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CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION AGENDA
La Quinta Civic Center Study Session Room
78-495 Calle Tampico - La Quinta, CA 92253
April 14, 2005
7:00 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Pledge of Allegiance
B. Roll Call
II. PUBLIC COMMENT
The Chair reserves the right to limit discussion on any topic to three minutes or less.
III. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
Corrections, deletions or reorganization of the agenda.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items are considered routine in nature and may be approved by one motion.)
A. Approval of Minutes of March 24, 2005
B. Department Report for February 2005
C. Financial Report for March 2005
V. PUBLIC HEARING
VI. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Concert Under the Stars Event
B. Community Picnic
C. Annual Work Plan
VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIALS
A. Monthly Calendar of Events
B. Commissioner Vacancy
C. Point Happy and Solitude Improvements
D. Correspondence from Ellie Berliner
VIII. COMMISSIONER ITEMS
A. Attendance at Community Functions
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Next Meeting
May 12, 2005 at 7:00 PM
La Quinta Civic Center Study Session Room
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CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
MINUTES
March 24, 2005
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 led
the meeting. Commissioner Reynolds led the Pledge of Allegiance.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioner, Else Loudon
Commissioner Sheldon Brodsky
Commissioner Andrea Gassman
Commissioner Elaine Reynolds
MEMBERS ABSENT; Commissioner Charlene Lane
STAFF PRESENT: Dodie Horvitz, Community Services Director
Christy Kerry, Community Services Secretary
GUESTS: JoAnn Reeves
Cheryl Nova
Diane Adolph
II. PUBLIC COMMENT- None
IV
V
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Minutes of February 10, 2005
B. Department Report for January 2005
C. Financial Report for February 2005
A minor grammatical correction was noted in the minutes. It was moved by
Commissioners Gassman/Reynolds to approve the Consent Calendar.
Unanimous.
PUBLIC HEARING — None
BUSINESS ITEMS
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VI.
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Minutes
2.
A. La Quinta Playhouse Project - Joann Reeves introduced herself as the
Artistic Director for the La Quinta Playhouse. Ms. Reeves provided the
Commission with her background as pertains to the artistic community. Ms.
Reeves stated she moved to the desert with the express purpose of opening
the La Quinta Playhouse.
Ms. Reeves informed the Commission that she has done independent polling
and research'within the community and has found there is a resounding
interest and strong support from the community for such an equity theatre
project.
Ms. Reeves informed the Commission that a successful production of "A
Christmas Carol" was completed in conjunction with R&R Broadcasting at
the La Quinta Resort in December of 2004. The next project on the books
for the La Quinta Playhouse is a production of "Art".
The La Quinta Playhouse production of "Art' will be under a tent in Old
Town La Quinta. The show will run each weekend in the month of May and
will open May 5, 2005. A special weekend is planned for the opening and
will include appetizers and wine. The last weekend the show will be
running, Ms. Reeves stated there will be a short training session for children
followed by.a performance while they are still under the tent.
"Art" will be a fully professional production featuring three equity actors.
The goal of the La Quinta Playhouse is to be a professional production
company and Ms. Reeves stressed that although this will in no way be a
community theatre, there are numerous ways the community can support
the productions. Local actors may be utilized in future productions, but there
needs to be at least one equity actor. Commissioner Loudon stated there is
a lot of local talent in the community and would like to see that utilized.
There are enough people residing the desert on a full time basis to get
involved and make this project a success according to Commissioner
Loudon.
Commissioner Reynolds asked Ms. Reeves how the Commission can help.
Ms. Reeves said influence will be the objective at the moment. She informed
the Commission that she opened a file with Mark Weiss for consideration at
SilverRock. Commissioner Brodsky said the Commission would have some
positive influence with the City Council. Ms. Reeves stated the Playhouse is
looking for the land but will fund the construction of the "Playhouse"
themselves: Ms. Reeves suggested that they could build a strong
endowment fund for the Playhouse in the future.
Commissioner Reynolds said perhaps the Commission can get the word out
into the community about the upcoming production of "Art" by handing out
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flyers. Ms. Reeves stated that the Playhouse does not have a lot of funding
for advertising, so this would be a great help. At the moment, Ms. Reeves
stated Old Towne La Quinta is working with The La Quinta Playhouse to put
together packages for the event.
Commissioner Gassman asked Ms. Reeves how much the price of tickets will
be for the upcoming production of "Art" to which she replied either twenty-
three or twenty-four dollars.
Commissioner Loudon asked Ms. Reeves if she has contacted any of the
local radio stations like KWXY OR KPSI for radio support. Ms. Reeves stated
she is working with Mr. and Mrs. Supple of K&R Broadcasting.
Commissioner Gassman suggested Ms. Reeves check with Morris
Communications.
Ultimately, Ms. Reeves stated that proceeding with this project will require
taking it one step at a time and really establishing themselves within the
community. Ms. Nova stated this production of "Art" is on the caliber of a
major urban play and that they are really hoping that all the buzz generated
will provide them with donors for future projects. Ms. Reeves said that if
they do not have a building by the fall, they may even be back under the tent
again for another performance.
Ms. Adolph said the Commission was part of bringing the Coachella Valley
On Stage to fruition back in 1996. Ms. Adolph gave her full support and
backing to Ms. Reeves and informed the Commission that she put together
"A Christmas Carol" in under a month and is very capable at what she does.
Director Horvitz brought an article that was run in The Desert Sun on March
21, 2005 to the Commission's attention. In the article, the California Desert
Arts Foundation is proposing a four hundred seat black box theatre. Ms.
Adolph explained that this two hundred and fifty million dollar project will
actually house three different types of theatres including a movie theatre and
that there is room enough in this city for more than one black box theatre.
Ms. Adolph felt this article had no bearing on the task at hand, which is to
bring the La Quinta Playhouse into realization.
Commissioner Loudon thanked each of the guests for appearing before the
Commission.
The Commission discussed making a recommendation to City Council.
Commissioner Brodsky stated that just because the article ran in the paper
doesn't mean the theatre will ever be built and if it actually does get pushed,
through, this, may take years to realize. The La Quinta Playhouse is
imminent right now with an actual performance in the works. Commissioner
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Brodsky suggested the Commission support the La Quinta Playhouse.
Commissioner Reynolds expressed her approval that the Playhouse is starting
small so they can prove themselves to the Community as a reputable and
professional company.
Commissioner Gassman stated she really liked the fact that the La Quinta
Playhouse came before the Commission to speak.
It was moved by Commissioners Gassman/Brodsky tosupportthe La Quinta
Playhouse. Unanimous.
