HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-09-16 PAC Meeting AgendaPUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
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Wednesday 5:30 PM
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Ann Sheffer, Chair Tracy Merrigan, Vice -Chair Alfonso Murray
Shawnda Faveau Russell Pritchard Mara Gladstone
Thomas Yanni
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CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA:
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 values your comments, pursuant to the Brown Act, it generally cannot take any action on items not listed
on the posted agenda. Five (5) minutes are assigned for each speaker.
A. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE -CHAIR FOR FY 2021
B. REPORT FROM THE CHAIR
C. ITEMS FOR DISCUSION 1 APPROVAL
1. Approval of Minutes from Special Meeting on July 7, 2020
2. Artwork on Tahquitz Canyon Way
3. Remove/Repair artwork on Gene Autry Trail
4. Public art ideas for outdoor dining space Downtown
5. Review and extension of CARES and Neighborhood grants through September 15
6. Review and extension of Parks Department Artist -in -Residence program
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Meeting Agenda — September 16, 2020
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7. Review of approved projects from February 19 - September 15
8. Discuss Public Arts and Mural Ordinances modifications to be recommended to City Council.
9. Approve expenditure of up to $25,000 for maintenance of public art by The Art Collective
10. Approve expenditure of $25,000 for Main Street Bench Project Phase 3 — 21 benches, South Palm
Canyon and La Plaza
11. Approve up to $15,000 for additional CARES and Neighborhood Grants
12. Approve $10,000 for pilot bench project at Palm Springs International Airport - eight benches outside of
terminal to be painted (artists and designs TBD)
D. COMMISSIONER COMMENTSIREPORTSIREQUESTS
E. REPORT FROM DIRECTORISTAFF
ADJOURNMENT: The Public Arts Commission will adjourn to a Regular Meeting, Wednesday October 21,
2020 5:30 p.m. via teleconference.
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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 Nall, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way (760) 323-8204.
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I, JAY VIRATA, Community & Economic Development Director for the City of Palm Springs, Califomia, certify this Agenda
was posted at or before 4:00 p.m. on September 11, 2020, as required by established policies and procedures.
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Conn u i & Economic Development
Expenditures Approved by Public Arts Commission at February 16, 2020 meeting
To be done between March 2020 — September 2020
To be reviewed at September 16 PAC meeting
CARES grants ($60,000 approved)
Completed:
Main Street Bench Project (Phase 1)
Store Windows —
Diane's —Lucia Leon $750 + $50 =
$800
Hunters —John Cuevas $750 + $50 =
$800
Oscars' — Steve Crowell $750 + $50 =
$800
Full Psycle — David Travis $750 + $50 =
$800
"Love Letters" sculpture (with Chamber of Commerce)
In Process:
Desert Highlands/James 0. Jesse (TD)
Hunter's Street Patio - Flat Black
Store Window -- T&C — David Travis
Main Street Artwork Project Phase 2
17 benches @ $1000
Materials
Tysen Knight (supervision)
Total so far
$17,000
$ 2,000
$ 2,000
Pending Applications:
Angel View, Well in the Desert, Little Tuscany Neighborhood
$12,500
$ 3, 200
$10,000
$ 5,000
$ 4,000
$ 1,050
$21,000
$56,750
Approved Expenditures p. 2
Contractual Services Approved by Public Arts Commission FY 20/21
Contracts already signed:
Sarah Scheideman (to 12/31/20) $20,000
Madalina Garza (to 12/31/20) $ 6,000
Patrick Sheehan (to 10/31/20) $15,000
The Art Collective (Lebrija `Car' sculpture installation) $35,000
(Approved by City Council)
Pending contracts (to be confirmed on September 16)
Main Street Benches Phase 3 —16 benches on S. Palm Canyon $25,000
The Art Collective -- Continued Maintenance, per Scope of Work $20,000
Palm Springs International Airport — pilot bench project $10,000
Revised 9/8/2020
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July 31, 2020 City of Palm Springs
RFP#07-19 Attn: Ann Sheffer
Cleaning & Maintenance Public Art 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way
Continued Proposal 2020-2021 Palm Springs CA 92262
Recommended Continued Maintenance:
* Fees associated are for bi-annual cleaning & maintenance. Refer to conservator report for repair
estimates.
