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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Parks and Recreation Commission 11/04/2014x 11 F CITY OF PALM DESERT PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: Rachelle D. Klassen, City Clerk FROM: Angie Marron, Clerical Assistant DATE: January 14, 2015 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, November 4, 2014. Please let me know if you have any questions or need additional information. Thank you. Attachment (as noted) CITY OF PALM DESERT APPROVED MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, November 4, 2014 — 8:30 a.m. Administrative Conference Room — Palm Desert Civic Center 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California 92260 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Rodriguez convened the meeting at 8:30 a.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Absent Chairman Raymond Rodriguez Commissioner Christopher Thomas Vice Chair Deborah Hall Commissioner Gerald Dawson Commissioner Randy Guyer Commissioner Kim Housken Commissioner Lynn B. Jutovsky Commissioner Mary Helen Kelly Commissioner Mike Hardin Robert A. Spiegel, Council Liaison Ex-Officio Members: Rob Ballew, YMCA of the Desert Kevin Kalman, Desert Recreation District Staff Present: John M. Wohlmuth, City Manager Mark Greenwood, P.E., Director of Public Works Ryan Stendell, Senior Management Analyst Angie Marron, Recording Secretary Guests: Karen Creasy, YMCA of the Desert Brenda Nutcher, Desert Recreation District PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION APPROVED MINUTES November 4, 2014 III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS NONE IV. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 Rec: Approve as presented Upon a motion by Chairman Rodriguez, second by Vice Chair Hall, and 6-0 vote of the Commission, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented. V. NEW BUSINESS A. MILLENNIUM VILLAGE MASTER PLAN: PROPOSED LAND EXCHANGE Ryan Stendell provided a brief update regarding acres near Portola and 110. Mr. Stendell stated that a development team had returned 3 of the 37 acres that would go towards the Portola and 110 interchange, and entertain a land swap of the acres. It will have connectivity to the Mid Valley Parkway. Staff explained that the land swap would benefit the city by trading valuable commercial lands for interior park space, which would be a more appropriate location for a park. Mr. Kalman inquired in regards to what the projection time was for the overpass. Mr. Stendell stated that it would be about 5 years. Commissioner Dawson inquired about the mid valley bike path, and what the projection on that is. It was made clear that, that was an undetermined projection on that project, because of the partial railroad, partial private property, and partial city owned land. Randy Guyer, expressed his concern in regards to the value on the acres, Vice Chair Deborah Hall, asked if there are funds for this project and if this project will in fact be up within the 5 year projection that was stated to Mr. Kalman. Chairman Rodriguez asked if there was any sense, visually, and what this will project to the 110 corridor. Chairman Rodriguez also asked if there is some sort of invitation to this project for Palm Desert, or will it be hidden from the interstate. Commissioner Kelly feels that a park would be more valuable in the land swap. In terms of access to this proposed park, Commissioner Housken questioned the accessibility. Would there be two parking situations, she senses that if it's a regional park, there should be an easy visual access to it. Commissioner Housken also inquired on how much the city is giving up for that long strip of land along the railroad. 2 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION APPROVED MINUTES November 4, 2014 It was noted that the appraisal for this project would be available within a total of five weeks. Chairman Rodriguez would like more information on this project, with a bit more of an analysis that shows how retail will be good for this project, before the Commission can begin to approve it. Upon a motion from Vice Chair Deborah Hall, second by Chairman Rodriguez and 6-0 vote of the Commission, the Millennium Village Master Plan: Proposed Land Exchange item was continued. VI. CONTINUED BUSINESS A. SPONSORSHIP / NAMING POLICY Ryan Stendell stated that there were some proposed changes in regards to endowments, and short term policies. As Commissioner Housken stated in the last meeting, there will be a morality clause to that affect. However, Commissioner Housken disagreed with the issue of accepting a corporate donation for changing a name of a park. Upon a motion from Vice Chair Deborah Hall, second by Chairman Rodriguez and 5-1 vote of the Commission, with Commissioner Housken voting No, the Sponsorship / Naming Policy item was approved as presented. VII. OLD BUSINESS NONE VIII. PRESENTATIONS AND UPDATES A. Y BE FIT CHALLENGE The YMCA hosted the event with over 750 people who turned out for the challenge. The event had great press and publication; it made the newspaper and our local news, overall it was a great success. Rob Ballew was content that the city partnered with the YMCA for this event. The event was well organized from all aspects. B. PARK USE REPORT The host of the Palm Desert Century is going on this upcoming weekend; set up will have registration, ad vendors and bike racks. It will take off this weekend, beautiful route and will be providing sandwiches for the bike riders. 3 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION APPROVED MINUTES November 4, 2014 C. PALM DESERT AQUATIC CENTER Karen Creasy stated that the Aquatic Center did great with the Y Be Fit Challenge. The Aquatic Center has also added some aerobic classes, and also added an MS class. Randy Guyer asked how the Aquatic Center can host programs at night, in relations to the MS program that was newly added. The numbers are doing great and are up for the Aquatic Center. Karen also mentioned that Xavier High School won the DVL Water Polo division. On that note, Karen went on a pool tour in Pasadena, La Mirada which is at a 110 percent return, and to Irvine; she also got to see a great competition at the Irvine location. She feels that going to and seeing all those locations was great because they all had components like the PDAC has to offer. Karen mentioned that the CTS is up and running and is being used. Karen also mentioned that there will be three new colleges coming to the PDAC, two of which will be from Canada and Idaho. D. FAMILY YMCA OF THE DESERT Rob Ballew stated that the Golf Cart Parade's 50th Anniversary had a remarkable turn out, with a total of 113 floats this year. He did mention that it was difficult to know the exact number of people that attended the event. However, he would like for some time in the future to be able to get the exact number of people attending the Golf Cart Parade. Commissioner Jutovsky mentioned she liked that people were already lining up at 6:30 AM to set up for the parade. E. DESERT RECREATION DISTRICT Kevin Kalman stated that the recruitment for the First Tee has seen a lot of strong candidates. January 31, 2015 will be the grand reopening, followed by a big celebration. Kevin also mentioned that the Springs Club has generated $240,000. The Springs Club Education Center classrooms will be named as well as another private family foundation which will be donating and will be acknowledged in the naming process. Brenda Nutcher, provided the Commission with the Library Cooking Series handout. There will be a first annual, Coachella Valley Get Moving Day event with the American Heart Association on Wednesday, November 5th, 2014 at the Desert Recreation District in Palm Desert. The Senior Games International Sports Festival was also brought up. Brenda mentioned that the DRD is not sure if they will be bringing the dinner back, or wine reception area. IX. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Ryan Stendell wanted to mention a great article on the Cork Tree Restaurant, in West Way Magazine, for a great Restaurateur. Ryan also 4 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION APPROVED MINUTES November 4 2014 mentioned that the city calendars for 2015 are in, and how they focus on recreation in the city of Palm desert. X. ADJOURNMENT With unanimous consent of the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 9:58 a.m. Angio Marron, Recording Secretary