B. Improvements to Art Pieces — Commissioner Gassman expressed her
disappointment that Mr. Fraide was not in attendance.
Director Horvitz told the Commission that although Mr. Fraide was not
present, she has a report. Mr. Fraide requested a copy of the Art Purchase
Agreement which staff provided for his review. After reviewing the
agreement, Mr. Fraide informed staff that he simply does not have any time
to dedicate to another project.
Commissioner Gassman stated the artwork seems to be showing much
better and inquired if the city is responsible for upkeep on the artwork. Staff
informed the Commission that the City has an agreement with the developer
to maintain the art pieces.
Commissioner Brodsky said he spoke with Felicia and she stated that water
should bubble out of the pots.
Commissioner Reynolds asked staff if a landscape architect is needed.
Director Horvitz stated that would be advisable. Commissioner Loudon
suggested that professional advice is needed by the Commission.
Staff offered that the Commission might bring this to the City Council to see
if they want to pursue this. If they do decide to pursue the improvements to
the art pieces, a formal RFP will be issued.
It was moved by Commissioners Gassman/Reynolds to ask the City Council's
consideration of improvements to the art pieces. Unanimous
C. Commissioner Attendance — Commissioner Gassman stated she did
receive an e-mail from Commissioner Lane asking when the next Commission
meeting date will be. Commissioner Gassman also stated her concerns
because the date has been provided to her numerous times.
Commissioner Loudon said she has been in contact with Commissioner Lane
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as well, and relayed Commissioner Lane's desire to remain a part of the
Cultural Arts. Commission. Although she would like to remain on the
Commission, she stated she will understand if action would have to be
taken.
Commissioner Loudon stated that although Commissioner Lane provided
legitimate excuses for many of her absences, it places undue burden on the
rest of the Commission. Furthermore, each of the Commissioners does make
a concerted effort to attend the Commission meetings and the Commission
functions into each of their busy schedules.
Commissioners Brodsky/Gassman moved that City Council be asked to
review the situation surrounding Commissioner Lane's nonattendance and at
their discretion, remove Commissioner Lane from the Commission.
Unanimous.
D. ConcertUnder the Stars Event — Commissioner Loudon said the
Commission has both the dates and funds secured for the event.
Commissioner Gassman asked if the musical performances have been locked
in. Commissioner Reynolds said they have.
Commissioner Loudon said that in the past, the Commission has acted as
host for the event and asked the Commission if they would distribute flyers
advertising the event as they have done for the prior years. Commissioner
Reynolds said she will distribute flyers to Valley Independent Bank as well as
the Chamber of Commerce. Commissioner Gassman stated the local grocery
stores have been very good about letting flyers be distributed there as well.
Staff stated that by the next meeting on April 14, 2005, the programs will
have been finalized.
Commissioner Brodsky stated he will be unable to attend the Concert Under
the Stars Event.
E. Community Picnic — Commissioner Loudon asked for suggestions on a
booth idea for the Community Picnic. Commissioner Brodsky expressed his
satisfaction at the booth the Commission provided last year. The booth had
rolls of butcher paper with markers and crayons for the kids to draw on.
They also passed out lollipops. After the event, the butcher paper was torn
off and hung at City Hall for public viewing.
Commissioner Reynolds said she will be out of town and will be unable to
attend the Community Picnic. Commissioner Loudon also stated she will be
unable to attend the Community Picnic that day because she will be moving.
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Commissioner Gassman and Commissioner Brodsky stated they will both be
in attendance and will man the booth on behalf of the Commission.
Commissioner Loudon asked if staff could take charge of the information
cards to be filled out at the booth. Staff stated that would be arranged.
Commissioner Loudon volunteered her time to do the follow up phone calls
for those people who ,do fill out the information cards which ask the
community what they would like to see in the future.
VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIALS
A. Monthly Calendar of Events — The Commission was pleased to see the
Community Picnic on the Calendar of Events, but stated they still would like
to see the Concert Under the Stars on the calendar as well. Staff stated the
request has been submitted to have it added.
VII. COMMISSIONER ITEMS
A. Attendance at Community Functions — Commissioner Gassman stated
she attended the La Quinta Arts Festival twice over the weekend.
Commissioner. Brodsky stated he attended both the SilverRock Opening
Ceremonies as well as the La Quinta Arts Festival.
Commissioner Loudon Commissioner Loudon reminded the Commission that
the deadline to turn in the Statements of Economic Interest is April 1, 2005.
Commissioner Reynolds stated she attended the SilverRock Opening
Ceremonies as well as the La Quinta Arts Festival. She stated she was a
jewelry judge on March 17 for the Arts Festival and attended the Thursday
night preview event as well as attending as a patron on March 19, 2005.
Commissioner Reynolds said she attended the Pillars of the Community
Ceremony on February 15, 2005.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Commissioners Brodsky/Gassman to adjourn the Cultural
Arts Commission meeting. Unanimous. Meeting adjourned at 8:08 PM
Submitted by:
Christy Kew, Community Services
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COYNCIL
DODIE HORVITZ, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECT
MARCH 15, 2005
SUBJECT: TRANSMITTAL COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT FOR
THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2005
UPCOMING EVENTS OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT FOR THE .
MONTH OF APRIL 2005:
April 1
April 1
April 4
April 4
April 4
April 4
April 5
April 5
April 5
April 6
April 6
April 7
April 7
April 8
April 9
April 11
April 11
April 11
April 11
April 12
April 12
April 12
April 13
April 15
April 16
April 16
April 19
April 19
April 19
Spring Break Camp Knott's Soak City Excursion, Recreation Trailer
*Exercise Class
*Digital Photography
*IID Energy Assistance Program
*Introduction to the Computer
Ballet Workout, La Quinta High School
*Knitting
*AARP Tax Assistance
Acting to Perform, Senior. Center
*Introduction to the Internet
Intermediate Computers, Senior Center
*Tai Chi
Acting to Perform for Children, Senior Center
*Pilates Class
Tiny Tot Olympics, Fritz Bums Park
*Photo. Editing
*Introduction to Word Processing
Faux Finishes Made Easy, Senior Center
Microsoft Excel, Senior Center
*Dog Training Workshop
*HICAP
Tai Chi, Senior Center
*Introduction to E-mail
*Rug Hooking Class
Concert Under the Stars, Civic Center Campus
Algodones,.Mexico Excursion
"Tap Dancing Class
*CPR Training Class
*Free Hearing Consultations
Gu
April 19
*Beginning Watercolor Lessons
April 19
Hip Hop Dance, La Quinta High School.
