2004 06 14 CSC Minutes
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COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
MINUTES
June 14,2004
I. CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Community Services Commission was called to order
at 7:00 p.m. in the Study Session Room of the La Quinta Civic Center.
Commissioner St. Johns presided over the meeting. Guest Joan Rebich led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Commissioner Victoria St. Johns
Commissioner Gary Calhoun
Commissioner Ed Hackney (excused)
Commissioner Bob Leidner
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Commissioner Mike Cross
STAFF PRESENT:
Dodie Horvitz, Community Services Director
OTHERS PRESENT:
Joan Rebich, Cove Neighborhood Association
Kay Wolff
II. PUBLIC COMMENT
None
III. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of May 19, 2004 Minutes
B. Monthly Department Report for April 2004
It was moved by Commissioners Calhoun/Leidner to approve Consent Calendar.
Unanimous.
V. PUBLIC HEARING
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None.
VI. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Renaming of a Portion of Bear Creek Trail
Staff presented a brief staff report stating at the June 1, 2004 City Council
meeting, the Council discussed the possibility of renaming a portion of the
Bear Creek Trail from Ensenada to Chillion in honor of Fred Wolff.
Kay Wolff explained Fred's attachment to the wilderness area of La Quinta,
as his parents had owned a home in La Quinta since 1941 and he and Kay
owned a home since 1980. When CVWD was planning to grade the Bear
Creek Channel for flood control, Fred was insistent that a portion of the area
be left as wilderness. She also stated that Fred, with several other people,
drafted the first Hillside Ordinance for the City. Mrs. Wolff then handed out
a pamphlet that outlined Mr. Wolff's history.
Joan Rebich, representing the Cove Neighborhood Association, would like to
see Mr. Wolff honored in this manner.
Commissioner Leidner asked if the Commission saw any objection from
anyone regarding this request. Commissioner St. Johns stated that she did
not see a problem.
Community Services Director Horvitz stated that naming a portion of the trail
falls within the Park Naming process, under Section 3 (a).
It was moved by Commissioner Leidner/Calhoun to name a portion of the
Bear Creek Trail between Ensendad and Chillion as a tribute to Mr. Wolff.
Unanimous.
Commissioner Hackney will chair "Community Services/Recreation";
Commissioner Leidner will chair "Liaison to the Community"; Commissioner
St. Johns will chair "Community Unity" and Commissioner Calhoun will chair
"Safety" with all Commissioners responsible for Park Development as
projects arise. All Commissioners will work on each task, however, the chair
of each task will ensure completion of the task. Staff stated that this item
will be on the July 6, 2004 City Council agenda for consideration.
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B. Naming of 19 Acre Park on Montezuma
Staff provided a brief overview of the park site and a public meeting that was
held on December 8 in which the public submitted park naming forms. The
overwhelming response from the public was to leave the area natural and to
name it the Bear Creek Nature Preserve.
Commissioner Calhoun asked if the Cove Neighborhood Association had a
preference as to a name for the site. Both Ms. Rebich and Mrs. Wolff stated
that the Association would like to see the area designated as a nature preserve
so that it will never develop into a park with a playground or other amenities.
It was moved by Commissioner Leidner/Calhoun to recommend to City Council
the name "Bear Creek Nature Preserve" be given to the 19 acre park along
Montezuma. Unanimous. Staff stated that this item will be on the July 6,
2004 City Council agenda for consideration.
C. August Meeting Date
It was moved by Commissioner Calhoun/Leidner to go dark in August.
Unanimous.
VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIALS
A. Letter from Commissioner Hackney: The Commission, by consensus excused
Commissioner Hackney from the meeting due to business.
B. Annual Work Plan: Staff reported that the City Council was pleased with the
resubmission of the work plan with better defined goals.
C. Commissioners Attendance: Commissioner St. Johns stated that she attended
the November 2003 Commission meeting and wished to see that corrected on
the form. Staff will correct that.
D. City Calendar of Events: Commissioner Calhoun stated that he appreciates the
City Calendar, the Commission concurred.
VIII. COMMISSIONER ITEMS
A. Reports from Commissioners Regarding Meetings Attended: Commissioner
Leidner designed a form that can be used by the Commission when attending a
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function as liaison to the community. Staff will produce copies and will
distribute them at the July meeting.
Commissioner Leidner also reported that he had attended the ribbon cutting of
the Washington Mutual Bank and a Chamber Mixer, which were both attended
by the Mayor and City Council members.
Commissioner Calhoun stated that the La Ouinta graduation ceremony was a
success.
Commissioner Leidner stated that he is scheduled for surgery soon and if he is
able, he will attend the July meeting. If not, he would ask to be excused. The
Commission concurred.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Commissioners Calhoun/Leidner to adjourn the Community
Services Commission meeting at 7:30 PM. Unanimous.
NEXT MEETING INFORMATION
Monday, July 12, 2004 @7:00 PM
Study Session Room
mmunity Services Director
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