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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-03-03 PRC Regular Meeting Agenda Packet *�• CITY OF PALM DESERT 1 I' 44, . PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION } AGENDA + ` Tuesday, March 3, 2009 — 3:30 a.m. Administrative Conference Room 1. CALL TO ORDER IL. ROLL CALL III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. MINUTES OF THE MEETING FROM JANUARY 20, 2009 S. MINUTES OF THE MEETING FROM FEBRUARY 3, 2009 [V. 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. V. PRESENTATIONS A. THE MANTAS GROUP 1. NEW BUSINESS A, BASEBALL BUDDY PROGRAM Discussion and recommendation concerning a request to support and move the program into the City of Palm Desert. B. BICYCLE FRIENDLY COMMUNITY Discussion and recommendation to support moving forward with the Bicycle Friendly Community dedication and plan. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AG EN DA MARCH 3, 2009 VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION BYLAWS Discussion .and recommendation to make changes to the Commission bylaws. V111. REPORTS AND UPDATES r , A. FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 MID-YEAR BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS B. JOE MANN DOG PARK FENCE REPLACEMENT C. JOE MANN FENCE PLANTER D. PARKING AT THE MIKE SCHULER TRAIL E. TRAIL MAINTENANCE F. STATUS UPDATES G. YOUTH SPORTS OPENING DAY H. TRENDSCAN INFORMATION I. DESERT RECREATION DISTRICT J. FAMILY YMCA OF THE DESERT K. PARK INSPECTIONS L. NEWS ARTICLES IX. 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 25th day of February 2009. Monica Loredo, Recording Secretary 2 VIEr.Saf mless4Monleard asta ParkeST4e.a4grolok2103Agorretp#1.14•Ktdog CITY OF PALM DESERT �'•� PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION f4E, 1` • 's PRELIMINARY MINUTES JANUARY 20, 2009 y.T�21Z.f 3yo• I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Barnard convened the meeting at 8:30 a.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Absent: Chairman Michael Barnard Commissioner Jerry Dawson Vice Chair Roger Dash Commissioner Kim Housken Commissioner Phill Babcock Commissioner Terry Schukart Commissioner Randy Guyer Commissioner Deborah Hall Commissioner Julie Munson Staff Present: Bob Spiegel, Mayor Jay Niemczak, Parks Facilities Manager Monica Loredo, Administrative Secretary Guests: Barb Adair, Desert Recreation District Laura McGalliard, Desert Recreation District Gina Tenorio, The Desert Sun III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. MINUTES OF THE MEETING FROM NOVEMBER 4, 2008 Minutes of the meeting from November 4, 2008, were approved as submitted. Motion moved/seconded by Guyer/Hall, and carried by a 6-0 vote with Commissioners Dawson, Housken, and Schukart ABSENT. 1 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION PRELIMINARY MINUTES JANUARY 20, 2009 IV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Ms. Adair, Desert Recreation District, handed the International Sports Festival dinner invitation to the recording secretary to distribute to the Commission. The dinner is February 6, 2009, at the Living Desert. Please RSVP by February 2. She communicated that to date the District has 450 participants with a deadline of January 28, and mentioned that a commercial on the Sports Festival is going to be shown on KESQ. She stated that she hopes to see the Commission at the dinner, and thanked the Commission for their support. Mayor Spiegel read an e-mail that he received from Mr. Rob Ballew, Family YMCA of the Desert, recognizing Mr. Niemczak for his quick response to his concern of people driving onto a highly used sidewalk in front of the YMCA. Staff responded by installing two poles to block cars from driving onto the sidewalk. V. PRESENTATIONS - NONE VI. NEW BUSINESS A. AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF GNOSTIC ANTHROPLOGY, INC. Discussion and recommendation on request to waive fees for use of the Civic Center Park Amphitheater. Mr. Niemczak stated that the American Institute of Gnostic Anthropology, Inc. approached Ms. Steele to waive fees for the use of the Civic Center Park Amphitheater for a company picnic. He stated that Staff has never dealt with or have heard of the institute, and decided to bring it forward to the Commission for a recommendation. Commissioner Hall inquired if the organization is non-profit and what is the normal procedure. Mr. Niemczak responded that it is a non-profit, and that they provided documentation to that effect. He explained that the City would occasionally waive fees when it is a non-profit raising funds for a charitable cause, and not just for a picnic. Chairman Barnard also commented that normally it would be a community event or fundraiser. Vice Chair Dash inquired if anyone knew if the group was religious, philosophical, or belief-type of organization. Mr. Niemczak replied that he looked it up on the internet, and believes it is a belief system. 2 G:IDevServices\Monica LoredolWord DatalParks&ReclMinutes12009 Minutes\1-20-09.min.docx PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION PRELIMINARY MINUTES JANUARY 20, 2009 Vice Chair Dash wondered if there is a precedent for this type of organization. Commissioner Guyer responded none that he knew of, and that the group seems to lean towards a religious kind of gathering. He commented that it is not a bad thing, but he does not know if the Commission would want to waive fees for that. Commissioner Babcock inquired why they chose the Palm Desert Civic Center Park. It was mentioned that Palm Desert has the best parks. Commissioner Guyer asked what the fees for this event were. Mr. Niemczak answered that the group is requesting to waive all fees that total $460.00 for a company picnic. Commissioner Guyer stated that he does not see any difference from any other group that wants to reserve the area for a picnic. Vice Chair Dash inquired how many people are suppose to attend. Mr. Niemczak replied approximately 200 people. Commissioner Guyer moved to deny the request to waive fees for the use of the Civic Center Park Amphitheater. Commissioner Munson seconded the motion, and carried by a 6-0 vote with Commissioners Dawson, Housken, and Schukart ABSENT. VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE VIII. REPORTS AND UPDATES A. CITY OF PALM DESERT ARBOR DAY Mr. Niemczak reported that every year City Staff celebrates Arbor Day with a planting ceremony at a local school. Recently, Staff formed a committee that includes Commissioners Munson and Housken. The committee was formed to get the community more involved and have different activities throughout the month of April. He stated that he outlined tentative activities in the staff report. Staff is working on a name for the month long celebration, and asked that if anyone had any ideas to please let him know. Commissioner Babcock interjected the he is currently waiting for his new hearing aid, and asked the Commission to speak louder so he can hear. He hopes to have his new hearing aid by the next meeting. 