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MINUTES
December 13, 2010
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Community Services Commission was called to order at
5:36 p.m. by Chairperson Fitzpatrick
Commissioner Lawrence 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; Christina Calderon, Recreation Supervisor;
and Jean Wilson, Office Assistant
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
Director Hylton added a presentation to the agenda by Steve McAdams from Osher
Lifelong Learning Institute.
Director Hylton moved Department Report No. 4 to No. 1.
Motion - It was moved by Commissioners Leidner /Blakely to confirm the agenda as
changed. Motion carried unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS:
Director Hylton stated Osher classes are held in the La Quinta Museum. The
classes are supported by a Community Services Grant Program which helps reduce
the fees to a reasonable rate.
Presentation by Steve McAdams, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Osher has
three locations in Palm Springs, La Quinta, and Palm Desert. Osher has been in
partnership with La Quinta for the past 5 years. Classes are geared for members
50 years and older with attendance between 250 and 350 members per quarter.
Members pay $135 per quarter and members may take up to 5 classes. Classes
are lecture based.
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Mr. McAdams stated that twenty percent of the members are from the City of La
Quinta.
Commissioner Lawrence asked how the program is promoted. Mr. McAdams
stated Osher is promoted by distribution of their catalog, which is placed in over 40
locations, mailing and interest lists, and by word of mouth.
Commissioner Blakeley asked about the number of sessions. Mr. McAdams stated
standard courses are 6 weeks long with each session being 2 hours. There are
also guest lecture or bonus classes that are a one -time lecture and are free.
Osher has Tell -a- friend /Bring -a- friend program. People can sign up for one week of
classes as a guest member for $20. This is for people who would like to try the
program or have company visiting and would like to attend with a member.
Commissioner Leidner asked if students received any certifications and Mr.
McAdams stated they do not.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of November 8, 2010 Minutes
Motion — It was moved by Commissioners Lawrence /Leidner to approve the
minutes as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR - None.
BUSINESS SESSION
Consideration of a Recipient for the 2011 Senior Inspiration Award Program
Christina Calderon, Recreation Supervisor, presented the staff report.
Gary Nelson and Barbara Irwin were recommended for 2011 Senior Inspiration
Award Program.
Motion — It was moved by Commissioners Leidner /Engel to recommend Barbara
Irwin as the 2011 Senior Inspiration Award Program recipient.
STUDY SESSION — None.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
4. Fitness Center Update. Director Hylton presented the report.
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1. Department Report for October 2010
2. Department Report for November 2010
3. Mustard Seed Update. Golf & Parks Manager Howlett presented the report.
An informational flyer created by Morongo Basin Conservation Association
on the Sahara Mustard Plant was given as a handout.
COMMISSIONER ITEMS
1. Report from Commissioners Regarding Meetings Attended.
2. Calendar of Monthly Events
PUBLIC HEARING — None.
OPEN DISCUSSION - None
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Commissioners Blakely /Lawrence to adjourn the Community
Services Commission meeting at 6:35 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
NEXT MEETING INFORMATION:
A Regular Meeting of the Community Services Commission to be held on January
10, 2011 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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Jean Wilson
Community Services Office Assistant