2009 12 14 CSC MinutesCOMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
MINUTES
December 14, 2009
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Community Services Commission was called to order at
5:30 p.m. by Chairperson Spirtos.
Commissioner Lawrence led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENT: Commissioners Brodsky, Darroch, Fitzpatrick, Lawrence, Leidner, and
Chairperson Spirtos
ABSENT: Commissioner Biegel
STAFF PRESENT: Edie Hylton, Community Services Director; Steve Howlett, Golf
& Parks Manager; Christina Calderon, Recreation Supervisor;
and Angela Guereque, Senior Secretary
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
Motion - It was moved by Commissioners Leidner/Brodsky to confirm the agenda.
Motion carried unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS — NONE.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of November 9, 2009 Minutes
Motion — It was moved by Commissioners Leidner/Darroch to approve the minutes
as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR - None.
PUBLIC HEARING - None.
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BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Consideration to Become a Healthy Eating Active Living City.
Director Hylton presented the staff report.
Commissioner Fitzpatrick stated that this fits very well with the needs assessment,
it is a mandate for our 40-acre sports facility; and it promotes joint use of facilities.
Director Hylton explained the Planning Commission will be integrating these issues
into different elements of the General Plan.
Commissioner Darroch suggested health food be offered at snack bars available at
affordable prices.
Commissioner Lawrence stated that people need to learn how to cook healthy and
not spend a lot of money. Commissioner Fitzpatrick suggested a food faire.
Motion — It was moved by Commissioners Fitzpartick/Leidner to approve the
Healthy Eating Active Living City Campaign and direct staff to recommend the
resolution to City Council for consideration. Motion carried unanimously.
2. Consideration of a Recipient for the 2010 Senior Inspiration Award Program.
Christina Calderon, Recreation Supervisor, presented the staff report.
Commissioner Leidner suggested Kay Wolff be recommended. The Commission
agreed that all nominees were qualified to be honored.
Motion — It was moved by Commissioners Fitzpatrick/Leidner to recommend Kay
Wolff for the 2010 Senior Inspiration Award Program. Motion carried unanimously.
STUDY SESSION — None.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
1. Monthly Department Report for October 2009
2. Monthly Department Report for November 2009
Chairperson Spirtos thanked staff for all the work the Department does.
COMMISSIONER ITEMS
1. Report from Commissioners Regarding Meetings Attended.
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2. Calendar of Monthly Events
PUBLIC HEARING — None.
OPEN DISCUSSION
Commissioner Brodsky asked why the tile project has not been done at the Fresh &
Easy development. Director Hylton stated that the Developer has put the project
on hold pending possible architectural changes to the archway.
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Commissioners Fitzpatrick/Brodsky to adjourn the Community
Services Commission meeting at 6:20 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
NEXT MEETING INFORMATION:
A Regular Meeting of the Community Services Commission to be held on January
11, 2010 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:
Ange a Guereque
Community Services Senior Secretary