APPMIN 05 05 1997REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES COMMISSION
NORTH CONFERENCE ROOM
May 5, 1997
3:00 Y.M.
This regular meeting of the Arl in Public Places Commission was called to order by Chairman
Walling at 3:19 p.m., who asked Commissioner Shamis to lead the flag salute. Chairman Walling
asked for the roll call:
I. ROLL CALL: Present: Corxnuissioners Johna Davis, Sharon Kennedy (arrived Nate), Elaine
Reynolds, Rosita Shamis, and Chairman Watling.
It was moved and seconded by Conunissioners Shamis/Reynolds to excuse
Commissioners Cothran and Klein. Unanimously approved
Staff: Community Development Director Jerry Herman and Executive
Secretary Betty Sawyer.
IL CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA: Confirmed
III. PUBLIC" COMMENT:
A. Sherry and David Chaffey introduced themselves as new residents of La Quinta and
stated their interest in becoming involved in the P.rt in Public Places Commission.
Mrs. Chaffey stated she was a retired facilities planner for a college in San Diego.
N. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. Minutes -Chairman Walling asked if there were any changes to the Minutes of April
7, 1997. There being no changes, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners
Shamis/Davis to approve the minutes as submitted. Unanimously approved.
B. Financial Statement - "Phere being no changes, it was moved and seconded by
Commissioners Reynolds/Davis to accept the Financial Statement as submitted.
Unanimously approved.
C'. Department Report:
1. Community Development Director Jeny Heenan gave a report on the artwork
to be installed at the corner of Washington Street and Highway 1 11 as well
as the Civic Center art piece, both by artist Louis DelVlartino.
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2. Community Development Director Jerry Herman gave a report on the Car
Wash artwork project and stated staff was reviewing the contract with Marcia
Gibbons and hope to have on the Council agenda in May.
3. Staff informed the Commission that they had spoken with artist John
Weidenhamer regarding a piece of artwork he would be interesting in
donating to the City for the Temporary Art Program.
V. BUSINF,SS ITEMS:
A. Art in Public Places Work Plan
1. Chairman Watling asked the Commissioners to review the list of potential
sites provided by staff, and identify the locations for permz~nent versus
temporary art.
2. Commissioner Shamis asked that the comer of Washington Street and Calle
Tampico be added to the list.
3. Commissioners reviewed the list and identified each ofthe locations as being
potentially permanent or temporary art sites as follows:
a. Washingtou Street at 52nd Street - Pcrmanent.
b. Jefferson Street at Highway 1 11 - Permanent:
c. Dune Palms Road southeast corner - Zither
d. Highway 111 frontage
(in front of the proposed auto dealerships)- Pcrmanent
e. Highway 111 and Washington Street - Both
f Fred Waring Drive at Washington Street - Either
g. Miles Avenue at Washington Street - Either
h. Calle Tampico at Washington Street - Permanetrl
i. Jefferson Street Medians - Temporary
j. Eisenhower Drive Medians - Temporary
k, Eisenhower Drive Median in front
of the La Quinta Hotel - Permanent
1. Calle Tampico Medians - Temporary
m. Washington Street Medians - Temporary
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n. Calle Cadiz - femporary
o. Avenida Barcelona - Temporary
p. Calle Estado - Temporal
q. Avenida La Fonda - Temporary
r. Frances Hack Park - Permanent
s. Fritz Burns Park - Permanent
t. Adams Avenue Park - Permanent
u. Park across from the High School - Permanent
v. Park in front of Ace hardware - Both
w. Senior Center - Both
x. Civic Center - Both
y. Bear Creek Bikepath - Permanent
z. Desert Sands Unified School Dist. - Permanent
aa. La Quinta High School - Both
bb. La Quinta Elementary Schools - Permanent
cc. Top of the Cove - Pemlanent
dd. La Quinta Historical Museum - Permanent
3. Commissioners prioritized the sites according to categories:
a. Corner locations:
1.) Washington Street at 52rd Avenue
2.) Calle Tampico at Washington Street
3.) Once the entry signs had been installed they would review the
list again.
h. Street Medians
l.) Calle Tampico
2.) Washington Street
3.) Eisenhower Drive
4.) Jefferson Street
5.) Avenida Barcelona, Calle Estado, and Avenida La Fonda
would be considered later
c. Parks
l .) Calle Tampico at Avenida Bermudas (park in front of Ace
Hardware)
2.) Adams Avenue Park
3.) Park across from the La Quinta High School
d. Other Sites
1.) Bear Creek Bikepath
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2.) Senior Center
3.) Civic Center
4.) School Sites
5. Commissioners selected the priority sites:
a. Washington Street at 52nd Street
b. Eisenhower Drive median in front of the La Quinta Hotel
o. Calle Tampico at Avenida Bermudas-the park in front of Ace
Hardware
d. Beak Creek Bikepath
6. Chairman Walling stated there was approximately $105,000 dollars available
at the present time and asked if the Commission wanted to consider one large
piece or several pieces. Commissioners discussed the funds that would be
needed for the Temporary Art Program (pads for the street medians). [t was
determined that two pieces at approximately $50,000 each would be
considered and that $2,000 would be set aside for the pads in the street
medians.
7. Community Development Director stated that the site in front of the Tradition
project would require the City requesting an easement to install the art piece.
It was suggested this site be put on hold temporarily.
8. Commissioners discussed the median in fiont of the t.a Quinta Hotel on
Eisenhower Dtive and the Bear Creek Bikepath as the two priorities. It was
suggested that the Hotel be contacted to see if they would be interested in
contributing to the art piece.
9. Chairman Walling suggested that staff contact the Hotel and Ray Lopez,
landscape architect for the Bear Creek Bikepath, to obtain their ideas.
10. Staff stated they would contact Mr. Lopez and inform him of what the
Commission is proposing to do and ask his opinion as to what is the most
meaningful way to incorporate signs into the project; if he can specify what
shoulck be identificd; is there a story to be told; or if there are specific plans
that should be identified. He could do this either by presentation or written
report. In addition, they would contact the La Quinta Hotel as to their
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suggestions and where would they like to be involved. Staff would explain
the Commission's program and see if they would want one piece in front of
the Hotel or one at each end of the median.
11. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by
Commissioners Reynolds/Kennedy to instruct staff to contact the La Quinta
Hotel to obtain their direction regarding the artwork for the Eisenhower Drive
medians and to contact Ray Lopez regarding a report on the Bear Creek
Bikepath signs. The motion canied unanimously.
12. The Temporary Art Program would be started with approximate}.y three or
four artists to start the program.
a. Conunissioner Reynolds would contact artists who had expressed a
desire to be involved in the program and determine what sites they are
considering.
b. Commissioner Kennedy asked how the program would be opened up
to other artists. Staff stated it could be advertised .in the art
magazines to get a broader representation. Discussion followed as to
the different ways artists could be contacted.
13. Other considerations for the Work Plan would be:
a. Workshop
b. Artist Bank
c. Brochure on the art program for the developers
VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: None
VII. COMMISSIONER ITEMS:
VIII. FUTURE AGENDA [TEMS:
A. Reviewing the Work Plan
B. Reviewing of the Art in Public Places Ordinance.
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IX. A,D.fOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Kennedy/Shamis
to adjourn this meeting of the Art in Public Planes Commission to a regular meeting of the Art in
Public Places Commission on June 2, 1997. Unanimously approved. This regular meeting of the
Art in Public Places Commission was adjourned at 4:43 p.m.
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