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2004 12 13 CSCT Tit,/ 4 OF T COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION AGENDA La Quinta Civic Center City Council Chambers 78-495 Calla Tampico - La Quinta, CA 92253 December 13, 2004 7:00 PM I. CALL TO ORDER A Pledge of Allegiance B. Roll Call II. PUBLIC COMMENT The Chair reserves the right to limit discussion on any topic to three minutes or less. III. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA Corrections, deletions or reorganization of the agenda IV. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items are considered routine in nature and may be approved by one motion.) A. Approval of November 8, 2004 Minutes B. Monthly Department Report for October 2004 V. PUBLIC HEARING VI. BUSINESS ITEMS A. CPRS Conference B. La Quinta Park Skate Park Grand Opening C. Youth Workshop VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIALS Vill. COMMISSIONER ITEMS A. Reports From Commissioners Regarding Meetings Attended IX. ADJOURNMENT Next Meeting January 10, 2005 Location To Be Determined 7:00 p.m. S:\Community Services\Community Services Commission\agendaCSC\agn'04 - 05\AGN 12-13-04.doc '5 ck c&tl,, 4 a�w OH TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY CO CIL FROM: DODIE HORVITZ, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECT DATE: NOVEMBER 16, 2004 SUBJECT: TRANSMITTAL COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2004 UPCOMING EVENTS OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2004: Dec 1 *Introduction to E-mail Dec 1 *Digital Photography Dec 1 Mat Pilates, Senior Center Dec 2 Linoleum Block Printing, Senior Center Dec 3 Holiday Tree Lighting, Civic Center Campus Dec 4 Santa Paws Pet Portraits, Civic Center Campus Dec 6 *Photo Editing 1 Computer Class Dec 7 *AARP Driver Safety Program Dec 8 *Photo Editing 2 Computer Class Dec 10 *CPR & First Aid Class Dec 10 *Evening Dance Dec 11 Breakfast with Santa, Senior Center Dec 13 *Introduction to the Computer Dec 13 *Photo Editing 3 Computer Class Dec 13 *Printshop Publishing Computer Class Dec 14 *Photo Editing 4 Computer Class Dec 15 *Introduction to Word Processing Dec 16 *Holiday Luncheon Dec 18 Newport Harbor Parade of Lights Excursion *Daytime Senior Center dass or activity Monthly & Yearly Revenue for the Month of October 2004 u�-,�! es..e....e _ Coe:lifv RYnf91Q 20na 2003 Variance Senior Center $ 3,883.00 $ 8,450.00 I $ 4,567.00 Parks $ 250.00 $ 350.00 $ 100.00 Monthly Facility Revenue $ 4,133.00 $ 8,800.00 $ 4,687.00 Year to Date FacilityRevenue $ 12 871.00 $ 13,435.00 $ 564.00 Mnn#hly Rav mm Senior Center $ 8,574.00 1 $ 15.266.00 $ 6,692.02 Communit Services $ 5,844.00 $ 5,466.001 $ 378.00 Total Revenue $ 14 418.00 1 $ 20,732.00 $ 6,314.00 Revenue Year to Date Senior Center $ 29,363.50 $ 33.504.25 $ 4,140.75 Communi Services $ 42,892.00 $ 45,770.00 1 $ 2,878.00 Total Revenue to Date $ 72,255.50 $ 79,274.25 1 $ 7 018.75 Community Services Department Attendance Report for the Month of October 2004 Summary Sheet Program 2004 2003 Variance Sessions Per Month 2004 2003 Leisure Classes 120 76 44 38 32 Special Events 119 64 55 5 2 Adult Sports 418 532 -114 22 23 Senior Center 1086 1192 -106 105 96 Total 1,743 1,864 421 170 153 Senior Services Senior Center 350 478 -128 16 16 Total 350 478 -128 16 16 Sports User Groups La Quinta Park Use AYSO 1100 980 120 4 14 Sports Complex Diamond Ringers Softball Club 15 15 0 2 5 Desert Storm Baseball Club 14 0 14 9 0 La Quinta Heat 14 0 14 9 0 AYSO 400 420 -20 4 14 LQ & PD Youth Football 125 125 0 12 12 Facility/Park Rentals La Quints Boys & Girls Club Private Pa 1 4 10 1 1 Senior Center Private Pa 600 300 300 4 2 Church 600 550 50 8 10 Park Rentals La Quinta Park Rental 150 125 25 5 5 Fritz Bums Park Rental 40 80 40 1 2 Total 3,069 2,599 553 69 65 Total Programs 1 5,1521 4,941 304 245 234 Volunteer Hours Senior Center 176 432 -256 Total Volunteer Hours 1 1761 432 -256 0 Community Services Program Report for October 2004 2nna 2003 2004 2003 Participants Participants Variance Meetings Meetings Leisure Classes Intermediate Belly Dance 5 2 3 4 1 Beginning Belly Dance 14 8 6 4 1 Line Dance 6 14 -8 3 3 Classic Latin Ballroom Dance 13 0 0 1 0 Hip Hop Dance Teen 3 0 3 4 0 Hip Hop Dance Pre -Teen 3 0 3 4 0 Beginning Ballet 10 0 10 3 0 Dance, Play & Pretend 5 0 5 3 0 Yoga Somatica 7 0 7 2 0 Yoga Electica 13 0 13 4 0 Self Defense 4 0 4 3 0 Skateboarding 13 0 13 2 0 Guitar Level 2 81 0 8 1 0 Italian for Travelers 5 0 5 3 0 Interior Design ill 0 11 3 0 Totals 1201 24 67 38 6 2004 2003 2004 2003 Participants Participants Variance Meetings Meetings Special Events Ronald Reagan Library Excursion 27 0 27 1 