1. Aqua Caliente Woman
Bi-annual cleaning. Work will be thoroughly cleaned with a 2% orvus solution mixed in
distilled water. The bronze will receive a coat of renaissance microcrystalline wax to seal the
patina to offer continued protection from sun and environment.
Current condition: Bronze was dry and waxing greatly improved the surface, recommended
biannual cleaning.
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2. Young Basketmaker
Bi-annual cleaning. Work will be thoroughly cleaned with a 2% orvus solution mixed in
distilled water. The bronze will receive a coat of renaissance microcrystalline wax to seal the
patina to offer continued protection from sun and environment.
Current condition: The piece is in excellent condition, with the wax layer holding up extremely
well even in areas of high exposure. A few areas were touched up that were showing signs
of thinning. The excellent coverage can be seen in the beading water droplets in the photos
following last cleaning and waxing. A non-existent wax layer would not bead.
$-1870
3. Charlie Farrell (see conservators report and restoration options)
See conservators report & estimates for repair. The Art Collective recommends this for
restoration given its high visibility. A bi-annual cleaning should be continued.
Current condition: The piece needs treatment from a conservator to remove the build-up of
calcium deposits from the sprinklers. Though able to remove some of the filth i.e. bird
droppings, the bronze needs the specified care of a conservator to remove and restore the
sculpture.
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4. Help is on The Way
Bi-annual cleaning. Cleaned with Distilled water followed by a gentle wipe down with micro -
fiber cloths, bi-annual waxing.
Current condition: The bronze is in excellent condition, consistent with the initial cleaning.
The wax layer is also in excellent condition, though there were a few spots where it was clear
that the wax layer had been removed i.e. a hand, the firearm, a police baton, and the door
light. These spots were subsequently waxed after cleaning.
5. Machine Age, Forget Me Not, Le Campas de Vulcan
Bi-annual cleaning recommended.
Current Condition: The steel is in excellent condition, but infrequent cleanings have let gird
droppings eat into the surface of the rust and leave more permanent markings. In time, and
with more frequent cleanings, these will lessen.
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6. The Batter
Bi-annual cleaning recommended to avoid further damage. Can be painted, base is dented.
Needs estimate for painting and repair if city would like to proceed with restoration.
Current condition: The cleaning removed a layer of dust and some bird droppings. The piece
is in rough condition.
$30
7. Wave Rhythms
See conservator report. Art Collective recommends further discussion before proceeding
with repair and restoration options. No maintenance is available, The sculpture is in an
exceptionally rough condition, any extensive cleaning will only worsen the state of the
chipping and removing paint.
8. R. Hero
Bi-annual cleaning recommended to avoid further damage. Can be painted, Needs further
review by artists for repair options.
Current condition: Though the piece is in rough shape, the cleaning did help in removing
some stickers that had been placed onto the sculpture as well as brightening up the overall.
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9. Monsieur Pompadour and Mademoiselle Coco
Bi-annual cleaning. Both works are in excellent condition and merely required a rinse and
wipe down to remove the dust.
275
10. Jungle Red — cancelled.
11. Intersecting Cubes
Bi-annual cleaning to maintain good condition
Current condition: The piece is in excellent condition with only minor scratched and chips.
$400
12. Lucille Ball
A regular maintenance will suffice to care for this work with an annual waxing, a bi-annual
cleaning and spot waxing as needed.
Current condition: The sculpture is in excellent condition, with a very small amount of grime
and bird drop- pings that have accrued since the last cleaning. The wax layer was in good
condition though visibly diminished in areas of severe public contact. The wax layer acts as a
protective layer for any contact with foreign substances and will continue to protect this
sculpture which invites so much interaction.
$575
13. Chairman of the Links
Bi-annual cleaning. Due to the excellent condition of the wax layer applied, it can be
determined that regular maintenance is all that will be required going forward. An annual
waxing and bi-annual cleaning with spot waxing as needed.
Current condition: The sculpture was in excellent condition, merely needing a cleaning to
remove a thin layer of dust. It was apparent from the cleaning that the wax layer applied in
the first cleaning has maintained well, even in areas of highest exposure. This can clearly be
seen in the beading of water on the surface of the bronze. The only exception being the top
of the hand, ostensibly where there is the most friction contact from individuals. An additional
layer of Bowling Alley wax was applied to this area as a preventative.
