CACMIN 10 08 1998
CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
MINUTES
October 8, 1998
I. CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Cultural Arts Commission was called to order at 7:02 p.m. in the Study Session Room
of the La Quinta Civic Center. Chairperson Hull presided over the meeting. Commissioner Benay led the Pledge
of Allegiance.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Commissioner Susan Benay
Commissioner Charrie Chap pie
Commissioner Kathryn Hull (Chairperson)
Commissioner Elaine Reynolds
Commissioner Rosita Shamis (Vice Chairperson)
Commissioner Judy Vossler
Commissioner Patrick Welch
STAFF PRESENT:
Dodie Horvitz, Community Services Director
Cristal Spidell, Secretary
II. PUBLIC COMMENT - None
III. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Minutes of September 10, 1998
The spelling of Alber DeMatteis's name was corrected. It was moved by Commissioner Reynolds/Benay
to accept the Minutes of September 10, 1998 as corrected. Unanimous.
B. Financial Report - A break down of the Financial Report will be discussed in detail next month.
V. PUBLIC HEARING - None
VI. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Artist Participation Day
The date and time set for Artist Participation Day at La Quinta High School is Wednesday, October 28th
from 9:49 to 11:49 a.m. The La Quinta Middle School will be on Thursday, October 29th from 9:40 to 11 :30
a.m. Commissioner Sham is indicated that a letter needs to be sent to each of the artists to thank them
for participating, reminding them of the dates and times, and to invite them to lunch after the program.
After a brief discussion it was decided that lunch will be at the La Quinta Resort. Commissioner Shamis
suggested inviting the City Council members to Artist Participation Day. Ms. Horvitz will put an article in
the La Quinta Post and the Chamber Newsletter regarding the event.
It was moved by Commissioner Reynolds/Shamis to take the artists to lunch at the La Quinta Resort after
the program to thank them for participating.
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B. City Council Action on Work Plan
Staff reviewed City Council's action on the Work Plan. The City Council made a number of changes, and
scaled down the plan in some areas. The Council then sent the Work Plan back to staff to make the
changes. The Commission reviewed the Work Plan in its entirety and staff will add the amount of staff time
involved for each task.
After various changes were made to the Work Plan it was moved by Commissioner Vossler/Reynolds to
accept the Work Plan with the changes discussed, and directed staff to forward it to the City Council for
consideration and approval. Unanimous.
C. Software Update
Commissioner Chappie told the Commission that she had spoken with John Nagus from Palm Desert
regarding a software program for the City of La Quinta's Artist Bank. Mr. Nagus recommended Microsoft
Access for the art bank. Commissioner Chappie said that Mr. Nagus has offered to share his artist
information with us, and that she will speak with Victoria from San Diego regarding her art bank
information.
It was moved by Commissioner Benay/Welch to use Microsoft Access as the software for the artist bank.
Unanimous.
It was moved by Commissioner Chappie/Reynolds to purchase Microsoft Access software using Art in
Public Places funds in the amount of $549 for software, plus tax. Unanimous.
VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIALS
A. Coachella Valley Public Arts Advocates Meeting Summary Report - Hull
B. Letter from Jeannie Jaros "A Delighted Fan"
C. Update on City Monuments
D. Process for Developer and Commission in Artwork Purchase
E. La Quinta Historical Society Request
The above items were received and filed.
VIII. COMMISSIONER ITEMS
Chairperson Hull congratulated Commissioner Vossler on her article in the Desert Sun on September 27,
1998. She also announced that the art at Washington & Highway 111 is being redone. Commissioner Welch
stated that he would like the Commission to be included in the process.
Chairperson Hull read the Proclamation signed by Mayor Peña in honor of National Arts and Humanities
Month.
Commissioner Benay shared with the Commission a brochure she had received from San Diego.
Commissioner Vossler left at this time (8:40 PM)
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Chairperson Hull asked about the bus stops in La Quinta and the Commission's involvement. Staff will
address this at the next meeting.
Chairperson Hull noted that there are only two parts in the La Quinta General Plan that discusses culture, and
she added that the Community Development Department is not incorporating culture in the General Plan.
Commissioner Sham is asked about getting Planning Commission Minutes. The Commissioners were
informed that if they wish to receive Planning Commission Minutes they would need to supply the Community
Development Department with 9x12 self addressed envelopes with .52 cents postage on each envelope, and
they would be mailed to them.
Ms. Horvitz informed the Commission that the subscription to Arts Wire is $100 per year.
Ms. Horvitz showed the Commission the Cultural District book that was purchased for $32. The Commission
decided not to order a second one.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Commissioner Benay/Welch to adjourn the Cultural Arts Commission meeting. Motion
carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8:51 p.m..
NEXT MEETING INFORMATION
November 12, 1998 7:00 PM
La Quinta Civic Center Study Session Room
· Break down of Financial Statement
· Art Placement
· Temporary Art Contract
· Governor's Art Conference
· Bus Stops
· La Quinta Arts Foundation New Project
· La Quinta Arts Foundation Bear Creek Trail Art Piece
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