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2014 03 10 CSCTity/ 4 4 Qum& Community Services Commission agendas and staff reports are now available on the City's web page: www.ia-quinta.o g COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION AGENDA CITY HALL STUDY SESSION ROOM 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta REGULAR MEETING ON MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2014 AT 5:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER 1. Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 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 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 10, 2014 BUSINESS SESSION 1. SELECTION OF AN ARTIST FOR THE DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF A SCULPTURE AT THE EISENHOWER DRIVE AND CALLE SINALOA ROUNDABOUT REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. DEPARTMENT REPORT FOR JANUARY 2014 2. REPORT FROM COMMISSIONERS REGARDING MEETINGS ATTENDED 3. CALENDAR OF MONTHLY EVENTS ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the Community Services Commission will be held on April 14, 2014, commencing at 5:30 p.m. at the La Quinta Study Session Room, 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California 92253. COMMUNITY SERVICES AGENDA 1 MARCH 10, 2014 DECLARATION OF POSTING I, Angela Guereque, Senior Secretary, of the City of La Quinta, do hereby declare that the foregoing Agenda for the La Quinta Community Services Commission meeting was posted on the bulletin board inside City Hall at 78495 Calle Tampico, and the bulletin boards at 78630 Highway 1 1 1 and the La Quinta Cove Post Office at 51321 Avenida Bermudas, on March 6, 2014. DATED: March 6, 2014 ANGELA GUEREQUE, Senior Secretary City of La Quinta, California PUBLIC NOTICES The La Quinta Study Session Room is handicapped accessible. If special equipment is needed for the hearing impaired, please call the City Clerk's office at 760-777- 7123, twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the meeting and accommodations will be made. If special electronic equipment is needed to make presentations to the City Council, arrangements should be made in advance by contacting the City Clerk's office at 760-777-7123. A one (1) week notice is required. If background material is to be presented to the Community Services Commission during a Community Services meeting, please be advised that five (5) copies of all documents, exhibits, etc., must be supplied to the Senior Secretary for distribution. It is requested that this take place prior to the beginning of the meeting. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Community Services Commission regarding any item(s) on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at the City Clerk's counter at City Hall located at 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California, 92253, during normal business hours. COMMUNITY SERVICES AGENDA 2 MARCH 10, 2014 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 1 COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2014 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the La Quinta Community Services Commission was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Commissioner Fitzpatrick. PRESENT: Commissioners Blakeley, Engel, and Fitzpatrick ABSENT: Commissioners Alford and Lawrence STAFF PRESENT: Edie Hylton, Community Services Director; Steve Howlett, Golf/Parks Manager; and Angela Guereque, Senior Secretary. Commissioner Engel led the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENT — None. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA Motion - It was moved by Commissioners Blakeley/Engel to confirm the agenda as submitted. Motion passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion — A motion was made by Commissioners Engel/Blakeley to approve the December 9, 2013 Community Services Commission Minutes as submitted. Motion passed unanimously. BUSINESS SESSION 1. CONSIDERATION OF SCULPTURES AT THE ENTRY TO LA QUINTA FAIRWAYS Director Hylton presented the staff report. Artist, David Falossi spoke to the Commission about the process of installing the three stone and glass columns. Commissioner Blakeley asked if the Artist anticipated any problems with the structural engineering. Director Hylton stated that structural engineering is required as part of the contract. COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 10, 2014 3 Diane Barrett, Board of Directors, La Quinta Fairways, explained to the Commission that the Board supports the recommendation but the membership has not looked at the project yet. Motion - A motion was made by Commissioners Blakeley/Engel to recommend the purchase of sculptures at the entry to the La Quinta Fairways subdivision to the City Council. Motion passed unanimously. 2. CONSIDERATION OF TWO COMMISSIONERS TO ASSIST THE CIVIC CENTER ART PURCHASE COMMITTEE Motion - A motion was made by Commissioners Engel/Fitzpatrick to appoint Commissioners Alford/Blakeley to assist the Civic Center Art Purchase Committee to select Civic Center Art during the La Quinta Arts Festival. Motion passed unanimously. 3. PARTICIPATION FOR THE CITY BIRTHDAY PARTY AND COMMUNITY PICNIC Commissioner Blakeley suggested cookies be served instead of muffins. Motion - A motion was made by Commissioners Blakeley/Engel to select Commissioners Alford/Fitzpatrick to work at the City booth for the City Birthday Party and Community Picnic. Motion passed unanimously. REPORTS AND INFORMATION ITEMS 1. Community Services Department Report for December 2013 2. Report from Commissioners Regarding Meetings Attended 3. Calendar of Monthly Events ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, it was moved by Commissioners Blakeley/Engel to adjourn the meeting at 6:;1 b p.m. Motion passed unanimously. Respectfully submitted, ANGELA GUEREQUE, Senior Secretary City of La Quinta, California COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 10, 2014 4 Q"� ris V � Gar OF AGENDA CATEGORY: COMMISSION MEETING DATE: March 10, 2014 BUSINESS SESSION: 1 ITEM TITLE: SELECTION OF AN ARTIST FOR THE CONSENT CALENDAR: DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF A SCULPTURE AT THE EISENHOWER DRIVE AND CALLE SINALOA STUDY SESSION: ROUNDABOUT PUBLIC HEARING: RECOMMENDATION: Recommend an Artist for approval to the City Council. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: • The Roundabout was completed in October 2013 and is now operational. • Staff has been working with the Cove Neighborhood Association and they have requested a historic Cahuilla artwork be installed at the location. • A Request for Proposals was sent out to seek artists to design, create, and install a sculpture in the center of the roundabout. The design will be located on the south side of the five foot pony wall and integrated into the roundabout. FISCAL IMPLICATIONS: The City Council has tentatively approved up to $80,000 for this project. Actual budget will be determined by the project. BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW: The City Council approved a Request for Proposals (RFP) to be sent out for the design and installation of a sculpture located at the Eisenhower Drive and Calle Sinaloa Roundabout (Attachment 1). The Cove Neighborhood Association has been involved with the Roundabout project since the inception and requested that it include a figurative historic Cahuilla theme. 5 On February 24, 2014, proposals were submitted by Artists Marie Barbera (Attachment 2), Nancy and Larry Cush (Attachment 3), and Felicia (Attachment 4). All the artists have been invited to attend the Community Services Commission meeting to describe their designs and outline how the work will be completed. Artists will be ranked on experience, approach to the project, project schedule, qualifications, written proposal, and verbal presentation (Attachment 5). The Commission is being asked to make a recommendation for City Council consideration. It is anticipated that staff will present the Commission's recommendation to the City Council at a City Council meeting in April. ALTERNATIVES: The alternatives available to the Commission are selecting more than one proposal for Council consideration or to not recommend any of the proposals submitted for City Council consideration. Report prepared and approved for submission by: Edie Hylton, Community Services Director Attachments: 1. Request for Proposals for the Roundabout Sculpture 2. Proposal from Marie Barbera 3. Proposal from Nancy and Larry Cush 4. Proposal from Felicia 5. Ranking sheet C^ ATTACHMENT 1 CITY OF LA QUINTA REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A SCULPTURE AT THE AVENUE 52 AND EISENHOWER ROUNDABOUT The City of La Quinta (City) is requesting proposals from qualified individuals to provide an originally designed sculpture to be installed in the center of a City owned roundabout located at the intersection of Avenue 52 and Calle Sinaloa in the Historic La Quinta Cove. This proposal will include design, construction, construction management, and materials. A site plan of the roundabout and the area designed for the artwork is included. PROPOSAL: Applicants are encouraged to keep their proposals brief and relevant to the specific services required. The City has set aside a budget for the "turnkey" project including, but not limited to: Design, plans, estimate, professional services, permits, approvals, any and all meetings, and full construction of an original art sculpture that fits with the scale and design of the Cove roundabout. For this proposal, the Artwork is defined as follows: "Originally designed sculpture" means an art piece that has been designed by an individual that is recognized as an Artist. The artwork must be structurally sound in order to withstand the natural elements with little maintenance, and in scale to the structure on which it is placed. A pedestal will need to be part of the artwork as the pad is located behind a five foot high pony wall. The artwork includes, but is not limited to: design and construction of original artwork appropriate for a City street intersection. A plan of the proposed site is included in the packet. The location of this artwork in is the Historic La Quinta Cove. The La Quinta Cove is one of the first residential areas in the City. Additional items specific to the Cove can be viewed on the La Quinta Cove Neighborhood Website at www.laquintacove.org which demonstrates the unique homes and landscapes of the community. The Cove Neighborhood Association has requested that the artwork be representative of the area's unique history and incorporate a Cahuilla Indian sculpture. Artists are encouraged to visit the location if possible. Ten copies of the proposal shall be submitted and should include the project approach, project schedule, construction team (including all professional and construction companies involved), and a listing of similar projects with references that are relevant to this type of work. In a separate sealed envelope, applicants must submit a cost breakdown for each item and phase of the proposed work. 7 SELECTION PROCESS: The Community Services Commission will rank the proposals based upon the artist's experience, approach to the project, project schedule, qualifications, written proposal; and verbal presentation to the Community Services Commission. It is anticipated that interviews will be conducted on March10, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. Artists will be encouraged to bring a maquette of the proposed artwork. Upon Community Services Commission review, a recommendation will be forwarded for City Council consideration at the April 1, 2014 City Council meeting. The successful artist will be expected to enter into an Art Purchase Agreement. ANTICIPATED PROJECT TIMELINE 2008: Request for Proposal Due Date February 24, 2014 Community Services Commission Review March 10, 2014 City Council Consideration April 1, 2014 CITY RIGHTS AND OPTIONS: This solicitation does not commit the City to award a contract, to pay any cost incurred with the preparation of services of a qualifications statement, or to procure or contract for services or supplies. