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COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION - CITY OF LA QUINTA
A regular meeting of the Co~un!ty
Services Commission held at City ,
Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta,
California.
November 14, 1985
7:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m.
2 . ROLL CALL
Members present were: Commissioner Beck, DeGasperin, Griffith,
Pina, Jaffy and Chairman Moran.
Members absent were: Commissioner Engle.
3. COMMUNICATIONS
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
5. COMMITTEE REPORTS
6. OLD BUSINESS
A. Moved by Commissioner Pina, seconded by Commissioner Jaffy,
to approve the Minutes of September 30, 1985. Unanimously
adopted.
B. Moved by Commissioner Jaffy, seconded by Commissioner Pina,
to approve the Minutes of October 28, 1985. Unanimously
adoptee.
7.. NEW BUSINESS
A. Mayor Pro Tern John Pena presented a report from the Avenue
50 Park Advisory Committee regarding the master plan for
the Avenue 50 Park: He described the phases of development,
and the concept of joint use with the Desert Sands Unified
School District. He explained that the first priority would
be the development of the access road and the northerly
portion of the park.
commissioner Beck inquired regarding the use of the $1,000,000.
from Landmark. The City Manager explained that these funds
are to be used at the discretion of the City Council for a
public purpose, not necessarily associated with the Avenue 50
Park. Chairman Moran inquired regarding maintenance cost.
Moved by Commissioner DeGasperin, seconded by Commissioner
Pina, to support the recommendation of the Avenue 50 Park
Advisory Committee. Unanimously adopted.
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B. Commissioner DeGasperin presented a proposal that the
Commission sponsor a symposium for parents of troubled
teenagers, professionals and interested citizens.
Chairman Moran suggested that Kids in Conflict be asked
to sponsor such a program, and that the Commission
support such a program. The proposal was referred to
the Community Services Sub-Committee.
C. The City Manager reported regarding the preparation of
business cards and the use of space at the Community
Services Center.
Commissioners discussed the busing program in La Quinta.
Moved by Commissioner Jaffy, seconded by Commissioner
Pina, to recommend to the City Council that a letter
be sent to Dr. Meberg regarding the driving practices
of school bus drivers in La Quinta, and asking for a
response regarding the problems. Unanimously adopted.
Commissioners discussed the issue of mini-parks. The
City Manager explained the position of the City Council
regarding mini-parks.
Commissioners discussed the purposes of the Commission.
The City Manager suggested that the Commissioners directly
volunteer to carry out community service activities.
8~ ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Moran declared the meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.