2014 12 08 CSC Minutes
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES DECEMBER 8, 2014
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
MINUTES
MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 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, 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
PRESENTATION
1. PRESENTATION BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR REGARDING NORTH
AREA PERIMETER MAINTENANCE OF CERTAIN SUBDIVISIONS
Director Jonasson presented a PowerPoint regarding the proposed North La Quinta
Assessment District.
Commissioner Blakeley asked for clarification regarding the 1,600 homeowners that do
not pay as much as other La Quinta homeowners. Director Jonasson explained that in
addition to the $35.60 that every La Quinta homeowner, those who reside in within a
HOA maintained subdivision also have added costs of monthly dues.
Commissioner Johnson asked if North La Quinta was the only area with City maintained
parkways. Director Jonasson answered yes.
Commissioner Simonds asked when the pilot project would be completed. Director
Jonasson said by May or June of 2015.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 10, 2014
Motion – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Blakeley/Johnson to
approve the November 10, 2014 Community Services Commission Minutes as
submitted. Motion passed unanimously.
BUSINESS ITEMS
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES DECEMBER 8, 2014
1. RECOMMEND THE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMMUNITY
SERVICES COMMISSION TO EXPAND TO INCLUDE SILVERROCK
RESIDENT CARDHOLDERS
Manager Howlett presented the staff report.
Motion: – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Blakeley/Simonds to
not expand the roles and responsibilities of the Community Services Commission to
include SilverRock resident cardholders at this time. Motion opposed by
Commissioners Johnson/Engel.
Motion: – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Johnson/Engel to
expand the roles and responsibilities of the Community Services Commission to include
SilverRock resident cardholders at the request of City Council and to create a forum
where resident golfers can voice their concerns regarding future development. Motion
opposed by Commissioners Simonds/Blakeley.
Motion: – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Johnson/Blakeley to
not expand the roles and responsibilities of the Community Services Commission to
include SilverRock resident cardholders at this time, and recommends that City staff
and City Council provide a forum for resident cardholders to provide input on the
expansion of SilverRock and its impact on resident golf. Motion passed unanimously.
2. CONSIDERATION OF A RECIPIENT FOR THE 2015 SENIOR INSPIRATION
AWARD PROGRAM
Supervisor Calderon presented the staff report.
Motion – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Blakeley/Simonds to
recommend Dick Anderson for the 2015 Senior Inspiration Award Program. Motion
passed unanimously.
STUDY SESSION
1. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE STYLE OF ARTWORK TO BE
COMMISSIONED FOR THE SEELEY DRIVE ROUNDABOUT
Deputy Hylton presented the report.
Commissioners suggested that the artwork reflect the healthy lifestyle among the area’s
multi-generational population.
REPORTS AND INFORMATION ITEMS
1. WELLNESS CENTER MARKETING PLAN
2. REPORT FROM COMMISSIONERS REGARDING MEETINGS ATTENDED
3. CALENDAR OF MONTHLY EVENTS
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES DECEMBER 8, 2014
COMMISSIONER ITEMS – None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was made and seconded by Commissioners
Blakeley/Simonds to adjourn at 6:57 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
LISA CHAUDHRY, Executive Office Assistant
City of La Quinta, California