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CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
MINUTES
January 8, 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 Quinta 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
Quinta 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:
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Commissioner Reynolds informed Commissioners that some members of the
La Quinta Arts Association are participating in weekend art shows at the
polo grounds in Indio. Page 3, Item IX: It was moved by Commissioners
Brodsky/Reynolds to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 PM.
It was moved by Commissioners Young/Brodsky to approve the Department
Report for November 2003 as submitted. Unanimous.
V. PUBLIC HEARING - None
VI. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Election of Vice Chair
Chairperson Loudon opened nominations for Vice Chair. Commissioner
Reynolds nominated Commissioner Sheldon Brodsky.
It was moved by Commissioners Reynolds/Young to appoint
Commissioner Brodsky as Vice Chairperson. Unanimous.
B. Artist File Organization
Chairperson Loudon discussed the artist file organization project, noting that
she feels strongly the Commission needs to finish this project per their
commitment to do so. She asked fellow Commissioners to choose a day
they would be available to complete this job. Commissioners agreed to meet
at City Hall on Wednesday, February 11 th at 10:00 AM. Commissioner
Young also recommended a program to maintain the art files, including
photographs, and to look at what has been done in the past for future
guidelines. Director Horvitz commented that when compilation is complete
staff will follow up on any missing items.
C. Coachella Valley Arts Alliance Event
Director Horvitz reported that the Coachella Valley Arts Alliance (CV AA) has
requested that the Cultural Arts Commission and the City assist with their
one day event on Saturday, February 2 pt at the River in Rancho Mirage.
The event, "Kaleidoscope", will feature visual and performing arts. The
CV AA is requesting that the Commission arrange for a performing group to
entertain during this event. Chairperson Loudon will contact a Los Angeles
band to inquire about their availability for the event date. If they are
available, she will forward the information and staff will prepare a report for
the next City Council Meeting on January 20, 2004.
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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 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 lacks in lighting, elevation and landscaping.
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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 12, 2004
La Quinta Civic Center Study Session Room
Submitted by:
Hally Savio
Community Services Secretary
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