2024 09 09 ACSC MinutesCALL TO ORDER
ARTS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
MINUTES
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 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 Beesemyer, Brower, Chiapperini, Webb (joined the
meeting at 4:12 p.m.), and Chair Biondi
ABSENT: None
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 Chiapperini/Beesemyer
to confirm the Agenda as published. Motion passed: ayes — 4, noes — 0, abstain — 0, absent
— 1 (Webb).
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS, AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
1. INTRODUCE NEW COMMISSIONERS
Chair Biondi welcomed new Commissioners Beesemyer, Brower, and Webb.
Commissioners Beesemyer and Brower provided a brief summary of their background and
experience.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF MAY 20, 2024
2. APPROVE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 10, 2024
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Chiapperini/Biondi to
approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
Motion failed due to the lack of a quorum: ayes — 2 (Biondi and Chiapperini), noes — 0,
abstain — 2 (Beesemyer and Brower), absent — 1 (Webb).
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BUSINESS SESSION
1. APPOINT MEMBERS OF THE ARTS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
COMMISSION TO SERVE AS A CHAIRPERSON AND VICE -CHAIRPERSON
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/25
Management Analyst Calderon presented the staff report, which is on file in the
Community Services Department.
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Beesemyer/Brower to
appoint Commissioner Biondi to serve as Chair for fiscal year 2024/25.
Motion passed: ayes — 4, noes — 0, abstain — 0, absent — 1 (Webb).
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Biondi/Brower to
appoint Commissioner Chiapperini to serve as Vice Chair for fiscal year 2024/25.
Motion passed: ayes — 4, noes — 0, abstain — 0, absent — 1 (Webb).
2. APPOINT MEMBERS OF THE ARTS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
COMMISSION TO SERVE ON THE NOVEMBER 2024 CIVIC CENTER ART
SELECTION COMMITTEE
Management Analyst Calderon presented the staff report, which is on file in the
Community Services Department.
The Commission discussed its prior recommendation to Council to postpone art
purchases during the La Quinta Art Celebrations for fiscal year 2024/25 to catch up with
the art appraisal, determine art placements for future art purchases, and to potentially
allocate the money towards a larger commissioned art piece. Staff noted the
Commission's recommendation has not yet been presented to Council for consideration.
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Chiapperini/Biondi to
appoint Commissioners Beesemyer and Brower to serve on the November 2024 Civic
Center Art Selection Committee.
Motion passed: ayes — 4, noes — 0, abstain — 0, absent — 1 (Webb).
COMMISSIONER WEBB JOINED THE MEETING AT 4:12 P.M.
3. RECOMMEND DISTINGUISHED CITIZEN NOMINEE TO CITY COUNCIL
Management Analyst Calderon presented the staff report, which is on file in the
Community Services Department.
The Commission discussed Distinguished Citizen Nominee Will Donato's
accomplishments, contributions, qualifications, and reached a consensus to recommend
him to Council as a recipient of the award; provided recommendations on the process,
manner, and location for presenting the award; and provided recommendations to
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possibly recognize Community Award Recipients during City events such as City Picnic
and Concerts in the Park Series.
Staff noted once nominee recommendations are approved by Council, the recognition
and presentation process details will be brought back to the Commission for discussion,
as well as the various ways to highlight recipients through social media and other City
publications.
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Biondi/Brower to
recommend Will Donato as a Distinguished Citizen Nominee to the City Council. Motion
passed unanimously.
STUDY SESSION
REVIEW CITY OF LA QUINTA DRAFT STRATEGIC PLAN
Marketing and Communications Specialist Barkas presented the staff report, which is on
file in the Community Services Department.
The Commission discussed the process for distributing requests for proposals (RFP),
adding artists on the City's pre -qualified artists list, artists' qualifications criteria; the
methods used to increase awareness of the City's art, events, programs, and exploring
the possibility of placing the various City pocket maps or informational brochures in local
businesses; increasing outreach efforts outside of La Quinta and the Coachella Valley;
finding opportunities to showcase art throughout La Quinta such as art shows, apparel,
public parks and other locations that can be destination points for tourists and the
community; highlighted the Highway 111 corridor, Art and Music Line on Avenue 48, CV
Link, and the Cultural Trail as art in public places (APP) opportunities; offering more youth
activities and programs to broaden community involvement and promote health and
wellness; conducting simple one page surveys to gather residents' feedback on activities
and programs to offer the community; importance of preserving La Quinta's history;
highlight the 100th anniversary of the La Quinta Hotel; promoting Old Town Artisan Studio
and its historical background, and finding ways to highlight La Quinta as the Gem of the
Desert.
