CAC 04 22 1996CULTURAL COMMISSION AGENDA
La Quinta Civic Center Study Session Room
78-495 Calle Tampico - La Quinta, CA 92253
April 22, 1996 7:00 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Roll Call
B. Pledge of Allegiance
II. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
Corrections, deletions or reorganization of the agenda
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of Minutes of February 14, 1996 (Special Meeting), February 26, 1996 and March 8,
1996 (Special Meeting).
IV. PUBLIC COMMENT
The Chair reserves the right to limit discussion on any topic to five minutes or less.
V. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIALS
A. Letter of Resignation from Commissioner Steve Berliner
B. Art In Public Places Commission Minutes for January 8, February 16, & March 4, 1996
C. Commissioner Vossler's Application & Resume
VI. STAFF REPORTS
VII. COMMISSION BUSINESS
A. Distribution of Cultural Commisson Work Plan
B. Distribution of Cultural Commisson Handbook
C. La Quinta Pageant
D. Discussion on Commissions - Mark Weiss
E. Discussion of May Meeting Date
VIII. WORK PLAN UPDATE
A. DEPA Program
B. Cultural Arts Master Plan
C. Arts Advocacy
D. Rules & Procedures
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IX. COMMISSIONER COMMENT & ANNOUNCEMENTS
X. - NEXT MEETING DATE, TIME AND TOPIC
1996 7:00 PM
La Quinta Civic Center Study Session Room
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XI. ADJOURNMENT
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STEVE AND ELLIE BERLINER
v. A
Piano, Orchestras and Entertainment
48-115 Via Hermosa
La Quinta, CA. 92253
(619) 564-2362
2/24/96
Kathryn Hull, Chair
La Quinta Cultural Commission
City Hall, La Quinta
Dear Kathryn:
As I indicated to you on the phone, it's with genuine regret that I
have to resign from the Commission.
The work demands on my time over the next few months are making it vir-
tually impossible for me to concentrate on Cbnmission matters. And the
succeeding months have unexpectedly been filled with my being called on
to work 4-5 days a week, in addition to my music schedule ( which many
people might not realize involves a constant expenditure of time in
promoting the business, in addition to performance time).
With the Cultural Master Plan Steering Committee quite probably not
getting into action until mid -April, I still hope to be able to break
open sufficient time to work within the music area on the project. I
hope you'll keep me informed.
MY wrap -up report on the D.E.P.A. program is enclosed.
Sincerely,
Steve Berliner
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ART IN PUBLIC PLACES COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
LA QUINTA CITY HALL - SESSION ROOM
JANUARY 8, 1996
The regular meeting of the Art in Public Places Commission was called to order at 3:05 P.M. by
Community Development Director Jerry Herman. As the Chair was absent and the Commission is
without a Vice Chair, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Shamis/Klein to appoint
Commissioner Walling Acting Chair.
I. ROLL CALL
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Commissioners Michelle Klein, Elaine Reynolds,
Rosita Shamis, and Acting Chairman John Walling.
Council Member Stan Sniff was also in attendance.
It was moved and seconded by Commissioners
Klein/Shamis to excuse Commissioner Sharon
Kennedy (who arrived late) and Chairman Nancy
Nard. Unanimously approved.
STAFF PRESENT: Community Development Director Jerry Herman, Planning Manager
Christine di Iorio, and Executive Secretary Betty Sawyer
II. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Minutes: Acting Chairman Walling asked if there were any changes to the Minutes
of December 4, 1995. There being no corrections, it was moved and seconded by
Commissioners Reynolds/Shamis to approve the minutes as submitted. Unanimously
approved.
B. Financial Statement: There being no changes, it was moved and seconded by
Commissioners Shamis/Reynolds to approve the Financial Statement as submitted.
Unanimously approved.
III. PUBLIC COMMENT - None
IV. BUSINESS SESSION
A. Review and selection of artwork/artist for the La Quinta Village Retention Basin
Project.
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1. Acting Chairman Walling reminded the Commission of the three proposals'
that were before them for consideration. The proposals were:
a. Steve Rieman - La Ouinta's Solar Sculpture. "A Season Tracker".
b. Barbara Grygutis - Land Massing.
C. Paul Berlier/Silva -An 011a Vessel
2. Community Development Director Jerry Herman reviewed each of the three
proposals for the Commissioners.
3. Acting Chairman Walling asked if the drain would be removed. Community
Development Director Jerry Herman stated the drain and pump would remain
as they are.
4. Acting Chairman Walling asked if each of the artists would need additional
funds to enhance their projects. Community Development Director Jerry
Herman stated each of the artists had submitted a basic proposal that could
be completed with the proposed budget, each identified additional treatments
which would require additional funding.
5. Commissioner Klein stated that the proposal by Mr. Berlier and. Mr. Silva
was the closest to the budget. Council Member Sniff reminded the
Commission that their proposal needed additional funding for the landscaping
and lighting. Commissioner Klein stated she thought all three proposals were
original in concept, but the purpose or creation of what goes into the basin is
what helped her make her selection. The proposal submitted by Barbara
Grygutis makes the retention basin a place and does not fill up a space.
6. Acting Chairman Walling stated that Steve Rieman also had a similar piece
in that he was trying to create a place. Council Member Sniff added that
most of the proposal was in the basin and did not raise out of the basin.
7. Council member Sniff stated he felt there were two places - the basin itself
and whatever rises above the basin in the line of sight. It was important that
whatever is done addresses not only the basin but the public passing by as
well. He thought the Commission needed to look at the basin itself and what
could rise above the basin to give a complete comprehensive look. In his
opinion, the most comprehensive proposal was the one submitted by Ms.
Grygutis. The terracing of the basin and the primary work would not be in
the basin. The land bridge stretching out from the fountain ties the restaurant
and the basin together. The pillars of light would complement the work at the
restaurant. Of the three, the most attractive and comprehensive was the
proposal submitted by Ms. Grygutis.
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8. Commissioner Klein agreed that of the three proposals, Ms Grygutis met all
the necessary criteria.
9. Commissioner Shamis stated she preferred the proposal by Barbara Grygutis
as she has done a great deal of site specific artwork. She was concerned,
however that the $20,000 budget would not cover the cost of the bridge and
the terracing and she did not want the work to be done in stages. The City
needed to work with the community to have this piece completed.
Commissioner Shamis asked staff if additional funds were available.
Community Development Director Jerry Herman suggested that if the
Commission selected Ms. Grygutis, a motion should be made and contain the
recommendation to the City Council that additional funds be added to
increase the amount of the budget.
10. Acting Chairman Walling asked if the proposal by Ms. Grygutis would stand
on its own without the terracing. The general consensus of the Commission
was that it would not.
11. Commissioner Shamis asked what materials would be used by Ms. Grygutis.
Community Development Director Jerry Herman stated that the Commission
should not design the project at this stage. The Commission should select an
artist based on the concept submitted and then work with them to reach a
design suitable to everyone.
12. Commissioner Shamis asked if the APP could work with other departments
to help cut costs. She also asked if it was known how high the pillars would
be. Council Member Stan Sniff stated he had spoken with Ms. Grygutis and
she indicated it would not be terrible high; maybe five, six, or seven feet and
it would be able to be seen as you drive by. The pillars are to be translucent
with light shinning through, different sizes, and heights with very soft colors.
13. Commissioner Shamis asked if the boulders were to be used. Community
Development Director Jerry Herman stated it would depends on the rock
treatment used by Ms. Grygutis. Commissioner Shamis stated the
amphitheater needed to be a part of the design. Council Member Sniff stated
that Ms. Grygutis thought she could do a comprehensive job for $50,000 or
less.
Commissioner Kennedy joined the meeting at 3:25 P.M.
14. Acting Chairman Walling recapped the discussion for Commissioner
Kennedy and stated there was a general consensus of the Commission to
award Barbara Grygutis the contract. Council Member Sniff stated staff
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should write up a staff report for Council consideration stating the
Commission's recommendation was to award the contract to Ms. Grygutis
and ask for an additional $30,000 for the budget.
15. Commissioner Kennedy asked if the developer, Mr. Koenig, would pays for
part of the landscaping. Staff stated he would participate.
16. Mr. Alibaba, the restaurant owner, asked that the project be completed prior
to his grand opening in May, 1996. He will be having several celebrities at
the opening and he did not want to have construction going on during the
opening. Additionally, he asked who would be responsible for the carrying
the insurance. Staff stated they would investigate the matter.
17. Commissioner Reynolds asked if Mr. Alibaba would be willing to invest in
the construction of the piece. Mr. Alibaba stated that his restaurant was being
built by donations and he would not be utilizing any of his own funds. He
went on to explain how the name "Sesame's" came to be. In addition, he
would be moving the art piece by Mr. John Duncan, that was on display in
front of his restaurant in Palm Desert, to the entrance of the restaurant. His
concern about the basin artwork, was that the project be completed prior to
his opening.
18. Council Member Sniff asked if the public should have access to the art piece,
and if so, then security should be a part of the proposal. Some type of railing
should be made a part of the design. Community Development Director
Jerry Herman stated the slope should determine what will be needed. A lot
of factors would need to be considered.
19. Commissioner Reynolds asked if this could be a meeting place for small
gatherings. Staff reminded everyone that an amphitheater would be
constructed at the Civic Center.
20. Commissioner Kennedy asked about the maintenance of the grass. Council
Member Sniff stated it would always be green whether it was the developers
or the City's responsibility.
21. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by
Commissioners Reynold/Klein to recommend to the City Council awarding
the Retention Basin contract to Ms. Barbara Grygutis, that additional monies
not to exceed $30,000 be added to the budget, and if the additional funds
were not approved by the Council, another artist would be selected.
Unanimously approved.
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22. Discussion followed regarding the use of the rocks and their placement. Mr.
Alibaba stated he would ask the contractor to not install the rocks until the
final approval by Council.
B. Request from the Public Works Department for additional funds for the Fritz Burns
Park.
1. Associate Engineer John Freeland presented the information contained in the
staff report, a copy of which is on ,file in the Community Development
Department.
2. Commissioner Reynolds asked if the Commission should amend their
contract so that. in the future there was a stipulation regarding additional
funds for engineering costs that were not a part of the proposal. Community
Development Director Jerry Herman explained the history of the project.
3. Commissioner Klein asked if any of the funds needed could come from the
pool fund. Community Development Director Jerry Herman explained where
the funds were coming from and this was the amount still needed.
Discussion followed regarding an alternative source for the funds.
4. Commissioner Shamis asked about the costs associated with the installation
of the sidewalk. Community Development Director Jerry Herman explained
that the extra cost associated with the sidewalk was caused when the City put
the construction of the pool and the artwork would not be included in the
pool plans.
5. Commissioner Klein asked if the towers had been placed. Associate
Engineer John Freeland stated the contractor was proceeding with the
foundation work and the artists had not been on site as of yet They
anticipate being completed with the foundation work by the end of this week.
He went on to describe where the artwork would be located and the reason
for the additional costs.
6. Commissioner Klein asked where the pool would be constructed if approved.
Associate Engineer John Freeland clarified that if the pool were to be
installed in the future, the artwork would be in the same location. This way
it would not be included in the pool area. Discussion followed regarding the
proposed site and the installation time for the artwork.
7. Associate Engineer John Freeland explained the surface matting material and
how it functioned.
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8. Acting Chairman Walling asked what would happen if the APP did not
approve the allocation of the funds. Associated Engineer John Freeland
stated there would be no other source to fund the work from. Community
Development Director Jerry Herman explained the expenditures to the
Commissioners.
9. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by
Commissioners Walling/Shamis to approve the expenditure as requested.
Unanimously approved.
10. Commission Klein asked when the park would be completed. Associate
Engineer John Freeland stated the park should be completed by the first of
February and the artwork completed by the end of March.
C. Commissioner Items
1. Community Development Director Jerry Herman briefly went over the
correspondence contained in the Commissioner's packets.
2. Community Development Director Jerry Herman explained that staff would
no longer be delivering packets and would be making arrangements with the
Commissioners to have the packets picked -up.
3. Staff informed the Commission that the City Council had approved the
Student Art Wall and would be contacting the La Quinta schools regarding
placement of the childrens's artwork.
D. Future Agenda Items
1. Workshop
2. Dedication of DeMartino and DeMatteis/Emerson artwork.
V. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Kennedy/Shamis to
adjourn this meeting of the Art in Public Places Commission to a regular meeting on February 5,
1996, at 3:00 P.M. This meeting of the Art in Public Places Commission was adjourned at 4:11
P.M., January 8, 1996. Unanimously approved.
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MEETING MINUTES
LA QUINTA CITY HALL - SESSION ROOM
February 16, 1996
This special meeting of the Art in Public Places Commission was called to order at 3:05 P.M. by
Acting Chair John Walling. .
I. ROLL CALL
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Commissioners Johna Davis, Sharon Kennedy, Elaine
Reynolds, Rosita Shamis, and Acting Chairman John
Walling. It was moved and seconded by
Commissioner Shamis/Reynolds to excuse
Commissioner Klein. Unanimously approved.
STAFF PRESENT: Community Development Director Jerry Herman and Executive
Secretary Betty Sawyer
II. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
A. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Shamis/Reynolds to nominate John
Walling as Chair. There being no further nominations, the vote was taken and was
unanimous.
B. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Kennedy/Reynolds to nominate
Rosita Shamis as Vice Chair. There being no further nominations, the vote was
taken and was unanimous.
C. Chairman Walling welcomed Commissioner Johna Davis to the Commission.
IV. PUBLIC COMMENT
A. Nicholas G. Spirtos, 44-489 Town Center Way, Suite D404, Palm Desert, California
stated he was an attorney representing the local artists concerning a possible breach
of contract between the artists and the City regarding the La Quinta Village Shopping
Center Retention Basin.
II. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Minutes: Acting Chairman Walling asked if there were any changes to the Minutes
of January 8, 1996. There being no corrections, it was moved and seconded by
Commissioners Kennedy/Shamis to approve the minutes as submitted. Unanimously
approved.
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B. Financial Statement: There being no changes, it was moved and seconded by
Commissioners Shamis/Reynolds to approve the Financial Statement as submitted.
Unanimously approved.
IV. BUSINESS SESSION
A. Request of the Public Works Department for review of a conceptual design of
the landscape improvements for Eisenhower Drive, from 50th Avenue to
Coachella Drive, that will contain art pads for future artwork.
1. Senior Engineer John Freeland stated the Public Works Department is asking
for conceptual approval for the landscaping plan as presented containing
pads for future public art display. Water and power would be provided to the
locations. This landscaping plan is a conceptual design and will be
constructed in conjunction with the La Quinta Resort and Club hotel. When
the Hotel expansion was approved by the City, Conditions of Approval were
placed on the construction of the ballroom requiring the applicant to
participate in the design and maintenance of the median.
2. Senior Engineer Freeland introduced Mr. Forrest Haag, representing KSL
Resort, who stated the resort theme of the hotel was to be maintained in the
median. There would be semi -desert plantings leading up to a resort feeling
the closer you got to the hotel. The median would run from Avenida
Fernando to Coachella Drive and the artwork would be placed in areas of
high visibility where there was a signal to slow passengers down to see the
art. From the nose of the median back there will be stamped concrete; as it
widens annual color, and then the art pads which will be provided with
utilities. There would be a variety of plant materials with some blending of
plants.
3. Chairman Walling asked how often these art sites would occur. Mr. Haag
stated they could be at all of the intersections except the entrance to the hotel.
4. Senior Engineer Freeland stated the pads would be at the beginning and end
of each median. Chairman Walling asked if the APP should review some
safety factors for putting the art in the medians. Senior Engineer Freeland
stated that height would be a major factor.
5. Mr. Ray Lopez asked what the costs would be to maintain the lush plants.
Mr. Haag stated the hotel landscaping does require more water and the
owners of the hotel would assume the additional costs. The hotel will
reimburse, or pay, some portion of the costs to the City. Senior Engineer
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Freeland explained the City has a system in place whereby they can monitor
the normal costs of maintaining the landscaping and any costs that in addition
to that, the hotel would pay. He went on to explain how the irrigation system
is monitored in regard to usage.
6. Commissioner Shamis asked if there was an agreement in place for the
maintenance or was it a verbal agreement. Mr. Haag stated no contractual
agreement had been signed at this time, but the Conditions of Approval
placed on the Hotel development outlines the responsibility of the Hotel to
maintain this.
7. Commissioner Kennedy asked if this included the replanting. Mr. Haag
stated it did.
8. Commissioner Reynolds asked if the Cypress tree was to be used in the
landscaping. She was concerned they would be difficult to maintain. Mr.
Haag stated the tree does have a specific maintenance aspect associated with
it and it would be addressed. If the maintenance is over and above the normal,
then that portion would be attributed to the hotel. He went on to explain their
locations.
9. Commissioner Reynolds asked if staff thought the hotel should buy the trees
and maintain them. Mr. Haag stated that in affect the hotel is buying a
portion of the plants. Senior Engineer Freeland stated the hotel is
conditioned to contribute $25,000 for design and construction of the median
and the City will administer the landscaping contract. The Hotel will do all
the maintenance. In essence it would be a public facility maintained by the
hotel.
10. Commissioner Shamis asked if Mr. Haag thought the hotel would be
interested in having artwork placed on the median in front of the hotel. Mr.
Haag stated he would not know. He went on to explain that the medians will
serve to give identification to the Hotel.
11. Commissioner Reynolds stated it would be beneficial if the hotel would
contribute funds toward the installation of artwork. Senior Engineer Freeland
stated that the conditions are already set as to what is required by the Hotel.
Chairman Walling stated agreements were already in place and it would not
be possible to add extra conditions.
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12. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by
Commissioners Shamis/Reynolds to approve the conceptual drawings as
submitted by the Public Works Department. Senior Engineer Freeland stated
that weatherproof electrical outlets would also be provided for the holiday
decorations.
B. Request of the Public Works Department for review of environmental artwork
contained within the conceptual design of the Cove area Urban Forestry Project
95-10
1. Senior Engineer John Freeland oriented the project as being on the western
side of the Cove, traveling the length of the Cove north and south and parallel
with the Bear Creek Bike Path or about 15,000 lineal feet long. In
coordination with the Landscape Architect, Ray Lopez and Environmental
Artist, Allan Sonfest, a plan was put together to plant trees under the Urban
Forest Grant. He went on to explain the plan and how it came to be. The
landscaping design, which begins at the south end of the Cove and extend to
the northern end, would start with plantings from prehistory times and
progress through time till the present at the northern end. It would contain
plantings indigenous to that time and place with plants sparsely planted with
a watering hole for the local animals. The program was in conjunction with
the La Quinta Arts Foundation for the placement of artwork along the path.
Water will be brought to the site for the watering hole. The path would move
on to agricultural planting from the 1950's- 60's style of evergreens, palms
and cactus with green rock. Next would be the ornamental plants with
evergreens and mass plantings followed with an ornamental design that was
a back to nature design, a duplication of the habitat area, with drought
tolerant plants. Ornamental, native, lush landscaping would lead up to the
north end flanked on either side by Avenida Montezuma. The tamarisk trees
that were removed, will be replaced as soon as possible with swale shrubs.
