2022 06 13 CSC Quarterly MeetingCOMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION AGENDA JUNE 13, 2022
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
AGENDA
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER
78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 13, 2022 AT 4:00 P.M.
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SPECIAL NOTICE
Teleconferencing and Telephonic Accessibility In Effect
Pursuant to Executive Orders N-60-20 and N-08-21 executed by the Governor
of California, and subsequently Assembly Bill 361 (AB 361, 2021), enacted in
response to the state of emergency relating to novel coronavirus disease 2019
(COVID-19) and enabling teleconferencing accommodations by suspending or
waiving specified provisions in the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code §
54950 et seq.), members of the public, the Community Services Commission,
the City Manager, City Attorney, City Staff, and City Consultants may
participate in this regular meeting by teleconference.
Members of the public wanting to listen to this meeting may do so by
tuning-in live via http://laquinta.12milesout.com/video/live .
Members of the public wanting to address the Community Services
Commission, either for a specific agenda item or matters not on the agenda
are requested to follow the instructions below:
Written public comments – can be provided in-person during the meeting
or emailed to the Community Resources Department at
CommResource01@LaQuintaCA.gov preferably by 12:00 noon on the day
of the meeting, and will be distributed to the Community Services
Commission, incorporated into the agenda packet and public record of the
meeting, and will not be read during the meeting unless, upon the request of
the Commission Chairperson, a brief summary of any public comment is asked
Commission agendas and staff reports are available
on the City’s web page: www.laquintaca.gov
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to be read, to the extent the Commission Secretary can accommodate such
request.
If emailed, the email “subject line” must clearly state “Written Comments”
and list the following:
1) Full Name 4) Public Comment or Agenda Item Number
2) City of Residence 5) Subject
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*** TELECONFERENCE PROCEDURES ***
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of the public to be audible to the Community Services Commission and general
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It would be appreciated that any email communications for public comments
related to the items on the agenda, or for general public comment, are
provided to the Community Resource Department at the email address listed
above prior to the commencement of the meeting. If that is not possible, and
to accommodate public comments on items that may be added to the agenda
after its initial posting or items that are on the agenda, every effort will be
made to attempt to review emails received by the Community Resource
Department during the course of the meeting. The Community Services
Commission’s Chair will endeavor to take a brief pause before action is taken
on any agenda item to allow the Commission Secretary to review emails and
share any public comments received during the meeting. All emails received
by the Community Resource Department, at the email address above, until
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION AGENDA JUNE 13, 2022
the adjournment of the meeting, will be included within the public record
relating to the meeting.
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL: Commissioners: Blakeley, Gordon, La Greca, Shelton, and
Chairperson Biondi
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
At this time, members of the public may address the Community Services Commission
on any matter not listed on the agenda by providing written comments either in-
person or via email as indicated above; or provide verbal public comments either
in-person or via teleconference by joining the meeting virtually at
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84304700627 and use the “raise your hand”
feature when prompted by the Chairperson. Members of the public attending the
meeting in-person are requested to complete a “Request to Speak” form. Please
limit your comments to three (3) minutes (approximately 350 words). The
Commission values your comments; however, in accordance with State law, no action
shall be taken on any item not appearing on the agenda.
PRESENTATIONS
1. UPDATE ON CV LINK IN LA QUINTA
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE MARCH 14, 2022 MEETING MINUTES
BUSINESS SESSION
1. RECOMMEND PILLARS OF THE COMMUNITY
2. RECOMMEND REVISIONS TO PILLARS OF THE COMMUNITY AND
DISTINGUISHED ARTISTS & ATHLETES NOMINATION PROCESS
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
1. Roadmap
2. Art in Public Places Updates
3. Recap of La Quinta Art Celebration
4. X Park Update
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION AGENDA JUNE 13, 2022
5. Summer Programming Update
6. Cultural Campus Project Update
7. Fritz Burns Park Masterplanning Update
8. Boards & Commission Protocols
9. Presentation from Joint Boards and Commissions Workshop
10. Results of Community Workshop Priorities
11. Facility Tours
COMMISSIONERS’ ITEMS
• Events Attended
• Bike Racks
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting of the Community Services Commission will be held
on September 12, 2022, commencing at 4:00 p.m. at the La Quinta Council
Chambers, 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California, 92253.
DECLARATION OF POSTING
I, Michael Calderon, 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 June
9, 2022.
DATED: June 9, 2022
MICHAEL CALDERON
Community Services Commission Secretary
City of La Quinta, California
Public Notices
• The La Quinta Council Chamber 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.
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION AGENDA JUNE 13, 2022
• 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 takes place prior to the beginning of the meeting.
• Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Commissioners
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.
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MARCH 14, 2022
REGULAR QUARTERLY MEETING MINUTES
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
MINUTES
MONDAY, MARCH 14, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Community Services Commission was called to order
by Chair Biondi at 4:02 p.m.
This meeting was held by teleconference pursuant to Executive Orders N-25-
20, N-29-20, N-33-20, N-35-20, and N-60-20 executed by the Governor of
California, in response to the state of emergency relating to novel coronavirus
disease 2019 (COVID-19) and enabling teleconferencing accommodations by
suspending or waiving specified provisions in the Ralph M. Brown Act
(Government Code § 54950 et seq.).
PRESENT: Commissioners Blakeley, Gordon, La Greca, Shelton, and Chair
Biondi
STAFF PRESENT: Community Resources Director Escobedo, Community
Resources Manager Calderon, Administrative Technician Chaudhry,
Management Assistant Camarena, and Community Services Commission
Secretary Calderon.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner La Greca led the Commission in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA - None
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS, AND WRITTEN
COMMUNICATIONS – None
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA – Confirmed.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE DECEMBER 13, 2021 MEETING MINUTES
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners
Blakeley/Biondi to approve the December 13, 2021 minutes.
BUSINESS SESSION
1. RECOMMEND DESIGN FOR THE GOLD STAR FAMILY MONUMENTS
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO.
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MARCH 14, 2022
REGULAR QUARTERLY MEETING MINUTES
MOTION – A consuses was made between the Commissioners to recommend
the following designs in order of preference:
• First Choice – Cassandra Burgess, Concept #2
o Pending modifications to incorporate inclusive family figures
such as mother, father, and children.
