1990 09 24 CSC Minutes
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COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
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SEPTEMBER 24, 1990
Regular meeting of the Community Services Commission was called
to order at the hour of 7:00 P.M. by Chairwoman Ladner, followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENT: Commissioners Franke, Kennedy, Llewellyn, Molina and
Chairwoman Ladner
ABSENT: Commissioners Beck and Benedict
MOTION: It was moved by Mrs. Franke, seconded by Mrs. Kennedy
to excuse Mr. Beck due to his illness.
Motion Carried Unanimously.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION - None
PUBLIC COMMENT - None
OLD BUSINESS -
Cove Committee to be placed on the agenda for October meeting.
A. COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Human Services Commission
a. Presentation of "New Leaf Awards"
Mrs. Ladner introduced Council Member Stan Sniff,
Mayor John Pena, Maureen Mendoza and Milt Jones who
presented the New Leaf Awards.
Adams School
Vincent Montanegro
Meg Hayward
Jimmy Van Dorn
Elias Diaz
Davey Gill
Truman School
Ariana Ibarra
Sonia Montano
Jennifer Stetz
Tony Rubio
Eric Orduno
Lindsay Boyd
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6th Grade
Estevan Bautista
Evangelina Borjon
Gianna bova
Robert Carranza
Nicholas Caruthers
Erik Chestnut
Sergio Davila
DarIa Dawson
Shawn Diehl
Crystal Fair
Nancy Gonzalez
Christopher Jones
Vanardi Le Grand, Jr.
Sandra Martindale
Johnathan Morris
Jeston Pages
Brandi Perry
Juan Reyes
Jose Rodriguez
Vanessa Rojas
Rosa Serrano
Kila Wiley
7th Grade
Gloria Aguirre
Alex Alvarez
Val Ebreo, Jr.
Debbie Ginther
Heather Gray
Kara Hawkins
Misty Henderson
Jared Mayer
May Miso
Jesus Ramirez
Evonne Romero
Kristen Stults
Carolina Vasquez
Angela Williams
Nicole Wise
Kevin Yount
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8th Grade
Julia Cox
Natalee Crandall
Jacob Duran
Trinidad Gracia
John Hale
Jeffrey Jones
Lisa Linares
Trent Loveless
Michael McCall
John Morrisroe
Eric Murphy Cabrera
Craig Newman
Blanca Salcedo
Heidi Schulze
Amy Siri
Tiffany Young
b. Selection of Recipients for "La Quinta Beautiful" for
the month of September.
MOST BEAUTIFUL - 54-780 Avenida Obregon
MOST IMPROVED - 53-360 Avenida Diaz
Commissioners discussed the criteria for the La Quinta
Beautiful Award.
MOTION: It was moved by Mr. Molina, seconded by Ms.
Llewellyn to extend the program to all homes within
the City of La Quinta with the exception of gated
areas.
Motion Carried Unanimously.
MOTION: It was moved by Mrs. Kennedy, seconded by Ms.
Llewellyn to include in the next La Quinta Newsletter,
that nominations for Most Improved include a before &
after picture when possible.
Motion Carried Unanimously.
MOTION: It was moved by Mrs. Ladner, seconded by Mrs.
Franke that all pictures submitted remain in
nomination for a period not to exceed 3 months.
Motion Carried Unanimously.
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c. Discussion of Red Ribbon Week
Commissioners decided to have a poster contest for Red
Ribbon Week. Mrs. Franke & Mrs. Llewellyn will
contact La Quinta Schools.
MOTION: It was moved by Mrs. Kennedy, seconded by
Mrs. Ladner to have Mrs. Benedict contact the La
Quinta Senior Center in regards to making "Say No To
Drugs" Ribbons.
Motion Carried Unanimously.
2. Parks & Recreation Committee Report
a. Report on La Quinta Middle School Dedication
Ceremonies.
Saundra Juhola reviewed the program for the Dedication
Ceremonies.
b. Report on Soap Box Derby.
Commissioners discussed having a Soap Box Rally during
Easter Week in 1991. Commissioners decided to form a
Sub Committee.
MOTION - It was moved by Mr. Molina, seconded by Ms.
Llewellyn that a subcommittee be appointed to initiate
and set up a Sports Rally.
Motion Carried Unanimously.
Commissioners selected John Pena and Felix Molina to
serve on the Sports Rally Subcommittee.
3. Culture & Fine Arts Committee Report
Kay Ladner nominated Elaine Franke as the Community
Services Commission representative for Art in Public
Place Committee. Felix Molina & Robin Llewellyn were
selected as 1st & 2nd Alternates.
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Kay Ladner announced she will attend the CVAG Local
Government conference on Art in Public Places
September 28th at Double Tree Hotel.
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Mrs. Kennedy stated for the record that she is opposed
to the design of the Civic Center.
Mrs. Ladner stated for the record that she was unhappy
with current design of the Civic Center and felt the
City Council should take a second look at the design,
which should resemble the La Quinta Hotel.
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Mrs. Ladner advised the Commissioners that she sent a
letter to the La Quinta City Council commending Mr.
Michael Freedman of Freedman, Tung & Bottomley for his
presentation at the City Council Meeting September 18,
1990.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JULY 30, 1990.
MOTION: It was moved by Mrs. Kennedy, seconded by Mrs. Ladner
to approve the Minutes of July 30,1990 as submitted.
Motion Carried Unanimously.
REORGANIZATION OF COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
MOTION: It was moved by Mrs. Kennedy, seconded by Ms. Llewellyn
to elect Kay Ladner as Chairperson.
Motion Carried Unanimously.
MOTION: It was moved by Mrs. Ladner, seconded by Ms. Llewellyn
to elect Sharon Kennedy as Vice Chairperson.
Motion Carried Unanimously.
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There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
9:00 p.m. upon motion by Mrs. Franke, seconded by Mrs. Kennedy
and carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Debbie DeRenard
City of La Quinta