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Home My WebLink About2025-04-03 PAC Meeting Full Packet PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA MEETING AGENDA Thursday April 3, 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. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA: D. 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 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 Meeting Agenda – April 3, 2025 Page 2 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. E.REMARKS FROM THE CHAIR: F.APPROVAL OF MINUTES: March 6, 2025 Regular Meeting and March 6, 2025 Special Meeting G.ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/APPROVAL: 1.Discuss Artscape project installation delays / City’s Permit Process Q & A—Dana MacAllister, Jr. H.PROJECT UPDATES 1.World Art Day 2.Crawler Dedication 3.Beautiful Shade 4.Art Maintenance/Inventory 5.George Floyd Mural Removal 6.Wyatt Mural 7.Taming of the Horses 8.TOT New Location 9.Remaining Lights for Pillars Installations I.COMMISSIONER AGENDA REQUESTS AND COMMENTS: J.REPORT FROM DIRECTOR/STAFF: ADJOURNMENT: The Public Arts Commission will adjourn to a meeting on May 1, 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 – April 3, 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 31, 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 F PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA March 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, March 6, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. B. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Tina Gonsalves, Natasía Gascón, Carlos Silveira, Jim Lande, Michelle Loya (new member), and Chair Gary Armstrong. Not present: Commissioners Shawnda Thomas Faveau, Lauri Kibby, and Vice Chair Tom Burns. City Staff: Director, Jay Virata C. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA: MOTION BY COMMISSIONER GONSALVES, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LANDE, AND CARRIED 6-0 TO ACCEPT THE AGENDA. D. PUBLIC COMMENTS THERE WERE NO PUBLIC COMMENTS E. REMARKS FROM CHAIR THERE WERE NO COMMENTS F. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: February 6, 2025 MOTION BY VICE CHAIR BURNS, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER GASCÓN, AND CARRIED 6-0 TO ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 6, 2025. G. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/APPROVAL: 1. Approve World Art Day Activities Commissioner Gonsalves shared four activities being planned for the Public Arts Commission booth on World Art Day: hat painting, art inventory map, activity to describe Crawler in one word, and a travel postcard painting activity. Public Arts Commission Meeting Action Summary – March 6, 2025 Page 2 2. Discuss Whether to Change Commission Meeting Day & Time Decision was made to keep current day and time. H. PROJECT UPDATES 1. Prince and Blue Belly Dedication Ceremony: Chair Armstrong shared that the March 10th dedication ceremony is set. 2. Lawn Chair and Pinwheel Placement: Several potential locations were explored but a final decision was not made. 3. Beautiful Shade: It was reported that the Parks department are okay with the locations selected for the two pieces, Parkside Gossip and the Dragonfly shade bench. The selections will be going to Council for approval on Wednesday, March 12th. 4. Lights for Pillars Installation: Chair Armstrong shared that lighting was installed for Cadillactus and Director Virata reported that City staff will be meeting with the electrician again to review work needed to add lighting to the other two installations. 5. Art Maintenance: Commissioner Gascón said she’s been taking notes on the pieces she’s seen that need attention and offered to do a condition report to be used to determine which pieces should be prioritized for repair and cleaning. Chair Armstrong emphasized the need to have a vendor to do on-call repairs. 6. Taming of Horses: Director Virata shared that the City hasn’t been able to complete the agreement to purchase the horses from the gallery. He will continue to try and finalize the agreement with them. 7. George Floyd Mural: Director Virata reported that he’s still working with the property owner to remove the panels. Latest update from property owner is that he’s waiting to hear back from his contractor who is to coordinate the deinstallation with the City’s Facility staff. 8. Wyatt Mural: Chair Armstrong shared that the repair of the mural – which show clear signs of sun and environmental damage is to be handled in the next term. Also, that the Wyatt Estate, as co-copyright owners with the City has indicated their willingness to have the City proceed with plans to transfer the artwork to tiles. 9. Blue Zone Update: Vice Chair Burns to provide this update at a future meeting. Public Arts Commission Meeting Action Summary – March 6, 2025 Page 3 I. COMMISSIONER AGENDA REQUESTS AND COMMENTS: Commissioner Gascón asked to add Art Maintenance to the next meeting agenda. She also mentioned a new monthly Poetry Club initiative hosted at the Wellwood Murray Library and encouraged other commissioners to support it. Chair Armstrong stated that he has been actively building interdepartmental relationships by attending other commissions' meetings, particularly the Park Commission's. He believes it’s important to update each other regularly on city projects. Commissioner Lande asked when a discussion around ordinances could happen, and Chair Armstrong said it’s being planned but not confirmed. J. DIRECTOR/STAFF UPDATE Director Virata provided the following updates: • While the library undergoes renovation, they’ll need somewhere to store/house their artwork. • A fence at the dog park will need repair. He has forwarded photos of the damage to the original artist and is waiting for repair estimates. • The City Attorney has confirmed that public art fees were included in the city's financial reporting. • A joint meeting of all city commissions and the City Council has been scheduled for June 17, 2025. The Public Arts Commission will need to present an overview of its work, accomplishments, and upcoming projects at the meeting. • Commissioners should expect to receive Form 700 from the City Clerk’s office, which they must complete annually. • The Marilyn statue has been moved; the commission can consider whether it wants to put an art piece in that location. ADJOURNMENT: The Public Arts Commission will adjourn to a special meeting on March 6, 2025 in the Large Conference Room of Palm Springs City Hall located at 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER LOYA, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LANDE, AND CARRIED 6-0 TO ADJOURN at 6:31 PM TO A SPECIAL MEETING ON MARCH 6, 2025 IN THE LARGE CONFERENCE ROOM OF CITY HALL LOCATED AT 3200 E. TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY. Public Arts Commission Meeting Action Summary – March 6, 2025 Page 4 Respectfully submitted, ______________________________ Jay Virata, Director Housing & Community Development Department PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA March 6, 2025 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, March 6, 2025, at 6:32 p.m. B. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Tina Gonsalves, Natasía Gascón, Carlos Silveira, Jim Lande, Michelle Loya, and Chair Gary Armstrong. Not present: Commissioners Shawnda Thomas Faveau and Lauri Kibby, and Vice Chair Tom Burns. City Staff: Director, Jay Virata C. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA: MOTION BY COMMISSIONER GASCÓN, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LANDE, AND CARRIED 6-0 TO ACCEPT THE AGENDA. D. PUBLIC COMMENTS THERE WERE NO PUBLIC COMMENTS E. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/APPROVAL: 1. Review and Approve Budget for PS Pride Monument MOTION BY COMMISSIONER LANDE, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER GONSALVES, AND CARRIED 6-0 TO ACCEPT THE PRIDE MONUMNET ONLINE EXPERIENCE AS PRESENTED IN WRITTEN DOCUMENTS TO THE COMMISSION AND TO APPROVE THE BUDGET OF $70,000 FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE PALM SPRINGS PRIDE MONUMENT TO BE INSTALLED AT FRANCIS STEVENS PARK, ON THE CONIDTION THAT THE ARTIST’S VISION STATEMENT AND AN EXPLANTION OF THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE LAMBDA SHAPE BE INCLUDED IN THE DIGIAL COMPONENT. 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 Special Meeting Action Summary – March 6, 2025 Page 2 MOTION BY COMMISSIONER LOYA, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER GONSALVES AND CARRIED 6-0 TO ADJOURN TO A REGULAR MEETING ON APRIL 03, 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 H1