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Administrative Conference Room — Palm Desert Civic Center
73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California 92260
I. CALL TO ORDER
11. 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, MAY 05, 2015.
Rec: Approve as presented
Action:
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR NAMING CARLOS ORTEGA ART SCULPTURE
B. PRESENTATION BY STAFF: GENERAL PLAN UPDATE 2015
VI. CONTINUED BUSINESS
NONE
POSTED AGENDA
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 01, 2015
VII. OLD BUSINESS
NONE
VIII. PRESENTATIONS AND UPDATES
A. Y-BE-FIT PALM DESERT CHALLENGE 2015: OCTOBER 4TH
B. FALL CONCERT SERIES
C. PARK USE REPORT
- Hovley Soccer Park
D. PALM DESERT AQUATIC CENTER
E. FAMILY YMCA OF THE DESERT
F. DESERT RECREATION DISTRICT
- 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 28th day of August
2015.
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3.«''' TUESDAY, MAY 05, 2015 — 8:30 a.m.
Administrative Conference Room — Palm Desert Civic Center
73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California 92260
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Deborah Hall convened the meeting at 8:30 a.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present: Absent
Chair Deborah Hall Commissioner Raymond Rodriguez
Vice Chair Jerry Dawson Commissioner Alternate Lindsay Holt
Commissioner Randy Guyer
Commissioner Kim Housken
Commissioner Lynn B. Jutovsky
Commissioner Mary Helen Kelly
Commissioner Mike Hardin
Ex-Officio Members:
Rob Ballew, YMCA of the Desert
Kevin Kalman, DRD
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
Laura McGalliard, Desert Recreation District
Van Tanner, Council Alternate Liaison
Jim Foote, Bureau of Land Management
Tim Skogen, Desert Recreation District, First Tee
Tammy Martin, Friends of the Desert Mountains
Nick Jones, Palm Desert Resident
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III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF TUESDAY, APRIL 07, 2015
Rec: Approve as presented
Upon a motion by Commissioner Kelly, second by Commissioner Guyer, carried
by a, 7-2 vote of the Commission, (AYES: Kelly, Dawson, Guyer, Hall, Housken,
Hardin, Jutovsky; NOES: None; ABSENT: Rodriguez, Holt) the Consent Calendar was
approved as presented.
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. STRATEGIC PLAN: PROGRESS REPORT 2015
Ryan Stendell stated that the city kicked off last year's Envision Palm
Desert, a 20 year Strategic Plan, which had 5 different big priorities. What
staff did in each priority is give a progress update for each one. Chair Hall
stated that the best way to get a clear view and understanding of these
priorities is to go through each one of them and highlight them.
1. Preparing for the financial requirements of maintaining existing
parks to the highest level of service. The planning efforts should also
address future costs of replacement and growth of the parks capital
improvement fund. Finding and encouraging streams, charitable
foundations and sponsorships, anything to help generate revenue, and
figure out ways to raise more funds. We rank 4th for the city's largest
expenditure; use fees is definitely a concept of the strategic plan, for
recovering costs. Sabby Jonathan stated that the naming policy
opportunity would also be a great first project for the foundation and a
great way to kick off the Capital campaign.
2. Assure a continuing flow of innovative ideas, being collaborative
and creating an open culture with our 3 major partners; the City, DRD, and
YMCA, we are all connected and share our ideas, currently working with
our partner agencies.
Vice Chair Dawson suggested that perhaps presenting a medal to these 3
partnerships for their achievements would be a great idea. Mr. Stendell
also mentioned another great idea was when City Manager, John
Wohlmuth came on board in 2009 requested that our partners start
attending the meetings, because it helps a lot with the collaborative
relationship. There are several playground safety inspectors working on
keeping up with trends and industry standards.
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3. Make recreation pervasive in all public spaces, something as
simple as recognizing that El Paseo is a great location for people to walk
in the mornings. Recreation staff is also working with the Planning
Department on other great things for the community; including creating a
more walkable environment in our city center and also incorporating small
public spaces for gatherings.
Chair Hall expressed that putting the benches on El Paseo is a great idea;
it's simple yet very effective.
4. North Sphere Regional Park; we are making sure that communities
are involved, that we include revenue generators tied back to priority
number one, planning for the future; some can include pads for private
cafes. Currently the only progress is working with the planning department
to set triggers of development. The North Sphere has approximately 6,000
units planned; which 1,000 have been constructed as of today. By the time
we hit the 4,000 unit mark, the park should begin development.
Sabby Jonathan asked what the timing was on the park that is integrated
with the Millennium project.
Ryan Stendell stated that it will most likely be far down the road, keep in
mind Millennium is in phases and the only thing one will see up front is
housing that will sit on the corner of Portola and Gerald Ford.
Van Tanner asked when the City's housing start construction would start;
John Wohlmuth stated that first priority is the Carlos Ortega Villas project.
5. Examine the need for expansion of the Aquatic Center, there is still
a big question mark whether we do or do not need it, the measure of
success on that is that we are collecting data. The data clearly reads that
the expansion is necessary and it can show an increase to cost recovery,
up to 60 percent.
Randy Guyer asked Mr. Stendell what he means when he says
expansion; is it geographically or facility wise. Ryan Stendell mentioned
that it can be looked at both ways. Mr. Guyer also disagrees that it's too
early for an expansion; he senses it's a fairly high priority project that
shouldn't be pushed off too far down the road. Staff agrees to examine
needs for expansion in the annual report for FY 14-15.
