2002 12 09 CSC Minutes
CALL TO ORDER
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COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
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December 9, 2002
egular meeting of the Community Services Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. in
mcil Chambers of the La Quinta Civic Center. Chairperson St. Johns presided over the mee1
mmissioner Davis led the Pledge of Allegiance.
MBERS PRESENT:
AFF PRESENT:
BLlC PRESENT:
Commissioner Victoria St. Johns
Commissioner Deborah Bechard
Commissioner Michele Boudreau
Commissioner Gary Calhoun
Commissioner Mike Davis
Dodie Horvitz, Community Services Director
Marni Francisco, Recreation Supervisor
Leonard St. Sauver, Assistant Engineer
Andy Gerrard, La Quinta Police Department
Pete Selak, Dave Bang Associates
Rob Manly
Trevor Sontz
Jared Powell
The Nords (3)
Eric Wolfe
Thomas Oleson
Matthew Genovese
PUBLIC COMMENT- None
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA - Confirmed
CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of the November 18, 2002 minutes.
B. Monthly Department Report for October 2002.
It was moved by Commissioners Calhoun/Davis to approve the Consent Calend.
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PUBLIC HEARING - None.
BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Skate Park Components and Operations
Staff gave an overview of the skate park history, including the dates that the Commiss
and City Council approved the project.
Pete Selak gave an overview of the Huna product, which is one of the types of modI
products available. Two topics included the low maintenance of the material and the abi
to change the layout of the skate park when new components are available. Mr. Se
provided a review of the proposed layout for the skate park and stated that the layou
engineered by individuals that understand the sport.
Mr. Rob Manly stated that he would like to see a skate park in La Quinta that would catel
the advanced skater, one that would entice other skaters to the area, much like the Fonti
skate park.
After some discussion the public offered the following suggestions regarding componer
Add: grind box, angled ledge, a curved rail and remove one eight foot rail.
The public also suggested a soda and candy machine along with benches, trash receptac
and shade structures.
There was a request to have live music in the park for special events. Staff stated that t
can be accomplished.
Commissioner Davis stated to the public that this is the skater's park, and they need to pa'
it.
Staff handed out the rules that are endorsed by the California Joint Powers Authority
skate parks. After review by the Commission and the public, the following rules were adc
to the list: Add the dollar amount of the minimum and maximum fine for not wearing saf,
equipment, identify location of the public phone and provide municipal code section regard
loud music.
After more input from the public, staff responded that the new skate park layout and ru
can be posted on the City's website.
It was moved by Boudreau/Davis to modify the components of the skate park to include 1
grind rail. angled ledge and curved rail as well as add the following information to the rul,
minimum and maximum fines for not wearing safety equipment, map with location of put
phone and the municipal code section regarding loud music. Unanimous.
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CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIALS
COMMISSIONER ITEMS
Commissioner Calhoun stated that the Civic Center Campus Dedication and Tree Lighting
Ceremony went very well.
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Commissioners Calhoun/Davis to adjourn the Community Servi
Commission meeting. Unanimous. Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
[T MEETING INFORMATION
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