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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-02-01 PAC Meeting Agenda Packet PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA MEETING AGENDA Thursday February 1, 2024 5:30 PM Palm Springs City Hall 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Large Conference Room Gary Armstrong, Chair Barrett Newkirk, Vice Chair Shawnda Thomas Faveau Christopher Ramirez Melissa Shelton Tom Burns Carlos Silveira To view/listen/participate in the meeting live, please contact Jay Virata at jay.virata@palmspringsca.gov or the following telephone number 760-323-8228 to register for the Zoom meeting. There will be an email with Zoom credentials sent after registration is complete, in order 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 file a speaker card before the Public Testimony portion of the meeting. You may submit your public comment to the Public Arts C ommission electronically. Materials may be emailed to jay.virata@palmspringsca.gov. Transmittal prior to the start of the meeting will help ensure that your correspondence is fully considered. Any correspondence received during or after the meeting 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 Public Arts Commission Meeting Agenda – February 1, 2024 Page 2 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. E. REMARKS FROM THE CHAIR: F. REMARKS FROM THE VICE CHAIR : G. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Approval of the minutes from the meetings of January 4, 2024. H. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/APPROVAL: 1. Con sider El Ranch Vista Estates for Gene Autry Trail Park Public Art 2. Review and discuss the process of hiring someone to research and put together the city’s public art inventory. 3. Discuss and approve a budget of $50,000 for Artscape in the Parks – Victoria Park project. 4. Discuss and approve a budget of $50,000 for Artscape in the Parks – James O. Jesse Park project. I. PROJECT UPDATES 1. Pillars of Palm Springs 2. Beautiful Shade 3. Asphalt Art Update 4. Wyatt Mural Subcommittee Update J. REPORT FROM DIRECTOR/STAFF: ADJOURNMENT: The Public Arts Commission will adjourn to a meeting on March 7, 2024, 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 – February 1, 2024 Page 3 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 5:00 p.m. on January 29, 2024, 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 January 4, 2024 Palm Springs City Hall 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Large Conference Room Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361, this meeting was conducted by teleconference and in- person. A. CALL TO ORDER: A regular meeting of the Palm Springs Public Arts Commission was called to order by Chair Gary Armstrong on Wednesday, January 4, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. B. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Shawnda Thomas Faveau, Carlos Silveira, Christopher Ramirez, Tom Burns, Vice Chair Newkirk, and Chair Armstrong. Not present: Commissioners Melissa Shelton and Christopher Ramirez. City Staff: Director, Jay Virata C. PRESENTATIONS: D. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA: MOTION BY COMMISSIONER NEWKIRK, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BURNS, CARRIED 5-0 TO ACCEPT THE AGENDA. E. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Janice Kleinschmidt of the El Rancho Vista Estates Neighborhood Organization wanted to be on hand to clear up any confusion that may have resulted from her presentation in December, as well as clarify that they believe the project should be fully funded by the City—the Red Dragon funding model shouldn’t apply. F. REMARKS FROM THE CHAIR: The Chair remarked on the overwhelmingly positive accomplishments of the commission over the past six months and did a rundown of active projects: The Pillars of Palm Springs project to be installed on World Art Day 2024, the Beautiful Shade program in collaboration with the Sustainability Commission and the Parks Department, the Eco-Art Walk project along Riverside, the Crawler installation, the Pop Art Park project (an installation of popsicles, lawn chairs, and pinwheels art), the Park Art installation, the Airport Mural project, the Airport Art sub-committee, and the upcoming Red Dragon Public Arts Commission Meeting Action Summary – January 4, 2024 Page 2 dedication. Additionally, there is a project underway to catalog all of the City’s public art and several other ongoing projects and assignments with different components to be managed by the Commission. Based on his lessons learned so far, the Chair suggested that each new project have a team leader from the commission attached to it, that a contingency that is 20% above the contract price be added to a project’s budget, and the Commission ought to make calculated decisions about the projects they choose to take on. G. REMARKS FROM THE VICE CHAIR: Vice Chair Newkirk suggested that it would be helpful to have a checklist of the steps and considerations involved in the public art acquisition process, from approval to installation. This would be helpful to both current and future commissioners. H. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes from the meeting of December 20, 2023. MOTION TO APPROVE MADE BY COMMISSIONER BURNS, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER FAVEAU, CARRIED 5-0 TO APPROVE THE MINUTES. I. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/APPROVAL: 1. Consider request from El Ranch Vista Estates for Gene Autry Trail Park Public Art Commissioner Burns agreed to inspect the site to see whether it’s a project he could lead. 2. Selection of Palm Springs Airport Mural MOTION TO APPROVE WITH SOME REVISIONS MADE BY COMMISSIONER SILVEIRA, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER FAVEAU, CARRIED 5-0 TO ACCEPT LOGAN ADAIR’S CONCEPT AND START WORKING WITH HIM. 3. Park Art Installation Update and Discussion (Victoria Park, JOJ Community Center) Chair Armstrong shared some points about this project that are still being considered. This includes how the park is being used by residents during the day and at night, which would dictate what type of art is installed, as well as what the Call for Artists process should look like. He will do a write-up to be circulated before the next meeting. J. PROJECT UPDATES: 1. Art Collection Inventory – Vice Chair Newkirk gave an update of the challenges involved with this task, such as tracking down all the art we own and finding out Public Arts Commission Meeting Action Summary – January 4, 2024 Page 3 the background on older pieces. It was decided to consider hiring a specialist with expertise in doing things like tracking and researching, doing art valuation, securing insurance, etc. 2. Red Dragon Donation Ceremony – Chair Armstrong reminded everyone of the time of the dedication and encouraged those who are able, to come. 3. Pillars of Palm Springs – Director Virata and Chair Armstrong discussed the status of the electrical considerations, such as permits, required by three of the six artists. 4. Beautiful Shade – Commissioner Silveira agreed to join Commissioner Burns and Chair Armstrong in heading up the sub-committee for this project. 5. Asphalt Art Update – Commissioner Silveira indicated that he had an artist in mind that he would like to invite to present a Zen-themed teamwork project that would be painted by community members. Chair Armstrong suggested getting multiple artists’ work to consider. The durability of the paint, materials and the process used was discussed as well as other considerations to be made. 6. Wyatt Mural Subcommittee Update – Commissioners Ramirez and Faveau shared that they had a meeting with the community leaders scheduled and would have more to up at the next meeting. K. REPORT FROM DIRECTOR/STAFF: Director Virata shared that with this meeting, the commission is reverting back to in- person attendance. ADJOURNMENT: The Public Arts Commission adjourned to a meeting on February 1, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in the Large Conference Room of Palm Springs City Hall located at 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way. MOTION BY CHAIR ARMSTRONG, SECONDED BY VICE CHAIR NEWKIRK, CARRIED 5-0 TO ADJOURN at 6:56 PM TO A REGULAR MEETING ON FEBRUARY 1, 2024, 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 H3 The Palm Springs Public Arts Commission: Artscape in the Parks The City of Palm Springs Public Arts Commission is seeking artwork for their inaugural Artscape In The Parks program. The artwork will be part of a public art expansion and park improvement project lead by the Palm Springs Public Arts Commission in conjunction with the Palm Springs Parks & Recreation Commission. The goal of this project is to honor the rich cultural history of the each community and to bring art into each neighborhood hub—their local park. The first two commissions will be for two installations: one in Victoria Park and one at the James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center. Future installations in other parks will be announced separately. Each commission is for 50k. The sculpture can be any shape, form or design. The installation can be one large piece, or multiple smaller pieces which enhance each other. The total commission amount per park does not change. The proposed site-specific artwork should feature imagery and a color palette that is welcoming, with the focus on themes that promote community, healthy living, family, and mutual collaboration. Works that explore an expanded notion of public sculpture and engage the community members are encouraged. The Artscape program is open to all artists 18 years of age or older. All entries must be original work and artists are encouraged to be creative in their selection of materials while considering safety requirements common to publicly accessible works of art. All work must be safe, tamper-resistant, and easily maintained, regardless of ease of public reach. Artwork must withstand a public and desert environment, mainly extreme heat but including windy conditions, for the duration of the installation. In addition to being relevant to the demographics of each community, the artwork must satisfy reasonable standards of permanence and safety, meet all relevant codes required for public places, and offer reasonable proof of soundness against theft, vandalism or excessive maintenance and repair. As the two sites where the works will be displayed are in high pedestrian traffic areas, the safety of the public, including children, must be taken into consideration. Work must be as vandal-proof as possible and cannot have sharp edges or be easily breakable or bendable. Work must be of sufficient size to minimize possibility for theft. All work entered must be freestanding and suitable for long-term outdoor public display. All accepted entries must be capable of being properly secured to a concrete pad, or securely anchored in the ground. In making their decision, the Arts Commission will consider the submission of appropriateness to each community; the applicant’s professional qualifications; proven ability to undertake projects of a similar scope; and artistic merit as evidenced by the submitted materials and professional history. One artist