2019 05 13 CSCCOMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION AGENDA MAY 13, 2019
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
AGENDA
CITY HALL STUDY SESSION ROOM
78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, MAY 13, 2019
5:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL: Commissioners: Blakeley, La Greca, Marley, Quill, and Chair Wyler
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
At this time, members of the public may address the Commission on any matter not
listed on the agenda. Please complete a "request to speak" form and limit your
comments to three minutes. The Commission values your comments; however in
accordance with State law, no action shall be taken on any item not appearing on the
agenda unless it is an emergency item authorized by GC 54954.2(b).
BUSINESS SESSION (MOTION REQUIRED)
1. ADOPT ART IN PUBLIC PLACES GUIDELINES
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
1. FACILITIES REPORT – VERBAL
STUDY SESSION
1. SILVERROCK EVENT SITE UPDATE
2. VOLLEYBALL COURT OPPORTUNITIES IN LA QUINTA COVE
CONSENT CALENDAR (MOTION REQUIRED)
1. APPROVE MINUTES OF APRIL 8, 2019
COMMISSIONER’S ITEMS
CITY-WIDE SAFETY CAMERA – LOBBY VIEWING PARTY
EASTER EGG-STRAVAGANZA, APRIL 20
HWY 111 CORRIDOR AREA PLAN CHARRETTE
CITY PICNIC & BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION, APRIL 27
Commission agendas and staff reports are available
on the City’s web page: www.laquintaca.gov
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION AGENDA MAY 13, 2019
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting of the Community Services Commission will be held on
June 10, 2019, commencing at 5:30 p.m. at the La Quinta Study Session Room,
78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California, 92253.
DECLARATION OF POSTING
I, Lisa Chaudhry, Community Services Commission Secretary (Secretary) of the City
of La Quinta, do hereby declare that the foregoing agenda for the La Quinta
Community Services Commission meeting was posted on the City’s website, near the
entrance to the Council Chambers at 78-495 Calle Tampico, and the bulletin boards
at the Stater Brothers Supermarket at 78-630 Highway 111, and the La Quinta Cove
Post Office at 51-321 Avenida Bermudas, on May 9, 2019.
DATED: May 9, 2019
LISA CHAUDHRY, Community Services Commission Secretary
City of La Quinta, California
Public Notices
• The La Quinta Study Session Room is handicapped accessible. If special equipment is
needed for the hearing impaired, please call the Community Resources office at 760-
777-7106, twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the meeting and accommodations will
be made.
• If special electronic equipment is needed to make presentations to the Community
Services Commission, arrangements should be made in advance by contacting the
Community Services office at 760-777-7106. A one (1) week notice is required.
• If background material is to be presented to the Commissioners during a Commission
meeting, please be advised that eight (8) copies of all documents, exhibits, etc., must
be supplied to the Secretary for distribution. It is requested that this take place prior to
the beginning of the meeting.
• Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the C ommissioners regarding any
item(s) on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at the Community
Resources Department at City Hall located at 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta,
California, 92253, during normal business hours.
City of La Quinta
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION: May 13, 2019
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA TITLE: APPROVE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES GUIDELINES
RECOMMENDATION
Approve Art in Public Places guidelines.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Community Services Commission (Commission) requested staff
preserve existing art and vet potential art spaces.
The City hired LeBasse Projects International (LeBasse) to enhance the
City’s Art in Public Places (APP) program by maintaining existing art,
generate a list of pre-qualified artists, program art spaces, and vet art
projects.
To consistently deliver these services at a high level, development of art
guidelines is an integral component.
The guidelines will preserve existing art through proactive maintenance,
tap into experiential art, and elevate the program’s foundation by
streamlining processes.
FISCAL IMPACT - None.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
The Commission oversees public art and elected to add art as part of their
priority roadmap which includes programming the following:
Murals; Village Temporary Art Pads; North La Quinta; SilverRock Event
Site; Village Art Alley; Roundabout Art; Signal Box Art; Monument
Signs; Contract Art Maintenance; and Repurpose Art.
In 2016 the Commission directed staff to enhance APP program and was
initiated by the art map update. It included adding the new art and refreshing
its look.
BUSINESS SESSION ITEM NO. 1
As a result, on January 2017, the Commission agreed upon the following
principles to guide the public art process:
Art piece first, place marker second
Consistency of design
Original works only
Support local artists (wherever possible)
Use of diverse materials appropriate for desert climate
Seek input from content expert stakeholders
Every piece to include city’s brand
The preceding Commission established a solid foundation. However, the goals
and objectives (Attachment 1) must be modified as the program evolves and
to meet the existing Commission’s vision for experiential and interactive
(Attachment 2) art work.