• Second Choice – CJ Rench, Concept #3
• Third Choice – Aragorn, Concept #1
STUDY SESSION - None
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
1. FRITZ BURNS PARK ENHANCEMENTS RFP UPDATE
Secretary Calderon presented the staff report verbally. An RFP for the redesign
of Fritz Burns Park was published on the City website. Two firms submitted
proposals and will be evaluated by the Selection Committee. The project is
expected to begin by April 2022.
2. CULTURAL CAMPUS UPDATE
Secretary Calderon presented the staff report verbally. A firm was selected by
the Council to provide preliminary concepts for the development of the La
Quinta Cultural Campus. Council will review and assess the preliminary
designs before entering an agreement for master planning.
3. X-PARK SOFT AND GRAND OPENING UPDATE
Secretary Calderon presented the staff report verbally. The soft opening of
the X Park is scheduled for March 23. The grand opening is tentatively
scheduled for late April.
4. NOVEMBER LQAC ART PURCHASE UPDATE
Secretary Calderon presented the staff report verbally. The two commissioned
art pieces that were purchased during the November La Quinta Art Celebration
were displayed for the Commissioners. Both art pieces will be featured at the
X Park.
COMMISSIONER’S ITEMS
Commissioner Gordon commented on the Community Workshop that occurred
on March 12, 2022. Community members who attended the workshop
identified focus areas they would like the to City to prioritize including the
expansion of shade structures and water features at La Quinta parks.
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MARCH 14, 2022
REGULAR QUARTERLY MEETING MINUTES
Commissioner La Greca requested adding the acquisition of two additional wire
sculptures by artist Michael Gard to the priorities list to compliment the wire
sculptures that are currently displayed in the Wellness Center.
There was a consensus from the Commission to obtain the list of priorities
collected during the workship to further discuss the areas that fall under the
Commission’s purview.
Chair Biondi discussed the structure of the Pillars of the Community Awards
and suggested modifications to the nomination process including the affiliation
with the Senior Inspiration Award. Chair Biondi commented that the City has
not received a nomination for the Distinguished Artists and Athletes Award for
several years suggesting that the lack of interest in the award is an indication
that it has lost its significance to the community. Chair Biondi recommended
revisions to the process to restore the award’s significance.
Commissioner Blakely expressed her concerns about how the Community
Services Commissioners themselves get to nominate a Pillars of the
Community recipient to City Council and she views this process as a conflict
of interest. Chair Biondi clarified that she has been searching for candidates
for the Pillars of the Community and Distinguished Artists & Athletes Awards
and encouraging others to nominate these individuals, but she herself is not
nominating candidates. Staff will provide the Commissioners with the
information on how to nominate candidates for the awards so they can
distribute the information amongst their friends, social groups, and the
organizations to which they belong.
There was a consensus from the Commission to further discuss specific
revisions to the Pillars of the Community and Distinguished Artists & Athletes
nomination processes at the next Commission meeting. This will be brought
to the Comission as a business item on June 13, 2022 and the Commission’s
recommendations will be presented to City Council for consideration.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by
Commissioners Biondi/Blakeley to adjourn the meeting at 4:50 p.m. Motion
passes unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
MICHAEL CALDERON,
Community Services Commission Secretary
City of La Quinta, California
City of La Quinta
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION: June 13, 2022
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA TITLE: RECOMMEND PILLARS OF THE COMMUNITY AND
DISTINGUISHED ARTISTS & ATHLETES RECIPIENTS
RECOMMENDATION
Recommend Pillars of the Community and Distinguished Artists and Athletes
recipients to City Council.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
• The Community Services Commission (Commission) reviews and
recommends Pillars of the Community and Distinguished Artists &
Athletes nominations to Council.
• Four nominations were received from the community and traditionally
the Senior Inspiration Award recipient is also recognized as a Pillar.
• The Commission’s recommendation will be considered at the August 30,
2022 council meeting.
FISCAL IMPACT
The total cost for the plaques is $200 and funds are available in the
Community Resources Special Events budget (Account No. 101-3003-60149).
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
The Pillars of the Community and Distinguished Artists & Athletes nominees’
criteria include:
• City residency for a minimum of three years,
• Significant contribution to the development of the City,
contribution to the City’s image, or service to benefit the City in
the field of sports.
• Recognition for contribution efforts.
The Community Resources department requested nominations from the
community beginning October 2022. Community members submitted four
nominations for consideration (Brandun Lee, Emmi Von Scherr, Jason and
Nicole McQuaid, Karen Devine); nomination information is outlined on the
Pillars of the Community, Distinguished Artists & Athletes Nominee Summary
BUSINESS SESSION ITEM NO. 1
(Attachment 1). Traditionally, the City also recognizes each year’s Senior
Inspiration Award recipient as a Pillar of the Community, this year’s recipient
is Victory Grund.
Prepared by: Michael Calderon, Community Resources Analyst
Approved by: Chris Escobedo, Community Resources Director
Attachment: 1. Pillars of the Community, Distinguished Artists &
Athletes Nominee Summary
ATTACHMENT 1
ATTACHMENT 1
Brandun Lee Achievements as a professional:
- Currently the IBO intercontinental super light weight champion
- Won the 2021 prospect of the year award by The Ring Magazine
- Was on a 15 fight Knockout streak
https://www.ringtv.com/637812-junior-welterweight-contender-brandun-lee-i-cant-wait-to-show-th
e-world-who-i-am/
https://www.sacbee.com/sports/article260431437.html
https://www.csusb.edu/inside/article/542896/ring-and-classroom-brandun-lee-strives-inspire-you
th-his-community
https://sports.yahoo.com/brandun-lee-1-1-kevin-181209488.html
ATTACHMENT 1
C A N D I D A T E N O M I N A T I O N F O R MATHLETEICHONORSI hereby support the
nomination of:
______________________
considered for the City of La
Quinta's Athletic Honors
Recognition Program. I
understand that I must be a
La Quinta resident that is
over the age of 18 in order to
offer support of the
candidate.
Name:______________________
Address:____________________
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Address:____________________
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For Questions, contact
Jacob Garcia | 760.777.7093
jkgarcia@laquintaca.gov
ATTACHMENT 1
City of La Quinta
Athletic Honors
Recognition Program
The City of La Quinta is proud to be home
to many distinguished sports figures. To
celebrate the accomplishments of these
individuals, an acknowledgment area has
been established on the Civic Center
Campus.
