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2007 06 11 CSCCOMMUNITY SERVICES AGENDA La Quinta Senior Center 78-450 Avenida La Fonda La Quinta, CA 92253 Regular Meeting MONDAY, June 11, 2007 - 5:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call PUBLIC COMMENT The Chair reserves the right to limit discussion on any topic to three minutes or less. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA PRESENTATIONS (20 MINUTES EACH) APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of May 14, 2007 Minutes CONSENT CALENDAR NOTE: Consent Calendar items are considered to be routine in nature and will be approved by one motion. PUBLIC HEARING - NONE BUSINESS SESSION — 1 . Consideration of Two Bronze Art Pieces "Freedom" and "Romance" for Purchase and Placement Adjacent to Griffin Ranch and Saddle Club in the Public Right -of -Way 2. Consideration of a Historical Mural in the Museum Community Room 3. Consideration of a Dark Meeting in August 2007 CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIALS 1 . Monthly Department Report for May 2007 2. Calendar of Monthly Events COMMISSIONER ITEMS 1. Report from Commissioners Regarding Meetings Attended ADJOURNMENT Adjourn to a regularly scheduled meeting of the Community Services Commission to be held on July 9, 2007 commencing at 5:30 p.m. in the La Quinta Senior Center, 78-450 Avenida La Fonda, La Quinta, CA 92253. S:\Community Services\CS Commission\CSC Meetings\2007\06-11-0TAgenda June 11, 2007.doc COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES May 14, 2007 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Community Services Commission was called to order at 5:30 p.m. in the Senior Center Classroom. Chairperson Weber presided over the meeting and Commissioner Gassman led the Pledge of Allegiance. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairperson Mark Weber Vice -Chairperson Robert F. Sylk Commissioner Andrea Gassman Commissioner Bob Leidner Commissioner E. Howard Long STAFF PRESENT: Edie Hylton, Community Services Director Steve Howlett, Golf & Parks Manager Robert Ambriz Jr., Recreation Supervisor Tustin Larson, Recreation Supervisor Angela Guereque, Community Services Secretary GUESTS PRESENT: Christi Salamone, Executive Director, La Quinta Arts Foundation PUBLIC COMMENT CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA Motion - It was moved by Vice -Chairperson Sylk and seconded by Commissioner Gassman to confirm the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. 1;;3*9q011IFeAi[or Christi Salamone, Executive Director, La Quinta Arts Foundation spoke regarding the La Quinta Arts Festival. The La Quinta Arts Foundation was founded in 1982 and incorporated by Fred Wolff. The La Quinta Arts Festival is consistently recognized as one of the top 10 fine art festivals in the nation. Only Sausalito and 2 Community Services Cornrnission Minutes May 14, 20011 0 La Quinta have ever received the distinction of nationally ranked in California. For the last 4 or 5 years, with the exception of this year, art sales annually have averaged between $1.8 and $2 million for the 4 days of the festival. The proceeds of the festival are used throughout the year for various programs. "Making Friends with Great Works of Art" is taught in 4" and 51h grades in the Coachella Valley and Desert Sands Unified School District. This program was established in 1992 but has been experiencing some difficulties lately with "No Child Left Behind." The teachers do not have the time to set aside for art education. Elementary schools have no requirement for art education. La Quinta High School offers a photography lab for the visual arts. That program historically serves approximately 5,000 students every year. This past year the foundation achieved about a 25% saturation into schools because the foundation was not welcome any longer. The foundation has also kept programs in the local service agencies such as the Boys & Girls Club. Up until last year the Foundation had a full time teacher at La Quinta, Indio, and the Coachella Boys & Girls Club. The Boys & Girls Club hired a teacher from the Foundation who segregates time between the three clubs. The Foundation's scholarship program has awarded $750,000 to approximately 300 students who have gone through college. The awards annually are between $45,000 and $75,000 depending on how the Foundation does at the Festival. Commission Gassman asked what the criteria are for selecting the artists. Ms. Salamone stated that there is an artist selection advisory board that selects artists each year. Attendance, art sales, the satisfaction of the artist, and public opinion are all criteria's. Vice -Chairperson Sylk asked if one of the criteria's could be the percentage of sales from the previous year. Ms. Salamone stated that every year there are a certain percentage that automatically return and they are the award winner artists. These artists are automatically guaranteed entrance the following year. Every year the Foundation strives to have at least 35 to 50 new artists. Historically the Festival has had 250 artists, this year there were 228 artists. A panel of juror's selects the artist, it is totally independent, and it is removed from the Foundation, with the exception of those invited artists who have been award winners and the poster artist. A panel of jurors comes in, which consists of professional working artists, art educators, and museum curators. Commissioner Leidner asked if there is any additional weight given to local artists. Ms. Salamone stated that there is not additional weight given for local artists. The Foundation does have a certain percentage of local artists who qualify to participate in the Festival. This is one of the reasons that the Festival is nationally ranked and achieves the standing that it has, to the best of their ability we present the finest quality artwork. Vice -Chairperson Sylk asked how many attendees there was this year. Ms. Salamone stated approximately 14,800. The attendance was down 8% this year 3 Community Services Commission Minutes May 14, 200! and sales were down 13%. Ms. Salamone stated the Festival has had 30,000 attendees in past at a different location. Vice -Chairperson Sylk stated that Commission Gassman had come up with a suggestion for local artists to have a separate area at the festival. Commissioner Gassman stated she was interested in seeing more local artists and would like to see art that is not so expensive so that more people who are interested in art can afford it. Ms. Salamone stated that the Foundations biggest challenge is trying to communicate everything to all people. If you were to peruse the grounds with Ms. Salamone you would be able to afford something from La Quinta Arts Festival. There is something there for everyone. Ms. Salamone presented a hand blown ceramic