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CULTURAL COMMISSION AGENDA
La Quinta Civic Center Study Session Room
78-495 Calle Tampico - La Quinta, CA 92253
October 28, 1996
7:00 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Pledge of Allegiance
B. Roll Call
II. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
Corrections, deletions or reorganization of the agenda
III. PUBLIC COMMENT
The Chair reserves the right to limit discussion on any topic to five minutes or less.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Minutes of September 23 and October 2, 1996
B. Department Report
1. Attendance Report for the Month of September 1996
2. Upcoming Events
V. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Cultural Arts Master Plan
B. Commission Meeting Time
C. Revisions to Cultural Commission Work Plan
D. DEPA
VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIALS
A. Art in Public Places Commission Minutes for September 9, 1996
B. Historical Preservation Commission Minutes for September 19, 1996
C. Correspondence from Ramona Pageant
D. Correspondence from NALAA
VII. COMMISSIONER ITEMS
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
IX. NEXT MEETING INFORMATION
November 25, 1996 7:00 PM
La Quinta Civic Center Study Session Room
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CULTURAL COM MSION MEETING DATE: October 28, 1996
ITEM TITI : Department Report
The Parks & Recreation Department completes a monthly Department Report consisting of
attendance figures for all programs, upcoming events and meetings attended. The Department
Report is transmitted to City Council the second Council meeting of every month.
Receive and file.
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The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
Marty Nicholson, Parks & Recreation Director
October 15, 1996
ATTACHMENT A
SUBJECT: Transmittal of Parks and Recreation Department Report for the Month of
September 1996
UPCOMING EVENTS OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT FOR THE
MONTH OF NOVEMBER 1996:
Nov 1
Temecula Wine Tour
Nov 2
2 on 2 Grass Volleyball Tournament
Nov 3
Flower Drum, Restaurant Tour
Nov 6
Your Hit Parade, Sr. Center
Nov 8
Disneyland Excursion
Bowling Trip Camp at Palm Springs Lanes
Nov 9
Middle School Madness, Sports Night
Nov 10
Melvyn's, Restaurant Tour
Nov 11
Wacky Mini Olympics
Nov 13
Asset Protection Seminar
Nov 14
The Investment Environment, Sr. Center
Nov 17
Le St. Germain, Restaurant Tour
Nov 20
Stan Miller's Big Band Dance, Sr. Center
Long Term Care Seminar, Sr Center
Nov 21
Thanksgiving Luncheon, Sr. Center
Nov 24
Biga, Restaurant Tour
Nov 29
Pharoah's Lost Kingdom
MEETINGS ATTENDED IN SEPTEMBER 1996
Sept 9
CVAG - Childcare Council
Park and Recreation Commission Meeting
Sept 10
Agenda Review Meeting
Senior Center Meeting
Sept 11
Staff Meeting
Sept 13
Rotary Club Presentation
Sports Organizations Meeting
Kidsline Coordinator Orientation
Sept 17 Agenda Review Meeting
Friends of the La Quinta Senior Center
City Council Meeting
Sept 18 Personnel Meeting
Soap Box Derby Meeting
Sept 19 CVAG Youth Summit Meeting
Betty Ford Center Youth Meeting
Sept 20 Sports Organization Meeting
Sept 23 Cultural Commission Meeting
Sept 24 Agenda Review Meeting
Sept 26 Staff Meeting
Sept 27 Cultural Arts Commission Meeting
Kidsline Coordinator
Sept 28 Employee Picnic
ATTENDANCE REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 1996
Total attendance for the month of September was 17, 027.