April 19
Tap & Jazz Dance Combo Class, La Quinta High School
April 19
Guitar Level 2, Senior Center
April 19
Italian for Travelers, Senior Center
April 19
Adobe Photoshop Elements Advanced Course, Senior Center
April 21
*AARP Mature Driver Course
April 21
*Free Medicare and Insurance Counseling
April 21
*Free Legal Consultations
April 21
Beginning Ballet, La Quinta High School
April 21
Dance, Play & Pretend, La Quinta High School
April 21
Adobe Photoshop Elements Introductory Course, Senior Center
April 23
3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, Boys & Girls Club
April 25
*Hatha Yoga
April 25
Ballroom Dance, La Quinta High School
April 25
Kickboxing Boot Camp, Senior Center
April 25
Beginning Boxing, Senior Center
April 26
*Congress Woman Mary Bono's Mobile Office
April 26
Bellydance Level 2, La Quinta High School
April 28
Beginning Bellydance, La Quinta High School
April 30
Annual Picnic & Birthday Celebration, Fritz Burns Park
*Daytime Senior Center Gass or activity
Monthly Revenue - Facility Rentals 2005
2004 Variance
Senior Center
$
2,817.00
$
14,306.00
$
(1,1,489.00
Parks
$
400.00
$
250.00
$
150.00
Monthly Facility Revenue
$
3,217.00
$
14,556.00
$
11,339.00
Year to Date Facility Revenue
$
25,706.00
$
49,118.00
$
23,412.00
Monthly Revenue
Senior Center
$ 14,372.00
$ 15,669.50
$ 1,297.00
Community Services
$ 5,676.00
$ 8,118.00
$ 2,442.00
La Quinta Resident Canis
$15,795
$ -
$ 15,765.00
Total Revenue
$ 35,843.00
$ 23,787.50
$ 12 026.00
Revenue Year to Date
Senior Center
$
79,523.00
1 $
87,035.25
1 $
,512.25
Communit Services
$
73,708.00
$
100,508.00
$
(26,800.00
La Quinta Resident Cards
$
26,220.00
$
$
26,220.00
Total Revenue to Date
$
153,231.00
1 $
187,543.25
$
34,312.25
Community Services Department
Attendance Report for the Month of February 2006
Summary Sheet
Program 2005 2004 Variance Sessions Per Month
Leisure Classes
184
76
1081
58
41
Special Events
132
120
12
2
2
Adult Sports
400
498
-98
19
18
Senior Center
1613
1853
-240
169
133
Total
2,329
2,647
-218
248
194
Senior Services
Senior Center
292
468
-176
; 17
25
Total
292
468
-1761
17
25
Sports User Groups
La Quinta Park Use
AYSO
950
880
70
14
24
La Quinta Sports & Youth
50
0
50
12
0
Sports Complex
La Quinta Heat
14
0
14
18
0
AYSO
250
320
-70
7
20
La Quinta Sports & Youth
200
100
1001
2
5
Facility/Park Rentals
Senior Center
Private Pa
300
350
-50
2
2
Church
500
450
50
8
8
Civic Center
Private Pa
110
0
110
2
0
Park Rentals
Le Quinta Park Rental
240
200
40
6
5
Fritz Bums Park Rental
80
0
80
2
0
Total
2,694
2,300
394
73
64
Total Programs
5,315
5,316
0
338
283
Volunteer Hours
Senior Center
4591
4251
34
Total Volunteer Hours
4591
4251
34
Community Services Program Report for February 2005
2005 2004 2005 2004
Participants
I Participants
Variance
Meetings
Meetings
Leisure Classes
intennediate Bell dance
6
0
6
4
0
Beginning Bell dance
10
0
10
4
0
Beginning Ballet
11
0
11
2
0
Dance, Play & Pretend
19
0
19
2
0
Hip Hop Dance
6
0
6
"2
0
Tap & Jazz Dance Combo
2
0
2
2
0
Ballroom/ Latin Dance
111
10
1
3
3
Yoga Somatica
8
2
6
2
2
Yoga Electica
6
5
1
4
4
Beginning Boxing
5
0
5
2
0
Young Samauri
4
0
4
2
0
Kickboxing Boot Camp
13
0
13
3
0
Tai Chi
10
0
10
4
0
Beginning Guitar
18
0
18
4
0
Italian for Travelers
71
0
7
4
0
Acting to Perform
3
0
3
4
0
Acting for Children
12
0
12
4
0
Faux Finishes
17
0
17
1
0
All Aspects of Interior Design
7
0
7
1
0
Beginning Computers
9
7
9
4
3
Totals
184
241
1671
58
12
2005 2004 2005 20"
Participants
I Participants
I Variance
I Meetings I
Meetin s
Special Events
Big Bear Skiing & Snowboarding
32
10
22
1
1
Neighborhood Pet Show
- 100
110
-10
1.
1
Totals
132
120
12
21
2
2005 2004 2nn5 9004
Participants
lParticipants
I Variance
I Meetings I
Meetin s
Adult Sports
Open Gym Basketball
180
278
-98
15
15
Adult Soccer League
220
- 220
0
4
4
Totals
400
498
-98
19
79
Recreation Totals 7161 6421 811 79 33
Senior Center Attendance
Participation
articr an
riance aance
Va
Meetings gs
s
Meetings
005
004
2005 1
2004
Senior Activities
ACBL Bridge
393
288
105
31
4
Bridge, Duplicate/Social
410
591
-181
20
14
Monthly Birthday Party .
