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CULTURAL ARTS COMMITTEE
CITY OF PALM DESERT
MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, November 13, 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
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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.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 October 9, 2024.
4.b PROJECT STATUS REPORT FOR THE NOVEMBER 13, 2024,
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RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and File Project Status Report for the November 13, 2024, Cultural
Arts Committee (CAC) Meeting.
4.c ARTS PROGRAMMING AT THE PALM DESERT LIBRARY 13
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file informational report regarding current and future art
programming in the Palm Desert Library.
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 DEACCESSION OF GRAND PIANO BY DAVID MUELLER 15
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the deaccession of Grand Piano by David Mueller.
6.b ASPHALT ART FOR EL PASEO RAISED MID-BLOCK CROSSWALKS 27
RECOMMENDATION:
Eliminate one design and rank remaining designs for El Paseo raised mid-
block crosswalks.
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 39
8.ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting will be held on December 11, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.
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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/ Michelle Nance
Deputy Clerk II
Cultural Arts Committee Meeting
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CULTURAL ARTS COMMITTEE
CITY OF PALM DESERT
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
October 9, 2024, 9:00 a.m.
Present: Vice Chair Carol Adney, Committee Member Maureen Boren,
Committee Member Lori Flint, Committee Member Thomas Mitze,
Committee Member Pia Rose, Committee Member Ann Simley,
Chair Elizabeth Hauer
Staff Present: Management Analyst Erica Powell, Director of Economic
Development Eric Ceja, Recording Secretary Michelle Nance
Liaison(s) Present: 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
October 9, 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. NONAGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by: Committee Member Boren
Seconded by: Committee Member Mitze
To approve the consent calendar as presented.
Motion Carried (7 to 0)
4.a APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by: Committee Member Boren
Seconded by: Committee Member Mitze
Approve the Minutes of September 11, 2024.
Motion Carried
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October 9, 2024
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4.b PROJECT STATUS REPORT FOR THE OCTOBER 9, 2024, CULTURAL ARTS
COMMITTEE MEETING
Motion by: Committee Member Boren
Seconded by: Committee Member Mitze
Receive and file Project Status Report for the October 9, 2024, Cultural Arts
Committee meeting.
Motion Carried
5. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
None.
6. ACTION CALENDAR
6.a CONSIDER PURCHASE OF RISING INVERSION SCULPTURE
Vice Chair Adney advised that the proposed project is in proximity to her
residence. On the advice of City Clerk Mejia, Vice Chair Adney recused herself
and left the meeting room.
Management Analyst Powell and artist Cristopher Cichocki narrated a
PowerPoint presentation and responded to member inquiries.
Motion by: Committee Member Simley
Seconded by: Committee Member Rose
Recommend City Council not approve expenditure in the amount of $150,000 for
the purchase of Rising Inversion by artist Cristopher Cichocki (cha-house-key) in
anticipation of National Endowment for the Arts Our Town Grant award.
NOES (1): Committee Member Flint
RECUSED (1): Vice Chair Adney
Motion Carried (5 to 1)
Vice Chair Adney returned to the meeting room. Vice Chair Adney stated that the
project is not within 500 feet and objected to being recused from the
deliberations. City Clerk Mejia explained that recusals may be required for
distance greater than 500 feet depending on the circumstances a nd given the
limited information available in the moment, recusal was the best course of action
to protect Vice Chair Adney from a potential conflict of interest violation.
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October 9, 2024
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6.b ARTIST PROPOSAL SELECTION FOR PARK BENCH VINYL ART WRAP
Management Analyst Powell lead discussion on proposed artists for the wrap of
the park bench at Palm Desert Civic Center Park, by yes votes the artists were
narrowed down to top two artists as Cheyne Ellett and Autumn Martino.
Motion by: Committee Member Rose
Seconded by: Committee Member Simley
Select artist, Autumn Martino's proposal for one vinyl art wrap onto a park bench
to be placed at the Palm Desert Civic Center Park
Motion Carried (7 to 0)
6.c RELOCATE DESERT GATEWAY ROCK SCULPTURE BY HEATH SATOW
Management Analyst Powell provided the staff report and responded to member
inquiries.
Motion by: Committee Member Boren
Seconded by: Committee Member Flint
Approve relocation of Desert Gateway Rock Sculpture by Heath Satow and
deaccession of the monument sign.
Motion Carried (7 to 0)
6.d RELOCATE ROADRUNNER SCULPTURE BY ALLEN ROOT
Management Analyst Powell provided the staff report and responded to member
inquiries.
