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CULTURAL ARTS COMMITTEE
CITY OF PALM DESERT
MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, July 10, 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/83338542730 or
call (213) 338-8477, Zoom Meeting ID: 833 3854 2730
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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.
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1.CALL TO ORDER
2.ROLL CALL
3.ELECTION OF THE CULTURAL ARTS COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON AND
VICE CHAIRPERSON
4.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.
5.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.
5.a APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Minutes of June 12, 2024.
5.b RECEIVE AND FILE PROJECT STATUS REPORT FOR THE JULY 10,
2024, CULTURAL ARTS COMMITTEE (CAC) MEETING
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RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and File Project Status Report for the July 10, 2024, CAC Meeting.
5.c RECEIVE AND FILE INFORMATIONAL REPORT ON UPDATED SIGNAGE
FOR THE EL PASEO SCULPTURE EXHIBITION
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RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file informational report on updated signage for the El Paseo
Sculpture Exhibition.
5.d RECEIVE AND FILE REPORT ON PALM DESERT COMMUNITY
GALLERY CLOSURE
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RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file update on closure of the Palm Desert Community Gallery.
6.CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
7.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.
7.a AUTHORIZE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR PARK BENCH VINYL
ART WRAP
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RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize Request for Proposals (RFP) for one (1) vinyl art wrap onto a
Canvus bench to be placed at the Palm Desert Civic Center Park.
7.b SELECT THEME FOR 2025 STUDENT ART AND ESSAY CONTEST 31
RECOMMENDATION:
Select a theme for the 2025 Student Art and Essay Contest and approve
continuation of the vinyl art wrap competition.
7.c APPROVE INSTALLATION EXPENDITURE FOR DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES LOBBY ARTWORK
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RECOMMENDATION:
Approve expenditure for installation of Development Services lobby artwork.
8.INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & COMMENTS
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8.a PLANNING COMMISSION LIAISON
8.b ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION LIAISON
8.c CULTURAL ARTS COMMITTEE MEMBERS
8.d CITY COUNCIL LIAISON
8.e CITY STAFF
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9.ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting will be held on September 11, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.
10.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/ Michelle Nance
Deputy Clerk II
Cultural Arts Committee Meeting
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CULTURAL ARTS COMMITTEE
CITY OF PALM DESERT
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
June 12, 2024, 9:00 a.m.
Present: Vice Chair Carol Adney, Committee Member Lori Flint, Committee
Member Kristen Olson- Stone, Committee Member Thomas
Mitze, Committee Member Ann Simley, Chair Elizabeth Hauer
Absent: Committee Member Maureen Boren, Committee Member Pia
Rose
Staff Present: Management Analyst Erica Powell, Deputy Director of Economic
Development Amy Lawrence, Recording Secretary Michelle
Nance
Liaison(s) Present: City Council Liaison, Gina Nestande; Architectural Review
Commission Liaison, D. Wallace Colvard; Planning Commission
Liaison, Lindsay Holt
1.CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Cultural Arts Committee was called to order by Chair Hauer on
June 12, 2024, at 9:00 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: Committee Member Mitze
Seconded by: Committee Member Simley
To approve the consent calendar with the exception of items 4.b and 4.d.
Motion Carried (6 to 0)
4.a APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve the Minutes of May 8, 2024.
4.c RECEIVE AND FILE INFORMATIONAL REPORT ON PALM DESERT
LIBRARY PUBLIC ART PLAN
Receive and file informational report on Palm Desert Library Public Art Plan.
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5.CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
4.b RECEIVE AND FILE PROJECT STATUS REPORT FOR THE JUNE 12, 2024,
CULTURAL ARTS COMMITTEE (CAC) MEETING
In response to an inquiry of Chair Hauer, Public Art Management Analyst Powell
advised the Committee that the Development Services Lobby project will be
discussed in detail during the Action Calendar, item 6.c.
Motion by: Committee Member Simley
Seconded by: Committee Member Mitze
Receive and file project status report for the June 12, 2024, Cultural Arts
Committee (CAC) meeting.