36
40
-4
1
1
Monthly Luncheon
81
99
-18
1
1
Nabisco Putting Tournament
71
57
14
1
1
Movie Time
41
53
-12
4
4
Senior Activity Total
1032
1128
-96
30
25
Senior Leisure Classes
Arts and Crafts
29
44
-15
4
4
Ballroom Dance
- 43
33
10
7
4
Bride Lessons
93
84
9
18
8
Computer
35
80
-45
7
22
Computer Tutor
5
0
5
3
0
Dog Training Class
11
31
-20
30
7
Exercise
59
56
3
13
11
Golden Tones
81
92
-11
4
4
Knitting
4
11
-7
3
1
Pilates
17
19
2
4
4
Quilting - -
31
37
"-6
4
4
Rug Hooking
12
11
1
4
3
Sketching/Drawing
27
16
11
4
3
Spanish
35
31
4
3
3
Stained Glass
4
7
-31
2
4
Tai Chi
24
45
-211
9
4
Tap Dance
24
43"
-19
. 6
8
Watercolor
30
39
-91
8
7
Woodcarving
4
11
-71
2
2
Yoga
13
35
-22
4
5
Senior Leisure Classes Total
581
725
-144
139,
108
TOTAL SENIOR PROGRAMS
1613
1853
-240
169
133
Senior Services
AARP"55'Course
15
32
-17
1
2
AARP Tax Assistance
48
54
-61
4
4
FIND Food Distribution
159
292
-133
4
4
Hearing Consultation
2
- - 0
- 21
1
.0
HiCap Insurance Consultation
3
7
-4
1
1
I.I.D. Energy Assistance
32
25
7
4
11
Legal Consultation
7
5
2
1
1
Medicare/Hi Cap Consultation
3
7
-4
1
2
Volunteers
23
46
-23
n/a
n/a
TOTAL SENIOR SERVICES
2921
468
-176
17
25
SENIOR CENTER TOTAL
1905
2321
1 -4161
186
156
y of La Ouinta
cap Arts in Public Places
ailable Funds
posits collected through development
:rest earned
y Contribution
[at Sources
.as expenditures:
Operating expenses
Maintenance expenses
Art purchased
lal Uses
FY 2005
Cumulative Current
03/31105 through Year-To-
-
06/30/04 Date Total
$2,017,781.79 $170,734.15 $2,188,515.94
238,226.77 $3,569.32 241,796.09
50,000.00 0.00 50,000.00
2,306,008.56 174,303.47 2,480,312.03
26,189.59
0.00
26,189.59
3,030.00
0.00
3,030.00
11,512,100.85
119,095.18
1,631,196.03
1,541,320.44
119,095.18
1,660,415.62
utty Available before encumbrances and committments: 764,688.12 55,208.29
819.896.41
d back Accounts Payable 0.00 0.00
0.00
ss Interest receivable 2.903.16 (2,963.16)
0.00
sh Available before encumbrances and committmentsi 761.724.96 58,171.45
819,896.41
ass Encumbrances -
0.00
ass Commitments:
Hwy 111 TDC - Credits
9,418.07.
Hwy 111 TDC - Future
14.581.93
Louis De Martino -Movie Theater Art Work
0.00
K.Emerson & A.Dematteis-Spray tower -Fritz Bums Park
0.00
Civic Center Art Purchase
2,324.00'
Construction of Base for New Art Piece -City Hall
0.00
City Entrance Monuments
0.00
Civic Center Campus - LO Mountain range - B. Ware
0.00
Civic Center Campus - Design
0.00
Civic Center Campus - CIP Admin
12,514.00
Civic Center Campus - Bronze Plates
8,200.00
Civic Center Campus - CIP Admin
1,529.32
Civic Center Campus -Available
92,011.32
Water feature/LO Court -Manuel Mendoza/Ray Lopez
(75.16)
Placeifrepaint Daroll art piece (donated, accepted by CC 6/19101 }Fritz Bums Park -
3,705.00
Base for Reiman art piece (Wilderness Totem) -City Hall
0.00
Residency Inn sculpture project-Bighom Sheep -Bill Ware
92,000.00
Omit & Boni Restaurant Art Piece (Desert Dolmen) Artist -Roger Hopkins
6.00
Peace Officers Sculpture
25,000.00
Washington St Bridge Railing
110,000.00
Embassy Suite Art Piece
0.00
John Kennedy Sculpture -
0.00
Hwy 111 Landscape modification
67,734.00
Old Town Mural Project
4,730.50 -
Eisenhower Dr Bridge
226,920.00
dal Commitments - Art Purchases 670,592.98
ital Commitments - Art Maintenance & Operations 5,300.00
dal available funds 03/31/05 $144,003.43
4/4/2005 File: APP.WK4
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f of to QUIrda .
s in Public Places -
-ap Expenditures
ep0on to 03/31/05 Page 1,
ending Expenses: Expanded
inference - Phoenix
0724192
BankofAmerica-
821.66
07Mi192
Meg Robertson
244.08 -
$1,065.74
10115192
A.E.S.
23.70
01112M3
JerryAllan
2.275.00
03/10/93
Regards - University of Calif.
105.00
03/31/93
Martin & Chapman
242.05
03/31/94
City of La Quints Admin Fee
6,000.00
05/10/95
Rosilas Shamis - Reimburse for supplies -
- 35.91
O6130/98
Chants Chappie Travel
325.21
06130M
Elaine Reynolds Travel -
360.61
OW30M
Rosita Shamis Trawl
2,141.01
MOM
Susan Berey Trawl
1,125-32
O6/30/98
Americans For The Arts Registration
_ 150A0
09/30/98
Susan Bensy Trawl - Reverse
' (1,125.32)
0125(99
Art In La Quints Inserts (Arrow Printing)
1,150.00
05/07/99
Recreation Brochures -Postage
473.50
05129/99
Summer Brochures (Arnow Prirpng)
1,239.13
06/30/99
Patrick Welch -Anderson Trawl
- 428.00
OB/30199
Welch/Reynolds- Atlanta Hilton
1,313.28
06130M
Susan Benay- Best Western
245.00
OvxM9
Ca Assembly of Local Arts -Membership
199.00
O6/30/99
Welch Reynolds- Americans for the Arts Reg.
