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CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
MINUTES
February 14, 2002
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 Sham is presided over the meeting.
Commissioner Reynolds led the Pledge of Allegiance.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Commissioner Denise Diamond
Commissioner Else Loudon
Commissioner Elaine Reynolds
Commissioner Rosita Sham is (Chairperson)
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Commissioner Dan Baxley (Excused)
STAFF PRESENT:
Dodie Horvitz, Community Services Director
II. PUBLIC COMMENT
III. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Minutes of January 10, 2002
B. Financial Report for January 2002
C. Department report for December 2001
It was moved by Commissioner Reynolds/Loudon to approve the Consent Calendar.
Unanimous.
V. PUBLIC HEARING - None
VI. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Le Arsi Gallery Presentation
Mr. Katz requested that this item be placed on the March agenda, as he is unable to
attend this meeting. The Commission concurred.
B. De Martino Art Piece Modification Update
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Commissioners .amis and Reynolds met with ! De Martino at the site and
reviewed the samples of the colors for the gem. After some discussion, Mr. De
Martino stated that he will work on the color in his studio, under lighting conditions
similar to those that the art piece. He believes the samples needed more green to
make the gem translucent.
Mr. De Martino will present the color to the City Council once he has gotten it just
right. The Commission agreed to have Mr. De Martino present the information to the
City Council without getting final Commission approval first.
C.. 20th Anniversary Celebration Musical Entertainment Plans
Commissioner Loudon reported that she has been in contact with Simon Motors
regarding a donation of a car to be used as a fund raiser at the fireworks show. She
will know more by the next 20th Anniversary Celebration meeting on February 25,
2002.
Commissioner Loudon also reported that she has been in contact with Mr. Bugg of the
High School and has asked for a more detailed schedule of the events, as well as
information as to the number of students that will be performing and if they will be in
costume.
Commissioner Loudon has secured Mr. Larry New to sing the National Anthem and the
closing song at the fireworks show. She would also like him to be the Master of
Ceremonies for the event, but she will take this to the 20th Anniversary Celebration
Committee for approval.
Commissioner Sham is reminded the Commission that this event is going to require the
commitment from the entire commission in order to make it successful.
C. La Quinta Arts Festival Art Purchase Committee
The Commission determined that one large item should be purchased instead of
several smaller items. It was pointed that Commissioner Sham is filled in for
Commissioner Woodard last year.
After some discussion, Commissioners Reynolds and Diamond were nominated to
represent the Commission on this year's Art Purchase Committee.
It was motioned by Sham is/Reynolds to have Commissioners Reynolds and Diamond
participate on this year's Art Purchase Committee.
VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIALS
Statement of Economic Interest: Commissioner Diamond stated that the City Clerk can provide
information on completing the form.
VIII. COMMISSIONER ITEMS
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A. Commissioner Reynolds brought in a marquette of the piece of art work that John
Kennedy would like to display at the Senior Center as part of the Temporary Art
Program. This item will be placed on the March agenda for action.
B. Commissioner Shamis asked about the California Arts Council's application process
for matching funds for performing arts. Staff reported that the CAC would not fax an
application and the web site in which they have to supply the application was having
difficulties. Commissioner Sham is will contact the CAC for an application.
C. Commissioner Diamond asked for an update on the Symposium. She is concerned that
participants will not feel the connection if their comments that they filled out on the
evaluation sheet are responded to in a timely manner. Commissioner Shamis reported
that the Colleen McBride does not have the evaluation sheets and nor does staff.
Commissioner Sham is stated that the Coach ell a Valley Arts Alliance is charged with
the responsibility of maintaining connections between organizations. The Alliance is
planning on offering the next Symposium.
D. Commissioner Sham is suggested that Commissioners Reynolds and Diamond arrange
a tour of artist studios in the La Quinta cove.
E. Commissioner Reynolds mentioned that the City's 20th Anniversary Celebration Arts
and Crafts Show will give many artists good exposure. It was recommended that a
press release be printed giving the public the opportunity to participate.
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
March 14, 2002 7:00 PM
La Quinta Civic Center Study Session Room
Next agenda:
. Report on Arts Festival Committee's purchase
. CAC Application
. Annual Work Plan
. Temporary Art Application-John Kennedy
. Le Arsi Gallery presentation
. 20th Anniversary Celebration Entertainment
munity Services Director
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