1 AI odones Excursion 20 0 20 1 1 Tiny Tot Halloween 56 42 14 1 1 Do-O-Ween 25 22 3 1 1 Totals 128 64 64 4 4 2004 2003 2004 2003 Participants 113articipants Variance Meetings Meetings Adult Sports Open Gym Basketball 182 312 -130 16 18 Adult Soccer League 220 220 0 5 4 Volleyball Tournament 16 0 16 1 1 Totals 418 532 -114 22 23 Recreation Totals 1 6571 5981 301 64 32 ® Senior Center Attendance a e ion a is on ar nce m s Meetings 2004 Senior Activities ACBL Bride 166 164 2 3 5 Bridge, Duplicate/Social 474 520 -46 20 14 Monthly Birthday Party 24 34 -10 1 1 Monthly Luncheon 42 77 -35 1 1 Movie Time 40 73 -331 7 7 Senior Activity Total 746 868 -1221 32 28 Senior Leisure Classes Ballroom Dance 25 47 -22 4 6 Bridge Lessons 47 38 9 12 4 Computer 53 53 0 9 13 Com uter Tutor 3 4 -1 3 4 Dog Training Class 4 12 -8 4 4 Exercise 58 48 10 13 13 Golden Tones 35 25 10 4 4 Pilates 15 0 15 4 0 Quilting 32 27 5 3 4 Rug Hooking 9 1 8 3 1 Sketching/DrawingSketching/Drawing 8 5 3 3 3 Tai Chi 19 29 -10 4 6 Watercolor 17 25 -8 3 4 Yoga 15 10 51 4 2 Senior Leisure Classes Total 340 324 16 73 68 TOTAL SENIOR PROGRAMS 1086 1192 -106 105 96 Senior Services AARP "55" Course 34 36 -2 2 2 FIND Food Distribution 245 339 -94 5 4 I.I.D. Energy Assistance 59 36 23 6 7 I.I.D. Energy Assistance/No fee 2 2 0 2 2 Legal Consultation 5 12 -7 1 1 Volunteers 5 53 48 n/a n/a TOTAL SENIOR SERVICES 350 478 -128 16 16 SENIOR CENTER TOTAL 1436 1670 -234 121 112 0 • COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA CATEGORY: BUSINESS SESSION: A CONSENT CALENDAR: STUDY SESSION: DATE: December 13, 2004 PUBLIC HEARING: ITEM TITLE: CPRS Conference RECOMMENDATION: As deemed appropriate by the Community Services Commission. FISCAL IMPLICATIONS: The Community Services Department budget contains funds for one Commissioner to attend the annual California Parks and Recreation Society. WORK PLAN TASK: Advisory to the City Council. BACKGROUND: The California Parks and Recreation Society holds an annual conference in which professionals discuss current trends and situations involving the parks/recreation and community services professions. The next conference will be held in Sacramento on March 10-12, 2005 (Attachment A). The City Council approved overnight travel for one Community Services Commissioner to attend this conference. Staff has booked rooms at the host hotel and will make the travel arrangements once a Commissioner is selected. S:\Community Services\Community Services Commission\CSC Rpt'04\C'SCRPT.230.CPRS Conference 12-13- 04.doc ALTERNATIVES: The alternatives available to the Commission include: 1. Select one Commissioner to attend the California Parks and Recreation Society's Annual Conference in Sacramento on March 10-12, 2005; or 2. Do not select one Commissioner to attend the California Parks and Recreation Society's Annual Conference in Sacramento on March 10-12, 2005; or 3. arovide sitaff with alternate direction. Dodie Horvitz, Community Services Director Attachment A: CPRS Conference Information S:\Community Services\Community Services Commission\CSC Rpt'04\CSCRPT.230.CPRS Conference 12-13- 04.doc I Maych UMZ20 -Non Sur ty calffornla Payk Home PIN Mimi flemation Pank AmudaV rr I RAMENTO #00 and Pacific Southwest )ark Training Conference U 0 r � T /Ca(�uu2t •cy� r S Twit 4 r N OF COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA CATEGORY: BUSINESS SESSION: B CONSENT CALENDAR: STUDY SESSION: DATE: December 13, 2004 PUBLIC HEARING: ITEM TITLE: La Quinta Park Skate Park Grand _ Opening RECOMMENDATION: As deemed appropriate by the Community Services Commission. FISCAL IMPLICATIONS: Funding for the La Quinta Park Skate Park grand opening has been budgeted in the Community Services Department budget. WORK PLAN TASK: Park Development BACKGROUND: The La Quinta Park Skate Park is nearing completion and the grand opening is scheduled for Friday, December 17 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The activities will include music by Jekkel, refreshments, skate demonstrations by participants in the City's skateboarding programs, and give-aways to those that wear their safety equipment. The event is being advertised at La Quinta High School, Revolution Skate Shop, at the La Quinta Park and through press releases, radio ads and flyers. Attachment A is the S:\Community Services\Community Services Commission\CSC Rpt'04\CSC'RPT.2311a Quint Park Skate Park Grand Opening 12-13-04.doc 9 • flyer that has been distributed throughout the City. The Commission is asked to make a commitment to assist staff with various tasks associated with the grand opening such as set up, serving and clean up. ALTERNATIVES: The alternatives available to the Commission include: 1. Approve one or more Commissioners assisting staff in the set up, serving and clean up of the event; or 2. Do not approve Commissioners assisting staff; or 3. 