CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMISSION
ACTION MINUTES
July 11, 2018
6:00 PM
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CARL MAY COMMUNITY CENTER
11711 West Drive, Desert Hot Springs, California
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Chair, Michael Picardi, called the May 9, 2018 regular meeting of the Community and Cultural Affairs Commission to order at 6:03 p.m. |
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Present: Michael Burke, Barbara Eastman, Michael Picardi, Maine Turner. Not present Donna Poyuzina |
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Chair, Michael Picardi, led the Pledge of Allegiance. |
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Action: Eastman moved to approve the July 11, 2018 regular meeting agenda, motion seconded by Burke, motion carried 4/0 by the following vote: |
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Vote: AYES: 4 - Burke, Eastman, Picardi, Turner Passed NOES: 0 - (None)
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Eddy Johnson asked if the Community and Cultural Affairs Commission would be open to purchasing chairs and a portable stage for future events. He is also interested in being part of the Sub-Committee for the Memorial Day and Veterans Day Events. |
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Ramona Sanders is interested in the City building a homeless shelter. |
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Community and Cultural Affairs Commission and Art in Public Places Budget |
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Public Works Administrative Assistant, Lynne Paul |
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Recommendation: |
Receive and file. |
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Public Works Administrative Assistant, Lynne Paul, presented the budget to the Commission and responded to questions. |
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A discussion about possibly getting vendor deposits for events. Staff will check with the Finance Department to see if that is possible. |
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The Commissioners discussed the possibility of the City having a 4th of July celebration. Chair, Michael Picardi asked that Commissioners Michael Burke and Barbara Eastman research this event and present information and a budget at a future CCAC meeting. |
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Chair, Michael Picardi |
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Recommendation: |
Discuss the current Mural Program Call for Artists, Policy and Application and approve moving forward with the program. |
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Chair, Michael Picardi, presented the report on the Mural Program and responded to questions. |
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Jorge Sicre gave a presentation on his artwork and what he can provide the City. It was recommended that once the mural program is announced, he submit an application. |
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A discussion ensued. |
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Action: Burke moved to approve the Call for Artists, Policy and Application and approve moving forward with the program., motion seconded by Eastman, motion carried 4/0 by the following vote: |
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Vote: AYES: 4 - Burke, Eastman, Picardi, Turner Passed NOES: 0 - (None)
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Chair, Michael Picardi |
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Recommendation: |
Discuss and make a recommendation to the City Council for consideration to approve changing the definition of Art and Artist in the Art and Public Places Ordinance. |
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Chair, Michael Picardi, presented the report and responded to questions. |
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A discussion ensued. |
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Action: Picardi moved to make a recommendation to the City Council for consideration to approve changing the definition of Art and Artist in the Art and Public Place Ordinances, motion seconded by Burke, motion carried 4/0 by the following vote: |
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Vote: AYES: 4 - Burke, Eastman, Picardi, Turner Passed NOES: 0 - (None)
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Chair, Michael Picardi |
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Recommendation: |
Approve that the remaining Jammin' in the Desert 2018-2019 budget of $2,400 be combined into one fund. |
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Chair, Michael Picardi presented the report and responded to questions. |
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A discussion ensued. |
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Action: Picardi moved to Approve that the remaining Jammin' in the Desert 2018-2019 Budget of $2,400 be combined into one fund., motion seconded by Burke, motion carried 4/0 by the following vote: |
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Vote: AYES: 4 - Burke, Eastman, Picardi, Turner Passed NOES: 0 - (None)
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Public Works Administrative Assistant, Lynne Paul |
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Recommendation: |
Update and discussion. |
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Sub-Committee Chairs presented their reports to the Commission. |
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Commissioners presented their reports. |
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Public Works Administrative Assistant, Lynne Paul reminded the Commissioners that their Agenda Submittals for the August 8, 2018 meeting are due on July 24, 2018. |
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The meeting was adjourned at 6:58 p.m. |
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