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CACMIN 02 13 2003 e _'V. ~ of IpQuUttt CONSENT CALENDAR A. CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION MINUTES February 13, 2003 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 Guinta Civic Center. Chairperson Else Loudon presided over the meeting. Commissioner Brodsky led the Pledge of Allegiance. MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioner Sheldon Brodsky Commissioner Nicolas Hemes Commissioner Else Loudon Commissioner Elaine Reynolds Commissioner Linda Young STAFF PRESENT: Dodie Horvitz, Community Services Director Hally Savio, Community Services Secretary June Greek, City Clerk PUBLIC PRESENT: Rob Atkins Joe Perlo Tom McGraw Mark Russell Roger Hopkins II. PUBLIC COMMENT Mr. Tom McGraw distributed to the Commission copies of the City Page of the La Guinta Chamber of Commerce newsletter to illustrate the lack of photos and gallery telephone numbers regarding the City's "Meet the La Guinta Artist" program. Staff reported that only ten artists are selected each year for the program, and the City does not want to slight other artists in the community by providing publicity for a few. This program is not designed to be free advertisement for artists, but just a glimpse of the variety of artists that live in the City. Commissioner Brodsky will call the Chamber to find out if artists have paid for promotion in the Chamber newsletter. He will report back at the March 13th meeting. 2 Cultural Arts Commission Meetin. Minutes e February 13, 2003 Page 2. Mr. McGraw also stated his opinion regarding the Community Services Director's responsibilities to the Commission, and the duties of Commission members. He reminded the Commission that they are responsible for working on the events they plan. III. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA IV. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Financial Report for January, 2003 B. Approval of Minutes of January 9, 2003 C. Monthly Department Report for December, 2002 It was moved by Commissioners Reynolds/Brodsky to approve the Consent Calendar with a minor change in the Minutes. Unanimous. V. BUSINESS ITEMS Civic Center Campus Clock Project Mr. Rob Atkins presented materials from the Verdin Clock Company in support of his proposal to install a clock tower on the Civic Center Campus. He reported that the Verdin Company would install the clock and maintain it for the first three years under a service contract. The Commission supported the idea of a clock tower to lend ambiance to the campus, and discussed customizing the clock to compliment the style of the Civic Center. Staff noted that any customizing would increase the cost of the clock significantly. Consensus was to obtain more information, then get estimates before forwarding to Council. Commissioner Young will take the lead on this project to ask for a competitive bid from the clock manufacturer. Mr. Atkins offered to assist Commissioner Young with follow-up on this project. B. La Guinta Arts Festival Art Purchase Committee Staff reported that two Commissioners are needed to select artwork from the La Guinta Arts Festival to be displayed at City Hall. The Committee will meet on Thursday, March 20th at 9:30 AM at the Arts Festival grounds to view and select artwork for display. Commissioners Brodsky and Hemes volunteered to assist. Discussion followed, led by Chairman Loudon. It was moved by Commissioners Brodsky/Hemes to appoint Commissioners Young and Reynolds to choose artwork from the Arts Festival for City Hall display. Unanimous. S:\Community Services\CAC\CACMIN.02.13.03.doc 3 Cultural Arts Commission Meete Minutes e February 13,2003 Page 3. C. La Quinta Park Water Feature Staff provided background information concerning plans for installation of an interactive water feature at La Guinta Park, noting that necessary electrical and plumbing has been brought to the site. The water feature will be located near the tot lot and picnic area. It was moved by Commissioners Loudon/Brodsky to recommend that the City Council issue an RFP with an estimated budget of $40,000 for an interactive water feature at La Guinta Park. Unanimous. D. Spring Performing Arts Event Staff reported that the Spring Performing Arts Event is scheduled for Friday, April 25th at the a'mphitheater on the Civic Center Campus. A proposal is currently underway for the fireworks and the SideStreet Strutters have been booked for entertainment. Director Horvitz clarified for Chairman Loudon that this event would be publicized by the City along with the Community Picnic set for the following day, April 26th. Post cards will be mailed out to the community on April 1 st. Commissioner Hemes volunteered to handle necessary media follow-up. Commissioners agreed to wait until the March meeting to appoint a subcommittee for this event. E. Cove Oasis Trailhead Benches Artist Roger Hopkins was present to discuss the Commission's idea to place a few of his stone benches and picnic tables at the Cove Oasis Trailhead. Staff reported that the City Council may be interested in some natural stone seating for the area. Aggregate stone benches and tables are currently being installed by the City near Cove Oasis. Items discussed included materials, placement, protection from graffiti and number of pieces desired. It was moved by Commissioners Hemes/Reynolds to wait until the aggregate tables and benches are installed, then travel to site before taking further action. Unanimous. F. Bear Creek Trail Mileage Marker Program Staff provided overview of plan to identify hiking trails and walking locations throughout the community. Upon completion of this plan, a marker system is to be developed and installed. Staff clarified for Commissioner Young that art sites will be identified in the plan. S:ICommunity ServicesICAC\CACMIN.02.13.03.doc 4 Cultural Arts Commission Meetin. Minutes e February 13, 2003 Page 4. Following discussion, it was moved by Commissioners Brodsky/Reynolds to wait for the completion of the draft plan before proceeding with this project. Unanimous. G. Limited Artist Participation Commissioners Brodsky and Reynolds expressed strong feelings against limiting artist contributions to the City's Art in Public Places program. It was moved by Commissioners Brodsky/Hemes not to limit artists to three pieces in the City's Art in Public Places program. Unanimous. H. Sunday in the Park Program Mr. Tom McGraw discussed his idea to invite local artists to Civic Center Campus for an annual event held on a Sunday to display their artwork while painting live scenes throughout the park. Commissioners supported the idea of this project and suggested inviting local restaurants to provide lunch box meals for the event. Staff suggested that this would be a possible item to add to the Commission's Work Plan for the upcoming year to be submitted to the City Council for approval. Consensus was to bring this item back to the Commission for consideration for Fiscal Year 2003-04. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIALS A. La Guinta Park Playground Equipment Artwork Staff distributed plans for playground equipment at La Guinta Park, which includes panels to be customized with artwork. The La Guinta Arts Foundation is sponsoring an art competition for children age 5-12 from Adams and Trumal1 Elementary Schools. The artwork will be presented for approval at the March 13th Commission meeting. A special event will be held at the completion of the project for the participating children and their families. Commissioners enthusiastically supported this project and look forward to seeing the finished project in the park. COMMISSIONER ITEMS Newly-appointed Commissioners Hemes and Young gave the Commission an overview of their backgrounds and experience in the area, and expressed enthusiasm to serve as Cultural Arts Commissioners. S:\Community Services\CAC\CACMIN,02.13.03.doc 5 Cultural Arts Commission Meetin. Minutes e February 13, 2003 Page 5. Commissioner Hemes also expressed his concerns about the sculpture located in front of LG's Restaurant. Staff reported that the surrounding landscaping would be enhanced. He also suggested more lighting for the art piece at "Point Happy". ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Commissioners Brodsky/Reynolds to adjourn the Cultural Arts Commission meeting. Unanimous. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 PM. NEXT MEETING INFORMATION March 13, 2003 7:00 PM La Guinta Civic Center Study Session Room Agenda items for next meeting: Performing Arts Subcommittee Submitted by: cti ~ Hally ~ Community Services Secretary S:\Community Services\CAC\CACMIN.02.13.03,doc 6