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Home My WebLink About2010-07-20 PRC Regular Meeting Agenda Packet RECEIVED •• •' CITY OF PALM DESERTPALM DESERTOFCA FICE 1 PARKS AND RECREATION COMINSYW 5 AN 92 34 POSTED AGENDA 1=4 . - q•. •:'r9 3 ;° •• Tuesday, July 20, 2010 —8:30 a.m. 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, JUNE 1, 2010 Rec: Approve as presented. Action: V. NEW BUSINESS - NONE VI. CONTINUED BUSINESS A. AQUATIC CENTER FEE STUDY B. PICKLEBALL USE AT CIVIC CENTER PARK VII. PRESENTATIONS AND UPDATES A. SKATE PARK UPGRADES POSTED AGENDA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION July 21, 2010 B. SKATE PARK BIKE HOURS C. UPDATED COMMISSIONER INSPECTION FORM D. DOG PARK BENCH IMPROVEMENTS E. PARKS AND RECREATION ALTERNATE COMMISSIONER F. FAMILY YMCA OF THE DESERT G. 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 15th day of July 2010. �/ lC ertha A. zalez, ording cretary C) 4.' -17 > r-m Or*1n cn rm rn m 3 N m -'av `p 1 GJ Dn m CITY OF PALM DESERT CNN......... �'•'�•: MINUTES I 4114 \ ( PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION t �ry REGULAR MEETING %'S 9%N.'-* TUESDAY, JUNE 1, 2010 @ 8:30 AM I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Dash convened the meeting at 8:30 a.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Absent Chairman Roger Dash None Vice Chair Randy Guyer Commissioner Phill Babcock Commissioner Michael Barnard Commissioner Jerry Dawson Commissioner Deborah Hall Commissioner Kim Housken Commissioner Terry Schukart Commissioner Christopher Thomas Staff Present: Mark Greenwood, P.E., Director of Public Works Bertha Gonzalez, Recording Secretary H. Spencer Knight, Landscape Manager Ryan Stendell, Senior Management Analyst Guests: Craig DeWitt, Desert Recreation District Stan Ford, Desert Recreation District Laura McGalliard, Desert Recreation District Jeff Ronci, Desert Recreation District Robert A. Spiegel, Councilman Van Tanner, Planning Commission Liaison Gina Tenorio, The Desert Sun Kelly Emnier, YMCA 1 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES JUNE 1, 2010 III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Chad Rivera addressed the Commission by asking them to consider upgrading the local skateboard park in order to accommodate skating competitions. Currently, the skate park is not set up to have competitions, but does have the space to add a competition ramp. The permanent ramp will be heat resistant with an estimated cost $110 thousand including delivery and installation. According to Mr. Rivera, extreme athletes reside close to the area and would only take a couple of events for the park to be noticed. These types of competitions have the potential of brining in more than $10 thousand in revenue per event. In addition, other skate parks charge a usage fee during non-competition days and use the same supervision as a regular skate park. According to Mr. Stan Ford of the Desert Recreation District there is a demand for this type of sport, but he will need to further study a proposal. Chairman Dash suggested Mr. Rivera meet with Mr. Ryan Stendell and produce a formal proposal for the Desert Recreation District to review. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2010. Upon a motion by Chairman Dash, second by Commissioner Dawson, and 9-0 vote of the Commission Board, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented. V. NEW BUSINESS — NONE VI. CONTINUED BUSINESS A. AQUATIC CENTER UPDATE As the Commission requested, the Aquatic Center Study Group that was formed at the last meeting presented their meeting conclusions. Vice Chair Guyer stated that the group believes it is extremely important to determine what the actual annual operational cost will be (which they believe will be fairly high) in order to have a more accurate cost recovery percentage. The group also concluded that the design should accommodate the possibility for expansion. According to Vice Chair Guyer, this could be achieved by moving the sidewalk south and including the infrastructure (plumbing, electrical, etc.) in the design incase the City decides to add amenities in the future. He also noted that although staff was not completely certain of the actual maximum capacity, they did state that there was more than sufficient parking available; therefore, should the project be expanded, adequate 2 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES JUNE 1, 2010 parking should not become a