B. PROPOSED WATER IMPACTS TO PARK FACILITIES
Ryan Stendell presented a memo, which stated that the City has taken
action and started looking at what we can do with our facilities; at this
point what we are doing to comply with the Governor's mandate is
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identifying what reductions will be done to our parks. Civic Center will be
done a bit different; we're monitoring everything to make sure all of our
parks are looking healthy, we will not be over seeding, only a certain area
in Civic Center Park. Lagoons are designed as part of the parks irrigation
system; we need to keep some over seeded turf to circulate the water in
the lagoons. Staff does believe it is important to keep some over-seeded
turf as it is important for passive recreation (i.e. picnics, lounging on grass,
etc.) If we can provide that turf for at least one park, it would look great.
Thanks, to Mark Greenwood and his staff, as the bulk of this strategy was
developed under their guidance.
Ryan Stendell stated that the City Manager is requesting we fund phase
one for turf reduction, which is proposed as desert landscape.
Vice Chair Dawson expressed his concern for dust; Mark Greenwood
clarified there is no dust just typical desert landscape.
Commissioner Housken suggested making the land conversion issue into
a community event. It wouldn't have to be in multiple days, have different
stations where one could learn different areas of land conversion.
Sabby Jonathan wants to encourage the Commission to think
independently, with the well intention we all embrace water efficiency; we
need to think about the wellness of our parks.
Van Tanner asked how many parks were reseeded and how much
additional water was used. Mark Greenwood stated that the City reseeded
all the parks, and it was significant water use. Mr. Greenwood clarified that
we are not shutting the water off. We are just not over seeding. Mr.
Greenwood also mentioned that he will have a meeting with CVWD on
Monday to brain storm on ideas
Chair Hall agrees with the idea of announcing to the public and the
community, and identifying that the water is not being shut off; a
community event would be useful idea.
Commissioner Kelly commended Mr. Stendell for the wonderful job he is
doing.
C. BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT: OPERATIONS MOU 2015
Ryan Stendell stated that since 2004 the City has had a contractual
relationship with the BLM; the City was looking for a partner to monitor our
natural trails. The hiking trail network started in the late 1990's; the City
started the planning process of the hiking trail network in 2002. Palm
Desert's trail plan isn't all in Palm Desert property, the BLM owns a
significant amount of property, so the BLM has a cause to be out there
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monitoring hiking trails, it's, just a natural fit. Our MOU has changed over
the years; Jim Foote, the Monument Manager for the BLM, has done a
great job with MOU's and going through the backgrounds and explaining
them thoroughly. We want to go into an operating contract of $40,000 a
year, $30,000 of which goes to staffing and $10,000 of it will go to trail
maintenance or improvements. Mr. Stendell also provided the
Commission with an annual report, provided by Mr. Foote, the amount
proposed is actually stable.
Van Tanner asked what other cities participate in this. Jim Foote stated
none; and our function is supported by tax dollars; they are federal and not
allowed to raise money.
Commissioner Guyer asked about the money for the maintenance of trails,
does that carry over, Mr. Stendell stated that it can.
Commissioner Housken inquired about what have people been arrested
for
Jim Foote stated that it was falsified information being given or touching
the rangers which is not allowed.
Commissioner Guyer asked if money raised will be to pay the BLM, or
would it have to be an agreement. Mr. Stendell stated a not for profit could
raise funds and donate to the City, but the City would not be able to
donate money to the BLM.
Therefore upon a motion from Commissioner Kelly, second by Vice Chair
Dawson, carried by a, 7-0 vote of the Commission, (AYES: Kelly, Dawson, Hall, Guyer,
Housken, Jutovsky, Hardin; NOES: None; ABSENT: Rodriguez, Holt) the Commission
approved the recommendation for the Bureau of Land Management Operations MOU
2015.
VI. CONTINUED BUSINESS
None
VII. OLD BUSINESS
None
VIII. PRESENTATIONS AND UPDATES
A. PARK USE REPORT
- Freedom Park
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Ryan Stendell stated that back on April 1st, Van Tanner, and all the
Council members attended the opening of the pickleball courts and all 8
were going at one time, everyone attending enjoyed it. Baseball is in full
swing and tee ballers are utilizing the soccer fields.
Chair Hall commented on the dog parks, she noticed it's been about a
year since the switchover has taken place and the small dog park looks
great. Chair Hall also mentioned that it appears that pickleball players had
signage out in the courts, and if it had been removed, Ryan Stendell
confirmed that they have been cleared.
Van Tanner asked about the shade structure, Mr. Stendell confirmed that
both went in and people seem to be extremely content with the new
installation.
B. PALM DESERT AQUATIC CENTER
Karen Creasy stated that the Aquatic Center is doing exceptional; April's
Easter event was successful, attendance was up 34 percent over last
year. They also started combo and barbecue meals to increase revenue,
without increasing the impact on the pools, and that seems to be doing
great. Coming up in May is their biggest event, Swim to Win on Saturday
the 23rd; also in conjunction with this event is the Madison Rising concert
being held at the Agua Caliente Casino, as a fundraiser to benefit kids that
can't afford swim lessons, which will be held the day before on Friday the
22nd Mrs. Creasy also mentioned that the casino donated its venue for
this event. Mrs. Creasy also stated that the Rotary Club donated 48
swimsuits for the children; and they have just finished 3rd grade swim
lessons, which has a class of 19 kids; they have field trips to the facility
every year, bringing in 48 this year. Mrs. Creasy also stated that they
recently had a lap pool closure for its annual maintenance with no issues.
Van Tanner asked about lane usage; Mrs. Creasy explained that's what
she spends most of her time on, working on lane usage because there is
not enough space; Summer hours will be extended starting Memorial
Weekend.