3 G:IDevServices\Monica LoredolWord DatalParks&ReclMinutes12009 Minutes\1-20-09.min.docx PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION PRELIMINARY MINUTES JANUARY 20, 2009 B. FREEDOM PARK SOCCER/FOOTBALL FIELD FENCE Mr. Niemczak reported that the Commission recommended that a fence be installed at Freedom Park due to balls being kicked out onto Country Club Drive. Parks Staff requested bids for the fence, and approximately three weeks ago the fence was installed. He noted that photos of the fence were included in the packet. Mayor Spiegel asked how much it cost. Mr. Niemczak replied $14,000.00. C. PARKS OFFICE OPEN HOUSE Mr. Niemczak reported that last week Staff had an open house for the newly renovated Parks Staff office area. He commented that there was a great turnout to the open house. Included in the agenda packet is a copy of a handout that was given out at the open house with a brief history of Parks Staff. Mayor Spiegel asked the Commission if anyone made it to the open house. The Commission replied no. Mayor Spiegel suggested that Staff take the Commission to the renovated office area at the end of the next Commission meeting. He stated that they did an excellent job. D. UNIVERSITY DOG PARK FENCE Mr. Niemczak stated that Staff is going to install closer pickets on the fence at the University Dog Park to separate small dogs from larger dogs. Staff is also requesting proposals to add additional pickets between the large and small fence at the Civic Center Park. He mentioned that an entrance way would be added at University Dog Park so people can bring their dogs into a holding area, take them off leash, and then let them enter the dog park. Commissioner Hall inquired why people would want to take their dog off leash before entering the dog park. Mr. Niemczak responded that the dogs already inside the park are not on a leash, and they start jumping on the dog that is on a leash. People prefer taking the leash off before entering. E. UNIVERSITY PARK WIND DAMAGE Mr. Niemczak stated that the University Park area gets hit hard by winds. Pictures in the agenda show sand in the restrooms, and bark chips from 4 G:IDevServices\Monica LoredolWord DatalParks&ReclMinutes12009 Minutes\1-20-09.min.docx PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION PRELIMINARY MINUTES JANUARY 20, 2009 the playground blown into the grass area. The contractor works hard to maintain the area. He commented that things will improve once they start building homes in the area. Commissioner Guyer asked if there is any interest in building homes in that area. Mr. Niemczak replied that there is not any interest at this time. Commissioner Hall inquired if it would be too expensive to install a wind fence or wind break at the worst part. Mr. Niemczak answered that the developer has fencing around the entire complex and it does not help. The developer does what he can by adding treatment to the sand or watering it down, but it does not always work when it is blowing really hard. IX. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Mayor Spiegel commented that they still have a pool on their plate somewhere down the road. He noted that he asked Mr. Ballew to give him some figures from the Encinitas YMCA since they are not subsidized by the city. This is the YMCA they visited during the tour. The Encinitas revenue was $15,239,000.00 with there expenses being $14,842,000.00, and a profit of almost $400,000.00. He commented that Palm Desert is only looking at how much money the City is going to lose. He noted that Encinitas is not losing any money, and if he remembers correctly, they did not have any community rooms. Mayor Spiegel stated that he is going to stay with it, and not let the community/aquatic center drop. He is also going to recommend taking down the tamarisk trees so that the road can be widened. The other possibility is joining the two existing buildings together. He commented that he hopes he has the Commission's support. Commissioner Guyer stated that he believes it is dependent upon the Commission doing what they think is best for the residents. He commented that there is a need for it; the survey shows there is a need for it; and that the residents want it. It is imperative that it is not dropped, and possibly take a different approach. He noted that he thinks everyone was discouraged after the last City Council meeting. Mayor Spiegel commented that he was surprised at the last meeting because a lot of residents called and e-mailed him on how much they wanted this, but there were no letters to the newspaper editor. Commissioner Guyer communicated some of the comments made by the City Council were the following: Councilman Ferguson stated that the perimeters were too limited and that it is not a high priority at this time. Commissioner Guyer stated that he did not think that the perimeter was 5 G:IDevServices\Monica LoredolWord DatalParks&ReclMinutes12009 Minutes\1-20-09.min.docx PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION PRELIMINARY MINUTES JANUARY 20, 2009 limited, and it is a priority since the survey shows that. Councilman Ferguson also stated that he wants to defer the project at this time because of the economic conditions. Councilman Kelly told Councilman Ferguson that the money is already set aside. Commissioner Guyer commented that it was discouraging that Councilman Ferguson did not know you can use Redevelopment money for that. He continued to say that Councilwoman Finerty said everything is on hold because it is a want and not a need and because the maintenance was too high. Commissioner Guyer stated that the Commission has already shown that the right project can be self supportive. He stated that Councilwoman Benson was worried about the College of the Desert contribution. Commissioner Guyer stated that if that is concern; let the City bring it up. He commented that every objection that the City Council made, the Commission had already presented it to them and it made sense. So he wondered if there might be something else that the Commission is not aware of. He feels that they should continue pushing it forward. Commissioner Babcock agreed with Commissioner Guyer's comments. He feels more studies should be done. Commissioner Guyer interjected that if it is data that the Council wants, Ms. Steele has that information. He voiced that maybe it needs to be presented as an economic project, and not as a parks and recreation project. He does know that the residents want this project, and the Commission has known it for years. He noted that three council members have said that there is no need for it, and he does not understand that. He stated that the Commission's purpose is to provide that conduit between the citizens and the City Council, and they should run the project back to the Council. Vice Chair Barnard commented that he was at the City Council meeting. He voiced that he was frustrated because they were given a task, and the Commission did what they were asked to do. He also does not want to