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2005 04 11 CSC04�k�,, 1 MOFTVV4 COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION AGENDA La Quinta Civic Center Study Session Room 78-495 Calle Tampico- La Quinta, CA 92253 April 11, 2005 7:00 PM 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. 111. 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 March 14, 2005 Minutes B. Monthly Department Report for February 2005 V. PUBLIC HEARING VI. BUSINESS ITEMS A. Annual Work Plan B. Community Picnic and Birthday Bash VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIALS A. Calendar of Monthly Events B. Correspondence from Commissioner Leidner C. Commissioner Attendance Vill. COMMISSIONER ITEMS A. Conference Update B. Reports from Commissioners Regarding Meetings Attended IX. ADJOURNMENT Next Meeting May 9, 2005 La Quinta Civic Center Session Room 7:00 p.m. S:\Community Services\Community Services Commission\agendaCSC\agn'04 - 05\AGN 04-11-05.doc TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: DODIE HORVITZ, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTO r DATE: MARCH 15, 2005 SUBJECT: TRANSMITTAL COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2005 UPCOMING EVENTS OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2005: April 1 Spring Break Camp Knott's Soak City Excursion, Recreation Trailer April 1 *Exercise Class April 4 *Digital Photography April 4 *IID Energy Assistance Program April 4 *Introduction to the Computer April 4 Ballet Workout, La Quinta High School April *Knitting April 5 *AARP Tax Assistance April 5 Acting to Perform, Senior Center April 6 *Introduction to the Internet April 6 Intermediate Computers, Senior Center April 7 "Tai Chi April 7 Acting to Perform for Children, Senior Center April 8 *Pilates Class April 9 Tiny Tot Olympics, Fritz Bums Park April 11 *Photo Editing April 11 *Introduction to Word Processing April 11 Faux Finishes Made Easy, Senior Center April 11 Microsoft Excel, Senior Center April 12 *Dog Training Workshop April 12 *HICAP April 12 Tai Chi, Senior Center April 13 *Introduction to E-mail April 15 *Rug Hooking Class April 16 Concert Under the Stars, Civic Center Campus April 16 Algodones, Mexico Excursion April 19 *Tap Dancing Class April 19 *CPR Training Class April 19 *Free Hearing Consultations April 19 *Beginning Watercolor Lessons April 19 Hip Hop Dance, La Quinta High School April 19 Tap & Jazz Dance Combo Class, La Quinta High School April 19 Guitar Level 2, Senior Center April 19 Italian for Travelers, Senior Center April 19 Adobe Photoshop Elements Advanced Course, Senior Center April 21 *AARP Mature Driver Course April 21 *Free Medicare and Insurance Counseling April 21 *Free Legal Consultations April 21 Beginning Ballet, La Quinta High School April 21 Dance, Play & Pretend, La Quinta High School April 21 Adobe Photoshop Elements Introductory Course, Senior Center April 23 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, Boys & Girls Club April 25 *Hatha Yoga April 25 Ballroom Dance, La Quinta High School April 25 Kickboxing Boot Camp, Senior Center April 25 Beginning Boxing, Senior Center April 26 *Congress Woman Mary Bono's Mobile Office April 26 Bellydance Level 2, La Quinta High School April 28 Beginning Bellydance, La Quinta High School April 30 Annual Picnic & Birthday Celebration, Fritz Burns Park *Daytime Senior Center Bass or activity Annthw Revemxe - Facility Rentals 2005 2004 Variance senior Center $ 2,817.00 1 $ 14,306.00 $ 11,489.00 'arks $ 400.00 $ 250.00 $ 150.00 Ionthl Facility Revenue $ 3,217.00 $ 14,556.00 $ 11,339.00 'ear to Date Facility Revenue $ 25.706.00 $ 48,118.00 $ 192,412.00 Monthly Revenue ;eniorCenter $ 14,372.00 $ 15,669.50 $ 1,297.00 'ommunity Services $ 5,676.00 $ 8,118.00 $ 2,442.00 .a Quinta Resident Cards $15,795 $ $ 15,765.00 'otai Revenue $ 35,843.00 $ 23,787.50 $ 