2009 11 09 CSC MinutesCOMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
MINUTES
November 9, 2009
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Community Services Commission was called to order at
5:30 pm by Chairperson Spirtos.
Commissioner Fitzpatrick led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENT: Commissioners Biegel, Brodsky, Darroch, Fitzpatrick, Lawrence,
Leidner, and Chairperson Spirtos
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
Director Hylton presented the staff report. Presentation given by Rob Ballew,
Executive Director, and Kelly Emmer, Aquatics Director of the Family YMCA of the
Desert.
Kelly Emmer stated that the 2009 Summer Aquatics Program included 1,000
open/recreation swim participants (400 more than last year); two swim meets with
30 children; 22 party rentals; 527 swim lessons (compared to 227 last year); and
90 La Quinta students served by the grant received from the City.
Rob Ballew stated that the Wolff Waters Housing Development opens in December
2009 with an expected 40 students in the after school program and 40 in the
summer for swim lessons; Vista Dunes Courtyard Homes had 40 kids in the after
school program and 30 that participated in the swim program this summer;
Benjamin Franklin Elementary school had 18 students in the after school program;
Adams Elementary school had 34 students in the after school program. La Quinta
Preschool had 155 students.
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The YMCA held a bike give-a-way in which 18 kids from La Quinta got free bikes.
Summer Day Camp at Amelia Earhart Elementary had 38 kids from La Quinta and
the Easter Egg Hunt and Health Kids Day event had 231 kids.
The Commission thanked the YMCA for the presentation and noted their growth
from the prior year. Mr. Ballew thanked the City Council for the grant which
enabled them to include more young people in swimming lessons.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of October 12, 2009 Minutes
Motion - It was moved by Commissioners Biegel//Brodsky to approve the minutes
as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR -None.
PUBLIC HEARING -None.
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Consideration of Commissioners to Volunteer and Attend the California Parks
and Recreation Society Conference in Palm Springs, California from March 9
through March 12, 2010.
Motion - It was moved by Commissioners Biegel/Spirtos to approve that
Commissioners will look at their schedules for March 2010 and will coordinate with
staff for attendance and volunteer scheduling. Motion carried unanimously.
2. Consideration of Participation in Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony and
Breakfast with Santa
Motion - It was moved by Commissioners Spirtos/Biegel to appoint Commissioners
Spirtos and Fitzpatrick to assist with the Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony and
Commissioners Leidner, Spirtos, Biegel, and Fitzpatrick to assist with the Breakfast
with Santa. Motion carried unanimously.
STUDY SESSION -NONE.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
1. Monthly Department Report for October 2009
Staff explained that due to packet preparation, the Department Report for October
2009 will be presented to the Commission on December 14, 2009.
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COMMISSIONER ITEMS
1. Report from Commissioners Regarding Meetings Attended.
Commissioners Biegel and Fitzpatrick attended the Artist Appreciation Day Event
and suggested that the event be continued in the future. Michele Lawrence
attended the Fire Station Ground Breaking.
2. Calendar of Monthly Events
PUBLIC HEARING -None.
OPEN DISCUSSION
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Commissioners Leidner/Brodsky to adjourn the Community
Services Commission meeting at 6:13 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
NEXT MEETING INFORMATION:
A Regular Meeting of the Community Services Commission to be held on December
14, 2009 commencing at 5:30 p.m. in the City of La Quinta Study Session Room,
78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253.
Submit d by:
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Angela Guereque
Community Services Senior Secretary