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IV. CONSENT CALENDAR A
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES
February 14. 2000
CALL TO ORDER
\ regular meeting of the Community Services Commission was called to order at 7:06 p.m. in the La
luinta Civic Center Study Session Room. Chairperson St. Johns presided over the meeting.
:ommissioner Rebich led the Pledge of Allegiance.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioner Deborah Bechard
Commissioner Michelle Henson
Commissioner Joan Rebich (Vice Chairperson)
Commissioner Victoria St. Johns (Chairperson)
VACANCY: One
MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Mike Davis
Commissioner Kathryn Pedersen-Nadler
STAFF PRESENT: Dodie Horvitz, Community Services Director
Cristal Spidell, Secretary
: was moved by Commissioner Rebich/Henson to excuse Commissioner Pedersen-Nadler due to a
chool function, and to excuse Commissioner Davis due to being out of town. Unanimous.
PUBLIC COMMENT - None
I. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
iI. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Minutes for January 10, 2000
Commissioner Rebich asked staff to change the wording under VIII. Commissioner Items from
Ilone of five" to Pwas oneil.
B. Monthly Department Report for January 2000
Chairperson St. Johns complemented staff on the amount of work the department does each
month on their classes, programs, and events.
It was moved by Commissioner Rebich/Henson approve the Consent Calendar as corrected.
Unanimous.
/. PUBLIC HEARING - None
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VI. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Census 2000
Ms. Horvitz discussed ideas with the Commission on how to get the word out regarding the
Census. It was suggested that each Commissioner contact businesses to put reminders in
with payroll checks. Staff indicated that our class instructors will be handing out flyers to all
their participants reminding them of the Census. The Senior Center is going to be a
Questionnaire Assistance Center where people can go to ask questions about the Census.
Commissioner Henson suggested contacting large corporations for distribution of information
to the employees. Ms. Horvitz said the CVAG Coordinator would be contacting the utilities
to advertise on their monthly billings. Commissioner Henson will contact US Filter, Red Robin,
Wal-Mart, Beer Hunter, Von's, Ralph's, and Stater Bros. Commissioner Rebich will contact La
Quinta Country Club, Riverside County Child Protective Services, and AAA of California.
Commissioner Bechard will contact Del Web to see if a table can be set up during the
upcoming volunteer fair, and will also contact La Quinta Resort. Staff said the Complete
Count Committee is needed at upcoming special events for the City including the
Neighborhood Pet Show, Community Picnic, and Tiny Tot Olympics.
It was moved by Commissioner Rebich/Bechard to contact local businesses to advertise the
Census, and for the Commissioners to attend upcoming special events to distribute
information. Unanimous.
Some Commissioners requested posters to take to businesses. Ms. Horvitz will pick some up
and deliver them at their work site on February 1 8.
B. Youth Workshop
Chairperson St. Johns gave the Commission information on the Youth Workshops in the past,
and said the issues are different year to year. The Workshops are geared toward middle
school and high school students. The students run the meeting, then break into groups for
discussion, and then discuss the ideas brought up in the groups. The Commission discussed
adding Home Depot, Eagle, and the car dealerships to the invite list for perspective jobs.
The Commission then discussed the date for the workshop.
Pedersen-Nadler has suggested the third week in May.
Commission chose April 12, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the
Workshop.
Ms. Horvitz said Commission
After a brief discussion the
Senior Center for the Youth
The Commissioners were given last years mailing list and were asked to make changes. Names
may be added to be invited and they were asked to return the lists to Cristal Spidell by
Thursday, February 17 so staff can prepare the letters.
Chairperson St. Johns would like Commissioner Pedersen-Nadler to contact them to discuss
the workshop. Commissioner Rebich concurred.
It was moved by Commissioner Henson/Bechard to direct staff to update the mailing list for
the Youth Workshop, and to select April 12 at the date of the Workshop. Unanimous.
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C. Community Picnic & Birthday Bash
Ms. Horvitz asked the Commission to help with the community picnic this year. Marni
Kunsman, Recreation Supervisor has began planning the event, and it is similar to last years
event. The stage will be in a different location, and drinks will be easily accessable. Ms.
Horvitz said Ms. Kunsman will be attending the next Commission meeting to discuss the
picnic, and asked the Commission to think of ideas for activities. The Commissioners were
also asked to review and update the picnic mailing list.
It was moved by Commissioner Rebich/Henson to appoint all the Commissioners to attend the
Community Picnic and Birthday Bash, and to update the mailing list. Unanimous.
D. Park Naming Process
Ms. Horvitz reviewed the Park Naming Policy with the Commission. The Commission
discussed having forms available at the Youth Workshop and the Community Picnic asking the
public to submit names for the Community Park and the park at Desert Pride. Commissioner
Bechard asked about setting a booth up at Main Street Market Place. Ms. Horvitz said the
Commission would have to contact the Chamber of Commerce for a space.
It was moved by Commissioner Rebich/Henson to begin the process of soliciting for, and
selecting names for the Community Park and the park at Desert Pride. Unanimous.
E. March Meeting
Due to scheduling conflicts, the Commission was asked to move their regularly scheduled
meeting to March 6. After a brief discussion it was moved by Commissioner Rebich/Bechard
to select March 6, 2000 as the next Community Services Commission meeting date.
Unanimous.
/II. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIALS
A. Parks & Recreation Master Plan
Ms. Horvitz said staff interviewed three groups last week and would like to select RJM Design
Group to work on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Staff is working with them to
negotiate a price.
B. Community Park
Purkiss-Rose-RSI, Inc. was selected to update the Community Park Master Plan. They are the
group that worked on the original plan.
C. Civic Center Campus Master Plan
Plans are proceeding with the Civic Center Campus Master Plan. The Commission's
suggestion to include an exercise par course will be included.
D. Letter to Rita Luevanos-Castro dated January 24, 2000 - Received and filed.
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1111. COMMISSIONER ITEMS
:hairperson St. Johns distributed a pamphlet from DSUSD entitled "Student Assistance Programs".
:ommissioner Rebich asked staff about the City Council's decision on backing or not backing the
vlountain Conservancy item. Ms. Horvitz will get additional information and let the Commission
cnow.
X. ADJOURNMENT
t was moved by Commissioner Rebich/Henson to adjourn the meeting. Unanimous. Meeting
ldjourned at 8:08 p.m.
~EXT MEETING DATE. TIME AND TOPIC
lI1arch 6, 2000 7:00 PM
_a Quinta Civic Center Study Session Room
5ubmitted by:
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:ristal Spidell, Commission Secretary
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