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2009 07 13 CSCa 4 w J> Fy OF TNEO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION AGENDA CITY HALL STUDY SESSION ROOM 78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, CA 92253 Regular Meeting MONDAY. Julv 13. 2009 - 5:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call PUBLIC COMMENT At this time, members of the public may address the Commission on any matter not listed on the agenda. Please complete a Request to Speak form and limit your comments to three minutes. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA PRESENTATIONS 1. Presentation by Jim Christian and Robert Stearns of ArtsOasis APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. June 8, 2009 Minutes CONSENT CALENDAR — None. NOTE: Consent Calendar items are considered to be routine in nature and will be approved by one motion. BUSINESS SESSION 1. Election of Chairperson 2. Election of Vice Chairperson 3. Consideration of an Art in Public Places Project by the Stone Foundation 4. Consideration of a Glass Tile Mural at Plaza Calle Tampico STUDY SESSION — None. Community Services Commission Agenda DEPARTMENT REPORTS 1. Monthly Department Report for June 2009 COMMISSIONER ITEMS 1. Report from Commissioners Regarding Meetings Attended 2. Calendar of Monthly Events PUBLIC HEARING — None. ADJOURNMENT A Regular meeting of. the Community Services Commission will be held on September 14, 2009, commencing at 5:30 p.m. at the La Quinta Study Session Room, 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253. PUBLIC NOTICES The La Quinta Study Session Room is handicapped accessible. If special equipment is needed for the hearing impaired, please call the Community Services Department at 777-7156, twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the meeting and accommodations will be made. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Community Services Commission regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at the City Clerk counter at City Hall located at 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253, during normal business hours. Community Services Commission Agenda 2 PRESENTATION: 1 • I I MEETING DATE: July 13, 2009 ITEMTITLE: Presentation by Jim Christian and Robert Stearns of ArtsOasis BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW: AGENDA CATEGORY: BUSINESS SESSION: CONSENT CALENDAR: STUDY SESSION: PUBLIC HEARING: Mr. Christian and Mr. Stearns will be providing the Community Services Commission information about ArtOasis, a new nonprofit organization established to promote the development of the creative economy of the Coachella Valley, Morongo Basin and Yucca Valley Region (Attachment 1). Respec fully Submitted, "I - Edie Hylton Community Services Director S:\Community Services\CS Commission\CSC Meetings\2009\07-13-09\Art0asis Presentation. doc 3 ATT HMENT ArtsOasis to Creative�Califomio Desert'A project of the Coachella Valley Arts Alliance ArtsOasis was formed in 2008 to promote development of the creative economy of the Coachella Valley, Morongo Basin and Yucca Valley region. ArtsOasis' strategy is to partner closely with other community development entities to advocate public and private policies that can substantially nourish and diversify our region's economy. Our mission and strategy are closely aligned with city and regional efforts and are drawn from experiences and _1111111-practices in place in small towns, cig cities, counties and states througho6tWir United `States ArtsOasis has received a substantial founding grant from Classicdl KUSC, the classical music radio service emanating from the Universitiof Southem California. With this expression of support; ArfsOasis is actively seeking the balance of required, start up funding from, local individuals And regional organizations, likely,to be primary beneficiaries of its efforts. Arts Oasis defines our region's creative economy as the aggregciieof.indlividuais, freelance contractors, community service and non-profit organizations, for -profit companies, local and regional, govemment entities and educational institutions engaged 1.ni Architecture Digital, film and new media Craft arts Literary arts Cultural and heritage arts Performing arts Design Visual arts ArtsOosis plans to accomplish its mission and vision through coherent, technologically based branding and promotion of the region's creative output to the outside world, and through education, networking and advocacy efforts within our own community. Specifically, the following: • PROMOTE: develop and promote a wodd class Web -based information resource that speaks with a coherent, trusted voice to advance our creative enterprises, events and individuals locally, regionally, nationally and internationally; • EDUCATE: work with programs and organizations that develop vocationally -driven creative education and training for our region's students and adult workforce; • NETWORK: present pefio(k community events, both online and face-to-face that bring together members of the creative economy for educational, networking and pionning opportunities; • ADVOCATE: with professional guidance, begin to implement the above three initiatives, and advocate public and private policies that encourage the growth of our creative economy. A key vehicle for these four goats is to be an innovative, state-of-the-art Web site (presently located in early development at www.ortsoosis:org) designed and maintained by a creative resource center staffed with professional management and as -needed creative specialists. While the 18-month start up phase is to be financed by contributions and grams, the ongoing business model is envisioned to be self-sustaining. The funding streams are to be: • Grants makers • Founding benefactors • Community sponsors, government and non -government agencies • Member partners • Website fees AAsOasie founding benefactors, sponsors and underwriters are to receive substantial recognition benefits in the promotion and publicity surrounding its odvent. -over- ArIsOiSIS Creative, California Desert A project of the Coachella Valley Arts Alliance :Founding m�m�ers,J3i�0asisl,eadershrp Councit: Robert Sieoms,:President. Arts Administrotor; Palm Springs Jim Christian, Treasurer: Lo Quints Arts F.oundatiorVLa Quints. Leonard, Kopner,-Sec_retery: Classical KUSC Advisory. Council, Ld Quinto Harr"ief;Bariin, Pdlm'Spr rigs,friterriation-al'Fafm Festival, ,6lm`S{uings Vicki. Keyser, Pdfm Springs Desert Resort