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2008 11 17 CSC MinutesCOMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES November 17, 2008 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Community Services Commission was called to order at 5:30 pm by Chairperson Leidner. Commissioner Biegel led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENT: Commissioners Biegel, Brodsky, Darroch, Fitzpatrick, Gassman, Quill, Chairperson Leidner STAFF PRESENT: Edie Hylton, Community Services Director; Steve Howlett, Golf & Parks Manager; Christina Calderon, Recreation Supervisor; and Angela Guereque, Senior Secretary PUBLIC COMMENT -None. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA Motion - It was moved by Commissioners Gassman/Fitzpatrick to confirm the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. PRESENTATIONS -NONE. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of October 13, 2008 Minutes Motion - It was moved by Commissioners Fitzpatrick/Biegel to approve the minutes as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. CONSENT CALENDAR -None. PUBLIC HEARING -None. BUSINESS ITEMS 1. Consideration of Park Repairs and Improvements Community Services Commission Minutes November 17, 2008 2- Mr. Howlett presented the staff report. Mr. Howlett stated that the new playground equipment for Fritz Burns Park may include an interactive "Simon Says" feature. Commissioner Fitzpatrick asked if the new equipment will be ADA compliant in which Mr. Howlett stated it would be. Commissioner Brodsky asked if skate stoppers would be used to prevent the damage to the sidewalk tiles at Fritz Burns Park. Mr. Howlett stated that he would look into that. Commissioner Gassman stated that the Commission should table the items on the list that are not health or safety related. Commissioner Quill asked staff where the money comes from for the improvements. Director Hylton stated that there are funds set aside for equipment replacement and Quimby Funds have been allocated for land acquisitions, Sports Complex Rehabilitation, and lighting at Colonel Paige. Commissioner Quill stated that the Master Plan survey showed that residents want more fitness and health in the City. Commissioner Biegel stated she agreed that safety items should be considered and the grass volleyball and disc golf could wait until the economy is different. Commissioner Fitzpatrick suggested the City look into partnering with Eisenhower Medical Center to help increase the disability amenities at Fritz Burns Park. Commissioner Fitzpatrick suggested the City partnership for a kid's project to the the Desert Pride sandbox. Director Hylton stated that a decision needs to be made on whether to keep the sandbox or remove it. Chairperson Leidner stated that he is concerned about the finances the City is going to be facing and feels the Commission needs to be fiscally responsible. He suggested approving the park projects with the removal of the grass volleyball and the disc golf. Commissioner Quill stated that she represents a huge portion of La Quinta residents who have young children at home that would like things to do such as the grass volleyball and disc golf. Motion - It was moved by Commissioners Gassman/Fitzpatrick to recommend the proposed park improvements as revised by deleting the Adams Park trail and curbing; deleting the Seasons Retention Grass Volleyball; and deleting the 9-hole disc golf for the Fiscal Year 2009/2010 Budget. Motion carried with Commissioner Quill opposing. Community Services Commission Minutes November 17, 2008 -3- Commissioner Quill stated she would like City Council to include all park projects that pertain to fitness and health into the Fiscal Year 2009/2010 Budget. 2. Consideration of Participation in Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony and Breakfast with Santa Director Hylton presented the staff report. Commissioners Gassman and Fitzpatrick volunteered to participate in the Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony and the Breakfast with Santa. Commissioner Biegel volunteered to participate in the Breakfast with Santa. Commissioner Darroch volunteered to participate in the Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony. Motion - It was moved by Commissioners Biegel/Fitzpatrick to appoint Commissioners Biegel, Fitzpatrick, and Gassman to assist with the Tree Lighting Ceremony and Commissioners Darroch, Fitzpatrick, and Gassman to assist with the Breakfast with Santa. Motion carried unanimously. STUDY SESSION -None. DEPARTMENT REPORTS 1. Monthly Department Report for October 2008 Commissioner Fitzpatrick suggested that if the deficit in Volunteer hours affects staff time she would like to be contacted to help out whenever needed. Commissioners Fitzpatrick and Gassman suggested the Savor A Taste be scheduled later in the evenings and/or to hold it in the Summer months. Ms. Calderon stated that the Savor A Taste partners are trying to make the dining tour valley wide. COMMISSIONER ITEMS 1. Report from Commissioners Regarding Meetings Attended. 2. Calendar of Monthly Events PUBLIC HEARING -None. Community Services Commission Minutes 4- November 17, 2008 OPEN DISCUSSION Commissioner Brodsky suggested the City of La Quinta have a "Sister City." Commissioner Quill stated that she thought the City Council had been approached about that and they were not interested. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Commissioners Biegel/Gassman to adjourn the Community Services Commission meeting at 6:52 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. NEXT MEETING INFORMATION: A Regular Meeting of the Community Services Commission to be held on December 8, 2008 commencing at 5:30 p.m. in the City of La Quinta Study Session Room, 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253. Submitted by: Angela Guereque Community Services Senior Secretary