2018 10 08 CSC Minutes
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES OCTOBER 8, 2018
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
MINUTES
MONDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2018
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the La Quinta Community Services Commission was called to
order at 5:33 p.m. by Chair Chiapperini.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Commissioners Blakeley, Marley, Wyler and Chair Chiapperini
ABSENT: Commissioner Quill (Excused CC 10/02/2018)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Marley 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
Fire Ant treatment – La Quinta Park
Fritz Burns Pool – year-round operational options
Playground RFP – Monticello & Desert Pride Parks
NFC Court facility update
Dog park closures for annual reseeding
o Fritz Burns Park reopens Oct. 19th
o Seasons Park – closed from Oct. 22nd - Nov. 9th
o Pioneer Park – closed from Nov. 12th – Nov. 30th
Master Craftsmen Expo Nov. 2nd – 4th
2. NATIONAL FITNESS COURT (NFC) OPENING
Presented by Lisa Chaudhry, Administrative Technician
NFC founder, Mitch Menaged, to attend
Mayor’s Challenge
NFC Circuit Training
Parking – LQHS designated for overflow
NFC phone app
3. COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND WELLNESS QUARTERLY REPORT – APRIL
THROUGH JUNE
Presented by Chris Escobedo, Community Resources Director
Old Town Artisan Studio - Wellness West Partnership
4. LA QUINTA ART ALLEY PROJECT UPDATE
Presented by Chris Escobedo, Community Resources Director
New focus for mural locations – City owned property
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES OCTOBER 8, 2018
Introduction of local artists Chris Sanchez (Kasinfinite) & John Cuevas
STUDY SESSION
1. ART MAINTENANCE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
Continue Study Session Item No. 1 regarding the art maintenance request for
proposals to a future meeting.
BUSINESS SESSION (MOTION REQUIRED)
1. APPROVE CANCELLATION OF THE NOVEMBER 12, 2018 MEETING
Presented by Chris Escobedo, Community Resources Director
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners
Blakeley/Chiapperini to cancel the November 12, 2018 Community Services
Commission. Motion passed: 4 ayes, 1 absent (Quill).
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 10, 2018
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Marley/Wyler to
approve the September 10, 2018 minutes as submitted. Motion passes: 4 ayes, 1
absent (Quill).
COMMISSIONER’S ITEMS
Blakeley – 9/11 Memorial
Wyler – 9/11 Memorial
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners
Blakeley/Marley to adjourn the meeting at 6:27 p.m. Motion passes: 4 ayes, 1 absent
(Quill).
Respectfully submitted,
LISA CHAUDHRY, Community Services Commission Secretary
City of La Quinta, California