2010 11 08 CSC MinutesCOMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
MINUTES
November 8, 2010
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Community Services Commission was called to order at
5:32 p.m. by Chairperson Fitzpatrick.
Commissioner Blakeley 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; Angela Guereque, Senior Secretary
PUBLIC COMMENT:
1. Kay Wolff spoke regarding the concern about potential mustard seed plant.
Chairperson Fitzpatrick suggested this item be added to a future agenda.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
Motion - It was moved by Commissioners Leidner/Blakeley to confirm the agenda.
Motion carried unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS:
Presentation by the Family YMCA of the Desert
Rob Ballew, Executive Director, introduced Alisa Rutherford, Program Coordinator
for Vista Dunes; Melissa Zacaria, Program Coordinator for Wolff Waters; and Kelly
Emmer, Aquatics Manager.
Ms. Rutherford stated that the Vista Dunes after school program is funded by Hope
Through Housing. The program includes approximately 50 children from
Kindergarten through High School. Activities included in the after school program
include: YBeFit, Homework Help, Snack Program, Math Program, and a community
event monthly. The YMCA partners with the Big Brother Big Sister Program at this
site.
Ms. Zacaria stated that the Wolff Waters after school program is funded by the
Coachella Valley Housing Coalition. The program includes approximately 95
children from Kindergarten through High School. Activities included in the after
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school program include: YBeFit, Homework Help, Snack Program, and a
community event monthly. The YMCA also partners with the Big Brother Big Sister
Program at this site.
Ms. Emmer stated that the aquatics program at Fritz Burns Park during the 2010
Summer had 515 swim lesson participants; 14 pool rentals; and no accidents or
incidents. This program received a grant from the City which paid for swim
lessons that were provided to 26 children from the Wolff Waters site and 18
children from the Vista Dunes site. Additional swim lessons were provided free of
charge at Fritz Burns Pool.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of October 1 1, 2010 Minutes
Motion - It was moved by Commissioners Blakeley/Lawrence to approve the
minutes as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR -None.
BUSINESS SESSION
Consideration of the Memorial Tree Program Update
Golf. & Parks Manager Howlett presented the staff report.
Commissioner Leidner asked how many Memorial Trees we currently have. Mr.
Howlett stated that the City currently has two since he has been here.
Commissioner Leidner asked how this program was promoted. Director Hylton
stated that this program is available by donor's request.
Commissioner Lawrence suggested the requirements be more stringent. Director
Hylton stated that if the requirements were more stringent then it might seem more
like a recognition than a memorial.
Commissioner Leidner expressed concern about the need for a stricter approval
process. He also asked if there were long term maintenance issues. Mr. Howlett
stated that there have not been any problems with the trees or plaques.
Motion - It was moved by Commissioners Blakeley/Engel to recommend the
Memorial Tree Program Update for City Council Approval. Motion carried with
Commissioner Leidner abstaining.
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2. Consideration of Participation in Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony and
Breakfast with Santa
Director Hylton presented the staff report.
Motion - It was moved by Commissioners Leidner/Lawrence to appoint
Commissioners Blakeley/Leidner to assist with the Tree Lighting Ceremony and
Commissioners Blakeley/Fitzpatrick. to assist with Breakfast with Santa. Motion
carried unanimously.
3. Consideration of the Fred Wolff Bear Creek Nature Preserve Master Plan
Update
Director Hylton presented the staff report.
Ms. Barrows, Stewards of the Cove, spoke regarding the update and that many of
the recommendations are already in process.
Motion - It was moved by Commissioners Leidner/Lawrence to approve the Fred
Wolff Bear Creek Nature Preserve Master Plan Update. Motion carried
unanimously.
STUDY SESSION -None.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
1. Department Report for October 2010
Due to the preparation time of the Department Report, the October 2010
Department Report will be included in the December 13, 2010 Commission packet.
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 Lawrence/Leidner to adjourn the Community
Services Commission meeting at 6:41 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
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MEETING INFORMATION:
A Regular Meeting of the Community Services Commission to be held on December
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 C"
Community Services Senior Secretary