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2008 10 04 CSC Minutes Special MeetingCOMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES October 4, 2008 CALL TO ORDER A special meeting of the Community Services Commission was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Chairperson Leidner. PRESENT: Commissioners Darroch, Fitzpatrick, Gassman, Quill, Chairperson Leidner ABSENT: Commissioners Brodsky and Biegel STAFF PRESENT: Edie Hylton, Community Services Director; Steve Howlett, Golf & Parks Manager; and Angela Guereque, Senior Secretary PUBLIC COMMENT - None. PRESENTATIONS — None. STUDY SESSION • Sports Complex. Director Hylton explained that the rehabilitation project memorandum of understanding is planned to go before the City Council in November. Desert Sands Unified School District would like to do the whole project in one summer season. • Jefferson Street Bridge Railings. No recommendations were made. • Monticello Park. Commissioners discussed the placement of the picnic table, the amount of land required for a dog park, the feasibility of lighting, and resetting the rocker in the playground since the foundation is showing. Adams Park. Improvements to the park and the separation of the retention basin were discussed. Contractors will submit options and bids for playground equipment. The possibility of volleyball court lights was discussed. Generally, lights are not recommended for neighborhood parks. It was suggested that the same playground equipment be purchased for both Adams and Fritz Burns parks. The water valve box cover needs to be replaced and the possibility of steps for Vista Dunes gate access was suggested. • Centre Pointe Park. Commissioners asked where the new benches would be placed. Suggestions included under the shade structures next to the existing 10 Community Services Commission Minutes October 4, 2008 -2- benches or on top of the hill so that people could see their dogs. A resident at the large dog park stated there is a need for more benches, but if they were installed on top of the hill it would interfere with the dog space. Parking continues to be an issue. Desert Pride Park. A question arose regarding a park sign policy. Currently the signage includes information about the park hours and dog leash laws in each park. An identifying sign for each park was suggested. Several Commissioners asked about the purpose of the concrete bowl. When informed it was a sandbox, it was suggested that the bowl be painted and tiled to add color or remove it. Landscape was apparently missing in the entryway half circle. La Quinta Park. Commissioner Quill suggested the drinking fountain/mister be installed on the backside of the restrooms and Commissioner Darroch suggested a drinking fountain/mister be added to the northeast field. There are currently 5 drinking fountains located at the park. Other concerns were low level lighting closer to the street and fencing in the southwest corner. La Quinta High School Mascot Mural. No recommendations were made. Cahuilla Family at Point Happy. Staff noted the plaque needs cleaning. It was recommended that a bridge be installed for pedestrians to use instead of having to use the parking lot. Desert Dolmen. No recommendations were made. "Don" at Rancho La Quinta. No recommendations were made Saguaro Park. Staff explained the purpose of this green project. It was suggested that a tree be installed near the picnic table. Washington Street Bridge Railings. No recommendations were made. Horses Running Free. No recommendations were made. Seasons Park. A volleyball net area for grass volleyball was recommended. It was also noted that the exits from the play structure need resilient surfacing and the play area needs safety material. Old Town Tile Mural. No recommendations were made. Time Stream II @ Village Roundabout. No recommendations were made. Bear Creek Trail and Fred Wolff Nature Preserve. Staff explained the DG trail project. It was reported that the drinking fountain is not working at Ensenada. 11 Community services Commission Minutes -3- October 4, 2008 Cove Oasis Trailhead - Fish Trap. It was suggested that information explaining what a fish trap represents on the bear would be educational. Velasco Park. Staff explained that this park is the best Green designed park. Eisenhower Park. Staff explained that this is another example of the Green project. Concern was raised as to whether the entrances are ADA compliant. It was suggested that a picnic table be moved under the trees. Fritz Burns Park. Staff explained all of the improvements occurring. Civic Center Campus. It was suggested that disc golf and chess/checkers tables be considered for this park. CONSENT CALENDAR - None. PUBLIC HEARING - None. BUSINESS ITEMS - None. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Commissioners Fitzpatrick/Gassman to adjourn the Community Services Commission meeting at 12:40 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. NEXT MEETING INFORMATION: A regular meeting of the Community Services Commission to be held on October 13, 2008 commencing at 5:30 p.m. at the La Quinta City Hall Study Session Room, 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253. Submitted b- Angela Guereque Community Services Senior Secretary 12