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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Art In Public Places - September 19, 2012CITY OF PALM DESERT ART IN PUBLIC PLACES COMMISSION MINUTES September 19, 2012 I. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Snyder convened the meeting at 9:00 a.m. II. ROLL CALL Present Norma Bussing Donna Jean Darby Katherine Hough Lesley Miller Kim Snyder, Chairperson Maureen Thompson Also Present Absent Maureen Boren Bill Kroonen, Mayor Pro Tem Lauri Aylaian, Director of Community Development Deborah Schwartz, Public Art Coordinator Debbie Thompson, Recording Secretary Sonia Campbell, Planning Commission John Vuksic, Architectural Review Commission Arlene Amick, Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert Sherry Barkas, Desert Sun Reporter ORAL COMMUNICATIONS CITY COUNCIL ACTION APPROVED DENIED NONE RECEIVED T- Fi IC OTHER MEETING DATE - 15 - D > I � AYES: ben6on,,rn i K NOES: MOOS ABSENT: P ABSTAIN: VERIFIED BY: r----.-___ Original on File with Cite Clerk's 0 lace Art in Public Places Minutes September 19 2012 IV. CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes of the regular meeting held on July 18, 2012. Upon Motion by Commissioner Bussing and second by Commissioner Hough, the Minutes of July 18, 2012 were approved unanimously with Commissioner Boren absent. V. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. ORAL REVIEW OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION — Mayor Pro Tern Bill Kroonen C. Mayor Pro Tem Kroonen rep( September 13, City Council apl for the deinstallation and im Invitational Exhibitions to Same meeting, City Council adopted relates to the placement of I referred to the Civic Arts Comn dissolved, that formerly approN prior to being approved by Subcommittee. The wording corrected to replace Civic Arts rted that at its meeting of roved the award of contract tallation of the El Paseo Day Express. At that same Ordinance 4.10.070 which ublic art. The Ordinance ittee, which has since been ed public art related items the Art in Public Places n the ordinance has been Committee with the Art in Public Places Commission. At its meeting of August 23, City Council approved the second public art component, "Desert Windows" by Steven Rieman, for the Westin Desert Willow project. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT — Sonia Campbell Ms. Campbell reported that at its meeting of September 18, the Planning Commission approved six buildings with 72 condominiums at Villa Portofino. The developer had asked for a variance to allow for roof decks as the ordinance does not allow them. The Architectural Review Commission approved the variance for the roof decks, but the Planning Commission did not as it felt it would set precedence and other developers would request an exception. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION REPORT — John Vuksic Mr. Vuksic reported that the Architectural Review Commission approved a fagade enhancement of a K, Art in Public Places Minutes September 19 2012 contemporary design to a building on El Paseo east of Starbucks on San Pablo. Sixteen homes were approved at University Point. The Commission asked the developer of the former Forest Lawn Mortuary on San Pablo to return with a more refined fagade enhancement design. Mario's Italian Cafe was approved and will occupy the former Gaslight Pizza and Pasta on Highway 111 near Tony Roma's. D. PALM SPRINGS ART MUSEUM IN PALM DESERT REPORT — Arlene Amick Ms. Amick reported that two sculptures (Donald Judd and Yehiel Shemi) have been installed in the Eric Johnson Memorial Gardens. Additional lighting and security cameras are being installed to the exterior of the building. Beginning in October the docent tours will include the exhibition in the building as well as the sculptures in the Eric Johnson Memorial Gardens. The Make it Work. Material Matters in Art and Design exhibition will open October 13. Community Day — Day of the Dead at the Palm Desert location is November 10 from 8:30 p.m. to midnight. Beginning in November the Museum will be included in the El Paseo Art Walk on the first Thursday night of each month from 4 — 9 p.m. The Museum will have its first membership drive called Meet the New Museum with an Andy Warhol themed party on November 10. The Education Department has been working with the Farmers Market that occupies the parking lot on Wednesdays and will begin giving tours to the schools to include the Sculpture Garden, Museum, and Farmers Market. 