let it drop, and they need to figure out what the next step is before they go back to the City Council. Commissioner Babcock suggested forming a committee to go through the process again. Mayor Spiegel commented that he would like Staff to figure out what the next step should be. 6 G:IDevServices\Monica LoredolWord DatalParks&ReclMinutes12009 Minutesl1-20-09.min.docx PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION PRELIMINARY MINUTES JANUARY 20, 2009 Vice Chair Dash communicated that he agreed with Commissioner Babcock. He is not going to oppose what the group (committee) wants to do, and would support the Commission's decision. Commissioner Guyer noted that Mayor Spiegel kept bringing up the site at the Council meeting, but no one wanted to discuss it. They wanted to discuss the money. So he interpreted that as meaning that the site is not necessarily a bad thing. Mayor Spiegel stated that their only objection was San Pablo and the traffic. He also noted the Councilwoman Benson is opposed to College of the Desert involvement. Commissioner Guyer interjected that she is also opposed of removing the tamarisk trees. He also noted that Councilman Ferguson stated that he does not want to change the road. Commissioner Guyer voiced that he does not understand that mentality when it actually makes sense to do that. Mr. Niemczak communicated that Staff will discuss alternatives, and will bring it back to the Commission. Commissioner Guyer mentioned one alternative they should look at is developing a very good municipal aquatic center on the College of the Desert site, and look at expanding the current activity center to allow more things to happen there. He understands that it would be difficult to manage two facilities at the same time, and knows that partnerships have not been discussed. He feels the highest priority is the aquatic center. He expressed that is what people want, that is what the City needs, they have been talking about it for fifteen years, and the City does not have one. Commissioner Guyer stated that there are three council members that may not want it, but the Commission needs to figure out how to make it work. Commissioner Babcock inquired about what ever happened with the people that wanted an ice rink, and what location were they looking at. Mayor Spiegel commented that 80% of people will go to a facility that is located within three miles from where they live. If a facility is built out on the land they have on Portola, he personally does not think they will get the traffic. He does not care where it is built, but it has to be in an area where people can get to it. Mayor Spiegel stated that he does not know of any other location but here at the Civic Center. 7 G:IDevServices\Monica LoredolWord DatalParks&ReclMinutes12009 Minutes\1-20-09.min.docx PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION PRELIMINARY MINUTES JANUARY 20, 2009 Commissioner Hall commented that she voted no to taking it to the City Council because she didn't feel this was something that the City can do at this time. She communicated that she does feel they need an aquatic center. She noted that she remembers discussion of removing the tamarisk trees to add additional parking for the ball fields and park. She stated that she would like the Commission to move forward with something in the Civic Center area. She also stated that it would be great if moving the road slows down the traffic. She feels that there are a lot of issues, and they should bring address it piece by piece. Commissioner Babcock suggested meeting to discuss the issues. Discussion ended with City Staff to find out what is the next step and bringing it back to the Commission. Commissioner Guyer requested that City Staff add the bylaws to next agenda. Chairman Barnard commented that he has been hiking the Mike Schuler Trails, and inquired why there is no parking along most of the street. Mr. Niemczak responded that he would check with the Public Works Department, but he thought it is because there are a lot of blind spots. He will find out and return with an answer. Chairman Barnard also commented that the trail is very narrow and not marked very well. He mentioned that he was on the trail one day when there was a group of 100 kids going up the trail in single file, and a lady coming down almost fell because it is so narrow. He feels that it is a dangerous situation, and wonders if there is anything they can do about it. Mr. Niemczak replied that Mike Schuler is currently making repairs to some washouts, and once those are completed he is going to start working on the turnouts that the City of Rancho Mirage will be paying for. He noted that Staff is working on installing one of the rock kiosks at the bottom of the trail. He commented that he will check with the Public Works Department on the no parking zones. Commissioner Guyer mentioned that he has noticed little trails going off in different directions so people are going there own way. Mr. Niemczak added that Staff is working with BLM to standardize the signs. 8 G:IDevServices\Monica LoredolWord DatalParks&ReclMinutes12009 Minutesl1-20-09.min.docx PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION PRELIMINARY MINUTES JANUARY 20, 2009 X. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Commissioner Guyer, seconded by Commissioner Babcock, the meeting was adjourned at 9:06 a.m. Monica Loredo, Recording Secretary 9 G:IDevServices\Monica LoredolWord DatalParks&ReclMinutes12009 Minutes\1-20-09.min.docx CITY OF PALM DESERT r•'�': PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION PRELIMINARY MINUTES 40, FEBRUARY 3, 2009 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Barnard convened the meeting at 8:35 a.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Absent: Chairman Michael Barnard Commissioner Randy Guyer Vice Chair Roger Dash Commissioner Julie Munson Commissioner Phill Babcock Commissioner Terry Schukart Commissioner Jerry Dawson Commissioner Deborah Hall Commissioner Kim Housken Staff Present: Bob Spiegel, Mayor Janis Steele, Parks and Recreation Services Manager Jay Niemczak, Parks Facilities Manager Ryan Stendell, Senior Management Analyst Angelica Chavez, Office Assistant Guests: Barb Adair, Desert Recreation District Craig De Witt, Desert Recreation District Laura McGalliard, Desert Recreation District Gina Tenorio, The Desert Sun Rob Ballew, Family YMCA of the Desert Van Tanner, Planning Commission Jim Foote, Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Kay Van Zandt, California Association of the Deaf Arlene Rosenthal, OperaArts 1 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION PRELIMINARY MINUTES FEBRUARY 3, 2009 III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. MINUTES OF THE MEETING FROM DECEMBER 2, 2008 Minutes of the meeting from December 2, 2008, were approved as submitted. Motion moved/seconded by Dawson/Barnard, and carried by a 6-0 vote with Commissioners Guyer, Munson, and Schukart ABSENT. B. MINUTES OF THE MEETING FROM JANUARY 6, 2009 Minutes of the meeting from