1 Provides staff with alternate direction. 1 ` Dodie Horvitz, Community Services Director Attachment A: Skate Park Grand Opening Flyer S:\Community Services\Community Services ConQnisslon\CSC Rpt'04\CSC P-PT.23 LLa Quint Park Skate Park Grand Opening 12-13-04.doc 4 ;. Jimaim `t Fie afs t;. Vim' rvV4. : � ksy, IL #) M1 La Quinta...are you ready for a brand new skate park? The City of La Quinta will be hosting the grand opening of the partial concrete and partial modular skate park located at La Quinta Park. This park will be over 11,000 square feet and will feature a 2,500 square foot concrete bowl with depths averaging 4-6 feet deep, stairs, grind rails, and a picnic bench you can skate on. Don't missout on give -a -ways, live music, and competitions! Friday, December 17 5:30 - 7:30 PM La Quinta Skate Park (Adams & Westward Ho Drive) .� �. .. 77777, Y M1 ££ t}qc n �n : i @" Is"l r rCaq CjtV f j E1 �.�'.d?- F't a `': C ,e�.. i.�s:°Cii�ii3���i�..y �.t 0Yi%,t� � �b4 (zit 1f4. 777 09 4 XfvQuw 5� of OF G•T-4191M1MVIV041 DOif]Ma BUSINESS SESSION: C CONSENT CALENDAR: COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING STUDYSESSION: DATE: December 13, 2004 PUBLIC HEARING: ITEM TITLE: Youth Workshop _ RECOMMENDATION: As deemed appropriate by the Community Services Commission. FISCAL IMPLICATIONS: Additional funding is not required for this event. WORK PLAN TASK: Liaison to the Community. BACKGROUND: On February 4, 1997, the Human Services Commission and the Parks and Recreation Commission submitted for City Council consideration a request to conduct a Youth Workshop at the Senior Center on April 30, 1997, as provided in Attachment A. The City Council approved the request and the workshop was held. The City Council combined the Human Services Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission to form the Community Services Commission on February 17, 1998. The Community Services Commission hosted the Youth Workshop on the following dates: April 21, 1999, April 12, 2000, April 18, 2001. The format for these meetings was to host the event at the Senior Center, in which S:\Community Services\Community Services Commissionk'SC Rpt'04 CSC'RPT.232.Youth Workshop 12-13- 04.doc participants would be asked to sit at round tables with people that they did not know and discuss issues related to the City. In one instance, specific topics were given to tables for discussion, and at other events, conversations were left freeflowing on all topics. During each workshop, the Commissioners encouraged discussions while staff provided the technical support for the facility and supplies. On March 30, 1999, the City Council hosted the annual meeting with the Commissioners and the Youth Workshop was discussed along with other programs and facilities for youth. Attachment B provides the minutes from that meeting. The Desert Sun attended the Youth Workshop on April 21, 1999 and wrote an article outlining what took place. This is provided as Attachment C. At the April 12, 2000 Youth Workshop, many new ideas were presented by the students. It was determined that staff would take these ideas that were presented and at the 2001 Youth Workshop, a report card would be reviewed as to how many of the ideas the City was able to incorporate. Minutes from the April 12, 2000 Youth Workshop are provided as Attachment D. Attachment E provides a photograph of the participants at the workshop. At the April 18, 2001 Youth Workshop, the report card was presented with the City being able to accommodate many of the suggestions from the April 12, 2000 meeting. The report card is provided as Attachment F. The format of the 2001 Youth Workshop focused on interpersonal and conflict resolution skills. However, Commissioner St. Johns worked very closely with one participant regarding his concern of the safety of the Coachella Valley Recreation and Park District village park for many weeks after the workshop. On June 28, 2001, two Commissioners met with Principal Bugg of the High School to discuss a new format for the Youth Workshop. Mr. Bugg agreed to participate in a program held on the school campus once a month, as provided in Attachment G. On July 9, 2001, the Commission determined that the format may be more conducive for student input if the meetings were held at La Quinta High School during the school day. It was the intention of the Commission to have the Commissioners lead the first meeting and then the student body would be responsible for