2019 01 14 CSC Minutes
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 14, 2019
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
MINUTES
MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 2019
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the La Quinta Community Services Commission was called to
order at 5:34 p.m. by Chair Chiapperini.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Commissioners Blakeley, Marley, Quill and Chair Chiapperini
ABSENT: Commissioner Wyler (excused CC 1/15/19)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Blakeley led the Commission in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA – None.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
1. FACILITY REPORT
Presented by Steve Howlett, Facility Director
Sports field lights out at Colonel Mitchell Paige MS - copper
theft/vandalism
Three (3) bids received for pool heater installation at Fritz Burns Park
Staff finalizing RFP for year-around pool operations
X-Park
o dates for the final community outreach to be announced soon
o final park design scheduled to go to Council on March 15
Trailhead improvements
o New trailhead designs to match trailhead at Madero
o Restroom – tentatively scheduled for 2019, location secured, design is
intended to be vandalism resistant
2. COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND WELLNESS QUARTERLY REPORT – OCTOBER
THROUGH DECEMBER 2018
Presented by Christina Calderon, Community Resources Manager
Introduced Michael Calderon, Management Assistant
Brew in LQ
Commissioner Marley expressed concern for event date conflicting with
other beer events in other desert cities.
o Staff seeking new venue and alternative date
3. ART IN LA QUINTA
Presented by Jaime Torres, Community Resources Analyst
Library murals
o John Cuevas
o Chris Sanchez
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Road Diet Crosswalk design
o Location: Calle Tampico – outside La Quinta Library
o Funded by Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
o Commission curious as to the durability
Commissioners Quill and Chiapperini – the design does not reflect La Quinta.
Commissioner Marley suggested a desert flower or succulent instead. They also
expressed a safety concern.
Art pedestals – rotating & permanent
Art alley project
Art budget
Consensus among commissioners to discuss art opportunities for City-owned
and private properties for areas north of Hwy 111 and Hwy 111 corridor.
4. ART MAINTENANCE UPDATE
Presented by Chris Escobedo, Community Resources Director
In-house maintenance $30k
Two vendors able to provide maintenance for the same amount
Staff considering one vendor that can provide maintenance and added
services for an additional $15k
STUDY SESSION
1. COMMISSION ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Presented by Chris Escobedo, Community Resources Director
2. KEEP YOUTH ACTIVE INITIATIVE – CHILDREN’S OUTDOOR BILL OF RIGHTS
Presented by Commissioner Quill
Encourage youth activity
Develop an activity log / passport to track activities
Reward for completed logs
BUSINESS SESSION (MOTION REQUIRED)
1. APPROVE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) – FRONTIER WALL MURAL ART
Presented by Chris Escobedo, Community Resources Director
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Blakeley/Marley to
approve request for proposals recommend for the Frontier wall mural art. Motion
passes: 4 ayes, 1 absent (Wyler).
2. APPOINT TWO (2) COMMISSIONERS TO SERVE ON THE CIVIC CENTER ART
PURCHASE AD HOC COMMITTEE
Presented by Christina Calderon, Community Resources Manager
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Blakeley/Chiapperini
to appoint Commissioners Quill/Marley to serve on the Civic Center Art Purchase Ad
Hoc Committee. Motion passes: 4 ayes, 1 absent (Wyler).
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 10, 2018
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MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Quill/Blakeley to
approve the December 10, 2018 minutes as submitted. Motion passes: 4 ayes, 1
absent (Wyler).
COMMISSIONER’S ITEMS
Commissioner Blakeley:
attended the Community Workshop on Saturday, January 12,
requested annual one-sheet listing Commission accomplishments.
Commissioner Marley:
commented on the Desert Classic banners.
Commissioner Quill:
Franklin Elementary School parent posted the Splash pad petition online
and collected 80 more signatures,
suggested that the City host a Bike Nite event.
Chair Chiapperini:
disappointed that Desert X was denied by Council,
announced that February will be his last meeting and as such would like the
Commission to create a roadmap identifying the Commission’s priorities.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners
Blakeley/Marley to adjourn the meeting at 7:05 p.m. Motion passes: 4 ayes, 1 absent
(Wyler)
Respectfully submitted,
LISA CHAUDHRY, Community Services Commission Secretary
City of La Quinta, California