Motion Carried (6 to 0)
4.d RECEIVE AND FILE INFORMATIONAL REPORT ON THE CITY’S POET
LAUREATE
In response to an inquiry of Committee Member Simley, Public Art Management
Analyst Powell addressed how the Committee will remain involved with the Poet
Laureate program.
Motion by: Vice Chair Adney
Seconded by: Committee Member Mitze
Receive and file informational report on the City of Palm Desert’s Poet Laureate.
Motion Carried (6 to 0)
6.ACTION CALENDAR
6.a APPROVE PROPOSAL FOR DUELING PALMS BY KYLE ABSOLOM
Public Art Management Analyst Powell provided the staff report and answered
member inquiries.
Motion by: Committee Member Flint
Seconded by: Committee Member Mitze
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.
Motion Carried (6 to 0)
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6.b
6.c
6.d
APPROVE RELOCATION OF ARTWORK, RECYCLE BY JOHN
BRANSTETTER, TO BURRTEC WASTE MANAGEMENT RECYCLE CENTER
Public Art Management Analyst Powell provided the staff report and answered
member inquiries.
Motion by: Committee Member Simley
Seconded by: Committee Member Olson-Stone
Approve relocation of the artwork, Recycle by John Branstetter, to the Burrtec
Waste Management Recycle Center.
Motion Carried (6 to 0)
RECEIVE AND FILE INFORMATIONAL REPORT ON DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES LOBBY ARTWORK
Public Art Management Analyst Powell provided the staff report and answered
member inquiries. The consensus of the Committee expressed desire to be
involved in all projects with relation to placement of art in the future.
Motion by: Committee Member Mitze
Seconded by: Committee Member Simley
Receive and file informational report on Palm Desert City Hall’s Development
Services lobby artwork.
Motion Carried (6 to 0)
RECOMMEND PURCHASE OF A SCULPTURE FROM THE FISCAL YEAR
2023-24 EL PASEO SCULPTURE EXHIBTION
Public Art Management Analyst Powell provided the staff report and answered
member inquiries.
Motion by: Committee Member Mitze
Seconded by: Committee Member Simley
Recommend the City Council approve the purchase Swirly Girl by Karen and
Tony Barone from the Fiscal Year 2023-24 El Paseo Sculpture Exhibition for
inclusion in the City’s permanent public art collection to be placed at the location
on the median of Portola Avenue between Gerald Ford Drive and Dinah Shore
Drive.
Motion Carried (6 to 0)
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Motion by: Committee Member Olson-Stone
Seconded by: Committee Member Simley
Recommend the City Council approve the purchase The Seeker by Delos Van
Earl from the Fiscal Year 2023-24 El Paseo Sculpture Exhibition for inclusion in
the City’s permanent public art collection to be placed at the location on Cook
Street median near Dinah Shore Drive.
NOES (3): Committee Member Flint, Committee Member Mitze, and Chair
Elizabeth Hauer
Motion Fails (3 to 3)
Motion by: Committee Member Flint
Seconded by: Committee Member Mitze
Recommend the City Council approve the purchase The Seeker by Delos Van
Earl from the Fiscal Year 2023-24 El Paseo Sculpture Exhibition for inclusion in
the City’s permanent public art collection to be placed at the location on El Paseo
near the Historical Society.
NOES (2): Vice Chair Adney, and Committee Member Olson-Stone
Motion Carried (4 to 2)
7.INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & COMMENTS
7.a PLANNING COMMISSION LIAISON
Planning Commissioner Holt provided an update on recent activity of the
Planning Commission.
7.b ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION LIAISON
Architectural Review Commissioner Colvard commented that there are no
actions to report.
7.c CULTURAL ARTS COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Vice Chair Adney provided a personal update to the Committee in regards to
Committee Member Boren.
