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2010 01 11 CSC MinutesCOMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES January 11, 2010 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Community Services Commission was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Chairperson Spirtos. Commissioner Brodsky 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; and Angela Guereque, Senior Secretary PUBLIC COMMENT -None. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA Motion - It was moved by Commissioners Fitzpatrick/Leidner to confirm the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. PRESENTATIONS 1. Presentation by Stan Ford, Executive Director, Desert Recreation District Director Hylton presented the staff report. Stan Ford spoke regarding the Desert Recreation District budget and stated that the District has prepared for the current economy and prepared a conservative budget. The budget includes the possibility of hiring five additional staff this year. The District is currently working on the following programs: International Sports Festival Rally Race Local Concerts (3- Youth Track Meet Community Services Commission Minutes January 1 t, 2010 2- The District is currently waiting to hear from the State on the Coral Mountain grants. Current demographics show the average ages using the District's facilities are 14 to 24. Chairperson Spirtos asked Mr. Ford what the biggest challenge was currently for the District. Mr. Ford stated that space is their biggest challenge. Commissioner Fitzpatrick asked how the numbers are at the Community Center. Mr. Ford stated that the mornings are busy with the preschool but the center is quiet from 1 pm to 4pm. The District is currently looking to convert the multi purpose room into a fitness center. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of December 14, 2009 Minutes Motion - It was moved by Commissioners Leidner/Brodsky to approve the minutes as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. CONSENT CALENDAR -None. BUSINESS SESSION 1. Consideration of Inclusion of the 8.99 Acre Parcel Located South of the Preserve into the Fred Wolff Bear Creek Nature Preserve. Director Hylton presented the staff report. Mr. Smith, Mrs. Smith, and Ms. Rebich from the Steward of the Fred Wolff Bear Creek Nature Preserve were present to answer questions. Commissioner Fitzpatrick asked if there would be additional maintenance cost with the inclusion. Director Hylton stated there should not be any more costs than what are currently being spent. Motion - It was moved by Commissioners Fitzpatrick/Darroch to recommend the inclusion of the 8.99 acre parcel south of the Preserve into the Fred Wolff Bear Creek Nature Preserve. Motion carried unanimously. Community Services Commission Minutes January 1 t, 2010 3- 2. Consideration of Playground Equipment for Adams Park, Fritz Burns Park, and Seasons Park. Steve Howlett, Golf & Parks Manager, presented the staff report. A Playworld System playground was presented from Dave Bang Associates for Seasons Park. After careful review by the Selection Committee this was the best proposal that worked well for this area. Director Hylton noted that the colors have not been determined yet. Commissioner Leidner asked where the playground would be located. Mr. Howlett stated the playground would be installed in the middle of the retention basin as the last one was. The dog park will be located on the east end of the basin. Two playground systems were presented for Adams Park. They included a Kompan playground from Recreation Republic and a Little Tikes playground from Pacific Design Group. Mr. Howlett stated the Selection Committee recommended the Kompan playground for Adams Park. Two playground systems were presented for Fritz Burns Park. They included a Playworld System playground from Dave Bang & Associates and a Little Tikes playground from Pacific Design Group. Mr. Howlett stated the Selection Committee recommend the Playworld System playground for Fritz Burns Park. Commissioner Darroch asked when the installation will take place. Mr. Howlett stated the installation should be complete within the next three months. Motion - It was moved by Commissioners Leidner/Fitzpatrick to recommend the Kompan playground from Recreation Republic for Adams Park; the Playworld System playground from Dave Bang & Association for Fritz Burns Park; and the Playworld System playground from Dave Bang & Associations for Seasons Park. Motion carried unanimously. STUDY SESSION -None DEPARTMENT REPORTS 1. Update on the Department Report for December 2009 COMMISSIONER ITEMS Report from Commissioners Regarding Meetings Attended. 2. Calendar of Monthly Events Community Services Commis+on Minutes 4- PUBLIC HEARING -None. OPEN DISCUSSION ,lanuary 11, 2010 Commissioner Darroch inquired about the installation of chess boards on the Civic Center Campus. Mr. Howlett noted that staff will look at the budget at the end of the Fiscal Year to see if there is funding available for this project. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Commissioners Brodsky/Fitzpatrick to adjourn the Community Services Commission meeting at 7:02 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. NEXT MEETING INFORMATION: A Regular Meeting of the Community Services Commission to be held on February 8, 2010 commencing at 5:30 p.m. in the City of La Quinta Study Session Room, 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253. S bmitted Angela Guereque Community Services Senior Secretary