HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-10-01 PAC Meeting MinutesPUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
October 1, 2024
Palm Springs City Hall
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Council Chambers
A.CALL TO ORDER:
A regular meeting of the Palm Springs Public Arts Commission was called to order by
Chair Gary Armstrong on Tuesday, October 01, 2024, at 5:30 p.m.
B.ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners Tina Gonsalves, Lauri Kibby, Shawnda Thomas Faveau, Carlos
Silveira, Jim Lande, Vice Chair, Tom Burns, and Chair, Gary Armstrong. Not present:
Commissioners Christopher Ramirez and Natasía Gascón.
City Staff: Director, Jay Virata
C.ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA:
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER LANDE TO ACCEPT THE AGENDA, SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER VICE CHAIR BURNS CARRIED 7-0 TO ACCEPT THE AGENDA.
D.PUBLIC COMMENTS
1.Michael Conway of the Baristo Neighborhood Organization read a letter from the
organization requesting that the Commission fund the first two stages of a Baristo
Channel project in the amount of $537,210.
2.Doug Fridsma of El Rancho Vista Estates, which is adjacent to Gateway Park,
expressed his support of the “Dancer” sculpture chosen for the park and for the
Commission’s overall initiative to bring art to neighborhood parks.
3. Raymond LaFleur, manager of a large gay men’s social media group, praised the
AIDS Memorial Task Force, artist Phillip K. Smith, and Mayor Jeffrey Bernstein for
creating a new memorial design that deeply resonates with the community after
extensive outreach and listening sessions. He recommended that the City Council
and Commission approve the design without change or stipulations.
4.Donald Copson supported Mr. LaFleur's comments about the AIDS Memorial and
requested the Committee create language to distinguish between public art and
memorials. He also proposed a more rigorous evaluation process that includes
public input on the designs of memorials to, at the outset, address the emotional
significance of the events being memorialized. Chair Armstrong mentioned that
such efforts were “on the agenda” of things the Committee are committed to doing
in the future.
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E.REMARKS FROM THE CHAIR:
Chair Armstrong provided remarks on the successes of Public Art Commission projects
moving forward.
F.APPROVAL OF MINUTES: August 8, 2024
MOTION BY VICE CHAIR BURNS TO ACCEPT THE MINUTES, SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER KIBBY, CARRIED 7-0 TO ACCEPT THE MINUTES.
G. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/APPROVAL:
1.Review and approve the proposed Palm Springs AIDS Memorial design; consider
request for $65,000 of Public Art Funds for the sitework and installation of the Palm
Springs AIDS Memorial:
Dan Spencer (Founder) and Phillip K. Smith III (Artist) presented the updated
design for the AIDS Memorial with a total budget now revised to be closer to $1.2M,
of which $540,000 has been secured to date, which includes the $65,000
previously approved by the city for installation. Concerns were raised about
maintenance and repair costs, graffiti prevention, and sustainability of the digital
content linked via QR codes.
MOTION BY CHAIR ARMSTRONG THAT THE COMMISSION APPROVE THE
PROPOSED DESIGN AND ITS INSTALLATION AT THE DOWNTOWN PARK
CONTINGENT UPON THE TASK FORCE MEETING THESE THREE
CONDITIONS: 1) ADDRESS ANTI-LOITERING CONCERNS; 2) PROVIDE A
FULL MAINTENANCE PLAN WITH COST ESTIMATES; AND 3) PREPARE AN
AGREEMENT ABOUT THE TERMS OF SERVICE FOR THE QR CODE
WEBSITE INDICATING IT WILL NOT BECOME THE CITY’S RESPONSIBILITY,
SECONDED BY VICE-CHAIR BURNS. MOTION PASSED 6-1.
THE COMMISSION AGREED TO WAIT TO VOTE ON THE FUNDING PORTION.
2.Consider and approve an allocation of $50,000 for Gateway Park and $50,000 for
Baristo Park as part of the ArtScape in the Parks Program.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER LANDE TO APPROVE AN ALLOCATION OF
$50,000 FOR GATEWAY PARK AND AN ALLOCATION OF $50,000 FOR
BARISTO PARK AS PART OF THE ARTSCAPE IN THE PARK PROGRAM,
SECONDED BY VICE CHAIR BURNS AND CARRIED 7-0.
Commissioner Kibby agreed to shadow the Victoria Park project and Vice Chair
Burns agreed to shadow the Baristo project.
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3. Discuss Asphalt Art project schedule.
Commissioner Silveira shared that Saturday, November 9th, was the date chosen for
the Asphalt Art project. It will begin at 9:00 AM, with street closures scheduled for the
preceding Friday.
4. Discuss Beautiful Shade Call for Artists project and possible deadline extension.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER KIBBY, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SILVEIRA AND
CARRIED 7-0 TO EXTEND THE DEADLINE TO NOVEMBER 15, 2024, FOR THE
ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSALS FOR THE BEAUTIFUL SHADE PROJECT AND TO ASK
DIRECTOR VIRATA TO EXPAND THE CALL FOR PROJECTS IN THE $5,000 TO $25,000
RANGE.
H.PROJECT UPDATES:
1.Airport Mural - Director Virata and Chair Armstrong shared that artist Adair Logan
continues to paint in the evenings and the project is expected to be completed very soon.
2.Richard Wyatt Mural - Director Virata agreed to contact the City's lawyers to ask them
to track down the Wyatt estate for their involvement in determining next steps for
restoration and future maintenance.
I.REPORT FROM DIRECTOR/STAFF:
THERE WERE NO COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT: The Public Arts Commission will adjourn to a meeting on November 7, 2024, at 5:30 P.M. in the Large Conference Room of Palm Springs City Hall located at 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER KIBBY, SECONDED BY VICE CHAIR BURNS, CARRIED
7-0 TO ADJOURN at 7:36 PM TO A REGULAR MEETING ON NOVEMBER 07,
2024, AT 5:30 PM IN THE LARGE CONFERENCE ROOM OF CITY HALL LOCATED
AT 3200 E. TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY.
Respectfully submitted,
rata, Director
ing & Community Development Department