Motion by: Chair Hauer
Seconded by: Committee Member Mitze
Approve relocation of Roadrunner sculpture, by Allen Root, to Desert Willow Golf
Resort.
Motion Carried (7 to 0)
7. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & COMMENTS
7.a PLANNING COMMISSION LIAISON
None.
7.b ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION LIAISON
None.
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October 9, 2024
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7.c CULTURAL ARTS COMMITTEE MEMBERS
By consensus of the Committee, the following items were requested for a future
agenda:
• Presentation on conflicts of interest and recusal requirements;
• El Paseo signage; and
• Public art programming.
7.d CITY COUNCIL LIAISON
Mayor Quintanilla thanked the Committee and staff for their ongoing support of
the community, expressing enthusiasm for the projects that align with the Mayor's
Monarch pledge and the upcoming library initiatives.
7.e CITY STAFF
Management Analyst Powell provided updates on the installation of the new El
Paseo Sculpture Exhibit.
7.f ATTENDANCE REPORT
Report provided; no action taken on this item.
8. ADJOURNMENT
The Cultural Arts Committee adjourned at 10:34 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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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: November 13, 2024
PREPARED BY: Erica Powell, Management Analyst
SUBJECT: PROJECT STATUS REPORT FOR THE NOVEMBER 13, 2024,
CULTURAL ARTS COMMITTEE MEETING
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and File Project Status Report for the November 13, 2024, Cultural Arts Committee
(CAC) Meeting.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
1. Relocation of Recycle – John Branstetter’s community public art sculpture has been
relocated to Burrtec’s Recycle Center.
2. Installation of The Seeker – Delos Van Earl’s sculpture is installed at the west end of El
Paseo.
3. Installation of SWIRLY GIRL (Female Superhero) – Karen & Tony Barone’s sculpture
is installed in the Portola median.
4. Installation of the 2025/2026 El Paseo Sculpture Exhibition:
a. Sculptures are scheduled for installation on the remaining dates: November 14,
18, and 20.
b. New signposts will be installed during this installation period.
c. A dedication will be organized in January 2025, date tbd. Artist and Committee
name badges will be provided.
5. Civic Center Park Bench – Vinyl wrapped artwork by artist Autumn Martino completed
on October 28, 2024.
6. Dueling Palms by Kyle Absolom – Contract executed and in final design phase.
7. Desert X 2025 – Requesting information regarding sponsorship and locations.
Attachments
1. Images
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Project Status Report for November 13, 2024, Cultural Arts Committee Meeting.
1. Relocation of Recycle by John Branstetter to Burrtec’s Recycle Center at 41800
Corporate Way.
2. Installation of The Seeker by Delos Van Earl at the west end of El Paseo.
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3. Installation of SWIRLY GIRL by Karen & Tony Barone in the Portola median
between Gerald Ford Drive and Dinah Shore Drive.
5. Civic Center Park Bench vinyl wrap by artist Autumn Martino.
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CULTURAL ARTS COMMITTEE
CITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: November 13, 2024
PREPARED BY: Erica Powell, Management Analyst
SUBJECT: ARTS PROGRAMMING AT THE PALM DESERT LIBRARY
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file informational report regarding current and future art programming in the Palm
Desert Library.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
As part of the City’s commitment to fostering an inclusive arts environment, the Palm Desert
Library has been identified as a venue for community-oriented art exhibitions. Due to limited
space, only small-scale displays, such as those on easels or free -standing structures, are
feasible. The goal of this programming is to promote community a rt and provide accessible
opportunities for local talent to showcase their work.
Current and upcoming programming includes:
Artists Council Partnership: In collaboration with the Artists Council, focused displays
are presented to highlight selected works, reflecting Palm Desert’s artistic diversity.
Photography Exhibitions: These exhibitions showcase the work of local photographers,
adding variety and encouraging engagement with visual art.
School Artwork Displays: Staff are coordinating with local schools to feature student
artwork, fostering early appreciation for the arts.
Community Artwork Displays: Rotating exhibitions of work by local artists provide
exposure to emerging talent, fostering community pride and involvement.
Each exhibit is designed to en gage the local community, with plans to incorporate interactive
elements for a richer visitor experience. Staff will continue collaborating with the Artists Council,
local artists, and schools to expand programming. A quarterly report will be provided to the
Cultural Arts Committee to update on current and future exhibitions.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact to the Public Art budget associated with this project.
