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CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS

REGULAR MEETING OF THE

COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMISSION

ACTION MINUTES

April 13, 2016

6:00 PM

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

CARL MAY COMMUNITY CENTER

11711 West Drive, Desert Hot Springs, California

CALL TO ORDER

Chairman Buchanan called the meeting to order at 6:02 PM.

ROLL CALL

Present:

Commissioners: Kephyan Sheppard, Michael Burke, Pamela Berry

Vice-Chairman: Requita Grant

Chairman: Larry Buchanan

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Commissioner Grant led the Pledge of Allegiance.

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

Action: moved to approve staff recommendation, motion seconded by , motion carried 5/0 by the following vote:

Vote: AYES: 5 - Buchanan, Berry, Burke, Grant, Sheppard

Passed NOES: 0 - (None)

PUBLIC COMMENTS

There were no public comments.

DISCUSSION ITEMS AND STATUS REPORTS:

1.	Budget Recommendations
	Nathan Bouvet, Community Development Director
	Recommendation:	Recommendation to City Council

Chairman Buchanan provided CCAC budget recommendations.

Action: Buchanan moved to approve a budget request in the amount of $12,000.00 broken down as follows: $8,000.00 for Community Events, including Veterans Day, Tree Lighting Ceremony, MLK JR Event and Memorial Day ($2,000.00 earmarked for each event totaling $8,000.00)$4,000.00 for General Operations, including Yard Beautification, Holiday Lights, Classical Music Series and Emergencies not covered under the Arts in Public Places Account, motion seconded by Burke, motion carried 5/0 by the following vote:

Vote: AYES: 5 - Buchanan, Berry, Burke, Grant, Sheppard

Passed NOES: 0 - (None)

2.	Entry Sign Monument Location
	Nathan Bouvet, Community Development Director
	Recommendation:	Recommendation to City Council

Daniel Porras, Public Works Manager presented the commission with various locations, and answered questions.

A discussion ensued.

Action: Berry moved to approve to place the entry sign on Camino Aventura , motion seconded by Burke, motion carried 5/0 by the following vote:

Vote: AYES: 5 - Buchanan, Berry, Burke, Grant, Sheppard

Passed NOES: 0 - (None)

3.	Parks and Recreation
	Nathan Bouvet, Community Development Director
	Recommendation:	Update and Discussion

Daniel Porras, Public Works Manager provided updates and answered questions.

A discussion ensued.

Commission Berry provided updates parks and a possible expansion of Wardman Park, to the North.

A discussion ensued.

Nathan Bouvet, Community Development Director, provided updates and answered questions.

4.	Yard Beautification
	Nathan Bouvet, Community Development Director
	Recommendation:	Discussion

Vice Chair Grant proposed yard beautification Ideas.

A discussion ensued.

Vice Chair Grant will be looking into this matter and provide updates in the May 11, 2016 meeting.

5.	American Flags
	Nathan Bouvet, Community Development Director
	Recommendation:	Discussion

Jeff Horton, Chairman for Memorial Day Event, provided updates.

A discussion ensued.

Commissioner Berry provided information on locations to purchase new American Flags.

Jeff Horton, Chairman for Memorial Day Event, noted that flags that are purchased at the local hardware or the VFW will be sold at a discount.

Commissioner Berry questioned whether there is a need for funding to purchase these Flags.

A discussion ensued.

6.	Simi Dabah Plaques
	Nathan Bouvet, Community Development Director
	Recommendation:	Update and Discussion

Vice Chair Grant provided updates.

A discussion ensued.

Jeff Horton spoke on the Veteran's desire to decide on the plaque locations.

Action: Grant moved to approve 2x3 Plaques for the Simi Dabah Sculptures, not to exceed $520.00, motion seconded by Sheppard, motion carried 5/0 by the following vote:

Vote: AYES: 5 - Buchanan, Berry, Burke, Grant, Sheppard

Passed NOES: 0 - (None)

Salle' Kirby inquired whether or not the City could fund this project.

7.	Press Releases
	Nathan Bouvet, Community Development Director
	Recommendation:	Discussion

Chairman Buchanan called for a break at 7:01 PM.

Chairman Buchanan resumed the meeting at 7:11 PM.

Vice Chair Grant addressed the commission.

Michael Picardi addressed the Commission regarding his role in the process.

Commissioner Burke spoke about the current process.

A discussion ensued.

Action: Buchanan moved to to continue item to the next meeting, motion seconded by Grant, motion carried 5/0 by the following vote:

Vote: AYES: 5 - Buchanan, Berry, Burke, Grant, Sheppard

Passed NOES: 0 - (None)

8.	Jeffrey Spakes Butterflies - Colors
	Enter as follows: Title, Name
	Recommendation:	Update and Discussion

Vice Chair Grant asked the commission for their color recommendation. The cost is estimated to be roughly $500.00-$600.00 per butterfly.

9.	Sand to Snow Monument Subcommittee Appointments
	Nathan Bouvet, Community Development Director
	Recommendation:	Appointments

Action: Buchanan moved to approve Sub-Committee to include Chair Buchanan and Commissioner Burke, motion seconded by Burke, motion carried 5/0 by the following vote:

Vote: AYES: 5 - Buchanan, Berry, Burke, Grant, Sheppard

Passed NOES: 0 - (None)