Sabby Jonathan congratulated Karen Creasy on the PDAC, the staff, and
the amazing job they are doing. Mr. Jonathan also mentioned if they can
offer some training for the Y Be Fit event coming up in October.
Commissioner Jutovsky asked about the out of water classes and how
they are doing; Mrs. Creasy stated that Yoga, Chair Yoga, and Silver
Sneakers are all going well. The Silver Sneakers program is doing
phenomenal; it's based on insurance so the aquatic center gets a
reimbursement from the insurance groups; Yoga has its popular items and
non-popular items.
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C. FAMILY YMCA OF THE DESERT
None
D. DESERT RECREATION DISTRICT
Brenda Nutcher stated that they are getting ready for summer camps,
Indoor Soccer Camp and Basketball Camp; they are also getting ready to
start a new elite basketball program with one of their team members, Mr.
Richardson who has an extensive background in sports, other than that all
programs are doing well.
Tim Skogen, with the First Tee, stated that the facility had a good winter
season; they currently have 22 sessions that started back in March, he
also announced their summer sessions that will run from June through
August. He also attended a First Tee meeting in Dallas, which turned out
to be really compelling. Mr. Skogen also stated that they had some
fundraisers completed in March and April and a Roy's fundraiser coming
up in June. He had some good news over water improvements and water
projects that are being completed online, regarding water management
and the use of reclaimed water; finally Mr. Skogen announced Dustin
Smith as the new program director who has been with the First Tee for 11
years.
IX. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Chair Deborah Hall suggested to the commission if there are any future events
we should attend, please contact us or email us, so that the commissioners can
be present.
X. ADJOURNMENT
With unanimous consent of the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 9:54
a.m.
Angie Marron, Recording Secretary
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CITY OF PALM DESERT
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION REPORT
SUBJECT: Request for Naming: Carlos Ortega Sculpture Civic Center Park
SUBMITTED BY: Ryan Stendell, Senior Management Analyst
DATE: September 1, 2015
In May of 2015, the City Council adopted a naming policy as recommended by the
Parks and Recreation Commission. Public Art staff has received a request by the family
of previous City Manager, Carlos Ortega to place an art piece in his honor at Civic
Center Park. The location as proposed would be located near the Rose Garden. All
fabrication costs will be paid for by the applicant and once dedicated to the City we will
install and maintain it in perpetuity from the public art fund.
Since this is the first naming request since the policy has been adopted, staff believes
the commission should review and process under the newly created naming policy.
Below is the criteria adopted by the Council which outlines the process. Certainly Mr.
Ortega falls within the criteria of being an individual who has contributed significantly to
the community.
When the Commission discussed this policy back in November of 2014, staff
emphasized that it was not our intent to place named items all over the parks, but to
look at larger places (i.e. amphitheater, baseball field, aquatic center) for naming. While
staff does believe this naming request could be accommodated we are concerned about
allowing too many smaller amenities to be placed as we are not staffed adequately to
manage a large portfolio of named facilities.
Staff from Public Art will be at the meeting on Tuesday to join the discussion related to
this naming request.
CLO Naming
September 01, 2015
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Parks Naming Policy: Naming/Renaming of Parks/Recreational and other City
Facilities.
Background:
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance to those who have an interest
in naming and/or renaming of the City's parks and/or recreational facilities.
The naming or renaming of parks and recreational facilities is complex and sometimes
emotionally evocative since assigning a name is a powerful and permanent identity of
a public place and/or facility. The naming and renaming of parks and recreational
facilities often requires significant resources in terms of changing names on signs,
maps, and literature.
Renaming of existing parks is discouraged due to excessive/constant name
changing can be a source of confusion to the public.
Naming Principles:
Facilities which may be named include buildings, centers, parks, open spaces, or
any other recreational facility or amenity observed by the Parks and Recreation
Commission and/or City Council.
Facilities may be named
for:
1. A distinct geographic, environmental or developmental feature.
2. A neighborhood, community, or access street.
3. A name of historical significance of the facility.
4. A reflection of the ethnic diversity of the community.
5. An individual or family who has contributed significantly to the community or
the facility.
6. A significant individual donor or corporate entity. Such donations can add
considerable value to the City's parks and recreation and therefore will be
considered.
a. Donation requests should not result in the undue
commercialization of a park facility or amenity.
Naming for Major Donations: As a guideline, the threshold for considering
the naming of a facility will include one or more of the following:
1. Land for the majority of the park was deeded to the City.
2. Contribution of a minimum of 50% of the capital expense associated with
development of the facility or amenity.
CLO Naming
September 01, 2015
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3. Contribution of an endowment equal to a minimum of 20-years of maintenance
and repair as calculated by the City. The naming right shall end at the
conclusion of the agreed up endowment period.
4. Short term sponsorships and naming opportunities can be considered on a
case by case basis utilizing the procedures set forth in this policy.
Naming Policy Procedure:
1. Naming recommendations can be made by submitting a written request to the
City Manager's Office.
2. The City Manager and appropriate staff members will review the proposed
name to ensure it is consistent with the principles set forth in this policy.
3. The Parks and Recreation Commission will review proposals and make a
recommendation to the City Council based on the request.
4. The naming proposal will be presented to the City Council for final review
and approval. For naming of facilities that have a significant interest citywide, the
Council may appoint a working group of council members, commissioners
and/or community members to further review a naming request.
Terms and Conditions:
1. The City reserves the right to approve appropriate signage consistent with
the
2. City's signage policies.
3. All operations and maintenance of parks and facilities is to remain under the
direction of the City and in accordance with our standards.
Naming/sponsorships shall not imply any ownership of City facilities.
4. Unless otherwise provided in a naming agreement, City reserves the right to
change or delete a naming in its absolute discretion.