pot made by a local artist who has pieces that start at $5 and go up to $300. Commissioner Leidner asked if "local" meant La Quinta. Ms. Salamone stated that "local" is the Coachella Valley. If you have artists that are used to participating in the top shows across the country, they have a certain level of expectation that they are not going to be set up next to someone whose presentation isn't up to quality. The Foundation is looking for excellence in presentation as well as excellence in medium for this Festival. There are also opportunities for local artists at the "Art Under the Umbrellas" and "Art on the Plaza" outreach ten times a year. Commissioner Gassman suggested that an annual workshop be held to assist artists with their presentations. The City tends to lean toward one particular artist because of their presentation. This workshop could help other artists with their presentation skills. Commissioner Gassman asked if the Foundation would be willing to sit as a panel. Ms. Salamone stated the Foundation would be delighted to. Director Hylton stated that when we have a public project, we can talk to Mr. Bill Ware to help with the presentation since he has been very successful. Chairperson Weber asked if there is a way to identify bargain pieces during the Festival. Ms. Salamone stated that she purchased five original water colors at the Festival for $124. One of the benefits of buying art at an art festival versus an art gallery is that you get to speak with the artist about that piece. This is not a swap meet; it is a fine arts festival. Commissioner Gassman asked if asterisks could be inserted in the brochure noting new artists, local artists, and repeating artist. Ms. Salamone stated that new, local doesn't always mean price point. Commissioner Gassman stated she would like some way for first time festival attendees with children to introduce them to art without being overwhelmed. Ms. Salamone stated that the Foundation needs to communicate to the artists that they need to appeal to a broad range with different price points. 0 {:nmmunhy SerViGes Commission Minutes May 14, 200f -4- Commissioner Leidner stated that when he was looking at some higher priced pieces, several artists commented to him that if he contacts them after the event they could do better. What can the Foundation do to make sure you get your fair share? Ms. Salamone stated this is a big challenge. This Festival is one of the few remaining shows that charge a percentage of sales. The Foundation has an Artist Advisory Panel consisting of 12 artists that give feedback to the Foundation. If the Foundation wasn't a percentage show, they would have to charge a pretty hefty fee up front, which would further exasperate the problem of affordability. The Foundation has been having discussions about maybe doing some testing at a couple of the Umbrella shows to see if the artists are happier with a set fee. The Foundation has expenses up front; it is a $250,000 commitment to put on a Festival. Commissioner Gassman asked if the artists are on their honor. Ms. Salamone stated the artists are on their honor. The Foundation's precautions are the multi tiered tickets that are turned in every night to report sales. Attendees leaving the gates of the festival must present a ticket for each piece of art. Chairperson Weber asked how many of the top 10 are on the % and do the artists sign any kind of statement agreeing not to take sales outside of the festival. Ms. Salamone stated that all artists sign a contract. The producers of different art shows are of different levels and some are happy to make a lesser percentage than the Foundation requires. Vice -Chairperson Sylk asked what the percentage is that the artists pay the Foundation. Ms. Salamone stated it is 20%. Vice -Chairperson Sylk asked if the Foundation has ever thought of charging a small set fee plus 7% or 8% from the artists that haven't made much money, or the ones that are making more might want to put up cash and a lesser percentage, giving them two different choices. Ms. Salamone stated that would be very complicated. The Foundation is looking for ease of handling. The final analysis is that the Foundation will stay with the 20%. Vice -Chairperson Sylk asked what Ms. Salamone would consider to be a successful event, what might have kept attendance down this year, and what can be done to help the event get to the level that she would like to see it. Ms. Salamone stated that the Festival has evolved in the last couple of years and is in a transformation mode. Previously the event was held at Frances Hack Park and also on Washington Street. At that time the event had evening hours and a very large entertainment component. The artists were not happy with that formula because after a long day in the sun the artists had to keep their displays open until 8:00 p.m. or 9:00 p.m. at night. More artists and bringing back the entertainment might not be the solution. For many years the La Quinta Arts Festival was the only one 5 Community Services Commission Minutes May 14, 200/ -5- of it kind. Now there is El Paseo, the Southwest Arts Festival, the Indian Wells Arts Festival, and the Rancho Mirage Art Affair. Commissioner Leidner asked if there has been any thought to change the month of the festival. Ms. Salamone stated that the Festival has been held the 3rd weekend in March since its inception. There is a little bit of flexibility in that date, but not much. The 2008 Festival will be March 13`h through the 16t' which will be the earlier weekend before Easter Sunday. Commissioner Leidner commented on the lack of accessibility to food and refreshment. Ms. Salamone stated that the Foundation is trying to create a stronger association with local restaurants. Chairperson Weber stated the Commission would like to have a continued dialog with the Foundation and try to find ways to partner and assist with the Foundation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of April 16, 2007 Minutes Motion — It was moved by Vice -Chairperson Sylk and seconded by Commissioner Gassman to approve the minutes as corrected. Motion carried unanimously. CONSENT CALENDAR None. PUBLIC HEARING None. BUSINESS ITEMS 1. Consideration of the Air Motion Art Piece Placement. Commissioner Gassman stated that she had driven by the Village Roundabout and looked at the surrounding area. One thing that was impressive was the proximity to the Frances Hack Park with the playground equipment and youthful ambiance. Vice -Chairperson Sylk stated that he agreed with Commissioner Gassman and would like the feature up lit. Director Hylton stated that one of the opportunities the Commission has is that the Public Works Department is currently renovating the Village Roundabout. The 0 Cammurdty Services Commission Minutes May 14, 2001 -6- roundabout will be raised