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Home My WebLink About2017 PD Health Wellness Day Evnt at Cvc Ctr ParkREQUEST: SUBMITTED BY: DATE: APPLICANT: CONTENTS: Recommendation CITY OF PALM DESERT PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT APPROVAL OF THE 2017 PALM DESERT HEALTH + WELLNESS DAY AT CIVIC CENTER PARK DATE AND SELECT TEMPORARY WAIVERS OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE Kimberly Warpinski, Management Analyst August 25, 2016 My City Everyday Seth Cash 1111 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262 Event White Sheet By Minute Motion, approve the following: 1) The 2017 Palm Desert Health + Wellness Day at Civic Center Park scheduled for Saturday, January 7, 2017, from 10:OOAM to 9:OOPM. 2) Temporary waiver to Palm Desert Municipal Code (PDMC) Section 11.01.080.0 (Erection of Advertising Signage in Parks). 3) Temporary waiver to Palm Desert Municipal Code (PDMC) Section 11.01.080 (Prohibited Conduct Generally in City Parks, Item Q — Vendor Sales). Strateqic Plan Obiective Approval of the 2017 Palm Desert Health + Wellness Day in Civic Center Park event would impact the following Parks and Recreation, Economic Development, and Tourism and Marketing priorities as specified in the 2013-2033 Strategic Plan, Envision Palm Desert — Forward Together: Strategic Plan, Parks and Recreation Priority 3: Make recreational and exercise opportunities available in all public spaces. Strategic Plan, Economic Development Priority 3: Create and attract entertainment and events to enhance and expand the Palm Desert economy and lifestyle. Strategic Plan, Tourism and Marketing Priority 2: Grow existing events and develop new events to enhance the desirability of Palm Desert as a year round destination. Executive Summary Approval by the city council would allow the 2017 Palm Desert Health + Wellness Day at Civic Center Park to be a wonderful way to energize and educate our community by encouraging participation in healthy activities and educational seminars that ultimately serves to improve the overall well-being of our Palm Desert Community as it aligns with the new year and the many resolutions that follow. Staff Report 2017 Palm Desert Health and Wellness Day Page 2 of 3 August 25, 2016 Backaround Staff was approached by Mr. Seth Cash with My City Everyday about producing a health and wellness day at the Civic Center Park and would serve to bring the surrounding cities together for a fun day of learning about health and fitness. The proposed event is completely contained within the Civic Center Park and would require no additional road closures, traffic control, nor police support. There will be no charge for general admission to the event, and if approved, the event producers will book the event space through the Desert Recreation District and will be completely orchestrated by the event producer — keeping City staff privy to evolving plans and logistics. It is one of the many objectives of our Community Development Department to see more events, such as this, come to life in our green spaces that serve to bring our community members together under a common goal of healthier, happier living. Below, please find a listing of events proposed for this day: Local Businesses in the health and wellness industry will attend with booths for the public to learn, taste, sample, or play games for free prizes. (75-100 Booths) Hydration Stations will be provided around the grounds with free water and electrolytes as well as educational pieces on the importance of staying adequately hydrated in the desert, especially during the summer. Short Educational Seminars on various health and wellness topics will be provided for people to sign up and learn about topics such as: • Importance of Exercise • Mental Health • Fitness Guidance for 50 & Wiser • Fitness Guidance for kids and families (a family who is healthy together stays healthy better) • Heart Health • Stress Relief • Nutrition and/or cooking classes Education Sessions will go on during the event, spaced to give everyone a chance to attend, perhaps every 60-90 minutes with either music, or fitness activities in-between. Fitness Activities will be provided for everyone to sign up and enjoy, showing the community how fun and easy it can be to stay healthy and physically active. Fitness events will be things like: • Zumba class • Stretching Sessions • Yoga and meditation • Kids Time with families • Bootcamp Challenges Local Restaurants will have booths to feed the community all day during the park's activities. Staff Report 2017 Palm Desert Health and Wellness Day Page 3 of 3 August 25, 2016 Kid Station with bounce house for entertainment and fun while exercising and exploring. This event will come at a perfect time during the year when people are the most receptive to paying attention to their health and overall wellbeing. The event producer is hoping to create something special serving our community and educating the public about health and wellness. Fiscal Analysis There is no fiscal impact. Submitted By: 1 Kimberly Warpinski, a agement Analyst Reviewed: Ryan Stendell, Director of Community Development Approval: Justi Carthy, Interim City M er The 1st Annual Health and Wellness Day at the Park in Palm Desert brings the surrounding cities together for a fun day of learning about health and fitness while supporting the community's local businesses that strive to give the public the tools and education to keep their bodies and minds healthy. The goal of the health fair is to put Palm Desert on the map as the go to central city of health and wellness for all people of the community, educate the public on the importance of health and fitness for longevity and happiness, while supporting local businesses in the industry by giving them exposure and potential new clients to keep their businesses running strong. Local businesses in the health and wellness industry will attend with booths for the public to learn, taste, sample, or play games for free prizes. (75 - 100 Booths) Hydration Stations will be provided around the grounds with free water and electrolytes as well as educational pieces on the importance of staying adequately hydrated in the desert, especially during the summer. Short Educational Seminars on various health and wellness topics will be provided for people to sign up and learn about topics such as: . Importance of Exercise . Mental Health . Fitness Guidance for 50 & Wiser . Fitness Guidance for kids and families (a family who is healthy together stays healthy better) . Heart Health . Stress Relief . Nutrition and/or cooking classes Education Sessions will go on during the event, spaced to give everyone a chance to attend, perhaps every 60-90 minutes with either music, or fitness activities in-between. Fitness Activities will be provided for everyone to sign up and enjoy, showing the community how fun and easy it can be to stay healthy and physically active. Fitness events will be things like: . Zumba class . Stretching Sessions . Yoga and meditation . Kids Time with families . Bootcamp Challenges Local Restaurants will have booths to feed the community all day during the parks activities. Kid station with bounce house for kids to be entertained and have fun while exercising and exploring. The Mayor could come and give a small speech at the start about importance of health, wellness and community unity and support. This event will come at a perfect time during the year when people are the most receptive for paying attention to their health and overall wellbeing. Together we can create something magical, serve our community and make an impact in the way it matters most. For more information about this proposed event please contact: Seth Cash Founder/Creative Director Cash@MyCityEveryday.com 760.464.3239