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MINUTES
MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 2013
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the La Quinta Community Services Commission was called to
order at 5:30 p.m. by Chairperson Fitzpatrick.
PRESENT: Commissioners Blakeley, Engel, Fitzpatrick, Lawrence, and
Leidner.
STAFF PRESENT: Community Services Director Edie Hylton, Golf & Parks Manager
Steve Howlett, and Senior Secretary Angela Guereque.
Commissioner Blakeley led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT - None.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
Motion - It was moved by Commissioners Leidner /Blakeley to confirm the agenda
as submitted. Motion passed unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation by the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission
Darla Burkett, Executive Director, and Brett Schwemmer, Community Relations
Manager of Coachella Valley Rescue Mission were present.
Ms. Burkett stated that the mission has been in their new building just over a year
and is currently housing 225 guests of which 18 are children. Christmas meals
were served to approximately 25,000 people over a four day period. The mission
serves a minimum of 600 meals per day.
Commissioner Blakeley asked how long guests can reside at the mission. Ms.
Burkett stated residents can stay for up to one year.
Commissioner Lawrence asked how much it costs to operate the facility. Ms.
Burkett stated thednission has a $3.7 million dollar operating budget.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion — A motion was made by Commissioners Blakeley /Lawrence to approve the
December 10, 2012 Community Services Commission Minutes as submitted.
Motion passed unanimously.
BUSINESS SESSION
1. Bronze Sculpture at Caleo Bay Alzheimer's Special Care Center
Director Hylton presented the staff report.
Commissioner Leidner asked if there has been consideration to the Developer
funding the full amount. Director Hylton stated that the City has paid the
difference in developer projects through Art in Public Places.
Motion — A motion was made by Commissioners Lawrence /Blakeley to recommend
the purchase of a bronze sculpture at Caleo Bay Alzheimer Special Care Center for
$20,000 using APP funds. Motion passed with Commission Leidner opposing.
REPORTS AND INFORMATION ITEMS
1. November 2012 Department Report
2. December 2012 Department Report
3. Report from Commissioners Regarding Meetings Attended
4. Calendar of Monthly Events
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved by Commissioners Leidner /Blakeley
to adjourn the meeting at 6:14 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
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