Candidate Requirements
1. All Candidates must be or have been a
resident of La Quinta for a minimum of
three (3) years.
2. Candidate must have received
national, state or local recognition.
3. Candidate must have contributed to
the City of La Quinta's image or served to
benefit La Quinta residents in the field of
sports.
4. This nomination form must be signed
by a minimum of ten (10) La Quinta
Residents, 18 years or older.
All formally recognized sports will be considered
Program Requirements
In order for the candidate to be
considered for the program, the
nominating party must provide:
1. Completed candidate nomination form
2. Copy of resume of achievements
3. Copies or photos of national, state or
local awards received.
4. Copies or photos of any news print or
web media recognition for achievements
in sports.
I would like to nominate the
following person for consideration
for the Athletic Honors Recognition
program:
(Candidate's Information)Please print legibly.
Name: ______________________________
Address:______________________________
______________________________________
Telephone:____________________________
Years of residency: _________ to ________
Please provide the top three (3) bullet points of
the Candidates achievements in the sports.
These bullet points may be used for candidate's
consideration and also included in event
program and other event marketing materials.
1.____________________________________
______________________________________
2.____________________________________
______________________________________
3.____________________________________
______________________________________
Please note that submission of the nomination form does
not guarantee approval and entry into the program. All
nomination forms will be reviewed and voted on by the La
Quinta City Council. This program is currently offered every
two (2) years as nomination forms are received and is
subject to change without notice.
Please give us a brief biography of
the candidate:
Bio must be 65 words or less and may be used for
candidate's consideration and also included in staff report
and other event marketing materials.
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Office Use Only
Received by:______________
Date:____________________
ATTACHMENT 1
Letter of Recommendation
for EMMI VON SCHERR
Dear Sir/Madam,
It is an absolute pleasure to write this letter of recommendation for Emmi. In addition to being one of the
kindest people I have met, Emmi is a bright, positive, talented, and outstanding leader. During the course
of her four years here at La Quinta high School, Emmi has been courageous in her journey and generous
with those around her. I would characterize Emmi as the best among us. She is very special.
Emmi experienced the Covid school year like everyone else. It was fraught with challenges. To her credit,
Emmi accepted the challenges by supporting her peers and teachers. When others were struggling to
contribute online via Zoom with black boxes, Emmi found opportunities to interject some positivity and
hope wherever possible. When she had to work with groups in breakout rooms, she encouraged and assisted
her peers as they struggled with motivation. She never lost sight; as bad as Covid or distance learning was,
it was just a moment in the larger picture
This remarkable outlook is not surprising to anyone who knows her. Emmi is a proud member of the Girls
Scout where she was recognized for her service and heartfelt leadership. She volunteers to help those in
need at Martha’s Kitchen. Martha’s Kitchen focuses on feeding and clothing the homeless. She has a
respect and appreciation for diversity, family and community. Emmi comes from a multicultural and
multiracial family. Her experiences have afforded her a perspective that most will never enjoy.
As incredible as all of this may be and it is, Emmi maintains a 4.5 grade point average. She continues to
challenge herself by taking the most rigorous coursework in high school through our IB and AP courses.
She competes at the highest levels in varsity swim, water polo, and cross country. She is truly an
outstanding representation of La Quinta High school, the broader community, and her family. Emmi’s goal
is to become a medical doctor. Not surprisingly, she has always taken care of those who cross her path.
She is simply following her calling to service. I could not be more proud of Emmi if she were my own
daughter.
I gladly give Emmi my highest recommendation. I strongly encourage you to meet Ms. Emmi VonScherr.
It will be a great investment of your time. After meeting with her, you will be just as impressed with her
as am I. Emmi is an incredible young lady. She would be a wonderful addition to any university or
organization. Should you have questions regarding this letter or of Emmi, please feel free to contact me at
Rudy.Wilson@desertsands.us or at 760-851-4986.
Respectfully,
Rudy Wilson, Ed.D.
La Quinta High School Principal
Desert Sands USD
August 2021
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Victory Grund
Founder of Old Town Artisan Studio; visionary of a dream of creating a place for everyone to enjoy,
learn, and experience art. Creator of programs for children, people with disabilities, families, and
seniors. Her giving heart has inspired others to donate, expand programs to schools, offer classes, and
bring the passion of art to the hearts of thousands.
City of La Quinta
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION: June 13, 2022
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA TITLE: RECOMMEND REVISIONS TO THE PILLARS OF THE
COMMUNITY AND DISTINGUISHED ARTISTS & ATHLETES NOMINATION
PROCESS
RECOMMENDATION
Recommend revisions to the Pillars of the Community and Distinguished
Artists & Athletes nomination process.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
• La Quinta recognizes residents who have made contributions to the City
by honoring them as Pillars of the Community. Residents are also
acknowledged as Distinguished Artists & Athletes if they have used their
talents to contribute to La Quinta’s image or served the City in the field
of sports.
• Despite efforts to promote the awards, recently there has been a decline
in nominations submitted by community members.
• The Community Services Commission (Commission) recommends
revising the nomination process and increasing efforts to restore the
significance of the awards.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
Since 1992, La Quinta has recognized residents who have made contributions
to the City by honoring them as Pillars of the Community. Residents are also
acknowledged as Distinguished Artists & Athletes if they have used their
talents to contribute to La Quinta’s image or served the City in the field of
sports. The City asks residents to nominate individuals deserving of these
honors and has increased efforts to promote the awards, however for the past
few years, there has been a decline in nominations submitted by community
members. Due to the lack of interest in the awards, the Commission
recommends revising the nomination process to broaden the pool of eligible
recipients. Additionally, the Commission recommends implementing an
enhanced promotional strategy to restore the significance of the honors.
BUSINESS SESSION ITEM NO. 2
At the March 13, 2022 meeting, Commissioners expressed a series of
enhancements and modifications to the program. Those are summarized as:
• Remove connection between the Senior Inspiration Award and
Pillars of the Community Award. The Senior Inspiration Award
winner should not automatically receive the Pillars of the
Community Award.
• Implement measures to restore the significance of the awards.
• Enhance marketing/promotional efforts to ensure award
information and deadlines reach a wide-range of community
groups therefore generating a larger pool of nominees and thus
restoring the competitiveness of the honor.
