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2008 10 13 CSC MinutesREPORTS & INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: /1 COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES October 13, 2008 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Community Services Commission was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Chairperson Leidner. Commissioner Darroch led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENT: Commissioners Biegel, Brodsky, Darroch, Fitzpatrick, Gassman, Quill, Chairperson Leidner STAFF PRESENT: Edie Hylton, Community Services Director; Steve Howlett, Golf & Parks Manager; and Angela Guereque, Senior Secretary PUBLIC COMMENT — None. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA Motion - It was moved by Commissioners Gassman/Biegel to confirm the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. PRESENTATIONS — NONE. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of September 8, 2008 Minutes Motion — It was moved by Commissioners Gassman/Fitzpatrick to approve the minutes as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. 2. Approval of October 4, 2008 Minutes Commissioner Brodsky noted that his absence was excused. Commissioner Fitzpatrick stated that on page 10, under Monticello Park, the rocker foundation is a safety item. She also stated on page 10, under Centre Pointe Park, the decision was made to install the benches in the original location. Community Services Commission Minutes October 13, 2008 _2_ Motion — It was moved by Commissioners Gassman/Fitzpatrick to approve the minutes as corrected. Motion carried unanimously. CONSENT CALENDAR - None. PUBLIC HEARING - None. BUSINESS ITEMS 1. Consideration of Revisions to the Park Naming Policy Director Hylton presented the staff report. Commissioner Gassman suggested part of the criteria for Living persons be age and length of residency. She also suggested moving Donors as a separate entity. Commissioner Brodsky stated he is against naming parks after living people. Commissioner Fitzpatrick suggested there be flexibility with donations being able to use a family name. She also suggested removing the first part of the Living persons criteria. Commissioner Biegel suggested moving Living persons to the bottom. Commissioner Quill suggested putting Donors separately above Living persons. Chairperson Leidner suggested moving Donors in front of Living persons. Motion — It was moved by Commissioners Biegel/Gassman to recommend revisions to the Park Naming Policy to City Council. Motion carried with Commissioner Brodsky opposing. 2. Consideration of Alternative Fireworks Event Director Hylton presented the staff report. Commissioner Biegel asked how much the partnership with Indio would be. Director Hylton stated there has not been a suggested amount. Commissioner Quill suggested the fireworks event be held at the Civic Center Campus for the 30`h Anniversary. She also suggested the City partner with the City of Indio for $5,000 and promote it through the City of La Quinta. Commissioner Fitzpatrick suggested having the fireworks event for the 301" Anniversary. Community Services Commission Minutes October 13, 2008 -3- Commissioner Brodsky agreed that this is not the time to be spending money on a fireworks show. Commissioner Gassman suggested having the fireworks event for the 30`h Anniversary. She also suggested donating to the soldiers of 29 Palms. Commissioner Darroch agreed that the 30`h Anniversary would be a good time to have the fireworks event. Motion — It was moved by Commissioners Fitzpatrick/Biegel to direct staff to put the fireworks event on hold and plan it for the 30`h Anniversary. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Consideration of a Commissioner to Attend the CPRS Conference in Santa Clara, California from March 3 to 6, 2009. Director Hylton presented the staff report. Commissioner Gassman suggested Commissioner Quill attend the conference. Motion — It was moved by Commissioners Fitzpatrick/Gassman to select Commissioner Quill to attend the California Parks and Recreation Society's Annual Conference in Santa Clara, California from March 3 to 6, 2009. Motion carried unanimously. STUDY SESSION 1. Joint Meeting Discussion Items Director Hylton presented report. Commissioner Gassman agreed with the items listed and would like to add the Commissions continued interest in supporting Arts and Culture. Commissioner Fitzpatrick stated there are challenges with the Whitewater Channel and would like to see the City move forward with the improvements to the cove trails. She stated her preference to Seasons Retention Basin or the top of the Cove for the off leash dog park. Director Hylton stated the Design Plan for the Whitewater Channel and the improvements to the Cove Hiking Trails and the Fred Wolff Bear Creek Nature Preserve will be switched in order of discussion. Community Services Commission Minutes October 13, 2008 -4- Commissioner Fitzpatrick suggested Chairperson Leidner bring statistics regarding Sports Associations to the meeting. DEPARTMENT REPORTS 1. Monthly Department Report for August 2008 Commissioner Gassman asked what the Homeowners/Renters service is on page 32. Director Hylton stated it is a free service that the Senior Center provides for applicants to apply to the State for tax breaks. Commissioner Gassman stated she participated in the cove clean up and wondered what the missing plaque was. Mr. Howlett stated it was a CVWD plaque that was stolen. 2. Monthly Department Report for September 2008 Commissioner Quill asked if there is any word on the Bronze Relief Map. Director Hylton stated Sandy Swan is working on a proposal for replacement. COMMISSIONER ITEMS 1. Reports from Commissioners Regarding Meetings Attended. Commissioner Quill attended the Fiesta Luncheon. Commissioner Gassman attended the First Friday for October. 2. Calendar of Monthly Events Commissioner Quill asked if there are any Veterans signed up. Director Hylton stated there are 19. She asked what time the Trails Day stargazing will be.. Director Hylton stated that it should be at 6pm. Commissioner Brodsky stated that the annual American Cancer Society Relay for Life will be held at La Quinta High School at 12 noon on November 1 through 12 noon on November 2. OPEN DISCUSSION Commissioner Gassman gave corrections to the Marketing Plan to Hylton. Commissioner Quill commented that if someone had an emergency while on the Bear Creek Trail, they would not know where to tell 911 they were. She suggested markers be placed on the sidewalks to let people know what streets Community Services Commission Minutes October 13, 2008 -5- they are at. Mr. Howlett stated staff would discuss it with the Police and Fire Departments. Commissioner Fitzpatrick stated that the City Council approved the Pioneer Park name and suggested the first standard park sign be placed there. Director Hylton stated that staff will be looking at a standard design for the park signs. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Commissioners Brodsky/Biegel to adjourn the Community Services Commission meeting at 6:44 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. NEXT MEETING INFORMATION: A Regular Meeting of the Community Services Commission to be held on November 17, 2008 commencing at 5:30 p.m. in the City of La Quinta Study Session Room, 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253. Submitted by: 0 Angela Guereque Community Services Senior Secretary