economic Development Amy Lawrence, and Recording Secretary Monique Lomeli City Council Liaison, Mayor Karina Quintanilla 1. CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the Cultural Arts Committee was called to order by Chair Hauer on May 8, 2024, at 9:01 a.m. in the Administrative Conference Room, City Hall, located at 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California. 2. ROLL CALL 3. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS None. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR Motion by: Vice Chair Adney Seconded by: Committee Member Mitze To approve the consent calendar as presented. Motion Carried (7 to 0) 4.a APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the Minutes of April 10, 2024. 5. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER 5 2 6. ACTION CALENDAR Committee Member Rose arrived at this time during the meeting. 6.a ACCEPT DONATION OF PALM DESERT’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY CHILDREN’S MURAL, TO BE INCLUDED IN THE CITY’S PERMANENT PUBLIC ART COLLECTION Public Art Management Analyst Powell presented the staff report and responded to member inquiries. Motion by: Committee Member Boren Seconded by: Committee Member Flint Recommend that the City Council accept donation of Palm Desert’s 50th Anniversary children’s mural, by artists Kellie Pellegrini and Tyler Ontiveros, to be included in the City’s permanent public art collection. Motion Carried (7 to 0) 6.b APPROVE DEACCESSION OF LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM MURAL BY SUSAN SMITH EVANS Public Art Management Analyst Powell presented the staff report and responded to member inquiries. Motion by: Committee Member Rose Seconded by: Committee Member Simley Recommend that this item be continued to a date uncertain. Motion Carried (7 to 0) 6.c CONSIDER PURCHASE OF A SCULPTURE FROM THE 2023/2024 EL PASEO SCULPTURE EXHIBITION FOR INCLUSION IN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT’S PERMANENT PUBLIC ART COLLECTION Public Art Management Analyst Powell presented the staff report and responded to member inquiries. The Committee narrowed down the sculptures for potential purchase to: Dione the Water Goddess by Lynn Jaye, SWIRLY GIRL (Female Superhero) by Karen and Tony Barone, The Seeker by Delos Van Earl, and Eye of the Wind by Nicholas Meyer. Motion by: Committee Member Boren Seconded by: Committee Member Rose Continue the item to a future meeting for further discussion of the purchase of a sculpture from the 2023/2024 El Paseo Sculpture Exhibition for inclusion in the City of Palm Desert’s permanent public art collection, and potential locations. Motion Carried (7 to 0) 6 3 6.d REQUEST FOR INPUT ON POTENTIAL CIVIC CENTER PARK PUBLIC ART INSTALLATION Public Art Management Analyst Powell presented the staff report and responded to member inquiries. Feedback was provided; no formal action taken on this item. 7.INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & COMMENTS 7.a PLANNING COMMISSION LIAISON None. 7.b ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION LIAISON None. 7.c CULTURAL ARTS COMMITTEE MEMBERS The following items were discussed: •Expression of gratitude for staff and the coordination of the documentary series; •Update on Community Heroes mural; and •Planning of landscape in roundabout near Dueling Palms. 7.d CITY COUNCIL LIAISON Mayor Quintanilla provided reminders for the following upcoming events: •Ice Cream with the Mayor event taking place Thursday, May 16, 2024; and •Concerts in the Park event taking place every Thursday in May at Civic Center Park. 7.e CITY STAFF 7.e.1 RECEIVE AND FILE PRESENTATION FROM DESERT X Jenny Gill, of Desert X, presented the Desert X 2023 Exhibition Report and answered member inquiries. No action taken on this item. 7.f ATTENDANCE REPORT Report provided; no action taken on this item. 8.ADJOURNMENT The Cultural Arts Committee adjourned at 11:07 a.m. 9.PUBLIC NOTICES _________________________ Monique Lomeli, Senior Deputy Clerk Recording Secretary 7 4 _________________________ Erica Powell, Management Analyst Secretary _________________________ DATE APPROVED BY CULTURAL ARTS COMMITTEE 8 Page 1 of 2 CULTURAL ARTS COMMITTEE CITY OF PALM DESERT STAFF REPORT MEETING DATE: June 12, 2024 PREPARED BY: Erica Powell, Management Analyst REQUEST: RECEIVE AND FILE PROJECT STATUS REPORT FOR THE JUNE 12, 2024, CULTURAL ARTS COMMITTEE (CAC) MEETING 1. Student Art and Essay Contest Vinyl Wrap Installation – In April 2024, the Cultural Arts Committee selected winners from the Student Art and Essay Contest to have their artwork vinyl wrapped on one (1) traffic and service cabinets and two (2) water stations at Civic Center Park. a. “Mayor’s Mural Award” from Mr. Triviso’s 2nd Grade Class at Washington Charter Elementary School is vinyl wrapped onto the traffic and service cabinets on the southwest corner of Portola Ave and Shadow Mountain. b. “Best of Show” from 8th Grader, Lucy Rekuc, at Palm Desert Charter Middle School is vinyl wrapped onto the water filling station near the volleyball courts at Civic Center Park. c. “First Place” winner from 10th Grader, Camryn Sprinkle, at Palm Desert High School is vinyl wrapped onto the water filling station near the basketball co urts at Civic Center Park. Vinyl wrap installation was completed on May 28, 29 and June 4, 2024. Due to the school year ending on June 5, 2024, there was not time to organize and hold dedication events for this project. 2. Community Heroes Mural by Trinity Rivard – On May 16, 2024, the Community Heroes mural was completed and dedicated to the City of Palm Desert. Following the event, staff were invited to sign the mural. Staff are working on spraying a protective graffiti coat, installing the plaque, vinyl wrapping the Frontier cabinet, and landscaping the planters in front of the mural. 3. Palm Springs Life 8-month feature content – In February 2023, the City contracted with Palm Springs Life to promote Palm Desert’s Public Art program. The final article will be featured in June 2024 and will highlight Pa lm Desert’s community art programs that took place in FY 2023/2024. 4. SWIM DIVE PLAY Mural Extended at the Palm Desert Aquatic Center - In April 2024, the Cultural Arts Committee approved the expansion of SWIM DIVE PLAY to four (4) concrete benches at the Palm Desert Aquatic Center. Artist Paul Hobson has completed four (4) new designs. Installation of artwork will take place in August 2024, to avoid closing the pool during the summer swimming season. 9 Cultural Arts Committee City of Palm Desert Project Status Report Page 2 of 2 5. FY 2023/2024 Project List – Listed below is an update of the projects that staff is currently working on or will soon be working on:  2025/26 El Paseo Sculpture Exhibition – Contacting all artists and designing new signposts for concrete pads  San Pablo Phase II roundabout – Working with artist for new proposal  Desert X 2025 land art – Working with Desert X on potential sites  Anza-Borrego: Landscape complete - designing, fabricating and installing plaque/signpost  Desert Gold, 50th Anniversary Children’s Mural – Donation and installation at City Hall going to City Council for approval on June 13, 2024  Development Services Lobby Artwork selection and installation  Poet Laureate – Quarterly presentations to Cultural Arts Committee and contract for two-year extension  Renewal of maintenance contract with Same Day Express, including inspections of City’s permanent public art collection  Repairs: Charger by Ted Gall and cracked bricks in Rose Garden at Civic Center Park  Work w/DSRT Surf on implementation of public art into its project  Artworks deaccession plan for current Palm Desert Library  Artwork implementation plan for new Palm Desert Library facility  Design and print updated public art map  City wide review of public art signage  Assessment of City welcome signage/monuments for possible artwork deaccession/relocation  Develop the Public Art website for strategic, program content  Update Public Art Municipal Code  Sunburst – Training required for light programming module  Other proposed projects coming soon!! 10 Page 1 of 2 CULTURAL ARTS COMMITTEE CITY OF PALM DESERT STAFF REPORT MEETING DATE: June 12, 2024 PREPARED BY: Erica Powell, Management Analyst REQUEST: RECEIVE AND FILE INFORMATIONAL REPORT ON PALM DESERT LIBRARY PUBLIC ART PLAN RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file informational report on Palm Desert Library Public Art Plan. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: The Palm Desert Library originally opened at the Portola Community Center in 1962 and operated there until 1996. In 1996, a new library was established through a partnership with the City of Palm Desert, the County of Riverside, and the Desert Community College District located at 73300 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. The 40,000-square-feet facility includes a 20,000- square-foot City library and additional space for a College library, which has been unoccupied since January 2020. There is also a shared space joint-use area. On October 12, 2023, the City Council voted to withdraw from the Riverside C ounty Library System to operate the library as a municipal library, effective July 1, 2024. The City will use the current facility until a new facility can be designed, constructed and outfitted on City -owned land. The City has entered a five-year lease with the Desert Community College District for the existing library, providing ample time to design and fully construct the new facility. Currently, there are ten artworks at the library that require a plan for deaccession and/or relocation in accordance with the Public Art Deaccession Policy adopted by the City Council on July 13, 2023. The criteria for deaccessioning or relocation are: 1. The artworks have been in place for more than fifteen (15) years. 2. Loss of Site: The current site is no longer available. In May 2024, the City’s library staff contracted for renovations at the municipal library, which is set to re-open on July 1, 2024. These renovations required the removal of six mosaics from artist Barbara Field’s community artwork, Dance of Discovery, in order to install additional shelving. Due to the complex installation methods and prohibitive costs of reinstallation, the mosaics have been stored at the Corporation Yard located at 74705 42nd Ave, Palm Desert, until a plan for deaccession or relocation has been approved. Staff will return with a comprehensive plan for deaccession/relocation of public art currently located at the library for the Committee’s review at a later date. Staff will additionally keep the Committee apprised of opportunities to plan for artwork at the new municipal library. 11 Cultural Arts Committee City of Palm Desert Informational Report on Palm Desert Library Public Art Plan Page 2 of 2 FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with this request. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Images of Dance of Discovery by Barbara Field 2. Public art at the Palm Desert Public Library 12 Dance of Discovery by Barbara Field Palm Desert Library, 73300 Fred Waring Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260 13 14 Public art at the Palm Desert Public Library: Impact by Michael Watling 1.6 acres: Earthwork art is located between building and Fred Waring. Artwork includes the grass design and center rock Dancer II & Short Break by Robert McDermott Small statues on pedestals. Reminiscing by John Kennedy 54” H X 28” x 17” Dance of Discovery by Barbara Field 2 columns, 6 small wall mosaics, 6 large wall mosaics, installed in ‘mounting plates’ – will have to 15 measure each of these. 16 Perpetual Motion by Bruce Stillman 16’ H x 12’ W x 4’ D ‘C’ is for Cat by Ann LaRose Puffed Up Prince by Gary Lee Price Giraffe by William Allen 17 Scroll Fence by Ries Neimi Palm Desert Public Library mural by Susan Smith Evans 18 Page 1 of 2 CULTURAL ARTS COMMITTEE CITY OF PALM DESERT STAFF REPORT MEETING DATE: June 12, 2024 PREPARED BY: Erica Powell, Management Analyst REQUEST: RECEIVE AND FILE INFORMATIONAL REPORT ON THE CITY’S POET LAUREATE RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file informational report on the City of Palm Desert’s Poet Laureate . BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: In March 2023, the City Council approved the honorary position of Poet Laureate to enhance Palm Desert’s artistic achievements through various ceremonial, educational, and community activities. Mayor Quintanilla and Mayor Pro Tem Harnik were appointed to a subcommittee to form a selection process, with the Cultural Arts Committee serving as the reporting body. Following a four-month long competitive application and performance process which included selection by a qualified jury panel, Lori Davis was appointed as the City’s Poet Laureate for a one-year term starting October 1, 2023. Since her appointment, Ms. Davis has successfully completed four (4) of the six (6) duties under the scope of work:  Recited an original poem for the City of Palm Desert’s 50th Anniversary Celebration on November 18, 2023  Performed a reading at the City’s Veteran’s Day Ceremony on November 11, 2023  Selected and is mentoring a junior poet laureate  Proposed and executed a successful poetry workshop and reading at the Palm Desert Library on April 8, 2024 The two (2) remaining events under the scope of work are to perform readings at the following events:  State of the City on June 25, 2024  Independence Day Celebration on July 4, 2024 In addition to her current scope of work, Ms. D avis has proposed to build community programming for poets and writers by offering the following:  Monthly workshops from November through April  Open mic evenings  Youth programming: 2-3 events from November through April  Poetry projection on buildings for City events 19 Cultural Arts Committee City of Palm Desert Informational Report on the City’s Poet Laureate Page 2 of 2  Public poetry at the Civic Center Park  Holding an event for National Poetry Month Given Ms. Davis’s successful performance thus far and in an effort to build consistency with the Poet Laureate program, the City Council recently approved a two-year contract extension for Ms. Davis to serve as Palm Desert’s Poet Laureate thorough September 30, 2026. Ms. Davis will begin providing quarterly updates to the Cultural Arts Committee on her Poet Laureate with the first presentation scheduled for September 11, 2024. The Committee will have the opportunity to provide feedback and comments which will be shared with the City Council. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The Poet Laureate receives an annual honorarium of $3,500, paid quarterly, as well as mileage expenses to and from events. Funds are paid from the Public Art Budget – Account No. 4364650- 4309200. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Call for Nominations 2023-2024 Poet Laureate 2. Lori Davis’ Application 3. Palm Desert – City of Warmth and Light by Lori Davis 20 City of Palm Desert Poet Laureate Call for Nominations (DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES – June 30, 2023) STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: The City of Palm Desert is accepting nominations for the position of Palm Desert Poet Laureate for the 2023-2024 term. The appointed Laureate shall: • Uplift the artistic achievement of the City and local communities through active participation in ceremonial, educational, and/or community activities. • Raise awareness of the power and beauty of poetry. • Provide access to poetry, spoken word and the literary arts within the City of Palm Desert. • Encourage community members to develop their own creative interests. ABOUT THE POSITION: The Poet Laureate for the City of Palm Desert is an honorary position. The Laureate serves a one-year term from October 2023 – September 2024. The City will award the Poet Laureate an annual honorarium of $3,500 to encompass all civic and official work performed or produced in the position. The Laureate may also be offered reimbursement of mileage expenses. ELIGIBILITY: Any organization or member of the Palm Desert community may nominate a poet, self- nominations are welcome. Candidates must: • Be at least 18 years of age. • Be a resident of Palm Desert for at least one (1) year. • Be a primary Palm Desert resident during the appointment term. • Demonstrate publication of poems, via print or online platforms, including social media. • Demonstrate a connection and/or commitment to the literary community. • Demonstrate excellence in promoting awareness or enjoyment of poetry by special awards, honors, or recognition. • Understand and embrace the City’s culture and history with a strong interest in serving and being a representative of the City. • Demonstrate the ability to engage audiences. • Be able and willing to travel between locations around the city. 21 May 2023 – Poet Laureate Call for Nominations Page 2 of 2 EXPECTATIONS: In addition to the Statement of Purpose, the Poet Laureate shall be expected to perform the following duties: Ceremonial: The Poet Laureate will participate in at least five (5) civic functions, including but not limited to the following: • Veterans Day observed event, November 11, 2023 • State of the City, date TBD in 2024 • Independence Day Celebration, July 4, 2024 Additionally, the Poet Laureate shall aim to create a City poem that will be read at the City of Palm Desert’s 50th Anniversary Celebration on November 18, 2023, and published on the City’s website. Educational: The Poet Laureate shall select and mentor a junior poet laureate from a Palm Desert local elementary, middle, or high school. Community: The Poet Laureate shall propose and execute at least one (1) community outreach event during their term, to make poetry available and accessible to people in their everyday lives. Communication: The Poet Laureate shall: • Work with City staff to develop and produce online and social media communications. • Provide regular updates to the Cultural Arts Committee, including where and when presentations take place. • End of Term Summary: Summarize her/his impressions and experiences during their term as Poet Laureate (including workshops, readings, judging of competitions, publication, etc.) to help the City of Palm Desert improve, adjust or adapt the parameters of the position and/or the appointment process. NOMINATION SUBMISSION MATERIALS: Nominations should demonstrate the nominee’s artistic accomplishments, a history of community involvement, and a vision for the program during his/her term. Eligible candidates can be nominated for the position by submitting the following: 22 May 2023 – Poet Laureate Call for Nominations Page 3 of 3 • A letter of nomination describing, in 500 words or less, why you feel you (or the person you are nominating) are the most appropriate candidate for the City of Palm Desert Poet Laureate. • Three original works of poetry by the nominee. • The nominee’s current resume or CV. • A current list of publications and any teaching experience. • Any relevant social media handles and/or website. • Poet Laureate candidate information including address, phone number, and email address. If nominating, please include your contact information. REVIEW CRITERIA AND PROCESS: Submissions are reviewed by the Poet Laureate Jury Panel. The Jury Panel will consist of the City Council Cultural Arts Committee Liaison, the Chair of the Cultural Arts Committee, a representative of the Palm Desert Public Library, a representative from the Creative Writing and Writing for the Performing Arts Committee at UCR Palm Desert Center, a member from the creative community, as well as a member of the English department at College of the Desert. The panel will select three top candidates based upon the following criteria: • Artistic merit, including publication history. • Quality of work/creative excellence, including aural facility. • Community commitment to cultural life and literary community. • Ability of effectively inspire and engage others. The Poet Laureate shall be appointed by the Palm Desert City Council based upon the recommendation of the Poet Laureate Jury Panel. TIMELINE: The following dates represent the schedule that will be followed. The City reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to adjust this schedule, as it deems necessary. May 8, 2023 Call for Submissions released June 30, 2023 Deadline to apply. July 2023 Review of applications August 2023 Interviews for final candidates September 14, 2023 Recommendation to City Council September 2023 Contracting October 2023 City Poet Laureate term begins October 2024 City Poet Laureate term ends Completed applications must be submitted by Friday, June 30, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. PST 23 May 2023 – Poet Laureate Call for Nominations Page 4 of 4 Nominations may be submitted online (http://www.palmdesert.gov/connect/poet-laureate), by email to epowell@palmdesert.gov or mailed to the address below. Materials will not be returned. Online applications are strongly encouraged. City of Palm Desert C/O Poet Laureate Jury Panel Attn: Erica Powell 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260-2578 INFORMATION: For more information, please contact Erica Powell, Management Analyst, at epowell@palmdesert.gov or (760) 776-6346. 24 LORI DAVIS Palm Desert, CA Writer, Educator, Designer MFA in Creative Writing 〡20+ Years in Education 〡Avid Graphic Designer As a highly experienced and motivated educator and designer, I am attracted to the intersection where creativity and authentic solutions meet. My professional experiences have given me a deep understanding of a variety of communities and exigencies, including both youth and adult demographics. I take pride in meticulously designing effective learning and marketing solutions by focusing on engagement, available technologies, ease-of-use, and visual appeal – always with an equitable, human-centered approach in mind. As an employee, I am a good fit where operational and educational best practices are expected and honored, and clearly make a difference in the lives of those being served. TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES Canva〡Microsoft Office Suite〡Google Workspace〡Google Classroom LMS〡Canvas LMS〡Miro Adobe Premiere〡Powtoons〡Trello〡Screencastify〡Schoology〡Socrative〡Formative〡Loom PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CREATE Center for the Arts | Palm Desert, California 