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Home My WebLink About2025-03-06 PAC Meeting Full PacketPUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA MEETING AGENDA Thursday March 6, 2025 5:30 PM Palm Springs City Hall 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Large Conference Room Gary Armstrong, Chair Tina Gonsalves Michelle Loya Tom Burns, Vice Chair Lauri Kibby Carlos Silveira Natásia Gascón Jim Lande Shawnda Thomas Faveau To view/listen/participate in the meeting live, please contact Jay Virata, the Commission Liaison at jay.virata@palmspringsca.gov or phone number 760-323-8228 to register for the Zoom meeting. There will be an email with Zoom credentials sent after registration is complete for you to access the meeting and offer public comments. Any person who wishes to provide public testimony for an item on the agenda is requested to notify the Commission Liaison before the Public Testimony portion of the meeting. You may submit your public comment to the Public Arts Commission electronically by forwarding materials to jay.virata@palmspringsca.gov. Transmittal by 5:00 PM before the start of the meeting will help ensure that your correspondence is fully considered. Any correspondence received after 5:00 PM will be distributed to the Public Arts Commission and retained for the official record. View the Public Arts Commission meeting videos on the City’s website http://www.palmspringsca.gov/psctv, or on YouTube. A. CALL TO ORDER: B. ROLL CALL: C.WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION: Commissioner Michelle Loya D. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA: E.PUBLIC COMMENTS: This time has been set aside for members of the public to address the Public Arts Commission on items of general interest within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission, and agenda items if the member of the public cannot be present later in the meeting at the time the item is heard by the Public Arts Commission Meeting Agenda – March 6, 2025 Page 2 Commission. Additionally, members of the public may address the Commission on each item listed on the posted agenda at the time each item is heard. Although the Public Arts Commission values your comments, pursuant to the Brown Act, it generally cannot take any action on items not listed on the posted agenda. Three (3)minutes are assigned for each speaker. F.REMARKS FROM THE CHAIR: G.APPROVAL OF MINUTES: February 6, 2025 H.ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/APPROVAL: 1.Approve World Art Day Activities 2.Discuss Whether to Change Commission Meeting Day & Time I.PROJECT UPDATES 1.Prince and Blue Belly Dedication Ceremony 2. Lawn Chair and Pinwheel Placement 3. Beautiful Shade 4. Lights for Pillars Installation 5.Art Maintenance 6.Taming of the Horses 7. George Floyd Mural 8.Wyatt Mural 9.Blue Zone Meeting Update J.COMMISSIONER AGENDA REQUESTS AND COMMENTS: K.REPORT FROM DIRECTOR/STAFF: ADJOURNMENT: The Public Arts Commission will adjourn to a meeting on April 3, 2025, at 5:30 P.M. in the Large Conference Room of Palm Springs City Hall located at 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way. Public Arts Commission Meeting Agenda – March 6, 2025 Page 3 AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING I, JAY VIRATA, Housing & Community Development Director for the City of Palm Springs, California, certify this Agenda was posted at or before 4:30 p.m. on March 3, 2025, as required by established policies and procedures. /s/ Jay Virata ___________________ Jay Virata, Director Housing & Community Development Department Pursuant to G.C. Section 54957.5(b)(2) the designated office for inspection of records in connection with the meeting is the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way (760) 323-8204. It is the intention of the City of Palm Springs to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. If, as an attendee or a participant at this meeting, or in meetings on a regular basis, you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, the City will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact the Office of the City Clerk, (760) 323-8204, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting to inform us of your particular needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible. Item G PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA February 6, 2025 Palm Springs City Hall 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Large Conference Room A.CALL TO ORDER: A meeting of the Palm Springs Public Arts Commission was called to order by Chair Gary Armstrong on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. B.ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Tina Gonsalves, Natasía Gascón, Carlos Silveira, Chair Gary Armstrong, and Vice Chair Tom Burns. Not present: Commissioners Christopher Ramirez, Jim Lande, Shawnda Thomas Faveau, and Lauri Kibby. City Staff: Director, Jay Virata C.ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA: MOTION BY VICE CHAIR BURNS, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER GONSALVES, AND CARRIED 5-0 TO ACCEPT THE AGENDA. D.PUBLIC COMMENTS THERE WERE NO PUBLIC COMMENTS E. REMARKS FROM CHAIR The Chair shared that Commissioner Ramirez has resigned from the commission; however, his resignation won’t be formal until accepted by the city council. Additionally, with Commissioner Faveau’s term expiring in June 2025, there will be two openings on the commission. F.APPROVAL OF MINUTES: January 16, 2025 MOTION BY VICE CHAIR BURNS, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SILVEIRA, AND CARRIED 5-0 TO ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF JANUARY 16, 2025. G. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/APPROVAL: 1.Approve Roger Reutimann’s revised Beautiful Shade design Public Arts Commission Meeting Action Summary – February 6, 2025 Page 2 MOTION BY COMMISSIONER GASCÓN, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SILVEIRA, AND CARRIED 5-0 TO ACCEPT ROGER REUTIMANN’S REVISED BEAUTIFUL SHADE DESIGN. MOTION BY VICE CHAIR BURNS, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER GONSALVES, AND CARRIED 5-0 TO INSTALL ROGER REUTIMANN’S BEAUTIFUL SHADE SCULPTURE IN RUTH HARDY PARK. 2.Review Cartwright team Beautiful Shade $30K submission MOTION BY COMMISSIONER GASCÓN, SECONDED BY VICE CHAIR BURNS, AND CARRIED 5-0 TO ACCEPT THE CONCEPTUAL DESIGN OF THE DRAGONFLY SHADE BENCH. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER GONSALVES, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SILVEIRA, AND CARRIED 4-1 TO INSTALL THE DRAGONFLY SHADE BENCH IN SUNRISE PARK, EXACT LOCATION TBD. 3.Discuss World Art Day Festival (April 12, 2025) participation MOTION BY COMMISSIONER SILVEIRA, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER GASCÓN, AND CARRIED 5-0 TO PARTICIPATE IN WORLD ART DAY FESTIVAL HOSTED BY THE PARKS COMMISSION. H. PROJECT UPDATES 1.Artscape in the Parks: Chair Armstrong provided the update that all artists are in fabrication mode and should be able to meet the May 19th installation deadline. 2.a) Inventory Update: Commissioner Gascón demonstrated how users would navigate the Google Maps-based art locator she's developing. 2. b) Signage Update: With several photos to illustrate the state of the City’s existing signage, Commissioner Gonsalves highlighted inconsistencies in design, formatting, and wording. She recommended standardizing text, adopting a modern, clean design, and using durable materials to improve readability, better withstand sun damage, and prevent vandalism. 3.Pop Art Park: Decisions on the placement of the Lawn Chair and Pinwheel artworks are to be made after the results of the Block G engineering study. Public Arts Commission Meeting Action Summary – February 6, 2025 Page 3 MOTION BY CHAIR ARMSTSTRONG, SECONDED BY VICE CHAIR BURNS, AND CARRIED 5-0 TO RECOMMEND THE POPSICLES ARTWORK BE PLACED BY THE LEISURE CENTER. 4.Lights for Pillars Installation Update: Director Virata reported that the facilities staff will be meeting with the electrical contractor tomorrow. 5.Airport Art Update: No update was available. 6.Airport/Convention Center Beautiful Shade Update: Director Virata reported that the Beautiful Shade proposals will be reviewed by the city council in March. ADJOURNMENT: The Public Arts Commission will adjourn to a meeting on March 6, 2025, in the Large Conference Room of Palm Springs City Hall located at 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way. MOTION BY CHAIR ARMSTRONG, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER GONSALVES, AND CARRIED 5-0 TO ADJOURN at 7:05 PM TO A REGULAR MEETING ON MARCH 06, 2025, AT 5:30 PM IN THE LARGE CONFERENCE ROOM OF CITY HALL LOCATED AT 3200 E. TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY. Respectfully submitted, ______________________________ Jay Virata, Director Housing & Community Development Department Item H2 CITY OF PALM SPRINGS BOARD AND COMMISSION MEETINGS MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY ARCHITECTURAL ADVISORY COMMISSION (2 meetings) (Ken Lyon) HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION BOARD (LCR) (Sarah Yoon) PLANNING COMMISSION (2 meetings) (CC) (Chris Hadwin) LIBRARY BOARD (Jeannie Kays) PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION (Jay Virata) HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION (Jeremy Hammond) VILLAGEFEST BOARD (2 meetings) (Jasmine Waits) CITY COUNCIL (2 meetings) ARCHITECTURAL ADVISORY COMMISSION (2 meetings) (Ken Lyon) SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION (LCR) (LP) PLANNING COMMISSION (2 meetings) (CC) (Chris Hadwin) AIRPORT COMMISSION ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS BOARD (Brenda Pree) MEASURE “J” OVERSIGHT COMMISSION (Kristopher Mooney) PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION (Nicholas Gonzalez) VILLAGEFEST BOARD (2 meetings) (Jasmine Waits) CITY COUNCIL (2 meetings)