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ATTENDANCE REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 1996
SUMMARY SHEET
Meetings Per Month
Participants
Per Month
1996
1995
Variance
1996
1995
1996
1995
Programs
Leisure Class Total
68
71
(3)
12
6
83
92
Afterschool Class Total
120
83
37
20
8
135
95
Special Event Total
90
50
40
3
1
90
50
Adult Sports Total
153
160
(7)
9
8
585
640
Senior Center Total
1,904
1,283
621
104
51
1,904
1,283
Kidsline Call Total
83
336
(318)
0
0
83
336
Boys & Girls Club of La Quinta
214
189
25
n/a
n/a
214
189
Program Total:
2,632
2,172
395
148
74
3,094
2,685
Rental Attendance
La Quinta Sports Complex
Scorpions Soccer Club
28
0
28
5
0
140
0
AYSO Soccer
450
350
150
25
11,125
350
Palm Desert/La Quinta Footbal
160
160
0
12
1,920
160
La Quinta Wildcats
45
0
16
61
Senior Center
100
0
100
4
0
400
0
Rental Total:
783
510
278
62
0
13,646
510
PARTICIPATION
GRAND TOTAL
1 3,4151
2,6821
693
214
78
17,0271
3,515
1996
1995
Variance
Volunteer Hours
Senior Center
946
878
68
Meals on Wheels
44
0
44
Kidsline
4
4
Parks & Recreation
12
12
Volunteer Total:
1,006
878
128
Revenue
Sr. Center Revenue
$4,348
$546
$3,802
Recreation Programs
$6,907
$6,907
Revenue Total:
$11,255
$546
$10,709
* Information Not Available
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Youth and Adult Recreation Attendance
Meetings
Per Month
Ffarticipants
Per Month
1996
1995
Variance
1996
1995
1996
1995
Leisure Classes
Beginning Guitar
4
18
-14
2
1
8
18
Dog Obedience
3
8
-5
1
1
3
8
Beginning West Coast Swing
5
0
5
1
0
5
0
Ballroom Dance
6
0
6
1
0
6
0
Gourmet Cooking Made Simpi
17
14
3
1
1
17
14
The Golf Swing
4
10
-6
1
1
4
10
Beginning Computers
10
0
10
1
0
10
0
Home Computers
5
0
5
1
0
5
0
Intermediate Karate
3
0
3
1
0
3
0
Youth Beginning Karate
11
21
-10
2
2
22
42
Leisure Class Subtotal
68
71
-3
12
6
83
92
After School Classes
Acrobatics
12
12
0
1
1
12
12
Modeling & Fashion
6
0
6
1
0
6
0
Air Brush 1
8
0
8
1
0
8
0
Air Brush II
11
0
11
1
0
11
0
Basketball
5
12
-7
1
1
5
12
Cheerleading
12
12
0
1
1
12
12
Tiny Tap
3
0
3
1
0
3
0
Teeny Ballerina
9
0
9
1
0
9
0
Playground Hockey
6
0
6
1
0
6
0
Beginning Ballet
14
0
14
1
0
14
0
Kiddie Kung Fu
5
12
-7
2
1
10
12
.Jewelry & Crafts
8
10
-2
1
1
8
10
Golf for Fun
3
0
3
1
0
3
0
Pee Wee Soccer
4
0
4
1
0
4
0
Hawaiian Dance
3
0
3
1
0
3
0
Making Homework
5
12
-7
3
2
15
24
Pee Wee Chef
6
13
-7
1
1
6
13
Afterschool Class Subtotal
120
83
37
20
8
135
95
Special Events
Ice Night
2
0
2
1
0
2
0
Punt, Pass & Kick 1 st Trials
58
0
58
1
0
58
0
Punt, Pass & Kick 2nd Trials
30
50
-20
1
1
30
50
Special Events Subtotal
90
50
40
3
1
90
50
Adult Sports
Basketball
72
80
-8
4
4
288
320
Volleyball
72
80
-8
4
4
288
320
Adult Soccer Meeting
9
0
9
1
0
9
0
Sports Subtotal
153
160
-7
9
8
585
640
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Senior Center Recreation Attendance
Meetings Per Month
Participants Per Month
1996
1995
Variance
1996
1995
1996
1995
Sr. Activities
Ambassador Attendance
95
91
4
n/a
n/a
95
91
Billiards
17
10
7
n/a
n/a
17
10
Blood Pressure Check
36
45
(9
4
4
36
45
Bridge Duplicate/Social
312
152
160
16
7
312
152
Creative Writing Club
50
31
19
4
4
50
31
FIND Food Distribution
159
241
(82)
4
4
159
241
Golden Tones
78
0
78
4
4
78
0
Ice Cream Social
27
0
27
4
0
27
0
Information Services
127
103
24
n/a
n/a
127
103
Literacy Program
12
0
12
4
0
12
0
Monthly Birthday Party
36
25
11
1
1
36
25
Movie Time
26
19
7
4
4
26
19
Singles Club
32
0
32
4
0
32
0
Table Games
4
5
0
1
1
4
5
Television Viewing
22
13
9
n/a
n/a
22
13
Sr. Activities Subtotal
1,033
735
298
50
29
11033
735
Sr. Classes
AARP Mature Driving
29
12
17
1
1
29
12
Arts & Crafts
33
21
12
4
4
33
21
Bridge Lesson
18
0
18
4
0
18
0
Ceramics
17
16
1
4
4
17
16
Computer
61
0
61
14
0
61
0
Exercise
504
340
164
12
0
504
340
Line Dance
35
13
22
4
3
35
13
Painting
11
9
2
4
4
11
9
Sr. class Subtotal
708
411
297
47
16
708
411
Sr. Special Events
Seminars
21
20
1
2
3
21
20
Share Meetings
8
7
1
2
1
8
7
Friends Meetings
6
7
(1)
1
1
6
7
Internet Lecture
52
0
52
1
0
52
0
Fiesta Luncheon
76
103
(27)
1
1
76
103
Sr. Events Subtotal
163
137
26
7
6
163
137
Senior Center Totals
1,904
1,283
621
104
51
11904