• Remove the signature requirement for Distinguished Artists &
Athletes nominees.
The Commission can provide greater direction, additional revisions, as well as
identify a Commission subcommittee to work with staff on potential changes
to the program.
Prepared by: Michael Calderon, Community Resources Analyst
Approved by: Chris Escobedo, Community Resources Director
Attachment: 1. Pillars of the Community, Distinguished Artists, and
Distinguished Athletes nomination forms.
PILLAR
Nomination Form
O F T H E
C O M M U N I T Y
Howhasthecandidatebeen
recognizedfortheireffortsonalocal,
state,national, orinternational level?
Pleaseattachcopiesofany
certificates,awards,news
articles,lettersof
commendation,etcfor
consideration.
Isthereanyadditionalinformation
aboutthecandidatethatshouldbe
considered? (Optional)
REQUIRED FOR ONLINE
SUBMISSION
TheSUBMITbuttonwillopenan
emailtosendthiscompletedform,
pleaseattachanycopiesof
certificates,awards,newsarticles,
lettersofcommendation,etctothe
e-mailfor consideration.
Formssentwithoutattached
paperwork willnot beaccepted.
For questions, contact:
Michael Calderon
mcalderon@laquintaca.gov
760.777.7014
ATTACHMENT 1
PILLAR OF THE
COMMUNITY AWARD
PROGRAM
The Pillar of the Community Award is the
highest honor the La Quinta City Council
awards to remarkable members of the
community.
This program is designed to honor
individuals that have contributed
significantly to the community of La
Quinta and have received recognition for
their efforts.
Candidate Qualifications:
1. A candidate must be or have been a
resident of La Quinta for a minimum of
three (3) years.
2. A candidate must have contributed
significantly to the community of La
Quinta.
3. A candidate must have received
recognition for their efforts on a local,
state, national or international level.
Nominating Party:
Name: ______________________________
Telephone: (____) ____________________
Candidate's Information:
Name: ______________________________
Address:_____________________________
_____________________________________
Email:_______________________________
Telephone: (____) ____________________
Years of La Quinta Residency:
From____________ To _______________
Candidate has served on the following:
(Please check all that apply)
City Council
Boards/Commissions
Service Clubs
Volunteer Groups
Other
Please provide the service organizations
names and dates of service
Howhasthecandidate
contributedsignificantlytothe
community ofLaQuinta?
Pleaseturnoverand
completeside2
ATTACHMENT 1
C A N D I D A T E N O M I N A T I O N F O R MATHLETEICHONORSI hereby support the
nomination of:
______________________
considered for the City of La
Quinta's Athletic Honors
Recognition Program. I
understand that I must be a
La Quinta resident that is
over the age of 18 in order to
offer support of the
candidate.
Name:______________________
Address:____________________
____________________________
Name:______________________
Address:____________________
____________________________
Name:______________________
Address:____________________
____________________________
Name:______________________
Address:____________________
____________________________
Name:______________________
Address:____________________
____________________________
Name:______________________
Address:____________________
____________________________
Name:______________________
Address:____________________
____________________________
Name:______________________
Address:____________________
____________________________
Name:______________________
Address:____________________
____________________________
Name:______________________
Address:____________________
____________________________
For Questions, contact
Michael Calderon | 760.777.7014
mcalderon@laquintaca.gov
ATTACHMENT 1
City of La Quinta
Athletic Honors
Recognition Program
The City of La Quinta is proud to be home
to many distinguished sports figures. To
celebrate the accomplishments of these
individuals, an acknowledgment area has
been established on the Civic Center
Campus.
Candidate Requirements
1. All Candidates must be or have been a
resident of La Quinta for a minimum of
three (3) years.
2. Candidate must have received
national, state or local recognition.
3. Candidate must have contributed to
the City of La Quinta's image or served to
benefit La Quinta residents in the field of
sports.
4. This nomination form must be signed
by a minimum of ten (10) La Quinta
Residents, 18 years or older.
All formally recognized sports will be considered
Program Requirements
In order for the candidate to be
considered for the program, the
nominating party must provide:
1. Completed candidate nomination form
2. Copy of resume of achievements
3. Copies or photos of national, state or
local awards received.
4. Copies or photos of any news print or
web media recognition for achievements
in sports.
I would like to nominate the
following person for consideration
for the Athletic Honors Recognition
program:
(Candidate's Information)Please print legibly.
Name: ______________________________
Address:______________________________
______________________________________
Telephone:____________________________
Years of residency: _________ to ________
Please provide the top three (3) bullet points of
the Candidates achievements in the sports.
These bullet points may be used for candidate's
consideration and also included in event
program and other event marketing materials.
1.____________________________________
______________________________________
2.____________________________________
______________________________________
3.____________________________________
______________________________________
Please note that submission of the nomination form does
not guarantee approval and entry into the program. All
nomination forms will be reviewed and voted on by the La
Quinta City Council. This program is currently offered every
two (2) years as nomination forms are received and is
subject to change without notice.
Please give us a brief biography of
the candidate:
Bio must be 65 words or less and may be used for
candidate's consideration and also included in staff report
and other event marketing materials.
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Office Use Only
Received by:______________
Date:____________________
ATTACHMENT 1
DISTINGUISHEDARTISTSC A N D I D A T E N O M I N A T I O N F O R M
I hereby support the
nomination of:
______________________
considered for the City of
La Quinta's Distinguished
Artists Recognition
Program. I understand
that I must be a
La Quinta resident that is
over the age of 18 in
order to offer support of
the candidate.
Name:______________________
Address:____________________
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For questions, contact:
Michael Calderon | 760.777.7014
mcalderon@laquintaca.gov
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City of La Quinta
Distinguished Artists
Recognition Program
The City of La Quinta is proud to be home
to many distinguished artists. To
celebrate the accomplishments of these
individuals, an acknowledgment area has
been established on the Civic Center
Campus.
Candidate Requirements
1. All Candidates must be or have been a
resident of La Quinta for a minimum of
three (3) years.
2. Candidate must have received
national, state or local recognition.
3. Candidate must have contributed to
the City of La Quinta's image or served to
benefit La Quinta residents by using their
talents.
4. This nomination form must be signed
by a minimum of ten (10) La Quinta
Residents, 18 years or older.