12,026.00 tevenue Year to Date Senior Center $ 79,523.00 $ 87,035.25 'ornmunity Services $ 73,708.00 $ 100,508.00 $ 26,800.00 .a Quinta Resident Cards $ 26,220.00 $ - $ 26,220.00 Total Revenue to Date $ 163,231.00 $ 187,543.25 $ 34,312.25 Community Services Department Attendance Report for the Month of February 2005 Summary Sheet )rogram 2005 2004 Variance Sessions Per Month 2006 2004 .eisure Classes 184 76 108 58 41 ;pecial Events 132 120 12 2 2 Wult Sports 400 498 -98 19 18 >enior Center 1613 1853 -240 169 133 'otal 2,329 2,547 -218 248 194 ienior Services ienior Center 292 468 -1761 17 25 'otai 292 468 -176 17 25 'ports User Groups a Quinta Park Use kYSO 950 880 70 14 24 a Quinta Sports & Youth 50 0 50 121 0 'ports Complex .a Quinta Heat 14 0 14 18 0 kYSO 250 320 -70 7 20 .a Quinta Sports & Youth 200 100 100 2 5 :acil' /Park Rentals ienior Center Private Party) 300 350 -501 2 2 Church 500 450 50 8 8 Nvic Center Private Party) 110 0 110 2 0 )ark Rentals .a Quinta Park Rental 240 200 40 6 5 7ritz Bums Park Rental 80 0 80 2 0 'otai 2,6941 F3001 394 73 64 'otal Programs 5,3151 5,3151 0 338 283 lolunteer —V Community Services Program Report for February 2006 2005 2004 2005 2004 Participants I Participants Variance Meetings Meetings eisure Classes termediste Bell dance 6 0 6 4 0 eginning Bell dance 10 0 10 4 0 inning Ballet 11 0 11 2 0 ante, Play & Pretend 19 0 19 2 0 ip Hop Dance 6 0 6 2 0 a& Jazz Dance Combo 2 0 2 2 0 allroom/ Latin Dance ill 10 1 3 3 oga Somatica 8 2 6 2 2 o a Eledica 6 5 1 4 4 eginning Boxing 5 0 5 2 0 oung Samauri 4 0 4 2 0 ickboxing Boot Camp 13 0 13 3 0 ai Chi 10 0 10 4 0 inning Guitar 18 0 18 4 0 alian for Travelers 7 0 7 41 0 ding to Perform 3 0 3 4 0 cting for Children 12 0 12 4 0 aux Finishes 17 0 17 1 0 ,II Aspects of Interior Design 7 0 7 1 0 e inning Computers 9 7 9 4 3 otals 184 241 167 58 12 2005 2004 2005 2004 Participants I Participants Variance I Meetings t Meetings ;pecial Events lig Bear Skiing 8 Snowboarding 321 10 22 1 1 lei hborhood Pet Show 1001 110 -10 1 1 'otals 1321 120 12 21 2 2005 2004 2005 2004 Participants [Participants Variance Meetings_ Meetin S Wulf Sports en Gym Basketball 180 278 -98 15 15 ldult Soccer League 220 220 0 4 4 Wais 400 498 -98 19 19 tecreation Totals 1 7161 6421 811 79 33 Senior Center Attendance Participation Participation Variance Meetings Meetings 2005 2004 2005 2004 Senior Activities ACBL Bridge 393 288 105 3 4 Bridge, Duplicate/Social 410 591 -181 20 14 Monthly Birthday Party 36 40 -4 1 1 Monthly Luncheon 81 99 -18 1 1 Nabisco Putting Tournament 71 57 14 1 1 Movie Time 41 53 -12 4 4 Senior Activity Total 1032 1128 -96 30 25 Senior Leisure Classes Arts and Crafts 29 44 -15 4 4 Ballroom Dance 43 33 10 7 4 Bridge Lessons 93 84 9 18 8 Computer 35 80 -45 7 22 Computer Tutor 5 0 5 3 0 Dog Training Class 11 31 -20 30 7 Exercise 59 56 3 13 11 Golden Tones 81 92 -11 4 4 Knitting 4 11 -7 3 1 Pilates 17 19 -2 4 4 Quilting 31 37 -6 4 4 Rug Hooking 12 11 1 4 3 Sketching/Drawing 27 16 11 4 3 Spanish 35 31 4 3 3 Stained Glass 4 7 -3 2 4 Tai Chi 24 45 -21 9 4 Tap Dance 24 43 -191 6 8 Watercolor 30 39 -91 8 7 Woodcarving 4 11 -71 2 2 Yoga 13 35 -221 4 5 Senior Leisure Classes Total 581 725 -1441 139 108 TOTAL SENIOR PROGRAMS 1613 1853 -240 169 133 Senior Services AARP "55' Course 15 32 -17 1 2 AARP Tax Assistance 48 54 -6 4 4 FIND Food Distribution 159 292 -133 4 4 Hearing Consultation 2 0 21 1 0 HICap Insurance Consultation 3 7 -41 1 1 I.I.D. Energy Assistance 32 25 7 4 11 Legal Consultation 7 5 2 1 1 Medicare/Hi Cap Consultation 3 7 -4 1 2 Volunteers 23 46 -23 n/a We TOTAL SENIOR SERVICES 292 468 -176 17 25 SENIOR CENTER TOTAL 1905 2321 -416 186 158 COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA CATEGORY: BUSINESS SESSION: A CONSENT CALENDAR: STUDY SESSION: DATE: April 11, 2005 PUBLIC HEARING: ITEM TITLE: Annual Work Plan RECOMMENDATION: As deemed