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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-06-01 PRC Regular Meeting Agenda Packet CITY OF PALM DESERT cr) , PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION III AGENDA � Tuesday, June 1, 2010 — 8:30 a.m. Administrative Conference Room 97 O -1 o >-C � r- '. tV CU rr: I. CALL TO ORDER a r* a 71 N7c- rr -< i , II. ROLL CALL 0 o ill. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS CO m 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 18, 2010 Rec: Approve as presented Action: V. NEW BUSINESS — NONE VI. CONTINUED BUSINESS A. AQUATIC CENTER PROJECT - Parks and Recreation Study Group Report - Updated Time Schedule VII. PRESENTATIONS AND UPDATES A. SECURITY CAMERAS AT UNIVERSITY PARK B. PARKS AND RECREATION CONFERENCE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA May 27, 2010 Page 12 C. PARKS AMBASSADORS INFORMATION - Introduction to Park Ambassador - PowerPoint Presentation D. PARK INSPECTION REPORTS E. FAMILY YMCA OF THE DESERT F. DESERT RECREATION DISTRICT - Program Updates - Facilities Use VIII. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS IX. 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 26th day of May 2010. "4-L...--rtha Go zalez, ecordin ecretary 2 G IPn6Works%Landscape Services DNrsionlPARKS and REC COMMISSIOMAgendasl2010 Parks-Rec Agendas O6-01-10 Parks-Rec Agenda doc CITY OF PALM DESERT �'•'�': MINUTES .4111t \a, PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION A p SPECIAL MEETING ••.`_°C ate' 04...•- �� =� ...... f TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2010 I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Dash convened the meeting at 8:30 a.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Absent Chairman Roger Dash Commissioner Michael Barnard Vice Chair Randy Guyer Commissioner Deborah Hall Commissioner Phill Babcock Commissioner Jerry Dawson Commissioner Kim Housken Commissioner Terry Schukart Commissioner Christopher Thomas Staff Present: Mark Greenwood, P.E., Director of Public Works Bertha A. Gonzalez, Recording Secretary H. Spencer Knight, Landscape Manager Ryan Stendell, Senior Management Analyst John M. Wohlmuth, City Manager Guests: Rob Ballew, YMCA of the Desert Craig DeWitt, Desert Recreation District Stan Ford, Desert Recreation District Robert A. Spiegel, Councilman Van Tanner, Planning Commission Liaison Gina Tenorio, The Desert Sun Kelly Emnier, YMCA Jeff Ronci, Desert Recreation District III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS — NONE 1 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION PRELIMINARY MINUTES May 18, 2010 IV. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2010. Commissioner Housken requested that page 2, paragraph 1 of the minutes reflect that some Commissioners believed a higher cost recovery percentage should be set for the Aquatic Center. Upon a motion by Chairman Dash, second by Commissioner Schukart and 7-0 vote of the Commission Board, the Consent Calendar was approved with the requested addition. V. NEW BUSINESS — NONE VI. OLD BUSINESS A. AQUATIC CENTER Chairman Dash began the discussion by addressing the feelings of dissatisfaction and antagonism he felt were coming from staff members towards the Commission at the previous meeting. He reminded staff of some of the requests the Commission had made and City staff had declined. First, the Commission's request to have the inspectors from the Landscape Services Division attend the meetings periodically to introduce themselves and present a report was denied due to the inspectors' workload. The Commission also asked staff to show the PowerPoint that was presented at the Council-Planning Joint meeting. Staff initially denied the request because the consultant that had given the presentation came from Arizona and no funds were available to have him give the presentation again. On that note, Chairman Dash thanked Mr. Ryan Stendell for locating the PowerPoint and presenting it in this meeting. In addition, staff had originally denied the request to return the Aquatic Center Project to the Commission for discussion because it had already been given preliminary approval and was therefore considered final. When staff agreed to add the item to the agenda, Chairman Dash was informed that it will be presented as an informational item. Upon Chairman Dash's objection, staff listed the project under items of discussion. In his opinion, this series of denials seem to diminish the role of the Commission; therefore, Chairman Dash asked staff and the Commission to move forward with a better communication and working relation. Finally, Chairman Dash requested additional information of the Aquatic Center Steering Committee in order to better understand their duties and