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"From The Heart" Mosaic
Carlos Ortega Villas
City of Palm Desert, CA
Percent For Art Proposal
Kessler Studios, Inc.
Loveland,Ohio
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Kessler Studios Proposal
"From the Heart" Mosaic Artwork
An Overview
You asked the short-listed artists to design an 8'x12' work of art for either the north or west wall of
the Community Building, and while that works comfortably on the western exposure, it does not do
so on the northern. In an effort to best serve the Ortega Villas community, we are proposing a
smaller work of art for the north wall, a beautiful mosaic. This is because the north side is the ideal
location with its high visibility to the residential community. The mosaic will be seen by everyone
who enters the Community Building, as well as those who drive by. Artwork on the west side would
only be viewed by a few.
With mosaic artwork, the smaller size is also more appropriate for your budget. Mosaics are made
from many, small pieces of glass that are hand set into place, each snugly fitted to the next. From a
distance, the many pieces blend together to create a unified artistic statement but they reward the
viewer with a richly nuanced visual treat upon close inspection. The fabrication process is very time
consuming but one that provides that unique dual viewing experience; one of mosaic's many
delightful qualities.
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Ortega Villas
"From the Heart" Mosaic Artwork
Artist's Statement:
The inspiration for the design started with Mrs. Ortega's words in Mr. Ortega's tribute video, "It has
been a good life, and it continues to be a good life. We are blessed." I believe that Mrs. Ortega was
speaking of her family with those words, but they apply to a collective "we" as well (all of the
Coachella Valley). I thought about what it means to be blessed by another person's work; the
impetus for doing what they did, their philosophy and approach to life, their personality and
demeanor.
As I reflected on what has been written and said about Mr. Ortega, I kept coming back to the concept
that he truly cared about the well being of others. Everything he did was an effort to better their
lives. It wasn't done for personal accolade, or because he was just a very intelligent man performing
a job well... no... everything he did came from a wellspring of caring in his heart.
This became the spiritual foundation for the artwork design and provided its title. Using my Abstract
Interpretative Design approach, I layered this concept and Mr. Ortega's life journey "onto the
canvas". The finished work incorporates complex symbolism, but the abstract presentation doesn't
hold the viewer to one image or concept. There is room for personal interpretation, and to simply
find delight in the artwork's colors and gentle rhythm. The meaning within the piece is revealed on a
plaque mounted nearby, just waiting to be discovered, ever ready to provide that "Oh, I see that!
That's so cool!"moment. (The wording for the plaque is shown on the next page.)
As I worked on the design, I considered both Mr. Ortega (his character, work, and spirit) and the
future residents of Ortega Villas. Therefore, the design is playful and spontaneous, yet dignified. It
is truly a respectful celebration of Mr. Ortega's life; a life very well lived. The artwork is designed to
joyfully welcome guests, while its organic softness and graceful flow provides a soothing sense of
calm. The colors within the artwork add a nice accent to the neutral tones of the architecture, while
being sensitive to the soft coloration of the desert environment.
Materials: The mosaic will be made of richly nuanced cats-paw and opalescent stained glass, fitted
snugly together. The grout will be medium brown. The many pieces that comprise the mosaic will
catch the light individually, making the light appear to dance across the surface as the viewer moves
by. This gives the mosaic an undulating, animated quality.
Installation: The mosaic will be mortared directly to the plywood substrate, the same material onto
which the exterior plaster is applied. The plaster contractor will mount metal edging around the
artwork site, leaving a recess for the mosaic. Kessler Studios shall install the mosaic into that
unfinished section. (A cross-sectional installation drawing is on page 5 of this packet.) The weight of
the mosaic artwork is approximately 270 - 3501bs, making its weight insignificant.
Maintenance/Durability: The surface of the artwork is vertical and the materials are relatively
smooth, thus they will not collect dust. Mortared securely into place, mosaic is a permanent, highly
durable, virtually maintenance free artistic medium. Having been integrated into landscape and
architectural settings for centuries, its durability is well proven.
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Mosaic Plaque
"From the Heart"
A Tribute to Carlos Ortega
Carlos Ortega:
Carlos Ortega was a public servant in the Coachella Valley for 31 years, with the last 26 dedicated to
the City of Palm Desert. Many tangible accomplishments document his legacy but he is also warmly
remembered for his astute leadership, caring mentorship, and the twinkle-in-the-eye with which he
approached every venture. The fruits of his labors and indomitable spirit were, and continue to be, a
true gift to this valley.
Mr. Ortega cared deeply about the well being of all people and improving the entire Coachella
Valley for every one of its diverse residents. He served with an unequalled dedication and passion,
receiving great personal delight and spiritual reward in return. His labors were never for personal
accolade, or just because he was an intelligent man doing a job well. Everything he did came from a
wellspring of caring in his heart; thus the title of the artwork.
Symbolism Within the Mosaic Design:
Overall, the mosaic is joyful and spontaneous with a refined dignity, qualities that reflect the essence
of Mr. Ortega. The design hints, ever so slightly, at the shape of a heart, because Mr. Ortega's work
always came "from the heart".
The brown key line suggests the Coachella Valley while the orange forms represent the many
autonomous communities within the valley, all of which Mr. Ortega collaborated with harmoniously
over the years. The graceful, flowing blue line represents Mr. Ortega's life journey. The starting
point is significant because it is the geographic center of the subtly heart shaped artwork,
acknowledging his caring spirit. The line is circuitous, speaking of a young man finding his way. Mr.
Ortega grew up in the eastern part of the Coachella Valley and retained a strong connection to its
agricultural community throughout his life. He went on to serve his country in Vietnam, and
graduated from UC Riverside.