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all submittals received in response to the request, to negotiate with any qualified source, or to cancel in whole or in part this process if it is in the best interest of the City to do so. Subsequent to negotiations, prospective Artists may be required to submit revisions to their statements. All artists submitting proposals should note that any contract pursuant to this solicitation is dependent upon the recommendation of City staff and the approval of City Council. The City reserves the right to postpone selection for its own convenience, to withdraw the Request for Proposals at any time and to reject any and all submittals without indicating any reason for such rejection. As a function of the RFP process, the City reserves the right that specific personnel with specific expertise be added to the team if the City determines that the specific expertise is lacking in the project team. The City reserves the right to abandon the RFP process and/or change its procurement process for the contract at any time if it is determined that abandonment and/or change would be in the City's best interest. In the event of an abandonment or change, the City will not be liable to the Artist for any costs or damages arising out of its response to the RFP. The request to receive proposals will close at 5 p.m. on Monday, February 24, 2014. The proposal packages are to be delivered to: City of La Quinta, Community Services Department 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California 92253 Proposals will be addressed to the attention of Edie Hylton, Community Services Director. Please call (760) 777-7032 for more information. N. 5' x 5' Future Art Piece Pad CONSTRUCTION NOTES SYM. QTY, DESCRIPTION REMARKS/DETAIL NOTES ON/A COLORED CONCRETE REFER TO CIVIL PLAN& © REFER TO DETAIL& ON SHEET R SUpMITTAL AND R MONUMENT 61GN P!Rl9T, ARR�ROVAL TO D IL.,% DEPT. © WA 6TRREET LIGHT ST�ATN�DDAARD REFER TO ELECTRICAL PLANS ONEwW UTILI E6 ARCWD' WA AND ROIAE ANTY UPLIGFIT& AND LANDSCAPE 1.164TINS ROUNDABOUT CONTRACTOR TOOINGTALL COLORED CONCRETE WITH MEDIUM ORDOM FINISH REFER TO ELECTRICAL PLA416 REFER TO CIVIL PLANE FOR ROUNDABOUT LAYOUT ' OWA N/A COLOR TO W KAWLUA PA - PLANTING AREA 5'x5'Pad 4 admb I 111 r/"/A 'bit ATTACHMENT 2 February 9, 2014 City of La Quinta Community Services Department 78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, California 92253 Edie Hylton, Community Services Director: Along with my submitted clay Marquette, you will find my proposal for the design and construction and my rendition of said sculpture. You will find dimensions, composition, dress, description and patina of said piece of art, titled at this time "Mother and Child of La Quinta. You will also find as requested, construction of the pedestal, itemize costs, sketches, and schedule of completion and payment schedule. I have also included photo examples of my past commissions of larger than life size sculpture located in cities and universities across the county and also in private homes. My career in art is mainly known for the Native American Culture, of which I have enjoyed creating over 30 years. I am familiar with the American Indian history, culture, dress and most important, accuracy. Thank you for this opportunity to submit my work to your city. I would be honored to be considered in this project. Respectfully, Marie Barbera 21395 Via Del Parque Yorba Linda, Ca. 92887 760 518 4428 Clay 888259@aol.com www.mbarbera.com La Quinta Proposal of Mother and Child by Marie Barbera Dimensions Approximately 6' 4" to 7' Composition will depict the culture and life style of the Cahullia Indian of the 1920's. Dress will depict 1920 (gingham style). The dresses will be highly detailed with folds and ruffles and buttons for both mother and child. Mother and Child will be barefooted and will have long flying black hair. Each will hold a weaved basket of the time, as shown on clay Marquette submitted to the Community Services Department of the city La Quinta. Faces will have features of the Cahullia Indian as shown on the sketch submitted to the community service dept. Patina will be of traditional bronze or of a copper green, of which is preferable ascetically, but optional. The sculpture will stand on a 4' x 4' fabricated % steel pedestal, as shown on sketch, with a black powder coating, of which can be of any color finish. 12 La Quinta Proposal of Mother and Child time and payment Schedule: Labor: Approximately Foundry: Approximately Complete to installation (Approx) Expected Payment Schedule: 2 % to 3 months 2 months 5 to 6 months 1/3 deposit on commencing of project 1/3 on inspection and acceptance of completed clay 1/3 at time and date of completion and installation 13 LEGACY ART 1240 E HUNTER AVE, UNIT A SANTA ANA, CA 92705 Name / Address MARIE BARBERA ESTIMATE Date Proposal # 2/4/2014 1037 Terms Project 50% DEP. 50% ON RE... Description Qty Rate Total FEMALE & CHILD MONUMENT MOLD k 12,000.00 12,000.00 FEMALE & CHILD MONUMENT BRONZE CASTING I 15,000.00 15,000.00 4 X 4 X 4 FABRICATED STEEL BOX - 1/4" THICKNESS W/ 1 3,000.00 3,000.00 BLACK POWDER COATING TRANSPORTATION & INSTALLATION ASSISTANCE - 1 6,000.00 6,000.00 FORKLIFT PROVIDED - NO CONCRETE POURING INCLUDED Subtotal $36,000.00 Please note_ For any questions please call 949-287-2787 or e-mail legacyfinearts@yahoo.com Sales Tax (0.0%) $0.00 All estimates good for 30 days Total $36,000.00 14 _4 441" In- rtw U7 4C uj 4:r • uj LLI UL 15 N 16 17 18 0 • { mosome-• �l v y- 22 � 4N, rz., in w 8 24 -_ ,. �. r .