The path would include sites for shade structure, drinking fountains with four
areas to provide relief from the heat. The Forestry Grant provides for 2,700
trees to be planted. The Grant however, does not provide for any labor. The
City will therefore use volunteers and City employees to construct the path.
It will take a while to get the whole project done as the weather is beginning
to change and it will be hard to get volunteers.
2. Mr. Ray Lopez, landscape architect for the project, stated the artist's concept
is to walk through the progression of time.
3. Chairman Walling asked what the pallet of trees would consist of. Mr. Lopez
stated it would contain the Palo Verde and Mesquite trees, in addition to
others as the artist wanted historical native trees, which enlarged the list.
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4. Commissioner Shamis asked if there would be any benches provided. Senior
Engineer Freeland stated there would be benches, as well as shade structures,
drinking fountains, and trash receptacles. He went on to show their locations
on the path.
5. Commissioner Kennedy asked if the trees would be planted adjacent to the
path. Senior Engineer Freeland stated that even though 90% the trees would
have to be planted on the eastern side of the path, they would still provide
shade.
6. Commissioner Reynolds asked if art would fit into the path. Senior Engineer
Freeland stated the path would include art, but at present there were no funds.
The only artwork would be at the southern beginning point where the Arts
Foundation, in conjunction with artist Judy Bocca, had started a Youth Art
Program to place art on the path. It was hoped that the Arts Foundation in
conjunction with local artists, would continue the Youth Artwork program to
produce additional artwork.
7. Commissioner Kennedy asked if the trees and bushes clustered together,
would cause any concern for safety. Senior Engineer Freeland went over the
density of the planting and explained there should be no problems as the
planting was not that dense.
8. Commissioner Davis asked if the remaining rest stations could have youth
artworks. Senior Engineer Freeland stated yes, this was only a conceptual
design and the sites lend themselves to art. The only concern was trying to
keep with the theme of the chronological order of the path. Verbiage could
also be added on the sidewalk to give a walking tour.
9. Commissioner Kennedy asked if display cards would be installed to describe
the planting. Senior Engineer Freeland stated the plans called for some type
of identification.
10. Commissioner Kennedy asked if the other vegetation could also be identified,
especially the native. Senior Engineer Freeland stated they were trying to
keep the amount of things that could be vandalized down.
11. Commissioner Shamis asked if the City would continue to include the
children with the artwork to keep them involved and not vandalizing?
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12. Commissioner Kennedy stated that during the community planning meetings,
it was discussed that this vegetation might block the mountain view. Senior
Engineer Freeland stated this should not be a problem as the trees were
planted every 600 feet.
13. Commissioner Kennedy expressed her concern that the Tamarisk trees that
had been removed be replaced with something as soon as possible.
14. Senior Engineer Freeland explained the original list of trees that were to be
planted.
15. Commissioner Kennedy stated she was not sure about the use of the green
rock. Senior Engineer Freeland stated this would not be a large area, and the
artist wanted the rock as it was representational of the 1950's.
16. Chairman Walling asked if there was a consensus among the Commissioners
regarding the conceptual design. The Commission unanimously approved
the design.
Chairman Walling called a break at 3:48 and reconvened at 3:53 P.M.
C. Review maquette submitted by Barbara Grygutis for the La Ouinta Village
Retention Basin Project.
1. Chairman Walling explained that the Commissioner's purpose was to judge
the artistic element of the design and make a recommendation to City
Council.
2. Community Development Director Jerry Herman showed the slides
submitted by Ms. Grygutis of her work. He then explained the maquette she
submitted and stated this was the maquette that would be submitted to the
City Council at their next meeting. Discussion followed as to orientating the
artwork to its location at Calle Tampico and Washington Street.
4. Chairman Walling asked if terracing wasn't to be included. Staff stated it was
discussed, but it was not included in this design. Commissioner Shamis
stated this should reduce the price.
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5. Commissioner Shamis stated she thought the addition was interesting and
added to the art piece.
6. Commissioner Reynolds asked where the pump would be located. Staff
stated that at this time it is located in the center of the drain. Mr. Alibaba
Farzaneh, the owner of Sesame restaurant, stated the pump was installed, but
the electrical had not been hooked up as of yet.
7. Commissioner Kennedy asked if the pump worked during the last rain. Staff
stated water did accumulate as the pump had no electrical power to run it.
8. Commissioner Reynolds asked if the restaurant fountain would be finished
with natural stone. Mr. Farzaneh stated it would be finished with tile similar
to the tile at City Hall.
9. Staff discussed access to the site with Commissioner Members and the
materials to be used.
10. Mr. Ed Kibbey, representing the Building Industry Association stated his
concern about the displacement of the dirt. Community Development
Director Jerry Herman explained that the basin would be reshaped to
accommodate the bridge so as not to change the purpose of the basin.
11. Commissioner Shamis asked what the height of the art feature would be.
Staff stated it would be approximately 15-feet. Discussion followed as to the
width of the walkway and whether it would be adequate for handicap access.
Commissioner Shamis asked if the cost would be reduced as the terracing
was not included. Community Development Director Jerry Herman stated
the APP request before the City Council was for additional funds up to
$50,000. Costs would not be determined until a contract was negotiated with
the artist following Council approval.
12. Chairman Walling read Commissioner Klein's response to reviewing the
maquette. Her comments were to recommend the design to the City Council.
13. Chairman Walling asked if Mr. Farzaneh would like to make a statement.
Mr. Farzaneh stated it was a beautiful design. Discussion followed regarding
the size of the structure. He stated he was not interested in making the basin
a park. He had talked with three of his attorneys, regarding the artwork and
he would like a letter from the City stating that he was not legally obligated
for anyone falling off the artwork. He was concerned that roller skaters
and/or children would find it an interesting place to play. In addition, there
was no ramp for the handicapped. He stated he wanted clarification from the
City that this would not be his responsibility or liability. He would also want
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an estimate as to when the construction would be completed so it will not
conflict with his opening. Staff stated there would be no construction during
his opening. Mr. Farzaneh further stated he would prefer not to have this art
piece, but it is ok.
14. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by
Commissioner Shamis/Reynolds to make a recommendation to the City
Council that the maquette submitted by Barbara Grygutis be approved as
submitted.
15. Mr. Ed Kibbey, BIA, stated that given this type of atmosphere, as this is a
mud hole, does the APP want to produce a feature that is to sit around and
look at a mud hole. Chairman Walling explained that Public Works
Department stated the water would only be there for a short period of time.
Staff explained that the basin had been seeded and would continue to be
seeded. Mr. Kibbey stated his concern that if this was to be a maintenance
problem, that the funds not come from the APP fund. The APP funds should
go toward new art to make the City beautiful. Chairman Walling stated the
maintenance of the basin is the problem of the developer or the Public Works
Department.
16. Mr. Paul Berlier, one of the three finalists, stated he thought the artwork
would be a part of the maintenance, as the basin is a part of the design and
anything washed away would require maintenance. Chairman Walling stated
he agreed that the design was a part of the basin, but the maintenance of the
basin was not a part. It was the responsibility of the developer or the City
and the Public Works Department has stated the design was manageable.
17. Mr. Roger Barr, 55-720 Avenida Carranza, and a professional sculptor by
trade, stated he did not like the design. He did not believe it gave life to the
City; it resembles a mortuary and the Commission should think long and hard
before approving such a design. It does not have life and it is not inviting. In
contrast to the beauty of the mountains it is a mechanical looking project.
Chairman Walling thanked Mr. Barr for his comments and suggested that if
he had any thoughts regarding the piece, he should make them at the City
Council meeting.
D. Commissioner Items
1. Commissioners asked that the following items be placed on the next APP
agenda:
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a. Temporary art
b. Fritz Burns artwork
C. Medians on Jefferson Street
d. Dedication of the DeMartino and DeMatteis/Emerson art pieces
e. Workshop
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Shamis/Kennedy to
adjourn this special meeting of the Art in Public Places Commission to a regular meeting on March
4, 1996, at 3:00 P.M. This meeting of the Art in Public Places Commission was adjourned at 4:25
P.M., February 16, 1996. Unanimously approved.
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ART IN PUBLIC PLACES COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
LA QUINTA CITY HALL - SESSION ROOM
March 4, 1996
The regular meeting of the Art in Public Places Commission was called to order at 3:07 P.M. by
Chairman Walling.
I. ROLL CALL
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Commissioners Johna Davis, Sharon Kennedy,
Michelle Klein, Elaine Reynolds, Rosita Shamis, and
Chairman John Walling.
STAFF PRESENT: Community Development Director Jerry Herman and Executive
Secretary Betty Sawyer
II. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Minutes: Chairman Walling asked if there were any changes to the Minutes of
February 16, 1996. Commissioner Shamis asked that the minutes be amended on
Page 3, Item 10 to read, "Commissioner Shamis asked if Mr. Haag thought the hotel
would be interested in having artwork placed at the median in front of the hotel."
There being no additional corrections, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners
Kennedy/Reynolds to approve the minutes as corrected. Unanimously approved.
B. Financial Statement: There being no changes, it was moved and seconded by
Commissioners Shamis/Klein to approve the Financial Statement as submitted.
Unanimously approved.
III. PUBLIC COMMENT - None
IV. BUSINESS SESSION
A. Rancho La Quinta art proposal - presentation by Bill Ware.
Chairman Walling excused himself due to a possible conflict of interest.
1. Vice Chairman Shamis introduced Mr. Ware who gave his presentation on
his proposed artwork for the Rancho La Quinta Country Club.
a. Mr. Ware started his presentation with a display of photos of his prior
work.
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b. He stated that during his negotiations with Rancho La Quinta, he had
presented them with two alternatives; 1) a horse with a conquistador
"Don"; and 2) two horses alone. The piece is a total of 12 feet to the
top of the horse's hindquarter, 16-feet to the top of the Don, and 18
feet to the top of the flag. It is a relief piece with detail only on one
side of the piece, except where the Don appears above the boulders
on the back side. The entire piece will be bolted to the boulders. It
will be constructed out of layered aluminum, brass, and bronze. It
will not be polished, but will allow the acid rain and nature to create
the effect on the metal. It will be located at the southeast corner of
Washington Street and 48th Avenue.
C. Mr. Ware stated the owners had originally wanted the art piece to be
their logo. Following discussions, it evolved to this concept of the
Don on the horse. The proposal to Rancho La Quinta includes the art
piece, lighting, and installation. The landscaping would be provided
by the developer.
2. Commissioner Reynolds asked if the Commission was to make a selection
between the two drawings. Mr. Ware stated that after all the discussions with
the owners, they selected the drawing of the Don and horse.
3. Commissioner Davis asked if the entire piece would be metal. Mr. Ware
stated yes.
4. Community Development Director Jerry Herman asked Mr. Ware if Mr.
Cullinan, the developer, was intending to use his Art in Public Places
commitment to pay for the art piece. Mr. Ware stated it was his
understanding that this was what they intended to do. Staff asked if the art
piece would be owned by the City or the development. Mr. Ware stated he
was unaware of the developments plans. It was his understanding that once
the piece was installed, they planned a large publicity event to dedicate the
piece and draw attention to the development.
5. Commissioner Reynolds asked why the location was at the corner rather than
the entrance. Mr. Ware stated he felt this would be a position of better
visibility than the entrance. Discussion followed regarding the location.
6. Commissioner Kennedy asked staff if there was enough money in the fund
to meet the cost. Community Development Director Jerry Herman stated that
at present the fund would not be able to cover the cost of the art piece which
is $70,000. He further stated this item would need to be continued to allow
staff time to see how the developer, Mr. Cullinan, intends to pay for the art
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piece; would the entire amount come from his APP contributions or did they
intend to pay the difference themselves. With the amount of construction to
be done to reach build out, the development would have paid enough into the
fund to pay for the artwork. Discussion followed regarding the status of the
funds.
7. Community Development Director Jerry Herman asked if the Commission
would like to give Mr. Ware any direction regarding their approval of the art
piece. Commissioner Kennedy stated she thought it was beautiful and it
entirely resembled the Rancho La Quinta theme. Mr. Ware explained the
process of constructing the art piece.
8. Commissioner Klein asked Mr. Ware to explain exactly where at the corner
the piece would be located. Mr. Ware explained that the final piece should
be 24-feet tall and would be located on the lawn area at the corner of the
development.
9. Following discussion, the Commission expressed their approval of the art
piece and would look forward to meeting with Mr. Cullinan to work out the
funding mechanism.
10. Staff stated they would contact Mr. Cullinan to finalize the process so the
APP could make a recommendation to Council for their approval.
Chairman Walling rejoined the meeting.
B. Jefferson Street medians - art pads
1. Chairman Walling asked if this could be continued to the next meeting so a
representative from the Public Works Department could be present to discuss
the issue. He suggested staff ask them to bring a map showing possible
locations for the artwork.
2. Commissioner Klein asked if the map would show where any of the art pads
would be placed. Chairman Walling stated it would show the feasibility of
where the art pad locations could be. Chairman Walling further stated that
the Commission had asked the Public Works Department for a criteria list
regarding safety measures for the APP to be considering when reviewing
artwork for the pads. Such items as lighting, size, setbacks from curbs and
corners, etc. for the medians. Staff stated they would obtain the criteria list
from the Public Works Department.
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3. Following discussion, Chairman Walling asked if there was a Commission
consensus to continue the subject to the next meeting. Unanimously
approved.
C. Temporary art
1. Commissioner Reynolds passed out a folder that was published by the City
of Palm Desert regarding their temporary art program.
2. Chairman Walling asked if the City had contributed any funds toward the
Arts Foundations temporary art project. Commissioner Kennedy stated they
were funded totally by the Foundation.
3. Staff clarified that this would be similar to the Palm Desert program on El
Paseo. Commissioner Reynolds stated that a local artist, Colin Watson, had
stated he was interested in placing his art piece that was on display at the
Sculpture Park, on loan to the City as part of a City temporary art program.
4. Chairman Walling asked if the Commission was interested in having a
temporary art program. The Commission would need to identify sites and
numerous other criteria would need to be put in place, if it was their desire to
start such a program.
5. Commissioner Shamis stated that temporary art was a break from what the
APP had been considering as La Quinta's goal. Chairman Walling stated that
such a program would make the City a museum and again the subject of
"plop art" would need to be addressed.
6. Discussion followed regarding the possibilities/alternatives for bringing in
artwork without having to use APP funds. Commissioner Klein suggested
staff find out what costs would be involved in such a program and report back
to the Commission.
7. Commissioner Kennedy suggested that this kind of a program could possibly
be accomplished in conjunction with the Arts Foundation. Temporary art is
nice because it is temporary and could be a public forum without making a
commitment. It could give the APP an opportunity to expose the community
to art.
8. Chairman Walling stated they would need to address the idea in the Master
Plan and maybe amend it to allow this program. Funding sources could be
explored. Commissioner Klein suggested staff check with the Sculpture Park
to see if they would like to participate in this program.
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9. Chairman Walling asked if the Foundation had any philosophy on temporary
art. The Commission would welcome any thoughts. Commissioner Davis
stated their programs to date had been site specific and not a display of
artwork. Commissioner Kennedy stated this was something that could be
brought up at the next Foundation's Executive Committee.
D. Workshop
1. Commissioner Shamis stated this was brought to the Commission and a
subcommittee had been formed to explore the idea and report back. With the
change in the APP members this had been put on hold. Staff went on to
explain that the idea developed by the subcommittee was to have a workshop
whereby developers, the public at large, and City staff would come together
for a workshop to educate everyone to the process of public art. The
workshop would be conducted by Jack Mackey, from the Seattle Arts
Commission who would bring with him a team to conduct the workshop.
2. Discussion followed regarding the possibility of funding the workshop and
whether there was enough interest to accomplish the task. Staff continued
with the background that led the subcommittee to this point.
3. Commissioner Davis stated she thought one local developer she had been
working with recently would be interested in having the workshop.
4. Discussion followed regarding working with developers to see if there was
an interest. Following the discussion, a new subcommittee consisting of
Commissioners Shamis, Klein, Davis, and staff would set up a time and place
for a meeting to discuss the matter further and report back to the
Commission.
5. Commissioner Shamis asked if Mr. Mackey would be interested in
continuing on with the workshop. Staff stated they had spoken with Mr.
Mackey and he was interested as well as the three other artists he had spoken
with.
E. Dedication of art pieces by artist Louis DeMartino and DeMatteis/Emerson
1. Staff stated the Commission needed to determine how the dedications would
be conducted. The Commissioners unanimously thought the press and
Council should be included.
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2. Staff stated they had contacted some cities regarding their process and would
continue to look into the methods used by other cities, developers, and artists
and report back to the Commission at their next meeting.
F. Commissioner Items
1. Artist Kim Emerson appeared before the Commission and gave a status
report on the Fritz Burns project. She anticipated the project being completed
by April, 1996. Commissioners stated this would probably be the first
artwork dedicated by the City.
2. Staff informed the Commission that Alber DeMatteis, one of the artists for
the Fritz Burns project, had stated he would like to display the gate at the
Arts Festival as the City had to date, not found a place to install it.
Commissioner Davis stated the Foundation would have no objection but Mr.
DeMatteis would need to work out the details with Susan Francis at the
Foundation regarding the location and installation at the Arts Festival.
3. Commissioner Kennedy presented an idea she had recently seen consisting
of a "love seat" bench project. She stated she thought it would be an idea for
the Bear Creek Bike Path to be used for benches at the rest stops.
Commissioners reviewed different bench ideas.
4. Commissioner Reynolds stated she was informed that the "retention basin"
at the corner of Washington Street and Calle Tampico, was not retention
basin but rather a "detention basin". Chairman Walling asked staff who was
preparing the information requested by the City Council on the criteria for
risk hazards involved with the artwork installation at the basin. Staff stated
the report was being prepared and they would see that the Commission
receives a copy of the report.
a. Commissioner Shamis expressed her concern that the Public Works
Department had not given the Commission all the facts necessary to
make an intelligent decision regarding any possible safety hazards
that should be considered in regards to the proposals. The
Commission needs to have accurate information before making
decisions.
b. Commissioner Reynolds stated the grate on top of the concrete pipe
which contains the pump, needs to be lowered. Staff verified the
location of the pump in the drain as being below the bottom of the
basin. Chairman Walling clarified that the pump will remove the
water as rapidly as possible, but it will take time before it is all
removed.
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5. Ms. Emerson informed the Commission that a "seat wall" had been installed
by the Public Works Department. As the wall blocks the artwork they would
like to request a portion of the wall be removed. It contains and restricts the
purpose of the design. She suggested the Commission visit the site and make
their own determination.
6. Community Development Director Jerry Herman informed the Commission
that the City Council would be evaluating all the Commissions as to their
viability at their next meeting. Discussion followed regarding what
commissions the City currently has. Commissioner Kennedy stated she
understood they were going to look at the APP Ordinance as well, as it
related to the Arts Foundation.
D. Future Agenda Items
1. Workshop
2. Jefferson Street medians with the Public Works Department
3. Dedication process suggestions.
V. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Kennedy/Shamis to
adjourn this meeting of the Art in Public Places Commission to a regular meeting on April 1, 1996,
at 3:00 P.M. This meeting of the Art in Public Places Commission was adjourned at 4:30 P.M.,
March 4, 1996. Unanimously approved.