Mr. Ortega found his calling in civil service, back home in his beloved southern California. This
turning point in his life is represented by the distinct about-turn that the single line makes at the
bottom center of the design. From there, the line bursts forth with playful but controlled exuberance.
The rich blue line is joined by another, bearing different shapes and sizes, speaking of the diverse
roles he undertook with enviable diplomacy and aplomb. The lines are definitive, bold and
confident, yet they also dance gracefully, spreading seeds of inspiration along the way.
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Project Budget & Timeline Page 6 of 7
Item Costs Sub-Total
Artist Expenses
Artist Fee
Design of artwork
Presentation assembly
Structural consultation with architect
Touchup of enlarged drawings
Material selection
Fabrication supervision
Installation supervision
Documentation writing 4000.00 4,000.00
Fabrication & Installation Expenses
Fabrication Materials & Labor
Fabrication materials
Stained glass
Adhesive
Fiberglass mesh 4000.00
Labor:
Full scale enlarging/touchup
Mosaic material selection
Material cutting
Tessera gluing to mesh 8500.00
Installation:
Crating&shiping
Installation materials
Motar&grout
Installation labor
Travel
Installation of mosaic panels
Site Cleanup
Signage
Food &lodging
Rental Items 7825.00
20,325.00
Kessler Studios Overhead
Design time span (1 month) 1000.00
Material acquisition &fabrication time span (4 months) 4000.00
5,000.00
Insurance
Builders Risk &Workers Comp. 400.00
Commercial liability 150.00
550.00
Documentation Costs
On-site photography, photo-processing, prints/CDs 125.00
125.00
TOTAL:
$30,000.00
Project Timeline
Material acquisition and fabrication time will be approximately 4 months.
Installation would take 3-5 days.
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PDAC July 2015 Month End Report
Rental Admission Program Food Beverage Retail Total
$9281 $71,197 $27,495 $18,546 $4854 $2432 $133,805
Tran Type Description 2015 2014
100 - Resident: 13-59 1685 2,148
101 -Non-Resident: 13-59 5186 5,212
102 —Resident: Yth/Sr 1193 1,414
103 —Non Resident: Yth/Sr 3385 3,387
104—Resident: 2-5 340 434
105 —Non Resident: 2-5 1328 1,292
Totals 13,117 13,887
2015 2014
25 Punch Monthly Use 545 341
3Mo. Card Monthly Use 210 213
1Yr. Card Monthly Use 54 69
50 Punch Card Use 0 31
25 Punch Cards Sold 22 29
3 Mo. Pass Sold 9 12
Annual Pass Sold 1 0
50 Punch Cards Sold 0 1
Water Aerobic Pass Sold 10 20
Fitness Pass Sold 2 4
School Field Trips 1 0
Group Trips 23 36
School Field/Group Use 590 819
PDAC clicked 572 per day—July 2014 averaged 534
Program participants registered 2015 2014
July 1-31 = 1122 1187
Group Swim Lessons = 255 205
Private Swim Lessons = 42 21
Aerobics = 592 739
Zumba= 0 1
SilverSneakers = 216 191
CPR/First Aid= 0 0
Lifeguard Re-Certification= 0 0
Shower= 5 30
MS = 12 0
Lane Rentals =times July 1-31
Palm Desert Swim Club=24
Scorpion Water Polo= 15
Piranhas= 13
Birthday Parties= 10
Desert Swim Academy=21
Helene's Swim School = 5
AVID Physical Therapy=2
Ben Hobbins= 1
Desert Olympic Tritons =29
Program Highlights for month:
• 4th of July was very busy! We brought in more revenue on the 4th then the years prior.
• Swim lessons had a lot of registrations and were well attended. This year was the first
summer that a staff person was specified to oversee all swim lessons for the summer. It
went very well.
• Movie at the Pool was rained out. We will try again next month.
• This is the first summer we have sold hamburgers cooked on the grill. Very popular!
• Cabanas are consistently renting.
Upcoming Events for this month:
• Back to school is early this year. August 13th the back to school schedules begin.
• We will attempt Movie at the Pool again on August 15th
• Rancho Mirage High school starts renting space for the first time on the 10th
• Birthday Party rentals in the Multi-Use Room are very popular.
Current concerns:
Swim team is not happy with the temperature of the water. The warm air temperatures and
humidity keep the chillers from being as effective. They are asking for some cooler water
provisions to be made (as in aerators). We have had meetings with city staff and Y staff.
Hopefully they will relax as the weather cools.
Daily Facility Use 2015
Month Jan. Feb. March April May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec.
Day 1 148 75 133 545 147 618 602 662
2 284 323 241 808 372 457 458 493
3 233 298 339 524 399 318 751 628
4 89 257 242 694 197 524 1323 504
5 265 312 328 1036 263 484 764 530
6 322 189 247 781 329 553 572 337
7 207 202 280 365 304 706 658 469
8 253 104 153 488 387 522 691 592
9 204 288 336 403 231 353 614 480
10 85 358 336 444 233 524 392
11 53 283 287 365 267 218 711
12 245 350 332 472 263 272 550
13 233 291 313 315 267 681 370
14 217 206 223 314 197 721 511
15 240 210 165 229 103 346 664
16 336 416 293 445 133 428 437
17 95 273 362 263 289 226 520
18 85 252 194 460 274 543 113
19 159 242 520 523 554 536 280
20 336 267 392 400 204 435 708
21 241 193 274 280 286 626 453
22 376 85 176 255 219 768 524
23 255 239 303 239 1093 510 580
24 104 327 397 319 552 670 411
25 91 310 287 179 738 686 776 Closed
26 151 333 331 335 444 660 535
27 263 353 428 319 527 1082 666
28 219 116 407 402 494 701 610
29 342 / 433 246 665 472 667
30 245 / 487 164 470 652 368
31 84 / 721 / 656 / 453 Grand Total
Totals: 6460 7152 9960 12612 11557 16292 17732 4695 0 0 0 0 864601
These are estimates taken daily by use of a handheld counter.This data does not include people who do
not use the facility, i.e. parents entering to pickup/drop off children, public entering to look at the facility,
tours of the facility, and facility staff.
