2018 06 11 CSC Minutes
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES JUNE 11, 2018
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
MINUTES
MONDAY, JUNE 11, 2018
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the La Quinta Community Services Commission was called to
order at 5:31 p.m. by Chair Chiapperini.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Commissioners Marley, Quill, Wyler and Chair Chiapperini
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Quill led the Commission in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1. FACILITY UPDATES
Presented by Robert Ambriz, Parks Superintendent
• Pickleball Court conversion to begin June 18
• Spohn Ranch X-Park design build contract approved by Council on June 5
– Steve Howlett, Facilities Director
• LED light conversion
2. MAKERSPACE UPDATE
Presented by Christina Calderon, Community Resources Manager
3. VACANT COMMISSIONER UPDATE
Presented by Chris Escobedo, Community Resources Director
Commission is requesting Council to consider re-implementing the policy to appoint
alternatives to the City’s boards/commissions. Council approved the elimination of
this policy on September 20, 2016.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE MINUTES OF MAY 14, 2018
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Marley/Wyler to
approve the May 14, 2018 minutes as corrected:
>>>PRESENT: Commissioners Marley, Quill, Wyler and Chair Chiapperini<<<<<
>>>MOTION: Motion passed: 3 ayes, 1 absent (Van Horn), 1 abstain (Quill). <<
Motion passed unanimously.
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEM NO.
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES JUNE 11, 2018
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. APPROVE SUMMER SCHEDULE
Presented by Lisa Chaudhry, Community Services Commission Secretary
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Marley/Quill to
approve the Summer Schedule as submitted. Motion passed unanimously.
2. APPROVE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES (APP) FUNDING FOR THE FIRST
INSTALLMENT OF THE LA QUINTA ART ALLEY PROJECT
Presented by Christina Calderon, Community Resources Manager
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Wyler/Quill to
approve Art in Public Places funding for the installation of three murals for the La
Quinta Art Alley Project. Motion passed unanimously.
3. RECOMMEND EVENT SITE
Presented by Chris Escobedo, Community Resources Director and Steve
Howlett, Facilities Director
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Marley/Chiapperini
to recommend to Council for approval the SilverRock Venue Site Phase I Enhanced
Plan. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Quill expressed concerned with building the park before
Montage/Pendry has secured funding.
COMMISSIONER’S ITEMS
Events attended:
Quill – Joint Council meeting
Marley – Joint Council meeting, Food Truck Cinema
• Suggestions: demographic study, vegan options, security
Wyler – Joint Council meeting
Chiapperini – Joint Council meeting
There was a consensus among the commissioners to research options for the addition
of a playground water feature for the Fritz Burns Park.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners
Quill/Marley to adjourn the meeting at 7:01 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
LISA CHAUDHRY, Community Services Commission Secretary
City of La Quinta, California