2020 01 13 CSC Minutes
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES January 13, 2020
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
MINUTES
MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 2020
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the La Quinta Community Services Commission was called to
order at 5:31 p.m. by Chair Wyler.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Commissioners Biondi, Blakeley, La Greca, Marley and Chair Wyler
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Blakeley led the Commission in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA – None.
PRESENTATION
1. 2020 US CENSUS – DOUG HASSETT
Presented by Doug Hassett, Partnership Specialist
Mr. Hassett provided a brief overview of the importance of the census and how it is
conducted.
2. LIBRARY – MELISSA LUNDELL, LA QUINTA BRANCH MANAGER
Presented by Melissa Lundell, La Quinta Branch Manager
Ms. Lundell provided an update on current library programming/events and future
goals and aspirations.
Commissioner Biondi suggested DIGICOM, an organization that teaches digital
storytelling, as a partnership opportunity for the makerspace.
3. LA QUINTA ART CELEBRATION – KAT HUGHES
Presented by Kathleen Hughes, Event Director
Ms. Hughes introduced SCOPE Events’ Volunteer Manager, Debby Nelson, and
provided an update on the production status.
BUSINESS SESSION (MOTION REQUIRED)
1. APPROVE SECOND ROUND OF PRE-QUALIFIED ARTIST LIST
Presented by Jaime Torres, Community Resources Analyst
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners La Greca/Blakeley to
approve the pre-qualified artist list as submitted. Motion passes unanimously.
2. APPROVE ARTWORK FOR ART PEDESTALS
Presented by Jaime Torres, Community Resources Analyst
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES January 13, 2020
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Biondi/La Greca to
approve artist Sage Vaughn to fabricate artwork for the art pedestals located on Calle
Estado and Avenida La Fonda on Avenida Bermudas. Motion passes unanimously.
Commissioner requested from staff to follow up with the artist regarding the artwork’s
size, types of flowers, and alternative colors.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
>>>>>>>Contrary to the posted agenda, the items were heard in the following
order: Item no. 3, 2 then 1<<<<<<<<<<<<
1. FRITZ BURNS POOL UPDATE
Presented by Robert Ambriz Jr., Maintenance and Operations Superintendent
Mr. Ambriz reported that the pool re-opening was rescheduled for January 14.
2. FRITZ BURNS PARK SPACE
Presented by Julie Mignogna, Management Analyst
3. COMPLETE STREETS UPDATE – PHASE II
Presented by Julie Mignogna, Management Analyst
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 12, 2019
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Blakeley/Marley to
approve the Consent Calendar as submitted. Motion passes unanimously.
COMMISSIONER’S ITEMS
EVENTS ATTENDED
SPECIAL JOINT MEETING – COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION –
NOVEMBER 21 – All
TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY – DECEMBER 6 – Commissioners La Greca,
Marley, and Wyler
IRONMAN 70.3 – DECEMBER 8 – Commissioners Blakeley and La Greca
2020 COMMUNITY WORKSHOP – JANUARY 11 - None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners
Biondi/Blakeley to adjourn the meeting at 7:15 p.m. Motion passes unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
LISA CHAUDHRY, Community Services Commission Secretary
City of La Quinta, California