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2016 11 14 CSC COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION AGENDA CITY HALL STUDY SESSION ROOM 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta REGULAR MEETING ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2016 AT 5:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA At this time, members of the public may address the Commission on any matter not listed on the agenda. Please complete a "request to speak" form and limit your comments to three minutes. The Commission values your comments; however in accordance with State law, no action shall be taken on any item not appearing on the agenda unless it is an emergency item authorized by GC 54954.2(b). PRESENTATIONS 1. YMCA OF THE DESERT POOL PARTICIPATION & REVENUE UPDATE INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. FACILITIES – SPOHN RANCH UPDATE (verbal) 2. DESERT EXHIBITION OF ART (DESERT X) UPDATE (verbal) 3. COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND WELLNESS REPORT – SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER 2016 4. REPORT FROM COMMISSIONERS REGARDING MEETINGS ATTENDED ACTION ITEMS 1. APPROVE MINUTES OF OCTOBER 10, 2016 2. NOMINATION FOR 2017 SENIOR INSPIRATION AWARD PROGRAM 3. CONSIDERATION OF PARTICIPATION IN THE CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING HOLIDAY BLOCK PARTY EVENT COMMISSIONER ITEMS Commission agendas and staff reports are available on the City’s web page: www.la-quinta.org 1/40 ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the Community Services Commission will be held on December 12, 2016, commencing at 5:30 p.m. at the La Quinta Study Session Room, 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California 92253. DECLARATION OF POSTING I, Lisa Chaudhry, Administrative Technician, of the City of La Quinta, do hereby declare that the foregoing Agenda for the La Quinta Community Services Commission meeting was posted on the City’s website, near the entrance to the Council Chambers at 78- 495 Calle Tampico, and the bulletin boards at the Stater Brothers Supermarket at 78- 630 Highway 111, and the La Quinta Cove Post Office at 51-321 Avenida Bermudas, on November 10, 2016. DATED: November 10, 2016 LISA CHAUDHRY, Administrative Technician City of La Quinta, California Public Notices • The La Quinta Study Session Room is handicapped accessible. If special equipment is needed for the hearing impaired, please call the Community Services office at 760- 777-7106, twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the meeting and accommodations will be made. • If special electronic equipment is needed to make presentations to the Community Services Commission, arrangements should be made in advance by contacting the Community Services office at 760-777-7106. A one (1) week notice is required. • If background material is to be presented to the Commissioners during a Commission meeting, please be advised that eight (7) copies of all documents, exhibits, etc., must be supplied to the Executive Assistant for distribution. It is requested that this take place prior to the beginning of the meeting. • Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Commissioners regarding any item(s) on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at the Community Services Department at City Hall located at 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California, 92253, during normal business hours. 2/40 3/40 4/40 5/40 6/40 7/40 8/40 9/40 10/40 INFORMATIONAL ITEMS NO. 2 Felice Chiapperini Mark L. Johnson Paula K. Simonds Kathryn Lambert Dori Quill Date of Appointment 6/2/2015 7/1/2014 7/1/2014 6/8/2016 6/8/2016 Term Expires 6/30/2019 6/30/2017 6/30/2017 6/30/2017 6/30/2019 June 13, 2016 Meeting PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT N/A N/A Moonlight Movie - Monsters Univ. Summer Golf Tour - Jun 4th Moonlight Movie - The Good Dinosaur Summer Golf Tour - Jun 11th Disc Golf - Civic Center Summer Golf Tour - Jun 18th Moonlight Movie - Jurassic World Summer Golf Tour - Jun 25th July 11, 2016 Meeting Summer Golf Tour - Jul 2nd Summer Golf Tour - Jul 9th Moonlight Movie - Star War: The Force Awakens - Jul 15ht Summer Golf Tour - Jul 16th Summer Golf Tour - Jul 23rd Pokemon Go Event - Jul 27th X Moonlight Movie - Monsters, Inc. X Summer Golf Tour - Jul 30 August 15, 2016 Meeting PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT Moonlight Movie - A Bug's Life - Aug 12th Summer Golf Tour - Jul 13th Boys & Girls Club Donation Luncheon - Aug 11th Wellness Ctr Summer Golf Tour - Aug 20th Finding ReUse Exhibit Reception - Aug 25th Moonlight Movie - Surf's Up - Aug 26th Summer Golf Tour - Aug 27th Summer Golf End-of-Tour Banquet - Aug 27th September 12, 2016 Meeting PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT September 11 Candlelight Vigil X X Pokemon Go Event - Sept 9th X October 10, 2016 Meeting XXXXX Make A Differnece Walk Halloween Luncheon Movies in the Park - Beetlejuice Meet & Greet Your Chief of Police Movies in the Park - Hocus Pocus Brew in LQ Nature Hike - Coral Mountain Annual Health Fair Dog-O-Ween Zombie Tag Night Time Adventure Hike October 29, 2016 Special Meeting COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSIONERS MEETINGS & WORK PLAN TASK EVENTS FISCAL YEAR 2016/17 ATTENDANCE CANCELLED 11/40 12/40 COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2016 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the La Quinta Community Services Commission was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Chair Johnson. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Johnson, Simonds, Chiapperini, Quill and Lambert PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chair Johnson led the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA – None PRESENTATIONS 1. DESERT EXHIBITION OF ART (DESERT X) Presented by Executive Director Betinski. • Outhouse Metamorphosis by Artist Cyprien Gaillard • Permanent restroom installation of a terrazzo floor piece • $50,000 financial support for entire commission INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. FACILITIES REPORT (verbal) Presented by Director Howlett • Facilities Tour confirmed for October 29, 2016 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon Presented by Supervisor Ambriz. • Parks: new playground and trash/recycle bins • Friends of the Desert Mountains: Trail maintenance • YMCA update request 2. REPORT FROM COMMISSIONERS REGARDING MEETINGS ATTENDED 3. CALENDAR OF MONTHLY EVENTS There was a consensus among commissioners to accept digital calendar invites in lieu of monthly printed calendars. • New sponsorship for Zombie Tag (formerly known as Zombie Run) • Cross walk monitoring • Hike schedule update 13/40 4. PLAY IN LQ PARK GAMES (verbal) Presented by Manager Larson. 5. ARTS IN PUBLIC PLACES AND CITY ENTRANCES (verbal) Presented by Manager Larson. ACTION ITEMS 1. APPROVE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 12, 2016 Motion – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Chiapperini/Lambert to approve the SEPTEMBER 12, 2016 Community Services Commission minutes as submitted. Motion passed unanimously. 2. CONSIDERATION TO UPDATE THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES POLICY Motion – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Simonds/Quill to recommend to Council to change the Art in Public Places (APP) donation policy to accept donations of outdoor art pieces and to use APP funds for installation costs. Motion passed unanimously. COMMISSIONER ITEMS: ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Simonds/Chiapperini to adjourn the meeting at 6:52 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. Respectfully submitted, LISA CHAUDHRY, Administrative Technician City of La Quinta, California 14/40 City of La Quinta COMMISSION MEETING: November 14, 2016 STAFF REPORT AGENDA TITLE: RECOMMEND A RECIPIENT FOR THE 2017 SENIOR INSPIRATION AWARD RECOMMENDATION Approve a recipient for the 2017 Senior Inspiration Award Program. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY  Riverside County’s Senior Inspiration Award Program recognizes and honors outstanding senior citizens for volunteer involvement.  Each Coachella Valley city nominates a resident for this program.  City staff issued requests for qualified nominees and received eight this year. FISCAL IMPACT None. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS Every year, the County of Riverside and Coachella Valley cities select a senior citizen, 65 or older, who best demonstrates “a zest for the physical and mental well-being through volunteerism and active engagement in the community.” Staff solicited nominations from: Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce, La Quinta Historical Society, La Quinta Rotary Club, Friends of the La Quinta Library, La Quinta Arts Foundation, La Quinta Cove Neighborhood Association, Friends of the Desert Mountains, Trilogy, Desert Classic Charities, Riverside County Sheriff (La Quinta Police), Riverside County Fire, La Quinta Library and La Quinta Museum. Eight nominations were received from the following organizations:  La Quinta Police for Mr. Bruce Armstrong  Friends of the Desert Mountains & Living Desert for Mr. Bill Baker  La Quinta Resident for Pat Clapp  Riverside County Fire for Ms. Judith Hoffman  Desert Classic Charities for Ray Leonard  La Quinta Police for James Mannix  Trilogy La Quinta for Robert Rose  La Quinta Historical Society for Linda Williams ACTION ITEM NO. 2 15/40 All eight nominees meet the criteria for the award and a brief synopsis is provided (Attachment 2). The award will be presented at the Senior Inspiration Awards luncheon held on Friday, March 24, 2017 at the JW Marriot Desert Springs in Palm Desert. ALTERNATIVES Recommend a recipient from the list of qualified nominees that were received for the 2017 Senior Inspiration Award Program. Prepared by: Christina Calderon, Community Programs & Wellness Supervisor Approved by: Chris Escobedo, Community Resources Director ATTACHMENTS: 1. Nomination request letter 2. Nomination Forms on all eight nominees 16/40 78-495 Calle Tampico | La Quinta | California 92253 | 760.777.7000 | www.La-Quinta.org      17/40 18/40 Riverside County Supervisor John J. Benoit presents 25TH ANNUAL SENIOR INSPIRATION AWARDS Friday, March 24, 2017 The Senior Inspiration Awards is a beloved event in its 25th year. Every year, the County of Riverside and the Coachella Valley's nine cities honor senior citizens 65 years of age and older who inspire others