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PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
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:
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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. PRESENTATION:
1. Oath of Office
Wednesday
April 21, 2021 5:30 PM
Public Arts Commission
Meeting Agenda – April 21, 2021
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B. REPORT FROM THE CHAIR:
C. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION / APPROVAL:
1. Approve a two-year loan of the installation on the Tahquitz median entitled The Art of Taming
Horses, subject to a loan agreement with the artist, Christopher Myers, not to exceed $20,000
2. Discussion of Report to City Council: New Directions
3. Discussion on developing a policy regarding removal of public art by owner or the City
4. Recommend payment of invoice from Sarah Scheideman in the amount of $3,500 for updates to
and maintenance of “Felt Eye View of Palm Springs”
E. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
1. Stop in the Name of Love (Traffic Boxes)
2. Other Mini-Grants
5. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/REPORTS/REQUESTS:
6. REPORT FROM DIRECTOR/STAFF:
ADJOURNMENT: The Public Arts Commission will adjourn to a Regular Meeting, Wednesday May 19, 2021
5:30 p.m. via teleconference.
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
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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 Hall, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way (760) 323-8204.
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I, JAY VIRATA, Community & Economic Development Director for the City of Palm Springs, California, certify this Agenda
was posted at or before 5:30 p.m. on April 15, 2021, as required by established policies and procedures.
/s/ Jay Virata
___________________________________
Jay Virata, Director
Community & Economic Development
ATTACHMENT 1
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Artist Project
Christopher Myers
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Christopher Myers I Altanviro and Loper
On six stations along Tahquitz Canyon stand sculptures with draping banners that tell the
story of two ranchers-one Mexican and one African-American-whose personal adversities
and love for raising horses lead them to creating a welcoming commune in the place that
would eventually become Palm Springs. While the story is fictional it speaks broadly to the
truths that exist in the slippage between history and mythology. Altanviro stands in for the
thousands of Mexican migrants who've come to call the Coachella Valley home and Loper
reminds us that long ago many who fled bondage in search of freedom traveled South,
perhaps even through this desert, on their way to free townships along Mexico's northern
border. This story of acceptance, although never perfect, echoes amongst many
communities who have found a welcoming home in this place.
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Artwork Installation Specs:
Column height: -10 foot
Column size: 4" round tube with 3/16" wall
Base plate per leg: 4"x8"x1"
The flag height: -4 foot tall
Four 5/8" bolts per plate epoxied to the concrete
Placed 6" from the center of the bolt to the edge of
the concrete, so the center of the pole will be
-10"-12" from the edge of the concrete
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DRAFT AGREEMENT FOR PLACEMENT AND LOAN
OF ARTWORK
THIS AGREEMENT FOR PLACEMENT AND LOAN OF ARTWORK ("Agreement")
is entered into as of this ___ day of _______, by and between the City of Palm
Springs, a California charter city and municipal corporation ("City"), and Christopher
Myers(“Artist”) RECITALS
A. The City has established a Public Arts Program, which authorizes the placement of works
of art on appropriate private and public property, which encourages public access, and
viewing of the artwork.
B. Under the Public Arts Program, artwork may be loaned to the City with or without a fee
paid for loan term.
C. Owner desires to loan a work of art and have such work of art placed on public property in
accordance with this Agreement and the City of Palm Springs Public Arts Program as
established by Chapters 2.24 and 3.37 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code (Public Arts
Ordinance).
NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which is
hereby acknowledged, the parties hereby agree that acceptance of the loan of the artwork described
below of this Agreement is subject to the following conditions:
1. City Representative: The City Manager, or this designee, a Contract Officer of the City ("City
Manager"), shall be the City's designated representative with respect to this Agreement. Under the
direction of the City Council, the City Manager shall have the authority to give approvals or consents
required hereunder and to otherwise act on behalf of the City of purposes of this Agreement.
2. Loan Fee: City shall pay a loan fee in the amount of ___________ payable within thirty
(30) days of installation and receipt of invoice from Owner.