appropriate by the Community Services Commission. FISCAL IMPLICATIONS: Additional funding is not required at this time. WORK PLAN TASK: Advisory Body to the City Council. BACKGROUND: The Community Services Commission submits an annual work plan for City Council consideration prior to the new fiscal year. Attachment A provides a draft 2005-06 work plan for the Community Services Commission's consideration. An additional component of the annual work plan is provided on page 2 of the draft plan, in which specific goals with objectives are outlined for Commission review. The Commission may wish to assign specific tasks to Commissioners to complete by determined deadlines. Beginning with this work plan, staff has provided a matrix of tasks the Commission set for themselves for fiscal year 2004-05 and how each task was accomplished. This is provided as Attachment B. S:\Community Services\Community Services Commission\CSC Rpt'05\CSCRPT.23 8. Annual Work PLan 4-11- 05.doc ALTERNATIVES: The alternatives available to the Commission include: 1. Approve the 2005-06 Annual Work Plan and direct staff to present for City Council consideration; or 2. Do not approve the 2005-06 Annual Work Plan; or 3. , ,Provide staff with alternate direction. Dodgy Hor i-Ti tz, Commu rty Services Director Attachments: A: 2005-06 Draft Work Plan B: 2004-05 Task Matrix S:\Community Services\Community Services Commission\CSC Rpt'05\CSCRPT138.Annual Work PLan 4-11- 05.doc ATTACHMU City of La Quinta Community Services Commission Work Plan 2005-2006 Approved by City Council on COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION PHILOSOPHY The general purpose of the Community Services Commission is to encourage the development of a planned and orderly approach to the delivery of leisure and community services in the City. The objectives of the Commission are to: ♦ Serve in an advisory capacity to the City Council on identifying matters pertaining to recreation and community services ♦ Communicate the availability of services to citizens through both private and public resources to avoid duplication and conflict of effort ♦ To evaluate the effectiveness of services provided ASSIGNMENT ITEMS: ILEW0 2005-06 Specific Goals and Objectives 2 Community Services/Recreation 3 Park Development 4 Liaison To The Community 5 Community Unity 6 Safety 7 Advisory Body To City Council 8 2005-06 Specific Goals and Objectives Assignment Items Goals and Objectives Community Services/Recreation Review Community Services Brochure and recommend two new programs per season: Fall 2005 Winter/Spring 2006 Summer 2006 Host Community Provider Meeting to identify gaps and overlaps of service. Park Development Review and comment on Parks and Recreation Master Plan and present for City Council consideration: To be presented for Commission review in December 2005 Liaison To Community Contact and arrange for three service providers to attend Commission meeting to describe services to residents: Coachella Valley Vector Control Waste Management San Rosa/San Jacinto Mountains National Monument La Quinta Community Policing Officer La Quinta Rotary Club President Community Unity Host annual Youth Workshop and Community Picnic and Birthday Bash Safety Commissioners to select a park to be reviewed each quarter and report safety concerns to the Community Services Director Fritz Burns Park La Quinta Park Adams Park Cove Oasis Trailhead Sports Complex 2 Task: Community Services/Recreation Completion Date: On -going Participants: Commissioners Suggested Resources: Leisure and Recreation Program Providers Steps To Completion Each Commissioner will attend one recreation program or class each season to evaluate the program effectiveness using a standard evaluation form and recommend comprehensive solutions to deficiencies Commissioners will review the Community Services Department