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Approval of minutes
- Motion: Approve minutes of the June 10, 2025 Public Arts Commission meeting.
- Mover: Commissioner Stauder.
- Second: Commissioner Marks.
- Outcome: Approved (voice vote reported as \"all ayes\").

Selection of chair and vice chair
- Motion: Nominate Craig Lee Belt as chair of the Public Arts Commission.
- Mover: Commissioner Stauder.
- Second: Vice Chair Rick Travis (second recorded as a commission vote).
- Outcome: Nomination carried (motion carries \u00009\"all ayes\").

- Motion: Nominate Rick Travis as vice chair.
- Mover: Commissioner Stauder.
- Second: Commissioner Marks.
- Outcome: Nomination carried (all ayes).

Festival of the Arts — budget authorization (inaugural Unity Amphitheatre event)
Commissioners debated program elements, AV and talent, the role of DRD in supplying tables and volunteers, and whether performing artists should receive stipends. After discussion commissioners revised the line-item estimate and approved a not-to-exceed city expenditure of $5,000 to support the inaugural festival. The approved line items (estimates) presented to City Council will include:
- DJ/PA system: $1,200
- Promotions, banners, advertising: $1,900 (estimate)
- Food-truck permitting and related fees: $300
- Performing artists (stipends/honoraria): $1,000
The commission voted to forward the recommendation and budget to City Council for authorization.
- Motion: Approve revised budget not to exceed $5,000 with the line-item breakdown above.
- Mover: Vice Chair Rick Travis.
- Second: Commissioner Stouder.
- Outcome: Approved (motion carries, \"all ayes\").

Quarterly library art exhibits — continuation and small-budget amendment
The commission voted to continue the quarterly library art exhibits for 2026. Commissioners agreed to add a small budget item (amendment) not to exceed $150 to purchase a feather/feather-style sign (wayfinding/advertising) for exhibits. The amendment passed by roll call and the main motion (as amended) carried.
- Motion to amend: Add $150 for signage to the quarterly exhibits budget.
- Mover: Chair Lee Belt.
- Second: Commissioner Stouder.
- Outcome: Amendment approved by roll call; main motion to continue exhibits (as amended) approved.

Voting context
Five commissioners were present for the votes: Commissioners Stauder, Robinson, Marks, Vice Chair Travis and Chair Lee Belt. Meeting votes were reported in the transcript as \"motion carries all ayes\" or by roll call when the amendment was considered.

Ending
Commissioners instructed staff to forward the festival budget recommendation to City Council (scheduled for Sept. 24) and to continue administrative coordination for the library exhibits and festival logistics.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Public Arts Commission - Regular Meeting - September 9, 2025 5:00 PM","oneSentenceSummary","The Public Arts Commission approved administrative minutes and leadership, authorized a not-to-exceed $5,000 budget recommendation for an inaugural Festival of the Arts and voted to continue quarterly library exhibits with a $150 signage amendment.","taxTitle","Cathedral City, Riverside County, California","taxId",5539,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6473647,"City issues call for artists for Esperanza Park sculpture; $100,000 artist allocation noted",377,6013000,6390000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5744742-c3425064f058ffd682333631cf680ace&start=6013&end=6390","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5744742-c3425064f058ffd682333631cf680ace/thumbnail_6013000.jpg","/articles/6473647/Cathedral-City/Riverside-County/California/City-issues-call-for-artists-for-Esperanza-Park-sculpture-100000-artist-allocation-noted","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6473647-7c48c57611e396e6e81ff7ce357ad31a/orig.mp4?Expires=1775110645&Signature=lOfl-6Y1rtocWmz0OdFx7MRAIZ26XJRpV3OHd7TCRQKGGB0nRDPjtGnqJH4-9AVnZsXDFXAQ6j7dHZw1GYxcOp9tE74ey6HjkOxG4GPoiLor4V65FRmskMfMcmmI3CGeSOmdK-Gx0ng5Hn44sfYgOLmFMWFdMAlqdOG-uWb1evhIi9CWLDXS4z16ElXzmXJQ7Sl980jOHIH26y~dbKnuMdfDJ9EUYSPRnNYIqBsMMpJQUHBISNsj23Ao-dNJUyQIijN9PoRcyzVKUfAgrUD91vUSmUL9TdMeexX6rsd22ifjZwknQOj5e2A-zieuWnq2JMGquCCv56lcDepPtrOzIQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff reported that the public call for artists for a new sculpture at Esperanza Park has been issued and discussed project funding and selection logistics with the Public Arts Commission.