In response to inquiries, Public Art Management Analyst Powell provided an
update on the following:
•Process of how members of the public can purchase sculptures currently
on display as part of the El Paseo Exhibition;
•Community Heroes Mural located at the City of Palm Desert's Corp Yard;
•Student Art Wraps and potential for media reports; and
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•Request for photo opportunities of the Committee members and artists at
future events unveiling public art.
With consensus of the Committee the following item was requested for a future
agenda item:
•Potential for artwork placement on the median of Cook Street and Frank
Sinatra Drive.
7.d CITY COUNCIL LIAISON
Councilmember Nestande expressed her delight to attend this meeting and
excitement for the future art near Cook Street and Frank Sinatra Drive.
7.e CITY STAFF
Deputy City Clerk Nance asked the Committee to reach out to
cityclerk@palmdesert.gov if need to report any needed absence of future
meetings.
Public Art Management Analyst Powell alerted the Committee that there will not
be an August meeting.
7.f ATTENDANCE REPORT
Report provided; no action taken on this item.
8.ADJOURNMENT
The Cultural Arts Committee adjourned at 10:15 a.m.
9.PUBLIC NOTICES
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Michelle Nance, Deputy Clerk II
Recording Secretary
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Erica Powell, Management Analyst
Secretary
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DATE APPROVED BY CULTURAL ARTS COMMITTEE
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CULTURAL ARTS COMMITTEE
CITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: July 10, 2024
PREPARED BY: Erica Powell, Management Analyst
REQUEST: RECEIVE AND FILE PROJECT STATUS REPORT FOR THE JULY 10,
2024, CULTURAL ARTS COMMITTEE (CAC) MEETING
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and File Project Status Report for the July 10, 2024, CAC Meeting.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
1. 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 was
published on June 21, 2024 and highlights Palm Desert’s community art programs that
took place in FY 2023/2024. Click here to view article.
2. Donation of Desert Spirit by John Richen – On May and July 2022 respectively, the
CAC and the City Council approved the donation of Desert Spirit by John Richen for
possible installation in the Development Services lobby following renovations in 2023.
However, once renovated, the artwork did not fit the aesthetic of the modern designed
lobby. Given that Desert Spirit was donated for installation at City Hall, it is now scheduled
to be installed in the Administrative Services lobby near the City Council offices at the
end of August.
3. FY 2023/2024 Project List – Listed below is an update of 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 – Going to City Council on July 11, 2024 for approval
Desert X 2025 land art – Working with Desert X on potential sites
Poet Laureate – presentation to CAC on September 11, 2024
Repairs to be completed: 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
Library artworks deaccession plan
Artwork implementation plan for new Palm Desert Library facility
Design and print updated public art map
City wide review of public art signage
Develop the Public Art website for strategic, program content
Update Public Art Municipal Code
Other proposed projects coming soon!!
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Image of Desert Spirit by John Richen
Installation location in Administrative Services lobby at City Hall
73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert
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CULTURAL ARTS COMMITTEE
CITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: July 10, 2024
PREPARED BY: Erica Powell, Management Analyst
REQUEST: RECEIVE AND FILE INFORMATIONAL REPORT ON UPDATED
SIGNAGE FOR THE EL PASEO SCULPTURE EXHIBITION
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file informational report on updated signage for the El Paseo Sculpture Exhibition.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
The El Paseo Sculpture Exhibition was developed in 1996 by the then Art in Public Places (AIPP)
Subcommittee to enhance the appeal of El Paseo. This biennial exhibition, open to artists in the
United States, Canada, and Mexico, and features eighteen (18) art pads located in the median
along El Paseo between Highway 74 and Portola Avenue.
In January 2023, eighteen (18) new signposts were installed adjacent to each sculpture located
along the sidewalks. These signposts, vinyl wrapped in City branded colors, include an engraved
QR code providing access to a virtual tour of the current exhibition.
Each exhibition cycle, the City produces new metal signs for each art pad displaying the
sculpture title, artist’s name, exhibition year, and the City’s logo. The si gns measure 13” high
and 10” wide and are mounted on 4’ metal posts (1” diameter) pushed into the decomposed
granite which sometimes results in instability.
