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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAIPP Cmsn - 12-11-2013 � � � � CITY OF PALM DESERT ���-� � � ART IN PUBLIC PLACES COMMISSION � MINUTES ' � December 11, 2013 I. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Boren convened the meeting at 9:05 a � ; � i II. ROLL CALL � '� 4 Present Absent � I ; p � � �� � �� �.v Maureen Boren, Chairperson Maureen�h�m s n ---i � Norma Bussing �w o 1 .;�; , ��' �; Donna Jean Darby � � ���; ..,� Katherine Hough z , � .� Lesley Miller 0 `�` .u r. � � t � � 4./• Also Present d '� � " � �., w � � .. = � �- ,- �- � � Deborah Schwartz, Management Analyst � � Q A ; " � " � � ._ � .� D e b bi e Thom pson, Recordin g Secretary w � � .. ;�. �� �; Lauri Aylaian, Director of Community Developrr Br� � �� ;� �.� � �: p; w F � ✓ �_� �. .W. M Susan Marie We ber, Counci l m e m b er Liaison �, v �= �; c� ;;; ;�: �: �:� � � � � �� �� �� John Vuksic, Architectural Review Commissio i�i�n � Q � �.. .� � � I11. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None IV. CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes of the regular meeting held on November 13, 2013. Upon Motion by Commissioner Hough and second by Commissioner Miller, the Minutes of November 13, 2013 were approved unanimously with Commissioner Thompson absent. Art in Public Places Minutes December 11, 2013 V. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. ORAL REVIEW OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION — Councilmember Susan Marie Weber No report. B. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT— Ken Stendell No report. C. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION REPORT — John Vuksic Mr. Vuksic reported that the Architectural Review Commission approved single and multi-family residential units for Villa Portofino. The owners of Waring Plaza are proposing the use of directories within the complex as opposed to more signage. JM Couture, a high end clothing store, will occupy the former Adagio Gallery (west of the Gardens on EI Paseo). Venus de Fido, a health and fitness spa for people and their pets, will go into the former Sports Club building that is located on Alessandro and DeAnza. VI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None VII. NEW BUSINESS A. SELECTION OF A THEME AND TITLE FOR THE 2014 STUDENT ART AND ESSAY CONTEST Ms. Thompson reported that she received two ideas from the Youth Committee for the 2014 Student Art and Essay Contest. Upon question by Commissioner Hough, Ms. Thompson responded that the two ideas that the Youth Committee suggested were "Stand up to Bullies" and "What I Want to be When I Grow Up". Ms. Schwartz referred to the staff report regarding the possible theme of Creating a Design for a Mural to be placed on a wall in Palm Desert. If 2 Art in Public Places Minutes December 11, 2013 this theme was selected and an acceptable design was derived from it, there would be a possibility that the design could become a mural to be placed on a wall. A couple of other suggestions were "In My Dreams I Will Be...." and "What I Want To Be..." After much discussion, it was the concurrence of the Commission members to select "What I Want To Be..." as the title for the 2014 Student Art and Essay Contest. It was moved by Commissioner Hough and seconded by Commissioner Darby to approve the selection of "What I Want To Be..." as the theme and title for the 2014 Student Art and Essay Contest. Motion carried with Commissloner Thompson absent. B. CONSIDERATION OF ARTIST(S) TO BE INCLUDED IN CITY OF PALM DESERT'S ARTIST REGISTRY Due to technical difficulties, the Consideration of Artist(s) to be Included in City of Palm Desert's Artist Registry will be continued to the meeting of January 8, 2014. VIII. CONTINUED BUSINESS NONE IX. OLD BUSINESS NONE X. PROJECT STATUS REPORTS A. Palm Desert Community Gallery Ms. Schwartz reported that the gallery opening on Monday, November 25 went well. She thanked the Commission members who attended. B. Docent Program Ms. Schwartz reported that the Docent Program is in full swing and very busy. Beginning in January the tours are scheduled for the Saturday of First Weekend and start at 9:00 a.m. 3 Art in Public Places Minutes December 11. 2013 Ms. Schwartz was approached by the Palm Springs Fine Art Fair which may want a tour of the EI Paseo Exhibition during the Fair, which takes place in February 2014. C. Public Art Documentary Film Series Ms. Schwartz finalized the films for the 2014 Public Art Documentary Film Series, and is working on the postcard. The following is the schedule. January 16 — C/ass of `83; February 20 — My Kid Can Paint Thaf; March 20 — Inocente; and April 17 — Stolen. The film information is available on the public art website as well as UCR's which is set up to take reservations. D. First Weekend Palm Desert Ms. Schwartz reported that the second First Weekend Palm Desert went well. XI. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. STAFF Ms. Schwartz reported that the traffic signal cabinet on Fred Waring Drive and College of the Desert has been completed by Bijan Masoumpanah. Jeni Bate has started painting on the cabinets on Town Center Way and Fred Waring Drive. The cabinets on Larkspur and EI Paseo that are being painted by Debbie Flowers are in process and look great. Ms. Schwartz noted that artist Ryan Campbell will speak at UCR Palm Desert Campus on December 12, regarding the exhibition he curated. B. Commissioner Miller stated that she would like to see a sculpture at the entrance of Desert Willow. Ms. Schwartz pointed out that there is a large signage sculpture on the northwest corner at the entrance of Desert Willow and Country Club Drive. There is also Dale Chihuly's chandelier in the foyer of the clubhouse and the "Desert Bloom" sculpture near the entrance of the clubhouse. Commissioner Hough announced that the Palm Springs Art Museum is going to show the film Herb and Dorothy 50 X 50, and Dorothy, the director of the film will be attending the screening. 4 Art in Public Places Minutes December 11 2013 Councilmember Weber distributed the "thank you" gifts from the City Council to each Commission member. XI. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Bussing moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:40 a.m. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hough. Respectfully submitted, � DEBBIE L. THOMPSON, RECORDING SECRETARY 5