CACMIN 02 26 1996
CULTURAL COMMISSION
MINUTES
February 26, 1996
I. CAll TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Cultural Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. in the La Quinta Civic Center Study ,
Session Room. Chairperson Hull presided over the meeting and lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Commissioner Honey Atkins
Commissioner Susan Benay (Vice Chairperson)
Commissioner Susan Francis
Commissioner Kathryn Hull (Chairperson)
Commissioner Archie Sharp
Commissioner Judy Vossler
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Commissioner Steve Berliner
STAFF PRESENT:
Marty Nicholson, Parks & Recreation Director
Cristal Spidell, Secretary
It was moved by Commissioner Francis/Sharp to excuse Commissioner Berliner from tonight's meeting due his work
schedule. Unanimous.
II. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
Staff will be removing the word "additions" from II. Confirmation of Agenda description, and individual names will
be removed from IX. Commissioner Comment and Announcements. The Commission concurred.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Commission made the following changes: Chairperson Atkins was changed to Commissioner Atkins and the
spelling of Barbara Pieper's name was corrected.
It was moved by Commissioner Atkins/Sharp to approve the Minutes of January 22, 1996 as corrected. Motion
passed with Commissioner Vossler abstaining because she was not in attendance at that meeting. .
IV. PUBLIC COMMENT
Nancy Oltman, Coachella Valley Community Concerts Association representative - The site for the upcoming
season is the La Quinta Hotel. Ms. Oltman distributed order forms and 'flyers for their upcoming events.
V. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIALS
A. Cultural Commission Roster
Commissioner Benay asked to have her business phone number removed and to add "3" to indicated her term.
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VI. STAFF REPORTS
A. Introduction of New Cultural Commissioner
Staff introduced Judy Vossler as the new Cultural Commissioner. Ms. Vossler is please to be selected as a
Commissioner and looks forward to working on the Commission. Staff will provide the Commission with Ms.
Vossler's application/resume in the next packet.
VII. COMMISSION BUSINESS
A. Approval of Changes to the Cultural Commission Handbook
The Commission reviewed the Cultural Commission Handbook and made changes. It was moved by
Commissioner Atkins/Vossler to make the changes and accept the Handbook as corrected. Unanimous.
Staff will make changes to the Handbook and submit a corrected copy at the next meeting.
B. Approval of Changes to Commission Work Plan
The Commission reviewed the Cultural Commission Work Plan and made changes. It was moved by
Commissioner8harp/Atkins to accept the Work Plan with changes, and forward to the City Council for approval.
Unanimous.
The Commission reviewed the draft City Council Staff Report. The Commission discussed fiscal implications
for items included in the Work Plan. After a brief discussion it was moved by Commissioner Atkins/Sharp to
add fiscal implications to the Staff Report for City Council consideration in the amount of $300 ($150 for
Orientation and $150 for training/workshops). Unanimous.
The Commission discussed the Mission Statement and made changes. It was moved by Commissioner
Atkins/Francis to make the changes to the Mission Statement, and to the Method of Fulfillment on page 2 of
the Work Plan. Unanimous.
After further in-depth discussion by the Commission and staff, it was decided not to forward any information
to the City Council regarding the Cultural Arts Master Plan with the Work Plan until a later date either as a
Business Session or Study Session item. The Commission will solicit for additional names at a later date for
the steering committee, and the criteria will be further defined. The Commission concurred that the fiscal
implications should not be requested at this time.
VIII. WORK PLAN UPDATE - Committee Reports
A. DEPA (Diversified Exposure to Performing Arts) Program - Commissioner Sharp will chair this task.
B. La Quinta Pageant - It was moved by Commissioner Vossler/Sharp to hold a Special Meeting on Friday,
March 8, 1996 at 11 :00 a.m.. Dr. Jim Volz will do a presentation to the Commission regarding the La
Quinta Pageant proposal. Unanimous.
C. Arts Advocacy - No report at this time.
D. Cultural Arts Master Plan - The Cultural Arts Master Plan Concept will go before the City Council after
approval of the Cultural Commission Work Plan.
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IX. COMMISSIONER COMMENT & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chairperson Hull and Commissioner Sharp are working with staff on Commission Rules & Procedures. This will
be further discussed on the next agenda.
Commissioner Atkins announced that Fred Olson brought information to the Arts Foundation Board meeting
regarding an artist from Lithuania, and she will be here April 2-6, 1996. If interested, she will make a presentation
to the Commission. The Commission concurred they would try and attend the event scheduled at the Foundation.
Chairperson Hull announced an art exhibit in Indio on March 9, 1996, with a reception from 7-11 :00 p.m..
Chairperson Hull reported on the Cultural Planning Conference she attended with Commissioner Benay.
X. NEXT MEETING DATE, TIME AND TOPIC
Special Meeting, Friday, March 8, 1996
11 :00 A.M.
La Quinta Study Session Room
· Presentation of Proposal by Dr. Jim Volz - La Quinta Pageant
Regular Meeting, Monday, March 25, 1996 7:00 P.M.
La Quinta Civic Center Study Session Room
· Rules & Procedures
· Committee Reports
XI. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Commissioner Sharp/Francis to adjourn the Cultural Commission meeting to the a special meeting
scheduled on Friday, March 11,1996 at 11 :OOa.m.. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 9:14 p.m..
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