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CULTURAL COMMISSION
MEETING DATE: October 28, 1996
ITEM TITLE: Cultural Arts Master Plan Update
BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW:
At the Cultural Commission meeting of September 23, 1996, staff provided an update
on the Cultural Arts Master Plan. Commissioner Hull discussed the concept of the
Master Plan, the work of the subcommittee, and the status of the survey being
developed to determine the community's opinion of cultural needs for the City.
The commissioners also discussed the concept of arranging a "roundtable" with other
cities in the Coachella Valley and CVAG to understand what those cities' efforts are in
relation to cultural events. Commissioner Hull has subsequently recommended to staff
that the Arts in Public Places Commission be involved in this roundtable meeting.
Commissioner Vossler was concerned that the Master Plan was too ambitious for La
Quinta. She also suggested a community wide workshop, and developing an expanded
mission statement for consideration by the City Council.
The subcommittee was to develop a sample questionnaire, draft a cover letter, and
develop a distribution plan and bring the matter back to the Cultural Commission at a
special meeting on October 2, 1996.
The Commission met for a special meeting on October 2, 1996 to discuss the
subcommittee's report. Following some minor changes to the survey questions, the
Commission approved the survey. Staff indicated at that time that the survey would be
forwarded to the Chamber of Commerce for inclusion within the Chamber Newsletter.
The survey would include a tear -out card with the City's address on it to facilitate return
of the survey. The survey will go out with the November Chamber Newsletter which
is scheduled to be mailed by November 1, 1996.
Receive and file.
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MEETING DATE: October 28, 1996
ITEM TITLE: Consideration of setting new meeting time for the
Cultural Commission Meetings
At the September 23, 1996 Cultural Commission meeting, Commissioner Vossler
requested that this item be agendized for discussion.
Currently, the Cultural Commission is scheduled to meet the 4th Monday of each
month at 7:00 p.m. At least one advantage to holding the meeting in the evening is
that it becomes more accessible to members of the public and other interested
parties. Evening meetings however, necessitate more staff time (including overtime)
thereby increasing costs to the City. Early -late afternoon meetings could keep staff
costs down but may preclude interested parties from attending since they might be
at work when the Cultural Commissions' meetings are held.
Other commissions/boards of the City meet as follows:
NAME
Art in Public Places Commission
Building & Construction Appeals
Board
Historic Preservation Commission
Human Services Commission
Investment Advisory Board
Parks & Recreation Commission
Planning Commission
Traffic Committee
MEETING DAY AND TIME
1st Monday each month at 3:00 p.m.
Meets as needed
3rd Thursday each month at 3:00 p.m.
3rd Wednesday each month at 7:00 p.m
2nd Wednesday each month at 5:30 p.m.
2nd Monday each month at 7:00 p.m.
2nd & 4th Tuesday each month at 7:00
p.m. (3:00 p.m. for study sessions)
Quarterly -times to be set
As deemed appropriate by the Cultural Commission.
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MEETING DATE: October 28, 1996
ITEM TITLE: Status Update on Cultural Commission Work Plan
Pursuant to the enabling ordinance for the Cultural Commission, the City Council
shall annually review the progress of the Cultural Commission. Accordingly, the
City Council reviews the Cultural Commission Work Plan each year; the last review
being in March 1996.
The Cultural Commission considered an update of the Work Plan at their
September 23, 1996 meeting. Discussion entailed leaving priorities one and two
the same, changing the DEPA program, and deleting the La auinta Pageant. The
Commission concurred on adding "developing a cultural calendar" to the Work
Plan. At the time, staff indicated that this matter would be brought back to the
Cultural Commission in October for consideration.