how they relate to the Commission. Mr. Mark Greenwood informed the Commission that the Steering Committee met every four to six weeks 2 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION PRELIMINARY MINUTES May 18, 2010 and the Parks and Recreation Commission is represented by Commissioner Hall and Commissioner Schukart. The items discussed in these meetings are not subsequent to what has been done by the Commission. The Commission serves as an advisory to the City Council, which is separate from the Steering Committee, who works with the logistics of the Aquatic Center design. The Committee also works on keeping the design on schedule, since it is scheduled to be completed by summer 2010, out to bid by late summer and commence construction by early fall. Mr. Greenwood also stated that minutes of the meetings are available. Mr. Stendell met with the City Clerk in order to better understand the Commission's role and their available avenues in regard to this project. He was informed that the Commission's role was to provide preliminary approval and recommendations to the City Council. Since the Commission gave its approval of the Aquatic Center Project, as reflected in the September 15, 2009, meeting minutes, and City Council has moved the project forward, the Commission has two options: Be actively involved in the Aquatic Center Steering Committee, or reconsider the Parks and Recreation Commission's action of September 15, which could be rescinded. Vice Chair Guyer stated that he believed the Commission's September 15 recommendation was incorrect, especially with the current staff and budget changes. He also noted that the original design included more amenities, but due to the current economy the size of the center was reduced. Another concern was the change of location from College of Desert (COD) to the Date Grove, to which Commissioner Schukart responded that due to parking and tennis court placement concerns, the project could no longer be constructed at COD. In addition, Vice Chair Guyer was unhappy with the fact that the City had not yet hired a partner to manage the project. Mr. John Wohlmuth responded that a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the management of the pool cannot be issued until the design of the project has been completed. After seeing what other cities have done in their Aquatic Centers, Vice Chair Guyer believes the project is inadequate and the residents deserve more. Mr. Stendell presented the PowerPoint that was shown at the City Council-Planning Joint Meeting as requested by the Committee. Highlights, comments and/or questions regarding the presentation were as follows: • The original design included LEED lighting. But in parking lots, LEED lighting uses twice the energy of standard high pressure sodium bulbs; therefore, it was changed to standard lighting. • The trees that will be removed from the Date Grove will be reused by the landscape services staff. 3 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION PRELIMINARY MINUTES May 18, 2010 • The remaining date palms will be included in the City's palm tree pruning schedule in order to prevent fruit droppings on vehicles. • The turf and sidewalk along the center can be removed, if necessary, to expand the project in the future. • The north facing windows are glassed in order to allow natural sunlight in the building for energy saving purposes. • Solar panels will be installed to offset electricity cost. • The construction materials will be water absorbent in order to prevent problems with wet soil from the Date Grove. • The center has a capacity of 1,200; staff was unsure if the capacity includes the number of people in the water or throughout the center. Staff will research what is the maximum capacity of the center. • Commissioner Housken inquired if there would be an issue with the current position of the pools, since in the original design the pools were on the opposite sides and now the bleachers are facing the neighborhood. Mr. Greenwood stated that the design consultant was the one that suggested the pools be set in the current position in order to have the competitive pool further away from the neighborhood. • The most significant change was done to the splash area. The Health Department required the splash area to be turned over every 30 minutes and be separated from the swim area, which is turned over every six hours. In addition, a City Council representative requested that the splash area be closer to the slides. Therefore, the design went through a series of revisions in order to accommodate both requests. • Originally, the backwash water that will be used to water the Date Grove was to be contained in a dry stream bed, but due to safety and maintenance concerns, the backwash water