Next steps include staff and LeBasse publishing a request for qualifications to
develop a network of pre-qualified artists. During the summer, artists from
the list will be paired with the Commission’s requested art opportunity spaces
and proposals will be presented during the September Commission meeting.
In addition, staff will inventory and create an informational one sheet for all
the city’s existing art. Furthermore, the art maintenance schedule will
commence at the beginning of season in September continue through April.
Staff seeks Commission’s approval of the guidelines to initiate the new
process.
ALTERNATIVES
The Commission could modify or not recommend the art guidelines and direct
staff to continue current procedures.
Prepared by: Jaime Torres, Management Analyst
Approved by: Chris Escobedo, Community Resources Director
Attachments: 1. Goals and Objectives
2. Experiential Interactive Art
City of La Quinta Art In Public Places
The commissioning of artists at a variety of points in their careers, but whose work is of
the highest artistic merit, and who bring innovative artwork of all media and disciplines
into the public realm.
The commissioning of artists and artwork, which are reflective of cultural diversity and
the city’s international populations, recognize the values and contributions of various
cultures to the community, and contribute to the characteristics, aspirations and unique
expression of La Quinta’s values.
The encouragement of local artists endeavors and support of local artists
The opportunity to showcase the highest quality art in a local context
The commissioning of works of art varying in style, scale, medium, form and intent
representative of the arts on a local, regional, national and international level
Diversity of commissions among artists.
The distribution of artworks throughout the City of La Quinta.
Goals and Objectives
ATTACHMENT 1
City of La Quinta Art In Public Places
Reactive
Driven by
development
Existing Program
Proactive
Experiential
Interactive
Destination Art
New Program
Guidelines
Pre-Qualified Artist
List RFQ
Commision's Art
Opportunity Map
LeBasse Priorities
9/30/20 - 10/4/20
Beginning of Season
1/13/20 - 1/17/20
Middle of Season
Date Specific; for
example Art Festival
Maintenance
Schedule
Outlines Program
Goals
Secures Continuity
Helps Elevate Art in
Public Places
Guidelines
Develops a Network of
Artsits
Streamlines Vetting
Process
Identifies Skill-
specific Artists
Pre-Qualified Artist
List
At A Glance
ATTACHMENT 2
City of La Quinta
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION: May 13, 2019
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA TITLE: VOLLEYBALL COURT OPPORTUNITIES IN LA QUINTA COVE
RECOMMENDATION
Staff is seeking direction on whether or not to explore opportunities for a
volleyball court in the La Quinta Cove.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Community Services Commission oversees recreation and makes
recommendations to the City Council.
At the April 8, 2019 meeting, the Commission agreed to place this item
on the agenda for discussion.
Staff is seeking direction on whether or not to explore this topic; If so,
provide guidance so staff can bring back options for the Commission to
consider at a future meeting.
FISCAL IMPACT -None.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
During the Commission meeting in April, Commissioner Quill suggested adding
a volleyball court at Seasons Park. Currently, the park has a playground and
is accompanied by an open grass area that serves as a storm water catch
basin.
The Commission agreed to have a study session item on this matter. If the
commission elects to explore it, the Facilities Department will initiate an
assessment of this request and bring back options for consideration.
ALTERNATIVES
The Commission could recommend to explore or not to explore development
of the volleyball courts.
Prepared by: Jaime Torres, Management Analyst
Approved by: Chris Escobedo, Community Resources Director
STUDY SESSION ITEM NO. 1
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES APRIL 8, 2019
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
MINUTES
MONDAY, APRIL 8, 2019
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the La Quinta Community Services Commission was called to
order at 5:31 p.m. by Vice Chair Quill.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Commissioners Blakeley, La Greca (appointment effective as of
4/8/2019), Marley, Wyler and Vice Chair Quill
ABSENT:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner La Greca led the Commission in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA – None.
BUSINESS SESSION (MOTION REQUIRED)
1. APPOINT CHAIR
Presented by Chris Escobedo, Community Resources Director
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Blakeley/Marley to
appoint Commissioner Wyler as the Commission Chair. Motion passes unanimously.
2. APPOINT VICE CHAIR
Presented by Chris Escobedo, Community Services Commission
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Wyler/Quill to appoint
Commissioner Marley as the Commission Vice-Chair. Motion passes unanimously.
Commissioner Blakeley stated that in her experience as a commissioner, it was
expected that Community Services Commissioners attend the picnic.
