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COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES
April 10. 2000
CALL TO ORDER
. regular meeting of the Community Services Commission was called to order at 7:05 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 Kathryn Pedersen-Nadler
Commissioner Joan Rebich (Vice Chairperson)
Commissioner Victoria St. Johns (Chairperson)
VACANCY: One
MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Mike Davis
STAFF PRESENT: Dodie Horvitz. Community Services Director
Marni Kunsman, Recreation Supervisor
t was moved by Commissioners Rebich/Bechard to excuse Commissioner Davis from tonight's
neeting due to prior commitments. Unanimous.
I. PUBLIC COMMENT
II. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
V. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Minutes for March 6. 2000
B. Monthly Department Report for February and March 2000
It was moved by Commissioners Rebich/Pedersen-Nadler to approve the Consent Calendar as
submitted. Unanimous.
". PUBLIC HEARING
"I. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Youth Workshop - April 12
Community Services Director Dodie Horvitz gave a brief update on the Youth Workshop plans
staff will arrive at the La Ouinta Senior Center at 5:45 p.m. to set up for the event, all thE
necessary supplies will be provided and refreshments will be available.
Commissioner Rebich met with the La Ouinta High School Interact students and listened tc
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their ideas regarding: a new shopping mall in La Quinta, visible and legible street signs in the
cove, a community center: street expansions such as Westward Ho to Indio, more places to
eat, skateboard park and additional day care programs.
Commissioner St. Johns met with students from La Quinta Middle School and shared their
concerns regarding transportation to the movie theaters from the Cove area. It was discussed
that Sun Line Transit will be attending the Youth Workshop and this issue should be discussed.
It was suggested that SunLine go to the schools and give lessons on how to read a bus
schedule.
It was moved by Commissioners Pedersen-Nadler/Bechard to have the Commissioners call the
remaining names on the mailing list to confirm attendance at the workshop. Unanimous.
B. Community Picnic & Birthday Bash
Marni Kunsman, Recreation Supervisor updated the Commission on the progress that she has
made on the picnic which included: receiving RSVPs from various groups: Rotary will provide
the hot dogs; sheet cakes with the City logo have been ordered; and a shade canopy and
tables and chairs for 80 people have been ordered.
Ms. Kunsman also stated that Commissioner Davis will be responsible for the Sports Court set-
up, and ensuring that the company arrives with all the necessary supplies for participants.
It was moved by Rebich/Pedersen-Nadler to continue supporting the Community Picnic and
City Birthday Bash. Unanimous.
III. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIALS
A. Community Picnic - Second Letter
1111. COMMISSIONER ITEMS
Commissioner Bechard shared with the Commission her experience at the California Parks and
Recreation Society's annual conference in Ontario, CA March 16-18, 2000. Commissioner
Bechard provided information to staff, which will' be copied and sent to each of the
Commissioners regarding the role and responsibilities of a Commissioner.
X. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Commissioners Pedersen-Nadler/Rebich to adjourn the meeting. Unanimous.
Meeting adjourned at 7:39 p.m.
r-JEXT MEETING DATE, TIME AND TOPIC
May 8, 2000 7:00 PM
La Quinta Civic C nter Study Session Room
ission Secretary
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