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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Art In Public Places (AIPP) Commission 12/21/2011CITY OF PALM DESERT ART IN PUBLIC PLACES COMMISSION MINUTES December 21, 2011 I. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Thompson convened the meeting at 9:00 a.m. II. ROLL CALL Present Absent Norma Bussing Maureen Boren Donna Jean Darby Katherine Hough Lesley Miller Kim Snyder Maureen Thompson (Chairperson) Also Present Deborah Schwartz, Public Art Coordinator Debbie Thompson, Recording Secretary Mayor Pro Tern Bill Kroonen Sherry Barkas, reporter, The Desert Sun Sonia Campbell, Planning Commission John Vuksic, Architectural Review Commission Lisa Vossler Smith, Danielle Cornell, and Tom Johnson, Palm Springs Art Museum Eileen Dryden, Barbara Miller, Oracle Plaza Alexander Bashta, artist for Oracle Plaza Steve Ayran, Staff Diane Hollinger, Staff Spencer Knight, Staff CITY COUNCILACTION APPROVED DENIED RECEIVED .i.Pike OTHER MEET[ G DATE -- I a.D i 2L, AYES: o ar(Y(V oY1 e, NOES: MWP ABSENT: VAe- ABSTAIN: _1`40111e— VERIFIED BY:- R-DW-Jr4 Original on File with City Clerk's Office Art in Public Places Minutes December 21 2011 III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Commissioner Snyder complimented staff on the wonderful job with the opening reception in the Palm Desert Community Gallery for the Shape —Line —Color exhibit. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes of the regular meeting held on November 16, 2011. Upon Motion by Commissioner Hough and second by Commissioner Bussing, the Minutes of November 16, 2011 were approved unanimously with Commissioner Boren absent. V. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. ORAL REVIEW OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION — Mayor Pro Tern Bill Kroonen Councilmember Kroonen reported that City Council accepted the donation of "R. Hero" by Tony and Karen Barone to be placed on the El Paseo median in front of the Historical Society of Palm Desert. Once the artists receive funds that will be provided by donors, the artwork will be donated to the City and installed. Councilmember Kroonen distributed girt cards to the Commissioners thanking them for their contribution to the City throughout the year. The gift cards can be used at The Gardens on El Paseo or El Paseo Village. B. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT — Sonia Campbell Ms. Campbell reported that the Planning Commission approved the Carlos Ortega Villas which includes a 73 unit senior living and affordable housing complex. The Villas will be located at Washington Street and Avenue of the States. The Planning Commission granted a Conditional Use Permit for an athletic gym on Shirley Avenue. The Commission also granted a Conditional Use Permit for The Yoga Center on Highway 111 near Elephant Bar. 2 Art in Public Places Minutes December 21, 2011 The Planning Commission continued the Chase Bank ATM drive-thru at Desert Springs Shopping Center. C. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION REPORT — John Vuksic Mr. Vuksic reported that the Architectural Review Commission reviewed fagade enhancements to a building on Highway 111 near Deep Canyon and a building on El Paseo. The monument sign for Ritchie's Diner, located on Highway 111, was approved. The signage package for the Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert that will be located in the old Visitor Center was approved. VI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None VI1. NEW BUSINESS A. PRESENTATION BY THE PALM SPRINGS ART MUSEUM RELATIVE TO ITS PALM DESERT FACILITY — PRESENTATION BY DANIELLE CORNELL Ms. Schwartz stated that the Palm Springs Art Museum is leasing the old Visitor Center that will include an outdoor sculpture garden in the Eric Johnson Memorial Gardens. Part of the lease agreement between the City and the Museum is that the Museum will give a presentation of the sculptures that will be placed in the Eric Johnson Memorial Gardens to the Commission and City Council. The Commission will review the sculptures but will not vote on the artwork. Lisa Vossler Smith, Director of Administration and Operations at the Palm Springs Art Museum reported that they are hoping to have the renovations at the new facility completed by February 1, 2012. The Museum is planning a few soft opening events for its members and donors and plans to open the Palm Desert facility to the public mid March. Ms. Smith introduced Danielle Cornell who gave a presentation of the sculptures that will be placed in the Memorial Gardens. Mr. Cornell stated that the idea of the sculpture garden is to create artwork that is a survey of Post -War sculpture that includes figurative to abstract artwork that relates to the Coachella Valley. The following