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2022 09 12 CSC MinutesCONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Community Services Commission (Commission) was called to order by Chair Biondi at 4:02 p.m. PRESENT: Chair Biondi, Commissioner Blakeley, Commissioner Gordon, Commissioner La Greca, Commissioner Shelton ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Community Resources Manager Calderon and Community Services Commission Secretary Calderon PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner La Greca led the audience 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 JUNE 13, 2022 MEETING MINUTES Commissioner Shelton asked staff to revise the June 13, 2022, minutes, to reflect that she abstained from the first vote only on Business Session Item No. 1 regarding the Commission's recommendations to Council on the Pillars of the Community recipients; the submitted minutes state that the motion passed unanimously, which is incorrect. MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners La Greca/Blakeley to approve the June 13, 2022 minutes, as amended, as noted above. Motion passed unanimously. COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION Page 1 of 6 SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 MINUTES - QUARTERLY MEETING BUSINESS SESSION 1. APPOINT MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION TO SERVE AS CHAIRPERSON AND VICE - CHAIRPERSON FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022/23 The Commission waived presentation of the staff report, which is on file in the Community Resources Department. Staff noted that there is no limit to the number of times members of the Commission may serve as Chair or Vice -Chair. MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Blakeley/Gordon to have Chair Biondi continue her appointment and serve as Chair for fiscal year 2022/23. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION - A motion was made by Commissioners Biondi/Gordon to have Vice - Chair Blakeley continue her appointment and serve as Vice -Chair for fiscal year 2022/23. Motion passed unanimously. 2. RECOMMEND ACCEPTANCE OF ART DONATION Community Resources Secretary Calderon presented the staff report, which is on file in the Community Resources Department. The Commission discussed incentives for art donations; the artist Jack Zejac's desire to have his art piece featured in a public place within the community; possible locations in La Quinta to display the art piece, the need to put a platform in place before the piece can be displayed, and associated costs with building the platform and available funding sources. MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Blakeley/La Greca to recommend Council acceptance of an art donation consisting of a bronze sculpture by Jack Zajac to be included in the City's Art in Public Places collection. Motion passed unanimously. 3. RECOMMEND ART PIECE CONCEPTS TO COMMEMORATE THE CITY'S 40TH ANNIVERSARY Community Services Secretary Calderon presented the staff report, which is on file in the Community Resources Department. The Commission discussed the high -quality of all proposals received and their individual preferences of the proposals in ranking order; expressed general COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION Page 2 of 6 SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 MINUTES - QUARTERLY MEETING consensus that the proposal by Artists Jason and Nicole McQuaid featuring 40 cactus spikes, in honor of the City's 40t" anniversary, stood out amongst the rest of the proposals; and noted that if McQuaids' piece is selected, the plaque should include language that explains the significance of the 40 spikes. MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Blakeley/Gordon to recommend to the City Council consideration of art pieces to commemorate the City's 40t" anniversary in the following order: 1) First choice - proposal submitted by Artists Jason and Nicole McQuaid, 2) Second choice - proposal submitted by Artist Aileen Frick, and 3) Third choice - proposal submitted by Artist Erin Hanson. Motion passed unanimously. STUDY SESSION 1. COMMISSION ATTENDANCE AT CITY EVENTS AND PROGRAMS, AND EVENT LINEUP FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022/23 Community Services Manager Calderon presented the staff report, which is on file in the Community Resources Department. The Commission discussed their availability to attend the events presented by staff, which included the Civic Center Art Purchase Committees during the March and November La Quinta Art Celebrations, Tree Lighting Ceremony, Easter Egg Hunt, and City Picnic. The Commission reached a consensus for the Commissioners listed below to represent the Commission as follows: • Civic Center Art Purchase Committee - La Quinta Art Celebration (November 2022) - Commissioners Gordon and Shelton • Civic Center Art Purchase Committee - La Quinta Art Celebration (March 2023) - Commissioners La Greca and Chair Biondi • City Picnic - All Commissioners • Tree Lighting Ceremony - All Commissioners • Easter Egg Hunt - Pending Commissioner Availability 2. DISCUSS PILLARS OF THE COMMUNITY AND DISTINGUISHED ARTISTS AND ATHLETES PROGRAMS' REVISIONS Community Services Secretary Calderon presented the staff report, which is on file in the Community Resources Department; the Subcommittee, comprised of Chair Biondi and Commissioner Gordon, as consented by the Commission at the June 13, 2022, quarterly meeting, provided an overview COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION Page 3 of 6 SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 MINUTES - QUARTERLY MEETING of the subcommittee's findings and