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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAIPP Cmsn - 04-09-2014 P � � CITY OF PALM DESERT ����� � � ART IN PUBLIC PLACES COMMISSION MINUTES '�� , . Wednesday, Aprii 9, 2014 I. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Boren convened the meeting at 9:03 a.m. II. ROLL CALL Present Absent Melissa Blalock CiTY COUNCILAC�ION Maureen Boren APPROVF,D ✓ DFNiFD Norma Bussing RECEIVF.D OTHER Donna Jean Darby mr�;Ti�rc nA� / / Katherine Hough � r---- Lesley Miller nvr,�� �e�zton, rrc�k_;__ �be., /a.nne✓ Maureen Thompson �'�o[:S: �� .� :1 B';i',N7': _S_D�LI _ Also Present ���`�"�'����� vn _ '�'�'���i�'�1?��} 13Y: ��IC� vlm _ � �.) •i x�n; i o �'i@c �ti�ith �Cih� ��C4.°e•,c's Oflii�c Deborah Schwartz, Managemen�kna�ys�' Debbie Thompson, Recording Secretary Lauri Aylaian, Director of Community Development Susan Marie Weber, Councilmember Liaison Heather Buck, Project Coordinator IIL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None IV. CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes of the regular meeting held on March 12, 2014. Commissioner Miller moved to approve the Minutes of March 12, 2014. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Thompson and carried 6-0-0 with Blalock, Boren, Bussing, Hough, Miller, and Art in Public Places Minutes April 9, 2014 Thompson voting AYE with Commissioner Darby absent (during the approval of the Minutes). Commissioner Darby was not present at the time the vote was taken for the approval of the Minutes. V. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. ORAL REVIEW OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION — Mayor Pro Tem Susan Marie Weber Mayor Pro Tem Weber reported that at its meeting of March 27, 2014, City Council approved the first amendment to renew the contract for Same Day Express from July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015 for maintenance of the City owned public art collection and the EI Paseo Exhibition. Mayor Pro Tem Weber announced that a group of Boy Scouts will be given a tour of City Hall including the community gallery. B. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT — Ken Stendell Mr. Stendell reported that at the Planning Commission meeting of March 18, 2014, a tentative tract map parcel in Ironwood Country Club was continued. The Planning Commission approved the following: Conditional Use Permits for a replacement of a 75 foot cell tower at St. Margaret's Church; a dance studio on Country Club Drive and Washington Street; and a precise plan for a duplex on Portola Avenue across the street from Washington Charter School. C. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION (ARC) REPORT — John Vuksic Mr. Vuksic reported that Guitar Center opened at the Desert Crossing center. The Architectural Review Commission approved JM Couture located on EI Paseo and an awning for Mic & Moes Restaurant. Also, Panera Bread was approved and will be located in the Wal-Mart and Sam's Club center at Monterey Avenue and Dinah Shore Drive. 2 Art in Public Places Minutes April 9, 2014 Final construction documents for Carlos Ortega Villas were reviewed. Two building designs for buildings located in EI Paseo Square were reviewed. Westfield shopping center proposed revisions to the signage program for Stuft Pizza and Bobby Maos. The architecture for the Fairfield Inn at Cook Street and Gerald Ford Avenue was approved and will go to the Planning Commission on April 15. Cafe de Beaux on EI Paseo proposed a metal awning that was somewhat artistic but the Architectural Review Commission did not think that the details were thought through and asked for a large scale mock up before approval is granted. VI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None VI1. NEW BUSINESS A. APPROVAL OF EIGHTEEN SCULPTURES AND UP TO THREE ALTERNATES FOR THE 2015/2016 EL PASEO EXHIBITION Ms. Schwartz thanked Commissioners Boren, Bussing, and Hough for serving on the 2015/2016 EI Paseo Exhibition subcommittee, which reviewed 38 applications. Ms. Schwartz stated that she extended the deadline for the Call for Artist by one week as she had not received a sufficient amount of applications. She added that the City might consider hiring a curator for the next exhibition as she believes