2007 11 19 CSC Minutes
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
MINUTES
November 19. 2007
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Community Services Commission was called to order at
5:30 p.m. by Chairperson Weber.
Vice-Chairperson Leidner led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Commissioner Sheldon Brodsky
Commissioner Andrea Gassman
Vice-Chairperson Bob Leidner
Commissioner E. Howard Long
Commissioner Dori Quill
Commissioner Robert F. Sylk
Chairperson Mark Weber
STAFF PRESENT: Edie Hylton, Community Services Director
Steve Howlett, Golf & Parks Manager
Kimberly Mack, Museum Services Manager
Robert Ambriz, Jr., Recreation Supervisor
Christina Calderon, Recreation Supervisor
Angela Guereque, Community Services Senior Secretary
PUBLIC COMMENT
Commissioner Quill introduced herself to the Commission and requested attendance
at the California Parks and Recreation Society Conference in February 2008.
Director Hylton stated that she would look into adding an additional Commissioner
to this conference.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
Motion - It was moved by Commissioner Gassman and seconded by Commissioner
Sylk to confirm the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS:
Ms. Veronica Montecino, City Clerk, presented the Rules of Procedures for
Commission Meetings noting that all meetings must be open to the public and the
Brown Act applies to the Commission.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of October 8, 2007 Minutes
Motion - It was moved by Commissioner Gassman and seconded by Commissioner
Sylk to approve the minutes as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Consideration of a Letter of Support to the Coachella Valley Community Trails
Alliance.
Commissioner Gassman suggested changing "would like to express" to "expresses"
in the first sentence of the letter.
Motion - It was moved by Commissioner Sylk and seconded by Commissioner
Long to recommend the Letter of Support as amended be signed by Mayor Adolph
on behalf of the City. Motion carried unanimously.
2. Consideration of Two Tile Murals in Old Town
Commissioner Brodsky commented on the location of Mural #1 to the fact that Ms.
Locken had previously stated this mural would be placed in the same place as the
original piece. Ms. Locken stated that the murals are not going to be in the original
location.
Commissioner Sylk stated that Mural #1 is in a good location, but Mural #2 is not
in a public place for viewing.
Commissioner Quill feels that $4,000 is nothing to payout of $500,000 in the Art
in Public Places account.
Commissioner Long stated he also felt that Mural #2 is not in a public place for
viewing and has a problem paying more for an Art in Public Places piece than the
developer has actually paid in fees.
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Commissioner Gassman stated the coffee shop is a focal point and the lighting will
enhance this area.
Commissioner Brodsky stated that he would like this project to work and he feels
that the City lost the money. Ms. Locken stated that Old Town will be paying for
and adding lighting to the coffee shop location.
Vice-Chairperson Leidner stated that he does not feel the coffee shop serves the
public and does not feel that the developer should receive more money than they
have paid in Art in Public Places fees.
Chairperson Weber stated that Mural #1 is very prominent and Mural #2 at night
will be prominent but is concerned about setting a precedence of funding more
than a developer has contributed.
Motion - It was moved by Commissioner Gassman and seconded by Commissioner
Quill to recommend both tile murals at $15,500 from Art in Public Places.
Motion failed with Chairperson Weber, Vice-Chairperson Leidner, Commissioner
Long, and Commissioner Sylk opposing.
Motion - It was moved by Commissioner Long and seconded by Commissioner
Leidner to recommend the purchase and installation of Mural #1 at $8,500 from
Art in Public Places.
Motion carried with Commissioner Quill opposing.
Chairperson Weber stated that he does not like funding more than the developer
has paid in Art in Public Places fees.
Vice-Chairperson Leidner stated he does not like funding more than the developer
has paid in Art in Public Places fees and does not like the location of Mural #2.
Commissioner Brodsky stated he does not like the location of Mural #2.
Commissioner Gassman stated she has no problem with the funding if that amount
can be debited from Phase 3.
Commissioner Long stated he does not like funding more than the developer has
paid in Art in Public Places fees and does not like the location of Mural #2.
Motion - It was moved by Commissioner Quill and seconded by Commissioner
Gassman to recommend Mural #2 at $8,000 with the developer having a debit
from Phase 3 for up to $3,080.
