2016 11 14 CSC Minutes
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
MINUTES
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 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
ABSENT: Commissioner Lambert
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Johnson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Kay Wolff, La Quinta, CA: voiced concerns regarding cultural relations
Linda Williams, La Quinta, CA: voiced community concerns
Mario Sewell, La Quinta, CA: voiced community issues
PRESENTATIONS
1. YMCA OF THE DESERT POOL PARTICIPATION & REVENUE UPDATE
Presented by Manager Holguin.
Pool expansion and improvements – part of 5 year CIP
Discussed heating options: heating blanket poses drowning liability
Fritz Burns Pool: primary attendance from Cove residents
There was a consensus among commissioners to request Council to consider
reprioritizing Fritz Burns Pool improvements.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1. FACILITIES REPORT – SPOHN RANCH UPDATE (verbal)
Presented by Director Howlett
No new information available, agreement is still with the City Attorney
Presented by Supervisor Ambriz.
2. DESERT EXHIBITION OF ART (DESERT X) UPDATE (verbal)
Presented by Executive Director Betinski.
New proposal: Date Farmers
Permanent
Possibly include a temporary piece
$50,000
3. COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND WELLNESS REPORT – SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER
2016
Presented by Supervisor Calderon.
4. REPORT FROM COMMISSIONERS REGARDING MEETINGS ATTENDED
ACTION ITEMS
1. APPROVE MINUTES OF OCTOBER 10, 2016
Motion – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Simonds/Chiapperini to
approve the October 10, 2016 Community Services Commission minutes as submitted.
Motion passed unanimously.
2. NOMINATION FOR 2017 SENIOR INSPIRATION AWARD PROGRAM
Motion – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Johnson/Simonds to
nominate Linda Williams for the 2017 Senior Inspiration Award. Motion passed
unanimously.
3. CONSIDERATION OF PARTICIPATION IN THE CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING EVENT
Motion – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Johnson/Quill to
appoint Commissioners Simonds and Chiapperini to assist in hosting the Christmas
Tree Lighting Event being held in Old Town on Friday, December 2, 2016. Motion
passed unanimously.
COMMISSIONER ITEMS:
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners
Chiapperini/Quill to adjourn the meeting at 6:56 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
LISA CHAUDHRY, Administrative Technician
City of La Quinta, California