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2000 12 11 CSC Minutes . 'e CONSENT CALENDAI< COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES December 11, 2000 CALL TO ORDER gular meeting of the Community Services Commission was called to order at 7:06 p.m. in the COUI nbers of the La Quinta Civic Center. Chairperson St. Johns presided over the meeting. Commissiol ch led the Pledge of Allegiance. IBERS PRESENT: Commissioner Deborah Bechard Commissioner Mike Davis Commissioner Michelle Henson (Vice Chairperson) Commissioner Joan Rebich Commissioner Victoria St. Johns (Chairperson) FF PRESENT: Dodie Horvitz, Cpmmunity Services Director Jerry Hennan, Community Development Director Chris Vogt, Public Works Director Mami Kunsman, Recreation Supervisor Valerie Corrigan, Recreation Coordinator ERS: Steve Lang, Purkiss-Rose-RSI Oscar Johnson, Purkiss-Rose-RSI PUBLIC COMMENT CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA CONSENT CALENDAR 6,. Approval of Minutes of November 13, 2000 3. Monthly Department Report for October 2000 t was moved by Commissioners RebichlDavis to approve the Consent Calendar as submitted. Unanimol PUBLIC HEARING BUSINESS ITEMS 6,. Community Park Concepts Before the business session began, Valerie Corrigan was introduced as the new Recreation Coordinal Community Services Director Dodie Horvitz stated that Jerry Herman, Community Development Direc was in attendance to answer any questions the Commission may have regarding the environmental issL related to the park concepts and Chris Vogt, Public Works Director would answer traffic related questiol S:ICommunity ServicesICSCommICSCMIN.12-11.wpd Steve Lang presented an .rview of the Community Park design hi.ry, starting with the original des produced and approved in 1993 for the site. Mr. Lang then reviewed the public comment received at . two meetings held to gain public input as to the amenities for the park. Mr. Lang then presented three concepts for the Commission's review. After briefly describing , differences in each concept, Chairperson St. Johns opened the discussion to members of the audien Comments were made regarding the basic design of the park and the location of the tot lot in relations to the soccer fields and parking lot. Comments were also provided regarding the need for additio soccer fields. It was the general consensus that the fire station should be located on another site c to traffic problems associated with the High School. Public Works Director Vogt addressed the iSSUE street parking along Westward Ho and Adams Street. Due to both streets identified with bike lanes, strl parking is not allowed. A traffic light is identified for the intersection of Westward Ho and Adams Strl when it is warranted. Comments were also made regarding the size of the baseball fields. It \I recommended that the fields be designed to accommodate up to 70 foot baselines. Mr. Henry Schwartz commented on the need for additional soccer fields and that if this locatior designated as a soccer complex, A YSO will not need to use the La Quinta Sports Complex. Mark Valentino commented on the size of the ballfields and liked the concept for the park. He felt tl the amenities as outlined by the Commission accommodates the general community. Ms. Edie Brito commented on the proximity of the tot lot to the parking lot and asked that a protect barrier be installed between the tot lot and the parking lot. Steve Lang clarified the design of the site, stating that there is approximately 50 feet between the CI of the parking lot and the tot lot. He also stated that the general philosophy regarding the placemenl playgrounds at large parks is to have the playground equal distance from both sides of the facility. 1 restrooms are located near the tot lot so that participants do not have to walk a long distance from I play area to use the facility. Mr. Ratillo Brito commented on the overall design of the park, and how well it accommodates the neE of the community and encouraged the construction of the park. Mr. Brito also requested that the ( consider looking for a large parcel of land in the southeastern area of La Quinta, which is ClUrrently in ' unincorporated area of the County. After hearing the public comments regarding the park concepts, Chairperson St. Johns opened. disClUssion for Commissioner's comments. Commissioner Davis requested Concept 2 be revisited and offered suggestions for modifications: Move the tot lot away from the parking lot and place a skate park where the pionic pavilion is locatel Vice Chairperson Henson also agreed with moving the tot lot and adding the skatepark. Commissioner Bechard was concerned about baseballs being hit into the tot lot. Commissioner Rebich commented on the need for a walking path around the perimeter of the park, ! adding a par course around the park. Mr. Lang said that the path and exercise stations can incorporated into Concept 2. Chairperson St. Johns stated that she liked Concept 3, but could support Concept 2 with modificatio S:ICommunity ServicesICSCommICSCMIN.12-11.wpd ~iJ3 Community Services Dir.r Horvitz stated that there is a need f.n area for families to have part and bounce houses near restrooms. Currently, Adams Park is being used for such activities but this p, does not have restrooms nor is it designed for such parties. The Community Park is the location whl such activities could be accommodated. The Commission then reviewed Concept 2 again, and made a recommendation that a pionic area placed to the east of the tot lot. This area will contain a pavilion which will open up to the soccer fie should there be a need for additional space. Commissioner Davis asked about basketball courts and volleyball courts. Community Services Direc Horvitz stated that grass volleyball courts can be set up on the soccer fields. Steve Lang stated tl perhaps two half court basketball courts can be added to the park site. Half court basketball courts I the ClUrrent design, as this allows shorter games to be played and avoids community memb, monopolizing the basketball courts as their "turf'. After some disClUssion, the Commission agreed to the following modifications to Concept 2: Move the tot lot to the west of its ClUrrent location Add a 10,000 sJ. skate park where the picnic pavilion is ClUrrently located Add a pionic area to the east of the tot lot Enlarge the baseball fields Add a walking path around the perimeter of the park Add a par course around the perimeter of the park Add a basketball court to the southeast comer of the park with lighting available Add a "Jumping Waters" amenity It was moved by DavislRebich to recommend Concept 2 of the Community Park design with modificati( for City Council consideration at the January 2, 2001 meeting. Unanimous CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIALS COMMISSIONER ITEMS ADJOURNMENT as moved by Commissioners DavisJRebich to adjourn the Community Services Commission meeti nimous. Meeting adjoumed at 8:37 p.m. :T MEETING INFORMATION Jary 8, 2001 7:00 PM ~uinta Civic Center Study Session Room nity Services Director \- S:ICommunity ServicesICSComm\CSCMIN. 12-1 l.wpd ~ t.