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CULTURAL ARTS COMMITTEE
CITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: November 13, 2024
PREPARED BY: Erica Powell, Management Analyst
SUBJECT: DEACCESSION OF GRAND PIANO BY DAVID MUELLER
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the deaccession of Grand Piano by David Mueller.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
In 1992, the City Council approved the design, fabrication, and installation of an artistic picnic
table, titled Grand Piano, by artist David Mueller. Installed at City Hall east of the Council
Chamber, this artwork has been a part of the site for over 30 years. However, it has increasingly
required significant maintenance due to repeated graffiti and frequent repainting.
The Grand Piano picnic table is constructed from Kyner 500 sheet metal, measures 7 feet in
length and 42 inches in width, and weighs approximately 300 pounds.
Deaccessioning is the formal process used to permanently remove a City -owned public artwork.
This is undertaken through sale, donation, or destruction, based on specific criteria. For a work
to be considered for deaccession, it must meet at least one of the following criteria:
Safety Concerns: The structure has prompted safety-related issues.
Excessive Maintenance: Frequent graffiti and ongoing paint restoration have led to
considerable maintenance demands.
Aesthetic Considerations: The original aesthetic value has been compromised due to
wear and frequent alterations.
Staff has identified additional issues that further justify the deaccession of Grand Piano:
The table has become a gathering area for unhoused individuals, affecting the site’s
intended use and aesthetic.
There is an increased risk for workplace safety incidents.
Instances of substance abuse, including underage cannabis use, have been brought to
staff’s attention, raising security and public safety concerns.
Due to the outlined issues, staff recommends proceeding with the deaccession of Grand Piano
by David Mueller. The proposed action is to remove the artwork through an appropriate and
respectful method.
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The artwork cost $2,000 in December 1992. There is no record of the current fair market value.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Deaccession Policy
2. Deaccession Worksheet
3. Original artwork designs
4. Current artwork photographs
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City of Palm Desert’s Public Art Deaccessioning Policy
DEFINITION
Deaccession means the formal process to permanently remove a City-owned public
artwork by selling, donating, or destroying it.
POLICY
A. The purpose of the Public Art Deaccessioning Policy (“Policy”) is to maintain a
deaccession program that results in high-quality, City-owned public artwork;
eliminate artworks that are unsafe, not repairable, or no longer meet the needs of
the City, and respect the creative rights of artists.
B. Although the City of Palm Desert would like each public artwork to remain in situ
for a minimum of 15 years (although 15 years is not a limit on the life of an
artwork), it recognizes that public artwork is not necessarily going to remain in
place in perpetuity.
C. Any proposal for removal, destruction, or relocation of an artwork shall be
submitted to the Cultural Arts Committee by City staff and reviewed according to
the policies and procedures contained herein and shall be deliberate and
independent of political pressures, fluctuations in artistic taste, popularity, and
public opinion.
D. At regular intervals, the City’s public artwork collection shall be evaluated by the
Cultural Arts Committee to determine the condition of each artwork and
determine whether any artwork should be deaccessioned.
APPLICABLE ARTWORK
This Policy applies to all City-owned artwork acquired through the Public Art program or
through donation. In the case of donated artwork, all legal documents surrounding the
donation must be reviewed and a legal opinion rendered by the City Attorney before
proceeding with the deaccessioning process.
CRITERIA FOR DEACCESSIONING
One or more of the following criteria must apply prior to an artwork being deaccessed:
1. Damage Beyond Repair - The artwork has been damaged and repair is
unfeasible or repair costs would exceed the value of the artwork.
2. Safety - The artwork is deemed hazardous and a threat to public safety.
3. Deterioration - The artwork has deteriorated to the point that the restoration cost
is greater than its monetary value or the artwork has deteriorated beyond the
original design and restoration would prove impractical or would render the work
essentially false.
4. Security - The condition or security of the artwork cannot be reasonably
guaranteed or the City of Palm Desert cannot properly care for or store the
artwork.
5. Site Alteration - In the case of site-specific artwork, the artwork has become
inappropriate, is no longer accessible to the public, it is unsafe, or it is due to be
destroyed and would severely alter its relationship to the site.
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City of Palm Desert’s Public Art Deaccessioning Policy
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6. Excessive Maintenance - The artwork requires excessive or unreasonable
maintenance.
7. Loss of Site – The current site is no longer available and no suitable alternate
site for the artwork is available.
8. Aesthetic Value - The artwork is of poor quality or is judged to have little
aesthetic and/or historical or cultural value.
9. Failure to Comply - If the approved terms of the contract pursuant to which the
artwork was installed have not been fulfilled.
10. Inauthentic - The artwork is a forgery or in violation of existing copyright laws.
11. Theft – The artwork has been stolen. Any stolen artwork will be documented
through an official police report and a report prepared by the entity that owns or
is responsible for the site of loss.
