CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMISSION
ACTION MINUTES
May 10, 2017
6:00 PM
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CARL MAY COMMUNITY CENTER
11711 West Drive, Desert Hot Springs, California
|
Pamela Berry, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. |
|
|
|
Present: Berry, Burke, Eastman, Grant, Sewell. |
|
|
|
Barbara Eastman, Commissioner, led the Pledge of Allegiance. |
|
|
|
Michael Burke, Commissioner, moved to approve the May 10, 2017 regular meeting agenda, motion seconded by Eastman. |
|
|
|
Requita Grant, Vice Chairman, moved to approve the May 10, 2017 regular meeting agenda re-arranging the order (Item 2 [Public Art Pieces-Medmen] to Item 5; Item 3 [Memorial Day Event] to Item 2; Item 4 [DHS Senior Center] to Item 3; Item 5 [Utility Boxes] to item 4). |
|
|
|
Michael Burke, Commissioner, withdrew his motion. |
|
|
|
Requita Grant, Vice Chairman, moved to approve the May 10, 2017 regular meeting agenda re-arranging the order (Item 2 [Public Art Pieces-Medmen] to Item 5; Item 3 [Memorial Day Event] to Item 2; Item 4 [DHS Senior Center] to Item 3; Item 5 [Utility Boxes] to item 4). |
|
|
|
Pamela Berry, Chairman, seconded the motion with a friendly amendment that agenda item 3 (Memorial Day Event) be moved prior to item 2 (Public Art Pieces-Medmen). Motion carried 5/0 by the following vote: AYES: 5 - Berry, Burke, Eastman, Grant Sewell; Noes: 1 (None) |
|
|
|
Requita Grant, Vice Chairman moved to approve the addition of an urgency item regarding the discussion of Sound Xperience events due to when the events would be occurring. Motion carried 5/0 by the following vote: AYES: 5 - Berry, Burke, Eastman, Grant Sewell; Noes: 1 (None) |
|
|
|
Action: Sewell moved to approve the April 12, 2017 Minutes, as submitted; or as corrected,, motion seconded by Burke, motion carried 5/0 by the following vote: |
|
Vote: AYES: 5 - Berry, Burke, Grant, Sewell, Eastman Passed NOES: 0 - (None)
|
|
|
||
|
|
<PREPARED_BY> |
|
|
Recommendation: |
Approve minutes as submitted; or as corrected. |
|
There were no public comments at this meeting. |
|
|
|
1. |
||
|
|
Acting Community Development Director, Daniel Porras PE |
|
|
Recommendation: |
Receive and File |
|
Daniel Porras, Acting Community Development Director, presented the staff reports; and responded to questions. |
|
|
|
2. |
Request for installation of two public art pieces (red origami penguins) for the Medmen Cultivation Project located at the southeast corner of Little Morongo Road and Hacienda Avenue, in the Light Industrial (I-L) zone. Applicant: Chris Ganan/Desert Hot Springs Green Horizons, Inc. |
|
|
|
Associate Planner, Scott Taschner |
|
|
Recommendation: |
For the Community and Cultural Affairs Commission to make a favorable recommendation to the City Council for approval of the two proposed public art pieces (red origami penguins) on the Medmen Cultivation Project site located at the southeast corner of Little Morongo Road and Hacienda Avenue, in the Light Industrial (I-L) zone. (APN 663-270-001). |
|
Daniel Porras, Acting Community Development Director, presented the staff report; and responded to questions. |
|
|
|
Morgan Sokol, representative for the applicant, presented information on the proposed art installation on the Medmen Cultivation Project site. |
|
|
|
Action: Burke moved to approve the two proposed public art pieces (red origami penquins) on the Medmen Cultivation Project site located at the southeast corner of Little Morongo Raod and Hacienda Avenue, in the Light Industrial (I-L) zone. (APN 663-270-001) , motion seconded by Sewell, motion carried 5/0 by the following vote: |
|
Vote: AYES: 5 - Berry, Burke, Grant, Sewell, Eastman Passed NOES: 0 - (None)
|
|
3. |
||
|
|
Chairman, Pamela Berry |
|
|
Recommendation: |
Approve that an additional $300 be added to the budget for this event bringing the total budget to $1,300. |
|
Action: Berry moved to remove this recommendation from the agenda., motion seconded by Grant, motion carried 5/0 by the following vote: |
|
Vote: AYES: 5 - Berry, Burke, Grant, Sewell, Eastman Passed NOES: 0 - (None)
|
|
4. |
||
|
|
Chairman, Pamela Berry |
|
|
Recommendation: |
Approve that up to $500 be donated to the Desert Hot Springs Senior Center to purchase six desks for the computer center. |
|
Action: Berry moved to continue this discussion at the June 14, 2017 regular meeting of the Community and Cultural Affairs Commission, motion seconded by Grant, motion carried 5/0 by the following vote: |
|
Vote: AYES: 5 - Berry, Burke, Grant, Sewell, Eastman Passed NOES: 0 - (None)
|
|
5. |
||
|
|
Chairman, Pamela Berry |
|
|
Recommendation: |
Discuss and approve whether to repair ($975) a portion of the utility box wrap at Hacienda and Mountain View (J Bates Wrap) or replace ($1,375) the entire wrap. |
|
Pamela Berry, Chairman, presented the report; and responded to questions. |
|
|
|
A suggestion was made that Commissioners would review Resolution No. 2012-044 and provide comments by May 22, 2017. The resolution would be discussed at a future meeting of the Community and Cultural Affairs Commissions. |
|
|
|
Action: Grant moved to not repair or replace the utility box wrap at Hacienda and Mountain View (J Bates Wrap). , motion seconded by Sewell, motion carried 5/0 by the following vote: |
|
Vote: AYES: 5 - Berry, Burke, Grant, Sewell, Eastman Passed NOES: 0 - (None)
|
|
6. |
Sub-Committee Reports - Public Arts, Parks and Recreation/Sand to Snow, Yard Beautification and Special Events-Memorial Day/Vietnam Wall |
|
|
|
Sub-Committee Chairmen |
|
|
Recommendation: |
Sub-Committee Chairmen will provide updates. |
|
Sub-Committee Chairmen provided updates; and responded to questions. |
|
|
|
Pamela Berry, Chairman, adjourned the meeting at 7:53 p.m. |
|
|