concern. Commissioner Schukart stated that according to his research, cities that included more recreational amenities in their pool centers were able to obtain an 80%-90% cost recovery without charging high fees. The addition of more features will also broaden the base of the people drawn to the center; consequently, increasing revenue. Councilman Spiegel suggested the Commission reach a motion regarding the group's suggestions and present it to the City Council for consideration. Commissioner Hall suggested the food center should be large enough to rent out to food retailers (i.e. Starbucks) and Commissioner Barnard suggested renting the center for events (i.e. Birthday Parties). Upon a motion by Vice Chair Guyer, second by Commissioner Schukart and a 9-0 vote of the Commission, the recommendation for the City Council to review the initial design and consider moving the sidewalk south as much as possible and include grading and infrastructure in order to have the ability to expand the project relatively easily and economically in the future was approved. In addition, Chairman Dash informed the Commission that Commissioner Housken will join Commissioner Hall and Commissioner Schukart in attending the Aquatic Center Steering Committee meetings. Following the Commission's request, Mr. Stendell confirmed with the consultant of the Aquatic Center that the maximum capacity of the entire center is 2,500. In addition, he was informed that the lifeguards are the ones tasked in keeping a reasonable number of people in the pool. Mr. Stendell distributed and reviewed the updated time schedule for the Aquatic Center. Mr. Mark Greenwood stated that staff will take the Commission's recommendation to the City Council Meeting of June 24, 2010. At that time, the City Council may choose to move forward with the original design or consider modifying it in order to accommodate for future expansion. VII. PRESENTATIONS AND UPDATES A. SECURITY CAMERAS AT UNIVERSITY PARK Mr. Stendell informed the Commission that security cameras have been installed at the University Dog Park. The cameras are visible and used for deterrent and tape purposes only. Many park users have expressed their gratitude for the cameras to City staff. 3 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES JUNE 1, 2010 B. PARKS AND RECREATION CONFERENCE Commissioner Housken informed the Commission of the Parks and Recreation Conference she attended and found to be very interesting and relevant to the City. One of the main discussions was the baby-boomer growing segments and what cities are doing to meet their needs. She was informed that by the middle of the century there will be five people over the age of 65 to every one under the age of 18. Commissioner Housken inquired on what staff is doing to meet the needs of the City's baby-boomer population. Mr. Stendell suggested meeting with Commissioner Housken to discuss the item in more detail. C. PARKS AMBASSADORS INFORMATION As requested at a previous meeting, Mr. Jeff Ronci of the Desert Recreation District presented a PowerPoint that highlighted the personnel, services, and duties of the Desert Recreation District and its Park Ambassadors. According to Mr. Ronci, the park ambassadors' primary role is to be ambassadors to the public, although they will also monitor and assist with janitorial and maintenance services. Commissioner Thomas inquired on how the ambassadors deal with coverage since there are only four ambassadors to cover the City's 14 parks. According to Mr. Ronci, the district is in need of additional ambassadors, especially on the weekends. For the moment, the park ambassadors are rotated and made available based on necessity. Mr. Ford stated that he is in the process of requesting the contract to be updated in order to provide better coverage. Mr. Mark Greenwood informed the Commission that the City Manager has tasked staff on getting the contract revised and renewed. Commissioner Hall inquired on an incident where she noticed a park ambassador sitting in his truck for a long period of time. When he stepped out of his truck, he did not interact with the public nor addressed the broken glass that was on the turf. She asked if the ambassadors are not required to interact with the public or address this type of safety concerns. Mr. Ronci stated that when a park ambassador is seen sitting in his struck it is normally because they are completing a very detailed log of their initial park observations. After