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2007 09 10 CSC Minutes APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 1 COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES September 10. 2007 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Community Services Commission was called to order at !i:30 p.m. by Chairperson Weber. Vice-Chairperson Leidner led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Commissioner Andrea Gassman Vice-Chairperson Bob Leidner Commissioner E. Howard Long Commissioner Robert F. Sylk Chairperson Mark Weber STAFF PRESENT: Edie Hylton, Community Services Director Steve Howlett, Golf & Parks Manager Christina Calderon, Recreation Supervisor Angela Guereque, Community Services Secretary GUESTS PRESENT: Louise Neeley, La Quinta Historical Society Andre Blanche, Artist Grady Sparks, T.D. Desert Development Patricia Borum, Artist Dori Quill, 51-245 Avenida Rubio pUBLIC COMMENT None. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA Motion - It was moved' by Commissioner Gassman and seconded by Commissioner Sylk to confirm the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. PRESENTATIONS: None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1, Approval of July 9, 2007 Minutes 13 CornmurlIty Snrvlces Commission Minutes September 10, 2007 ,2, Motion - It was moved by Commissioner Sylk and seconded by Commissioner Long to approve the minutes as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. CONSENT CALENDAR None. PUBLIC HEARING I\lone, BUSINESS ITEMS 1. Consideration of a Historical Mural in the Museum Community Room Director Hylton stated that the artist, Andre Blanche, has brought back changes as requested by the Commission in July and the La Quinta Historical Society is in favor of the new rendering. Commissioner Sylk stated that this new rendering was an improvement although he is disappointed with the golfer. He suggested a trimmer golfer wearing Bermuda shorts with a Dwight Eisenhower face. Commissioner Sylk questioned the cost increase for the larger wall. Director Hylton stated that the cost per square foot will be $315 for either wall. Commissioner Gassman stated that Andre Blanche has done a fabulous job on this mural and she is in favor of placing it on the south wall. Commissioner Gassman stated that there is a fine line between appreciating art and censoring art. The Historical Society has worked with the City on this art choice and the Commission shouldn't be censoring that choice. Vice-Chairperson Leidner stated that he concurs with Commissioner Gassman as far as the Commission's role on this project. Vice-Chairperson Leidner asked if there is a slope on the ceiling. Director Hylton stated the wall is square on both sides with open ceiling trusses running east to west. Vice-Chairman Leidner asked if there is any apparatus to divide the room at anytime. Director Hylton stated there is nothing intended to break that room up. Ms. Neeley noted that when the docents look at this mural it tells the history. Andre Blanche has done a good job that will create a huge mural that really depicts the history of La Quinta. 14 COrnmlJr1lty SerVICf-~S Commiss!on Minutes September 10, 2007 3 ' Vice-Chairperson Leidner asked Ms. Neeley which wall she would prefer the mural to be on and she answered, "the large wall." Motion - It was moved by Commissioner Gassman and seconded by Vice- Chairperson Leidner to recommend the historical mural designed by Andre Blanche to be painted on the south wall of the La Quinta Museum community room, $125,000 from the Art in Public Places be used for the mural, and this be recommended to City Council. Motion carried with Commissioner Long opposing. 2, Consideration of a Bronze Art Piece for Andalusia at Coral Mountain Director Hylton stated that T.D. Desert Development submitted a request to receive a fee credit and refund of APP fees to build a bronze horse and rider. This art piece will be purchased by T.D. Desert Development for $176.613 from artist. Patricia Borum. Commissioner Long asked if the developer will be receiving all of their APP funds back. Director Hylton stated the developer estimates a total of $300,000 will be paid in APP fees for this project. Vice-Chairperson Leidner asked who came up with the $300,000 figure. Director Hylton stated that staff verified this number with the Building & Safety Department. Secretary Guereque stated a change to page 16 should be to change $106.612 to $116,542. Commissioner Long stated that this artist has wonderful work and this piece is beautiful. Commissioner Gassman stated that this artist is exceptionally good. but we have too many horse pieces throughout the City. There are going to be two at Griffin Ranch, there is one at Embassy Suites, and one at Rancho La Quinta. Commissioner Gassman asked if this development has an equestrian component. IVIr. Sparks stated that there is not an equestrian component. Chairperson Weber stated this is a beautiful piece for the entrance yet he is still sensitive to the horse theme. The logo incorporates something similar to this piece with the traditional Andalusian rider. Artist, Patricia Borum, explained that this horse is an Andalusian horse from Andalusia. IVIr. Sparks explained that this has been a long process for this piece of art. T.D. Desert Development will maintain the piece and the landscape. This piece has Spanish pride and ties La Guinta to Southern Spain. 