will now be contained in an underground container. • At a City Council meeting, the public expressed their concerns with the height of the slide. The City Council asked staff to address the concerns and modify as necessary. After some discussion, staff compromised and the height of the slide roof was reduced. • The concern of closing the center at certain times of the year was addressed with staff's statement that the center will be open 365 days a year. • The diving board ladders will be permanent, but the diving boards can be propped up or removed when not in use. • The design architects are considering using white thermal blankets instead of blue thermal blankets due to the cooling costs. • Motor homes will not be able to park in the center's parking lot. 4 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION PRELIMINARY MINUTES May 18, 2010 In addition, due to Commissioner Housken's broad research of the Aquatic Center design options, the Commission suggested that she become a member of the Aquatic Center Steering Committee. Chairman Dash will consult with Mr. Stendell to discuss the option of adding Commissioner Housken to the Steering Committee. Although Vice Chair Guyer agreed that the current design for the Aquatic Center is beautiful, he remained discontent due to his previous concerns. He then requested the item be returned to the City Council for reconsideration. In addition, the Commission suggested forming an Aquatic Center study group that will bring recommendations to the Commission. Volunteers for the group included Commissioner Babcock, Vice Chair Guyer and Commissioner Schukart. Mr. Wohlmuth commented that by direction of the City Council, the project needs to be completed on time and within budget. He believes the project is good and satisfies the community's needs; therefore, he will move forward unless directed otherwise by the City Council. Councilman Spiegel commented that the Commission should proceed in the manner they feel is most appropriate. Upon a Motion by Vice Chair Guyer, second by Commissioner Babcock, and a 2-1-4 vote of the Commission Board with Chairman Dash abstaining, the request to resubmit the Commission's September 15 recommendation to the City Council for reconsideration was denied. Upon a motion by Vice Chair Guyer, second by Commissioner Schukart and a 7-0 vote of the Commission, the recommendation to form an Aquatic Center Study Group was approved. VII. OLD BUSINESS A. SUMMER SCHEDULE The summer schedule will be determined in the meeting of June. VIII. PRESENTATIONS AND UPDATES — NONE IX. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Councilman Spiegel distributed a copy of a letter from Jackie Damron, a Palm Desert resident, that noted her concerns with the vandalism and lack of water for dogs at the University Dog Park. Mr. Greenwood noted that police patrol has been increased and staff is working on a surveillance program. Lighting concerns are also being addressed by directing the lighting towards the turf. Commissioner Babcock requested police to walk 5 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION PRELIMINARY MINUTES May 18, 2010 through the parks instead of just driving by. Staff will address the lack of water concerns by installing time-release spigots; a photo was distributed. Commissioner Dawson questioned if the Commission had received the actual minutes of the last meeting, since the minutes from previous meetings were more verbatim and these are more summarized. Mr. Greenwood clarified that these were the actual minutes and that they are longer than the City Council's minutes if you look at pages per hour. Commissioner Thomas distributed a flyer regarding Pickleball Proclamation, which he will be presenting to City Council on May 27, 2010. Commissioner Housken inquired about the park-related news articles that used to be distributed at previous meetings. Mr. Stendell stated that the staff member that used to provide the articles is no longer available; therefore, he asked the Commission's assistance in providing articles they found of interest to Commission. Mr. Stendell will resume the distribution of the Park Inspection Reports in the next scheduled meeting. X. ADJOURNMENT With no further business or discussion, and with the Commissioners' unanimous concurrence, the meeting was adjourned at 10:19 a.m. Bertha A. Gonzalez, Recording Secretary 6 Aquatic Center Schedule The following is the estimated schedule: 06/01/2010 1st submittal of Plans and Specs 06/08/2010 Steering committee meeting 06/14/2010 1st submittal plan check comments returned 06/21/2010 2nd submittal of Plans and Specs 06/24/2010 Request authorization to advertise from C.C. 07/01/2010 2nd submittal plan check comments returned 07/08/2010 Final submittal, Plans and Specs Approved, & Advertise for bid 07/30/2010 Bid Opening 08/26/2010 Project Award by the Council 09/10/2010 Contract Execution 09/13/2010 Begin Construction 05/30/2011 Grand opening ,ii. • , �r r � _ .c _. _ S • * • AiimiiiiMillitillif . -** • 14 4. a' .. ) •- 'l 14.111111"/__ . — ' - — - . • r . ...