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14. Lawn Chair
Bi-annual cleaning. To discuss committee's decision to move artwork, destination to be
determined for estimate for removal, transport and installation.
Current condition: Excellent
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15. Standing Woman (see conservators report and restoration options)
See conservators report & estimates for repair. The Art Collective recommends this for
restoration given its high visibility. A bi-annual cleaning should be continued after repair.
Current condition: The bronze has a large accrual of white deposits on the surface that could
not be removed with light cleaning.
16. Whirlwind VI (see conservators report and restoration options)
See conservator report. Art Collective recommends further discussion before proceeding
with repair and restoration options. No maintenance is available, the piece has a heavy build-
up of calcium deposits that our non -marring picks are unable to remove.
17. Nines and Elevens
Biannual cleaning. To discuss committees' interest in repainting sculptures. All are faded. A
bi-annual cleaning will help maintain paint and brightness. Estimate needed pending options
requested.
Current condition: Substantial sun and time deterioration.
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18. John Clement Pieces: Biannual cleaning recommended to prevent further damage.
Red: Butch. The sculpture was in a fairly clean condition, though the cleaning helped
remove dust and grime. The sculpture's long term care parallel's the other two John Clement
works.
NEXT STEPS: The sculpture still shows signs of more permanent damage i.e. chipping
paint, rust. The paint surface of the work also has a lot of variation, either from the wrong
paint being applied at different points, or from variable aging of the paint. A repainting of the
surface is likely in order, perhaps coinciding with the objects potential relocation. Discuss
repainting options for estimate.
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Yellow: Squeeze. The sculpture had accrued a foggy dust layer which was successfully
removed by the cleaning process. The sculpture brightened up considerably. Successive
landscape cleanings have thrown a considerable amount of green debris onto the sculpture,
staining its surface.
NEXT STEPS: The sculpture still shows signs of more permanent damage i.e. chipping
paint, rust, graffiti damage in the surface as well as staining from grasses. There are recent
signs of beneficial landscaping around the surface, clearing of the concrete pad which the
work is mounted to. The paint surface of the work also has a lot of variation, either from the
wrong paint being applied at different points, or from variable aging of the paint. A repainting
of the surface is likely in order, perhaps coinciding with the objects potential relocation or
placement upon a gravel surface instead of grass. Discuss repainting options.
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Orange: Ithiel. The sculpture had accrued a foggy dust layer which was succesfully
removed by the cleaning process. The sculpture brightened up considerably.
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NEXT STEPS: The sculpture still shows signs of more permanent damage i.e. chipping
paint, rust, graffiti damage in the surface. There are recent signs of beneficial landscaping
around the surface, clearing of the concrete pad which the work is mounted to. The paint
surface of the work also has a lot of variation, either from the wrong paint being applied at
different points, or from variable aging of the paint. A repainting of the surface is likely in
order, perhaps coinciding with the objects potential relocation. Discuss repainting options.
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19. Palm Springs Convention Center Pieces: Biannual cleaning recommended
A Personal History of Palm Springs
This piece is in excellent condition. Minimal maintenance required
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The Entertainer
The patina is in excellent shape. Only routine maintenance required to maintain condition
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Sympatico
A regular maintenance of an annual waxing and bi-annual cleaning will suffice to maintain
the sculpture's excellent condition.
Current condition: The sculpture is in excellent condition and the wax layer is holding very
well.
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Crouching Lion
Because the sculpture showed such excellent signs of maintaining its wax layer, regular
maintenance is all that is required from here on out. With an annual wax layer and bi-annual
cleaning, the sculpture's now excellent condition can be maintained easily throughout the
year.
Current Condition: In cleaning, it was clearly seen that the wax layer that was added in the
first round of cleaning is still intact, even in areas of greatest exposure. This can be clearly
seen with the beading of water droplets on the surface of the bronze.
$450
20. PSP Sculptures. Biannual cleaning.
Four Chihuly Glass pieces
Requires biannual vacuuming and cleaning of work and vitrine to maintain quality and
improve visual clarity.
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Sonny Bono Bust
Biannual cleaning & waxing
Current condition: Patina is in decent condition and will continue to improve with biannual
maintenance.
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John F. Kennedy bust
Biannual cleaning & waxing
Current condition: Patina is in decent condition and will continue to improve with biannual
maintenance.
Balzac
Biannual cleaning & routine washing. $=
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