the response would be better if someone was able to visit galleries and spend time soliciting artists to participate. The subcommittee chose artwork from the following artists for the 2015/2016 EI Paseo Exhibition. Anita Edman, Brian Schader, Catherin Hoskinson, Dixie Jewett, Craig French, Craig Gray, David Reid-Marr, David Thefeld, Joe Forrest Sackett, Janice Osborne, Gerald Clarke, Jr., John Richen, 3 Art in Public Places Minutes April 9, 2014 Mitchell Taylor, Rick Randall, Robert Craig, Mario Pikus, Rollin Karg, and Tom Bollinger. The three alternates are Yoshikawa Wright, Michael McLaughlin, and Fritizie Urquhart. Commissioner Darby moved to accept the artwork from artists Anita Edman, Brian Schader, Catherin Hoskinson, Dixie Jewett, Craig French, Craig Gray, David Reid-Marr, David Thefe/d, Joe Forrest Sackett, Janice Osborne, Gera/d Clarke, Jr., John Richen, Mitchell Taylor, Rick Randall, Robert Craig, Mario Pikus, Rollin Karg, and Tom Bollinger. The three alternates are Yoshikawa Wright, Michae/ McLaughlin, and Fritizie Urquhari: Motion was seconded by Commissioner Thompson and carried 7-0-0 with Blalock, Boren, Bussing, Darby, Hough, Miller, and Thompson voting AYE. B. APPROVAL OF ARTWORK PLACEMENT FOR THE PUBLIC ART COMPONENT FOR CARLOS ORTEGA VI LLAS Ms. Schwartz stated that Carlos Ortega Villas is an affordable senior housing apartment complex on Washington Street and Avenue of the States. The project is generating a public art budget of approximately $120,000 - $160,000. Two different projects will be created with the funds. The project that is before the Commission today is for a tile or glass mural to be placed on the wall of the multi-purpose building. The commission amount for the project will be $30,000 and is open to artists throughout the country. The selected finalists will be required to base the theme of the mural on the life of Carlos Ortega, a former Palm Desert City Manager who passed away several years ago. A Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the project will be sent out inviting artists to send in qualifications to be reviewed by this Commission which will narrow the selection to three finalists. Carlos Ortega's widow, Rosemary Ortega, will be invited to attend the meeting at which the applications will be reviewed to share information on Carlos's life. Each of the three finalists will be given an honorarium to create a proposal to present to the Commission. The Commission will then place the three proposals in order of preference for City Council's final approval of one of the designs. Heather Buck stated that there are 72 units of affordable senior housing including a two story community room. The project 4 Art in Public Places Minutes April 9, 2014 is designed to be Net-Zero Energy and designed to meet LEED Silver Certification. The artists will be encouraged to host a community workshop to assist in the creation of the artwork. Commissioner Houqh moved to approve the artwork placement and budget for the public art component for Carlos Ortega Villas. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Darby and carried 7-0-0 with Blalock, Boren, Bussing, Darby, Hough, Miller and Thompson voting AYE. VIII. CONTINUED BUSINESS NONE IX. OLD BUSINESS A. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED CO-SPONSORSHIP AMOUNT OF $1,500 WITH RENOVA ENERGY CORPORATION TO COMMISSION DEBORAH FLOWERS TO CREATE ARTWORK FOR THE SET OF TWO TRAFFIC SIGNAL CABINETS ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF MONTEREY AVENUE AND PARK VIEW DRIVE Ms. Schwartz reminded the Commission of the proposed co- sponsorship with Renova Energy Corporation of Deborah Flowers creating artwork for the set of three traffic signal cabinets on the northeast corner of EI Paseo and Highway 74. City Council denied the project and directed staff to find another location for the proposed co-sponsorship. At its Art in Public Places Commission meeting of March 12, Ms. Schwartz noted that Renova had proposed the set of two cabinets on the southeast corner of Monterey Avenue and Park View Drive for placement of artwork by Deborah Flowers. Because there were concerns from the Commission regarding the proposed design and color, it was the concurrence of the Commission to agendize the item to see if the artist was willing