` .. a +. r, k" _ ,. � , _ . :� _ �-. _ 26 T, y" sti le r4 YS.. +r 16 +s , t { . K ! Md� , ! r . •}'i F. j � � �'r�r� A .. #ry 1f11 �: , 'yw Y . _• L M1H� Y' y] • 1C�1 41 fol ? .at. aC 1 - 5 _ - ' r4+ � I • �. �.' i't �.. ' � �—�}r� � sip y f(. � Y A + � i .. "i rr •r , . f. S '• I i Y ' � _ . Sc-o-isnALf- 29 6R.N- r. L r. Ir A 5 PROPOSAL FOR THE SITE AT LA QUINTA COVE LOCATION. Avenue 52 and Calle Sinaloa in historic La Quinta Cove. DESIGN: A bronze sculpture of two Cahuilla women created in a contemporary, simplistic, realistic matter. One woman is gathering mesquite seeds and the other woman is processing the seeds in a cottonwood mortar with a stone pestle. SIZE: One and half life size which is 7.5 feet tall. Surface finish patina in various shades of French brown, the traditional low maintained surface for an outdoor bronze sculpture. RENDERING: A color drawing of my proposal in the setting at the roundabout. CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT: M & M Total Services, Palm Desert, CA. 92260, will complete structural design, calculations, building permit, electrical lighting, pedestal, installation of monument, with bronze name plaque on concrete base. MATERIAL: Bronze and concrete. INSTALLATION DATE: October 30, 2014 Thank you-fRr your considerations, FeligJ' sc`7"uporj feliciasculpt@aol. com 303 570 5534 P.O. Box 2774 Edwards, Colorado 81632 32 MARS" :47 33 ANNE L MCNEILL PO Box 3000 Edwards, CO 81632 February 6, 2014 To whom it may concern, I understand that the city of La Quinta is considering the sculptor Felicia, as you envision a large public space bronze. I would like to recommend her highly. My husband and I commissioned her two years ago to create a large, original outdoor bronze for our home. The entire experience was remarkable. From the very beginning, Felecia demonstrated a unique combination of awesome creativity, clarity of communication and timely follow through. Throughout the process, she stayed in touch, provided us with interim photos, and met deadlines. We are thrilled with the outcome, and have to believe that you would be too. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at annelmcneill@gmail.com. Sincerely, Anne McNeill 34 To: Felica Fr: Greg and Liz Dewar RE: Recommendation To whom it may concern: 2.11.14 More than ten years ago, Liz and I were at Pt. Happy [on the corner of Highway111 and Washington St.] when we viewed a piece of art which was [and still is] absolutely amazing. The piece is a full size bronze sculpture of the "Cahuilla Family". It took us several months to find who was the creator, because we had to see who could produce a piece which was as touching as this one. I still marvel at how the faces and the eyes of the "family" can be so lifelike and yet so simple. It is a piece that both Liz and I had to view and touch repeatedly. We discovered the creator to be Felica, and we arranged a meeting to view her other pieces. We were in the process of building a summer home in Rancho Mirage, and found her "Water Bearer" to be perfect as a focal piece for our new house. The Water Bearer is a life size sculpture which was delivered on time, at a fair price, and the quality has proven to be excellent and enduring. After 10 years it is still the highlight of our water feature [which is a 20' by 10' water fall]. Since acquiring the Water Bearer we have added to our collection of Felica bronzes and they are displayed in our permanent residence in Washington State and in our summer home in Rancho Mirage. Each one of Felicia's pieces has a real "spirit", and always demands us to pause and view them as we pass them in our houses. Liz and I have received untold hours of pleasure from the art which Felica has created. She is a unique talent who has shared her pieces with us. If one needs a moment of peace in their day, they only need to sit and view one of her sculptures. Please feel free to call or contact us for a recommendation or a viewing. — Greg and Liz Dewar-760.328.6153 35 Cob art studio Singing The Birds - Four Panel Obelisk ll ATTACHINIONqU41 52-10 Avenida Ramirez La Quinta, CA 92253 (760) 218-0559 K 36 (D cushartstudios 2014 Cush Art Studio February 24, 2014 Executive Summary Team: Cush Art Studio Artist Nancy Cush and Larry Cush We maintain an artist studio and business license in the City of La Quinta. We hold a California Tile Contractors license #793758 with bond. We maintain current Liability & Commercial Vehicle insurance (documentation available upon request) As artist we have been in the business of creating beautiful art projects. We have over 30 years of experience in Tile Mural Art Design and Etched Glass production and installation. Our designs celebrate the Plants, Animals and Landscape of the Coachella Valley. We provide a high level of professionalism in our work attitude. We always meet our contract obligations on schedule with qualified results. 37 Cush Art Studio February 24, 2014 Respondents Contact Information: Team: Cush Art Studio Nancy Cush Ceramic Tile Artist 52-100 Avenida Ramirez La Quinta, Ca. 92253 (760) 218-2648 www.cushartstudio.com nancy@cushartstudio.com Larry Cush Artist mixed media 52-100 Avenida Ramirez, La Quinta California 92253 (760) 218-0559 www.cushailstudio.com larry(a cushartstudio.com 38 Cush Art Studio February 24, 2014 Qualifications: Team Cush Art Studio Nancy Cush, Professional Artist 30 years, Painter/ Designer and Tile Mural Artist. Larry Cush, BA in Art, Central Washington University, Washington. California Tile Contractors license #793758. Artist, production manager, technical support, Installation. Art Projects: 2008, Old Town La Quinta, 2 the murals (Triptych and Desert Cove Scene) for Art in Public Places 2009, Ginns, Desert Trees. 