and will have conduit, and lighting. Any piece we put in this area should be up lit due to vandalism. Commissioner Gassman stated that the Air Motion piece would be a nice feature to drive around in the Village Roundabout. Commissioner Long stated he agreed with the location in the Village Roundabout and that the Air Motion would enhance the beauty of the area. Commissioner Leidner stated that the Air Motion is a nice looking piece, but that area with Old Town is an early California motif and this piece would look out of place. Chairperson Weber stated that he liked the location especially being a plexiglass piece with lighting will be an effective way to enhance that roundabout. Commissioner Gassman thanked staff for providing other possible locations for art to be placed. These are all areas that the Commission might consider at a future date. It would be nice to have art in the medians on the major streets. Motion — It was moved by Commissioner Gassman and seconded by Vice - Chairperson Sylk to approve the integration of the Air Motion art piece into the Village Roundabout for $13,700. Motion carried with Commissioner Leidner opposing. Commissioner Leidner asked the Commission if the City didn't already own the Air Motion, would the Commission select the Air Motion for this location. Commission Gassman stated she would select this piece, particularly given the proximity to the Frances Hack Park. 2. Consideration of Fees and Charges Policies Update. Director Hylton stated that staff is not going through all the fees and charges, just a couple of changes for the Commission to consider. Robert Ambriz Jr. explained that the items to be considered by the Commission are the addition of new fees for the Museum Community Room; modifications for the Library Classroom; and fitness center fees. Considering the expansion of the La Quinta Historical Museum and the City's future management of the facility, staff will be permitting rentals of the first floor community room in the museum. This community room will have a maximum capacity of 100 and will open up to an outside courtyard that will have a capacity of 175. Staff recommends the rental fee of the Museum Community Room be established at the same rate as the Senior Center/Library multi purpose rooms. Staff recommends the rental fee of the Library Classroom be established at a rate $25.00 lower than the current multi -purpose 7 Comrnunity Services Commission Minutes May 14, 2007 -7- room rate per category. There is a large difference in size between the Community Room and Multi -purpose room. Commission Gassman stated she is not opposed to the new fee rates but she is opposed to the language in the classification of groups. If you look at Class I, it says "La Quinta Youth, 501(c) 3 recreation organizations." 501(c) 3 is a non profit. In Class II, it says non-profit organizations. The average person will look at Class I and Class II, which are both non profit, and they are going to see that disparity of $20 per hour. Commission Gassman suggested cleaning up the language by making Class I — La Quinta Youth (18 and under), or 501(c) 3 recreation organizations and Class II — Community Based Organizations, Competitive Youth Sports Leagues, and Desert Sands Unified School District. Commissioner Gassman suggested the City Attorney look at this to clean the language up. Director Hylton stated she would talk to the City attorney about it. Commissioner Long stated that the cost for the Library Classroom is currently too high. Chairperson Weber stated that the City should be providing the opportunity for organizations to have these facilities at a reasonable rate. Mr. Ambriz Jr., stated that staff recommends the fitness center fees for residents be raised to $15 and the fee for non-residents be raised to $35. This increase in fees will help pay for the increase in Fitness Center hours. Motion — It was moved by Commissioner Gassman and seconded by Vice - Chairperson Sylk to approve the rental fee for the rooms at the Museum at the same rate as the Senior Center/Library Multi -Purpose rooms; approve the rental fee for the community room at the Library be established at a rate $25 lower than the current multi -purpose room rate per category; and approve the annual fee for the La Quinta Fitness Center membership be increased to $15 for La Quinta residents and $35 for non-residents. Motion carried unanimously. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIALS 1. Monthly Department Report for April 2007 Chairperson Weber asked what occurred last year at Fritz Burns Park that did not occur this year. Director Hylton stated that there was an adult egg hunt that was not held this year. Chairperson Weber stated that he liked the Parks Items of Interest. Commissioner Gassman stated that staff did an incredible job cleaning up the park after the Community Picnic. The fireworks show was the best she had ever seen. Vice -Chairperson Sylk asked if the hours should be extended for the Birthday picnic E? Commodity Services Commission Minutes May 14, 2001 g. next year. Director Hylton stated the hours will be extended up to the normal three hours for the picnic next year. Directory Hylton stated that the Public Works Department and the Marketing Department had a very important role in helping staff during the event. 2. Calendar of Monthly Events Commissioner Leidner asked how many entries have registered for the Car Show. Vice -Chairperson Sylk stated the there are 40. 3. Field Maintenance Improvements with PRZ Steve Howlett stated that PRZ stands for Prescription Root Zone. This program examines soil needs, maintenance needs, and usage. This assessment program will explain the current conditions of the fields, give costs for restoration and/or renovation of fields for budget purposes, provide workable maintenance plan to restore fields to sustainability, and provide expertise to reach out and educate users groups to gain participation in any use changes. Director Hylton stated that at some point there can be a situation where you have too much use no matter what the conditions. What we are trying to analyze is if we are at that point or are we close. This helps us communicate with the sports associations for the use limit, particularly non-resident players. Chairperson Weber stated that he felt it will be beneficial to have the input from this program for the sports association agreements. The program will give us more data and expertise that we need. Director Hylton stated that if the sports associations want a certain level of service it may come with additional costs to maintain those fields. COMMISSIONER ITEMS 1. Reports from Commissioners Regarding Meetings Attended. OPEN DISCUSSION None. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Vice -Chairperson Sylk and seconded by Commissioner Leidner to adjourn the Community Services Commission meeting at 7:05 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. E Community Services Commission Minutes 9- W14, 2001 NEXT MEETING INFORMATION: A Regular Meeting of the Community Services Commission to be held on June 11, 2007 commencing at 5:30 p.m. in the La Quinta Senior Center, 78-450 Avenida La Fonda, La Quinta, CA 92253. Submitted by: Angela Guereque� Community Services Secretary 10 COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING DATE: June 11, 2007 ITEM TITLE: Consideration of Two Bronze Art Pieces "Freedom" and "Romance" for Purchase and Placement Adjacent to Griffin Ranch and Saddle Club in the Public Right -of -Way RECOMMENDATION: AGENDA CATEGORY: BUSINESS SESSION: I CONSENT CALENDAR: STUDY SESSION: PUBLIC HEARING: As deemed appropriate by the Community Services Commission. FISCAL IMPLICATIONS: Dependent upon the Community Services Commission's direction, a recommendation to approve an Art in Public Places fee credit of $50,000 toward the purchase of two art pieces totaling $240,000 will be forwarded to City Council. BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW: Griffin Ranch and Saddle Club has submitted a request for a fee credit for two art pieces to be purchased and placed adjacent to the residential development (located on the south east corner of Avenue 54 and Madison Street and the south west corner of Avenue 54 and Monroe Street). Both art pieces would be located in the public right-of-way. The art pieces "Freedom" and "Romance" by David L Spellerberg would be purchased by Trans West Housing for $240,000. The developer has provided the Commission with information regarding the art pieces, location maps, and information regarding the artist (Attachment 1). It is estimated that as a result of the new development at Trans West Housing, Art in Public Places fees will be approximately $50,000. The developer is requesting a fee credit and the remainder of the cost for the art will be paid by the developer. S:\Community Services\CS Commission\CSC Meetings\2007\06-11-07\APP Transwest Griffin Ranch.doc 11 As is with all funds spent from the Art in Public Places account, the art piece becomes the property of the City once it is complete, regardless of the percentage paid by the developer. ALTERNATIVES: The alternatives available to the Commission are: Recommend Trans West Housing purchase the two art pieces "Freedom" and "Romance" and be awarded a fee credit of $50,000 to assist with the purchase of the art pieces; or 2. Do not recommend Trans West Housing purchase the two art pieces "Freedom" and "Romance" and do not recommend awarding a fee credit of $50,000 to assist with the purchase of the art pieces; or 3. Provide staff with alternate direction. Respectfully submitted, — ii� " — Edie Hylton Community Services Director Attachment: 1. 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From Methodist Church Summer Camps, Indian guides, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Order of the Arrow, Philmont, Eagle Scout Award, National and World Jamborees, David developed a rich appreciation for his environment, the wildlife of North America and the culture of the Plains Indians. As a boy growing up, visiting museums was one of David's favorite activities. At 16, David was able to visit the great museums ofEurope,wliile ,attending a World Boy Scout Jamboree in Israel. Seeing the magnificent sculptures of Ancient Israel, Greece; Rome, Paris and London had a life-long effect on his appreciation and study of this�tlir- dimensional art form. Having served as President of his" class, Vice President of the "student body and a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity, David graduated,with honors from Miami ITniversity of Ohio in 1969. In 1968, David worked as a congtessional'intern for his Republican congressman the Honorable Jackson E. Betts 'of Ohio and in the spring of 1969 traveled with Robert Kennedy as an aid on his Presidential Campaign. David went on, to attend Ohio State Law. School in Columbus, Ohio and after completing his first year decided that'a �careet in law would not allow him to utilize his'artistic talent and love of people. In the summer of 1969r David begart as a sales representative for the World Book Encyclopedia and in three pears worked hisway_up the corporate ladder to become the youngest Sales Vice President in the hisfoi¢'of World Book. it was World Book that brought David to Southern California as a Corporate Executive.'_' From World Book, David became a -Sales Manager for Harry Abrams and Rizzoli, two of the finest art book publishers in the world In 1979, David founded the "fine art" bronze foundry, the National Heritage Collectors Society of Westlake Village, California It was through David's direct contact and work that some of the top bronze sculptors in the country and through his understanding of the `lost wax process that David began to develop his own artistic talents in the creation, design and development of bronze works of art David's love of the Native American culture and people resulted in his designing a collection of bronze sculptures titled, "The Epic of the Plains Indians." The individual sculptures in this collection range in price from $2,500.00 to $60,000.00 and have been sold to many of the top art collectors in the world. David's love of Eagles has allowed him to design, create and cast a collection of more than twenty different Eagle sculptures. 18 2129 Sindonahnuo CWwOnlzo NtPPaao_ ('AInnnin 9 f 261 (919) 991-0932 With the encouragement of his friends and clients, Gene Autry, Michael Wayne, and Burt Reynolds, David opened the prestigious National Heritage Gallery of Fine Art which was located at 315 N. Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, California for more than seven years. In 1992, David left the retail gallery business to allow him more time to create and work with various sculptors to create a collection of more than 350 different bronze works of art which make up the collection of the National Heritage Collectors Society. These magnificent works of art are distributed by David and his staff to galleries, corporations and private collectors throughout the world. David has always had an eye for composition, design and proportion. His unwillingness to compromise the quaw of each work of art has kept his production level down but drastically increased the value of the sculptures he casts and the desire of his clients to collect the works of the National Heritage Collectors Society. David himself has created more than 50 original bronze works of art, and his foundry has cast and created in bronze mote than 20 monumental works of art varying in price from $40,000 to $450,000, including a few of these sculptures listed below. • the sculpture of Gene Autry and his horse Champion, titled `Back in the Saddle Again," which is the centerpiece of the Autry Museum of Western Heritage in Los Angeles, California • a heroic sculpture of Jesus Christ and the "prodigal Son" for Dr. Robert Schuller and the Crystal Cathedral of Garden Grove, California • a heroic commemorative tribute to Rocky commissioned by Sylvester Stallone, which was featured in the November 1997 issue of Architectural Digest • heroic 9 '/2 foot tall Indian sculpture titled `One Triumph" commissioned by the Janss Corporation which is the centerpiece of the Janss Mall in Thousand Oaks, CA • heroic works of art for the cities of Westlake Village, CA, Thousand Oaks, CA, Calabasas, CA, and the city of Los Angeles commissioned by Rick Caruso of Caruso Affiliated Holdings for various unique and one of a kind shopping centers • a heroic Firefighters Memorial for the Orange County Fire Authority to pay tribute to the firefighters from the past, present, and future who risk their lives each day for their communities • two heroic sculptures, first one titled "A Moment in Time," and the second, "Path of Life" for the city of Culver City, CA • heroic sculptures of Gene Autry for the City of Tempe, Arizona and Edison Field, the home of the Anaheim Angels • a recent bronze commission by Kansas State University School of Veterinary Medicine to honot Dr. Robert Kind, titled "A Kind Touch" • a commission by the U.S. Historical Society to cast into bronze 2,000 of the prestigious "Double Eagle" statues which is the official symbol of the Third Millennium • commissioned by Arnold Schwarzenegger to create "Pride" eagle bust, an inauguration gift to George W. Bush, which is currently on display in the Oval office • numerous individual and corporate commissions 19 • commissioned to create "Play Ball" for Art in Public Places program city of Burbank, CA • commissioned to create 11 ft tall rear horse `Black Stallion" for the Black Stallion Winery in Napa Valley, CA David is extremely proud to have as clients many of the most successful people in the world including Burt Reynolds, Laurance Rockefeller, Barton Hilton, the late Leonard Firestone, Prince Abdul Am Al Ibrahim, Bud Adams, Ambassador Glenn Holden, Tom Fazio, Fred Couples, Karl Karcher, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone, Jimmy Stewart, Dick Clark, Wayne Newton, Travis Tritt, Randy Travis, Marty Stuart, Zubm Mehra, Governor Jesse Ventura and Gunter Sachs just to mention a few. David was commissioned by Gov. Schwarzenegger to create a very special gift for President George W. Bush, which is currently on display in the Oval office of the White House. Gov. Schwarzenegget has also commissioned David to create a walking California grizzly bear which he has given to various Heads of State who have visited him at the State Capital. David was honored to have his son David Jr. come to work for him in 1995 as a Marketing Manager. With his son's leadership and direction using the computer — National Heritage Collectors Society has grown by leaps and bounds in the last 4 years. David Spellerberg resides with his fianc6e, Carrie in Westlake Village, California. His daughter Heather, a pharmaceutical sales manager, lives in Newport Beach, California. His father David, Sr. and mother Jeanne along with his three sisters who are all married live in Fostoria, Ohio. Any free time that David may have, is spent enjoying his collection of Native American art, riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle in full regalia through the canyons of Southern California, taking care of his 3 dogs, 6 large macaws and numerous parrots and finches or grooming and trail riding one of his 4 horses. The future looks extremely bright for David and the National Heritage Collectors Society. David sees a rebirth and a new age of appreciation for the art of bronze sculpture and the 2,000 year old "lost wax" process. 20 COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING DATE: June 11, 2007 ITEM TITLE: Consideration of a Historical Mural in the Museum Community Room RECOMMENDATION: AGENDA CATEGORY: BUSINESS SESSION: 2 CONSENT CALENDAR: STUDY SESSION: PUBLIC HEARING: As deemed appropriate by the Community Services Commission. FISCAL IMPLICATIONS: Dependent upon the Community Services Commission's direction, a recommendation to approve Art in Public Places funding of $80,000 will be forwarded to City Council. BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW: The La Quinta Historical Society has requested consideration for a historical mural to be painted on the east community room wall in the future museum. The La Quinta Historical Society has requested Andre Blanche, a local artist, submit a rendering of the proposed art work (Attachment 1). The mural is a depiction illustrating the historical changes in La Quinta. Cahuilla Indians, agriculture, SilverRock Golf Course, the La Quinta Hotel, the initiation of the city, art in public places are all included in the mural. The mural will be done in acrylic and oil paint with two coats of non yellowing varnish to provide a protective coating. The wall that 'is being considered for this mural is 22'9" by 12' and is 273 square feet. If approved, this project will be coordinated with the Building and Safety department to begin when the room can be safely utilized by the artist prior to opening. It is anticipated this project will take 4 months to complete. S:\Community Services\CS Commission\CSC Meetings\2007\06-11-07\APP Museum Mural.doc 21 ALTERNATIVES: The alternatives available to the Commission are: 1. Recommend the mural designed by Andre Blanche to be painted in the museum community room and $80,000 from the Art in Public Places be used for the mural; or 2. Do not recommend the mural designed by Andre Blanche to be painted in the museum community room and do not approve $80,000 from the Art in Public Places be used for the mural; or 3. Provide staff with alternate direction. Res pectf ly submitted, Edie Hylton Community Services Director Attachments: 1 . Letter from Historical Society and Rendering 2. Artist Information SACommunity Services\CS Commission\CSC Meetings\2007\06-11-07\APP Museum Mural.doc 22 ATTACHMENT 1 $istorire Jo I O� r. P.O. Box 1283 May 9, 2007 La Quinta, CA 92253 HISTORICAL SOCIETY Ms. Edie Hylton P.O. Box 1283 Community Services Director La Quinta, CA 92253 City of La Quinta (760) 564-1283 78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, CA 92253 President Don Arends Dear Edie: Executive Vice President The Board of Directors of the La Quinta Historical Society unanimously recommends Andre Bob Palmer Blanchet be commissioned to do a major mural in the new museum. This would be a montage on the City of La Quinta's rich cultural history. Secretary As discussed with you earlier, the community will appreciate more a recognized La Quinta Barbara Peterson