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MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Community Services Commission (Commission) was called to
order by Chair Biondi at 4:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Commissioners Blakeley, Gordon, La Greca, Shelton, and Chair Biondi
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Community Resources Manager Calderon, Community Resources
Analyst Calderon, and Management Assistant Chaudhry
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner La Greca led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA — None
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS, AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS — None
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA — Confirmed
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE SEPTEMBER 12, 2022, MEETING MINUTES, AND REAPPROVE
NOVEMBER 1, 2021 SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES, AND DECEMBER 13,
2021, MARCH 14, 2022, JUNE 6, 2022 QUARTERLY MEETING MINUTES
The Commission discussed there were no substantive edits to the minutes being re-
approved.
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Blakeley/La Greca to
approve the Consent Calendar as recommended. Motion passed unanimously.
BUSINESS SESSION
1. RECOMMEND A RECIPIENT OF THE 2023 SENIOR INSPIRATION AWARD
TO CITY COUNCIL
Community Resources Manager Calderon presented the staff report, which is on file in
the Community Resources Department.
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COMMISSIONER LA GRECA LEFT THE DAIS AT 4:05 P.M. BECAUSE HE DID
NOT WISH TO PARTICIPATE IN THE COMMISSION'S DISCUSSION AS HE
WAS NOMINATED AS A RECIPIENT FOR THE 2023 SENIOR INSPIRATION
AWARD
The Commission discussed the five Senior Inspiration Award nominees and the metrics
for selecting a recommendation to City Council.
COMMISSIONER LA GRECA RETURNED TO THE DAIS AT 4:24 P.M. FOR THE
REMAINDER OF THE MEETING
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Biondi/Blakeley to
recommend Ada Nuckels as the 2023 Senior Inspiration Award recipient to City Council.
Motion passed unanimously.
STUDY SESSION
1. DISCUSS ADDING BIKE RACKS AT CITY PARKS AND FACILITIES
Community Resources Analyst Calderon presented the staff report, which is on file in the
Community Resources Department.
Commissioner Gordon distributed a hand-out to the Commission and staff, which was
made available to the public and incorporated into the agenda packet and public record
of the meeting.
The Commission discussed existing bike racks amenities at City parks; adding more bike
racks in strategic areas throughout the parks including near entrance/exit points and near
playgrounds.
Director of Business Unit and Housing Development Villalpando provided information on
the City's efforts to support alternative transportation, including cyclists, particularly with
the completion of the regional CV Link project spearheaded by the Coachella Valley
Association of Governments, and assess areas for additional bike rack locations.
The Commission discussed opportunities to incorporate artistic bike rack installations as
a component to the Art in Public Places program; Staff will enhance efforts to promote
bicycle safety and bike rack information, and research why the local pocket parks do not
offer bike racks for visitors.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
Staff provided verbal updates on the following items:
1. 40TH ANNIVERSARY ART PIECE UPDATE
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During the October 18, 2022, City Council meeting, the City Council discussed the
Commission's recommendations for the 40t" anniversary art piece, and reached a
consensus that the recommendations were not the best fit for this project. The City
Council provided direction that an outdoor mural would be a better medium for the art
piece and requested that the artwork include a timeline and tell the story of La Quinta. A
revised Call to Artists will be distributed to artists in January 2023; Staff will collect the
responses and present them to the Commission for discussion.
2. CULTURAL CAMPUS UPDATE
Staff is working with HGA, the architecture firm selected to design the master plan for the
Cultural Campus, to revise their initial concepts. The master plan will include
improvements to the entrance of the La Quinta Museum, archiving space, and the Casita.
3. FRITZ BURNS PARK IMPROVEMENTS UPDATE
Staff are collecting responses from a community survey. Park improvements may include
additional shade structures and pickleball courts. The firm selected to redesign the park
will provide an update to City Council in Spring 2023.
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Staff provided an overview of the City events that recently occurred including Concerts in
the Park, the Veterans Recognition Ceremony, El Gato Classic, and the Tree Lighting
Ceremony. Upcoming events include the American Express Golf Tournament, Mission
LQ Rocket Launch, the Egg Hunt, and the City Picnic.
5. CIVIC CENTER ART COMMITTEE PURCHASES
The Civic Center Art Purchase Committee selected three new art pieces from the La
Quinta Art Celebration to be included in the City's public art collection. The artwork will
be displayed at City Hall and the Wellness Center.
COMMISSIONER'S ITEMS — None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by Commissioners
Gordon/Shelton to adjourn the meeting at 5:04 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
MICHAEL CALDERON,
Community Resources Analyst / Community Services Commission Secretary
City of La Quinta, California
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