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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-02-04 PRC Regular Meeting Agenda Packet �`� .... CITY OF PALM DESERT tea;.�_ _L jal z PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION : f, 1! Hry = POSTED AGENDA s c� s',Z, ���� Tuesday, February 4, 2014 — 8:30 a.m. F�a�No Administrative Conference Room — Palm Desert Civic Center 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California 92260 I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Any person wishing to discuss any item not on the agenda may address the Parks and Recreation Commission at this point by giving his/her name and address for the record. This is the time and place for any person who wishes to comment on items not on the agenda. It should be noted that at the Parks and Recreation Commission's discretion, these comments may be deferred until such time on the agenda as the item is discussed. Remarks shall be limited to a maximum of five minutes, unless additional time is authorized by the Commission. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING OF TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2014. Rec: Approve as presented Action: V. NEW BUSINESS A. PICKLEBALL ANALYSIS B. STAFF PROPOSED CIP BUDGET FY 14/15 C. PARK INSPECTIONS PROCEDURES POSTED AGENDA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION FEBRUARY 4, 2014 VI. CONTINUED BUSINESS A. NONE VII. OLD BUSINESS A. NONE VIII. PRESENTATIONS AND UPDATES A. VOLUNTEER TRAIL MAINTENANCE DAYS B. FREEDOM DOG PARK EXPANSION C. COMMISSION BYLAWS D. PARK USE REPORT - Palma Village Park (Housken, Kelly, Rodriguez) E. PALM DESERT AQUATIC CENTER F. FAMILY YMCA OF THE DESERT G. DESERT RECREATION DISTRICT-Kevin Kalman Survey results from Master Planning Efforts - Program Updates - Facilities Use IX. STAFF AND COMMISSIONER COMMENTS X. ADJOURNMENT I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda for the Parks and Recreation Commission was posted on the City Hall bulletin board not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Dated this 31st day of January 2014. Donna Evans, Recording Secretary 2 CITY OF PALM DESERT N• MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION .40 4 REGULAR MEETING '''••=973•'' TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2014 — 8:30 a.m. Palm Desert Aquatic Center I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Housken convened the meeting at 8:30 a.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Absent Chairman Kim Housken Commissioner Dean Dowty Vice Chair Raymond Rodriguez Commissioner Jerry Dawson Commissioner Randy Guyer Commissioner Deborah Hall Commissioner Lynn B. Jutovsky Commissioner Mary Helen Kelly Commissioner Christopher Thomas Ex-Officio Members: Rob Ballew, YMCA of the Desert Staff Present: Donna Evans, Recording Secretary H. Spencer Knight, Landscape Manager Ryan Stendell, Senior Management Analyst John M. Wohlmuth, City Manager Guests: Karen Creasy, YMCA of the Desert Laura McGalliard, Desert Recreation District Brenda Nutcher, Desert Recreation District Robert A. Spiegel, Councilman Roger Dash, Planning Commission Liaison 1 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION DRAFT MINUTES JANUARY 14, 2014 III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS A. NONE IV. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2013 Commissioner Hall asked that the minutes of Tuesday, November 5, 2013 be amended to read that the motion made by Guyer failed because staff indicated that the Parks and Recreation Commission doesn't have the authority to suspend law enforcement duties in regards to issuing citations to people who park their cars in the bike lanes near University Dog Park. Commissioner Dawson moved for approval of minutes as amended, seconded by Commissioner Hall and carried by a 5-4 vote, with Dawson, Hall, Jutovsky, Thomas and Housken voting AYE; Dowty, Guyer, Kelly and Rodriguez absent. V. NEW BUSINESS A. ELECTION OF OFFICERS — Chairperson and Vice Chairperson Vice Chair Rodriguez and Commissioner Guyer arrived at 8:35 a.m. and Rob Ballew arrived at 8:38 a.m. Commissioner Dawson made a motion to elect Rodriguez as Chair and Hall as Vice Chair, seconded by Hall and carried by a 6-1-2 vote, with Dawson, Guyer, Hall, Jutovsky, Thomas and Housken voting AYE; Rodriguez abstaining and Dowty and Kelly absent. B. COMMISSIONER REQUEST (Thomas) — Pickleball Use Mr. Stendell stated that a request was made by Commissioner Thomas to discuss pickleball use in Palm Desert. It's been two years since the Commission originally had this discussion. Commissioner Thomas had stated that there is a need for more courts and has suggested adding courts to Civic Center Park. Mr. Stendell stated that there are some constraints in this park which include the master planned expansion areas for both community centers in the park. More importantly, the City understands that the use is there during small periods of time, but there isn't enough use during other times of day and also at the other existing dual-striped courts to justify the investment at this point. Staff's recommendation is to continue to monitor pickleball use. When the City is ready to plan the North Sphere Regional Park, it will be determined how 2 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION DRAFT MINUTES JANUARY 14, 2014 many dedicated courts will be needed and look to that regional facility to accommodate the courts. A memo written by Mr. Stendell was included in the Commissioner's packets and also maps of the Master Plan for Civic Center Park. It was pointed out to Mr. Stendell that the Aquatic Center isn't shown on the maps, which takes up a large area of Civic Center Park. Mr. Stendell commented that the pool expansion goes up to the sand volleyball court. The reason why it's not shown on the map is because it's an older version. The map of the Master Plan shows the expansion areas for the YMCA and also the Community Center. The rest of the green open space is utilized for activities such as pick-up ball, football, Frisbee and picnicking. Staff does not recommend adding pickleball courts to the Civic Center Park. Chair Housken asked where the nine existing pickleball courts are located. Mr. Stendell stated that the only exclusive pickleball courts are located at Cahuilla Hills Park. There are four exclusive courts at this location and one dual-striped court on the tennis court. There are two dual-striped courts at Civic Center Park, which aren't used, and there are two dual-striped courts at Freedom