HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-11-14 PAC Special Meeting MinutesPUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
November 14, 2024
Palm Springs City Hall
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Large Conference Room
A. CALL TO ORDER:
A special meeting of the Palm Springs Public Arts Commission was called to order by
Chair Gary Armstrong on Thursday , November 14, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners Tina Gonsalves, Jim Lande, Carlos Silveira, Natasia Gascon,
Chair, Gary Armstrong. Not present: Commissioners Shawnda Thomas Faveau,
Christopher Ramirez, Lauri Kibby, and Vice Chair, Tom Burns.
City Staff: Director, Jay Virata
C. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA:
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER LANDE TO ACCEPT THE AGENDA, SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER SILVEIRA, AND CARRIED 5-0.
D. PUBLIC COMMENTS
THERE WERE NO PUBLIC COMMENTS
E. REMARKS FROM CHAIR:
THERE WERE NO REMARKS
F. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/APPROVAL:
1. Approve expenditure for $1,000 for public art signage:
Discussion revolved around the need for signage to mitigate public climbing on
sculptures, including Crawler.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER GASCON TO APPROVE EXPENDITURE OF $1,000
FOR PUBLIC ART SIGNAGE, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER GONSALVES,
AND CARRIED 5-0.
2. Public Art Vandalism and Repair
Public Arts Commission Sp ecial Meeting
Action Su mmary-November 14, 2024
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A.Asphalt Art:
Community-led mural installation was purposefully vandalized shortly after its
completion. The artist has agreed to repair the asphalt art by applying an anti
graffiti sealant that is safe for roads.
B.George Floyd Mural:
The mural was initially intended as temporary and has faced repeated
vandalism. Discussion included options to remove or repair the mural, given its
current state and history. Decision made to remove the mural boards, consult
the artist, and explore preservation options for cultural and historical value.
MO TION BY CHAIR ARMSTRONG THAT THE PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION
REMOVE THE BOARDS OF THE GOERGE FLOY D MURAL AT THE
CONSULTATION OF THE ARTIST AND DETERMINE THEIR PERSPECTIVE
ON NEXT STEPS AND DIREC T STAFF TO INVESTIGATE IF THERE ARE
ANY PRESERVATION GROUPS OR ORGANIZATIONS WI THIN THE CITY
WHO WOULD LIKE TO MAINTAIN THESE BOARDS, AND DIREC T STAFF
TO PLACE NEW BOARDS ON THE BUILDING TO COVER THE WINDOWS
AND PA IN T OVER THE EXISTING MURAL, AND AT A FU TURE MEETING
DE TERMINE HOW THE COMMISSI ON WILL MEMORIALIZE THE MURAL
SO THAT IT'S PRESERVED IN SO ME CAPACITY, SE CONDED BY
COMMISSIONER GONSALVES, AND CARRIED 5-0.
G.COMMISSIONER AGENDA REQUESTS AND COMMENTS:
THERE WERE NO COMMEN TS
H.REPORT FROM DIRECTOR/STAFF:
Director Virata shared that the Thompson Hotel has requested reimbursement of their
arts fees and Chair Armstrong shared that the Crawler artist, Ryan Campbell requested
to attend the December meeting.
ADJOURNMENT: The Public Arts Commission will adjourn to a meeting on December
5, 2024, at 5:30 P.M. in the Large Conference Room of Palm Sp rings City Hall located at
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way.
Public Arts Commission Special Meeting
Action Summary- November 14, 2024
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MOTION BY CHAIR ARMSTRONG, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SILVEIRA AND
CARRIED 5-0 TO ADJOURN at 2:45 PM TO A REGULAR MEETING ON DECEMBER
05, 2024, AT 5:30 PM IN THE LARGE CONFERENCE ROOM OF CITY HALL LOCATED
AT 3200 E. TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY.
Respectfully submitted,
"''ao,....,i rector
& Community Development Department