2011 09 12 CSC MinutesCOMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
MINUTES
September 12, 2011
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Community Services Commission was called to order at
5:32 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; Robert Ambriz Jr., Recreation Supervisor;
Tustin Larson, Recreation Supervisor; and Angela Guereque,
Senior Secretary
PUBLIC COMMENT — None.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
Motion - It was moved by Commissioners Leidner /Engel to confirm the agenda as
submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS — None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of July 11, 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 Commission Meeting Dates
Director Hylton presented the staff report.
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Motion - It was moved by Commissioners Lawrence /Blakeley to approve the
Community Services Commission meeting dates as submitted. Motion carried
unanimously.
2. Consideration of Fees and Charges Policies Update.
Director Hylton presented the staff report.
Supervisor Ambriz Jr. presented the Facility Use Fee information on the six fee
recommendations.
Commissioner Blakeley asked how the fees were figured. Supervisor Ambriz stated
that too drastic of an increase might cause a loss in rentals. The increased
amounts are comparable to Desert Recreation District rentals in local cities.
Chairperson Fitzpatrick asked if there are deposits in place for the parks.
Supervisor Ambriz stated that deposits are in place for Fritz Burns and La Quinta
Park at $50, Senior Center at $500, and the Civic Center Campus at $100 for the
existing rental fees.
Supervisor Larson presented the Non - resident fee changes for programs, events,
and excursions.
Commissioner Lawrence asked how the participants will prove their residency.
Supervisor Larson stated that the system will automatically acknowledge residency
by the zip code that the participant enters during registration.
Motion - It was moved by Commissioners Lawrence /Leidner to recommend for City
Council consideration the proposed Fees and Charges Policies Update. Motion
carried unanimously.
3. Consideration of the 2011/2012 Community Services Marketing Plan.
Supervisor Larson presented the staff report.
Motion - It was moved by Commissioners Blakeley /Engel to approve the
2011/2012 Community Services Marketing Plan. Motion carried unanimously.
STUDY SESSION - None.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
1. Department Report for June 2011
2. Department Report for July 2011
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3. Department Report for August 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 Blakeley /Lawrence to adjourn the Community
Services Commission meeting at 6:15 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
NEXT MEETING INFORMATION:
A Regular Meeting of the Community Services Commission to be held on October
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.