2014 10 13 CSC Minutes
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES OCTOBER 13, 2014
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
MINUTES
MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2014
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the La Quinta Community Services Commission was called to
order at 5:30 p.m. by Commissioner Engel.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Commissioners Engel, Johnson, and Simonds
ABSENT: Commissioner Blakeley
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Johnson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA – None.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA - Confirmed
PRESENTATIONS
1. PRESENTATION BY THE LA QUINTA LIBRARY
Deputy Hylton introduced Library staff, Sherry Martinez, Zone Manager and Sue Doran,
City Librarian for a presentation of the current programs at the Library.
Future of Library: Trend is “Community Place” – 3rd space for the community (next to
home and work);
Seeking more partners in the community; we want book clubs and
local author series;
We want to be technologically up-to-date (TV monitor) and with
more computers or lap tops for computer classes;
Social media is big – blog, Pinterest, Twitter, and eblasts;
New space in North La Quinta – “Smallbrary”
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion – A motion was made by Commissioners Simonds/Johnson to approve the July
14, 2014 Community Services Commission Minutes as submitted. Motion passed
unanimously.
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. APPROVE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING DATES
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES OCTOBER 13, 2014
Deputy Hylton presented the staff report.
Motion – A motion was made by Commissioners Johnson/Simonds to approve the
Community Services Commission meeting dates as submitted. Motion passed
unanimously.
STUDY SESSION
1. UPDATE ON THE ADOPT-A-PARK PROGRAM
Manager Howlett presented the staff report updating the Commission on the current
Adopt A Park Program in place.
REPORTS AND INFORMATION ITEMS
1. ART MAINTENANCE PRIORITIES FOR 2014/15
2. UPDATE OF SENIOR CENTER EXPANSION AND FACILITY RENOVATION
3. DEPARTMENT REPORT FOR JULY AND AUGUST 2014
4. REPORT FROM COMMISSIONERS REGARDING MEETINGS ATTENDED
5. CALENDAR OF MONTHLY EVENTS
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved by Commissioners Engel/Johnson to
adjourn the meeting at 6:48 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
ANGELA GUEREQUE, Executive Assistant
City of La Quinta, California