through their volunteerism and active engagement in the community. This annual event honors these unsung heroes for their ongoing contribution and dedication to our communities. If you would like to nominate someone for this honor, please complete this form and return to Christina Calderon, Community Programs & Wellness Supervisor, via email at ccalderon@la-quinta.org or by mail at 78450 Avenida La Fonda, La Quinta, CA 92253. Official Nomination Form Deadline: Friday, September 30, 2016 Eligible recipients must: •Be at least 65 years old •Reside and/or volunteer in nominating city •Be actively involved in community affairs for a lengthy period of time •Deserve to receive recognition and/or may not otherwise receive recognition for his or her service to the community •Personify a healthy, active, and contributing attitude and lifestyle Nominee Name of Nominee _______________________________________________ Phone ____________________________ Mailing Address ___________________________________________________________________________________ Email ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Organization Individual Volunteers With _________________________________________________________________ Nominator Name of Nominator _______________________________________________ Phone ___________________________ Organization _____________________________________ Email ____________________________________________ Reason for Nomination _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Bruce Armstrong (760) 771-9321 81-120 Legends Way, La Quinta CA 92253 oocalypso@msn.com La Quinta Police - Office Candelaria Munoz (760) 863-3249 La Quinta Police camunoz@riversidesheriff.org Bruce has been a volunteer with La Quinta Police since October 25, 2010. I can always count on Bruce to show up and cover his shift. He knows how to help people when they come to the substation and give them proper instructions to help their situation. When Bruce is working I know I don't have to worry about the substation, I know he has it under control. 19/40 20/40 Riverside County Supervisor John J. Benoit presents 25TH ANNUAL SENIOR INSPIRATION AWARDS Friday, March 24, 2017 The Senior Inspiration Awards is a beloved event in its 25th year. Every year, the County of Riverside and the Coachella Valley's nine cities honor senior citizens 65 years of age and older who inspire others through their volunteerism and active engagement in the community. This annual event honors these unsung heroes for their ongoing contribution and dedication to our communities. If you would like to nominate someone for this honor, please complete this form and return to Christina Calderon, Community Programs & Wellness Supervisor, via email at ccalderon@la-quinta.org or by mail at 78450 Avenida La Fonda, La Quinta, CA 92253. Official Nomination Form Deadline: Friday, September 30, 2016 Eligible recipients must: •Be at least 65 years old •Reside and/or volunteer in nominating city •Be actively involved in community affairs for a lengthy period of time •Deserve to receive recognition and/or may not otherwise receive recognition for his or her service to the community •Personify a healthy, active, and contributing attitude and lifestyle Nominee Name of Nominee _______________________________________________ Phone ____________________________ Mailing Address ___________________________________________________________________________________ Email ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Organization(s) Individual Volunteers With _________________________________________________________________ Nominator Name of Nominator _______________________________________________ Phone ___________________________ Organization _____________________________________ Email ____________________________________________ Reason for Nomination _________________________________________________________________________ Bill has been a volunteer for about 3 years with The Living Desert. He has 1,633 hours as a volunteer and is very active in many areas of the zoo. Bill also leads hikes and tours for The Living Desert. See attachment from the Friends of the Desert Mountains. Bill Baker 79674 Liga La Quinta, Ca 92253 bbaker240@aol.com 760-777-8222 The Living Desert & Friends of the Desert Moutains Justin Carmichael Living Desert Zoo jcarmichael@livingdesert.org 760-346-5694 ext.2503 Nominator Name of Nominator _______________________________________________ Phone ___________________________ Organization _____________________________________ Email ____________________________________________ Tammy Martin 760-568-9918 Friends of the Desert Mountains tmartin@desertmountains.org 21/40 22/40 23/40 24/40 Riverside County Supervisor John J. Benoit presents 25TH ANNUAL SENIOR INSPIRATION AWARDS Friday, March 24, 2017 The Senior Inspiration Awards is a beloved event in its 25th year. Every year, the County of Riverside and the Coachella Valley's nine cities honor senior citizens 65 years of age and older who inspire others through their volunteerism and active engagement in the community. This annual event honors these unsung heroes for their ongoing contribution and dedication to our communities. If you would like to nominate someone for this honor, please complete this form and