2012 09 10 CSC MinutesCOMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
MINUTES
September 10, 2012
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Community Services Commission was called to order at
5:30 p.m. by Commissioner Fitzpatrick.
Commissioner Lawrence led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENT: Commissioners Blakeley, Fitzpatrick, Lawrence, and Leidner
ABSENT: Commissioner Engel
STAFF PRESENT: Edie Hylton, Community Services Director; Steve Howlett, Golf
& Parks Manager; Tustin Larson, Recreation Supervisor; and
Angela Guereque, Senior Secretary
PUBLIC COMMENT - None.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
Motion - It was moved by Commissioners Leidner / Blakeley to confirm the agenda
as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS - None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of July 9, 2012 Minutes
Motion - It was moved by Commissioners Leidner /Lawrence 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 Blakeley /Lawrence to approve the
Community Services Commission meeting dates as submitted. Motion carried
unanimously.
2. Consideration of the 2012/2013 Community Services Marketing Plan.
Supervisor Larson presented the staff report.
Commissioner Blakeley suggested that staff coordinate with the City of Indio on
the scheduling of W' of July events.
Motion —It was moved by Commissioners Blakeley /Leidner to approve the
2012/2013 Community Services Marketing Plan. Motion carried unanimously.
STUDY SESSION
1. Discussion of Potential Park and Recreation Collaboration between the City
and Desert Recreation District
Director Hylton presented the staff report.
Commissioner Lawrence asked if there is a downside to this collaboration. Director
Hylton will carefully craft what staff duties will be, how logistics are done, and
look at doing a one year trial.
Commissioner Blakeley asked what portion of funding will DRD contribute. Director
Hylton stated that the funding portion needs to be negotiated. Kevin Kalman,
General Manager, stated the DRD budgeted approximately $75,000 for the
Coordinator position.
Chairperson Fitzpatrick asked what will happen to the Indian Wells portion of the
Coordinator position. Mr. Kalman stated the needs for Indian wells are very small
and could be rolled into the Palm Desert coordinator position.
Chairperson Fitzpatrick asked if the City would take over maintenance at Frances
Hack Lane Park as well. Director Hylton stated that DRD has hired a Parks
Manager to handle the maintenance issues.
Commissioner Blakeley suggested staff report back to the Commission on an
annual basis as to the collaboration.
Commissioners stated their support for the collaboration.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
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1. July 2012 Department Report
Manager Howlett stated October is over - seeding month. Director Hylton stated
that the Civic Center Campus, La Quinta Park Rental Space, and Fritz Burns Park
will be the only areas over - seeded.
COMMISSIONER ITEMS
1. Report from Commissioners Regarding Meetings Attended.
2. Calendar of Monthly Events
PUBLIC HEARING — None.
OPEN DISCUSSION — None.
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Commissioners Leidner /Blakeley to adjourn the Community
Services Commission meeting at 6:16 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
NEXT MEETING INFORMATION:
A Regular Meeting of the Community Services Commission to be held on October
8, 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:
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Angela Guereque
Community Services Senior Secretary
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