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ARTS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
MINUTES
MONDAY, JUNE 9, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
A regular quarterly meeting of the Arts and Community Services Commission
(Commission) was called to order at 4:01 p.m. by Chair Biondi.
PRESENT: Commissioners Beesemyer, Chiapperini, Webb, and Chair Biondi
ABSENT: Commissioner Brower
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Webb led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Commission Secretary Guerrero said WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENT was received from
a La Quinta resident listed below, which was distributed to the Commission, made public,
published on the City’s website, and included in the public record of this meeting:
Mary Mann – opposed Specific Plan 2003-067, specifically opposed the fence
planned at the Club at Coral Mountain as it was inadequately considered and
should have its own environmental impact report; and that the City should take a
leadership role in ensuring public access to natural spaces in south La Quinta.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA – Confirmed
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS, AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
1. PROGRAM RECAP AND UPDATES – LA QUINTA MUSEUM, MAKERSPACE,
AND LIBRARY
PRESENTER: Sharla Fox, Director of the La Quinta Museum – provided a detailed
overview of the various art exhibits, programs, community partnerships, and events that
showcase the local history and art; and hosts groups like Word Keepers Poets, Torres-
Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians, S.C.R.A.P. Gallery, discussion groups, and field trips
from various local schools.
PRESENTER: Michelle McNeilly, Supervisor of the MakerSpace at the La Quinta Library
– provided an update on the Creation Station, including that it is celebrating its seven year
anniversary in July since its opening; recently rebranded logo; installed a new 3D printer;
and highlighted the various current and future classes and programs offered.
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PRESENTER: Sara DeLaCruz, Branch Manager of the La Quinta Library – provided a
detailed presentation, including statistics from January to May 2025 on patronage,
circulation of physical items, and programs offered:
Adult programs include Book Fest, Adult Coloring Book Night, Book Clubs, Garden
Club, Paint Night, Composting.
Teen programs include Anime Club, Level Up, Teen Counsel, Blackhawk Hour,
Teen Volunteers.
Children programs include Baby Story Time, ABC Story Time, Sensory Hour,
Reading Buddies, Culinary Kids, Birthday Club.
Ms. DeLaCruz provided an overview of the several events held, with most popular being
Dia de los Niños which offers various resource booths, activities, and performances, and
special guests, such as Jet the Blackhawk; and noted the programs and activities
scheduled for summer 2025, such as Summer Reading Adventure and Lunch at the
Library.
The Commission discussed the former culinary program offered by the Museum, and the
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) art display; age requirements for
classes and programs for Makerspace, hours of operation, and patrons’ growth over the
last seven years; offered assistance in providing free books for the library through the
Read With Me organization; and the Library’s promotional and marketing efforts.
The Commission expressed its gratitude for the programs and services all three
organizations provide to the La Quinta community; and for supporting the VFW art that
was on display at the Museum.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
1.RECEIVE AND FILE MEETING MINUTES DATED MARCH 10, 2025
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Beesemyer/Webb to
approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Motion passed: ayes – 4, noes – 0,
abstain – 0, absent – 1 (Brower).
BUSINESS SESSION
1.RECOMMEND CITY HALL MURAL CONCEPT TO CITY COUNCIL
Senior Management Analyst Calderon presented the staff report, which is on file in the
Community Services Department.
The Commission discussed the mural design, depth and colors, location; and expressed
general support to add a quail if appropriate.
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MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Beesemyer/Webb
recommending Council approval of the proposed mural design by artist Nate Frizzell as
presented. Motion passed: ayes – 4, noes – 0, abstain – 0, absent – 1 (Brower).
STUDY SESSION
1.DISCUSS RESPONSES TO CALL TO ARTISTS FOR SILVERROCK MURAL
Senior Management Analyst Calderon presented the staff report, which is on file in the
Community Services Department.
The Commission discussed one artist will design the mural for all four walls of the building;
the mural should be emblematic and create a photo opportunity and promote community
identity; and commended staff for completing a successful call to artists that resulted in a
diverse range of artist submissions.
The Commission reached a consensus to move the following five artists and their
respective concepts for consideration in the final round:
Angie Chua – concept as presented,
John Cuevas – concept as presented,
Pixel Pusha (Shanah Chomzinsub) – generally supporting the concept as
presented, with minor modifications due to its overall simplicity, aiming to make it
more similar to the mural she designed for the Living Desert and to achieve greater
visual impact,
Nate Frizzell – with preference for the second concept presented due to it being
more cohesive and colorful, and
Pandr Design Co. (Phoebe Nelson) – with a similar style concept as the presented
“Love from Coronado” mural to be adapted to reflect La Quinta.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS – verbal updates by staff
1.LA QUINTA YOUTH COLLECTIVE
On May 20, 2025, Council approved the La Quinta Youth Collective (LQYC) program,
which is anticipated to launch in Fall 2025.
2. CIVIC CENTER CAMPUS LAKE MAINTENANCE
The biofilter of the Civic Center Campus lake is currently being replaced; work started on
May 19, 2025, and is expected to be completed in four weeks; and measures to protect
the lake’s existing wildlife are in place.
3. FUTURE ART OPPORTUNITIES
There were no updates on the following projects – Highway 111 Corridor, CV Link, Arts
and Music Line, and Entry Monuments, as the projects remain in the early stages of
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development; staff will continue to provide updates and will involve the Commission once
the projects are at the art design opportunities phase.
The Commission requested to be provided site photos for potential art opportunities;
noted some of the artists from the SilverRock Park mural design submissions could be
utilized for Highway 111; discussed a life-size bumblebee transformer in Scottsdale,
Arizona, has become a photo destination; and emphasized future public art should be
engaging, safe for interactions, and photo-friendly to help attract visitors.
COMMISSIONERS’ ITEMS – None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners
Chiapperini/Beesemyer to adjourn this meeting at 5:21 p.m. Motion passed: ayes – 4,
noes – 0, abstain – 0, absent – 1 (Brower).
Respectfully submitted,
Manuel Elizalde, Commission Secretary
City of La Quinta, California