3. Loan Term: The loan term shall be until _________, with an option to renew for an
extended period of time as agreed upon by both parties.
4. Termination: Both the City and the Owner have the right to terminate this Agreement upon
thirty (30) days' advance written notice, with or without cause. Upon termination, the City
shall cause the artwork to be removed at City's cost and expense.
5. The Artwork: The Owner will loan to the City a “The Art of Taming Horses” as shown
below.
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6. Location and Site Preparation: The artwork shall be located on the Tahquitz Way median
in Palm Springs.
7. Security: City shall be responsible for security to protect the artwork from damage,
vandalism, or theft.
8. Transport: The artwork shall be delivered to the City by the artist ready for installation.
9. Insurance: City shall procure and maintain, in a form and amount consistent with the City's
past practice in insuring public art installed and maintained on City owned property,
appropriate insurance for the artwork. City shall provide Owner with a Certificate of
Insurance naming Owner as an additional insured.
10. Care and Condition: The artwork is loaned in good condition unless otherwise noted. The
artwork should be examined for condition upon receipt. The artwork shall at all times be
given special care to protect it against loss, damage or deterioration. Should loss or damage
or deterioration be noted, the Owner is to be notified immediately and in detail. It is
understood that the artworks covered by this Agreement shall remain in the condition in
which they are received. The artwork shall not be, repaired, retouched, moved, or altered in
any way. Regularly scheduled cleaning of artwork shall be performed by Owner.
11. Credit: During the term of this Agreement, all formal references to the Artwork shall
include the following credit line: "Collection of Palm Springs Public Arts Commission on
loan from Christopher Myers.
Artwork Title: The Art of Taming Horses
Artist: Christopher Meyers
Location: Tahquist Way median
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have entered into this Agreement as of the date first above
written.
"OWNER"
Its
Its·------------
"CITY"
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
A Municipal Corporation
City Manager
Desert X
The Art of Taming Horses – Christopher Meyers
On six stations along Tahquitz Canyon Way stand sculptures with draping banners that tell the story of two ranchers — one Mexican and one African-American — whose personal adversities and love for raising horses led them to create a welcoming community in the place that eventually would become Palm Springs. While the story is fictional, it speaks to the truths that exist in the slippage between history and mythology. Altanviro stands in for the thousands of Mexican migrants who have come to call the Coachella Valley home, and Loper reminds us that long ago many who fled bondage in search of freedom traveled south, perhaps even through this desert, on their way to free townships along Mexico’s northern border. This story of acceptance, although never perfect, echoes among many communities that have found a welcoming home in this place. Christopher Myers (New York, New York, 1974) is a multidisciplinary artist who works in visual art, theater, and literature. Through a practice rooted in collaboration, Myers mines the intimate dimensions of the global, creating works that unveil relationships between distinct peoples and places. The Art Of Taming Horses 33.823167, -116.513278 Tahquitz Canyon Way between Sunrise Way and Civic Drive, Palm Springs @kalyban @_desertx Photos by @lance.gerber
Sarah Scheideman
39615 Kirkwood Ct
Rancho Mirage, CA
760-409-6445
Invoice
Submitted on 10/27/2020
Invoice for
Palm Springs Public Arts Commission
City of Palm Springs
Project
Invoice#
1
Due date
"Felt Eye View of Palm 1211512000 Springs"
Description Hours
15 new items -updating public art pieces (each piece
takes 2 hours to craft) 30
5 replacement items -items damaged in transportation 20
Maintenance and restoration -Frame damage in
storage 8
Preparing for installation -cleaning and prep for
install 8
The Art Collective's clear acrylic case price estimate
for frame 1
The Art Collective transportation transportation and
storage 1
Notes:
Unit price Total price
$35.00 $1,050.00
$35.00 $700.00
$35.00 $280.00
$35.00 $280.00
$1,000.00 $1,000.00
$190.00 $190.00
Subtotal $3,500.00
Total
$3,500.00