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CACMIN 12 11 2003 . .v. ~ 0/ 4(J.wdt CONSENT CALENDAR A. CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION MINUTES December 11, 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 Ouinta Civic Center. Chairperson Else Loudon presided over the meeting. Commissioner Hemes led the Pledge of Allegiance. MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioner Else Loudon Commissioner Sheldon Brodsky Commissioner Elaine Reynolds MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Linda Young, excused absence STAFF PRESENT: Dodie Horvitz, Community Services Director Hally Savio, Community Services Secretary II. PUBLIC COMMENT La Ouinta resident Tom McGraw commented that if the Commission is considering art works to be purchased by public funds designated for the City's Art in Public Places program, they should allow other artists to also propose on these projects. He stated he had no objection to Mr. Ware's art, but believes all artists should be allowed to compete for public funds. After discussion of the City's proposal process, Commissioner Reynolds asked staff to comment on provisions of the Art in Public Places program. Director Horvitz clarified that the Art in Public Places funds were meant to beautify the entire community. Developers are currently choosing artists for their projects in advance, and funds for general art pieces are very limited. Staff will check on the legality of the current process, and report back to the Commission at the January meeting. Commissioner Brodsky questioned Mr. McGraw's interest in the process, and stated that in his opinion developers have the right to use an artist of their own choosing for their projects. r') L... Cultural Arts Commission Meetintl Minutes - December 12, 2003 Page 2. III. PUBLIC HEARING - NONE VI. BUSINESS ITEMS (this item was taken out of order) A. Art Piece for Embassy Suites Artist Bill Ware presented a proposal for artwork at Santa Rosa Plaza, located on the future Embassy Suites site on Calle Tampico. The artwork proposed is a sculpture of two three-dimensional horses made of brushed aluminum with a gun metal patina. Mr. Ware showed samples of the aluminum to be used, and demonstrated the thickness of the proposed sculpture. Commissioners discussed the placement and the height of the sculptures. Commissioner Brodsky apologized to Mr. Ware for the position he was put in at tonight's meeting and thanked him for his professionalism. It was moved by Commissioners Reynolds/Brodsky to forward the proposal to the City Council for consideration. Unanimous. Mr. Ware commented further that he recommended that local artists be consulted before projects are proposed for the City to keep the artist community informed of City developments. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR (this item was taken out of order) A. Approval of Minutes of October 9, 2003 B. Financial Reports for October 2003 C. Monthly Department Report for September 2003 It was moved by Commissioners Brodsky/Reynolds to approve the Consent Calendar as submitted. Unanimous. VI. BUSINESS ITEMS (this item was taken out of order) B. Artist File Organization Chairperson Loudon asked Commissioners for assistance to complete the task of organizing the artist files in the Community Services Department. This project will resume in January. VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIALS A. Update on Public Officers Sculpture S:\Community Services\CAC\CACMIN.12.11.03.doc ') ...J Cultural Arts Commission Meetin' Minutes - December 12, 2003 Page 3. Director Horvitz informed Commissioners that the City Council, at their meeting of December 2, 2003, directed staff to re-issue a Request for Proposals to gain additional proposals for sculpture to honor both peace officers and firefighters. The RFPs have been sent out and this item will come back to the Commission when proposals have been received. Deadline for proposal submittals is Friday, January 16, 2004. B. Update on Clock Tower Project Director Horvitz reported that the City Council, at their meeting of December 2, 2003, tabled this project until the completion of the Civic Center Campus, including the library. C. Update on Bridge Railings Director Horvitz informed Commissioners that the City Council, at their meeting of December 2, 2003 directed that the Washington Street bridge would receive decorative bridge railings north of Highway 111 to match the railings on the bridge south of Highway 111. Railings for the Jefferson Street Bridge will be considered by Council at a future meeting. VIII. COMMISSIONER ITEMS Commissioner Reynolds distributed flyers and informed Commissioners that the La Ouinta Arts Association is putting on weekend art shows at the polo grounds in Indio and invited all to attend. She also suggested that ideas for a spring 2004 event be discussed at the January Commission meeting. XI. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Commissioners Y oung/Hemes to adjourn the Cultural Arts Commission meeting. Unanimous. Meeting adjourned at 8:00 PM. NEXT MEETING INFORMATION: Thursday, January 8, 2004 La Quinta Civic Center Study Session Room Submitted by: ~ Hally Savi Community Services Secretary S:\Community Services\CAC\CACMIN.12.11.03.doc .1. TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: It e IV. CONSENT CALENDAR B. ~ 0/ 1pfJ.<<Mt HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY C~NCIL DODIE HORVITZ, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTO~ DECEMBER 16, 2003 TRANSMITTAL COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2003 UPCOMING EVENTS OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2004: Jan 6 Jan 1 2 Jan 1 2 Jan 1 2 Jan 1 2 Jan 1 2 Jan 1 2 Jan 1 3 Jan 1 3 Jan 1 3 Jan 1 3 Jan 1 3 Jan 1 3 Jan 1 3 Jan 1 3 Jan 1 4 Jan 14 Jan 14 Jan 14 Jan 14 Jan 14 Jan 14 Jan 1 4 Jan 1 4 Jan 14 * Adult CPR & First Aid Class Yoga Flex Class, Senior Center *Stained Glass Class *Hatha Yoga Pilates, Senior Center Microsoft Excel, Senior Center Ballroom Dance, La Ouinta High School *Tap Dance Class * Arthritis T ai Chi * Dog Training Italian for Travelers, Senior Center Adobe Photoshop Advance Course, Senior Center Tae Kwon Do, Senior Center Hatha Yoga, Senior Center Exploring the World of Travel, Senior Center * Beginners Conversational Spanish *Creative Writing Class * Introduction to the Computer *Introduction to the Internet Computer Class * Digital Photography Computer Class Bellydance Lessons, La Ouinta High School Line Dance Lessons, La Ouinta High School Somatic Yoga, Senior Center Dog Obedience Course, La Ouinta Park Beginning Computers, Senior Center ~ o Jan 14 Jan 1 5 Jan 1 5 Jan 1 6 Jan 1 6 Jan 20 Jan 21 Jan 22 Jan 23 Jan 31 e e Interior Decor, Senior Center * Chili Cook-off Luncheon Adobe Photoshop Introductory Course, Senior Center *Nutrition Class - Diet & Disease * Decorative & Faux Painting Workshop * AARP Driver Safety Program *Sketching/ Drawing Class * Ballroom Dance Workshop * Evening Ballroom Dance/ Social Algodones, Mexico Excursion * Daytime Senior Center class or activity '" t)