Anne (staff liaison) said the call is open to U.S. artists and that the city has budgeted an artist allocation of $100,000 for the selected sculpture. She said an additional $50,000 is allocated to city costs for building the base and electrical work, $3,000 is budgeted for artist stipends, and a $20,000 contingency was included for construction/installation needs. The call emphasizes community input: staff included artwork submitted by neighborhood students as part of the supporting community materials and encouraged submissions from historically underrepresented artists.

Staff said the city is using the CAFE system for the artist registry and application process; CAFE will handle registration and payment and will require artists to submit images and answer vetting questions. Anne noted a preliminary vendor setup fee for CAFE and said staff will review feedback from an artist who reported a UI issue (upload and statement-length fields) and will adjust the application as needed.

Staff credited technical assistance from Palm Desert’s arts coordinator in shaping parts of the RFQ and said the city may publicize the call through regional art networks. Anne also reported that outreach and potential media coverage are continuing; she expected additional publicity opportunities once applicant materials begin arriving.

Ending

This item was informational. Staff will return to the commission with the community-input results and the artist selection timeline.","Staff reported the city released an RFQ/call for artists for a new art installation at Esperanza Park with an artist allocation of $100,000 and other capital project funds for base/installation; staff cited outreach and CAFE registration plans for submissions.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6473652,"City launches community center feasibility study; Group 4 contracted, outreach planned Sept–Oct",214,1980000,2194000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5744742-c3425064f058ffd682333631cf680ace&start=1980&end=2194","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5744742-c3425064f058ffd682333631cf680ace/thumbnail_1980000.jpg","/articles/6473652/Cathedral-City/Riverside-County/California/City-launches-community-center-feasibility-study-Group-4-contracted-outreach-planned-SeptOct","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6473652-b69e48fbb25e3bf786e6bb9cb773fa3b/orig.mp4?Expires=1775110645&Signature=YUt40zvehd1vxUDZYPux3ocS7R36WTP18DyYXcT68ihqz7TjP2r6pArcHLHxiIDHg4J0MY01alYVQAEzzTGhvqz7NAbiFW4TuMJMwYVgpTOEnU-hUjTUmNI4fw8IOu0nqRanVGc8kLToAlDLPH5iBQGQMeAT3VH-sHVppHW1obFfADgsAXCQje96aZHznDnLPgftfymld5Vj0pTyXeIKMagQ6HlGAYJO3bRbmsJcveqDP3dfItDHKyMhbQs2SxatIcDiqQ7xn-LbmtoYk5ASDpBaoP3D6pKGhrozZfLAcGNWIAanu-P~MP~EqbzzcWXTsGNAlTq9hOumeBMLeihnOQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Victor Gomez, administrative analyst with the city manager’s office and economic development division, briefed the Public Arts Commission on the newly started feasibility study for a community recreation center.

Gomez said Cathedral City’s five-year strategic plan calls for a site-and-cost analysis for a community center. He noted that, in November, voters approved Measure W, generating approximately $5 million annually for city services; a portion of Measure W funds was proposed to support annexation into the Desert Recreation District (DRD) and to help provide recreation services, park maintenance and a future community center.

In July 2025 the City Council selected Group 4 Architecture, Research and Planning, Inc. as the consultant for the feasibility study. Gomez described the study’s scope: stakeholder meetings (including Cathedral City Schools, the Boys & Girls Club, the Senior Center, library staff, PACE and PAC members), technical meetings with DRD and planning staff, and a two-month community outreach program. The outreach plan includes an online bilingual survey launching Sept. 16, self-serve kiosks in public facilities, two rounds of targeted outreach (a Hispanic Heritage Month block party on Sept. 20 and a movie-in-the-park event on Oct. 7) and visits to local schools to gather youth input.

