2024 06 10 ACSC MinutesCALL TO ORDER
ARTS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
MINUTES
MONDAY, JUNE 10, 2024
A regular quarterly meeting of the Arts and Community Services Commission
(Commission) was called to order by Chair Biondi at 4:01 p.m.
PRESENT: Commissioners Blakeley, Chiapperini, Gordon, Shelton, and Chair Biondi
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Community Services Deputy Director Calderon, Management
Analyst Calderon, and Administrative Technician Elizalde
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Chiapperini led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA — None
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Blakely/Gordon to confirm
the Agenda as published. Motion passed unanimously.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS, AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS — None
CONSENT CALENDAR — None
BUSINESS SESSION — None
STUDY SESSION
1. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES STRATEGIC PLAN DISCUSSION
Management Analyst Calderon presented the staff report, which is on file in the
Community Services Department.
Commission discussion followed regarding updating the Art in Public Places (APP)
Strategic Plan to current brand standards; identifying potential locations throughout La
Quinta for future APP installations and purchases; CV link being a potential art project;
finding a creative solution to refresh or install new entry monuments to better distinguish
La Quinta's boundaries; tying in the Highway 111 Revisioning, the Cultural Trail, the
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Avenue 48 Music Line, and CV Link projects through cohesive artwork; clarifying how
funds are allocated for APP purchases, the available budget, the purchase process of art
pieces for specific locations throughout the city and during the La Quinta Art Celebration;
reviewing the pre -qualified artist list; and adding language recommending the acquisition
of interactive art to create "instagrammamble" destination points that the community and
tourists will be inclined to visit.
The Commission reached a consensus and directed staff to update the APP Strategic
Plan based on the Commission's recommendations noted in the discussion above, and
bring it back for Commission review and consideration as a Study Session to give the
newly appointed commissioners an opportunity to provide input as well.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
1. HOLIDAY TREE PURCHASE — verbal update
The Commission discussed the City's recent purchase of a new holiday tree, which is 34
feet high, includes a topper, new LED lights, will be fully decorated with red, gold, and
silver ornaments, and is set to be featured at the City's Annual Tree Lighting Event that
takes place in December.
2. SHADE STRUCTURES AND PLAYGROUND — verbal update
Staff noted new shade structures have been installed over playgrounds at Adams Park,
Eisenhower Park, Velasco Park, and over seating areas at Seasons Dog Park.
Commission discussion followed regarding the longevity of shade structures can be about
20 years for the frame, with the sails being replaced as needed due to wear and tear
caused by environmental factors such as sun, dust, wind, etc. or vandalism; installation
of the new playground equipment at La Quinta Park is slated for the near future and will
carry through the summer, and the new shade structure will cover a larger footprint of the
playground than the previous one, including the swings, but not the water feature, and
through the duration of the project only the playground area will be closed, the sports field
areas will remain open for use.
COMMISSIONER'S ITEMS
Chair Biondi thanked the outgoing Commissioners for their time, commitment, and
contributions; outgoing Commissioners Blakeley, Gordon, and Sheldon commented on
the camaraderie of the Commission, and thanked City staff for their support; staff thanked
the outgoing Commissioners for their dedication and service.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by Commissioners
Gordon/Blakely to adjourn the meeting at 4:30 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
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Respectfully submitted,
MANUEL ELIZALDE, Administrative Technician / Commission Secretary
City of La Quinta, California
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