Since the City Council "approves" the Work Plan, it would not be appropriate for
the Cultural Commission to change the Work Plan without Council consideration.
The Cultural Commission could begin making suggested revisions to their Work
Plan and those changes could be presented to the City Council for the Council's
consideration (either now or in 1997). An alternative would be to simply note the
status of the Commission's efforts on the Plan to date and report same to the City
Council.
FINDINGS AND ALTERNATIVES:
The following are options available to the Cultural Commission:
1. Recommend changes to the Cultural Commission Work Plan for
incorporation into the 1997-98 Work Plan to be presented to the City
Council during March 1997; or,
2. Recommend changes to the Work Plan and ask that it be scheduled for
consideration by the City Council at the earliest possible meeting; or,
3. Note and report the status of the Commission's efforts on the Work Plan to
date; or
4. Defer action on changes to the Work Plan; or
5. Provide further direction to staff.
As deemed appropriate by the Cultural Commission.
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Attachments:
1. Cultural Commission Work Plan 1996-97
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WORK PLAN
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1996m97 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.
CACWP 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 subcommittee.
Commitment Required: 10-20 hours each fall soliciting. tickets.
CACWP 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 Quints 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:
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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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MEETING DATE: October 28, 1996
ITEM TITLE: Status Update on Diversified Exposure to
Performing Arts (DEPA) Program
At the Cultural Commission meeting of September 23, 1996, staff provided an
update on the DEPA program. Commissioner Sharp also gave additional
background and reported that there has been no interest by any of the local
performing arts theaters to provide free tickets for the DEPA program.
Commissioner Sharp further reported that no parents have contacted him
regarding the program. Because of these developments, Commissioner Sharp
recommended that the DEPA program not be pursued at this time.
Commissioner Vossler reported that she would be interested in pursuing other
educational cultural events tied to youth that the Cultural Commission could
consider instead of the theater ticket program. A comment was also made
proposing that information regarding free performing arts events could be
discussed at the proposed round table meeting of all cities.
The Cultural Commission suggested that Commissioner Sharp proceed with
sending out letters to see what the response is before canceling the program.
This space is reserved on tonight's agenda to receive any additional information
and consider appropriate action regarding the DEPA program.
As deemed appropriate by the Cultural Commission.
�� Mark Weiss, Assistant City Manager
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES COMMISSION
NORTH CONFERENCE ROOM
September 9, 1996
3:00 P.M.
This regular meeting of the Art in Public Places Commission was called to order by Chairman
Walling at 3:16 p.m., who asked Commissioner Davis to lead the flag salute. Chairman Walling
asked for the roll call:
ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Judi Cothrun, Johna Davis, Michelle Klein, Elaine
Reynolds, Rosita Shamis, and Chairman Walling. Absent: Commissioner Sharon
Kennedy.
It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Shamis/Cothran to excuse
Commissioner Kennedy. Unanimously approved.
Staff. Community Development Director Jerry Herman and Executive Secretary
Betty Sawyer.
CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA: Confirmed
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. Minutes - There being no changes to the Minutes of August 12, 1996, it was moved and
seconded by Commissioners Shamis/Reynolds to approve the minutes as submitted.
Unanimously approved.
B. Financial Statement - There being no questions or changes, it was moved and seconded by
Commissioners Cothrun/Shamis to accept the Financial Statement as submitted.
Unanimously approved.
BUSINESS ITEMS:
A. Proposed artwork for City Parks:
1. Chairman Walling introduced Mr. Fernandez. Staff explained that Mr. Fernandez
had met with the Engineering and Finance Departments to discuss structural and risk
issues. Following that discussion, it was recommended that Mr. Fernandez contact
an engineer to have the artwork structurally designed and plans signed by a registered
structural engineer. Mr. Fernandez stated his purpose for being at this meeting was
to confirm the art designs for the two pieces that would be submitted for Council
review.
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September 9, 1996
2. Commissioner Reynolds asked if the snake was still a consideration. Mr. Fernandez
stated his problem was finding a design that was structurally sound. In reviewing the
designs of other animals, except the giraffe, it was determined that whatever the
design, the arch was causing structural problems. As most of his designs contained
an arch it was recommended that he reduce the angle of the arch to reduce the
structural problems. When the arch was reduced it change the art figure. In regards
to the snake, most of the designs resembled a worm rather than a snake.