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CITY OF LA QUINTA
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APPLICATION TO SERVE
CITY CLERK ON
LA QUINTA CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMISSION
NAME: Judy Vossier
HOME ADDRESS: 46-555 Cameo Palms Drive
(Must be a La Quinta resident and MOW to vote in the City.)
BUSINESS ADDRESS: KST., 'RECREATION Corporation 56-140 PGA Blvd, LO
TELEPHONE: (HOME) 5 6 4 -1216 (BUSINESS) 5 6 4 -10 8 8
IF EMPLOYED, WHERE YOU WORK AND POSITION YOU HOLD:
President VIVA FOUNDATION
KSL RECREATION Vice President Communications and Community Relations
LENGTH OF RESIDENCE IN LA QUINTA: since May 1980
Biographical sketch, including education, work experience, civic involvement and other
background. Please be sure to include experiences relevant to duties of the position you seek.
See Attached
APPLICATION, CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMISSION
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Describe your knowledge of the functions, regulations, and procedures of the La Quinta Cultural
Affairs Commission.
My knowl edge J Q 1 i mi tP[l at thi a nni nt , a thniigh T hayp h Pn attPnding
recent meetings because of my involvement on the'Pageant Steering
committee. It seems to me that this fairly new Commission is still
defining itself.
What specific issues or problems face the La Quinta Cultural Affairs Commission and do you
have any suggestions to address those issues or problems?
Funding for all the wonderful ideas they have!
A cultural plan .for the City should be the Commission's primary focus.
Until that is done, approved by Council and accepted by the residents,
progress may be difficult. A problem/challenge: all the Commissioners
do not seem to be united in their direction due to a lack of an overall
cultural plan. Fortunately, steps are being taken to remedy this.
What specific attitudes, skills and/or expertise do you think you have which would enhance the
work of the La Quints Cultural Affairs Commission?
See attached
PLEASE RETURN THIS APPLICATION NO LATER THAN SEPMWBER 11, 1"S TO:
ADNIINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR
CITY OF LA QUINTA
P. O. BOX 1504
LA QUINTA, CA 92253
THANK YOU FOR YOUR WWJNGNESS TO SERVE YOUR LOCAL GOVEJMWENT.
Judy Vassler
Biographical Sketch: _-
Education: 1967 Graduated: Harding High School, Oklahoma City
Attended Oklahoma State University
work Experience: Oklahoma prior to 1980
Quail Creek Country Club Pro Shop Clerk
J.C. Penney Co. Retail buyer and department manager
Ricks oil Company Production Department Assistant
Moved to La Quinta in 1980; worked for
Landmark Land Company and La Quinta Hotel 1980-1994;
General Manager of La Quinta Hotel 1984-1994
1994 to Present: President, VIVA FOUNDATION &
KSL Recreation Vice President, Communications and Community
Relations
Present:
St. Francis Church -Member
H.O.W. Foundation/Sexual Assault Services
Board of Directors -Vice President
La Quinta Arts Foundation
Board of Directors
Nomination Committee Chairman
Life Member -Arts League
Boys & Girls Club of Coachella Valley Foundation
Board of Directors
Friends of the Boys & Girls Club -Member
La Quinta Historical Society
Board of Directors -Vice President
One of the original board members and have served for 10
years.
Eisenhower Medical Center Centennial Awards Committee
Desert Hospital Foundation
Board of Governors
American Cancer Society -Desert Palms Unit
Board of Directors -Executive Committee Secretary
American Heart Association -co-chairman, annual ball 1996
Children's Discovery Museum
Capital Campaign -Steering Committee
Discovery Partners -Member
Desert Junior Golf -Advisory Committee
Delta Delta Delta Alumna -
Vice President
h.o.p.e. Board of Directors
Coachella Valley Community Concerts -Advisory Board
PGA WEST Communications Committee
Social Committee
La Quinta City Council: volunteer Advisory Board Commission
College of the Desert -Coachella Valley Economic Partnership -
Leadership Committee
Palm Springs Desert Museum -Member
Bystrice Czechoslovakia- sister city program committee member
SPECIAL INTERESTS:
Foundation for the Retarded of the Desert -in 1989, started a
program at La Quinta Hotel for Foundation clients to work.in the
laundry room of La Quinta Hotel. The program is still in
operation.
Round Table west -founders committee for desert
The Living Desert
Betty Ford Center -volunteer
Mc Callum Theatre
La Quinta Little Theatre Co.
YMCA
Desert Beautiful -Member
The following two organizations I have been very actively
involved with from their formation.
Palm Springs Desert Resorts Convention & Visitors Bureau
Hospitality Industry & Business Council -served as President,
vice President and Secretary
I was on the committee which formed this bureau.
Desert Communities Hotel & Motel Association
I was -one of the original members who formed the group over
12 years ago. I served as President and Secretary while on
the Board of Directors for over 10 years.
HISTORY:
Born Fort Worth, Texas 1949
Moved to Oklahoma City, OK 1961
College: Oklahoma State University
Moved to La Quinta, California 1980
Joined Landmark Land Company, Inc. September 1980
Assistant Manager La Quinta Hotel 1982-84
General Manager La Quinta Hotel May 1984-December 1993
Responsible for management of La Quinta Hotel through $55
million expansion from 269 rooms to 640, 1988-1989, staff of over
900. Started community activities: Memorial Day Chili Cook -off,
July 4th celebration, Labor Day Mariachi Festival, Halloween
Carnival, Easter Sunrise Service. Some of these activities still
remain.
One married daughter: Lisa Gingrich von Gohren, Laguna Beach, CA
Hobbies:
Golf
Arts & Crafts
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Judy Vossler's response to the application question regarding attitudes and skills to
enhance the work of the Cultural Affairs Commission:
My attitude is always positive. I believe we can accomplish anything within reason with
effort, time and money if we all work together.
My applicable skills are that I manage time well, get to the point, enjoy working with all
types of personalities, work very long hours, deeply love La Quinta and have a good
understanding of this "special place."
Yes, I have adequate time to devote to the Cultural Affairs Commission along with the
other commitments I have!
Following is why I think I will be a good addition to the present CAC:
The current Commission is made up of wonderful, community minded people with varied
backgrounds, many deeply rooted in "the arts" which gives strength in that direction --
very important. However, I think a well balanced cultural Commission should have a
broader base and that all of La Quinta's cultural heritage, traditions and history should
be considered --along with "the arts." Although I am not an expert in any of these fields, I
believe that I can bring a dimension to the Commission which keeps the focus wide and
diverse. I also see things from a business and financial perspective. I have a deep
understanding our products, market, competition and challenges of growth. And, I
understand the "politics" of the area!!
Thank you for the opportunity to apply for this vacant Commission position. I would
consider it an honor to serve the residents and City of La Quinta in this capacity.
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CULTURAL COMMISSION
WORK PLAN
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1996=97 Work Plan
Priority: 1
Category: On -Going
Assignment Item: Annual Work Plan
Method(s) of Fulfillment: Review existing assignments, suggest assignments to
fill any voids, review programs and programs being
done by other cities.
Suggested Resources: The work plan should be considered a living document,
subject to revision during the course of routine
maintenance.
Expansion of Assignment: On going maintenance.
Commissioner Availability: Review regularly.
Commitment Required: 1 hour per month.
CACWP 1
Priority: 2
Category: On -Going
Assignment Item: Cultural Arts Master Plan
Method(s) of Fulfillment: To develop a Master Plan to encourage cultural arts in
the City of La Quinta.
Suggested Resources: Members of the community.
Expansion of Assignment: Execute the Plan.
Commissioner Availability: All Commissioners will work on the Plan.
Commitment Required: 4-5 hours of Commission/Committee work per month.
CACW P 2
Priority: 3
Category: On -Going
Assignment Item: D.E. P.A. Program
(Diversified Exposure to Performing Arts)
Method(s) of Fulfillment: Provide tickets for students to attend diversified events.
Suggested Resources: Each fall a subcommittee of Cultural Commissioners
would spend 10-20 hours making calls to secure free or
reduced rate tickets during the season.
Expansion of Assignment: No growth in staff time, should be similar each year.
Mostly work will be by PTA and/or school staff, if they
agree to work the program.
Commissioner Availability: Commissioner Sharp will chair the program.
Commitment Required: 10-20 hours each fall soliciting tickets.
CACW P 3
Priority: 4
Category: On -Going
Assignment Item: Arts Advocacy
Method(s) of Fulfillment: Prepare guidelines and resources for parents,
educators, organizations and citizens at large to
advocate for arts education in La Quinta schools grades
K-3. Lobby for appointment of music and art
coordinators/supervisors, encourage adoption of
"National Standards for Arts Education." This program
will be implemented in cooperation with Desert Sands
Unified School District.
Suggested Resources: MENC, MTNA, National Coalition for Music Education,
local art and music organizations. Staff time and funds
are minimal. Utilize parent volunteers.
Expansion of Assignment: The goal is to eventually reach all students K-12 in the
Desert Sands Unified School District.
Commissioner Availability: All Commissioners are resources.
Commitment Required: Once organized, this project will take approximately 2
hours per month.
CACWP 4
Priority: 5
Category: Long Term
Assignment Item: La Quinta Pageant
Method(s) of Fulfillment: Creating steering committee consisting of Historical
Society, Cultural Commission, Council Member,
technical, theatrical, musical to lay ground work of
conceptual plan and feasibility.
Budget development study. Site procurement (seed
civic center ground, build temporary staging, rent
seating).
Suggested Resources: Request City funding, private funding, legal council,
staff time, recruitment, publicity.
Expansion of Assignment: Annual event creating great visibility for La Quinta
valley wide, county wide, state wide, etc. Develop into
week long event including multi -discipline arts event.
Commissioner Availability: Commissioner Atkins will chair the subcommittee.
Commissioner Francis to assist.
Commitment Required: This will require a tremendous commitment starting with
. the single step of forming a steering committee.
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HANDBOOK
CITY OF LA QUINTA
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CULTURAL COMMISSION
HoneyJ. Atkins............................................................................................Commissioner
SusanBenay...............................................................................................Vice Chairperson
SusanFrancis..............................................................................................Commissioner
KathrynL. Hull.....................................................................................................Chairperson
ArchieSharp................................................................................................Commissioner
JudyVossler.................................................................................................Commissioner
CITY STAFF
ThomasP. Genovese....................................................................................City Manager
Marty Nicholson.................................................................. Parks and Recreation Director
CristalSpidell.....................................................................................................Secretary
CITY COUNCIL
GlendaL. Holt.........................................................................................................Mayor
RonPerkins...............................................................................................Mayor Pro Tern
DonAdolph...............................................................................................Council Member
Terry Hendersen...........................................................................................Council Member
StanleySniff...............................................................................................Council Member
City of La Quinta
78-495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, CA 92253
(619) 777-7090
FAX (619) 777-7101
CACBOOK
INTRODUCTION
The association with fellow commission members will undoubtedly be your most important
relationship as you serve on the commission.
Before talking about relationships, it may be well to point out a few facts about commission
members. Each of you come from various backgrounds --educational, occupational,
religious, social, economic, physical, and cultural --and we should be aware that these
differences do exist.
We must also recognize that the reason for serving on the commission will vary and
perhaps some will have a special interest. Each member will contribute in their own way
and is an important part of the decision process. We should not expect every commission
member to give of their time, their talent, their knowledge to the same degree. Some will
give more and others will give less, but in the end the community will benefit.
Bearing this in mind, the following relationships may serve as a guideline:
1. We must always respect the other individual's viewpoint even though it may be
opposite of our own.
2. We must allow the other individual to articulate his or her views, then attempt to
make an objective evaluation of those views to the limit of our ability.
3. Evaluation of our fellow commission member's viewpoint should be based on what
is best for the total community and what is best for all concerned.
4. There will be times when political action among the commission is apparent and we
must strive to minimize that whenever possible.
5. We must be open and honest at all times.
6. Each commission member has a responsibility to recognize new commission
members and see that they are made welcome, become oriented and receive
training.
7. Items of concern should be brought forward to the attention of the Chair or the
assigned staff liaision,.
CACBOOK 2
A commission member's relationship with the City Council will vary from member to
member. It may be the commission chairman or staff person will report to the appointing
authority at one of their regular meetings. Members of the City Council may, from time to
time, visit the commission meetings and may, from time to time, invite the commission to
attend their meeting for direct input.
Individual contacts with the City Council to discuss problems are neither encouraged nor
discouraged. This will have to be handled on an individual basis. Should a controversy
arise within the commission, counsel and guidance are available from the staff as well as
from the individual council members. However, it would be inherently unethical for an
individual commissioner to attempt to influence or persuade the appointing authority to
assume a posture which may be inoppositionto the commission as a whole.
Should a split opinion exist on commission action, it may be appropriate for a majority and
minority report to accompany the recommendation to the appointing authority.
We would expect the individual commission member to recognize the following items:
1. The commission members are appointed by the City Council.
2. The commission member has an obligation to serve the public and to represent
their viewpoint.
3. The contact with the City Council should always be open and never used to
circumvent the staff or commission.
4. The commission should not knowingly embarrass the staff or the City Council.
5. The commission should render as much assistance as possible to the City Council
and avoid placing them in an untenable position.
6. The commission should assist the City Council in developing public trust in the
advisory commission system.
7. The commission should be sensitive to agency priorities and know when to take a
stand. There are times when, for the good of the overall agency, it may require
adjustment of the priority level of a particular project.
8. The commission falls under the restrictions of the Brown Act whereby decisions and
recommendations can only be made at a duly constituted meeting which is open to
the public.
CACBOOK 3
RELATIONSHIP WITH ASSIGNED STAFF
The following commission guidelines are recommended:
1. Contacts would be with the agency staff member. assigned to the commission rather
than to other staff people. The individual commissioner should feel free to make a
contact with the higher level supervision, such as the City Manager, and/or the City
Council providing the assigned staff person is also notified of this contact.
2. Contacts with staff members should clearly be in the framework of the commission
assignment.
3. It is important for Commissioners to know the City's Art In Public Places programs
and community arts services.
4. Commissioners should not ask for individual reports, favors, or special
consideration.
5. Commissioners should realize the assigned staff person works with the commission
and reports directly to an agency supervisor. He/she is limited in scope of authority
to carry out recommendations.
Misunderstandings and problems can develop in the relationship between the staff and the
commission if an enthusiastic member attempts to take aboard those duties which are not
within the framework of the commission action. Each commissioner must be alert to the
difference between advisory policy -setting and doing the work.
At timesa commissioner may be asked to "do" the work as a volunteer. It is doubly
important that when this occurs, the difference be recognized and be communicated to
assure there is no question about the role on the advisory body and the individual's
volunteer assignment.
The success of the Cultural Commission's efforts in our community is directly proportional
to the level of priority it attains in the agency operation. Governing body and administrative
perceptions on the importance and contribution of human, recreation and arts services to
the community's quality of life will inevitably influence decisions on budget, planning,
manpower, policies and procedures.
Therefore, the interdependence among agency departments/commissions cannot, nor
must not, be ignored or taken lightly.
CACBOOK 4
The Cultural Commission is in a unique position to provide for significant positive
relationships that can contribute to an understanding of cultural arts and their roles in
contributing to a better quality of life. The Commission may take a position of support for
existing cultural arts organizations.
It is the philosophy of the Cultural Commission of the City of La Quinta that fostering and
encouraging the arts in all its forms serves to enhance the mental, physical, aesthetic, and
spiritual health of La Quinta as a community.
Recognizing this fact, and the positive economic impact generated by the arts, this
Commission will provide leadership to the arts community through facilitating partnerships
between agencies, assisting individual artists by advocating for the provision of adequate
resources, and providing the City Council with educated, informed advice for addressing
public policy issues as they relate to the arts.
THE ROLE OF THE CULTURAL COMMISSION AND STAFF
The role of the Cultural Commission is to provide guidelines and chart a general course
of action by formulating and recommending policies for cultural arts within- the City of La
Quinta.
The Appointed City Staff lends technical support to the Cultural Commission and serves
as staff liaison. The appointed City Staff acts as administrator who provides the data,
information and professional counsel to the Cultural Commission while serving as liaison
between policy formulation and implementation of same through administrative procedure.
City Staff will facilitate the clear, concise and efficient communication of all direct questions,
comments and requests for information between the Cultural Commission, City Manager
and Staff as well as similar requests between individual Commission members and
individual staff.
The primary function of the Staff is to perform under the direction of the City Manager the
various duties and responsibilities required to provide well-balanced and efficient cultural
arts services for the people of La Quinta.
CAC BOOK 5
1. Liaison to the Community
The Commission will attend all civic functions (mixers, Mayor's breakfasts, ribbon
cutting, etc.); talk with residents and "hear" what they have to say. Be active in
other culturally related activities in La Quinta and surrounding communities.
The Cultural Commission should get as much publicity as possible in La Quinta and
throughout the valley. Everything the Commission does is public information.
Conduct periodic public forums (focusing on engaging arts related topics) in various
public locations (Main Street Market Fair, weekly art show in Von's Center, etc.).
2. Advisory Body to the City Council
Attend City Council meetings, maintain open communication, relay public opinion,
accept assignments to participate in committees and boards.
3. Commissioner Training Program
Develop and maintain extensive listing of seminars and workshops throughout the
country and attend when possible. Membership in arts related state and national
organizations. Funding for travel fees, etc.
CACBOOK 6
COLINCIL/RDA MEETING DATE:
ITEM TITLE:
Discussion Related to Established
Boards, Commissions and Committees
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AGENDA CATEGORY:
BUSINESS SESSION:
CONSENT CALENDAR:
STUDY SESSION:
PUBLIC HEARING:
That Members discuss established boards, commissions and committees and provide
comment for transmittal to the City Council regarding these boards' size, their role in City
affairs, and the potential value in consolidation of responsibilities.
Informational report only.
Pursuant to City Council direction, staff prepared background information on established
Boards and Commissions.in La Quinta and participated in a Council Study Session March
19, 1996 for the purpose of reviewing these bodies' responsibilities and activities in City
affairs (see Attachment 1). The City Council, at the Study Session, expressed a desire to
hear from potentially affected Boards and Commissions. prior to considering any revision
to the established City structure.
Council discussion March 19 touched on the number of established Boards/Commissions,
their size, required staff support and possible duplication in responsibility. The Council
expressed appreciation for the contribution of dedicated Board/Commission members and
emphasized their wish that each body be advised of that appreciation and assured that
any structural changes would be phased into place with any reductions in Board size
accommodated through attrition. At the same time, however, the Council expressed a
desire to ensure that citizen commitment is effectively channeled; that duplication is
minimized; and that each Board's role is clearly defined so that its activity can be focused
and its accomplishments maximized.
Staff, in its March 19,- 1996 report, outlined "possible scenarios towards consolidation".
Other ideas or alternatives offered during the Study Session included: reducing all Boards
from seven to five members; combining the Parks and Recreation Commission with the
Cultural Commission; combining the Human Services Commission (HSC) and Youth
Advisory Committee with the Volunteer and Kidsline Advisory Boards serving as HSC
subcommittees; and ensuring that any consolidation be done gradually over time and by
attrition.