2022 - 2023 Marketing & Development, Programming ●Social media content and email marketing development and strategies ●Designed monthly newsletter ●Programing events, workshops, and high school intern program ●Fundraising, grant writing Xavier College Preparatory High School | Palm Desert, California 2007 – 2022 English Teacher | Grades 9-12 | English Department Chair ●Broad experience in face-to-face, blended, hybrid, synchronous, and asynchronous learning modalities ●Regularly applied learner-centered, evidence-based learning theory to course design ●Delivered lessons and modules via learning management systems (Canvas LMS, Google Classroom) ●Measured and evaluated student achievement based on learning objectives ●Adapted instructional materials to meet varied needs, including students with learning, medical, and psychological accommodations ●Developed a “dual enrollment” creative writing college course for Saint Louis University ●Ongoing diversity and SEL training ●Facilitated “ShookFoil Poetry Reading Series & Open Mic” for 14 years. California Association of Teachers of English (CATE) Conferences 2019 and 2020 Conference Presenter/Speaker ●Voices Of Literacy In Pursuit Of Human Rights - San Francisco ●LA Confidential: Investigating Teaching, Texts, & Truths - Los Angeles Writers in the Schools (WITS), University of California, Riverside | California 2007 Curriculum Designer | Adult Trainer ●Trainer for professional writers hired to teach in Coachella Valley schools ●Created the training program, handbook, and workshops ●Presented learning styles and strategies for incorporation into lesson plans ●Managed the partnerships between the WITS writers and classroom teachers 25 Gneiss Poetry Series | Palm Desert, California 2001 – 2007 Poetry Reading Series Host and Organizer ●Organized and hosted the monthly reading series featuring nationally known poets ●Provided local poets a venue to share their work in the open mic Palm Springs Desert Museum | Palm Springs, California 2004 – 2005 Poetry Reading Series Host and Organizer Organized and hosted the monthly reading series featuring regional and nationally known poets Tools for Tomorrow | Coachella Valley, California 2002 – 2004 Curriculum Designer ●Developed creative writing curriculum for the after school arts program ●Served on the advisory committee and the board of directors ●Edited yearly writing and art anthology for multiple elementary schools ●Designed monthly newsletter EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS University of California, Riverside - Palm Desert Center | Palm Desert, California 2012 Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing - Poetry Cross Genre: Creative Nonfiction California State University, Long Beach | Long Beach, California 1985 Bachelor of Arts - Radio / Television / Film Additional Art Courses: Fundamentals of Art Color Theory Two-Dimensional Designs Three-Dimensional Forms Drawing / Life Drawing Teaching Credential: Clear California Multiple Subject K - 12 | State of California State of California Commission on Teaching Credentialing ID Document #: 070326340 District Teacher Intern Program | Los Angeles Unified School District MBSR - Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Certification | Mindful Leader - October 2022 ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCES ●Guest poet at University of California, Los Angeles Extension Classes ●Organized and hosted the Poetry Stage at the Palm Springs Book Festival in 2006 and 2007 ●Facilitated writing and poetry workshops and readings for The Braille Institute, Indio Senior Center, Coachella Valley Cultural Center & Museum, Palm Springs Art Museum, PEN America, and local events ●National poetry publications include:Salt Hill, Atlanta Review, Green Mountains Review, Laurel Review ●Studied poetry in Prague, Czech Republic and Inuit poetry in Ilulissat, Greenland ●Published Poetry Chapbook:White Dime,Caernarvon Press, San Diego ●Squaw Valley Community of Writers Poetry Workshop ●Yearly attendance at the Associated Writers Program (AWP) National Conference 26 Lori Davis,Poet -Acknowledgements List of publications in which these poems,or versions of them,have appeared: Atlanta Review (Atlanta,GA):“After the Diagnosis” Cider Press Review (San Diego,CA):“White Dime” Cimmarron Review (Oklahoma State University):“The Woodcutter” Cream City Review (University of Wisconsin):“Telling:Another Way of Saying,”“Dandelion,” “The Stranger Experiment” Hayden’s Ferry Review (Arizona State University):“Caring For Your Spider Plant” Mosaic (University of Manitoba):“It Was the Earth’s Fault the House Caved” Salt Hill (Syracuse University):“Oceanography” The Laurel Review (Missouri State University):“Trickle Irrigation System,”“User Assumes All Risk” Green Mountains Review (Northern Vermont University):“We Take Turns Telling Each Other What to Do” Inlandia Anthology (Heyday Books):“A Good Cry,”“Ambiance Report:8:30 AM Off the I-10” Blue Arc West,California Poets (Tebot Bach):“On a Scale Between 1 and 10 (10 Being Best)” Poetry Chapbooks Opals &Oranges,Gneiss Poetry Press,Palm Desert White Dime,Caernarvon Press,San Diego 27 6/12/23, 1:18 PM Poet Laureate Application 2023 Poet Laureate Application 2023 Submitted by: Anonymous user Submitted time: Jun 11, 2023, 10:44:23 PM Poet Name: Lori Davis Poet Email Address: Poet's Social Media Links: (if applicable) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sorestedshe/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lori.n.davis.5/ (many poetry-related entries) Poet Phone Number: Poet Address: Palm Desert, CA, 92260, USA Eligibility: At least 18 years of age. Resident of Palm Desert for at least one (1) year. Ability to remain a resident during the term of October 2023 - September 2024 Letter of Nomination Please upload a minimum of 3 poems: (maximum of 5) Please upload a current Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV): Candidate Letter for Poet Laureate 2023.pdf 72.1KBPDF 55.1KBPDF 23.3KBPDF 73.1KBPDF 56.5KBPDF 61.1KBPDF Lori Davis - Resume 2023.pdf 95.8KBPDF 28 6/12/23, 1:18 PM Poet Laureate Application 2023 Please provide an overview of publication history: Commitment to the literary community: In 2003, I selfishly started a poetry reading series and open mic event as a way to bring interesting writers to me when I moved here. We held the first events at La Gourmandise at the Gardens on El Paseo. Then moved to Augusta Restaurant's penthouse. Eventually, we landed at UC Riverside - PD campus. The events featured local and nationally known poets and were well attended (by most poetry standards). After hosting readings, book fairs, and teaching poetry workshops at many valley institutions and schools, I realized I had a developed a personal poetry mission statement: to create ways to get people to run toward poetry, instead of away! This is still actively my passion. My most recent series has been at Xavier Prep, 15 years running. City culture and interest: I have happily lived in Palm Desert for 27 years. I raised my two children and established my professional, creative, and academic life here. As a Southern California native, I have lived in and visited many beautiful places, but I have always felt a sense of home here in the desert. The snowy mountains surrounding us, the wide vistas, the enduring influence of the Cahuilla Indians, the deep afternoon shadows, and the warm evenings all contribute to a more meaningful and peaceful lifestyle. We have so much to enjoy in this area: beautiful parks, public art, higher education, sports, world class resorts, shopping and dining, theaters, etc. Our cultural offerings are always expanding! Championing poetry over the years has been my small attempt to add to the cultural richness of our city. I appreciate the way Palm Desert grows and changes. I like that more people are living here year round and taking advantage of the full community calendar. It's time for more poetry to be offered! Lori Davis - Acknowledgements - Publications.pdf 79.5KBPDF 29 Candidate for the City of Palm Desert’s Poet Laureate 2023 June 11, 2023 Dear Poet Laureate Jury Panel, I am grateful for this opportunity to apply for the position of Palm Desert’s inaugural Poet Laureate. This city has always been committed to many forms of art, and I am delighted poetry will be added to the list this year. I am applying because I see this role as an expanded platform and a rare opportunity to continue the work I have been doing in Palm Desert and the wider valley for 20 years. In addition to being a poet and getting my MFA in Poetry at the University of California Riverside - Palm Desert, I realized early on that poetry needs every advocate it can get. It has been a strong passion of mine to bring poetry to all ages in a way that makes them lean in, rather than turn up their noses. Readings, workshops, book festivals, open mics, critique groups, etc. One highlight was bringing former U.S. Poet Laureate, Billy Collins to Xavier College Preparatory High School for our Summit on Human Dignity. The theme was literacy and he gave a memorable public reading. The list of regional and nationally-known poets who have visited the valley is actually quite long! The position’s title, Poet Laureate, brings with it a legitimacy and sense of importance that will elevate poetry in the eyes of some of our community members. For many of us, the way we learned poetry in school was to analyze, decipher, plot rhyme schemes. No wonder the poetry section at Barnes & Noble is one small shelf, back by the bathroom! When we really take a moment to contemplate it, poetry is simply the artful exchange of emotion from the poet to the reader. It is a profound, concentrated, underrated way to communicate. Over the years, I have seen all levels of writers, ages 8 - 88, benefit from having their heart, soul, and voice heard in this way. We can turn to poetry for help in understanding our human condition. I am really encouraged that poetry will now be embedded in Palm Desert’s cultural plan and amplify the creativity of the city’s residents in this way. Bravo! Sincerely, Lori Davis 30 A Good Cry Climate is what you expect, weather is what you get. Robert Heinlein Days like this are unlikely; unheard of, actually. The dunes didn't dissolve because of record rains. They muddied into a mobile spackle on purpose, as varnish for a lackluster system. In the flood water, I see a formula where some might see a sky floating by on its back or a puddle lit from underneath. The arroyos are unabridged; this storm is incomplete. The wash will soon be full of monkey flowers and sand bells. A flute of Russian thistle. Each seed has a long climb inside it and rainbows are not as portable as they appear. The barrel cactus is finished fasting inside itself, overwhelmed by the slant of unending rain, the abundance, this staggering convenience. Lori Davis 31 Alt Whitman I've been the clown. And I've been his washcloth. I've been the botched opera. And I've been likewise ungovernable... Revive my words and I will spill the unedited details you crave. Except for a flyswatter, you won't need a weapon... Hallelujah for jet propulsion. Hallelujah for a jigsaw puzzle’s perimeter Hallelujah for the manufacturer of trash compactors. My house is built in mid-century hollow Easter Bunny architecture. Why did only one branch of the ocotillo green this season? Twenty others stand brittle, bare. These trees are full of birds I can't begin to name, and still, I am content being the least indigenous thing in this landscape... Let's make a bet: which cloud is about to open up and bathe the birds? ...not the one shaped like a scythe, ...not the gray one either...it’s only wind-smeared smoke. My house is all dead bolts and peep holes and every poem is an ice-filled blister. Blue, brown, green…the palette of our globe minus every blooming rose declaring its existence. For the moment…but not for very long, every dish I own is clean. 32 Telling: Another Way of Saying Every time a man unburdens his heart to a stranger... Germaine Greer What I suggested: Let's go over God and the universe one more time. What I meant to say: Undercurrents are the fluid part of the same conclusion. What I almost forgot to say: Air has no landmarks to prove we passed this way. What you reassured me: From the sky we look down into the face of our lives. What you admitted: I am a long distance swimmer in that river. What I heard you say: I want to be the longest distance you've ever traveled. What I think I told you: You feel like the part of a river that remains unfrozen. What you heard me say: Don't be afraid. Where we are going, there is no water, only everlasting ice. What we didn't say: Everything seems to describe the need to. What you said instead: Every emergency exit has two reasons. What I think you meant: Unlocked, I understand your math. 33 We Take Turns Telling Each Other What To Do you told me to find a cedar tree and touch it I said find a dandelion and sleep with it as intact as possible under your pillow tonight you know I will search for the cedar tree it takes on importance then you said find a forest fire and touch it this is the engrossing part of us you know I will feel like touching it I said grow your beard because I think you had one the day we met you said go find the day we met and don’t touch it 34 35 36 Page 1 of 2 CULTURAL ARTS COMMITTEE CITY OF PALM DESERT STAFF REPORT MEETING DATE: June 12, 2024 PREPARED BY: Erica Powell, Management Analyst REQUEST: APPROVE PROPOSAL FOR DUELING PALMS BY KYLE ABSOLOM RECOMMENDATION: Recommend the City Council approve: 1. A proposal for design, fabrication, and delivery of the sculpture Dueling Palms by artist Kyle Absolom in an amount not to exceed $169,500. 2. An expenditure in an amount not to exceed $130,500 for installation and other ancillary costs in the roundabout located at San Pablo and the entrance to the College of the Desert. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: After a significant vetting process of just under 200 sculpture proposals submitted for consideration to be installed at the roundabout located at San Pablo and San Gorgonio, on July 14, 2021, the Art in Public Places (AIPP) Commission (now Cultural Arts Committee) narrowed the choice down to two artists – Kyle Absolom’s Dueling Palms and Donald Gialanella’s Sunburst. On August 26, 2021, the City Council directed staff to seek public input as to which sculpture should be installed in the roundabout. Although Sunburst was ultimately selected for that location, public input and the Cultural Arts Committee (CAC) proposed the idea of installing Dueling Palms in the roundabout located at San Pablo and the entrance to the College of the Desert. Dueling Palms is a red, abstract metal palm tree, originally 32 feet long and 14 feet 9 inches tall. The artist is exploring a 20% reduction for better visibility. Upon approval, updated renderings and technical drawings will be provided. Staff will collaborate with the artist and the City’s Public Works team for final proportions. Maintenance will include regular cleanings and periodic repainting by the City’s art maintenance contractor. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The original Request for Proposals released in October 2020 called for an artist fee of $125,000. Due to the influx in material costs during the contract and engineering review period with artist Donald Gialanella for Sunburst, the artist fee had to be amended to $195,000. Additionally, costs for sculpture and pad installation were estimated at $75,000 and did not include ancillary costs such as the lighting, electrical, and landscaping. The final installation costs for the Sunburst sculpture totaled $314,204.44. 37 Cultural Arts Committee City of Palm Desert Approve Proposal for Dueling Palms by Kyle Absolom Page 2 of 2 Given that Kyle Absolom submitted his proposal for Dueling Palms in early 2021, together with the fact that the cost of materials have signif icantly gone up, his artist fee for the sculpture has increased by $44,500 bringing the total to $169,500. Additionally, staff estimates an amount not to exceed $130,500 for sculpture installation, site preparation, foundations, lighting, and electrical. Funds in the amount of $300,000 for this project are available in the Public Art budget and no General Fund monies will be expended. ATTACHMENTS: 1. 2021 Proposal for Dueling Palms 2. 2024 Updated Proposal for Dueling Palms 38 KYLE ABSOLOM PALMS. PALM DESERT SAN PABLO AVENUE ROUNDABOUT all material, concepts and designs are the intellectual property of KYLE ABSOLOM. and are not to be copied or used without written permission. DUELING FINAL PROPOSAL 07.06.21 39 THE ARTIST I am inspired by joy and reﬂection. My work has always been rooted in the end goal of evoking happiness paired with contemplation. This combination of emotion and thought is what has driven me through my daily life and naturally bled into my art. My hope is that when a viewer sees my art for the ﬁrst time, that they smile or tilt their head with curiosity. I am also driven by elevating what joy or fun can look like and challenging those norms. Sophistication and timelessness have always been at the forefront my thought process. Specializing in experiential and immersive experiences has geared my art towards large scale projects with varying levels of permanence. My materials are mix media and range from aluminum and plexiglass to wood and steel. My history of working with a wide spectrum of clients has also shaped my work by using the restraints of commissioned work as inspiration instead of a hinderance. I also pull inspiration from the location and surrounding area of my installations. I want my art to naturally belong in a space yet strikingly stand out and leave a lasting impression. The 3-dimensional nature of my work is pushed even further when I play with bold colors and sharp geometric angles. Conﬁdential & Proprietary Palm Desert, CAKyle Absolom | San Pablo Avenue Roundabout | 2021 40 DUELING PALMS My current project “Dueling Palms” is rooted in the land it hopes to live on. This steal sculpture aims to honor Palm Desert and use the iconic (perhaps obvious) Palm Tree and reimagine it. It was a personal challenge to take such a recognizable symbol and make it feel new. The “Dueling Palms” are designed to quite literally cut through the noise with sharp yet smooth curves, appearing to almost bounce off of the ground. The ﬂorescent orange color not only sparks joy but represents the warmth and sun that is the trademark of Palm Desert. From a distance the palms also have a yin and yang effect mirroring the balance and dance of the nature and community around them. The ﬂowing aesthetic also mimics an inﬁnity symbol, representing the power and boundlessness of a city thriving in the desert against all odds. At a closer look there are a total of ten fronds - 9 individually representing each of the cities that make up Coachella Valley. The tenth palm frond indicates the cities coming together in unity. The design of this piece takes into consideration all of the listed requirements and precautionary measures for the community and passers by. This is a 360 degree sculpture that that still allows drivers to maintain visibility and their safety. It pays homage to the core history of Palm Desert while looking to the future. My experience working with a broad range of concepts and materials will take this project and community to the next level. Conﬁdential & Proprietary Palm Desert, CAKyle Absolom | San Pablo Avenue Roundabout | 2021 41 DETAILS Conﬁdential & Proprietary Palm Desert, CAKyle Absolom | San Pablo Avenue Roundabout | 2021 MATERIALS This structure will be constructed of 100% Stainless Steel. This will allow for no rusting, and will be a huge part of the longevity of this art piece. My long term fabrication partner who I have worked with on multiple occasions specializes in the most incredible steel work - most recently building a project for The Waldorf Astoria in Beverly Hills. INSTALLATION Cast-in-place concrete footings will be installed approximately 8” below ground. The structure will then be bolted down onto the footings. The plates will be concealed. We will then back ﬁll below ground with a rock bed of gravel. One palm structure will be anchored in 3 places. The other structure will be anchored directly from its center. Both structures will then be bolted together for advanced stability. The structure will be made into sections (approximately 12 - 15 pieces) and built onsite. The palm fronds will be individually bolted onto the trunk of each palm structure through a connection point. Should the structure be disassembled - it would be In the reverse process of how it was built. We would remove each bolt at each connection point, slowly removing each piece. ESTIMATED WEIGHT I plan to use 1/8” or 1/4” stainless steel sheet metal for this piece. The ﬁnal thickness and thus weight will be decided once I have consulted with the engineer and have taken into consideration the wind load. The thickness of the piece will be dependent on an engineer seeing the art work as they will be able to what is best based on wind load. Once I can speak with the city’s engineer we will get a better understanding of this and I will be able to provide an estimated weight of the piece. 42 DETAILS Conﬁdential & Proprietary Palm Desert, CAKyle Absolom | San Pablo Avenue Roundabout | 2021 HARDSCAPE I am proposing the structure to live on a rock bed of slate colored gravel. This helps with the stark contrast between the art piece coloring and the ﬂooring - pairing beautifully with the modern, architectural orange curves of the structure. LIGHTING I am proposing to install 12-16 LED can (recessed) lights into the ground. The lights will all be aim-able so we can focus them onto the desired areas of the structure, allowing the light to hit perfectly. DIMENSIONS 32’ wide x 15’ deep x 14’9” high **see further within the deck for more detailed dimensions I know there were some concerns about the up-turned palm trees height - this has now been increased to 7’ high ensuring it is higher than human height. I also want to note I am prepared to work with the city on the design, if there is concern that the palm edges are too sharp. I am 100% willing to shave off the ends slightly allowing for them to be a little more blunt helping with any health and safety issues. COATING The sculpture’s exterior will be coated in an acrylic urethane clear coat. I am proposing that this structure is in an orange color. I will use a matte ﬁnish to help further withstand any maintenance from any wind and sand for example. The painted clear coat will allow for the durability of the structure to have a lifespan of anywhere from 10-15 years. 