Painting, Sculpting, Tile, Performing Arts, Architecture, and
Landscape Architecture will be considered.
Program Requirements
In order for the candidate to be
considered for the program, the
nominating party must provide:
1. Completed candidate nomination form
2. Copy of resume of achievements
3. Copies or photos of national, state or
local awards received.
4. Copies or photos of any news print or
web media recognition for achievements
in the arts.
I would like to nominate the
following person for consideration
for the Distinguished Artists
Recognition program:
(Candidate's Information)
Please print legibly.
Name: ______________________________
Address:______________________________
______________________________________
Telephone:____________________________
Years of residency: _________ to ________
Please provide the top three (3) bullet
points of the Candidates achievements in
the arts. These bullet points may be used
for candidate's consideration and also
included in event program and other
event marketing materials.
1.____________________________________
______________________________________
2.____________________________________
______________________________________
3.____________________________________
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Please note that submission of the nomination form does
not guarantee approval and entry into the program. All
nomination forms will be reviewed and voted on by the La
Quinta City Council. This program is currently offered every
two (2) years as nomination forms are received and is
subject to change without notice.
Please give us a brief biography of
the candidate:
Bio must be 65 words or less and may be used for
candidate's consideration and also included in staff report
and other event marketing materials.
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Office Use Only
Received by:______________
Date:____________________
ATTACHMENT 1
May 3, 2022
Linda Evans – Mayor
Robert Radi – Mayor Pro Tem
Jon McMillen – City Manager
Chris Escobedo – Community Resources Director
John Pena – City Council
Kathleen Fitzpatrick – City Council
Steve Sanchez – City Council
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, CA 92253
Dear Madame Mayor, Council Members, City Manager, and City Staff,
The third time was a charm! SCOPE Events, LLC is incredibly proud of the signature La
Quinta Art Celebration event that was held March 3-6, 2022. This was the third show
SCOPE Events has produced for the City of La
Quinta, and it was every bit as much fun as
the previous shows. Although “fun” alone will
not sustain the event, it is what keeps us
looking forward to the next one. Fortunately,
there are many other reasons to consider the
event a winner, and we refer to them herein
as our Keys to Success.
Keys to Success
City Support
Obviously, this event would not even happen without the support of the City of La
Quinta, support that goes well beyond instrumental things like permits and access to a
beautiful venue. It is the individuals who make up the community and who contribute
their hearts and souls to making it an even better place to live and visit with each
passing year. Scope Events strongly believes that events like the La Quinta Art
Celebration contribute positively to the community and are honored to be a part of it.
For SCOPE Events, the March 2022 Celebration will always stand out as the event which
proved the strength of the partnership with the City of La Quinta. Our staff worked
Photo: Fence banners catch the public’s eye
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PRESENTATION NO. 2 - LA QUINTA ART CELEBRATION - MARCH 2022 EVENT SUMMARY ATTACHMENT 1
seamlessly in partnership with the City Manager, Parks & Landscape Manager, and City
Council throughout the weekend to monitor the weather. Beginning when we got word
at 4:15 am that the wind played havoc throughout the park and throughout Saturday we
continued to share information and images of the destruction so that everyone was
informed of the status. When we learned
through satellite weather reports that
Sunday would once again have sunny La
Quinta weather the City Marketing Manager
took a proactive stance on social media and
called the radio station. SCOPE Events
contacted local television stations who
quickly supported us with news alerts. Scope
Events updated our website as well as our
social media platforms. On early Sunday
morning, the Parks & Landscape Manager
had city grounds crew on site to work with our grounds crew on cleaning the park. Even
the lake was cleared of all ruble. The park was once again gorgeous when the gates
opened at 10 am. Best of all, the community showed up on Sunday with the highest
attendance ever for one day in the event history.
Community Outreach & Marketing Campaign - The marketing campaign for the March
2022 show was to expand our marketing efforts beyond the Coachella Valley and
Southern California to the western states through sponsorship with Southwest Art
Magazine and utilizing ads from the city marketing budget for Modern Luxury Magazine
San Francisco and Orange County issues, 425 Seattle Magazine and So Cal Life
Magazine. However, the focus on the Coachella Valley itself was not ignored and had
concentrated television, radio marketing buys as well as print, direct mail, billboards and
social media. We had a lot of positive feedback about the intense radio campaign during
drive time, the number of television commercials during the key news hours and the
vivid digital billboard ads visible to all tourists as they walked from the aircraft to
baggage claim at PSP airport.
SCOPE Events continues to stress the importance of community and working together.
We are cultivating relationships with Old Town Artisan Studios, Art on Main, La Quinta
Museum and Coachella Valley Art Center by offering them complimentary ads in the
event program so they can promote their business, and in turn, they hand out our
marketing collateral. When our coffee makers were unable to be delivered to Artist
Registration, Wells Marvin provided complimentary coffee cards at Old Town Coffee for
all of the artists and volunteers. We also heard that patrons unaware that the Saturday
show had cancelled, went to Old Town La Quinta instead and flocked to the merchants
and restaurants there providing them with solid Saturday sales. We are confident that
our efforts to continue to strive for partnerships will be mutually beneficial for all of us
as they gain trust with our company.
Photo of Civic Purchase Award Winner: Josh Hirt
CITY COUNCIL MEETING - MAY 3, 2022 - HAND-OUT BY CITY STAFF
PRESENTATION NO. 2 - LA QUINTA ART CELEBRATION - MARCH 2022 EVENT SUMMARY
Upscale Food and Beverages – SCOPE Events continues to be very pleased with the
quality food and beverages provided by Best Beverage Catering (BBC). They continue to
fine tune the selection of food and drink available to both the artists and patrons. We
especially appreciated BBC’s attention to food and bar esthetics which aimed to adorn
the already beautiful setting and the amazing art. Another rest stop was added this year
at Gate 5 called The Palm Bar which was appreciated by our older patrons.
Volunteers - This March SCOPE Events had a total of 125 Volunteers of which 19 serve
as Volunteer Captains. These Captains are vital to our success. They are dedicated to
managing their teams and are instrumental in building our volunteer base.
What makes this exceptional volunteer
base unique compared to other
organizations is their commitment to the
event. They rarely if ever cancel and if
they do it is only because of a family
emergency or illness. They never no-show.
