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ARTS & COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
AGENDA
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER
78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta
MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2026, AT 4:00 P.M.
Members of the public may listen to this meeting by tuning -in live via
www.laguintaca.gov/livemeetings; past meetings are available through the video archive via
www.laguintaca.gov/pastmeetings Closed captions in English and Spanish are available
to all users through this video streaming service.
CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call: Commissioners Beesemyer, Biondi, Brower, Webb and Chair Chiapperini
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
At this time, members of the public may address the Commission on any matter not listed
on the agenda pursuant to the "Public Comments — Instructions" listed at the end of the
agenda. The Commission values your comments; however, in accordance with State law,
no action shall be taken on any item not appearing on the agenda unless it is an emergency
item authorized by the Brown Act [Gov. Code § 54954.2(b)].
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS, AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
LA QUINTA MUSEUM AND LIBRARY PROGRAMS UPDATE
CONSENT CALENDAR
NOTE: Consent Calendar items are routine in nature and can be approved by one motion.
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1. RECEIVE AND FILE MEETING MINUTES DATED MARCH 9, 2026
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AGENDA
BUSINESS SESSION — None
STUDY SESSION — None
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS — Verbal Updates
FRITZ BURNS PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT COMPLETION
2. CITY EVENTS RECAP
3. LA QUINTA YOUTH COLLECTIVE UPDATE
4. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES UPDATE
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
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The next meeting of the Arts & Community Services Commission will be held on September
14, 2026, commencing at 4:00 p.m., at the La Quinta City Hall Council Chamber, 78495
Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253.
DECLARATION OF POSTING
I, Amanda Guerrero, Secretary of the Arts & Community Services Commission of the City of
La Quinta, do hereby declare that the foregoing Agenda for the Commission meeting was
published in accordance with the Brown Act [Gov. Code § 54954.2] on the City's website,
accessible directly from the City's home page through the "Calendar/ Public Meetings" icon
link, and posted at the City Hall bulletin board, located near the entrance to the Council
Chamber at 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253, on June 4, 2026, which is freely
accessible to members of the public.
DATED: June 4, 2026
Amanda Guerrero, Commission Secretary
City of La Quinta, California
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AGENDA
PUBLIC NOTICES
• Agenda packet materials are available for public inspection: 1) at the Clerk's Office at La
Quinta City Hall, located at 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253; and 2) on the
City's website at www.laguintaca.gov/publicmeetings in accordance with the Brown Act
[Gov. Code §§ 54954.2, 54956, and 54957.5].
• The La Quinta City Council Chamber is wheelchair accessible. If hearing assistance
equipment is needed, please contact the City Clerk's office at (760) 777-7147, 24-hours
in advance of the meeting and accommodation will be made.
• If background material is to be presented to the Commission during a Commission
meeting, please be advised that 15 copies of all documents, exhibits, etc., must be
supplied to the Commission Secretary for distribution. It is requested that this takes place
prior to the beginning of the meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENTS — INSTRUCTIONS
Members of the public may address the Commission on any matter listed or not listed on
the agenda as follows:
WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS can be provided either in -person during the meeting by
submitting 15 copies to the Commission Secretary, it is requested that this takes place prior
to the beginning of the meeting; or can be emailed in advance to
MCalderon(d�LaQuintaCA.gov, no later than 12.00 p.m., on the day of the meeting. Written
public comments will be distributed to the Commission, made public, and will be incorporated
into the public record of the meeting, but will not be read during the meeting unless, upon
the request of the Chair, a brief summary of public comments is asked to be reported.
If written public comments are emailed, the email subject line must clearly state "Written
Comments" and should include: 1) full name, 2) city of residence, and 3) subject
matter.
VERBAL PUBLIC COMMENTS can be provided in -person during the meeting by completing
a "Request to Speak" form and submitting it to the Commission Secretary; it is requested
that this takes place prior to the beginning of the meeting. Please limit your comments to
three (3) minutes (or approximately 350 words). Only one person at a time may speak
and only after being recognized by the Chair.
In accordance with City Council Resolution No. 2022-028, a one-time additional speaker
time donation of three (3) minutes per individual is permitted; please note that the member
of the public donating time must: 1) submit this in writing to the Commission Secretary by
completing a "Request to Speak" form noting the name of the person to whom time is being
donated to, and 2) be present at the time the speaker provides verbal comments.
Members of the public who utilize a translator shall be provided at least twice of the allotted
time to ensure non-English speakers receive the same opportunity to directly address the
Commission.
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Verbal public comments are defined as comments provided in the speakers' own voice and
may not include video or sound recordings of the speaker or of other individuals or entities,
unless permitted by the Chair.