Corriin irides Corwehfron and Visitors Authority Kimberly Nichols, Heather James fine Arts, Palm Desert Rick Royale, Royale Projects, trill an V/ells �Alilliam Schirisky,,CoacheUa Valley Arts AA once, Palm Desert Lisa Vossler-Smith, Palm Springs Art Museum, Palm; Springs Emeritus: Melissa Allensworth, McCallum Theatre, Pulrn DDesert Bob Mtohlowits, Municipal Attorney Palm'Springs Greg Murphy, Palm Springs Art Museum', Palm Springs A APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 1 COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES June 8, 2009 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Community Services Commission was called to order at 5:30 pm by Chairperson Leidner. Commissioner Quill led the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENT: Commissioners Biegel, Brodsky, Darroch, Fitzpatrick, Gassman, Quill, Chairperson Leidner STAFF PRESENT: Edie Hylton, Community Services Director; Steve Howlett, Golf & Parks Manager; and Angela Guereque, Senior Secretary Chairperson Leidner thanked Dori Quill for her services as a Community Services Commissioner. PUBLIC COMMENT ►i1= CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA Motion - It was moved by Commissioners Fitzpatrick/Biegel to confirm the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. PRESENTATIONS None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of April 20, 2009 Minutes Motion — It was moved by Commissioners Biegel/Gassman to approve the minutes as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. CONSENT CALENDAR - None. E Community Services Commission Minutes June 8, 2009 -2- PUBLIC HEARING - None. BUSINESS ITEMS 1. ,Consideration of a Dark Meeting in August 2009 Director Hylton presented the staff report. Motion — It was moved by Commissioners Gassman/Biegel to elect to go dark in August 2009. Motion carried unanimously. 2. Selection of an Artist of the Design and Painting of Signal Boxes at Various City Locations Director Hylton presented the staff report. Nancy Cush presented her proposal to the Commission. Commissioner Fitzpatrick asked if there was a particular pattern for certain locations. Mrs. Cush stated that the patterns were not earmarked for certain locations. Commissioner Gassman asked what material would be used on the cabinets. Mrs. Cush stated they would use industrial strength enamel which is very durable. Commissioner Gassman asked if there was a sealant included in the proposal. Mr. Cush stated the sealant was not part of the proposal but could be added if needed. Chairperson Leidner asked how the symmetries would be addressed around the boxes. Mrs. Cush stated that the silhouettes could be centered on the box or made proportionate to the size with a little open space. Susan Smith Evans presented her proposal to the Commission. Commissioner Biegel asked what would be seen on the boxes as you drive by. Ms. Evans stated the gems would be placed on the prominent side of the boxes with landscape or animals on the other sides. Commissioner Gassman asked what gems are envisioned in this project. Ms. Evans stated there are geodes, emeralds, and miscellaneous gems. Commissioner Gassman asked what would be placed on the smaller boxes. Ms. Evans stated that landscape or animals would be placed on the smaller boxes. Chairperson Leidner asked what would be on the other side of the boxes since the proposal was for three sides. Ms. Evans stated the boxes would be painted all around with possibly desert plants and animals. 7 Community Services Commission Minutes June 8, 2009 -3- Julie Kirk presented her proposal to the Commission. Commissioner Biegel asked if some of the designs could be livened up. Ms. Kirk stated that each of the designs can be worked with and color can be added to them. Commissioner Quill suggested using a palm grove design for the Calle Tampico and Eisenhower Drive location. Ms. Kirk stated she would submit two renderings for each location to be chosen from. The Commission took a vote on the artist's proposals which resulted in three for Julie Kirk; two for Nancy Cush; and two for Susan Smith Evans. Motion — It was moved by Commissioners Gassman/Quill to recommend Julie Kirk's proposal for City Council consideration. STUDY SESSION — None. DEPARTMENT REPORTS 1. Monthly Department Report for April 2009 Commissioner Gassman commented on the increase in attendance for the Birthday Picnic and stated that La Quinta Park seems to be the preferred location. Commissioner Brodsky asked why the Senior Center revenue was down. Director Hylton stated that many people are choosing the less expensive programs. 2. Monthly Department Report for May 2009 Commissioner Quill suggested map boxes be attached to the trail markers for Trail Maps. COMMISSIONER ITEMS Report from Commissioners Regarding Meetings Attended. 2. Calendar of Monthly Events PUBLIC HEARING — None. OPEN DISCUSSION Commissioner Brodsky suggested staff pursue the student cooking event in Old Town. This event could be a fundraiser for La Quinta High School and bring traffic E3 Community Services Commission Minutes -4- June 8, 2009 to Old Town. Director Hylton stated that staff will check with Leslie Locken to see if there is an interest from Old Town and then talk to La Quinta High School for their interest. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Commissioners Biegel/Fitzpatrick to adjourn the Community Services Commission meeting at 6:53 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. NEXT MEETING INFORMATION: A Regular Meeting of the Community Services Commission to be held on July 13, 2009 commencing at 5:30 p.m. in the City of La Quinta Study Session Room, 78- 495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253. Submitted by: AnYeauereque Community Services Senior Secretary 0 cew�t 4 4P Qu&z AGENDA CATEGORY: BUSINESS SESSION: 1 COMMISSIONMEETINGDATE: July 13, 2009 CONSENT CALENDAR: ITEM TITLE: Election of Chairperson RECOMMENDATION: STUDY SESSION: I'i1I311 [�lI1RL•1P�►[!F Elect one member to serve as Chairperson for the Community Services Commission. BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW: A Chairperson for the Commission is selected to preside over the meetings. An open vote will be taken at the Commission meeting to select a Chairperson. Voting Procedures: All actions must be taken on a majority vote or by a majority of the quorum present. On the passage of every motion, the vote shall be taken by voice or roll call as appropriate. Staff will open and close