recommendations, which were included in the staff report. The Commission discussed the Subcommittee's recommendations, in particular to discontinue the existing Distinguished Artists/Athletes awards, however, artists and athletes can be nominated as recipients for the new award categories being recommended; separate the Pillars of the Community Award, which is administered by the City, from the Senior Inspiration Award (SIA), which is administered by Riverside County, and no longer have the SIA recipient automatically become a Pillars of the Community recipient; create a new Junior Inspiration Award, as suggested by Council at their June 1, 2022, regular meeting, and create a new Community Services Award; possible confusion between the Senior and Junior Inspiration Awards, the motivation is to provide an opportunity and create a pipeline for younger people to be recognized for their contributions to the community; the proposed revisions to the award programs are intended to broaden the pool of eligible recipients, and in particular the Community Services Award gives the City the ability to recognize a diverse group of individuals for their community contributions without being subjected to age -restrictive accomplishments; creating a pool of people in the community - teachers, local business owners, etc. who can be the Commission's partners in executing and delivering on these awards; consider revising the qualification criteria to not require that a nominated recipient is a La Quinta resident if he/she/they have contributed to the La Quinta community, their efforts should be recognized, regardless of residence; evolution of qualifying criteria for the SIA over the years in order to allow a larger pool of people to be eligible for nominations; requesting that a member of the City Council be appointed to join the Commission's Subcommittee to help provide guidance and direction; and consider renaming the "Junior" Inspiration Award to "Youth" Inspiration Award. The Commission reached a consensus and directed staff to take the Subcommittee's recommendation for Council consideration and request that a member of the Council be appointed to join the Commission's Subcommittee. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS Staff provided verbal updates on the following items: I. COMMISSIONER TOURS UPDATE The Commissioners' tours scheduled for September 2022, have been postponed until December 2022. The tours will be led by City staff and showcase City facilities, parks, and amenities. COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION Page 4 of 6 SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 MINUTES - QUARTERLY MEETING 2. EVENTS UPDATES Staff reviewed the following upcoming City events: • October 15, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. - Concerts in the Park featuring The Beatunes, a Beatles tribute band • October 22, 2022 at 11 a.m. - X-Park Grand Opening • November 11, 2022 at 9 a.m. - Veterans Recognition Ceremony • November 12, 2022 at 9 a.m. - El Gato Classic at the X-Park • November 19, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. - Concerts in the Park featuring Fake Matthews Band • December 2, 2022 at 6 p.m. - Tree Lighting Ceremony 3. RENOVATION OF LA QUINTA PARK SPLASH PAD Public Works recently published a Request for Proposals for renovating the splash pad at La Quinta Park. The proposals will be reviewed by staff and the best contenders will be brought to the Commission for consideration during a special meeting, expected to be held in September 2022. COMMISSIONER'S ITEMS Chair Biondi inquired about the updated Art in Public Places, Bike Trails, and Hiking Trails pocket maps. The maps were distributed to the Commission and are also available on the City website. Vice -Chair Blakeley inquired about staffing levels within the Community Resources Department. Staff explained that while the Community Resources Director position is currently vacant, all other positions are filled and staff continue to move forward with projects as planned. Chair Biondi reminded the Commissioners about the Fritz Burns Park enhancements survey that is currently available on the City website. The survey seeks to gather input regarding amenities and enhancements the community would like to see at Fritz Burns Park. Commissioner Shelton commented on the changes that have been made to the City website. Staff explained that the website was updated to make it easier to navigate, however staff is open to feedback from the Commission on ways to make the website more user friendly. Commissioners La Greca and Gordon commented on the lack of bike racks at City parks and facilities. A consensus was made to discuss expanding the bike rack locations during a future Commission meeting. Staff will connect with the COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION Page 5 of 6 SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 MINUTES - QUARTERLY MEETING Economic Development Department to discuss incentives for local businesses and property owners to install bike racks. Commissioner La Greca inquired about a possible art donation from artist Janice Osborne. Staff will reach out to the artist to get more information and may bring the art donation to the Commission for consideration during a future Commission meeting. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Gordon/Blakeley to adjourn the meeting at 5:07 p.m. Motion passes unanimously. Respectfully submitted, MICHAEL CALDERON, Community Services Commission Secretary City of La Quinta, California COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION Page 6 of 6 SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 MINUTES - QUARTERLY MEETING