Gomez said the study will analyze potential sites (city-owned land and vacant commercial buildings), examine transportation and access factors, and produce a financial analysis and partnership options in October. The consultant will present draft findings in November with the final study slated for December 2025 and possible presentation to City Council in December or January.

Commissioners asked that outreach events include evening options to reach working residents; staff acknowledged that both daytime and evening engagement methods (including Zoom and later-time events) will be considered. Gomez and staff emphasized that existing providers — the Boys & Girls Club and the Senior Center — currently provide de facto community services, and the study’s intent is to complement rather than duplicate those programs. Staff stressed that scalability will be a primary consideration (phasing a center vs. building full facilities at once).

Ending

The item was informational; no action was requested. Staff invited commissioners to share outreach information with their networks and said more details will follow as the survey and community kiosks launch.","City staff and consultant Group 4 Architecture are conducting a feasibility study for a Cathedral City community center funded in part by Measure W allocations; the study will include stakeholder meetings, a resident survey and site analysis with a draft expected in November and final study by December 2025.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6473655,"Public Works outlines plan to relocate \"Tyrone 4\" sculpture to new Day Palm Drive median",289,1227000,1516000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5744742-c3425064f058ffd682333631cf680ace&start=1227&end=1516","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5744742-c3425064f058ffd682333631cf680ace/thumbnail_1227000.jpg","/articles/6473655/Cathedral-City/Riverside-County/California/Public-Works-outlines-plan-to-relocate-Tyrone-4-sculpture-to-new-Day-Palm-Drive-median","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6473655-2d3dedb59260741b2335598e91099a70/orig.mp4?Expires=1775110645&Signature=hYxD38n7v56BANPxLr0P~Tp079kAOeo~~WBttuNErvpJzW0UNBRP9pa73zN-5qTfgGbbKdxpdtgCqoA8BE6r-mQo7y-7mARZsA82dy9Idy1tFrcT7rw6STO~FDe4QINLgbNjAJGz9u-jwm0PvOdb9PL6Rg5OSrY3WpQ11wYE4nI-8sba1PRLtLrKjIeVeQ1VtykUNKWDXMW8h5uR5nxdCeSHmMVw3hh0j07qtrYnN1J3kHO6LvbjmVidECmP8hfixcaEQoamcHPYXbVAxtDjzl6mOBG60fPFfBu6DMDzUAliZO5QXpzCf1jzgW5ZnCCt98XAOxRYQflzLlvae9lzJg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Public Works Director John Carillo told the Public Arts Commission the city will relocate an existing steel sculpture, \"Tyrone 4,\" from the eastern median of East Palm Canyon (near Day Palm Drive) to a nearby corner reserved by a developer, to accommodate a required vehicular turning lane.

Carillo said the sculpture was placed in the median when that stretch was developed nearly eight years ago and that the piece was originally transferred from Palm Desert. The developer acquired part of the right-of-way and is required to construct a turning pocket at the entry; as part of that obligation the developer is responsible for relocating the artwork. Staff said the proposed new location is approximately 110 feet southwest at the southeast corner of the shopping-center entry, a setting staff described as having better visibility for motorists and pedestrians.

Carillo showed photographs and a site map and advised commissioners that engineering and landscaping for the new entry are already underway, with rock landscaping placed around the reserved area. He said the developer has agreed to reserve a spot for the sculpture’s relocation and that the city’s preference was to move it promptly because median work will begin soon. Carillo estimated a realistic relocation window of up to three months, acknowledging developers’ timelines may vary.

Commissioners asked about competing uses for the median and structural limitations. Carillo said the median sits atop a bridge deck in places, limiting the depth available for large foundations; that constraint makes large permanent pieces difficult in short medians. He also said the city is pursuing a separate gateway monument project (the Cathedral Mountains monument) on a nearby corridor, which the Public Arts Commission previously endorsed.

Commissioners inquired about the piece’s provenance, interpretation and artist. Staff said research shows the sculptor is Betty Gold (born 1935) and that the piece has been in the city since about February 2018, but the original artist statement on the work provides limited explanation of the sculpture’s meaning. Carillo and commissioners discussed the sculpture’s weight (nearly a ton) and noted the developer funding the relocation will relieve the city of relocation expense.

