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2001 02 12 CSC Minutes . IV. CON.r CALENDAR A COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 12,2001 CALL TO ORDER lular meeting of the Community Services Commission was called to order at 7:05 p.m. in the Study Ses~ n of the La Quinta Civic Center. Chairperson SI. Johns presided over the meeting. Commissioner Bech he Pledge of Allegiance. IBERS PRESENT: Commissioner Deborah Bechard Commissioner Mike Davis Commissioner Joan Rebich Commissioner Victoria St. Johns (Chairperson) IBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Michele Henson =F PRESENT: Dodie Horvitz, Community Services Director PUBLIC COMMENT ~one. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA The Commission discussed the City Council's actions regarding the Eisenhower Park expansion. I: to the park expansion item possibly being discussed by the City Council at either the February 20 March 6 meeting, the Commission requested that this item be placed on the agenda as an emergel item, due to the timing of the City Council's consideration. Waiting until the next regularly schedu Community Services Commission meeting would be after the City Council's consideration of the p. expansion. It was moved by Commissioners RebichlDavis to add Eisenhower Park Expansion Plan! the February 12 Community Services Commission agenda as an emergency item. Unanimous. CONSENT CALENDAR \. Approval of Minutes of January 8, 2001 I. Monthly Department Report for December 2000 ~ommissioner Davis reported that he attended the excursion to Algodenes Mexico on Saturday, and \/I ery pleased with excursion. He reported that the shopping was good, the people were friendly and that I larticipants had a good time. He felt that this was a good activity. :ommissioner Rebich commented on the selection of activities and that there are activities for all ages. I was moved by Commissioners RebichlDavis to approve the Consent Calendar with one gram mati orrection made to page 002, Business Item A, last sentence in paragraph one, add a "I" to list. Unanimol S:IComrnunity ServicesICSComrnICSCMIN.02-12-O I. wpd : ' PUBLIC HEARING . . None. BUSINESS ITEMS A. Youth Workshop, April 18, 2001 The Commissioners reviewed the letter that will be sent to invitees of the Workshop. Commissior Rebich and Davis stated that the letter has worked in the past, and therefore no changes should be me The Commissioners discussed holding their regularly scheduled Commission meeting on April 9 and Youth Workshop on April 18. Commissioner Rebich stated that the two meetings have been combi in the past, with a brief Commission meeting held after the Workshop and that seemed to work finE Commissioner St. Johns stated that Kathy Pedersen-Nadler is on maternity leave from the High Sct therefore it might be difficult to get students involved in this year's Workshop. She also stated that International Baccaulaurate program students must do community service, and so far this year, they h not completed any community service. Community Services Director Horvitz stated that the High School also has a "Friday Night Live" club I could be contacted regarding the Workshop. Commissioner St. Johns would like to see not only the leaders of the school involved in the workstl but also students that may be struggling, as their opinions are important also. Commissioner Bechard suggested inviting the "Keystone Club" students from the Boys and Girls Cluj the Youth Workshop. Commissioner St. Johns also suggested inviting the La Quinta Middle sct students, as in year's past. Although they did not participate much, this was good training for them when they are in high school. Commissioner Davis stated that all ages should be invited to attend. Commissioner St. Johns sugges that a flyer be sent to the schools advertising this event. Community Services Director Horvitz stated that Valerie Corrigan, the Recreation Coordinator can m with key people on the campuses and discuss this program, as well as distribute flyers. Commissioner Rebich stated that in the past, Indio High as well as Coachella Valley High School studE attended the Youth Workshops. Commissioner Bechard recommended inviting "Keystone Club" students from the Indio and Coachl clubs. Commissioner St. Johns stated that the Workshop focuses on La Quinta issues, however, Coachella Valley is a "small" valley and therefore the issues may be the same for everyo Commissioner St. Johns recommended inviting the other "Keystone Club" members. Commissioners Davis and Rebich recommended that the April 9 Commission meeting be combined v the Youth Workshop. It was moved by Rebich/Davis to accept the letter as presented and to combine the meetings for ( meeting on April 18, 2001. Unanimous. S:IComrnunity SCIVicesICSComrnICSCMIN.02-I2-O I. wpd 1,'\ . . B. CPRS Layman's Award Staff gave a brief history of the Commission's involvement with the CPRS Layman's Award program. l year, the Commission nominated Kay Wolff as the City's recipient due to her commitment a Commissioner and her involvement in many community activities. Commissioner Bechard stated that Mark Woods appeared to be a good candidate for this award, as is very committed to the youth of the community. Commissioner St. Johns stated that in the past, . Somers was equally committed to the program. Commissioner Bechard stated that Mr. Somers we be at the Boys and Girls Club early in the morning, waiting for staff to arrive, to set up tables for yo sports sign ups. Commissioner Davis stated that he would hate to see someone from the past be missed for opportunity to be nominated for this award. Commissioner Davis requested that this item be placed the March agenda, to give the Commission additional time to consider a recipient. Commissioner Rebich stated that it is difficult to select just one person, when there are so many peo that are dedicated to the community. She felt that the recipient should be selected at this time, in or to give the person enough time to make plans to attend the ceremony in Canyon Lakes. Commissioners then read the criteria for the