2017 11 13 CSC Minutes
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES NOVEMBER 13, 2017
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
MINUTES
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2017
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the La Quinta Community Services Commission was called to
order at 5:30 p.m. by Chair Chiapperini.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Commissioners Quill, Van Horn, Wyler and Chair Chiapperini
ABSENT: Commissioner Marley
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Van Horn led the Commission in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
DESERT RECREATION DISTRICT (DRD) FACILITY LOCATED AT 77865 AVENIDA
MONTEZUMA
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Karen Vielhaber asked for clarification regarding DRD’s relationship
and function with the City. Ms. Vielhaber wanted to understand why both facilities,
DRD and the City’s Wellness Center, provide similar community programs.
Staff explained that the City and DRD partner to provide community programs that
would otherwise not be possible with one facility.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
1. MUSEUM UPDATE
Presented by Robin Stewart, La Quinta Museum Manager
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1. FACILITIES REPORT (VERBAL)
Presented by Steve Howlett, Facilities Director
Fritz Burns skate park
Presented by Robert Ambriz, Parks Superintendent
Signage for Fritz Burns Park and Cove Oasis
2. COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND WELLNESS REPORT – OCTOBER 2017
Presented by Christina Calderon, Community Resources Analyst
BUSINESS SESSION (MOTION REQUIRED)
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES NOVEMBER 13, 2017
1. RECOMMEND A RECIPIENT FOR THE 2018 SENIOR INSPIRATION AWARD
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Quill/Wyler to
recommend Pat Clapp for the 2018 Senior Inspiration Award. Motion passed: ayes 4,
noes 0, absent 1 (Marley).
2. RECOMMEND COLOR SCHEME FOR RAINBOW STRUCTURE AT FRITZ BURNS PARK
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Quill/Wyler to
recommend to Council the City’s 25th Anniversary color scheme. Motion passed: ayes
3, noes 1 (Van Horn), absent 1 (Marley).
3. APPOINT COMMISSIONERS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING
EVENT
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Wyler/Van Horn to
appoint Commissioners Van Horn and Wyler to participate in the Christmas Tree
Lighting event. Motion passed: ayes 4, noes 0, absent 1 (Marley).
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Van Horn/Quill to
approve the September 11, 2017 Community Services Commission minutes as
submitted. Motion passed: ayes 4, noes 0, absent 1 (Marley).
2. APPROVE MINUTES OF OCTOBER 9, 2017
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Van Horn/Quill to
approve the October 9, 2017 Community Services Commission minutes as submitted.
Motion passed: ayes 4, noes 0, absent 1 (Marley).
COMMISSIONER’S ITEMS
Commissioner Quill reported a resident’s suggestion to add more Pickleball courts.
The resident reported that the pickleball courts at the Fritz Burns Park are not enough
to accommodate the number of players during peak playing time. After discussion,
there was a consensus among Commissioners that staff will monitor the pickleball
usage over a one-year period to identify a need for more pickleball courts.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners
Quill/Chiapperini to adjourn the meeting at 7:10 p.m. Motion passed: ayes 4, noes 0,
absent 1 (Marley).
Respectfully submitted,
LISA CHAUDHRY, Community Services Commission Secretary
City of La Quinta, California