completing the log, they proceed to do a walkthrough, noting any further observations or concerns, and do for the most part interact with the public. Because Commissioner Hall did not clearly remember the person in question; Mr. Ronci noted that it could have been the janitor. Nevertheless, he assured the Commission that the concern will be addressed accordingly. On a separate 4 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES JUNE 1, 2010 note, Commissioner Housken mentioned that on two separate occasions she intended to use the tennis courts early in the morning, but the gates were closed although they were scheduled to be open. She asked if the gates could be opened on time, especially during the summer. One of the City's Park Ambassadors, Ed Woodard, was presented and given honorable mention for winning the Desert Recreation District's Excellence Award, which is the highest award given by the District, five years in a row. D. PARKS INSPECTION REPORTS Commissioner Barnard noted that the turf on the baseball field appears to be in poor condition. Mr. Spencer Knight informed the Commission that some of the turf is currently in transition and due to the water restrictions; the water schedule has been comprised making it harder to keep the turf in perfect condition. He assured the Commission that staff is currently addressing the issue. Commissioner Hall informed the Commission that she only submits the park inspection reports if she notices that something needs to be addressed. Otherwise, she emails or calls City staff to state that everything is in good condition. On that note, Commissioner Dawson stated that the Commissioners should only be submitting the action form in an effort to reduce paperwork. The Commission concurred and changed the procedure to only submitting the action form to City staff. Mr. Knight and Mr. Stendell will revise the action form in order to include an action item that will indicate that no items need to be corrected at a park. H. FAMILY YMCA OF THE DESERT Kelly Emnier of the YMCA informed the Commission the following YMCA events: • Harry Potter Camp — teaches children about science • Top Chef Camp — teaches children about cooking • Dangerous and Daring Camp - teaches children how to live like a kid • Graduation of Jim Benson Preschool is Saturday, June 5, 2010 at 11:30 a.m. • Graduation of La Quinta Preschool on Saturday, June 5, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. • 7-Days in Big Bear will be held June 19-25, 2010 • Camp will be held August 9-13, 2010 5 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES JUNE 1, 2010 DESERT RECREATION DISTRICT In addition, the Desert Recreation District is offering 9-Week Summer Camp from June 14, 2010, to August 13, 2010. Mr. Stan Ford presented the Desert Recreation District's program enrollment, usage and participation for the month of May as follows: • Afterschool Clubhouse 100 Participants • Valley for Children 16 Participants • Ballroom Dancing 24 Participants • Belly Dancing 52 Participants • Karate 144 Participants • Beginning guitar 16 Participants • Ping Pong 120 Participants • Salsa Aerobics 48 Participants • Zumba Aerobics 11 Participants • Chinese 320 in the Tues-Thurs Program 340 in the Mon-Wed Program • Yoga 44 in the One-Day Program 40 in the Two-Day Program 33 in the Walk-in Program • Gym usage 3,783 approximately • Other facilities 3,896 approximately (Weight room to basketball courts) • Facility Rentals 2 • Field Rentals 18 • Pavilion Rentals 17 Mr. Stendell will provide the Commission with the usage of the programs and facilities on monthly basis in order to analyze where improvements and/or modifications need to be made. VIII. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS - The Commission agreed to postpone the meeting of July 6, 2010, to July 20, 2010, in order to be able to receive and review the Aquatic Center preliminary fee study. At that time, the decision to cancel the August meeting will be considered. - Vice Chair Guyer inquired on how the tier water rates that were recently established by the Coachella Valley Water District were impacting the parks. Mr. Knight stated that staff has made water adjustments accordingly, but noted that he is not in agreement with their tier water rate schedule. He stated that when the schedule is followed, the grass sometimes deteriorates. There are no previous 6 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES JUNE 1, 2010 