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2010 04 12 CSC MinutesCOMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES April 12, 2010 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Community Services Commission was called to order at 5:31 p.m. by Chairperson Spirtos. Commissioner Leidner led the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENT: Commissioners Brodsky, Fitzpatrick, Lawrence, Leidner, and Chairperson Spirtos ABSENT: Commissioners Biegel and Darroch STAFF PRESENT: Edie Hylton, Community Services Director; Steve Howlett Golf & Parks Manager; Angela Guereque, Senior Secretary; and Jean Wilson, Office Assistant. PUBLIC COMMENT - Barb Adair, Desert Recreation District, thanked the City for the support of the Soap Box Derby. There were approximately 325 spectators and 28 racers with winners from La Quinta. Approximately 75 children participated in the Spring Break Camp. Commissioner Fitzpatrick asked if a new fitness program had been started at the Community Center. Ms. Adair stated that she would get back with that information. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA Chairperson Spirtos asked that Business Item No. 3 be moved before No. 1 due to applicant being present. Motion - It was moved by Commissioners Leidner/Brodsky to confirm the agenda as corrected. Motion carried unanimously. PRESENTATIONS -NONE APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of February 8, 2010 Minutes Community Services Commission Minutes April 12, 2010 2- Motion - It was moved by Commissioners Brodsky/Fitzpatrick to approve the minutes as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. CONSENT CALENDAR -None. BUSINESS SESSION 3. Consideration of Reimbursements to Eisenhower Medical Center for the Purchase of Two Sculptures Title "Montagnes De I_a Quinta" and "Crescendo" Located at the Eisenhower Medical Center, George and Julia Argyros Health Center Director Hylton presented the staff report. Commissioner Brodsky stated that he had visited the site and that the piece inside is appropriate for public art. Commissioner Leidner asked who would own the art. Director Hylton stated that the Developer will own and maintain the piece for 25 years. Commissioner Lawrence asked if the Commission has ever approved an art piece after it has been installed. Director Hylton stated that the Developer usually brings forth the artist and conceptual plan first; however, with this project the pieces are already installed. Commissioner Leidner asked if the majority of Developers ask for their Art in Public Places fees back. Director Hylton stated that there are a substantial amount of fees that are not returned to the developers. Commissioner Fitzpatrick stated that she is concerned with the interior piece because of the 25 year clause. Mr. Morris, Eisenhower Medical Center Project Manager, stated that the interior art piece is part of the overall theme of the Center and should not be changed in 25 years. Chairperson Spirtos stated she likes the indoor piece but is concerned about it being inside of a building. She also stated a concern that the rocks would not be considered "art." Commissioner Brodsky stated that it is not the Commissions job to decide if it is art, but to decide if the project should be recommended for funding. Commissioner Leidner asked if there is anything in the City Ordinance that says the Art in Public Places application must be submitted before the art is installed. Director Hylton stated that there is nothing in the Ordinance with that language. The process has always been to see the conceptual plan first. Community Services Gommisslon Min+~tes April 12, 2010 -3- Motion - It was moved by Commissioner Brodsky to recommend the reimbursements of S50,000 of Art in Public Places funds to Eisenhower Medical Center, George and Julie Argyros Health Center for the purchase of two sculptures titled "Montagnes De La Quinta" and "Crescendo." Motion failed. 1. Consideration of the 2010-201 1 Community Services Annual Work Plan Director Hylton presented the staff report Commissioner Fitzpatrick suggested adding language to the ParklRecreation Planning and Development task that the Commission will make comments to the General Plan; suggested Commissioners actively visit park sites to report back to staff any needs; and suggested the Commission continue to have training with other valley commissions. Commissioner Leidner asked about the cooperation with Time Warner Cable and Old Town for the open air cinemas. Director Hylton stated that the City and Time Warner Cable would be sponsors and Old Town would be the coordinator. Motion - It was moved by Commissioners Fitzpatrickl'Leidner to approve the 2010- 2011 Community Services Commission Annual Plan and direct staff to present to the City Council for consideration. Motion carried unanimously. 2. Consideration of Participation for the Multi-Generational Talent Showcase Christina Calderon presented the staff report. Motion - It was moved by Commissioners Fitzpatrick/Leidner to assign Commissioner Spirtos to participate as emcee for the Multi-Generational Talent Showcase. Motion carried unanimously. STUDY SESSION -None. DEPARTMENT REPORTS 1. Department Report for February 2010 2. Department Report for March 2010 COMMISSIONER ITEMS 1. Report from Commissioners Regarding Meetings Attended. 2. Calendar of Monthly Events Community Services Commission Minutes AE3rii 12, 2014 -4- Director Hylton reminded the Commission of the General Plan Update meeting at the Library on April 21, 2010 at 6pm. PUBLIC HEARING -None. OPEN DISCUSSION Chairperson Spirtos suggested staff look at scaling back the Village Roundabout or relocating the Art Piece to a place that is more to its scale. Commissioner Fitzpatrick reported on a seminar she attended at the CPRS Conference. The seminar, "Working Together: Maximizing Board Effectiveness," was hosted by Dr. Roy Moody. The Presentation covered the 3 barriers to effective boards: 1. Commission not prepared; 2. "Loose cannon" members; and 3. Board too large. Dr. Moody indicated some of the ways to sustain board effectiveness are to: 1. Reach out and get people with skills to balance needs of the board; 2. Board should, on a yearly basis, evaluate it's effectiveness; 3. Good orientation of new members; 4. Goals for each member; and 5. Get to know each other on a personal basis through retreats or training sessions. Dr. Moody indicated that communication is critical to Board effectiveness. Communication should be friendly, open and positive. Members should speak directly but tactfully, open to a continued dialog regardless of a position on an issue. Attitudes about fellow board members develop due to a lack of communication skills or disputes. These attitudes will lead to resentment and disconnection by other members. If communication is not based on facts and issues; but, rather steeped in behavior of one or two members there will be melodrama on the board rendering the board ineffective. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Commissioners Fitzpatrick/Leidner to adjourn the Community Services Commission meeting at 6:37 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. Community Services Commission Minutes 5- NEXT MEETING INFORMATION: A~>~n ~ z, zap ~ A Regular Meeting of the Community Services Commission to be held on May 10, 2010 commencing at 5:30 p.m. in the City of La Quinta Study Session Room, 78- 495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253. S 'tt d by: Ange a Guereq Community Services Senior Secretary