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Motion carried with Vice-Chairperson Leidner, Commissioner Long, and
Commissioner Sylk opposing.
Chairperson Weber stated that the two murals have been voted on separately and
if both murals are approved, we will receive a $1,000 discount from the artist.
Chairperson Weber stated that he supports both locations with a debit from Phase
3 and City Council will see the Commissions concern with the location of Mural #2.
Commissioner Sylk stated that he felt Mural #2 is in a place that is not considered
Art in Public Places.
3. Consideration of a Recipient for the 2008 Senior Inspiration Award Program
Director Hylton stated that the City Council suggested the Community Services
Commission make a recommendation of a 2008 Senior Inspiration Award recipient.
Ms. Calderon noted that Mr. Hertberg has been active at the Senior Center with
events and activities and that Ms. Gunn is active with the Library. Commissioner
Gassman asked how long the nominees have been residents. Ms. Calderon stated
that residency is not a question asked of nominees. Commissioner Gassman
suggested residency be a part of the nominations in the future.
Motion - It was moved by Commissioner Long and seconded by Commissioner
Sylk to recommend Diane Gunn for the 2008 Senior Inspiration Award Program.
Motion carried unanimously.
CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIALS
1. Monthly Department Report for September 2007
Director Hylton noted the increase in Fitness Center participants since the morning
hours were added.
Commissioner Gassman thanked staff for the Park Activities Updates.
2. Calendar of Monthly Events
Director Hylton added the following events to the calendar:
Griffin Ranch Art in Public Places dedication on November 27, 2007 at 3:30 pm.
Mom's Club Dedication on November 29, 2007 at 10:00 am.
Director Hylton stated that staff will be planning a tour for parks and art in mid
February 2008.
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COMMISSIONER ITEMS
1. Reports from Commissioners Regarding Meetings Attended.
Commissioner Brodsky attended the Healthy Parks conference; Andalusia Art in
Public Places dedication; and Blues, Brews, and BBQ's.
Commissioner Gassman attended the Andalusia Art in Public Places dedication; the
Carls bad excursion; Trails Day; and Blues, Brews, and BBQ's.
Vice-Chairperson Leidner attended the Andalusia Art in Public Places dedication and
Blues, Brews, and BBQ's.
Commissioner Long attended the Andalusia Art In Public Places dedication and
Blues, Brews, and BBQ's.
Commissioner Quill attended the Healthy Parks conference; Trails Day; and
Stargazing.
Commissioner Sylk attended the Andalusia Art in Public Places dedication.
Chairperson Weber attended a training session in Costa Mesa; the Healthy Parks
conference; Blues, Brews, and BBQ's; and the Andalusia Art in Public Places
dedication.
OPEN DISCUSSION
Director Hylton introduced Kimberly Mack, Museum Services Manager, to the
Commission.
Commissioner Long asked how the improvements at SilverRock Resort are coming
for the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic. Mr. Howlett gave a brief update on all of the
improvements at SilverRock Resort.
Commissioner Sylk suggested the installation directional signs on Washington
Street and Jefferson Street warning of upcoming turns to get to SilverRoCk Resort.
Commissioner Quill suggested the Activities Brochures be mailed out in a timely
manner, not too early and not too late for activity registrations. She was
disappointed in Trails Day with only 150 people attending. She suggested trails
maps and bike maps be brought to Trails Day for handouts. Director Hylton
suggested the Commission add Trails Day to their Work Plan.
Commissioner Quill suggested having banners at Highway 111 and Washington
Street for event promotion.
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Chairperson Weber handed out information on the CPRS/CAPRCBM Regional
Gathering held in Costa Mesa in October.
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Commissioner Sylk and seconded by Commissioner Long to
adjourn the Community Services Commission meeting at 7:30 p.m. Motion carried
unanimously.
NEXT MEETING INFORMATION:
A Regular Meeting of the Community Services Commission to be held on December
10, 2007 commencing at 5:30 p.m. in the La Quinta Senior Center, 78-450
Avenida La Fonda, La Quinta, CA 92253.
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Angela Guereque
Community Services Senior Secretary
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