600.00
OB130199
Susan Benay-Travel
272.36
O8119M
US Postmaster..05119119N APDnoPriation-Summar Brochure
160.00
0829/99
Am v Printing - brochures
1,481.60
1129M9
CA Assembly of Local Arts -Membership
75.00
12/14/99
US Postmaster. Brochure
160.00
01108/00
Arrow Printing - Brochures -
1,636.75
02/11/00
Trawl B Conference - Credit
(931.64)
03/06/00
Americans for the Arts
150.00
52M0
US Postmaster -postage
160.00
6/30M0
Russell Jacques - Art Base
69175
7/31100
Russell Jacques - Art Base
(693.75)
en
Mairdenar rt plece-Hwy 111-DeMaNro
500.00
WOO
Global Mural Conference 2000
100.00
WOO
U.S. Postmaster. Brochure' -
320.00
9/00
Reclassify maid. to separate account
(500.00)
2/01
M Wall Certificates
- 268.81
11101
Bruce Ndbbs supplies - redassifled tom General Fund 5102
1,203.00
3/02
APP Supplies - redassified from General Fund 5/02
55.50
10102
Best Signs -(2)Dedloalion Bonze Plaques -Civic Center Campus
1,206.07
4103
Dennis Wish -Engineering services
1,500.00
Total Operating Expenses ,,,
526.189.59
Expended
MOM1 Total through 6/30101 (carded to Fiscal 2002)
1,060.00
6/30/02 Total through 6/30M2
770.00
650M3 Total through MW03
1,200.00
Total - prior years
3,030.00
Acb al Budget
Year to Date. Fiscal 2005
0.00 5,300.00
Total Art Maintenance Costs charged to APP
53,030.00
4/4/2005
File: APP.WK4
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f of La Quinta
In Public Places
ap Expenditures
aption to 03/31/05
Purchases:
06/M2
Adamsfrruman PTA
OM1192
Hwy 111 TDC - Paid
07/31192
Hwy 111 TDC - Credits
07131/92
Hwy 111 TDC - Future
12/15/1992
MlNstralli TT25429-Paimed Cove -Air Motion -Bruce Thomas
04114/93
Louis De Martino -Movie Theater Art Work
06/01/01
Louis Do Marino nodikations+(wy 111 Gem of tlo Desed
OS/29/94
KEmerson & KDemaOeisGate-F tz Bums Park
06/29/94
K.Emerson,& A.Dsmatteis-Mosiac Tiles -Fritz Bums Park
06/29/94
KEmerson & A.Demattel&ZI ray tower -Fritz Bums Park
O6/0611995
Bear Creek Path Ad WorkLQAF-Bear & Tile
01116/19%
Fritz Bums Park- Spay Tower irstallalon
0512111996
Rancho La Quints - Paid
05/21/1996
Rancho La Quints - Credit
12/17/96
Fritz Bums Park -Ad Fernandez -Playground Equip(Bus Sheller Parels)
06/17/97
Marcia Gibbons-L.Q. CarWashMual
06/17/97
Eagle HardwaneCredBfaglss
05/05M
Washington St. Bridge-NzvarretaiHoimes It Narvar4)esign
07/07/98
Landscaping forAdplece44wyl 1 l/Wash. St-DeMadino Art pieces
09115M
Washington St. Bricige w"weteMolmes & Naner-CorsWctlon
10/20/98
Washington St. Bridge-Amrak Construction
03/16/99
Civic Center Art Purchase
04/06199-
-- Construction of Base for New Art Piece -City Hall
OS/18199
07/01/99
09/07/99
01/18/00
01/18/00
01/18/00
01118/00
O1/18100
01/18/00
&1312004
&/17/2D04
01/18/00
OS/02/00
02MMI
07JO1101
0710=1
07/17/01
07/17/01
8/01
11101
9/02
01/07/03
1202003
1202003
1/612004
6/15/2004
10105/2004
1/18/2DO5
City Entrance Monuments
Obelisks Pilot Program -City Street Marken -Peter Urban
City Entrance Monument Right -of -Way (tl655)
Civic Carder Campus - Mail" American themes - P. Ledochy
Civic Caner Campus - LO Mountain range - B. Were
Civic Center Campus- Sandy Swan - Bronze relief map
Civic Ceder Campus-Andmal tracks - Sandy Swan
Civic Center Campus- Design
Civic Carder Campus -CIP Admin
Civic Center Campus- Bronze Plates
Civic Center Campus - Pillars of Community Tiles
Civic Center Campus - Available
Construction of Base for New Art Piece -City Hall
Wale featunt/LO Court -Manuel Mendoza/Ray Lopez
Phase 1Jeferson St Bridge Adwolk40esign
b6erson Bridge artworkbridge ramngs-Co smction
Placelapalnt Danoll art piece (donated, accepted by CC ell9101)-Fdtz Bums
Bast for Reiman art piece (Wilderness Totem) -City Hall
Point happy artwork pmjectCahullla Family-Felicay
Senior Carter Art Mund
Residency Inn sculpture project -Bighorn Sheep -Bill Were
Omd & Bont Restaurant Ad Place (Desert Dolman) Artist -Roger Hopkins
Peace Officers Sculpture
Washington St Bridge Railing
Embassy Suite Art Piece
John Kennedy Sculpture _
Hwy 111 Landscape modMcatlon
Old Town Mural Project
Eisenhower Dr Bridge Railing
Total Ad Purchases
Par General Ledger
Variance
Page 2
Total
Balance of
Commitments
Expended
Commitments
Number
846.00
$846.00
0.00
7.00
47,578.99
47,578.99
0.00
7.00
10,810.63
1,392.56
9,418.07
7.00
36,610.38
22,028.45
14,581.93
7.00
15,000.00
. 15,000.00
0.00
1.00
70,766.00
70,766.00
0.00
12.00
35,870.00
35,870.00
0.00
12.00
10,000.00
10,DDO.00
0.00
6.00
- 10.000.00
.10,000-00
0.00
9.00
30,039.63
30,039.63
0.00
11.00
5,000.00
5.000.00
0.00
4.00
18,786.00
16,786.00
0.D0
11.00
35,000.00
35,000.00
0.00
10.00
35,000.00
35,000.00
0.00
10.00
37,000.00
. 37,000.00
0.00
15.00
10,000.00
10,000.00
0.00
3.00
43,000.00
43,000.00
0.00
5.00
3,000.00
3,000.00
0.00
13.00
18,800.00
18,800.00
0.00
7.00
39,500.00
39,500.00
0.00
13.00
21,999.00
21,999.00
0.00
13.00
7,327.00
5,003-00
2,324.00
19.00
1,061.50
1,061.50
0.00
28.00
285,545.24
285,545.24
0.00
14.00
98,762.00
98,762.00
0.00
16.00
15,000.00
15,000.00
0.00
14.00
57,600.33
57,600.33
0.00
20.00
92,400.00
92,400.00
0.00
21.00
35,094.17
35.094.17
0.00
22.00
13,085.00
13,065.00
0.00
23.00
23,567.56
.. 23,567.56
0.00
24.00
14,719.00
2,205.00
12,514.00
25.00
10'WO.00
1,800.00
8,200.00
26.00
3,OD0.00
1,470.68
1,529.32
26.00
98,701.83
-' 6,690.51
92,011.32
26.00
2,693.75
2.693.75
0.00
27.00
98,725.00
98,800.16
(75.16)
17.00
3.000.00
3,000.00
0.00
18.00
7,800.00
7,800.00
0.00
18.00
F 10,700.00
6,995.00
3,705.00
32.00
0.00
- 0.00
0.00
- 34.00
94,950.00
94,950.00
0.00
30.00
4,ODD.00
4,000.00
0.00
29.00
92,000.00
0.00
92,000.00
31.00
35,000.00
35,000.00
0.00
33.00
100.000.00
.- 75,000.00
25,000.00
35.00
110.000.00
0.00
110,000.00
36.00
67,169.00
_ 67,169.00
0.00
37.00
15,000.00
15,000.00
0.00
38.00
135,900.00
68,166.00
67,734.00
39.00
9,461.00
4,730.50
4,730.50
40.00
226,920.00
0.00
226,920.00
41.00
$2 301 789.01 $1 631 196.03 $670,592.98
$1,631,196.03
$0.00
4/412005
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ty of La Quinta
ecap Arts in Public Places Interest Earned
Annual
Interest
FY 1990/91
3,525.59
FY 1991/92
11,646.54
FY 1992193
12,156.96
FY 1993/94
7,137.38
FY 1994/95
11,444.17
FY 1995/96
14,109.65
FY 1996/97
16,170.79
FY 1997/98
14,845.19
FY 1998/99
28,328.00
FY 1999/00
32,168.62
FY 2000/01
36,787.35
FY2001/02
22,954.95
FY 2002103
13,373.90
FY 2003/04
13,577.68
FY 2004/05
3,569.32
Dtal Accumulated Interest
Y 2004/05 Interest YTD
derest Through
$241,796.09
3,569.32
03/31/05 245,365.41
ote: The City records interest earned on pooled cash quarterly.