Tools for Tomorrow – SCOPE Events
continues to support Tools for Tomorrow,
an organization whose mission could not be more appropriate as a partner to the LQAC.
Tools for Tomorrow works to “Reach, Teach, and Inspire Children through the ARTS”
and we could not be happier to support them. We hope to see some of these young
talents selling their art at the LQAC sometime soon. In addition to a monetary
contribution, Scope Events also agreed to host a luncheon for Tools for Tomorrow
volunteers as a way to recognize their contributions and to further the relationship
between our two organizations. We are waiting for them to set the date.
COVID-19 – Scope Events was prepared to conduct temperature checks and implement
other required pandemic related precautions. Riverside County loosened restrictions
and procedures prior to the show, and we think it contributed to the willingness of the
public to attend such an event and minimized bottlenecks at the entrance. Because it is
an outdoor event, we believe the risk was always minimal but we want to be a
community partner in public health.
Wi-Fi – As with the two prior signature Celebrations, Scope Events provided a dedicated
Wi-Fi network for artists so sales could be conducted electronically. Road Wi-Fi was
again chosen to design and implement the network and, based upon the lack of
connectivity issues and positive feedback from the artists, we believe their product was
one of our Keys to Success.
Photo: Debby and volunteers
CITY COUNCIL MEETING - MAY 3, 2022 - HAND-OUT BY CITY STAFF
PRESENTATION NO. 2 - LA QUINTA ART CELEBRATION - MARCH 2022 EVENT SUMMARY
Wind and Weather - Wind forced the closing of the LQAC on Saturday to assure public
safety. Our artist and public communication regarding the event closure was decisive,
informative and easy to access. Some booths and art pieces were damaged and it was
devastating to see. What happened next was the
triumph of community spirit. Artists supported each
other and literally helped rebuild exhibit spaces. They
helped each other with spare parts, re-staked tents,
showed compassion and gave strength to their peers.
By the time the gates opened on a sunny Sunday
morning, the staff, volunteers, and artists had recreated
the space. Patrons were lined up and in awe that a few
stray bougainvillea leaves were the only visible
reminders of the wind that tore through the day and
night before.
One of the silver linings of the wind storm was that our
artists were able to get out their booths and explore the
La Quinta and the Coachella Valley - a first for many
although they had been coming to the show in prior years. They hiked in La Quinta,
toured El Paseo and went to the movies. The artists made lemonade out of lemons and
enjoyed a day to relax and explore; while we at Scope Events stayed connected to City
officials and weather information to assure safety and effectively communicate to the
artists and public.
Artist Awards Ceremony and Reception - Several local restaurants comprised of Fresh
Agave Mexican Restaurant, Stuft Pizza Bar & Grill, Bristol Farms, Rd RNNR, Tack Room
Tavern, Augustine Casino, La Cantina, Costco Bakery and DJ’s Louisiana Kitchen provided
their delicious foods and we announced the art award winners. Several artists let us
know how special this event is and
how different it is from other shows
they participate in. For example their
assistants are invited with no charge
to the artists. Also after a long first
day at the event, this desert casual
affaire where one can be barefoot or
in flip-flops is much appreciated.
Artist spend time getting to know one
another while sampling the offerings
of the La Quinta establishments. This
event builds comradery and
community.
Photo of destroyed artist booth
Photo of Artist Award Reception
CITY COUNCIL MEETING - MAY 3, 2022 - HAND-OUT BY CITY STAFF
PRESENTATION NO. 2 - LA QUINTA ART CELEBRATION - MARCH 2022 EVENT SUMMARY
Social Media and Website Development – We continue to work with PurplePass to
examine ticket sale and web traffic data. The breadth of data they have available is
astounding and can be used to customize our social media and web marketing for the
event. For example, we analyze counts of single day vs multi-day passes, numbers of
tickets purchased at the gate vs the on the web, and the geographic locations of those
buying tickets online. These data are integral to our marketing strategies, but of little
value for the City, so we have spared most of the details. The table below shows the top
referrers to the event website, LaQuintaArtCelebration.org.
Top Traffic Sources for LaQuintaArtCelebration.org
Traffic Category Traffic Source
Site
Sessions
Page
Views
Unique
Visitors
Organic Search Google 13,805 36,089 9,168
Direct Direct (Laquintaartcelebration.org) 8,478 19,283 5,808
Social Facebook 4,436 8,869 3,733
Organic Search Bing 890 2,586 628
Organic Search Yahoo 931 2,493 597
Referral discoverpalmdesert.com 532 1,524 373
Organic Search DuckDuckGo 462 1,299 312
Referral festhund.com 361 1,070 262
Social Instagram 216 554 172
Attendance – The total ticket sales were higher than the two previous La Quinta Art
Celebrations. More ticket sales likely will likely result in more art sales which makes
everyone happy.
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4000
5000
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7000
8000
March 3, 2022 March 4, 2022 March 5, 2022 March 6, 2022
March 2022 LQAC Attendance by Day
(Total = 14,268)
CITY COUNCIL MEETING - MAY 3, 2022 - HAND-OUT BY CITY STAFF
PRESENTATION NO. 2 - LA QUINTA ART CELEBRATION - MARCH 2022 EVENT SUMMARY
Art Sales:
Artist Feedback- As usual, SCOPE Events, encourages participating artists to review the
show using the independent publication, Greg Lawler’s Art Fair SourceBook. Artists use
this resource to decide which shows to attend and to set their expectations based upon
0%
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Thursday,
March 3, 2022
Friday, March
4, 2022
Saturday,
March 5, 2022
Sunday, March
6, 202225%25%0%50%26%25%0%49%LQAC March 2022 Attenndance and Sales by Day
Percent of Total Attendance Percent of Total Sales
CITY COUNCIL MEETING - MAY 3, 2022 - HAND-OUT BY CITY STAFF
PRESENTATION NO. 2 - LA QUINTA ART CELEBRATION - MARCH 2022 EVENT SUMMARY
previous experiences of other artists. We utilize the data they collect to improve the
show. Because the feedback is anonymous, it is a gold standard for impartial
information and an invaluable resource for us, as producers, to listen-in on the
conversation about our show among the participating artists. Below are March 2022
data for two metrics that we track as outcomes for the show:
73.7% of responding artists (N=19) indicated that the Spring 2022 LQAC sales were
higher than their average show sales.
