2010 07 12 CSC MinutesCOMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
MINUTES
July 12, 2010
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Community Services Commission was called to order at
5:30 p.m. by Director Hylton.
Commissioner Leidner led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENT: Commissioners Blakeley; Engel, Fitzpatrick, Lawrence, and Leidner
STAFF PRESENT: Edie Hylton, Community Services Director; Steve Howlett, Golf
& Parks Manager; Tustin Larson, Recreation Supervisor; Angela
Guereque, Senior Secretary
PUBLIC COMMENT -None.
PRESENTATIONS -NONE.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
Motion - It was moved by Commissioners Leidner/Fitzpatrick to confirm the
agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of June 14, 2010 Minutes
Motion - It was moved by Commissioners Fitzpatrick/Leidner to approve the
minutes as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR -None.
BUSINESS SESSION
1. Election of Chairperson
Director Hylton presented the staff report.
Commissioner Leidner nominated Commissioner Fitzpatrick for Chairperson.
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Motion - It was moved by Commissioners Leidner/Lawrence to elect Commissioner
Fitzpatrick to serve as Chairperson for the Community Services Commission.
Motion carried unanimously.
2. Election of Vice Chairperson
Director Hylton presented the staff report.
Commissioner Leidner nominated Commissioner Lawrence for Vice Chairperson.
Motion - It was moved by Commissioners Leidner/Blakeley to elect Commissioner
Lawrence to serve as Vice Chairperson for the Community Services Commission.
Motion carried unanimously.
3. Selection of an Artist for the Design and Painting of Signal Boxes at Various
City Locations
Director Hylton presented the staff report.
Susan Evans presented her proposal to the Commission.
Commissioner Blakely asked what the schedule would be. Ms. Evans stated it
should take approximately two months to design and complete.
Commissioner Leidner asked what the best time would be to start the project. Ms.
Evans stated it should start in the Fall.
Commissioner Lawrence asked what the response was from the La Quinta High
School instructors. Ms. Evans stated that the teacher asked her to get back with
them in the Fall.
Commissioner Leidner asked if the quotations in the proposal were important to
her. Ms. Evans stated that she likes text.
Chairperson Fitzpatrick asked if Ms. Evans felt the geodes translate well to cars
going by. Ms. Evans stated that she is open to changing that.
Bijan Masoumpanah presented his proposal to the Commission.
Commissioner Engel asked if Mr. Masoumpanah had worked with students in the
past. Mr. Masoumpanah stated he has worked on two murals with the Two Bunch
Palms Middle School and also murals for the Boys & Girls Club.
Veronique Granger presented her proposal to the Commission.
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Commissioner Lawrence asked what the time of completion would be. Ms.
Branger stated it would be complete by Winter break.
Commissioner Leidner asked how the boxes would be graffiti proof. Ms. Branger
stated the boxes would be sealed with anon-yellowing protectant.
Chairperson Fitzpatrick asked how many different designs would be used on the
boxes. Ms. Branger stated there would be four different desertscape designs.
Helen Hawes presented her proposal to the Commission.
Commissioner Engel asked what experience Ms. Hawes had. Ms. Hawes stated
she has been a full time muralist since 2001. She has worked with residential and
commercial projects.
Maria Hunt presented her proposal to the Commission.
Sandy Swan presented her proposal to the Commission.
Commissioner Lawrence asked what the time frame would be. Ms. Swan stated it
would be six to ten days per box.
After a tally of the proposal evaluation forms, Secretary Guereque presented the
scores as follows:
Maria Hunt = 259
Bruce & Sandy Swan = 243
Susan Smith Evans = 223
Helen Hawes = 203
Veronique Branger = 188
Studio Bijan = 162
Motion - It was moved by Commissioners Leidner/Lawrence to recommend Maria
Hunt return to the Commission with four complete renderings for consideration.
Motion carried unanimously.
4. Consideration of the 2010-201 1 Community Services Marketing Plan
Mr. Larson, Recreation Supervisor, presented the staff report.
Commissioner Leidner asked how the City's brochures correspond with the Desert
Recreation District brochures. Mr. Larson stated the dates are pretty similar.
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Commissioner Lawrence asked how staff keeps the customer service numbers up.
Mr. Larson stated that supervisors make sure staff is well dressed, greet the
customers, and are personable with the customers.
Commissioner Engel asked if staff had any ideas on how to increase the email
database. Mr. Larson stated that staff tries to get emails at events and also when
customers register for activities at City Hall. Commissioner Engel also suggested
flyers be distributed to the different Homeowners Associations. Commissioner
Blakeley stated that she has a contact that can help with the HOA distributions.
Motion - It was moved by Commissioners Leidner/Blakely to approve the 2010-
2011 Community Services Marketing Plan. Motion carried unanimously.
STUDY SESSION -None.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
1. Department Report for June 2010
COMMISSIONER ITEMS
1. Report from Commissioners Regarding Meetings Attended.
2. Calendar of Monthly Events
PUBLIC HEARING -None.
OPEN DISCUSSION
Chairperson Fitzpatrick commented on how great the landscaping looks at the Fritz
Burns Park corner monument.
Commissioner Leidner asked if there is any solution to the continued vandalism at
the Interactive Water Feature. Director Hylton stated that staff will be looking into
different products that might reduce the flooring problems in the future.
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Commissioners Leidner/Lawrence to adjourn the Community
Services Commission meeting at 7:30 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
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NEXT MEETING INFORMATION:
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July 12, 2010
A Regular Meeting of the Community Services Commission to be held on
September 13, 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:
Angela Guereque
Community Services Senior Secretary