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2009 01 12 CSC MinutesCOMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES January 12, 2009 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Community Services Commission was called to order at 5:30 pm by Chairperson Leidner. Commissioner Brodsky 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; and Angela Guereque, Senior Secretary PUBLIC COMMENT -None. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA Motion - It was moved by Commissioners Fitzpatrick/Biegel to confirm the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. PRESENTATIONS - 1. Stan Ford, Executive Director, Desert Recreation District Stan Ford gave a brief overview of Desert Recreation District and introduced Tatiana Hinkle. Ms. Hinkle gave a presentation on their new branding concept. Local surveys showed that Desert Recreation District is highly regarded by their members and employees, but are not getting the credit for what they do because of confusion about who they are. People are confused due to: the wide variety of offerings; the various audiences that are being catered to; the lengthy name (Coachella Valley Recreation and Park District; the blurred lines between service providers; territorial issues with other organizations; language and cultural barriers; and socioeconomic disparity in their territory. Desert Recreation District is easy to read, eye catching, memorable, bright, energetic, cheerful, fun, and optimistic. The color and style represents the desert. Community Services Commission Minutes January 12, 2009 -2- The logo reflects the lifestyle in the desert, defines DRD as the regional provider, and describes what DRD is here for. Part of the branding initiative will include market saturation of their new identity and the development of better and stronger partnerships within the community and other community organizations. Commissioner Gassman suggested a referral program be set up between the City and DRD. Commissioner Quill asked about the status of the Coral Mountain Project. Mr. Ford explained that the project is on hold while seeking funding and waiting for the City Planning Department to give an update on the Jefferson Street improvements. The construction documents have been finalized. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of December 8, 2008 Minutes Motion - It was moved by Commissioners Biegel/Gassman to approve the minutes as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. CONSENT CALENDAR -None. PUBLIC HEARING -None. BUSINESS ITEMS 1. Consideration of Development and Expansion of Dog Parks at Various Park Locations Steve Howlett presented the staff report. Kay Wolff, 77-227 Calle Ensenada, spoke in favor of the staff report. She feels Seasons Retention Basin and Pioneer Park are centrally located. Supports staff recommendation. Mishael Patton, 54-290 Avenida Martinez, spoke about the top of the Cove property along Avenida Bermudas as a sacred area at the base of the National Monument. She feels Seasons Retention Basin is perfect with adequate parking. Leslie Cyphers, 52-560 Avenida Carranza, gave staff a petition with approximately 170 signatures in favor of a dog park from last October. She prefers Seasons Retention Basin. Community Services Commission Minutes January 12, 2009 -3- Bill Cover, 51-140 Calle Paloma, spoke in favor of an off leash area up in the Cove. Mr. Howlett explained that the City has Ordinances which require dogs to be on leashes when not in a contained area. Anne Klein, 51-140 Calle Paloma, spoke in favor of an off leash running area for large dogs at the top of the Cove. Mr. Howlett stated that having dogs running off leash is a safety issue. Commissioner Brodsky stated that the Seasons Retention Basin is an ideal location. Commissioner Quill likes the staff recommendation and suggested that additional signage be installed for residents to locate Seasons Retention Basin. Motion - It was moved by Commissioners Fitzpatrick/Biegel to recommend the development of a dog park and shade structure at Seasons Retention Basin and the expansion of the large dog park at Pioneer Park. Motion carried unanimously. STUDY SESSION -None. DEPARTMENT REPORTS 1. Monthly Department Report for December 2008 COMMISSIONER ITEMS 1. Report from Commissioners Regarding Meetings Attended. 2. Calendar of Monthly Events PUBLIC HEARING -None. OPEN DISCUSSION ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Commissioners Quill/Brodsky to adjourn the Community Services Commission meeting at 6:38 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. NEXT MEETING INFORMATION: A Regular Meeting of the Community Services Commission to be held on February 9, 2009 commencing at 5:30 p.m. in the City of La Quinta Study Session Room, 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253. Community Services Commission Minutes January 12, 2009 -4- Submitted by: i, ~ l ~ ~u An§ela Guer e Community Services Senior Secretary