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2021 12 13 CSC MinutesCONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES MONDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2021 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Community Services Commission (Commission) was called to order by Chairperson Biondi at 4:14 p.m. This meeting provided teleconferencing accessibility pursuant to Executive Orders N-60-20, 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.) . PRESENT: Commissioners, Blakeley, Gordon, La Greca, Shelton, and Chair Biondi ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Community Resources Director Escobedo, City Clerk Monika Radeva, Community Resources Manager Calderon, Community Resources Analyst Calderon, and Community Services Commission Secretary Chaudhry. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Blakeley led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA PUBLIC SPEAKER: Melissa Lundell, Branch Manager of the La Quinta Library provided an update on the library's upcoming programs and events. PUBLIC SPEAKER: Michelle McNeilly, Supervisor of the Creation Station provided an update on the upcoming programs and events taking place at Makerspace. PUBLIC SPEAKER: Sharla Fox, Director of the La Quinta Museum provided an update on the museum's latest exhibits and upcoming events. ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS, AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION QUARTERLY MINUTES Page 1 of 4 DECEMBER 13, 2021 CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA - Confirmed CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVE SEPTEMBER 13, 2021, QUARTERLY MEETING MINUTES 2. APPROVE NOVEMBER 1, 2021, SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Blakeley/La Greca to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended. Motion passed unanimously. BUSINESS SESSION 1. APPROVE CIVIC CENTER ART PURCHASE COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS The Commission waived presentation of the staff report, which is on file in the Community Resources Department. The Commission discussed volunteering to serve on the Civic Center Art Purchase Committee; and Commissioners La Greca and Chair Biondi expressed their interest in serving on this Committee. MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Blakeley/Shelton to appoint Chair Biondi and Commissioner La Greca to serve on the Civic Center Art Purchase Committee for the March 2022 La Quinta Arts Celebration. Motion passed unanimously. 2. RECOMMEND A RECIPIENT FOR THE 2022 SENIOR INSPIRATION AWARD COMMISSIONER LA GRECA SAID HE WILL RECUSE HIMSELF FROM DISCUSSION AND VOTE BECAUSE HE WAS NOMINATED TO BE CONSIDERED AS A RECIPIENT OF THE 2022 SENIOR INSPIRATION AWARD, AND LEFT THE DIAS AT 4:43 P.M. The Commission waived presentation of the staff report, which is on file in the Community Resources Department. The Commission discussed that active commissioners are eligible to be nominated and become the recipient of an award if selected; and the nominees history and qualifications. COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION QUARTERLY MINUTES Page 2 of 4 DECEMBER 13, 2021 MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Chair Biondi/Commissioner Shelton to recommend to Council to nominate Victory Grund as the 2022 Senior Inspiration Award recipient. Motion Passed: ayes - 4, noes - 0, abstain - 0, absent - 1 (La Greca). COMMISSIONER LA GRECA RETURNED TO THE DIAS AT 4: 53 P.M. 3. APPROVE ADDITIONS TO THE PREQUALIFIED ARTISTS LIST Community Resources Analyst Calderon presented the staff report, which is on file in the Community Resources Department. The Commission discussed the existing prequalified artists list; the additional artist proposals received in response to the Request for Proposals published by staff; and adding these additional artists to the prequalified artists list to be considered for upcoming art projects. MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners La Greca/Blakeley to approve additions to the prequalified artists list as recommended. Motion passed unanimously. STUDY SESSION - None DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS Staff provided verbal updates on the following items: 1. ART MURAL UPDATE The Cultural Campus Mural 'Bird Song" by artist Nate Frizzell is scheduled for completion by December 31, 2021. 2. CIVIC CENTER ART PURCHASE UPDATE Two art pieces were commissioned for Art in Public Places during the November La Quinta Art Celebration, and both art pieces will be featured at the X Park. 3. X-PARK UPDATE The X-park is scheduled for completion early 2022. Staff answered Commission's questions regarding injury prevention by noting that appropriate safety protocols will be in place and enforced by the X-Park operator, and all participants will complete waivers prior to participation. 4. COMMUNITY WORKSHOP INVITATION COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION QUARTERLY MINUTES Page 3 of 4 DECEMBER 13, 2021 Community Resources Director Escobedo invited Commissioners to attend the City's annual Community Workshop scheduled to be held on January 29, 2022, at the La Quinta Wellness Center. 5. COMMISSION FACILITY TOURS Staff will coordinate with the Commission to schedule facility tours based on areas of interest. 6. PARK PLAYGROUND — NEW EQUIPMENT Staff said that new playground equipment will be installed at Seasons Park to replace the previous equipment that was damaged by a fire. COMMISSIONER'S ITEMS Chair Biondi inquired about the status of the SilverRock Event Site restroom mural project. Community Resources Director Escobedo informed the Commission that staff will revisit this project in the near future. Chair Biondi briefly discussed the Commission Roadmap and encouraged Commissioners to use the roadmap as a resource for prioritizing upcoming initiatives. Commissioners La Greca/Blakely and Chair Biondi commented on their attendance at the La Quinta Arts Celebration event. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by Commissioners La Greca/Blakeley to adjourn the meeting at 5:17 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. Respectfully submitted, MICHAEL CALDERON, Community Services Commission Secretary City of La Quinta, California COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION QUARTERLY MINUTES Page 4 of 4 DECEMBER 13, 2021