to change the color palette so that it would not be similar to the design and color on the set of cabinets on EI Paseo and Larkspur Lane. Ms. Schwartz noted that the original proposal for the three cabinets was that the City would contribute $750 toward the $3,000 project. Renova has now asked that the City contribute $1,500 instead of $750 for the set of cabinets on Monterey Avenue and Park View Drive. The City's standard commission for soliciting artists to create a design on a set of 5 Art in Public Places Minutes April 9, 2014 traffic signal cabinets is $1,500. Ms. Schwartz informed Renova that staff would not recommend Renova's proposal as it would deny the City the opportunity to solicit proposals and would not allow the City a choice in the design. Commissioner Darby commented that the cabinets on Monterey Avenue and Park View Drive are a significant location and would be beneficial for art placement but was not particularly in favor of the City contributing $1,500 to the project. Commissioner Miller again stated that she does not agree with having a similar design and color as the one on EI Paseo and Larkspur Lane. Commissioner Thompson moved to deny the proposed co-sponsorship amounf of $1,500 wifh Renova Energy Corporation to commission Deborah F/owers to create artwork for the set of two traffic signal cabinets on the southwest corner of Monterey Avenue and Park View Drive. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bussing and carried 7-0-0 with Blalock, Boren, Bussing, Darby, Hough, Miller, and Thompson voting AYE. X. PROJECT STATUS REPORTS A. Palm Desert Community Gallery � Staff has been meeting with several of the artists for the upcoming gallery season. The next show is the Student Art and Essay Contest. B. Docent Program Ms. Schwartz reported that requests are continuing for docent led tours. There were eight people on the April 5, Saturday tour of the EI Paseo Exhibition. C. Public Art Documentary Film Series Ms. Schwartz reported that the film Stolen on April 17 is completely full and staff is not taking any more reservations. D. Student Art and Essay Contest Ms. Thompson reported that the entries for the Student Art and Essay Contest are due Thursday, April 17. The Award Ceremony is Wednesday, May 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council 6 Art in Public Places Minutes April 9, 2014 Chamber. She will need a couple of Commissioners to judge the contest and one to announce the winners at the Award Ceremony. XI. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. STAFF Ms. Schwartz announced that the traffic signal cabinet on the southwest corner of Fred Waring and College of the Desert is in process of being painted by Bijan Masoumpanah. Ryan Campbell, the artist for the traffic signal cabinets on Fred Waring Drive and Phyllis Jackson Lane, is still waiting for approval from the school district to work with students at Palm Desert High School to create a design for those cabinets. Ms. Schwartz reported that local artist, Phillip Smith, will have artwork at Coachella Music and Art Festival. Ms. Schwartz will take photos of it and share them at next month's meeting. B. COMMISSION REPORTS Commissioner Hough reminded the Commissioners that the film Herb & Dorothy 50X50 is being shown on Thursday, April 10, at the Annenberg Theater. Dorothy Vogel and Megumi Sasaki, film director, will conduct the Q&A after the screening. Chairperson Boren commented that the traffic signal cabinets that are in front of Melissa Morgan Fine Art Gallery on EI Paseo and Highway 74 are very distracting and wondered if the cabinets could be painted a solid color to help camouflage them. Ms. Schwartz reported that there has been discussion with the Public Works Department of the cabinets potentially being removed as they will be placed underground. Chairperson Boren asked if there would be any interest in having the Indio, Palm Springs, and Palm Desert art commissions get together to share ideas and information. XI. ADJOURNMENT 7 Art in Public Places Minutes April 9, 2014 Commissioner Darby moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:58 a.m. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hough. Respectfully submitted, �-,9/��J�,, „f� � i�vY�/�-L�.� .�����-' . DEBBIE L. T� P ON, RECORDING SECRETARY 8