2002 09 09 CSC MinutesREPORT/INFORMATIONAL ITEM
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
MINUTES
September 9, 2002
CALL TO ORDER
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A regular meeting of the Community Services Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. in the
Study Session Room of the La Quinta Civic Center. Chairperson St. Johns presided over the
meeting. Commissioner Calhoun led the Pledge of Allegiance.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioner Victoria St. Johns
Commissioner Deborah Bechard
Commissioner Michele Boudreau
Commissioner Gary Calhoun
MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Mike Davis
STAFF PRESENT: Dodie Horvitz, Community Services Director
JoAnne Barnes, Community Services Secretary
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Minutes of May 13 and June 10 and July 8, 2002
B. Monthly Department Report for April 2002
It was moved by Commissioners Bechard/Calhoun to approve the minutes of June 10 and
July 8, 2002 and to send to the City Council the minutes of the May 13, 2002, unapproved,
due to a lack of quorum. Unanimous.
It was moved by Commissioners Davis/Bechard to approve the monthly department report.
Unanimous.
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VI. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Community Park Ground Breaking
Community Services Director Horvitz advised the Commission of the Community Park Ground
Breaking taking place on Saturday, September 14, 2002. It was moved by Commissioners
Bechard/Boudreau to provide assistance at the event. Unanimous. Commissioners Bechard
and Boudreau volunteered for the refreshment table and Commissioner St. Johns volunteered
for the High School shuttle stop.
B. Civic Center Campus Dedication
After a brief discussion of the dedication it was moved by Commissioners Calhoun/Bechard
to assist in the planning and implementation of the dedication and tree lighting ceremony of
December 7,2002. Unanimous.
C. Parks & Recreation Master Plan Review
A discussion of the Parks & Recreation Master Plan Review resulted in a consensus that the
Boys & Girls Club concept and building could be expanded to utilize the existing facilities to
better serve the youth of the community. The Commission suggested that a questionnaire
to the community requesting input would be beneficial in determining direction. It was
moved by Calhoun/St. Johns to accept the draft of the Parks & Recreation Master Plan, after
staff corrects minor technical errors, and present it to City Council for consideration.
D. CPRS Conference
It was moved by Bechard/St. Johns to approve authorization for overnight travel for the
Community Services Director, Recreation Supervisor and Commissioner Calhoun to attend
the annual conference in San Jose on March 19-22, 2003. Unanimous.
E. Youth Workshop
The monthly Youth Workshop continues to be an area the Community Service Commissioners
have committed their time and efforts to for the youth of the City. Meetings are held
monthly the last Thursday of the month. This month will be hosted by the City and the
Commission will provide lunch; pizza and soft drinks. Commissioner St. Johns suggested that
the food be delivered at 1 1 :45 AM this year. Commissioner Calhoun will provide a schedule
of events of the South West Community Church for information and scheduling purposes.
It was moved by Commissioners Boudreau/St.Johns for Commissioners Boudreau and
Calhoun to attend and facilitate the meeting on September 26 at the High School, and to
have the food delivered at the earlier time suggested. Unanimous.
VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIALS
A. Monticello Park Update
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Ms. Horvitz advised the Commission that the Monticello Park should be on-line early Spring
of 2003. Plans for the park site are currently with the designer and it is anticipated
construction will begin soon after approval.
B. Skate Board Ordinance
Ms. Horvitz advised the Commission of the City Council's approval of an amendment to
Chapter 11.96 of the La Quinta Municipal Code to add section 11.96.010 prohibiting
skateboarding, bicycle riding and roller-skating in areas on certain public property. Ms. Horvitz
also advised the Commission of staff's research regarding a modular skate park at Fritz Burns
Park, where the park infrastructure is pre-existing. Funds are currently available for a modular
park, however, staffing for the facility would need to be addressed.
The Commission recommended a "Skate Board Coalition" be formed, consisting of kids and
manufacturer's reps, to help them with their decision making. The wearing of helmets during
public use of any skate park facility in La Quinta was discussed.
C. Modular Skate Park Component Review
Ms. Horvitz advised the Commissioners that the construction components currently under
consideration for the modular skate park will be available for their examination on October
10, at 5:30 PM at Indio City Hall during the Indio Parks and Recreation Commission meeting.
A representative from the manufacturing company will be on -site and available for questions.
VIII. COMMISSIONER ITEMS
IX. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Commissioners Boudreau /St. John's to adjourn the Community Services
Commission meeting. Unanimous. Meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
NEXT MEETING INFORMATION
Monday, October 14, 2002 @7:00 PM
La Quinta Civic Center Study Session Room
Submitted by:
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