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2005 02 14 CSC Minutes ~of"'Q~ COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES February 14, 2005 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. Commissioner Weber led the Pledge of Allegiance. MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioner Victoria St. Johns Commissioner Ed Hackney Commissioner Bob Leidner Commissioner Jack Fleck Commissioner Mark Weber STAFF PRESENT: Dodie Horvitz, Community Services Director Christy Kerry, Community Services Secretary II. PUBLIC COMMENT -None III. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA IV. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approval January 10, 2005 Minutes B. Monthly Department Report for December 2004 It was moved by Commissioners Hackney/Leidner to approve the Consent Calendar. Unanimous. V. PUBLIC HEARING - NONE VI. BUSINESS ITEMS A. Youth Workshop - Commissioner St. Johns stated she was very pleased with the new ideas that came out of the workshop. Commissioner Leidner Community Services Commission Minutes asked if any of the ideas that were brought up at the January 10 meeting were reoccurring requests from years past. Staff stated that the request for favorite restaurants, teen center and a movie theater are common requests. The Commission discussed hosting a follow-up meeting to inform participants that the City was able to accommodate some of their requests. The Commission discussed hosting the meeting in the Council Chambers and in the courtyard. After some discussion, it was determined that the focus of the meeting would be informal. therefore the courtyard would be a good location. Staff recommended the update be given during a planned event such as the teen stand up comedy night to be held in the summer. Commissioner Leidner stated that the more people at an event, the better, and recommended the update be tied to another teen event. Commissioner Fleck asked to have the City Council invited to the teen comedy night. Commissioner Weber felt that if the teens knew the Council would be at the event, that may increase participation. It was moved by Commissioners Leidner/Fleck to coordinate the Youth Workshop with the teen comedy night. Unanimous. B. Flag Day - Commissioner Fleck stated that the National Flag Foundation is asking veteran organizations for help in getting a better understanding of the flag and it's symbolism out to the young people of the community. Commissioner Fleck has been in contact with La Ouinta High School to participate in an event on June 14. The Commission discussed having the event at the Civic Center Campus. Commissioner Fleck stated that logistically, it is better to host the event at the High School. Commissioner Fleck is working with the school personnel to arrange the event and will report back at the Commission's March meeting. It was moved by Commissioner Hackney/Leidner to carry this item to the March agenda. Unanimous. C. Upcoming Events - Staff stated that historically the Community Services Commission has assisted with special events in the spring, such as the egg hunt and chalk drawing contest, Tiny Tot Olympics and the Community Picnic, as the Picnic was the product of a youth workshop several years ago. . " o '~ Community Services Commission Minutes After considering their calendars, the Commissioners stated that they will be available for most of the events and will definitely be available for the Community Picnic. Staff stated that cupcakes were being considered rather than cake for the ease of serving. The Commission stated that they would like to continue with cake from the same bakery as in the past. It was moved by Commissioner Leidner/Hackney to authorize the Commission to assist with the upcoming events. Unanimous. VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIALS A. Commissioner Mark Weber Information - Commissioner Weber gave an overview of his background and expressed his desire to be an active participant of the Commission. B. Statements of Economic Interest - Staff stated that the City Clerk would like to have the Statements of Economic Interest back before the deadline. Commissioner Hackney stated he did not get his packet and requested another be sent to him. C. Calendar of Monthly Events-Commissioner St. Johns asked that the Community Picnic be placed on the Council's calendar. VIII. COMMISSIONER ITEMS A. Reports from Commissioners Regarding Meetings Attended- Commissioner Leidner stated that he attended the Tour de Palm Springs and was surprised to see many of the Coachella Valley cities Mayors making welcoming speeches at the event. Commissioner Leidner would like to see La Ouinta's Mayor invited to the event. Commissioner Fleck asked what the status was of the radio controlled race track with Hobby Town. Staff stated that the Recreation Supervisor had been in contact with Hobby Town and the City could not accommodate their needs. Staff recommended calling CVRPD for a possible location. Commissioner Fleck announced that the VFW will be hosting a Spaghetti dinner on March 12 at the Senior Center to raise funds for scholarships for the Jr. Air Force ROTC at La Ouinta High School and to sponsor students to camp at Lake Hemet in the summer. He invited everyone to attend. .- -, Community Services Commission Minutes IX. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Commissioners Leidner/Hackney to adjourn the Community Services Commission meeting at 7:55 PM. Unanimous. NEXT MEETING INFORMATION Monday, March 14,2005 @7:00 PM La Ouinta Civic Center - Study Session Room Submitted by: 1 /' . / // ( : , . . / . J',. ' - -. / -" .. Chnsty Kerry, Conyriunity Servicei'.secretary ,