2015 04 13 CSC MinutesCOMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES APRIL 13 , 2015
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES MONDAY, APRIL 13 , 2015 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the La Quinta Community Services Commission was called to order at 5:31 p.m. by Commissioner Blakeley . ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Blakeley, Johnson, and Simonds ABSENT: Commissioner Engel PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Blakeley led the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA - None CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA – Confirmed PRESENTATIONS 1. PRESENTATION BY THE FAMILY YMCA OF THE D ESERT Karen Creasey, Aquatics Manager and Alisa Rutherford, Program Coordinator presented the Family YMCA of the Desert presentation.
Commissioner Simonds asked if the marketing plan included the encouragement of local school participation. Resident Janeil Austin spoke regarding the need for an expansion of aquatic programs in La Quinta or the possibility of developing an aquatics center. She proposed the creation of a committee to communicate the need s and expectation s of the public . Resident Kathy Kronemeyer spoke regarding the importance of water aerobics classes for local senior citizens. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVE MINUTES OF MARCH 9, 2015 Motion – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Johnson/Simonds to approve the March 9 , 2015 Community Services Commission Minutes as submitted. Motion passed unanimously. BUSINESS ITEMS 1. RECOMMEND ANNUAL WELLNESS CENTER MEMBERSHIP RATES FOR LA QUINTA AND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESSES Supervisor Calderon presented the staff report.
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES APRIL 13 , 2015
Motion – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Johnson/Simonds t o recommend annual Wellness Center membership “business rate” of $50 for members of the La Quinta Chamber of Commerce La Quinta businesses and their employees to be limited to 500 memberships for a pilot period of one year. Motion passed unanimously. 2. COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION WORK PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015/16 Deputy Hylton presented the staff report. Commissioners Blakeley and Johnson requested information regarding the Community Services Grant. Motion – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Johnson/Simonds to recommend Community Services Commission W ork Plan for Fiscal Year 2015/16. Motion passed unanimously. REPORTS AND INFORMATION ITEMS 1. DEPARTMENT REPORT FOR FEBRUARY AND MARCH 2015 2. REPORT FROM COMMISSIONERS REGARDING MEETINGS A TTENDED 3. CALENDAR OF MONTHLY EVENTS COMMISSIONER ITEMS
Commissioner Johnson requested an update regarding crime/drug activity at the La Quinta Park. Commissioner Simonds asked about outreach programs for local schools; teachers have voiced a strong interest to work with the City on health and w ellness programs for their students. Commissioner Blakeley has received extremely positive feedback regarding the Senior Inspiration Award luncheon. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Simonds/Johnson to adjourn the meeting at 6:46 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. Respectfully submitted, LISA CHAUDHRY, Executive Office Assistant City of La Quinta, California