2003 01 13 CSC Minutes
. . IV. CONSENT CALEND.l
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COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
MINUTES
January 13. 2003
CALL TO ORDER
gular meeting of the Community Services Commission was called to order at 7:01 p.m. in I
Iy Session Room of the La Quinta Civic Center. Chairperson St. Johns presided over 1
ting. Commissioner Calhoun led the Pledge of Allegiance.
IIBERS PRESENT:
Commissioner Victoria St. Johns
Commissioner Michele Boudreau
Commissioner Gary Calhoun
Commissioner Mike Davis
IIMISSIONERS ABSENT:
Commissioner Deborah Bechard
.FF PRESENT:
Dodie Horvitz, Community Services Director
Marni Francisco, Recreation Supervisor
Andy Gerrard, La Quinta Police Department
:L1C PRESENT:
Stacie Hewitson
Steve Ochoa
Ryan Reid
Keith Blomgren
Jay Swain
PUBLIC COMMENT- None
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA - Confirmed
CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of the December 9, 2002 minutes.
B. Monthly Department Report for November 2002.
It was moved by Commissioners Calhoun/Davis to approve the Consent Calendar
Unanimous.
PUBLIC HEARING - None.
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BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Skate Park Rules and Ordinance
Staff gave an overview of the City Council's approval of the skate park rules and adopted'
ordinance to have the rules included in the La Quinta Municipal Code.
The Commission inquired as to rental safety equipment for those may not be able to affl
the equipment. Staff reported that they have discussed this issue with the owner
Revolution skate shop in La Quinta and they are researching this issue. It was mentior
that perhaps a concession could be established at the park for those that could not afford
wish to purchase safety equipment.
Commissioner Davis stated to the public that this is the skater's park, and they need to pal
it.
Staff suggested that the Commission may wish to meet at the skate park location for I
next meeting to discuss the grand opening of the skate park.
It was suggested that local bands be present at the grand opening. Staff is working
having these events at the grand opening.
Staff is hoping to have the skate park open before Spring break.
It was discussed that the "no fighting" rule be placed on the sign.
It was moved by Boudreau/Davis to host the next Community Services Commission meet
at the skate park location with refreshments being served. Unanimous.
CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIALS
A. Dog Park Location
Staff gave an update on the dog park location selected by the City Council. The ~
selected is the southern part of Fritz Burns Park, between the parking lot and the propo:
skate park. Staff also stated that there is a location at the southeast corner
Washington Street and Miles Avenue that could possibly be used as a dog park.
COMMISSIONER ITEMS
Commissioner Calhoun reported that he is working with the ASB at La Quinta High Sch,
to rename the portion of Westward Ho to Blackhawk Lane. Commissioner Calhoun stal
that the ASB has not received the check to complete the application submission proces
There are freshman, sophomores, junior and senior students on the committee to work
this project. Commissioner Calhoun stated that the ASB is aware of the City's process
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Commissioner Davis asked about the tennis court lights. Staff reported that there is a tin
problem and that is being worked on.
Commissioner Calhoun stated that due to the Indian Wells Tennis event, he will not be ablE
attend the CPRS Conference in March in San Jose. Commissioner Davis stated that
schedule will allow him to attend. The Commission concurred that Commissioner Davis \
attend the CPRS conference in place of Commissioner Calhoun.
Staff gave an overview of the Community Park construction, the project is moving VI
quickly. Staff gave an overview of the Proposition 12 funds, and that the skate park co
be funded by Prop. 12. Staff is working on this project. The interactive water feature \
be taken to the Cultural Arts Commission meeting on February 13.
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Commissioners Calhoun/Davis to adjourn the Community Servi(
Commission meeting. Unanimous. Meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
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