brochure each season and make specific recommendations for new programs, classes or excursions for future seasons Staff Time: One to two hours per month, depending on issues Fiscal Commitment: None Staff Role: Provide support and liaison to the City Council Council Role: Provide direction to Commission to fulfill this assignment Reference: Chapter 2.95.040 (a)(1): Analyze community service's program effectiveness and needs, and recommend comprehensive solutions; Chapter 2.95.040 (a)(8): Propose recreation and social programs; (14): Make recommendations to the City Council relating to the need for evaluation and planning of the community service delivery system; (18): Evaluate and make recommendations concerning existing services with regard to service overlap or gaps. 3 Task: Park Development Completion Date: On -going Participants: Commissioners Suggested Resources: Park and Recreation Master Plan, La Quinta General Plan Steps To Completion: Review proposed park development projects for appropriateness for the community, host public meetings for proposed park projects Staff Time: 2-10 hours per project Fiscal Commitment: Pursuant to projects Staff Role: Provide support and liaison to the City Council Council Role: Include the Commission in the design and development process, screening and selection of professional firms, and conduct public hearings. Review and consider Commission recommendations Reference: Chapter 2.95.040(a)(3):Prepare and maintain community services master plans; (5): Serve as a public forum and conduct public hearings for recreation and human services concerns; (11): Review individual park master plans for recommendation to City Council. 4 ' Task: Liaison To The Community Completion Date: On -going Participants: Commissioners Suggested Resources: Community Services Department Program Brochure, Chamber of Commerce Newsletter, Desert Sands Unified School District, other community agencies and organizations Steps To Completion: Promote recreation and leisure programs in La Quinta Attend Mayor's Luncheon and Chamber Functions and provide a report to the Commission on a timely basis Invite service provider representatives to the Commission meetings to inform the Commission of services available to the community. Staff Time: One to two hours per month Fiscal Commitment: None Staff Role: Provide support and liaison to the City Council. Council Role: Provide Commission with specific methods as tohow to best represent the Council. Reference: Chapter 2.95.040 (a)(12) Aid in coordinating the recreation services of other governmental agencies and volunteer organizations; (13) Make recommendations to the City Council on community issues. 5 �- v Task: Completion Date: Participants: Suggested Resources Community Unity On -going Commissioners Community Resources and Agencies Steps To Completion: Conduct Community Youth Workshop to gather input from the youth of the community regarding current and possible future programs Conduct the Community Picnic and City Of La Quinta's "Birthday" Celebration the weekend closest to May 1 of each year Host the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and other special events in conjunction with the Cultural Arts Commission Staff Time: 50-80 hours per event Fiscal Commitment: $1,400 Staff Role: Provide support and liaison to the City Council. Council Role: Provide Commission with direction/comment Reference: Chapter 2.95.040 (a)(17):Foster mutual understanding and respect among racial, religious, cultural and nationality groups. 