leading the meetings, as this would teach them leadership skills as well give them more control over the meetings. At the December 10, 2001 Commission meeting, the format of the Youth Workshop was discussed, as the program was not working as intended. The Commission discussed the major issue was that the ASB advisor was not as motivated as the former advisor, therefore, participation was not as high. The Commission decided that that January 31, 2002 meeting, they would stress the importance of the students S:\Community Scrvices\C'ommunity Services Commission�CSC Rpt'04,C'SCRYT.232.Youth Workshop 12-13- 04.doc leading the meetings, as provided in Attachment H. From January 2002 to June 2004, the Youth Workshop meetings at the school had evolved to a meeting in which the City or School would provide free lunch, and staff began developing ideas for the meetings. The original intent of the program, to get ideas from the students as to what the City could provide as far as services and facilities had not been productive with active participation from the Commissioners. The Youth Workshops held at La Quinta High school beginning in September 2004 was led by staff and did not meet the desires of the Community Services Commission. Upon evaluation by staff, it appears that the ASB advisor may not have adequate time to dedicate to the Youth Workshop program. At the November 8, 2004 Commission meeting, the Commission discussed the possibility of offering the Youth Workshop on January 10, 2005 and going back to the original style of conducting the meeting in which the Commissioners would lead the meeting and gather information from the students. Staff has compiled a list of service providers and businesses that would be invited to attend the Youth Workshop. In the past, a letter would be sent out under the Chairperson's signature and then the list would be divided amongst the Commissioners to make follow-up calls as the event grows near. The list is provided as Attachment I. The Commission is asked to provide names of service providers they would like to see included on the list. In addition to service providers and businesses, a letter will also be sent to all the organized groups at La Quinta High School and Middle School inviting them to incorporate the event into their lesson plans. Staff will maintain contact with the school groups, as provided in Attachment J. Once the letters are signed by the Chairperson, the letters will be hand delivered to the schools to ensure the teacher's notification prior to the holiday break. At the November 8 meeting, the Commission discussed hosting the event in the City Council chambers. If the Commission wishes to engage in conversation with small groups, the Council Chambers does not work well for that setting. However, the Senior Center can accommodate 200 people at round tables with facilitates conversation well. As was brought up at one Youth Workshop, the young adults do not want to be associated with young children. They would like to have an identify for themselves along with a place to call their own. Staff would recommend that the title Youth Workshop be changed to drop the word "youth". The Commission may wish to rename the event or may consider "Idea Workshop" as a title for the event. SXommunity Services\Community Services Commission\CSC Rpt'04,CSC'RPT.232.Youth Workshop 12-13- 04.doc u n To summarize the details that need to be finalized: The title of the event, the location of the event, if the Commissioners would like contact invitees after the first of the year and if this event will be led by Commissioners or staff. Once the details of the program have been finalized, staff can draft the letters for the Chairperson's signature and send them to possible participants. After the first of the year, staff can provide the Commissioners, that wish to participate, with a list of invitees that have not RSVP'ed so that the Commissioners may contact them and invite them to attend. ALTERNATIVES: The alternatives available to the Commission include: 1. Approve the name of the event, the location and Commissioner participation in the Youth Workshop and direct staff to finalize the details of the program; or 2. Do not approve Youth Workshop details; or 3. Provide+staff with alternate direction. Dodie Horvitz, Community Services Director Attachments: A. Staff Report Dated February 4, 1997 B. Minutes from March 30, 1999 City Council Meeting C. La Quinta Post Article Dated April 29, 1999 D. Community Services Commission Minutes Dated April 12, 2000 E. Photograph of 2000 Youth Workshop F. Community Services Department Report Card G. Youth Workshop Sub -Committee Minutes