Park. The courts at Freedom Park don't get used either. Cahuilla Hills Park has the most activity for pickleball use with the majority of use in the mornings for 3-4 hours. COD used to utilize the courts, but they haven't been using them for the past two or three semesters. They have indoor courts at COD that they use for a P.E. class. Commissioner Thomas distributed handouts to the commissioners. He stated that Mr. Stendell was correct about the hours of use at Cahuilla Hills Park. He asked if the Commission could vote to make changes to the Master Plan for Civic Center Park and have it go to the City Council for approval. Mr. Stendell stated that the Master Plan can be amended. Commissioner Thomas asked if it was due to space or funds that the area couldn't be used for the addition of 6-8 courts in this area. Mr. Stendell stated that both the community center and the YMCA have expressed interest in expansion, which would encroach on open space and the use of the park in general. The City has prior agreements with those agencies to reserve those areas. Commissioner Thomas asked that if there was private money in the amount of $200,000., would that be a significant factor for building courts at Civic Center Park? Mr. Stendell stated that the City would be open to receiving private money and it would take one of the biggest constraints of funding away. Commissioner Thomas stated that the Commission needs to be open and look at everything. He asked for a cost estimate for the addition of pickleball courts. Commissioner Thomas disputed the actual number of courts and stated that there are actually seven pickleball courts because there are four 3 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION DRAFT MINUTES JANUARY 14, 2014 dedicated courts at Cahuilla Hills Park, two dual-use courts at Freedom Park and additional dual-use courts at Cahuilla Hills Park, which equals seven. The two at Civic Center Park haven't been used for two years because there was an agreement between the City and the Desert Recreation District that because there were four dedicated courts at Cahuilla Hills Park, the pickleball group wouldn't use the two courts at Civic Center Park. The nets have been down at Civic Center Park for a couple of years. The only time it's used for pickleball is for the Senior Games. The pickleball group made this agreement because they have the dedicated courts at Cahuilla Hills Park and they didn't feel that the DRD staff should be "put out" by setting up and taking down nets on a random basis for drop-in pickleball play. They also thought that this would promote good will for the tennis players. He suggested that court #6 go back to the tennis players. Commissioner Thomas commented that he removed the Civic Center Park pickleball courts from places to play on the USADA web page two years ago; therefore, he didn't agree that Mr. Stendell's numbers were correct. He claimed that there are only seven pickleball courts, including dual-use courts and that there are nine tennis courts counting the dual-use courts. He then wanted to talk about the morning hours of use at Cahuilla Hills Park from 9:00 a.m. to noon and also the section of Mr. Stendell's memo that states that "staff does not believe there's enough demand for the existing facilities to justify building 6-8 courts in any park". Commissioner Thomas referred to a motion that was made by the commission on January 10, 2012 that directed staff to research what areas could be used to potentially build a new pickleball facility that has 8- 12 courts. He commented that there was nothing about justifying numbers because the numbers have already been justified for pickleball use and additional courts, time and time again. He stated that he doesn't want to wait for the North Sphere Regional Park to be constructed and wanted to know why the City hasn't taken a look at building these courts. He commented that he's remained patient and silent for two years about pickleball until this opportunity presented itself to him. He stated that there were no proposals or cost estimates to review. He commented that in two years the numbers for pickleball have not gone down and stated that there were 45 people at Cahuilla Hills Park last Thursday and 30 people yesterday. During the summer of 2012 in June, July and August from 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Monday through Friday there were maybe four pickleball people out there. During the summer of 2013 during June, July and August there was an average of ten pickleball players on average every day. The sport is growing. It's not a fad, it's a phenomenon. At the same time, there were less than twenty tennis players using the courts; total for three months. During the summer in the desert, you're not going to play strenuous sports in the evenings. Sports activities take place in the morning in the summer. He commented that he didn't see anyone playing soccer at the Hovley Soccer Park during this time period. 4 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION DRAFT MINUTES JANUARY 14, 2014 Commissioner Thomas spoke about the Disability Sports Festival and thought that wheelchair pickleball at Freedom Park and Cahuilla Hills would be fantastic. He stated that his request is about providing recreational facilities for the residents of this city and the valley. Commissioner Hall stated that since the commission voted on a motion to ask staff to research an area to build eight pickleball courts, then we need to ask staff to do this. She also commented on the issue with University Park isn't about dogs, it's about safety due to parking issues. Brenda Nutcher, DRD representative, stated that pickleball is the most popular event at the Senior Games and the International Sports Festival. She stated that she receives lots of phone calls from visitors regarding locations of pickleball courts and she feels that the sport is increasing in popularity. A question was asked whether there are pickleball courts in other cities in the Coachella Valley. Commissioner Thomas stated that there are courts in Cathedral City, which includes east-west courts that have taped boundary lines on the tennis courts. This could be an option for Cahuilla Hills because there's a lot of space beyond the baseline of the tennis boundary to run additional pickleball courts east and west. In terms of public pickleball courts, the choices are either Cathedral City or Palm Desert. Rob Ballew, YMCA of the Desert, commented that they don't get involved with tennis or pickleball because it's