2 the murals each 6X8 feet for private residence. Designed, Painted and Installed. 2010, Portal of Poppies, welded steel, La Quinta Art in Public Places 2011, Stan's Vision, water jet cut welded aluminum, commissioned by the City of La Quinta 2013-14, Lake Cahuilla Palms, Coachella Valley Water District. AIPP City of Palm Desert Ca. (currently being installed.) 39 Cush Art Studio February 24, 2014 References: Michael Buccino & Associates 77-734 Country Club Drive Palm Desert Ca. 92211 (760)772-7166 Leslie Locken, Property manager of Old Town La Quinta 78-015 Main Street, Suite 110 La Quinta ca. 92253 (760) 777-1770 Jeff Reed Construction Southern Hills Development 81-070 Chanticleer La Quinta, ca. 92253 (760) 413-4800 Edie Hylton,. Community Services Director (760) 777-7032 City Of La Quinta 78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, Ca. 92253 (760) 777-7032 Chrisiti Salamone Executive Director of La Quinta Art Foundation 78150 Calle Tampico, Suite 215 La Quinta, CA 92253 (760) 564-1244 ext. 111 40 Cush Art Studio February 24, 2014 Artist Statement: Our artwork is generally site specific, we partner with Interior Designers, Architects and Contractors as well as personal clients. Our experience and skill allow us to work in a variety of mediums including restoration and repair. We often work as a team bringing our abilities and services to the project. Larry Cush have been producing ceramics and art for the past 35 years. My current work in etched glass is installed in many custom homes and businesses as doors, windows, room dividers and back splash's. Recent work in steel, aluminum, fused glass and ceramics have allowed me to move into Public Art wall pieces and sculpture. I find my inspiration in nature, plants and the interaction with all creatures great and small. I try to look at the world as a Shaman interpreting what I see and translating those feelings into visual expressions. I always search for artifacts, signs and events to guide me on my artistic quest. Nancy Cush I have been hand painting ceramic tile murals in Hawaii and California for the past 25 years. You will find my work in many fine homes and commercial settings. My art tiles are beautiful as well as durable 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 batik like style of painting, giving her work a unique and fresh appearance. Her subject matter has evolved around Vintage Vineyard scenes of California and Tuscany. Tropical & Desert landscapes, Hawaiian tropical reef fish. I have recently completed two Public Art Tile Murals in Old Town La Quinta I enjoy working with the client, architect or designers to achieve a personal site specific design. 41 Y" JA 2-24-14 City of La Quinta Community Services Department Attn: Edie Hylton La Quinta Ca. 92253 Greetings, We are applying to your (RFP) for Public Artwork Eisenhower and Sinaloa Round About. Our Artist Studio is qualified to offer designs in Hand Painted Ceramic Tile Murals for exterior and interior surfaces. Mixed media art in metal glass and ceramics. Thank you for reviewing our application and references. Sincerely yours, Nancy and Larry Cush www.cushartstudio.com 42 Cush Art Studio February 24, 2014 Team Cush Art Studio: Nancy and Larry Cush Artist Proposal: Eisenhower and Sinaloa roundabout APP Artistic concept: "Singing the Birds" Our desert landscape and its relationship to the indigenous Cahuilla Indians is the essence of our design approach for this project. We have chosen the Cahuilla Bird Songs, water and desert plants and birds to express the unique character of the La Quinta Village. Many of us find comfort in the shade of a palm tree oasis and the trickle of water. We know that water is the source of our ability to live and call this valley home. Approach: We have chosen to use hand painted and kiln fired ceramic tile and hand sculpted and wheel thrown pottery clay for our mural designs. The clay and tile pair nicely with the deserts harsh environment and provide a strong long lasting medium with color fast qualities. Ceramic mediums are strong and durable and can take the weather, hot and cold rain or shine! The Art Tile Mural will be designed glazed and finished in our studio and installed onsite. Sanded grout, color to be selected and finished with quality penetrating sealer. Design Title: "Singing the Birds" We have provided a design concept for the art piece based on the Cahuilla Indian people who were indigenous to this area. It speaks to their "Bird Songs" and the Cahuilla tribe's spiritual connection to this land. We have designed an obelisk form, 4 sides, 3 feet square at the base and 12 feet high. With the 5'x5' concrete base 36 inch above grade it will finish to approximately 15 feet. This is a familiar form used on many street corners in the Cove. The frame will be welded steel covered with metal lathe and floated with mortar cement to form a base for the application hand painted tile, mosaics and sculpted clay. We are using a combination of ceramic techniques to bring this sculpture to finish. Hand Painted and cut tile, cracked tile mosaic techniques and sculpted bas relief, and wheel thrown spiral plates. This frame and the art work will be completed in our La Quinta studio. On completion it will be trucked to the site and set in place with the use of a crane. The onsite work will consist of the 5x5 foot square base and footing cast in place concrete form and imbedded 1 inch bolts to secure the welded obelisk frame to the base. (This concrete footing base and welded Obelisk will be approved by engineer prior to construction.) 