1988 03 28 CSC Minutes
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COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
MINUTES
MARCH 28, 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, Moran, Pina, Chairman
Rothschild
ABSENT: Commissioners Griffith, and Jaffy
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None
PUBLIC COMMENT - None
OLD BUSINESS - None
COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
Mr. Beck brought up a problem with the school bus
schedules, in that they are very inconsistent.
Often-times they arrive early and the students are
left with no means to get to school.
Considerable discussion ensued with it being
pointed out that next year, Indio High School will
no longer be picking up La Quinta students,
because Palm Desert High School will then be a
four year school with all La Quinta high school
students attending.
Following discussion, the Commission concurred on
asking Mrs. Mendoza to contact the Transportation
Director for the District and invite him to the
next meeting of the Commission to discuss this
problem and report on next year's plans.
2. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
Mrs. Juhola noted that Mr. Skeffington and Jacques
Ables from the Coachella Valley Recreation and
Park District will be present at the next meeting.
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3. CULTURE & FINE ARTS COMMITTEE
Mrs. Mendoza hoped to have a date for the first
informational meeting to be held for "Friends of
the Library". She noted that there has been a
good response to the notice placed in the last
issue of the newsletter.
Mr. Moran reported on the success of the Jazz
Festival advising that there were approximately
3,000 people in attendance. Next year they're
planning a two day event the last week of March to
coincide with the Dinah Shore Golf Tournament.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 29, 1988.
MOTION
commissioner
approved as
abstaining.
It was moved by Commissioner Pina, seconded by
Beck that the minutes of February 29, 1988 be
submitted. Motion carried with Commissioner Moran
NEW BUSINESS
1. Discussion of Bus Pick Up Schedule.
Discussed under Committee Reports.
2. Up-Date on Mini-Park.
Mr. Crump, Planning Director, presented a report on the
City's effort to build a neighborhood mini-park. The City's
General Plan contains a plan for several mini-parks
throughout the City. The City recently purchased four lots
on Eisenhower near Calle Colima, on which they plan to build
a "proto-type" park. There was a neighborhood meeting held
recently to get citizen input. As a result of that meeting,
the plan has been changed. The revised plan will be
submitted to the City Council at their meeting of April
5th.
Discussion ensued with Mr. Moran and Chairman Rothschild
reporting on a work-shop they attended regarding parks and
mini-parks in particular stating that almost all cities have
had nothing but problems with them. The commission also
believed that the City rushed into selecting a location and
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design of the park. They additionally felt that they should
have some input into this matter.
Mr. Beck wished the record to show that he is in support of
the neighborhood park concept.
Chairman Rothschild advised that he would attend the next
City Council meeting and voice the Commissioner's concerns.
Mr. Pina excused himself from the meeting at this point (8:20
P.M.)
3. Status Report on Program at Senior Center.
Commissioners received reports on
Program; the Share Program; and the
for 1988.
the Meals on
Center's annual
Wheels
report
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
8:30 P.M. upon motion by Commissioner Moran, seconded by
Commissioner Mendoza and carried unanimously.
Administrative Services Director
California