4/4/2005 File: APP.WK4
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CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
MEETING DATE
ITEM TITLE:
April 14, 2005
Concert Under the Stars Event
AGENDA CATEGORY:
BUSINESS SESSION: A
CONSENT CALENDAR:
STUDY SESSION: _
PUBLIC HEARING,
RECOMMENDATION:
As deemed appropriate by the Cultural Arts Commission
WORK PLAN TASK ASSIGNMENT:
Coachella Valley Cultural Conferences, Workshops, and Events.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
It is anticipated the two concerts scheduled as Concert Under the Stars will not exceed
$10,000. Funds are available in the Community Services Department budget for
community events..
BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW:
The City of La Quinta will be hosting the first of two concerts at the Civic Center
Campus'on Saturday, April 16, 2005 with the La Quinta High School Jazz Band
playing from 6:30-7:00, and the Twentynine Palms Marine Corp. Concert Band playing
from approximately 7:15 to 8:00 p.m. Both bands have been confirmed.
On Saturday, May 14, the final concert will host the Mariachi Foundation of the Desert
(youth mariachi) group from 6:30-7:00 p.m. with an additional performance to be
finalized in the near future.
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Both concerts will be held at the Civic Center Campus. The performing groups will
provide their own equipment with the City possibly providing chairs for the performers.
These can be brought from the Senior Center. The City Council has directed the
Commission to not provide chairs for the audience and to encourage everyone to bring
their own lawn chairs or blankets in which to sit upon to enjoy the concert.
In addition, the City Council has directed that the refreshment component offered at
past concerts be limited to water at this year's events.
Staff is finalizing the arrangements and set up for the concerts. Flyers were sent to
the Commissioners for distribution in the community. Staff is requesting the
Commission act as hosts for the bands, that are scheduled to arrive at the Senior
Center at 5:30 p.m. In addition, two Commissioners will be needed to serve bottled
water to those that request it.
FINDINGS AND ALTERNATIVES:
The alternatives available to the Cultural Arts Commission include:
1. Approve Cultural Arts Commissioners specific job duties for the concert: or
2. Do not approve Cultural Arts Commissioners specific job duties for the concert; or
3. Provide staff with alternate direction.
Dodie Horvitz, Cd nmunity Services Director
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CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
MEETING DATE: April 14, 2005
ITEM TITLE: Community Picnic
RECOMMENDATION:
As deemed appropriate by the Cultural Arts Commission
WORK PLAN TASK ASSIGNMENT:
AGENDA CATEGORY:
BUSINESS SESSION: B
CONSENT CALENDAR:
STUDY SESSION:
PUBLIC HEARING:
Coachella Valley Cultural Conferences, Workshops, and Events.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
The Community Services Department budget contains funds to purchase supplies for
the Cultural Arts Commission's participation in the annual Community Picnic and
Birthday Bash.
BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW:
The Cultural Arts Commission has participated in the annual Community Picnic and
Birthday Bash since 1997 by hosting a booth in which an art project was available to
young people.
The Community Picnic and Birthday Bash will be held at Fritz Burns Park on Saturday,
April 30 from 10:00-1:00 p.m. The Commissioners are asked to arrive at the booth by
9:30. Staff will provide the shade structure, chairs and supplies needed for the art
project.
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At the March 24 Commission meeting, the Commission asked that survey cards be
printed for distribution at the picnic. Staff has completed the cards and a sample is
provided as Attachment A.
Staff seeks Commission direction as to how the survey cards are to be distributed at
the Picnic. The Commissioners at the Cultural Arts Booth could talk with picnic
participants and have the survey cards at their booth, or staff could find another
means of distributing the survey cards.
FINDINGS AND ALTERNATIVES:
The alternatives available to the Cultural Arts Commission include:
1, Approve the Commissioners distribute survey cards at the Cultural Arts Booth; or
2. Direct staff to arrange for the survey cards to be disturbed at the picnic; or
3. Provide staff with alternate direction.
submitted,
e Horviti,"Comrrunity Services Director
Attachment A: Survey Card
Tell Us What You'd Like To See!
The Cultural Arts Commission would,like to know what type of events you would
like to see in our community. A Cultural Arts Commissioner will contact you if you
provide an e-mail or telephone number. Thank you for your time.
I'd like to see:
Name:
Address:
e-mail address:
RJ
Telephone #:
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CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
MEETING DATE:
ITFM TITLE
April 14, 2005
Annual Work Plan
RECOMMENDATION:
As deemed appropriate by the Cultural Arts Commission
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
,Additional funding is not required at this time.
WORK PLAN TASK:
Advisory Body to the City Council.
BACKGROUND:
AGENDA CATEGORY:
BUSINESS SESSION: C
CONSENT CALENDAR:
STUDY SESSION:
PUBLIC HEARING:
The Cultural Arts Commission submits an annual work plan for City Council
consideration prior to the new fiscal year. Attachment A provides a draft 2005-06
work plan for the. Cultural Arts Commission's consideration. An additional component
of the annual work plan is provided on page 2 of the draft plan, in which specific goals
with objectives are outlined for Commission review. The Commission may wish to
assign specific tasks to Commissioners to complete by determined deadlines.
Beginning with this work plan, staff has provided a matrix of tasks the Commission set
for themselves for fiscal year 2004-05 and how each task was accomplished. This is
provided as Attachment B.
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ALTERNATIVES:
The alternatives available to the Commission include:
1. Approve the 2005-06 Annual Work Plan and direct staff to present for City
Council consideration; or
2. Do not approve the 2005-06 Annual Work Plan; or
3. rovide staff with alternate direction.
