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COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
MINUTES
FEBRUARY 28,1994
CALL TO ORDER
regular meeting of the Community Services Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. in
Ie La Quinta Civic Center Study Session Room. Vice Chairwoman Seaton presiding. Pledge
r Allegiance was led by the Vice Chairwoman.
ROLL CALL:
MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioner Norris Bernard
Commissioner Aldine Dickens
Commissioner Susan Francis
Commissioner Nancy Nard
Commissioner B.J. Seaton (Vice Chairwoman)
MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Lawrence Best (Chairman)
One Vacancy
STAFF PRESENT: Clint Bohlen, Parks & Recreation Director
Cristal Spidell, Secretary II
ommissioner Bernard/Nard moved to excuse Chairman Best due to a back injury. Motion
mied unanimously.
, CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
was moved by Commissioner Nard/Bernard to APPROVE the minutes of January 24, 1994
s submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
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I. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIALS
Art in Public Places Minutes of November 1, and December 6, 1993, and January 3,
1994 were submitted by Commissioner Nard, and distributed to the Commission.
Commissioner Seaton distributed information from Fountain Valley to the Commission
which will be used during the Commission Business portion of the meeting.
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'II. STAFF REPORTS
.. Ordinance for Consideration for the Creation of new Commissions/Boards;
Recommended Schedule and Plan
Staff liaison, Clint Bohlen reviewed the staff report and summarized the discussion of
City Council and Community Services Commission of January 24, 1994, and presented
a plan for addressing the Council's assignment of creating three new Commissions.
Commissioner Bernard asked the time table for completion of the task. Staff informed
the Commission that it was Council's desire to have each Commission completed and
ready to start in the new fiscal year which would be July 1, 1994.
Staff reviewed the proposed schedule of completing for each Commission.
Commissioner Seaton asked if the information from four cities was sufficient for creating
our ordinance. Commissioner Nard asked if we have the time to inquire from more
cities. Commissioner Francis suggested that the Commission begin the process and if
information was not sufficient then more cities should be contacted. Staff responded
that the information provided was sufficient, that the time schedule to complete the
ordinances was flexible, and that additional cities could be contacted if necessary.
Commissioner Bernard asked for clarification of the Parks & Recreation Commission's
duty of revision of planning documents in parks and recreation. Staff indicated it was
limited to the revision of parks and recreation activity only.
Commissioner Bernard asked how the Council stood with the Coachella Valley
Recreation and Park District in pulling out of the District, the progress being made, and
how the Commission's actions impact it. Staff informed the Commission that the
formation of a Parks and Recreation Commission does not impact it at all. Had the
Council detached from the District, this Commission would have been adequate
evidence that the City was interested in parks and recreation and had made a solid
commitment because of the work the Commission has done already with regards to
parks and recreation issues.
Commissioner Bernard inquired who the staff liaison would be for the Arts and Human
Relations Commissions. Staff indicated that no staff had been appointed to any
Commission at this time.
Staff informed the Commission that 10 applications had been received for the Youth
Advisory Committee. The Committee will consist of 7 students from 6th through 12th
grade. The members will meet on a monthly basis and discuss input regarding what
kids want in the community.
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'III, COMMISSION BUSINESS
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., Committee Assignments for Review of First Draft Ordinance
The Commission discussed in length the contents of the First Draft Ordinance for a
Parks and Recreation Commission. The Ordinance will reflect the following information:
Number of Members:
Appointment:
Authority:
Meetings:
Powers & Duties:
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City Council appoints by consensus; 3 year terms; initial
terms are 3 at 1 year, 2 at 2 years & 2 at 3 years
(subsequent terms are all 3 year terms); no term limits; must
be La Quinta resident and a registered voter in La Quinta;
July 1 - June 30; compensation for meeting attendance;
authorized travel expenses
Reports to City Council
2 meetings per month, or as needed
Act in advisory capacity to the City Council; keep master
plan current; advise on fees and operations and policies
regarding parks and recreation facilities; advise Council on
park and recreation facilities and program budget issues;
propose recreation program needs; advise on how to
disseminate, publicize, and promote recreation programs to
the citizens of La Quinta; analyze program effectiveness and
needs, and recommend comprehensive solutions; research
and solicit grants and donations; review of maintenance
standards and quality; review of individual park master plans;
serve as a public forum and conduct public hearings for
recreation concerns; aid in coordinating the recreation
services of other governmental agencies and volunteer
organizations; assume other tasks as assigned.
The Commissioners reviewed, and then voted on, homes nominated for La Quinta
Beautiful. The winner for the month of January was 54-592 Avenida Obregon, and the
February winner was 50-865 Calle Quito.
:, Report from Commissioner Dickens - Anaheim Conference
Commissioner Dickens gave a brief verbal report regarding her attendance at the CPRE
Conference in Anaheim. Commissioner Dickens expressed that the conference was
exciting and that she learned many new things. One item in particular was a session
on gang-bangers in which a mother whose son was doing graffiti spoke on how she
dealt with him and his graffiti and gang problems.
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The bottom line was that a lot of counseling is necessary to correct this problem, as
well, as adult communication with the young kids.
Another item of interest was a lecture on communicating one-on-one with persons
within your community, family members, community leaders, etc. Commissioner
Dickens has tapes available on the discussion, as well as other literature from the
conference, if any Commission members are interested.
Commissioner Dickens expressed her appreciation to the City Council for allowing her
to attend this conference, and she will submit a written report at a later date.
1(. NEXT MEETING DATE, TIME AND TOPIC
.a Quinta Civic Center Study Session Room
~onday, March 14, 1994 at 7:00 P.M.
. Recommend Elements of Draft City of La Quinta Parks & Recreation Ordinance
:. ADJOURNMENT
: was moved by Commissioner Nard/Dickens to adjourn the meeting to the next regularly
cheduled Community Services Meeting on Monday, March 14, 1994. Motion carried
Inanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8:58 p.m..
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