Public Arts Commission

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 68-700 AVENIDA LALO GUERRERO CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234 PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION MINUTES Monday, March 12, 2018 REGULAR MEETING 5:30 PM CALL TO ORDER The Public Arts Commission Meeting was called to order at 5:30pm. ROLL CALL Present - 6 - Chairperson Alan Carvalho, Vice Chairperson Denise Rodriguez Bowman, Commissioner Pam Price, Commissioner Wendy Willson, Commissioner Sue Townsley, Commissioner Josie Diaz. Excused Absent - 1 - Commissioner Christian Sesma PUBLIC COMMENTS AGENDA FINALIZATION None URGENCY ITEMS None APPROVAL OF MINUTES Vice Chairperson Denise Rodriguez Bowman motion to approve the February 12, 2018 Public Arts Commission meeting minutes. Seconded by Commissioner Josie Diaz Motion Carried 6/0. AGENDA 1. SCULPTURE HONORING FALLEN HEROES Sponsors: Alan Carvalho & Sue Townsley Background: Chief Walker would like to discuss the possibility of the Cathedral City Arts Commission commissioning a bronze sculpture honoring fallen heroes. Recommendation: Discussion only Police Chief Travis Walker discussed the possibility of the Cathedral City Arts Commission commissioning a bronze sculpture honoring fallen heroes. Page 1Cathedral City Printed on 6/19/2018

March 12, 2018Public Arts Commission REGULAR MEETING 2. ANNUAL TRANSGENDER AWARDS AT THE MARY PICKFORD THEATRE Sponsors: Alan Carvalho & Sue Townsley Background: Thomi Clinton, Director & CEO of the Transgender Community Coalition, would like to discuss an annual awards event on June 28, 2018 at the Mary Pickford that includes an educational concert and masterclass element for students, who would be offered free tickets to attend. Recommendation: Discussion only Thomi Clinton , Director & CEO of the Transgender Community Coalition discussed the annual awards event on June 28, 2018 at the Mary Pickford Theatre. 3. BETTY GOLD TIRON IV SCULPTURE Sponsors: Alan Carvalho & Pam Price Background: In December 2017, the Bernstein family donated Betty Gold’s Tiron IV sculpture to the City of Cathedral City. At the end of December, the city picked up the sculpture and placed in storage until placement could be determined. The Commission requested staff develop the budget for installing Tiron IV within the median located along East Palm Canyon and Date Palm Drive. The budget for the installation of Tiron IV Footings and pedestal base: $5,800 Relocation of Tiron IV from storage to median: $1,000 Installation of solar lights: $6,500 (possibility we may be able to reduce this cost at time of install) Total budget not to exceed: $13,300 Recommendation: Motion to approve recommendation to City Council for the placement of Betty Gold Tiron IV within the median along East Palm Canyon / Date Palm Dr. and allocation of public arts funds in an amount not to exceed $13,300 for the installation and lighting of Tiron IV. Commissioner Pam Price motion to approve recommendation to City Council for the placement of Betty Gold Tiron IV within the median along East Palm Canyon/Date Palm and allocation of public arts funds in an amount not to exceed $13,300 for the installation and lighting of Tiron IV. Seconded by Commissioner Wendy Willson. Motion carried 5/1. Commissioner Christian Sesma is absent. Vice Chairperson Denise Rodriguez Bowman voted naye. Page 2Cathedral City Printed on 6/19/2018

March 12, 2018Public Arts Commission REGULAR MEETING 4. LOCAL LEGACY MURAL Sponsors: Christian Sesma, Denise Bowman, Alan Carvalho Background: Local Muralist and artist Rick Rodriguez has created a stunning and contemporary mural based on the vision and direction of local community leader and business owner Jaime Jimenez of One Eleven Conditioning Club. The purpose of said piece was to inspire the community into positive, goal-oriented action and one of following your dreams. Both Tim Bradley and Cub Swanson, began their careers in Cathedral City and have catapulted to global spotlight as the best in their respective sports, thus the Local Legacy Mural. This mural will be the catalyst and first step in a broader vision to transform the blank white wall and dirt lot into a symbol of hope and inspiration, not only for the city’s youth but to all who travel East Palm Canyon. This piece would be coupled with great press opportunities and national spotlight as both athletes will attract media coverage for their sports outlets. At the December 11. 2017 Public Arts Commission meeting, the Commission approved the design for the mural honoring locals Cub Swanson and Tim Bradley. Locations: 68571 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Cathedral City, CA Budget: $5000 for artist, $250 per touch up for damage Recommendation: Motion to approve recommendation to City Council for the allocation of $5,000 from the public arts fund for the installation of a mural honoring Cub Swanson and Tim Bradley on the perimeter wall at 68571 East Palm Canyon Dr. Commissioner Josie Diaz motion to approve recommendation to City Council for the allocation of $5,000 from the public arts fund for the installation of a mural honoring Cub Swanson and Tim Bradley on the perimeter wall at 68571 East Palm Canyon Dr. Seconded by Commissioner Wendy Willson. Motion carried 6/0. STAFF COMMENTS None COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Commissioner Josie Diaz resigns as Public Arts Commission Commissioner. ADJOURNMENT The Public Arts Commission Meeting was adjourned at 7:00 pm. NOTES TO THE PUBLIC Page 3Cathedral City Printed on 6/19/2018

PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 68-700 AVENIDA LALO GUERRERO CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234 AGENDA 5:30 PMMonday, March 12, 2018 REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PUBLIC COMMENTS 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. When you are called to speak, please come forward and state your name and city of residence for the record. In response to Government Code Section 54954.2, members of the Commission may only: 1) respond briefly to statements made or questions posed by the public; 2) ask a question for clarification; 3) make a brief report on his or her own activities; 4) provide a reference to staff or other resources for factual information; 5) request staff to report back to the Commission at a subsequent meeting concerning any matter raised by the public; or 6) direct staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda . Unless otherwise authorized by the Commission, public comments shall be limited to three minutes. AGENDA FINALIZATION At this time the Public Arts Commission may announce any items being pulled from the agenda or continued to another date. URGENCY ITEMS Urgency Items ("Added Starters"): The Brown Act, which governs public meetings, permits the Commission to take action on any item that does not appear on the agenda only if 2/3rds of the Commision (if all are present) or all members of the Commission (fewer than all members are present) determine there is a need to take immediate action on the item and the need to take immediate action came to the Commision's attention after the agenda was posted. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AGENDA Commissioners are required to submit future agenda items 5 business days prior to the upcoming meeting. All submittals must include the following information: Agenda Title, sponsors (2 required), Background and Recommendation. Page 1Cathedral City

1. SCULPTURE HONORING FALLEN HEROES Sponsors: Alan Carvalho & Sue Townsley Background: Chief Walker would like to discuss the possibility of the Cathedral City Arts Commission commissioning a bronze sculpture honoring fallen heroes. Recommendation: Discussion only 2. ANNUAL TRANSGENDER AWARDS AT THE MARY PICKFORD THEATRE Sponsors: Alan Carvalho & Sue Townsley Background: Thomi Clinton, Director & CEO of the Transgender Community Coalition, would like to discuss an annual awards event on June 28, 2018 at the Mary Pickford that includes an educational concert and masterclass element for students, who would be offered free tickets to attend. Recommendation: Discussion only 3. BETTY GOLD TIRON IV SCULPTURE Sponsors: Alan Carvalho & Pam Price Background: In December 2017, the Bernstein family donated Betty Gold’s Tiron IV sculpture to the City of Cathedral City. At the end of December, the city picked up the sculpture and placed in storage until placement could be determined. The Commission requested staff develop the budget for installing Tiron IV within the median located along East Palm Canyon and Date Palm Drive. The budget for the installation of Tiron IV Footings and pedestal base: $5,800 Relocation of Tiron IV from storage to median: $1,000 Installation of solar lights: $6,500 (possibility we may be able to reduce this cost at time of install) Total budget not to exceed: $13,300 Recommendation: Motion to approve recommendation to City Council for the placement of Betty Gold Tiron IV within the median along East Palm Canyon / Date Palm Dr. and allocation of public arts funds in an amount not to exceed $13,300 for the installation and lighting of Tiron IV. Page 2Cathedral City

4. LOCAL LEGACY MURAL Sponsors: Christian Sesma, Denise Bowman, Alan Carvalho Background: Local Muralist and artist Rick Rodriguez has created a stunning and contemporary mural based on the vision and direction of local community leader and business owner Jaime Jimenez of One Eleven Conditioning Club. The purpose of said piece was to inspire the community into positive, goal-oriented action and one of following your dreams. Both Tim Bradley and Cub Swanson, began their careers in Cathedral City and have catapulted to global spotlight as the best in their respective sports, thus the Local Legacy Mural. This mural will be the catalyst and first step in a broader vision to transform the blank white wall and dirt lot into a symbol of hope and inspiration, not only for the city’s youth but to all who travel East Palm Canyon. This piece would be coupled with great press opportunities and national spotlight as both athletes will attract media coverage for their sports outlets. At the December 11. 2017 Public Arts Commission meeting, the Commission approved the design for the mural honoring locals Cub Swanson and Tim Bradley. Locations: 68571 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Cathedral City, CA Budget: $5000 for artist, $250 per touch up for damage Recommendation: Motion to approve recommendation to City Council for the allocation of $5,000 from the public arts fund for the installation of a mural honoring Cub Swanson and Tim Bradley on the perimeter wall at 68571 East Palm Canyon Dr. STAFF COMMENTS COMMISSIONER COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT NOTES TO THE PUBLIC Agendas for the Commission meetings are posted at City Hall at least 72 hours before the meeting and on the Cathedral City website, www.cathedralcity.gov. The agenda is available for public inspection in the City Hall lobby or the City Clerk's office the Thursday preceeding the meeting. Any document or writing that relates to an agenda item on the Public Arts Commission meeting that is not distributed at least 72 hours prior to the meeting is also available for public inspection in the City Hall lobby or the City Clerk's office. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in a Public Arts Commission meeting or other services offered by the City, please contact the City Clerk's Office at (760) 770-0322. Assisted-listening devces are available at this meeting. Ask the City Clerk if you desire to use this device. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or at the time when services are needed will assist city staff in assuring reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting or service. Page 3Cathedral City