HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-10-20 PAC Meeting Agenda Rev2PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
CONTINUED REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Tracy Merrigan, Chair Russell Pritchard Cristina Demiany
Shawnda Faveau Barrett Newkirk Matthew Lesniak
Gary Armstrong
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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 Com-
mission values your comments, pursuant to the Brown Act, it generally cannot take any action on items
not listed on the posted agenda. Five (3) minutes are assigned for each speaker.
E.REMARKS FROM THE CHAIR:
F.ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL:
1.Presentation by Arlene Amick, The Art Collective, art collection maintenance – Chair Merrigan.
Wednesday
October 20, 2021 5:30 PM
Public Arts Commission
Continued Regular Meeting Agenda – October 20, 2021
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2.Discussion of Presentation to Parks & Recreation Commission at their meeting of 10/25 on TOT
Sculpture Location and Relocation of Eight Speed Spider by Heath Satow.
Discussion of relocation of bike rack and alternatives.
Discussion of possible purchase of additional artist bike racks for Swim Center.
-Artist bike rack project was produced with Sustainability Commission and Public Arts Co m-
mission. Discuss revisiting this project to commission additional bike racks and re-engage
Sustainability on this project.
-Additional detail on project:
https://www.desertsun.com/story/life/entertainment/arts/2014/08/14/graphic -artist-hard-
rock-bike-racks/14092425/.
3.‘Stop in the Name of Love’ Utility Boxes Program Presentation and Request for Approval and Fund-
ing of Two Additional Boxes by Commissioner Faveau in the amount of $700 each, with Recom-
mendation for City Council Approval.
Request for additional Commissioner involvement in project.
Discussion of additional call for artists requested by Commissioner Faveau and selection of ju-
ry.
4.George Floyd Mural discussion and proposal by Vice-Chair Pritchard.
Proposal to rescind votes on the budget approval of $3,500 to move and restore the George
Floyd Mural and the vote on 340 North Palm Canyon as the new location, and discussion on
alternatives.
5.Discussion to review temporary artwork promised under grant programs for temporary art – Chair
Merrigan.
Create standing subcommittee to survey and review temporary artwork installed 2020-2021
and report recommendations.
Request for Commissioners for subcommittee appointment.
Create inventory of said work in spreadsheet form.
Report on recommendations to Commission on further steps - transition art to permanent sta-
tus, return temporary art to artist, report on extant murals/painted works on private structures
and all associated costs.
Goal to survey, inventory and make recommendations to commission by February 16, 2022.
G.REPORT FROM DIRECTOR/STAFF:
ADJOURNMENT: The Public Arts Commission will adjourn to a Regular Meeting on November 17, 2021, at
5:30 p.m. via teleconference.
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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 October 15, 2021, as required by established policies and procedures.
/s/ Jay Virata
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Jay Virata, Director
Community & Economic Development