43 Cush Art Studio February 24, 2014 Lighting: 4 up lights will be installed as per the lighting plan. This includes running the electrical from Sinaloa junction box using existing 2 inch buried cable conduit to the sculpture base and connecting lights. Landscape: The existing landscape is complimentary to the wall setting. No landscaping is included in this proposal. Maintenance: Tile Murals are very low maintenance materials. We will install a quality penetrating grout sealer during our finishing phase. We recommend quarterly visual inspection. Yearly hand cleaning with a PH neutral soap would be beneficial. In the unlikely event of vandalism the glazed surfaces resist most paint applications and are a very easy to clean off with low tech solutions. Budget: Based on the RFP Budget page, 2014 We have assumed a budget of $80,000 dollars and have sized our designs and contract work to meet that total budgeted amount. Sub- contractors will be used to provide electrical services, concrete base and crane service. These contractors will be licensed and have business permits for work in the City of La Quinta. I will verify the contractors' license prior to requesting final bids for services. I normally get at least 2 bids per project. Currently I will ask Bob Edwards Construction, Santucci Builders and Mox Electric for final bids. 44 1 2 3 0 5 cwb <rt studio Annotated Image List: Thumbnails Cush Art Studio 52-100 Avenida Ramirez La Quinta, CA 92253 (760) 218-0559 6L a X IM11 45 © cushartstudios 2014 Cush Art Studio 52-100 Avenida Ramirez La Quinta, CA 92253 (760) 218-0559 Annotated Image List: teamcush_01 jpg Andreas Canyon Title: Andreas Canyon Table Top Budget: $10,000 Location: Palm Springs, Ca Owner: Agua Cal iente Tribe Date: April, 2004 Medium: Ceramic Tile Dimension: 4x5 Description: The Andreas Canyon table top was created as a series of five ceramic on concrete tables presented in the Agua Caliente band of indians tribal center. The murals are aerial views of sacred tribal lands in the coachella valley. 46 © cushartstudios 2012 jb art studio Annotated Image List: teamcush_02.jpg Cahuila Basket Description: Cush Art Studio 52-100 Avenida Ramirez La Quinta, CA 92253 (760) 218-0559 Title: Andreas Canyon Table Top Budget: $10,000 Location: Palm Springs, Ca Owner: Agua Caliente Tribe Date: April, 2004 Medium: Tile Ceramic Dimension:4x5 The Cahuila Basket table top was created as a series of five ceramic on concrete tables presented in the Agua Caliente band of indians tribal center. The mural is a popular style of basket woven by the agua caliente tribe. 47 © cushartstudios 2012 � jb art studio Annotated Image List: teamcush_03 jpg Tahquitz Canyon Description: Cush Art Studio 52-100 Avenida Ramirez La Quinta, CA 92253 (760) 218-0559 Title: Tahquitz Table Top kL Budget: $10,000 Location: Palm Springs, Ca Owner: Agua Caliente Tribe Date: April, 2004 Medium: Ceramic LV I Dimension:4x4 The Tahquitz Canyon table top was created as a series of five ceramic on concrete tables presented in the Agua Caliente band of indians tribal center. The mural is an aerial view of the tahquitz canyon and the waterfall represented in a 360 degree view. 48 © cushartstudios 2014 Ob art studio Annotated Image List: teamcush_04.jpg Snowcreek Description: Cush Art Studio 52-100 Avenida Ramirez La Quinta, CA 92253 (760) 218-0559 Title:Snowcreek Table Top Budget: $10,000 Location: Palm Springs, Ca Owner: Agua Caliente Tribe Date: April, 2004 Medium: Ceramic Dimension: 44 The Snowcreek table top was created as a series of five ceramic on concrete tables presented in the Agua Caliente band of indians tribal center. The mural is an aerial view of snowcreek in white water represented in a 360 view. i • © cushartstudios 2014 Cob art studio Annotated Image List: teamcush_05 jpg Mosaic Bench Description: Cush Art Studio 52-100 Avenida Ramirez La Quinta, CA 92253 (760) 218-0559 Title: Mosaic Garden Bench Budget: $5,000 Location: La Quinta, CA Owner: Private Colection Date: October, 2011 Medium: Ceramic Dimension: 8x3 The mosaic garden bench was handmade using lightweight concrete and steel over a foam core. The mosaics are hand painted and crafted then applied to the concrete base. This series of benches was developed as a fun artistic way to provided casual unobtrusive seating in a garden setting. 50 © cushartstudios 2014 cob Annotated Image List: teamcush_06 jpg Portal of Poppies � J/ Description: Cush Art Studio 52-100 Avenida Ramirez La Quinta, CA 92253 (760) 218-0559 Title: Portal of Poppies Budget: $12,000 Location: La Quinta, + Ca Owner: City of La Quinta Art in Public Places Date: Oct 14, 2010 Medium: Steel Dimension: 20 X 20 feet The Portal Of Poppies is an art in public places project for a commercial development for the city of La Quinta. The art installation is located on the corner of Calle Tampico and Desert Club Drive in La Quinta, CA. The work was created using hand fabricated welded polychrome steel hand painted to create a lifelike steel mural. 51 0 cushartstudios 2014 cwb art studio Annotated Image List: teamcush_07 jpg Old Town La Quinta Triptych Description: Cush Art Studio 52-100 Avenida Ramirez La Quinta, CA 92253 (760) 218-0559 Title: Old Town La t Quinta Triptych Budget: $8.500 Location: La Fonda Street. La Quinta, Ca Owner: City of La Quinta Art in Public Places Date: Oct 1, 2010 Medium: Ceramic Tile Dimension: 6 x10 feet One of 2 murals for Old Town La Quinta's developer, Marvin Investments Inc. Funded by La Quinta's Art in public places. Ceramic Tile mural -hand painted with ceramic glaze. The mural Kiln fired and installed over a float- ed mortar bed. Mural was commissioned to depict the pre-existing fountain in Old Town La Quinta's courtyard. 