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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Art In Public Places (AIPP) - 5/18/05VI S CITY OF PALM DESERT ART IN PUBLIC PLACES COMMISSION MINUTES May 18, 2005 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Bussing convened the meeting at 8:35 a.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Norma Bussing, Chairman Suzanne Greenberg Kevin Grochau, Vice Chair Katherine Hough Barbara Stenning John Weston Also Present: Absent: Joe Dickinson (excused) Richard Twedt, Public Arts Manager Bob Kohn, Director of Special Programs Deborah Schwartz, Public Art Coordinator Debbie Thompson, Recording Secretary Tom Bassler, Public Works Sonia Campbell, Planning Commission Richard Begola, Guest ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Tom Bassler spoke to the Commission concerning a letter from Eduardo Valadez that was included in the agenda packet that requested a graffiti park. The park would be a designated place where people could go and express themselves through graffiti art rather than doing it throughout the city in undesignated areas. Mr. Bassler stated that he has managed the City's graffiti program for the past eleven years and have spent approximately $750,000 Minutes May 18. 2005 eradicating graffiti within the city. These types of parks have been proposed in the past in various cities throughout the United States and generally are not successful. Mr. Bassler feels that most of the graffiti that he has seen is not of artistic value and over the last eleven years he has seen just about every graffiti incident that has been in Palm Desert. Most graffiti is done by taggers and people who want to see their name or symbols throughout the city. Commissioner Bussing asked if it would help if it were in a contained area. Mr. Bassler responded that he did not think so because if a place was created for people to make graffiti it becomes very transient. Those who create graffiti on a wall want it to be permanent and not get covered up by someone else which causes competition and graffiti is competitive amongst gangs. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes of the regular meeting held on April 27, 2005. Upon Motion by Commissioner Greenberg and second by Commissioner Weston, the Minutes of April 27, 2005, were approved unanimously. V. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. ORAL REVIEW OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION Mr. Twedt reported that City Council approved the artwork by Bill Ware as well as the return of the AIPP fee for the Venezia Development on Portola Avenue. Mr. Twedt reported that City Council approved the serving of wine at the reception openings in the art gallery from June 2005 through May 2006. VI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None VII. NEW BUSINESS A. CONSIDERATION OF A GROUP EXHIBITION FOR THE JANUARY 12 — MARCH 16, 2006 EXHIBITION IN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT'S ART GALLERY Ms. Schwartz reported that she had reviewed artists' proposals for the upcoming season. There will be five 2 n-ME-MIXOPI Minutes shows instead of the usual six this season due to the move of the gallery to the new Visitor Information Center. There is one time slot that needs to be filled. She sent out an RFP to 24 artists to which she received approximately 13 proposals. She chose three of the artists whose work she felt would complement each other well. Ms. Schwartz presented Cathy Allen (sculptor), David McMillan (photographer), and Cash Baxter (oils) as a group show for January 12 — March 16, 2006. Ms. Schwartz reviewed the upcoming shows. The Dyslexia Foundation will show June 2, through August 11; Highlights of the North Wing Gallery begins August 18; COD Faculty Show, November through January; Natural Elements (tentative title), January through March 2006; Student Art and Essay, March through May; and a tentative show with the COD student exhibition will be May through July. it was moved by Commissioner Hough and seconded by Commissioner Weston to accept the recommendation of the January 12 -- March 16, 2006, group exhibition of Cathy Allen, Cash Baxter, and David McMillan as presented. Motion carried unanimously. B. CONSIDERATION OF A DESIGN FEE TO ARTIST, LYNN BASA, FOR THE FOUNTAIN FEATURE AT PALMA VILLAGE NEIGHBORHOOD PARK Mr. Twedt stated that there are two sections of the Palma Village Neighborhood Park. One section includes a large play area with a water feature in the form of a cactus that kids can play in as well as playground equipment. The other section, where Ms. Baza's proposed fountain feature would be, has a European feel to it, is well landscaped, serene and contemplative with benches in a circular area and a seven foot dirt area where the two small bronze pieces that are currently in the Council Chamber were going to be placed. Staff felt that the bronze sculptures would be a potential for vandalism and high maintenance due to the need for cleaning calcium deposits due to the water hitting the bronze pieces. It was suggested by Mr. Stendell to do a mosaic basin with bubblers. Staff felt that due to the small commission and the interest of Ms. Lynn Basa it wasn't necessary to do a Call for Artists. Mr. Twedt informed Mr. Stendell that he would need electrical, concrete work, and 3 Minmtes May 18, 2005 the substrata to accept the mosaic. Mr. Stendell is aware that there will be maintenance issues related to the fountain. It was moved by Commissioner Greenberg and seconded by Commissioner Stenning to accept the design fee in the amount of $1,000.00 to Artist Lynn Basa to create three designs for the Commission's review for the Palma Village Neighborhood Park. Motion carried unanimously. C. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL FOR PRELIMINARY CONCEPTS FOR THE ENTRADA DEL PASEO ART PROJECT Chairman Bussing referred to the Request for Preliminary Concepts for the Entrada del Paseo Project that was circulated at last month's meeting. She asked for the Commissioners' comments. Chairman Bussing commented that the proposal was well prepared. She added that the gardens have become less art and more horticultural from a public art standpoint that would tend to be a negative unless it is felt that it should be primarily a garden. Mr. Twedt stated that the intent of the RFP for the art is to have art that starts at the Visitor Information Center and will be sequential leading people through all the gardens and be somewhat of an educational experience. The RFP asks that the artists address geology, geography of the site, history of Palm Desert, plant life, animal life as well as being child friendly in their proposals. Commissioner Hough stated that the wording regarding the budget of $250,000 is for three artists was unclear. It was clarified that one artist will be chosen for the $250,000 project but three artists will be presented to Council for review. It was moved by Commissioner Hough and seconded by Commissioner Greenberg to allow staff to proceed with the preliminary concepts as presented for the Entrada del Paseo art project with the exception of clarifying the wording that each of the three finalists will receive a commission of $5,000 and one artist will receive the commission of $250,000. Motion carried unanimously. 4 Minutes D. CONSIDERATION OF ARTSITS TO BE INCLUDED IN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT'S ARTIST REGISTRY Works from the following artists were reviewed to be considered for the City of Palm Desert's Artist Registry. Jessica Phrogus, Alonzo Davis, and Kohei Owatari. it was moved by Commissioner Greenberg and seconded by Commissioner Grochau to include Alonzo Davis and Kohei Owatari into the Artist Registry. Motion carried unanimously. VIII. CONTINUED BUSINESS NONE IX. OLD BUSINESS NONE X. PROJECT STATUS REPORTS 1. North Wing Gallery No report. 2. Website No report. 3. Docent Program The last second Saturday tour will be on June 11, in the Civic Center Park at 10:00 a.m. The second Saturday tours will begin again in September. Ms. Schwartz reported that the attendance since the program started has been more than 500 people with another 35 touring next week. She mentioned she would like to increase the advertising for next year. Mr. Twedt mentioned that he received two emails from two people who attended a tour and mentioned what a fantastic job Ms. Schwartz and docent Nancy Anthony had done. Congratulations again Deborah! Minutes XI. Mav 18, 2005 REPORTS AND REMARKS n STAFF Mr. Twedt proposed to discuss the letter from Eduardo Valadez regarding the graffiti art. Mr. Twedt reported that he researched information on the Internet regarding graffiti parks. Mr. Twedt said there are numerous communities that have developed programming to deal with graffiti and that some of them created a park. Mr. Twedt's asked why should we give preference over one art form to another. Mr. Twedt added that the walls would have to be painted over periodically, need personnel to administer the program, and materials. It was suggested by Mr. Kohn that Mr. Twedt prepare a memo for the Mayor including the Commissioners' comments. Commissioner Hough commented that we do not want to focus on one type of art expression with the limited funds that are available. Mr. Twedt stated that the Commission needs to start thinking about a new curator for the new El Paseo Exhibition. Mr. Twedt suggested Commissioner Hough; however, she noted that she would have a heavy workload for the upcoming year. Commissioner Hough suggested Allan Hicks or David Einstein. Mr. Twedt stated that after requesting AIPP estimates from the Assistant Finance Director the public art program would no longer be receiving substantial funds in five years due to a drop in development. Mr. Kohn added that the Commission needs to look at the current art fund and be selective on choosing art for any upcoming projects. Mr. Twedt congratulated Ms. Thompson on the fabulous job that was performed on the Student Art and Essay Contest Award Ceremony. COMMISSION MEMBERS Commissioner Hough reported that the Palm Springs Desert Museum changed its name to the Palm Springs Art Museum. • COMMISSION REPORTS 0 Minutes LIAISON REPORTS 1. PLANNING COMMISSION — Sonia Campbell Ms. Campbell reported that at its meeting of May 17, the Planning Commission approved a building on the north side of Dinah Shore. XII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman Bussing adjourned the meeting at 10:00 a.m. Respectfully submitted, DIBBIE L. THO PS N RECORDING SECRETARY 7