2011 07 11 CSC MinutesCOMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
MINUTES
July 11, 2011
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Community Services Commission was called to order at
5:29 p.m. by Commissioner 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; Maria Casillas, Marketing /Economic
Development Project Manager; and Angela Guereque, Senior
Secretary
PUBLIC COMMENT
Fran Lambert, 80175 Avenue 52 #1334, La Quinta, CA 92253. Yoga instructor
looking to promote her instruction. Director Hylton suggested Ms. Lambert contact
staff.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
Motion - It was moved by Commissioners Blakeley / Leidner to confirm the agenda
as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation by Johanna Wickman with the La Quinta Museum
Ms. Wickman presented current information of the Museum happenings. The
current Jurassic Encounter will end July 30, 2011. The attendance has been
almost double from last year's numbers.
The California Pioneers exhibit will be active in September 2011. There will also be
a Civil War Reenactment at Lake Cahuilla on November 19 and 20, 2011.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of June 13, 2011 Minutes
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Commissioner Fitzpatrick noted on page 3, paragraph 1, "speces" should be
"spaces."
Motion - It was moved by Commissioners Lawrence /Leidner to approve the
minutes as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR - None.
BUSINESS SESSION
1. Election of Chairperson
Director Hylton presented the staff report.
Motion - It was moved by Commissioner Blakeley /Engel to recommend
Commissioner Fitzpatrick as Chairperson for the Community Services Commission.
Motion carried unanimously.
2. Election of Vice Chairperson.
Director Hylton presented the staff report.
Motion - It was moved by Commissioner Blakeley /Engel to recommend
Commissioner Lawrence as Vice Chairperson for the Community Services
Commission. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Consideration of a Temporary Art Donation from Joe Oaks to be Placed at
the Library.
Director Hylton presented the staff report.
Commissioner Leidner asked is there was an extra cost for the insurance. Director
Hylton stated that the insurance is covered under the City's current insurance.
Commissioner Leidner asked what information will be placed on the pieces.
Director Hylton stated that the artists name and title will be placed under the
pieces. Contact information will be available from the Library staff.
Commissioner Blakeley asked if an easel can be placed to guide people to the
Temporary Art. Director Hylton stated staff would work with Joe Oakes on this.
Motion - It was moved by Commissioner Blakeley /Lawrence to recommend the
Temporary Art Donation from Joe Oakes be placed at the Library. Motion carried
unanimously.
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STUDY SESSION - None.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
1. Update on the City's 30 ' Anniversary Celebration Events
Maria Casillas presented the report.
2. La Quinta Community Fitness Center Marketing Plan
Director Hylton presented the report.
Kevin Kalman, Desert Recreation District, stated there were 48 new members and
43 existing members on Saturday and 87 total members on Monday.
3. Community Services Department Report for June 2011
COMMISSIONER ITEMS
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 6:25 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
NEXT MEETING INFORMATION:
A Regular Meeting of the Community , Services Commission to be held on
September 12, 2011 commencing at 5:30 p.m. in the City of La Quinta Study
Session Room, 78 -495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253.
Community Services Senior Secretary