nominations to the Commission for Chairperson. The vote will be taken and the Chairperson will be elected. Tie Votes: In the case of a tie vote, an additional motion is made which obtains a majority vote to break the tie. If a tie vote results at a time when less than all members are present, the matter shall automatically be continued to the Agenda of the next regular meeting, unless otherwise ordered by the body. ALTERNATIVES: The alternatives available to the Commission are: 1. Elect one member to serve as Chairperson for the Community Services Commission; or 2. Provide staff with alternate direction. S:\Community Services\CS Commission\CSC Meetings\2009\07-13-09\Election of Chairpserson.doc 10 Respectfully submitted, P�L" Edie Hylton Community Services Director Attachment: 1. Municipal Code 2.06.030 Chairperson, Vice -Chairperson - Selection and terms S:\Community Services\CS Commission\CSC Meetings\2009\07-13-09\Election of Chairpserson.doc 11 ATTACHMENT La Quinta Municipal Code Title 2 ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL Chapter 2.06 BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES 2.06.030 Chairperson, vice -chairperson —Selection and terms. Unless otherwise provided by law, ordinance or resolution of the city council, each board, commission or committee of the city shall annually at its first meeting held after June 30th, except for committees who shall at their first meeting, choose one of its number as chairperson and one as vice chairperson. Each chairperson and vice chairperson shall have authority and perform such duties as are commonly associated with their respective titles, or as may be specially prescribed by law or by the bylaws or other rules of the board, commission or committee. Vacancies in either such position occurring prior to July 1st for boards and commissions, and anytime for committees, may be filled as in the first instance, and a new chairperson or vice chairperson may be chosen at any time by majority vote of all members of the board, commission or committee. (Ord. 237 § 2 (part), 1993) 12 ITEM TITLE: T4ht 4 XP Q" AGENDA CATEGORY: BUSINESS SESSION: MEETINGDATE: July 13, 2009 CONSENT CALENDAR: Election of Vice Chairperson STUDY SESSION: PUBLIC HEARING: RECOMMENDATION: Elect one member to serve as Vice Chairperson for the Community Services Commission. BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW: The Vice Chair will preside over the meeting when the Chair is unavailable. An open vote will be taken at the Commission meeting to select a Vice Chairperson. Voting Procedures: All actions must be taken on a majority vote or by a majority of the quorum present. On the passage of every motion, the vote shall be taken by voice or roll call as appropriate. The Chairperson will open and close nominations for Vice -Chairperson. The vote will be taken and the Vice -Chairperson will be elected. Tie Votes: In the case of a tie vote, an additional motion is made which obtains a majority vote to break the tie. If a tie vote results at a time when less than all members are present, the matter shall be continued to the Agenda of the next regular meeting, unless otherwise ordered by the body. FINDINGS AND ALTERNATIVES: The alternatives available to the Commission are: 1. Elect one member to serve as Vice Chairperson for the Community Services Commission; or 2. Provide staff with alternate direction. 2 S:\Community Services\CS Commission\CSC Meetings\2009\07-13-09\B2 - Election of Vice Chairperson.doc 13 Respectfully submitted, Edie Hylt n Community Services Director Attachment: 1. Municipal Code 2.06.030 Chairperson, vice -chairperson - Selection and terms S:\Community Services\CS Commission\CSC Meetings\2009\07-13-09\B2 - Election of Vice Chairperson.doc 14 ATTACHMENT 1 La Quinta Municipal Code Title 2 ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL Chapter 2.06 BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES 2.06.030 Chairperson, vice -chairperson —Selection and terms. Unless otherwise provided by law, ordinance or resolution of the city council, each board, commission or committee of the city shall annually at its first meeting held after June 30th, except for committees who shall at their first meeting, choose one of its number as chairperson and one as vice chairperson. Each chairperson and vice chairperson shall have authority and perform such duties as are commonly associated with their respective titles, or as may be specially prescribed by law or by the bylaws or other rules of the board, commission or committee. Vacancies in either such position occurring prior to July 1st for boards and commissions, and anytime for committees, may be filled as in the first instance, and a new chairperson or vice chairperson may be chosen at any time by majority vote of all members of the board, commission or committee. (Ord. 237 § 2 (part), 1993) f1N7 T4bt 4 4v Q9&rcv AGENDA CATEGORY: BUSINESS SESSION: 3 COMMISSION MEETING DATE: July 13, 2009 CONSENT CALENDAR: ITEM TITLE: Consideration of Art in Public Places Projects STUDY SESSION: by the Stone Foundation PUBLIC HEARING: RECOMMENDATION: As deemed appropriate by the Community Services Commission. FISCAL IMPLICATIONS: Dependent upon the Community Services Commission's direction, a recommendation to approve Art in Public Places (APP) funding of up to $150,000 for two stone projects will be recommended to the City Council for proposed stone art pieces located at the Civic Center Campus and the Top of the Cove. Funds available in the APP account for undesignated art purchases is $296,245. BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW: The Stone Foundation is a national 501 (c) 6 organization established to provide educational and networking opportunities for stone masons. The Stone Foundation is considering a symposium in La Quinta from January 25-29, 2010. As part of their community services efforts, during the symposium the organization completes an art project for the local community to enjoy. The Foundation has submitted two proposals for your consideration and recommendation to the City Council. Proposal #1-The Artful Wall(s) The Stone Foundation plans to rebuild two stone walls on the Civic Center Campus. On of the walls is used as a performance space and the other as a retaining wall curving along the path. The Stone Foundation plans to demolish and remove the existing walls and replace them with finely fitted stonework using different stone types in various colors. Sections of