ORD 309ORDINANCE NO. 309
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
AMENDING TITLE 2, CHAPTER 2.85
OF THE LA QUINTA CHARTER AND MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, Chapter 2.85 of the La Quinta Municipal Code ( the "Code") sets
forth general purposes, objectives, and powers and duties of the Cultural
Commission in the City of La Quinta (the "City"); and
WHEREAS, the City desires to broaden the scope of the existing ordinance
by enhancing the "purpose and duties" and the "powers and duties" of the Cultural
Commission; and
WHEREAS, the City believes that these changes will allow the Cultural
Commission to more effectively address the enrichment of the community through
culture and the arts; and
WHEREAS, the City believes that these changes are in the best interests of
the citizens of the City of La Quinta.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of La Quinta does ordain as
follows:
Section 1. Amend the La Quinta Municipal Code as follows:
AMEND CHAPTER 2.85 OF THE CODE AS FOLLOWS:
Amend 2.85.020 Purpose and objectives and (A) and (C) as follows:
"2.85.020 Purpose and objectives.
The general purpose of the commission is to encourage La
Quinta's development of culture including cultural events and
activities, promoting the literary, performing and visual arts, and
retention and advancement of cultural heritage and institutions.
Objectives of the commission are as follows:
A. To advise the city council on matters affecting the culture of the
city and to advise and assist other city boards, committees and
commissions in the field of the arts , and to cooperate and work
with cultural organizations;
C. To undertake and carry out functions reasonably necessary to
accomplish the objectives and to discharge the functions of the
commission; and to exercise such other functions as may be
prescribed by the city council. These functions may involve
cultural and arts -related disciplines and activities, including, but
not limited to the following:
1. Performing arts, such as drama, music and dance,
2. Visual arts, such as painting, sculpture, photography, graphics,
video art and applied art,
3. Literary arts, such as literature, poetry and journalism,
4. Communications arts involving film, television, radio, and
technology,
5. Arts education, such as schools, libraries and community
education, and
6. Recommending funding, such as fund raisers, representatives of
public and private funding agencies and art patrons.
7. Ethnic, institutional, or intellectual endeavors characteristic of La
Quinta residents."
Amend 2.85.080 Powers and duties and (A) and (H) as follows:
"2.85.080 Powers and duties.
The powers and duties of the cultural commission shall be as -
follows:
A. Advise the city council on matters pertaining to culture and the
arts in the City of La Quinta;
H. Make recommendations concerning the spending of moneys
which may be earmarked for cultural and art purposes by the
council from time to time;
Section 2. EFFECTIVE DATE: This Ordinance shall be in full force and
effect thirty (30) days after its adoption.
Section 3. POSTING: The City Clerk shall cause this Ordinance to be
posted in at least three public places designated by resolution of the City Council,
shall certify to the adoption and posting of this Ordinance, and shall cause this
Ordinance and its certification, together with proof of posting to be entered into the
Book of Ordinances of the City of La Quinta.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED, this 7th day of October 1997 by the
following vote:
AYES: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Holt
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
GLENDA L. HOLT, Mayor
City of La Quinta, California
AT E T:
UNDRA L. JUH A, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DAWN C. HONEYWE L, City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF LA QUINTA )
I, SAUNDRA L. JUHOLA, City Clerk of the City of La Quinta, California, do hereby
certify the foregoing to be a full, true and correct copy of Ordinance No. 309 which
was introduced on the 16T" day of September, 1997 and was adopted at a regular
meeting held on the 7th day of October, 1997 not being less than 5 days after date of
introduction thereof.
I f her certify that the foregoing ordinance was posted in three (3) places within the
Ci 'y of La Quinta s specified in a resolution of the City Council.
AUNDRA L. JU OLA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
DECLARATION OF POSTING
I, SAUNDRA L. JUHOLA, City Clerk of the City of La Quinta, California, do hereby
cer ' y that the foregoing ordinance was posted on October 22, 1997 pursuant to City
Co n it Resolution
AUNDRA L. JUHOLA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
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