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1989 08 28 CSC Minutes e e COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES AUGUST 28, 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. Chairwoman Ladner advised that Mr. Molina is an instructor at C.O.D. and a special teachers' meeting was scheduled for this evening, therefore, Mr. Molina asked that he be excused. PRESENT: Commissioners Beck, Kennedy, Ladner, Mendoza ABSENT: Commissioners Benedict, Molina, and Pina REORGANIZATION OF COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP The Commissioners concurred to table this matter until the next regularly scheduled meeting of September 25, 1989. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC COMMENT STAN SNIFF, P. O. Box 1414, La Quinta, stated that he would like the Commission to consider sponsoring an Academic Incentive Program within the La Quinta schools. He felt that it is important to reward and encourage academic achievements and good study habits. In answer to Mrs. Mendoza, Mr. Sniff stated that he would like to see a cooperative effort from teachers and staff at the schools and suggested that the Community Services Commission present a certificate to a substantial number of children who meet the criteria of this program. Mrs. Mendoza stated that she would discuss this matter with the principals of the other schools. The Commissioners concurred to discuss this matter at a future date. OLD BUSINESS A. COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Human Services Committee a. Selection of Recipient(s) for "LA QUINTA BEAUTIFUL" award for the month of August. comm~ni~y servicese CommJ.ssJ.on Page 2 eUgUst 28, 1989 The following homes were nominated for the "Most Improved" award: Mrs. Mendoza and Mrs. Kennedy nominated the home at 51-295 Eisenhower; Mr. Beck and Chairwoman Ladner nominated 52-415 Carranza. The Commissioners August recipient, Carranza. concurred to the home select, at 52-415 as the Avenida The following homes were nominated for the "Most Beautiful" award: Mrs. Mendoza nominated the home at 53-743 Bermudas; Mr. Beck nominated the home at 50-735 Calle Quinto; Mrs. Kennedy and Chairwoman Ladner nominated the home at 77-480 Calle Colima. Receiving the majority of the votes, the home at 77-480 Calle Colima was selected as the August recipient for the "Most Beautiful" award. Chairwoman Ladner requested that 77-210 Calle Ensenada be included as one of the nominees in September for the La Quinta Beautiful award. The Commissioners voted to select, as the recipient, the home at 50-735 Calle Quinto "Honorable Mention" award with Mrs. Mendoza for the home at 53-743 Bermudas. August for the voting MOTION It was moved by Mrs. Kennedy, seconded by Mrs. Mendoza that Mrs. Juhola, Administrative Services Director, send each Commissioner a list of all recipients who has won a "La Quinta Beautiful" award. Unanimously carried. 2. Parks & Recreation Committee Report a. Discussion of Bike Lanes and Master Plan for Parks and Recreation. Chairwoman Ladner mentioned that a couple of issues needing to be discussed are bike lanes and bus stop shelters. She stated that she would like the Commission to present a recommendation to the City Council for a Master Plan for Parks and Recreation. She suggested contacting various colleges as for a small fee they would develop a general plan. Chairwoman Ladner added that at a later date this plan could be taken to contractors of the City's choice. By moving in this direction, they could comm~ni~y servicese CommJ.ssJ.on Page 3 ~Ugust 28, 1989 establish a general plan, land areas the City needs to project towards purchasing, and develop what the uses would be for these areas. After further discussion, Chairwoman Ladner stated that she would meet with City staff to find out what direction the Commission should take in order to implement this master plan and report back at the next Community Services Commission meeting of September 25, 1989. 3. Culture & Fine Arts Committee Report a. Discussion of "Art in Public Places". Mrs. Mendoza would like to see art placed in various locations of the City and commented that she would like to see the City promote the idea of a committee for "Art in Public Places" and support them with ideas for funding. She stated that the City Manager, Mr. Kiedrowski, commented that this committee should make sure that there is a wide variety of criteria for selecting art pieces because everyone has different taste in art. Mrs. Mendoza suggested placing art at the new Civic Center when built and in the parks and briefly commented on various ways for funding. Mr. Beck stated that he loves this idea, however, he feels the downtown village area is not developed enough for placement of any art work at this time. Chairwoman Ladner felt that this is a great idea and would like to see a piece of art placed at the Civic Center. Mrs. Mendoza commented that forming a committee commissioned by the City would be a start which would allow them to look for possible locations for art, consideration of the criteria for the types of art, and the possibilities for funding sources. She would like this to be an ongoing committee in conjunction with the Arts Foundation. MOTION It was moved by Mrs. Mendoza, seconded by Mrs. Kennedy that the City of La Quinta consider creating an Art in Public Places Committee and that the Arts Foundation be considered as a part of this committee. After discussing whether this committee should or should not be a subcommittee of the Community Services Commission, Mrs. Mendoza withdrew her motion. Community servicese Commission Page 4 ~Ugust 28, 1989 The Commissioners concurred contact the cities actively such as this and forward the for their review. that Mrs. Juhola involved in a program information to them APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JULY 31, 1989. MOTION It Kennedy to submitted. was moved by Mrs. Mendoza, seconded by Mrs. approve the minutes of July 31, 1989 as Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS In answer to Chairwoman Ladner, Councilman Sniff briefly commented on the current status of the mini park. There being on further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. upon motion by Mr. Beck and seconded by Mrs. Mendoza and carried. Respectfully submitted. C?i~4 City of La Quinta, California