records to review; therefore, the usage is unstable. Commissioner Housken inquired on how CalSense ties into this process. Mr. Knight stated that CalSense becomes a problem only if it is not used appropriately. - Commissioner Dawson inquired on the possibility of having an alternate commissioner as they have had in the past. The alternate commissioner will attend all meetings, but will not have a voting power until there is a vacancy. The Commission will consult with friends and find out if anyone is interested in becoming an alternate commissioner. Mr. Stendell will ask if there is a waiting list with the City Clerk. - Mr. Stendell informed the Commission that the Dog Park User Informal Meeting was very successful and had an attendance of approximately 50 park users. The meeting gave residents the opportunity to state all of their concerns. The main complaint was the use of hoses in the dog parks and the main compliments were that the City provides the highest level, quality and number of parks in the Coachella Valley. Basically, residents wanted to know who was in charge of the maintenance of the parks. Staff has decided to hold these types of meetings four times a year. The Commission applauded staff's initiative in listening and addressing the park users concerns. IX. ADJOURNMENT With no further business or discussion, and with the Commissioners' unanimous concurrence, the meeting was adjourned at 10:08 a.m. Bertha A. Gonzalez, Recording Secretary 7 NN� M -'�'�'`s CITY OF PALM DESERT 1t _•c�f. @ PARKS AND RECREATION _ .4 S 99arasso.8t STAFF REPORT �=97`3" To: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Ryan Stendell, Senior Management Analyst Date: July 20, 2010 Subject: Aquatic Center Fee Study Discussion As requested by the Commission at previous meetings, the Aquatic Center Fee Study has been completed and is ready for review and action. The Fee Study is conservatively estimating a cost recovery of 48% in the first year and 55% by the fifth year. Staff has reviewed the study and believes the report is very conservative and given an aggressive operator, the facility could make the 60% cost recovery that was set by City Council. The project fee schedule listed in the report is as follows: Admissions Resident Non-Resident _ Adult Daily $4.00 _ $6.00 Youth Daily (5-12) $3.00 $4.50 Adult 25 Admissions $94.00 $140.00 Youth 25 Admissions $65.00 $97.00 Adult 3 Month $120.00 $180.00 Youth 3 Month $84.00 $125.00 The daily entry fees account for approximately 61% of the annual projected income with a primary service area that will extend east as far as Bermuda Dunes and west as far as Cathedral City. The report attempts to capture 10% of all available swimmer days to achieve the yearly anticipated revenues. The report indicates that no secondary service area has been identified, but could include a large portion of the Coachella Valley. Staff believes this to be at least one area where recovery costs could be increased. A secondary service area could easily stretch further east and west and attempt to capture a much lower portion of swimmer days 2.5-5%. Given the nature of cross valley travel within the Coachella Valley staff sees this as a reasonable outcome. Aquatic Center Fee Study July 20, 2010 Page 2 of 2 Staff also believes that the projected revenues for the programming ($116,650) to be very conservative and could be significantly higher given the right operator. After discussing potential programming outcomes with several aquatic center operators, it is apparent that the 50-meter pool offers a large area to conduct many programs at the same time allowing for compounded revenue opportunities. Conclusion The consultant has indicated that this report is a very conservative because it is meant to show a glimpse at the worst case scenario. Using the estimated expenditures of $1,274,844 in the first year, the Aquatic Center would need to recover $764,906 to achieve a 60% cost recovery. The estimated revenues fall short of the 60% marker of $154,326 in the first year and $73,486 by the fifth year. On the other hand, without an operator for the facility, it is unknown how much of these monies are recoverable. Staff will, however, convey the critical importance of the 60-80% recovery targets. Staff is currently crafting a contract for the operations of the Aquatic Center that would have a sliding scale of compensation, which would reward a higher level of performance. Staff has experience with this