sawn boulders would be integrated into the fabric of the walls and connecting these two entities. The stone walls would be rebuilt and would be more secure and tightly fitted than the current S:\Community Services\CS Commission\CSC Meetings\2009\07-13-09\B3 - Stone Foundation Project.doc 16 walls. Backrests and benches would be created from sawn half boulders. If this project is recommended by the Commission the cost would be $100,000. Proposal #2-Cerro Lagardo (Lizard Hill) A large scale (approximately 60'x10') land art project would be configured at the Top of the Cove near the east parking lot. This project would be of a Lizard with the stones that would be wedged together to create rock feature. The lizard would be made in a rudimentary arch with the final spinal ridge boulder acting as coping stone and preventing their removal. This process locks the stones in place. The stone lizard is approximately in length. If this project is recommended by the Commission the cost would be $100,000. If the Commission recommends both projects to be completed the cost would be $150,000. ALTERNATIVES: The alternatives available to the Commission are: 1. Recommend the Artful Wall(s) or the Cerro Lagardo and appropriate $100,000 from Art in Public Places to fund the project; or 2. Do not recommend the Artful Wall(s) or Cerro Lagardo and do not appropriate $100,000 from Art in Public Places to fund the project; or 3. Recommend both stone art proposals and appropriate $150,000 from the Art in Public Places to fund the projects; or 4. Provide staff with alternate direction. Respectfully submitted, i LA�m — Edie Hy ton Community Services Director Attachment: 1. Project Proposal and Renderings SACommunity Services\CS Commission\CSC Meetings\2009\07-13-09\B3 - Stone Foundation Project.doc 17 ATTACHMENT 1 THE ARTFUL WALL(s) & CERRO LAGARTO TWO PROPOSALS FOR PUBLIC ART PROJECTS IN LA OUINTA, CALIFORNIA BY THE STONE FOUNDATION & STONEXUS PRODUCTIONS PROJECT PRINCIPALS: TOMAS LIPPS stonemason, artist, designer, founder/director of the Stone Foundation ROGER HOPKINS stonemason, sculptor GEORGE GONZALEZ stonemason, general contractor, artist, co-founder of the Stone Foundation PROJECT CONSULTANTS: CRAIG CAMPBELL, ASLA landscape architect JOHN SHAW-RIMMINGTON dry stone wailer, artist, founder/director of the Dry Stone Wall Association of Canada iF:: PROPOSAL#1: THE ARTFUL WALL(s) The town of La Quinta can take pride in its splendid Campus Park, even more pride if the deteriorating stone walls —the flaws in what is a truly gem -like environment —were replaced with structures both more artistic and more durable. This proposal concerns two areas of the park in particular and can be explained quite simply: The walls selected for replacement are the two in most need of attention: The freestanding stone wail backing the oval performance space and the nearby retaining wall curving along the path. (see photos) These walls were poorly built and ineffectively repaired. They invite vandalism. We propose demolishing and removing them and (following the original footprint) replacing them with finely fitted stonework composed of several differ- ent stone types in various colors. Sections of sawn boulders, the some sort of boulders used elsewhere in the Campus landscape, would be integrated into the fabric of the walls, connect- ing these two entities. Care would be taken to make the new walls absolutely vandal -proof. If this proposal is approved and commissioned a large team of skilled professional stonemasons working under our supervision would accom- plish the work during the week of the Sympo- sium, January 25-29. Anything left undone and the clean-up would be finished the following week. The installation of the proposed artwork(s) will be the subject of a documentary film and featured in more than one print publication. And for one week the community of La Quinta would have the opportunity to watch master stonemasons at work. In the world of contemporary public art $100,000 would be a fair price for either of these projects and that is what we are asking. To do both projects: $150,000 If only the ARTFUL WALL(s) proposal is commis- sioned it is entirely possible that there will be a sufficiently numerous artisan team to take on the replacement of more than just these two walls. In this case there would be no increase in the stated budget unless the purchase of more rock is required. J ► II�—a �I 19 \. \\ # \) ) {f ]/ / )� a] ®w o) {f \% %/ {/ \\ j\ /z \m tt )� §� § \ /( f) / a£ (\ {{ E0 0-a GD \)\ % \ {\\ «2a \ \(D \{ k E / 0 0 §\ ) o\ o \\ \ £!g\ o<z— =m_o §)2§ ! 0 c-2a \ ID -0 sE k2k 0 / CD 0o __§/ 2 \ \ \ { E { 20 PROPOSAL # 2: CERRO LAGARDO (lizard hill) (in brief) A large scale land art project envisioned for the pleasant- ly configured hill at the Upper Cove Oasis Trailhead: Naturally shaped boulders assembled in the archetypal im- age of a desert lizard. Not a loosely piled cairn, such a creature would soon dis- integrate. The body of this lizard would actually be a low, rounded stone wall. The stones would be laid in courses and the shad- ow lines between the courses would resemble stripes on a lizard's skin. The body of the lizard, shown in cross section in the sketch below, is actually a rudimentary arch with the final spinal ridge boulder acting like a key- stone/copingstone at once, exerting pressure on the stones below, preventing their removal. The ridge stones, wedged into the masonry below them and wedged against each other as they would be nearly impossible to remove with the force of gravity descending the spine and locking each unit in place. Notice that the spaces between the courses on opposite sides of the wall are filled with 'hearfing' (small stones, carefully placed) as they would be in the best dry stone walls. The stones would be secured against mischief and, because they are not rendered rigid by the use of cement, the entire structure can flex in the event of seismic shock and return to a stable form. The head of the lizard, raised in an attentive atti- tude at the top of the hill, might be a single, large, remarkable boulder. 21 TOMAS LIPPS artist/designer/c raftsma n 116 LOVATO LANE SANTA FE, NM 87505 MAJOR PROJECTS: A VERY GNEISS FODUNTAIN Pasadena, CA 2002 Entryway terrace featuring a stone fountain with a cast metal flow plane. 35' X 15' X 4' cost: $60,000 This artwork enhances the interface between a large private building and a public street. DUALITHIC WORLD PLAZA and the OMPHALOS FONT New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM 1996-97 An enclosed forecourt artwork environment featuring a centrally located fountain. 