52 © cushartstudios 2014 art studio Annotated Image List: teamcush_08 jpg Desert Cove Description: Team Cush 52-10 Avenida Ramirez La Quinta, CA 92253 (760) 218-0559 Title: Desert Cove Tile Mural Budget: $8,000 Location: La Quinta, CA Owner: Marvins Wells Development Date: March, 2008 Medium: Ceramic Dimension: 5x8 This tile mural was hand painted and fired for the old town la quinta phase two development for Marvins Wells Development. it is featured on the wall facing the Old Town La Quinta Coffee Company. 53 © cushartstudios 2012 art studio Annotated Image List: teamcush_09 jpg Lake Cahuilla Palms r_ Cush Art Studio 52-100 Avenida Ramirez La Quinta, CA 92253 (760) 218-0559 Title: Lake Cahuilla Palms Mural Budget: $70,000 Location: Palm Desert, CA Owner: Coachella Valley Water District Date: March, 2014 Medium: Tile Mural Dimension: 57'x12' Description: Lake Cahuilla Palms Mural was created out of hand painted and glazed ceramic tile. The imagery depicts ancient Lake Cahuilla. (currently in progress) © cushartstudios 2014 jb art studio Annotated Image List: teamcush_10 Obelisk Description: Cush Art Studio 52-100 Avenida Ramirez La Quinta, CA 92253 (760) 218-0559 Title: Obelisk Budget: $12,000 Location: La Quinta, CA Owner: City of La Quinta Date: November, 2011 Medium: Steel Dimension: 2x4 City Councilman Stan Sniff. The obelisk was created using aluminum as the base material water jet cut to a custom hand drawn image. The individual panels where than welded together to revel an artistic and modern art sculpture. 55 © cushartstudios 2014 ATTACHMENT 5 z _O H a D J W J a co O a X a cc O w H N w D a W X m E R z as 'o a` Q) O O c cp 3 s ,02 v., 0) .z O O 0 0 O r.. 0 Ci CO 0 h V i �0 V V Z O ,o ao Z N i c � O O ++ vCL a a 0 a E c a c c O 'C O '+W a IL O N c c Ui a - N O O IL m o 0 a a W a` a a` E m z N 56 REPORTS AND INFORMATION: 1 TO: Community Services Commission FROM: Edie Hylton, Community Services Director DATE: March 10, 2014 SUBJECT: Community Services Department Report for January 2014 Upcoming events of the Community Services Department for March 2014: Daily Activities Computer Lab Social Bridge Mah Jongg Quilters Movie Time Wii Bowling/Golf Fitness Morning Workout Mat Pilates Zumba Gold Arthritis Tai Chi Tai Chi Chuan Tai Chi Intermediate Yoga for Health Hatha Yoga Chair Yoga Flex Yoga Zumba Leisure Social Dance Fusion Charleston Dancing Acoustic Guitar Jam Session Let's Make Jewelry Conversational Spanish Sketch & Drawing Watercolor Documentary Discussion *Hip Hop Cheer Dance, La Quinta High School *Beginning Ballet 5-10yrs., La Quinta High School *Dance, Play & Pretend 2.5-5yrs., La Quinta HS & Fitness Classroom Sports Karate/Taekwondo 57 Events Congregate Luncheon with Mizell Senior Center *Guided Walk, Wildflowers and Birds, Bear Creek Nature Trail *Guided Walk, What is Habitat, Bear Creek Nature Trail *Guided Hike with Philip F., White Water Canyon, Pscific Trail Loop *Denotes classes/events held at other locations Community Services Department Attendance Report for January 2014 Summary Sheet Sessions Per Month Proaram 2014 2013 Variance 2014 2013 Leisure Classes 132 163 -31 54 74 Special Events 2100 2270 -170 3 5 Sports 493 635 -142 20 22 Senior Center 1031 1 140 -109 148 133 Total 3,756 4,208 -452 225 234 Senior Services Senior Center 242 199 43 38 13 Total 242 1991 43 3& 13 Sports User Groups La Quinta Park AYSO 700 700 0 21 24 Desert Boot Camp 50 50 0 12 11 Harle uins Rugby 60 40 20 10 4 Sports Complex LQ Youth & Sports Assoc. 250 225 25 11 19 LQYSA Tournaments 200 0 200 6 q Colonel Mitchell Paige C.V. Soccer Club 20 0 20 4 0 Lightning Strikers Soccer 20 0 20 7 0 Titans Soccer 20 0 20 6 0 Y Football (League Practices) 40 50 -10 12 16' Facility/Park Rentals Senior Center _ (Private Party) 0 50 -50 0 1 (Sunday Church) 300 300 0 4 4 Museum Meeting Room 120 0 120 2 0 Library Classroom 720 540 180 12 9 Civic Center Campus (Private Party) 0 0 0 0 0 Park Rentals La Quinta Park 100 100 0 2 2 Fritz Burns Park 50 50 0 1 1 Total 2,650 2,105 545 110 91 Total Programs 1 6,6481 6,5121 1361 373 338 Volunteer Hours Senior Center 1 2151 1661 49 Total Volunteer Hours 1 2151 1661 49 59 Community Services Department Program Report for January 2014 2014 2013 2014 2013 Participants Participants Variance Meetings Meetings Leisure Classes* Zumba 12 14 -2 8 9 Charlestown Dance 4 0 0 3 0 Conversational Spanish 13 0 13 4 0 Italian for Everyone 10 5 5 4 4 Mastering MS Excel 7 11 -4 3 3 Karate/Taekwondo 4- 8 (Beg.) 18 13 5 8 9 Karate/Taekwondo 4 - 8 (Inter.) 23 42 -19 8 9 Karate/Taekwondo 9 & up 33 231 101 8 9 Dance, Play & Pretend 12 91 31 8' 7 Totals 132 1171..ill 54 50 2014 2013 2014 2013 Participants Participants Variance Meetings Meetings Special Events Humana Wellness Walk 500 350 150 1 1 Humana Healthy Fun Fair 1000 1000 0 1 1 Humana Day at Farmers Market 1 6001 700 -100 11 1 Totals 21001 2050.1.501 3 3 2014 2013 2014 2013 Participants Participants Variance Meetings Meetings Sports Open Gym Basketball 152 210 -58 8 9 Open Gym Volleyball 93 126 -33 5 5 Disc Golf Tournament 25 15 10 1 1 Nature Walk on Bear Creek Trail 16 0 16 1 Guided Cove Hike - Phillip Ferranti 22 20 2 1 1 Y Rookies Football 25 12 13 2 2 Youth Flag Football (League Games) 1 1601 200 -401 2 2 Totals 14931 5 - Community Services Totals 2,7251 2,750 -291 771 73 5 Community Services Department Monthly Revenue Report for January 2614 Monthlv Revenue - Facilitv Rentals 2014 2013 Variance Library $ - $ 200.00 $ (200.00) Museum $ 250.00 $ - $ 250.00 Senior Center $ 1,181.00 $ 1,012.50 $ 168.50 Parks $ 220.00 $ 195.00 $ 25.00 Sports Fields $ 1,945.00 1 $ 811.00 $ 1,134.00 IMonthly Facility Revenue $ 3,596.001 $ 2,218.50 1 $ 1,377.50 Monthiv Revenue Senior Center $ 5,383.00 $ 7,410.00 $ (2,027.00) Community Services $ 18,477.00 $ 8,118.00 $ 10,359.00 Total Revenue $ 23,860.00 $ 15,528.00 $ 8,332.00 Revenue Year to Date Facility Revenue $ 22,351.50 $ 19,207.00 $ 3,144.50 Senior Center $ 23,528.50 $ 25,41 1.50 $ (1,883.00) Community Services $ 44,820.00 $ 39,671.00 $ 5,149.00 Total Revenue to Date $ 90,700.00 1 $ 84,289.50 1 $ 6,410.50 " Youth Recreation Leagues' player fees due for Fall/ Winter 2013 season. 