January 6, 2009, were approved as submitted. Motion moved/seconded by Dash/Dawson, and carried by a 6-0 vote with Commissioners Guyer, Munson, and Schukart ABSENT. IV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Rob Ballew, Family YMCA of the Desert, informed the Commission that 48 local valley High School students who are members of the YMCA Youth and Government will go to Sacramento on February 11 through the 16. He noted that 32 of these students come from the Palm Desert area. Mr. Ballew added that on Saturday, April 11, 2009, they will hold a community-wide Easter Egg Hunt followed by the Healthy Kids Day event in the Civic Center Park. He indicated that last year these events were well attended. Mr. Ballew invited the Commission to the event. Ms. Barb Adair, Desert Recreation District, reminded the Commission that the Senior Games would begin on Thursday, February 5, and that the dinner would be held on Friday at the Living Desert. She noted that there were over 700 athletes registered for the games to date. V. PRESENTATIONS — NONE VI. NEW BUSINESS A. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETINGS Discussion and recommendation to change the Commission meetings to one per month. Ms. Janis Steele stated that given the state of the current economy, and not knowing what the state budget is going to be, the City is looking for ways to tighten expenses and save wherever possible. Even though the parks are used more frequently during these economic times and Staff is 2 G:IDevServices\Monica LoredolWord DatalParks&ReclMinutes12009 Minutesl2-03-09.min.doc PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION PRELIMINARY MINUTES FEBRUARY 3, 2009 busy, there are not as many items on the agenda as in the past. Thus, Staff considered the possibility of combining items to one meeting at least for a while; this would allow the allocation of Staff's time to other projects and making sure that the parks are ready for all the visitors and people who are staying home and using the parks and programs. Ms. Steele said that Staff's recommendation is to meet once a month and hold the second meeting of the month open in case there are a lot of agenda items or things going on. Commissioner Dawson asked if the Commission could decide on the first meeting of the month or whether they would prefer to meet for the second meeting of the month. Ms. Steele answered yes. Ms. Steele added that she spoke with Commissioners Munson and Guyer and they are fine with this once-a-month meeting schedule. Vice Chair Dash asked if this change would require approval from the City Council. Ms. Steele indicated that it would not. Commissioner Hall noted that the Commission bylaws indicate twice a month meetings for the Commission. Mayor Spiegel pointed out that the City Council goes dark in the summer as well. Ms. Steele mentioned that when she first started with the City, the Commission was meeting once a month but there were so many things going on, that is why they started meeting twice a month. She added that Commissioner Guyer and she have talked about changing the bylaws to indicate that the Commission meets once a month. Commissioner Dawson asked if it could be decided on a month-to-month basis whether the Commission needs to meet once or twice a month. Ms. Steele said yes. Commissioner Dawson moved for the Commission to meet the first Tuesday of the month, and reserve the possibility of meeting the third Tuesday of the month. Vice Chair Dash seconded the motion and carried by a 6-0 vote with Commissioners Guyer, Munson, and Schukart ABSENT. Commissioner Hall asked if this meant that at every first meeting, it would be discussed meeting the third Tuesday of the month. Commissioner Dawson answered no. 3 G:IDevServices\Monica LoredolWord DatalParks&ReclMinutes12009 Minutesl2-03-09.min.doc PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION PRELIMINARY MINUTES FEBRUARY 3, 2009 B. CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF THE DEAF Discussion and recommendation concerning request to waive fees for the usage of a pavilion at the Civic Center Park. Ms. Steele introduced Ms. Kay Van Zandt, California Association of the Deaf, Greater Palm Springs Chapter. Ms. Van Zandt informed the Commission that they are planning a joint picnic with the Deaf Senior Foundation of Palm Springs. She indicated that they are a nonprofit group and are trying to raise a little bit of money by selling food at the picnic. Ms. Van Zandt continued that this is a new advocacy group that works for deaf people in the valley. She added that September is National Deaf Awareness Month, and they are planning another picnic for deaf awareness day. Although the Board has not yet decided on the location of a park, she is hoping they would again choose the Civic Center Park, because not only is it a beautiful park, but it is also centrally located to people from both ends of the valley. Ms. Van Zandt requested that the Commission recommend waiving the fees for the picnics in May and September. Vice Chair Dash asked if there are any programs involved or if this is a picnic only. Ms. Van Zandt answered that it is only a picnic. She added that they are working with the TV stations trying to improve quality of the captioning, which is very bad in the valley, and they may have a few tables with some information for the public. She added that at this point they are not planning to have a program or events, just a picnic to socialize and get to know each other. Mayor Spiegel asked if this request would go to City Council. Ms. Steele confirmed that it would go to the City Council as a recommendation from the Commission. Mayor Spiegel wanted to make sure this request is for a picnic only. Ms. Van Zandt answered yes. Chairman Barnard mentioned that at the last meeting another organization had a similar request which was turned down. He wanted to make sure the Commission is consistent. He added that the Association for the Deaf request is a community event, while the other organization was a picnic for their members only. Ms. Van Zandt added that anyone could come and participate. She continued that they are trying to raise awareness and that their agenda is advocacy and support for the deaf all over the valley. 