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2010 06 14 CSC MinutesCOMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES June 14, 2010 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Community Services Commission was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Chairperson Spirtos. Commissioner Darroch led the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENT: Commissioners Darroch, Fitzpatrick, Lawrence, Leidner, and Chairperson Spirtos ABSENT: Commissioner Biegel STAFF PRESENT: Edie Hylton, Community Services Director; Steve Howlett Golf & Parks Manager; Jean Wilson, Office Assistant. PUBLIC COMMENT -None PRESENTATIONS 1 . Presentation by Mika Moulton of Christopher's Clubhouse Mika Moulton; Executive Director, gave a presentation on Christopher's Clubhouse. Ms. Moulton stated that the organization will teach their programs at the local schools in La Quinta. Their goal is to have a facility centrally located in the Valley. Commissioner Lawrence asked how the organization networked to get the message out of Christopher's Clubhouse. Ms. Moulton stated it was by word of mouth and fundraising. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA Motion - It was moved by Commissioners Leidner/Fitzpatrick to confirm the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. Community Services Commission ~~lilwtes Jui7e 14. 201 2- APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of May 10, 2010 Minutes Motion - It was moved by Commissioners Lawrence/Leidner to approve the minutes as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. CONSENT CALENDAR -None. BUSINESS SESSION 1. Consideration of a Temporary Art Donation from Renee Rauso-Woodward to be Placed at the Library Director Hylton presented the staff report. Commissioner Leidner asked what a definitive time would be for the art pieces to be on display. Director Hylton stated they are recommending sixty days. Commissioner Fitzpatrick asked if there would be some kind of event tied to the display of the work. Director Hylton stated they would recognize the artist with a plaque. Commissioner Darroch suggested after the sixty days that other artists could display their work on the walls. Director Hylton said it was a possibility, the City has not aggressively promoted this program. If the Commission would like to recommend the program be promoted, staff can take it forward to the City Council. Commissioner Darroch asked if other artists know they can put in a request to have their art shown. Director Hylton explained there is not a lot of space available and it would be difficult for the Commission to deal with choosing art from numerous artists with only a few walls to display the art. Commissioner Spiritos asked about insurance. Director Hylton stated the City will cover it as part of the agreement. The Commission would like to see the "lighthearted pieces" used. The Commission recommended the following pieces: • My Mission • My Wish • Reminded • Between the lines Community Services Commission Minutes June 14, 201G 0 -,,- Commission Leidner asked if the sixty days was part of the agreement with the City or was that the recommendation of the artist. Director Hylton stated the length of time was discussed between the artist and staff. Director Hylton stated that if Commission would like to see the artwork up longer, staff would be open to it. Commissioner Fitzpatrick asked when the art would go up. The artist, Renee Rauso-Woodward, stated July or August would be good. Motion - It was moved by Commissioners Fitzpatrich/Darroch to recommend the Temporary installation and display of four pieces of artwork at the Library for a period of sixty days. Motion carried unanimously. 2. Consideration of Cancelling the August 9, 2010 Community Services Commission Meeting Director Hylton presented the staff report. Motion - It was moved by Commissioners Lawrence/Leidner to elect to cancel the August 9, 2010 Community Services Commission Meeting. Motion carried with Chairperson Spirtos abstaining. 3. Consideration of Art Maintenance Priorities Steve Howlett, Golf and Parks Manager, presented the staff report. Motion - It was moved by Commissioners Fitzpatrick/Leidner to approve the art maintenance priorities as listed. Motion carried unanimously. STUDY SESSION -None. DEPARTMENT REPORTS 1. Department Report for May 2010 COMMISSIONER ITEMS 1. Report from Commissioners Regarding Meetings Attended. 2. Calendar of Monthly Events PUBLIC HEARING -None. OPEN DISCUSSION Co~;imunlty Services Co~nmisslon N~in~tes June 14, 'L010 q. Commissioner Darroch thanked everyone. This is Commissioner Darroch's last meeting. Commissioner Darroch suggested that Commissioners should work two years on and then take one year off with the ability to apply again for the Commission after the year off. Chairperson Spirtos thanked everyone individually for the last seven years as this was her last meeting. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Commissioners Leidner/Fitzpatrick to adjourn the Community Services Commission meeting at 6:43 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. NEXT MEETING INFORMATION: A Regular Meeting of the Community Services Commission to be held on July 12, 2010 commencing at 5:30 p.m. in the City of La Quinta Study Session Room, 78- 495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253. Submitted by: ~1~~~ ea ilson Community Services Office Assistant