2018 09 10 CSC Minutes
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES SEPTEMBER 10, 2018
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
MINUTES
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 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 Blakeley, 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
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
1. INTRODUCTIONS:
a. SHARLA FOX, MUSEUM MANAGER
b. LISA BAIZ, LIBRARIAN
c. MICHELE MCNEILLY, MAKERSPACE SUPERVISOR
2. CITY EXPERIENCES 2018/19
Presented by Jaime Torres, Community Resources Analyst
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1. FACILITY UPDATES
Presented by Robert Ambriz, Parks Superintendent
LED Light Conversion Project continues
Field lights
Pickleball courts – new seating area & lighting installed
Fritz Burns Skatepark Project to commence after installation of cell tower
Presented by Steve Howlett, Facilities Director
X Park
2. Fritz BURNS PARK
Presented by Robert Ambriz, Parks Superintendent
Splashpad
Year-round pooling heating
o Factors to consider: increased operating costs, liability & in-house
or contract
3. NATIONAL FITNESS COURT (NFC) OPENING
Presented by Christina Calderon, Community Resources Manager
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES SEPTEMBER 10, 2018
4. COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND WELLNESS QUARTERLY REPORT – APRIL
THROUGH JUNE
Presented by Christina Calderon, Community Resources Manager
New membership fees effective January 2019
5. SILVERROCK EVENT SITE UPDATE
Presented by Steve Howlett, Facilities Director
STUDY SESSION
1. 2018 FACILITIES TOUR
Presented by Robert Ambriz, Parks Superintendent
Blakeley – October 27, 10 a.m. – 12 noon
Wyler – October 27, 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Quill – October 27, 10 a.m. – 12 noon
Chiapperini – November 3, 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.
BUSINESS SESSION (MOTION REQUIRED)
1. ELECT A CHAIRPERSON
Presented by Chris Escobedo, Community Resources Director
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Blakeley/Marley to
postpone the election of a Chairperson to the Community Services Commission until
the vacancy is official. Motion passed unanimously.
2. ELECT A VICE-CHAIRPERSON
Presented by Chris Escobedo, Community Resources Director
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Blakeley/Marley to
postpone the election for Vice-Chairperson to the Community Services Commission
until the vacancy is official. Motion passed unanimously.
3. APPOINT A COMMISSIONER TO ASSIST AT THE CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING
EVENT
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Wyler/Blakeley to
appoint Commissioner Marley to assist at the Christmas Tree Lighting Event. Motion
passed unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE MINUTES OF JUNE 11, 2018
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Quill/Chiapperini to
approve the June 11, 2018 minutes as submitted. Motion passes: 4 ayes, 1 abstain
(Blakeley).
COMMISSIONER’S ITEMS
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES SEPTEMBER 10, 2018
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners
Marley/Wyler to adjourn the meeting at 7:04 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
LISA CHAUDHRY, Community Services Commission Secretary
City of La Quinta, California