can submit distinct proposals for each commission opportunity, but will only be awarded for park. The winners will not be eligible for future Artscape opportunities. Rough timetable (coincidentally aligns with World Art Day 2025) Feb 1: Arts Commission approves March 14/28 Council approves April 1- May 24: Contract work June 10- Call For Artists goes live August/September Submissions chosen by the Arts Commission. September: Council approval. April 15 2025: Installation in Parks. Note: Timing is conditional on Council approval at the beginning and the end of the process. Item I2 The Palm Springs Public Arts Commission Presents Beautiful Shade The City of Palm Springs Public Arts Commission is seeking artwork for their inaugural Beautiful Shade program Shade equity in public parks is a concept aimed at ensuring that all members of the Palm Springs community have equal access to comfortable and safe shaded areas within these outdoor spaces AND access to Public Art. It recognizes that some individuals or neighborhoods may have limited access to shaded areas due to factors like socioeconomic disparities or geographic location. The goal is to rectify these inequalities by strategically placing artful and original shade structures in parks to benefit everyone. Working with the PS Parks & Recreation Commission, and the PS Sustainability Commission, PS Public Arts Commission (PSPAC) is pleased to present a “Call For Artists” to design fully functional, permanent art pieces which create shade. These will be art pieces, not architectural installations. NOTE: these commissions are not intended to replace foundational or commercial structures. We acknowledge that they may not provide 100% shade. These are art installations which provide some degree of shade. The amount of shade that they provide will be part of the evaluation process.
 
 There will be three tiers of submissions: -A design totaling 5k -A design totaling 25k -A design totaling 50k The installation can be one large piece, or multiple smaller pieces which enhance each other. The total commission amount per design does not change. The commissioned money will be used by the artist to create one functioning and installed prototype of their shade structure. Once completed, the city of Palm Springs reserves the right to manufacture up to 10 additional copies of each work, as requested by the PS Parks & Recreation Department and based on community response. More than one winner may be chosen for each level. 
 Each of the potential parks have unique and distinct environmental challenges that would benefit from this program. We encourage artists to visit each potential location prior to submission. The proposed artwork should feature imagery and a color palette that is welcoming, with the focus on themes that promote community, healthy living, family, sustainability, and offers maximized shade. The sculptures can be any shape, form or design. Works that explore an expanded notion of public sculpture and its surrounding environments are encouraged. A mixture of natural and man-made materials is acceptable, but if you are introducing vegetation (ie plant coverings on metal objects), landscape maintenance, including irrigation, must be included in your budget. We also encourage structures that can be used as customizable art: ie an oversized uniquely shaped metal umbrella that can be repainted annually by local schools. The Beautiful Shade program is open to all artists 18 years of age or older. All entries must be original work and artists are encouraged to be creative in their selection of materials while considering safety requirements common to publicly accessible works of art. All work must be safe, tamper-resistant, and easily maintained, regardless of ease of public reach. Artwork must withstand a public and desert environment, mainly extreme heat but including windy conditions, for the duration of the installation. In addition to being relevant to the demographics of each community, the artwork must satisfy reasonable standards of permanence and safety, meet all relevant codes required for public places, and offer reasonable proof of soundness against theft, vandalism or excessive maintenance and repair. As the sites where the works will be displayed are in high pedestrian traffic areas, the safety of the public, including children, must be taken into consideration. Work must be as vandal-proof as possible and cannot have sharp edges or be easily breakable or bendable. Work must be of sufficient size to minimize possibility for theft. All work entered must be freestanding and suitable for long-term outdoor public display. All accepted entries must be capable of being properly secured to a concrete pad, or securely anchored in the ground. In making their decision, the Arts Commission will consider the submission of appropriateness to each community; the applicant’s professional qualifications; proven ability to undertake projects of a similar scope; and artistic merit as evidenced by the submitted materials and professional history. One artist can submit distinct proposals for each commission opportunity, but will only be awarded for one level. Rough timetable (coincidentally aligns with World Art Day 2025) Feb 1: Arts Commission approves March 14/28 Council approves April 1- May 24: Contract work June 10- Call For Artists goes live August/September Submissions chosen by the Arts Commission including representatives of the Parks Commission and the Sustainability Commission. September: Council approval. April 15 2025: Installation in Parks. Note: Timing is conditional on Council approval at the beginning and the end of the process.