2009 02 09 CSC MinutesCOMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
MINUTES
February 9, 2009
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; and Angela Guereque, Senior Secretary
PUBLIC COMMENT -None.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
Motion - It was moved by Commissioners Gassman/Biegel to confirm the agenda.
Motion carried unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS -
1. Quinton Egson, Chief Professional Officer, Boys & Girls Club of Coachella
Valley.
The Boys & Girls Club of Coachella Valley own and operate three clubhouses in the
communities of Indio, Coachella, and La Quinta and serve more than 4,500
members between the ages of 7 and 18. The Club collaborates with Desert Sands
Unified School District, Riverside County, and the City of La Quinta. The Mission
of the Boys & Girls Club of Coachella Valley is to save and enhance the lives of the
young people of our community, especially those with economic and/or social
needs, by offering a safe haven and meaningful youth development programs
provided by a caring and qualified staff.
Commissioner Brodsky stated that the yearly luncheon for the reading program is a
fabulous program.
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Chairperson Leidner asked how the club attracts good volunteers. Mr. Egson
stated they screen all volunteers, yet are very open to utilizing them.
Commissioner Quill asked where the Teen Center is located. Mr. Egson stated it is
next to the Indio Club on Date Street.
Commissioner Quill asked how many staff and how many kids are at the La Quinta
site. Mr. Egson stated there are 15 staff and approximately 250 kids daily.
Commissioner Quill asked what the biggest need for the La Quinta unit is. Mr. Nix
stated the biggest need is space.
Commissioner Biegel asked how many boys vs. girls. Mr. Nix stated there are
approximately 60% girls and 40% boys.
Commissioner Quill asked how much the City contributes to the club. Director
Hylton stated the City helps with rental funding for City use, maintenance of
capital items, and CDBG funds. The City also collaborates with the Club on
events.
Commissioner Fitzpatrick asked how the capital projects are funded. Mr. Egson
stated the Boys & Girls Club of America receives state funding, local funding, and
independent donations.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of January 12, 2009 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 Two Commissioners to Serve on the Civic Center Art Purchase
Committee
Edie Hylton presented the staff report.
Chairperson Leidner asked who would like to be considered on the committee.
Commissioners Brodsky and Gassman both stated they would like to be on the
committee if no one else wanted to participate. Commissioner O.uill stated she will
pass on this committee since she is attending the CPRS conference. Commissioner
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Darroch volunteered to be the back up committee member. Commissioners
Fitzpatrick and Biegel volunteered to be on the Committee.
Motion - It was moved by Commissioners Gassman/Brodsky to appoint
Commissioners Fitzpatrick and Biegel to serve on the Civic Center Art Purchase
Committee to select Civic Center Art during the La Quinta Arts Festival. Motion
carried unanimously.
STUDY SESSION -None.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS -None.
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 Brodsky/Gassman to adjourn the Community
Services Commission meeting at 6:30 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
NEXT MEETING INFORMATION:
A Regular Meeting of the Community Services Commission to be held on March 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.
Submitted by:
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Angela Guereque
Community Services Senior Secretary