4 G:IDevServices\Monica LoredolWord DatalParks&ReclMinutes12009 Minutesl2-03-09.min.doc PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION PRELIMINARY MINUTES FEBRUARY 3, 2009 Commissioner Housken clarified that approval of this request pertains to the May 9, 2009, event only and that a separate request would be necessary for the event in September. Commissioner Babcock moved to waive the fees for the usage of a pavilion at the Civic Center Park for the Greater Palm Springs Chapter of the California Association of the Deaf and the Deaf Senior Foundation. Commissioner Housken seconded the motion and it carried by a 6-0 vote with Commissioners Guyer, Munson, and Schukart ABSENT. C. EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT FOR RANDALL HENDERSON TRAIL Discussion and recommendation concerning request to allow an Eagle Scout Project at the Santa Rosa/San Jacinto Mountains National Monument and Randall Henderson Trail. Ms. Steele said that Staff was contacted by Ms. Bonnie Adkins, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Ranger, with a request to allow an Eagle Scout project in the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument and on the Randall Henderson Trail. This project involves the installation of numbered posts at various locations to provide information about the plants and animals on the trail. This information goes along with a tri-fold handout handed out to visitors that go on the trail so they can learn about the plant and wild life as well as historical facts of the area. Ms. Steele indicated that Staff is requesting the Commission's support for this project. Commissioner Hall asked what type of support is involved. Ms. Steele indicated that there is no financial support involved. Staff would not have to maintain or supervise this project. The only thing Staff is requesting is for the Commission to say that they would like to see this project completed. Staff feels that it is important to have the Commission's support for this project. Commissioner Housken moved to support the Eagle Scout Project for the Randall Henderson Trail. Commissioner Hall seconded the motion and carried by a 6-0 vote with Commissioners Guyer, Munson, and Schukart ABSENT. D. OPERA IN THE PARK Discussion and recommendation concerning a request to support an event called "Opera in the Park" in the Civic Center Park. Ms. Steele introduced Ms. Arlene Rosenthal, OperaArts. Ms. Steele noted that Ms. Rosenthal is coming in advance to give a presentation to the Commission about having an opera in the park event on April 11, 2010. 5 G:IDevServices\Monica LoredolWord DatalParks&ReclMinutes12009 Minutesl2-03-09.min.doc PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION PRELIMINARY MINUTES FEBRUARY 3, 2009 Ms. Steele added that Ms. Rosenthal is not asking for anything other than the Commission's support for this program. Ms. Rosenthal greeted the Commission and gave an overview of her background. She indicated that she voluntarily produced an event called "Opera in the Park" in Palm Springs for 10 years. She said that this event gathered 2,000 to 3,000 people per year from all over the valley. During these years, she was asked by several people from La Quinta, Palm Desert, and Bermuda Dunes to have a similar event in the Eastern part of the valley. She could only raise funds and run an event at one venue, so she could not comply with that request. Ms. Rosenthal decided to take a hiatus this year due to the economy and produce it next year. During this time she was approached by other opera lovers and community-minded people that want an event to be inclusive involving not just opera. Thus, they formed a brand new 501(c)3 to bring opera, classical music and arts of all forms to the people of the valley "free of charge" or for as little as they can manage depending on the financial support they get. This group fell in love with the Civic Center Park, and Ms. Rosenthal approached Ms. Steele with the request to have the opera in the park event. Ms. Rosenthal said that Staff was wonderful and enthusiastic. She indicated that they are a five-member Board where none of them are big-society people or millionaires, just people who took this endeavor and decided that they would like to have a festival of music and the arts. She indicated that the producer is an orchestra contractor who will bring a 33- piece orchestra with most musicians from Los Angeles who play in the LA Philharmonic and other orchestras. She added that they also have a music director, and a conductor. They also have the support from Palm Springs Life whose editor will help bring artists from the valley to display art. Ms. Rosenthal clarified that nothing will be for sale, but they are asking authorization to have food at the event. She indicated that their vision is to have a combination of music and art. She envisioned having a jazz quartet or a string and wind quintet followed by an opera show. Ms. Rosenthal would produce 15,000 program books that would be mailed preceded by 15,000 flyers for these events. Ms. Rosenthal said that they would love to be in the Civic Center Park. She noted that this event would draw many people. She noted that she has raised half the money in pledges already and indicated that they are not asking the Commission anything other than their support and perhaps 6 G:IDevServices\Monica LoredolWord DatalParks&ReclMinutes12009 Minutesl2-03-09.min.doc PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION PRELIMINARY MINUTES FEBRUARY 3, 2009 having their program included with the informational pieces that are sent out with events happening at the park. Ms. Rosenthal added that this organization will also be doing events with the Joslyn Senior Center but the opera in the park will be the main event. Ms. Rosenthal thanked the Commission for the opportunity to give her presentation. Commissioner Hall asked specifically what kind of support is being requested from the City of Palm Desert. Ms. Rosenthal answered that to have their blessing and perhaps exposure vis-a-vis print media, such as the newsletter that is mailed to residents, so they know of this program. Ms. Rosenthal added that they will continue to mail the 15,000 programs and flyers as they have done in the past. They will also have wide media support that will disseminate their information. She added that they reach out to seniors and children. They will have a shuttle and would like to have the youth component so that they are exposed to music when they are young. They will have a group of students from the high school volunteer and provide face painting and other activities. This will be a real community event. Commissioner Housken asked if they anticipate charging for this event. Ms. Rosenthal answered that this event would be free to the public. They also would provide events for free to the Joslyn Senior Center and the Rancho Mirage Library. If they were to put on anything that would cost a fee it would be minimal. Commissioner Babcock asked if the City Council would consider giving some money and wondered if OperaArts is asking for any help. Ms. Rosenthal said that the waiver of the park fees for the first year would be great. She added that she would like to prove to the City of Palm Desert that this is an event that the City can be proud of. She continued that it would be great if the City sponsored the event later on, but she would like to prove that this is an event that will bring good things to the City first and then they could talk about later years. She noted that she builds funding with many people giving a little, rather than having a few people giving a lot. Mayor Spiegel suggested, upon the Commission's approval for this event, that a meeting with Ms. Rosenthal, Sheila Gilligan, Assistant City Manager for Community Services and Pat Scully, Senior