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1989 11 27 CSC Minutes .. e e COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES NOVEMBER 27, 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. PRESENT: Commissioners Beck, Benedict, Kennedy, Mendoza, Molina and Chairwoman Ladner ABSENT: One Vacancy WRITTEN COMMUNICATION - None PUBLIC COMMENT - None OLD BUSINESS A. COMMITTEE REPORTS Discussion of Red Ribbon Week Mr. Beck advised the Commission this not as profound as in years past. Red Ribbons, which were passed out schools had their programs. years Red Ribbon Week was The Senior Citizens made the in various places and the 1. Human Services Committee a. Selection of Recipient(s) for LA QUINTA BEAUTIFUL AWARD for month of November. Commissioners concurred on the following awards: MOST BEAUTIFUL - 50-735 Calle Quinto MOST IMPROVED - 53-025 Vallejo HONORABLE MENTION - 53-245 Avenida Velasco commissioners concurred on the December meeting being held on December 18, 1989. b. Discussion of Academic Awards Program Mrs. Mendoza advised that she had talked with both school principals about the possibility of having a "New Leaf Award" with the criteria being established by the schools, based on the first quarter of reporting and compared with the second quarter. Discussion of having a plaque or certificates will be decided on at a later date. Community Services ~ Commission Page 2 ~vember 27, 1989 School Principals wanted some time to converse with staff members. She said that the School Principals would come back to the Commission with a recommendation after discussion with staff. Commission concurred that the type of awards needed further discussion. Mr. Beck felt strongly about including the high school students in this program, since there are hundreds of High School students from La Quinta. Mrs. Mendoza suggested that the program start out with La Quinta Schools and then in the future broaden out to the high schools. Mr. Molina suggested this program stay simplified. Mr. Beck reminded the commission when this program was formed it was intended for the "plain student", and there was no designated grade level. Stan Sniff, P. O. Box 1414, La Quinta, stated that basically, the Academic incentive program was to recognize those who made significant improvements in their grades, not necessarily those students who made top grades. He was in hopes that Desert Sands Unified School District would jointly sponsor this program with the City of La Quinta. Mr. Sniff felt that children take great pride in winning something, if it recognizes effort and achievement. He would like to see this program start in February. 2. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE REPORT a. Discussion of Bike Lanes and Master Plan for Parks and Recreation. Chairwoman Ladner stated she had attended the study session between the Parks and Recreation District and the City Council. She wished to have someone from the District come to a Commission meeting and discuss the current plans for the City. She has talked with Lucy Swain after the Joint meeting and invited her to attend the next commission Meeting. Chairwoman Ladner discussed the problems with the Sports complex and the Parks and Recreation Department. Mr. Beck Quinta be meeting. suggested formally Jack Abels, Director for La invited to attend the next Community Services ~ Commission Page 3 ~vember 27, 1989 3. CULTURE & FINE ARTS COMMITTEE REPORT a. Discussion of "Arts in Public Places" Mrs. Mendoza reported she had visited Scottsdale and had an opportunity to view some of their "Art in Public Places" at the Civic Center. Pictures were shared with Commission members. Mrs. Mendoza stated she had spoke with Meg Ryan about the Palm Desert Arts in Public Places. She advised of the problems they had. Commissioner Beck thanked Mr. Stan Sniff for his contribution to the meeting. Mr. Beck suggested that the Commission convey to the Council their feelings on subjects that were approved. MOTION - It was moved by Mrs. Mendoza, seconded by Mr. Beck to form a Sub Committee to look into the possibility of an Ordinance for the City providing for Art in Public Places Sub Committee and the Sub Committee be made up of two (2) people from the following; The La Quinta Art Foundation, The Fine Arts Committee and The Community Services Commission. Motion carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF OCTOBER 30, 1989 Mr. Beck wanted to clarify his absence. He stated he wanted to make sure it was an excused absence. Mrs. Ladner stated she had presented it as an excused absence. MOTION - It was moved by Mrs. Mendoza, seconded by Mr. Beck to approved the minutes of October 30, 1989 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Beck stated the City Council recently allotted $10,000.00 for Child Care. Mr. Beck would like to pass onto the Council how some of the money should be spent. There motion being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Upon Ladner, seconded by Mrs. Kennedy and carried. City Clerk