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CACMIN 01 08 2004 - 4It CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION MINUTES January 8, 2004 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 Brodsky led the Pledge of Allegiance. MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioner Else Loudon Commissioner Sheldon Brodsky Commissioner Elaine Reynolds Commissioner Linda Young STAFF PRESENT: Dodie Horvitz, Community Services Director Hally Savio, Community Services Secretary II. PUBLIC COMMENT Artist Kathy Dunham updated the Commission on the progress of the La Ouinta Art Associations Kids After School Art Program, reporting that the 1 % hour classes will be held at Adams Elementary School on Tuesday afternoons in February. Professional artists will work with the children on very simple subject matter (apples, pears) in four different mediums: drawing, watercolor, pastels and collage. Commissioner Brodsky has volunteered to assist with this program. Commissioners suggested the art works be displayed at the Community Picnic on Saturday, April 24th. III. PUBLIC HEARING - NONE IV. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approval of Minutes of December 11, 2003 B. Department Report for November 2003 It was moved by Commissioners Reynolds/Brodsky to approve the Minutes of December 11, 2003 with the following corrections: Page 1, Item I: Commissioner Reynolds led the pledge of allegiance. Page 3, Item VIII: Cultural Arts Commission Meetin. Minutes e January 8, 2004 Page 3. It was moved by Commissioners Reynolds/Brodsky that Chairperson Loudon contact the band from Los Angeles, and if they are available to perform at the CVAA's Kaleidoscope event, the item will be forwarded for City Council consideration at their January 20, 2004 meeting. Unanimous. D. Spring Event Commissioner Reynolds discussed the spring event for 2004, including changing the event to the same day as the Community Picnic on April 24th. She would also like to have the Side Street Strutters return again this year if available. Commissioners also discussed inviting the Morongo Valley High School Steel Band for this event. Commissioners agreed the costs for a laser light show would be too expensive for this event's budget of $9,000. The consensus was to keep the event limited to a concert. The Picnic will take place at Fritz Burns Park, with the concert the same evening on the Civic Center Campus. Commissioners discussed renting a stage and lighted trees to enhance the amphitheater for the performance. All agreed that flyers should be distributed at the picnic to inform the public of the evening concert. Director Horvitz will contact the Side Street Strutters to confirm availability. and forward this item to the City Council for consideration at their February 3, 2004 meeting. It was moved by Commissioners Reynolds/Brodsky to have the concert the same evening as the Community Picnic, to rent a stage and lighted trees for the amphitheater, and to book the Side Street Strutters if they are available for the spring event. Unanimous. VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIALS Per Commission request, Director Horvitz reported on the Art in Public Places Ordinance. The Ordinance does allow developers to choose their own artist. The developer pays fees to the City first, then brings art to the Cultural Arts Commission before going on to the Planning Commission. All Commissioners agreed developers should pay the full cost of their art works. Chairperson Loudon thanked staff for clarification on this matter. Discussion followed regarding the Embassy Suites art piece, which will go back to City Council on February 3, 2004 to address details. Commissioners also discussed their disappointment with the display of the Point Happy art piece, which suffers from lack in lighting, elevation and landscaping. IICLQADMFS1\SHARED\Community Services\CAC\CACMIN.1.8.04.doc Cultural Arts Commission Meetin. Minutes e January 8, 2004 Page 4. VIII. COMMISSIONER ITEMS Commissioner Reynolds distributed flyers for her art shows in February at the Polo Grounds. She also shared photos of the temporary art piece at the Senior Center by John Kennedy and announced Mr. Kennedy is willing to sell the art piece to the City for $15,000. She requested this item be added to the Agenda for the February meeting. XI. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Commissioners Brodsky/Reynolds to adjourn the Cultural Arts Commission meeting. Unanimous. Meeting adjourned at 8:25 PM. NEXT MEETING INFORMATION: Thursday, February 1 2, 2004 La Quinta Civic Center Study Session Room Dodie Hor Community Services Director S:\Community Services\CAC\CACMIN.1.8.04.doc TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: e e ~ 0{ ./p; Q.ulJttt HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY .C~YNCIL DODlE HORVITZ, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECT~ JANUARY 20,2004 TRANSMITTAL COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2003 UPCOMING EVENTS OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2004: Feb 2 Feb 2 Feb 2 Feb 3 Feb 4 Feb 7 Feb 1 0 Feb 10 Feb 10 Feb 10 Feb 11 Feb 11 Feb 1 2 Feb 1 2 Feb 1 2 Feb 1 3 ,Feb 13 Feb 1 3 Feb 1 3 Feb 1 7 Feb 1 7 Feb 1 8 *Printshop Graphics Computer Class *Windows 98/ME/XP Computer Class * Introduction to the Computer * AARP Tax Assistance *Introduction to the Internet Neighborhood Pet Show, Fritz Burns Dog Park * Knitting Class *Watercolor Lessons *Tap Dance Class Adobe Photoshop Advanced Course, Senior Center *Digital Photography *Sketchingl Drawing Class *Valentine's Luncheon Beginning Pilates, Senior Center Adobe Photoshop Beginning Course, Senior Center * Adult CPR & First Aid Class *Evening Ballroom Dance! Social Big Bear Teen Skiing & Snowboarding Excursion Hatha Yoga, Senior Center * Arthritis Tai Chi Class * AARP Driver Safety Program *Hatha Yoga Class Feb 1 8 Feb 23 Feb 24 Feb 24 e e Somatic Yoga, Senior Center Yoga Flexibility, Senior Center *Dog Training Class Tae Kwon Do, Senior Center *Daytime Senior Center class or activity --;