August Zip Code Tallies
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
92201 53 20 10 16 5 7 20 17 148
92203 38 0 9 12 5 1 9 3 9 86
92210 2 6 4 5 3 8 2 30
92211 28 17 25 23 10 7 5 7 5 127
92234 31 7 10 6 3 10 10 77
92236 15 30 10 10 18 9 20 1 113
92241 47 0 3 2 9 2 4 67
92253 19 18 17 16 3 6 11 2 10 102
92260 72 20 34 22 15 14 15 45 6 243
92262 18 3 10 12 2 1 46
92270 5 10 8 5 2 4 2 1 37
Canada 0 7 0
92539 1 1
92656 1 0
Yucca 5 5 5 0
Mecca 20 0
Thermal 11 8 0
Hemet 5 5
Moreno 3 0
Gendora 9 9
96722 1 0
FL 1 1 1 0
WA 1 0
92284 2 2 2
HI 1 0
92274 15 6 21
92704 1 0
92782 4 4
91316 1 0
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DESERT
RECREATION DISTRICT
Date: August 28, 2015
To: Palm Desert Parks and Recreation Commission
From: Brenda Nutcher, Community Services Coordinator
Subject: June Activity Report
Palm Desert Community Center PD Gym and Fitness Center
• 5591 members utilized the gymnasium and fitness Member Scans 5591
center facilities Drop In/Daily Pass 367
• 367 additional gym and fitness center users paid the Total 5958
daily walk-in fee Memberships Sold
• 461 people registered for classes, camps and special
programs Fitness Pass 214
• 182 additional people participated in classes on a Desert Willow 78
drop in basis The First Tee 18
• 78 Desert Willow Resident Cards issued Skate Park 37
• 214 Fitness Center Passes issued Total 347
• 2 Community Center rentals for the month of June
Activity Enrollments
Portola Community Center Summer Camp weekly session 58
• 37 rental reservations
Summer camp 3 week session 28
• 150.25 hours of rental use Dance and Music 20
Palm Desert Parks Health and Fitness 41
• 244 park reservations Youth basketball league 243
• 1407 hours of rental use Sports 45
Tiny Tots 26
Palm Desert Skate Park Total 461
• 37 skate park memberships sold
• 85 skaters used the park Drop-in Class Participation
• 157 bikers used the park Summer Camp 62
Pickleball/table tennis 480
Sports/fitness 120
Total 662
Palm Desert Community Center First Tee Golf Course Use
• Summer camp began June 15, 2015 and runs Driving Range 204
through August 14, 2015, Monday through Friday 9-Hole Adult 199
from 7:30am to 6:00pm daily. Our Leaders have 9-Hole Child 50
planned lots of special field trips including Animal Lessons 8
Samaritans, McCallum Theater,The Palm Desert Misc. Usage 7
Library for special events, movies and reading on a Total 468
weekly basis, Indio Gymnastic Academy, movie
theaters,the aquatic center and more.
• Summer youth basketball league began June 23, Rentals by Location
2015 and runs through July 30, 2015. Civic Center Park 110
• We have a new instructor offering Hula Dance Freedom Park 108
classes for Fitness.The first class begins July 20, Olsen Field 26
2015 at 6:00pm. PD Soccer Park closed
• We are partnering with the YMCA to have movies at PD Community Center 66
the aquatic center on July 18, 2015 and August 15, Portola Center 37
2015. Total 347
First Tee Rentals by Facility Type
Programming Notes— Amphitheater 0
• The First Tee weekly Summer Camps commenced Football Field 19
Monday,June 8th with daily week day sessions from Gymnasium 17
8:30am to 11:30am.These camps are a variation of Multipurpose Room 86
the in season sessions with a more balanced Pavilion 6
indoor/outdoor environment to accommodate the Softball Field 204
higher temperatures and more relaxed summer Soccer Field 15
camp approach.The camps will continue Total 347
throughout the summer with the last week day
sessions concluding on August 21st.This year's
participation has been superb with each week's Hours Rented by Location
filled to capacity and registration continues strong Civic Center Park 680
throughout the summer. Freedom Park 559
• The new addition to this summer's activities has Olsen Field 168
been the Advanced Q School scheduled for PD Soccer Park closed
Saturdays each week with continued growth as the PD Community Center 195.25
word spreads. Portola Center 150.25
• Plans are taking shape for both the Fall 8 week Total 1752.5
sessions with registration set for September.Also,
submittal for the After School ASES Outreach
proposal is scheduled for mid-July. Hours Rented by Facility Type
• The MAP program, Military Affiliate Program is Amphitheatre 0
being jump started with participation from the Football Field 54
Twenty Nine Palms Marine base facility. Gymnasium 17
Multipurpose Room 328.5
Pavilion 96
Softball Field 1225.5
Soccer Field 31.5
1752.5
• We will be expanding the Special Needs program in the fall working with these specialty
organization to expand The First Tee reach.
Promotions/Projects—
• With the start of the summer season,the Golf Center published the new summer season rate
schedule to attempt to draw added golfers to the facility. Specific day of week/time of day
specials in addition to practice and play offerings will work toward increasing player count
during the off season.
