2017 02 13 CSC Minutes
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 13, 2017
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
MINUTES
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2017
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 Chiapperini, Quill, Simonds, and Chair Johnson
ABSENT: Commissioner Lambert
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Johnson led the Commission in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA – None
PRESENTATIONS
1. LA QUINTA LIBRARY UPDATE
>>>Commissioner Lambert arrived at approximately at 6:00 p.m. and was present for
the remainder of the meeting.
Library Director Sue Duran provided an update on the Library’s 2017 upcoming
scheduled events, programs, and activities.
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1. COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND WELLNESS REPORT – JANUARY 2017
Presented by Supervisors Calderon and Graham.
2. FACILITES REPORT – XPARK UPDATE / COVE TRAILHEAD / PARKING
Cove Trailhead Parking update provided by Cove Neighborhood Association member,
Jeff Smith:
• Traffic congestion contributing to unsafe conditions
• Gravel , not paved
• Suggested location – south of Avenida Carranza.
• CVWD encroachment agreement to allow gate access to park west of Cove to
Lake Trailhead
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Presented Parks Superintendent Robert Ambriz
• Outreach
• Cove trailhead signs
3. REPORT FROM COMMISSIONERS REGARDING MEETINGS ATTENDED
a. ALL VALLEY ARTS/ CALIFORNIA DESERT ARTS COUNCIL (CDAC) UPDATE
Presented by Commissioner Simonds
4. LITTLE FREE LIBRARY PLAN
Presented by Manager Larson
• Non-profit
• Three box pilot program for North LQ
• Suggested residential locations: LQ Park, Adams Park, and Monticello
• Interested in expanding to business locations
5. ART ENTRYWAY UPDATE
Presented by Manager Larson
• Concrete base
• City script logo
• Consistent design
• Landscape appropriate to location
• If possible, integrate “Gem of the Desert”
6. COMMUNITY WORKSHOP INVESTMENT PRIORITIES
Presented by Director Escobedo
7. HEALTHY EATING ACTIVE LIVING (H.E.A.L.) UPDATE
Presented by Supervisor Calderon
• Partnerships with local health agencies
• Partnership with local youth and community organizations
• Expansion of Wellness Center lead to a partnership with DRD
• Improvement and expansion of hiking and biking trails
• Community urban garden
• Food banks
• Promotion of Wellness Center memberships to residents and City employees
• Old Town promotion/community outreach
CONSENT CALENDAR (MOTION REQUIRED)
1. APPROVE MINUTES OF JANUARY 9, 2017
Motion: A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Quill/Chiapperini
approve the January 9, 2017 Community Service Commission minutes as revised.
Motion passed unanimously.
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BUSINESS SESSION (DISCUSSION THEN MOTION)
2. APPOINT TWO COMMISSIONERS TO ASSIST THE CIVIC CENTER ART PURCHASE
COMMITTEE
Motion: A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Johnson/Quill to appoint
Commissioners Johnson/Lambert and Commissioner Simonds as alternate to assist
the Civic Center Art Purchase Committee. Motion passed unanimously.
COMMISSIONER’S ITEMS
Boo Hoff challenge offered by Commissioner Johnson
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners
Chiapperini/Lambert to adjourn the meeting at 7:28 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
LISA CHAUDHRY, Administrative Technician
City of La Quinta, California