return to Christina Calderon, Community Programs & Wellness Supervisor, via email at ccalderon@la-quinta.org or by mail at 78450 Avenida La Fonda, La Quinta, CA 92253. Official Nomination Form Deadline: Friday, September 30, 2016 Eligible recipients must: •Be at least 65 years old •Reside and/or volunteer in nominating city •Be actively involved in community affairs for a lengthy period of time •Deserve to receive recognition and/or may not otherwise receive recognition for his or her service to the community •Personify a healthy, active, and contributing attitude and lifestyle Nominee Name of Nominee _______________________________________________ Phone ____________________________ Mailing Address ___________________________________________________________________________________ Email ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Organization Individual Volunteers With _________________________________________________________________ Nominator Name of Nominator _______________________________________________ Phone ___________________________ Organization _____________________________________ Email ____________________________________________ Reason for Nomination Patricia "Pat" Clapp (760) 772-3940 76718 Florida Ave Palm Desert, CA 92211 dclapp6659@gmail.com La Quinta Wellness Center (formerly La Quinta Senior Center) Pat has volunteered at the Wellness Center (La Quinta Senior Center) for over 10 years. She helps with the senior luncheons, exercise classes and the weekly free bread distribution . Until recently she was there three times per week making people laugh and greeting everyone. She also volunteers with children at the Barbara Sinatra Center for abused children and other organizations. At 80 years old she has been a big inspiration to me in how to spend your golden years. Pat has also volunteered at the 1984 U.S. Summer Olympic Games; spent 10 years volunteering with the American Cancer Society in the Los Angeles area; and is one of the founding members of the Culver City Historical Society. Dori Quill (760) 200-6906 La Quinta Resident doriquill5@gmail.com 25/40 26/40 Riverside County Supervisor John J. Benoit presents 25TH ANNUAL SENIOR INSPIRATION AWARDS Friday, March 24, 2017 The Senior Inspiration Awards is a beloved event in its 25th year. Every year, the County of Riverside and the Coachella Valley's nine cities honor senior citizens 65 years of age and older who inspire others through their volunteerism and active engagement in the community. This annual event honors these unsung heroes for their ongoing contribution and dedication to our communities. If you would like to nominate someone for this honor, please complete this form and return to Christina Calderon, Community Programs & Wellness Supervisor, via email at ccalderon@la-quinta.org or by mail at 78450 Avenida La Fonda, La Quinta, CA 92253. Official Nomination Form Deadline: Friday, September 30, 2016 Eligible recipients must: •Be at least 65 years old •Reside and/or volunteer in nominating city •Be actively involved in community affairs for a lengthy period of time •Deserve to receive recognition and/or may not otherwise receive recognition for his or her service to the community •Personify a healthy, active, and contributing attitude and lifestyle Nominee Name of Nominee _______________________________________________ Phone ____________________________ Mailing Address ___________________________________________________________________________________ Email ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Organization Individual Volunteers With _________________________________________________________________ Nominator Name of Nominator _______________________________________________ Phone ___________________________ Organization _____________________________________ Email ____________________________________________ Reason for Nomination Judy has been a voluteer with the Riverside County Sheriff (La Quinta Police) since June 2015. She is also a volutneer with CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) for La Quinta. Judy is one of the most active members of the police volunteers. Every Tuesday morning she starts her day with a smile and makes everyone feel at ease. Since volunteering over a year with the police she has trained three new volunteers on the front desk duties and is the "go to" person whenever someone has a question. Judy also provides delicious baked treats that the police and city staff enjoy. Judith Hoffman (760) 238-7397 53040 Avenida Diaz La Quinta, CA judyhoffman5@gmail.com Fire CERT and Sheriff Officer Volunteer Dave LaClair (951) 892-1641 Riverside County Fire dave.laclair@fire.ca.gov 27/40 28/40 Riverside County Supervisor John J. Benoit presents 25TH ANNUAL SENIOR INSPIRATION AWARDS Friday, March 24, 2017 The Senior Inspiration Awards is a beloved event in its 25th year. Every year, the County of Riverside and the Coachella Valley's nine cities honor senior citizens 65 years of age and older who inspire others through their volunteerism and active engagement in the community. This annual event honors these unsung heroes for their ongoing contribution and dedication to our communities. If you would like to nominate someone for this honor, please complete this form and return