•f�.r � ' 'I,. . .-. r JP- I is 111111111110. i. . ''' ' . _\ ., . .. T. . 11 ..114111111%,- . •.... .D -' ii, IN ~ j 1111111411‘111111114 .•.. •L J Mt k • r J, • w* it 1i • N 4 Roger Dash (760) 345-2077 p. 2 CITY OF PALM DESERT PARKS & RECREATION PARK INSPECTION CHECKLIST 1) ►' Ironwood/Haystack 6) University Parks (Dog &East) 2) Homme-Adams/Cahuilla Park 7) Magnesia Falls City Park (PDMS) 3) Joe Mann Park 8) Washington Charter Park • 4) Palm Desert Soccer Park 9) Civic Center Park 5) Palma Village Park 10)_ Freedom Park Commissioner: ) /�.S.F✓ Date of Inspection:-/f/U Day of Week: Time: /0%_f-‘-i, • • .1„.. r - _ . `gate �• _ 'j i:,r •��,rrr'!i:`:rr•.9i=;• �rrr!' . ...r. ...+r:.f:'.i.r Ii ... ,i r" � .f i - ri - A. Grounds 1. Is general overall appearance of the Park satisfactory? ✓ 2. Grounds dean? 3. Broken •lass debris? B. Restrnorns 1. Is general overall appearance of the restrooms satisfactory? ✓ 2. Interiors dean? 3. Broken glass.debris? ,✓v 4. Ad to su;r les? ✓ C. Tot Lot 1. Is general appearance of the Tot Lot satisfactory? 2. Equipment missing or broken? .449 3. Surface clean? _ ✓ 4. Tot Lot benches in satisfacto condition? �✓ D. Picnic Areas, including Pavilions/Shelters/Grills 1. Is general appearance of the Picnic Area satisfactory? ✓ 2. Broken tables,benches? 44) 3. Graffiti? E. Tennis Courts 1• Is overall appearance of the Tennis Courts satisfactory? 2. Equipment missing or broken? 3. Courts clean? • F. Volleyball Courts r 1. Is overall appearance of the Volleyball Courts satisfactory? / 2. Equipment missing or broken? �_� ��+ Roger Dash (760) 345-2077 p. 3 PARK INSPECTION CHECKLIST (Continued) Commissioner: 4�t-'c) Date of Inspection: � Day of Week: W 6 3 Time: /� 7,5" --'v G. Baseball Fields 1• is general overall appearance of the Baseball Fields satisfactory? �4. 2. Equipment missing or broken? /y) 3. Fields clean? H. Basketball Court ,I 1. Is general overall appearance of the Basketball Court satisfactory? A/,4 2. Equipment missing or broken? 3. Courts clean? I. Dog Park 1. Is general overall appearance of the Dog Park satisfactory? 44 IS 2. Equipment missing or broken? 3- Turf areas dean? J. Soccer Fields 1. Is general overall appearance of the Soccer Fields satisfactory? IV- -A' 2. Equipment missing or broken? • 3. Fields dean? K. Skate Park 1. Is general overall appearance of the Skate Park satisfactory? 2. Equipment missing or broken? 3. Concrete and ram.- dean? L. Miscellaneous 1. Other(Please describe): M. Suggestions/Recommendations DnAe r......e..w....C.... t1�'1•snnn0 FROM : BARBARA DELANEY PhD PHONE NO. : 760340349013 qq May. 21 2010 05:47PM P2 . lyiely . ;1/41 (t 0 34\ - I - ' CITY OF PALM DESERT PARKS & RECREATION PARK INSPECTOR CHECKLIST 1) ironwood/Haystack 6) University Parks(Dog &Neighborhood) 2) Homme-Adams/Cahuilla Park 7) Washington Charter School 3) Joe Mann Park 8) Civic Center Park 4) ,Palm Desert Soccer Park 9) Freedom Park 5) Palma Village Park 10)_Skate Park/Dog Park (Civic Center Park) Date of Inspection: / %.5- J l ay of Week:�� Time: - 5- Commissioner r7--- .J&' SG v Item to be checked Deficiency Date (Use inspection Action Form to record a brief description of the problem) N/A OK Noted Corrected A. Grounds 1. Is general overall appearance of the P tisfactoM 2. Grourl6 dean? _ 3. Broken Riess,debris? B. Restrooms 1. is.t . j-n -•._.-, - .. . the rest rooms ✓ 2. interiors clean? //3. Broken glass,debris? 4. - Adequate supplies? L..--- C. Tot Lot 1• Is general appearance of the Tot Lot satisfactory? C�, 2. Equipment missing or broken? 3. Surface clean? c —. 4. To Lot benches in satisfactory condition? 4--"'''r D. Picnic Areas, including Pavilions/Shelters/Grills 1. Is general appearance of the_Pignio Area satisfactory? 1,/'...- a Broken tables.benches? E.•••" 3. Graffiti? _ L� E. Tennis Courts tY 1• Is overall spp erance of the Tennis Courts satisfactory? 2. Equipment missing or broken? 3. Courts ocean? F. Volleyball Courts 1. Is overall appearance of the volleyball Courts satisfactory? 2. Equipment missing or broken? 3 1 Courts clean? FROM : BARBARA DELANEY PhD PHONE NO. : 760340349013 May. 21 2010 05:47PM P3 • PARK INSPECTOR CHECKLIST (Continued) c*- _ G. Baseball Fields — - 1. Is general overall appearance of the Baseball Fields eatisf ____ it ---.. 2. Equipment missing or broken? --- 3. Fields clean?_,�H. Basketball Court 1. Is general overall appearance of the Basketball Court satisfactory? .. 2. Equipment missing or broken? 