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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Art In Public Places (AIPP) Commission 10/09/2019lh.- E CITY OF PALM DESERT ART IN PUBLIC PLACES COMMISSION MINUTES Wednesday, October 9, 2019 I. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Darby convened the meeting at 9:02 a.m. II. ROLL CALL Present Absent Carol Adney Maureen Boren Sonia Campbell Donna Jean Darby Liz Hauer Lesley Miller Susan Myrland Also Present Amy Lawrence, Management Analyst Debbie Thompson, Recording Secretary Susan Marie Weber, Mayor John Vuksic, Architectural Review Committee Liaison Rachelle Klassen, City Clerk Bob Hargreaves, City Attorney Jennifer Nelson, Management Analyst Patrick Sheehan, Artist III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None IV. CONSENT CALENDAR Approve the Minutes of the regular meeting held on September 11, 2019. Art in Public Places Minutes October 9, 2019 Commissioner Boren moved to approve the Minutes of September 11, 2019. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Campbell and carried 7-0-0 with Adney, Boren, Campbell, Darby, Hauer, Miller, and Myrland voting AYE. V. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. ORAL REVIEW OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION — Mayor Susan Marie Weber Mayor Weber reported that the City Council approved the three honorariums for the sculptures for placement at the Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert. B. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT — Lindsay Holt Mr. Stendell reported that La Quinta Brewery will be located near the DMV on Technology Drive. Desert Wave will be on the October 15 Planning Commission agenda. C. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION (ARC) REPORT — John Vuksic Mr. Vuksic reported the following actions from the Architectural Review Commission (ARC). Construction for Chick-fil-A was approved. The Chandi Group was present to discuss a proposal for a three story mixed -use project on Fred Waring Drive and San Pablo Avenue. The project will be presented to the ARC a few more times before it is approved. Pink awnings for Lilly Pulitzer located between Coda Gallery and Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf (San Pablo Avenue and Highway 111) were approved. D. PRESENTATION ON THE RALPH M. BROWN ACT — Rachelle Klassen/Bob Hargreaves Ms. Klassen distributed a brochure regarding the Brown Act to the Commissioners, gave a brief presentation, and noted the general rules. She noted that all committees and commissions are reminded of the Brown Act periodically. All 2 Art in Public Places Minutes October 9. 2019 VI. meetings must be posted on the City's website and on the Bulletin Board. It is permissible for Commission members to attend the City's gallery openings without having to post the event. Subcommittees are permitted. If three Commission members, for example, are at an event and the conversation steers toward the City's public art, redirect the subject. Ms. Klassen talked about serial meetings which entails a Commission member calling another Commission member to talk about an item on the agenda and then that member calls another member, and so on; it is unlawful. Commissioners meeting for coffee or lunch, etc. should be avoided. All commissions/committees are subject to the Public Records Act. Any City business conducted on personal devices could also be subject to the Public Records Act. Upon question by Commissioner Hauer, staff will look into getting email addresses for the Commission members. Ms. Klassen introduced City Attorney Robert Hargreaves. Mr. Hargreaves concurred with Ms. Klassen's report. The Commissioners can request staff to add a discussion item on a future agenda. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER NONE VII. NEW BUSINESS A. APPROVAL FOR THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES COMMISSION TO CURATE THE 2021/2022 EL PASEO SCULPTURE EXHIBITION AND SELECTION OF UP TO THREE COMMISSION MEMBERS TO SERVE ON A SUBCOMMITTEE FOR ARTWORK SELECTION Ms. Lawrence referred to the staff report regarding the Commission to select three Commission members to serve on a subcommittee for artwork selection for the 2021/2022 El Paseo Sculpture Exhibition. Staff will ask the City Council for approval to send out an RFP for selection of 18 artists and four alternates. It was the concurrence of the Commissioners to hav( in the artwork selection Sculpture Exhibition. the entire Commission be included process for the 2021/2022 El Paseo Kl Art in Public Places Minutes October 9, 2019 Also, staff is recommending a change in the contract regarding the sale of a sculpture during the exhibition period. Currently, if an artist sells a sculpture during the exhibition, the contract