HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Parks and Recreation Commission 05/02/2017CITY OF PALM DESERT
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Rachelle D. Klassen, City Clerk
FROM: Angie Marron, Clerical Assistant
DATE: September 5, 2017
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, May 02, 2017.
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, MAY 02, 2017 — 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 Mary Helen Kelly convened the meeting at 8:30 a.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present:
Chair Mary Helen Kelly
Vice Chair Mike Hardin
Commissioner Deborah Hall
Commissioner Gerald Dawson
Commissioner Van Tanner
Absent
Commissioner Randy Guyer
Commissioner Kim Housken
Commissioner Lynn Bixen
Ex-Officio Members:
Rob Ballew, YMCA of the Desert Kevin Kalman, DRD
Also Present:
Lauri Aylaian, City Manager
Ryan Stendell, Director of Community Development
Kim Warpinski, Management Analyst
Randy Chavez, Landscape Supervisor
Sabby Jonathan, Council Liaison
Deborah Glickman, Art in Public Places
Angie Marron, Recording Secretary
Guests:
David Keyes, YMCA of the Desert / Aquatic Center
Brenda Nutcher, Desert Recreation District
Barb Adair, Desert Recreation District
Tammy Martin, Friends of the Desert Mountains
Sergeant Jorge Ramirez, Riverside County Sheriffs Dept.
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W. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF TUESDAY, MARCH 07,
2017
Rec: Approve as presented
Upon a motion by Chair Kelly, second by Commissioner Tanner, and 5-0-3 vote
of the Commission, (AYES: Kelly, Dawson, Hardin, Tanner, Hall; NOES: None;
ABSENT: Bixen, Housken, Guyer) the Consent Calendar was approved as presented.
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. CIP PROGRESS REPORT
- Presentation by Staff
Randy Chavez gave a brief update regarding the CIP Report. Mr. Chavez
mentioned that some of the progress was pushed back a bit because
some of the projects required an overnight stay from the contractors.
There are currently bike rack projects that got completed, including
Parkview. Three were installed in front of the flag pole and two at the
Parkview office. Parks that don't have bike racks will get them installed as
well. Sabby Jonathan asked about having bike racks as a form of art.
Deborah Glickman mentioned that she has that on the radar already,
however art bike racks can take up to a year to install. The basketball
court project at Hovley Soccer Park will be starting this week. Surface
cracks will be filled in, and other physical structures will be taken into
consideration as well. Shade structures are slated to be replaced soon,
hopefully by the end of the week. The Joe Mann Park water feature will
be taken out, a barbecue grill, and tables are going in as replacements;
starting the week of May 8. Mr. Chavez has also kept residents informed
regarding these changes. Vice Chair Hardin asked about the mist
systems in the parks. Mr. Chavez stated that he is currently working on a
quote for the current inventory; there are five at Civic Center and three or
four at Freedom Park.
VI. CONTINUED BUSINESS
A. DESERT X UPDATES
- Presentation by Staff
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Deborah Glickman stated that Desert X was an exhibition that began in
February with 16 pieces of art throughout the Coachella Valley, from
Whitewater to Coachella. One of the art pieces that was a robot, ran out
of batteries, and so the pieces were used as a wanted billboard
throughout California; it was called the Shy-Bot. One of the organizers of
the project, Susan Davis, expected about 40,000 spectators for Desert X,
it eventually turned into almost 100,000 spectators, ranging from Los
Angeles to Nevada; it got massive international press. They estimated up
to one thousand people in a day. The City sponsored the Desert X Project
from a marketing aspect. The mirror house in Palm Springs will be staying
up through October. Most pieces will be de -installing as of today. Ms.
Glickman is asking for ideas on other locations for future Desert X
exhibitions. Commissioner Hall mentioned the only issue with Desert X
was the mobile application; it wasn't very user friendly, please provide
updates.
VII. OLD BUSINESS
NONE
VIII. PRESENTATIONS AND UPDATES
A. FRIENDS OF THE DESERT MOUNTAINS UPDATE
Tammy Martin currently launched a grant application with CV Trek, which
is through USA Today, and she is hoping that with the video submission,
they will get into the top ten. First place is worth $100,000 or $50,000.