H. Community Services Commission Staff Report and Minutes Dated December 10, 2001 I. List of Community Group Invitees J. List of School Group Invitees S:\Community Services\Community Services Commission\CSC Rpt'04,C'SCRPT.232.Youth Workshop 12-13- 04.doc A t I ACHMENT A s a AGENDA CATEGORY: FyOF It1�� BUSINESS SESSION: 7NCIL(RDA MEETING DATE: February 4,1997 CONSENT CALENDAR: M TITLE: STUDY SESSION: Consideration of Request of the Human Services PUBLIC HEARING: Commission and the Parks and Recreation Commission to Conduct a Community Youth Workshop at the Senior Center, April 30, 1997 As deemed appropriate by the City Council It is anticipated that costs for light refreshments for the meeting would not exceed $100. Funds are available in the Travel and Training Account (No.101-351-637-000) for the Human Services Commission. The Human Services Commission Work Plan contains a "Youth" category with a goal to provide information for youth and their families on the variety of programs available in La Quinta (Attachment 1). One of the methods for fulfillment of that goal has been identified as the assessment of the needs of La Quinta youth and their families. The Human Services Commission, realizing that many of those needs may be recreational in nature, requested a joint meeting with the Parks and Recreation Commission to discuss the topic. At the joint meeting on January 22,1997 the possibility of a youth community workshop was discussed, and it was moved to direct staff to obtain City Council approval for the event, The purpose of the workshop is to assist the Commissions in assessing the needs of the youth, and identifying possible deficiencies in available services that attempt to address those needs. A tentative date of April 30, 1997 has been selected and the site requested for the workshop is the Senior Center. Attendees at the workshop would include members of both Commissions, youth representatives from the La Quinta High and Middle Schools, and various adult representatives from the community who are involved with youth related issues. Total attendance is anticipated to be approximately 100 people. Exact criteria for selection of the attendees has not been determined at this time, however, the Commissions do plan to visit the school sites for recruitment of student participants. The workshop is consistent with both Commissions' Work Plans. The Senior Center is available on April 30, 1997. The alternatives available to the City Council are: 1. Approve the request of the Human Services and Parks and Recreation Commissions to conduct a community youth workshop; 2. Deny the request to conduct a community youth workshop; 3. Provide staff with further direction. Tom Hartung, Director of Building & Safety eTTACHMEMT B City Council, Cultural Arts, Page 4 March 30, 1999 Community Services, Historical Preservation Commissions, and Investment Advisory Board Minutes it isn't clear that it can be used for these kinds of costs, as it was designed for permanent art. Mayor Pena felt that there are a number of other issues which could be focused on at this time other than temporary art. Council Member Sniff didn't wish to see the Commission involved in the monument signs, as they have reached a point of already having been designed and are nowout for bid. He felt that there is a problem with lack of singular focus. He said that there is more to art than just visual. There is a nice auditorium at the Senior Center which could be utilized for performances. While he understood the legalities of the temporary art program and the concern about the potential cost, he stated that he was supportive of a temporary/mobile art program. He also referred to the comments about the Cultural Arts Master Plan, advising that it, too, had legal problems. He suggested that at their next meeting, they bring themselves into sharp focus, after considering the comments made here today, and come down to two or thee significant things that could be accomplished over the next year. Regarding the number of Commission members, he could see the merit in both five member and seven members, but felt that some perspective could be lost by reducing the Commission to five. Therefore, he supported leaving it at seven. He suggested that events dealing with diversity and quality (and with a commercial element) could give them a sense of self-worth and get them some publicity. He supported a modified budget to deal with these things, but opposed any increase to the developers fees. He also wished to see APP funds used with some emphasis on the Civic Center campus. He concluded in saying that Ms. Horvitz can include on their agendas, an update regarding development in the City. Ms. Hull, believed that there needs to be more than one meeting a year between the Commission and City Council. 