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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAIPP Cmsn - 02-12-2014 � �� � CITY OF PALM DESERT �-��--� � � ART IN PUBLIC PLACES COMMISSION MINUTES '�� , . Wednesday, February 12, 2014 I. CALL TO ORDER Vice Chairperson Darby convened the meeting at 9:03 a.m. I1. ROLL CALL Present Absent Norma Bussing Maureen Bo e � Donna Jean Darby Maureen Th m n c Katherine Hough Lesley Miller Also Present �� � .r :J Deborah Schwartz, Management Analyst z z � , v = Debbie Thompson, Recording Secretary � � �.! • � � Lauri Aylaian, Director of Community Development � � .�- Susan Marie Weber, Councilmember Liaison C � Ken Stendell, Planning Commission Liaison � - :- Bijan Masoumpanah, Artist for Traffic Signal Cab�ie G d w W ' ►.. E' � j � , �� �: �. III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS z o C C � � � �. C > �' C% ,, �> r � � NONE �, Cw �_. � � � �' � � c G-U.) � G`° ^ s ✓ �' 'Ct IV. CONSENT CALENDAR UQ � c � e" <C � ;.- � Minutes of the regular meeting held on January 8, 2014. Chairperson Boren, who was absent, contacted staff regarding a change to the January 8, 2014 minutes on page 6, New Business, Item E. Consideration of Artists(s) to be Included in City of Palm Desert's Artist Registry, the motion should be corrected to read, "Commissioner Bussing moved to not include artist Jenny Balisle in Art in Public Places Minutes February 12, 2014 the City of Palm Desert's Artist Registry. Motion was second by Commissioner Miller with a 3-3 vote with Boren, Darby, and Thompson voting AYE and Bussing, Hough, and Miller voting NO. Artist Jenny Balisle will not be added to the Artist Registry." Due to the confusion of the motion, Recording Secretary Debbie Thompson will review the recorded meeting of January 8, 2014, correct the motion, and continue the item to the meeting of March 12, 2014. Commissioner Hough moved to direct staff to review and correct the motion from the minutes of January 8, 2014, and continue the item to the meeting of March 12, 2014. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bussing and carried 4-0-0 with Bussing, Darby, Hough, and Miller voting AYE with Boren and Thompson absent. V. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. ORAL REVIEW OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION — Councilmember Susan Marie Weber Ms. Schwartz reported that at its meeting of January 27, 2014, City Council denied the proposed co-sponsorship with Renova Energy Corporation to commission Deborah Flowers to create artwork for the set of three utility cabinets on the northeast corner of EI Paseo and Highway 74. Council directed staff to work with Renova to search alternate locations. Commissioner Miller stated that she saw a painting of a design by Deborah Flowers at the gallery in Palm Springs Airport that was very similar to the design that Ms. Flowers painted on the traffic signal cabinets on EI Paseo and Larkspur. The painting is titled Solar Energy and Ms. Miller feels it is free advertising for Solar Energy. Ms. Schwartz pointed out that the gallery in which Ms. Flowers' painting is displayed is a community gallery in Palm Springs. Commissioner Darby commented that she had driven by Melissa Morgan Fine Art Gallery and noted that because of the display of the sculptures in front of the gallery, the orange sun ray design proposed for the traffic signal cabinets would have been too much of a contrast in that location. Ms. Schwartz reminded the Commissioners that when items are on the agenda regarding locations and placement of artworks, Commissioners should visit the 2 Art in Public Places Minutes February 12, 2014 proposed site, if they are not familiar with it, before voting on an item. B. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT— Ken Stendell Mr. Stendell reported that at its January 21, 2014 meeting, the Planning Commission elected a new Chairperson and Vice Chairperson as well as liaisons to Committees and Commissions. Mr. Stendell was reappointed as the liaison to the Art in Public Places Commission. The Planning Commission approved a 4,000 square foot single family home above Cahuilla Hills on Chuckwalla. There was a clarification of the Zoning Ordinance as it pertains to accessory structures and added to the definition what an accessory structure is. C. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION REPORT — John Vuksic No report. Commissioner Darby expressed her concern of the density of the developments near Frank Sinatra and Gerald Ford. Ms. Aylaian explained that more of that type of product will be seen in the City, particularly in the north sphere which will be designed to accommodate the students and faculty of the Universities. VI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None VI1. NEW BUSINESS A. APPROVE THE PROPOSAL FROM AND COMMISSIONING OF BIJAN MASOUMPANAH FOR A DESIGN TO BE PAINTED ON THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL CABINET LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF FRED WARING DRIVE AND COLLEGE OF THE DESERT Ms. Schwartz mentioned that the traffic signal cabinet on Fred Waring Drive and College of the Desert with the design of bighorn sheep that was recently painted by Bijan Masoumpanah has been very well received. Directly across 3 Art in Public Places Minutes February 12, 2014 the street is its companion cabinet to which staff is proposing Bijan Masoumpanah paint a design. The commission amount would be $750. Ms. Schwartz referred to the agenda packet that included the image of the proposal. Commissioner Hough moved to approve the proposal and commission of a design to be painted by Bijan Masoumpanah on the tratfic signal cabinet located on the southwest corner of Fred Waring Drive and College of the Desert. Mofion was seconded by Commissioner Miller and carried 4-0-0 with Bussing, Darby, Houqh, and Miller votinq AYE with Boren and Thompson absent. B. SELECT UP TO THREE SCULPTURES FROM THE 2013/2014 EL PASEO INVITATIONAL EXHIBITION FOR THE PUBLIC TO CHOOSE ONE TO BE PURCHASED BY THE CITY OF PALM DESERT Ms. Schwartz stated that it is common for the City to purchase a sculpture from the EI Paseo Exhibitions, but not required. Ms. Schwartz stated that several years ago the City held a community wide contest on a selection of sculptures from the EI Paseo Invitational Exhibition, which is how Danseur by