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CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
MINUTES
October 14, 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 Quinta Civic Center. Chairperson Loudon
presided over the meeting. Commissioner Reynolds led the Pledge of Allegiance.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Commissioner Else Loudon
Commissioner Sheldon Brodsky
Commissioner Andrea Gassman
Commissioner Elaine Reynolds
Commissioner Charlene Lane (excused)
STAFF PRESENT:
Dodie Horvitz, Community Services Director
Therese Vella-Finorio, Community Services Secretary
GUESTS:
Mrs. Berlinger
Mr. Ed Hill
II. PUBLIC COMMENT- None
III. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA - Correction on page 8 heading "Monthly" not
"Mothly". Motion made by Brodsky/Gassman to approve Agenda as
corrected. Unanimous
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Minutes of September 9, 2004
B. Department Report for July 2004
C. Financial Report for September 2004
It was moved by Commissioners Reynolds/Gassman to approve the Consent
Calendar. Unanimous.
V. PUBLIC HEARING - None
VI. BUSINESS ITEMS
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A. Artist Partnership Day - Director Horvitz confirmed the dates for the
event as: Tuesday, October 26th at La Guinta Middle School and Wednesday,
October 27th at the La Quinta High School. Staff had the opportunity this
evening to speak with artist Sue Clark at the unveiling of her artwork at Path
of the Big Horn unveiling requesting her participation on Artist Partnership
Day. Staff met Mr.Ed Hill this evening, and will contact him regarding his
involvement. Staff will also contact the list of artists provided by
Commissioner Reynolds to discuss their availability to participate. Director
Horvitz requested having two commissioners representing the Cultural Arts
Commission attend each day. Commissioner Loudon stated she will e-mail
Director Horvitz the commissioners' schedule of attendance. The
Commissioners decided the luncheon for the Middle School participants will
be at Morgan's, and the luncheon for the High School participants will be at
the Main Street Bar & Grill. Director Horvitz advised staff will e-mail the
commissioners with confirmation of dates, times, and locations for the
luncheons
B. Veteran's Day Event - motion made by Gassman/Brodsky to host
Veteran's Day event performers. Unanimous. Commissioners Reynolds and
Gassman will be available to attend this event. Staff is working on securing
entertainment. The event will be held at the City Hall campus if the weather
is good; if not, it will be moved indoors to the Senior Center.
C. Future Events and Entertainment - Commissioner Loudon welcomed Mrs.
Berlinger who was invited to answer questions regarding holding a concert in
the amphitheater. Mrs. Berlinger stated their group" Age to Perfection" have
a basic fee of $350 for a one hour concert which consists of three people.
There would be an additional charge of $125 per person for a drummer and
bass. Commissioner Reynolds was most interested in having a performance
of musical show tunes. Mrs. Berlinger stated their performance would
include narration of where the songs come from, who wrote and performed
the songs. Mrs. Berlinger gave a background of her work which includes
performing with the "Debonairs" at tea dances every other Thursday at the
Jocyln Senior Center.
Mrs. Berlinger said they have their own mike and amps but would need
lighting and sound engineers. Director Horvitz stated the City does not
provide engineers. Motion made by Reynolds/Gassman to ask for a proposal
from the Berlingers' for a concert with 5 piece group for 1 % hours to be
held on April 17th, 2005. Unanimous. .
Discussion by Commissioners to hold a monthly activity for the community
on Sunday afternoons. Motion made by Gassman/Reynolds to recommend
to the City Council that the Cultural Arts Commission conduct an event on
the third Sunday of the month as follows:
January - All Womens' Mariachi Band
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February - Virginia Waring Piano Concert
April - Berlinger's concert
May - Puppet show
Director Horvitz stated we will need to receive proposals from these vendors
and have a budget established before we can submit the recommendation to
the City Council for approval.
Commissioner Loudon asked the Commissioners to note page 21, paragraph
3 of the Agenda which states: "The City has funded many organizations over
the years through various grant programs, and although the organizations
may perform for non-profit organizations without charge, a donation is
requested from the City for their participation in City sponsored events.
Therefore, the Commission should budget a substantial donation to local
performers for events."
D. November Meeting Date - the meeting will be held in the Study Session
on November 11th, at 11 :00 a.m. prior to the Veteran's Day event.
Commissioner Loudon requested sandwiches be provided for the
commissioners at this meeting.
VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIALS
A. Old Town La Ouinta Mural Project Update - Director Horvitz stated it will
take several months for Tom McGraw to complete the project.
VIII. COMMISSIONER ITEMS
A Attendance at Community Functions - Commissioners Loudon, Brodsky,
Reynolds and Gassman attended the unveiling of the Path of the Big Horn
earlier this evening. For clarification, Director Horvitz explained the City
Council has asked for the Commissioners to provide a report on any activities
they attended other than Commission meetings. This portion of the meeting
is for the Commissioners to state this information. Commissioner Gassman
attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the La Ouinta Skate Park, Valley
Confidential, and Arts under the Umbrellas. Commissioner Reynolds also
attended Valley Confidential and Arts Under the Umbrellas.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Commissioners Brodsky/Reynolds to adjourn the Cultural Arts
Commission meeting. Unanimous. Meeting adjourned at 8:00 PM.
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Therese Vella-Finorio, Community Services Secretary
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