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Minutes 07-14-22 Minutes of the Art Advisory Board Meeting Held on Thursday, July 14, 2022, at 6:30 P.M. In City Hall Commission Chambers 100 E. Ocean Avenue, Boynton Beach, Florida Present: Kelli Martin, Chair Glenn Weiss, Public Art Manager Clovis Mood Moodie Veronica Inberg, Public Art Coordinator Dr. Phyllis Pacilli Courtlandt McQuire Ace Tilton Ratcliff Gregory Hartmann Cynthia Alexis (Arrived 6:35 p.m.) Absent: Dr. Ellen Jones Hector "Sam" Velazquez I. Call to Order Chair Martin called the meeting to order at 6:31 P.M. a. Roll Call Self-introductions were made. A quorum was present. b. Excused Absence Requests Mr. Weiss announced that Ellen Jones and Sam Veleszuez were both sick. c. Appointment of alternate(s) for absent member(s) Mr. Hartmann was appointed to sit as a Regular Member for the meeting. d. Agenda Approval or Amendments Mr. McQuire moved to approve the agenda. Mx. Tilton seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Dr. Pacilli requested the agenda be sent at least 48 hours in advance. II. Approval of Minutes Motion: July 9, 2022 meeting minutes are approved as written or amended. (Ex. Meeting Minutes Art Advisory Board Boynton Beach. Florida July 14, 2022 A). Mr. McQuire moved to table approval of the minutes to the next meeting. Dr. Pacilli seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. III. Informational Items from the Board (Cynthia Alexis arrived at 6:35 p.m.) Mr. Hartmann announcd that he checked out the exhibition at the Cultural Center and it had nice art. He stated that he also attended the Fire Truck event, where the City commissioned a new fire truck. Mr. McQuire announced that he attended a few City workshops and there was one related to height and how it will affect art. He spoke about the height limitations discussed at the meeting. He also advised that he attended the budget hearing and the art budget was increased and approved. Dr. Pacilli said that she attended the art exhibit with her nephew who is into photography and he liked the exhibit. She also stated that she belongs to American Legion Post 164 and is part of the Honor Guard, and mentioned that she would like to have the Honor Guard present Colors at City Events when appropriate. She explained that any time a Veteran requests an Honor Guard, they go. Ms. Moodie attended the Juneteenth Celebration and saw the wonderful panels on the amphitheater at Sara Simms. She said it was really nice. IV. Announcements/Reports/Presentations A. Exhibitions (Exhibit B) a. Parks Photo Exhibition: Opens on July 1. Artist Reception on July 8, 5:30 PM Chair Martin announced this item. B. Grants a. SouthArts for Heart of Boynton Unity Project Mr. Weiss advised that he is still working on the Unity project and was looking to team up with a community organization, but was confident they would find one by August 1 st. He commented that they can just submit a letter of interest and SouthArts decides if they want to continue the project. 2 Meeting Minutes Art Advisory Board Boynton Beach. Florida July 14, 2022 Mr. Weiss clarified that this relates to a 2024 event, and he thought that it was good to work with the African American Community and other citizens and talk about the 100th Anniversary of the end of segregation in Boynton Beach. b. Sponsorship Package for Kinetic Mr. Weiss announced that Ms. Inberg had been working with Mr. McQuire on the package and that he sent it to the Cultural Council for feedback. He also advised that he and Ms. Inberg decided the first $1,500 they receive in sponsorships would allow them to create a better brochure, and any funds after that will go into the regular account. He explained possible sponsorship opportunities. He mentioned that they had special stationary created that lists the Advisory Board Member names on the bottom and members can use it to send out letters. Chair Martin suggested shortening the letter, which Mr. McQuire agreed to do. Ms. Moodie asked where the call to action is located. Mr. McQuire responded that he is not looking at that now, but he researched what other sponsorship art programs say, as far as direct messaging, and he incorporated that. C. Upcoming Opportunities a. Kinetic Call to Artists: Inside and Outdoors: August 16 Mr. Weiss clarified that August 16th is their first closing date for the Call to Artists. He stated that he anticipates reopening it almost immediately, and he explained that outdoor art is more important to him and the inside work can wait until November. He stated that they made an agreement with Diane Harris from England, who is the only other person in the world to hold a Kinetic Biennel Exhibition in 2005 and in 2015. He explained that she is a Kinetic Artist and she will create a Zoom lecture with the audience and give a 40 minute presentation. He noted that the Kinetic Art Ms. Harris had presented is very different than the type of work the City