2012 06 11 CSC MinutesCOMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
MINUTES
June 11, 2012
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Community Services Commission was called to order at
5:30 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; and Angela Guereque, Senior Secretary
PUBLIC COMMENT - None.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
Motion - It was moved by Commissioners Blakeley /Leidner to confirm the agenda
as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS - None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of May 14, 2012 Minutes
Motion - It was moved by Commissioners Engel /Blakeley to approve the minutes
as submitted. Motion carried with Commissioner Leidner abstaining.
CONSENT CALENDAR - None.
BUSINESS SESSION
1. Consideration of Cancelling the August 13, 2012 Community Services
Commission Meeting.
Director Hylton presented the staff report.
Motion -It was moved by Commissioner Leidner /Blakeley to cancel the August 13,
2012 Community Services Commission Meeting. Motion passed unanimously.
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2. Consideration of an Adopt -A -Park Program
Manager Howlett presented the staff report.
Commissioner Leidner asked if there is a way to control the Adopt -A -Park
participants and not let them gain too much influence or control over a public
facility. Manager Howlett stated that the participants would not be regulating the
use of the facility.
Chairperson Fitzpatrick asked if Safety Standards will be given to the participants.
Manager Howlett stated that staff will tailor the program to each individual group
and staff will explain safety issues related to work that will be done.
Commissioner Lawrence asked if there would be coordination as the scheduling of
things being done. Director Hylton stated that staff will expect a schedule for the
facilities so that rentals and events can be coordinated.
Motion — It was moved by Commissioners Leidner /Lawrence to recommend the
Adopt -A -Park Program to the City Council. Motion carried unanimously.
STUDY SESSION
1. Discussion of the Open Space and Parks and Recreation Elements from the
2035 General Plan Update
Les Johnson, Planning Director, presented the staff report.
Andy Mogensen, Principal Planner, spoke regarding the Park, Recreation and Trails,
and the Open Space and Conservation Element.
Les Johnson stated that the update has been ongoing for approximately 1 %: years.
The draft has been received for review by City staff. Release for the Draft Update
is the week of July 6, 2012.
Commissioner Blakeley asked how often the State mandates an update. Director
Johnson stated it is up to the jurisdiction to set a timeline.
General Plan Open House Community Workshops, Wednesday, July 11, 2012 from
3 to 5pm and 6 to 8pm. www.lg2035.org
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
1 . Department Report for May 2012
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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 /Engel to adjourn the Community
Services Commission meeting at 6:26 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
NEXT MEETING INFORMATION:
A Regular Meeting of the Community Services Commission to be held on July 9,
2012 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:
Angela Guereque
Community Services Senior Secretary