artist doing a mural of our blend of important roots in people, places and events. Andre is internationally known as an artist in Spain, Europe, Canada and Mexico. He has won Treasurer numerous 1" place art show awards throughout America. Mr. Blanchet lives in the Cove and Ardianne Bliss is a 17-year La Quinta resident. Former President He is an experienced large mural artist with paintings and murals in buildings and homes Inga Vorderwinkier throughout the southern USA. Andre is currently completing a second commission mural for the City of Phoenix, AZ. His first painting portrays the founding of Phoenix in their City Parliamentarian Hall. Norma Margot Andre Blanchet's reputation is at the pinnacle of well-known professional artists. The City Ambassador at Large of La Quinta would truly be blessed with a creative collage of our history. Blancher was a Judy Vossler close friend of Fred Rice, one of the Historical Society's founding fathers. Andre did the original painting of the museum we use as our "Brand." Directors Marge Cleveland Based on the ideas developed together in our meeting last week, Mr. Blanchet is Pat Cross preparing a pa y sketch of the mural for our review. Then he will do a more finished thawing, rim *A d^budget for you to take to the Art Commission people in June. Joanne Hiles John Hiles Laura Huff Thank you tR lit;onsideration and support. Thomas Lewis Marilyn Lewis Alan Margot Nancy Salvatierra Cheryl Schuler Yvonne Sessums Museum Manager Louise Neeley cc: Andre Blancher Bob Wright Louise Neeley Sincerely yours, Don Arends President 23 I., I ATTACHMENT 2 Andre'Blanche j Blaun-shay ] PROPOSED MURAL PAINTING La Quinta Historical Museum WALL SIZE.......... ZZ FI'. long X 12 FT. High LOCATION ............ Ground floor of new museum page 1 THEME SUGGESTED ....... To create an artistic means of story telling by painting A path of progress in the development of La Quinta from the early days of the Cahuilla Indians to the present time . La Quinta the " Gem of the Desert " tamed the desert into a lush oasis for home owners, golfers and tourists from all over the world. PAINTING A STORY .......... When looking at the sketch you will notice two very large Figures. A Cahuilla Indian and a current day golfer. My intent was to quickly bridge the gap between generations and develop the story line in between the figures. The Cahuilla indians relied on agriculture, farming and basket weaving.The group on the left depicts rows of agriculture, housing and basket making. Across the top are the beautiful and colorful mountians ,regardless of time, are very much apart of La Quinta. Neat came the early settlers with their advanced knowledge of farming and ranching. They took on the desert and made it come alive .They worked hard cultivating the land ,they also became the early visionaries of what the future had in store for this outstanding piece of land. Next came the stage coaches carrying a variety of people with new ideas and a Vision that would become the green lush community later known as La QUINTA. They began to build homes ,hotels and 'have families on the very spot we share now. A pleasant stopwhich was most welcomed at the "Point Happy Ranch " Next came the noisy cars carrying a different group of folks. Businessmen, Investers Teachers,politicians and familiess for expanded growth. The first business of any substance and permanent growth was the LaQuinta botel, bringing tourists from around the world. The green represents the many golf courses including are own "Silver Rock. 25 Andre' Blanche' [ Blaun-shay ] page 2 please note the symbol on the golfers hat. A sign of our growth and prosperity is are own La Quinta Civic Center entrance and the adjacent beautiful city Park with interesting pathways, dynamic high reaching water fountian, a park for the people to enjoy. There are several sculptured pieces scattered thru out the city showing the Artistic side of our leaders. The contemporary bridge fencing and various statues honoring the cahuilla indians to name just a few. The sand verbena across the bottom is ever present with if s brilliant colors. MORE INFORMATION RE: MATERIALS It is estimated this size mural with all the intricate and accurate details will Take about 4 months of steady painting of 5 to 6 hours per day. 6days a week. The wall to be painted should be left smooth [ no texturing ] A heavy coat of gesso primer can be applied. Gesso is the industry standard because It will not flake ,chip or deteriorate in any way over hundreds of years. PAINTING MATERIALS A combination of acrylic paints and oil based paints. Acrylic for under painting and oils for finishing and detail work. The finished painting will be coated and sealed with one or two coats of clear non yellowing varnish . This clear varnish will withstand repeated finger touching and can be Wiped with rag and water. There is NO maintience except an occasional wipe here and there. F- Andre' Blanche' [ Blaun-shay ] page 3 THOUGHTS RE: OPENING DAY It is not necessary to predict opening day at this point, however, it will be of some concern as time goes on.and when an opening day is decided and the mural is not finished the painting will continue until it is completed. It has been my experience that the public take great interest in watching the artist paint .People return often to see the progress. THE COST The cost of this size mural is based on several factors such as.intense labor, time and materials along with an intense desire to leave something of value and permanent to my community. $ 75,000 - $5000 materials& supplies $ 80.000 50% up front [no food stamps ]_ Thank you for the opportunity to submit my work. Andre Blanche' [Blaun-shay ] 27 Andre' Blanche' [ Blaun-shay ] ANDRE- [ HIM SELF IS THIS WHAT ANARTIST SHOULD LOOK LIKE??? ?? Some facts regarding some of my accomplishments during my career as a working artist Home......La Quinta .....18years lived in Phoenix........ 15 years Page 4 Art Education ....N.Y. Art students League, Pratt Institute ... N.Y ... Workshop school of commercial Art Published on several western art magazine covers, Periodicals, books and posters Many, many art awards Silver Medal award [ Western artists of America ] Phoenix Museum of History western painting permanently displayed 1st place award at Indian Wells Fine Arts Festival .....2006 La Quinta City purchase award ... 