CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS

 

REGULAR MEETING OF THE

COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMISSION

 

DRAFT ACTION MINUTES

 

November 9, 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 6:01 PM.

 

 

ROLL CALL

 

                                                   Present:

Commissioners:                       Michael Burke, Pamela Berry, Kephyan Sheppard

Vice-Chairman:                        Requita Grant

Chairman:                                 Larry Buchanan

 

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

Vice-Chairman Grant led the pledge of allegiance.

 

 

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

 

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

 

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

Passed                         NOES: 0 - (None)

                                                  

 

 

 

 

 

MINUTES

 

 

CCAC Regular Meeting Minutes: February 10, 2016

CCAC Regular Meeting Minutes: March 9, 2016

CCAC Regular Meeting Minutes: April 13, 2016

CCAC Regular Meeting Minutes: May 11, 2016

 

City Clerk, Jerryl Soriano, CMC

 

Recommendation:

Approved Minutes as submitted; or as corrected.

 

Action: Buchanan moved to approve the Minutes as submitted, motion seconded by Burke, motion carried 5/0 by the following vote:

 

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

Passed                         NOES: 0 - (None)

  

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

Johnny Murphy spoke regarding the Boy Scout's use of the Henry V. Lozano Community Center and requested that the CCAC waive the facility use fees.

 

Antonio Gomez spoke regarding the Boy Scout's use of the Henry V. Lozano Community Center.

 

Fernando Reyes spoke regarding the Boy Scout's use of the Henry V. Lozano Community Center.

 

Veronica Pena spoke regarding the Boy Scout's use of the Henry V. Lozano Community Center.

 

Isaac Giron spoke regarding the Boy Scout's use of the Henry V. Lozano Community Center.

 

Sue Giron spoke regarding the Boy Scout's use of the Henry V. Lozano Community Center.

 

Judy Carroll spoke regarding the Boy Scout's use of the Henry V. Lozano Community Center.

 

Tamara Kravtsova spoke regarding the Boy Scout's use of the Henry V. Lozano Community Center.

 

Nick Tompkins spoke regarding the Boy Scout's use of the Henry V. Lozano Community Center.

 

Merari Coreas spoke regarding the Boy Scout's use of the Henry V. Lozano Community Center.

 

The Commissioners responded to the concerns expressed by the Boy Scouts.

 

 

 

Sue Giron addressed the Commission again.

 

 

DISCUSSION ITEMS AND STATUS REPORTS:

 

1.

Entry Monument Sign

 

Daniel Porras P.E., Public Works Manager

 

Recommendation:

Update and Discussion

 

Daniel Porras, Public Works Manager, presented the update and responded to questions.

 

 

2.

Jeffrey Spakes Butterflies

 

Daniel Porras, P.E., Public Works Manager

 

Recommendation:

Discussion and Possible Action

 

Daniel Porras, Public Works Manager, presented the update and responded to questions.

 

Vice-Chairman Grant moved to table the item, seconded by Berry.

 

Action: Grant moved to continue until she has spoken to the Artist, motion seconded by Berry, motion carried 5/0 by the following vote:

 

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

Passed                         NOES: 0 - (None)

 

 

3.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall

 

Daniel Porras, P.E., Public Works Manager

 

Recommendation:

Update and Discussion

 

Vice-Chairman Grant presented the update.

 

Chairman Buchanan advised that a date has not been determined; and proposed that he and Vice-Chairman Grant create a subcommittee.

 

Action: Buchanan moved to form a sub-committee consisting of Chairman Buchanan and Vice-Chairman Grant, motion seconded by Sheppard, motion carried 5/0 by the following vote:

 

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

Passed                         NOES: 0 - (None)

                                                  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Yard Beautification

 

Daniel Porras, P.E., Public Works Manager

 

Recommendation:

Update and Discussion

 

Vice-Chairman Grant continued the item to December 14, 2016 meeting.

 

5.

Christmas Tree Lighting

 

Daniel Porras, P.E., Public Works Manager

 

Recommendation:

Update and Discussion

 

A discussion ensued.

 

Chairman Buchanan left the dais. Vice-Chairman Grant assumed the role of Chairman at this time.

 

 

6.

Update for Public Arts Subcommittee; Parks and Recreation Subcommittee; Sand to Snow Subcommittee and Special Events Subcommittee

 

Daniel Porras, P.E., Public Works Manager

 

Recommendation:

Update and Discussion

 

There were no updates from the Public Arts subcommittee.

 

Daniel Porras, Public Works Manager, presented an update on the Parks and Recreation Subcommittee.

 

There were no updates on the Sand to Snow Subcommittee.

 

Chairman Buchanan provided updates and announced the Veterans Day event.

 

 

7.

Budget

 

Daniel Porras, P.E., Public Works Manager

 

Recommendation:

Receive and File

 

Daniel Porras, Public Works Manager, presented an update and responded to questions.

 

Commissioner Berry expressed concerns regarding donation accounts.

 

Action: Berry moved to that the Memorial Day event be added to committed funds list, motion seconded by Burke, motion carried 5/0 by the following vote:

 

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

Passed                         NOES: 0 - (None)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8.

Danny Holt Concert Funding

 

Daniel Porras, P.E., Public Works Manager

 

Recommendation:

Discussion and Possible Action

 

Commissioner Burke asked questions.

 

Action: Buchanan moved to approve funding request of $2,500, motion seconded by Burke, motion carried 4/0 by the following vote:

 

Vote:                              AYES: 4 - Buchanan, Berry, Burke, Grant         

Passed                         NOES: 0 - (None)

                                 ABSTAIN: 1 - Sheppard

 

A discussion ensued.

 

 

CHAIR AND COMMISSIONER REPORTS

 

Commissioner Sheppard spoke regarding the issue concerning the Boy Scouts.

 

 

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR REPORT

 

There were no updates.

 

 

ADJOURN REGULAR MEETING

 

Chairman Buchanan adjourned the meeting at 7:31 PM.