2009 06 08 CSC MinutesCOMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
MINUTES
June 8, 2009
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Community Services Commission was called to order at
5:30 pm by Chairperson Leidner.
Commissioner Quill led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENT: Commissioners Biegel, Brodsky, Darroch, Fitzpatrick, Gassman, Quill,
Chairperson Leidner
STAFF PRESENT: Edie Hylton, Community Services Director; Steve Howlett, Golt
& Parks Manager; and Angela Guereque, Senior Secretary
Chairperson Leidner thanked Dori Quill for her services as a Community Services
Commissioner.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
Motion - It was moved by Commissioners Fitzpatrick/Biegel to confirm the agenda.
Motion carried unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of April 20, 2009 Minutes
Motion - It was moved by Commissioners Biegel/Gassman to approve the minutes
as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR -None.
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PUBLIC HEARING -None.
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Consideration of a Dark Meeting in August 2009
Director Hylton presented the staff report.
Motion - It was moved by Commissioners Gassman/Biegel to elect to go dark in
August 2009. Motion carried unanimously.
2. Selection of an Artist of the Design and Painting of Signal Boxes at Various City
Locations
Director Hylton presented the staff report.
Nancy Cush presented her proposal to the Commission. Commissioner Fitzpatrick
asked if there was a particular pattern for certain locations. Mrs. Cush stated that
the patterns were not earmarked for certain locations.
Commissioner Gassman asked what material would be used on the cabinets. Mrs.
Cush stated they would use industrial strength enamel which is very durable.
Commissioner Gassman asked if there was a sealant included in the proposal. Mr.
Cush stated the sealant was not part of the proposal but could be added if needed.
Chairperson Leidner asked how the symmetries would be addressed around the
boxes. Mrs. Cush stated that the silhouettes could be centered on the box or
made proportionate to the size with a little open space.
Susan Smith Evans presented her proposal to the Commission. Commissioner
Biegel asked what would be seen on the boxes as you drive by. Ms. Evans stated
the gems would be placed on the prominent side of the boxes with landscape or
animals on the other sides.
Commissioner Gassman asked what gems are envisioned in this project. Ms. Evans
stated there are geodes, emeralds, and miscellaneous gems. Commissioner
Gassman asked what would be placed on the smaller boxes. Ms. Evans stated that
landscape or animals would be placed on the smaller boxes.
Chairperson Leidner asked what would be on the other side of the boxes since the
proposal- was for three sides. Ms. Evans stated the boxes would be painted all
around with possibly desert plants and animals.
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Julie Kirk presented her proposal to the Commission. Commissioner Biegel asked if
some of the designs could be livened up. Ms. Kirk stated that each of the designs
can be worked with and color can be added to them.
Commissioner Quill suggested using a palm grove design for the Calle Tampico and
Eisenhower Drive location.
Ms. Kirk stated she would submit two renderings for each location to be chosen
from.
The Commission took a vote on the artist's proposals which resulted in three for
Julie Kirk; two for Nancy Cush; and two for Susan Smith Evans.
Motion - It was moved by Commissioners Gassman/Quill to recommend Julie
Kick's proposal for City Council consideration.
STUDY SESSION -None.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
1. Monthly Department Report for April 2009
Commissioner Gassman commented on the increase in attendance for the Birthday
Picnic and stated that La Quinta Park seems to be the preferred location.
Commissioner Brodsky asked why the Senior Center revenue was down. Director
Hylton stated that many people are choosing the less expensive programs.
2. Monthly Department Report for May 2009
Commissioner Quill suggested map boxes be attached to the trail markers for Trail
Maps.
COMMISSIONER ITEMS
1. Report from Commissioners Regarding Meetings Attended.
2. Calendar of Monthly Events
PUBLIC HEARING -None.
OPEN DISCUSSION
Commissioner Brodsky suggested staff pursue the student cooking event in Old
Town. This event could be a fundraiser for La Quinta High School and bring traffic
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to Old Town. Director Hylton stated that staff will check with Leslie Locken to see
if there is an interest from Old Town and then talk to La Quinta High School for
their interest.
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Commissioners Biegel/Fitzpatrick to adjourn the Community
Services Commission meeting at 6:53 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
NEXT MEETING INFORMATION:
A Regular Meeting of the Community Services Commission to be held on July 13,
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