Ending

This was a staff presentation; no formal action was required. Staff said they would inform the commission of the relocation schedule and return with further details if commissioners desired.","City public works presented a plan to move the Tyrone 4 steel sculpture roughly 110 feet southwest to accommodate a developer-required turning pocket; staff said the developer will fund relocation and estimated a 3-month timeline.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6473659,"Cathedral City outlines fall festival calendar, previews Hot Air Balloon Festival and Snowfest",275,225000,500000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5744742-c3425064f058ffd682333631cf680ace&start=225&end=500","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5744742-c3425064f058ffd682333631cf680ace/thumbnail_225000.jpg","/articles/6473659/Cathedral-City/Riverside-County/California/Cathedral-City-outlines-fall-festival-calendar-previews-Hot-Air-Balloon-Festival-and-Snowfest","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6473659-e709f40352c493aca5459867f01df417/orig.mp4?Expires=1775110645&Signature=fgKCuinOmcj3o1IO6bSODPC~yfywjyOl4RLUhc~kYB30A4rPrf2nHPH98IZkC7NgpNufmck6IDTWhDmL8~lL3ol2MBnFaqiCn5K6NQfVmNCDN-cElPX8DbL-9vR0o08w4KfQbhmxbtuhK-05nceHy4KvOgsWTe8POen-JIk9FKRnncR95cJ3fg3tz0OlcmWZC9JkLhzvV1~1ezsIVpvTNZpIagOxGyYbw7bjIWF7aDvEOfBsK1pou2Jaq4JUJk6A8bFZo7Z7txQ4bP6hVQ0tW6PrvxxLZDi7QxxaDwgRmOZLC1fsI1ZiD1ZGeITsnmlitUtNHhkzNB~r9wWFEV-Bbw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Adam (communications and events staff) presented a fall-and-winter events preview to the Cathedral City Public Arts Commission, outlining dates, projected attendance and partnerships for multiple community gatherings in late 2025.

The schedule Adam reviewed includes: \"Battle in the Desert,\" a boxing event at the Community Amphitheater on Saturday, Oct. 11, produced by Jesus Gonzales of the Cathedral City Police Department and sanctioned by USA Boxing (projected attendance: 1,000+); a small-animal costume contest at the Panorama Dog Park on Oct. 25; the City of Cathedral City Halloween Spectacular downtown on Oct. 26 (projected attendance: about 3,500 and 50,000 pieces of candy distributed); a three-week Fall Taste & Sound music series on Tuesday nights in November; the Palm Springs Bridal Parade on Nov. 9 (estimated attendance 125,000+); a multi-day Cathedral City Hot Air Balloon Festival with an opening-night concert and balloon glows Nov. 21–23; and Snowfest on Dec. 13 (projected attendance: 5,000+), including a mayor’s tree lighting and train rides.

Adam said event organizers expect daily balloon launches during the balloon festival and confirmed an opening-night concert and drone show downtown. He also announced a newly confirmed title sponsor for Snowfest (Comfort Air) and noted adjustments to programming based on last year’s feedback — for example, increasing beverage offerings at the Halloween Spectacular and moving free photos with Santa earlier in the evening to accommodate working families.

Commissioners and staff discussed vendor and talent confirmation timelines. Commissioner Rick Travis asked about the headlining act for the hot-air balloon festival; Adam said negotiations were ongoing and that the city council recently approved funding that allowed for a larger-scale act, which delayed confirmation. Commission members also confirmed existing partnerships and volunteer recruitment plans with the Desert Recreation District (DRD) and other community groups for arts-and-crafts booths and volunteer staffing.

The presentation closed with a question-and-answer period on publicity and on-site logistics; staff and commissioners encouraged broad outreach and noted that promotional flyers and kiosks have been updated and placed downtown.

Ending

No formal action was taken on the event preview; commissioners were provided the information for planning and coordination ahead of the fall season.","City staff gave the Public Arts Commission an overview of fall and winter events, including a November hot-air balloon festival, Halloween events, the Palm Springs Bridal Parade and Snowfest; organizers flagged attendance estimates, vendors, and partner roles.","actionData","errors"]

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