Chapter 2.24 — PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION

Note: Prior ordinance history: Ord. 1315.

§ 2.24.010. Creation.¶

There is created within the city of Palm Springs a public arts commission consisting of nine members, appointed by the city council, to serve at the pleasure of the city council. (Ord. 1479 § 1, 1994; Ord. 2098, 7/9/2024)

§ 2.24.020. Term—Vacancies—Vote.¶

Members of the commission shall serve for the term provided by Chapter 2.06 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code. A vacancy in the commission shall not impair the right of the remaining members to exercise the powers of the commission pursuant to this chapter. Five members shall constitute a quorum of the commission, and any ruling, decision or other action of the commission may be taken by a majority of those members present, provided a quorum is present.

(Ord. 1479 § 1, 1994; Ord. 2098, 7/9/2024)

§ 2.24.030. Officers—Committees.¶

The commission, at its organizational meeting and annually thereafter, shall elect from its membership a chairman and vice-chairman. The chairman and vice-chairman shall have and perform such duties as are commonly associated with their respective titles. The city manager may appoint an executive secretary and other staff, and provide compensation for their services as may be authorized by the city council.

(Ord. 1479 § 1, 1994)

§ 2.24.040. Meetings—Rules of procedure.¶

The commission shall set its regular meetings by resolution or motion of the commission, and shall hold adjourned regular meetings and special meetings at such times as circumstances shall require. A majority of the existing appointed members of the commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The commission may establish such rules and regulations as it deems necessary for the conduct of its business. In matters relating to the holding of regular and special meetings, the commission is bound by the provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act of the State of California (Sections 54950, et. seq., California Government Code). (Ord. 1479 § 1, 1994; Ord. 2014 § 4, 2020)

§ 2.24.050. Powers and duties of the commission.¶

Within the limitations provided by law, the public arts commission shall have the following powers and duties:

(1) Establish a schedule of regular meeting times;
(2) Be responsible for a Palm Springs public arts program including policies and guidelines, oversight of development of art projects and maintenance of art collection;

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§ 2.24.050

(3) Unless otherwise directed by the city council, give approvals or consents required hereunder where actions requiring expenditures from the public arts fund do not exceed twenty-five thousand dollars. Expenditures in excess of twenty-five thousand dollars shall require council approval;
(4) Obtain council approval for all contracts for commission of, and maintenance for, works of art in any amount. Under the direction of the council, the commission will act to see that the terms of any agreements are carried out;
(5) Identify and resolve fundamental issues for successful implementation of the arts program such as, but not limited to: selection process of artworks; handling of public controversy; public involvement; economic impact; on-going maintenance of artwork; removal of public art; relationship of program to other city programs;
(6) Establish a review mechanism for acquisitions by commission, purchase, gift or extended loan;
(7) Approve all art acquired through the public arts fund, either on city or private property, whether on loan, as a gift or purchase;
(8) Designate proposed or eligible public arts locations and sites on either publicly or privately owned property;
(9) Determine the type of artwork or medium desired for a particular site;
(10) Encourage collaboration with artist(s), architects and planners in the early design phase of a project to ensure a totally integrated solution where public art is proposed for a new project;
(11) Establish management policies for documentation, registration, maintenance and conservation of all artwork;
(12) Development a public information program;
(13) Provide grants or loans to fund public education concerning art, but funded solely through private donations or endowments, and not from any funds collected pursuant to Section 3.37.070 of this code;
(14) Act in an advisory capacity to the planning commission for review of works of art that are privately funded in private property that can be seen from the public right-of-way.
(Ord. 1479 § 1, 1994)

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§ 2.28.010

§ 2.28.050