CACMIN 06 24 1996
CULTURAL COMMISSION
MINUTES
June 24, 1996
I. CAll TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Cultural Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. in the La Quinta Civic Center Study
Session Room. Chairperson Hull presided over the meeting. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Atkins.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Commissioner Honey Atkins
Commissioner Susan Benay (Vice Chairperson)
Commissioner Kathryn Hull (Chairperson)
Commissioner Archie Sharp
Commissioner Judy Vossler
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Commissioner Susan Francis
One Vacancy
STAFF PRESENT:
Marty Nicholson, Parks & Recreation Director
It was moyed by Commis~~oner Atkins/Sharp to excuse Commissioner Francis. Unanimous.
II. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Commissioner BenayNossler to approve the Minutes of April 22, 1996 as submitted. Unanimous.
Corrections were made to III. Approval of Minutes & VII. Commission Business, A. It was moved by Commissioner
Vossler/Benay to approve the Minutes of May 20, 1996 as corrected. Unanimous.
IV. PU BLIC COMMENT - None
V. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIALS
A. Art in Public Places Commission Minutes - Received & filed.
Staff distributed various types of information received in the mail for the Commission to review.
VI. STAFF REPORTS
A. Discussion of City Council Action on Commissions, Committees & Boards
Staff informed the Commission that on June 4, 1996 the City Council directed staff to place the item back on
the agenda for their next meeting for consideration of a one year extension of all commission terms in
consideration of combining the Youth Advisory Committee and Kidsline Advisory Board with the Parks &
Recreation Commission, as opposed to the Human Services Commission and looking at streamlining the
processing of requests of the Commissions to the City Council and the development of a Commission
Handbook in July.
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On June 18, 1996 staff returned to the City Council with an Ordinance which would allow them to extend all
terms for one year. A vote was taken to make changes to the Ordinance which would allow them to extend the
terms and this will be considered on July 2nd or 16th. Vacancies will also be addressed and could possibly be
opened up for the normal application process.
Commissioner Benay discussed information she had obtained during a conversation with Mark Weiss, Assistant
City Manager regarding level of expertise or qualifications required for applying for different Commissions.
Chairperson Hull shared her thoughts regarding comments made by the City Council during the June 4, 1996
City Council meeting with the Commission.
VII. COMMISSION BUSINESS
A. Cultural Arts Master Plan
Staff reviewed the Cultural Arts Master Plan Report with the Commission. Chairperson Hull asked for
comments regarding the description of the Cultural Arts Master Plan which was developed by the
subcommittee. Commissioner Vossler suggested "Development of a Cultural Master Plan" as more clear a title.
After discussion by the Commission it was decided to rename the item "Proposal to Develop a Cultural Arts
Master Plan". The Commission then reviewed the document and a draft letter to send to Steering Committee
Nominees and made changes and corrections to each one.
It was moved by Commissioner Benay to forward the proposed Steps and Development of the Cultural Arts
Master Plan, as corrected, to the City Council on July 16, 1996.
The Commission discussed whether enough information is being presented to the Council, and whether the item
should be considered as a Business Session, Consent Calender, or Study Session item. Staff will contact the
City Manager for a recommendation on how to present the item to the Council.
After discussion Commissioner Benay withdrew her motion.
It was moved by Commissioner Benay/Atkins to submit the proposal for a Cultural Arts Master Plan, with
corrections, to the City Council for consideration on July 16, 1996. Unanimous.
Commissioner Vossler suggested the Commissioners discuss this item with Council Members and offer to meet
with them in advance to answer any questions so they can better understand it.
B. Council Representative Discussion
Council Member Perkins was invited to meet with the Commission, but is unable to attend due to another
meeting conflict. Commissioner Vossler would like to invite him again in July, but she will be unable to attend.
It was suggested that Chairperson Hull contact Council Member Perkins to address any concerns.
VIII. WORK PLAN UPDATE - Committee Reports
A. La Quinta Pageant - The Pageant has been appropriated in the budget in the amount of $15,000. A
nonprofit organization will need to be established to oversee the funds. A contract will be established with the
nonprofit organization to develop the La Quinta Pageant.
Commissioner Vossler indicated that she is choosing to abstain from all discussions from this point forward on
the La Quinta Pageant.
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B. Commission Protocol - This item was postponed to a later date.
IX. COMMISSIONER COMMENT & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Commissioner Sharp said he would be calling Steve Berliner regarding DEP A.
Commissioner Vossler may have two tickets to Pageant of the Masters on Friday, July 12th available.
X. NEXT MEETING DATE, TIME AND TOPIC
After a brief discussion it was moved by Commissioner Benay/Sharp to hold the next Commission meeting on July
15, 1996. Unanimous.
Monday, July 15,1996 7:00 PM
La Quinta Civic Center Study Session Room
· Cultural Arts Master Plan
· La Quinta Pageant
· Discussion of Cancellation of August Meeting
· Council Representative Discussion
XI. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Commissioner Vossler/Atkins to adjourn the Cultural Commission meeting to the next regularly
scheduled meeting on Monday, July 15,1996. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m..
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