type of an incentivized contract at Desert Willow and has proven to be beneficial. NN� M --'�'�'`s CITY OF PALM DESERT 4,11t _•c�f. @ PARKS AND RECREATION _ .4 S 99arasso�t STAFF REPORT �=97`3" To: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Ryan Stendell, Senior Management Analyst Date: July 20, 2010 Subject: Pickleball Use Discussion At a previous meeting, the Parks and Recreation Commission discussed the current volume of Pickleball use at various City Parks. The Commission requested staff monitor the Pickleball use and report back in 6 months in an effort to determine if more courts are needed. Commissioner Thomas has indicated that the use continues to increase at Civic Center. In addition, he has seen a situation where a tennis court was converted into four pickleball courts at a local RV facility in Desert Hot Springs. On June 17, 2010, Commissioner Thomas and I visited the location (see attached pictures) to see how well the configuration fits. We both agree that this layout is the most cost-efficient option when the need presents itself for additional pickleball courts. Commissioner Thomas has provided use statistics that he has collected over the past several months and the Desert Recreation District has started to collect tennis and pickleball use statistics on a daily basis. Due to the likelihood of reduced summertime play, staff recommends that the Commission continue to monitor the use into the fall and revisit this item in November. USAPA Pickleball—Tennis Court Conversion Page 3 of 4 Four pickleball courts per tennis court. The diagram on the right shows four pickleball courts on a tennis court.Note how the position of the pickleball courts has been shifted by two feet to allow for the11 _ angled corners of the tennis court. That leaves only 6 feet between the pickleball baseline and the tennis net. That is a little tight,but works in a pinch. The II IIIII compromise is especially acceptable if the tennis court is being used temporarily while permanent pickleball courts are being built. If the tennis court does not have angled corners,then • move the courts 2 feet so that there is an 8-foot distance 6 between the pickleball baseline and the backstops.Note T II T how the lines are made to coincide as much as possible with the tennis court lines in order to minimize line confusion for the players.Note also that this layout does 4. III T. eo not allow room for fences between the side-by-side .11 courts. I _ _ To serve as a backstop for the balls,the tennis net . . 1 should be extended with netting or some sort of �_ �. = 1,�20 --! r 1-- 1 temporary barrier. t so' ,4 I I i Click for larger diagran To save an image to your computer,right click on the image and click "Save Picture As...". Scroll down for more... LAST FREEDOM PARK-PLAYER NUMBERS UPDATE 1/14/2010 Date Time Tennis Pickleball Days 8/27/2009 7:00 AM 0 12 1 8/31/2009 7:00 AM 2 8 1 9/2/2009 7:00 AM 0 9 1 9/3/2009 7:00 AM 0 8 1 9/10/2009 7:00 AM 4 6 1 9/14/2009 7:00 AM 0 9 1 9/16/2009 7:00 AM 0 11 1 9/17/2009 7:00 AM 0 7 1 9/23/2009 7:00 AM 0 11 1 9/24/2009 7:00 AM 0 11 1 9/28/2009 7:00 AM 0 9 1 9/30/2009 7:00 AM 0 16 1 10/5/2009 8:00 AM 0 8 1 10/7/2009 8:00 AM 2 8 1 10/8/2009 8:00 AM 0 7 1 10/12/2009 8:00 AM 0 6 1 10/14/2009 8:00 AM 0 10 1 10/19/2009 8:00 AM 0 16 1 10/21/2009 8:00 AM 2 11 1 10/22/2009 8:00 AM 2 11 1 10/26/2009 8:00 AM 2 11 1 10/28/2009 8:00 AM 2 6 1 10/29/2009 8:00 AM 0 10 1 11/2/2009 8:00 AM 0 10 1 11/4/2009 8:00 AM 2 8 1 11/5/2209 8:00 AM 1 6 1 11/9/2009 8:00 AM 0 15 1 11/11/2009 8:00 AM 0 11 1 11/12/2009 8:00 AM 2 9 1 11/16/2009 8:00 AM 0 14 1 11/18/2009 8:00 AM 2 15 1 11/19/2009 8:00 AM 2 2 1 11/23/2009 8:00 AM 0 10 1 11/25/2009 8:00 AM 0 14 1 12/28/2009 8:00 AM 0 10 1 12/30/2009 8:00 AM 2 7 1 1/4/2010 8:00 AM 2 7 1 1/6/2010 8:00 AM 2 6 1 1/7/2010 8:00 AM 0 7 1 1/11/2010 8:00 AM 0 12 1 1/14/2010 8:00 AM 0 7 1 Totals 31 391 41 Daily Avg. 0.756098 9.536585 Rounded 1 10 Days with 0 Tennis Players 26 %Tot Days w/0 Tennis Players 0.634146 Rounded I I 65% LAST CAHUILLA HILLS PARK-PLAYER NUMBERS UPDATE 8/14/2009 Date Time Tennis Pickleball Days 3/11/2009 9:00 AM 0 18 1 3/12/2009 9:00 AM 1 12 1 3/16/2009 9:00 AM 0 11 1 3/18/2009 9:00 AM 3 11 1 3/23/2009 7:30 AM 0 10 1 3/25/2009 7:30 AM 0 12 1 3/26/2009 7:30 AM 4 10 1 3/30/2009 7:30 AM 0 11 1 4/1/2009 7:30 AM 0 13 1 4/2/2009 7:30 AM 0 12 1 4/6/2009 7:30 AM 0 7 1 4/8/2009 7:30 AM 0 9 1 4/9/2009 7:30 AM 4 10 1 4/13/2009 7:30 AM 0 8 1 4/15/2009 7:30 AM 0 5 1 4/16/2009 