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2019 02 11 CSC Minutes COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 11, 2019 COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2019 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the La Quinta Community Services Commission was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Chair Chiapperini. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Blakeley, Quill, Wyler and Chair Chiapperini ABSENT: Commissioner Marley PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Wyler led the Commission in the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA – None. DEPARTMENT REPORTS 1. FACILITY REPORT (Item was moved to last of department reports) Presented by Robert Ambriz, Parks Superintendent  Fritz Burns Pool: scheduling gas line installation with gas company, currently drafting contract to install heater  X-Park (Spohn Ranch): design review and community outreach meeting on February 11 at 6 pm in Council Chambers  Fritz Burns skate park: lighting wiring to be installed Commissioner Quill inquired about the installation of a volleyball net at Seasons Park. 2. TICKET DISTRIBUTION PROTOCOL Presented by Chris Escobedo, Community Resources Director  Follow City ticket policy and Form 802 to be completed 3. WORKSHOP RECAP Presented by Chris Escobedo, Community Resources Director  Held on January 12 at the Wellness Center  City Manager’s office provided recap  Information captured: demographic breakdown of participants (residents vs. staff), accomplishments, future projects, and key findings from the workshop Commissioner Blakeley stated that the importance of Community Services Commissioners participation in the annual workshops. 4. ART MAINTENANCE UPDATE Presented by Jaime Torres, Community Resources Analyst COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 11, 2019 Goals for art maintenance program:  Organize City’s art collection  Establish an art maintenance schedule  Contract art consultant (LeBasse Projects) to establish and manage art maintenance program, and manage City’s art collection inventory >>>Commissioner Marley arrived shortly after the Facility Report at 5:55 pm and was present for the remainder of the meeting>>> STUDY SESSION 1. ART OPPORTUNITIES: NORTH OF HIGHWAY 111 AND CORRIDOR Presented by Jaime Torres, Community Resources Business Analyst  Washington Street Apartments  CV Link Trail  X-Park  Washington St & Miles Ave  Washington St & Fred Waring  Medians on Fred Waring and Hwy 111  Entry Monuments  Potential Street Entry Monuments Commissioner Quill contacted Kohl’s regarding adding art to the Kohl’s Wall facing Adams St. Community Resources Manager Calderon informed that staff has met with property owner and Kohl’s is not easy to communicate with. Community Resources Director Escobedo explained the importance of taking advantage of all opportunities of art placement Consensus reached that staff is on the right track with the above art opportunities, add the Kohl’s wall to the list and look for more places where there is no art. 2. BIKE NITE Presented by Michael Calderon, Community Resources Management Assistant  Reached out to multiple departments for research  Due to construction schedule, Commission reached a consensus to postpone Bike Nite to the fall 2020. 3. COMMISSION ROADMAP  Needs to be a living document  Include in this document, the community workshop recap, and art map in annual commission welcome packet.  Add Desert X, art opportunities for the area north of Hwy 111 & corridor, GOGA initiative, Fritz Burns Park programming / splash pad BUSINESS SESSION (MOTION REQUIRED) 1. RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL NOMINEES FOR THE PILLAR OF THE COMMUNITY Presented by Christina Calderon, Community Resources Manager COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 11, 2019 MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Blakeley/Chiapperini to recommend to Council, nominees Mark Johnson and Sally Shelton for the Pillar of the Community award. Motion passes unanimously. 2. APPROVE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES FUNDING AND RECOMMEND MURAL FOR FRONTIER WALL Presented by Jaime Torres, Business Analyst MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Chiapperini/Quill to approve funding $5,000 from the APP fund to the mural for the Frontier wall and award John Cuevas to install artwork. Motion passes unanimously. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVE MINUTES OF JANUARY 14, 2019 MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Marley/Blakeley to approve the January 14, 2019 minutes as submitted. Motion passes unanimously. COMMISSIONER’S ITEMS Commissioner Quill:  Postcards from Mecca opening at the La Quinta Museum  Acting Chair next meeting ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Chiapperini/Blakeley to adjourn the meeting at 7:15 p.m. Motion passes unanimously. Respectfully submitted, LISA CHAUDHRY, Community Services Commission Secretary City of La Quinta, California