SEQUENCE OF ACTION / PROCEDURES
1. Deaccession requests may be submitted by a neighborhood organization, City
department, independent City board or commission, or a City Council member.
The Cultural Arts Committee will review each preliminary request. City staff will
work with the applicant to bring a full proposal to the Cultural Arts Committee.
2. Staff will provide the applicant with a Deaccessioning Form that will serve as the
applicant’s formal request for consideration by the Cultural Arts Committee.
3. Staff (with assistance from the property owner, if applicable) will make
reasonable effort to notify and consult with any living artist(s) whose work is
being considered for deaccession as to the best procedure for artwork removal.
The City will allow the artist(s) 30 days to respond.
4. If the artist(s) is/are deceased, the City will make reasonable efforts to contact
artist(s) estate.
5. After an attempt to contact the artist(s) is made, staff will consult with the City
Attorney on how to proceed with the deaccessioning.
6. Once the request is reviewed by the City Attorney, the applicant will complete
and return the Deaccessioning Form.
7. City staff will use the information from the Deaccessioning Form to complete a
staff report addressing the proposed removal of the artwork. The staff report will
provide all available relevant information and materials to the Cultural Arts
Committee, including, but not limited to:
a. Artist, Title, and Location of artwork.
b. Name of property owner and contact information.
c. Property owner at the time of commission or installation.
d. Year commissioned/purchased, original cost of artwork, and applicable Art
in Public Places (AIPP) fee.
e. Dimensions and removal/re-installation instructions.
f. Appraisal of the artwork provided by a qualified art appraiser and current
condition of artwork. If appropriate, current fair market value of the
artwork.
g. Detailed reason for deaccessioning/relocating artwork.
h. Proposed deaccession method or new location for artwork (relocation,
sale, donation, demolition, etc.).
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City of Palm Desert’s Public Art Deaccessioning Policy
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i. Maintenance evaluation.
j. Any relevant images.
8. The staff report will then be placed on the Cultural Arts Committee agenda at a
regularly scheduled public meeting, where it will be reviewed and voted on.
9. If the Cultural Arts Committee approves the deaccession, City staff will bring the
staff report before the City Council for review and final action.
10. If deaccession is approved by the City Council, all documents will be updated to
reflect the deaccessioning of the artwork. Staff will review property records from
the County Recorder’s Office and if an artwork covenant is recorded against the
property, the City will cause a release covenant to be filed.
11. The deaccessioning process should be documented in both written and visual
form.
12. If an artwork is sold, proceeds should be deposited into the Art in Public Places
fund.
13. The City’s Risk Manager must be notified so that the work can be removed from
the City’s insurance policy.
DEACCESSIONING METHOD OPTIONS
1. If appropriate, reasonable efforts will be made to move the work to a new location
within the City. If the artwork was designed for a specific site, City will consider
the artist’s intent when deciding where to relocate the artwork.
2. The artist(s) will be given the first option to purchase or exchange the artwork. If
the artist(s) decides to purchase the work, they will be responsible for the cost of
the removal of the artwork from the current site. If the artist(s) is/are deceased,
the legal heir(s) will have first rights of purchase. The artist(s) can purchase the
artwork at fair market value according to the appraisals obtained by a qualified
appraiser.
3. Put the work in storage until a new, appropriate location can be found.
4. Donate work to a school, an educational or non-profit organization.
5. Dispose of work in an appropriate manner.
PROVISIONS FOR EMERGENCY REMOVAL
In the event that the structural integrity or condition of an artwork is such that, in the
opinion of the Public Art staff, the artwork presents an imminent threat to public safety,
the City Manager may authorize its immediate removal without Cultural Arts Committee
action or the artist’s consent and have the work placed in temporary storage. The artist
and the Cultural Arts Committee will be notified of this action within 30 days. The
Committee will then consider options for disposition: repair, reinstallation, maintenance
or deaccessioning. If the artwork cannot be removed without being altered, modified, or
destroyed, and if the Artist’s Agreement with the City and County has not waived his/her
rights under the California Art Preservation Act and the Visual Artists Rights Act, City
staff will attempt to gain such written permission before proceeding. In the event that
this cannot be accomplished before action is required in order to protect the public
health and safety, the City Manager shall proceed with the advice of the City Attorney.
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City of Palm Desert’s Public Art Deaccessioning Policy
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COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE POLICIES AND REGULATIONS
Deaccession and removal of artwork will be done in a manner that complies with all
other applicable city, state, and federal procedures, policies and regulations. For
example, deaccession and removal actions must comply with applicable procedures
and laws relating to the disposition of city property and with laws protecting artists’
rights.
