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Home My WebLink AboutAIPP Cmsn - 01-16-2013 - � � � �� CITY OF PALM DESERT � � ART IN PUBLIC PLACES COMMISSION MINUTES .. . January 16, 2013 I. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Snyder convened the meeting at 9:00 a.m - II. ROLL CALL � Present Absent y � Maureen Boren Donna Jean ��y m � Norma Bussing � � �o`� c � � Katherine Hough , � Lesley Miller ` -=� ; . , Kim Snyder, Chairperson o ~ � " �. Maureen Thompson � � � � , _ Q -� �- Also Present � 'V F v ,� •3 U C� � A � r� j: f" Lauri Aylaian, Director of Community Developmen� w w v � � � � _ De bora h Sc hwa rtz, Pu b lic A rt Coor dina tor U o ? z� �' 7 " � Debbie Thompson, Recording Secretary � � v � � �' � � = �= .. G. w w � � `rMx •=�' Sonia Campbell, Planning Commission Liaison v Q � � Q z Q Q > c John Vuksic, Architectural Review Commission Liaison III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS NONE IV. CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes of the regular meeting held on October 17, 2012. Upon Motion by Commissioner Hough and second by Commissioner Miller, the Minutes of October 17, 2012 were approved unanimously with Commissioner Darby absent. � � Art in Public Places Minutes January 16, 2013 V. DISCUSSION ITEMS - A. ORAL REVIEW OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION Ms. Schwartz reported that the developer of Oracle Plaza located at 73-585 Fred Waring is requesting the reimbursement of the public art fee for "Wisdom Given" by Alexander Bashta, III. It will be on the City Council agenda at its meeting of January 24, 2013 for approval of the public art fee reimbursement. Ms. Schwartz reported that at its meeting of January 10, 2013 City Council appointed Councilmembers to serve as liaisons to the City's Committees and Commissions. Councilmember Susan Marie Weber was appointed to the Art in Public Places Commission. She could not attend today's meeting as she is out of town. Staff put together a packet of information for her on the Public Art program so she can familiarize herself with the department and the role of the Commission. Commissioner Thompson suggested that the Art in Public Places Commission send a Thank You note to Bill Kroonen for his support of the art program during his term as Councilmember. She will bring a card to the next meeting, have the Commissioners sign it, and mail it to him. B. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT— Sonia Campbell Ms. Campbell reported that at its meeting in December, the Planning Commission approved and recommended to City Council the extension of Whole Foods and Nordstrom's Rack at 111 Town Center shopping plaza. The Planning Commission recommended to City Council the approval of an amendment to Title 25 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code zoning regarding massage restrictions. Ms. Aylaian added that the State has recently changed the way it is licensing and regulating massage establishments and Palm Desert will do the same. Ms. Campbell announced that she will no longer serve as the liaison for the Art in Public Places Commission. Connor Limont was appointed by the Planning Commission to serve as the liaison for the Art in Public Places Commission. The Commission members and staff thanked Ms. Campbell for 2 ' � Art in Public Places Minutes January 16, 2013 the great job she has done while serving as liaison on the Commission. C. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION REPORT — John Vuksic Mr. Vuksic reported that the Architectural Review Commission reviewed and approved the following. The paint color for the bungalows on San Pablo Avenue; awning and paint color for the Premier Building on EI Paseo immediately east of the Gardens on EI Paseo; a new awning for the Pink Club on EI Paseo; signage for Whole Foods; minor architectural fa�ade enhancements at Desert Springs Marketplace located on Country Club and Portola; and fa�ade changes at Applebee's on Frank Sinatra. D. PALM SPRINGS ART MUSEUM IN PALM DESERT REPORT—ARLENE AMICK Ms. Amick handed out rack cards about the Museum and information on the sculptures installed in the Eric Johnson Memorial Gardens. She also handed out postcards for Beg Borrow and Steal, which will be at both the Palm Springs Art Museum and the Palm Desert location. The Palm Desert Museum will host a lecture called Ethical and Sustainable Fashion on Thursday, January 17 and will participate in Modernism Week as well as Fashion Week this year. The Museum (Palm Desert) will host the opening night After Party for the Saks Fifth Avenue runway show on March 15. All nine sculptures have been installed in the Eric Johnson Memorial Gardens. Upon question by Commissioner Bussing, Ms. Amick responded that the attendance at the Museum has increased but they do not have anything to compare it to since the Museum has not yet been open for a year. Krystal Glasman will give tours to school students on Wednesdays that will include the Farmers Market. VI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None 3 � Art in Public Places Minutes January 16, 2013 VIF. NEW BUSINESS A. ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON Commissioner Thompson nominated Commissioner Boren to serve as Chairperson for 2013. Due to Vice Chairperson Darby's absence, nominations for Vice Chairperson were not voted on in order to give Commissioner Darby the opportunity to retain her position as Vice Chairperson for 2013. Nominations for Vice Chairperson will be continued to the meeting of February 20. It was moved by Commissioner Thompson and seconded by Commissioner Bussing to approve the nomination of Commissioner Boren to serve as Chairperson for 2013. Nominations for Vice Chairperson will be continued to the meeting of February 20, 2013. Motion carried unanimous/y with Commissioner Darby absent. 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. Carolyn Speranza, Merrill Orr, Yossi Vardan, and Sjana Nanni. It was moved by Commissioner Bussing and seconded by Commissioner Hough to inc/ude artists Caro/yn Speranza, Merrill Orr, and Yossi Vardan into the City of Palm Desert's Artist Registry. Motion carried unanimous/y with Commissioner Darby absent. VIII. CONTINUED BUSINESS NONE IX. OLD BUSINESS NONE 4 � � Art in Public Places Minutes January 16, 2013 X. PROJECT STATUS REPORTS A. Palm Desert Community Gallery Portraits of the Desert is currently on exhibit in the Community Gallery. The annual Student Art and Essay Contest will be on display beginning February 14. Ms. Schwartz noted that she is training Ms. Thompson on how to hang the artwork in the gallery. Ms. Schwartz is working on the Call for Artist for the next gallery season; submissions will be due in March and will be on the April agenda for the Commission's consideration. B. Docent Program Ms. Schwartz reported that twenty five people attended the second Saturday January tour in Civic Center Park. C. 2013/2014 EI Paseo Invitational Exhibition Ms. Schwartz thanked the Commissioners who attended the EI Paseo Invitational Exhibition dedication on Monday, January 7. The artists who attended the dedication were very happy with the event. Ms. Thompson thanked Chairperson Snyder for introducing the Mayor, Commission members, staff, and artists at the EI Paseo Invitational Exhibition dedication on January 7. D. Desertscapes Ms. Schwartz reported that she is pleased with the Desertscapes program this year. Several new community partners such as Hidden Harvest and City of Palm Springs have helped increase the level of the program. Hidden Harvest has assisted with the Desertscapes website as well as updating and improving the logo. The Committee is working on a brochure that will replace the rack card that has been available in the past. The City will sponsor a painting workshop in the Civic Center Park on April 14 taught by Elaine Mathews. 5 � � Art in Public Places Minutes January 16, 2013 E. Student Art and Essay Contest Ms. Thompson announced that the entries for the annual Student Art and Essay Contest are due February 8. Commissioner Thompson set up a meeting with Ms. Thompson and the teachers at Lincoln Elementary School hoping to get participation from them this year. Ms. Thompson also met with the teachers at Washington Charter School but still may not get 100 percent participation due to the stricter school curriculum. She met with the English teachers at Palm Desert High School who are very enthusiastic about participating this year. The Award Ceremony is Wednesday, April 3 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber. She will have someone judge the artwork and Commissioner Bussing has kindly offered to judge all of the essays. XI. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. STAFF Ms. Schwartz reported that the contract for "Big Big Root" has been signed by Melissa Morgan Fine Art and the artist. The sculpture will be installed in the Civic Center Park near the tot lot in approximately three weeks. Ms. Schwartz reported that the first film (Lost Bird Projeci� for the Public Art Film Series is January 17, at UCR. The film's co producer and cinematographer will be there for the Q&A. Ms. Schwartz noted that she has one day passes to the Palm Springs Fine Art Fair that coincides with Modernism Week. B. COMMISSION MEMBERS Commissioner Hough reported that she will be on a discussion panel at the Palm Springs Art Fair regarding Museums and Money, and How to Donate to a Museum. Commissioner Bussing, Commissioners, and staff thanked Chairperson Snyder for serving as Chair in 2012. 6 � � � Art in Public Places Minutes January 16 2013 Chairperson Snyder thanked the City of Palm Desert, City Council, and staff for the good job on the public art program. He added that staff did a great job with the EI Paseo Invitational Exhibition dedication. XI. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Thompson moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:58 a.m. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bussing with Commissioner Darby absent. Respectfully submitted �,_ . ^ � ;� i IE . T O ON, RECORDING SECRETARY 7