CACMIN 02 14 1996
CULTURAL COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES
February 14, 1996
I. CALL TO ORDER
A Special meeting of the Cultural Commission was called to order at 12:40 p.m. at the home of Chairperson Kathryn
Hull, 77-260 Calle Chill on, La Quinta. Chairperson Hull presided over the meeting.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Commissioner Honey Atkins
Commissioner Susan Benay (Vice Chairperson)
Commissioner Steve Berliner
Commissioner Susan Francis
Commissioner Kathryn Hull (Chairperson)
Commissioner Archie Sharp
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Commissioner Judy Vossler
STAFF PRESENT:
Marty Nicholson, Parks & Recreation Director
Cristal Spidell, Secretary
II. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - None
IV. PUBLIC COMMENT - None
V. CORRESPONDENCE AND WfllTTEN MATERIALS - None
VI. STAFF REPORTS - None
VII. COMMISSION BUSINESS
A. Cultural Arts Master Plan
The Commission reviewed the list of criteria for steering committee members working on the Cultural Arts
Master Plan. The list includes: 1) Preferably a La Quinta resident.
2) Have a strong interest in and support of La Quinta arts.
3) Have a willingness to commit time.
4) Have recognized expertise in their field.
5) Reflect diversity of the community.
It was moved by Commissioner Francis/Atkins to accept the five points on the list of criteria for the steering
committee members as revised. Unanimous.
Staff reviewed a portion of the Cultural Commission Minutes of January 22, 1996. The Commission then added
the following names to the list of potential steering committee members: Andrea Spirtos - literary and dance;
Kathy Kranseler and Ellie Berliner - church/synagogue; Darlene Romano - music theater; Richard De Santis -
lighting and Arts Foundation; and Steve Plone - video & photography.
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It was moved by Commissioner Benay/Francis to accept the additional names to the list of potential steering
committee members.
It was decided by the Commission to remove Mayor Bangerter's name from the steering committee list and ask
the City Council to appoint a representative.
Commissioner Benay/Francis amended the motion to accept the additional names to the list of potential steering
committee members, remove Glenda Bangerter's name, and ask the City Council to appoint a representative.
Unanimous.
It was discussed to hold a wine and cheese reception for the 30 persons on the list.
The Commission then discussed the process to develop the Cultural Plan. They reviewed the timeline, and
made numerous changes. Staff will make the recommended changes and provide the Commission with a new
timeline at the next Commission meeting.
Commissioner Francis left at this time (1 :30 PM).
Commissioner Berliner was concerned with the financial aspects of the Cultural Arts Master Plan. Currently,
the only immediate expenses would be for the wine and cheese reception. Additional fiscal implications will be
identified through the Master Plan and not implemented before.
It was moved by Commissioner Atkins/Sharp to accept the changes to the timeline as discussed. Unanimous.
Pending approval of the City Council, the Commission will draft a letter inviting those on the steering committee
list to an orientation which could include a wine and cheese reception. The orientation could be held at the
Senior Center or Kathryn Hull's home on April 17 , 1996.
Staff will work on the City Council Staff Report and bring it to the next Commission meeting for review.
Pending approval of the City Council, Chairperson Hull will draft a letter for the Commission to review inviting
potential steering committee members to an orientation at the La Quinta Senior Center on Wednesday, April
17,1996 at 5:00 p.m..
VIII. COMMISSIONER COMMENT & ANNOUNCEMENTS - None
X. NEXT MEETING DATE, TIME AND TOPIC
Monday, February 26, 1996 7:00 P.M.
La Quinta Civic Center Study Session Room
XI. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Commissioner Atkins/Berliner to adjourn the Cultural Commission meeting to the next regularly
scheduled meeting on Monday, February 26, 1996. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 1 :55 p.m..
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