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2001 12 10 CSC Minutes . . IV. CONSENT CALEND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES December10,2001 CALL TO ORDER !gular meeting of the Community Services Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Cou Imbers of the La Quinta Civic Center. Chairperson St. Johns presided over the meeti ~missioner Rebich led the Pledge of Allegiance. \/IBERS PRESENT: Commissioner Deborah Bechard Commissioner Michele Boudreau Commissioner Mike Davis Commissioner Joan Rebich Commissioner Victoria St. Johns (Chairperson) ,FF PRESENT: Dodie Horvitz, Community Services Director PUBLIC COMMENT CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approval of Minutes of November 5, 2001 B. Monthly Department Report for October 2001 It was moved by Commissioners Bechard/Davis to approve the Consent Calendar as submitt Unanimous. PUBLIC HEARING BUSINESS ITEMS A. Youth Workshop Format The Commission discussed the format of the Youth Workshops and that the intention 111 to have the students be responsible for leading the meetings after the first meeting. 1 Commissioners that have attended the first three workshops believe that the students; not used to having that much control of the meeting and will need to "grow" into the forrr The Commission commented that in the past, Commissioner Nadler-Pedersen, who wor~ at the High School as a teacher, would motivate and educate the students as to . procedures and therefore the student participation was much higher. The Commiss would like to see the High School provide an advisor that will motivate the students participate in the program. Commissioner Bechard presented information that she had collected at the CPi Conference regarding starting Youth Commissions. She asked that Commissioners rece a copy of the information so that it can be discussed at the next meeting. S:\Community Services\CSComm\minutesCSC\CSCMIN.12-1 0-0 l.wpd .. It was reported tha.e next Youth Workshop meeting Wil. held on January 31, 2002. . Commission will stress that the students must lead the group. Commissioner Boudr' mentioned that the students need more time to focus on the task of leading the meetin It was moved It was moved by Rebich/Davis to not change the format of the Yc Workshop. Unanimous B. Facility Use Community Meeting Commissioner Rebich stated that every Commission meeting is open to the public to bl items to the Commission for consideration. She also stated that it is very rare for anyon, attend the meetings. The Commission would like to see strong publicity advertising meeting in which the Commission will focus on the facility use policies. The Commiss also stated that they would like to hold the facility use policy review during their regl meeting date in October. The Commission felt that this would be a good time to review policies, as the three small parks in the cove will be completed and there may be issl related to their use. The Commission stated that they would not like to see the City's pa locked into a lifetime of restrictions. By reviewing the policies, the City's facilities can used to their full potential. It was moved It was moved by Bechard/Davis host a facility use review meeting during regularly scheduled October meeting. Unanimous C. Peace Pole Makers Commissioner Bechard submitted information for consideration at this meeting. This it is being asked to be continued to until the January meeting so that additional information ( be provided. No action was taken on this item. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIALS COMMISSIONER ITEMS A. Community Park Update: Staff provided a brief overview of the Community Park Pul Hearing held on November 6, the public meeting held on November 28 and the Pul Hearing on December 4 regarding the neighbor's concerns of the park design. The n meeting will be on December 18 at 7:00 p.m. for the City Council's consideration. B. Desert Club Manor Park Name Update: Staff gave a report that the City Council appro\ the name "Desert Club Manor Park" for the small park between Saguaro and Bottlebn Drives. C. 20'h Anniversary Celebration Committee Report: Commissioner Davis reported that attended the 20th Anniversary Celebration Committee meeting and was able to contribute the planning ofthe event. He had recommended that the event be documented for the Cil archives. D. Tree Lighting Ceremony: Commissioners Bechard and Davis reported thatthe Tree Lighl Ceremony went well, however, it was recommended that a bigger tree be used in the futu The La Quinta High School dancers and the band were very good. S:\Community Services\CSComm\minutesCSC\CSCMIN .12-10-0 l.wpd u U' E. Washington Stre'Turn Lane: Commissioner Rebicasked if the left turn lane f Washington Street to Sagebrush Drive could be lengthened. It is her opinion that traffi, Washington Street travels too fast for drivers to safely get into the left turn lane witt causing a traffic problem. Staff will forward this request to the Public Works Departme F. Breakfast with Santa: Commissioner Davis reminded the Commission that Breakfast I Santa is going to be held on Saturday, December 15 and the Commissioners may wis help with that event. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Commissioners Davis/Rebich to adjourn the Community Services Commis! meeting. Unanimous. Meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. T MEETING INFORMATION day, January 14, 2002 7:00 PM luinta Civic Center Study Session Room ~J.y; , . i ' Ie Horvitz, 'Community Services Director '-.. S:\Community Services\CSComm\minutesCSC\CSCMIN.12-1O-01.wpd v