2003.....2004 Gold medal at Reno Western Art festival Several one— man Art Shows in Spain, Phoenix and California Many collectors Nationally & Internationally Art Director for 21 years with 3 nationally known Advertising Agencies 93 V m COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING DATE: June 11, 2007 ITEM TITLE: Consideration of Dark Meeting in August 2007 RECOMMENDATION: AGENDA CATEGORY: BUSINESS SESSION: CONSENT CALENDAR: STUDY SESSION: PUBLIC HEARING: As deemed appropriate by the Community Services Commission. BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW: The Community Services Commission, with the exception of last year, has historically gone dark in August due to vacation schedules. The City Council recently decided to go dark for the August 2151 and the September 4" meetings. ALTERNATIVES: The alternatives available to the Commission are: 1. Elect to go dark in August; or 2. Do not elect to go dark in August; or 3. Provide staff with alternate direction. Respectfully Submitted rzll Edie Hylton Community Services Director S:\Community Services\CS Commission\CSC Meetings\2007\06-11-07\Dark August Meeting.doc 3 31 _ CORRESPONDENCE ITEM: 1 OF 2 TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM: Edie Hylton, Community Services Director DATE: June 19, 2007 SUBJECT: Community Services Department Report for May 2007 UPCOMING EVENTS OF FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2007: July 2 Tae Kwon Do, La Quinta High School July 3 Adobe Photoshop Elements 2 Advanced Course, Senior Center July 5 *Tai Chi Chuan July 5 *Patriot's Luncheon July 5 *Microsoft Excel (4 classes) July 5 *Introduction to the Internet July 5 *Introduction to the Computer July 5 Adobe Photoshop Elements 2 Introductory Course, Senior Center July 6 *Yoga for Health July 6 *Mindfulness Meditation July 7 Summer Golf Tour - Cimarron Golf Resort, Long Course July 9 Personal Touch Small Group Personal Fitness Training, Senior Center July 9 Baby Signs Parent Workshop, Senior Center July 9 *Jazzercise July 9 *Mat Pilates July 9 *Ageless Action Aerobics (Exercise Class) July 10 *Digital Photography July 10 *Introduction to E-Mail July 11 *Come Laugh... The Summer Away... In a Cool Place July 12 *Social Ballroom Dance & American Latin July 12 *Photo Editing 1 July 12 *Introduction to Word Processing July 12 Nature Depot, Senior Center July 13 *Sizzlin' Summer Serenade Evening Dance July 13 Pageant of the Masters Excursion July 14 Open Air Cinema Event, Civic Center Campus July 14 Summer Golf Tour — Trilogy Golf Course at La Quinta July 17 *Learn to Make Jewelry July 17 *Word Processing Level 2 July 17 *Photo Editing 2 July 17 Rock N' Roll Blues Guitar, Senior Center 32 July 17 Intermediate Guitar, Senior Center July 17 Walk with the Ancients, Senior Center July 21 Summer Golf Tour — SilverRock Resort July 21 Beach Train to San Clemente Excursion July 24 *Photo Editing 3 July 26 *Mature Driver Training July 26 *List & Labels July 28 Open Air Cinema Event, Civic Center Campus July 28 Summer Golf Tour — Indian Springs Golf Course July 31 *Introduction to the Computer *Daytime Senior Center class or activity 33 Community Services Department Attendance Report for the Month of May 2007 Summary Sheet Program 2007 2006 Variance Sessions Per Month 2007 2006 Leisure Classes 78 77 1 47 40 Special Events 50 47 3 1 1 Adult Sports 546 505 41 45 18 Senior Center 1147 1128 19 88 97 Total 1,821 1,757 64 181 156 Senior Services Senior Center 289 347 -58 21 18 Total 289 347 -581 21 18 Sports User Groups La Quinta Park Use AYSO 100 120 -20 26 18 F.0 La Quinta 15 0 15 4 0 LQ Sports & Youth 50 100 -50 6 14 Sports Complex LQ Sports & Youth 900 1200 -300 26 20 Facility/Park Rentals Library Multi -Purpose Room 1200 1400 -200 10 8 Classroom 600 200 400 12 4 (Church) 300 0 300 4 0 Senior Center (Private Party) 500 300 2001 4 2 (Church) 300 240 60 4 4 Civic Center (Private Part 150 50 100 2 1 Park Rentals La Quinta Park 250 350 -100 5 7 Fritz Burns Park 100 0 100 2 0 Total 4,465 3,960 505 105 78 Total Programs 6,575 6,064 511 307 252 Volunteer Hours Senior Center 1 2961 303 -7 Total Volunteer Hours 1 2961 303 -7 34 Community Services Program Report for May 2007 2007 2006 2007 2006 Participants Participants Variance Meetings Meetings Leisure Classes Kickboxing Boot Camp 5 15 -10 7 4 Beginning Bellydance 6 12 -6 3 4 Intermediate Bellydance 5 7 -2 4 5 Microsoft Excel 15 0 15 8 0 Intermediate Computers 9 01 91 2 0 Beginning Ballet 7 10 -3 5 3 Dance, Play & Pretend 26 15 11 _ 8 3 Tee Kwon Do 5 0 5 10 0 Totals 78 59 19 47 19 2007 2006 2007 2006 Participants Participants I Variance I Meetings Meetings Special Events L.Q. Museum Groundbreaking 501 0 501 11 0 Totals 501 01 Sol 11 0 2007 2006 2007 2006 Participants I Participants Variance Meetings Meetings Adult Sports Open Gym Basketball 273 505 -232 20 18 Fitness Center 113 0 113 22 0 Adult Soccer League 160 0 160 3 0 Totals 546 505 41 45 18 Recreation Totals 674 564 110 93 37 35 Monthly Revenue Report for May 2007 Monthly Revenue - Facility Rentals 2007 2006 Variance Library $ 7,537.50 $ 4,865.00 $ 2,672.50 Senior Center $ 3,385.00 $ 2,512.50 $ 872.50 Parks $ 1,010.00 $ 550.00 $ 460.00 Sports Fields $ 245.00 $ 152.50 $ 92.50 Monthly Facility Revenue $ 12,177.50 $ 8,080.00 $ 4,097.50 Monthly Revenue Senior Center $ 4,083.50 1 $ 3,960.00 1 $ 123.50 Community Services $ 3,670.00 $ 2,269.00 $ 1,401.00 La Quinta Resident Cards* $ 2,160.00 $ 5,010.00 $ (2,850.00) Fitness Cards $ 130.00 $ $ 130.00 Total Revenue $ 10,043.50 $ 11,239.00 $ (1,195.50) Revenue Year to Date Facility Revenue $ 92,894.50 $ 48,891.50 $ 44,003.00 Senior Center $ 82,757.37 $ 98,868.59 $ (16,111.22) Community Services $ 46,980.00 $ 61,817.00 $ (14,837.00) La Quinta Resident Cards $ 35,130.00 $ 52,170.00 $ (17,040.00) Fitness Cards $ 2,775.00 $ - $ 2,775.00 Total Revenue to Date $ 260,636.87 $ 261,747.09 $ (1,210.22) * Resident cards went to a 3-year membership via City Council's decision as of January 2006. Therefore, revenue this year decreased due to less renewals. 36 Senior Center Attendance Senior Center Program Report for May 2007 Participation Participation Variance Meetings Meetin s 200 2006 2007 200 Senior Activities ACBL Bridge 376 302 74 5 5 Bridge, Duplicate/Social/Party 262 309 -47 12 16 Evening Dance (May Pole) 43 0 43 1 0 Ladies Afternoon Tea 26 0 26 1 0 Monthly Birthday Party 35 16 191 1 1 Monthly Luncheon 86 69 17 1 1 Movie Time 47 46 1 5 4 Senior Activity Total 875 742 133 26 27 Senior Leisure Classes Ballroom Dance 41 16 25 5 4 Computer Classes 10 5 5 4 2 Exercise 34 46 -12 12 13 Golden Tones 45 67 -22 4 5 Hooked on Loops 5 0 5 2 0 Italian 8 0 8 4 0 Mat Pilates 10 11 -1 8 4 Quilting 48 33 15 5 3 Sketch & Draw 14 13 1 3 4 Tai Chi / Tai Chi Arthritis 10 37 -271 4 4 Ukulele Players 22 0 22 4 0 Watercolor 12 16 -4 3 4 Woodcarvers 13 19 -6 4 4 Senior Leisure Classes Total 272 263 s 62 47 TOTAL SENIOR PROGRAMS 1147 1005 142 88 7a Senior Services Eisenhower Mad Center- Nutritional Counselir 4 0 4 1 0 FIND Food Distribution 175 179 -4 5 4 Financial Advisement 1 0 1 1 0 Hearing Consultation 5 3 2 1 1 HICAP 2 7 -5 1 2 1 1 D Energy Assistance/No fee 61 86 -25 8 6 Legal Consultation 5 6 -1 1 1 LIHEAP & EAP 6 7 -1 1 1 Seminars - May 6 0 6 2 0 Volunteers 24 29 -5 n/a n/a TOTAL SENIOR SERVICES 2891 317 -28 21 15 