artists/artwork will be placed in the Eric Johnson Memorial Gardens. Donald Judd, Untitled; Yehiel Shemi, Morning; 3 Art in Public Places Minutes December 21, 2011 Felipe Castaneda, Seated Thinking Woman; Jesus Bautista Moroles, Lapstrake; Peter Reginato, Midnight and Morning Rain; Dave McGary, Walks Among the Stars; Dan Namingha, Vertical Passage; Betty Gold, MA IV, Fletcher Benton, Steel Watercolor with Balls; and Mark Di Suvero, OF One Tooth. B. CONSIDERATION OF ARTISTS TO BE INCLUDED IN CITY OF PALM DESERT'S ARTIST REGISTRY The following artists applied to be included in the City of Palm Desert's Artist Registry. Barbara Liotta, David Gerstein, Joy Wulke, Patti Firestone, and Stamatis Burpulis. It was moved by Commissioner Hough and seconded by Commissioner Snyder to include artists Barbara Liotta, David Gerstein, Joy Wulke, and Patti Firestone into the City of Palm Desert's Artist Registry. Motion carried unanimously with Commissioner Boren absent. VIII. CONTINUED BUSINESS A. CONSIDERATION OF ARTWORK PROPOSAL "WISDOM GIVEN" BY ALEXANDER BASHTA III AS THE PUBLIC ART COMPONENT FOR ORACLE PLAZA Ms. Schwartz introduced Eileen Dryden from Shah Management for the Oracle Plaza building who introduced artist Alexander Bashta III. Mr. Bashta stated that Dr. Shah asked him to design something to emphasize the architecture and name of Oracle Plaza. After researching the word oracle, which means sharing wisdom, knowledge, and growth, Mr. Bashta created an abstract art to represent nature, man's construction, and the oracle. The colors he is proposing for the artwork match the landscape in front of the building and was suggested by the building's architect Narendra Patel. The artwork will be mounted approximately two inches off of a concrete pad and will be supported by a heavy plate underneath the sculpture. It will stand twelve feet tall, nine feet wide, and six feet deep. The materials are fourteen gauge sheet metal and Mr. Bashta does his own fabrication. The current lighting will be adjusted so that it is directed at the artwork. Ms. Schwartz informed Mr. Bashta that he will need to contact the public works and landscaping departments to verify that the placement of the artwork in the landscaped area in front of the building is not in the right of E Art in Public Places Minutes December 21 2011 way and is acceptable to the Landscape Department. Ms. Schwartz noted to Mr. Bashta that the color yellow tends to fade easily in the desert and may need to be maintained more frequently. It was moved by Commissioner Darby and seconded by Commissioner Snyder to accept the artwork proposal "Wisdom Given" by Alexander Bashta III as the public art component for Oracle Plaza. Motion carried unanimously with Commissioner Boren absent. IX. OLD BUSINESS NONE X. PROJECT STATUS REPORTS A. Palm Desert Community Gallery Ms. Schwartz announced that she will send out the Call for Artists in January to solicit artists for the Palm Desert Community Gallery. The Commission will review the applications at its March 21, 2012 meeting. The exhibition, Shape — Line — Color, opened on Monday, December 19, 2011 and was well attended. B. Docent Program Ms. Schwartz is still training four new docents for the docent program. Private tours are being scheduled into April. C. Public Art Film Series Ms. Schwartz stated that the films for the Public Art Film Series have been confirmed. Her contact with UCR Palm Desert Campus is leaving and she will be working with a new staff member to get the Series up and running. D. "Desert Roads" Fence (Washington Charter School) Ms. Schwartz reported that the "Desert Roads" fence will be relocated to the Palm Desert Soccer Park near Hovley Lane. The artist has been notified of the replacement of the fence and is happy. She is unsure when the fence will be placed Gw Art in Public Places Minutes December 21, 2011 at the Soccer Park as Public Works is handling the installation. XI. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. STAFF Ms. Schwartz reported that "Desertscapes" will take place again this year. Many events are being planned and will be put on the calendar. Commissioner Darby announced that there will be an event at the McCallum Theatre on April 4 with the theme Celebrating the Bounty of the Valley. Maria Hunt who is participating in the "Desertscapes" events created the backing for the screening on the stage. Ms. Hunt will create a plein air painting in the lobby as the guests arrive for the event. B. COMMISSION MEMBERS Commissioner Darby mentioned that when she was in Melbourne Australia she picked up a brochure of the art program that is comparable to Palm Desert's program. XI. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairperson Thompson adjourned the meeting at 10:03 a.m. Respectfully submitted, 'DEBBIE L. TH MPSON, ECORDING SECRETARY 0