Dodie Horvitz, Cq nity Services Director
Attachments: A: 2005-06 Draft Work Plan
B: 2004-05 Task Matrix
ATTACgM NE T A
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Approved by City Council
Cultural Arts Commission Work Plan July 2005
2005-06 Specific Goals and Objectives
Assignment Items
Annual Work Plan
Placement of Public Art
Develop Public Art Program Information
Coachella Valley Cultural Conferences,
Workshops & Events
"Meet the La Quinta Arts"
2
Goals and Objectives
Review existing programs in the
Coachella Valley and recommend one
new program to fill voids in cultural
events that the City can offer
Develop a maintenance program for
existing art pieces
Develop, design and draft contents for a
public arts brochure for City Council
consideration
Work in conjunction with the
Community Services Commission to
host events such as the annual tree
lighting ceremony, Community Picnic
and Birthday Bash, and to host the
Concert Under the Stars.
Host Artist Partnership Day
Work in conjunction with the La Quinta
Arts Foundation in the Art Under the
Umbrellas show to highlight La Quinta
Artists by posting a sign at La Quinta
artist booths.
Cultural Arts Commission Work Plan July 2005
Task: Annual Work Plan
Completion Date: May 2006
Participants: Commissioners
Suggested Resources: Commissioners, Staff
Commissioner Steps to Completion: • Review existing assignments, and
Commission Time:.
Staff Time:
Fiscal Commitment:
Staff Role:
Council Role:
Goal:
programs being offered by other Cities
and organizations that offer cultural
events
• Suggest programs to fill any voids
1-2 hours per plan
3-4 hours per plan
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Provide support and act as liaison to City
Council
Review and approve Work Plan
Chapter 2.75.040 (4) of Ordinance 317:
"Make recommendations to the City Council
concerning the resources and needs on the
subject of the arts..."
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Task:
Completion Date:
Participants:
Suggested Resources:
Commission Steps To Completion:
Commission Time:
Staff Time:
Placement of Public Art
On -going
Commissioners, Staff
Commissioners, City Council, Residents
C Review the proposed artwork in
relationship to the site and
appropriateness of scale and proposed
budget
• Make a recommendation to the City
Council regarding the artwork and
recommend the appropriation of a
specific amount to be committed to
the site
• Develop an art maintenance program
based upon the heeds of each art
piece
5 hours per project
10-12 hours per project
Fiscal Commitment:
Funds appropriated from the Art in Public
Places Account
Staff Role:
Consider site, art piece and appropriation of
funds
Council Role:
Art placement subject to final City Council
approval.
Goal:
Chapter 2.75.040 (12) The Commission will submit to
the City Council a recommendation for ratification of
public art to be financed by the Art in Public Places
program. (15) The Commission will make
recommendations to the City Council for the
commissioning of artworks, the purchase or lease of
art sites, agreements for the purchase and display of
artwork, or the repair, maintenance or servicing of
artwork.
n
Task:
Completion Date:
Participants:
Suggested Resources:
Commission Steps To Completion:
Commission Time:.
Staff Time:
Fiscal Commitment:
Staff Role:
Council Role:
Develop Public Art Program Information
On -going
Commissioners, Staff
Staff, Commissioners, printed materials,
activity calendars, lists of organizations
• Commissioners to design and draft
contents of the information for
Commission's review and approval
and City Council consideration
• Information to be published in the
GEM, the Community Services
Department seasonal brochure and
other appropriate City publications
15-20 hours per month
6-8 hours per publication
Costs would need to be determined for the
printing
Provide support and liaison with City Council
Consideration of content and funding
Goal: Chapter 2.75.040 (4) Make
recommendations to the City Council
concerning the resources and needs of the
community on the subject of the arts,
opportunities for participation of artists and
performers in City sponsored activities and
way to encourage community involvement.
W
Task:
Coachella Valley Cultural Conferences,
Workshops, & Events
Completion Date:
On -going
Participants:
Commissioners, City Council
Suggested Resources:
Community members, City Council,
Coachella Valley Cities, private cultural arts
interests, State and Federal sources, and
other appropriate organizations
Commission Steps to Completion:
• In conjunction with the. Community
Services Commission, participate in
the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony,
Community Picnic and Birthday
Celebration, Concert Under the Stars
and other special events deemed
appropriate by the City Council.
• Participate in the annual Artist
Partnership Day
• Work with the Coachella Valley Arts
Alliance to host symposia and other
cultural events as deemed appropriate
by the City Council
Commission Time: .
Up to 100 hours per event
Staff Time:
Up to 60 hours per event
Fiscal Commitment:
Up to $10,000 per event and up to a
maximum of $40,000 per year for four
events.
Staff Role:
Provide support and act as a liaison to City
Council
Council Role:
Review purpose of conferences, workshops
& events and consider participation and
budgets for events
6
Cultural Arts Commission Work Plan July 2005
Goal: Chapter 2.75.040 (6) Work cooperatively
with City boards, commissions and
committees, and other public and private
organization in promoting art and cultural
activities within the City.
7
Cultural Arts Commission Work Plan July 2005
Task: "Meet the La Quinta Artists"
Completion Date:
Participants:
Suggested Resources:
Commission Steps To Completion:
Commission Time:
Staff Time:
Fiscal Commitment:
Staff Role
Council Role:
Goal:
Annually
Commissioners
Commissioners, Staff; Residents, Media
sources
• Host an annual event in which La
Quinta artists are invited to display
their work, including artists of all
medium, to be included with a cultural
performance or workshop.
5 hours per event
5 hours per event
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None
Provide support and act as liaison to
City Council
Provide direction, review and consider
the program
Chapter 2.75.040 (10) Develop public
art awareness through the
presentations of speakers, forums,
mixers and special events.
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charlene [char@mviewcc.com]
Tuesday, March 29, 2005 1:36 PM
Dodie Horvitz
ect: Re: Cultural Arts Commission
odie. I have just read the March 24, 2005 minutes of the Cultural Arts Commission. I would appreciate you reading the
ig statement to the City Council and the Cultural Arts Commission.
rmally resigning from the Cultural Arts Commission as of this date, March 29, 2005. 1 apologize to all for my lack of
nice. I have explained to Commissioner Loudon each time I could not make a meeting. Unfortunately I have been burdened
alth and family issues during the past six months that were unavoidable. I assure you all it was not my lack of community or
sibility that caused me to miss these meetings.
irry that I had to find out about the commission's feelings by reading the March minutes.
ssioner Loudon and I e-mailed back and forth on March 10th when I realized being the only car in the parking area that there
wasn't a meeting that evening. I explained to her that I hadn't received the e-mail changing the date of the March meeting. I
explained that I was having a "big birthday" and going to Mexico with my family the following week and wouldn't be able to
hat meeting.
d to resign because of my attendance. She insisted that she did not want me to resign and that she would look forward to
me at the April meeting. She stated however that she didn't know how the City Council would feel. I am shocked to learn
s not what occurred at the Cultural arts commission meeting.