3. Commissioner Shamis asked if the metal would retain the heat and have the potential
to burn someone. Mr. Fernandez stated it was the same type of metal used for public
play structures or public benches. There would however, be a clear plastic coating
sprayed on the metal. It has the potential of being hot due to the temperatures in the
desert.
4. Commissioners discussed possibilities for the second design. Following the
discussion, it was determined that Mr. Fernandez would continue to work with an
engineer to achieve the structure calculations to support the two designs.
5. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Davis/Shamis to continue this item
to the regular meeting in October and instruct Mr. Fernandez to obtain the
engineering calculations- necessary to approve the two structures. The structures
would be the giraffe figure for the Fritz Burns Park and a snake, or free form, for the
Adams Avenue Park. Unanimously approved.
B. Proposed Artwork for the La Ouinta Car Wash
1. Chairman Walling introduced Management Assistant Britt Wilson who presented
.information on what grants would be available. He had contacted the Arts
Endowment organization, and was informed that they had lost a lot of programs due
to funding. Due to the loss of funds, they will not know their program guidelines
until December and the funds would not be available until April -May, 1997. In
reviewing State programs, he had not found any programs that would meet the
requirements of this project. In regards to private foundation funding, he found that
most of the companies placed a lot of restrictions on the grants which made it
difficult to qualify. He then asked if the Commissioners had any suggestions or
information that he would be able to investigate.
2. Commissioner Davis asked if the La Quinta Arts Foundation could apply as a
nonprofit organization and do a partnership with the City. Management Assistant
Britt Wilson stated this was a real possibility.
3. Commissioner Reynolds asked what the restrictions were for Consolidated
Freightways. Mr. Wilson explained one of their restrictions was that the community
be a freight community that housed their employees.
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September 9, 1996
4. Chairman Walling asked if the La Quinta Arts Foundation had a bank of grant
funders that could be researched. Commissioner Davis stated the Foundation had
applied for and received some grants, but this was almost a full time staff position.
5. Commissioner Reynolds asked if there were any funding sources for the Obelisk
Program. Management Assistant Britt Wilson asked if the project was for
preservation of the existing ones or to purchase new ones as funding to replace the
existing would be possible, but purchasing new ones would be more difficult. Most
grant contributors prefer programs that involve children, are educational, or involve
teaching, etc. Commissioners discussed with staff local companies that might be
willing to give a grants, such as the Annenberg Foundation.
6. Chairman Walling stated that no matter who they pursued for the grant, it would still
take four to six months to receive the grant and that was not soon enough. Staff
agreed.
7. Chairman Walling thanked staff for their time and the information.
8. Commissioner Cothrun stated that until the project was defined, they would need to
do more investigation. The Commission should involve the media from the
beginning to make it effective. It is important to take advantage of the educational
aspects of the program to involve the community.
9. Community Development Director Jerry Herman asked if the Commission would
like to table the project until more information was obtained. Commissioner Cothrun
stated she would like to get the public involved from the onset of the project and she
felt articles about the project would help make it favorable to the community.
10. Chairman Walling stated the Commission needed to determine what form the project
would take to ensure the best results. The Commission needs to set the direction on
the project. Commissioner Reynolds stated the Commission needed to select an
artist, decide on an amount, and get the project stated.
11. Commissioner Reynolds asked Mr. Mike Teague if he had any suggestions. Mr.
Teague, who was present to discuss the student art wall with the Commission, stated
he was uncertain how much involvement the students could have in the project to
make it effective. The site was a dynamic spot. He would prefer to do the project
himself, but would incorporate the students if this was the directive from the
Commission.
12. Commissioners discussed the proposals that had been submitted from Artists Marcia
Gibbons and Paul Gilbert.
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13. Commissioner Shamis suggested that Mr. Teague prepare a design and budget for the
site that could be reviewed by the Commission at its next meeting. Mr. Teague
stated he would prefer having two months to prepare the proposal.
14. Following the discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners
Reynolds/Davis to continue the project until the November meeting of the APP.
Staff was directed to write a letter to Ms. Gibbons, Mr. Teague, and Mr. Gilbert, with
the project parameters and price range and ask them to make a presentation at the
November meeting. Discussions with staff and the Commissioners determined the
budget to be less than $10,000. The project was to involve La Quinta students in
everything accept the installation. The design would not be anything to benefit the
commercial business.
