2010 09 13 CSC MinutesCOMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
MINUTES
September 13, 2010
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Community Services Commission was called to order at
5:30 p.m. by Commissioner Lawrence.
Commissioner Leidner led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENT: Commissioners Blakeley, Engel, Lawrence, and Leidner
ABSENT: Commissioner Fitzpatrick
STAFF PRESENT: Edie Hylton, Community Services Director; Steve Howlett, Golf
& Parks Manager; Angela Guereque, Senior Secretary
PUBLIC COMMENT -NONE.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
Motion - It was moved by Commissioners Leidner/Engel to confirm the agenda.
Motion carried unanirously.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Old Town Artisan Studio
Lin Garretson spoke about the mission and efforts of the non-profit organization.
Commissioner Blakeley asked if the Studio receives revenue from other sources
than the City. Ms. Garretson stated the Studio holds fundraisers and also has fee
based classes.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of July 12, 2010 Minutes
Motion - It was moved by Commissioners Leidner/Blakeley to approve the minutes
as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR -None.
BUSINESS SESSION
1. Consideration of Commission Meeting Dates
Director Hylton presented the staff report.
Motion - It was moved by Commissioners Blakeley/Engel to approve the
Community Services Commission meeting dates as submitted. Motion carried
unanimously.
2. Consideration of Artist Appreciation Day Program
Director Hylton presented the staff report.
Commissioners Blakeley/Lawrence volunteered.
Motion - It was moved by Commissioners Leidner/Engel to assign Commissioners
Blakeley/Lawrence to participate in the Artist Appreciation Day Program. Motion
carried unanimously.
3. Consideration of Final Designs for Signal Boxes at Various Locations by
Artist Maria Hunt
Director Hylton presented the staff report.
Maria Hunt presented her proposals to the Commission.
Commissioner Blakeley asked if different ethnicities could be shown with the
children painted on the boxes. Ms. Hunt said that any changes can be made.
Commissioner Leidner stated a concern with the shadowing of the children.
Motion - It was moved by Commissioners Blakeley/Leidner to recommend Maria
Hunt to design and paint the signal and electrical boxes for City Council
consideration after adding a leash to the dog at the dog park, changing the
shadowing on the children, and put shorts on the golfer. Motion carried
unanimously.
STUDY SESSION -done.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
1. Department Report for July 2010
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2. Department Report for August 2010
3. Park Updates and Capital Repair Projects
Mr. Howlett presented the staff report.
COMMISSIONER ITEMS
1. Report from Commissioners Regarding Meetings Attended.
2. Calendar of Monthly Events
PUBLIC HEARING -None.
OPEN DISCUSSION
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Commissioners Leidner/Engel to adjourn the Community Services
Commission meeting at 6:38 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
NEXT MEETING INFORMATION:
A Regular Meeting of the Community Services Commission to be held on October
1 1, 2010 commencing at 5:30 p.m. in the City of La Quinta Study Session Room,
78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253.
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Angela Guereque ~~-
Community Services Senior Secretary