presented. He stated that he agreed to pay her $500, and she has been very helpful in suggesting other artists to contact Mr. McQuire stated that he reached out to Boca and the Norton Museums to see what they have in Kinetic Art and was waiting to hear back. He said that he thought a Caulder piece would be wonderful, but unlikely. b. Sponsorship for Kinetic (Ex B) This item was previously discussed.. D. AiPP and Private Development. See 6-12-2022 Update Report 3 Meeting Minutes Art Advisory Board Boynton Beach. Florida July 14, 2022 Mr. Weiss explained that the mural at the Neurobehavioral Hospital was painted and it is beautiful. He mentioned that the two artists from Colorado came to paint, and they will return for the opening of the hospital in September and they will have a reception for them at that time. He also reported that other projects are moving ahead and the developers are open and flexible. Mr. McQuire noted that, in the past, they held small private receptions with the artist and inaugurated the pieces, and that going forward, it would be nice to do so. Mr. Weiss agreed and noted that they did not do anything for Tracy Geaubreult for the Sara Simms Park and thought they should hold one although it would be later. He said that they will hold some type of event with Koco Collab for the Oakwood Square bench, and the artist will be here the second week in August. Ms. Moodie inquired who gives the okay regarding the mural on the hospital. Mr. Weiss responded that the artists need four approvals and the fourth approval was given by the Board. He commented that they are on a waiting to install the uplights and that the mural looks identical to what they submitted. V. Action Items Design for Riverwalk Sculptures by Mark Fuller Motion: The updated design for the Riverwalk Development lighted "Fish Columns" by artist Mark Fuller are approved as presented. Mr. Weiss stated that given that the members did not see the originally approved artwork and becuase the artist told him that he changed the fish, Mr. Weiss wanted it to return to the Board. He said that the green fish was in the original proposal, and there was a change in color and the artist added more support to the structural integrity of the piece. Motion Mx. Tilton moved to approve the updated design for the Riverwalk development lighted "Fish: columns by artist Mark Fuller as presented. Mr. Hartmann seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. WXEL/PBS Cultural Arts Center Motion: The artwork location for a sculpture at the WXEL/PBS Cultural Arts Center at 3401 S. Congress Ave is approved as presented. Mr. Weiss stated that the station received a rather large gift from a patron and they are going to create a miniature cultural center with a small gallery, performance space, and a 3D Immersion Video Chamber. He said that a building extension will extend out in front of the building and a sculpture will be placed in front of the building. He explained that the 4 Meeting Minutes Art Advisory Board Boynton Beach. Florida July 14, 2022 station used an art consultant from Seattle to find the art and they are in the permitting phase, and as soon as they are approved, they will start. Motion Dr. Pacilli moved to approve the changes at WXEL Expansion for the Cultural Art Center. Mx. Tilton seconded the motion to approve the artwork location as presented. (Mr. Hartmann left the dais at 7:01 p.m.) Mr. Weis reviewed the site plan. The members discussed the placement and visibility of the piece. Mr. Weiss noted that he and the Board have no authoirity over landscaping, but the hedges were kept low. (Mr. Hartmann returned to the dais at 7:02 p.m.) Motion. Dr. Pacilli amended her motion to include that the artwork will be visible so traffic on the southbound viewing corridor has as little of an obstruction as possible. Mx. Tilton seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. VI. Old Business Kinetic Logos Mr. Weiss explained that there was a tie vote regarding which logo to use. Mr. McQuire explained that he did not vote and favored logo 1. Chair Martin advised she did the same. She thought logo 1 or 4 could be used. Mx Ratcliff pointed out that the black font may be better so as to accommodate individuals that may have color blindness. Mr. Hartmann was working on a graphic package and could mock up the logo with lettering in a single color. Outdoor Kinetic Sculpture Selection: Artwork Types. Mr. Weiss explained what his goal is, as they move into the selection process for kinetic art, and futher explained the process Mr. McQuire pointed out other locations for outdoor kinetic art and said that there is a walking path that has pads. 5 Meeting Minutes Art Advisory Board Boynton Beach. Florida July 14, 2022 District Site Plans for Sculptures, Murals and Sculpture Pads Mr. Weiss explained that the Ordinance allows the Board to create a location plan which they can take to the City Commission to approve, and