Staff collaborated with the QR code signpost vendor to create semi -permanent signs. These
new signs will feature the same vital information as the previous signs and will be installed near
the sculptures in the decomposed granite with a concrete base. Designed to harmonize with
existing signposts on the sidewalk, each sign can be re-wrapped with updated vinyl for future
exhibitions. Additionally, each sign will be color -coded to match the City’s branding, ensuring
they complement rather than clash with the sculptures.
Installation of these signs is scheduled for November 2024, coinciding with the installation of the
sculptures for the 2025/2026 El Paseo Sculpture Exhibition.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Costs associated with these new signs for the El Paseo Sculpture Exhibition have been included
in the FY 2024/2025 Public Art budget.
ATTACHMENTS:
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(New Signs for El Paseo Sculpture Exhibition)
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1. Images of current signs
2. New sign design
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Current Signage for El Paseo Sculpture Exhibition
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Graphics/C/ City of Palm Desert/50th Anniversar y/50th Anniversary Plaque_052024
SHEET 5EL PASEO ART MARKERS
32”26”
14”
6”
16”
HALF INCH PLATE
ALUMINUM WITH
ALUMINUM FACE
(CHANGEABLE)
INSTALL IN DG AWAY
FROM ART PIECE SO
AS TO NOT IMPOSE
10"
Let’s Dance
Steel wire, rebar,
recycled chain,
cast bronze,
and aluminum
6' x 3' x 3’
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CULTURAL ARTS COMMITTEE
CITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: July 10, 2024
PREPARED BY: Amy Lawrence, Deputy Director of Economic Development
REQUEST: RECEIVE AND FILE REPORT ON PALM DESERT COMMUNITY
GALLERY CLOSURE
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file update on closure of the Palm Desert Community Gallery.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
On May 23, 2024, the City Council directed staff to permanently close the Palm Desert
Community Gallery located at Palm Desert City Hall. For over 25 years, the community gallery
showcased rotating art exhibitions for local artists and hosted the annual St udent Art and Essay
Contest. In November 2023, the gallery was enhanced with Palm Desert’s historic timeline,
which added visual value for visitors seeking information about the Palm Desert and the
surrounding area from the Visitors Center located in the building.
With the Visitor Center’s relocation to the Palm Desert Library on July 1, 2024, foot traffic to this
building will be significantly reduced as it will primarily serve those conducting business with the
Finance and Housing departments or attending meetings in the North Wing Conference Room.
It is also possible that this building may at some point not be accessible to the public.
While there is no opportunity to host a community gallery at the current Palm Desert Library,
staff has proposed incorporation of a community gallery into the new library which could be
overseen by the City’s public art staff. We anticipate discussions on this to continue as the new
library is planned.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Estimated costs to operate the Palm Desert Community Gallery annually was $1,250.
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CULTURAL ARTS COMMITTEE
CITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: July 10, 2024
PREPARED BY: Erica Powell, Management Analyst
REQUEST: AUTHORIZE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR PARK BENCH VINYL
ART WRAP
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize Request for Proposals (RFP) for one (1) vinyl art wrap onto a Canvus bench to be
placed at the Palm Desert Civic Center Park.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
In December 2023, the City purchased eight (8) benches from Canvus, to be installed at the
Civic Center Park and on El Paseo. Canvus specializes in public space furnishings, including
benches and tables, crafted from retired wind turbine blades. These benches are particularly
suitable for the Civic Center Park and El Paseo due to their strength, durability, and appealing
design. Moreover, the use of wind turbine materials resonates with the Coachella Valley’s
sustainability efforts.
Four (4) benches will be installed on El Paseo on a trial basis to receive feedback from local
businesses. The other four (4) will be placed at the Civic Center Park to assess their durability.
One of the benches purchased, a Rose Sanctuary Bench, was delivered primed and ready
(PAR) to be enhanced with public art.
