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COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
MINUTES
May 12, 2003
CALL TO ORDER
egular meeting of the Community Services Commission was called to order at 7:05 p.m. in
Jdy Session Room of the La Guinta Civic Center. Chairperson St. Johns presided over
,eting. Commissioner Bechard led the Pledge of Allegiance.
,MBERS PRESENT:
Commissioner Victoria St. Johns
Commissioner Deborah Bechard
Commissioner Gary Calhoun
Commissioner Mike Davis
:MBERS ABSENT:
Commissioner Michelle Boudreau
AFF PRESENT:
Dodie Horvitz, Community Services Director
Hally Savio, Community Services Secretary
Officer Heather Olsen, La Guinta Police Department
IBLlC PRESENT:
Ryan Contreras
Michelle Nord
PUBLIC COMMENT- None
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of the March 10, 2003 and April 14, 2003 Minutes
B. Monthly Department Report for March, 2003
It was moved by Commissioners Bechard/Calhoun to approve the April 14,
Minutes and the Monthly Department Report for March, 2003. Unanimous.
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PUBLIC HEARING - None.
BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Annual Work Plan Task Assignment
Staff informed Commissioners that the City Council approved the Community Servi,
Commission Work Plan for 2003-04 at the May 6, 2003 City Council meeting, and invi
Commissioners to select a method by which to implement the Annual Work plan ti
assignments.
It was moved by Commissioner Bechard/Calhoun that the Commissioners will accomp
the tasks of the 2003-04 Work Plan as a group. Unanimous.
CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIALS
A. Skate Park Grand Opening Update
Director Horvitz updated Commissioners on the progress of the Skate Park, noting tl
the fences and signs have been installed and the parking lot has been striped. The Grc
Opening is scheduled for Saturday, June 21" at 9:00 AM. This exciting event,
include live music, food and skate demonstrations.
Director Horvitz also introduced Officer Heather Olsen of the La Guinta Pol
Department, recently transferred to the Community Oriented Policing Program. OfH
Olsen stated her office is at the Indio Sheriff's Station, she is available to ansv
Commissioner's questions at any time, and will be attending monthly Commiss
meetings.
A meeting concerning the Skate Park is scheduled for Thursday, May 29th to include sl
from Public Safety, Public Works and Community Services Departments to diSCI
cleaning, maintenance, safety and security at the park. Officer Olsen will also be invi'
to this meeting. Rules and regulations for the park will be distributed to patrol deput
by Officer Olsen. Sheriff's Deputies and School Resource Officers will monitor the p
during school hours.
COMMISSIONER ITEMS
Commissioner St. Johns clarified with staff that the new community park opening has bE
delayed due to problems with bermuda grass germination due to unusually cool weather
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Commissioner St. Johns also requested staff send applications for new terms
Commissioners Bechard and Boudreau, whose current terms will expire in June, 2003.
Commissioner Davis clarified with staff that restrooms for Civic Center Park would
included in the new Library building.
Commissioner Davis also discussed his recent trip to the CPRS Conference, including
"Equal Partners" program for youth and adults. He offered to share his notes with i
interested Commissioners.
In answer to Commissioner Bechard's inquiry regarding development of the downtown al
staff recommended Commissioners review the City Council Minutes to stay abreast of w
projects are approved for the area.
In response to Commissioner Bechard's question about dogs on the hiking trails, Direc
Horvitz informed that a temporary 6,000 sq.ft. dog park is planned adjacent to the skate p
which will include a shade structure and a doggie drinking fountain.
Commissioners were also informed that a Teen Dance is tentatively scheduled for II
Cahuilla on Saturday evening, June 21".
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Commissioners Calhoun/Davis to adjourn the Community Servi(
Commission meeting at 7:35 PM. Unanimous.
:T MEETING INFORMATION
Iday, June 9, 2003 @7:00 PM
luinta City Hall Study Session Room
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