15 Community Services Commission Minutes September 10. 2007 ,4 - Motion - It was moved by Commissioner Sylk and seconded by Commissioner Long to recommend T.D. Desert Development L.P. purchase the bronze art piece and be awarded a fee credit of $176,613 to purchase the art piece. Motion carried with Commissioner Gassman opposing. 3. Consideration of the 2007-2008 Community Services Marketing Plan. Director Hylton explained that the Community Services Department has put together this first Marketing Plan for the Commission to review. Staff will be working with Kiner Communications to get a template for stronger promotions. Commissioner Long noted that the last sentence of the 2nd paragraph needs to be rewritten for better understanding. Vice-Chairperson Leidner stated that this is the first time getting a good overview of what staff is doing. He was very impressed and appreciative. Commissioner Long suggested the "Facts of Life" for the Senior Center and adding a weekly "What to Do" of upcoming events as a La Quinta pullout. Director Hylton stated she would check with the Desert Sun for the pullout. Commissioner Gassman commended all the staff on this tremendous endeavor. Chairperson Weber stated that it was great to see this happening and it is nice to see this comprehensive plan. Motion - It was moved by Commissioner Long and seconded by Vice-Chairperson Leidner to approve the 2007-2008 Community Services Marketing Plan. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Consideration of Commission Meeting Dates Commissioner Sylk asked if Commission would be dark in August 2008. Director Hylton stated that it will depend upon the amount of items we have at that time of the year and if the City Council will be dark. Commissioner Gassman asked to be excused from the February 11, 2008 meeting. Motion - It was moved by Commissioner Sylk and seconded by Commissioner Long to approve the Community Services Commission meeting dates as noted. Motion carried unanimously. 16 Cornml,Hllty Snrvlcns Commission Mmutes September 10, 2007 ,5 . 5. Consideration of Art Maintenance Priorities Commissioner Long asked if earmarking $6,000 out of the $30.000 available will leave enough of a cushion for other items that might come up. Director Hylton stated that staff will bring something back to the Commission if other items come up. Vice-Chairperson Leidner asked if the Arch Sculpture was supposed to be repainted at the time the additional pieces were added to it. Director Hylton stated that the original colors were to be toned down a bit and the colors have faded. Motion - It was moved by Commissioner Long and seconded by Commissioner Gassman to approve the art maintenance priorities as listed. Motion carried unanimously, CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIALS 1 . Monthly Department Report for June 2007 Commissioner Gassman noted that the berm has not been removed for the whole Fred Wolff Bear Creek Nature Preserve and feels there is a safety need for that. Director Hylton stated that the Preserve goes up to Calle Chillon. :2. Monthly Department Report for July 2007 Commissioner Long stated that RecTrac and WebTrac are too confusing. Director Hylton stated that 60% of registrations are being done online. Vice-Chairperson Leidner asked if staff can check into licensing to make modifications to the program. Director Hylton explained that some changes may be made depending on requests from park and recreation users. 3. Calendar of Monthly Events COMMISSIONER ITEMS 'I. Reports from Commissioners Regarding Meetings Attended. Commissioner Gassman stated she was present at the National Night Out. 3 open air cinemas, and the San Diego Padres excursion. Commissioner Sylk stated he was present at the National Night Out. Chairperson Weber stated he was present at the National Night Out. and 3 open air cinemas. 17 Community Services Commission Minutes September 10, 2007 ,6- OPEN DISCUSSION Commissioner Sylk asked what was happening with The Gem art piece at Washington Street and Highway 111. Director Hylton stated that the City Manager and the Artist are working together to try to relocate that piece. Commissioner Gassman mentioned that the bike maps are wonderful and would like to see the number of miles added to it. Director Hylton stated that staff will be putting distance numbers at La Quinta Park, Adams Park, and the Civic Center Campus this year. Dorj Quill explained that she felt the signs at the Village roundabout are too bright. Director Hylton stated that she would mention it to the Public Works Department. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Commissioner Long and seconded by Commissioner Sylk to adjourn the Community Services Commission meeting at 6:53 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. NEXT MEETING INFORMATION: A Regular Meeting of the Community Services Commission to be held on October 13, 2007 commencing at 5:30 p.m. in the La Quinta Senior Center Classroom, 78- 450 Avenida La Fonda, La Quinta, CA 92253. Angela Guere Community Services Secretary 18