C. Student Art Wall
1. Staff informed the Commission that the City Council had approved the permanent
installation of the Student Art wall. Therefore, following the Commission's direction
at their last meeting, staff contacted Mr. Mike Teague for suggestions on how to
enhance the appearance of the wall.
2. Mr. Mike Teague made a presentation of three different designs for the wall. The
first would be a slide rack wherein the pictures would slide into the panels: The
second design was to stretch steel cables across the wall tied to decorative knobs at
each end of the cable. The third form would consist of using builder board covered
with a textured wall paper with a painted molding outlining the pictures. Mr. Teague
estimated the cost to be $700-800.
3. Following discussions, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners
Reynolds/Shamis to recommend that the third design of alternating painted frames
of different sizes and shapes would be the most attractive. The budget was
determined to be no more than $800.00. Unanimously approved.
COMMISSIONER ITEMS:
l . Budget Planning. Staff stated that Chairman Walling, at the last meeting, had stated
the Commission needed to determine a budget to establish the art projects that would
be pursued by the Commission. Following a discussion, staff was directed to provide
the Commission with potential sites for the public art placement. In addition, other
City Departments would be contacted for their suggestions.
2. W ro kshop - Staff was directed to continue gaining - information regarding the
workshop. Commissioner Shamis volunteered to make phone calls to other cities
with an art program, to gather an inventory of slides showing how art had impacted
their cities.
APP9-9 4
Art in Public Places
September 9, 1996
3. Obelisks Project - Commissioner Reynolds asked that the Obelisks project be placed
on the next agenda. She had spoken with a representative of the Historical Society
regarding the project and they had stated they would not be able to contribute much
as they were in the process of raising money to buy a building to house the Historical
Society. They would like the APP to approve the project and ask Council to
determine the funding source.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
A. Progress on the Temporary Art Program
B. Obelisks Project
C. Brochure on the Civic Center Art purchases as well as the public art purchases.
D. Continued discussion on the proposed Workshop
E. Major Event Plan review
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Shamis/Reynolds
to adjourn this meeting of the Art in Public Places Commission to a regular meeting of the Art in
Public Places Commission on October 7, 1996, at 3:00 P.M. Unanimously approved. This regular
meeting of the Art in Public Places Commission was adjourned at 4:49 P.M.
APP9-9 5
MINUTES
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING
A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall Session Room
78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA
September 19, 1996
I. CALL TO ORDER
3 :00 P.M.
A. This meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was called to order at 3:07
P.M. by Chairman Millis, who led the flag salute.
B. ROLL CALL
1. Chairman Millis requested the roll call: Present: Commissioners DeMersman,
Puente, Woodard, Wright, and Chairman Millis.
2. Staff present: Planning Manager Christine di Iorio and Executive Secretary
Betty Sawyer.
II. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA: Confirmed
III. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. There being no corrections to the Minutes of August 15, 1996, it was moved and
seconded by Commissioners Woodard/Wright to approve the minutes as submitted.
Unanimously approved.
V. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Starlight Dunes
1. Planning Manager Christine di Iorio presented the information contained in
the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development
Department.
2. There being no questions, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners
DeMersman/Wright to approve the report as submitted. Unanimously
approved.
Historical Preservation Commission
August 22, 1996
B. Lapiz Energy Archaeology Report
1. Planning Manager Christine di Iorio presented the information contained in
the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development
Department.
2. Commissioner Woodard asked staff how a site was determined. Staff
explained that when an area is found with an accumlation of artifacts it is
identified as a site.
3. Chairman Millis asked staff to define what full recovery meant. Planning
Manager Christine di Iorio explained that it was when a monitor goes to a site
and does a grid pattern of excavation until nothing is found.
4. There being no further discussion it was moved and seconded by
Commissioners Wright/Puente to approve the report as submitted.
Unanimously approved.
C. Terracing, Apartments Archaeology Report
1. Planning Manager Christine di Iorio presented the information contained in
the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development
Department.
2. Commissioner Woodard asked what the duties of a monitor were. Staff
explained that the educated opinion of the archaeologist determined what
studies would be conducted on the site. Discussion followed regarding how
the archaeologist makes his determinations. Staff explained that the
archaeology reports are now being required at the time of submittal instead
of when building permits are issued.
3. It was moved and seconded by Commissioner Puente/DeMersman to accept
the report as submitted. Unanimously approved.