With the above in mind, it is suggested that the Board discuss and provide feedback to the
City Council on the following:
1. Preferred board size (i.e., five or seven members);
2. Potential for board consolidation —recommendations;
3. If appropriate, process for consolidation; and
4. Other ideas for improving board efficiency and effectiveness.
Mark Weiss
Assistant City Manager
COUNCILIRDA MEETING DATE: March 19, 1996
ITEM TITLE:
Discussions Related to Established
Boards, Commissions and Committees
As directed by the Council.
Informational report only.
AGENDA CATEGORY:
BUSINESS SESSION: _
CONSENT CALENDAR:
STUDY SESSION:
PUBLIC HEARING:
Pursuant to Council direction, staff has prepared background data on established
Boards and Commissions in La auinta (Attachment 1) . The chart on page two is an
abbreviated summary of that data.
As currently structured, five Council -established authorities report to the Parks
Department; two to Building & Safety; three to Community Development; one to
Public Works; and one to Finance. Numerous ad hoc committees have been
established within the Cultural Commission and Parks & Recreation Commission to
address specific tasks.
Of the boards reviewed, only the Planning Commission is mandated within the
Government Code (technically, the Council could serve as the Planning Commission,
but this is rarely done, especially in communities with a high degree of development
activity). The Building and Construction Appeals Board and Traffic Committee meet
only as needed. Staff proposes that the Traffic Committee establish a quarterly
meeting schedule to institutionalize coordinated traffic review and will implement that
policy immediately.
Some boards are compensated for meetings and support operations (i.e., Planning
Commission, Investment Advisory Board, Human Services Commission, Parks &
Recreation Commission and Cultural Commission). City staff attends each board
meeting (and subcommittee meeting). Agenda packets and meeting minutes are
3
The Investment Advisory Board's (IAB) role in La Quinta is clearly distinct from other
City boards in scope and responsibility. The IAB is staffed by the Finance Department
and is currently meeting monthly and reviewing the City's investment policy. The
IAB's enabling ordinance contemplates that, in time,, this Board's schedule may be
extended to quarterly meetings. Thus, it is anticipated that, once policies are clearly
established, refined and institutionalized, this Board's activity and associated staffing
costs (albeit, not its importance), will diminish.
The remaining boards and commissions created in La Quinta over time reflect the
community's priorities in terms of social, cultural and recreational endeavors. Of
these, the City's Historic Preservation Commission is somewhat unique in that its
existence and makeup, in addition to the focus it provides on its historic preservation
mission, qualifies the City as a certified local government capable of placing historic
structures on the National Register of Historic Places. This enhances the City's local
autonomy and authority in its efforts towards protecting local historic resources and
qualifying those resources for potential federal and state grant proceeds and
protection under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966.
The Cultural Commission, and its fT a subcommittees; Parks & Recreation
Commission, and its four subcommittees; Volunteer AdvisorBoard; Youth Advisory.
Council; and Kidsline Advisory Board are all staffed by the Parks & Recreation
Department. The Human Services Commission and its subcommittee are staffed by
the Building & Safety Department. The Arts in Public Places Commission is staffed
by the Community Development Department. The subcommittees referenced above
tend to be task -specific working committees with limited anticipated life spans (i.e.,
until specified tasks are completed).
There may be opportunity to merge associated duties and consolidate some existing
boards into generic entities with more broadly defined missions. For example, both
the Cultural Commission and Arts in Public Places Commission have an "arts" focus.
The Parks & Recreation Commission, Human Services Commission, Volunteer
Advisory Board, Kidsline Advisory Board, and Youth Advisory Council all have
interests in youth activities and development (albeit, it is recognized that the Human
Services Commission has a much broader charge in total) . The challenge then, may
rest in establishing broadly-based commissions with representation and expertise from
specialized fields.
Staff recognizes the value to the Council and community represented by the
established Boards, Commissions, and Committees. Each has been established in
response to community priorities and is served by dedicated civic leaders. The
staffing requirements and associated City costs are significant, however, and can
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ATTACHMENT 2
ORDINANCE 277
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE MUNIC I]PAL
CODE -CHAPTER 2.65 "ART IN PUBLIC PLACES"
The City Council of the City of La Quinta, California does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Chapter 2.65 of the La Quinta Municipal Code is hereby amended to read
as set forth in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and made part of.
SECTION 2. DATE. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty
(30) days after its adoption.
SECTION 3. POSTING. The City Clerk shall, within 15 days afar passage of this
Ordinance, cause it to be posted in at least three public places designated by resolution of the City
Council; shall certify to the adoption and posting of this Ordinance;, and shall cause this Ordinance
and its won, together with proof of posting, to be enured into the Book of Ordinanccs of
this City.
The foregoing Ordinance was approved and adapted at a meeting of the City Council held
on this 5.= day of December , 1995, by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Adolph, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Bangerter
(One Vacancy)
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
A
9AUNDRA L. JVHOLA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
ORDDR -OU
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DAWN HONEYIVELL, City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE) ss.
CITY OF LA QUINTA )
I, SAUNDRA L. JUHOLA, City Clerk of the City of La Quinta, California, do hereby certify
the foregoing to be a full, true and correct copy of Ordinance No. 277 which was introduced
on the 21st day of November, 1995 and was adopted at a regular meeting held on the 5th day
of December, 1995 not being less than 5 days after date of introduction thereof.
I further certify that the foregoing ordinance was posted in three (3) places within the City of
;UNDRA
nta as specified in a resolution of the City Council.
L. JUH , City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
DECLARATION OF POSTING
I, SAUNDRA L. JUHOLA, City Clerk of the City of La Quinta, California, do hereby certify
that the foregoing ordinance was posted on December 14, 1995 pursuant to City Council
SAUNDRA L. JHOLA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
ORDDRF r.054
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2.6 5.010
Chapter 2.65
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES
Section:
2.65.010
Intent and purpose.
2.65.020
Findings
265.030
Definitions.
2.65.040
Formation and functions of the Art in Public Place Commission
2.65.050
Requirement to provide art work or pay development fee.
2.65.060
Projects subject to Art in Public Places Program requirements.
2.65.0707
Processing of art application.
2.65.080
Regulations for art work,
2.65.090
Development fee.
2.65.100
Credits --Agreements as to particular projects.
2.65.110
Art in Public Places Fund. .
2.65.120
Implementation and administration of this chapter.
2.65.010 Intent and purpose.
A. This chapter may be known and cited as the "La Quints Art in Public Places Program."
The City of La Quinta has developed a nationwide reputation through the annual La Quinta Arts
Festival and other artistic events, and attracts thousands of visitors every year to view and purchase
art and crafts in the City. The public health, safety and welfare the preservation and enhancement
of property values and economic vitality, as well as the popularity and prosperity of the community,
are dependent upon and enhanced by visually pleasing and high quality public art.
B . The stated goal of the Cultural R EIMM of the General Plan is to provide
"enrichment of the community by adequate cultural and recreational facilities and activities." To
implement this goal, the General Plan finther states that "the cultural resources of a city encompass
those facilities and programs which refresh, enhance or recreate people's bodies and spirits."
Community parks, recreational- activities,, historic resources, library facilities and art festivals are
included in this classification. The Art in Public Places Program is intended to achieve this purpose
by providing visual art throughout the City.
C. endid and development throughout the City will benefit from public art,
both financially and visually. All property within the City will prosper through the enhancement and
preservation of property values that will result from the location of visual art throughout the City.
As such, the cost of providing public art should be shared. This Program is a means of achieving a
balanced responsibility of providing a cultural enhancement.
D. Therefore the City Council declares that art work in its various physical forms displayed
in public venues in the City constitute public facilities of benefit to the citizens and visitors to the City
and in the interest of the public health, safety and welfare, it is the policy of the City to require
acquisition and installation of public art works as provided in this chapter. (Ord. 173 § 1 (part),
1990)
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it.
2.65.010
2.65.020 Findings
The City Council makes the following findings in connection with the adoption of this chapter:
A. There is a reasonable relationship between the acquisition of art works through the Art
in Public Places Program and the projects on which the fees provided by this chapter shall be imposed
because:
1. Art works will enhance the real property values within the City generally, including the
developments on which the fees will be imposed, and
2. Art works will, by the aesthetic values of the City as a whole, make the City an
attractive place to live and work, thereby making the City more vital; and
B. There is a reasonable relationship between the need for cultural amenities such as art and
the developnwa upon which the fees provided for herein shall be imposed because the developments
of real property generally necessitates that additional costs be incurred and amenities be provided to
provide for harmonious and aesthetically pleasing environments created by the development; and
C. The amount of the fee is reasonably related to the art works to be acquired because the
amount of the fee increases as the value of the development upon which the fee is imposed rises, so
there will be a direct and proportionate relationship between the in of the development and the
quantity or quality of art work which can b e purchased from the fees generated by the development
upon which the fees shall be imposed. (Ord. 173 § 1 (part), 1990)
2.65030 Definitions
As used in this chapter.
A "Arts application" means the application to be submitted by a project applicant pursuant
to Section 2.65.070. .
B. "Art in Public Places Fund" means the fund established by Section 2.65.110.
C. "Art site" means any site, upon which the art work is to be located, on public or private
property within the City which is accessible and visible to the general public.
D. "Art worie' means original creations of art including, but not limited to, the following
categories: sculpture, murals, mosaics, fountains, and paving designs. These categories may be
realized through such media as steel, bronze stained glass, concrete, wood, ceramic the and stone,
as well as other suitable materials.
E. "Fee" or "Fees" means the fees imposed by this chapter.
F. "Projects" means all construction or rehabilitation in the City covered by a single building
permit.
G. "Project costs'' means the value of the improvements for a project based upon the building
permit valuation submitted. (Ord. 203 §§ 1, 2, 1992; Ord. 173 § 1(part), 1990)
2.65.040 Formation and functions of the Art in Public Places Commission.
A. Commission Composition and Selection. The City Council establishes an Art in Public
Places Commission (the " "Commission") composed of three members of the La Quints Arts
Foundation nominated by the La Quints Arts Foundation, and four at -large members appointed
directly by the City Council from the community. The Commission will be composed of seven
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members. The Commission will be confirmed and appointed by the City Council. The Commission
will submit to the City Council a recommendation for ratification of public art to be financed by the
Art in Public Places Program and carry out the other functions described in this chapter.
B. Term of Commission. The Commission members will serve for staggered two-year terns
beginning on July 1 st of every other year, cog July 1, 1990. Initially two members will serve
two-year terms, one for three years and two for one year.
C. Commission Functions. The primary function of the Commission will be to prepare an
Art in Public Places Plan for recommendation for adoption by the City Council and the
implementation of such plan by the City Council. To the extent possible, the plan shall identify art
sites art work and estimat" of cost for the art work and art sites. In implementation of the plan, the
Commission shall undertake the following tasks:
1. The Commission will be responsible for selecting art works to be financed by the Art in
Public Places Program, using the guidelines for selection as provided for in Section 2.65.080;
2. The Commission will work with City staff to develop a list of possible art sites;
3. The Commission will seek ways of procuring public art other than through fees such as
endowments, donations, loan programs, trusts and similar mews of support;
4. The Commission will recommend to the City Council agreexneaRs for the purchase of
commissioning of art works, the purchase or lease of art sits and agreements for the purchase and
display of art work or the repair, mainttnance or servicing of art work
5. The Commission will meet monthly and will elect officers at its first meeting in July.
Officers of the Commission will consist of chairpvson and vice -chairperson. The Commission may
adopt bylaws relating to the implementation of their work under this chapter. (Ord. 247 § 1, 1994;
Ord. 230 § 1, 1993; Ord. 226 § 1, 1993; Ord. 173 § 1 (part), 1990)
2.65.050 Requirement to provide art work or pay development fee.
When a project is subject to the r quirexneats of this chapter pursuant to Section 2.65.060,
the project applicant shall pay a develw described in Subsection A of this section, or shall
comply with the provision of Subsection B of this section. Project applicants shall indicate on their
An in Public Places application whether the project applicant will comply with Subsections A or B
of this section.
A. Development Fees. The project applicants shall pay a fee to be deposited in the Art in
Public Places Fund established pump t to Section 2.63.110 equal to the amount provided in Section
2.65.090 of this chapter for the project.
B. Provision of Art Work. In -lieu of paying the development fee as required by Subsection
A of this section, the project applicant may acquire and install an art work on an art site on or in the
vicinity of the project site pursuant to Section 2.65.100 of this chapter. As a guide, the cost or value
of such art work should approximate the amount of the fee that would be paid under Subsection A
of this section. The project applicant shall receive credit for the fee required by Subsection A of this
section only in the actual amount of the cost of value of art work acquired and installed, plus costs
of installation. Only project applicants liable fora fee pursuant to Subsection A of this section that
is in excess of five thousand dollars shall be permitted to elect to provide an art work pursuant to this
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subsection unless such project applicant proposes to fiunish art work in excess of the amount of such
fee and in a minimum amount of five thousand dollars. (Ord. 173 § 1 (part), 1990)
2.65.060 Projects subject to Art in Public Places Program requirements.
A Requirements. The requirements of this chapter shall apply to all works of construction
or rehabilitation for which a building permit is applied for within the City which constitutes or
includes the following activities and which are not subject to the exceptions set forth in Subsection
B of this section:
a. New commercial and industrial construction;
2. Remodeling, repair or reconstruction of existing commercial or industrial property having
project costs which exceed one hundred thousand dollars in expenditures;
3. Residential subdivision or devdopmer t of two units or more, why by detached single-
family residential structures, condominiums, apartments, townhouses or other dwelling units,
including the repair, remodeling or renovation of same, having project costs exceeding one hundred
thousand dollars;
4. Individual residential units (defined as not more than one single-family dwelling which is
to be constructed on an individual lot or parcel) having project costs of more than one hundred
thousand dollars.
B. Exceptions. The requirements of this chapter shall not apply to the following activities:
1. Public projects;
2. Remodeling, repair or reconstrucdon of structures which have been damaged by fire, flood,
wind, earthquake or other calamity,
3. Nonprofit social service or cultural institution projects;
4. Low to moderate housing projects as defined by household income in Health and Safety
Code Section 50093. (Ord. 203 §§ 3, 4, 1992; Ord. 173 § 1 (part), 1990)
2.65.070 Processing of arts application
The requirements and procedures for the processing of Art in Public Places application (an
arts application) shall be as follows:.
A. Upon submission of a project application for a project subject to the requirements of this
chapter, the Community Development Department shall provide to the project applicant a copy of
the ordinance codified in this chapter and an arts application form;
B. The project applicant shall submit to the Community Development Department a
completed arts application form, describing the manner in which the project applicant intends to
establish compliance with this chapter. The arts. application shall include, for project applicants
intending to meet the requirements of this chapter. The arts application shall include, for project
applicants intending to meet the requirements of Section 2.65.040(B), a complete description of the
art work, the artist creating the art work, a copy of the contract for commissioning or purchasing the
art work, if any, the cost or estimated cost of the art work and installation, the agreement or means
by which the project applicant will meet the requirements of Section 2.65.100 of this chapter, and a
site plan showing the location of the art work, complete with landscaping, lighting and other
appropriate accessories to complement and protect the art worm
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C. The Community Development Department shall, upon receipt of the arts application,
submit the arts application to the Commission.
D. The Commission shall, within thirty days from the date of submittal of the application by
the Community Development Department, submit to the City Council comments and a
recommendation on the proposed arts application, based upon the guidelines set forth in Section
2.65.080;
E. The arts application shall then be submitted to the City Council, which may ratify the
application based upon the guidelines set forth in Section 2.65.080. (Ord 173 § 1 (part), 1990)
2.65.080 Regulations for art work.
A. Guidelines. Guidelines for the approval of art work shall include, but are not limited to,
the following criteria:
a. The art work shall be easily visible and accessible to the public
2. The composition of the art work shall be of appropriate materials in order to be durable
against vandalisnn% theft and weather, and in order to require a low level of maintenance. The review
may consider the proposed location of the art work;
3. The art work shall be related in terms of scale, material, form and content to innriediate
and adjacent buildings and landscaping so that it, complements the art site and surrounding
environment;
4. The art worm shall be designed and constructed by persons p in the production
of such art work and recognized by critics and by his or her peers as one who produce works of art;
5. The art work shall be appropriately affixed to its site or display.
B. Limitations. The following items are not to be considered as art works:
1. Art objects which are mass produced from a standard design;
2. Reproductions of original at works;
3. Decorative, onnann - I or functional elements which are designed by a building architect
as opposed to an artist commissioned for the purpose of creating the art work;
4. Landscape architecture and landscape garde g CKCept where these elements are designed
or approved by the artist and. are an integral part of the an work as crested by the artist;
5. Services or utilities necessary to operate or maintain the art work.
C. Use and Maintenance of Art Work. Art work acquired by expendittues from the Art in
Public Places Fund shall be the property of and maintained by the City. The City may dispose of such
art work at its discretion, subject to any alp with artists or otherwise relating to any specific
art work. The art works acquired aid installed by s project applicant for which credit for the fee
required by Section 2.65.040 is given pursuant to Section 2.65.100 of this chapter shall be the
property of and maintained by the project applicant, except to Section 2.65.100 of this chapter shall
be the property of and maintained by the project applicant, except to the extent the City has rights
in or to the art work or the display thereof pursuant to the agreement with the project applicant
entered into pursuant to Section 2.65100. Alternatively, art work acquired by the project applicant
in lieu of the fee may be donated to the City to be maintained by the City. (Ord. 173 § 1(part), 1990)
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2.65.090 Development fee.
There will be, and there is hereby established, an Art in Public Places fee ( referred to
occasionally in this chapter as the "fee" or "fees") to be collected as follows:
A. Fees are to be collected with respect to all projects prior to or at the time of issuance of
a building permit, except in the case of residential developments or more than one dwelling unit,
where the fee shall be collect on a pro rata basis for each dwelling when it receives its final inspection
or certificate of occupancy, whichever occurs first. The Director of the Community Development
Department, or other such person appointed by him/her, is hereby appointed as the authorized
individual to collect the fees;
B. All residential structures whose project costs is in excess of one hundred thousand dollars
will be charged a fee hereunder equal to the greater of:
1. 1/4 of one percent for that portion of project cost in excess of one hundred thousand
dollars, or
2. Twenty dollars;
C. All commercial developments, industrial developments and nonresidential development
within the City will be charged a fee hereunder equal to the greater ofi
1. '/2 of one percent of the project costs, or
2. Twenty dollars;
D. The fees will be collected prior to the issuance of any building permit commencing on the
date the ordinance codified in this chapter becomes effective. (Ord. 203 § 5, 1992; Ord. 173 § 1
(Part), 1990)
2.65.100 Credits -Agreements as to particular projects.
A. A project applicant may apply for a credit against the fee otherwise required to be paid
by the project applicant under Section 2.65.050 of this chapter, of one hundred percent of the cost
of an art work and costs of installation for including an art work in an art site subject to this chapter,
provided that such work shall be approved by the Commission, and the project shall enter into a
written agreement with the City providing that the an work shall be installed, maintained and open
to public view at reasonable hours for a minimum period of twenty-five years after installation. The
written agreement may be extended by the City for ten year increments.
