2011 06 13 CSC MinutesCOMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
MINUTES
June 13, 2011
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Community Services Commission was called to order at
5:30 p.m. by Chairperson Fitzpatrick.
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; Angela Guereque, Senior Secretary
PUBLIC COMMENT - None.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
Director Hylton asked that the Study Session item be moved to the beginning of
the meeting.
Motion - It was moved by Commissioners Leidner / Blakeley to confirm the agenda
as amended. Motion carried unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS - None.
STUDY SESSION
1. Discussion of the Lighting and Landscape Assessment District, Park
Assessment District, Utility Tax, and User Fees as Possible Strategies for
Cost Recovery of Parks Maintenance
Tim Jonasson, Public Works Director /City Engineer presented a PowerPoint
covering the background, strategies, etc. of Special Taxes, Park Assessment
Districts, User Fees, and the Landscape & Lighting (L &L) District.
Commissioner Leidner asked if a new tax is approved, would that be in addition to
the current L &L District Assessment currently being paid. Director Jonasson stated
there would be an additional tax assessed for the parks above the L &L District
Assessment.
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Director Jonasson stated that outreach is critical for any of these
assessments /special taxes /fees to pass.
Chairperson Fitzpatrick asked how the City can be sure that the funds will not be
restricted on the expenditure toward Capital Improvement projects. Tom
Genovese, City Manager, stated that the City has programs in place to fund Capital
Improvements projects.
Director Hylton presented the User Fee portion of the PowerPoint and explained
that more than 40% of sports field users are non - residents.
Chairperson Fitzpatrick and Commissioner Leidner stated that User Fees should be
looked into as a way to fund a portion of park maintenance.
City Manager Genovese presented the cost recovery strategies for Utility User,
Sales, and General Taxes.
Director Jonasson stated that this item will be presented to City Council in August
2011.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of May 9, 2011 Minutes
Motion - It was moved by Commissioners Blakeley / Leidner to approve the minutes
as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR - None.
BUSINESS SESSION
1. Consideration of Adding Dog Park Rules and Regulations to the La Quinta
Municipal Code
Steve Howlett, Golf & Parks Manager presented the staff report:
Commissioner Engel asked how the rules would be enforced. Manager Howlett
stated that Code Compliance and Law enforcement can enforce the rules once they
added to the Municipal Code.
Commissioner Engel stated that the rule requiring a City Dog License may
discourage use of the dog parks by tourists /visitors.
Commissioner Engel suggested that "Dog Owner" be changed to possibly "Dog
Handler."
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Commissioner Leidner asked what the description of spectator pertained to.
Manager Howlett stated that this rule is to try to keep the dog parks from
becoming social spaces.
Commissioner Leidner suggested adding a container with dirt and a shovel for the
patrons to use to fill up holes that their dogs dig.
Motion - It was moved by Commissioner Lawrence /Blakeley to recommend the
addition of Dog Park Rules and Regulations to the La Quinta Municipal Code.
Motion carried unanimously.
2. Consideration of Cancelling the August 8, 2011 Community Services
Commission Meeting
Director Hylton presented the staff report.
Motion - It was moved by Commissioner Leidner /Blakeley to elect to cancel the
August 8, 2011 Community Services Commission Meeting. Motion carried
unanimously.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
1. Monthly Department Report for April 2011
2. Monthly Department Report for May 2011
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 /Lawrence to adjourn the Community
Services Commission meeting at 6:50 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
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NEXT MEETING INFORMATION:
A Regular Meeting of the Community Services Commission to be held on July 11,
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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Community Services Senior Secretary