48' X 84' X 6' cost: $110,000 With Craig Campbell, Landscape Architect A synthesis of European and Japanese aesthetic forms, this artwork is dedicated to Nature, Science and Art. NATURE is represented by the water flowing forth at the heart of this distinct space and by the relationary rock groupings complemented by plantings that rise like islands from the gridded, absolutely level ground plane which is a metaphor for SCIENCE. Science is also represented by the graphic pattern incised into the polished surfaces of the black granite fountain depicting the molecular structure of water and the marvelous phenomenon of hydrogen bonding. ART Is embodied in the concept, the design, and its manifestation. INDUSTRY might also be mentioned as this manifestation has involved the articulation of more than 400 tons of material - rock, earth, concrete and blo-mass. OLYMPIC PENTATORCH Atlanta, GA 1996 This structural/sculptural design concept was a finalist candidate in the design competition for the 1996 Olympic Stadium Torch. A revised and refined version of the design was developed and presented to the Olympic planning committee for the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece. Five half arches springing from equidistant points along the perimeter of a wide circle meet over the center at a hub, a structure which supports the crucible in which the Olympic Flame burns. Each half arch is to be constructed of granite blocks from a different continent - each half arch is to be one of the Olympic colours: red, black, green, yellow and blue. Interestingly, granite exists in all of these colours. As there are an odd number of half arches, no half arch continues across the circle - the thrust of each is met by the opposing pair. Thus it is through this dynamic equilibrium that the flame, the symbol of the Olympics, is held aloft. FOUNTAINHEAD ROCK PLACE_ Santa Fe NM 1987-88 With George Gonzalez and Michel Glannesini cost: $75,000 This stone fountain and surround is a popular landmark artwork in the downtown area enjoyed by tourists and townspeople of all ages. An artful assemblage of natural rocks and boulders, it portrays the geological diversity of Northern New Mexico and demonstrates the artistic potential within the craft of stone masonry. 22 TOMAS UPPS MAJOR PROJECTS (continued) FOUNTAINHEAD ROCK PLACE WINGS and TURTLE COVE Santa Fe N M 1990 cost $35,000 Two years after completion of the fountain and surround I was hired by the city as a temporary employee to design, plan and carry out extensions to the fountain area which included an area for children with a loge stone sculpture of a turtle. This was an instructive experience particularly with regard to project planning and project management which were carried out under supervision in a city office. THE WAVE ORGAN San Francisco CA 1985-86 With Peter Richards and George Gonzalez cost $160,000 This was a remarkably unique structural/sculptural artwork project. The concept by Peter Richards was that sound generated by sea water washing into and out of pipes would travel through these pipes to a listening station on the shore. The material for the construction was conveniently to hand - tons and tons of architectural stone fragments. In 1950 a San Francisco cemetery was relocated. Bodies were disinterred and transferred along with their head stones to another site, Architectural structures, mausoleums and tombs were bulldozed, loaded on trucks and distributed along the breakwater of the jetty protecting the yacht marina from the waves of San Francisco Bay. At the end of the jetty was the project site. Thirty years of wave action had softened the broken edges of the hand carved granite blocks, giving them an ancient appearance. Assembling this chaotic wealth of material into a coherent structure, an orchetonic spatial environment was the task of friend and fellow sculptor/stone mason George Gonzalez and myself, This took nine months during which time we learned a great deal about work management and became proficient at shaping, moving and placing massive stones. This was our introduction to large scale public art projects. A SUMMARY OF STONEWORK PROJECTS ACCOMPLISHED DURING OUR SYMPOSIUMS: Our organization was launched at STONEWORK SYMPOSIUM 2000 in Santa Fe NM. There have been seven subsequent symposiums throughout the country and abroad. Permanent installations involving skilled stonework have been produced at several of these. STONEWORK SYMPOSIUM 2001, in Charlottesville, Virginia, culminated with an International Dry Stone Walling Competition during the course of which a freestanding wall three feet high and 90 feet long was built—in a single day. STONEWORK SYMPOSIUM 2004 at the American College of the Building Arts in Charleston, South Carolina resulted in the 'Benches of Parliament," an outdoor meeting place. STONEWORK SYMPOSIUM 2005 was on the Ohio University East Campus in southeastern Ohio in conjunction with the Preservation Trades Network and the Dry Stone Conservancy. The dry stone wallers who built the Conservancy's demonstration piece, an arched footbridge, were all Stone Foundation members. STONEWORK SYMPOSIUM 2006 took place in Hood River, Oregon. One hundred and fifty people attended. During the course of the event a stone monument, a conical cairn in the town park was built as a demonstration project. STONEWORK SYMPOSIUM 2007 took place in late September in the village of Deia on the Island of Mallorca, Spain. Walls several hundred years old were repaired during the week-long dry stone walling workshop that preceded the Symposium. The village has asked the Stone Foundation to return and participate in the creation of a new park overlooking the sea. Another workshop/Symposium is planned there in September of this year. STONEWORK SYMPOSIUM 2008 was in Barre, Vermont and coincided with Barre's annual Granite Festival. In the workshop prior to the Symposium a 50' by 80' stone walled bocce court was built and presented to the town as well as a 30' diameter walled fire circle. 