• We are also working on our two key summer projects which include leveling and
enlarging the practice tee hitting area to improve the turf quality and golfer experience.
• We'll also secure bids for leveling the golf course tees which have become very
mounded owing to years of sand and seed applications.
• Finally,we look to complete the Clubhouse landscaping work to create an inviting and
enjoyable environment surrounding the Clubhouse. We also will complete the interior
privacy wall to better create a welcoming shopping experience.
• The Golf Course Irrigation project has also been completed along with entry turf
removal and desertscape change out.
The First Tee events
• Our two key summer fundraising events have been organized and promoted including
the Roy's Restaurant Sip, Savor and Support the First Tee event held on Friday,June
26th.
• We are also promoting the Palm Springs Power Baseball game fundraising event
scheduled for Friday,July 17th. Proceeds for this event benefit The First Tee Scholarship
activities.
Finally,to better promote The First Tee mission,we are developing an
information/promotion video to showcase the mission and activities to prospective
donors and participants.
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DESERT
RECREATION DISTRICT
Date: August 28, 2015
To: Palm Desert Parks and Recreation Commission
From: Brenda Nutcher, Community Services Coordinator
Subject: July Activity Report
Palm Desert Community Center PD Gym and Fitness Center
• 5642 members utilized the gymnasium and fitness Member Scans 5642
center facilities Drop In/Daily Pass 346
• 346 additional gym and fitness center users paid the Total 5988
daily walk-in fee Memberships Sold
• 502 people registered for classes, camps and special
programs Fitness Pass 167
• 104 additional people participated in classes on a Desert Willow 32
drop in basis The First Tee 6
• 32 Desert Willow Resident Cards issued Skate Park 50
• 167 Fitness Center Passes issued Total 255
• 2 Community Center rentals for the month of July
Activity Enrollments
Portola Community Center Summer Camp weekly session 70
• 29 rental reservations Summer camp 3 week session 50
• 104 hours of rental use
Dance and Music 17
Palm Desert Parks Health and Fitness 53
• 253 park reservations Youth basketball league 243
• 1274.25 hours of rental use Sports 51
Tiny Tots 18
Palm Desert Skate Park Total 502
• 50 skate park memberships sold
• 55 skaters used the park Drop-in Class Participation
• 120 bikers used the park Summer Camp 137
Pickleball/table tennis 481
Sports/fitness 104
Total 722
Palm Desert Community Center First Tee Golf Course Use
• Summer camp began June 15, 2015 and runs Driving Range 152
through August 14, 2015. 9-Hole Adult 169
• Summer youth basketball league began June 23, 9-Hole Child 49
2015 and runs through July 30, 2015. Lessons 8
• We have a new instructor offering Hula Dance Misc. Usage 1
classes for Fitness.The first class began July 20, Total 379
2015 at 6:00 pm.
• We are partnering with the YMCA to have movies at Rentals by Location
the aquatic center.July 18, 2015 was canceled due Civic Center Park 109
to rain and August 15, 2015 is a go.
Freedom Park 117
First Tee Olsen Field 27
PD Soccer Park closed
Programming Notes PD Community Center 69
• The First Tee Summer Camps continue with strong Portola Center 29
participation from our Youth Members. Each Total 351
week's sessions have been filled to capacity with
upcoming week's nearing capacity through the Rentals by Facility Type
month of August.These camps are conducted each
morning Monday—Friday featuring both indoor Amphitheater 1
and outdoor activities with a weekly field trip Football Field 19
rotating to either the PGA Superstore, Indian Wells Gymnasium 18
Golf Resort or Marriott's Desert Springs putting Multipurpose Room 80
course. In addition, sessions (Introductory Player Pavilion 0
Golf) are being conducted at both the Indio Softball Field 209
Community Center and Coachella Community Soccer Field 24
Center weekday afternoons. Total 351
• The new Advanced Q School continue to meet
every Tuesday and Wednesday with offsite golfing
at assorted valley courses each Thursday. Hours Rented by Location
• Player sessions are held each Saturday throughout Civic Center Park 565
the summer. Freedom Park 562.75
Olsen Field 146.5
Promotions/Projects PD Soccer Park closed
PD Community Center 174.75
• July 24th, the Golf Center Hours of Operation Portola Center 104
adjusted to better accommodate our golfer needs Total 1553
during the hot summer months. Current Hours are:
Sunday—Friday: 7:OOA—12:00P, 5:00P—8:00P.
Saturday: 7:OOA—8:00P. Our goal is to provide Hours Rented by Facility Type
extended hours for our after work golfers while not Amphitheatre 16
increasing our payroll expenses. We are also Football Field 54
offering reduced range ball and course fees to drive Gymnasium 18
volume along with packages for the avid golfer. Multipurpose Room 260.75
Further, we are finalizing bids for the needed and Pavilion 0
Softball Field 1162.75
Soccer Field 41.50
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approved leveling of the practice range tee to provide our customers with an improved hitting
environment. Our goal is improvement completion prior to the prime season.
• We are also looking to enhance the landscaping around the new clubhouse.
• Finally, our grounds staff has aggressively attacked the nuisance weed (nutgrass) issues on the
golf course applying the selective herbicide Monument to reduce growth and allow the
establishment of desired Bermuda grass.
The First Tee events
• On June 26th, a successful Roy's Restaurant fund raising event was held with upwards of 70
participants enjoying, sampling, sipping and supporting this summer event. Our thanks
to Cameron, GM and The First Tee volunteer for his support and assistance for this annual
event.
• July 17th,The First Tee supporters attended a Palm Springs Power baseball game fundraiser
braving the heat and humidity for a fun night at the ballpark.
