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1999 01 11 CSC Minutes . . COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES January 11, 1999 CALL TO ORDER regular meeting of the Community Services Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. in the l linta Civic Center Study Session Room. Chairperson St. Johns presided over the meetin! Immissioner Betancourt led the Pledge of Allegiance. AEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioner Olga Betancourt Commissioner Mike Davis Commissioner Gilbert Lopez Commissioner Kathryn Pedersen-Nadler (Vice Chairperson) Commissioner Joan Rebich Commissioner Victoria St. Johns (Chairperson) Commissioner Kay Wolff ,TAFF PRESENT: Dodie Horvitz, Community Services Director John Hardcastle, Community Safety Manager Cristal Spidell, Secretary PUBLIC COMMENT - None CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA It was moved by Commissioner Wolff/Rebich to consider Business Item A. in front of the Conser Calendar. Unanimous. is item was considered at this time at the request of the Commission. BUSINESS ITEMS A. Earthquake Safety Update John Hardcastle, Community Safety Manager was present to answer questions from th Commission regarding safety measures the City has in the event of an emergency. Th Commission discussed Y2K, and Mr. Hardcastle said he did not expect any problems with th change over and that most businesses like banks, water, and electric companies are preparin now. Mr. Hardcastle did suggest that if anyone was worried about their bank, that they shoul have $200 in small bills for purchases just in case there is a glitch. Commissioner Woll suggested putting a check list in the Post or Newsletter for the public to prepare. Mr. Hardcastl agreed, but will wait 6 months before addressing this since work is still being done by th different entities. As far as major events are concerned, Mr. Hardcastle described the EOC Room which is complet with generators in the event of power outages. He also said the Senior Center is the back u; EOC and it too has a generator for power. The City has also purchased a Chevy Suburban tha is filled with the necessary forms, documents and equipment in the event of an emergency. C:\MyData\CRISTAL\CSC\MINI-II.wpd 1 . . Mr. Hardcastle told the Commission that earthquake kits are still available for purchase at Cil Hall, and the medical caches are changed out every 6 months by Eisenhower Medical Center, Other areas of discussion included CVAG's BETA Alert Paging System; the valley wide practic drill which will be held in October; training courses staff has attended and plan to attend; ar purchase of equipment including an Amateur Radio, a disaster radio, portable lap top computl and printer, and satellite phones. Commissioner Wolff said that if Mr. Hardcastle needed any help she and the othl Commissioner's would be willing to help him. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approval of Minutes for December 14, 1998 It was moved by Commissioner Rebich/Davis to approve the Minutes as submitted. Unanimou: B. Monthly Department Report Staff reviewed the Department Report with the Commission. Commissioner Wolff asked classes offered last year but not offered this year could be listed to get an accurate attendanc for those classes versus this years classes. Ms. Horvitz indicated she would check into it. It was moved by Commissioner Rebich/Davis to approve the Department Report. Unanimous. PUBLIC HEARING - None BUSINESS ITEMS B. Community Picnic Ms. Horvitz said that Marni Kunsman, Recreation Supervisor is working on plans for the picnic The pool will be open on May 15 and staff is working on free swimming for the day. M! Kunsman will be at the next meeting to discuss more details. Ms. Horvitz asked Commissione Davis to contact Sport Court. Commissioner Davis agreed to contact Sport Court and wi contact Marni Kunsman, Recreation Supervisor prior to next months meeting. Ms Horvitz sai the Chamber of Commerce would like to incorporate an event of theirs with the picnic. Staff wi meet with them next week and report back at the next meeting. The budget for the picnic i between $400-700. Commissioner Pedersen-Nadler will work on swimmers for an exhibition e the pool. Ms. Betancourt suggested having businesses donate food and drink. CommissionE Davis suggested doing a raffle for prizes. Commissioner Wolff suggested inviting Rotary an other service organizations, as well as the Sheriff's Department and the Fire Departmen1 Chairperson St. Johns suggested putting an article in the Chamber Newsletter. C:\MyData\CRISTALlCSC\MINl-ll.wpd 2 . . I. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIALS A. Commission Updates on Past Issues Staff reviewed items with the Commission that they had asked for updates on. II. COMMISSIONER ITEMS Commissioner Wolff asked who should be contacted regarding safety issues. Ms. Horvi" suggested the Commissioner's contact her if they are regarding parks, or the Bike Path, and if it building or planning related that they could contact each department separately. Commissioner Lopez said he went to a skateboard park in Blythe and showed the Commission t~ blueprints from it. He said it cost $100,000 with donations from various companies and businessE in the area. The Commission discussed a need for a skateboard park and would like to discuss th at the next meeting. Ms. Horvitz suggested doing a needs assessment for a skateboard pal through the schools. Commissioner Lopez said the restrooms were a mess at Frances Hack Park. Ms. Horvitz will contal Coachella Valley Recreation and Park District to report it since it is owned by them. ADJOURNMENT was moved by Commissioner Rebich/Pedersen-Nadler to adjourn the meeting. Unanimous. Meetin journed at 8:35 p.m.. Immissioner Davis indicated that he will be out of town and unable to attend the Commission meetin February 8, 1999. ,XT MEETING DATE, TIME AND TOPIC bruary 8, 1999 7:00 PM Quinta Civic Center Study Session Room . Discussion of a Skateboard Park . Community Picnic C:\MyData\CRISTAL\CSC\MINI-I1.wpd 3