6 Task: Safety Completion Date: On -going Participants: Commissioners Suggested Resources: Various public agencies in the community Steps To Completion: Provide information to residents on available services by attending various functions Promote safe facilities by visiting City facilities and taking note of condition and reporting condition to the Community Services Director Staff Time: One to two hours per month Fiscal Commitment: None Staff Role: Advise Commission of meetings and provide support and liaison to the Community Safety Manager Council Role: Provide approval for Commission to fulfill this assignment Reference: Chapter 2.95.040 (a)(16): Encourage and promote understanding and cooperation between the public safety agencies and the residents; Chapter 2.95.040 (10): Review parks maintenance standards and quality. 7 �_ Task: Completion Date: Participants: Suggested Resources: Advisory Body to City Council On -going Commissioners To Be Determined Steps To Completion: Be actively involved in City issues and concerns Receive direction from City Council and take action as directed, accept assignments Maintain communication with the City Council Attend annual training workshops, schools and conferences to improve Commissioner performance Provide annual work plan for Council review, comment and approval Review grant opportunities and make recommendations for funding to the City Council Staff Time: 4-6 hours per month Fiscal Commitment: None Staff Role: Provide support and liaison to the City Council. Council Role: Provide Commission with specific direction as to how to better assist the Council. Provide opportunities to meet with Council through joint meetings. Reference: Chapter 2.95.020 (a): to serve as an advisory capacity to the City Council; 2.95.040 (a)(4): receive and act on all assignments made by City Council; 2.95.040 (a)(5) Serve as a public forum and conduct public hearings for recreation and human service concerns; 2.95.060 (C): The City Council shall periodically review the progress of the Commission. 8 ,, ATTACHMEN w a7 ?i, El Y L a c a3 a1 a7 Y fn O U O. O_ a a T O L O L O L O L C 7 L N ,` Ile L y L y L N E E U_ C 7 7` 7` 7` U m 0 Y Co C 7 Y cc c C m D .O J C7 00 @ LL j W a) C Y Y L O cc 0) c d cm c d C 'c Q7 c N 'c a7 b c -Id M 0<nc70 Y L a cn(90 CD Ua a7 a) L � O N cmU C CD c I'dO m a) c O C coL _ > 0 U cl y U L y LL cc d D W 7 W U a) C (O a7 Loa a7 Y L U) C: a) c In O Y o U U U ON h L d a L E L E > y d s A O. y C«7 O A y LL 2 4ge AGENDA CATEGORY: BUSINESS SESSION: B CONSENT CALENDAR: _ COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING STUDY SESSION: DATE: April 11, 2005 PUBLIC HEARING: ITEM TITLE: Community Picnic and Birthday Bash RECOMMENDATION: As deemed appropriate by the Community Services Commission. FISCAL IMPLICATIONS: Additional funding is not required at this time. WORK PLAN TASK: Liaison to the Community BACKGROUND: The Community Services Commission hosts the Community Picnic and Birthday Bash each year. In the past, the Commissioners have had pre -assigned tasks and other years the Commissioners were assigned tasks on the day of the event. Staff is seeking Commission direction regarding tasks. ALTERNATIVES: The alternatives available to the Commission include: 1. Pre -assign tasks for the Community Picnic and Birthday Bash; or 2. Assign tasks the day of the Community Picnic and Birthday Bash; or S:\Community Services\Community Services Commission\CSC Rpt'05\CSCRPT.239.Picnic and Birthday 4-11- 05.doc 3. Piovide staff with alternate direction. Dodie HorvitzComuNty Services Director S:\Commurity Services\Community Services Commission\CSC Rpt'05\CSCRPT.239.Picnic and Birthday 4-11- 05.doc April 2005 La Quinta City Council Monthly Planner March S M T_W T F S __ 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 May S MT INT_F S 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 IS 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 3 4 5 '16 2:00 PM City Council I 10:DO AM AtAC Meeting ' Daylight Savings Time ' Fr 17 f 1 7 18 11 12 13 14 115 7:30 AM CVEP-Adolph 7:00 PM Mosquito 9.00 AM RCTC. 12:00 PM Energyf 10:00 AM Pub. Sftµ Abate. -Perkins Henderson Environs Sniff Perkins 7:00 PM Planning 530 PM Investment ! 