To fulfill one of the required actions of the National Wildlife Federation’s Mayors’ Monarch
Pledge, which is to “create a community art project to enhance and promote monarch and
pollinator conservation as well as cultural awareness and recognition” staff recommends
enhancing the PAR bench with an artistic vinyl wrap.
Staff is hereby seeking approval to release a Request for Proposals (RFP) inviting artists to
submit artwork that promotes monarch butterfly and pollinator conservation for placement on the
PAR bench. Submissions will be evaluated by the CAC according to the RFP.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Costs for artwork, vinyl wrap installation, and informational plaque should not exceed $6,500.
Funding for this has been included in the FY 2024/2025 Public Art budget.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Canvus Rose Sanctuary Bench Information
2. Request for Proposals – Park Bench Beautification
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rose sanctuary
The Rose Sanctuary offers a focal point for large outdoor
spaces, creating an imaginative place to rest, work, or play.
Built from two sections of the blade, this unique bench
features spacious 360-degree seating made from recycled
tires and shoes, an organically shaped arch offering
protection from the elements, backrests formed by the
blade, and stabilizing recycled aluminum feet.
seating materia.l
.·finishes
stone
recycled rubber
poured cush�o"ned surface
that's familiar yet unique,
PAR ··
PAR means·
Primed and Ready
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Request for Proposals
Park Bench Beautification
DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES
Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 10 p.m. PST
ABOUT THE PROJECT
The City of Palm Desert is inviting artists who are interested in creating artwork to
beautify a Rose Sanctuary Bench to be installed at the Palm Desert Civic Center Park
Pollinator Garden. The bench is made from recycled materials and promotes the City’s
dedication to protecting and beautifying our environment.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The City of Palm Desert is seeking artist proposals to create artwork that promotes the
National Wildlife Federation’s Mayor’s Monarch Pledge.
“Mayors and other heads of local and tribal government are taking action to help
save the monarch butterfly, an iconic species whose eastern populations have
declined by 90% and western populations by 99% in recent years. Through the
National Wildlife Federation’s Mayors’ Monarch Pledge, U.S. cities, municipalities,
and other communities are committing to create habitat for the monarch butterfly and
pollinators, and to educate residents about how they can make a difference at home
and in their community.”
To learn more about the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge, please visit:
https://www.nwf.org/MayorsMonarchPledge
The proposed artwork should also:
• Complement the Palm Desert Civic Center Park’s wide range of offerings and
age groups.
• Reflect our vibrant community.
• Must be family friendly.
Finalists will be required to submit artwork digitally so that it can be printed on and
installed as a vinyl wrap. The Palm Desert Cultural Arts Committee (CAC) will select
proposals that best fit the City’s objectives for this project. The City reserves the right to
contact artists prior to final selection for clarification of their proposal.
ELIGIBILITY
Open to any artist 18 and older interested in creating art for a Rose Sanctuary Bench as
described under PROJECT DESCRIPTION. 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
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Palm Desert Bench Beautification
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The selected artist design(s) will be awarded an honorarium of $1,000, inclusive of artist
fees and supplies, for their original digital art design(s) to be installed as a vinyl wrap at
Palm Desert Civic Center Park. Upon selection of the design and execution of the
artist’s agreement, artists will receive an initial disbursement of $250 (25%), with the
remaining $750 (75%) paid upon completion of the project.
GENERAL GUIDELINES
1. All artwork must be an original design by the artist.
2. Artists may submit up to three proposals.
3. Art should be viewable from a distance and suitable for all ages.
4. Artwork must not contain political statements or persons; religious references,
symbols, or numbers; copyrighted or trademarked material; or corporate or
organizational branding.
CITY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. City is responsible for wrap fabrication and installation of selected designs.
2. City is responsible for maintenance of artwork.
3. The City will own all installed artwork and reserves the right to copy, reproduce
and adjust artwork as it sees fit, in perpetuity.
4. The City reserves the right to remove, replace, or adjust the artwork as
necessary for the duration of the project.
ARTIST RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Artist must supply high-resolution artwork digitally to be transferred to a vinyl
wrap.