90% of responding artists (N=20) indicated that they would return to the show.
Summary:
Based upon attendance, sales, and fun, SCOPE Events considers the March, 2022 La
Quinta Art Celebration to have been another huge success. It was a fantastic follow-up
to the November Encore show and, successfully generated sales for our artists. With
each passing event, we gather more data and use them to enhance the Celebration
experience for artists, patrons, and volunteers alike.
Once again, thank you for designating SCOPE Events, LLC as your promotor. We hope we
made the city as proud as we are of the events we produce.
Sincerely,
Paul A. Anderson, CEO
Kathleen Hughes, Event Director
Photo of Kathleen Hughes and Paul Anderson
CITY COUNCIL MEETING - MAY 3, 2022 - HAND-OUT BY CITY STAFF
PRESENTATION NO. 2 - LA QUINTA ART CELEBRATION - MARCH 2022 EVENT SUMMARY
X PARK
May 2022 – Monthly Report
Attendance Data May 1st – May 31st
LQ Residents - 1042
Non LQ Residents – 1560
Memberships:
LQ Residents – 60
Non LQ Residents – 35
Notable Happenings
• First pro demo and autograph signing with FP Insoles
• Monthly community contests continued - CV Skateboard best trick session, CV
Ride BMX pop up event, Pump Track racing night (2 race nights)
• CIB Meetup Quad session
• Skate Lessons have started
Future event discussions in the works
• Dew Tour amateur qualifications for BMX and skateboard
• Hot Wheel Super Chargers fueled by Nitro Circus. Skate, BMX and Scooters
contest
Notable Guests
• X-games gold medalist and Olympic medalist Sky Brown attended two days at the
park with friends and family
• Legendary pro skateboarder Aaron “ Jaws” Homoki signed autographs for the kids
•Tristan Rennie top ten park skater in the world attended filming a promo for Dew
Tour on NBC
•Joey Brezinski a long time pro street skater attended with his team and promoted
the park to his 1 million Tik Tok followers
Summer in
Explore the X Park this summer
with special programs and
hours!
For more information scan the
QR Code
Cool off this summer at
Fritz Burns Pool!
Scan the QR code for the full
list of programs offered.
Visit PlayInLaQuinta.com for more
information on all our summer programs
Time for some Health & Wellness
Visit the Wellness Center this
summer to for all things fitness.
Scan the QR code for Summer
programs and hours.
ECRWSS
Resident
La Quinta, CA
Prsrt Std
US Postage Paid
Palm Desert CA
Permit #149
ATTACHMENT 1
LA QUINTA CULTURAL CAMPUS SITE AERIAL
AREA OF PLANNING
INFLUENCE/CONTEXT
SITE EXTENTS FOR
CULTURAL CAMPUS
PLANNING/PRELIMINARY
DESIGN
LA QUINTA CULTURAL CAMPUS PROJECT AREA / EXTENTS
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
PRELIMINARY PARK PROGRAMMING ASSESSMENT
As part of our commitment to the success of this project and as part of our proposal response, we have begun
to analyze the park program elements and relaƟonship to each other, the park’s aestheƟc, and the sense-of-
place within the park’s regional context. Please note, these are preliminary ideas that we prepared to illus-
trate design concepts to the City as part of our proposal and approach. They are not intended to convey the
final design of the park. Once selected for the project, our team will work with the City and community to pre-
pare the park master plan taking into account all the City’s goals as a coordinated team player with the City.
UNDERSTANDING AND APPROACH
Our approach to the master plan process first
starts with what exisƟng faciliƟes should re-
main in place which faciliƟes should be relo-
cated or redesigned. In our opinion, since the
skate park and dog park would be the least
negaƟvely impacted by being located across
Avenue 52 in the new park parcel and because
the exisƟng faciliƟes are relaƟvely small sized,
we recommend those program elements be
relocated into the new park parcel along with
a new parking lot off Calle Amigo. By siƟng the
dog park to the west, parking in the middle,
and skate park to the east, a new large lawn
picnic area centered on a graceful arc-shaped
walkway could organize this space beauƟfully.
The exisƟng newly constructed street improve-
ment curbs and sidewalks would be able to
remain undisturbed and access into the new
parcel can be conveniently located at the ex-
isƟng crosswalk sidewalk connector. Another
arc-shaped walkway may be located south of
Avenue 52 which would visually Ɵe the two
park parcels into one park. Leading south, a
new tree-lined shaded walkway with park
benches and picnic tables may hug the east
side of the exisƟng lawn and terminate at a
new circular splash park. New shade shelters,
addiƟonal lawn areas, and lounge seaƟng may
be ideally located here serving the splash park,
playground and pool complex. The playground
area may be redesigned with new equipment,
shade trees and seaƟng. The exisƟng parking
lot may be expanded back into the current dog
park area adding spaces while new tree islands
can be added to provide shade and thus re-
duce the urban heat island effect. Four new
pickleball courts may be added south of the
exisƟng tennis at the locaƟon of the current
skate park/former parking lot keeping the new
courts and exisƟng courts in the same vicinity.
Example Preliminary Programming Conceptual Plan
Preliminary Program Assessment Summary:
ExisƟng Proposed
Parking Spaces 59 106
Shade Shelters: 15 27
RecreaƟonal Lawn: +/- 1.4 ac +/- 1.4 ac
Skate Park: 4,500 sf 14,116 sf
Dog park 5,500 sf 8,385 sf
Pickleball courts: 8 12
Improved Playground
New Splash Pad
Dog
Run
RecreaƟonal
Lawn
RecreaƟonal
Lawn
Skate Park
New Pickleball
Splash Pad
Exist.
Pool
New Parking w/ Trees
Expanded Parking w/ Trees
ExisƟng Courts
ExisƟng Basin
Avenue 52
ATTACHMENT 2
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
UNDERSTANDING AND APPROACH
In-Site also uses 3D modeling soŌware to provide sƟll frame renderings and virtual fly-through animaƟons of
our projects to communicate our designs to clients and the public. Below are some example renderings that
we prepared as part of our proposal response to help illustrate the preliminary park programming concepts.
Example 3D Rendering - Bird’s eye view of the overall park
Example 3D Rendering - New park parcel with parking off Calle Amigo, new dog park to the west, skate park to the
east, and lawn picnic area in the center.
