CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMISSION
ACTION MINUTES
August 14, 2019
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 August 14, 2019 regular meeting of the Community and Cultural Affairs Commission to order at 6:03 p.m. |
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All present |
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Salle Kirby led the Pledge of Allegiance. |
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Action: Wardean moved to approve the August 14, 2019 regular meeting agenda, motion seconded by Turner, motion carried 5/0 by the following vote: |
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Vote: AYES: 5 - Eastman, Picardi, Turner, Wardean, Diaz Passed NOES: 0 - (None)
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Eddy Johnson was concerned that the date for the Veterans Day event was being changed to November 10, 2019. |
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Jorge Sicre spoke about the artwork that he is proposing for Rocky's Pizza. |
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Janice Gough, Art Foundation of Desert Hot Springs, spoke regarding the Water Tower mural. |
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Chair and Commissioner reports were provided. |
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Community and Cultural Affairs Commission and Art in Public Places Budget |
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Public Works Analyst, Lynne Paul |
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Recommendation: |
Receive and File. |
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Public Works Analyst Lynne Paul presented the budget and responded to questions. |
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Public Works Analyst, Lynne Paul |
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Recommendation: |
1. Approve Michael Platt's Art in Public Places application to paint one electrical box (Palm Drive and Camino Aventura- Northeast corner). 2. Approve the payment of $500. |
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Michael Platt presented his submission to the Commission and responded to questions. |
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A discussion ensued. |
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Action: Picardi moved to approve the submission and approve payment of $500 to the artist, motion seconded by Turner, motion carried 5/0 by the following vote: |
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Vote: AYES: 5 - Eastman, Picardi, Turner, Wardean, Diaz Passed NOES: 0 - (None)
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Commissioners Donna Wardean and Barbara Eastman |
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Recommendation: |
1. Approve the Commission reviewing the current policy and providing their comments to Lynne Paul no later than August 27th for inclusion at the September 11, 2019 regular meeting. 2. Approve suspending the receipt of Utility and Traffic Signal Control Box Program submissions until the current policy has been reviewed and updated. 3. Approve the Commission identifying utility boxes that have deteriorated and provide that list with pictures to the Public Works Department and determine which boxes can be "fixed" or removed/recovered. |
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Commissioner Donna Wardean presented the report and responded to questions. |
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Jorge Sicre provided statements on his work. |
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Action: Eastman moved to approve the Commission reviewing the current policy and providing comments for inclusion at the September 11, 2019 regular meeting; suspending the receipt of Utility and Traffic Signal Control Box Program submissions until the policy has been updated; identifying utility boxes that have deteriorated and providing that list to Public Works, motion seconded by Wardean, motion carried 5/0 by the following vote: |
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Vote: AYES: 5 - Eastman, Picardi, Turner, Wardean, Diaz Passed NOES: 0 - (None)
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Chair, Michael Picardi |
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Recommendation: |
Approve the Memorial Day Budget of $1,000 for the May 25, 2020 event. |
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Commissioner Barbara Eastman provided the report and responded to questions. |
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Action: Wardean moved to approve the Memorial Day Budget of $1,000 for the May 25, 2020 event., motion seconded by Picardi, motion carried 5/0 by the following vote: |
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Vote: AYES: 5 - Eastman, Picardi, Turner, Wardean, Diaz Passed NOES: 0 - (None)
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Chair, Michael Picardi |
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Recommendation: |
Approve the Veterans Day Budget of $1,000 for the November 11, 2019 event. |
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Chair Michael Picardi presented the report and responded to questions. |
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Action: Eastman moved to approve the Veterans Day Budget of $1,000 for the November 10, 2019 event, motion seconded by Wardean, motion carried 5/0 by the following vote: |
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Vote: AYES: 5 - Eastman, Picardi, Turner, Wardean, Diaz Passed NOES: 0 - (None)
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Chair, Michael Picardi |
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Recommendation: |
Approve the budget of $3,000 for a Jazz Group and $600 for a generator and lights for a total of $3,600 for a three hour concert in conjunction with, but not part of, the Zombie Walk at Mission Springs Park. |
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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 the budget of $3,000 for a Jazz Group and $600 for a generator and lights for a total of $3,600 for a three hour concert in conjunction with, but not part of, the Zombie Walk at Mission Springs Park., motion seconded by Turner, motion carried 5/0 by the following vote: |
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Vote: AYES: 5 - Eastman, Picardi, Turner, Wardean, Diaz Passed NOES: 0 - (None)
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Chalk Art for the Community Night in the Park: Meet Your City Event |
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Chair, Michael Picardi |
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Recommendation: |
Approve the budget of $135 for the purchase of chalk to use at the LEAD event on September 28, 2019. |
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Public Works Analyst Lynne Paul and Chair Michael Picardi presented the report and responded to questions |
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Action: Eastman moved to approve the budget of $135 for the purchase of chalk to use at the LEAD event on September 28, 2019., motion seconded by Wardean, motion carried 5/0 by the following vote: |
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Vote: AYES: 5 - Eastman, Picardi, Turner, Wardean, Diaz Passed NOES: 0 - (None)
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Chair, Michael Picardi |
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Recommendation: |
Approve the budget of $3,800 for the Classical Music Concerts 2019-2020 Season. |
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Chair Michael Picardi presented the report and responded to questions. |
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Action: Eastman moved to approve the budget of $3,800 for the Classical Music Concerts 2019-2020 Season., motion seconded by Turner, motion carried 5/0 by the following vote: |
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Vote: AYES: 5 - Eastman, Picardi, Turner, Wardean, Diaz Passed NOES: 0 - (None)
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Chair, Michael Picardi |
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Recommendation: |
Approve the budget of $3,325 for art classes at the Senior Center. |
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Chair Michael Picardi presented the report and responded to questions. |
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Salle Kirby provided a presentation and responded to questions. |
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A discussion ensued. |
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Action: Picardi moved to continue this item to the September 11, 2019 regular meeting., motion seconded by Turner, motion carried 5/0 by the following vote: |
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Vote: AYES: 5 - Eastman, Picardi, Turner, Wardean, Diaz Passed NOES: 0 - (None)
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Public Works Director Daniel Porras and Public Works Analyst Lynne Paul presented the report and responded to questions. |
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The meeting adjourned at 7:24 p.m. |
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