Management Analyst, 7 G:IDevServices\Monica LoredolWord DatalParks&ReclMinutes12009 Minutesl2-03-09.min.doc PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION PRELIMINARY MINUTES FEBRUARY 3, 2009 Parks and Recreation Staff and him. Ms. Steele indicated they could meet afterwards. Commissioner Hall asked if there is anything scheduled for this date. Ms. Steele answered that there is not. Ms. Rosenthal offered that they planned on April 11, 2010, so there is nice weather and it does not conflict with Easter. Commissioner Dawson moved to recommend the Commission's approval of allowing the Opera in the Park event on April 11, 2010, and for Staff to forward this request to City Council for approval of a waiver of fees. Commissioner Hall seconded the motion and carried by a 6-0 vote with Commissioners Guyer, Munson, and Schukart ABSENT. Ms. Rosenthal thanked the Commission. VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE VIII. REPORTS AND UPDATES A. CIVIC CENTER PARK VANDALISM Mr. Niemczak informed the Commission that on January 20, 2009, Staff was notified that one of the small pavilions at Civic Center Park was vandalized. Police were notified and took fingerprints but Staff has not heard if they have determined who did the damage. Mayor Spiegel asked what was done exactly. Ms. Niemczak explained that damage consisted of breaking up some tables and tore some tiles off the roof. The police said that the perpetrators crossed the bridge by the wash area. Staff is looking into installing lighting in that area and perhaps a camera. Mayor Spiegel agreed with the installation of a camera. Chairman Barnard asked if the tables were bolted down. Mr. Niemczak answered that they were not. Commissioner Babcock asked if given the constant problems in the park, if the police driving by when they get change shifts would help. Ms. Steele noted that the vandalism happened at the Civic Center Park, which is where the officers come on and off duty. Mr. Niemczak added that he has seen motorcycle officers cruising through the park quite often. 8 G:IDevServices\Monica LoredolWord DatalParks&ReclMinutes12009 Minutesl2-03-09.min.doc PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION PRELIMINARY MINUTES FEBRUARY 3, 2009 Ms. Steele said that in her opinion the police are currently very responsive, and that they are doing everything they can to help with vandalism in the parks. They are being very responsive and helpful. Chairman Barnard noted that this vandalism happened at 2:00 a.m. when most likely police staffing is at its lowest levels. Commissioner Hall asked if Staff could bolt the tables down. Mr. Niemczak indicated that some of these tables need to be moved around for various events. He guessed that they could bolt some down. Chairman Barnard asked what the estimated cost of the damage is. Mr. Niemczak said about $2,000 to $3,000. B. DESERT RECREATION DISTRICT UPDATE Ms. Steele said that this information was included for the Commission information. Commissioner Housken commented that when Ms. Tatiana Hinkle gave a branding presentation to the Commission, it was requested to have a report with numbers based on programming. The Commission needs to know the actual numbers and level of participation when deciding what programs and amenities to support. Ms. Steele answered that she spoke with Ms. Barb Adair, Desert Recreation District, and that she was assured that they would provide numbers for the next meeting. C. PARK INSPECTIONS Ms. Steele noted that this form was created in response to former Chair Dawson's request to have everybody on the list. Chair Barnard said that this new format is a good idea. D. NEWS ARTICLES Chairman Barnard asked if the Commission had any comments pertaining the news articles provided in the agenda packet. There were no comments. 9 G:IDevServices\Monica LoredolWord DatalParks&ReclMinutes12009 Minutesl2-03-09.min.doc PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION PRELIMINARY MINUTES FEBRUARY 3, 2009 IX. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Commissioner Dawson offered that given the possibility of having opera in the park next April, it would be fantastic if the amphitheater could be updated. Perhaps this project could be presented to the City Council so that the facility could look nice for the thousands of people coming to the opera in the park. Mayor Spiegel asked who the members of the Amphitheater subcommittee are. Ms. Steele answered that Councilman Ferguson, Councilmember Benson, Commissioner Guyer, and Commissioner Dawson. Mayor Spiegel asked if Staff could organize a meeting. Ms. Steele said she would schedule something. Commissioner Hall commented that the Commission has talked about projects such as the Pickleball Courts at the soccer park among other things. She asked if Staff could bring for the next meeting an update on the status of these projects. Ms. Steele said she would bring this information. Commissioner Babcock mentioned that when he was conducting his park inspection at Ironwood Park, he noted that people were letting their dogs run loose in the park. He spent some time talking to people about loose dogs on the Hopalong Cassidy Trail. He found out that most people do not read the maps that are located at the start of the trail. He indicated that there is only one small sign that indicates the areas where dogs can be on and off leash. He also found that the trail was amazingly clean of dog waste. He was hoping that the newspaper would write about this information, especially since there is only one trail in the county that will allow having dogs on it besides the one in Palm Desert. Chairman Barnard clarified that the issue is having dogs leashed or unleashed on the trails. Commissioner Babcock indicated that if people miss the sign on the trail they will not know where the off-leash area ends. Ms. Steele commented one of the goals of the new contract with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is to increase supervision of the trails as well as provide education. She added that Officer Michael De Santo is educating and letting people know what the rules are. 10 G:IDevServices\Monica LoredolWord DatalParks&ReclMinutes12009 Minutesl2-03-09.min.doc PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION PRELIMINARY MINUTES FEBRUARY 3, 2009 Mayor Spiegel said that he received a call from a resident that mentioned that part of the Bump and Grind Trail is now fenced off because of the Bighorn sheep. Mr. Foote, Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument, said that this is an issue involving the City of Rancho Mirage, City of Palm Desert, and the California Department of Fish and Wild Life. He indicated that two unrelated things are happening simultaneously. One of them is that people continued to cross over the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) property to get to the Bump and Grind and the CVWD made it known to the City of Rancho Mirage that was unacceptable and wanted the City to enforce the closure. The closure of the top end of