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LA QUINTA COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
A regular meeting of the La Quinta Community
Services Commission held at City Hall, 78-105
Calle Estado, La Quinta, California.
March 30, 1987
7:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Moran called the La Quinta Community Services Commission
meeting to order at 7:10 p.m., and Paul Rothschild led the
Commission in the salute to the flag.
2. ROLL CALL
Present:
Commission Members Beck, Griffiths, Rothschild,
and Chairman Moran
Absent:
Commission Members Barrows, Jaffy, and Pina
Also Present: Administrative Services Director, Ann Jennings,
and Community Services Specialist, Michelle
Gilstrap.
3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
There were no written communications.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments.
5. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. City Council Minutes
1) February 18, 1987
Commission Member Rothschild raised the question about the
area above flood control being used for parks.
Administrative Services Director Jennings informed him that
Mr. Jacques Abel~ a Director with the Coachella Valley Parks
and Recreation could inform him as to the actual park programs
and that he appears before each City Council meeting during
the public comment veriod at the beginning of each meeting.
Chairman Moran explained that Mr. Abels is available to come
to the Commission meeting to explain programs- under-
way with CV Park & Recreation.
It was agreed that Mr. Abels be invited to the next Commission
meeting.
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A. City Council Minutes Continued
Chairman Moran pointed out that the Commission was not
involved in parks and recreation but the Planning Department
has been given that assignment by the City Council.
No other comments on City Council Minutes
B. Community Services Office Report- For your information
No questions
C. City Birthday Committee Report
Administrative Services Director Jennings gave an update on
the progress of the Planning Committee for the Fifth Anniversary
Party for the City Birthday May 1 & 2, 1987. She referred to
Agenda Item 5C.
She further explained the members of the community represented
on the Birthday Planning Committee ie., Chamber of Commerce,
Soroptomist, La Quinta Arts Foundation, La Quinta Historical
Society, La Quinta Cove Association, and the Firebells to name
a few. Mayor William Hoyle is the chairman and Council member
Judee Cox is vice chairman of the Birthday Committee.
Chairman Moran explained that the Commission was responsible
for a time capsule. He asked that the time capsule be placed
on the Agenda for the next meeting so that the details can be
worked out. He explained that it would be opened in 2082 on
the 100th anniversary of La Quinta.
6. OLD BUSINESS
A. Approval of Commission Minutes of Feb. 23, 1987.
Commission Member Rothschild moved for adoption and Commission
Member Beck seconded. Motion passed for adoption.
B. Report regarding Mini-Park Program.
Administrative Services Director Jennings referred to
Memorandum from City Manager Ron Kiedrowski informing
the Commission of the status of Mini-Parks in La Quinta.
Basically this program has been referred to the City Planning
Department who is working with the Coachella Valley Parks and
Recreation District. The City General Plan recommends 6 Mini-
parks.
Commission agreed that Staff should supply a report back to
the Commission following report to the City Council by the
Planning Department and CV Parks and Recreation.
C.Discussion - Revisions to Community Service Grant.
Chairman Moran had submitted a revised grant application
for the Commission to review.
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C. Discussion - Revisions to Community Service Grant Program
Members of the Commission made suggestions and additions
to the proposed Community Service Grant Program and asked
that Administrative Services Director Jennings present the
"draft" of the program to the April 7 City Council Meeting.
It was agreed that the Commission should review all applications
for the CSG Program and then make their final recommondations
to the City Council.
Commission Member Beck requested that Crisis Counseling
(Sucide Hot Lines) be placed on the Agenda for the next
Commission meeting.
Chairman Moran stated that the Criteria for Monitoring
Funds for the Community Service Grant program be placed
on the Agenda for the next Commission meeting.
It was suggested that when Administrative Services Director
Jennings prepares the "draft" of the CSG Program that she
send a copy of the "draft" to each member of the Commission.
D. Discussion - Position Paper regarding suggested policy statement
re: Non-Profit Organizations.
Commission Member Rothschild moved and Commission Member Beck
seconded that the Position Paper submitted by Chairman Moran
be adopted as a policy statement.
The Commission directed that Administrative Services Director
Jennings draft a cover memo and submit the policy statement
to the City Council for their next meeting.
E. Discussion - Selection of representatives to Sub-Committee
for formation of Commission goals, structure and policies.
Commission Member Beck moved that the Commission Chairman and
Vice Chairman be on the sub-committee to meet with the City
Council. Commission Member Griffiths seconded.
It was approved and Administrative Services Director Jennings
was to help arrange a convenient time for the meeting between
the members of the sub-committee and the Council members.
7 . ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Moran adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m., Monday,
March 30, 1987, at City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta
California.
Prepared by: Michelle Gilstrap
Community Services Specialist