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MINUTES
January 23, 1995
I. CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Cultural Affairs Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. in the La
Quinta Civic Center Study Session Room by Chairperson Francis.
ROLL CALL:
MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioner Honey Atkins
Commissioner Steve Berliner
Commissioner Susan Francis (Chairperson)
Commissioner Kathryn Hull
Coml'11issioner Michelle Klein (Vice Chairperson)
Commissioner Martin Langer
Commissioner Toni Lawrence
STAFF PRESENT: Tom Hartung, Interim Parks & Recreation Director
Mami Francisco, Recreation Supervisor
Cristal Spidell, Secretary II
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Atkins asked that her name be added as co-author of La Quinta Pageant. It
was moved by CommiSsioner HulVAtkins to approve the Minutes of January 11, 1995 as
corrected. Unanimous.
V. ANNOUNCEMENTS - None
VI. PUBLIC COMMENT - None
VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIALS - None
VIII. STAFF REPORTS - None
IX. COMMISSION BUSINESS
A. Review of Cultural Affairs Commission Work Plan
The Commission reviewed the 11 proposed projects contained in the draft Work Plan. After
thorough discussion and changes/corrections on each item the Commission determined which
projects would stay in the Work Plan, as well as their order of priority. The remaining
projects were placed in the Cultural Affairs Commission Handbook, or deleted· so as not to
duplicate the efforts of another Commission/Committee.
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The results of the discussion are as follows:
Work Plan
Handbook
Deleted
Children's Art Displays
Founding of La Quinta
Annual Work Plan
Arts Advocacy
Sidewalk Art Contest
High School Journalism Compo
D.E.P.A. Program
La Quinta Pageant
Latin Jazz/Salsa Ç>ay Feasibility Study
Liaison to the Community
Advisory Body to the City Council
Commissioner Training Program
The Commission agreed to the above changes. Staff will make corrections to the Work Plan
as directed and will prepare a staff report for the City Council to approve the Work Plan as
submitted at the February 7, 1995.meeting. A draft copy will be mailed to the Commission
by Wednesdays. Final comments to Chairperson Francis are due by Monday, January 30,
1995. The Commissioner discussed attending the Council meeting if they were able.
Commissioner Berliner suggested that "B. Sub-Committee Reports" be added to "x.
Commissioner Reports and Information Items" for future reports from subcommittees as a
result of Work Plan activities. The Commission concurred. Staff will add this title on the next
agenda.
x. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Commissioner Hull asked whether the final copy of the Cultural Affairs Commission
Handbook Is' available. Staff will distribute final copies after the additions from tonlghfs
meeting.
Commissioner Klein asked about La Quinta Day at the Children's Museum. No flyers were
sent home with the kids. Staff Indicated that the date was originally set for January 21 st, but
was changed without our knowledge to January 28th. The Children's Museum is responsible
for advertising in the newspaper and distributing flyers throughout the schools.
Commissioner Hull Informed the Commission that she had received a letter from Harris
Goldman in regards to Cultural Planning for Communities. Mr. Goldman indicated a study
had been done' for the County of San Bernadino on developing a cultural plan.
Commissioner Hull has made a request of the plan and will share it with the Commission at
a later time.
Chairperson Francis asked staff to invite a member of the Art In Public Places Committee to
attend the next Cultural Affairs Commission meeting and give a brief overview of their plans.
Commissioner Atkins indicated that had been done recently. Commissioner Hull will report
back to the Commission following the next APP meeting.
Commissioner Atkins asked if all Commissioners received name badges. Staff indicated that
name badges will be distributed at the next meeting.
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XI. COMMISSIONER REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Community Concerts Association - Pacific Symphone Youth Orchestra is coming to celebrate
the Associations 45th year on March 11 tho They will hold 2 programs & an evening concert.
Tickets are $10.
Encorel- First concert successful. Next one is March 5th at 4:30 p.m. in the gardens of Ron
Gregory. Admission includes Champagne Reception for $45.
LQ Arts League - Seeking volunteers for the festival.
LQ Historical Society Museum - Gala is February 12th at La Quinta Resort Hotel; cost is $75.
Music provided by Steve Berliner Orchestra. Chairman Hal Linden is expected to attend.
Round Table West - Next luncheon is February 23rd, Audrey Meadows, Duane Hickman,
Jamie Farr, and Elizabeth Haley who wrote the book "A Women of Independent Means".
School Site Council Committee - Arts Advocacy in the schools is a good idea.
XII. NEXT MEE-nNG DATE, TIME AND TOPIC
Monday, February 27, 1995 7:00 P.M.
La Quinta Civic Center Study Session Room
· Review of Approved Work Plan
·XIII. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Commissioner Langer/Lawrence to adjourn the Cultural Affairs Commission
meeting to the next regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, February 27, 1995. Motion carried
unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m..
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CRISTAL SPIDELL
Secretary II
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