2011 04 11 CSC MinutesCOMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
MINUTES
April 11, 2011
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Community Services Commission was called to order at
5:31 p.m. by Chairperson Fitzpatrick.
Commissioner Engel 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 - None.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
Motion - It was moved by Commissioners Leidner /Lawrence to confirm the agenda.
Motion carried unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS - None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of March 14, 2011 Minutes
Motion — It was moved by Commissioners Leidner /Engel to approve the minutes as
submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR - None.
BUSINESS SESSION
Consideration of the 2011 -2012 Community Services Commission Annual
Work Plan.
Director Hylton presented the staff report.
Commissioner Leidner asked when the 30 celebration will begin. Director stated
that marketing and presentations will start at the beginning of the Fiscal Year.
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Director Hylton stated staff will add the HEAL program into the Work Plan before
being presented to the City Council.
Motion — It was moved by Commissioners Leidner /Blakeley to approve the 2011-
2012 Community Services Commission Annual Work Plan with the addition of the
HEAL portion and direct staff to present for City Council consideration. Motion
carried.
2. Consideration of Historic Plaques at Various Locations in the City.
Chairperson Fitzpatrick recused herself due to a conflict of interest. Director Hylton
presented the staff report.
Linda Williams, Historical Society, spoke about the importance of the plaques to
identify historical sites.
Commissioner Lawrence asked how the six locations were picked. Ms. Williams
stated the locations were chosen based on access and the time frame to tie in with
the 30` Anniversary.
Commissioner Leidner asked if any locations were considered in the north or east
La Quinta. Ms. Williams stated not at this time.
Artist, Kathy Dunham, presented samples, time lines, and maintenance information
for the plaques.
Commissioner Leidner asked if the Historical Society had looked at any other
artists. Ms. Williams stated that Ms. Dunham came highly recommended and did
not feel the need to look at any other artists.
Kay Wolff, 77227 Calle Ensenada, stated she felt the plaques were a wonderful
addition to the City.
Motion — It was moved by Commissioners Blakeley /Engel to recommend the
purchase of six historical plaques to be located in various locations throughout the
City in the amount of $5,830 using APP funds. Motion carried with Chairperson
Fitzpatrick recused.
STUDY SESSION — None.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
1 . Department Report Update
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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 /Blakeley to adjourn the Community
Services Commission meeting at 6:20 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
NEXT MEETING INFORMATION:
A Regular Meeting of the Community Services Commission to be held on May 9,
2011 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:
Ange a Guereque
Community Services Senior Secretary