too expense, per square foot. He stated that he has heard that pickleball is the fastest growing sport for those 40-years-old and above. Locally, some of his board members have connections with various country clubs and a lot are installing courts. Commissioner Thomas stated that he lives at Palm Desert Greens where they have eight lighted pickleball courts. He stated that the public still needs courts and that he felt that the need is there for additional courts. Chair Housken suggested directing inquiries about locations of courts to Freedom Park. She asked if the tennis courts could be converted to pickleball courts, like the courts at Cahuilla Hills Park. Mr. Stendell stated that staff did a lot of research on adding pickleball courts. It would cost approximately $100,000 to construct one tennis court including the slab, surface, striping, lighting and fencing. This estimate was done about a year ago for a private court at Toscana Country Club. Therefore, if 8-12 pickleball courts are desired, the cost would be $200,000-$300,000. The dollar amount and the square footage required led Staff to conclude that this should be discussed when the next regional park is in the planning 5 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION DRAFT MINUTES JANUARY 14, 2014 phase. Mr. Stendell commented that Staff could research adding pickleball courts at Freedom Park in the meantime. Commissioner Kelly arrived to the meeting at 9:03 a.m. Commissioner Hall made a motion to direct staff to research adding Pickleball courts at Freedom Park, sharing prior research with the Commission and researching a long-term and short-term solution for creating additional Pickleball courts within the City, seconded by Dawson and carried by a 8-1 vote, with Dawson, Guyer, Hall, Jutovsky, Kelly, Rodriguez, Thomas and Housken voting AYE; and Dowty absent. VI. CONTINUED BUSINESS A. NONE VII. OLD BUSINESS A. NONE VIII. PRESENTATIONS AND UPDATES A. STRATEGIC PLAN Mr. Stendell stated that the community input process has concluded and the consultants are putting together a draft of the Strategic Plan, which will be presented to the City Council. There were five major categories in the Parks and Recreation component. The number one category was financial stability. There was a topic on remaining innovative, keeping up with an outside-the-box approach in a contract city. Also, continuing to look at the strengths of our partner agencies, looking at all types of funding and to maintain adequate staffing levels so that the facilities don't decline. Integrating health and wellness into the community was also discussed. A draft copy of the Strategic Plan is currently being compiled. B. ONGOING DOG PARK ITEMS Mr. Stendell commented that the contract for the Freedom Park Dog Park expansion is on the January 23, 2014 City Council agenda. If approved, the cost of the expansion will be reimbursed by the Project Area 4 funds. Staff is already moving forward on the project to speed things along. He commented that the police are going to start issuing warnings to those parking illegally near the University Dog Park. Mr. Stendell commented that staff feels that there is a need for a regional solution at the north end of Palm Desert. 6 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION DRAFT MINUTES JANUARY 14, 2014 C. COMMUNITY EVENTS -Martha's Village Thanksgiving Day 5k and the Galen New Year's Resolution 5k Mr. Stendell included photos of the Martha's Village Thanksgiving Day 5k and also the Galen New Year's Resolution 5k in the Commissioner's packets. He stated that the Martha's Village 5k was hugely successful and the event went very smoothly and he thought that over $100,000 was collected in entry fees. They did run out of numbers and t-shirts due to the high volume of participants this year. The Galen 5k was also successful with some runners commenting on how much they enjoyed the elevation gain along the route in South Palm Desert along Edgehill and Painter's Path. D. PARK USE REPORT -Soccer Park (Kalman-Thomas) Commissioner Thomas reported that the soccer park appeared to be well maintained and he observed some people playing disc golf. He also noted that there were two workers servicing a water line on the east side of the park. E. PALM DESERT AQUATIC CENTER Karen Creasy was present and welcomed the Commission to the Aquatic Center. She stated that her staff has been counting at the door to see exactly how many people are entering the facility; including parents who come to watch their children swim and all the swim team people who come in. The total number of people who entered the facility during 2013 was 113,831 people. The heaviest use is between 2:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. The water aerobics classes have continued to grow and they've now expanded the wellness activities to include yoga, Zumba Gold and Silver Sneakers (a senior adult service that helps with health insurance issues). These are new programs that aren't related specifically to the water. Flyers for the different activities were distributed to the Commissioners. A larger percentage of people who pay for entrance are non-residents. During December 2013, there were two college teams from Canada and one team from Puget Sound using the facility. The Underwater Christmas Tree Decorating took place on a very cold day so the numbers weren't quite as high as last year. The Polar Bear Plunge also took place in December, which was successful. Some of the warranties are expiring on pool equipment, therefore, this is will be a part of the next budget discussion. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION DRAFT MINUTES JANUARY 14, 2014 F. FAMILY YMCA OF THE DESERT Rob Ballew was present and stated that the YMCA is hosting their yearly kick-off campaign at the Aquatic Center on Thursday, January 16th and invited the commission to attend. There are 41 kids in the Youth in Government program. Holiday camps during the school break had 17 kids during the first week and 30 kids participating in the second week. Flag football just ended with 250 kids and youth basketball has 243 kids enrolled. G. DESERT RECREATION DISTRICT Brenda Nutcher was present and commented that the Santa Run was more organized this year and approximately 250 people participated. The Disability Sports Festival continues to grow and ran smoothly with 250 participants as well. Senior Softball is being held on Mondays and Tuesdays and the Cooking Series at the library is very popular with about 200 people in attendance. Ms. Nutcher also reported that the Senior Games registration is up by over 300 from last year, so far. IX. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Commissioner Jutovsky informed the commission that the Friends of the Mountain Trails and BLM are going to be working on the trails on Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. doing repairs. Commissioner Dawson asked that the recently updated commission bylaws be added to the next agenda. Chair Housken suggested that the park inspection assignments be re- visited. X. ADJOURNMENT With no further business or discussion, and with the Commissioners' unanimous concurrence, the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 a.m. Donna Evans, Recording Secretary 8 CITY OF PALM DESERT PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION REPORT SUBJECT: Follow-up: Pickleball Analysis SUBMITTED BY: Ryan Stendell, Senior Management Analyst DATE: February 4, 2014 BACKGROUND At the January 14, 2014 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, staff was directed to review the costs related to either the construction of new pickleball courts or conversion of existing tennis courts into pickleball courts. Below, find a brief synopsis of project estimates and location opportunities. Construction of New Pickleball Courts (8-12 courts): Staff has further researched the cost to build pickleball courts and have found costs ranging from $25,000-$50,000 per court. Results vary based on the amenities provided, however, the minimum value would likely include: • Post-tension slab and surfacing • Posts, in-ground sleeves, nets • Perimeter fencing • Lighting Staff found variables that would increase costs to be, sound barriers, water fountains, and/or shade structures. Construction of eight courts would range between $200,000 - $400,000, and 12 courts between $300,000 - $600,000 respectively. Grouping 8 — 12 courts in one location would only be recommended in a regional park such as Civic Center, Freedom Park, or the future North Sphere Regional Park due to parking availability. Staff will have aerial images available at the meeting to present for discussion. Conversion of Existing Tennis Courts: Staff has experience converting one tennis court into four dedicated pickleball courts at Cahuilla Hills Park. The conversion went smoothly and was accomplished at a cost of $8,000, as the City owned the nets and posts. Staff has contacted our vendor and the total conversion cost per tennis court was roughly $10,000-$12,000. The conversion costs are much less than constructing new courts, however, this scenario may not meet the needs of the pickleball communities' desire to have all courts in one location. Pickleball Analysis February 4, 2014 Page 2 of 2 Converting an existing tennis court to pickleball is the most cost effective choice. At the January Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, Freedom Park was discussed and at a cursory glance, the tennis play is not nearly as popular as activity at the Civic Center tennis courts. If there is a desire for additional courts, staff would post a notice for a user's group meeting in the evening hours to gauge the interest/opposition to the project. ANALYSIS: Staff's recommendation is that there is not enough pickleball use at this time to justify constructing additional courts. We see a high demand for court space in the morning hours at Cahuilla Hills Park, however, rarely see pickleball use at Civic Center Park or Freedom Park. Due to the social nature of the sport, staff believes the long-term solution lies with the North Sphere Regional Park as this could provide an area with multiple courts in one location that the pickleball community. CITY OF PALM DESERT PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION REPORT SUBJECT: Staff Proposed CIP Budget SUBMITTED BY: Ryan Stendell, Senior Management Analyst DATE: February 4, 2014 BACKGROUND Attached please find staff's proposed CIP Budget for Fiscal Year 2014/2015. This budget reflects total expenditures in the amount of $181,500 and is primarily addressing capital upgrades in our aging facilities. Senior Park Inspector, Randy Chavez, will provide an overview of the projects to the Commission at our February 4th meeting. Staff's approach with capital funds has been to limit expenditures from these funds without compromising our facilities. The bulk of the park funds are derived from developer impact fees which have been very flat over the past several years. Staff is seeing some life in the housing industry, however, fees are not expected to sharply increase any time soon. With development of the North Sphere Regional Park looming, staff anticipates we will need all available resources for that project. PROPOSED: Parks CIP Budget for FY 14-15 Account Number Facility I Scope of Work I Cost Acct. Balance Schedule I ADA Upgrades $ 19,000.00 University Park East ADA-Play Ground Wood Fiber $ 6,000.00 $ 13,000.00 June Palma Village Park ADA-Play Ground Wood Fiber $ 5,000.00 $ 8,000.00 Magnesia Falls Park ADA-Play Ground Wood Fiber $ 8,000.00 $ - Park Improvements $ 69,000.00 Hovley Soccer Park Replace 2 Drinking Fountains $ 6,000.00 $ 63,000.00 Summer Freedom Park Door Louvers/ Rollup Snackbar Door $ 5,000.00 $ 58,000.00 Summer Freedom Park Resurface Basketball Courts $ 15,000.00 $ 43,000.00 September Joe Mann Park Dog Park Shadecovers $ 5,000.00 $ 38,000.00 Summer Cahuilla Hills Park Drinking Fountain Installation (2) $ 7,000.00 $ 31,000.00 Spring University Park East Tot Lot Rubber Play Surface Renovation $ 25,000.00 $ 6,000.00 January Ironwood Park CalSense Irrigation System Antenna Upgrade $ 6,000.00 $ - Summer CC Park Improvements $ 93,500.00 Civic Center Park Rose Garden Renovation $ 17,000.00 $ 76,500.00 Jan/ Feb Civic Center Park Tot Lot Play Surface Renovation $ 20,000.00 $ 56,500.00 Jan Civic Center Park Oak Grove/Volleyball Ct Perimeter Turf Renovation $ 20,000.00 $ 36,500.00 July Civic Center Park Door Louvers $ 2,500.00 $ 34,000.00 Summer Civic Center Park Resurface Tennis Court/Windscreens $ 34,000.00 $ - September $ - $ - Total $ 181,500.00 PROPOSED: Parks CIP Budget for FY 14-15 Account Number Facility Scope of Work Cost Acct. Balance Schedule I ADA Upgrades $ 19,000.00 University Park East ADA-Play Ground Wood Fiber $ 6,000.00 $ 13,000.00 June Palma Village Park ADA-Play Ground Wood Fiber $ 5,000.00 $ 8,000.00 Magnesia Falls Park ADA-Play Ground Wood Fiber $ 8,000.00 $ - Park Improvements $ 69,000.00 Hovley Soccer Park Replace 2 Drinking Fountains $ 6,000.00 $ 63,000.00 Summer Freedom Park