Public speakers may elect to use printed presentation materials to aid their comments; 15
copies of such printed materials shall be provided to the Commission Secretary to be
disseminated to the Commission, made public, and incorporated into the public record of
the meeting; it is requested that the printed materials are provided prior to the beginning of
the meeting. There shall be no use of Chamber resources and technology to display visual
or audible presentations during public comments, unless permitted by the Chair.
All writings or documents, including but not limited to emails and attachments to emails,
submitted to the City regarding any item(s) listed or not listed on this agenda are public
records. All information in such writings and documents is subject to disclosure as being in
the public domain and subject to search and review by electronic means, including but not
limited to the City's Internet website and any other Internet Web -based platform or other
Web -based form of communication. All information in such writings and documents similarly
is subject to disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act [Gov. Code § 7920.000
et seq].
TELECONFERENCE ACCESSIBILITY — INSTRUCTIONS
Teleconference accessibility may be triggered in accordance with the Brown Act "during a
proclaimed state of emergency or local emergency," as defined [Gov. Code § 54953.8.2]; or
if a member of the Commission requests to attend and participate in this meeting remotely
pursuant to any of the following: (1) "disability" [Gov. Code § 54953(c)], or (2) "just cause"
[Gov. Code § 54953.8.3], as defined. In such instances, remote public accessibility and
participation will be facilitated via the Zoom Webinar audio-visual platform as detailed at the
end of this agenda.
*** TELECONFERENCE AND TELEPHONIC PROCEDURES***
APPLICABLE ONLY WHEN TELECONFERENCE ACCESSIBILITY IS IN EFFECT
ZOOM LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/s/88215960899
Meeting ID: 882 1596 0899
Or join by phone: (253) 215 — 8782
VERBAL PUBLIC COMMENTS — members of the public may attend and participate in
this meeting by teleconference or telephonic accessibility via the Zoom Webinar audio-
visual platform and must activate the "Raise Hand" feature on their electronic device (*9 for
telephonic participation) when public comments are prompted by the Chair, and will be
queued in consecutive order; the City will facilitate the ability for a member of the public to be
audible to the Commission and general public and allow them to speak on the item(s)
requested. Members of the public must unmute themselves via the "Audio" feature on
their electronic device (*6 for telephonic participation) when prompted upon being
recognized by the Chair, in order to become audible to the Commission and the public.
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WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS can be provided either in person during the meeting or
emailed to MCalderon(a_LaQuintaCA.gov any time prior to the adjournment of the meeting,
and will be distributed to the Commission, made public, incorporated into the public record
of the meeting, and will not be read during the meeting unless, upon the request of the Chair,
a brief summary of any public comment is asked to be read, to the extent the Commission
Secretary can accommodate such request.
CLOSED CAPTION AND TRANSLATION
Closed Caption and Translation are accessible through the Zoom Webinar audio-visual
platform and accessible in real-time to all teleconference attendees. Members of the public
must activate the "Show Captions" feature on their device for closed caption; and may use
the "Options Arrow" to select from the list of available languages for translation.
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AGENDA
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 1
ARTS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
MINUTES
MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026
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 Chair Chiapperini.
PRESENT: Commissioners Beesemyer, Brower (joined the meeting at 4:25 p.m.), Webb,
and Chair Chiapperini
ABSENT: Commissioner Biondi
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Beesemyer 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
1. HIGHWAY 111 CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN AND DEVELOPMENT CODE
PROJECT — PLANNING UPDATE
Planning Manager Flores provided a detailed overview of the Highway 111 Corridor
(Corridor) Specific Plan (SP) and Development Code Project (Project), outlining the
project's long-term planning efforts, prior community outreach, and coordination with
consultants to develop roadway design concepts and updated zoning regulations;
explained that the Project aims to consolidate the 11 separate SPs into a unified
framework; described key development types including vertical and horizontal mixed use,
retail, and lodging; reviewed policy concepts such as active frontage areas to enhance
pedestrian activity and an auto -oriented overlay to accommodate vehicular uses; and
highlighted opportunities for future affordable housing developments on City -owned vacant
sites along the Corridor in accordance with the State's Regional Housing Needs
Assessment (RHNA) requirements and future development potential.
The Commission discussed the integration of public art within future Corridor development,
including requirements under the City's Art in Public Places program, and the process for
Commission review of proposed artwork; the importance of considering visibility,
accessibility, and placement of art as projects are developed; and conceptual elements of
the contemplated consolidated SP, including roadway configurations and strategies to
balance pedestrian -oriented improvements.