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
UNDERSTANDING AND APPROACH
Example 3D Renderings - New state-of-the-art
skate park with bowls, ramps, ledges, rails,
steps, and shade structures.
Example 3D Rendering - New dog park with separate areas for large dogs and small dogs including a vesƟbule
fenced entry and shade structures
Example 3D Rendering - Arc-shaped walkways and planƟng design visually Ɵe the two park parcels together
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
UNDERSTANDING AND APPROACH
Example 3D Rendering - Splash park with adjacent shade shelters and lounge seaƟng. The surface of the splash
park may also serve as a public art opportunity. In this example shows and abstract flower of the naƟve beavertail
prickly pear cactus
Example 3D Rendering - New tree-lined shaded walkway with park benches and picnic tables
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
UNDERSTANDING AND APPROACH
Example 3D Rendering - Expanded parking lot, tree shading, splash park, new lawn areas, shade shelters, and tree-
lined walkway leading to the new park parcel across Avenue 52
Example 3D Rendering - Redesigned playground area with addiƟonal tree shading
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
THE ‘GREEN OFFICE’
Since In-Site Landscape Architecture, Inc. was founded in 2007, the company has pioneered the sustainable
“Green Office” model. For the last 15 years, all employees work from home offices to reduce our
company’s carbon footprint and to improve employees’ work/life balance and producƟvity by eliminaƟng
typical Ɵme-consuming Southern California commuƟng. Without the restricƟon of commuƟng to a
designated office locaƟon, this has also allowed us to aƩract top talent in the Southern California region.
Our staff works from Cathedral City, San Diego, Costa Mesa, Los Angeles, and New York.
Our company seamlessly works together using the web-based MicrosoŌ Teams. This plaƞorm allows
our staff to feel a sense of place, presence, and connecƟvity and also provides an online screen sharing
and via video chat. While Covid-19 has changed the way most businesses and municipaliƟes operate,
there was no change to In-Site’s procedures since we have already adapted and excelled with this business
model over the past 15 years.
UNDERSTANDING AND APPROACH
MicrosoŌ Teams in-house meeƟng
Local satellite office address:
(Ron Moreno)
67-458 Rio Vista Drive
Cathedral City, CA 92234
La Quinta
PERSONAL CONNECTION
Ron Moreno, one of the key team members for this project moved to the La Quinta Cove neighborhood from Co-
lombia when he was 16 years old. As a teenager, Ron spent a lot of Ɵme at Fritz Burns Park playing soccer, swim-
ming, skateboarding, and spending Ɵme with family and friends. He currently lives and works from his home sat-
ellite office in nearby Cathedral City. Ron is so happy to work with our team on this opportunity to update a space
that he enjoyed so much growing up and to serve the City of La Quinta on this exciƟng project!
Community Resources
•Expanded events and community
programs
•Police services study with City of Palm
Desert
•Added park programming and amenities
Community Services Commission
FY 21/22
City Events X Park Soft Opening
Art Commissions
“Bird Song” -Nate Frizzell
Lumberyard Building (Future site of the Cultural Campus)
Art Commissions
“Wheels of Fortune”
Justin Coopersmith
“La Quinta Dip N’ Dots”
Johnny Ha
Community Services Commission
FY22/23
•Cultural Campus
•Fritz Burns Park
Improvements
•Community
Workshop Priorities
CSC COMMISSION
REGULAR QUARTERLY
MEETING
June 13, 2022
6/28/2022
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Community Services Commission
Meeting
June 13, 2022
Pledge of Allegiance
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Public Comment - Teleconference
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6/28/2022
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Public Comment
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Community Services Commission
P1 - CV Link Presentation
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Community Services Commission
B1 – Recommend Pillars of the Community
and Distinguished Artists & Athletes
Nominations
Background
•Pillars of the Community and Distinguished
Artists & Athletes are La Quinta residents who
have made positive impacts in the community.
•City staff requested nominations beginning
October 2022.
•Four nominations were received.
•Traditionally, the Senior Inspiration Award (SIA)
recipient is also recognized as a Pillar.
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Nominations
•Brandun Lee
•Emmi Von Scherr
•Jason and Nichole McQuaid
•Karen Devine
•Victory Grund – SIA
Community Services Commission
B2 – Recommend Revisions to the Pillars of
the Community and Distinguished Artists &
Athletes Nomination Process
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Background
•La Quinta recognizes residents who have
made contributions to the City by honoring
them as Pillars of the Community and/or
Distinguished Artists & Athletes.
•There has been a decline in nominations.
•The Commission recommends revising the
nomination process and restoring significance
to the awards.
Recommended Changes
•The Senior Inspiration Award winner should not
automatically receive the Pillars of the Community Award.
•Implement measures to restore the significance of the
awards.
•Enhance marketing/promotional efforts to ensure award
information and deadlines reach a wide-range of
community groups therefore generating a larger pool of
nominees.
•Remove the signature requirement for Distinguished Artists
& Athletes nominees.
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Community Services Commission
Departmental Reports
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6/28/2022
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Art in Public Places
•Gold Star Family Monument
•40th Anniversary Art Piece
•Pocket Art Map
•Art@Fifth
La Quinta Art Celebration
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X Park
Summer Programming
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Cultural Campus
Fritz Burns Master Planning
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Boards & Commissions Protocols
•Wellness/Recreation
•Arts & Culture
•Library & Museum
•Preparation for meetings
•Staff liaison
Joint Boards & Commissions
Workshop
•Commission roadmap
•Expanded Events and programming
•X Park soft opening
•Art commissions
•Cultural Campus
•Fritz Burns Park improvements
•Community Workshop priorities
March 28, 2022
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Community Workshop Priorities
•1. Underground Utilities
•2. La Quinta Park Upgrades
•3. Public Safety Camera System Phase II
•4. Additional Concerts in the Park
•5. Coral Mountain Park – Cahuilla History Incorporation
•6.1 Shade Shelters at Parks and Bus Stops
•6.2 Affordable Housing
City Tours
•September 27 – Parks
–Silverrock Park, La Quinta Park, Fritz Burns
Park
•September 28 – Facilities
–X Park, Silverrock Building, Museum/Cultural
Campus Site
•September 29 – Recreation
–Wellness Center, Event Pad Hwy 111, ???
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