3. Courtedean? '— l. Dog Park 84 A-, - 1. ls_sanerat overall appearance of the Dog Park satisfactory. . 2. Equipment miseing9r broken? 3. Turf areas dean? - J. Soccer Fields i� 1. Isyeneral overall appearance qthe Soccer Fields satisfactory? _ • — 2. Equlpment missing or broken? 3• Fields Bean? .-1Z —1 IC Skate Park Apr , 1. is ggnsral overall appearance of the Skate Park gtisfactoryt 2. Equipment missing or broken? ' - — 3. Concrete and ramps dean? '`— L. Miscellaneous — . 1. otl r(Please describe): r k. 1 M. Suggestions/Recommendations , i FROM : BARBARA DELANEY PhD PHONE NO. : 760340349013 May. 21 2010 05:47PM P4 CITY OF PALM DESERT PARKS & RECREATION Park Inspector Action Form Date of Inspection: 0.00 Location: -P.% •'� � � � Item Deficiency and/or Corrective Action Taken or Number Recommendation Recommended Action GteAC D 6-n I j\I 9\1Ft•s--Try‘ v CAS S CITY OF PALM DESERT PARKS & RECREATION PARK INSPECTION CHECKLIST 1) Ironwood/Haystack 6) University Parks (Dog & East) 2) Homme-Adams/Cahuilla Park 7) Magnesia Falls City Park(PDMS) 3) Joe Mann Park 8) Washington Charter Park 4) Palm Desert Soccer Park 9) Civic Center Park 5) ,alma Village Park 10)_ Freedom Park Commissioner: 0 H i / --iiii , __.... , Date of Inspection:...? LS © / Day of Week: , I Time: ) i 4/1 Item to be checked Deficiency Date (Use Inspection Action Form to record a brief description of the problem) N/A OK Noted ; Corrected A. Grounds 1. _Is general overall appearance of the Park satisfactory? L----- 2. Grounds clean? i./ 3. Broken •ass debris? ;----/ B. Restrooms 1. _Is general overall appearance of the restrooms satisfactory? c------- 2. Interiors dean? 3. . Broken glass,debris? r 4. Ad.•uate su u•lies? C. Tot Lot 1• Is general appearance of the Tot Lot satisfactory? �f f r 2. Equipment missing or broken? f/ - 3. ` Surface dean? - 4. Tot Lot benches in satisfa • condition? D. Picnic Areas, including Pavilions/Shelters/Grills 1. _ Is general appearance of the Picnic Area satisfactory? - 1, 2. Broken tables,benches? V 3- Graffiti? . E. Tennis Courts 1. Is overall appearance of the Tennis Courts satisfactory? 2. Equipment missing or broken? V/ 3. Courts dean? fr."' F. Volleyball Courts 1- _ Is overall appearance of the Volleyball Courts satisfactory? L 2. Equipment missing or broken? 3. Courts dean? (� Park Inspection form 12/24/2009 PARK INSPECTION CHECKLIST (Continued) viftlive Commissioner: ( - 1*g . ' 7 t ' S\4- 7—Date of Inspection: �11�1/ V Day of Wee Time: EllIs•eneral overall a'•earance of the Baseball Fields satisfacto ? =— ® E•ui•mentmissin•or broken? �F ® Fields dean? - - �--' H. Basketball Court EllIs •eneral overall a'•earance of the Basketball Court satisfacto ? IA E•ui•mentmissin•or broken? ® Courts clean? _. `I. Dog Park EnIs•eneral overall a••earance of the Do• Park satisfacto 2. E■ui•mentmissin•or broken? ® Turf areas dean? J. Soccer Fields IIIIs±eneral overall au..ranee of the Soccer Fields satisfacto ? ® E•ui'mentmissi •or broken? 3. Fields dean? K. Skate Park 1• Is•eneral overall a L'earance of the Skate Park satisfacto 2. E•ui.ment missi • or broken? MPM 3. Concrete and ram•s clean? MINN i L. Miscellaneous EllOther Please describe: _- 11111111111111.1111111111 — 111111— M. Suggestions/Recommendations 11.1 Park Inspection form 12/24/2009 CITY OF PALM DESERT PARKS & RECREATION Park Inspector Action Form (4 CA ✓�- 1/, tLG Commissioner: OH I S % 0 vbI b_c Date of Inspection: s/ G j U Day of Week: S 6q-7- Time: /) v1 ':., , Ili;2�; - F= >, , �or'rec.iweActionTa en or _ _--.-- y.-. IP ecommended ~'r Cyr—c-r ' AJ Parks Inspection ACTION form 12/24/2009 CITY OF PALM DESERT PARKS & RECREATION PARK INSPECTION CHECKLIST 1) lronwood/Haystack 6) University Parks (Dog & East) 2) Homme-Adams/Cahuilla Park 7) Magnesia Falls City Park(PDMS) 3) Joe Mann Park 8) Washington Charter Park 4) Palm Desert Soccer Park 9) xx(_Civic Center Park 5) Palma Village Park 10)_ Freedom Park Commissioner: Randy Guyer Date of Inspection: 5-2-10 Day of Week: Sunday Time: 5:30 Dm Item to be checked Deficiency Date --, (Use Inspection Action Form to record a brief description of the problem) NIA , OK L Noted _ I Corrected { Grou Is general overall appearance of the Park satisfactory? ! , e ._ __ 2. Grounds dean? �/ _ 3. Broken glass,debris? - — c•,-" 1. Is general overall appearance of the restrooms satisfactory? 2. Interiors clean? I __ 3• Broken glass,debris? 4. , Adequate supplies? ✓ --. ._ 1. Is general appearance of the Tot Lot satisfactory? v.-- 2. Equipment missing or broken? ✓ _ _ 3• Surface clean? • 4. Tot Lot benches in satisfacto condition? D. Picnic Areas, including Pavilions/Shelters/Grills 1. , Is generalarance of the Picnic Area satisfactory? 2. Broken tables,benches? 3. Graffiti? E. Tennis Courts 1. Is overall appearance of the Tennis Courts satisfactory? 