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COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
MINUTES
APRIL 25, 1988
Regular meeting of the Community Services Commission was called
to order at the hour of 7:00 P.M. by Chairman Rothschild,
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENT: Commissioners Beck, Mendoza, Pina (7:13 P.M.), Jaffy,
Chairman Rothschild
ABSENT: Commissioner Moran
Mrs. Juhola advised that she has talked with Mr. Griffith and he
has submitted his resignation due to health problems.
Mrs. Juhola also noted that the terms of Commissioners Beck,
Jaffy and Moran will be expiring on June 30th. The City Council
is asking for applications, so if anyone of the three incumbents
wish re-appointment, they will need to submit a letter to that
effect by June 13th interviews will be conducted by the
Council on June 21st.
ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN PRO-TEM
The Commission decided to wait until later in the agenda to see
if another member of the Commission arrives.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None
PUBLIC COMMENT
PETER ZELLES, 54-767 Obregon, addressed the Commission
expressing concern over the fact that La Quinta is know
nation-wide for golfing facilities and yet there is nothing
available for the individual who cannot afford club membership.
He asked the Commission to explore the idea of either
establishing a municipal golf course; making an arrangement with
one of the clubs; or possibly acquiring Indian Springs Country
Club.
(Mr. Pina arrived 7:13 P.M.)
Chairman Rothschild appointed Mr. Beck and himself to serve as a
committee to study this issue.
OLD BUSINESS - None
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
a. Report Regarding School Bus Schedules.
Charlie Clay, Director of Transportation to Desert
Sands Unified School District addressed the
Commission and reported on the situation Mr. Beck
surfaced at the last meeting. He advised that he
has talked to the bus driver and has been
monitoring the routes to make sure that the bus
isn't early and leaving with children. He
believed the problem has been rectified as he has
had no complaints.
In answer to questions by the Commissioners, Mr.
Clay advised that he handles 75% - 80% of all
complaints personally. He does have flexibility
in moving bus stops. Regarding seat belts, he
advised that various experiments are going on
across the nation in trying to determine the
safest method to transport children. There will
be no bussing available for the high school kids
who receive intra-district transfers to attend
Indio High School next year as they are unable to
offer the same service to other parts of the
District.
The Commission expressed appreciation to Mr. Clay
for attending this meeting and clarifying some
issues.
2. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
a. Report from Coachella Valley Recreation and
Park District.
Jack Abels, Coachella Valley Recreation and Park
District Board Member, addressed the Commission
advising that the District is in the process of
completing their Master Plan. They will make it
available to the City as soon as it's completed.
Regarding the Community Park, Mr. Abels advised
that they are installing new playground equipment
and have recently completed installation of a new
fence which had expanded the ballfield from 218'
to 234'.
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Mr. Pina complemented the District on their Easter
Egg Hunt while Mr. Beck expressed appreciation for
their cooperation with the Arts Festival and Jazz
Festival.
b. Report of Planning Department Regarding
Neighborhood Mini-Park Design.
Mr. Crump presented a brief report as basically
outlined in the Commission Minutes of March 28th.
Mr. Bower, Associate Planner, presented the
Commission with the layout and design which was
submitted to the City Council noting that a 2 1/2
lot design was selected with it being geared
primarily towards pre-school and elementary age
children. It will be completely fenced and low
level lighting will be included. Restrooms will
not be included. He reviewed the types of play
equipment proposed and physical layout of same.
The Commission expressed concern over the need for
crosswalks and the fact that parking isn't being
proposed. Also suggested was deletion of the
entrance on Eisenhower; addition of a barbecue
grill and more traditional playground equipment
such as swings.
MOTION - It was moved by Mr. Pina, seconded by
Mrs. Jaffy that the Commission convey to the City
Council their concerns and to ask consideration of
accessibility to the park by pedestrians and
minimal parking. Motion carried unanimously.
3. CULTURE & FINE ARTS COMMITTEE
Mrs. Mendoza advised that the Friends of the
Library will be having a meeting the third week in
May and will be discussing the opening of the new
library and the roll the "Friends" will be playing
in that. She noted that a Chamber Mixer will be
held in their building in September.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MARCH 28, 1988.
MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Pina,
Commissioner Mendoza that the minutes of March
approved as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
seconded
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ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN PRO-TEM
Nominations were opened by the Chairman.
Mrs. Jaffy nominated Mrs. Mendoza - nomination was seconded by
Mr. Pina.
Nominations were closed.
Nomination to elect Mrs. Mendoza Chairman Pro-Tem was carried
unanimously.
(Mr. Pina left the meeting at this time - 8:34 P.M.)
NEW BUSINESS
Mrs. Jaffy and Mrs. Beck reported
League of California Cities
recently held in San Diego.
on their
Community
attendance at the
Services Conference
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
9:00 P.M. upon motion by Mrs. Mendoza, seconded by Mrs. Jaffy
and carried unanimously.
Administrative Services Director
California