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COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
MINUTES
September 8,2003
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Community Services Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.
in the Study Session Room of the La Quinta Civic Center. Chairperson St. Johns presid
over the meeting.
Commissioner Calhoun led the Pledge of Allegiance.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Commissioner Victoria St. Johns
Commissioner Gary Calhoun
Commissioner Mike Cross
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Commissioner Mike Davis (excused absence)
Commissioner Deborah Bechard (excused absence)
ST AFF PRESENT:
Dodie Horvitz, Community Services Director
Hally Savio, Community Services Secretary
PUBLIC COMMENT
La Quinta resident Dan Sprig gel commented that he attended the meeting to find out wha
going on in the community, and commended Commissioners for their service to the City
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of the July 14, 2003 Minutes
B. Monthly Department Report for June 2003
It was moved by Commissioners Calhoun/Cross to approve the Consent Calendar
submitted. Unanimous.
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BUSINESS ITEMS
A. La Quinta Park Dedication
Director Horvitz asked Commissioners to attend the Hawaiian themed grand opening of
Quinta Park on Saturday, September 13th from 5:30 to 7:00 PM, and requested Commissi
assistance with the cake cutting.
It was moved by Commissioners Calhoun/Cross that all Commissioners present will atte
and assist at the grand opening festivities at La Quinta Park. Unanimous.
B. California Parks and Recreation Society Annual Conference
The Commission was invited to select one Commissioner to attend the California Parks a
Recreation Society (CPRS) Annual Conference in Anaheim March 10-13, 2004.
It was moved by Commissioners Calhoun/St. Johns to select Commissioner Cross to atte
the annual CPRS Conference for 2004.
C. Joint Meeting with Cultural Arts Commission
Director Horvitz reported that the Cultural Arts Commission has requested a joint meeti
with the Community Services Commission to discuss the annual holiday tree lighti
ceremony held in December.
It was moved by Commissioners Cross/Calhoun that the joint meeting with the Cultural A
Commission be held on Monday, October 6th, or Monday October 27th at 7:00 PM.
CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIALS
A. Update Regarding Purchase of Open Space Property
Commissioners discussed the 1 9-acre parcel of open space property along Montezu
currently in escrow. Upon completion of the purchase, the Commission will hold a pul
hearing at a future meeting to obtain recommendations from the public to be forwar<
to the City Council.
B. Facility Use Policies
Director Horvitz reported that the City Council approved the Facility Use Policies at
August 5, 2003 meeting, incorporating many of the recommendations of the CommUl
Services Commission.
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Sports groups were receptive to the idea of contributing to an equipment fund, al
assisting with turning off lights at the sports complex when not in use.
Commissioners also discussed turf maintenance issues at the new La Quinta Park and t
necessity of rotation of field assignments to prevent overuse.
COMMISSIONER ITEMS
Commissioner Calhoun discussed bulk mailing procedures and offered to share informati<
recently obtained from the Post Office.
Director Horvitz announced that the Fall Brochures have been delivered to residents a
registration is underway. She also reported that Commissioner compensation has be
increased to $75.00 per meeting.
Commissioners will be contacted by Recreation Supervisor Marni Francisco with the nar
of the new advisor for this year's Youth Workshop at La Quinta High School.
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Commissioners Cross/Calhoun to adjourn the Community Servic
Commission meeting at 7:30 PM. Unanimous.
T MEETING INFORMATION
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