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2006 09 30 CSC Minutes Special Meeting APPROVAL OF MINUTE: COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES September 30,2006 I. CALL TO ORDER A special meeting of the Community Services commission was called to order at 9:07 a.m. in the La Guinta City Hall Lobby. Chairperson Weber presided over the meeting and led the Pledge of Allegiance. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairperson Mark Weber Vice-Chairperson Robert F. Sylk Commissioner Bob Leidner Commissioner Andrea Gassman Commissioner E. Howard Long STAFF PRESENT: Edie Hylton, Community Services Director Steve Howlett, Golf & Parks Manager Robert Ambriz, Jr., Recreation Supervisor I. STUDY SESSION The following parks were toured: Civic Center Campus - City Hall, Library, Senior Center. Commissioner Gassman suggested painting around the lampposts where the paint is peeling and to have the benches left under shade structures during construction. Commissioner Gassman commented on the amount of ants. Vice-Chairperson Sylk suggested planting more colorful plants along Calle Tampico. Commissioner Leidner commented on the amount of standing water, the irrigation emitters that need to be checked, and an 8" cover for exposed electrical that needs to be covered. Bear Creek Trail and Fred Wolff Nature Preserve. Commissioner Gassman commented that the City should consider low lighting that is sporadic along the trail. A citizen walking by commented that doggie bags should be filled and would like to see the pool open during the evening. Cove Oasis Trailhead. Commissioner Long noticed that there was concrete block dumped and needs to be removed. Commissioner Gassman suggested that trail signage be placed at the Trailhead for the San Jacinto Mountains. Chairperson Weber suggested random surveillance by Police or Citizens on Patrol. Community Services CommIssIon Minutes September 30. 2006 .2. Commissioner Leidner commented on the boulders taken out of place along the trail. Velasco Park. Park was in good condition. Chairperson Weber commented that a few more of these mini parks in the Cove would be nice. Eisenhower Park. Park was in good condition. Fritz Burns Park. Commissioner Leidner and Commissioner Gassman commented that the restrooms need improved maintenance. Golf & Parks Manager Howlett corrected the vandalism in front of the tennis courts seating. Commissioner Gassman commented on the water fountain accessibility for the disabled. Commissioner Leidner noted that the trash receptacles need to be painted and would like staff to look into the pool use and skate park use. Commissioner Gassman suggested that a crosswalk for bikes be placed at Avenida Bermudas and Calle Sinaloa. Commissioner Gassman commented on the Community Bulletin Board looking bad in front of the Post Office. Seasons Park. Golf & Parks Manager Howlett indicated this area was used for drainage. Saguaro Park. Park was in good condition. Golf & Parks Manager Howlett commented on the fact that this park has low usage. Sports Complex. Community Services Director Hylton explained that staff is currently working on the design work for the Sports Complex to include renovation of the site with increased concrete, shade, drainage, irrigation assessment, new backstops, DG of infields, and bleachers. Commissioner Long suggested adding wood fiber at the playground. Commissioner Weber commented on the hardscapes needing renovation. Commissioner Gassman commented on the need for additional sports facilities. La Guinta Park. Commissioner Gassman stated that shade areas on the south end of the soccer fields would be appreciated by spectators. Desert Pride Park. Nice park. Golf & parks Manager Howlett stated that there is low vandalism at this park. Centre Point Development. Chairperson Weber commented that he is looking forward to the development of this site. Adams Park. Commissioner Leidner commented that the park was well maintained. Comn" JnI~Y Services CommiSSion Minutes S"pWnlh", 3D, 700;i - 3 Monticello Park. Golf & Parks Manager Howlett noted that trees will be replaced this fall and that vandalism is minimal at this park. XI. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Commissioner Gassman and seconded by Commissioner Long to adjourn the Community Services Commission meeting at 1 :50 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. NEXT MEETING INFORMATION: Regular Meeting Monday, October 9, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. La Guinta Civic Center - Study Session S"b~t :~JjlL, Edie Hylton, ~~~ Services Director