Door Louvers/Rollup Snackbar Door $ 5,000.00 $ 58,000.00 Summer Freedom Park Resurface Basketball Courts $ 15,000.00 $ 43,000.00 September Joe Mann Park Dog Park Shadecovers $ 5,000.00 $ 38,000.00 Summer Cahuilla Hills Park Drinking Fountain Installation (2) $ 7,000.00 $ 31,000.00 Spring University Park East Tot Lot Rubber Play Surface Renovation $ 25,000.00 $ 6,000.00 January Ironwood Park CalSense Irrigation System Antenna Upgrade $ 6,000.00 $ - Summer CC Park Improvements $ 93,500.00 Civic Center Park Rose Garden Renovation $ 17,000.00 $ 76,500.00 Jan/Feb Civic Center Park Tot Lot Play Surface Renovation $ 20,000.00 $ 56,500.00 Jan Civic Center Park Oak Grove/Volleyball Ct Perimeter Turf Renovation $ 20,000.00 $ 36,500.00 July Civic Center Park Door Louvers $ 2,500.00 $ 34,000.00 Summer Civic Center Park Resurface Tennis Court/Windscreens $ 34,000.00 $ - September $ $ - Total $ 181,500.00 From: Jan&Jerry Dawson To: Stendell, Ryan Cc: "Jan &Jerry Dawson" Subject: Park Reviews Date: Wednesday,January 15,2014 9:54:51 AM Ryan, You asked for ideas regarding the scheduling of Park Reviews, so here are my thoughts: My observations: 1. Many Commissioners seem to have lost their commitment/dedication to periodically analyzing our parks. 2. Most Commissioners either 'forget' to walk 'their' park, or give it a cursory glance at best. 3. The Draft Park Review Guide sheet doesn't appear to be used by some Commissioners. Some don't seem to know why they are doing a walk-through. Possible solutions: 1. Re-examine the Draft Park Review Guide at a Commission meeting. It emphasizes WHY we do the reviews and what to think about when conducting a review. 2. Maybe we should have a discussion about the Draft, and conclude with a Guide rather than a 'Draft Guide'. (Good timing since we have had the draft for over a year.) The discussion might help Commissioners better understand that we are trying to find the true potential of each park from the standpoint of our users and potential users. 3. Re-think our"Park Inspection Assignments" schedule for coming months. a. Rename it "Park Review Schedule". We are analyzing'services', 'activities' and 'facilities', not just'inspecting' a park. b. Separate Homme and Cahuilla into two Parks instead of listing them together. c. Assign only one person, or maybe two people at most, to a park. d. Schedule so each Commissioner will "Review" a park at least every other month. (every 4 months is losing their attention span) e. Request a verbal report at the next meeting. Stop submitting written reports - they just create paper and waste staff time. f. Encourage discussion of each verbal report to generate ideas from the Commissioners around each verbal report at each meeting. Try to emphasis that we are trying to generate ideas regarding how we can enhance the 'user' or 'potential user's' experience in the park. g. In other words, make the Park Review reports a significant event at each meeting. Our job, as Commissioners, is to thoroughly analyze each and every park and to do our best to continuously improve each park for the benefit of our users and potential users. Continuously improving park services, activities and facilities is our job! Ryan, if you agree with all of part of these thought,feel free to forward them on the Ray, our new Chairman, if you want to, for his take on the subject. Jerry From: To: Stendell, Ryan Subject: Fwd: Park Reviews Date: Thursday,January 30,2014 1:31:34 PM Ray Begin forwarded message: From: GAVILAN59@aol.com Date: January 30, 2014 12:01:57 PM PST To: gavilan59@aol.com Cc: jdawson@dc.rr.com Subject: Re: Park Reviews Thank you Ryan for including your's and Jerry's thoughts, here is my take: 1) Agreed, the Park Review process has lost participation and momentum. Certainly we all are busy, but in accepting a role as commissioner we agree to participate as best we can, understanding this will vary by individual to a certain degree . Before we specifically into the Park Review Process and how it can be sanctioned or modified, I would like clarity on the responsibilities of a Commissioner. What are "musts", what are "best efforts." Seems to me much of what we have discussed over the past couple of years has had to do more with use than w/upkeep, as we have a great staff, decent budgets and lots of citizens who participate and are quick to call if something is off. 2) We have several new people over the past couple years, myself included, let's do a refresher course on "participation." Can we take a look at this at next meeting, discuss, get consensus and then tackle the Park Review Process? Maybe even accomplish both with the "participation review" discussion? Thoughts from you and Jerry? (By the way, thank you Jerry for your detailed thoughts on the Park Review Process, no doubt it will be of benefit to achieving "buy in" from our current Board, and keep the effort moving forward!) Hope to hear from you both soon, Ray DRAFT ******************************************************** PARK REVIEW GUIDE This Guide is intended to assist each Palm Desert Park and Recreation Commissioner as he/she reviews a specific park. The intention of the `review' is to observe and analyze each park from the viewpoint of a user,while concentrating on offered or potential services, activities and facilities. Are we providing for: The community's needs/wants (consider who uses or might use the park) An atmosphere conducive to individual and family socialization (a meeting place) Personal health opportunities (think healthy life-style activities and services) • A sustainable environment(consider landscaping, power/water usage, pollution, etc.) An appearance that is welcoming (at specific locations in the park as well as overall) Personal/individual safety(injury reduction while walking, playing, etc.) Park security (a non-threatening environment 24 hours a day) Dogs in a way that supports responsible dog management(areas, signs,water, etc.) The mitigation of noise, light and other pollution From: Rich Jarvinen To: Steve Harris Cc: John Purcell;Jim Foote;Jack&Charlene Hope; Stendell, Ryan; Katie Barrows;peterl1miragesurgery.com Subject: Monument Stewardship-Trail Tuesday 2/4/2014 Date: Monday,January 27,2014 8:33:28 PM Hi Steve, Desert Trails Hiking Club's work day, organized by Jack Hope, had a very good day today working with Ryan Stendell on the Hopalong Cassidy trail. We drove right up to the project thanks to Peter Scheer and his rustic parking lot so an awful lot got done. You probably already know this, but Stone Eagle's fence was moved