2. Equipment missing or broken? 3. Courts clean? 110 F. VolleybaitrC - d •1. Is overall appearance of the Volleyball Courts satisfactory? MIS I? I s 2. Equipment missing or broken? I 'Ptkt-G II& 1)&13 • 3• Courts dean? LV Parklnspectionform 5/2/2010 PARK INSPECTION CHECKLIST (Continued) Commissioner. Date of Inspection: Day of Week: Time: 1. Is general overall appearance of the Baseball Fields satisfactory? V 2. Equipment missing or broken? 3- Fields clean? •ma's-T?' _1^ .i ourt 1. Is general overall appearance of the Basketball Court satisfactory? i 2. Equipment missing or broken? './ 3- Courts clean? 1• , Is general overall appearance of the Dog Park satisfactory? ✓�� 2. Equipment missing or broken? V 3. Turf areas dean? ✓ 'leg7OA Y 1• Is general overall appearance of the Soccer Fields satisfactory? 1 i 2. Equipment missing or broken? La Fields dean? --c= =ark mit 1. Is general overall appearance of the Skate Park satisfactory? ✓ 2. Equipment missing or broken? '/ 3. Concrete and ramps dean? ✓ 1. Other(Please describe): M. Suggestions/Recommendations ft G iZ o;T W f cG (I- A /Su si, U/ ,t -ni4.-id°T>4 i.✓�, Sal ccc-sSftirL PA-fL Parklnspectionform 5/2/2010 CITY OF PALM DESERT PARKS & RECREATION PARK INSPECTION CHECKLIST 1) Ironwood/Haystack 6) University Parks (Dog & East) 2) Homme-Adams/Cahuilla Park 7) Magnesia Falls City Park (PDMS) 3) )<Joe Mann Park 8) Washington Charter Park 4) Palm Desert Soccer Park 9) Civic Center Park 5) Palma Village Park 10) _ Freedom Park Commissioner: I'—,1 1'y\ —}—�"�t �514-y1 Date of Inspection: ' 5. 13 10 Day of Week: ,VLF; Time: 7: to pin Item to be checked Deficiency Date (Use Inspection Action Form to record a brief description of the problem) N/A OK Noted Corrected A. Grounds 1• Is general overall appearance of the Park satisfactory? 2. Grounds clean? ✓ 3• Broken glass,debris? ✓ B. Restrooms 1• Is general overall appearance of the restrooms satisfactory? ‘/ 2• Interiors clean? 3• Broken glass,debris? i✓ 4. Adequate supplies? C. Tot Lot 1• Is general appearance of the Tot Lot satisfactory? 2. Equipment missing or broken? 3. Surface clean? ✓ 4. Tot Lot benches in satisfactory condition? D. Picnic Areas, including Pavilions/Shelters/Grills 1• Is general appearance of the Picnic Area satisfactory? ✓ 2. Broken tables,benches? ✓ 3. Graffiti? ✓ . Tennis Courts 1• Is ov I appearance of the Tennis Courts satisfactory? 2• Equipment ' ng or broken? 3• Courts clean? F. Volleyball Co rts 1• Is overall appearance of the Volleyball Courts satisfactory? (�C 2. Equipment missing or broken? 3• Courts clean? ✓ PARK INSPECTION CHECKLIST (Continued) Commissioner: S k it Date of inspection: Day of Week. Time: G. Baseball Fields UV- 1. Is gen I overall appearance of the Baseball Fields satisfactory? 2. Equipme missing or broken? 3. Fields clean. H. Basketball Court I 1. Is general overall appearance of the Basketball Court satisfactory? 2. Equipment missing or broken? 3. Courts clean? ✓ I. Dog Park 1. Is general overall appearance of the Dog Park satisfactory? ✓ • Equipment missing or broken? SI J(I 7 3. Turf areas clean? ✓ . Soccer Fields 1. Is gener erall appearance of the Soccer Fields satisfactory? 2. Equipment missin oken? 3• Fields clean? K. Skate Park 1. Is gen overall appearance of the Skate Park satisfactory? 2. Equipment miss! oken? 3• Concrete and ramps clean? L. Miscellaneous • Other(Please describe): � 600- 1Ca`Ittglt. u00C..Sill/ Cinri lb Ltk.V' /C M. Suggestions/Recommendations Pezik_ u,ser ssoci �s / `�.rfUJI AtAgdS inGr� G' —Irt G2,`f `1 lit -t'{e -tk—)o stoi cc—Le r `1s• eiY ,h a vxi; .-e� + h41414 k s (AIM sale- - L, iJnl,(cc,bcc,k ( 9 wuS v€—' j1 GLcis�t i ., I"�se '4 4' -3 Votke rli �i s' 1 risci - sccZ ,4 p,Js iii J_ ;may `'66tm „�*. CITY OF PALM DESERT PARKS & RECREATION Park Inspection Action Form Commissioner: 441,1151 Date of inspection: Day of vveeic. Time: item Deficiency anchor Corrective Action Taken or Number Recommendation Recommended Action ti eekslYvan Pick_ bu)C`) b y 5 L f -/fact r /� v/cWi eh/lc( 1ate�fy;tue _ hey C� ,6 4 k ?/ cc iO4, 1 rtgcsc 't)C) i F'I al .1 vv C(e,( 6a-Lt Gvw1,4-e t�S Wtu DY °pu 1'7T� 'the Cvw1A- Parks Inspection ACTION form 5/132010 CITY OF PALM DESERT PARKS & RECREATION E c 1 V ePARK INSPECTOR CHECKLIST 2010 APR 15 P 1: 5 U 1) Ironwood/H CITY OF PALM DESERT ayStadt WORKS DEPARTMEil r 6) University Parks (Dog & Neighborhood) 2) Homme-Adams/Cahuilla Park 7) Washington Charter School 3) y Joe Mann Park 8) Civic Center Park 4) Palm Desert Soccer Park 9) Freedom Park 5) Palma Village Park 10)_ Skate Park/Dog Park (Civic Center Park) Date of Inspection: 1-0 t/ 0 Day of Week: Time: IV CI J( Commissioner: R)-\/\/d SC&JardS1— Item to be checked Deficiency Date (Use Inspection Action Form to record a brief description of the problem) N/A OK Noted Corrected A. Grounds 1. Is general overall appearance of the Park satisfactory? 