2. Artist will be responsible for working directly with the printer/installer of the vinyl
to assist in adjusting all artwork, files, and necessary materials.
3. Artist will be responsible to accommodate the printer/installer’s design to the
specifications of the assigned bench.
4. The artist shall retain copyright of the artwork.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
1. Completed Artist Application Form
2. A current resume or CV.
3. Between 5 to 10 images of past work in JPEG or PDF format with a
corresponding image list.
4. Up to three JPEG or PDF files of full color scanned or computer generated
concept drawings or renderings of proposed artwork.
SUBMISSION PROCEDURE
Completed submissions should be emailed to epowell@palmdesert.gov. Submissions
can also be mailed to:
City of Palm Desert
Attn: Public Art RFP
73510 Fred Waring Drive
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Palm Desert Bench Beautification
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Palm Desert, California 92260
SUBMITTAL DEADLINE
Submittals must be received by email or via the mailing address listed above no later
than Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 10 p.m. PST. Proposals cannot be submitted in
person. Late or incomplete submittals will not be accepted.
SELECTION PROCESS AND CRITERIA
Palm Desert’s Cultural Arts Committee (CAC) will review all completed submittals and
evaluate according to the following:
• Artist merit as evidenced by representation of past work.
• Artist’s proposed design(s).
• Identify the best fit for the City’s objectives described under PROJECT
DESCRIPTION.
• Submitted resume.
QUESTIONS
Inquiries should be directed to Erica Powell, Public Art Management Analyst – (760)
776-6346 or via email at epowell@palmdesert.gov.
DISCLAIMER
The City of Palm Desert reserves the right to reject any and all submittals and to decline
to award a contract for this project.
IMAGES OF ROSE SANCTUARY BENCH:
WIDTH: 103” – 133”
DEPTH: 72” – 90”
HEIGHT: 78” – 96”
SEAT HEIGHT: 19”
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CULTURAL ARTS COMMITTEE
CITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: July 10, 2024
PREPARED BY: Debbie Thompson, Administrative Assistant
Erica Powell, Management Analyst
REQUEST: SELECT THEME FOR 2025 STUDENT ART AND ESSAY CONTEST
RECOMMENDATION:
Select a theme for the 2025 Student Art and Essay Contest and approve continuation of the
vinyl art wrap competition.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
The 38th annual Student Art and Essay Contest provides an opportunity for all Palm Desert
students, grades K-12, to participate by submitting classroom murals, individual artworks, and
essays for public display. After 38 years of being held at Palm Desert City Hall, due to the growth
of the event, beginning in 2025, the public display and awards ceremony will be held at University
of California Riverside’s Palm Desert Center (UCR). All entries submitted will be on display in
the University Building (Building B) and the awards ceremony will be held on Wednesday, March
5, at 6:00 p.m. in the auditorium of Building B. Staff is looking forward to holding the events at
UCR which will allow for adequate visibility of the artworks and essays and a larger venue for
the awards ceremony.
Each year the Cultural Arts Committee is asked to choose a theme for the Student Art and Essay
Contest.
Listed below are a few suggested ideas.
When I feel a raindrop
When I see a piece of trash
Palm Desert would be better if…
My first journey on a train
How can I help my neighborhood
Staff will begin outreach to all Palm Desert schools at the beginning of the school year, and will
work with each school to encourage participation. Entries will be due January 31, 2025 and are
scheduled to be on display at UCR from February 10 through March 28, 2025.
Due to the success of the vinyl art wrap competition, staff recommends continuation of the
competition for the 2025 contest. Once the entries are judged, staff would bring forward the top
award winners, as well as the first-place winners, dependent upon appropriate images, for the
Cultural Arts Committee members to select an artwork to be placed on a traffic signal cabinet.