about 8-10 feet, making room for a new trail. The DTHC crew started working at Ramon Creek and continued back toward Stone Eagle's golf course entrance. With time remaining, they worked beyond the entrance for another% mile north to build and improve the old trail that was bulldozed along the fence, and remove shortcuts that were trail users were using to join Peter's road with the trail further north. A few spots remain to be fixed near the Stone Eagle entry gate and along the fence. The Hopalong, in that area, will be in good shape once the work is done. Perhaps the CCC Veterans could work on the first item, and finish the second one once Stone Eagle fixes their fence. The two remaining problems are: 1. The top of the knoll where the fence peaks (first and second pictures, below) has large boulders in the middle of the trail; they need to be moved before the trail can be cut along the fence line; and 2. The chain link fence about 300 yds out on the driving range has been pushed over the trail and will need to be corrected (third picture). The Stone Eagle folks already know about it and Ryan will give them a call with more details. Peter and Stone Eagle have been very helpful and responsive, and we appreciate the great work they did. At the end of the day, we had an opportunity to discuss options for our next Trail Tuesday: February 4th. Since the CCC Veterans group will be working the Hopalong next month,we thought we should move to the Randall Henderson to finish repairing the highest trail sections. If we have time, we'll work our way down, improving upon the work done last November in the first loop. 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Roberts Rules of Order 4 ARTICLE X: Addressing the Commission Section 1 . In Person 4 Section 2. Written Correspondence 5 ARTICLE XI: Duties Section 1 . Master Plan 5 Section 2. Citizen Input 5 Section 3. Public Access 5 Section 4. Commissioner Inspections 5 Section 5. Commissioner Liaisons 5 Section 6. Advise/Recommend to City Council 5 Resolution No. 09-33 ARTICLE I: Mission Statement Parks and Recreation Commission shall have the power to make recommendations to the City Council in all matters pertaining to the creation, planning, acquisition, operation, maintenance, coordination, management, and control of all parks and recreation activities and facilities within the City of Palm Desert. All statements contained within this document will presume to pertain to the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of Palm Desert and hereafter referred to as "Commission." ARTICLE II: Implementation Measures Commission shall be consulted in ample time to give their opinion on parks and recreation programs and funds. The Commission prior to adoption shall review all parks and recreation plans. Any substantive questions or issues brought before the City Council relating to parks and recreation should be referred to the Commission for review and comment. ARTICLE III: Membership/Compensation/Terms/Vacancies The Commission shall consist of Nine (9) residents from the City of Palm Desert, one (1) ex-officio member from the Desert Recreation District, one (1) ex-officio member from the Family YMCA of the Desert and no more than two (2) alternates may be appointed by the City Council to serve a four-year (4) term, unless appointed to complete the term of a Commissioner who has vacated the position. All members serve without compensation, but may be reimbursed reasonable expenses in accordance with City Policy. Any or all members of any City committee or commission may be removed at any time, with or without cause, by vote of the City Council. ARTICLE IV:Absence Three (3) unexcused absences from regular meetings in any one year (January 1- December 31) shall constitute an automatic resignation of members holding office on a City commission or committee that meets monthly. ARTICLE V: Voting Each appointed Commissioner shall be entitled to one (1) vote in all matters. ARTICLE VI:Officer Appointments At the first meeting in January of each year, the Commissioners shall elect a Chairperson and a Vice Chairperson. It is intended through this yearly rotation to allow everyone (who has not served in either position) to serve as Chairperson or Vice 2 of 5 Resolution No. 09-33 Chairperson. If the Chairperson or Vice Chairperson is not available, members present may elect a Chairperson Pro Tern to preside over the meeting. ARTICLE VII: City Personnel A City Secretary will be made available at every Commission meeting to record the minutes. A Staff member will be present to keep the Commission current on all issues via written reports distributed with the agenda and minutes. A Council Member may attend to act as a liaison between the Commission and the City Council. Additionally, a representative from the Coachella Valley Recreation and Park District, Family YMCA of the Desert, and any other organization that has an interest in parks and recreation are encouraged to attend. ARTICLE VIII: Meetings Section 1. Regular Meetings Commission shall hold regular meetings at City Hall, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California, on the first Tuesday of the month at 8:30 a.m. When any regular meeting of the Commission falls on a legal holiday, no meeting shall be held on such holiday, but a regular meeting may be held at the same hour on the next succeeding Tuesday. Commission may change the date and time of their regular meetings. Section 2. Adjourned Meetings Any meetings may be adjourned to a certain time, place, and date; but not beyond the next regular meeting. Once adjourned, the meeting may not be reconvened. Section 3. Special Meetings On twenty-four (24) hours' notice, the Chairperson or a majority of Commissioners may call special meetings. Only matters contained in the notice may be considered. Section 4. Notice of Meetings United States Postal Service (USPS) mail, City e-mail, or personally delivered notice is required of all regular, adjourned, and special meetings. If by e-mail, City staff shall have on file a written waiver from each Commissioner desiring transmission by such electronic means rather than USPS mail or personal delivery. Section 5. Meeting to be Public All regular, adjourned, study sessions, and special meetings of the Commission shall be open to the public. ARTICLE IX:Order of Business 3 of 5 Resolution No. 09-33 Section 1. Agenda Order of business at each meeting shall be contained in the agenda prepared by the secretary. Items may not be taken out of order except with the unanimous