2014 11 10 CSC Minutes
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES NOVEMBER 10, 2014
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
MINUTES
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2014
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the La Quinta Community Services Commission was called to
order at 5:31 p.m. by Commissioner Engel.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Commissioners Engel, Blakeley, Johnson, and Simonds
ABSENT: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Simonds led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA – None.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA - Confirmed
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE MINUTES OF OCTOBER 13, 2014
Commissioner Blakeley commented on minutes, finding that “summary action manner”
very helpful.
Commissioner Johnson asked if meetings are recorded.
Motion – A motion was made by Commissioners Blakeley/Simonds to approve the
October 13, 2014 Community Services Commission Minutes as submitted. Motion
passed unanimously.
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. ELECT A CHAIRPERSON FOR THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
Deputy Hylton presented the staff report.
Motion – A motion was made by Commissioners Simonds/Blakeley to elect
Commissioner Engel as the Chairperson. Motion passed unanimously.
2. ELECT A VICE-CHAIRPERSON FOR THE COMMUNITY SERVICES
COMMISSION
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES NOVEMBER 10, 2014
Deputy Hylton presented the staff report.
Motion – A motion was made by Commissioners Engel/Johnson to elect Commissioner
Blakeley as the Vice-Chairperson. Motion passed unanimously.
3. RECOMMEND ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP AND DAILY USE FEES FOR THE
WELLNESS ADDITION AT THE SENIOR CENTER
Supervisor Calderon presented the staff report.
Commissioner Engel asked how the $50 compared to Desert Recreation District.
Supervisor Calderon noted that the fees will be the same and future memberships will
be tracked by staff.
Motion – A motion was made by Commissioners Johnson/Blakeley to recommend
annual membership fees for residents at $50, with a daily use fee of $5, and non-
resident fees at $75, with a daily use fee of $7.50, respectively. Motion passed
unanimously.
STUDY SESSION
1. DISCUSSION OF PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Supervisor Calderon presented the report.
REPORTS AND INFORMATION ITEMS
1. DEPARTMENT REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER 2014
2. REPORT FROM COMMISSIONERS REGARDING MEETINGS ATTENDED
3. CALENDAR OF MONTHLY EVENTS
COMMISSIONER ITEMS
Commissioner Johnson suggested a talk in the future regarding North La Quinta
landscaping issues. Deputy Hylton stated the issue will be discussed at the December
Commission meeting.
Commissioner Johnson stated the Water District has graded out the trail pathway from
the Cove hiking trails property line out to the main property line.
Commissioner Johnson stated the California Department of Fish & Wildlife were herding
sheep last Wednesday by helicopter and tagging them.
Commissioner Johnson noted that the #10 tee at SilverRock has a fence that CVWD is
replacing to look better and would like to put a commemorative plaque there in the
future.
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES NOVEMBER 10, 2014
Commissioner Johnson asked what the City’s status is of connecting trails with the CV
Link. Deputy Hylton stated that Tom Kirk, CVAG, spoke to the Commission last year
regarding this project and connecting trails have not been addressed yet.
Commissioner Johnson would like to see entrance monuments in North La Quinta at
Washington Street and Fred Waring Drive and Washington Street and Miles Avenue.
Deputy Hylton suggested these items be brought to the Council during the CIP
discussions in March 2015.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved by Commissioners Blakeley/Johnson to
adjourn the meeting at 6:13 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
ANGELA GUEREQUE, Executive Assistant
City of La Quinta, California