3 Art in Public Places Minutes September 19 2012 A tour has been set up at the Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert for the Art in Public Places Commissioners and Public Art Docents on November 8 at 10:00 a.m. Please confirm your attendance with Debbie Thompson. VI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None VII. NEW BUSINESS A. APPROVAL OF REVISED PROPOSAL LOCATION AND DESIGN OF "DESERT WINDOWS" BY STEVEN RIEMAN FOR THE WESTIN DESERT WILLOW Ms. Schwartz reported that Westin Desert Willow approached staff about a slight revision to the design of the sculpture and a change of the location of "Desert Windows" by Steven Rieman. At its meeting of July 18, 2012, the Art in Public Places Commission approved the proposed sculpture, "Desert Windows", to be integrated into a planter that is under the porte cochere. City Council approved the initial proposal at its meeting of August 23, 2012. Westin Desert Willow is now proposing to locate the sculpture closer to the entryway off of Portola Avenue. Because the changes were minor it will not need approval from City Council. Ms. Schwartz was told by the developer that the trees that surround the area where the art will be placed will not obstruct the art as the trees mature. The artwork will be more visible to visitors in the new location. It was moved by Commissioner Hough and seconded by Commissioner Bussing to approve the revised proposed location and design of "Desert Windows" as the public art component by Steven Rieman for the Westin Desert Willow. Motion carried with Commissioner Boren absent. B. CONSIDERATION OF A THEME AND TITLE FOR THE 2013 STUDENT ART AND ESSAY CONTEST Ms. Thompson asked the Commissioners for ideas of a theme and title for the 2013 Student Art and Essay Contest. Commissioner Bussing noted that there has been less participation from the high school in the art category. Mayor Pro Tern Kroonen suggested that staff make a presentation to the Youth Committee asking for possible theme ideas and Ei Art in Public Places Minutes September 19 2012 suggestions on how to get the teachers more involved and encourage participation from the students. it was moved by Commissioner Thompson and seconded by Commissioner Miller to direct staff to make a presentation to the Youth Committee for possible theme suggestions and how to encourage more participation from Palm Desert and Xavier high schools for the 2013 Student Art and Essay Contest, and continue this item to the meeting of October 17, 2012. Motion carried with Commissioner Boren absent. C. 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. Diana Kersey, Joshua Stein, Kelton Osborn, and Kevin Bate. it was moved by Commissioner Darby and seconded by Commissioner Thompson to include artists Diana Kersey, Joshua Stein, and Kevin Bate into the City of Palm Desert's Artist Registry. Motion carried unanimously with Commissioner Boren absent. Vlll. CONTINUED BUSINESS NONE IX. OLD BUSINESS NONE X. PROJECT STATUS REPORTS A. Palm Desert Community Gallery Ms. Schwartz reported that she is currently installing the new show in the Gallery, THREE, which includes artwork from Ryan Campbell, Ric Rowland, and Mario Pikus. The opening reception is Monday, September 24, at 5:30 p.m. B. Docent Program Ms. Schwartz reported that sixteen people attended the September Second Saturday docent tour of the El Paseo 5 Art in Public Places Minutes September 19 2012 Invitational Exhibition. That was the last tour of the 2011/2012 El Paseo Invitational Exhibition as the deinstallation process will begin the second week of October. Ms. Schwartz stated that she is going to place an ad in the McCallum Theatre program regarding the public art docent tours. The October Second Saturday tour will be at the Civic Center Park instead of the Library as originally scheduled as the Library is still closed for renovation. The Second Saturday November tour will be at the Library. C. El Paseo Invitational Exhibition Ms. Schwartz reported that deinstallation of the 2011 /2012 El Paseo Invitational Exhibition will begin October 8. The installation of the 2013/2014 El Paseo Invitational Exhibition will begin the second week in November. Ms. Schwartz is working with the designer for the advertisement of the upcoming El Paseo Invitational Exhibition. D. Desertscapes Ms. Schwartz reported that the first meeting for 2013 Desertscapes was held on September 12. The organizations who attended the meeting were very enthusiastic about the events that will take place during Desertscapes. Ron Backer will exhibit in the Palm Desert Community Gallery in April, which will be part of the City's Desertscapes participation. The April film for the Public Art Film Series will also be related to Desertscapes. Ms. Schwartz will work with Elaine Mathews to plan a free, plein air painting workshop in the Civic Center Park. XI. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. STAFF Ms. Thompson noted that she handed out the invitation for the dedication of "R. Hero" to the Commission members. rn Art in Public Places Minutes September 19 2012 The dedication is Saturday, October 6, at 9:45 a.m. Chairperson Snyder will introduce the artists. B. COMMISSION MEMBERS None XI. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Hough moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:45 a.m. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Miller with Commissioner Boren absent. Respectfully submitted, DEBBIE L. THOMPSON, RECORDING SECRETARY 7