43 DETAILS Conﬁdential & Proprietary Palm Desert, CAKyle Absolom | San Pablo Avenue Roundabout | 2021 MAINTENANCE I will be using stainless steel because it’s durability is outstanding. It can withhold extreme weather conditions, and requires the standard maintenance for outdoor public art. The structure should be simply washed with a pressure washer on the softest setting, every 3-4 months. No oils, gels or soap should be used. BUDGET $125,000 - this includes artist fees, taxes, insurance, materials, tools, travel, expense contingency, and other associated costs. **Installation, uplighting costs, and permit fees will be covered by the City. 44 INSPIRATION FINAL ARTPROPOSAL. PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR FULL 360 DEGREE VIRTUAL TOUR 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 “Unity is omnipotent and that is undeniable.” 55 56 57 58 INSPIRATION ART PIECEDIMENSIONS. 59 DIMENSIONS 2 Conﬁdential & Proprietary Palm Desert, CAKyle Absolom | San Pablo Avenue Roundabout | 2021 60 THANK YOU Conﬁdential & Proprietary Palm Desert, CA absolomkyle@gmail.com Kyle Absolom | San Pablo Avenue Roundabout | 2021 61 62 63 64 Page 1 of 2 CULTURAL ARTS COMMITTEE CITY OF PALM DESERT STAFF REPORT MEETING DATE: June 12, 2024 PREPARED BY: Erica Powell, Management Analyst REQUEST: APPROVE RELOCATION OF ARTWORK, RECYCLE BY JOHN BRANSTETTER, TO BURRTEC WASTE MANAGEMENT RECYCLE CENTER RECOMMENDATION: Approve relocation of the artwork, Recycle by John Branstetter, to the Burrtec Waste Management Recycle Center. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: In 2006, the City of Palm Desert organized an initiative to create artwork from recycled materials in support of the City’s Recycling Program. As part of this process, the Art in Public Places (AIPP) Commission recommended the commission of artist, John Branstetter, to create a sculpture by engaging the community in crafting the artwork through public workshops. Initially displayed in front of Palm Desert City Hall for approximately one year, the artwork was relocated to El Paseo, west of Highway 74, in 2009. In April 2024, Cultural Arts Committee (CAC) Chair Hauer called for a proposal to relocate Recycle due to its weathered appearance. This proposal was unopposed by the Committee. Having been exhibited for 16 years, the relocation of Recycle does comply with the City’s Deaccessioning Policy, which dictates that public artworks generally remain on display for a minimum of 15 years. As such, staff recommends relocating Recycle to the Burrtec Waste Management Recycle Center located at 41800 Corporate Way. Detailed plans, including a proposed location photograph, are attached for the Committee’s review. Burrtec has confirmed its willingness to host the artwork and jointly verified that the facilities can accommodate the placement of the sculpture. Placement of the sculpture in this location will be in the public right -of-way so it will remain part of the City’s permanent collection. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The artwork was purchased for $20,000 in April 2007. There is currently no available record of its fair market value. The expenses associated with relocating the artwork, including deinstallation, the construction of a concrete art pad, electrical adjustments, lighting, installation, and signage, are estimated to be under $6,000. Funds for this are available in the Public Art budget. 65 Cultural Arts Committee City of Palm Desert Approve Relocation of Artwork, Recycle by John Branstetter Page 2 of 2 ATTACHMENTS: 1. Current Location 2. Proposed Location 66 Current Location of Recycle by John Branstetter El Paseo, west of Highway 74 67 68 Proposed Relocation for Recycle by John Branstetter 41800 Corporate Way, Palm Desert View from the corner of Lennon Place and Corporate Way 69 70 Page 1 of 1 CULTURAL ARTS COMMITTEE CITY OF PALM DESERT STAFF REPORT MEETING DATE: June 12, 2024 PREPARED BY: Erica Powell, Management Analyst REQUEST: RECEIVE AND FILE INFORMATIONAL REPORT ON DEVELOPMENT SERVICES LOBBY ARTWORK RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file informational report on Palm Desert City Hall’s Development Services lobby artwork. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: In 2023, Palm Desert City Hall’s Development Services lobby underwent a full renovation managed by the Deputy Director of Development Services Rosie Lua. As part of the project, Ms. Lua requested installation of new artwork on two walls inside the lobby. In October 2023, a Call for Submissions was sent to the Artist Council; however, none of the 28 submitted artworks were deemed suitable by Ms. Lua and her team. Therefore, in March 2024, staff issued a Call for Commission valley-wide, aiming to cast a wider net and seeking proposals that reflected Palm Desert’s identity. Out of the 23 proposals received, Ms. Lua and her team have selected John Cuevas to complete the project. In his proposal, Mr. Cuevas proposed paintings of California fan palm groves, depicting locations within Palm Desert, such as the Art Smith trail or trails within The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens. These paintings will be painted on stretched canvas and hung onto lobby walls. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Funding in the amount of $10,000 for the project is available in the Capital Improvement Project budget (No. GL 4504161-4400100). Installation costs will be minimal and are available in the Public Art budget (No. 4364650-4337200). ATTACHMENTS: 1. Call for Submissions 2023 – Artist Council 2. Call for Commission 2024 3. John Cuevas Proposal Images 71 72 Call for Submissions, Development Services Lobby Art: October 17, 2023 Call for Submissions Development Services Lobby Art Deadline for Entries Monday, November 20, 2023 ABOUT THE PROJECT The City of Palm Desert is dedicated to serving residents and visitors by providing exemplary services to the community. The Development Services Lobby provides access to the following departments: the Permit Center, Planning Department, Public Works and Code Enforcement. The lobby has recently been renovated and the City is seeking artwork for the lobby walls which will be on display to the public Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ABOUT THE ARTWORK The City of Palm Desert would like to partner with the Artists Center to dress the lobby with two (2) pieces of artwork. The work should be vibrant, colorful, and welcoming to the public. LOCATION AND DIMENSIONS 1. North Wall extreme measurements are 64” (W) X 94”’ (H) and is located at 73510 Fred Waring Ave, Palm Desert. 2. East Wall extreme measurements are 80” (W) X 94”’ (H) and is located at 73510 Fred Waring Ave, Palm Desert. Please see images attached. 