to Christina Calderon, Community Programs & Wellness Supervisor, via email at ccalderon@la-quinta.org or by mail at 78450 Avenida La Fonda, La Quinta, CA 92253. Official Nomination Form Deadline: Friday, September 30, 2016 Eligible recipients must: •Be at least 65 years old •Reside and/or volunteer in nominating city •Be actively involved in community affairs for a lengthy period of time •Deserve to receive recognition and/or may not otherwise receive recognition for his or her service to the community •Personify a healthy, active, and contributing attitude and lifestyle Nominee Name of Nominee _______________________________________________ Phone ____________________________ Mailing Address ___________________________________________________________________________________ Email ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Organization Individual Volunteers With _________________________________________________________________ Nominator Name of Nominator _______________________________________________ Phone ___________________________ Organization _____________________________________ Email ____________________________________________ Reason for Nomination Ray Leonard (760) 709-6474 55727 Brae Burn La Quinta, CA rayleonard123@earthlink.net Career Builder Challenge/ Desert Classic Charities Kristi Hanousek (760) 346-6743 Career Builder Challenge Tournament Services Manager kristi@desertclassiccharities.com Ray has volunteered for this tournament for over 10 years. His contribiutions to the tournament and Desert Classic Charities are endless. Ray's involvement is not jsut for the one week of the tournament, he works tirelessly all year long and expects nothing in return other than the satisfaction of helping those in need. Ray inspires others to get involved and help their community. He engages all those he meets to join the challenge which benefits approximately 40 local charities. As Ray would say, "There is no greater feeling than helping others in your community." He is not afraid of hard work, cares about others on his team, and goes above and beyond to help give back ot the community of the Coachella Valley.29/40 30/40 Riverside County Supervisor John J. Benoit presents 25TH ANNUAL SENIOR INSPIRATION AWARDS Friday, March 24, 2017 The Senior Inspiration Awards is a beloved event in its 25th year. Every year, the County of Riverside and the Coachella Valley's nine cities honor senior citizens 65 years of age and older who inspire others through their volunteerism and active engagement in the community. This annual event honors these unsung heroes for their ongoing contribution and dedication to our communities. If you would like to nominate someone for this honor, please complete this form and return to Christina Calderon, Community Programs & Wellness Supervisor, via email at ccalderon@la-quinta.org or by mail at 78450 Avenida La Fonda, La Quinta, CA 92253. Official Nomination Form Deadline: Friday, September 30, 2016 Eligible recipients must: •Be at least 65 years old •Reside and/or volunteer in nominating city •Be actively involved in community affairs for a lengthy period of time •Deserve to receive recognition and/or may not otherwise receive recognition for his or her service to the community •Personify a healthy, active, and contributing attitude and lifestyle Nominee Name of Nominee _______________________________________________ Phone ____________________________ Mailing Address ___________________________________________________________________________________ Email ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Organization Individual Volunteers With _________________________________________________________________ Nominator Name of Nominator _______________________________________________ Phone ___________________________ Organization _____________________________________ Email ____________________________________________ Reason for Nomination _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ James Mannix (760) 799-6456 56765 Village Drive, La Quinta CA 92253 jim.lyn1990@gmail.com Citizen's On Patrol CSO II Aaron Aceves (760) 863-8385 Riverside County Sheriff Department agaceves@riversidesheriff.org Mannix has been with the C.O.P. program since 07/2007, performing various duties (C.O.P.) with pride and professionalism. Mannix, time and time again, continues to devote his time for numerous city and school events. His assistance with sworn personnel allows the citizens of La Quinta more availability to respond to emergency calls. Mannix is exemplary in his duties as a C.O.P. Volunteer, and is highly valued by the La Quinta Police Department. 