B. Nothing herein shall restrict the City Council from waiving the requirements of this
chapter, in whole or in part, with respect to any project otherwise subject to the provisions of this
chapter, provided that the City Council determines that the project applicant has entered into an
agreement with the City making provision for the acquisition and installation of art works in
connection with the development of the project which addresses the goals and aims of this chapter
in a manna equally favorable to or on a basis more favorable to the City than would be achieved by
strict compliance with this chapter. (Ord. 173 § 1 (part), 1990)
2.65.110 Art in Public Places Fund.
A. Accounting. The fees imposed pursuant to Section 2.65.090 of this chapter and any other
monies collected in accordance with provisions of this chapter shall be deposited in a separate
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account, entitled the "Art in Public Place Fund." The City Manager or his/her designee shall establish
accounting records sufficient to identify and control these funds. The amounts held in the Art in
Public Places Fund shall otherwise be accounted for, deposited, invested and a gmwed as provided
by law and the practices and policies of the City. The account containing these funds may be invested
along with other monies of the City and the investment earnings thereon shall be used for and be
subject to the same restrictions established in subsection B.
B. Use of Fund. Expenditures of the fees collected in the Art in Public Places Fund may
include the following:
1. The cost of art work and its installation;
2. The cost of purchase or lease or art sites;
3. Water works, landscaping, fighting and other objects which are an integral part of the art
work;
4. Frames, mats, pedestals and other objects necessary for the proper presentation of the art
work;
5. Walls, pools, landscaping or other architectural or landscape architectural elements
necessary for the proper aesthetic and structural placement of the art work;
6. Expenditures for maintenance and repair of art worm
7. Administradve VgMVes to otherwise implement any provision of this chapter, however,
in no event shall said ' ' five acpenses exceed five percent of the total funds in the account on
July 1 of any year nor twenty-five thousand dollars in any fiscal year.
D. Endowments. The Art in Public Places Fund shall also be used as a depository for
endowments, bequests, grants or donations. Such sums may be expended as set forth in subsection
B of this section and for art exhibitions or displays as approved by the City Council.
E. Replacement. For those art works that have been purchased with monies from the Art in
Public Places Fund or donated to the City, the City may determine to sell or exchange existing art
works for replacement art works. Any funds obtained from the sale of art work shall be credited to
the Art in Public Places Fund. Art work owned privately and on display by in -lieu agreement may
be exchanged with City Council approval or the original fee paid to the Art in Public Places Fund.
F. Reimbursement. In the event fees have not been committed for a use as specified in
Subsection B within two yarn of their collection, the fees in the Art in Public Places Fund shall be
din UAW by the Director of the Corntnunity Development Department to the person or entity who
has paid the fees or in any other manner permitted by law. (Ord. 173 § 1(part), 1990)
2.65.120 Implementation and administration of this chapter.
The Cray nay attar into alpearmts, upon -- - - anendstion of the Commission or otherwise,
for the purchase or commissioning of artworks, the purchase and the lease of art sites, for insuring
art works, for the display of at works on art sites not owned by the City, for installation of art work
or the repair, maintenance of servicing thereof and for or relating to all other matters necessary or
appropriate to implement the Art in Public Places Program.
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Chapter 2.65
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES
Sections:
2.65.010
Intent and purpose.
2.65.020
Findings.
2.65.030
Definitions.
2.65.040
Formation and functions of the Art in Public Places Committee.
2.65.050
Requirement to provide art work or pay development fee.
2.65.060
Projects subject to Art in Public Places Program requirements.
2.65.070
Processing of arts application.
2.65.080
Regulations for art work.
2.65.090
Development fee.
2.65.100
Credits —Agreements as to particular projects.
2.65.110
Art in Public Places Fund.
2.65.120
Implementation and administration of this chapter.
2.65.010 Intent and purpose. _
A. This chapter may be known and cited as the "La Quinta Art in Public Places Program." The city of
La Quinta has developed a nationwide reputation through the annual La Quinta Arts Festival and other artistic
events, and attracts thousands of visitors every year to view and purchase art and crafts in the city. The public
health, safety and welfare, the preservation and enhancement of property values and economic vitality, as
well as the popularity and prosperity of the community, are upon and eniumced by visually pleasing
and high quality public art
B. The stated goal of the cultural resources element of the General Plan is to provide "enrichment of
the community by adequate cultural and recreational facilities and activities." To implement this goal, the
General Plan mandates the city to "provide facilities and encourage opportunities for cultural enhancement
of the city of La Quints." The General Plan further states that "the cultural resources of a city encompass
those facilities and programs which refresh, enhance or recreate people's bodies and spirits." Community parks,
recreational activities, historic resources. library facilities and art festivals are included in this classification.
The Art in Public Places Program is intended to achieve this purpose by providing visual art throughout the
city.
C. Residential and commercial development throughout the city will benefit from public at both financially
and visually. All property within the city will prosper through the enhancement and preservation of property
values that will result from the location of visual art throughout the city. As such. the cost of providing public
art should be shared. This program is a means of achieving a balanced responsibility of providing a cultural
enhancement.
D. Therefore. the city council declares that art work in its various physical forms displayed in public
venues in the city constitute public facilities of benefit to the citizens and visitors to the city and in the interest
of the public health, safety and welfare, it is the policy of the city to require acquisition and installation of
public art works as provtdbd in this chapter. (Ord. 173 § 1 (part), 1990)
2.65.020 Findings.
The city council makes the following findings in connection with the adoption of this chapter.
A. There is a reasonable relationship between the acquisition of art works through the Art in Public Places
Program and the projects on which the fees provided by this chapter shall be imposed because:
1. Art works will enhance the real property values within the city generally, including the developments
on which the fees will be imposed, and
2. Art works will, by enhancing the aesthetic values of the city as a whole, make the city an attractive
place to live and work, thereby malting the city more vital: and
B. These is a reasonable relationship between the need for cultural amenities such as art and the developments
upon which the fees provided for herein shall be imposed because the development of real property generally
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necessitates that additional costs be incurred and amenities be provided to provide for harmonious and aestheticauy
pleasing environments created by the development; and
C. The amount of the fee is reasonably related to the art works to be acquired because the amount of
the fee increases as the value of the development upon which the fee is imposed rises, so there will be a direct
and proportionate relationship between the size of the development and the quantity or quality of art work
which can be purchased from the fees generated by the development upon which the fee is imposed; and
D. There is a reasonable relationship between the amount of the fees and the art work to be purchased
because the fees generated by the Art in Public Places Program will provide a wide variety of art works, suitable
for the wide variety of developments upon which the fees shall be imposed. (Ord. 173 11 (part), 1990)
2.65.030 Definitions.
As used in this chapter.
A. "Arts application" means the application to be submitted by a project applicant pursuant to Section
2.65.070.
B. "Art in Public Places Fund" means the fund established by Section 2.65.110.
C. "Art site" means any site, upon which the art work is to be located, on public or private property
within the city which is accessible and visible to the general public.
D. "Art work" means original creations of art including, but not limited to, the following categories: sculpwre,
murals, mosaics, fountains, and paving designs. These categories may be realized through such media as steel,
bronze, stained glass, concrete, wood, ceramic the and stone, as well as other suitable materials.
E. "Fee" or "fees" means the fees imposed by this chapter.
F. "Projects" means all construction or rehabilitation in the city covered by a single building permit.
G. "Project costs" means the value of the improvements for a project based upon the building permit
valuation submitted. (Ord. 203 If 1, 2, 1992; Ord. 173 11 (pact). 1990)
2.65.040 Formation and fbwdons of the Art in Pablic Places Committee -
A. Committee Composition and Selection. The city council establishes an Art in Public Places Committee
(the "committee') composed of three members of the La Quinta Arts Foundation nominated by the La Quints
Arts Foundation, and four at -large members appointed directly by the city council from the community. The
committee will be composed of seven members. The committee will be a standing committee confirmed and
appointed by the city council. The committee will submit to the city council a recommendation for ratification
of public art to be financed by the Art in Public Places Program and carry out the other functions described
in this chapter.
B. Term of Committee. The committee members will serve for staggered two-year terms beginning on
July 1 st of every other year, commencing July 1,1990. Initially two members will serve two-year terms, one
for three years and two for one year.
C. Committee Functions. The primary function of the committee will be to prepare an Art in Public Places
Plan for recommendation for adoption by the city council and the implementation of such plan by the city
council. To the extent possible, the plan shall identify art sites, art work and estimates of cost for the art work
and art sites. In implementation of the plan, the committee shall undertake the following tasks:
1. The committee will be responsible for selecting an works to be finenc ed by the Art in Public Places
Program, using the guidelines for selection as provided for in Section 2.65.080;
2. The committee will work with city staff to develop a list of possible an sites;
3. The committee will seek ways of procuring public art other than through fees such as endowments,
donations, loan programs, trusts and similar means of support;
4. The committee will recommend to the city council agreements for the purchase of commissioning
of art works, the purchase or lease of art sites and agreements for the purchase and display of art work or
the repair, maintenance or servicing of act work;
5. The committee will meet monthly and will elect officers at its first meeting in July. Officers of the
committee will consist of chairperson and vice -chairperson. The committee may adopt bylaws relating to the
implementation of their work under this chapter. (Ord. 247 f 1.1994; Ord. 230 f 1,1993; Ord. 226 f 1.1993;
Ord. 173 f 1 (part), 1990)
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2.65.050
2.65.050 Requirement to provide art work or pay development fee.
When a project is subject to the requirements of this chapter pursuant to Section 2.65.060, the project
applicant shall pay a development fee, as described in subsection A of this section, or shall comply with the
provisions of subsection B of this section. Project applicants shall indicate on their Art in Public Places application
whether the project applicant will comply with subsections A or B of this section.
A. Development Fees. The project applicants shall pay a fee to be deposited in the Art in Public Places
Fund established pursuant to Section 2.65.110 equal to the amount provided in Section 2.65.090 of this chapter
for the project.
. B. Provision of Art Work. In lieu of paying the development fee as required by subsection A of this
section, the project applicant may acquire and install an art work on an art site on or in the vicinity of the
project site pursuant to Section 2.65.100 of this chapter. As a guide, the cost or value of such art work should
approximate the amount of the fee that would be paid under subsection A of this section. The project applicant
shall receive credit for the fee required by subsection A of this section only in the actual amount of the cost
of value of art work acquired and installed, plus costs of installation. Only project applicants liable for a fee
pursuant to subsection A of this section that is in excess of five thousand dollars shall be permitted to elect
to provide an art work pursuant to this subsection unless such project applicant proposes to furnish art work
in excess of the amount of such fee and in a minimum amount of five thousand dollars. (Ord. 173 § 1 (part),
1990)
2.65.060 Projects subject to Art in Public Places Program requirements.
A. Requirements. The requirements of this chapter shall apply to all works of construction or rehabilitation
for which a building permit is applied for within the city which constitutes or includes the following activities
and which are not subject to the exceptions set forth in subsection B of this section:
1. New commercial and industrial construction;
2. Remodeling, repair or reconstruction of existing commercial or industrial property having project costs
which exceed one hundred thousand dollars in expenditures;
3. Residential subdivision or development of two units or more, whether by detached single-family residential
structures, condominiums, apartments, townhouses or other dwelling units, including the repair, remodeling
or renovation of same, having project costs exceeding one hundred thousand dollars;
4. Individual residential units (defined as not more than one single-family dwelling which is to be constructed
on an individual lot or parcel) having project costs of more than one hundred thousand dollars.
B. Exceptions. The requirements of this chapter shall not apply to the following activities:
1. Public projects;
2. Remodeling, repair or reconstruction of structures which have been damaged by fire, flood, wind,
earthquake or other calamity;
3. Nonprofit social service or cultural institution projects;
4. Low to moderate housing projects as defined by household income in Health and Safety Code Section
50093. (Ord. 203 §§ 3, 4, 1992; Ord. 173 § 1 (part), 1990)
2.65.070 Processing of arts application.
The requirements and procedures for the processing of Art in Public Places application (an arts application)
shall be as follows:
A. Upon submission of a project application for a project subject to the requirements of this chapter,
the department of planning and development shall provide to the project applicant a copy of the ordinance
codified in this chapter and an arts application form;
B. The project applicant shall submit to the department of planning and development a completed arts
application form, describing the manner in which the project applicant intends to establish compliance with
this chapter. The arts application shall include, for project applicants intending to meet the requirements of
Section 2.65.040(B), a complete description of the art work, the artist creating the art work, a copy of the
contract for commissioning or purchasing the art work, if any, the cost or estimated cost of the art work and
installation, the agreement or means by which the project applicant will meet the requirements of Section
2.65.100 of this chapter, and a site plan showing the location of the art work, complete with landscaping,
lighting and other appropriate accessories to complement and protect the art work;
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C. The department of planning and development shall, upon receipt of the arts application, submit the
arts application to the committee;
D. The committee shall, within thirty days from the date of submittal of the application by the department
of planning and development, submit to the city council comments and a recommendation on the proposed
arts application, based upon the guidelines set forth in Section 2.65.080;
E. The arts application shall these be submitted to the city council, which may ratify the application based
upon the guidelines set forth in Section 2.65.080. (Ord. 173 § 1 (part), 1990)
2.65.080 Regulations for art work.
A. Guidelines. Guidelines for the approval of art work shall include, but are not limited to, the following
criteria:
1. The art work shall be easily visible and accessible to the public;
2. The composition of the art work shall be of appropriate materials in order to be durable against vandalism,
theft and weather, and in order to require a low level of maintenance. The review may consider the proposed
location of the art work;
3. The art work shall be related in terms of scale, material, forms and content to immediate and adjacent
buildings and landscaping so that it complements the art site and surrounding environment;
4. The art work shall be designed and constructed by persons experienced in the production of such an
work and recognized by critics and by his or her peers as one who produces works of art;
5. The art work shall be appropriately affixed to its site or display.
B. Limitations. The following items are not to be considered as art works:
1. Art objects which are mass produced from a standard design;
2. Reproductions of original art world
3. Decorative, ornamental or functional elements which are designed by a building architect as opposed
to an artist commissioned for the purpose of creating the art work;
4. Landscape architecture and landscape gardening except where these elements are designed or approved
by the artist and are an integral part of the art work as created by the artist:
5. Services or utilities necessary to operate or maintain the art work.
C. Use and Maintenance of Art Work. Art work acquired by expenditures from the Art in Public Places
Fund shall be the property of and maintained by the city. The city may dispose of such art work at its discretion,
subject to any agreement with artists or otherwise relating to any specific art work. The art works acquired
and installed by a project applicant for which credit for the fee required by Section 2.65.040 is given pursuant
to Section 2.65.100 of this chapter shall be the property of and maintained by the project applicant, except
to the extent the city has rights in or to the art work or the display thereof pursuant to the agreement with
the project applicant entered into pursuant to Section 2.65.100. Alternatively, art work acquired by tie project
applicant in lieu of the fee may be donated to the city to be maintained by the city. (Ord. 173 $ 1(part),1990)
2.65.090 Development fee.
There will be. and there is hereby established, an Art in Public Places fee (referred to occasionally in
this chapter as the "fee" or "fees'l to be collected as follows:
A. Fees are to be collected with respect to all projects prior to or at the time of issuance of a building
permit, except in the case of residential developments of more than one dwelling unit, where the fee shall
be collected on a pro rata basis for each dwelling when it receives its final inspection or certificate of occupancy,
whichever occurs first. The director of planning and development, or other such person appointed by him/her,
is hereby appointed as the authorized individual to collect the fees;
B. All residential structures whose project costs is in excess of one hundred thousand dollars will be
charged a fee hereunder equal to the greater of.
1. 1/4 of one percent for that portion of project cost in excess. of one hundred. thousand dollars, or
2. Twenty dollars;
C. All commercial developments, industrial developments and nonresidential development within the
city will be charged a fee hereunder equal to the greater of:
1. 1/2 of one percent of the project costs, or
2. Twenty dollars;
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D. The fees will be collected prior to the issuance of any building permit commencing on the date the
ordinance codified in this chapter becomes effective. (Ord. 203 § 5, 1992; Ord. 173 § 1 (part), 1990)
2.65.100 Credits —Agreements as to particular projects.
A. A project applicant may apply for a credit against the fee otherwise required to be paid by the project
applicant under Section 2.65.050 of this chapter, of one hundred percent of the cost of an art wont and costs
of installation for including an art work in an art site subject to this chapter, provided that such work shall
be approved by the committee, and the project shall enter into a written agreement with the city providing
that the art work shall be installed, maintained and open to public view at reasonable hours for a minimum
period of twenty-five years after installation. The written agreement may be extended by the city for ten year
increments.
B. Nothing herein shall restrict the city council from waiving the requirements of this chapter, in whole
or in part, with respect to any project otherwise subject to the provisions of this chapter, provided that the
city council determines that the project applicant has entered into an agreement with the city malting provision
for the acquisition and installation of art works in connection with the development of the project which addresses
the goals and aims of this chapter in a manner equally favorable to or on a basis more favorable to the city
than would be achieved by strict compliance with this chapter. (Ord. 173 § 1 (part), 1990)
2.65.110 Art in Public Places Fund.
A. Accounting. The fees imposed pursuant to Section 2.65.090 of this chapter and any other moneys
collected in accordance with provisions of this chapter shall be deposited in a separate account, entitled the
"Art in Public Places Fund." The city manager or his/her designee shall establish accounting records sufficient
to identify and control these funds. The amounts held in the Art in Public Places Fund shall otherwise be
accounted for, deposited, invested and expensed as provided by law and the practices and policies of the city.
The account containing these funds may be invested along with other moneys of the city and the investment
earnings thereon shall be used for and be subject to the same restrictions established in subsection B.
B. Use of Fund. Expenditures of the fees collected in the Art in Public Places Fund may include the
following:
1. The cost of art work and its installation;
2. The cost of purchase or lease of art sites;
3. Water works, landscaping, lighting and other objects which are an integral part of the art work;
4. Frames, mats, pedestals and other objects necessary for tte proper presentation of the art work;
5. Walls, pools, landscaping or other architectural or landscape architectural elements necessary for the
proper aesthetic and structural placement of the art work;
6. Expenditures for maintenance and repair of art work;
7. Administrative expenses to otherwise implement any provision of this chapter, however, in no event
shall said administrative expenses exceed five percent of the total funds in the account on July I of any year
nor twenty-five thousand dollars in any fiscal year.
D. ' Endowments. The Art in Public Places Fund shall also be used as a depository for endowments, bequests,
grants or donations. Such sums may be expended as set forth in subsection B of this section and for art exhibitions
or displays as approved by the city council.
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E. Replacement. For those art works that have been purchased with moneys from the Art in Public
Places Fund or donated to the city, the city may determine to sell or exchange existing art works for
replacement art works. Any funds obtained from the sale of art work shall be credited to the Art in Public
Places Fund. Art work owned privately and on display by in -lieu agreement may be exchanged with city
council approval or the original fee paid to the Art in Public Places Fund.