3. APPOINT TWO (2) COMMISSIONERS TO ASSIST AT THE CITY PICNIC AND
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
Presented by Christina Calderon, Community Resources Manager.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Quill/Blakeley to
appoint Commissioners La Greca/Wyler to assist at the City picnic and birthday
celebration on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at the Civic Center Campus. Motion passes
unanimously.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
1. FACILITY REPORT
Presented by Robert Ambriz, Parks Superintendent
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 1
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES APRIL 8, 2019
Playground equipment status for Monticello and Desert Pride Parks
o Council approved equipment purchase
o Agreements are being processed
o Installation expected for end of April or May
Fritz Burns Park
o Pool heater
utility agreement with gas company processed
gas line installation being scheduled
o Pool operations RFP
Pre-bid meeting with contractors on April 9
Proposals due April 19
Year-round operations, Monday – Friday only
o Skate park lighting
Preparation (concrete bases, electrical, etc.) for new light
fixtures has begun
Sidewalk installation to follow
LQ Park water feature
o Season opening in May
o Facilities working on repairs: painting, sprayers, tank clean-out
Park misters are being inspected for repairs
Commissioner Marley asked about lighting for the new library mural for night
viewing.
Staff is considering options for additional lighting.
Commissioner Wyler asked when work for the Frontier wall mural was going to
start.
Business Analyst Torres said that work was initially scheduled to begin on March 19,
but because of inclement weather, the artist had to postpone work. The artist is
expected to return to the site this week. Completion is scheduled for the end of May.
2. CALIFORNIA DESERT MUSEUM OF ART UPDATE
Presented by Chris Escobedo, Community Resources Director
Museum intends to feature Christian Title’s art as well as other artists
Plans approved in November 2018
Construction expected to begin within the year
Community Resources Manager Calderon provided update Wellness Center quarterly
report.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE MINUTES OF MARCH 8, 2019
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Quill/Blakeley to
approve the March 8, 2019 minutes as submitted. Motion: ayes 3, abstain 2 (Marley
and La Greca).
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES APRIL 8, 2019
COMMISSIONER’S ITEMS
MISSION LQ: ROCKET LAUNCH, MARCH 23 – Commissioner Wyler
PILLARS OF THE COMMUNITY, MARCH 27 – Commissioner Wyler
SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF COUNCIL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS,
MARCH 27 – Commissioners Blakeley, Marley, Quill and Wyler
CITY-WIDE SAFETY CAMERA – LOBBY VIEWING PARTY, MARCH 28, APRIL 2
AND 4 – Commissioner Wyler
FLY A KITE OVER LQ: A KITE EXPERIENCE, APRIL 6 – Commissioner Wyler
Commissioner Quill introduced the following topics for discussion:
1) Opportunities for a volleyball net in La Quinta Cove,
2) LQAF commission waiver for City APP purchases.
There was a consensus among the commissioners to agendize both items for
discussion in the next meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners
Blakeley/La Greca to adjourn the meeting at 6:29 p.m. Motion passes unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
LISA CHAUDHRY, Community Services Commission Secretary
City of La Quinta, California
POWER POINTS
COMMUNITY
SERVICES
COMMISSION
MEETING
MAY 13, 2019
Community Services Commission
Meeting
May 13, 2019
Community Service Commission
B1 –Adopt Art in Public Places Guidelines
La Quinta Art in Public Places
•Reactive
•Development
driven
Existing Program New Program
•Proactive
•Experimental
•Interactive
•Destination
Art
LeBasse Priorities
•Outlines program goals
•Secures continuity
•Elevates APP program
Guidelines Maintenance Schedule
•Develops a network of artists
•Streamlines vetting process
•Identifies skill-specific artists
Pre-qualified Artist List
•9/30/20 –10/4/20 Start of Season
•1/13/20 –1/17/20 Mid-season
•Date specific; example Art Festival
Projects/Focus
•Art pedestals
•Art opportunities for
north of Hwy 111
•Art opportunity map
Community Service Commission
D1 –Facilities Report
•Playground equipment status
–Monticello Park
–Desert Pride Park
•Fritz Burns Park
–Pool heater
–Skate park lighting
Community Service Commission
S2 –SilverRock Event Site Update
Community Service Commission
S1 –Volleyball Net Opportunities for
La Quinta Cove
Community Service
Commission
C1 –Approve Minutes of
April 8, 2019
Community Service
Commission
Commissioner’s Items
•City-wide Safety Camera –lobby viewing party
•Easter Egg -stravaganza, April 20
•Hwy 111 Corridor Area Plan Charrette
–April 24, 25 and 26 at noon
–April 24, 25, and 26 at 6 p.m.
•City Picnic & Birthday Celebration, April 27