2020 05 11 CSC MinutesCOMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES March 9, 2020
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
MINUTES
MONDAY, MAY 11, 2020
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the La Quinta Community Services Commission was called to
order at 5:38 p.m. by Chair Wyler.
This meeting was held by teleconference pursuant to Executive orders N-25-20, N-
29-20, N-33-20, and N-35-20, executed by the Governor of California in response to
the state of emergency relating to novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and
enabling teleconferencing accommodations by suspending or waiving specified
provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code § 54950 et seq.).
PRESENT: Commissioners Biondi, Blakeley, La Greca, Marley and Chair Wyler
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Community Resources Director Escobedo, Community Resources
Manager Calderon, Community Resources Analyst Torres, Community Services
Secretary Chaudhry, and City Clerk Radeva.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Wyler led the Commission in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA – None.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA – Confirmed.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1.APPROVE MINUTES OF MARCH 9, 2020
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners La Greca/Blakeley to
approve the Consent Calendar as submitted. Motion passed unanimously.
STUDY SESSION
1.CORONA CORONAVIRUS DISEASE (COVID-19) CITY OPERATIONS UPDATE
Community Resources Director Escobedo Community Resources Manager Calderon
presented verbal report.
>>> Item Added ART PEDESTAL PROJECT VERBAL UPDATE
Community Resources Analyst Torres provided an update regarding the Art Pedestal
Project. Sage Vaughn who was chosen to install art pieces on two art pedestals
located at Avenida Bermudas/Avenida La Fonda and Calle Estado notified staff that
he is unable to deliver the art piece due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Staff
recommended the runner up, Office Kovacks to complete the project.
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Commissioner Marley recommended postponing the project until COVID restrictions
are lifted, and the City has had an opportunity to consider deficit funding by
reallocating APP funds.
Community Resources Director Escobedo reminded Commission that the Art in Public
Places funds are restricted for art installation and maintenance and cannot be used
to supplement the City’s general fund.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
1.COMMISSION TERM EXTENSIONS UPDATE
Commission Secretary Chaudhry presented a verbal report recapping commissioners
extended terms and provided Commissioners an opportunity to ask questions.
COMMISSIONER’S ITEMS
•ANNUAL ROTATION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR – DORIEL WYLER,
COMMISSION CHAIR
There was a consensus among Commissioners for staff to present options for Chair
and Vice-Chair rotation at the next regular Community Services Commission meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners
Blakeley/Marley to adjourn the meeting at 6:04 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
LISA CHAUDHRY, Community Services Commission Secretary
City of La Quinta, California
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