2025 09 08 ACSC MinutesARTS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
MINUTES
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
A regular quarterly meeting of the Arts and Community Services Commission
(Commission) was called to order at 4.00 p.m. by Vice Chair Chiapperini.
PRESENT: Commissioners Beesemyer, Brower, Webb, and Vice ChairpChiapperini
ABSENT: Chairperson Biondi
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Beesemeyer 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 ITEMS
1. RECEIVE AND FILE MEETING MINUTES DATED JUNE 9, 2025
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Beesemeyer/Brower
to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Motion passed: ayes — 4, noes — 0,
abstain — 0, absent — 1 (Biondi).
BUSINESS SESSION
1. APPOINT MEMBERS OF THE ARTS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
COMMISSION TO SERVE AS CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2025/26
The Commission waived presentation of the staff report, which is on file in the Community
Services Department.
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Webb/Beesemeyer to
appoint Vice Chairperson Chiapperini to serve as Chairperson for fiscal year 2025/26.
Motion passed: ayes — 4, noes — 0, abstain — 0, absent — 1 (Biondi).
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MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Vice Chairperson Chiapperini
/Commissioner Beesemeyer to appoint Commissioner Webb to serve as Vice
Chairperson for fiscal year 2025/26. Motion passed: ayes — 4, noes — 0, abstain — 0,
absent — 1 (Biondi).
2. APPOINT MEMBERS OF THE ARTS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
COMMISSION TO SERVE ON THE NOVEMBER 2025 AND MARCH 2O26 CIVIC
CENTER ART SELECTION COMMITTEE
The Commission waived presentation of the staff report, which is on file in the Community
Services Department.
The Commission discussed Commissioners Webb and Chiapperini served on the Civic
Center Art Selection Committee, and concurred Commissioners Beesemeyer and Brower
will serve on the upcoming committees.
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Webb/Chiapperini to
appoint Commissioners Beesemeyer and Brower to serve on the November 2025 and
March 2026 Civic Center Art Selection Committee. Motion passed: ayes — 4, noes — 0,
abstain — 0, absent — 1 (Biondi).
3. RECOMMEND COUNCIL APPROVAL OF COMMUNITY SERVICES AWARD
NOMINEE
VICE CHAIRPERSON CHIAPPERINI RECUSED HIMSELF FROM
PARTICIPATING IN THE DISCUSSION AND VOTE ON BUSINESS SESSION
ITEM NO. 3 DUE TO A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST STEMMING
FROM A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH THE NOMINEE UNDER
CONSIDERATION AND LEFT THE DAIS AT 4:05 P.M.
COMMISSIONER WEBB ASSUMED PRESIDING OFFICER RESPONSIBILITIES
FROM VICE CHAIRPERSON CHIAPPERINI FOR THIS ITEM
Management Analyst Calderon presented the staff report, which is on file in the
Community Services Department.
The Commission discussed the accomplishments of proposed nominee Tomm Belanich,
highlighting his notable contributions as a volunteer, mentor, and advocate; and
expressed support for recommending Council approval of his nomination for the
Community Servies Award.
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Brower/Beesemeyer
to recommend Council approval of Community Services Award Nominee Tomm Belanich.
Motion passed: ayes — 3, noes — 0, abstain — 0, absent — 2 (Biondi and Chiapperini).
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VICE CHAIRPERSON CHIAPPERINI RETURNED TO THE DAIS AT 4:11 P.M.
AND RESUMED PRESIDING OFFICER RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE
REMAINDER OF THE MEETING
4. RECOMMEND COUNCIL APPROVAL OF ARTIST(S) FOR SILVERROCK
PARK MURAL
Management Analyst Calderon presented the staff report, which is on file in the
Community Services Department.
The Commission discussed the advantages of recommending one artist for the design of
the entire building to ensure continuity of the design, and emphasized the importance of
a cohesive mural for the single facility; and reached a consensus to recommend Council
approval of artist John Cuevas, noting his ability to reflect the desert environment and
multitude of artistic contributions throughout the Coachella Valley.
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Webb/Brower to
recommend Council approval of artist John Cuevas for the SilverRock Park Mural. Motion
passed: ayes — 4, noes — 0, abstain — 0, absent — 1 (Biondi).
STUDY SESSION — None
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS —Verbal Updates
1. CITY EVENTS CALENDAR
Staff provided an overview of recent and upcoming City events including the Captain
Hunter Lopez Lightsaber Vigil, the 9/11 Candlelight Vigil, the inaugural La Quinta Fall
Festival which will feature a live band, food trucks, children's activities and a photo booth.
Staff also highlighted the upcoming Veterans Recognition Ceremony, Tree Lighting
Ceremony, and Ironman 70.3 La Quinta triathlon routes, potential traffic impacts and
related community outreach.
The Commission discussed incorporating the Read with Me Program at the La Quinta
Fall Festival and the promotion of City events through the website, social media, and the
City's notification subscription, Quail Mail.
2. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES UPDATES
Staff provided updates on several Art in Public Places (APP) initiatives, including the City
Hall mural by artist Nate Frizzell scheduled to begin in January 2026, 64 artworks from
the City's APP collection were added to the Public Art Archive website, and 10 artworks
were loaned to the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission with plaques and QR codes for
public engagement.
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The Commission commended these efforts for enhancing visibility and community
connection.
3. LA QUINTA YOUTH COLLECTIVE UPDATE
Staff noted Council approved the La Quinta Youth Collective on May 20, 2025,
applications are currently being accepted, and it is scheduled to launch in October 2025.
The program is open to students who are La Quinta residents or attend a high school in
La Quinta and aims to connect youth with local government and community opportunities.
4. FRITZ BURNS PARK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NO. 2021-02
Staff provided updates on the Fritz Bruns Park (Park) Improvements Project noting
planned enhancements to the playground, entryway improvements, expanded parking
and pool area renovations. Pool programs will be relocated to the Pawly Pool Family
Aquatic Complex in Indio from November 2025 to May 2026 during the project
construction.
The Commission discussed parking demands at the Park and commended the City for
the planned parking improvements.
5. COMMISSION MEETING SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/26
Staff confirmed the regular quarterly meetings of the Commission are scheduled for
December 8, 2025, March 9, 2026, and June 8, 2026, with special meetings to be
scheduled as needed.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS — None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners
Beesemeyer/Webb to adjourn this meeting at 4:32 p.m. Motion passed: ayes — 4,
noes — 0, abstain — 0, absent — 1 (Biondi).
Respectfully submitted,
Amanda Guerrero, Commission Secretary
City of La Quinta, California
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