2020 06 08 CSC MinutesCOMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION 1 JUNE 8, 2020
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COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
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MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2020
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Community Services Commission was called to order by
Chair Wyler at 5:30 p.m.
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
Commission Secretary Chaudhry, and City Clerk Radeva.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Blakeley led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA – None.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA – Confirmed.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE MINUTES OF MAY 11, 2020
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners La Greca/Marley to
approve the Consent Calendar as submitted. Motion passed unanimously.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
1. DISCUSS NOVEL CORONAVIRUS DISEASE (COVID-19) OPERATIONAL
IMPACTS, CONTINUITY OF CITY OPERATIONS, COMMUNITY, AND BUSINESS
RESOURCES
Community Resources Director Escobedo presented the staff report verbally.
x Childcare services for essential workers at the LQ Museum
x Council to review City facilities reopening plan and updated safety protocols
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x Until new protocols are operationally implemented and services can be
provided safely, events are temporarily postponed and the Wellness Center,
LQ Museum, LQ Library, and Fritz Burns Pool are currently closed.
2. DISCUSS REGULAR MEETING FREQUENCY
Community Resources Director Escobedo presented the staff report verbally.
Commission reached a consensus and expressed support to change the regular
meeting from monthly to quarterly given that the following occur:
x Staff informs Commission of new relevant items
x Commission will maintain contact with staff to discuss new developments,
concerns, or questions
x Should a pressing item(s) requiring Commission direction or action during non-
meeting months arise, staff will arrange for a special meeting.
Staff was asked to prepare a schedule to be discussed and voted on in the September
14 meeting.
BUSINESS SESSION
1. AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TO DESIGN AND
INSTALL ARTWORKS AT ROUNDABOUTS ON AVENIDA BERMUDAS AT CALLE
SINALOA AND CALLE TAMPICO – COMMUNITY RESOURCES ANALYST TORRES
Community Resources Analyst Torres presented the staff report, which is on file in
the Community Resources Department.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Blakeley/La Greca to
authorize the issuance of a Request for Proposals to design and install artworks at
the roundabouts on Avenida Bermudas at Calle Sinaloa and Calle Tampico. Motion
passed unanimously.
Community Services Secretary Chaudhry presented the staff report, which is on file
in the Community Resources Department.
2. ESTABLISH CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR APPOINTMENT ROTATION - COMMUNITY
RESOURCES DIRECTOR ESCOBEDO
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Marley/Blakeley to
keep the current process in place of appointing chair and vice-chair at the first
meeting held after June 30 of each year. Motion passed unanimously.
3. APPROVE SUMMER SCHEDULE
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Biondi/Wyler to
approve the cancellation of the July 13 and August 10 regular meetings and to return
on September 14. Motion passed unanimously.
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COMMISSIONER’S ITEMS
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 La
Greca/Blakeley 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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