Jean-Louis Corby was added into the City's permanent collection. Staff would like to hold another community vote for selection of a sculpture from the 2013/2014 EI Paseo Invitational Exhibition. Staff chose the following four sculptures from the 2013/2014 EI Paseo Invitational Exhibition for consideration. Betty by Dore Capitani ($12,600), Cross-Over by Michael Anderson ($35,000), Taking Flight by Alisa Looney ($18,000), and Duality by Heath Satow ($24,000). She asked the Commission to narrow the selection to three to forward to City Council for approval. It was the concurrence of the Commission to select Betty by Dore Capitani, Duality by Heath Satow, and Taking Flight by Alisa Looney as the sculptures to be included in the contest to be voted on by the community. Cross-Over by Michael Anderson will be considered as the alternate sculpture if necessary. Commissioner Miller moved to se/ect Betty by Dore Capitani, Duality by Heath Satow, and Taking Flight by Alisa Looney with Cross-Over by Michae/Anderson as the a/fernate as the scu/ptures from the 2013/2014 E/ Paseo Invitational 4 Art in Public Places Minutes February 12, 2014 Exhibition to be voted on by the community for purchase by the City of Palm Desert. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hough and carried 4-0-0 with Bussing, Darby, Hough, and Miller voting AYE wifh Boren and Thompson absent. C. CONSIDERATION OF ARTIST(S) TO BE INCLUDED IN CITY OF PALM DESERT'S ARTIST REGISTRY The following artist applied to be included in the City of Palm Desert's Artist Registry. Nicola Gadbois. Commissioner Hough moved to include artist Nicola Gadbois in the City of Palm Desert's Artist Registry. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bussing and carried 4-0-0 with Bussing, Darby, Hough, and Miller voting AYE with Boren and Thompson absent. VIII. CONTINUED BUSINESS A. APPROVE THE DONATION OF HAPPY SWINGING BY PRINCE MONYO TO THE PUBLIC ART COLLECTION FROM THE YMCA OF THE DESERT Ms. Schwartz stated that she informed staff at the YMCA that at last month's Art in Public Places Commission meeting the Commission directed staff to have an appraiser evaluate Happy Swinging. Staff spoke to two appraisers and determined that it would cost the City approximately $1,200 to have a formal appraisal of the sculpture. Commissioner Hough reported that she also researched the artwork through the Artnet database which includes recent auction prices for similar artworks by the same artist and the prices were below $1,500. Commissioner Hough gave the Artnet information to staff for its records. Staff felt it was not worth having the sculpture appraised. Commissioner Hough also commented that the City's collection has grown well beyond the quality of Happy Swinging and would not be in favor of having it repaired. Commissioner Hough moved to not accept the donation from the YMCA of Happy Swinging by Prince Monyo into the City of Palm Desert's Public Art Collection. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Darby and carried 4-0-0 with Bussing, Darby, Hough, and Miller voting AYE with Boren and Thompson absent. 5 Art in Public Piaces Minutes February 12, 2014 IX. OLD BUSINESS NONE X. PROJECT STATUS REPORTS A. Palm Desert Community Gallery Ms. Schwartz reported that the opening reception for Ancestral Reca/l by Gideon Cohn on Monday, February 10, was well attended. Ms. Schwartz reported that she is training Ms. Thompson on how to hang an exhibition in the gallery. Ms. Schwartz announced that the Call for Artists for proposals for the next Community Gallery season is available. B. Docent Program The docent program is in high demand for tours. C. Public Art Documentary Film Series Ms. Schwartz reported that the January film, C/ass of `83 was very well received. February's film, My Kid Cou/d Paint That, is Thursday, February 20. XI. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. STAFF Ms. Schwartz reported that the dates for the Americans for the Arts Conference conflict with the June Art in Public Places Commission meeting. She would like to move the meeting to Wednesday, June 18, if the Commissioners concur. The Commissioners agreed to change the regularly scheduled June meeting to Wednesday, June 18. Ms. Schwartz reported that she communicated with Renova Energy Corporation and suggested a couple of locations in the north sphere for Deborah Flowers to paint her proposed design on a set of traffic signal cabinets, but Renova was not in favor of the locations. 6 Art in Public Places Minutes February 12, 2014 Ms. Schwartz reported that the artwork by Heath Satow located in the Desert Gateway shopping center that was damaged by a car is in process of being replaced. The artist is busy with other deadlines but should be out to install the replacement artwork in a couple of months. Ms. Schwartz reported that City Council has completed the interviews for those interested in volunteering to serve on one of the City's Committees or Commissions. The applicants will be approved at the City Council meeting of February 27. If approved, the Art in Public Places Commission will have a new member to fill the vacant seat. Ms. Schwartz reported that artists Larry and Nancy Cush are installing the artwork at the Coachella Valley Water District, and it is coming along nicely. Ms. Schwartz stated that she has been working with the Code Compliance Department regarding the sculpture, Recycle, that the community member from Sandpiper inquired about at the Commission's January 8, 2014 meeting. The Code officers have not found there to be any problems in that area as far as people going through the residents' dumpsters, but the officers will give close attention to that area. She noted that the only time the City would move a permanent piece of artwork to a different location, as requested by the community member, would be due to issues related to its placement. Commissioner Bussing commented that Recycle is an artwork where the community participated in creating it. B. COMMISSION REPORTS Commissioner Darby announced that there will be tours of the COD campus during Modernism Week. XI. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Bussing moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:55 a.m. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hough. Res ectfully submitted, ,� ��� - ____._._._ D BIE L. THOMPSON, RECORDING SECRETARY 7