23 TOMAS LIPPS ARTIST'S STATEMENT My greatest interest is in creating large-scale sculptural pieces - and places - in the public realm which: embody significant form; reflect a collaboration between man and nature; express both an archetypal character and a modern aesthetic; will be appreciated by many people. Public art projects, particularly site -specific sculptural projects, have been the most creatively challenging and personally satisfying works 1 have undertaken. I enjoy the process of developing design concepts and planning their realization. I enjoy collaborating with architects, landscape architects, engineers, technicians, other designers, artists, artisans, contractors and workers, as well as clients, commissioning bodies and communities. And I enjoy contact with the public - all of the major projects listed In the resume were manifested on site, in public view. My association with stone began when I undertook to rebuild a ruin in the south of France. It was an experience which changed the course of my life, an introduction to the craft of stone work which sparked a fascination with stone and with what man has done with stone over the ages that continues to inspire me. Involvement with stone has given me a grounding in solid matter and a sense of participating in an ancient tradition. It has also brought about my metamorphosis from painter to sculptor, a,process enhanced by a craftsman's sensitivity to the material and a craftsman's skill in working it. Note: since the Stone Foundation was launched in 2000 1 have been occupied with the Foundation's development and on -going activities, organizing the annual Symposiums (eight of them) editing and publishing Stonexus Magazine (nine issues to date.) I maintain an interest in public art, however, and am conscious of what a valuable resource the Stone Foundation and its numerous skilled experienced artisans would be on an structural/sculptural artwork project. In 2005 an opportunity nearly manifested when I was runner-up in a design competition for a public art installation (budget: $110,000) in Blue Springs, Missouri. Perhaps 2010 will see Stone Foundation stonemasons involved in a creative communal undertaking that will enable us to demonstrate the capabilities of our craft. 24 � �� r �.. �. ��' -. ��q/JJ � � 4-.-; Sj6-". �� / _ ! *, �� 1 7�� \ � \\ � � � � � �� . A � _ _ `� 1 � d � � -�_ih. � _�'�_�____.- 1_I �A � �`� �__. ,,�„ 2r � •. 4:. m M "��..� _ t. "' �` _ ..� _ ..... � �1 FOUNTAINHEAD ROCK PLACE, in downtown Santa Fe, New Mexico, was the work of Tomas Lipps, George Gonzales, Michel Giannesim, and Tomas Romero. The central feature is a rhyolite boulder standing out of a pool of water. The will of the pool is comprised of seven large boulders connected by seven sections of well -fitted stonemasonry exhibiting the geological diversity of Northern New Mexico. Tomas Lipps did the six sections shown below, Tomas Romero did the seventh section facing the viewer in the photo above. They were conceived to be the lithic equivalents of short verse --- in other words: STONE HAIKU g U r y c i1. ar- Roger Hopkins - Stone Sculptor Roger comes to Coachella Valley from Massachusetts where he spent over thirty years working as a landscape stone mason. His work has ranged from working on modest dwellings to 100 million dollar estates. He was recognized for his expertise in stonework and came to the attention of the producer for This Old House and he remained a frequent guest to that program and The Victory Garden. He was affectionately called "Count Rockula". Over the years he had been developing his skills as a sculptor by applying at least one sculpture to every landscape job he did. 'The clients always loved the sculptures, so I would do it as insurance to make sure they were happy and paid their bill", he chuckles. His connection with This Old House lead him to other television challenges when NOVA called upon him to build a small pyramid in Egypt to show how the ancients could have done it. The show was a huge success and other documentries were shortly in the works. "The television networks couldn't get enough of reenactments of ancient projects and how could I object ... I got to travel and they paid my bar tabl" His travels opened his eyes to many cultures and techniques of stone working and he became keen on translating his thoughts into sculptural items. However, winter in New England was cutting the working season too short since cutting stone is best done outside .... he sold the homestead and moved west in search of a place where he could lay down new roots. Desert Rock Supply in Cathedral City welcomed him with amusing curosity. "Actually I followed one of their delivery trucks back to the sales yard and told them what I would like to do ... they thought I was crazy, but fortunately one of the local architects called the owner ... and the rest is evident!". Now he has his own 60000 square foot studio in North Palm Springs, 65005 Dillon Rd. Roger specalizes in sculptural items which are quite useful within the house and play a major role in any landscaped garden. Visit his website : www.rockartist.ora 27 a CF`N OE TNE�� AGENDA CATEGORY: BUSINESS SESSION: 4 MEETINGDATE: July 13, 2009 CONSENT CALENDAR: STUDY SESSION: _ ITEM TITLE: Consideration of a Glass Tile Mural at Plaza Calle Tampico PUBLIC HEARING: RECOMMENDATION: As deemed appropriate by the Community Services Commission. FISCAL IMPLICATIONS: Dependent upon the Community Services Commission's direction, a recommendation to approve Art in Public Places (APP) funding of $10,000 for the purchase of a glass tile mural to be placed at Plaza Calle Tampico will be forwarded to the City Council. Funding for this project is available in the Art Purchase Account No. 270-0000-451.74-80. The APP Account currently has $296,245 available for art purchases and the developer, Meridian Property Company, has paid $7,046 into the APP fund. BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW: On June 16, 2009, the Community Services Director received a letter from Meridian Property Company (Attachment 1) requesting consideration for a fused glass tile mural to be designed and installed at the pedestrian entry portal to the new Plaza Calle Tampico (Attachment 2). The mural would be designed and installed by La Quinta artists, Nancy and Larry Cush, for $10,000 (Attachment 3). The mural is a titled "Portal of Poppies" and is made of kiln formed fused glass shaped to form California Poppies and stems. The entry portal is eighteen feet high and sixteen feet wide (Attachment 4). The tiles will be placed on the existing stucco wall using a "thin set" method. Meridian Property Company has agreed to pay for the electrical wiring to the mural for the required lighting at a cost of approximately $1,500. Maintenance requirements