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Home My WebLink AboutAIPP Cmsn - 09-18-2013 CITY OF PALM DESERT X �� --1��-,-� � � ART IN PUBLIC PLACES COMMISSION - MINUTES . . September 18, 2013 I. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Boren convened the meeting at 9:00 a.m. II. ROLL CALL Present Absent Maureen Boren, Chairperson Norma Bussing Donna Jean Darby Katherine Hough Lesley Miller Maureen Thompson Also Present Deborah Schwartz, Management Analyst Debbie Thompson, Recording Secretary John Vuksic, Architectural Review Commission Liaison Ken Stendell, Planning Commission Liaison Jeni Bate, Traffic Signal Cabinet Artist Bijan Masoumpanah, Traffic Signal Cabinet Artist Vincent Battaglia, CEO of Renova Patrick Sheehan, Renova Deborah Flowers, Artist for Renova III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS CITY COUNCILACTION AYI'ROVED DENiED None RF.CEIVED � F��- OTHER MI:CTING DATE -� - / AYES: � 1 NOES: �1 onP_ ......r,.._.. AI3SF.NT: n.��n�_ _ ..�,�...� A13STAIN: VrRIFIF.D BY: Origin�il on Fite with City Clcrk's Oftice Art in Public Places Minutes September 18, 2013 IV. CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes of the regular meeting held on July 17, 2013. Upon Motion by Commissioner Hough and second by Commissioner Bussing, the Minutes of Ju/y 17, 2013 were approved unanimous/y. V. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. ORAL REVIEW OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION — Councilmember Weber Ms. Schwartz reported that at its meeting of September 12, 2013, City Council approved the public art component for the Coachella Valley Water District project located at 75-515 Hovley Lane. B. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT— Ken Stendell Mr. Stendell reported that at its July 16, 2013 meeting, the Planning Commission reviewed zoning ordinance changes regarding neon signage throughout the City, A Frame signs on EI Paseo during the summer hours, and parking lot requirements for future developments. The City is encouraging developers to reduce the use of blacktop for parking lots as it generates heat. Mr. Stendell reported that at its meeting of September 17, the Planning Commission approved a Certificate of Use Permit for a tenant who is moving from EI Paseo to Dinah Shore Drive and is requesting a variation. C. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION REPORT — John Vuksic Mr. Vuksic reported that the Architectural Review Commission approved final construction documents for the building on EI Paseo east of San Pablo that is currently under construction, three new phases for the Spanish Walk housing project on Gerald Ford, and fifteen homes at University Pointe. Mr. Vuksic reported that the Architectural Review Commission approved a new signage program for Westfield shopping mall as well as Whole Foods and Nordstrom Rack. 2 Art in Public Places Minutes September 18, 2013 The owner of the building where the John Vincent store used to be submitted a plan for a remodel that is essentially a new building with a contemporary design. VI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None VII. NEW BUSINESS A. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED DONATION OF ARTWORK BY RENOVA FOR THE SET OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL CABINETS AT THE CORNER OF EL PASEO AND LARKSPUR Ms. Schwartz reported that Renova Energy Corporation approached staff with a proposal of a donation to paint a design on one of the City of Palm Desert's traffic signal cabinets. She explained that the process for this project would be the same as if a sculpture was being donated to the City. The artist would be paid by Renova. Patrick Sheehan of Renova introduced artist Deborah Flowers and Vincent Battaglia, CEO of Renova. Mr. Sheehan referred to the proposal that he circulated to the Commission members. The proposed design is an image of a geometric sun and the back of the cabinet will be painted a solid color. Ms. Flowers will be using acrylic paint and include a protective coating over the design. The set of cabinets is on the northwest corner of Larkspur and EI Paseo. Ms. Schwartz did inform Renova that one of the stipulations of the donation was that in no way can the design be an advertisement for the company. Ms. Schwartz stated that the City will be responsible for the preparation of the cabinet before the artist begins painting, provide a graffiti coating, and a plaque. Upon question by Commissioner Hough, Ms. Schwartz responded that the hope is for the design to last approximately five to six years. A few of the Commissioners stated their concerns of the design being repeated throughout the Valley if other cities consider the same type of donation by Renova. The Commission asked that the proposed design only be used for the donation to the City of Palm Desert. It was moved by Commissioner Thompson and seconded by Commissioner Hough to approve the proposal by Renova for the donation of the painting on the traffic signa/ cabinet on Larkspur and E/ Paseo with the stipu/ation that the proposed design not be repeated in the Coachella Valley and is exc/usive to the above stated location. Motion carried unanimously. 