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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC32670C - R.Campbell - Trffc Sgnl CabinetsN b rn CO -a � ?CQ ��� { N Q P 03 F CONTRACT NO. C32670C CITY OF PALM DESERT ART IN PUBLIC PLACES COMMISSION STAFF REPORT REQUEST: APPROVE THE PROPOSAL "AZTEC SCOUT" BY RYAN CAMPBELL AS THE DESIGN TO BE PAINTED ON THE SET OF TWO TRAFFIC SIGNAL CABINETS ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF PHYLLIS JACKSON LANE AND FRED WARING DRIVE. SUBMITTED BY: Deborah L. Schwartz, Management Analyst DATE: July 10, 2014 CONTENTS: Design proposals and descriptions Recommendation By Minute Motion, approve the proposal "Aztec Scout" by Ryan Campbell as the design to be painted on the set of two traffic signal cabinets on the northeast corner of Phyllis Jackson Lane and Fred Waring Drive. Commission Recommendation At its meeting of June 18, 2014, the Art in Public Places (AIPP) Commission, with a vote of 3-2-0 with Commissioners Blalock and Thompson absent, recommended the design "Aztec Scout", as the artwork design to be painted on the set of traffic signal cabinets on the northeast corner of Phyllis Jackson Lane and Fred Waring Drive. Background At their meetings of November 13 and December 12, 2013 respectively, the Art in Public Places Commission and City Council approved the selection of Ryan Campbell as the artist to create artwork for the set of two traffic signal cabinets at Phyllis Jackson Lane and Fred Waring Drive. As part of his contract, Mr. Campbell was required to host up to two workshops with students to create two to three design proposals for the cabinets, from which the AIPP Commission and City Council will select the final design. Mr. Campbell met with a select group of students from Palm Desert High School to develop three designs for the cabinets. The proposed three designs are entitled "Aztec Scout", "In Honor of Those Gone", and "Buried Treasure". The AIPP Commission reviewed the three proposals and ranked them in the order of preference as listed above. Staff Report Phyllis Jackson and Fred Waring Traffic Signal Cabinets July 10, 2014 Page 2 of 2 Fiscal Analysis CONTRACT NO. C32670C As previously approved by City Council at its meeting of December 12, 2013, the City will facilitate the preparation of the cabinets at an estimated cost of $350; the UV/graffiti coating of the cabinets at an estimated $100; and a plaque for the artwork at an estimated $50. The artist has been contracted in the amount of $1,625 for all phases of the contract. To date, the artist has been paid $406, the balance of which will be paid in two phases. Funds are available in Account Number 436-4650-454-4001. No general fund money will be expended. Submitted By: L- r 3 Deborah L. Schwartz, Management Analyst Paul S. Uibson, Director of Finance Approval: M. Wohlmuth, City Manager Department Head: Lauri Aylaian, Director of Community Development CITY COUNCTLA�TION APPROVED �� DENIED RECEIVED OTHER MEET G DATE %)'/. /C'' ' :AU/V AYES:[' tUa2ki', ' 77CE/i%if- NOES: 1 ?' ABSENT: S /f Carl ABSTAIN• A,t�`l VERIFIED BY• l OKI/12CA Original on File with City ClWrk's Office Design Proposals for the Set of Traffic Signal Cabinets on Phyllis Jackson Lane and Fred Waring Drive by Ryan Campbell In the Art in Public Places Commission's recommended order. Image 2- "The Aztec Scout" This concept shows an abstraction of an Aztec warrior as he scouts the lands near his village. In the background there is an Aztec temple along with a field of grain being grown in a desert valley. The scout is mindful to serve his people and land. He keeps a watchful eye as the Aztec sun lights the earth below. This will be painted in acrylic paint with sections of the scout's headdress being painted gold. This will also include an abstracted letter A in the Palm Desert High School's colors for the smaller box. Image 3- "In Honor of Those Gone" This concept shows a bull skull fossil, surrounded by 3 yellow butterflies and a perched squaw. The skull is floating over the our local Santa Rosa mountains, being elevated with rays of light, the skull is adorned with flowers and a yellow ribbon there will be a flower in the mouth of the skull as well. The flowers and ribbon are to honor the lives of those who we have lost recently and the beauty in their memory. The skull will also have a small Palm Desert High School Aztec sun on the forehead. The rays will be painted using iridescent spray paints to give the effect of depth. The remainder will be painted in acrylic paint. This concept will be accompanied by a small box that only has the mountains and the light rays. Image 1-"Buried Treasure" This concept is designed to incorporate the existing block wall located behind the set of traffic signal cabinets. The image illustrates a partial view a wall broken apart to expose a view of a desert landscape. In the foreground of the landscape is an ancient Aztec ruin being partially exposed from the ground. Left behind by an ancient Aztec learning civilization whose main purpose was to teach young Aztecs the skills needed to prosper in the world beyond the broken wall. This piece will be painted using acrylic paint. The smaller cabinet will mimic the broken wall concept.