award. Commissioner St. Johns stated that both candida are equally qualified, as with Kay Wolff, the award was given to someone who's contributions had bE in the past. Commissioner Rebich stated that in Ms. Wolff's case, she had just left the Commission e was still actively involved in the community. Commissioner Davis stated that Mr. Somers had done a lot of work for the youth sports programs. Commissioner Bechard asked how long Mark Woods has been involved with youth sports. CommUl Services Director Horvitz stated that she has worked with Mr. Woods for three years. Commissioners St. Johns and Bechard stated that perhaps the Commission can recognize Mr. Som receive a commendation from the Commission for his past involvement. It was moved by St. JohnslBechard to nominate Marie Woods for the CPRS Layman's Award. Unanimo Staff then invited the Commissioners to attend the awards ceremony. C. Community Park Naming Process Commissioner St. Johns stated that staff had received many park naming forms at the two pul meetings held for the community park. She felt that the Youth Workshop and Community Picnic wo be ideal events to collect park names. Commissioner Davis stated that the Community Picnic would be a good place to collect park names c requested that the park design be available for public review at the picnic. He stated that perhaps I deadline for the park naming process be established for a few days after the picnic. Commissioner Rebich stated that if people miss the picnic, they should submit their proposed naIT ahead of time. It was moved by Commissioners RebichlDavis to establish April 28, 2001 as the deadline to submit naIT for the Community Park and to place this item on the May 14 Community Services Commission ager S:IComrnunity SeIVieesICSComrnICSCMIN.02-I2-O I. wpd :.1 for consideration. Unanimous. . . D. Community Picnic and Birthday Bash The Commission reviewed the mailing list from last year's Community Picnic and Birthday Bl Commissioner St. Johns stated that names of teachers involved with the various clubs should be upda She also stated that she believed Mrs. Eichel was really Ms. Eichel. She also stated that it 1 unfortunate that Commissioner Henson was absent, as she could verify the AirTouch contacts. Commissioner Rebich requested that the movie theater owners be invited to attend the picnic, as wel Sunline, and Lowes. Commissioner Davis requested that Ace Hardware be invited to the picnic as well. Commissie Bechard requested that the new Italian restaurant next to Ralph's as well as Ciro's be invited. Community Services Director Horvitz stated that the names and addresses of those on the mailing list correct and that new businesses in the City of La Quinta will be invited. Commissioner SI. Johns asked that her name be listed as ''Tori'' instead of Victoria on the corresponde for both the Youth Workshop and the Community Picnic. It was the consensus of the Commission that the letter be sent out to Community Picnic and Birth Bash participants. E. Eisenhower Park Expansion Commissioner Rebich expressed her concern that one resident was able to change the plans for Eisenhower Park Expansion project. She drives past Eisenhower Parle at least four times a day, and Sl families with small children using the park. Commissioner St. Johns stated that she has purposely driven past the park in the past few months, has seen numerous families with children using the park. Both Commissioners Rebich and St. Jol stated that they believe Eisenhower Parle is a very heavily used park, and Mr. Robey's comments thai one uses the park was unfounded. Commissioner Rebich stated that Mr. Robey knew there was a park next to his house when he purchai it, and should have known the City owned the property between his house and the park. If he didn't w to live next to a park, he should not have purchased that house. Commissioner Bechard stated that perhaps Mr. Robey did not think the Commission would research park usage when he made the statements to the City Council. Commissioner Davis stated that the City has been planning the parle expansion for some time. Commissioner St. Johns stated that the children that use the park before school, while they are wait to the school bus are very well behaved, standing in line and using the picnic tables in the park. Commissioner Rebichs stated that the graffiti has been less in the past year. It was moved by Commissioners RebichlDavis to recommend that the City Council reconsider their act on the expansion of Eisenhower Park. Unanimous. S:IComrnunity ScrvicesICSComrnICSCMIN.02-12-O I. wpd (, . . CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIALS A. City Council Action on Community Park Concepts Community Services Director Horvitz gave an overview of the City Council's actions regarding Community Park amenities. A review of the master plan as well as the phase one amenities w discussed. The Commissioners asked about the City's Memorial Tree program and how individuals could don trees to the park. Community Services Director Horvitz gave an overview of the established progr; It was also discussed that the Memorial Tree program could be advertised in the Chamber Newslel Commissioner Davis asked if the park design could be present at the picnic. COMMISSIONER ITEMS A. Shade Structures Commissioner Bechard commented on the modified shade structure on the Bear Creek Trail. She ste that it looks very nice and hopefully won't be vandalized as much as the last structures. B. Code Enforcement Items Commissioner Davis stated that across the channel, near Madrid, there is an old refrigerator and tr: on the property that has been there for quite some time. He also stated that there appears to b homeless person living on the property. Staff will notify Code Enforcement regarding these issues. ADJOURNMENT as moved by Commissioners Davis/Rebich to adjourn the Community Services Commission meeti nimous. Meeting adjourned at 8:17p.m. CT MEETING INFORMATION ch 12, 2001 7:00 PM ~uinta Civic Center Study Session Room nity Services Director S:\Comrnunity ScrvieeslCSComrn\CSCMIN .02-12-0 I. wpd Ci