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CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
MINUTES
January 10, 2002
I. CAll TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Cultural Arts Commission was called to order at 6:56 p.m. in the Study
Session Room of the La Quinta Civic Center. Chairperson Sham is presided over the meeting.
Commissioner Baxley led the Pledge of Allegiance.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Commissioner Dan Baxley
Commissioner Else Loudon (arrived 7:05)
Commissioner Elaine Reynolds
Commissioner Rosita Sham is (Chairperson)
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Commissioner Denise Diamond (Excused)
STAFF PRESENT:
Dodie Horvitz, Community Services Director
Vianka Orrantia, Secretary
II. PUBLIC COMMENT
III. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Minutes of December 20, 2001
B. Financial Report for December 2001
C. Department reports for September, October and November 2001
It was moved by Commissioner Baxley/Reynolds to approve the Consent Calendar with
corrections.
V. PUBLIC HEARING - None
VI. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. De Martino Art Piece Modification Update
The Commission reviewed color samples for the gem given by Mr. De Martino. It was
agreed upon by the Commission to form a subcommittee made up of Commission
Sham is and Reynolds to review the two choices, A 1 and B2 with Mr. De Martino.
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A. De Martino Art Piece Modification Update {cont'd}:
Commissioner Shamis will schedule a meeting with Mr. De Martino. Once the
subcommittee selects a color, this will be forwarded to the City Council for approval.
B. 20th Anniversary Celebration Musical Entertainment Plans
Commissioner Loudon shared with the Commission the letter she received from Mr.
Bugg, Principal of La Quinta High School, regarding confirmation of entertainment for
the 20th Anniversary Celebration. Commissioner Loudon stated that Principal Bugg
would waive the fee for the use of the high school football field for this event.
Commissioner Loudon feels that the high school can come up with a time frame for
the entertainment for the Commission's review and for any changes. Commissioner
Loudon has been in contact with Merv Griffin's personal secretary and has requested
that Mr. Griffin be the Master of Ceremonies for the event. Commissioner Loudon also
spoke with Keely Smith to sing the National Anthem. Commission Loudon also spoke
with the General Manager at Simon Motors and asked if they would consider donating
a Cadillac as a raffle prize for a drawing during the 20th Celebration, all with City
Council approval.
Commissioner Baxley feels that the Commissioners from the Cultural Arts Commission
should be mentioned at some point in the ceremony. Commissioner Shamis suggested
that the Cultural Arts Commission be mentioned on the flyer.
Commissioner Sham is stated that due to upcoming 20th Anniversary, the entertainment
event will make the City of La Quinta eligible for matching funds from the California
Arts Foundation and with the help of Community Services, staff will download the
application for completion and submittal.
VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIALS
VIII. COMMISSIONER ITEMS
Commissioner Reynolds stated that they are still waiting for an art piece from John Kennedy
to be considered for the Temporary Art Program.
Commissioner Baxley commented that the Council had approved the sculpture on the corner
of Highway 111 and Washington at Point Happy and would like to know the status of this
item. Mrs. Horvitz stated that the anticipated completion date is in May. Commissioner
Baxely also asked the status of the Senior Center Mural. Mrs. Horvitz stated that the mural
was approved and painting has begun.
Commissioner Baxley commented on the sculptures on Calle Estado and suggested that the
other Commissioners take the opportunity to view the artwork at dusk.
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VIII. COMMISSIONER ITEMS (cont'd)
Commissioner Baxley asked if there would be an art piece at the Jefferson and Avenue 52
roundabout. Mrs. Horvitz advised the Commission that it is currently only scheduled for
landscaping.
Commissioner Reynolds asked when the Civic Center Campus construction was going to
begin. Mrs. Horvitz advised that construction is now beginning, there will be five art pieces:
one piece that was commissioned by Mr. De Martino in 1996, a sun and moonbeam piece
(a 14 foot jagged piece, a 6-foot round disc); a bronze relief map of the Coachella Valley;
animal footprints in the sidewalk at various locations; acknowledgement plaques, the criteria
for those who qualify will be decided by the City Council and the locations will be in various
areas throughout the Civic Center Campus; and mosaic art pieces of Native Americans in the
sidewalk with descriptive legends. Mrs. Horvitz advised the Commission that she would be
meeting with the contractor to determine installation schedule.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Commissioners Loudon/Reynolds to adjourn the Cultural Arts
Commission meeting. Unanimous. Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
NEXT MEETING INFORMATION
February 14, 2002 7:00 PM
La Quinta Civic Center Study Session Room
Next agenda:
. 20th Anniversary Celebration Musical Group Plan
Submitted by:
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Vianka Orrantia, Secretary
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