CACMIN 02 26 1998
CULTURAL COMMISSION
MINUTES
February 26, 1998
I. CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Cultural Commission was called to order at 12:00 noon in the Study Session Room of
the La Quinta Civic Center. Chairperson Hull presided over the meeting.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Commissioner Susan Benay
Commissioner John Detlie
Commissioner Kathryn B. Hull (Chairperson)
Commissioner Roxanne Voigt
Commissioner Judy Vossler (Vice Chairperson)
Commissioner Patrick Welch
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Commissioner Honey Atkins
It was moved by Commissioner Welch to excuse Commissioner Atkins from the meeting. The Commission
concurred.
STAFF PRESENT:
Mark Weiss, Assistant City Manager
Britt Wilson, Management Assistant
Pam Stull, Secretary
II. PUBLIC COMMENT - None
III. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA - No changes
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Minutes of January 22, 1998
Commissioner Vossler/Detlie made the motion to approve the minutes of January 22, 1998. Unanimous.
B. Monthly Department Report for January 1998 - Received and filed.
V. PUBLIC HEARING - None
VI. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Parks & Recreation Commission Community Picnic
Mark Weiss, Assistant City Manager introduced Marni Kunsman, Recreation Supervisor, Community
Services Department, to give an update to the Commission regarding the Community Picnic and to invite
the Cultural Commission to attend. The Commission discussed concepts including a "Cultural Corner".
It was moved by Commissioners Welch/Benay that the Commission participate in the picnic on April 18,
1998 from 11 :00 a.m. to 1 :00 p.m. at the La Quinta Sports Complex. Unanimous. The Commissioners
self-assigned themselves to contact various cultural organizations to seek their participation in the picnic.
The Commission asked that this matter be agendized for further action at the March 26th meeting.
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B. CV AG 2020 Plan
Mark Weiss reported to the Commission that CV AG advised staff that there was no ongoing activity for the
2020 Plan. The Commission agreed to bring this matter back in Mayor June.
C. Cultural Plan
The Commission discussed the Plan and the next steps in the progress. They also reviewed a letter from
the Coachella Valley Community Concerts Association regarding the Plan. It was moved by Commissioner
WelchNossler to forward to the City Council the latest draft of the Cultural Plan, a cover letter from
Chairperson Hull, and the letter from Coachella Valley Community Concerts (and staff report). Unanimous.
Following the motion, the Commission had further discussions as to clearly identify what they are
recommending to the Council. It was moved by Commissioner BenaylWelch that the Commission forward
the Cultural Plan for consideration and approval by the City Council at its March 17th City Council Meeting
and ask that it be incorporated into the Cultural Element of the General Plan, currently being prepared as
part of the City's General Plan update. Unanimous. The Commission also asked that the Cultural Plan
be agendized for Commission review/action at its March 26th meeting.
D. Artist of the Month
After a brief discussion, the Commission gave direction to bring this item back at its March 26th meeting.
E. Commissioner Correspondence - No action.
F. CALAA Conference
Britt Wilson reported to the Commission that not all materials have been received regarding this
conference. The Commission agreed to bring this item back to its March 26th meeting.
VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIALS
A. Art in Public Places Commission Minutes for December 1, 1997 - Received and filed.
B. CALAA Correspondence - Received and filed.
C. Report on City Council Action Regarding Combining Commissions - Received and filed.
D. Memorandum From City Attorney Regarding Brown Act - Received and filed.
VIII. COMMISSIONER ITEMS
Commissioner Benay told the Commission of her new venture with MediaOne and the show called Connections,
reporting on cultural activities on Channel 10 beginning March 1, 1998.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Commissioner BenaylWelch to adjourn the Cultural Commission meeting. Motion carried
unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 1 :45 p.m.
NEXT MEETING INFORMATION
Thursday, March 26,1998 12:00 Noon
La Quinta Civic Center Study Session Room
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