states that it must remain on the pad for six months after the installation date prior to removal of the piece. The artist is to provide a sculpture to replace the sold sculpture the same day the sold sculpture is removed. However, this year Mario Pikus (whose sculpture was sold before the six month deadline) did not have a suitable replacement sculpture to place on the pad. Staff referred to one of the approved alternate artists but the approved sculpture was no longer available. The artist proposed another sculpture, which was approved. Due to the sale of Mr. Pikus's sculpture, an additional honorarium was paid to the alternate artist and ads were delayed until the new sculpture was placed. Staff researched similar programs and sales were allowed during the exhibition but the sculpture had to remain on display throughout the entire exhibition period. There was discussion of including a section of the exhibition to be site specific (interactive, sound, light, emerging artists, etc.). Ms. Lawrence stated that she liked the idea but noted that having an interactive sculpture on San Pablo would be a better location than on El Paseo. The El Paseo Sculpture Exhibition does not present the opportunity for pedestrians to stop and interact with the art that is placed on the median. Also, there are no electrical hook ups that would allow for sculptures that would require lighting or sound on El Paseo. Ms. Lawrence reported that she will send out the RFP to CAFE and as many artist opportunity links as she can. There was discussion of adding wording to the RFP to attract edgy, playful, etc. sculptures for the upcoming exhibition. Commissioner Adney moved to approve that the entire Art in Public Places Commission curate and select eighteen sculptures and up to four alternates for the 202112022 El Paseo Sculpture Exhibition. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Campbell and carried 7-0-0 with Adney, Boren, Campbell, Darby, Hauer, Miller, and Myrland voting AYE. There was discussion of the possibility that the selection process of the entries may take longer than a full meeting. Staff will ensure that the voting process will be efficient to 12 Art in Public Places Minutes October 9, 2019 expedite the process. A second meeting will be scheduled in advance, if necessary, to complete the selection process. VIII. CONTINUED BUSINESS NONE IX. OLD BUSINESS NONE X. PROJECT STATUS REPORTS A. Palm Desert Community Gallery Ms. Lawrence reported that the opening reception for Robert Bergazyn's show was held on Monday, September 23 and was well attended. She thanked the Commission members who attended the opening. Mr. Bergazyn's show will end on November 15. Darleen Wilkerson's batik artwork will be on display beginning on November 22. B. Docent Tours Ms. Lawrence reported that staff and one of the current docents interviewed four docents and all were excellent candidates. The training sessions will begin on October 28 and end in January. Ms. Lawrence reported that she gave the First Weekend docent tour at the Library on October 5 and had two visitors. C. First Weekend Ms. Lawrence reported that the First Weekend events will begin on November 1 with STREET at the Westfield mall, followed by Celebrate the Season at The Gardens on El Paseo on December 6. Also, Brew at the Zoo will be the First Weekend event in April. D. Documentary Film Series Ms. Lawrence announced that she is finalizing the schedule of the films for the documentary film series. To -date she has scheduled Yarn, Kusama Infinity, and Obey Giant. She is 5 Art in Public Places Minutes October 9, 2019 still researching for a fourth film. The films will screen January through April on the third Thursday of the month. XI. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. STAFF Ms. Lawrence noted that there was a request to have staff present the public art budget to the Commission. She presented the budget memo that she provides to Mr. Stendell that is then approved by the City Council. The total public art budget is $145,850. Ms. Lawrence reminded the Commission that the City Council will present the National Arts Proclamation to the Art in Public Places Commission at its October 10 meeting. She encouraged the Commission members to be present at the meeting to receive the award. Ms. Lawrence reported that Large Steel Roots located in front of City Hall at the east end (Fred Waring side) will be relocated to Melissa Morgan's sculpture garden on El Paseo. B. COMMISSION REPORTS Commissioner Boren circulated rack cards for Corazon de Mexico at the Coachella Valley History Museum that will be displayed for two years. XII. ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Darby adjourned the meeting at 10:52 a.m. Respectfully submitted, DEBBIE L. THOMP ON, RECORDING SECRETARY R