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COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
MINUTES
FEBRUARY 29, 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, Jaffy, Mendoza, Pina Chairman
Rothschild
ABSENT: Commissioners Griffith, and Moran
Chairman Rothschild advised that Commissioner Moran has been
excused.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None
PUBLIC COMMENT - None
OLD BUSINESS - None
COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
No Report.
2. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
Mr. Pina presented a map depicting the layout for
the Jazz Festival noting the potential the park has. He
submitted the plan for filing. He also noted that the C. V.
Recreation and Park District granted a variance to their policy
by granting beer and wine to be sold during both the Jazz
Festival and the Arts Festival.
Mr. Beck referred to the up-coming neighborhood
meeting on the proposed mini-park to be held in the Council
Chamber on March 3rd.
3. CULTURE & FINE ARTS COMMITTEE
Mrs. Mendoza advised that she presented a report
to the City Council on the Library Advisory Committee and the
status of the library and the establishment of "Friends of the
Library". The City Council each contributed $3.00 to purchase a
membership in the "Friends of the Desert". She asked that
anyone who is interested in joining the "Friends of the Library"
to let her know.
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4Itanuary 25, 1988
4. COMMUNITY SERVICES GRANT PROCEDURE SUBCOMMITTEE
It was noted that the City Council accepted the
recommendations of the Commission to limit grant requests to
organizations who show a demonstrable impact on the City of La
Quinta. Also, the Chamber of Commerce and Arts Foundation were
deleted from the grant process and will be contracted with.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JANUARY 25, 1988.
MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Mendoza, seconded by
Commissioner Beck that the minutes of January 25, 1988 be
approved as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
I. Consideration of Attendance at League of
California Cities Community Services Conference in
San Diego April 20-22.
Mrs. Juhola advised that the League's Annual
Community Services Conference will be held in
San Diego April 20-22.
Commissioners Rothschild, Beck and Jaffy indicated
their intentions to attend.
OTHER BUSINESS
Commissioner Pina referred to the latest edition of the
Newsletter regarding garage sale signs and asked if there are
any penalities other than having their signs removed and Mrs.
Juhola advised that that is the extent of the City's enforcement.
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Commissioner Pina questioned whether or not there is a role this
Commission can play in earthquake preparedness training.
Mrs. Juhola advised that the City, through the Community Safety
Department conducts monthly earthquake prepared training
sessions in the Council Chambers.
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Commissioner Pina expressed concern over the lack of public
attendance at these meetings.
A general discussion ensued with regard to the City having a
mixed population (ethnically) and is fortunate that there are no
problems.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
7:45 P.M. upon motion by Commissioner Mendoza, seconded by
Commissioner Jaffy and carried unanimously.
ectfully submitted,
SAUNDRA L. J~trative
City of La Quinta, California
Services Director