2. Grounds clean? / 3. Broken glass,debris? L� B. Restrooms 1. Is general overall appearance of the restrooms satisfactory? , 2. Interiors clean? 3. Broken glass,debris? 4. Adequate supplies? C. Tot Lot (/ 1• Is general appearance of the Tot Lot satisfactory? 2. Equipment missing or broken? 3. Surface clean? 4. Tot Lot benches in satisfactory condition? D. Picnic Areas, including Pavilions/Shelters/Grills 1. Is general appearance of the Picnic Area satisfactory? ✓/ 2. Broken tables,benches? 3. Graffiti? C/ E. Tennis Courts 1. Is overall appearance of the Tennis Courts satisfactory? ✓ 2. Equipment missing or broken? 3. Courts clean? t� F. Volleyball Courts 1. Is overall appearance of the Volleyball Courts satisfactory? 2. Equipment missing or broken? l/ 3. Courts clean? i/ PARK INSPECTOR CHECKLIST (Continued) NA- a< _ G. Baseball Fields _ T 1• Is general overall appearance of the Baseball Fields satisfactory? ✓ 2. Equipment missing or broken? 3. Fields clean? H. Basketball Court _ 1• Is general overall appearance of the Basketball Court satisfactory? ,/ 2. Equipment missing or broken? 3• Courts clean? _ I. Dog Park 1• Is general overall appearance of the Dog Park satisfactory? 2. Equipment missing or broken? 3• Turf areas clean? J. Soccer Fields 1• Is general overall appearance of the Soccer Fields satisfactory? 1/ 2. Equipment missing or broken? 3. Fields clean? K. Skate Park 1• Is general overall appearance of the Skate Park satisfactory? 2. Equipment missing or broken? n� 3. Concrete and ramps clean? L. Miscellaneous { 1• Other(Please describe): 6111 CR1 G, '-bh1N/ M. Suggestions/ ecornmendations fi‘dT6'112‘i A az-itAke 0"-e4 Adit./7 "1144 • , • • •`tom' -2/.' 1 • CITY OF PALM DESERT PARKS & RECREATION Park Inspector Action Form Date of Inspection: `Ai Tj / 0 Location: VK \All\MN. � U Item Deficiency and/or Corrective Action Taken or Number Recommendation Recommended Action cf\., CITY OF PALM DESERT PARKS & RECREATION PARK INSPECTION CHECKLIST 1) Ironwood/Haystack 6) University Parks (Dog & East) 2) t/Homme-Adams/Cahuilla Park 7) Magnesia Falls City Park (PDMS) 3) Joe Mann Park 8) Washington Charter Park 4) Palm Desert Soccer Park 9) Civic Center Park 5) Palma Village Park 10) _ Freedom Park Commissioner: w ALAS ken Date of Inspection: 41`. ( (o, ( 0 Day of Week: ►d a Time: g :OO c A Item to be checked Deficiency Date (Use Inspection Action Form to record a brief description of the problem) N/A OK Noted Corrected A. Grounds 1. Is general overall appearance of the Park satisfactory? ✓ `( - 2. Grounds clean? 3. Broken glass,debris? B. Restrooms 1. I eneral overall appearance of the restrooms satisfactory? 2. Inte rs clean? 3. Broken g s,debris? 4. Adequate sup 'es? . Tot Lot 1. Is g eral appearance of the Tot Lot satisfactory? 2. Equipme issing or broken? 3. Surface dean 4. Tot Lot benches in satisfactory condition? D. Picnic Areas, including Pavilions/Shelters/Grills 1. Is general appearance of the Picnic Area satisfactory? 2. Broken tables,benches? 3. Graffiti? ✓ E. Tennis Courts 1. Is overall appearance of the Tennis Courts satisfactory? `COatt 2. Equipment missing or broken? 3• Courts clean? Volleyball Courts 1. Is ove -II appearance of the Volleyball Courts satisfactory? 2. Equipme missing or broken? 3. Courts clean Park Inspection form BW (B/W) 1/14/2009 CITY OF PALM DESERT PARKS & RECREATION Park Inspector Action Form Commissioner: T6,LSkPr Date of Inspection: '--I . (to, IC Day of Week: fln.Ct et-"1 Time: 1 b0 aa,,, Item Deficiency and/or Corrective Action Taken or Number Recommendation Recommended Action s" a7f. 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Wro:Desert Recreation Distnc: More than 145.000 Desert Recreation District 68- What New program cata og page catalogs have been sent out to Palm Desert residents. Where.Palm Desert Desert Recreation District office, Pam Desert Community Center 43-900 Sar.Pablo Its cover features a photo illustration of Palm Ave.or online,www desertrecreationd;str:ct.ca.go' Desert's Civic Center Park. Cost Free "Program-w'se, there's all kinds of new activities:" Information.(760)568-9697 said Stan Ford, general manager for the Desert Recreation District. Among the programs is Operation Splash,which provides free swim lessons for low-income adults and children. It was made possible through a$48,000 grant by Kaiser Permanente. "Another thing that is fairly new for us is partnering with Indian Wells for their July Fourth celebration," Ford said. Palm Desert will be presenting a number of children's activities,such as face-painting and Advertisement crafts. WM TODAY The catalog also has information on The First Tee • program. AUtOPI Id' The First Tee teaches youngsters golfing skills and tries to instill personal skills, integrity, honesty and ,.