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1993 03 08 CSC Minutes /r"/ ( REPORTS.& INFORMATIO:rl.L ITEMS: e. COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES MARCH 8, 1993 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Community Services Commission was called to order at 7:03 p.m. in the La Quinta Council Chambers. Chairwoman Kennedy presiding, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Commissioner Norris Bernard Commissioner Lawrence Best (Vice Chairman) Commissioner Aldine Dickens Commissioner Susan Francis Commissioner Sharon Kennedy (Chairwoman) Commissioner Nancy Nard Commissioner B.J. Seaton Staff Present: Clint BOhlen, Park & Recreation Manager Cynthia Hernandez, Department Secretary 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - FEBRUARY 22, 1993 It was moved by Commissioner Nard/Best to APPROVE the minutes of February 22, 1993 as submitted. Motion carried. 2. PUBLIC COMMENT Chairwoman Kennedy opened the floor for public comment and there was none. 3. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIALS 1. RECEIVE/FILE League of California Cities Community Services Conference 2. RECEIVE/FILE March Reading Packet 3. RECEIVE/FILE CPRS Conference Materials 4. RECEIVE/FILE The Public and Its Parks, State Parks and Recreation 5. RECEIVE/FILE Memo, American Disabilities Act, City Planning 6. RECEIVE/FILE Attendance Roster 4. CITY OF LA QUINTA TRAVEL POLICY Staff Liaison Bohlen reported that the Council revisited the issue at their February 15 and March 2 meetings. At the last meeting, the Council amended the Travel Policy to establish limits on per diem expense ($75/day) and abolished the provision for spousal expenses. Staff is presenting to the Commission the report and amended travel policy as it was presented to the Council for your information. csc\march8.min . .. Community Services Commission Meeting - March 8, 1993 Minutes - Page 2 Chairwoman Kennedy thanked Staff or their report on the travel policy. 5. PRESENTATION BY FOUNDATION FOR THE RETARDED OF THE DESERT (PERSPECTIVE 1993-94 CSC GRANT APPLICANT) Staff Liaison Bohlen indicated he was contacted by a representative of the Foundation for the Retarded of the Desert as a possible applicant of the Community Services Grant program for the fiscal year 1993-94. They were asked to make a presentation to the Commission to introduce their organization to Commissioners, and to share information regarding the needs of their organization. Chairwoman Kennedy introduced Tim Hornbecker, Executive Director, of the Foundation for the Retarded of the Desert. Mr. Hornbecker stated his organization has five persons currently working at the La Quinta Hotel as they have hired the sixth person on their payroll now. He stated they have participants from the various cities in the Coachella Valley serving a wide area. However, there is only one group home for persons in which to live. The Foundation is attempting to set up an independent living skills program. He reported on three buildings that were donated to the Foundation by the Sacred Heart Church. The Foundation for the Retarded will relocate these buildings and upgrade them in order to enable the Foundation to utilize them to train people to live semi- independently. Chairwoman Kennedy requested to know if the Foundation purchased the property. Mr. Hornbecker replied the Foundation already owned the property. The Foundation for the Retarded will be requesting funds to assist them in upgrading these buildings in order to make them a part of their project. Mr. Hornbecker stated the Foundation would like very much to participate in the grant program. Phil Murphy, Vice President, of the Foundation for the Retarded of the Desert, stated La Quinta has the greatest work history of all. He commented there is a young lady who is permanently employed at the laundry room at the Hotel who is developmentally disabled and blind. The Foundation for the Retarded works with people to make them contributing members of the community and not dependent on welfare assistance. csc\march8.min . . Community Services Commission Meeting - March 8, 1993 Minutes - Page 3 Commissioner Francis stated that at the annual Umbrella Shows that are held three times a year, the Foundation for the Retarded of the Desert is always there with their ceramics for sale. The art offered is very artistic and very beautiful work. Mr. Murphy stated they also provide other services. They can do mass mailings cheaper and better than anyone else in the valley. They also do billings on a routine basis for various organizations that include Byrd Medical in Palm Springs. Mr. Murphy invited the Commissioners to come out to their facilities and see them in action; or if they want to can tour the laundry facilities at the La Quinta Hotel and see some of their past clients who are now hotel workers. Chairwoman Kennedy thanked Mr. Hornbecker and introduction of their organization to' the Commission and indicated they would look submitting a grant application. Mr. Murphy for the Community Services forward to their 6. NEXT MEETING DATE, TIME AND TOPIC Monday, March 22, 1993 at the La Quinta Middle School for the presentation of the New Leaf Awards. 7 . ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, it was moved by CommisSioner Nard/Dickens to ADJOURN at 7:40 p.m. to the Ad Hoc Committees to discuss the following subjects: Culture and Fine Arts Parks and Recreation Human Services - CPRS Conference Review - Palm Royale, Trails Workshops - CPRS Conference Review CLINT BOHLEN Park & Recreation Manager CYNTHIA HERNANDEZ Department Secretary csc\march8.min