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CITY OF PALM DESERT
COMMUNITY SERVICES
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE DESIGN PROPOSAL,
"FENG SHUI II", BY JON SEEMAN FOR THE FORD
PROPERTIES OFFICE BUILDING
SUBMITTED BY: RICHARD L. TWEDT
APPLICANT: THE FORD PROPERTIES COMPANY
73-185 HWY 111, SUITE C
PALM DESERT, CA 92260
DATE: J U N E 12, 2008
CONTENTS: 1. DEVELOPER APPLICATION
2. COPY OF ARTWORK AND DESIGN
3. RENDERING OF BUILDING WITH ARTWORK
4. ARTIST'S RESUME
Recommendation:
By Minute Motion: 1) Approve Jon Seeman's proposal of uFeng Shui II" as the
public art component for the Ford Properties Building located at 73-141 Fred
Waring Drive, Palm Desert, Califomia 92260; 2) appropriate $1,625 for future
reimbursement as part of the Art in Public Places fee component from Account
No. 436-0000-312-2700.
Executive Summary:
The Art in Public Places Commission unanimously approved the design proposal
by Jon Seeman for the public art component for the Ford Properties Office Building
project at its May 21, 2008 meeting_ The proposed artwork consists of three
elements, two vertical shapes that frame a circular element at the top, which is
kinetic and appears to rotate 360 degrees. The piece is constructed of various
gauges of steel and stainless steel and will be coated with red acrylic polyurethane
paint. The artwork will be installed on the northeast side of the building facing Fred
Waring Drive. From the architectural rendering provided in the application, the
sculpture appears to compliment the round architectural facade elements of the
building. And, the bright red color of the artwork will display well aganst the tan
color of that portion of the building.
Discussion:
Mr. Seeman is a well known and respected Southern California artist from Laguna
Beach who has numerous artworks in private, corporate, and public art collections
throughout California and the east coast. He has also exhibited his work
extensively in cities on both coasts. The developer fee for this project is only
$1,625; however, the developer is proposing to commission Mr. Seeman to create
the sculpture which is estimated at a cost of $10,022.50 to the developer.
Submitted by:
Sheila Gilligan, Assistant i y Mgr.,
Community Services
Approval:
Carlos Ortega, Citl Manager
CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
APPROVED V DENIED
Paul Gibson, Director of Finance
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