1989 04 27 CSC Minutes Special Meeting
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APRIL 27, 1989
Special meeting of the Community Services Commission was called
to order at the hour of 7:30 P.M. by Chairman Rothschild,
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENT: Commissioners Beck, Ladner, Mendoza, Pina, Chairman
Rothschild
ABSENT: Commissioners Jaffy and Molina
Chairman Rothschild advised that this meeting is a continuation
of the regularly scheduled meeting of April 24, 1989, to
consider the additional motions recommended by the Fritz Burns
Park Advisory Committee at their meeting of April 26, 1989.
At this time, Mr. Tom Genovese, Assistant City Manager, reviewed
these motions and the following actions were taken by the
Community Services Commission:
1. MOTION It was moved by Mrs. Mendoza, seconded by Mr.
Beck that the Boys' and Girls' Club of La Quinta be
allowed to build a facility on the park grounds if
sufficient property exists after the pool, tennis, and
passive facilities are designed. Motion carried
unanimously.
2.
MOTION - It
Pena, if
permission
building be
was moved by Mrs. Ladner,
the Boys' and Girls' Club
to build a facility, that
considered.
seconded by Mr.
is not granted
a multipurpose
Mr. Beck commented that he feels a multipurpose building
should be constructed on the grounds and owned by the
City.
Motion carried unanimously.
3. There was no action taken on the Subcommittee's report of
Phase I of the Fritz Burns Park.
4. MOTION - It was moved by Mrs. Ladner, seconded by Mr. Pena
that the City of La Quinta should build and retain
ownership of the aquatics complex and tennis facilities on
the park property and provide financial support to the
management group for maintenance of the pool and tennis
courts. This center should be managed by the outside
group selected that has the experience and expertise to
provide aquatics and tennis programs for the citizens of
La Quinta. Motion carried unanimously.
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5. MOTION - It was moved by Mrs. Ladner, seconded by Mr.
Pena, that the City consider a three to five year window
for a short term contract with whomever is chosen to
manage the Fritz Burns Park swim and tennis center.
Motion carried unanimously.
6. MOTION - It was moved by Mrs. Ladner, seconded by Mr. Pena
to recommend to the City Council that the YMCA of the
Desert be given the opportunity to provide services for
the aquatics and tennis programs for the citizens of La
Quinta.
After further discussion, Mr. Beck moved to table this
motion which failed for lack of a second.
Motion carried with Mr. Beck voting No.
7. MOTION - It was moved by Mrs. Ladner, seconded by Mr. Pena
that Cal Poly begin preparing a site plan and design for
the park facility.
Virginia David, Fritz Burns Committee member, advised that
Cal Poly is ready to begin this project immediately. They
would like to tour the grounds in order to begin their
plans and will have it formulated and completed within six
weeks. Ms. David stated there is no cost involved;
however, after submitting their plans, they suggest a
stipend.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Pena and Mrs. Ladner stated their concern regarding
the Coachella Valley Park and Recreation District because
the only motion stated was for the YMCA and possibly
something could be proposed so they are not excluded from
City Council reviewing their proposal.
After discussing this matter, it was moved by Mrs.
Mendoza, seconded by Mrs. Ladner that the Community
Services Commission draft a letter to all groups which
gave a presentation for management of the aquatics and
tennis facility stating that their presentations are
appreciated and their proposals are still under
consideration for management and encourage them to make
such presentations to the City Council in the future.
Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION It was moved by Mr. Pena, seconded by Mrs.
Mendoza that it is requested by the Community Services
Commission and the Fritz Burns Advisory Subcommittee that
the City Council continue involving them in the planning
and development of the Fritz Burns Park. Motion carried
unanimously.
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Mr. Beck asked two of the Subcommittee members their
reasons for selecting the YMCA over the Coachella Valley
Park and Recreation District.
Mr. Ron Russell advised that based on all presentations
and materials, he felt the YMCA was better prepared to
manage the facilities at this time.
Ms. David stated that
and they expressed
necessary to make this
because it is very
Coachella Valley Parks
restrictive.
the YMCA is a national organization
their willingness to do whatever is
a successful swim and tennis center
important to them. Whereas, the
and Recreation District is more
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a. Selection of Recipient(s) for "LA QUINTA BEAUTIFUL"
award for the month of April.
MOTION - It was moved by Mrs. Mendoza, seconded by Mr.
Pena to nominate as the April recipient the home at
52-185 Cortez for the "La Quinta Beautiful" award and the
home at 53-470 Ramirez for the "Honorable Mention"
award. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION - It was moved by Mr. Beck, seconded by Mr. Pena
to nominate as the April recipient the home at 52-375
Avenida Bermudas for the "Most Improved" award. Motion
carried unanimously.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned upon
motion by Mrs. Mendoza, seconded by Mr. Pina and carried
unanimously.
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