CV Trek is a program to help introduce hiking to the youth of the
Coachella Valley. The wellness benefits of hiking include, physical
exercise, experiencing natural beauty, and camaraderie; voting is open
until May 12. A new hiking app will be launched, there will be 8 trails to
start off with; they will also be working with the CVB. Trail signs have
been completed in La Quinta; next step is Palm Desert. Trails in Palm
Desert are in pretty good shape. Ms. Martin also mentioned that Friends
of the Desert Mountain is celebrating their 30th Anniversary.
B. PARK USE REPORT
- Civic Center Park
Kim Warpinski reflected on the actuality that Civic Center is the busiest
park here in the City; Ms. Warpinski turned things over to Randy Chavez
for a few updates. One of the things mentioned is the dog park. Mr.
Chavez is hoping to have the fencing replaced, and painted with
polyurethane to prevent rusting; it's a pretty aggressive plan for next fiscal
year. There will be new trash cans installed, in addition to that there will
be new drinking fountains, not only for the dog park, but also for the
baseball fields; they are trying to standardize everything. The nets for the
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volleyball courts will be replaced, and the sand as well. Ryan Stendell
wanted to thank Mr. Chavez for being accommodating on Earth Day to the
Girls Scouts, and for allowing someone to donate a tree to the dog park.
Mr. Chavez mentioned that they are hoping to possibly make this an
annual event. In the future it can expand into something more wonderful.
Sabby Jonathan brought up the issue with the standing water that can be
unhealthy, and it can create legal issues if not tended to accordingly.
Updated maps of the park are up for next fiscal year.
C. PALM DESERT AQUATIC CENTER
David Keyes gave an update on the Aquatic Center. There were a total of
975 attendees for the water egg hunt on Easter. It was a great day, a
great event, and a great turnout. New Mexico University will be coming
out in December; British Colombia is still set to come out in January, 2018.
There are more full facility rentals which includes Desert Christian
Academy, and the Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio who will have a movie
night on June 2. A group from Irvine will be coming out for a retreat.
CVUSD is the majority of the school field trips to the pool; they are booked
May 19 — June 9. In addition to the school trips, birthday parties are in full
swing as well. Next event will be on May 13, Free Swim Lesson Day.
They are hoping for a bigger turnout than last year. There were some
closures; the lap pool for filtration, and clarity of water. The recreational
pool had some replacements and is back in action. There is a big event
coming up for July 4.
D. FAMILY YMCA OF THE DESERT
Rob Ballew gave an update on programs. There was an egg hunt for
Healthy Kids Day. There were five separate egg hunts based on age
groups, with about 10,000 eggs that day. Bags with prizes were given out
to 600 kids and their families. For Y activities there are 150 kids for Spring
Football, 120 kids for Y-Rookies. They're getting ready for a big summer
with Day Camps. One camp will be dealing with world records.
The following is a list of camps for this summer: Lego, Jedi, Dodgeball,
Hot -Wheel, Groove & More, Nerf, Fashion Week, Harry Potter, Geek
Week, Princess, and Sports Academy Camps. Mr. Ballew also added that
last year all camps were filled. There will be about 180 kids (ages 8-14)
going out to Camp Oaks in Big Bear, June 17-24. Camp Fox will be out in
Catalina Island, August 6-12.
Future Facilities update: The consultants have completed the report along
with a study session. Mr. Ballew will report back to the City and
Commission next meeting.
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Brenda Nutcher reported that the center is starting to slow down a bit.
The volleyball program is up; they are working on getting a co-ed softball
team going. Spring Camp had great numbers; and DRD is getting ready
for summer camps.
Commissioner Tanner wanted to say that the First Tee looks great and is
doing very well. There were about fifty different donations of golf clubs.
On April 21, there was the First Tee Tournament, and it raised another
$25,000.
IX. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Commissioner Hall will be in Australia for the next meeting.
Kim Warpinski mentioned the concerts in the park will be kicking off this week,
and everyone is invited.
X. ADJOURNMENT
With unanimous consent of the Commission, the meeting pas adjourned at 9:48
a.m.
Angie Marron, Recording Secretary