3 Art in Public Places Minutes September 18, 2013 VIII. CONTINUED BUSINESS NONE IX. OLD BUSINESS A. RANK THE PUBLIC ART PROPOSALS FROM THE FINALISTS FOR THE SET OF TWO TRAFFIC SIGNAL CABINETS ON FRED WARING DRIVE AND TOWN CENTER WAY AND THE SINGLE CABINET ON FRED WARING DRIVE AND COLLEGE OF THE DESERT Ms. Schwartz reminded the Commission that at its June 19, 2013 meeting, the Commission selected four finalists to present proposals for the two sets of traffic signal cabinets on Fred Waring Drive and Town Center Way and the single traffic signal cabinet on Fred Waring Drive and College of the Desert. Staff contacted all four finalists; one declined and another missed the proposal deadline. Ms. Schwartz stated that she asked the artists to create designs for both the single cabinet on Fred Waring Drive and College of the Desert and the set of two cabinets on Fred Waring Drive and Town Center Way. Bijan Masoumpanah presented his design proposal of bighorn sheep for the set of two cabinets on Fred Waring Drive and Town Center Way, and a design of a cactus in bloom for the single cabinet on Fred Waring Drive and College of the Desert. Mr. Masoumpanah stated that both designs will wrap on all four sides of the cabinets. Ms. Bate presented her proposal of skyscapes with each side representing a different season for the single cabinet in front of College of the Desert. She proposed skyscapes representing a design of dawn and a sunset for the set of traffic signal cabinets on Fred Waring Drive and Town Center Way that would expand between the two sets of cabinets. There was discussion from a few of the Commissioners that they preferred Mr. Masoumpanah's design of the bighorn sheep for the single cabinet at Fred Waring Drive and College of the Desert. Commissioner Thompson asked if people would mistake the bighorn sheep as the mascot for the College of the Desert (COD). The Commission considered the set of cabinets on Fred Waring Drive and Town Center Way. It was moved by Commissioner Darby and seconded by Commissioner Thompson to select the proposa/ of the Bighorn Sheep by Bijan Masoumpanah for the /ocation at Fred Waring Drive and Town Center Way. 4 Art in Public Places Minutes September 18, 2013 Commissioner Darby expressed her concern that the design of the bighorn sheep at the corner of Fred Waring Drive and College of the Desert could be interpreted as COD's mascot. Motion was denied with a 2-4 vote. Motion FAILED by a 2-4 vote, with Commissioners Darby and Thompson voting YES and Commissioners Boren, Bussing, Hough, and Miler voting NO. After much discussion, it was the consensus of the Commission to have Jeni Bate's design painted on the set of traffic signal cabinets at Fred Waring Drive and Town Center Way using a lighter color palette. It was moved by Commissioner Hough and seconded by Commissioner Miller to have Artist Jeni Bate paint the proposed design on the set of two traffic signal cabinets on the northwest corner of Fred Waring Drive and Town Center Way using a lighter co/or palette. Motion carried unanimously. There was discussion of Mr. Masoumpanah's proposal of the bighorn sheep for the single traffic signal cabinet on Fred Waring Drive and College of the Desert as the proposal was originally for the set of two cabinets on Fred Waring Drive and College of the Desert. Mr. Masoumpanah said he can adjust his design of the bighorn sheep to fit on the single cabinet. It was moved by Commissioner Hough and seconded by Commissioner Bussing to have Artist Bijan Masoumpanah paint the bighorn sheep on the sing/e traffic signa/ cabinet on Fred Waring Drive and College of the Desert. Motion was carried by a 4-1-1 vote with Commissioner Darby voting NO and Commissioner Thompson ABSTAIN/NG. Ms. Schwartz reported that the Commission's recommendation will go to City Council at its meeting of October 10, 2013. Ms. Schwartz stated she would contact the College of the Desert inquiring if the representation of the bighorn sheep would confuse people and make them think that it is the school's mascot. X. PROJECT STATUS REPORTS A. Palm Desert Community Gallery Ms. Schwartz reported that there was a gallery opening on Monday, September 16 for James Campbell, Grant McMillan, and Gary 5 Art in Public Places Minutes September 18, 2013 Rosenblum. Ms. Schwartz thanked the Commission members who attended. B. Docent Program Ms. Schwartz announced that she has a call out for docents. Ms. Thompson reported that a group of 150 students from the Palm Springs Unified School District will be taking docent led tours of the EI Paseo Exhibition in September and October. XI. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. STAFF Ms. Schwartz showed the 2014 Americans for the Arts Year in Review DVD to the Commission. B. COMMISSION MEMBERS None XI. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Thompson moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:40 a.m. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bussing. Respectfully submitted, � � ,,� : , , _..._._�_�__�.__�.. .. _ . ! '� 2,...- DE E L. THOMPSON, RECORDING SECRETARY 6