SENIOR CENTER TOTAL 1436 1322 114 109 89 37 2007 2006 Variance Volunteer Hours Senior Center 296 303 -7 Volunteer Total: 296 303 -7 Revenue Senior Center Revenue $4,083.50 $3,960.00 $123.50 Revenue Total: $4,083.50 $3,960.00 $123.50 May-07 RE Parks Items of Interest For May 2007 The Citizens on Patrol program was contacted to increase their presence at the Fritz Burns Park and La Quinta Park. With their help, the Citizens on Patrol will provide an added security for users of the facilities as well as providing information to staff regarding possible maintenance needs. Replacement basketball hoops were installed at La Quinta Park this month. Staff met with a sports field maintenance consultant this month. PRZ Consulting is an international company that specializes in evaluating existing athletic fields, teaching athletic field maintenance seminars, and designing fields from a maintenance point of view. Their services are currently being used as a sub -contractor for the La Quinta Sports Complex Needs Analysis and Rehabilitation Plan project. Staff is expanding PRZ's service to also include the La Quinta Park. The analysis report for La Quinta Park will include the current conditions, the annual usage, and recommendations based on levels of service. A meeting was held with the Stewards of the Fred Wolff Bear Creek Nature Preserve. Staff is currently working with the Stewards to develop signs and fencing around the Nature Preserve. The group has become concerned about recent attacks along the Bear Creek Trail and is recommending the bank of the abandoned storm channel to be removed. By removing the bank, visual surveillance of the trail will be improved from Avenida Montezuma. Staff has received a cost proposal for the removal of the berm at the Fred Wolff Bear Creek Nature Preserve. The removal of the berm will improve visual surveillance of the Nature Preserve as well as the Bear Creek Trail. Staff has been working with the La Quinta Police Department to evaluate the site using the guidelines of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED).The contractor will be able to begin the project next week. This work has been identified as an emergency and is one of the components of the Fred Wolff Bear Creek Nature Preserve Master Plan that City Council approved on March 6, 2007. Fritz Burns Park was heavily vandalized twice this month. We were unable to find any footage from the surveillance video. The damage included spray painting around the tennis courts, on the vertical screens. Staff is evaluating if the screens can be repaired, replaced, or should be removed. Spray paint vandalism on the tennis screens has been a continual issue at the Park. 39 The painting contractor has completed the resurfacing of the decking around the pool at Fritz Burns Park. The work included removing the old surfacing (down to the concrete), applying the new surface, and coloring the surface with a heat reflecting paint which will keep the surface up to 20 degrees cooler than regular surface paint. An attempt was made to dismantle the water feature at La Quinta Park. The responsible individual(s) were not able to complete the dismantling and left the bolts and lose pieces at the site. The pool contractor and Buildings and Safety Facilities Maintenance Technician were able to reassemble the water feature. Dog leash signs are now posted at the entry points to the Civic Center Campus. Code Enforcement personnel will be monitoring the park more closely due to the increasing number of people who are using the park and allowing their dogs to run off -leash. s. CORRESPONDENCE ITEM: 2 3 T OU O a a c O 00 0 U o E 0) C: aa)2 v c Edo 5 EcU o D c O. �w i MNU aN0 j N (Dw o�0(9)U G I\ N °l N N _ co N CV CO O m C C 04 N _T N a) y U :E U �E E E 'u O `� O LO66U °�is U N 0 T O f O-E U' OE'zE ------ ---- -- -- v --- - -- ----------------- - �fn U�nU - - i 00 N --- - — - - ---� - - T 0 i v N M O i ^ N 41 - - -- - -- ... - ------ - - _ - -- - ----- U j U j O U j E O a) a E a) �' O_ : coW o a U o a) 7 E C 2 O- aa) E L 6 h�va�� a oE n c _ U v r` �0@ N �77 m aOw NOOU c_ N O O t H n U E= J E C W O N w a O a) -cam U N P E o as M o 1OpN N C O a) I D O Ud � C E O O a N I O J `a N � !v v a� a) o 3 nU� 'D C) O CC)N LO -It — U U C C 0 o 0 p 0 n 0 c")ri U hi U N j c7 ( (f a I I o Cp � C - o-E U 'E- 0 EO .Z EO N P viU vOiU I 10 N 0 � o i I D C N N P 42 COMMISSIONER ITEM: 1 COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSIONERS MEETINGS & WORK PLAN TASK EVENTS FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007 ATTENDANCE Date of Appointment Term Ex ires Andrea Gassman 12/6/2005 6/30/2007 E. Howard Lon 6/6/2006 6/30/2008 Bob Leidner 1/20/2004 6/30/2007 Robert Sylk 6/6/2006 6/30/2008 Mark Weber 1/18/2005 6/30/2008 July 10, 2006 Present Present Present Present Present Open Air Cinema Present Present August 14, 2006 Present Present Present Present Present Fitness Center Grand Opening Present September 11, 2006 Present Present Present Present Present 25th Anniversary Committee Present Present Open House Present Present Present Present October 9, 2006 Present Present Present Present Open Air Cinema Present 251h Anniversary Committee Present Focus Group Meeting Present Present Trail Days Present Health Fair Present Do-O-Ween Present November 13, 2006 Present Present Present Present Present Carlsbad Excursion Present Jackie Cochran Air Show Present Veteran's Day Present Present Present 25th Anniversary Committee Present Present December 11, 2006 Present Present Present Present Present Holiday Open House Present Tree Lighting Ceremony Present Present Present Present Breakfast with Santa Present Present Present Sports Meeting Present Present January 8, 2007 Present Present Present Present Present Golf Cart Parade Present Present Present Chili Cook Off Luncheon SC 25th Anniversary Committee Present Present Mini Health Fair Present Pillars of the Community Present Present Present Present February 12, 2007 Present Present Present Present Present Valentine's Day Luncheon Sweetheart's Ball/Senior Prom History of CVWD Community Concert Present Present Present March 12, 2007 Present Present Present Present Present Sports Acknowledgment Present St. Patrick's Day Luncheon Present Shamrock Dance Present AI odones Trip Teen Dance Sports Day @ Senior Center April 16, 2007 Present Present Present Present Present Easter Egg Hunt Present Boys & Girls Club Renaming Present Library Event -Oral Presentation Present Present Community Picnic Present Present Present Present Present Fireworks and Concert Present Present Golf Tournament Present Present Present May 14, 2007 Present Present Present Present Present May Pole Dance Dessert Competition Luncheon Car Show Present Present Present Ladies Afternoon Tea June 11, 2007 Old Town San DiegoExcursion Salad Da s Luncheon Gett Museum Excursion 0 an Air Cinema 43