F. Reimbursement. In the event fees have not been committed for a use as specified in subsection B
within two years of their collection, the fees in the Art in Public Places Fund shall be distributed by the
director of planning and development to the person or entity who has paid the fees or in any other manner
permitted by law. (Ord.173 § 1(part),1990)
2.65.120 Implementation and administration of this chapter.
The city may enter into agreements, upon recommendation of the committee or otherwise, for the
purchase or commissioning of art works, the purchase and the lease of art sites, for insuring art works,
for the display of art works on art sites not owned by the city, for installation of art work or the repair,
maintenance of servicing thereof and for or relating to all other matters necessary or appropriate to
implement the Art in Public Places Program.
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ORDINANCE NO 275
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA ESTABLISHING A CULTURAL
COMMISSION
The City Council of the City of La Quinta does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 2.85 of the La Quinta Municipal Code is hereby amended, to read
as contained in Exhibit "A" hereby attached.
SECTION 2. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty
(30) days after its adoption.
SECTION 3. POSTING. The City Clerk shall, within 15 days after passage of this
Ordinance, cause it to be posted in at least three public places designated by resolution of the
City Council; shall certify to the adoption and posting of this Ordinance; and shall cause this
Ordinance and its certification, together with proof of posting to be entered into the Book of
Ordinances of the City of La Quinta.
The foregoing Ordinance was approved and adopted at a meeting of the City Council of
the City of La Quinta held on this 21st day of November, 1995, by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Bangerter, Cathcart, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Peria
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
JOHN J. IENA, M4y4r
City of La Quinta, talifornia
ATTEST:
/,.9AUNDRA L. JUROLA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DAWN HONEYWEL , City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
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ORDDRFT.001
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE) ss.
CITY OF LA QUINTA )
I, SAUNDRA L. JUHOLA, City Clerk of the City of La Quinta, California, do hereby certify
the foregoing to be a full, true and correct copy of Ordinance No. 275 which was introduced
on the 7th day of November, 1995 and was adopted at a regular meeting held on the 21 st day
of November, 1995 not being less than 5 days after date of introduction thereof.
I further certify that the foregoing ordinance was posted in three (3) places within the City of
L;AUNDRA
to as specified in a resolution of the City Council.
L. JUHO , City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California .
DECLARATION OF POSTING
I, SAUNDRA L. JUHOLA, City Clerk of the City of La Quinta, California, do hereby certify
th"e foregoing ordinance was posted on December 1, 1995 pursuant to City Council
SAUNDRA L. JUHOLA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
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EXHM1T "A"
Sections:
Chapter 2.85
CULTURAL COMMISSION
2.85.010
Created -Defined.
2.85.020
Purpose and Objectives.
2.85.030
Members-Appoitetmeab-Terns.
2.85.040
Of kxim-Selection
2.8S.050
Con dttees.
2.8S.060
Meetings.
2.8S.070
Removal hum office.
2.8S.080
Pewees and duties.
2.8S.0"
Staffing.
2.85.010 Created -Defined.
The Cultural Commission is created and established The tern "Commission" as used in this
chapter, shall refer to the Cultural Commission.
2.85.020 Purpose and Objectives.
The general purpose of the Commission is to encourage the development of primarily literary,
performing and visual art events and activities. Objectives of the Commission are as follows:
A. To advise the City Council on all matters affecting the culture of the City and to advise
and assist other City Boards, Committees, and Commissions in the field of the arts, and to cooperate
and work with all cultural and leisure organizations, locally and regionally to address arts in La
Quints;
B. To encourage and facilitate programs in the arts and to promote the cultural enrichment
of the community;
C. To undertake and carry out all functions reasonably necessary to accomplish the
objectives and to discharge the functions of the Commission; and to exercise such other functions as
may be prescribed by the City Council. These functions may involve arts -related disciplines and
activities, including, but not limited to the following:
1. ma, Performing. arts, such as dramusic, and dance;
2. Visual arts, such as painting, sculpture, photography, graphics, video art, and
applied art;
3. Literary arts, such as literature, poetry and journalism;
4. Communications arts involving film, television, and radio;
5 Arts education, such as schools, libraries, and community education; and
6. Funding, such as fund raisers, representatives of public and private funding
agencies and art patrons.
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2.85.030 Menfto-Appointments-Team
A. The Commission shall consist of seven members appointed by the City Council.
B. The terms of office of members shall be initially staggered terms, with three members
appointed for one year, two members for two. years, and two members for three years. All terms
following initial appointments shall be three year terms.
C. All terms of office shall commence on July 1st of the year of appointment. Vacancies in
the office of a member shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner in which regular
appointments are otherwise made.
D. Every effort will be made to ensure that a wide cross-section of social and leisure
services, interests and viewpoints, including providers, recipients and professionally related
occupations are represented. Membership may include representation from all organized cultural
organizations of La Quinta, both public and private.
E. Commission members shall serve at the pleasure of the City Council, with compensation.
2.85.040 Ofncem-Selection
A. The Chairperson of the Commission shall be elected by a majority vote of Commission
members in September of each year. A Vice Chairperson, to serve in the absence of the Chairperson,
shall likewise be elected.
B. The Chairperson shall preside at all meetings and provide for periodic reports to the City
Council on all recommendations of the Commission.
2.85.050 Co
A. The Commission may, from time to time, establish committees composed of citizens
and/or interested people, charged with the responsibility of implementing certain designated projects
subject to Commission and City approval. At least one member of the Commission shall also be a
member of each committee.
2.85.060 Meetings.
A. The Commission shall meet once each moth or as needed on the date(s) selected by the
Commission. Special meetings may be called by the Chairperson or a majority of the Commission in
accordance with State Law.
B. A majority of appointed Commissioners shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of
business.
2.85.070 Removal from orrice.
A. Any of the Commission members may be removed at any time by the City Council. If a
member of the Commission does not attend three -regular consecutive meetings, unless excused by a
majority vote of the Commission, his/her membership shall automatically be terminated, and his/her
successor shall be appointed by the City Council to serve the unexpired term.
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2.85.080 Powers and duties.
A. The powers and duties of the Cultural Commission shall be as follows:
1. Advise the City Council on all matters pertaining to the arts in the community;
2. Make recommendations to the council concerning the resources and needs of
the community on the subject of the arts, opportunities for participation of
artists and performers in City -sponsored activities, and ways to encourage
community envolvement;
3. Make recommendations to the council regarding the funding of community art
events and activities, including the search for private and public grants, and
regarding the disbursement of revenues consistent with the needs of the
community;
4. Work cooperatively with City Boards, Commissions, and Committees, and
other public and private organizations in promoting art and cultural activities
within the City;
S. Encourage public and private partnerships to assure the survival of the arts
and artistsin the City;
6. Encourage the flow of art into the City and stimulate art and cultural activities
among residents of the City;
7. Implement such art and cultural activities as may be delegated to it from time
to time by the council, including the selection of artists for art programs and
projects, and the award of contracts for art projects and programs;
8. Make recommendations concerning the spending of monies which may be
earmarked for art purposes by the council from time to time;
9. Develop public art awareness through the presentation of speakers, forums,
mixers, and special events; and
10. Create opportunities for the development and enhancement of children, youth,
and senior art and cultural activities.
2.85.090 Staffing.
A. All departments of the City, through the Office of the City Manager, shall furnish
appropriate existing public information, data and records, and provide technical assistance and advice
as required.
B. The City Manager shall, within reason or budgetary constrains, provide or cause to be
provided adequate staff, clerical help, and maintain files and records for the Commission.
C. The City Council shall annually review the progress of the Commission.
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2.85.010
Chapter 2.85
CULTURAL AFFAIRS CONEMSSION
Sections:
2.85.010
Created —Defined.
2.8S.020
Purpose and objectives.
2.8S.030
Members —Appointment} —Terms.
2.8S.040
Officers• —Selection.
2.8S.OS0
Committers.
2.8S.060
Meetings.
2.85.070
Removal !from office.
2.8S.080
Powers and duties.
2.85.090
Staffing.
2.85.010 Crested —Defied.
The cultural affairs commission is created and established The term "commission," as used in this chapter,
shall refer to the cultural affairs commission. (Ord 246 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 1994)
2.85.020 Purpose and objectives.
The general purpose of the commission is to encourage the development of primarily literary, performing
and visual art events and activities. Objectives of the commission are as follows:
A. To advise the city council on all matters affecting the culture of the city and to advise and assist other
city boards, committees and commissions in the field of the arts, and to cooperate and work with all cultural
and leisure organizations, locally and regionally to address arts in La Quints;
B. To encourage and facilitate programs in the arts and to promote the cultural '10 tit of the community;
C. To undertake and carry out all functionsreasonably necessary to accomplish the objectives and to
discharge the functions of the commission; and to exercise such other functions as may be prescribed by the
city council. These functions may involve arts -related disciplines and activities, including. but not limited
to, the following:
1. Performing arts, such as drama6 music and dance;
2. Visual arts, such as painting, sculptor% piatographY• graphics, video at and applied art;
3. Literary arts, such as literature, poetry and journalism;
4. Communications arts involving film, television and radio;
5. Arts education, such as schools, libraries and community education; and ,
6. Funding, such as fund raisers, representatives of public and private funding agencies and art patrons.
(Ord. 246 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 1994)
2.85.030 Members -Appointments--Terms.
A. The commission shall consist of seven members appointed by the city council.
B. The terms of office of members shall be initially staggered terms, with three members appointed for
one year, two members for two years, and two members for three years. All terms following initial appointments
shall be three-year terms.
C. All terms of office shall commence on July 1 st of the year of appointment. Vacancies in the office
of a member shall be filled for the unexpired tern in the same manner in which regular appointments are
otherwise made.
D. Every effort will be made to ensure that a wide cross-section of social and leisure services, interests
and viewpoints, inchxiing providers, recipients and professionally related occupations+ are represented Membership
may include representation from all organized cultural organizations of La Quinta+ both public and private.
E. Commission members shall serve at the pleasure of the city council, with compensation. (Ord. 246
§ 1 (Exh. A) (Pait), 1994)
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2.85.040
2.85.040 Officers —Selection.
A. The chairperson of the commission shall be elected by a majority vote of commission members in
September of each year. A vice -chairperson, to serve in the absence of the chairperson, shall likewise be elected.
B. The chairperson shall preside at all meetings and provide for periodic reports to the city council on
all recommendations of the commission. (Ord. 246 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 1994)
2.85.050 Committees.
The commission may, from time to time, establish committees composed of citizens and/or interested
people, charged with the responsibility of implementing certain designated projects subject to commission
and city council approval. At least one member of the commission shall also be a member of each committee.
(Ord. 246 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 1994)
2.85.060 Meetings.
A. The commission shall meet once each month or as needed on the date(s) selected by the commission.
Special meetings may be called by the chairperson or a majority of the commission in accordance with state
law.
B. A majority of appointed commissioners shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. (Ord.
246 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 1994)
2.85.070 Removal !from office.
Any of the commission members may be removed at any time by the city council. If a member of the
commission does not attend three regular consecutive meetings, unless excused by a majority vote of the
commission, his/her membership shall automatically be terminated, and his/her successor shall be appointed
by the city council to serve the unexpired term. (Ord. 246 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 1994)
2.85.080 Powers and duties.
The powers and duties of the cultural affairs commission shall be as follows:
A. Advise the city council on all matters pertaining to the arts in the community;
B. Make recommendations to the council concerning the resources and needs of the community on the
subject of the arts, opportunities for participation of artists and performers in city -sponsored activities, and
ways to encourage community involvement;
C. Make recommendations to the council regarding the funding of community art events and activities,
including the search for private and public grants, and regarding the disbursement of revenues consistent with
the needs of the community;
D. Work cooperatively with city boards, commissions and committees, and other public and private
organizations in promoting art and cultural activities within the city;
E. Encourage public and private partnerships to assure the survival of the arts and artists in the city;
F. Encourage the flow of art into the city and stimulate art and cultural activities among residents of
the city;
G. Implement such art and cultural activities as may be delegated to it from time to time by the council,
including the selection of artists for art programs and projects, and the award of contracts for art projects and
programs;
H. Make recommendations concerning the spending of moneys which may be earmarked for art purposes
by the council from time to time;
I. Develop public art awareness through the presentation of speakers, forums, mixers and special events;
and
J. Create opportunities for the development and enhancement of children, youth, and senior art and cultural
activities. (Ord. 246 § 1 (Each. A) (part), 1994)
2.85.090 Staffing.
A. All departments of the city, through the office of the city manager, shall furnish appropriate existing
public information, data and records, and provide technical assistance and advice as required, within reason,
as an aid to the commission and its committees in the performance of designated duties.
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2.85.090
B. The city manager shall, within reason or budgetary constrains, provide or cause to be provided adequate
staff, clerical help, and maintain files and records for the commission.
C. The city council shall annually review the progress of the commission. (Ord. 246 $ 1 (Exh. A) (part),
1994)
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ORDINANCE 280
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL
CODE -CHAPTER 7.049 SECTION 7.04.020 "HISTORICAL
PRESERVATION COMMISSION"
The City Council of the City of La Quinta, California does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 7.04.020 A. of the La Quinta Municipal Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
A. Three Commissioners shall be appointed from among professionals in the
discipline of architecture. history, architectural history, planning, or other historic
preservation -related discipline, such as urban planning. American Studies,
American Civilizations, cultural geography or culairal anthropology. Two
commissioners shall be lay members who have demonstrated special interest,
competence, euperience or imowiedge in historic preservation, American studies;
cultural anthropology, cultural geography or other historic preservation -related
disciplines. •
SECTION 2. EFFECTIVE DATE. This shall be in mull force and effect thirty
(30) days after its adoption.
SECTION 3. POST'ING. The City Cleric shall, within 15 days after passage of this
Ordinance, cause it to be posted in at least tbrce public places designated by resob.Won of the City
Council; shall cer* to the adoption and posting of this Ordinance; and shall cause this
and its certification, together with proof of posting, to be entered into the Book of Ordinances of
this City.
The foregoing Ordinance was approved and adopted at a mating of the City Council held
on this 6th day of February, 1996, by.the following vote:
AYES: Council Members ldolph, Senderson, Perkins, Snif f , Mayor Bangers
NOES: Iron
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ORDDRFr.036
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AUNDRA L. J OLA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
zci/ev - e "d-j-jo
DAWN- HONEYWELL. Ci Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE) ss.
CITY OF LA QUINTA )
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GLENDA BANGERTER, e�k
City of La Quinta, Califo
I, SAUNDRA L. JUHOLA, City Cleric of the City of La Quinta, California, do hereby certify
the foregoing to be a full, true and correct copy of Ordinance No. 280 which was introduced
on the 16th day of January, 1996 and was adopted at a regular meeting held on the 6th day of
February, 1996 not being less than S days after date of introduction thereof.
J
er certify that the foregoing ordinance was posted in three (3) places within the City of
rota as specified in a resolution of the City Council.
UNDRA L. JUHOLA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
DECLARATION OF POSTING
I, SAUNDRA L. JUHOLA, City Clerk of the City of La Quinta, California, do hereby certify
tha a foregoing ordinance was posted on February 21, 1996 pursuant to City Council
Re ution.
AUNDRA L. JUH LA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
ORDORFr.036
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9.01.010
Chapter 8.01
ADMIN STRATIVE CODE
Sections:
8.01.010
Adoption of Unitbrm Administrative Code:
8.01.020
Modification of certain parts of the Uniform Administrative Code.
8.01.030
Establishment of board of appeals.
8.01.040
Fees.
8.01.050
Exempted work.
8.01.060
Permits required.
8.01.070
Construction site security and debris
8.01.080
Violation —Penalty.
8.01.010 Adoption of Uniform Administrative Code.
Certain documents marked and designated as the "Uniform Administrative Code. 1991 Edition," published
by the International Conference of Building Officials. am hereby adopted for establishing administrative.
organizational and enforcement rula and regulations for technical coda which regulate site won and
constructiom alteration, movin& demolition, repair, use aid occupancy of buildings. structures and building
service equipment Eadi and all of the regulations, provisions. conditiaas and terms of such "Uniform
Administrative Code, 1991 EditiW' published by the cook, ware of Building Officials. on file
in the Community Developrmatt Departraatt, are hereby refierted to and made apart hereof as if fully set out
in this chapter, except as provided in this dupes. (Ora. 20812 (part)619n Ord. 1501 1(part).
1989; Ord. 114 g 1 (part). 1987; Ord. 68 11 (part), 1985)
&01.020 Modification of certain parts of the Uniform Administrative Code.
The following portions of the Uniform Administrative Code, 1991 Edidom are deleted:
A. Section 204 (Board of Appeals);
B. Section 301(bxl) (Exempted Work).
1. Subsection B. Fences not over 6 feet high.
2. Subsection E. Retaining walls which are not over 4 feet in height measured from the bottom of the
footing to the top of the wad. unless supporting a surcharge or impounding flammable liquids.
3. Subsection K. Pi Mricated swWunine pools accessory to a Group R, Division 3 ocw
re parcy in which
the pool walls aentirely above the adjacent grade and if the capacity does not exceed 5000
gallons;
C. Section 304(b) (Permit Few);
D. Section 304(c) (Plan Review Fees);
E. Section 304(ex2)(Fee) Change reference to "...Tables Nos. 3-A through 3-F" to read "...the Resolution
of the City Council estabiisW 1 fees.
F. Section 305(h) fictions) Change referace to "...Tables Nos. 3-A trough 3-E" to read "...the
Resolution of the City Council establishing fees.";
G. Table No. 3-A (Building Permit Fees);
H. Table No. 3-B (Electrical Permit Fees)
I. Table No. 3-C (Mechanical Permit Few);
J. Table No. 3-D (Plumbing Permit Fees);
K. Table No. 3-E (Grading Permit Fees);
L. Table No. 3-F (Grading Plan Review Fees). (Ord. 208 12 (part). 1992; Ord. 114 1 (pant). 1987;
Ord. 68 § 1 (part), 1985)
8.01.030 Establishment of board of appeals.
lity of alternate materia
In order to conduct hearings to determine the suitabils and methods of installation.
a board of appeals is established.
A. Membership. The board of appeals shall consist of five members,, one of whom shall be a general
contractor, two of whom shall be structural engineers or architects. one of whom shall be a specialty contractor.
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all of whom shall be qualified by experience and training, and one of whom shall be a member of the public
who is not one of the foregoing. Members of the board of appeals shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure
of the city council. Each member shall comply with applicable provisions of the Political Reform Act of 19749
California Government Section 81000, et seq. The building official shall serve as secretary to the board of
appeals.
B. Appeal Procedure. Any person aggrieved by a decision of the building and safety department related
to any matter within the purview of this title shall have the right to appeal the decision. The appeal shall be
filed with the building official within ten days after the rendering of the decision affecting the aggrieved person.
Grounds for the appeal shall be set forth in writing.
The secretary of the board shall set the time and place for a hearing on the appeal, and notice of the hearing
shall be given to the appellant by mailing it to him, postage prepaid, at his last iawwn address, at least five
calendar days prior to the date set for hearing.
The decision of the board on the appeal shall not become final until ten days after the board has made
its determination in order to allow time for an appeal to be made to the council from the board's decision.