for this mural are similar to other APP murals in the City and require periodic cleaning and checking of the grout for deterioration. S:\Community Services\CS Commission\CSC Meetings\2009\07-13-09\B4 - Glass Mural Plaza Calle Tampico.doc 28 ALTERNATIVES: The alternatives available to the Commission are: 1. Recommend the purchase of a glass tile mural at Plaza Calle Tampico for $10,000 using APP funds; or 2. Do not recommend the purchase of a glass tile mural at Plaza Calle Tampico Center for $10,000 using APP funds; or 3. Provide staff with alternate direction. Respectfully submitted, , t - �1 &4 Edie Hylto Community Services Director Attachments: 1. Letter dated June 16, 2009 2. Developer's Application 3. Artist Information 4. Depiction Mural "Portal of Poppies" 5. Site location S:\Community Services\CS Commission\CSC Meetings\2009\07-13-09\B4 - Glass Mural Plaza Calls Tampico.doc 29 ATTACHMENT 1 MERIDIAN PROPERTY COMPANY June 16, 2009 Dear Director and Commission, We have requested that La Quints artist Larry Cush design and submit an Art in Public Places art piece for the Plaza Calla Tampico. This is a commercial retail location and will be anchored by the Fresh and Easy store. We have chosen the southern pedestrian entrance facing Calla Tampico to be the ideal location for this art piece. Larry Cush has designed a beautiful contemporary fused glass work with a California Poppy Motif. He has tided It "Portal of Poppies". Our Company has approved this design and is requesting that Art In Public Places funds be applied to the cost of production. We have advised Larry Cush that we will install lighting for the art installation and estimate this cost will be $1500.00. Thank you for your consideration on this request, we feel it will benefit our location and compliment the Art in Public Places program. Sincerely, OC[oct�___ John J Poll ck Chief Operating Officer Meridian Property Company 5000 Executive Parkway#160 San Ramon, CA 94583 Tel. 926.302.1403 Fax 926.302.1410 Cell 926.577.4114 www.mpcca.com 5000 Executive Parkway Suite 160 • San Roman, California 945R3 • U. 925.302.1400 • Pas. 925.302.1410 ,wv,c.mpcca.cnm KX ATTACHMENT 2 T4ht4Ci 5 F DEVELOPER'S APPLICATION FOR ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROJECT PROPOSAL Development Name. - Plaza Calle Tampico Development Location - 76-130 Calle Tampico LaQuinta Ca. 92253 Title of Artwork - "Portal of Poppies" Description of Art Piece - Kiln formed fused glass colored and shaped to form California poppy flowers and stems ArtworkSiteLocation Pedestrian Entry Portal south building. fapade on Calle Tampico Developer Meridian Property Company Phone 925.302.1432 Attn: John Pollock Chief Financial Officer Property Owner Meridian Property Company Phone 925.302.1432 Public Art Fee $7046.23 Artist Larry and Nancy Cush Artist Address 52-100 Avenida Ramirez La Quinta Ca. 92253 Artist Phone 760. 218.0559 Media/Materials Hand fabricated kiln fired fused artisan glass Approximate Weight 60 lbs. Dimensions- portal arch is 18 ft. high 16 ft. wide Approximate Cost $10,000 Location of Identification Plaque placed on lower right side of art piece Page 1 of 2 31 Description of Date of Installation Work to be installed within 90 days of signing contract. Distance between Public Street and Artwork 35 ft. pedestrian sidewalk access on the entire block and thru the entry portal arch. Landscape and Lighting Plans Meridian Property Company will install electrical lighting to the arch at an estimated cost of $1r5O Special Dedication Please attach the following: • Site Drawing • Artist Concept Drawing • Artist Resume • Maintenance Plan (including frequency and anticipated costs of maintenance and description of materials). Page 2 of 2 32 ATTACHMENT 3 Old Town Triptych Mural: Cush Tile 2008 Nancy and Larry Cush Cush Tile: a decorative arts studio 760.218.0559 Ca, contractor license #793758 bonded and insured www.cushtile.com Nancy Cush has been hand painting ceramic tile murals in Hawaii & California for the past 16 years. You will find her work in many custom homes and commercial settings. Her art tiles are durable as well as beautiful and can be used in both exterior and interior installations. Nancy's background as a fiber artist and her love of color has influenced her style of painting, Giving her work a unique and fresh appearance. Her subject matter has evolved around Hawaiiana themes, Underwater Reefs, Tropical, Desert & Country Landscapes. Lary Cush has a Bachelor's degree in Art Education. Central Washington University. with an emphasis in ceramics. He established a ceramics studio in Western Washington where he produced stoneware pottery. His work has won awards and is in many private collections. Larry also taught ceramics for adult education at Grays Harbor Community College and later at Maui Community College in Hawaii. His current personal work is in Etched and Kiln formed Fused Glass. He works with clients applying his contemporary designs in homes and building environments. Larry and Nancy work as a team and often assist each other in all aspects of the creative process. They enjoy working with clients, architects or designers to achieve individual site specific designs. Completed Projects Triptych Mural Old town LaQuinta (Art in Public places) Desert Landscape Mural Old Town Coffee Co. (Art in Public Places) Desert Trees with landscape 2 murals Vintage Indian Wells private residence Five Tribal Themed Table Top Murals - Agua Caliente Tribal Center, Palm Springs Ca. Tuscan Vineyard Landscape — The Andalusia @ Coral Mountain, La Quinta Ca Tile Mural Hawaiian Reef Scene — Huggos Restaurant, Kailua Kona, Hi. Turtle Murals — Kona Village Fitness Center "Brian's Garden" landscape mural — Waimea Hospital, Big Island, Hi. Dolphin Mural — Hawaii Preparatory Academy Handmade Replica Tiles, for the restoration of— The Hulihee Palace for the State of Hawaii 33 ---- - - -ATTACHMENT 4 34 01-SH6%N & ySSOCIATcS INC. D a as e e e If e a HIE R 9D�F 1 YYF 51MJV &AIDING 16t mmwNanmml DEPARTMENT REPORT: 1 TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Co ciI FROM: Edie Hylton, Community Services Director DATE: July 21, 2009 SUBJECT: Community Services Department Report for June 2009 Upcoming events of the Community Services Department for August 2009: Aug 1 Summer Golf Tour, Marriott Shadow Ridge Aug 3 *Morning Workout Aug 3 *Mat Pilates Aug 3 *Soft Core Touch Aug 3 Tai Chi Chuan, Fitness Center Aug 3 Jazzercise, Senior Center Aug 4 Zumba, Senior Center Aug 