73 Call for Submissions, Development Services Lobby Art: October 17, 2023 ELIGIBILITY Open to Artists Center member artists with demonstrated experience. The City of Palm Desert is committed to inclusion and diversity and welcomes applicants of all faiths, creeds, ancestries, and ethnicities without regard to disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or immigration status. ARTIST COMPENSATION Artist(s) is to submit sale price along with submission. TIMELINE • Deadline for applications is November 20, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. • Artist selection in mid-December 2023. TO APPLY 1. Artist Biography 2. Resume 3. Images of Past Work: 3-5 images that best service as examples to support your submission. Please label each file with the following format “LastNameFirstName_ImageNumber” 4. Submission Images: 3-5 images of the proposed artwork INFORMATION: For more information, please contact Erica Powell, Management Analyst, at epowell@palmdesert.gov or 760-776-6346. 74 Call for Artwork Commission Palm Desert City Hall Development Services Lobby Deadline for Entries Monday, April 26, 2024 ABOUT THE PROJECT The City of Palm Desert is inviting artists who are interested in creating artwork to beautify the Development Services Lobby located at Palm Desert City Hall. The Development Services Lobby provides access to the following departments: the Permit Center, Code Enforcement, Planning, Public Works, and Economic Development. The lobby has recently been renovated and the City is seeking artwork for two walls which will be on display to the public during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ABOUT THE ARTWORK The City of Palm Desert is seeking one artist to create two (2) pieces of artwork for the Development Services Lobby. Both artworks should be vibrant, colorful, and welcoming to the public. Artworks should be representative of Palm Desert and derive from the following descriptive words/phrases: desertscapes, streetscapes, mountain ranges, landscape design, horizons, the beauty of our desert, and artistic architecture. WALL LOCATION Palm Desert City Hall located at 73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California 92260 WALL DIMENSIONS Wall 1 North Facing Measurements: 64” W X 94” H Minimum size requirement: 36” W X 48” H Maximum size requirement: 48” W x 70” H Wall 2 East Facing Measurements: 80” W X 94” H Minimum size requirement: 40” W X 48” H Maximum size requirement: 64” W x 70” H 75 Call for Artwork Commission – Open Monday, March 18, 2024 Palm Desert City Hall Development Services Lobby Page 2 ELIGIBILITY This call is open to all artists that reside in the Coachella Valley and show demonstrated experience. The City of Palm Desert is committed to inclusion and diversity and welcomes applicants of all faiths, creeds, ancestries, and ethnicities without regard to disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or immigration status. ARTIST COMPENSATION The total artist contract amount is $8,000 for commission of two artworks. This is inclusive of the artist fee and any other project-related costs. The City of Palm Desert will arrange for installation. TIMELINE • Deadline for applications is Monday, April 26, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. • Artist selection is anticipated to take place in mid-May 2024 (subject to change). TO APPLY The required materials as stated below must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m., Monday, April 26, 2024, to: or https://www.palmdesert.gov/departments/public-art/artist-opportunities 1. Artist Biography 2. A resume or CV, including current contact information. 3. Images of past work: • Submit 3-5 images that best serve as examples to support your submission. Please label each file with the following format: “LastNameFirstName_Artwork” 4. Proposal: • Submit a written description that outlines your vision/idea for the two (2) artworks; specify details of the submissions such as medium, dimensions, etc. 5. References: • Contact information for three (3) references qualified to comment on your artistic capabilities and accomplishments. SELECTION Up to three artists will be selected to receive a $500 honorarium to submit an initial rendering of their proposed two artwork designs. Selection is anticipated to take place in mid-May 2024 (subject to change). DISCLAIMER: The City of Palm Desert reserves the right to reject any and all submittals and decline to award contracts for this project. INFORMATION: For more information, please contact Erica Powell, Management Analyst, at epowell@palmdesert.gov or 760-776-6346. 76 77 78 Page 1 of 2 CULTURAL ARTS COMMITTEE CITY OF PALM DESERT STAFF REPORT MEETING DATE: June 12, 2024 PREPARED BY: Erica Powell, Management Analyst REQUEST: RECOMMEND PURCHASE OF A SCULPTURE FROM THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 EL PASEO SCULPTURE EXHIBTION RECOMMENDATION: Recommend the City Council approve the purchase of a sculpture from the Fiscal Year 2023 -24 El Paseo Sculpture Exhibition for inclusion in the City’s permanent public art collection. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: On occasion, the City of Palm Desert purchases artwork from its El Paseo Sculpture Exhibitions for inclusion in its permanent public art collection. In April 2024, the Cultural Arts Committee (Committee) assessed eighteen (18) sculptures and recommended four (4) for further consideration at an upcoming meeting. Those sculptures include: Sculpture Name Artist Cost Dione the Water Goddess Lynne Jaye $10,000 Swirly Girl Karen & Tony Barone $17,700 The Seeker Delos Van Earl $12,000 Eye of the Wind Nicholas Meyer $6,500 If the Committee recommends the purchase of a sculpture, staff suggests the following installation locations for consideration:  Portola Avenue median between Gerald Ford Drive and Dinah Shore Drive  Cook Street median between Gerald Ford Drive and Frank Sinatra Drive Staff also welcomes input from the Committee regarding proposed installation locations, provided they are within the public right-of-way and not on private property. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The fiscal impact is contingent upon which sculpture is recommended for purchase. Funding for the sculpture purchase, including pad fabrication, artwork installation, and incidental costs are available in the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Public Art budget. 79 Cultural Arts Committee City of Palm Desert Recommend Purchase of a Sculpture from the 2023 -24 El Paseo Sculpture Exhibition Page 2 of 2 ATTACHMENTS: 1. Top Four Sculpture Images & Prices 2. Proposed Sculpture Installation Locations 80 Top four (4) Sculptures from 2023-24 El Paseo Sculpture Exhibition Dione the Water Goddess by Lynn Jaye SWIRLY GIRL (Female Superhero) by Karen & $10,000 Tony Barone $17,700 The Seeker by Delos Van Earl Eye of the Wind by Nicholas Meyer $12,000 $6,500 81 82 Proposed Sculpture Installation Locations 1. Portola Avenue: between Gerald Ford Drive and Dinah Shore Drive 83 2. Cook Street: between Gerald Ford Drive and Frank Sinatra Drive 84 Cultural Arts Committee Year 2024 2024 2024 2024 2024 2023 2023 2023 2023 2023 2023 Month May Apr Mar Feb Jan Dec Nov Oct Sep Aug Jul Day 8 10 13 14 10 13 8 13 - 12 Adney, Carol P P P P - - P - P -P 0 0 Boren, Maureen P P P P - - P - P -P 0 0 Flint, Lori P P P P - -P - P -P 0 0 Hauer, Liz P P P P - - P - P -P 0 0 Mitze, Tom P P P P - - P - P -A 1 0 Rose, Pia P P P P - - E - P - P 0 0 Simley, Ann P P P P - - P - P -P 0 1 Stone Kristen Olson (Alt.)P P A A - - E - P -P NA NA P Present P Remote A Absent E Excused -No Meeting Resigned/Not Yet Appointed Palm Desert Municipal Code 2.34.010 Monthly: Three unexcused absences from regular meeting in any twelve-month period shall constitute an automatic resignation of members holding office on boards that meet bimonthly. Please contact the Recording Secretary to discuss any attendance concerns. Total Absences Unexcused Excused 85