2017 01 09 CSC Minutes
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 9, 2017
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
MINUTES
MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 2017
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the La Quinta Community Services Commission was called to
order at 5:31 p.m. by Chair Johnson.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Commissioners Chiapperini, Quill, Lambert, Simonds, and Chair Johnson
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Johnson led the Commission in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA – None
PRESENTATIONS
1. MUSEUM UPDATE
Museum Director Robin Stewart provided an update on the Museum’s 2017 upcoming
scheduled events, exhibits, and activities. The museum director expressed the need
for better signage for visibility and awareness.
2. CITY DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
Planning Manager Gabriel Perez provided an update on residential and commercial
development projects as well as an overview of the advanced planning efforts
currently underway, such as the La Quinta Village Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
Build-Out Plan, special events regulations, and the Highway 111 grant application.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1. COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND WELLNESS REPORT – DECEMBER 2016
Presented by Supervisor Calderon.
Superintendent Ambriz, Jr. provided an update on the general revenue collected for
the 2nd quarter for fiscal year 2016/17.
Supervisor Graham provided an update on the upcoming 19th Hole Block Party
scheduled for January 20, 2017.
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2. REPORT FROM COMMISSIONERS REGARDING MEETINGS ATTENDED
3. HIGHWAY 111 HOLIDAY DECORATION
Community Resources Manager Tustin Larsen presented available options for holiday
decorations throughout the City and the associated costs. The Commission and staff
shared concerns and alternatives.
4. ART ENTRYWAYS
Community Resources Manager Tustin Larsen presented the staff report, which is on
file in the Community Resources Department.
Commission discussion followed regarding the;
appropriate types of art pieces,
possible locations,
messages that are being conveyed,
City branding as the “Gem of the Desert,” and
set of guiding principles established to help staff refine design ideas that can be
brought to the Commission for consideration.
Staff proposed the following guiding principles based on prior Commission discussions
and feedback:
Art piece first, place marker second
Consistency of design
Original works only
Support local artists (wherever possible)
Use of diverse materials appropriate for desert climate
Seek input from content expert stakeholders
Every art piece to include City branding
ACTION ITEMS
1. APPROVE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 12, 2016
Motion – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Chiapperini/Simonds to
approve the December 12, 2016 Community Services Commission minutes as
submitted. Motion passed unanimously.
2. CONSIDERATION OF ART DONATION FROM JANICE OSBORNE
Community Resources Manager Tustin Larson provided the staff report, which is on file
at the Community Resources Department.
Commission discussion followed regarding:
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Current condition of sculpture
Probability of vandalism/graffiti
Center median at Miles and Washington suggested as an alternative location
Motion – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Chiapperini/Quill
recommending that Council accept the “Galaxy of Colors” art donation from Janice
Osborne and install it in the Civic Center Campus at Location #1 (as shown in
Attachment 2). Motion passed unanimously.
COMMISSIONERS’ ITEMS
All Valley Art Commission update
Staff provided an update regarding various community crime prevention
programs in response to the reported increase of crime in North La Quinta
Pickleball court update
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners
Lambert/Chiapperini to adjourn the meeting at 7:14 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
LISA CHAUDHRY, Administrative Technician
City of La Quinta, California