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IV.,NSENT CALENDAR A.
CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
MINUTES
April 12, 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 Sham is presided over the meeting. Commissioner McMillan led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Commissioner Denise Diamond
Commissioner Leslie McMillan
Commissioner Elaine Reynolds
Commissioner Rosita Shamis (Chairperson)
MEMBERS ABSENT:
None
STAFF PRESENT:
Dodie Horvitz, Community Services Director
Terri DeTamble, Secretary
II. PUBLIC COMMENT - None
III. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
A Approval of Minutes of March 8, 2001
B. Art in Public Places Financial Report for 2001
C. Monthly Department Report for January 2001
It was moved by Commissioners Shamis/Reynolds to approve the Consent Calendar with the following
changes to the minutes: page 03, Article VI. B, paragraph 2, sentence should be completed to read "by the
end of next week"; page 04, Article VI!., A, paragraph 3, Commissioner Shamis requested that the record
show the words "for a piece of work"; page 04, Article VII!., B. paragraph 2, sentence should read
"Commissioner Reynolds noticed an error in the record that states the dates for Culture in the Courtyard".
Page 03, Article VI., C, paragraph 1, Commissioner Reynolds requested that record should be changed to
read "and possibly have a hands on art project for the participants". Unanimous with changes.
V. PUBLIC HEARING - None
VI. BUSINESS ITEMS
A De Martino Artwork Modification
Commissioner Shamis asked all Commissioners to comment on the Proposal For Revisions And Additions
To Oasis 111 Sculpture, which was submitted for review by Mr. De Martino. A lengthy discussion took
place regarding the color, size and lighting of the gem, as well as the additional cost of $36,700.
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· Paragraph 1, no changes.
· Paragraph 2, sentence 1, consider changing gem from sapphire to aquamarine or diamond,
sentence 2, jewel size would be better if size was 50% between the mock up size and the original
size.
· Paragraph 3, lighting might be better if attached to the building, trees and one pole as opposed to
using only the poles. Mr. De Martino agreed that every suggestion would be considered and all
changes would be field tested until it's right.
. Paragraph 4, Cost, no changes.
It was moved by Commissioners Reynolds/Diamond to approve the proposal with changes. Unanimous with
changes.
B. Community Picnic
Commissioner Shamis reported on her meeting with Marni Francisco, Recreation Supervisor, regarding
the Community Picnic. The Community Services Department will provide tables, canopy, keychains,
pinwheels, tablecloth, butcher paper, markers, primary color paints and writing pads. Commissioner
Shamis will bring baskets for the supplies.
Commissioners Sham is and McMillan will be available for the entire event, Commissioner Diamond can
commit to a few hours in the morning. Commissioner Reynolds will be unavailable to participate.
Commissioner Sham is asked that above all, Marni Francisco, Recreation Supervisor, be thanked for all
her hard work.
Commissioner Shamis recommended the purchase of two spiral balloon columns to be used for the event.
The purchase of the balloon columns was discussed and the suggestion made to donate the columns
to the Senior Center after the birthday celebration. It was moved by Commissioner McMillan to approve
the purchase of the columns at the cost of $40.00 each plus tax. Unanimous.
C. Round Table Presentation
Commissioner Shamis suggested that there are two areas to be considered with regards to follow up on
the Symposium, one area is in terms of Coachella Valley and the importance of supporting the arts for all
nine cities, and the other is how we address special items that Jack Mackie recommended in terms of
where La Quinta goes in the Cultural Arts. Commissioner Sham is stated the need for a focus and a reason
for inviting people to a Round Table. If Mayor Peria and the City Council direct the Commission to offer
a Symposium then it can considered and discussed at that time. Commissioner Shamis stated that she
feels there is no further discussion needed on the issue of Round Table Presentation.
D. Jefferson Street Bridge Railings
Dodie Horvitz, Community Services Director, explained the differences between the proposed plans,
Attachments A, Band C. Each Commissioner discussed which plan they preferred and why.
Commissioner Shamis recommends Attachment B mountains, with the railing and base to be the same
as the Washington Street Bridge. It was moved by Commissioners Reynolds/McMillan to approve the
recommendation. Commissioner Diamond abstained.
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VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIALS
A. La Quinta Court Art Feature
The artist is redesigning the water feature. Council requested a stair step fountain effect. It is anticipated
that artwork will go before the City Council on May 1 for approval. Due to timeframes the Commission
will not be able to view the changes prior to approval, but could attend the Council Meeting.
VIII. COMMISSIONER ITEMS
A. Commissioner Shamis
Commissioner Shamis discussed temporary art. Art In Public Places funding cannot be used for
insurance or installation of temporary art. Artist John Widenhammer is interested in hanging one of his
large paintings in the Council Chambers and will consider it if Commissioners fax the contract to him. He
will find out if his insurance will cover his painting while it is on city property, and if they do he will offer his
painting. The City Council must approve any loans of temporary art.
B. Commissioner Diamond
Commissioner Diamond discussed issues of identifying the public art pieces. These issues came about
due to the discussion about having a map or brochure to identify where all the public art pieces are located.
She discussed the two art categories in La Quinta, the Civic Center Art Awards and the Art In Public
Places. The Civic Center Art Awards has about 40 pieces of art displayed and represent a significant
investment. The art work is on display, however the acrylic labeling is difficult to read. Documentation
needs to be correct and up to date.
Commissioner Sham is agreed that this is a good point that will need quite a bit more time and asked that
this issue be put on the agenda for the next meeting.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Commissioners Diamond/McMillan to adjourn the Cultural Arts Commission meeting.
Unanimous. Meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
NEXT MEETING INFORMATION
May 3, 2001 7:00 PM
La Quinta Civic Center Study Session Room
Next agenda:
. CALAA Event
. Artist Files
. Work Plan
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Terri DeTamble, Commission Secretary
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