D. CLG Certificate Workshop Update
1. Planning Manager Christine di Iorio presented the information contained in
the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development
Department.
2. Commissioner Puente suggested staff send the brochure to some of the other
agencies that might be interested in attending the workshop. Discussion
followed regarding those who would benefit by attending the workshop.
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August 22, 1996
3. There being no further discussion, Chairman Millis directed staff to distribute
the brochures as discussed.
VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL
A. Staff distributed and discussed the letters that had been sent to the consultant
candidates. The Contracts for Mellon & Associates had been approved and signed
by the Council and staff.
VII COMMISSIONER ITEMS
A. Commissioner Items:
1. Planning Manager Christine di Iorio gave a presentation on the seismic
retrofit and interior remodeling of the Hacienda del Gato.
a. Staff introduced Mr. Larry Spicer, representing the Sienna
Corporation, new owners of the who spoke regarding the retrofit of
the Hacienda del Gato. Mr. Spicer stated he would be willing to take
each of the Commissioners on a tour. The plans he had with him
were of the interior designof the Hacienda del Gata. At a later date
they would be submitting plans for the exterior grounds and
demolition that is proposed. Mr. Spicer went to to describe the
proposed changes that were to be made to the site. It has been a
residence and it will be converted to a sales and information center
with office space. It will evolve from the one use to the other to be
sensitive to the tradition of the place. The idea is to have the new
construction adjacent to the old in a style that is compatible. The
interior changes was to create a handicapped accessible are in the
wing that use to be bedrooms. Then creating some entries between
the three offices for communications. The oak floors in the library
and main living area will be refinished. The ceiling tongue and
groove beams will remain as they are. Over the fireplace a mantel
will be installed. This area will generally be cleaned up and
refurbished and address the ADA requirements at a later date. The
challenge is to balance the historic character with the new Code
requirements such as the ADA. The public events that are planned
for later this year are generating the start of the construction. In
regards to the retrofiting, during the inspection of the buildng they
found that the framing extends down to the footings and therefore the
roof carries the load making this building exempt from the retrofitting
requirements. They have received a letter from the Builidng and and
Safety Departmetn asking that they have the framing anchored to the
stem wall. Due to the structural foundation of the building, they are
investigating earthquake insurance to determine the structure integrity
Historical Preservation Commission
August 22, 1996
of the building. The stem wall is 12" wide with the footer below this.
The builidng has been up 70 years and there is no evidence of any
cracking. They have contracted with Knox Mellon and Associates to
do a survey of the buildings and its environment.
b. Planning Manager Christine di Iorio presented Building and Safety
Director Tom Hartung who explained that the building would not
require all the building modifications they originally thought it would
need due to it meeting the historical requirements. Staff is currently
looking at the handicapped requirements in light of the historical
building.
C. Commissioner Woodard asked who would make the detemrination on
the ADA requirements. Staff stated the Building and Safety
Department.
d. Commissioner Woodard asked about updating the handicapped
parking. Mr. Spicer explained where they would be located and given
access to the building. Building and Safety Director Tom Hartung
stated the restricitons would be lessened due to its historic nature and
some concessions can be made so that the changes would not destroy
the historic fabric of the building.
e. Commissioner Woodard asked if the interior work could begin
without the site plan being approved. Staff stated that as long as the
HPC approved the project and no life or safety hazards were being
created, staff would approve it.
f. Commissioner DeMersman stated that in his work they had received
several exemptions from the ADA due to the circumstances of
historic buildings.
g. Commissioner Woodard asked if the HPC reviewed the interior dsign
of the buildings. Chairman Millis stated they did not. Staff stated
they could have a clause added to the conditions that if the interior
was of more valuable than the exterior, then neither the inside nor the
outside could be modified.
h. Mr. Spicer showed the design drawings of the site to the Commission.
i. Commissioner Wright thanked Mr. Spicer and the Sienna organiztion
for being so historically sensitive to the site. Mr. Spicer stated that
the impact of the site on the community is very evident.
j . Mr. Spicer thanked the Commission for their time.
Historical Preservation Commission
August 22, 1996
k. Commissioner Woodard asked staff to explain the procedure whereby
the Commision would review a site at a historic location. What is the
procedure when the Commission would do an extensive review of a
project.
