2010 05 10 CSC MinutesCOMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
MINUTES
May 10, 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 Darroch led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENT: Commissioners Darroch, Fitzpatrick, Lawrence, Leidner, and
Chairperson Spirtos
ABSENT: Commissioner Biegel
STAFF PRESENT: Edie Hylton, Community Services Director; Steve Howlett Golf
& Parks Manager; Angela Guereque, Senior Secretary.
BLIC COMMENT -
Jerry Lundin spoke regarding his interest in filling a vacancy on the Commission.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
Motion - It was moved by Commissioners Fitzpatrick/Leidner to confirm the
agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Tour of the Emergency Operation Center by Chris Sundlee, Emergency
Services Coordinator
Director Hylton presented the staff report. Coordinator Sundlee led the meeting
into the Emergency Operation Center (EOC) where he gave a PowerPoint
presentation and answered questions. The EOC was completed in 2008 with
6,000 square feet of overall space located in a hardened basement. The EOC
meets FEMA guidelines and can be used for specialized training and meetings. The
working environment includes classroom-style seating for 30 staff, 20 computer
work stations, 40 telephone devices, functional meeting rooms, radio room, Public
Information Officer (PIO) room, restroom facilities, break room, storage areas,
centralized control of AV equipment, and an escape exit through a tunnel passage.
The utilities included are underground water storage, a generator for back-up
power, solar and battery power for communications equipment, battery back-up
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lighting, redundant telephone/television/internet systems, and hard wired UPS
backup for critical equipment. The EOC was built and equipped to comply with
federal recommended standards and guidelines and has overflow area across the
hall in warehouse area
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of April 12, 2010 Minutes
Motion - It was moved by Commissioners Leidner/Fitzpatrick to approve the
minutes as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR -None.
BUSINESS SESSION
1. Consideration of Development of a BMX Park at Various Park Locations
Director Hylton presented the staff report.
Commissioner Leidner asked if the City was close to identifying a future site.
Director Hylton stated that the City Council has been negotiating on several
different sites.
Commissioner Fitzpatrick stated that this type of facility drives the City to work
toward the needs of the community and the General Plan Update.
Chairperson Spirtos suggested that since there are so many needs that came from
the Community Survey she would like to table this item to a later date.
Motion - It was moved by Commissioners Leidner/Fitzpatrick to table the
development of a BMX Park until such time as land has been acquired. Motion
carried unanimously.
2. Consideration of a Request for Proposals for the Design and Painting of
Signal Boxes at Various Northern City Locations
Director Hylton presented the staff report.
Commissioner Darroch suggested the High School be involved in the painting of the
boxes at Adams and Westward Ho and Dune Palms and Westward Ho.
Chairperson Spirtos stated she has received many positive comments about the
painted signal boxes.
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Motion - It was moved by Commissioners Leidner/Spirtos to recommend a Request
for Proposals be sent out for the design and painting of signal boxes at various
locations in the northern portion of the City. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Consideration to Recommend an Ordinance Amending the La Quinta Charter
and Municipal Code to Reduce the Number of Community Services Commission
Members from Seven to Five
Director Hylton presented the staff report.
Commissioner Leidner stated that three years ago he had made the suggestion to
raise the Commission from five to seven members. At that time he thought the
workload of the Commission would increase; however it has decreased. He stated
that if the City Council can run the City with five members, there should be no
need for the Commission to have seven.
Commissioner Fitzpatrick stated that one barrier to an effective board is having too
many members.
Commissioner Darroch stated that there should be a diversity of members on the
board.
Motion - It was moved by Commissioners Leidner/Darroch to recommend an
Ordinance amending the La Quinta Charter and Municipal Code to reduce the
number of Commission Members from Seven to Five. Motion carried unanimously.
STUDY SESSION -None.
1. Department Report for April 2010
Commissioner Lawrence commented to staff that the email blasts that are going
out are a wonderful tool.
Chairperson Spirtos noted that the Adult Egg Hunt participation has decreased by
more than 50% and suggested an alternative event.
COMMISSIONER ITEMS
1. Report from Commissioners Regarding Meetings Attended.
2. Calendar of Monthly Events
PUBLIC HEARING -None.
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OPEN DISCUSSION
Chairperson Spirtos suggested
include the Huntington Library
Performing Arts Theatre, Long
Sylmar.
excursions for staff t.
and Garden, Pantages
Beach Aquarium; and
consider offering might
Theatre, Orange County
Nethercutt Car Show in
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Commissioners Fitzpatrick/Lawrence to adjourn the Community
Services Commission meeting at 6:40 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
NEXT MEETING INFORMATION:
A Regular Meeting of the Community Services Commission to be held on June 14,
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 mitted by:
Ange Guereque
Community Services Senior Secretary