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COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
MINUTES
JULY 31, 1989
Regular meeting of the Community Services Commission was called
to order at the hour of 7:00 P.M. followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Mrs. Juhola, Administrative Services Director, advised that Mrs.
Benedict and Mr. Molina are out of town and asked to be excused.
PRESENT: Commissioners Beck, Kennedy, Ladner, Mendoza, Pina
ABSENT: Commissioners Benedict and Molina
ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN AND VICE CHAIRMAN.
The Vice Chairperson
Chairperson.
declared nominations open for
Mr. Beck nominated Mrs. Mendoza.
Mrs. Mendoza commented that she appreciated being
nominated as Chairperson but must decline because of other
commitments.
Mrs. Mendoza nominated Mrs. Ladner.
MOTION - It was moved by Mrs. Kennedy, seconded by Mr.
Beck that nominations be closed. It was a unanimous vote
to elect Mrs. Ladner as Chairperson.
Chairwoman Ladner declared nominations open for
Chairperson.
Vice
Mrs. Ladner nominated Mrs. Mendoza as Vice Chairperson.
It was moved by Mrs. Kennedy, seconded by Mr. Pina that
nominations for Vice Chairperson be closed. It was a
unanimous vote to elect Mrs. Mendoza as Vice Chairperson.
After discussing going dark for the month of August, it
was moved by Mrs. Kennedy, seconded by Mr. Pina to meet on
August 28, 1989 for the regularly scheduled Community
Services Commission meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
REORGANIZATION OF COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP.
The Commissioners concurred to table this matter until the
next regularly scheduled meeting of August 28, 1989.
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
a. Letter from Sybil Jaffy.
b. Letter from Mr. & Mrs. Morphat.
Noted and filed.
PUBLIC COMMENT
OLD BUSINESS
A. COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Human Services Committee
Mr. Beck stated his concern regarding child care and
his desire to see some initiative taken in this matter
as he does not know where the City stands regarding a
program such as this.
Mrs. Juhola, Administrative Services Director, advised
that $10,000 is in the budget to do something with child
care.
a. Selection of Recipient(s) for "LA QUINTA BEAUTIFUL"
award for the month of July.
The following homes were nominated for the "Most
Beautiful" award:
Mrs. Mendoza nominated the home at 52-470 Avenida
Madero; Mr. Pina nominated the home at 51-650
Avenida Juarez; and Mr. Beck nominated the home at
53-251 Avenida Velasco.
The Commissioners concurred to select, as the July
recipient, the home at 52-470 Avenida Madero for
the "Most Beautiful" award and 53-251 Avenida
Velasco for the "Honorable Mention" award.
The following homes were nominated for the "Most
Improved" award:
Mr. Beck nominated the home at 52-415 Avenida
Carranza; and Mrs. Mendoza nominated the home at
53-685 Avenida Obregon.
The Commissioners voted to select, as the July
recipient, the home at 53-685 Avenida Obregon for
the "Most Improved" award with Mr. Beck voting for
the home at 52-415 Avenida Carranza.
2. Parks & Recreation Committee Report.
Mrs. Ladner noted that the mini-park is coming along.
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a. Discussion of Bike Lanes and Master Plan for Parks
and Recreation.
The Commissioners concurred to table this matter
until August 28, 1989.
3. Culture & Fine Arts Committee Report.
Mrs. Mendoza reported on the activity of the Desert
Symphony. The string quartet gave a lovely
presentation hosted by the La Quinta Hotel with
approximately 100 in attendance. She would like to see
the City become involved in this event and suggested
publishing their next event in the La Quinta Chamber of
Commerce or City newsletter.
Upon suggestion by
concurred to send
Symphony.
Mrs. Ladner, the Commissioners
a letter of support to the Desert
Mrs. Mendoza reported on an article from the Desert
Sun, "Cities Set Sights On Art Legacy", which was
distributed to each Commissioner. She commented as two
other cities have established citizens groups for
placement of fine art at public sites, she feels that
the La Quinta Arts Foundation would be an excellent
group to assist the City in establishing a committee.
Mrs. Mendoza briefly mentioned the way in which these
cities received funding for this program and stated
that she would like this matter discussed further at
their next meeting.
Mrs. Mendoza submitted a report from the County Free
Library Advisory Committee and requested that this
report be given to the City Council. She noted that the
City could possibly receive through a bond act
financial assistance in building our own library
facilities. Mrs. Mendoza noted that all cities are
encouraged to apply.
Mrs. Mendoza commented that the children are actively
involved in the summer reading program.
Mr. Beck commented on how marvelous it was to see the
number of young people using the library facilities.
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Beck commented about an article in the Los Angeles
Times regarding a gentleman desiring to initiate a youth
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activity program in the City of La Quinta and this
gentleman's comments about the City.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JUNE 26, 1989.
Mr. Pina stated that the spelling
corrected.
MOTION
Kennedy
carried
of his name needed to
be
It was
to approve
unanimously.
moved by Mrs. Mendoza, seconded by Mrs.
the minutes as corrected. Motion
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
8:00 p.m. upon motion by Mr. Pina and seconded by Mrs. Mendoza
and carried.
Respectfully submitted,
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Linda Cehr
City of La Quinta, California