1. Planning Manager Christine di Iorio explained that under CEQA the
HPC would review the entire site relative to where all the buildings
are, the trees, etc. CEQA requires that no loss of integrity is being
made to the buidling. It must be compatible with the historic
structure. Any new buildings must be compatible with the existing.
m. ' Commissioner Woodard explained that he would like to see what the
addition would be constructed of and the details. Staff explained that
the Commission would be reviewing the same package that would be
submitted to the Planning Comission. This review was a preview to
an official review.
n. Commissioner DeMersman explained his experience with the
compatibilty issues as they pertain to new consruction with historic
sites. Commissioners discussed the different interpretations of how
new construction is viewed.
B. Commissioner DeMersman stated that the State Preservation Conference
being held in the desert was becoming more of a reality.
C. Planning Manager Christine di Iorio explained that there would be a
workshop held by the California Preservation Foundation in January in Palm
Springs. Commissioners were encouraged to attend any of the workshops
that were being offered.
D. Commissioner Puente asked if the meeting could start at 3:15 P.M. rather
than 3:00 P.M. to allow her time to arrive from school. There being no
objections, it was unanimously determined that the meeting would begin at
3:30 P.M.
VIII.. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners DeMersman/Puente
to adjourn this meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission to a regular meeting of the
Historical Preservation Commission on October 17, 1996. This meeting of the Historical
Preservation Commission was adjourned at 4:04 P.M. Unanimously approved.
The Ramona Pageant
The California State Outdoor Play
October 1996
Dear Group Leader:
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We would like to invite your group to attend the 1997 Ramona Pageant and enjoy the
splendor of this beautiful play in the foothills of Mt. San Jacinto. Now in its 70th season,
the Ramona Pageant has been honored as the California State Outdoor Play and has
been seen by over 2 million people since 1923.
No other show in the United States is presented on such a majestic outdoor stage as the
natural Ramona Bowl. The story unfolds before you on an entire mountainside with cast
of over 400. Based upon Helen Hunt Jackson's classic novel Ramona, the Ramona
Pageant tells a poignant love story set in early California and shows the clash of three
cultures which came together in California in the 1800's. The show features live horses,
traditional Mexican and Native American music and dancing.
Sunset Magazine called the Ramona Pageant "a handsome moment of theater." The Daily
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If your group has special needs or requests, we would be happy to work with you in any
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If you have any questions, please call our box office at (800) 645-4465.
We look forward to seeing you at the 1997 Ramona Pageant.
Group Sales Office
Ramona Pageant Association, Inc.
27400 Ramona Bowl Road, Hemet, CA 92544 ❑ Telephone 909 - 658-3111 0 FAX 909 - 658-BOWL
1997 Ramona Pageant
GROUP REGISTRATION/ORDER FORM
(For Groups of 25 or More)
Regular Prices: $19. Lower Section $16. Upper Section
Group Discount• $15. Lower Section $12. Upper Section
Performance Date Desired (Circle One):
Saturday
April 19
April 26
May 3
Sunday
April 20
April 27
May 4
NUMBER OF PAID RESERVATIONS....................................................... #
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PLUS POSTAGE/HANDLING FEE........................................................... + 3.00 �
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(Individual autos $5, to be paid at entrance to the Ramona Bowl)
TOTAL PAYMENT DUE........................................................................ $
AMOUNTENCLOSED........................................................................... $
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Our group will arrive via: Bus MiniBus Cars
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Or FAX your order using your VISA or MASTERCARD to: 909/658-BOWL
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718 S. San Jacinto
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2524 E. Florida
2999 W. Florida
Hemet (909) 925-0591
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117 N. Harvard
124 S. Harvard
3969 W. Florida
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43271 E. Florida
3000 W. Florida
2020 E. Florida
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MI RANCHITO (Mexican)
475 W. Stetson
43430 E. Florida
1493 S. San Jacinto
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25482 San Jacinto
2387 S. San Jacinto
2563 S. San Jacinto
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3246 W. Florida
3675 W. Florida
2110 E. Florida
Hemet (909) 925-3040
Hemet (909) 658-9889
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25157 San Jacinto
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2100 W. Florida
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SISTER'S SECRET GARDEN
40880 E. Florida
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41833 E. Florida
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3695 W. Florida
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KENNY ROGERS ROASTERS
2340 S. San Jacinto
2204 W. Florida
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San Jacinto (909) 925-3721
Hemet (909) 765-2711
1275 S. State
Hemet (909) 929-7080
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