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CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
1. RECEIVE AND FILE MEETING MINUTES DATED DECEMBER 8, 2025
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Beesemyer/Webb to
approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Motion passed: ayes — 3, noes — 0, abstain —
0, absent — 2 (Biondi, Brower).
BUSINESS SESSION
1. RECOMMEND RECIPIENT OF THE JUNIOR INSPIRATION AND YOUTH
ACHIEVEMENT AWARD TO CITY COUNCIL
Senior Management Analyst Calderon presented the staff report, which is on file in the
Community Services Department.
The Commission expressed general support for the nominee, Ethan Miller, noting his
leadership, community involvement and contributions to civic programs; and reached a
consensus to recommend Council approval of his nomination for the Junior Inspiration and
Youth Achievement Award.
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Webb/Beesemyer
recommending Council approval of Ethan Millar as a Junior Inspiration and Youth
Achievement Award Nominee. Motion passed: ayes — 3, noes — 0, abstain — 0, absent — 2
(Biondi, Brower).
STUDY SESSION — None
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS — Verbal Updates
1. SILVERROCK PARK MURAL
Staff provided an update on the SilverRock Park mural project, noting that the selected
artist, John Cuevas, is revising design concepts based on Council feedback; and the mural
is anticipated to be installed as a vinyl wrap with an anticipated lifespan of two to three
years, enabling future replacement or rotation of artwork.
2. CITY HALL MURAL
Staff announced the completion of the City Hall mural, titled "Wish You Were Here" by artist
Nathan (Nate) Frizzell, noting its successful installation and reception; the Commission
commented on the importance of placing future public art in highly visible and accessible
locations to promote community engagement.
3. CIVIC CENTER ART PURCHASE COMMITTEE (Committee)
Staff reported on recently acquired art pieces by the Committee, noting the installation of
"Synergy" by artist Boris Kramer and "La Quinta Bamboo" by artist Jessee Kelly at the
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Wellness Center, and the selection of "Dreams II" by artist Guilloume Fine Art and
"Gulfstream" by artist Doug Merskin for display within the City Hall lobby; and noted that
the City's artwork is rotated periodically to improve visibility and public access.
COMMISSIONER BROWER JOINED THE MEETING AT 4.25 P.M.
4. LA QUINTA YOUTH COLLECTIVE (LQYC)
Staff provided an update on the LQYC, describing the program's ongoing meetings and
educational activities, and highlighting upcoming student -led community service projects,
including senior engagement events, and a pet adoption event in partnership with Riverside
County Animal Services for the La Quinta Birthday Celebration scheduled for April 25,
2026, at the Civic Center Campus.
5. CITY EVENTS
Staff provided a summary of recent City events, including the Mission LQ Rocket Launch,
Concerts in the Park, Wellness in the Desert at Civic Center Campus, American Express
Golf Tournament at PGA West, La Quinta Art Celebration; and upcoming City events,
including Concert in the Park on March 28 at SilverRock Park, Easter Eggstravaganza on
April 4 at La Quinta Park, Flyover Kite Event on April 11 at SilverRock Park, City Birthday
Celebration on April 25 at the Civic Center Campus, and additional Concerts in the Park
on May 6 and May 23.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Vice -Chair Webb shared the Snake of La Quinta, a community -driven installation of painted
rocks along a local hiking trail, noting its increasing length and popularity among residents
and visitors as an example of accessible public art; and highlighted the Old Town Artisan
Studios Paint and Sip event and the March 23 gala, which will honor Mayor Evans with the
Community Spirit Award.
Chair Chiapperini emphasized the importance of placing future public art in visible and
accessible locations to encourage public interaction and encouraged identifying additional
potential locations and providing early input placement.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners
Webb/Beesemyer to adjourn this meeting at 4.37 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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• Adult Coloring Book Night
• Book Clubs
• Garden Club
• Paint Night
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• Anime Club
• Level Up
• Teen Counsel
• Blackhawk Hour
• Teen Volunteers
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• Japanese Culture Club
• Chess Club
• Composting
• Author Visits
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• Sensory Hour
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• Pokemon Club
• Minecraft Mondays
• The Giving Tree
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• Reynas del Valle of Mexico
• Agua Caliente Cultural Museum
• Mohave Desert Land Trust
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• Desert Paws Sanctuary
• Martha's Village
• The Living Desert
• The Mama's House
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• St. John's Community Health
• JFK Memorial Foundation
• Girls Scouts
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• Desert Party Company
• The Fix on Wheels
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Departmental Reports
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• SilverRock Park Mural
• Revised designs currently under review
• Signal Box Art Program
• Collaborating with LQ schools for design
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