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City of Palm Desert Public Art Deaccessioning Form
Date: _____
Artist: David Mueller
Title: Grand Piano
Artist Phone: 619-365-6062____ Email: __________
Location of work: Palm Desert City Hall, east of Council Chamber
Name of property: City Hall
Contact name: Erica Powell
Phone: 760-776-6346 ___ Email: epowell@palmdesert.gov__________
Property owner at the time of commission: City of Palm Desert
Year commissioned/purchased: 1992 ______
Purchase Price / Art in Public Places fee / Value at time of install: $2,000_____
Dimensions: Height: Width: 42" Depth: 7' Weight:
Medium/Material: __Kyner 500 sheet metal_________________________________
Estimated current fair market value: n/a
Source of estimation: n/a
Proposed deaccession reviewed by City Attorney: Yes: No:
Detailed reason for deaccessioning artwork:
Proposed deaccessioning method:
Item 1D-13
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Recycle metal, if possible
*Safety Concerns
*Excessive Maintenance
*Aesthetic Considerations
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City of Palm Desert Public Art Deaccessioning Form
New location for work (if it is being moved):
Condition: Excellent Good Fair Poor
Maintenance evaluation and instructions:
Item 1D-14
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Images of Grand Piano bench by David Mueller – October 2024
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CULTURAL ARTS COMMITTEE
CITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: November 13, 2024
PREPARED BY: Erica Powell, Management Analyst
SUBJECT: ASPHALT ART FOR EL PASEO RAISED MID-BLOCK CROSSWALKS
RECOMMENDATION:
Eliminate one design and rank remaining designs for El Paseo raised mid -block crosswalks.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
In April 2024, the City Council approved the addition of three new, raised mid-block crosswalks
on El Paseo and specified an asphalt finish with decorative art on all six raised mid-block
crosswalks. The locations of the crosswalks are as follows:
Existing Raised Mid-block Crosswalks:
1. El Paseo (San Pablo Avenue to Larkspur Lane)
2. El Paseo (Larkspur Lane to San Luis Rey Avenue)
3. Larkspur Lane (El Paseo to Shadow Mountain Drive)
New Raised Mid-block Crosswalks:
4. El Paseo (Ocotillo Drive to Sage Lane)
5. El Paseo (Sage Lane to Lupine Lane)
6. El Paseo (San Luis Rey to Portola) *Awaiting City Council approval
Staff collaborated with a consultant , Kimley-Horn Inc., to develop design concepts for these
crosswalks. Initial designs were reviewed by the Active Transportation Subcommittee,
comprised of Mayor Pro Tem Harnik and Councilmember Kelly.
Staff hereby requests that the Cultural Arts Committee review all design concepts, eliminate one,
and rank the remaining options. The next step in this project is to seek community input on the
designs via Engage Palm Desert and results will be presented to the City Council for
consideration and ultimate approval.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact to the Public Art budget associated with this request.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Raised Mid-block Crosswalk Asphalt Art
2. Locations of Raised Mid-block Crosswalks
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Current Raised Midblock Crossing Design on El Paseo by Idea Peddler
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Paul Hobson Design with variations
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Palm Frond design by Kimley-Horn consultants
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Palm Tree design by Kimley-Horn consultants
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Images of El Paseo Raised Mid-block Crosswalks
Existing
1. El Pa seo between Larkspur Lane and San Luis Rey Avenue
2. El Paseo between San Pablo Avenue and Larkspur Lane
3. Larkspur Lane between El Paseo and Shadow Mountain Drive
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Recommended new crosswalks
1. El Paseo between Octotillo Drive and Sage Lane
2. El Paseo between Sage Lane and Lupine Lane
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3. EL Paseo between San Luis Rey and Portola Avenue
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Cultural Arts Committee
Year 2024 2024 2024 2024 2024 2024 2024 2024 2024 2024 2023 2023
Month Oct Sep Aug July Jun May Apr Mar Feb Jan Dec Nov
Day 9 11 10 12 8 10 13 14 10 13 8
Adney, Carol P P - P P P P P P - - P 0 0
Boren, Maureen P P - E E P P P P - - P 0 2
Flint, Lori P P - E P P P P P - -P 0 1
Hauer, Liz P P - P P P P P P - - P 0 0
Mitze, Tom P P - P P P P P P - - P 0 0
Rose, Pia P P - P E P P P P - - E 0 2
Simley, Ann P P - P P P P P P - - P 0 0
Stone Kristen Olson (Alt.)A A - P P P P A A - - E 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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