4 Body Sculpting, Senior Center Aug 4 Youth Tennis 5-7, Fritz Burns Park Aug 4 Youth Tennis 8-10, Fritz Burns Park Aug 4 Youth Tennis 14-17, Fritz Burns Park Aug 6 Adult Tennis, Fritz Burns Park Aug 6 Youth Tennis 11-13, Fritz Burns Park Aug 8 Summer Golf Tour, Desert Willow, Fire Cliff Course Aug 11 Golf Fitness Free Presentation, Museum Aug 15 Summer Golf Tour, Mountain Vista Sun City, San Gorgonio Aug 22 Summer Golf Tour, Terra Lago Golf Resort, North Course Aug 27 *Mature Driver Aug 27 *Annual B&G Back to School Program Luncheon Aug 29 Summer Golf Tour, Trilogy Golf Resort Aug 29 Summer Golf Tour, Banquet @ Azul Restaurant, Trilogy *Senior Center class or activity 37 Community Services Department Attendance Report for the Month of June 2009 Summary Sheet Program 2009 2008 Variance Sessions Per Month 2009 2008 Leisure Classes 146 78 681 91 68 Special Events 716 711 5 6 7 Adult Sports/ Fitness 1124 766 358 48 42 Senior Center 1050 959 91 82 64 Total 3,036 2,514 522 227 181 Senior Services Senior Center 245 325 -80 18 19 Total 245 325 -801 18 19 Sports User Groups La Quinta Park Use AYSO 100 200 -100 12 15 LQ Sports & Youth 40 25 15 6 4 Sports Complex LQ Sports & Youth 700 600 100 21 21 Facility/Park Rentals Senior Center Private Part 450 400 50 3 2 Churches-2 600 300 300 8 4 Museum Meeting Room 240 0 240 4 0 Library Classroom 400 300 100 8 6 Civic Center Campus Private Pa 0 0 0 0 0 Park Rentals La Quinta Park 350 150 200 7 3 Fritz Burns Park 0 0 0 0 0 Total 2,880 1,975 905 69 55 Total Programs 6,161 4,814 1,347 314 255 Volunteer Hours Senior Center 155 339 -184 Total Volunteer Hours 1551 339 -184 KI: Community Services Program Report for June 2009 2009 2008 2009 2008 Participants Participants Variance Meetings Leisure Classes —Meetings Youth Tennis 6 7 -1 3 8 Beginning Ballet 12 7 5 4 4 Dance, Play, & Pretend 14 4 10 4 4 Tennis Adult 5 0 5 1 0 Tai Chi Chuan 6 0 6 9 0 Zumba 251 24 1 9 12 Somatics 5 0 5 7 0 Ballet/ Jazz 10 5 5 6 3 BalleU Tap 10 0 10 4 0 Microsoft Word 4 9 -5 4 2 Guitar 13 4 9 8 4 Tae Kwon Do 9 6 3 13 13 Weight Loss 15 0 15 1 0 Jazzercise 12 12 0 418 Totals 146 78 681 911 68 2009 2008 2009 2008 Participants I Participants Variance Meetings Meetings Special Events Open Air Cinema 500 500 0 1 1 Temecula Valley Excursion 46 16 30 1 1 Golf Tour, SilverRock 39 39 0 1 1 Golf Tour, Classic Club 52 63 -11 1 1 Golf Tour, Desert Falls 40 45 -5 1 1 Golf Tour, Indian Springs 39 48 -9 1 1 Totals 716 711 5 6 6 2009 2008 2009 2008 Participants I Participants Variance Meetings Meetings Adult Sports & Fitness Open Gym Basketball 459 231 228 22 17 Fitness Center 665 535 130 26 25 Totals 1124 766 358 48 42 lCommunity Services Totals 1,9861 1,5551 4311 1451 116 Kit] Monthly Revenue Report for June 2009 Monthly Revenue - Facility Rentals 2009 2008 Variance Libra $ - $ 560.00 $ 560.00 Museum $ 175.00 $ - $ 175.00 Senior Center $ 4,300.00 $ 3,387.50 $ 912.50 Parks $ 360.00 $ 100.00 $ 260.00 Sports Fields $ 320.00 $ 336.00 $ 16.00 Monthly Facility Revenue $ 5,155.00 $ 4,383.50 $ 771.50 Monthly Revenue Senior Center $ 4,371.00 1 $ 47316.50 $ 54.50 Community Services $ 8,408.50 $ 5,523.00 $ 2,885.50 La Quinta Resident Cards $ 1,515.00 $ 780.00 $ 735.00 Fitness Cards $ 645.00 $ 760.00 $ 115.00 Total Revenue $ 14,939.50 $ 11,379.50 $ 3,560.00 Revenue Year to Date Facility Revenue $ 62,780.00 $ 64,770.50 $ 1,990.50 Senior Center $ 74,287.00 $ 83,424.00 $ 9,137.00 Community Services $ 60,747.00 $ 67,253.50 $ 6,506.50 La Quinta Resident Cards $ 32,280.00 $ 24,345.00 $ 7,935.00 Fitness Cards $ 7,490.00 $ 6,875.00 $ 615.00 Total Revenue to Date $ 237,584.00 $ 246,668.00 $ 9,084.00 Senior Center Attendance Senior Center Program Report for June 2009 Participation Participation Variance Meetings Meetings 2009 2008 2009 2008 Senior Activities ACBL Bride 270 198 72 4 4 Bdd e, Social/Party 411 369 42 18 14 June Evening Dance 33 39 -6 1 1 Monthly Birthday Party 40 45 -5 1 1 Monthly Luncheon Hawaiian Luau 100 97 31 1 1 Movie Time 56 61 -51 4 4 Senior Activity Total 910 809 1011 29 25 Senior Leisure Classes Arts & Crafts 4 8 -4 1 1 1,2,3,4 Dance 16 0 16 3 0 Computer Classes 26 25 1 8 6 Exercise 33 27 6 13 13 Mat Pilates 12 0 12 10 0 Mature Driver 17 0 17 1 0 Quilters 9 19 -10 4 3 Ukulele Players 16 47 -31 9 8 Yoga for Health 7 0 7 4 0 Senior Leisure Classes Total 140 126 14 53 31 TOTAL SENIOR PROGRAMS 1050 935 115 82 56 Senior Services Eisenhower (Balance, Joint & Grip) 8 6 2 1 1 FIND 124 161 -37 4 4 Geriatric Consultation 1 0 1 1 0 HICAP 8 16 -8 3 4 Legal Consultation 4 8 -4 1 1 MD Care Health (Bone Density) 29 0 29 1 0 Notary 1 3 -2 1 2 FREE Classes *See Below 19 0 19 6 0 Seminars - June 6 32 17 15 6 3 Volunteers 19 32 -13 n/a n/a TOTAL SENIOR SERVICES 245 243 2 18 15 SENIOR CENTER TOTAL 1295 11781 117 100 71 * Free Classes: Clay Sculpting and Intro to Tai Chi. 41 2009 2008 I Variance Volunteer Hours — Senior Center 1 154.51 339 -184.5 Volunteer Total: 154.51 _ 339 -184.5 Revenue Senior Center Revenue $4,371.00 $4,316.50 $54.50 Revenue Total: $4,371.00 $4,316.50 $54.50 — Jun-09r — � [Pj Parks Activities Updates For June 2009 The City has received complaints from residents about the non -skate use activity that is occurring at the La Quinta Skate Park. Concerned parents feel their children are unable to use the skate park due to teens loitering around the facility and getting in the way of skaters. The La Quinta Police were contacted regarding the residents concerns and will be providing more checks at the facility. This month, a Request For Proposals (RFP) was announced for the renovations of the Core Area at the La Quinta Sports Complex. The renovations are based on the La Quinta Sports Complex Needs Analysis and Rehabilitation Plan that was completed last fall. The Deadline for the RFP's is July 24, 2009. The RFP's will be reviewed by a selection committee consisting of representatives from the City and the Desert Sands Unified School District. The selected group will be presented to the La Quinta City Council for approval of a Professional Services Agreement. 12iC3 COMMISSIONER ITEM: 1 N r z W i W Y N Q r z Q J a ]C W G U O 3a ea o z (a w U F Z Q F W O W � N N W W C z N O N cc N W J O V U N W w U G w N r z 0 O U COMMISSIONER ITEM: 2 ' i I W a l c d Un UU ' E N yl > E E y aO m L) N I w � ULU > 9 Q w J J a U E LL W m= p 0- U w0>� oE�` F O E d c I Cl) Z O V U ro U U O� T o r c a d c I ' Uo c U ELO c co M p I O i I c i 3 CN c ' T laj J O U p U I I m i f y Y E TI 9 I T C I pE U O E �LoUUU ON I c0 N I ( �yl I � °� I co 45