HomeMy WebLinkAboutPDCMS Panther 5K 01-21-2018CITY OF PALM DESERT
SPECIAL PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: APPROVAL OF PALM DESERT CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL'S
2018 PANTHER 5K
SUBMITTED BY: Amy Lawrence, Management Analyst
APPLICANT: Palm Desert Charter Middle School
Mr. Chris Geyer, Assistant Principal
74200 Rutledge Way
Palm Desert, California 92260
DATE:
CONTENT:
Recommendation
June 8, 2017
None
By Minute Motion, approve the following:
1. Palm Desert Charter Middle School's Panther 5K scheduled for Sunday, January 21,
2018; and
2. Road closures on El Paseo between Highway 74 and Portola Avenue.
Strategic Plan Objective
Approval of Palm Desert Charter Middle School's 2018 Panther 5K would help address the
following priority as specified in the 2013-2033 Strategic Plan, Envision Palm Desert —
Forward Together.
— Parks and Recreation Priority 3: Make recreational and exercise opportunities
available in all public spaces.
Discussion
Palm Desert Charter Middle School (PDCMS) is requesting to hold their 6th annual Panther
5K on Sunday, January 21, 2018, utilizing the City's certified course on El Paseo with road
closures between Highway 74 and Portola Avenue. Last year's Panther 5K saw 814
participants and was very successful in raising $30,000 for the school while encouraging
adults, kids, and families to participate in a healthy activity.
As a refresher, at its meeting of April 25, 2013, City Council approved a total of six events
that require road closures on El Paseo annually, and, in 2014, City Council approved the
PDCMS Panther 5K as one of these six events. For the three years that the event has been
held on El Paseo, there have been no complaints from the merchants about the event as
PDCMS is usually cleaned up and off the street by 11 a.m. when a majority of the stores
open.
STAFF REPORT
APPROVAL OF PALM DESERT CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL'S 2018 PANTHER 5K
JUNE 8, 2017
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Last year, the Panther 5K utilized the City's reconfigured certified 5K course with the
start/finish line and main event area placed on the south side of El Paseo at San Pablo.
Additionally, PDCMS worked with The Gardens on El Paseo management on approval to
place portable restrooms, sinks, and trash/recycle bins in the El Paseo Village parking lot.
They were also required to notify nearby residents on San Pablo in advance of the event.
Upon approval of the 2018 event, staff will ensure that all of these conditions are met again
this year. As with previous years, for safety precautions, hard closures will be utilized at all
major intersections and sworn police officers will be required at designated locations along
the route. It is anticipated that all roads will be open by 11 a.m.
Fiscal Analysis
There is no direct fiscal impact to the City associated with this request. Palm Desert Charter
Middle School will be responsible for all costs related to the event
Submitted By:
Reviewed By:
Frankie dle, ''rector of Special Programs
Approval:
Lauri Aylaian, City Manager