he would love for the Board to develop a location plan or a master plan. He said that he spoke with David Scott, the Economic Director, who was working on a strategic plan and he feels that the new City Commission is in agreement that the City is composed of different districts with different characteristics. He reviewed the different districts and art on private development sites. He mentioned that he thought they should use an intersection with four really nice corners on Ocean and Federal for art. Ms. Moodie inquired if Boynton Beach Boulevard was considered part of the Cultural District. Mr. Weiss explained Boynton Beach Boulevard is its own District. Ms. Moodie mentioned that she thought that they should give consideration to art on Boynton Beach Boulevard, and that the idea of piling the art on Ocean Avenue might be good, but they should not forget about Boynton Beach Boulevard as part of art in the City. She stated that the CRA is giving land to the Art Advisory Board for the gateway piece. Mr. Weiss commented that they should have an entrance feature on Seacrest Boulevard to the north. There was discussion regarding potential sites for entrance features. Dr. Pacilli asked if artists could program lighting for the water tower. Mr. Weiss suggested the members think about the sites and they can approve artwork in October. VII. New Business Art in Public Places Guidelines Amendments: Private Development Chair Martin noted that on page 44 choice one and choice two, equals 100%, but choice two only mentions the 70% payment and not the 30% payment, which she found confusing. Mr. Weiss explained that by Ordinance, anyone spending more than $250K has to pay 30% of the construction value into the Public Art Fund, and the 70% pays for the artwork on the owner's property or it is their contribution to the art fund. He said that there has not been any segregation in their fund between the 30% and 70%. He noted that demolition and signage permits are separate permits from the building permit. Mx. Tilton suggested that the developer present to the Art Advisory Board early in the process and asked if they can set up a timeline. 6 Meeting Minutes Art Advisory Board Boynton Beach. Florida July 14, 2022 Mr. Weiss responded that they could ask the developer to talk to the Board. Chair Martin inquired what would occur if they changed the one percent fee and noted that Miami has a 1.5% fee and Ft. Lauderale has 2% of their commercial investment plan funds, which includes, sewers, seawalls, parkng and more. Delray has 1.5% of capital construction costs. Mr. Weiss explained that it would require an Ordinance change and the City Ordinance is generous in that it does not have a cap, it starts at$250K, and it only talks about above ground construction and not garages and parks. There was discussion regarding the percentage that the business community wants to contribute, and the process of changing a City ordinance to make a change to contributions. Mr. Weiss pointed out that the amount of art coming to the City in the next five years would exceed other cities in Florida, outside of Tampa. Ms. Moodie stated that she has lived in the City for 40 years and has noticed a tremendous improvement in the art situation. She suggested that they should continue this path and publicize and draw attention to what they already have, so others would see the benefit of what they are trying to achieve. Mr. Weiss explained that he was the Manager of Pineapple Grove Main Street when it exploded artistically, and it was one reason it attracted developers. Discussion followed about the benefits of art and compiling data. Chair Martin noted that on page 57, item six has a statement regarding maintenance, and asked if that requirement is for the life of the piece. Mr. Weiss responded yes, and the developer is aware that they have to maintain it. Mx. Tilton commented that on page 54, it only mention a permanent plaque is in the footnote and asked if it should be higher and more clear. (Mr. Hartmann left dais at 8:18 p.m.) Chair Martin asked if they could add the word mandatory in terms of the plaque. Mr. Weiss explained that the art is permanent and that is the most important thing. He said that if is removed, it must be replaced, and if the property is sold, the new owner must maintain it. If not, is would be a Code requirement. The section only deals with owners who own their own art. 7 Meeting Minutes Art Advisory Board Boynton Beach. Florida July 14, 2022 (Mr. Hartmann returned to the dais at 8:20 p.m.) VIII. Public Comments Ernest Mignoli, 710 NE 7th Street, stated that he views the art as discriminatory, and that they were using art to support radical issues. He commented that the 4th of July event was terrible. IX. Future Agenda Items None X. Adjournment Motion Dr. Pacilli moved to adjourn. Ms. Moodie seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:26 p.m. Catherine Cherry Minutes Specialist 8