2002 01 14 CSC Minutes
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-IV. CONSENT CALENDJ
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
MINUTES
January 14, 2002
CALL TO ORDER
igular meeting of the Community Services Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. in
ncil Chambers of the La Quinta Civic Center. Chairperson St. Johns presided over the meeti
lmissioner Rebich led the Pledge of Allegiance.
II1BERS PRESENT:
Commissioner Deborah Bechard
Commissioner Michele Boudreau
Commissioner Mike Davis
Commissioner Joan Rebich
Commissioner Victoria St. Johns (Chairperson)
IFF PRESENT:
Dodie Horvitz, Community Services Director
Vianka Orrantia, Secretary
PUBLIC COMMENT
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approval of Minutes of December 10, 2001
B. Monthly Department Report for November 2001
It was moved by Commissioners Boudreau/Bechard to approve the Consent Calendar
submitted. Unanimous.
PUBLIC HEARING
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Youth Workshop Format
Presented in the monthly packet for Commissions review was a list of suggestiom
getting the youth meetings started. Mrs. Horvitz suggested to the Commission t
the students put together their own agenda and that there is someone there to h
the students along with leading the meetings but encourage the students to ti
ownership of the meetings.
It was moved by Rebich/Davis to evaluate the youth workshop at the January meet
for possible changes for future meetings. Unamimous.
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2.
Peace Pole Mats
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The Commission reviewed the materials and discussed the possibility of placin
Peace Pole in the new park to be located in the cove. The Commission also discus:
the six-year maintenance commitment as presented in the materials. Commissio
Bechard advised that the Girl Scouts would maintain the Peace Pole for the first
years and the City would continue the upkeep after that time.
No action was taken on this item.
3. Community Picnic and Birthday Celebration
Mrs. Horvitz advised the Commission of the events tentatively scheduled for the Cit
20th Birthday Celebration. Mrs. Horvitz asked the Commission if they would like
have a booth, and also informed the Commission that there are currently fUI
available for handouts. Commissioner Bechard suggested that the youth t
participate in the Youth Workshop might be able to come up with a theme for
booth and also run it during the event. Mrs. Horvitz advised the Commission tha
would be the Commission's responsibility to run the booth and that also shading we
be required of all booths.
A massive press campaign will begin and the Commission's help will be neede
Anyone wising to partake in the parade will have to fill out an application and it m
be tied into La Ouinta somehow.
It was moved by Rebich/Davis to have a booth at the upcoming 20th Birth,
Celebration.
CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIALS
Commissioner St. John advised the Commission of the upcoming Youth Conferel
in April over Spring Break. Commissioner Bechard advised the Commission that she
be willing to be an Ambassador if one is needed and Commissioners Davis and Ret
would also be able to attend.
Commissioner St. John also informed the Commission of the upcoming Disaster CI
regarding biological threats sponsored by the County.
COMMISSIONER ITEMS
A. Community Park Update: Mrs. Horvitz advised the Commission that she is
working with Purkiss-Rose-RSI on the many changes. The park is going as origin
planned with the exception of the additional bathroom stalls and the P.A. system
be placed on hold.
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Mrs. Hovitz alstltdvised the Commission that a spAI meeting would be schedul
regarding the soccer and baseball field, which will include user group representativ
residents and a representative from the Community Services Commissior
Commissioner Rebich will represent the Commission.
B. Cove Mini Parks Update:
Velasco Park: Mrs. Hovitz advised the Commission that the park is nearing completi
The Commission asked if there was any type of ceremony for the parks, and N
Horvitz advised that there usually is, a couple of weeks after the completion of
park.
Eisenhower Park: The wall separating the park from the home of Mr. Robey is n
completed, with the landscaping matching that of the park. The turf was moved,
some landscaping was added against the wall so that it deters anyone from near
or playing along that area.
Desert Club Manor: Park Plans have been changed, the sound wall will be remOl
from the north east portion to allow for access from Sagebrush Drive.
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Commissioners Davis/Rebich to adjourn the Community Servi1
Commission meeting. Unanimous. Meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m.
:T MEETING INFORMATION
lday, February 11, 2002 7:00 PM
luinta Civic Center Study Session Room
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