the trail was a separate decision made by the California Department of Fish and Game that has the authority to manage the ecological reserve for the protection of the sheep. They believe that the closure of the upper Bump and Grind on a permanent basis is necessary for the recovery of the sheep. This action did not occur until such time that new trails were constructed to give people other hiking opportunities and the trade off for the closure of the trail was the negotiation with the Department of Fish and Game for the development of new trails including the Hopalong Cassidy Trail. Fish and Game was not obligated to approve any of that, but thought that it was a way to provide an alternative to open trails for users instead of going to the top of the Bump and Grind. Mr. Foote noted that hikers could go up to the Herb Jeffreys Trail where it intersects with the Bump and Grind and no further. Mayor Spiegel asked how much of the Bump and Grind was lost. Mr. Foote indicated that almost half of the trail was closed. Ms. Steele noted that on March 7, 2009, the Baseball Opening Day will take place at the Civic Center Park. She invited the Commission to be present. She indicated that she will provide more details later on, but just wanted the Commission to save the date. X. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Commissioner Hall, seconded by Vice Chair Dash, the meeting was adjourned at 9:23 a.m. Monica Loredo, Recording Secretary 11 G:IDevServices\Monica LoredolWord DatalParks&ReclMinutes12009 Minutesl2-03-09.min.doc CITY OF PALM DESERT PARKS AND RECREATION e • .:4 n s° .44 • STAFF REPORT To: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Janis Steele, Parks and Recreation Services Manager Date: March 3, 2009 Subject: The Mantas Group Mr. Oliver E. Binns from The Mantas Group will be at the Commission meeting to present "The Mantas Education, Sport and Technology Community" concept. The concept would provide year round entertainment and revenue to the City of Palm Desert and the Coachella Valley. Attached is some additional background information. i r• I rO P.O.Box 1030•Murrieta,CA 92564-1030 Office:951-816-9892• Fax: 951.696-5156 r r• _ www.themantas.com Good Morning Council Members,we have met with The Planning Department and want to thank you for allowing us to present The Mantas Education,Sport and Technology Community,which will provide year round entertainment and revenue to the City of Palm Desert and all of The Coachella Valley. The project will beprocessed as suggested by The Planning Department under a Development Agreement with the City enabling the City to share in the use of the parks, soccer fields and /aquatic facilities all in conjunction with The Mantas Group (TMG) and without cost to the city. Site planning will decide the best uses, placements and sizes of the parks, the aquatic village,the sports field village and all the other villages in the community. The project will be located on the combined properties of Marix and Wilson consisting of approximately 120 acres between Cook Street and Portola Avenue fronting on Gerald Ford Drive.One of the requirements of the funding source is that the project be LEED Gold. Our objective is to be certified Platinum, and we are up to the challenge. The site will be self contained as far as waste and recycling is concerned.Our goal is to have a zero carbon footprint.All trash on site will be disposed of and utilized in power generation. In these impossible financial times we have funding.This is confidential but we will share with you that the project is real and so is our commitment. Please keep our discussions confidential as we have been talking to other cities and once we file our application and have contracts on the land we know that the information is public. Our funding source requires that the project be green, create jobs and be humanitarian.We have had meetings with the property owners and we are ready to move the project ahead with the owners and the City.We know we will generate a minimum of Thirty-Eight Million Dollars($38,000,000.00)Gross Operation Income in revenue at build out and provide a quality entry to the City of Palm Desert and the City will receive significant tax revenue. As we process our application the cascade feature as shown in the presentation will be 80 feet high and a width of 20 feet widening out at the lower height of 40 feet. The Planning Department has advised us how they would process our application and the project.They have suggested we review the project with you so that our efforts,time and money will be well spent. We are ready to proceed,with your encouragement. riliWO Box 1030• Murrieta,CA 92564-1030 P.O.office: 951-816-9892 • Fax: 951-696-5156 www.themantas.com The Mantas Group Education Philosophy: Education in the form of academic or trade will set people free and help them to reach goals. The Mantas Group '(TMG) will provide a variety of educational benefits to the community both directly and indirectly. Teens and young adults who are exposed to new and different opportunities are more likely to find interests to pursue as a career. Because TMG will provide many job opportunities it will increase the desire for young people to get a higher education. TMG will directly provide educational benefits though an innovative and progressive tuition program. We are designing a unique education program for all our employees. This is more than tuition reimbursement and is designed to provide opportunity to any employee who desires to pursue education. The first step is for the employee to be accepted to a local college or university. When they provide a letter of acceptance TMG will pay the tuition and books for the first term of study. Their supervisor will adjust their work schedule around their school schedule. Here at TMG we recognize that grades are how a university tries to measure learning, but for us application is a valid measure as well. Some students have great attitudes and are learning valuable skills they apply in their lives and the workplace but do not get the letter grade to show this accomplishment. TMG will rely on a student review board made up of a member of the Organization Development Department, the manager of the students department, and two faculty members from the college or university they are attending to meet with and review the progress of the student. This review will take into consideration,attitude,and application of skills as well as the results of the term. If the recommendation of the committee is to continue to support their education, TMG will pay for the next term, fees and books. In return,the employee will sign a contract to continue working for TMG for an equivalent time they actually spent in school,terms not taken and summer months will not count in this calculation,only the actual months spent in school. (For example: when pursuing a 4 year degree, the student might only attend lasses for 8 months of each year, resulting in 32 months they will continue to work for TMG). This education program will