7:00 PM Cultural Arts 12:00 PM Transp-Perkins Commission Advisory Board Commission 6:00 PM League. Henderson 7:00 PM Com. Serv. Comm. 18 - 19 20 21 22 9:00 AM NA -Henderson 7:00 PM Special RDA 3:00 PM Historic Preser. 2:00 PM City Council Meeting vation Commission Meeting 25 - - �I 26 - - 6:00 PM Exec Cmta: 7:00 PM Planning Adolph Commission 2 9-- 16 123 - ---t29 -- ,27---- 2$ 30 112:00 PM Human/Comm 9:OD AM LAFCD+ Osbome Henderson 12:00 PM Sunline-Adolph 4:00 PM ORRA Anp- Oshorne Communal Printed by Calendar Creator Plus on 3/28/2005 r May 2005 La Quinta City Council Monthly Planner 1 2 13 4 5 6 17 2:00 PM City Council 10:00 AM ALRC 12:00 PM Mayors Lunch 9:00 AM - 4:00 Meeting Ntl. Mnm4He Happy 23rd Birt ilaY La Quinta I I 1. 8 9 10 i 11 � 12 EnergYl 113 14 7:30 AM CVEP-Adolph 17TO PM Mosquito 1 NO AM RCTG • 10:00 AM Pub. Sfty- Abate. -Perkins Henderson Eniron: Sniff Mother's Day Perkins 7:00 PM Planning 5:30 PM Investment 7.00 PM Cultural Arts 112:00 PM Transp-Perkins Commission Advisory Board Commission 3:00 PM Mms. Con -Sniff j 0:00 PM League. i Henderson 7:00 PM Com. Serv. Comm. 15 16 17 118 :19 20 21 9:OD AM CVA-Henderson I 3:00 PM Historic Preser= 2:00 PM City Council 1 vation Comnisson Meeting I � I I 22 123 24 -- ' 25 � 26 27 28 7:00 PM Planning 12:00 PM HumonlComn 119:00 AM LAFCO- Commission Osborne Henderson 12:00 PM Sunlim-Adolph 4:00 PM DRRA Airp. Osborne I 29 30 131 April June S _M T_W T F S S M T W T F S -- —1--2 1 2 3 4 Memorial Day 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ICITY HALL CLOSED) 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 r 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30 Printed by Calendar Creator Plus on 3/28/2005 r YaE Horvitz Bob Leidner [bobleidner@dc.rr.coml Sunday, April 03, 2005 12:14 PM Dodie Horvitz t: April 11 meeting >odie, Mfortunately, I won't be able to attend the Community Services Commission meeting next Aonday, April 11th, due to a trade show that starts in New York on Tuesday. do plan on being at the Tiny Tot Olypmics on Saturday. 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O O 7 y V O N E d O O. y 7 �QtAO Zan tir2Q�� i 5 �a °Fay MEMORANDUM TO: COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSIONERS VIA: DODIE HORVITZ, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR FROM: KRISTIN RIESGO, RECREATION SUPERVISOR DATE: APRIL 5, 2005 SUBIECT: ANNUAL COMMUNITY PICNIC & BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION The planning process for the Saturday, April 30, 2005 Annual Community Picnic and Birthday Celebration is well on its way. We have expanded the entertainment to include community residents from a variety of different entertainment backgrounds, including those enrolled in the Community Services Leisure Enrichment classes. We have sent out over 400 letters to LQ businesses and organizations encouraging their participation in this year's Picnic. I would like to inform our "hosts" of what you can do at the event to assist staff and participants; the following list should provide some insight as to what assistance will be needed. TASKS Direct participants to designated area (You will be given a map the morning of the picnic) Greet & welcome LQ businesses and participants Answer participant & guest questions Help unload participant supplies from vehicles Assist participants in booth and display set up Hand out City of La Quinta give-away Serve water & hot dogs to business participants Cut and serve cake at the 11:30 Cake Cutting Ceremony Serve cupcakes to business participants & community residents Assist staff with trash pick up & event take down Please call me at 777-7026 if you have any questions. Our team of staff and Commissioners will meet at Fritz Burns Park at 8:30 AM to assign and complete the outlined tasks. Thank you for your continuous hard work and support.