(Ord. 208 § 2 (part), 1992; Ord. 114 § 2 (part), 1987; Ord. 68 § 1 (part), 1985)
8.01.040 Fees
Fees for permits, plan review, reinspections. special inspections, appeals and other activities of this title
shall be established by Resolution of the city council. The determination of value or valuation under any of
the provisions of this title shall be made by the building official. The value to be used in computing the building
permit and building permit plan review fees shall be the total value of all construction lion work for which the
permit is issued as well as all finish work, painting, roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating, air-conditioning,
elevators, fire -extinguishing systems and any other permanent equi(Ord. 681 1 (part), 1985)
8.01.050 Exempted work.
The following shall be added to Section 301(b) of the Uniform Administrative Code, 1991 Edition:
S. Sign Permits. The following signs shall not require a sign permit. These exempuunashall not
be construed as relieving the owner of the sign from the responsibility of its erection and maintenance,
and its compliance with the provisions of this code or any other law or ordinance regulating the same.
A. The changing of the advertising copy or message on a painted or printed sign only. Except for
theater marquees and similar signs specifically designed for the use of replaceable copy, electric signs
shall not be included in this exception.
B. Painting, repainting or cleaning of an advertising structure or the changing of the advertising
copy or message thereon shall not be considered an erection or alteration which requires a sign permit
unless a structural change is made.
6. Swimming Pool, Spa, and Hot Tub Permits. No permit shall be required in the case of any
repair work including: The stopping of leafs in drains, soil, waste or vent pipe; provided. however, that
should any trap, drainpipe, or soil, waste or vent pipe be or become defective and it becomes necessary
to remove and replace the same with new material in any part or parts, the same shall be considered as
such new work and a permit shall be procured and inspection made as hereinbefore provided. No permit
shall be required for the clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures, when
such repairs do not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures.
(Ord. 208 § 2 (part), 1992; Ord. 114 § 1 (part), 1987; Ord. 68 $ 1 (part), 1985)
8.01.060 Permits required.
Section 301(a) of the Uniform Administrative Code, 1991 Edition, shall be revised to read as follows:
Permits Required. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge,
alter, repair, move, improve. remove, convert or demolish any building or structure, including a swimming
pool, spa or hot tub, or make any installation, alteration. repair, replacement, or remodel any building
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C. Keep minutes and records of all meetings and proceedings, including voting records. attmndatre, resolutions.
findings, determinations and decisions. All such material shall be matters of public record. (Ord. 238 § 2 (Exh.
A) (part), 1993: Ord. 207 § 1 (part), 1992)
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7.04.010
Chapter 7.04
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Sections:
7.04.010
Creation.
7.04.020
Appointment.
7.04.030
Duties.
7.04.040
Organization, mks and procedure&
7.04.010 Creation.
There is established in the city a historic preservation coonmissian. referred to as the "commission.,•
consisting of five members appointed by the city council. All members of the commission shall have a demonstrat-
ed interest in and knowledge of historic preservation and the cultural resources of the city. (Ord. 238 § 2 (Exh.
A) (part), 1993: Ord. 207 § 1 (part). 1992)
7.04.020 Appointmant.
A. Three commissioners shall be appointed from among professionals in the disciplines of architecture,
history, architectural history, planting, or other historicpreservaation-related disciplines. such as urban plaming.
American studies. American civilization. cultural geography or cultural anthropology, to the extent that such
professionals aavailable in the city. Two commissioners shalt belay members who have demorts"WOW special
re
interest, competence, experience or knowledge in historic preservation. American studies-, cultural arittmopology.
cultural geography or outer historic preservation -related disciplines.
B. The initial appointment of the members of the commission shall be as follows: two members for three
years and three members for two years. Thereafter, appointments shall be made for a three-year term:
C. A member of the commission may be removed from his or her position by a majority vote of the
city council. A vacancy is filled in the same manner as the original appointment. A person appointed to fill
a vacancy serves for the remainder of the unexpired tens.
D. The commission shall fix the time and place of its regular meetings in accordance with State Open
Meeting Law. The commission shall not meet less than once in each three-month period.
E. The commission shall elect a chair and vice chair from among its members. The chair and vice chair
serve for a term of one year and until the successor of each is elated and takes office. The secretary shalt
be the planning and development director or his/her designee.
F. 1. Chair. The chair shall preside at all meetings of the commission. He/she shall appoint each committee
and shall perform the duties necessary or incidental to his/her office.
2. Vice Chair. The vice chair is chair in the absence of the chair or the inability of the chairperson to
acL
3. Secretary. The secretary shall keep minutes of each meeting and shall record the official actions taken.
On all official actions on which a vote is takm the secretary shall record the vote by roll call, with the chairperson
voting last. The secretary shall cercil�r each official act and/or resolution of the commission. The secretary
shall maintain records of operations and shall perform such other duties as the commission assigns. (Ord.
238 § 2 (Exh. A) (part). 1993: Ord. 207 § 1 (part). 1992)
7.04.030 Duties.
A. The commission shall act in an advisory capacity to the city council and planning commission in all
matters relating to the identification. protection. retention, and preservation of historic areas and sites within
the city.
B. It shall be the responsibility of the commission to provide advice to the city council on the following
matters:
1. Criteria for guidelines to be used in a comprehensive historic survey of properties within the city;
2. The designation of historic landmarks or historic districts;
3. Historic sites and areas to be considered for listing on La Quinta's historic resources inventory;
4. The adoption of standards to be used by the commission in reviewing applications for permits to conmut,
change, alter. modify, remodel, remove or significantly affect any historic resource;
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5. The purchase of interests in property for purposes of historic preservation;
6. Any other matter which the city council deems necessary to protect historic resources.
C. The commission shall be responsible for.
1. Reviewing the conduct of land use, housing and redevelopment, municipal improvement and other
types of planning and programs undertaken by any agency of the city, the county or state, as they relate to
the historic preservation of the community;
2. Publicizing and periodically updating survey results;
3. Maintaining La Quinta's historic resources inventory;
4. Maintaining a local register of historical areas and sites within the city;
5. Performing any other functions that may be designated by the city council;
6. Investigating and making recommendations to the city council on the use of various federal, state,
local or private funding sources and mechanisms available to promote historic resource preservation in the
city:
7. Approval or disapproval. in whole or in part, or approval with conditions of applications for permits
pursuant to Chapter 7.08 of this title;
8. Reviewing all applications for permits and environmental documents pertaining to local. state orfederal
designated or potentially designated historic resources. The planning and development department shall forward
all such documents to the commission for review and comment prior to review and approval by the planning
commission as appropriate;
9. Reviewing the actions and proposed actions and advising on environmental review processes of all
city departments and public agencies concerning the effects of their actions. programs, capital improvements.
or activities on designated and potential historic resources within the city;
10. Considering whether denial of certificates of appropriateness (permits) affecting cultural resources
results in economic hardship ors the property owner according to the procedures outlined in Chapter 7.08;
11. Cooperating with local. county, state and federal govemments in the pursuit of the objectives of historic
resource preservation;
12. Assuming whatever responsibilities and duties may be assigned to it by the state under the certified
local government provisions of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 as amended;
13. Providing opportunities for direct public participation in all responsibilities delegated to the certified
local government. including the survey and National Register nomination process. Commission meetings shall
be open to the public with published agendas and minutes* in accordance with the California Open Meeting
Act. The published agenda shall be mailed in advance of meetings to individuals and citizen organizations
interested in the commission's activities;
14. Rendering advice and guidance, upon the request of the property owner or occupant. on the restoration,
alteration. decoration, landscaping or maintenance of any historic resource. including landmarks. landmark
sites, historic districts or neighboring properties ithin public view;
15. Rendering advice and guidance to property owners or occupants on procedures for inclusion of a historic
resource on the National Register of Historic Places. and encouraging such inclusions;
16. Participate in, promote and conduct public information. educational and interpretive programs pertaining
to historic resource preservation:
17. Undertaking any other action or activity necessary or appropriate to the implementation of its power
or duties to fulfill the objectives of historic resource preservation. (Ord. 238 § 2 (Exh. A) (part), 1993: Ord.
207 § 1 (part), 1992)
7.04.040 Organization, rules and procedures.
The historic preservation commission shall establish such rules, regulations and procedures as are consistent
with this chapter for the transaction of business, and shall keep a public record of its resolutions, transactions,
findings and determinations.
A. A quorum of the commission shall be defined as three voting members.
B. The commission shall develop and adopt its own operating rules and bylaws, thereafter having the
power and authority to perform all of the duties hereinafter enumerated and provided. The operating rules
and bylaws are to be approved by the city council.
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2.90.010
Chapter 2.90
HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Sections:
2.90.010
Created —Defined.
2.90.020
Purpose and objectives.
2.90.030
Members —Appointments —Term.
2.90.040
Officers —Selection.
2.90.050
Committal.
2.90.060
Meetings.
2.90.070
Removal &= olDce.
2.90.080
Powers and duties.
2.90.090
StafQng,
2.90.010 Created --Defined.
The human services commission is created and established. Tie term "commission," as used in this chapter,
shall refer to the human services commission. (Ord. 250 12 (Exh. A) (part), 1994)
2.90.020 Purpose and objectives.
The general purpose of the commission is to encourage the development of a planned and orderly approach
to the delivery of community services in the city. Objectives of the comsniss. are as follows:
A. To identify connraounity needs fa senior, youth, housing and child care services. to plan fa tine coor+dnoad
delivery of such services to citizens in need through both private and public resources so as to avoid duplication
and conflict of effort, and to evaluate the effectiveness of services provided;
B. To serve in an advisory capacity to the city council on matters pertaining to community services; and
in general to study the needs of the city and the means of meeting such needs in connection with matters
pertaining to community services; and
C. To encourage a sense of mutual appReciation among residents Of La Quints through eaa, commuurity
awareness and special events and activities which address the diversity of the community and its residents.
(Ord. 250 § 2 (Exh. A) (part), 1994)
2.90.030 Members--AppoinInents—Terms.
A. The commission shall consist of seven members appointed by the city council.
B. The terms of office of members shall be initially staggered terms, with three members appointed for
one year, two members for two years, and two members for three years. All terms following initial appointments
shall be three-year terms.
C. All terms of office shall commence on July 1 st of the year of appointment. Vacancies in the office
of a member shall -be filled for the unexpired terns in the same manner in which regular appointments are
otherwise made.
D. Every effort will be made to ensure that a wide cross-section of commuunity residents. interests and
viewpoints, including providers, recipients and professionally related occupations are represented. Community
service organizations such as law enforcement, recreation, public health, gang prevention. child care, fair housing
and senior services, for example, shall be represented.
E. Commission members shall serve at the pleasure of the city council, with compensation. (Ord. 2S0
§ 2 (Exh. A) (part), 1994)
2.90.040 0fi3cera--Selecti0n.
A. The chairperson of the commission shall be elected by a majority vote of commission members in
September of each year. A vice -chairperson, to serve in the absence of the chairperson shall likewise be elected.
B. The chairperson shall preside at all meetings and provide for periodic reports to the city council on
all recommendations of the commission. (Ord. 250 12 (Exh. A) (part), 1994)
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2.90.050
2.90.050 Committees.
The commission may, from time to time, establish committees composed of citizens and/or interested
people, charged with the responsibility of implementing certain designated projects subject to commission
and city council approval. At least one member of the commission shall also be a member of each committee.
(Ord. 250 $ 2 (Exh. A) (part), 1994)
2.90.060 Meetings.
A. The commission shall meet once each month or as needed on the date(s) selected by the commission.
Special meetings may be called by the chairperson or a majority of the commission in accordance with state
law.
B. A majority of appointed commissioners shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. (Ord.
250 $ 2 (Exh. A) (part), 1994)
2.90.070 Removal loom ofike.
Any commission member shall serve at the pleasure of the city council. If a member of the commission
does not attend three regular consecutive meetings, unless excused by a majority vote of the commission.
his/her membership shall automatically be terminated, and his/her successor shall be appointed by the city
council to serve the unexpired term. (Ord. 250 12 (Exh. A) (part), 1994)
2.90.080 Powers -and duties.
The powers and duties of the human services commission shall be as follows:
A. Act in advisory capacity to the city council;
B. Address issues such as child care, low income and affordable housing. senior citizens needs, cultural
diversity, public health, gangs and violence;
C. Make studies, reports and rocominendatioos to the city council relating to the need for evaluation and
planning of the human service delivery system;
D. Prepare a master plan for providing recommended services;
E. Recommend and conduct such educational programs as., in the opinion of the commission, will increase
good will among residents of the community;
F. Maintain close liaison with the police depw anent and prose understanding and cooperation between
the police department and the residents, as well as other law enforcement agencies, and other interested agencies;
G. Cooperate with and assist those agencies engaged in fostering mutual understanding and respect among
racial, religious, cultural and nationality groups, and assist those agencies who are engaged in the function
of discouraging wry practices against such groups or individuals and administer education programs;
H. Evaluate existing services with regards to service overlap or gaps;
I. Receive and act on all assignments made by the city council, and subunit reports and recommendations
to the city council on the assignments;
J. Assume other tasks as assigned. (Ord. 250 J 2 (Exh. A) (pant), 1994)
2.90.090 Sdan�
A. All departments of the city, through the office of the city manager, or as otherwise designated, shall
furnish appropriate existing public information, data and records, and provide technical assistance and advice
as required, within reason, as an aid to the commission and its committees in the perforrmance of designated
duties.
B. The city manager shall, within reason or budgetary constraints, provide or cause to be provided adequate
staff, clerical help, and maintain files and records for the commission.
C. The city council shall annually review the progress of the commission. (Ord. 250 12 (Exh. A) (part),
1994)
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2.70.010
Chapter L70
INVESTMENT ADVISORY BOARD
Sections:
2.70.010 General rules regarding appointment and terms.
2.70.020 Board meetings and compensation.
2.70.030 Board functions.
2.70.010 General rules regarding appointment and terms.
A. Except as set out below, see Chapter 2.06 for general provisions.
B. The investment advisory board (the "board") is a standing board composed of five members from
the public that are appointed by city council. La Quinta residency is preferred. but not a requirement for board
members. Recruitment for members may be advertised outside of the city.
C. Background in the investment field and/or related experience is preferred. Background information
will be requested and potential candidates must agree to a background check and verification.
D. On an annual basis, in conjunction with the Political Reform Act disclosure statutes. or at any time
if a change in circumstances warrants, each board member will paMde the city council with a dWosure statmnent
which identifies any matters that have a bearing on the appropriateness of that member's service on the board.
Such matters may include, but are not limited to. changes in employment changes in residence. or changes
in clients.
E. The board members will serve for two-year staggered terms beginning on July 1st of every other year,
commencing July_1, 1993. Initially, two members will be appointed for two-year terms and truce members
will be appointed for one-year terhns. These initial appointments will Stan their yeady calculations from July
1, 1993. (Ord. 222 (part). 1993)
2.70.020 Board meetings and compensation.
A. Board members will be reimbursed for meeting and related expenses at an amount of fifty dollars
per meeting.
B. Initially, the board should meet once a month. but this schedule maybe extended to quarterly meetings
upon the concurrence of the board and the city council. The specific meeting data will be determined by
the board members and meetings may be called for on an as needed basis. (Ord. 222 (part). 1993)
2.70.030 Board functions.
A. The board will annually elect a chairperson and vice chairperson at the first meeting held after each
June 30th.
B. The following are functions of the board that are to be addressed at each meeting: (i) review account
statements and verifications to ensure accurate reporting; 00 monitor compliance with existing policy and
procedures; and (di) review and make recommendations concerning investment policy and procedures, irnesmnent
contracts, and investment consultants.
C. The board will report to city council after each meeting either in person or through correspondence
at a regular city council meeting. (Ord. 222 (part). 1993)
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2.80.010
Chapter 180
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMLSSION
Sections:
2.80.010
Created —Defined.
2.80.020
Purpose and objectives.
2.80.030
Members —Appointments. —Terms.
2.80.040
m
2.80.050
Committees.
2.80.060
Meeting,.
2.80.070
Removal from offlM
2.80.080
Powers and duties.
2.80.090
Staiang.
2.80.010 Crated —Defined.
The parks and recreation commission is created and established. The term "commission," as used in this
chapter, shall refer to the parks and recreation commission. (Ord- 245 4 1 (Exh. A) (part), 1994)
2.80.020 Purpose and obJcdivea.
The general purpose of the commiaaian is to a the developmenet of a played and orderly approach
to the delivery of leisure services in the city. Objectives of the commission are as follows:
A. To serve in an advisory capacity to the city council to identitlr community needs for recreation and
social services, to plan for the coot+dios' delivery of such services to 'citizens in need through both privacy
and public resounm so as to avoid duplication and conflict of effort and to evaluasa the effectiveness of services
provided' pig to public recreation, including
B. To serve in an advisory capacity to the city cot W on all mlrMM g
the management, conduct, care and development of the panics and playgrounds in the city, and in general to
study the needs of the city and the mesas of meeting such needs in connection with all matters pertaining
to public recreation: and
C. To serve in an advisory capacity to the city council, to encocnap a sense of aQpreciativn and community
pride for the citizens of the city by making accessible special events and activities which address the needs
of the community and its residents. (Ord. 245 f 1 (ExL A) (pat), 1994)
2.80.030 Members--Appointments--Terms.
A. The commission shall consist of seven members appointed by the city cmmciL
B. The terms of office of members shall be initially stsggerod terms. with three members appointed for
one year, two members for two years, and two members for three years. All terms following initial appointments
shall be three-year terms.
C. All terms of office shall commence on July 1st of the year of appointment. Vacancies in the office
of a member shall be Mad for the unexpired term in the same manner in which regular appointments are
otherwise made.
D. Every effort will be made to ensure that a wide cross-section of social and leisure services, interests
and viewpoints, including providers, recipients and professionally related ocxupations are represented.
E. Commission members shall serve at the pleasure of the city council, with compensation. (Ord. 245
§ 1 (Exh. A) (part), 1994)
2.80.040 Ofeers--Selection.
A. The chairperson of the commission shall be elected by a majority vote of commission members in
September of each year. A vice -chairperson; to serve in the absence of the chairperson, shall likewise be elected.
B. The chairperson shall preside at all meetings and provide for periodic reports to the city council on
all recommendations of the commission. (Ord. 245 11 (Exh. A) (part), 1994)
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2.80.050
2.80.050 Committees.
The commission may, from time to time, establish committees composed of citizens and/or interested
people, charged with the responsibility of implementing certain designated projects subject to commission
and city council approval. At least one member of the commission shall also be a member of each committee.
(Ord. 245 § 1 (Each. A) (part), 1994)
2.80.060 Meetings.
A. The commission shall meet once each month or as needed on the date(s) selected by the commission.
Special meetings may be called by the chairperson or a majority of the commission in accordance with state
law.
