2003 02 10 CSC Minutes
CALL TO ORDER
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February 10, 2003
gular meeting of the Community Services Commission was called to order at 7:05 p.m. at t
e park location in Fritz Burns Park. Chairperson St. Johns presided over the meetin~
Imissioner Calhoun led the Pledge of Allegiance.
~BERS PRESENT:
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Commissioner Victoria St. Johns
Commissioner Deborah Bechard
Commissioner Michele Boudreau
Commissioner Gary Calhoun
Commissioner Mike Davis
Dodie Horvitz, Community Services Director
Marni Fran(!isco, Recreation Supervisor
Leonard St. Sauver, Assistant Engineer
Andy Gerrard, La Guinta Police Department
Jon Sanchez
Mario Larios
Steve Clare
Bryan Contreras
Stacie Hewitson
Shander Sessions
Jared Powell
Ryan Reid
Lois Hewitson
PUBLIC COMMENT- None
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of the January 13, 2003 Minutes
B. Monthly Department Report for December 2002
It was moved by Commissioners Calhoun/Davis to approve the Consent Calendar.
Unanimous.
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PUBLIC HEARING - None.
BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Skate Park Components and Operations
Director Horvitz distributed to Commissioners a diagram of approved skate p,
components, noting that the bid opening was January 27, 2003, and the anticipated de
for award of contract is the February 18 City Council Meeting. She introduced Assist,
Engineer Leonard St. Sauver to report on necessary modifications to the skate park pi,
Mr. Sauver gave Commissioners an overview of the necessary changes to the pi,
including handicap access, relocation of fencing, addition of 42" railing, conCrE
patching, correction of drainage problems, and revamping of automatic timers for ligh
Discussion also included the blue/gray color scheme and addition of a vending machi
for soft drinks and snacks.
Commissioners Bechard and Davis suggested signage for automatic lights notifyi
skaters that lights are set for one-hour intervals.
Construction of the skate park improvements will be phased, with an expected complet
date of May-June, 2003.
Commissioners and staff invited questions and comments from members of the pub
and thanked them for their input and interest in the development of the skate park.
B. Upcoming Events
Recreation Supervisor Marni Francisco reminded Commissioners of upcoming events c
invited all to attend if possible. Commissioners will attend as follows:
Youth Workshop - February 20 - Commissioners St. Johns & Calhoun
Tiny Tot Olympics - March 15 - Commissioner Bechard
Community Picnic - April 26 - All Commissioners
Staff also reported that the Neighborhood Pet Show held Saturday, February 9 was v
successful, with 35 participants and several photos taken by the Desert Sun staff.
C. La Guinta Park Playground Equipment Artwork
Staff distributed plans for playground equipment at La Guinta Park, which includes par
to be customized with artwork. The La Guinta Arts Foundation is sponsoring an
competition for children age 5-12 from Adams and Truman Elementary Schools.
artwork will be presented for approval at the March 10 meeting.
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CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIALS
COMMISSIONER ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Commissioners Bechard/Davis to adjourn the Community Servic
Commission meeting. Unanimous. Meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
T MEETING INFORMATION
,day, March 10, 2003 @7:00 PM
luinta City Hall Study Session Room
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