7:30 AM 2 4 1 4/20/2009 7:30 AM 0 8 1 4/22/2009 7:30 AM 0 11 1 4/23/2009 7:30 AM 0 8 1 4/27/2009 7:30 AM 0 9 1 4/29/2009 7:30 AM 0 8 1 4/30/2009 7:30 AM 2 7 1 5/4/2009 7:30 AM 0 6 1 5/6/2009 7:30 AM 0 8 1 5/7/2009 7:30 AM 4 6 1 5/11/2009 7:30 AM 0 12 1 5/13/2009 7:30 AM 0 11 1 5/14/2009 7:30 AM 2 9 1 5/14/2009 7:00 PM 0 3 1 5/18/2009 7:30 AM 0 9 1 5/20/2009 7:30 AM 0 6 1 5/21/2009 7:30 AM 0 9 1 5/22/2009 7:30 AM 4 4 1 5/27/2009 7:30 AM 0 9 1 5/28/2009 7:30 AM 0 9 1 5/30/2009 7:00 PM 0 3 1 6/1/2009 7:30AM 2 7 1 6/3/2009 7:30 AM 2 8 1 6/4/2009 7:30 AM 0 10 1 6/8/2009 7:30 AM 0 9 1 6/10/2009 7:30 AM 2 6 1 6/15/2009 7:30 AM 0 4 1 6/17/2009 7:30 AM 0 8 1 6/22/2009 7:30 AM 3 8 1 6/24/2009 7:30 AM 0 8 1 6/29/2009 7:30 AM 0 12 1 7/1/2009 7:30 AM 2 10 1 7/2/2009 7:30 AM 2 5 1 7/6/2009 7:00 AM 0 8 1 7/8/2009 7:00 AM 0 4 1 7/13/2009 7:00 AM 0 12 1 7/15/2009 7:00 AM 0 12 1 7/20/2009 7:00 AM 1 6 1 7/22/2009 7:00 AM 0 7 1 7/27/2009 7:00 AM 0 6 1 7/29/2009 7:00 AM 1 9 1 8/3/2009 7:00 AM 0 9 1 8/5/2009 7:00 AM 1 12 1 8/10/2009 7:00 AM 1 13 1 8/12/2009 7:00 AM 0 7 1 8/13/1009 7:00 AM 0 4 1 Totals 43 522 61 Daily Avg. 0.704918 8.557377 Rounded 1 9 Days with 0 Tennis Players 42 %Tot Da w/0 Tennis Players 0.688525. Rounded I 70% NN� M --'�'�'`s CITY OF PALM DESERT 4,11t _•c�f. @ PARKS AND RECREATION _ .4 S 94,tt- o�� STAFF REPORT � To: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Ryan Stendell, Senior Management Analyst Date: July 20, 2010 Subject: Skate Park Expansion Costs Background At its meeting of June 1, 2010, the Parks and Recreation Commission was addressed by Mr. Chad Rivera regarding the potential to expand the existing skate park in order to accommodate a more advanced group of users. The Commission directed staff to work with Mr. Rivera and report back to the Commission on the feasibility and potential costs. Discussion On June 4, 2010, Mr. Rivera and I met at the Skate Park in order to have a better idea on what his vision for an expansion was. Mr. Rivera indicated that he and his kids have skated many parks around California and many of them have been designed and built by the landscape architecture firm California Skate Parks. Therefore, I contacted California Skate Parks and they have indicated that the 15,000 square feet of area that is adjacent to the existing skate park (see attached map) would be more than enough to provide a more advanced section to the existing facility. California Skate Parks also indicated that an expansion size as small as 5,000sqft is viable. The advanced features such as the ones Mr. Rivera is requesting would be at an approximate cost of $50 per square foot, ranging from $250,000 - $750,000 depending on the size of the area. Should the Commission decide to pursue this project, a recommendation to add this project to the 5-year Capital Improvements Project (CIP) budget would need to be made to the City Council. NN� M -'�'�'`s CITY OF PALM DESERT 1t PARKS AND RECREATION Ari 99arasso.8t STAFF REPORT �=97`3" To: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Ryan Stendell, Senior Management Analyst Date: July 20, 2010 Subject: Skate Park Bicycle Hours Discussion For several months, the Skate Park has been open for limited hours to the BMX Bicycle riders as a pilot program. Staff's initial concern was the additional damage that could occur as the result of the bikes. After these months, staff has concluded that the use of bikes causes no additional damage to the Skate Park. In fact, the Desert Recreation District reports that the BMX riders are well-behaved and are easier to manage than some of the skaters. Recently, staff was contacted on two occasions by bicyclists requesting additional hours in the park, especially during the night hours. Currently, the Skate Park is open to bikes on Wednesday from 2pm-5pm and Sunday from 8am-12pm. 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' 1.,-..-. • ,,,i'P ir ; - 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: Date of Inspection: 7 i6—/Z Day of Week: Time: /4.•..fD J •` rGJi}�� t��.�n,c}.c)�-r:f:_ir�.t_•c ,� jf I ,ijri_, '` , laCe414ate ,1 C. --?- '1c�^J�n 'i ��•�� Irl�l r'1lrprl.„ nr,U'f- rlr 0:�r'f- .i1i"rl:��I „,r,r" q�Ii rl.:„, jr�� '•.T�ksd't1;r �• icrr{ i4 rrer'ited A. Grounds • 1• Is general overall appearance of the Park satisfactory? 2. Grounds clean? 3. Broken !lass,debris? NA B. Restrooms 1• Is general overall appearance of the restrooms satisfactory? 2• Interiors clean? • •'' 3. Broken glass.debris? �-r?