91JA I M110 I I I u 60 PRESENT: Commissioner Wolf, Chair Person St. Johns ABSENT: Commissioners Betancourt, Davis, Lopez, Nadler, Rebich (Note: This was not a valid meeting of this Commission since a quorum was not present) Ms. St. Johns advised that they are sponsoring a Youth Workshop on April 21, 1999 at the Senior Center and proceeded to elaborate on what the kids have said that they City Council, Cultural Arts, Page 5 March 30, 1999 Community Services, Historical Preservation Commissions, and Investment Advisory Board Minutes want out of it and what they don't. She also noted that the Community Picnic is scheduled for May 15, 1999. Council Member Henderson wished to see the other Commissions notified of such events sooner so that they may be able to get involved. She suggested a City table at the picnic where each Commission could be represented. Council Member Henderson advised that they have been spending time on a skateboard park and a dog park and were probably looking for some input from the Council. Ms. Honeywell, City Attorney, advised that the liability issue surrounding skateboard parks is now an assumed risk and, therefore, is covered by the JPIA. Mayor Pena felt that the first step should be to determine the need and Ms. St. Johns advised that the Associated Student Body will be assuming that task. Council Member Henderson asked if one were to be built on the City's park site on the north, how will they get there and Ms. St. Johns advised that parents drive them long distances to skate parks. Ms. Wolff felt that should a skate park materialize, that SunLine would probably establish a bus run to it. She also felt that a great number of contributions would be forthcoming, i.e. concrete, etc. Discussion then ensued regarding the need for additional ball parks in the City, and also the need to bring Coachella Valley Recreation and Park District into these discussions. Discussion then ensued regarding establishment of a dog park. Council Member Perkins wished to see us bring in something new and unique that other cities don't have. Council Member Adolph suggested as a long-term goal, that thought be given to a recreation center for both youth and adults alike. Mayor Pena commented on the need for a public golf course. The meeting concluded with general concurrence to look into a skateboard park E;z 1 :A1 ent .y+`� Y� t`fYIN pa�6 Workshop asks=;; ut eats air input on &JuanaSmuaa La Quima Post upcvmIr g prrojects The City of La Quints decid- ed it was time to ask kids what wanted in their ct .Nearly 50 Quiets High Soot stu- dents showed up at a Youth Workshop on April 81 at the LQ Sensor Center. The La Quinta Community Services Commission offered the students a chance to give their input on subjects such as a recreation center to the High- way 111 corridor improvements. The meeting began with a short public comment section end then the students wens split to small diacusalon groups with a representative from the city or a city commissim to lead the Ott. nity Services Cnimission and City Councilman Stan Sniff, whh'Diana Garcia of Assepbly;, man diem Battin's office sib, in The students in the eluded Radha Trl t�Nathan Qu�' Crys-- nzalez who organized 'Save the World" an environ- mental group on the LQHS cam and David StrEman. hat are we here to talk about?" Sniff asked the group. See ST6OEAO/psge A tei"illfted sports, including an area for roller blading and Ahatsboarding and a picnic area with food concessions. Sniff mm icdted a city -owned 1&acm "idtauttldams and Westward Ho ,that is elated to be a city park. OR should have indoor facili- ties," Stillman add. "We get a lot of blow sand and I have aller- It should be like the YMCA Palm Desert. They have Lv- arything one meter." The group discussed ether ac- tivities such as a movie theater (one has already broken ground behind the Albertson's Market at Washington Street and High- way lux The agreed that &r going to the movies mP , Desert, rather than the closer Indio theaters. "'rickets ere cheaper in Indio, but I feel safer is Palm Desert," Morrison said. *We where my hinds go," Quick added. Sniff and Wolfe encouraged the students to become more ac- tive in the city by getting the commission and city council Agenda and attending meetings with items of interest to them. `Every meeting opens with public comments and they are open to anyone," Sniff told the group. 'The input you have will affect your lives in the future. You can have a real impact in the community if you get in- volved."