CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMISSION
ACTION MINUTES
September 12, 2018
6:00 PM
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CARL MAY COMMUNITY CENTER
11711 West Drive, Desert Hot Springs, California
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Chair Picardi called the September 12, 2018 regular meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. |
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Present: Commissioners: Barbara Eastman; Donna Poyuzina and Maine Turner Vice Chair: Michael Burke Chair: Michael Picardi
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Resident, Donna Wardean, led the Pledge of Allegiance. |
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Action: Picardi moved to approve to approve the September 12, 2018 regular meeting agenda correcting the recommendation for the DHS Classical Concert donation to read $3,000 not $4,000, motion seconded by Burke, motion carried 5/0 by the following vote: |
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Vote: AYES: 5 - Burke, Eastman, Picardi, Poyuzina, Turner Passed NOES: 0 - (None)
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Community and Cultural Affairs Regular Meeting Minutes, August 8, 2018 |
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Public Works Administrative Assistant, Lynne Paul |
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Recommendation: |
Approve as submitted; or corrected. |
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Action: Eastman moved to approve the August 8, 2018 minutes as submitted, motion seconded by Burke, motion carried 5/0 by the following vote: |
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Vote: AYES: 5 - Burke, Eastman, Picardi, Poyuzina, Turner Passed NOES: 0 - (None)
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Donna Wardean shared her concern about the public's knowledge of events that occur in Desert Hot Springs. She has been working with the City Manager and the Public Works Department in putting up event signs. |
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Ivor Poyedis spoke regarding the dangers of hiking in Desert Hot Springs - specifically North of West Drive. People seem to be shooting in this area. People need to be cautious and he would like the Police Department to take an interest in this. The Commission suggested that he speak at a City Council meeting or a Public Safety meeting. |
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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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Commissioners, Donna Poyuzina and Barbara Eastman |
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Recommendation: |
Approve a maximum budget of $300 for Veteran's Day expenses. |
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Commissioner Eastman presented the report and responded to questions. |
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Action: Burke moved to approve a maximum budget of $500 for Veteran's Day expenses, motion seconded by Eastman, motion carried 5/0 by the following vote: |
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Vote: AYES: 5 - Burke, Eastman, Picardi, Poyuzina, Turner Passed NOES: 0 - (None)
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Commissioners, Donna Poyuzina and Barbara Eastman |
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Recommendation: |
Approve a maximum budget of $1,000 for Martin Luther King Day expenses. |
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Commissioner Poyuzina presented the report and responded to questions. |
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Action: Eastman moved to approve a maximum budget of $1,000 for Martin Luther King Day expenses, motion seconded by Burke, motion carried 5/0 by the following vote: |
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Vote: AYES: 5 - Burke, Eastman, Picardi, Poyuzina, Turner Passed NOES: 0 - (None)
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Commissioners, Donna Poyuzina and Barbara Eastman |
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Recommendation: |
Approve a maximum budget of $300 for Memorial Day expenses. |
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Commissioner Eastman presented the report and responded to questions. |
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Action: Poyuzina moved to approve a maximum budget of $500 for Memorial Day expenses, motion seconded by Turner, motion carried 5/0 by the following vote: |
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Vote: AYES: 5 - Burke, Eastman, Picardi, Poyuzina, Turner Passed NOES: 0 - (None)
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Chair, Michael Picardi |
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Recommendation: |
Approve a maximum donation of $1,150 to Seeking Peace and Hope for rental of the Lozano Center for the period of October 1, 2018 through March 31, 2019 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. on Fridays. |
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Chair Picardi presented the report and responded to questions. |
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Hope Scott, representative of Seeking Peace and Hope, presented information on her organization and the type of assistance she is requesting. |
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Frank Elvore spoke in support of the Seeking Peace and Hope Donation. |
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Action: Turner moved to approve a maximum budget of $1,150 to pay for the security deposit and rental of the Lozano Community Center for the period of October 1, 2018 through March 31, 2019 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. weekly on Fridays, motion seconded by Poyuzina, motion carried 5/0 by the following vote: |
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Vote: AYES: 5 - Burke, Eastman, Picardi, Poyuzina, Turner Passed NOES: 0 - (None)
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Chair, Michael Picardi |
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Recommendation: |
Approve a maximum donation of $500 to the Rotary Club for their Happy Healthy Halloween event. |
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Chair Picardi presented the report and responded to questions. |
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Action: Burke moved to approve a maximum budget of $500 for the Rotary Club Happy Healthy Halloween event expenses, motion seconded by Poyuzina, motion carried 4/1 by the following vote: |
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Vote: AYES: 4 - Burke, Eastman, Poyuzina, Turner Passed NOES: 1 - Picardi
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Chair, Michael Picardi |
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Recommendation: |
Approve a maximum donation of $2,300 to Desert Hot Springs Senior Center for their art classes. |
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Chair Picardi presented the report and responded to questions. |
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Frank Elvore spoke in support of the Desert Hot Springs Senior Center Art Classes donation. |
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Salle Kirby, representative for the Desert Hot Springs Senior Center Art Classes, spoke to the Commission about the classes she provides to the community Seniors and her request for a donation. |
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Action: Picardi moved to approve a maximum budget of $1,500 to support art classes at the Desert Hot Springs Senior Center, motion seconded by Turner, motion carried 2/3 by the following vote: |
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Vote: AYES: 2 - Picardi, Turner Failed NOES: 3 - Burke, Eastman, Poyuzina
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Chair, Michael Picardi |
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Recommendation: |
Approve a maximum donation of $4,000 to Danny Holt for the Desert Hot Springs Classical Concerts. |
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Chair Picardi presented the report and responded to questions. |
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Action: Poyuzina moved to approve a maximum budget of $3,000 for the Desert Hot Springs Classical Concert series, motion seconded by Burke, motion carried 5/0 by the following vote: |
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Vote: AYES: 5 - Burke, Eastman, Picardi, Poyuzina, Turner Passed NOES: 0 - (None)
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Public Works Administrative Assistant, Lynne Paul |
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Recommendation: |
Approve timeline of submissions for the Mural Program. |
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Public Works Administrative Assistant, Lynne Paul, presented the report and responded to questions. |
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Action: Eastman moved to approve the timeline of submissions for the Mural Program, motion seconded by Poyuzina, motion carried 5/0 by the following vote: |
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Vote: AYES: 5 - Burke, Eastman, Picardi, Poyuzina, Turner Passed NOES: 0 - (None)
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Vice Chair, Michael Burke and Commissioner Barbara Eastman |
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Recommendation: |
Discuss the Mayor's Yard Beautification Program for 2018 including marketing materials, awards and where the funds would be appropriated from. |
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Commissioner Burke presented the report and responded to questions. |
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Donna Wardean had comments regarding the program. |
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Action: Turner moved to continue the Mayor's Yard Beautification report to the October 10, 2018 regular meeting of the Commission, motion seconded by Picardi, motion carried 5/0 by the following vote: |
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Vote: AYES: 5 - Burke, Eastman, Picardi, Poyuzina, Turner Passed NOES: 0 - (None)
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Sub-Committee Chairs |
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Recommendation: |
Update and discussion. |
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Sub-Committee Chairs presented their reports. |
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Public Works Administrative Assistant, Lynne Paul, presented the Community Development report and responded to questions. |
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The meeting was adjourned at 7:56 p.m. |