�,.1 Ap ''/✓ /`�f e,V- 4. Ade•uate s ,••tes? C. Tot Lot 1• Is general appearance of the Tot Lot satisfactory? 2. Equipment missing or broken? 3. Surface dean? 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? `^ 3. Graffiti? E. Tennis Courts 1• Is overall appearance of the Tennis Courts satisfacto ? 2. Equipment missing or broken? 3• Courts dean? • — k F. Volleyball Courts 1• Is overall appearance of the Volleyball Courts satisfactory? 2. Equipment missin• or broken? 3• Courts dean? 1 J Roger Dash (760) 345-2077 P. 3 PARK INSPECTION CHECKLIST (Continued) Commissioner: Date of Inspection: 7 lU ""/d Day of Week: —4 Time: 44-' G. Baseball Fields 1. Is general overall appearance of the Baseball Fields satisfactory? y/f 2. Equipment missing or broken? 3. Fields dean? H. Basketball Court 1. is general overall appearance of the Basketball Court satisfactory? /1." 2. Equipment missing or broken? 3. Courts dean? I. Dog Park 1. Is general overall appearance of the Dog Park satisfactory? l� 2. Equipment missing or broken? W f2 �oV 1�✓�l t t c. 7rd.c.3 ' 'y 3. Turf areas clean? J. Soccer Fields 1. Is general overall appearance of the Soccer Fields satisfactory? 2. Equipment missing or broken? 3. Fields dean? K. Skate Park 1. Is general overall appearance of the Skate Park satisfactory? �, 11. 2. Equipment missing or broken? �/ 3. Concrete and ram•- clean? L. Miscellaneous 1. Other(Please describe): M. Suggestions/Recommendations D....n..ee.e..e:.,.. F.... 1•1 r•1.1 nAAO CITY OF PALM DESERT PARKS & RECREATION f?� PARK INSPECTION CHECKLIST 48 r�/ ��-it- `6 • �`/0 •YOF, -i /O 1) Ironwood/Haystack 6) University Parks (Dog & I�. §t)fee "6 3) JoeMann Park Homme-Adams/Cahuilla2) Park 7) Washington gnesia Falls Ch CharterCity Park(PD�A 1(1 F,yi 4) Palm Desert Soccer Park 9) Civic Center Park 5) Palma Village Park 10)_ Freedom Park Commissioner: C b l4C lSg---4-16 /4 4 ' Date of Inspection: 1/ / /° Day of Week: S U N Time: g -3 0/4 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? i . 2. Grounds clean? 3. Broken lass,debris? B. Restrooms 1. Is general overall appearance of the restrooms satisfactory? t. _ 2. Interiors dean? 1/ 3. Broken glass,debris? 1.- 4. Adz•uatesu;„.lies? C. Tot Lot 1. Is general appearance of the Tot Lot satisfactory? 2. Equipment missing or broken? V ' 3. : Surface dean? 4. Tot Lot benches in satisfact. condition? D. Picnic Areas, including Pavilions/Shelters/Grills 1. Is general appearance of the Picnic Area satisfactory? 2. Broken tables,benches? i/ 3. Graffiti? E. Tennis Courts 1. Is overall appearance of the Tennis Courts satisfactory? V 2. , Equipment missing or broken? 3. Courts dean? F. Volleyball Courts 1. Is overall appearance of the Volleyball Courts satisfactory/ / 2. Equipment missing or broken? ✓ 3. Courts dean? _.. _ Park Inspection form 12/24/2009 PARK INSPECTION CHECKLIST (Continued) Commissioner: O /( S f l r('l4 S Date of Inspection: -1 V � Day of Week: CI NTime: 3 v C Baseball Fields: ,,0., —I N/ - 1. Is general overall appearance of the Baseball Fields satisfactory? 1.--F/ 2. Equipment missing or broken? i. 3. Fields dean? H. Basketball Court _ . 1- Is general overall appearance of the Basketball Court satisfactory? J I I 2. Equipment missing or broken? v 3- Courts dean? I - I. Dog Park • 1. Is general overall appearance of the Dog Park satisfactory? V _ 2. Equipment missing or broken? 3. Turf areas dean? . J. Soccer Fields 1. Is general overall appearance of the Soccer Fields satisfact+or 2. Equupment missing or broken? 3- Fields dean? MINIM K. Skate Park 1. Isar enerai 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 n Park Inspection form 12/24/2009 CITY OF PALM DESERT PARKS & RECREATION Park Inspector Action Form Commissioner: 0 f-1 4 i S /4 S Date of Inspection: '7 t,4 /( Day of Week: ,SO XI Time: S •3 0 4 1A/ — _ :� ,� 4"0 rrec inA trOp Taa ;;: 1 '-____ ecommendedAAetio—. _ Rv86 1 tell3verile - PeTe rfi IL v A< iecll wceltiT Parks kspeclion ACTION farm 12/24/2009 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(in Civic Center Park) / vn Date of Inspection: ' Day of Week: "�` Time: Lod -� y,w. Commissioner: 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 "(V9 M it t ``rA'S hb C t Y-e"0 7 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 Pavillions/Shelters/Grills 1• Is general appearance of the Picnic Area satisfactory? 2• Broken tables,benches? 3• Graffiti? E. Tennis Courts I• Is overall appearance of the Tennis Courts satisfactory? 