2. DISCUSS ART IN PUBLIC PLACES STRATEGIC PLAN
Management Analyst Calderon presented the staff report, which is on file in the
Community Services Department.
The Commission discussed the importance of focusing on accessibility of the art when
considering locations and promotional efforts; possibly partnering with La Quinta High
School and CV Link as potential future art projects for murals; and importance of ensuring
proper signage identifying art pieces and locations.
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Staff noted the SilverRock Event Park pedestals will have a similar concept to the ones
located on EI Paseo in Palm Desert; work continues to ensure all art pieces have plaques
and proper identification; the CV Link, Highway 111 Refresh, Cultural Trail, and Art and
Music Line on Avenue 48 projects are all in design or early development stages, once
they are closer to completion the Commission will have an opportunity to provide
recommendations for potential art projects; and confirmed there are no City art pieces in
storage — all are on display and available to view.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS — verbal updates
1. REVISED COMMUNITY AWARDS PROGRAM CRITERIA AND APPLICATIONS
Staff noted the criteria for the Community Awards was approved by Council on June 18,
2024; and applications are available online and can be submitted via email or in person.
The Commission discussed ways to improve promotional outreach to reach wider
audiences such as schools, community organizations, social groups, and city partners;
the City's marketing team issued a press release about the community awards program
to Desert Sands Unified School District; staff will look into creating a one-page sheet to
provide to the Commission with additional outreach efforts.
2. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES APPRAISAL
The Commission discussed the APP appraisal; the City's art inventory is insured; the
overall condition of the APP collection is great, with majority of the art pieces values
increasing compared to the original purchase price; and the total retail replacement value
of the collection is $5,034,030.
3. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES VIRTUAL ART TOUR
Staff provided a brief overview of the Virtual Art Tour website that showcases 120 art
pieces of the City's APP collection.
4. SRR SCULPTURE LOAN PROGRAM UPDATE
The Commission discussed the three sculpture options by artist CJ Rench to be installed
at SilverRock Event Park slated for the near future; the sculptures will be on loan and the
length of the loan will depend on the agreed upon terms and conditions outlined in the
loan agreement between the City and perspective artist.
5. LA QUINTA PARK PLAYGROUND UPGRADE
Staff noted new shade structures were installed over the playground area at La Quinta
Park.
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The Commission discussed installing traditional lighting under the shade structures to
provide ample lighting in the evenings.
6. COMMISSION MEETING SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
Staff provided an overview of the Commission's quarterly meetings schedule and City
events for the upcoming fiscal year.
The Commission discussed the possibility of providing the option for community members
to add City events to one's mobile calendar or the ability to subscribe to City events and
activities; and if staff can provide brochure holders the Commission can connect and
partner with local businesses for further promotional outreach of art, events and activities.
COMMISSIONER'S ITEMS
Chair Biondi shared the previous members of the Commission had reached a consensus
for each Commissioner to focus on an item or two within the Commission's scope of work
and report back with updates at each ACSC meeting; Commissioner Webb said he would
like to meet with principles from schools in La Quinta regarding the Junior Inspiration and
Youth Achievement award, connect City staff to schools regarding the Youth Collective,
and find ways to involve schools and their students with potential mural art projects.
Commissioner Webb provided a brief summary of his background and experience.
The Commission discussed involving youth at the skate park to share their ideas and
perspectives for future art projects and the possibility of potential student art shows to
bring opportunities for youth to showcase various art in writing, music, literature, and
theatre; Commissioner Beesemyer shared she will connect with local businesses for ways
to promote City events and public art.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by Commissioners
Chiapperini/Beesemyer to adjourn the meeting at 5:18 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
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MANUEL ELIZALDE, Administrative Technician / Commission Secretary
City of La Quinta, California
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