31/40 32/40 Riverside County Supervisor John J. Benoit presents 25TH ANNUAL SENIOR INSPIRATION AWARDS Friday, March 24, 2017 The Senior Inspiration Awards is a beloved event in its 25th year. Every year, the County of Riverside and the Coachella Valley's nine cities honor senior citizens 65 years of age and older who inspire others through their volunteerism and active engagement in the community. This annual event honors these unsung heroes for their ongoing contribution and dedication to our communities. If you would like to nominate someone for this honor, please complete this form and return to Christina Calderon, Community Programs & Wellness Supervisor, via email at ccalderon@la-quinta.org or by mail at 78450 Avenida La Fonda, La Quinta, CA 92253. Official Nomination Form Deadline: Friday, September 30, 2016 Eligible recipients must: •Be at least 65 years old •Reside and/or volunteer in nominating city •Be actively involved in community affairs for a lengthy period of time •Deserve to receive recognition and/or may not otherwise receive recognition for his or her service to the community •Personify a healthy, active, and contributing attitude and lifestyle Nominee Name of Nominee _______________________________________________ Phone ____________________________ Mailing Address ___________________________________________________________________________________ Email ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Organization Individual Volunteers With _________________________________________________________________ Nominator Name of Nominator _______________________________________________ Phone ___________________________ Organization _____________________________________ Email ____________________________________________ Reason for Nomination _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Robert Rose (760) 619-3030 81785 Golden Star Way La Quinta, CA 92253 bob4cards@gmail.com Trilogy at La Quinta Community Services Organization Eric Angle (760) 702-3016 Trilogy of La Quinta Maintenance Association eangle@mytlq.com See Attached. 33/40 34/40 35/40 36/40 Riverside County Supervisor John J. Benoit presents 25TH ANNUAL SENIOR INSPIRATION AWARDS Friday, March 24, 2017 The Senior Inspiration Awards is a beloved event in its 25th year. Every year, the County of Riverside and the Coachella Valley's nine cities honor senior citizens 65 years of age and older who inspire others through their volunteerism and active engagement in the community. This annual event honors these unsung heroes for their ongoing contribution and dedication to our communities. If you would like to nominate someone for this honor, please complete this form and return to Christina Calderon, Community Programs & Wellness Supervisor, via email at ccalderon@la-quinta.org or by mail at 78450 Avenida La Fonda, La Quinta, CA 92253. Official Nomination Form Deadline: Friday, September 30, 2016 Eligible recipients must: •Be at least 65 years old •Reside and/or volunteer in nominating city •Be actively involved in community affairs for a lengthy period of time •Deserve to receive recognition and/or may not otherwise receive recognition for his or her service to the community •Personify a healthy, active, and contributing attitude and lifestyle Nominee Name of Nominee _______________________________________________ Phone ____________________________ Mailing Address ___________________________________________________________________________________ Email ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Organization Individual Volunteers With _________________________________________________________________ Nominator Name of Nominator _______________________________________________ Phone ___________________________ Organization _____________________________________ Email ____________________________________________ Reason for Nomination Linda Williams (760) 774-9107 P.O. Box 1062 La Quinta, CA 92247 52519 Juarez La Quinta, CA 92253 lwilliams10@dc.rr.com La Quinta Historical Society/ La Quinta Cove Neighborhood Association Nancy Salvatierra, La Quinta Board of Directors La Quinta Historical Society madcy@msn.com (760) 668-4394 The Board of La Quinta Historical Society is honored to nominate Linda Williams for the 2016 Senior Inspiration Award. Volunteerism is at the core of Linda's being and her positive, energetic, "can do" attitude is an inspiration to all who know her. Since moving to the Cove in 2003, Linda has served our community in the following was: Member of LQHS Board (President past 9 years); C.E.R.T. (Community Emergency Respons Team) training; Member of the Cove Neighborhood Association Steering Committee; Member of the Stewards of the Fred Wolff Nature Preserve; Co-Chairman of the Windemere Community Service Event; and Member of the Historical Preservation Commission as well as continuous participation in numerous civic events and projects. Linda Williams is a tireless leader who has often served in the capacity of liaison between various community organizations. But most of all, she is respected and well liked - a deserving participant. 37/40 38/40 City of La Quinta COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING: November 14, 2016 STAFF REPORT AGENDA TITLE: CONSIDERATION OF PARTICIPATION IN THE CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY RECOMMENDATION As deemed appropriate by the Community Services Commission. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS The Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is being held on Friday, December 2, 2016 in Old Town La Quinta. Staff is requesting assistance from two commissioners from 6 to 8 p.m. to help with hosting the event. ALTERNATIVES The alternative is not to appoint commissioners to assist with hosting the event. Prepared by: Tustin K. Larson, Community Resources Manager Approved by: Chris Escobedo, Community Resources Director ACTION NO. 3 39/40 40/40