consent of the Commission; otherwise, the agenda shall be a listing of subjects by topic, which will be taken up for consideration and disposition in the following order: Call to Order Roll Call Oral communications Consent Calendar New Business Continued Business Old Business Presentations and Updates Commissioner Comments Adjournment Section 2. Agenda Deadline Any person wishing to place an item on the agenda shall provide sufficient information to the secretary seven (7) days prior to the next scheduled meeting. Commission shall act upon no matters other than those on the agenda. Section 3. Roll Call Before proceeding with the Commission business, the Secretary of the Commission shall observe and record the attendance or the Chairperson shall call the roll of the Commissioners and those present shall be entered into the minutes. Section 4. Approval of Minutes Unless the reading of the minutes of the previous Commission meeting is requested by a majority of the Commissioners, such minutes may be approved without reading, if the secretary has previously furnished each commissioner with a copy thereof. Section 5. Presentation by Commission Members The Chairperson or any Commissioner may bring before the Commission any new business under the comments portion of the agenda subject to the law of the State of California governing public meetings and appointed boards and commissions. 4 of 5 Resolution No. 09-33 Section 6. Robert's Rules of Order Meetings shall be conducted in accordance with Robert's Rules of Order. ARTICLE X: Addressing the Commission Section 1. In Person Any person desiring to address the Commission shall wait to be recognized by the presiding officer. After being recognized, the person shall state name and city of residence for the record and shall limit remarks to the question under discussion. All remarks and questions shall be addressed to the chair and not to any individual Commissioner, staff member, or other person. No person shall enter into any discussion without being recognized by the presiding officer. All remarks shall be limited to 5 minutes, unless otherwise authorized. Section 2. Written Correspondence The secretary is authorized to receive and open all mail addressed to the Commission as a whole and give it immediate attention to the end that all administrative business referred to in said communications and not requiring Commission action may be disposed of between Commission meetings. Any communication requiring Commission action will be reported to the Commission at the next regular meeting at which time the secretary can have a report and recommendation on the matter. ARTICLE XI:Duties Section 1, Master Plan Commission shall develop and maintain a City master plan for parks and recreation. The Commission shall review the master plan at least once every five years. Section 2. Citizen Input Obtain continuous citizen input as a means to quantifying the needs of the community. Section 3. Public Access Ensure convenient access and usability by all the citizens of the community. Section 4. Commissioner Recommendations Each Commissioner will periodically examine specific Parks and Recreation activities and/or facilities to become familiar with how well the current and future needs of Palm Desert residents are being satisfied. Commissioner reports will be given to the Commission aimed at providing better services and facilities to residents of Palm Desert. 5 of 5 Resolution No. 09-33 Section 5. Commissioner Liaisons Commissioners may be appointed by the Commission or City Council to serve as a liaison with other counties, districts, cities, agencies, commissions, committees, organizations, or groups as may be appropriate. Section 6. Advise and Recommend to City Council Advise and make recommendations to the City Council on any park and recreation matters. All recommendations approved by the Commission shall be officially forwarded to the City Council by City staff. Date Adopted: 6 of 5 PDAC December 2013 Month End Report Income Rental Admission Program _ Food Beverage _ Retail Total $7198.00 $10,868.00 $2,008.00 $393.00 $312.00 $1207.00 $21,986.00 Daily Admission Numbers - 41% Residence/ 59%Non-Residence Tran Type Description December 1-31 2013 100 - Resident: 13-59 345 101 -Non-Resident: 13-59 513 102—Resident: Yth/Sr 223 103 —Non Resident: Yth/Sr 307 104—Resident: 2-5 18 105 —Non Resident: 2-5 30 Totals 1,436 2013 2012 25 Punch Monthly Use 318 177 3Mo. Card Monthly Use 147 48 1Yr. Card Monthly Use 45 25 50 Punch Card Use 0 0 Fitness Pass Sold 1 2 Punch Cards Sold 23 22 3 Mo. Pass Sold 5 10 Water Aerobic Pass Sold 13 4 Annual Pass Sold 0 0 School Field Trips 0 0 10-2 Punch Card Sold 24 13 PDAC "clicked" an average of 138 people per day Program participants registered December 1-31 = 344 Private Swim Lessons = 7 Aerobics =223 Yoga=9 Shower=23 Polar Bear Plunge= 82 Lane Rentals =times December 1-31 Palm Desert Swim Club =22 Scorpion Water Polo= 8 Piranhas =3 Get Wet Scuba=1 Desert Swim Academy=13 Helene's Swim School=2 Univ. of BC=6 Edmonton Swim Club=3 Private Scuba=2 Program Highlights for month: • In-Service training for lifeguards. • Underwater Santa Event. • Toy Drive took place. • Ops Meeting took place at pool. • Meeting with World Gym as partner for their grand opening. • Media for Underwater Santa and Polar Bear Plunge in local newspaper and magazines. • Polar Bear Plunge Event. • Yoga classes started. • Zumba gold class started. • Aerobics classes have many participants. • Private swim lessons took place for guests from out of town. • CSUSB finished up semester of swim classes. • College of Desert finished up semester of swim classes. • Swim lessons in full swing for the summer. • An individual rented lanes for his scuba practice. • Helene's Learn to Swim held lessons. Upcoming Events for this month: • In-Service trainings for lifeguards. • Edmonton Swim Club visiting from out of town. • University of Puget Sound here to practice. • University of British Columbia here to practice. • Swim team practice will occur all month. • Water polo practice will occur all month. • 3 water polo matches in January • Total Immersion coming in for a session. • Parks and Recreation Meeting to be held at pool. • YMCA sustaining kick-off to be held at pool. • Safety Training on January 24th PALM DESERT AQUATIC CENTER EXECUTIVE SUMMARY FY 2013-14 MONTH FY12/13 FY 12/13 FY 13/14 FY 13/14 MONTHLY EXPENSES INCOME EXPENSES INCOME +/- JULY $ 132,938.86 $ 111,118.56 $ 140,369.66 $ 118,580.22 $ (21,789.44) AUGUST $ 134,009.69 $ 78,563.24 $ 119,261.33 $ 80,358.99 $ (38,902.34) SEPTEMBER $ 100,475.72 $ 49,344.10 $ 96,348.31 $ 39,673.73 $ (56,674.58) OCTOBER $ 97,516.77 $ 28,451.37 $ 80,438.30 $ 32,260.00 $ (48,178.30) NOVEMBER $ 81,866.18 $ 25,990.04 $ 80,892.67 $ 23,942.00 $ (56,950.67) DECEMBER $ 73,809.15 $ 18,121.84 $ 73,588.49 $ 21,986.00 $ (51,602.49) JANUARY $ 79,507.66 $ 20,676.84 $ 4,617.21 $ (4,617.21) FEBRUARY $ 74,476.37 $ 27,346.59 $ - $ - MARCH $ 88,776.76 $ 64,537.40 $ - $ - APRIL $ 92,346.30 $ 65,215.47 $ - $ - MAY $ 98,575.52 $ 81,687.18 $ - $ - JUNE $ 151,362.22 $ 131,983.02 $ - $ - TOTAL $ 1,205,661.20 $ 703,035.65 I $ 595,515.97 $ 316,800.94 $ (278,715.03) • • • • • • • • • •_ • o . • DESERT RECREATION DISTRICT Date: January 31, 2014 To: Palm Desert Parks and Recreation Commission From: Brenda Nutcher, Community Services Coordinator Subject: January Activity Report Palm Desert Community Center PD Gym and Fitness Center • 4,889 members utilized the gymnasium and fitness Member Scans 4,889 center facilities Drop In/Daily Pass 287 • 287 additional gym and fitness center users paid the Total 5176 daily walk-in fee • 223 people registered for classes Memberships Sold • 255 additional people participated in classes on a Fitness Pass 189 drop in basis Desert Willow 478 • 478 Desert Willow Resident Cards issued The First Tee 48 • 189 Fitness Center Passes issued Skate Park 57 • 2 Community Center rentals for the month of Total 772 January Activity Enrollments Portola Community Center • 38 rental reservations PD Center Afterschool 21 • 179 hours of rental use Reagan Intramural Sport 49 Dance 17 Palm Desert Parks Health and Fitness 61 • 306 park reservations Martial Arts 21 • 1,824 hours of rental use Sports 29 Tots 25 The Golf Center Home of the First Tee Total 223 • The Springs Club hosted its annual golf tournament to raise funds in support of the First Tee program. Drop-in Class Participation The club membership raised $50,000 this year and a Dance 60 total of$170,000 over the past four years. Health and Fitness 137 • The First Tee participants and staff again played a Sports 80 major role at the Humana Challenge. The First Tee Total 277 participants worked as standard bearers, enjoyed behind the scenes access and tours, and the staff First Tee Golf Course Use led junior classes and clinics.The PGA professionals made a $24,000 contribution to the First Tee. Driving Range 1380 • The First Tee Invitational golf tournament will be on 9-Hole Adult 1,145 February 15th at Bermuda Dunes Country Club. 9-Hole Child 152 Registration information is attached. Lessons 15 • In an effort to increase public use of the Golf Center Misc. Usage 92 the facility is now offering 5 and 10 round play and Total 2,784 driving range discount cards. • The new clubhouse building and site improvements Rentals by Location are underway. We currently are waiting for city approvals on certain improvements but anticipate Civic Center Park 68 project completion in May. Freedom Park 31 • Golf course signage on Cook Street is being updated Olsen Field 2 to reflect the public course and driving range. This PD Soccer Park 141 is in an effort to increase awareness of that the PD Community Center 26 facility is not just for kids. The new verbiage will Portola Center 38 read, "The Golf Center Home of the First Tee." Total 306 Palm Desert Skate Park Rentals by Facility Type • 57 skate park memberships sold Amphitheatre 1 • 315 skaters used the park • 175 bikers used the park Football Field 23 Gymnasium 1 This Month's Events Multipurpose Room 63 • Over 850 people attended the Chef's at the Library Pavilion 6 Series in January. Softball Field 67 • Over 400 people attended the Sunday Sounds Soccer Field 145 concert series in January. Total 306 • 140 athletes participated in the Disability Sports Festival. Hours Rented by Location • We have started to offer wheelchair tennis on Civic Center Park 577 Wednesday evenings. Freedom Park 179 Next Month's Events Olsen Field 6 • Chef's at the Library—Thursday, February 6, 13, 20, PD Soccer Park 727 27, 2014 at 2:00pm at the community center PD Community Center 156 • Sunday Sounds—Sunday, February 9, 16, 23, 2014 at Portola Center 179 2:00pm at the community center Total 1824 Palm Desert International Sports Festival/Senior Games Hours Rented by Facility Type • February 6th through February 9th, 2014 Amphitheatre 16 • 950 participants have registered so far. • Ribbon Cutting 10am on Thursday, February 6, 2014 Football Field 91 at Civic Center tennis courts. Gymnasium 10 • Welcoming Wine Reception 5pm on Friday, Multipurpose Room 325 February 7, 2014 at the community center Pavilion 96 Softball Field 549 Soccer Field 737 Total 1824 Disability Sports Festival The 2nd Annual Disability Sports Festival Coachella Valley was held in the Palm Desert Civic Center Park on January 11, 2014. Registered athletes with disabilities totaled 140; accompanied by caregivers and families bringing the total number of attendees to nearly 300 ranging in age from 6 to 80. Thirty three local organizations serving people with disabilities exhibited at the event to introduce their services to those with disabilities. Local and out of area coaches conducted 30 different sports including beep baseball for the blind,wheelchair tennis,wheelchair basketball, soccer, hand cycling, tandem cycling and more. The Disability Sports Festival (DSF) is modeled after the highly successful festival by the same name held at Cal State San Bernardino each October. Dr.Aaron Moffett, Founder of the DSF, welcomed the participants and their families at the opening ceremonies. Honorary guests included Palm Desert Mayor Pro Tern Susan Marie Weber and Desert Recreation District Board President Rudy Acosta. This one of a kind event was hosted by the Desert Recreation, City of Palm Desert, and Incight. YOU ARE INVITED :: •itep',Co' F M • Q. . A" •,his . ..•:... • • • _ b :. p r CALLING ADULT & SENIOR • 'HLETE I -, February 6-9, 2014 • BASKETBALL SOCCER SWIMMING TABLE TENNIS WATER VOLLEYBALL GOLF PICKLEBALL TRACK & FIELD VOLLEYBALL RACE WALK 14TH ANNUAL PALM DESERT SENIOR GAMES AND INTERNATIONAL SPORTS FESTIVAL RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY Please Join Us on February 6th at 10 a.m. Tennis courts in Palm Desert Civic Center Park Speakers: Palm Desert Mayor, Van Tanner Desert Recreation District General Manager, Kevin Kalman Come support our Senior Athletes Refreshments provided For more information visit MyRecreationDistrict.com or DesertSeniorGames.org, or Call 760-541-4184 •Aint.• _• • PALM DESERT DESERT RECREATION DISTRICT