61 Senior Center Program Report for January 2014 Participation Participation Variance Meetings Meetings 2014 2013 2014 2013 Senior Activities Computer Lab 28 4 24 8 3 Golden Tones 25 36 -11 3 3 Monthly Birthday Party 35 45 -10 1 1 Movie Time 57 49 8 5 5 Putting Action & Wii Bowling 37 41 -4 7 10 Quilters 37 56 -19 4 5 Tai Chi Arthritis 10 0 10 7 0 Tai Chi Chuan 60 72 -12 7 8 Tai Chi Intermediate 12 0 12 4 0 Tennis 190 73 117 9 7 Ukulele Players 47 54 -7 41 7 Woodcarvers 44 36 8 5 4 Yoga in the Park 9 0 9 1 0 Senior Activity Total 591 466 125 65 53 Senior Leisure Classes/ Programs Acrylic Painting 4 14 -10 4 4 Acoustic Guitar Jam 10 0 10 2 0 Beginning Bride II 18 0 18 4 0 Bridge: Social & Party 61 338 -277 61 13 Chair Yoga 6 10 -4 3 4 Documentary Discussion 11 0 11 1 0 Exercise (Morning Workout) 58 53 5 12 11 Flex Yoga 7 0 7 4 0 Hooked on Loops 7 7 0 3 3. Intermediate Bride 1 18 23 -5 41 4 Intermediate Ukulele 10 0 10 3 0' Jewelry Makin 21 10 11 4 4 Luncheon: Chinese New Year 89 88 1 1 1 Mah Jongg 38 30 8 4 Mat Pilates 33 24 9 12 11 Sketch & Draw 9 0 9 21 0 Social Dance Fusion 5 7 72 4 4, Use a Digital Camera 5 6 -1 3 3 Watercolor 13 0 13 2 0 Yoga for Health 5 24 -19 4 4 Zumba Gold 11 40 -29 4 10 Senior Leisure Classes Total* 439 674 -235 821 80 Total Senior Activities/Programs 1030 1140 -110 147 133 Senior Social Services FIND 154 154' 0 4 8 Blood Pressure Screening 8 0 8 1 0 Braille Moblie Vision Checks 10 0 10 1 0 CAP Warm Center 4 0 4 21 0 HICAP/Le al/Notary/Lobby 14 5 9 5 3 Huh? Help U Hear Screeninq 6 0 6 1 0 LIHEAP Office Processing 4 0 4 4 0 Odyssey Hospice 5 Wishes 5 0 5 1 0 Alzheimer's Group 0 9 -9 0 2 Volunteers 37 31I 6 n/a n/a TOTAL SENIOR SERVICES 242 199 43 38 13 SENIOR CENTER TOTAL 1272 1339 -67 1851 146 62 Community Services Updates For January 2014 Staff attended a CV Link meeting at La Quinta High School to hear representatives of CV Link present the trail system. The group discussed the advantages of the trail system and how it can serve the students. High School staff discussed concerns with campus security. CV Link is committed to working with the High School to not only provide student access but provide tubular fencing along the backside of the school for security. The current design _for the trail system through La Quinta has the trail on both sides of the levy along the top of the Whitewater Channel. The paved surface will have separate pedestrian and vehicle (bicycle, cart) lanes. The goal of the CV Link is to provide an alternate transportation route through the Coachella Valley that will connect eight Valley Cities and their business corridors using pedestrian, cycles, and other non -emission vehicles. 63 La Quinta Community Fitness Center Counts for January 2014 Day Memberships Sold Rubys Sold Sapphires Sold Diamonds Sold Walk-ins Sold Daily Counts Daily Totals 1 2 14 9 148 1 7 1 3 14 6 137 157 4 5 1 2 63 71 5 0 6 19 12 194 225 7 16 3 160 179 8 13 1 167 181 9 4 4 141 149 10 17 2 156 175 11 48 48 12 0 13 16 1 3 206 226 14 7 185 192 15 5 6 190 201 16 7 2 166 175 17 6 1 8 179 194 18 1 3 59 63 19 - - 0 20 0 21 17 4 226 247 22 7 1 175 183 23 2 6 176 184 24 4 1 4 153 162 25 2 60 62 26 0 27 19 4 233 256 28 6 5 166 177 29 6 8 183 197 30 4 6 160 170 31 12 10 170 192 AVG 9.61 1 0 0 4.83 156.04 130.74 TTL 221 4 0 0 111 3901 4237 The Gems symbolize the Wellness System Fees Ruby Level = $50.00 (Self -Directed Program; One Year -Key Use) Sapphire Level = $175.00 (All Ruby Level Benefits; Pre -Fitness Assessment Test; Custom Diamond Level = $295.00 (All Ruby and Sapphire Level Benefits; Three Additional • Members Sold is the # of memberships sold that day. • Walk-ins are people without membership cards that are paying a daily $5 fee. • Daily counts are the # of Members coming into the center that have had their membership cards scanned by us. • The totals at the end of each row is the total of all of the above transactions for the day 64 REPORTS AND INFORMATION: 2 COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSIONERS MEETINGS & WORK PLAN TASK EVENTS FISCAL YEAR 2013/2014 ATTENDANCE Date of Appointment Term Expires John Alford Sharrell Blakeley Heather Engel Kathleen Fitzpatrick Vacant 7/16/2013 6/1/2010 6/1/2010 6/17/21 6/30/2016 6/30/2016 6/30/2014 6/30/21 September 9, 2013 Meeting Present Present Present Present Absent International Cuisine Luncheon October 14, 2013 Meeting Present Present Present Present Present Tram Challenge Practice Walk X X Garner Valley Guided Hike Adult Nature Walk Health Fair Do-O-Ween X November 4, 2013 Meeting Present Present Present Present Absent Disc Golf Tournament Mecca Hills Guided Hike Veterans Day Event X X X X Adult Nature Walk December 9, 2013 Meeting Present Present Present Present Present Christmas Tree Li2hting Ceremony X X X X Holiday Luncheon La Quinta Cove Guided Hike Adult Nature Walk Disc Golf @ Col Mitchell Pai e January 13, 2014 Meeting CANCELLED Chinese New Year Luncheon Humana Challenge Events X X X Adult Nature Walk Disc Golf Tournament February 10, 2014 Meeting Absent Present Present Present Absent Nature Walk Valentine Luncheon Tails on Trails Joint Council/Commission March 10, 2014 Meeting Vacant Nature Walk Mardi Gras Luncheon Desert Youth Olympics White Water Canyon Hike Talent Showcase Cove to Lake Hike 65 REPORTS AND INFORMATION; 3 � Icn r3 ocn 001 �I�w� NlaoaU NI��� InI Ni �I NI NI � v � m � N ti U O U U g .v o � �I N MI N -�I en oI M 14+ m U) .L LL s H 4) 7 H r_ O 2 N 1i�Ua C O �� O� 1 O b NiON m �! �I 001 NI ME N! a! bf NI enI O � O U � U �I ool a a NI NI U O U 4 ,U_ M � � O bl �1 �I NI 67