- The new travel sportsmanship, Ford said. app for iPhone Perhaps one of the most important reasons the ';a' "eusgoom " and iPod touch district asks people look through the guide is so residents get an idea of how much is available to u # different ages,he said. A A6 nli Presented by: YrUltpiert 73 "Our highest use are ages 18 to 24,"he said. "Yet SEE HOW IT the common perception is that desert recreation is for children. It's not. Most of our programs skew a ntm r WORKS » rr=a, r.. Print Powered By d Dynamics' http://www.mydesert.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/201005130600/NEWS01/5120330 Page 1 of 2 my ese rtcom Manager aspires to happiest was attracted to recreation because it sounded like more fun. (In one of my first jobs)I worked for recreation district on Earth Sandia National Laboratories as the recreation director. They had 7,000 employees who needed to de-stress. I took every class myself,then wrote Kathy Strong•Special to the La Quinta Sun• about it,from wind surfing to country line dancing. May 13.2010 Every class had a waiting list. If you call Stan Ford's Desert Recreation District a Mickey Mouse operation, he will say thank you. What makes your business unique in the valley? The recreation district's 56-year-old general We create memories for young and old, smiles and manager has worked diligently during the last six celebrations. I think service to others is the highest years since his arrival to emulate the same high calling. It fulfills us and enriches us. standards of customer service and the concept of creating memories for those who participate;n the district's many programs—all taught by the Disney What would you be doing if you had another career? Institute. Not only has he attended several times, he regularly sends his staff. I would probably be runnirg an animal sanctuary. I have a special place in my heart for animals, plus a "What we do is about smiling faces and lifetime tendency to want to fix or rescue things and handle experiences,"says Ford, a resident of La Quinta. injustices. "We are in the business of creating memories for young and old—some life-changing. Not many How do you enjoy your time away from work? people have that opportunity in their work." A lot of my passion is water-related:wind surfing A self-professed water rat who coached swimming and snorkeling. But, I enjoy photography and for decades and was a lifeguard as a young man, mountain biking. I am a wannabe guitar player, too. Ford knew the value of recreation and learning. After holding various recreation and park positions for What is something most people don't know about cities and companies, Ford moved to La Quinta from you? Bakersfield and took over the helm of Desert Recreation District to be his"own boss." I have the world's largest privately owned banana sticker collection! On a serious side, I am incredibly Ford oversees a staff of 500 full-time and 250 part- shy,which is difficult in the public position I hold. I time employees, as well as many contract employees and volunteers who man and teach recreation Advertisement programs and host special events across the Coachella Valley in what is California's largest 4WSIA TODAY. recreation district. • Ford only sees his services expanding during the AUtOPI1011 next few years to meet the recreational needs of the valley. .- The new travel "Since cities are having to scale back municipal app for iPhone° services(for economic reasons),we have to be there and iPod touch° to serve those needs"Ford said -We will be the major ` major provider of recreational opportunities in the ._ valley." EP A6 . , Prascntcd by: '.f I C1r,I QUESTION. How did you choose this occupation? SEE HOW IT WORKS )) ANSWER: I graduated with a degree in biology, but I j Dynamics http://www.mydesert.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/201005130600/NEWS01/5120330 Page 2 of 2 my ese rtcom also have the tendency to take the moral high road. My friends gave me a hard time a few years ago w hen I found$10,000 cash in a Las Vegas parking lot.They thought it was crazy that I turned it in to the police. It is the kind of moral dilemma we all face.The money was never claimed,and they gave it to me three months later. If you have a suggestion for"It's My Business," please contact Kathy Strong at kathystrong@livL -11 Nob Stan Ford meets the mouse in charge of the Disney Institute. (courtesy of Kathy Strong) Desert Recreation District Where.45-305 Oasis St.,Indio Info:(760)347-3484,www desertrecreationdistrict. ca.gov Advertisement Y AutoPilot - The new travel app for iPhone "' -im '` and iPod touch Presented by: r ifairtplotti AAA .w SEE HOW IT OF WORKS)) Print Powered By 1 Dynamics