2003 04 14 CSC Minutes
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COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
MINUTES
April 14. 2003
I. CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Community Services Commission was called to order at 7:07
p.m. at the skate park location in Fritz Burns Park. Chairperson St. Johns presided
over the meeting. Commissioner Bechard led the Pledge of Allegiance.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Commissioner Victoria St. Johns
Commissioner Michele Boudreau (arrived at 7: 1 0)
Commissioner Deborah Bechard
Commissioner Gary Calhoun
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Commissioner Mike Davis (excused)
STAFF PRESENT:
Dodie Horvitz, Community Services Director
Hally Savio, Community Services Secretary
Andy Gerrard, La Quinta Police Department
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Ryan Reid
Jay Swain
Bryan Santos
II. PUBLIC COMMENT- None
III. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of the March 10, 2003 Minutes
B. Monthly Department Report for February 2003
As only one Commissioner who attended March 10th meeting was present,
approval of Minutes was tabled to next meeting on May 12th.
V. PUBLIC HEARING - None
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VI. BUSINESS ITEMS
D. Community Picnic
Staff presented to the Commission a list of necessary tasks for the
Community Picnic and Birthday Bash to be held Saturday, April 26th. Staff
and Commissioners will meet at Fritz Burns Park at 8:30 AM to assign and
complete necessary tasks.
It was moved by Commissioners Bechard/Calhoun that the Commission will
participate in the Community Picnic by assisting with necessary tasks.
E. Annual Work Plan
Staff presented the Commission's 2002/03 Work Plan for review by
Commissioners. Each year, an annual Work Plan is submitted to the City
Council for approval. Chairman St. Johns asked Commissioners for their
changes and/or additions to the Work Plan for the Upcoming 2003-04 Fiscal
Year. The following changes were made to the Plan:
Liaison To The Community, page 15, delete "Main St. Marketplace"
Safety, page 16, delete "Review and Update List of Emergency Personnel"
n answer to an inquiry from Chairman St. Johns, Officer Gerrard confirmed
that there is an ongoing recruitment for Volunteers for Increased Public
Safety (VIPS).
It was moved by Commissioners Bechard/Boudreau that the Commission
identify projects to be included in the Community Services Commission
2003/04 Work Plan.
IV. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIALS
Chairman St. Johns discussed the Youth Workshop Meeting scheduled for
Thursday, April 24th, and requested confirmation of this date from Recreation
Supervisor Marni Francisco.
Director Horvitz gave Commissioners an update on the development of the
Skate Park. The contractor is progressing rapidly, with fences complete and
equipment due in three weeks.
She also reported that funding will be in place on July 1, 2003 for a second
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Skate Park at the La Ouinta Community Park. The second park will be a hybrid.
including modulars and a concrete "bowl".
V. COMMISSIONER ITEMS
Director Horvitz clarified for Commissioner Boudreau that recent problems with
Sports Complex lights should be remedied by the upgrading of all wiring to the
light fixtures which is currently underway.
Commissioner Bechard commented favorably on the very successful Tiny Tot
Olympics held on Saturday, March 15th.
Commissioners thanked Officer Andy Gerrard for his service to the Commission.
and wished him well as he returns to patrol duty for the City of La Ouinta.
Officer Heather Olson will be attending the Commission meetings beginning in
May.
Staff invited Commissioners to attend the Annual Egg Hunt at 9:00 AM on
Saturday. April 19th at the Sports Complex. A Chalk Drawing Contest will
follow the Egg Hunt this year.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Commissioners Boudreau/Bechard to adjourn the Community
Services Commission meeting at 7:35 PM. Unanimous.
NEXT MEETING INFORMATION
Monday, May 12, 2003 @7:00 PM
La Guinta City Hall Study Session Room
Submitted by:
Hally Savio, Community Services Secretary