2• Equipment missing or broken? 3• Courts clean? F. Volleyball Courts 1• Is overall appearance of the Volleyball Courts satisfactory? 2• Equipment missing or broken? 3• Courts clean? PARK INSPECTOR CHECKLIST (continued) G. Baseball Fields 1• Is general overall appearance of the Baseball Fields satisfactory? 2. Equipment missing or broken? 1 Fields clean? H. Basketball Court 1• Is general overall appearance of the Basketball Court satisfactory? 2. Equipment missing or broken? 1 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? 2. Equipment missing or broken? 1 Fields clean? K. Skate Park 1 Is general overall appearance of the Skate Park satisfactory? 2. Equipment missing or broken? 3. Concrete and ramps clean? H. Miscellaneous 1• Other(Please describe) FROM : BARBARA DELANEY PhD PHONE NO. : 760340349013 Jun. 22 2010 06:33AM P2 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: >t 1p bay of Week SVi'J Time: //�1,0/ - Commissioner: 7 f~ 1ae C U -A. ---- Item to be checked I Deficiency f Date , (Use Inspection Action Form to record a brief description of the problem) NIA OK Noted ,I Corrected A. Grounds 1. 1 Is penepl overall appearance of the Park satisfaaotyt 1 2. Grounds dean? x 3. Broken g_ls s,debris? B. Restrooms 1. Is general overall appearance of the r,-_,•• .:6=r._-- 2. Interiors dean? 3. Broken glass,debris? 4. Adequate supplies? C. Tot Lot 1. Is general appearance of the Tot Lot satisfactory? 5WAVC 4000 2. Equipment mistng or broken? 3. surface dean? I _ 1 "K •4. Tot Lot benches In satisfactory condition? D. Picnic Areas, including Pavilions/Shelters/Grills 1. is general appearance of the Picnic Area.: 1,•2., 2. Broken tables,benches? .'1c 3. Graffiti? .7L E. Tennis Courts ?C 1. 1 is overall appearance of the Tennis Courts satisfactory? j 1 2. Equipment missing or broken? ! i 3. Co d ? F. Volleyball Courts ; 1 1. is overall appearance of the volleyball Courts saflsfactq ? 2. Earigment missing or broken? i 3. Courts dean? 1 , FROM : BARBARA DELANEY PhD PHONE NO. : 760340349013 Jun. 22 2010 06:34AM P3 PARK INSPECTOR CHECKLIST (Continued) ' G. Baseball Fields _1 I. Is wnerai 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. Courte dean? "7[ L Dog Park 1• Is general overall appearance of the Dog Park satisfactory? 2. Equipment missing or broken? 3. Turf areas dean? _ J. Soccer Fields 1• Is(tottered overall appearance of the Soccer Fields satisfactory? 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 ramps clan? L. Miscellaneous 1• Other(Please describe): M. Suggestions/Recommendations FROM : BARBARA DELANEY PhD PHONE NO. : 760340349013 Jun. 22 2010 06:34AM P4 CITY OF PALM DESERT PARKS & RECREATION Park Inspector Action Form Date of Inspection: -/0 Location: old f}-(pc 4,4zievt Item Deficiency and/or Corrective Action Taken or Number Recommendation Recommended Action Sim 5Ve--\-V--\ Vu HX5 CITY OF PALM DESERT PARKS & RECREATION RE C F I'i r PARK INSPECTOR CHECKLIST 2010 JUN 21 A 11: 0 2 "+LI'1 DcStiii _ 1- Ironw a ¢tClsi �:Pa T E 6- University Parks (Dog&Neighborhood) 2- Homme-Adams/CahuilIa 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(in Civic Center Park) Date of Inspection:r 1),-,h C 4." ) 7 Day of Week:St.n - f 1�•r,�. Time: Lv h c b .14.57 cr LADl 4. 1' ' cr. ceic. o t.c �s y. Commissioner: ! Y'h elt 4..` C e L Y$e . (..-NfJl oo-cor µa- 4 1 b$C w \�fa C),bl7�f U• h v e t5 a n,s t o t. 4 t e. crt . 2 S a 4.r v"c-b JC)tbe 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? a 2. Grounds clean? k2 3• Broken glass,debris? rjplq�. B. Restrooms kle h ve,,3 icw Pc.o�ls 1• Is general overall appearance of the restrooms satisfactory? A 2. Interiors clean? ''l14 fkirA A bane.tr*. ge,1,7b..J .a� 3. Broken glass,debris? •4.b,A Q,.,it Inc... IA 4- Adequate supplies? (� $oct+n tl��,�� a C a„�t G\pb.a�C • tQ C. Tot Lot 1- Is general appearance of the Tot Lot satisfactory? 2. Equipment missing or broken? 3. Surface clean? 1¢ 4• Tot Lot benches in satisfactory condition? IA D. Picnic Areas,including Pavillions/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? 2. Equipment missing or broken? 3• Courts clean? F. Volleyball Courts 1• Is overall appearance of the Volleyball Courts satisfactory? ---2• Equipment missing or broken? 3. Courts clean? PARK INSPECTOR CHECKLIST (continued) G. Baseball Fields 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? 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? 3. Concrete and ramps clean? H. Miscellaneous 1• Other(Please describe)