2000 10 09 CSC Minutes
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IV. 'e'JSENT CALENDAR
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
MINUTES
October 9, 2000
CALL TO ORDER
lularmeeting of the Community Services Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Study Sessi
n of the La Quinta Civic Center. Chairperson S1. Johns presided over the meeting. Commissioner Hens
1e Pledge of Allegiance.
IBERS PRESENT:
Commissioner Deborah Bechard
Commissioner Michelle Henson (Vice Chairperson)
Commissioner Joan Rebich
Commissioner S1. Johns (Chairperson)
IBERS ABSENT:
Commissioner Mike Davis
FF PRESENT:
Dodie Horvitz, Community Services Director
IS moved by Commissioners RebichlHenson that Commissioner Davis be excused from the July 10 a
,ber 9 meetings. Unanimous
PUBLIC COMMENT
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Minutes of September 11, 2000
B. Monthly Department Report for August 2000
It was noted that two minor corrections be made to the Minutes of September 11, 2000. It was moved
Commissioners Bechard/Henson to approve the Consent Calendar as submitted. Unanimous.
PUBUC HEARING
BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Community Park Public Meeting
Commissioner Rebich commented on the number of people in attendance at the last Community P
Meeting and is excited about the upcoming meeting on October 25.
Commissioner Bechard asked about additional land being purchased for future soccer field developml
Community Services Director Dodie Horvitz stated that the Parks and Recreation Master Plan update
evaluate the population and facilities, and make recommendations as to the need for facilities.
Commissioner Rebich said that the City Council supported additional fields as well as areas to develop
other park amenities.
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t was moved by HensonlRebich aSSiSt at t!'1e Community Park Meeting.nanimous
CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIALS
~. Special Events Volunteers
rhe Commissioners recommended several groups from the La Quinta High School that could provi
:lssistance at the upcoming Special Events. Commissioners Rebich and S1. Johns volunteered to help
lome of the events.
3. Jefferson Street Infom1ation
Staff included a Chamber of Commerce map for the Commissioner's review of the City's boundaries.
COMMISSIONER ITEMS
:;ommissioner Rebich attended the CVAG meeting in which the issues of a Valley Wide Massage Ordinar
and the Animal Campus were discussed.
:;ommissioner Bechard stated that the La Quinta Arts Association is no longer using the City owned build
in the Village area. This could be used as a Teen Center.
Commissioner S1. Johns stated that La Quinta should watch the Palm Springs Teen Center as to tt
success. She also stated that the Commission should keep Councilmember Henderson's suggestion
hosting teen events at Lake Cahuilla in mind for future programs.
Commissioner Rebich asked about the Cove Oasis Trailhead project. Staff responded that work has be~
on the project. Commissioner Rebich also asked about the shade structures along the trail. Staff responc
lhat the material has been removed, as it was heavily damaged by vandals. City staff is researching'
application of a metal type roof, one that will provide shade while at the same time not be subject to Sl
high vandalism.
The Commissioners then discussed the Joint meeting with the City Council and were pleased to see the (
Council was responsive to the Commission's ideas, and interested in the projects the Commission is work
on.
ADJOURNMENT
:IS moved by Commissioners RebichlHenson to adjourn the Community Services Commission meeti
nimous. Meeting adjourned at 7:27 p.m.
[T MEETING INFORMATION
ember 13, 2000 7:00 PM
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