B. A majority of appointed commissioners shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. (Ord.
245 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 1994)
2.80.070 Removal from office.
Any of the commission members may be removed at any time by the city council. If a member of the
commission does not attend three regular consecutive meetings, unless excused by a majority vote of the
commission, his/her membership shall automatically be terminated, and his/her successor shall be appointed
by the city council to serve the unexpired term. (Ord. 245 11 (Exh. A) (part), 1994)
2.80.080 Powers and duties.
The powers and duties of the parks and recreation commaissioo shall be as follows:
A. Act in advisory capacity to the city council;
B. Keep master plan current:
C. Advise on fees and operations and policies regarding parks and recreation facilities;
D. Advise council on panic and recreation facilities and program, budges issue,;
E. Propose recreation and social programs and address needs;
F. Advise on how to disseminate, publicize and promote recreation programs to the citizens of La Quinta;
G. Analyze program effectiveness and needs, and recommend comprehensive solutions;
H. Research and solicit grants and donations;
I. Review of maintenance standards and quality;
J. Review of individual park master plans;
K. Serve as a public forum and conduct public hearings for recreation concerns;
L. Aid in coordinating the recreation services of other governmental agencies and volunteer organizations;
M. Assume other tasks as assigned. (Ord. 245 11 (Each. A) (part), 1994)
2.80.090 Stang.
A. All departments of the city, through the office of the city manager, shall furnish appropriate existing
public information, data and records, and provide technical assistance and advice as required, within reason,
as an aid to the commission and its committees in the performance of designated duties.
B. The city manager shall, within reason or budgenry constrains, provide or cause to be provided adequate
staff, clerical help, and maintain files and records for the commission.
C. The city council shall annually review the progress of the commission. (Ord. 24511(Exh. A) (part),
1994)
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2.29.010
Chapter 2.29
PLANNING COMMISSION
Sections:
2.29.010 Created.
2.29.020 Secretary, staff support, committees.
2.29.030 Meetings --Rules of procedure.
2.29.010 Created.
Pursuant to Section 65100 et seq. of the California Planning and Zoning Law, there is established for
the city a planning agency, consisting of a planning deparoaeru. a planning commission, and the city council.
acting in combination. The planning commission shad consist of seven members, serving with such compensation
as the city council may from time to time determine. and appointed in the manner and for the terms prescribed
in Sections 2.04.060 and 2.06.010, respectively, of this code. It shall have the powers, functions and duties
prescribed in the Planning and Zoning Law, and in the La Quints zoning ordinance and in this code and other
local ordinances: provided, that it shad not exercise any direct contracting authority as specified in Section
65007 of the Planning and Zoning Law. (Ord. 241 2. 1994: Ord. 9 $ 1 (part). 1982)
2.29.020 Secretary, staff support, committees. .
The commission shall be authorized to appoint and fix the membership of such number of standing and
temporary committees as it may find expedient for the performance of its duties. The city manager shall appoint
a person to act as secretary to the commission. and shad be responsible for providing the necessary staff suppom
(Ord. 9 1 1 (part), 1982)
2.29.030 Meetings" —Rules of procedure
The planning commission shall meet at least once each month at such time and place as shall be fixed
by the commission by its standing rules. A majority of the existing appointed members of the commission
shad constitute a quorum for the general transaction of busirm subject, however. to mote restrictive requirement's
as to the number of votes necessary in order to take certain actions. as may be prescribed in the Planning
and Zoning Law. The commission may establish such rules and regulations as it deems n cessmy and expedient
for the conduct of its business. and shad. in compliance with Section 65804 of the Planning and Zoning Law,
develop and publish procedural rules for conduct of the commission's hearings so that all interested parties
shall have advance knowledge of procedures to be followed. In matters relating to the holding of regular and
special meetings, the commission is bound by the provisions of the Ralph K Brown Act of the state (Sections
54950 et seq. of the California Government Code). (Ord. 9 $ 1 (part), 1982)
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9.12.010
Chapter 9.12
ADMINUTRATION
Sections:
9.12.010 Designation of planning agency —Membership generally.
9.12.020 Planning commission —Membership —Term.
9.12.040 Compensation.
9.12.OS0 Planning department —Organization.
9.12.010 Designation of planning agency —Membership generally.
Pursuant to Section 65100 of the Government Code. the planning agency for the city shall consist of the
city council of the city, the planning commission and the Planning Department. (Ord. 241 § 3 (Exh. B) (part).
1994: Ord. 5 § 1 (part). 1982: county Ordinance 348 § 1.2)
9.12.020 Planning commission —Membership —Term.
A. The planning commission shall consist of seven members appointed by the city council pursuant to
Section 2.29.010 -of this code. The term shall be for three years.
B. The commission shall perform planning and zoning duties prescribed in the Planning and Zoning Law,
and in the La Quinta zoning ordinance and in this code and other local ordinances: provided, that it shall not
exercise any direct contract authority as specified in Section 65007 of the Planning and Zoning Law.
C. The commission shall elect one member as chairman and one as vice-chairman, to hold office at the
pleasure of the members. Four members shall be a quorum and a majority of affirmative votes shall be required
to carry a motion. The commission shall hold at least one regular meeting per month.
D. It is preferred. although not required, that members of the commission have expertise in the areas
of architecture, landscape architecture. engineering. commercial art or graphic design. (Ord. 241 § 3 (ExkL
B) (part). 1994: Ord. 5 § 1 (part), 1982: county Ordinance 348 § 1.3)
9.12.040 Compensation.
Members of the planning commission and of each Area Planning Council shall receive such compensation
and travel expense for attending meetings of their respective bodies. and other authorized travel. as may be
fixed by or pursuant to the salary ordinance. (Ord. 5 § 1 (part), 1982: county Ordinance 348 § 1.5)
9.12.OS0 Planning department —Organization.
The Planning Department shall be headed by a planning director who shall be appointed by the city council
of the city to hold office at their pleasure. and shall include a staff of employees under his direction as provided
by or pursuant to the salary ordinance. The Planning Director shall provide technical and clerical assistance
to the planning commission and the Area Planning Councils. and with the staff of his department shall perform
functions relating to planning, zoning and land divisions as may be required by law, ordinance or order of
the city council of the city. (Ord. 5 § 1 (part). 1982: county Ordinance 348 § 1.6)
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12.08.060
Chapter 12.08
ADMINISTRATION
Sections:
12.08.060 Traffic engineer —Office established.
12.08.070 Traffic engineer —Duties.
12.08.080 Technical traffic committee.
12.08.090 Duties of traffic committee.
12.08.060 Traffic engineer —Office established.
The office of the city traffic engineer is established. The city manager shall serve as city traffic engineer -
or shall appoint the person to so act, who shall exercise the powers and duties with respect to traffic as
provided in this title. (Ord. 10 § 1 (part), 1982)
12.08.070 Traffic engineer —Duties.
It shall be the general duty of the city traffic engineer to determine the installation and proper timing
and maintenance of traffic -control devices and signals, to conduct engineering analyses of traffic
accidents, and to devise remedial measures; to conduct engineering and traffic investigations of traffic
conditions and to cooperate with other city officials in the development of ways and means to improve
traffic conditions; and to carry out the additional powers and duties imposed by the ordinances of this
city. (Ord. 10 § 1 (part), 1982) .
12.08.080 Technical traffic committee.
There is established a technical traffic comittee to serve without compensation, consisting of the city
engineer, the community safety director, a representative of the sheriffs department, a representative of
CalTrans, a representative of the Traffic Division of the County Road Department, and a representative
of the school district. The chairman shall be appointed by the city manager. (Ord. 117 § 1 (part), 1987)
12.08.090 Duties of traffic committee.
It is the duty of the traffic committee to suggest the most practicable means for coordinating the
activities of all officers and agencies of the city having authority with respect to the administration of
enforcement of traffic regulations; to stimulate and assist in the preparation and publication of traffic
reports; to receive complaints having to do with traffic matters; and to recommend to the legislative body
of the city and to the city engineer and sheriffs department ways and means for improving traffic
conditions and the administration and enforcement of trade regulations. (Ord. 117 § 1 (part), 1987)
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2.75.010
Chapter 2.7S
VOLUNTEER ADVISORY BOARD
Sections:
2.75.010 General rules regarding appointments and terms.
2.75.020 Board meetings and compensation.
2.75.030 Board functions.
2.75.010 General rules regarding appointments and terms.
A. Except as set out below, see Chapter 2.06 for general provisions.
B. The volunteer advisory board (the "board'I is a standing board composed of three members from
the public that are appointed by the city council.
C. Background in volunteer services. human services. or some social service experience is preferred.
Background information may be requested and potential candidates must agree to file an application for a
position on the board for screening purposes.
D. The board members will serve for three-year staggered terms beginning on January 1st of each year.
Initially, one member will be appointed to a one-year term; one member will be appointed to a two-year term;
and a third member will be appointed to a three-year term. These appointments will start their yearly calculations
from January 1. 1994. (Ord. 235 § 1 (part). 1993)
2.73.020 Board meetings and compensation.
The board will meet. at a maximum. once per month for the first twelve months of the pr+ogram's operation.
Following the first twelve months, the board will then meet quarterly in the months of March. June. September
and December. The specific meeting data will be determined by the board members. and additional meetings
may be called for on an as needed basis. There is no compensation for membership on this board. (Ord. 235
§ 1 (part). 1993)
2.75.030 Board functions.
A. The board will annually elect a chairperson at the first meeting held after January 1st of each year.
B. The following are the f=dons of the board:
1. Provide direction and guidance to the La Quinta volunteer effort program;
2. Advise, support. and recommend policies for the volunteer effort program;
3. Plan and recommend recognition events for volunteers. (Ord. 235 § 1 (part). 1993)
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CITY OF LA QUINTA
YOUTH ADVISORY COMAMTTEE
DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Youth Advisory Committee
NUMBER OF
MEMBERS: 7 Regular members appointed by City Council and no more than 5
Alternate members will be appointed by the Youth Advisory
Committee. All members shall be residents of the City of La Quinta
and be either high school or middle school students.
MEETING PLACE
& FREQUENCY: Once per month (third Monday) at 4:00pm in the East Conference
Room.
TITLE OF
OFFICERS: Chair and Vice Chair. At the first meeting following May 1, the
Committee shall elect by majority vote Chair and Vice Chair. City
staff will serve as Secretary.
TERM OF
MEMBERS: 1 year term May 1 - April 30. Each term shall begin on May 1 and
continue through April 30 of the following year. Regular members
may be replaced by Altemates in the situation that a member, either
upon missing two (2) unexcused absences within a term, shall
terminate his or her member's right to office. The Mayor may, with
the approval of City Council, reappoint another youth serving on the
Committee as an alternate upon recommendation by the YAC to fill
said vacancy.
REPORTS TO: Parks and Recreation Director
STAFF LIAISON: Recreation Supervisor, Parks and Recreation Department .
PURPOSE: The YAC general goal is to further the understanding by youth of
local government, and for the City to receive advice on any matter
or issue affecting youth of La Quints The Committee will act as a
voice in expressing needs to the Parks and Recreation Department,
will be aware of current youth programs available; advise and
recommend on these programs when appropriate; make recom-
mendations on future and current programs in order to more
effectively meet the needs of youth.
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TASKS: The Youth Advisory Committee focuses on educational, social,
recreational, emotional, and health related needs and issues
affecting youth of La Quinta.
The Committee will be charged with developing an annual work plan.
Examples of Work Plan tasks may be: suggest diversion activities for
youth as anti -gang and drug measures; assess the needs of La
Quinta youth through a student survey; recommend priorities for
leisure facility development and funding mechanisms; identify
environmental problems facing the City and its residents, and
suggest solutions; suggest programs of educational, health,
recreation, and/or social nature which the City might consider
implementing for the benefit of youth and residents in general.
Tasks may be assigned by the City Council or CSC, or will be
identified by the Committee as the Work Plan evolves.
FUNDING
ISSUES: Annual budget for the YAC activities is estimated at $1,900. Funding
is provided through the City's General Fund.
APPLICATION
PROCESS: Application for YAC membership is conducted by the same process
as other City of La Quinta Committees, Boards, and Commissions.
The Parks and Recreation Department, in cooperation with the CSC,
will conduct recruitment, screening and recommendations for the City
Council. All interested applicants may request an application from
the City Clerk's office.
City Council Minutes 8 November 2. 1993
t. DISCUSSION OF THE CREATION OF A YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
Mr. Bohlen, Parks and Recreation Director, presented the staff report and the
information gathered from the various cities about youth advisory bodies. He advised
that a conceptual budget will be developed if staff is directed by Council to further study
this issue
Mr. Bohlen referred to the matrix in the staff report and advised that it is staffs
recommendation w appoint a rive -member committee with three High students from the
ages of iS to 18 and two Junior High students frota the ages of 11 to 14 and possibly
increasing the number of committee members is the second year. 'the committee would
meet once a month. He *stated that staff plans on Wising with various schools who have
a focus on developing leadership qualities in students and get their input about this
-
Mayor Pena did not believe that we've listened to the youth of the community erzouglt
and that they should be given a voice. This kind of program has been dealt with
socccessfully in other coauaunit. . However, he didn't feel that it should have the same
. kind of equal basis as other boards and commissions and suggested that it be a sub-
committee of the Cow Services Commission, meeting perhaps three or four times
each year. He also suggesum that the areas of concern, be limited to parks and recreation
issues and with the new high schooi being built, there may be issues develop relative to
inoerfacing with Desert Sands Schooi District. He believed that the responsibilities need
to be very focused.
Council Member Bangerter was very supportive of such a program and wished for the
City move forward with it, as she felt t#sat three is a real need in this community for a
youth program. SbN suggested that the applicants be required to obtain references float
the recommended a . she believed that there needs
a few teachers. Regarding age �p
to be diversity of age on the committee as diverse ideas are needed.
Council Member Perkins felt that we need to know just where we're going with such a
committee so they can know what is expected of them. He felt that this is something
similar to a student council and believed that the members should be individuals who
have peer respect. He commented on the fact that kids are getting tired of the gang
activity in the schools and that this might be the right time to establish such a program.
He agreed that the makeup of the committee should be larger than the recommended five,
perhaps nine members. He was supportive of moving forward with the program after
getting more specifics from staff. He also supported it reporting to the Community
Services Commission.
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City Council Minutes 9 November '_. 1993
Council Member Sniff questioned the level of maturity of these kids. how they were
going to be selected. and what their role and responsibility would be. as well as what
they will expect from the City. He felt that more thought needs to be given to this
mar before proceeding.
Mayor Pena agreed to require students to submit three recommendation letters along with
their application. He felt confident in the judgement of the students and their maturity
level. A committee member could be removed if a problem occurred.
Council Member Sniff was not convinced that it would be workable between High school.
and junior high students because the older stunts would dominate the meeting. He felt
seven or nine committee members would be more appropriate and that the role of this
committee needs to be refund and defined before moving forward.
Council consensus was for staff to further define the program incorporating their
comments and recommendations.
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vUL B
ON DEVELOPING A CULTURAL ARTS MASTER PLAN
INTRODUCTION
An investment in arts and culture is an investment in the health
of our community. The development of arts and culture has a
positive impact on the economy, community, families and children.
A community cultural plan may well become the blueprint for
building "livability" into an area. It can mesh with all other
community master plans to show how culture plays an integral role
in shaping the community's look, feel, spirit, and design.
Ideally, it can be used as a blueprint --a working tool --to give
form to ideas and to ensure action and results of lasting value.
Planning for cultural development takes into account the visual
and performing arts, the role of artists in the community, urban
design, public celebration, cultural diversity, arts education,
public art, community building, and more. The planning process
allows a community to define those aspects of cultural
development that are most appropriate and essential to its own
way of life and future growth.
WHY PLAN FOR CULTURE?
Communities have long employed strategic planning as a method to
determine an organized sequence of steps necessary to arrive at
specific goals, such as for downtown development or new schools.
Increasingly, community planning addresses quality of life
issues. Community planners address community concerns by
developing a long-term series of action steps.
Until recently such planning has rarely included cultural
development goals. Yet, cultural development may be central to
general community planning and may be a catalyst that leads to a
wide range of other planning activity. A cultural strategic plan
can be the catalyst for general commercial and city governmental
action. Such was the case in Seattle, Santa Barbara, Carlsbad,
Louisville, to name a few.
Community cultural planning is also a means of establishing a
city's identity and strengthening existing cultural
organizations. A strategic plan provides the focus and direction
to increase opportunities for artists and to raise existing
activities and organizations to a new stage of development and
service to the community.
WHAT IS A CULTURAL PLAN?
A Community Cultural Plan is a planning process in which the
cultural potential requirements and needs are addressed. A plan
will have a significant impact, provide increased funding, create
conflicts and provide resolutions. It is a "living" document
which needs to be evaluated periodically.
A cultural master plan analyzes the needs and opportunities for
arts organizations and artists, cultural facilities, arts
programs, public art, arts eduction and cultural tourism in a
community. It can map out the proposed shsort- and long-term
growth of arts and culture. Formulating a plan with community
input focuses on future actions of the entire community as they
affect cultural functions. In this way the arts are considered
as a cultural resource similar to libraries, schools and parks.
Most importantly, a cultural plan establishes a vision of a
desired future and establishes roles, steps, time lines and
methods for achieving that vision.
THE PROCESS OF DEVELOPING A CULTURAL PLAN
Community cultural planning employs basic concepts of strategic
planning as utilized in the business world. A good cultural
planning process tends to create and mobilize arts advocates. It
requires the participation of all the cultural decision -makers in
a community.
The Process:
- Plan to plan.
- Create Steering Committee/Task forces.
- Define strategic planning.
- Assessment. Identify strengths/weaknesses/problems in
community.
- Hold public meetings/forums.
- Compile and define result of assessment in written form.
- Distill critical issues.
- Initiate task forces to deal with issues.
- Develop grounded recommendations --goals and objectives.
- Hold plenary meeting for all Steering Committee and Task
Force members to review, adjust, discuss all draft
points.
- Draft plan; then review with plenary and community
leaders.
- Revise the plan incorporating input from general meeting
and meetings with community leaders.
- Distribute and implement the document. It is a symbol --
not the end.
- Celebrate!
Prepared by: Kathryn B. Hull, Chair
La Quinta Cultural Commission
February 29, 1996
D R A F T
Date (3/19/96)
Name/Address
Dear (Steering Committee Nominee)
The La Quinta City Council has authorized the Cultural
Commission to investigate the need for and development of a
Cultural Arts Master Plan for the City. To that end, this letter
encourges your participation.
Because of your vital interest in the City of La Quinta and
its development, the Cultural Commission is inviting you to be a
member of the Steering Committee to develop the Cultural Arts
Master Plan.
Some tasks of the Steering Committee will include gathering
information on the community's strengths and weaknesses,
soliciting comments on current or perceived needs, analyzing
programs and services which are in place, evaluating the economic
impact of the arts on the community, determining if there is a
need for an arts facility, and developing a plan which will meet
short- and long-term goals of the City.
We know you will be a valuable resource and we would be
pleased to have your involvement. Could you please attend an
orientation meeting on April 17th at (time) at (the La
Quinta Senior Center, 78-450 Avenida La Fonda). At that time you
will learn more of the process and commitment expected, and you
can register your interest.
Sincerely,
Kathryn B. Hull, Chair
Cultural Commission
P.S. For more information call me at 771-1041, or call Marty
Nicholson, Director of Parks and Recreation, 777-7090.