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COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES
June 12. 2000
CALL TO ORDER
\ regular meeting of the Community Services Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. in the La
luinta Civic Center Study Session Room. Vice Chairperson Rebich presided over the meeting.
:ommissioner Davis led the Pledge of Allegiance.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioner Deborah Bechard
Commissioner Mike Davis
Commissioner Michelle Henson
Commissioner Joan Rebich (Vice Chairperson)
MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Kathryn Pedersen-Nadler
Commissioner Victoria St. Johns (Chairperson)
STAFF PRESENT: Dodie Horvitz, Community Services Director
Cristal Spidell, Secretary
t was moved by Commissioners Davis/Henson to excuse Commissioner Pedersen-Nadler and
:ommissioner St. Johns from the meeting. Unanimous.
:ommissioner Henson indicated she was out of town and unable to call in her absence from the last
neeting. It was moved by Commissioner Davis/Bechard to excuse Commissioner Henson from the
neeting of May 8. 2000. Unanimous.
I. PUBLIC COMMENT
II. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
V. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Minutes for May 8, 2000
B. Monthly Department Report for May 2000
The Commission reviewed the Monthly Report and Ms. Horvitz added that more teen trips were
being offered as a result of the youth workshop, and Sunline was offering student summer bus
passes.
It was moved by Commissioners Henson/Davis to approve the Consent Calendar as submitted.
Unanimous.
V. PUBLIC HEARING - None
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I. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Finalize 2000-2001 Commission Work Plan
Ms. Horvitz said she made changes to the Work Plan as directed by the Commission at the last
meeting. The Commission reviewed the finalized Work Plan. It was moved by Commissioner
Bechard/Davis to approve the Community Services Commission 2000-2001 Work Plan, and
directed staff to present the Plan to the City Council for consideration at the June 20, 2000 City
Council meeting. Unanimous.
'11. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIALS
A. Update on VIPS Program
Staff indicated there is only one person doing patrol for the VIPS Program. Ms. Horvitz will
report back to the Commission if there are any changes in the VIPS Program.
B. Letters from residents regarding the Community Park
Staff has received several letters regarding the development of the Community Park. All
of the letters were in favor of building the park, but most were against the use of lighting.
Ms. Horvitz discussed the possibility of using DSUSD property for additional soccer and
baseball fields for the user groups. Staff will invite the Commissioners to the next user
group meeting, which is planned for August, to discuss this further.
C. Email from Commissioner Pederson-Nadler - Received and filed.
111I. COMMISSIONER ITEMS
A. Community Park Public Meeting held June 7, 2000
Ms. Horvitz said approximately 200 people attended the Public Meeting for the Community
Park. The main concern was the lighting at the facility. Most of the residents do not want
additional lighting since they already experience lighting problems from La Quinta High School,
and the Gardens Tennis Facility. Ms. Horvitz indicated that the lights at the Sports Complex
have shields on them, which causes the lighting to be directed on the field. The High School
and Tennis Facility do not. The department received many calls about the Public Meeting and
letters will be sent to announce when the next meeting will be held.
Ms. Horvitz indicated that Steve Lang is handling all the questions and comments in regards
to the park development, and that a fire station is being proposed for the park site as well.
They will be incorporated into a concept and it is expected to go before the City Council in
November.
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The Commission discussed the development of a dog park. Ms. Horvitz there are many
projects coming up including: Eisenhower Park on Colima will be redone and will expand to
include the vacant lot to the north; the village area improvements are being worked on; and
a trail head at the Oasis is being developed.
<. ADJOURNMENT
: was moved by Commissioners Henson/Davis to adjourn the meeting. Unanimous. Meeting
djourned at 7:55 p.m.
IEXT MEETING DATE. TIME AND TOPIC
uly 10, 2000 7:00 PM
.a Quinta Civic Center Study Session Room
. Election of Officers
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