CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMISSION
ACTION MINUTES
September 14, 2016
6:00 PM
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CARL MAY COMMUNITY CENTER
11711 West Drive, Desert Hot Springs, California
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Chairman Buchanan called the meeting to order at 6:04 PM. |
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Present:
Commissioners: Michael Burke, Pamela Berry, Kephyan Sheppard
Vice-Chairman: Requita Grant
Chairman: Larry Buchanan
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Commissioner Burke led the Pledge of Allegiance. |
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Commissioner Berry expressed concerns about budget. |
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A discussion ensued. |
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Action: Buchanan moved to approve continuing certain items, motion seconded by Grant, motion carried 3/2 by the following vote: |
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Vote: AYES: 3 - Buchanan, Grant, Sheppard Passed NOES: 2 - Berry, Burke
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Dot Reed spoke regarding the Soroptimist House of Hope - Open House event. |
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Jeff Horton spoke regarding veterans affairs and programs. |
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Mike Picardi spoke regarding the website "DHSDaily.com." |
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Salle Kirby announced APAC Advisory Council meetings and various events. |
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Nathan Bouvet, Community Development Director |
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Recommendation: |
Discussion and Update |
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Nathan Bouvet, Community Development Director, provided updates. |
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Commissioner Berry questioned the size/location of the rock. |
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A discussion ensued. |
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Nathan Bouvet, Community Development Director |
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Recommendation: |
Update |
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Nathan Bouvet, Community Development Director, provided an update and responded to questions. |
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Nathan Bouvet, Community Development Director |
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Recommendation: |
Discussion and Possible Action |
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Mike Picardi spoke regarding the item. |
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Salle Kirby inquired when butterflies would be installed. |
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Action: Buchanan moved to postpone the Spakes dedication to 10:00 AM on Oct 22, 2016 to coincide with Vortex event, motion seconded by Burke, motion carried 2/3 by the following vote: |
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Vote: AYES: 2 - Buchanan, Burke Failed NOES: 3 - Berry, Grant, Sheppard |
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Vice Chair Grant and Commissioner Berry expressed that the artist was not available on October 22, 2016; and requested to move to next meeting Agenda. |
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Commissioner Burke suggested events to unveil art. |
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Nathan Bouvet, Community Development Director |
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Recommendation: |
Discussion and Possible Action |
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Vice Chairman Grant requested to move the item from arts committee to special events committee. |
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A discussion ensued. |
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Vice Chairman Grant was reassigned to Special Events Committee, and withdrew her motion. |
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Commissioner Sheppard exited the meeting at 7:02 PM. |
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Nathan Bouvet, Community Development Director |
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Recommendation: |
Update and Discussion |
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Jeff Horton spoke regarding the item and expressed concerns regarding the CCAC funding. |
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A discussion ensued and Jeff Horton was assured that there was available funding. |
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Nathan Bouvet, Community Development Director |
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Recommendation: |
Discussion |
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Eddie Johnson provided an update. |
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Action: Burke moved to have Chairman Buchanan and Vice Chairman Grant to represent the Commission , motion seconded by Grant, motion carried 4/0 by the following vote: |
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Vote: AYES: 4 - Buchanan, Berry, Burke, Grant Passed NOES: 0 - (None)
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Chairman Buchanan called for a break at 7:26. |
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Chairman Buchanan reconvened the meeting at 7:37. |
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Nathan Bouvet, Community Development Director |
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Recommendation: |
Update and Discussion |
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Mike Picardi advised there was a request for $1000 to bring Sara Robles as Grand Marshall. |
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A discussion ensued. |
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Chairman Buchanan requested to continue item to a future Special Meeting on December 10, 2016. |
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Nathan Bouvet, Community Development Director |
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Recommendation: |
Discussion |
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Commissioner Berry provided the update and that December 2, 2016 was the chosen date. |
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A discussion ensued. |
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Chairman Buchanan requested that the events be referred to as "Holiday" Parade and "Holiday" Tree Lighting. |
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Eddie Johnson spoke. |
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Chairman Buchanan suggested to continue this item to December 10, 2016. |
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Nathan Bouvet, Community Development Director |
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Recommendation: |
Update and Discussion |
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Chairman Buchanan advised this will be put on the December 10, 2016 Agenda. |
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Nathan Bouvet, Community Development Director |
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Recommendation: |
Update and Discussion |
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There was no update. |
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Chairman Buchanan requested that Sub Committee items remain on each agenda moving forward. |
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Nathan Bouvet, Community Development Director |
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Recommendation: |
Update and Discussion |
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Chairman Buchanan requested to defer this item to the December 10, 2016 meeting. |
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Nathan Bouvet, Community Development Director |
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Recommendation: |
Update and Discussion |
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There was no update. |
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Nathan Bouvet, Community Development Director |
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Recommendation: |
Update and Discussion |
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Commissioner Berry advised the Commission to start to think about providing funding for seniors and youth programs. |
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Chairman Buchanan provided a report. |
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Vice Chairman Grant provided a report. |
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Commissioner Burke provided a report. |
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Nathan Bouvet, Community Development Director, provided an updates and introduced new City Staff. |
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Chairman Buchanan adjourned the meeting at 8:16 PM. |
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Prepared by: Richard Min
Office of the City Clerk
Respectfully submitted,
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Jerryl Soriano, CMC, City Clerk