I did have a friendly discussion with Commissioner Brodsky while in Jenson's market. I asked him about attending City
is and the responsibility of a commissioner to those city functions. Never is a huge word. I rarely use the word as it doesn't
:) most situations. I assure you that I would not tell him or anyone else that "I would never go to any city functions".
in I was shocked to read the minutes and hear what Commissioner Brodsky claimed I stated.
:o thank the City Council for appointing me to the commission. I think if circumstances had been different in the past and
oing forward if I had the support of the commissioners I would have proven to be an asset to the commission and to the city.
you again,
ie H. Lane
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Steve &-Ellie Berliner
Orchestras, Entertainment & Piano
48-115 Via Hermosa - La Quinta, Ca 92253
760-564-2362 FAX: 760-564-9800 E-Mail: Shontooz@msn.com
Ellie's cell phone: 485-4906
17177. 17t o t Steve's cell phone: 485-0757
Our Office No. 342-5277
Office FAX: 342-5288
March 25, 2005
Ms. Dodie Horvitz
Community Services Director
City of La Quinta
Cultural Arts Commission.
La Quints, CA 92253
Dear Dodie. - ..; . ,
I'm enclosing the ad which is appearing now advertising OPERA IN THE PARK; we
have been booked to perform for the hour prior to the Operatic Arias & Broadway
show tunes presentation by younger artists being highlighted by the Palm Springs
Opera Guild.
We understand this event is a *sell out' with crowds lining up hours earlier and they
soak up the music, dance and have a good time during the pre -show. We're honored to
have been selected for this occasion.
If you or someone on your staff has a few hours to come by and hear us on the 101h
of April, please do so and perhaps we can be of service to our city again in the near
future. Sound technicians have been hired and we are looking forward to a terrific
time.
FYI, April 141h is our last tea dance at Joslyn Senior Center with the Deboniares, though
we are performing at Sun City for the Doo-Dash Parade and their Putters' Ball, with the
band members who are still here toward the end of April. Tonight,.I shall be singing at
Temple Isaiah in Palm Springs with the newly formed choir.
So please keep us in mind for any functions the City of La Quinta is planning from November
I' to March 31'. Consider: Our quartet, Aged to Perfection Singers, The Debonaires,
Mirage Jazz Octet. Steve is performing tomorrow night at Peter's in Rancho Mirage and
for a luncheon on Tuesday afternoon.
All the very best to you and yours for a happy Easter too.
Best wishes,
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m: Andrea C. Gassman [Andrea.Gassman@bbklaw.com]
it: Monday, April 11, 2005 9:53 AM
Dodie Horvitz
)ject: RE: Revised Agenda and Additional Staff Report ;
Morning, Dodie!
c you for sending the email attachments. I appreciate it.
of know if the City is interested, but I spent yesterday (Alan helped) frequenting businesses asking them to post, either in the
iw or at least in their employee lounge, the flyers for Saturday's concert. The following is a list of our results:
talph's on Jefferson
IBK Law Firm
Val -Mart .
'etsmart
;ohl's
ensen's
leachside Cafe
a Quinta Bakery
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Louise's Pantry
Walgreens
Starbuck's
Ralph's on Tampico
Big 5 Sporting Goods
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,ou Thursday.
,a C. Gassman, (Paralegal
Best & Krieger
-----Original Message -----
From: Dodie Horvitz [mailto:dhorvitz@la-quinta.org]
Sent: Monday, April 11, 2005 9:41 AM
To: Andrea C. Gassman
Subject: FW: Revised Agenda and Additional Staff Report
-----Original Message -----
From: Dodie Horvitz
Sent: Monday, April 11, 2005 9:23 AM
To: Sheldon Brodsky; Andrea Gassman; Elaine Reynolds; Else Loudon
Subject: Revised Agenda and Additional Staff Report
Dear Commissioners:
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Rommi O'Brien [rommio@kinercom.com]
Wednesday, April 13, 2005 8:35 AM
Dodie Horvitz; Maria Casillas; andreac@kinercom.com
Ict: FW: greatjobf
final Message-----
laul Bluto Jr[mailto:Paul. BlutoJr@dsusd.kl2.ca.us]
lednesday, April 13, 2005 8:37 AM
imi O'Brien
It: RE: great job!
Rommi
F of La Quinta has continued to support our program and I am happy to do what I can to support them in return. Hopefully
ad to drum up attendance for the event. The students enjoyed seeing what it looks like behind the scenes of the news
I as well.
for setting up the segment.
Ito
From: Rommi O'Brien [mailto:rommio@kinercom.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2005 7:42 AM
To: Paul Bluto Jr
Cc: 'Maria Casillas'; 'Dodie Horvitz'; andreac@kinercom.com
Subject: great job!
Paul, hats off to you and your group — you and your 11 band members were fabulous this morning and
made for a super morning show segment, the anchors and the producers loved it, so I am certain the
viewers did as well. Thanks so much for agreeing to arrange and participate in such a large endeavor
at a very early time of day.
Have a terrific concert Saturday.
Best always,
Rommi
Rommi O'Brien, Director of Public Relations
Kiner Communications
73-101 Highway 111, Suite 4
Palm Desert, CA 92260
760.773.0290 or Cell: 760.333.9102
rommio kinercom.com
www.kinercom.com
found in this outgoing message:
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n: shelito [sbrodsky@dc.rr.com]
Monday, April 11, 2005 9:39 AM
Dodie Horvitz
ect: Re: Revised Agenda and Additional Staff Report
odie,
ne reason, I am unable to open and print the material. Would you please fax them to me at 777-8039. Thank you.
n Brodsky
Driginal Message -----
i: Dodie Horvitz
>heldon Brodsky: Andrea Gassman ; Elaine Reynolds ; Else Loudon
: Monday, April 11, 2005 9:23 AM
ect: Revised Agenda and Additional Staff Report
Commissioners:
se accept my aplogizes as to not including the annual work plan on the agenda that you have received in the mail. The year
slid by so quickly, I didn't realize until this weekend that it was time to work on the work plan.
;hed is a revised agenda, staff report and attachments. Please let me know if you do not receive this information via
hments.
ik you,
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