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CACMIN 03 08 2001 e e IV. CONSENT CALENONt A. CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION MINUTES MARCH 8, 2001 I. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Cultural Arts Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Study Session Room of the La Quinta Civic Center. Chairperson Shamis presided over the meeting. Commissioner Reynolds led the Pledge of Allegiance. MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioner Denise Diamond Commissioner Elaine Reynolds Commissioner Rosita Shamis (Chairperson) MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Leslie McMillian STAFF PRESENT: Dodie Horvitz, Community Services Director Marni Francisco, Recreation Supervisor It was moved by Reynolds/Diamond to excuse Commissioner McMillian. Unanimous. II. PUBLIC COMMENT - None III. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA IV. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approval of Minutes of February 8 , 2001 B. Art in Public Places Financial Report for February 2001 C. Monthly Department Report for January 2000 It was moved by Commissioners Reynolds/Diamond to approve the Consent Calendar with one change to the minutes, page 011, paragraph 6, Commissioner Sham is requested that the record show the words "should not be an" following that. Unanimous with change. V. PUBLIC HEARING - None VI. BUSINESS ITEMS A. De Martino Artwork Modification Mr. De Martino provided a modified art work replica of the modifications he had previously suggested be made to the art piece that he designed on the northeast corner of Washington and Hwy. 111. Mr. De Martino discussed the modifications with the Commission. The example of the black acid stain foundation will feature two copper mountains with a gem featured in the middle. The gem will relay light from different angles of the sun. Mr. DeMartino brought a spotlight and gave the Commission examples of light relays from the gem. Commissioner Diamond mentioned that the gem seemed a bit off centered to the proportions of the mountains. Mr. DeMartino moved the gem to the center of the piece. After much discussion of the size of the gem and the mountains, Mr. DeMartino said he S:\Community Services\CAComm\CACMIN.3-08-0 1. wpd 002 e e would present the Commission with a proposed sample of the full size gem so Commissioners could go to the sight and get a better understanding of the art piece measurements. B. Map of Public Art Work Commissioner Diamond has had access to city files to begin the process of researching documenting the art pieces/public art that exist within the city. Commissioner Diamond said that some of the files are incomplete and do not have specific dates, costs and name of artists. Commissioner Diamond is still in the process of completing the list. Ms. Horvitz mentioned that she has been in contact with the La Quinta Chamber of Commerce and that all the city's public art features will be featured in the next La Quinta Chamber Map. Commissioner Diamond said she will have the list completed by the end of next. It was moved by Reynolds/Diamond to have the City's public art pieces placed in the proposed La Quinta Chamber of Commerce Calendar presently being discussed by City Council. Unanimous. C. Community Picnic Commissioner Sham is stated that it was important to the Commission to be well represented at the upcoming April 28th Picnic. Commissioner Shamis said she wanted two Cultural Arts Commissioners to be at the picnic to provide information and hand out trinkets and possible have a hands on art project for the participants to take part in. Commissioner Reynolds said that she could not attend due to a previously planned trip. Commissioner Diamond said it was her son's birthday that day and she doubted that she would attend as well. Commissioner Sham is and Diamond said that they wanted to see an interactive art project at their booth. Recreation Supervisor, Marni Francisco reminded the Commission that they still had hundreds of the "Heart for Arts" key chains remaining from the last picnic. Ms. Francisco said she will have them ready to go that day. Ms. Horvitz reminded the Commission that they had $300 as a picnic budget to provide interaction and or trinkets at the event. It was moved by Reynolds/Diamond to participate in the annual Community Picnic and City Birthday Celebration. Unanimous. D. Temporary Art Program Community Services Director Dodie Horvitz respectfully suggested to the Commission that this item be tabled for discussion until an expense budget exists to support the program and to cover installations of proposed art work. No formal action was taken on this time. E. Round Table Presentation Commissioner Shamis requested that this item be tabled until next month so she can do some more research on the issue. S:\Community Services\CAComm\CACMIN.3-08-0 1. wpd 003 e e Commission Diamond asked for clarification about the meeting as to whether the meetings would be held during the regular monthly meetings or at additional meetings. Commissioner Shamis replied by saying that the additional meeting would be held on Saturdays not the monthly Thursday times. No formal action was taken on this time. VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIALS A. John Kennedy Art Piece-Reynolds Commissioner Reynolds began by saying that she thought that Mr. John Kennedy was an extemely gifted artist and that it would be a shame not to place his art work at the southeast corner of Washington and Highway 111. She also mentioned that she thought the Commission was passed over by the City Council, by not proposing Mr. Kennedy's art work. Community Services Director Dodie Horvitz said that a water feature has been discussed and decided on by City Council Commissioner Diamond said that although the Commission greatly admires Mr. Kennedy's work but a corner that big for a piece a work at that dimension would get lost and difficult to appreciate. Mr. Kennedy himself mentioned that a piece of that nature is not intended for such a large sight and that in fact it would be lost there at the busy intersection. The Commission agreed that the art work would be appreciated at an appropriate site. VIII. COMMISSIONER ITEMS A. Commissioner Woodard's Resignation-Shamis Commissioner Shamis reported on the letter sent by Stewart Woodard. She also mentioned she met with the Mayor to discuss the importance of the Cultural Commission and what was the perception of the Mayor and City Council members. The Mayor assured Commissioner Shamis that the Cultural Commission plays a significant part in the City of La Quinta and that the Commission will continue to function. B. Culture in the Courtyard Commissioner Shamis was pleased that the last Culture in the Courtyard was well received. Commissioner Reynolds noticed an error in the record that states the dates for the advertised dates of the Culture in the Courtyard. Commissioner Diamond said the upcoming Chamber of Commerce article should include the Culture in the Courtyard and the Community Picnic. C. Arts Festival Artists Commissioner Reynolds suggested that the artists at the La Quinta Arts Foundation be given Artist Bank applications to be filled out and returned. Commissioner Shamis stated that the artists at the Arts Festival do not necessarily provide art work that will function as public art. She did not think that this would be a good idea. She also stated that S:\Community Services\CAComm\CACMIN.3-08-01.wpd 004 e e the Committee should focus on a large piece instead of hanging pictures for the Civic Center art work. IX. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Commissioners Reynolds/Diamond to adjourn the Cultural Arts Commission meeting. Unanimous. Meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m. NEXT MEETING INFORMATION April 12, 2001 7:00 PM La Quinta Civic Center Study Session Room . Washington & Hwy. 111 Art Piece Modification . Map of Public Art Work . Continue discussion on Community Picnic /1 /1 S :\Community Services\CAComm\CACMIN.3-08-0 1. wpd 005