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Estimated costs for the vinyl art wrap are not to exceed $5,000 and has already been approved
as part of the FY 2024/2025 Public Art budget.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Past Years’ Themes
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STUDENT ART & ESSAY CONTEST
PAST YEARS’ TITLES
# Year Theme
1 1985 Palm Desert Through Children’s Eyes
2 1986 Palm Desert Through Children’s Eyes
3 1988* The U.S. Constitution Through Your Eyes
4 1989 Art in Our City Parks
5 1990 Recycling in the 90s – How Palm Desert Makes it Easier
6 1991 Palm Desert – By The Young at Art
7 1992 The Active Life in Palm Desert – 1992
8 1993 Shake, Rattle or Ready?
9 1994 Palm Desert – The Next 20 Years
10 1995 Desert Animals and Their Habitats
11 1996 America Today and Tomorrow
12 1997 If I Could Design Public Art
13 1998 My Favorite Place In Palm Desert
14 1999 Community Services – How Can I/We Help Our Community?
15 2000 I Believe The Most Important Event, Person, or Invention of
the Millennium Was….
16 2001 If I Were on the Palm Desert City Council, I Would…..
17 2002 Palm Desert, My All American City
18 2003 Palm Desert Fun Is….
19 2004 Flora and Fauna of the Desert
20 2005 A Day in the Park
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21 2006 If I Could Design With Recycled Materials, It Would Be…
22 2007 If I Could Create an Artwork for El Paseo, It Would Be…
23 2008 Solar Energy
24 2009 How Would I Change the World?
25 2010 Palm Desert: Past, Present, Future
26 2011 Trees: Roots for Life
27 2012 My Hopes and Dreams for Palm Desert in 20 Years
28 2013 American Idols: Who is Your Role Model?
29 2014 What I Want To Be…
30 2015 Palm Desert Through My Eyes
31 2016 My Favorite Landmark
32 2017 When the School Bell Rings
33 2018 Surrounded by Nature
34 2019 A Special Memory
35 2020 This Makes Me Smile
36 2023 50 Years of Palm Desert – Where Did We Come From?
37 2024 My Favorite Desert Animal
*This contest was held in November 1985 and 1986; however, in November
1987, it was determined that it should be held in the spring of each year instead
of the fall/winter months. No contest was held in 1987. No contest was held in
2021 and 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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CULTURAL ARTS COMMITTEE
CITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: July 10, 2024
PREPARED BY: Amy Lawrence, Deputy Director of Economic Development
REQUEST: APPROVE INSTALLATION EXPENDITURE FOR DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES LOBBY ARTWORK
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve expenditure for installation of Development Services lobby artwork.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
At the June 12, 2024, Cultural Arts Committee (CAC) meeting, staff reported that artwork had
been selected by City staff for installation in City Hall’s recently renovated Development Services
lobby. During the meeting, CAC members expressed frustration ab out not being part of the
selection process for the artwork and for that staff takes full accountability.
One purpose of updating the CAC bylaws that were adopted in 2021, was to ensure that the
CAC is given the opportunity to work with City departments to ensure that art is incorporated into
the initial planning of public projects. City staff misdirected the project by inadvertently not
seeking the CAC’s direction or feedback before or throughout the process of lobby artwork
selection and this is a lesson learned.
While we do recognize that this was a mistake, staff is returning to seek approval to expend
Public Art funds for installation of the artwork in the lobby as that is the only fund available for
this portion of the project.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding in the amount of $10,000 for the artwork commission is available in the Capital
Improvement Project budget (No. GL 4504161-4400100). Installation costs should not exceed
$900, and funds are available in the Public Art budget (No. 4364650-4337200).
ATTACHMENTS:
1. John Cuevas Proposal Images
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Cultural Arts Committee
Year 2024 2024 2024 2024 2024 2024 2023 2023 2023 2023 2023
Month June May Apr Mar Feb Jan Dec Nov Oct Sep Aug
Day 12 8 10 13 14 10 13 8 13 -
Adney, Carol P P P P P - - P - P -0 0
Boren, Maureen E P P P P - - P - P -0 1
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 - P -0 0
Rose, Pia E P P P P - - E - P - 0 2
Simley, Ann P P P P P - - P - P -0 0
Stone Kristen Olson (Alt.)P P P A A - - E - 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
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