• Finally,The First Tee of the Coachella Valley came out victorious in the First Annual Chapter
Challenge Cup competition held Monday,July 27th at Glendora Country Club. In competing
against SoCal chapters Los Angeles, Orange County and Pasadena,TFT-Coachella Valley
prevailed with the desire to make this an annual event to build camaraderie, competition and
interaction between the Chapters.
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DESERT
RECREATION DISTRICT
Date: August 28, 2015
To: Palm Desert Parks and Recreation Commission
From: Brenda Nutcher, Community Services Coordinator
Subject: August Activity Report (Numbers reflect activity August 27, 2015)
Palm Desert Community Center PD Gym and Fitness Center
• 3018 members utilized the gymnasium and fitness Member Scans 3018
center facilities Drop In/Daily Pass 278
• 278 additional gym and fitness center users paid the Total 3296
daily walk-in fee Memberships Sold
• 187 people registered for classes, camps and special
programs Fitness Pass 121
• 467 additional people participated in classes on a Desert Willow 36
drop in basis The First Tee 0
• 36 Desert Willow Resident Cards issued Skate Park 24
• 121 Fitness Center Passes issued Total 181
• 3 Community Center rentals for the month of
August Activity Enrollments
Summer Camp weekly session 32
Portola Community Center
• 38 rental reservations Summer camp 3 week session 28
Dance and Music 20
• 164 hours of rental use
Health and Fitness 35
Palm Desert Parks After School 10
• 127 park reservations Sports 42
• 306.50 hours of rental use Tiny Tots 20
Total 187
Palm Desert Skate Park
• 24 skate park memberships sold Drop-in Class Participation
• 59 skaters used the park Summer Camp 55
• 62 bikers used the park Pickleball/table tennis 360
Sports/fitness 52
Total 467
Palm Desert Community Center First Tee Golf Course Use
• Summer camp began June 15, 2015 and ran through Driving Range 110
August 14, 2015. We had 76 children enroll in the 9-Hole Adult 80
three week sessions, 162 enroll in one week 9-Hole Child 42
sessions and 254 participate with a daily drop in fee. Lessons 0
• We added an addition day for drop in pickleball.The Misc. Usage 27
program is quite popular and averages 30 guests Total 259
each day.
• We have a new instructor offering Hula Dance Rentals by Location
classes for Fitness on Monday evenings at 6:00pm.
Civic Center Park 85
• We partnered with the YMCA to have a movie at the
aquatic center.July 18, 2015 was canceled due to Freedom Park 37
rain and August 15, 2015 was a success with 120 Olsen Field 5
participants. PD Soccer Park closed
• We are getting ready for the fall. Our traditional PD Community Center 60
after school program will have a few changes as we Portola Center 38
will just be adjusting our hours to accommodate Total 225
Washington Charter School.
Rentals by Facility Type
First Tee
Amphitheater 0
Programming Notes Football Field 12
• The First Tee Summer Camps concluded the week of Gymnasium 16
August 17-21 with positive numbers and response. Multipurpose Room 82
There was a 6.5% increase Yr. over Yr. in Pavilion 1
participation in addition to a successful and new Q— Softball Field 92
School program initiated this summer for our Soccer Field 22
advanced players. In addition to our on—site Total 225
activities each weekly summer camp included a
Thursday Field Trip to various facilities in the Valley
including PGA Superstore, Indian Wells Golf Resort Hours Rented by Location
Putting Course and Marriott's Desert Springs Putting Civic Center Park 205
Course.These venues provided great exposure for Freedom Park 87.5
our youth participants and broadened their golfing Olsen Field 14
experience. We also initiated The First Tee activities PD Soccer Park closed
at specific DRD sites to broaden our exposure and PD Community Center 169.75
reach throughout the District. Portola Center 164
• As we look forward,final preparations have been Total 640.25
made for our Fall Sessions. Our Fall Session will
commence Monday, October 19th with weekday
after school programming Monday—Friday and all Hours Rented by Facility Type
day activities on Saturday. Amphitheater 0
• Existing Member registration starts on Monday, Football Field 36
September 28th with new Member Registration Gymnasium 40
starting on Monday, October 5th. We'll also be Multipurpose Room 293.75
expanding our ASES program this fall with the Pavilion 16
Softball Field 215
Soccer Field 39.5
640.25
training of DRD staff to broaden our instructor base and reach additional facilities.
• We also look forward to re-establishing our MAP (Military Assistance) program this fall at the
Twenty Nine Palms Marine Base golf facility. In addition, we'll be accessing multiple facilities
this fall including Classic Club, Desert Falls Country Club, Indio Municipal and Marrakesh Country
Club.
Promotions/Projects—
• With the conclusion of our Summer Camps,we have commenced needed projects in the Golf
Shop including the addition of a privacy wall providing a barrier for our rest room doors and the
golf shop. We'll also determine the value of re-positioning the golf shop counter to provide a
more efficient and professional presentation for our range ball storage and distribution process.
• Further, a great improvement has been completed with the re-grading, leveling and re-sodding
of our driving range west end tee. With this improvement, we now have a competitive and
inviting practice facility to grow our range participation and provide a quality practice
experience. In addition to our range tee work, we are anticipating an enhanced landscape
presentation for the Clubhouse area to create a more welcoming appearance.
• We're also researching the best approach to improve our practice range fencing maximizing
safety for our participants.
Fall Over seeding Schedule—The annual fall over seeding schedule has been established as follows:
• Practice Range Closes Wednesday, September 23rd, Re-Opens Monday, October 19tn
• Golf Course Closes Monday, October 5th, Re-Opens Monday, November 2nd