2023 06 12 CSC MinutesCALL TO ORDER
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
MINUTES
MONDAY, JUNE 12, 2023
A regular meeting of the Community Services Commission (Commission) was called to
order by Vice Chair Blakeley at 4:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Commissioners La Greca, Shelton, and Vice Chair Blakeley
ABSENT: Commissioner Gordon and Chair Biondi
STAFF PRESENT: Community Resources Manager Calderon and Community
Resources Analyst Calderon
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner La Greca led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA — None
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA — Confirmed
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS, AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OF MARCH 13, 2023
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners La Greca/Shelton to
approve the Consent Calendar as recommended. Motion passed: ayes — 3, noes — 0,
abstain — 0, absent — 2 (Biondi and Gordon).
BUSINESS SESSION
1. RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF TEMPORARY ART LOAN AGREEMENT WITH
CJ RENCH FOR ARTWORK TO BE DISPLAYED AT SILVERROCK PARK
Management Analyst Calderon presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's
Office.
Staff answered questions regarding the artist's past participation in the La Quinta Art
Celebration event; confirmed the art pieces are on loan to the City temporarily, and that
other artists can contact the City if they are interested in submitting art pieces to be
displayed at SilverRock Park in the future. Commissioners inquired about the Art in Public
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Places (APP) budget, and Staff confirmed there are funds available to accommodate the
needed construction of pedestals/anchor points, and to transport and install the
sculptures. Discussion continued regarding the placement of each art piece at the
designated locations at SilverRock Park.
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners La Greca/Shelton to
approve a temporary art loan agreement with CJ Rench for artwork to be displayed at
SilverRock Park. Motion passed: ayes — 3, noes — 0, abstain — 0, absent — 2 (Biondi and
Gordon).
STUDY SESSION — None
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
Staff provided verbal updates on the following items:
1. PILLARS OF THE COMMUNITY, DISTINGUISHED ARTISTS, AND
DISTINGUISHED ATHLETES AWARDS PROGRAM SUBCOMMITTEE
The Pillars of the Community and Distinguished Artists and Athletes subcommittee met
on April 5, 2023, to discuss potential revisions to the nomination process and criteria for
the Pillars and Distinguished Artists/Athletes awards programs. The Subcommittee will
present their recommendations to City Council in July or August 2023.
2. BIKE RACK ADDITIONS
Bike racks have been installed at Pioneer Park and Eisenhower Park. Staff are in the
process of getting bike racks installed at Adams Park and Saguaro Park as part of the
Citywide bike rack expansion plan. Staff will add bike racks at additional parks/facilities
such as Civic Center Campus as time and the budget allows.
3. LA QUINTA PARK SPLASH PAD
Work on the new splash pad at La Quinta Park is underway. Staff anticipates completing
the project by July 2023.
4. CULTURAL CAMPUS
The Cultural Campus Master Plan design is underway based on the comments received
from Council during the March 21, 2023, public meeting.. HGA, the City's design
consultant, is anticipated to present a revised design concept to Council in July or August
2023. The Master Plan includes phases that address museum enhancements, an
improved museum entryway, an outdoor gathering space, and additional archive space.
5. FRITZ BURNS PARK IMPROVEMENTS AND POOL OPERATIONS
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A Master Plan for Fritz Burns Park was presented to Council on March 7, 2023. Council
directed staff to get additional input about the proposed plan from community members.
A community workshop was held at the park on May 22, 2023. The feedback gathered
from the workshop indicate that parking and shade are a priority. Staff also received
positive feedback about the additional pickleball courts and there is interest in improving
the splash pad at the pool.
6. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES
Artist CJ Rench recently completed the Gold Star Family Monument at the Civic Center
Campus. The base of the monument will be painted, and Gold Star Family names will be
engraved on the sculpture. A sculpture called "La Quinta's Harmony" by Charles Sherman
was also installed at the Civic Center Campus. The ram skull sculpture donation by Dick
Robertson was placed on a pedestal and installed in the La Quinta Library courtyard.
7. X -PARK UPDATE
Council approved an agreement with Action Park Alliance (APA) to continue managing
the X -Park for the next three years. Moving forward, the X -Park will conduct 5 -day
operations for six months of the year, and 7 -day operations for six months of the year.
Permanent shade will be installed at the X -Park by August 2023, and APA is currently
working on their programs/events schedule for the upcoming year.
8. CV LINK
Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) Executive Director Tom Kirk
presented a CV Link update at the May 16, 2023, Council meeting. La Quinta's portion
of the CV Link is nearly complete. Lights and decomposed granite still need to be
installed, but pedestrians are already utilizing the CV Link in La Quinta. The CV Link will
also connect with the Arts and Music Line, a 10 -mile lighted bike and pedestrian
community connector to key destinations, such as schools, affordable housing, retail and
employment centers, which will provide three connections to the CV Link, will run along
Avenue 48 through the Cities of La Quinta, Indio, and Coachella, and will also offer
another way for music festival goers to get to and from the polo grounds.
COMMISSIONER'S ITEMS
Commissioner Blakeley thanked Commissioner La Greca for his time and commitment in
serving on the Commission for the past four years. Commissioner La Greca commented
on the accomplishments the Commission achieved during his service and thanked staff.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by Commissioners
La Greca/Shelton to adjourn the meeting at 4:26 p.m. Motion passed: ayes — 3, noes — 0,
abstain — 0, absent — 2 (Biondi and Gordon).
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Respectfully submitted,
MICHAEL CALDERON,
Community Resources Analyst / Community Services Commission Secretary
City of La Quinta, California
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