2019 11 12 CSC Minutes
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES November 12, 2019
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
MINUTES
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2019
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the La Quinta Community Services Commission was called to
order at 5:30 p.m. by Commissioner Marley.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Commissioners Biondi, Blakeley, La Greca, Marley and Chair Wyler
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner La Greca led the Commission in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA – None.
PRESENTATION
1. DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECT UPDATE – CHERI FLORES, PLANNING
MANAGER
Presented by Cheri Flores, Planning Manager
The following project updates were provided:
• California Desert Museum
• SilverRock, currently in plan check for building permits:
- Montage guest rooms and residences
- Pendry guest rooms
• Highway 111 corridor
2. LIBRARY – MELISSA LUNDELL, LA QUINTA BRANCH MANAGER
Presentation cancelled and rescheduled for the next meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR
>>>Consent Calendar item addressed after Departmental Reports<<<
1. APPROVE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners La Greca/Blakeley to
approve the Consent Calendar as submitted. Motion passes unanimously.
BUSINESS SESSION (MOTION REQUIRED)
1. APPOINT TWO COMMISSIONERS TO SERVE ON THE ROUNDABOUT ART SUB-
COMMITTEE
Presented by Chris Escobedo, Community Resources Director
Roundabout Art Sub-committee:
Comprised of 2 members each of the Cove Neighborhood Association and
Community Services Commission
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES November 12, 2019
Duration: 6 – 12 months
Meeting frequency: 1/month to develop content, possible increase (biweekly)
as site planning and site scoping are introduced
Committee recommendations to be submitted to Commission for approval
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners La Greca/Blakeley to
appoint Commissioners Wyler and Biondi to serve on the Roundabout Art Sub-
committee. Motion passes unanimously.
2. APPROVE RESCHEDULING OF NEXT REGULAR COMMUNITY SERVICES
COMMISSION MEETING
Presented by Chris Escobedo, Community Resources Director
Captain Reynolds provided a brief history of the Blue Light Ceremony and requested
permission to use the Study Session Room on the same evening as the regularly
scheduled Community Services Commission meeting.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Marley/Blakeley to
cancel the next regular meeting of December 9, 2019. Motion passes unanimously.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
1. INDIAN WELLS LA QUINTA IRONMAN 70.3 UPDATE
Presented by Jaime Torres, Analyst.
Traffic Control:
• Strike and deployments plans finalized (La Quinta race portion only)
• Riverside County (County) has their own plan for that portion of the race
o County recently made a change to their portion of the route
Outreach Plan/Community Open-Houses:
• Updates and announcements via Nixel mobile app (text IWLQ to 888777)
• Additional signs to be installed
• 2 rounds of mailers to residents and businesses
Ironman Village December 6 – 8, kick-off event
Captain Reynolds spoke to last year’s challenges regarding directing traffic. This
year, officers will be briefed of their assigned areas prior to event.
Ironman hired a local volunteer coordinator which proved to be effective.
2. FRITZ BURNS POOL UPDATE
Presented by Christina Calderon, Community Resources Manager
• Palm Desert Aquatic Center temporary alternative for La Quinta residents
• Staff and Desert Recreation District considering Grand Opening after the pool
heater is installed
COMMISSIONER’S ITEMS
EVENTS ATTENDED
• SPECIAL JOINT MEETING – COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION – OCTOBER
29
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES November 12, 2019
• BREW IN LQ – NOVEMBER 2
• FACILITY TOUR – NOVEMBER 1 & 7
• VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION – NOVEMBER 11
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners
Blakeley/Biondi to adjourn the meeting at 6:00 p.m. Motion passes unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
LISA CHAUDHRY, Community Services Commission Secretary
City of La Quinta, California