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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Parks and Recreation Commission 02/06/2018CITY OF PALM DESERT PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: Rachelle D. Klassen, City Clerk FROM: Angie Marron, Clerical Assistant DATE: April 3, 2018 SUBJECT: Submission of Minutes for the Parks and Recreation Commission Attached for your records are the approved minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of Tuesday, February 06, 2018. Please let me know if you have any questions or need additional information. Thank you. Attachment (as noted) CITY OF PALM DESERT MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2018 — 8:30 a.m. Administrative Conference Room — Palm Desert Civic Center 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California 92260 I. CALL TO ORDER Chair Mike Hardin convened the meeting at 8:30 a.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Chair Mike Hardin Vice Chair Van G. Tanner Commissioner Randy Guyer Commissioner Kim Housken Commissioner Gerald Dawson Commissioner Mary Helen Kelly Absent Commissioner Lynn Bixen Ex-Officio Members: Rob Ballew, YMCA of the Desert Kevin Kalman, Desert Recreation District Also Present: Lauri Aylaian, City Manager Ryan Stendell, Director of Community Development Randy Chavez, Landscape Supervisor Sabby Jonathan, Council Liaison Angie Marron, Recording Secretary Guests: David Keyes, YMCA of the Desert / Aquatic Center Brenda Nutcher, Desert Recreation District Laura McGalliard, Desert Recreation District Tammy Martin, Friends of the Desert Mountains 1 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 6, 2018 III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS NONE IV. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF TUESDAY, DECEMBER 05, 2017 Rec: Approve as presented Upon a motion by Commissioner Kelly, second by Commissioner Guyer, carried by a 6-0-1 vote of the Commission (AYES: Kelly, Guyer, Dawson, Housken, Hardin, Tanner; NOES: None; ABSENT: Bixen), the Consent Calendar was approved as presented. V. NEW BUSINESS A. C V LINK UPDATE Ryan Stendell gave a power point presentation on the CV Link. The presentation was given to an Active Trails Conference back in October of 2017. It displayed how the 52-mile path connects through the entire Coachella Valley, covers eight cities, and two flood control districts; both the California and environmental process. Most of the CV Link is on a flood control levee. Indicators show that Rancho Mirage and Indian Wells are opting out. CVAG has provided funding as well as other grants. The design part of the CV Link has been 60% completed, bid drawings are underway with hopes of completion by March of 2018. The presentation also displayed several proposed design considerations, and access points for CV Link in Palm Desert. There is an early phase already built from Ramon Road to Vista Chino in Cathedral City. It consists of regular concrete, colored concrete, benches, shade structures, and several other recreational components to be implemented soon. City of Palm Desert has not committed any funding. It has not been determined who will be maintaining the CV Link as of yet. VI. CONTINUED BUSINESS NONE VII. OLD BUSINESS A. PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Randy Chavez provided a handout report to the Commission on CIP's for this fiscal year's park improvements, and presented a power point. Mr. 2 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 6, 2018 Chavez also invited the Landscaping Department staff to the meeting so the Commissioners could meet them. Mr. Chavez stated that most of the park improvement projects were completed. Civic Center — The gates were really rusted and worn down. The whole bullpen and gate have been re -done and consolidated most of the signs. Friendlier logos have been incorporated to give more of an inviting image. A concrete park table has also added to Civic Center; the recyclable tables became a safety issue due to transients moving them around. Green Day, LLC, is a local company that is building the tables and the community garden boxes. The diameter of the tree planters in the parking lot have also been expanded. Volleyball courts looked tired and dated due to years of wear and tear, 250 tons of very fine sand was brought in, and new nets installed. It looks a lot nicer and user friendly; College of the Desert team has been practicing in the new volleyball courts and will start hosting tournaments soon. Freedom Park — Mr. Chavez held a meeting to speak with pickleball players and listen to their requests. One of the wish list items was the resurfacing of the courts and installation of new nets; which was completed. They are currently working on signs for the pickleball courts, next on the list are the lights. Homme Adams Park — Staff is currently working on freshening up the monumental signs and will continue to upkeep them. The Ironwood Park native area trash bins, Washington Charter recycling bins, and Joe Mann Park volleyball courts, are all future park improvements. Commissioner Guyer requested a list of funds that are available for the parks. VIII. PRESENTATIONS AND UPDATES A. PARK USE REPORT - Joe Mann Park Randy Chavez stated that he is working with Housing to submit an application for a grant to get the playground rebuilt. Mr. Chavez assisted Jessica Gonzalez with the grant, and got an approval of $75,000. They are trying to put together a new concept design, and look for ways to salvage the playground equipment that is there now. Johnny Terfehr came up with the idea of possibly taking the playground out to our sister city in Mexico. B. PALM DESERT AQUATIC CENTER David Keyes had a busy past couple of months in addition to the warm weather. Finished up with the pool filter cleaning, the water is crystal-clear. 3 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 6, 2018 TYR Sports came out for a 3-day photo shoot, which are competitors to Speedo. Several Olympians, including Ryan Lochte, were also here participating in the photo shoot. Two weeks after the shoot, they received a call from a company that builds props for movies. They came out and had mechanical great white shark in the pool. The facility also had a boom with Palm Springs residents, over 300 swimmers came in because their pool is closed. Mr. Keyes is in the process of hiring and getting ready for spring break. The Xavier water polo team did make it to the finals, and will be at the Aquatic Center. The end of February will have a master's group from Chicago for training, with about 35 members. C. FAMILY YMCA OF THE DESERT Rob Ballew stated that the YMCA is in the middle of an RFP to continue services with the Palm Desert Aquatic Center. Mr. Ballew continued to give an update on the programs. • Basketball — 292 kids • Y Rookies — 84 kids • Youth & Gov't. — 47 kids, heading to Sacramento in two weeks • Holiday Break — 107 kids D. DESERT RECREATION DISTRICT Brenda Nutcher stated that the Senior Games numbers are well over 1,100. However, swimming and basketball are not part of the activities. There are 400 enrolled for pickleball and volleyball for women is a big hit. Winter break had 48 children enrolled, and the Cooking Series at the library is getting near the end. Kevin Kalman gave a brief update on the First Tee. The DRD currently opened up the opportunity for replacement of Tim Skogen, which has had a great turn out. Enrollments and course play are up. Annual golf tournament on April 20, 2018, which plays a big role on funding for the First Tee. E. FRIENDS OF THE DESERT MOUNTAINS Tammy Martin mentioned the Coffee with the Mayor event happening on Thursday at 8 a.m. All trails in Palm Desert are in good shape and signs have been installed. They are currently in phase 2 of the ADA trail up at the Santa Rosa Visitor Center. The Desert Hot Springs trail ribbon cutting will be coming up soon. The annual Wildflower Festival is coming up on March 3, and Ms. Martin invites everyone to attend. 4 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 6. 2018 IX. COMMISSIONER, COUNCIL -LIAISON, AND STAFF COMMENTS Kim Housken mentioned the Miles Bates house and she is more than happy to talk to anyone after the meeting. Chair Hardin stated that the City does a great job, including the updates and reports. Mr. Hardin works significantly at the parks and stated there is nothing that can be done about the urine eating away the steel at the dog parks. X. ADJOURNMENT With unanimous consent of the Commission, meeting was aourned at 9:46 a.m. A 4— Angie Mar on, Recording Secretary 5