be paid for using employment tax credits for educational benefits and The Mantas Group Foundation will seek education grants. TMG will also encourage education by offering College specialties at area Universities, Colleges,Community Colleges and Trade Schools. TMG can expand the existing specialties of the areas Universities,Colleges,etc.by adding to what is already offered and by contributing a place to fill practicum hours and internships. Interns and apprentices can work at TMG to fill practical experience for work/study programs. TMG will develop this relationship with colleges and universities in the area. TMG will encourage students K-12 to expand their horizons in new media and have tours and hands on participation with creative leaders of TMG. TMG will work with the local schools to enhance education by offering virtual field trips to enhance what is being studied. For example, they might not be able to go to Rome, but they can visit a virtual Coliseum. Because of the educational content of the,virtual reality center while giving teens and adults a place to go and something to do TMG Will also be providing them with educational opportunities. There is no better way to learn than to have fun experiencing life and virtual reality will bring it to them. The content will change regularly to offer new and exciting experiences with each visit to TMG Villages. The MANTAS GROUP, INC (MANTAS) I and outdoor voneyba§t. foots all, soccer, Corporate Mission is to be the most dynamic bassba1 anti softball as well as lacrosse and community for Education, Sport and Events in 'boxing. Mantas Is also seedig to aggressively the wort: with its unique architecture, event support other sports looking to enter the technology and event scheduling. American Market Ma'rlas .vitl look to promote woks as well as va>=ratts professional sporting and host armual community events on Its open Mantas is a company that brings an everts. Ai the heart of the spahrq village the areas. Throughout the venue, Mantas will individualistic Educational, Snort, emphasis will be on professionai titter league provide state of the art security to ensure a Entertainment ens Tsohr +ir y C,erite to tiw, sports. sale family ernifrontnent throughout its camp LS eon-inanity Each Mantas Cora-nunity will be individually designed erect thorned as well es Within the individualized vilages, there will be Mantas has assembled a yeat advisory and n st$pt pose in nature.A great deal r f pianning in excess of 1201:00 square feet of prernttina operational team. Those ind Victuals are: David and thought through innrnraaon has been eperrt office ard meeting space for individual Glover, Urban Designer, wig be advising to foes on a vision of a,hanoing growing citiies mistress or even sharehchior meetings. There Mantes in this area. Michael Gillen of a&G through green techroioglea that will not leave a will also he e quality medium sect hotel. Al Consultants vela advise as to construction footprint within the community in any fissfion. the lop of the hotel and Office stricture them Management Adrian Peters from REF Within the campus, Mantas will create will be a 5 star restament. Within Me Mantas Consultaii1s will adv;se es to Eng'iee,t±g and Individualized village oommunitles Its 'they village's there vet be shopping and other food EIR. Dick Griffin± will advise as to libtace. e relate to edueat oil the arts, sports and ' concessions. Martine-0 Howard S. Wright Constructors will . technology, advisee rat construction. Rc sr Wefts of Comwrt - — . Mantas brSnge realttme relationships with the Systems USA, a national Mechanical, and orpmunty and its teams •i, •;;as a.quaity Pfurribiro, Cortrr;ter, will advise in this area of business plan end!model to insure its success. ' Construction. Chris Meagher will advise as to .. ..;. ,R r Mantas brings its own private equity financing campus development. Michael Rowe of to the community so community funds are not Positive Impact Management Group will advise t used for this project. and compile all study data. Willis Locke of The i - Mantas brings a zero carbon footprint to the Cummings Corporate Group will advise as to venue as it will be designed with "green" in quantitative surveys. Jacqueline Connor, PhD. mind. The venue will have a completely state will advise as to educational content. Karen I of the art Cogeneration Facility. All 'waste' will Kraft will advise Mantas as to Virtual Reality be used to produce sustainable energy for the Technology. Legal Affairs will be handled by The Mentaa Educational, Sport and villages. With our waste to energy design, in Newton W. Kellam, Esq. Security advisor to Technology Villatie inceptC: brings several times of disasters, the villages will be fully Mantas will be Mark Crofton. venues into ore master ;termed community, operational and a place of refuge. beginning with: y 6,000 seat sports arena, a 24500 seat s.:erfocming arts Miler_.er 1,500 seat Mantas brings a flexible megasports mentality ors000r amphitheater, a Mantas virtual reality to the campus. The campus and all its villages ott,rcatignl ceeter (the likes of Star Trek will be able to produce and transmit all of their holodaok), a complete Sports Headquarters events in a 3-D technology. All villages will be with state of the art gymnasium and practice able to support educational tournaments, u' �tNFr. ,' !tt t' '- fierds, bringing minor league and amateur basketball, ice hockey and field hockey, indoor "- The Mantas Group issiassissaas Mantas has assembled a great advisory and operational team. Those individuals are: IWI David Glover. Uroan Designer. Will be advising Mamas in this area. Michael Gillen of P&Q Consultants will advise as to construction lvtan*pemenL Adrian Paters From RBF Consultants will advise as to Engineeltns3 and EIR. Dirk Griffin will advise as to finance. Joe Martino of Howard S. Wright Constructors will ed'+riae on construction. Roger Wells of Comfort Systems USA, a national Mechanical. end Plumbing Contractor, will advise In this anti ofCo?rstrucbon.Chris Meagher wiU advise as to campus development Michael Rowe of Positive impact Management Group wilt advise and compile all study data. Willis Locke of The Carnm'ags Coiptadte Group will advise as to quantitative surveys. Jacqueline Connor, Piit).•'wJil advise as to ' eaLcationai ccnten7. Karen Kraft will advise Mantas as to Virtual Reality Technology Legal Affairs will be handled by Newton W Kellam, Esq. Security advisor to Mantas will be Mark Crofton. Private Equity Funding will be managed by a , t • regional well established investment banking The Mantas Group concern in Southern California. Executive Summary Mantas has performed market research for www.themantas.com its long term sustainability and has budgets on request for its profitability. Mantas will create a venue in growing communities that m has the potential to be home to all types of a minor league and amateur teams. el a b„o}8 _ . For more information contact o q c -Ye _. -fir.• it_; The Mantas Group at x 'm ;r Info@themantas.com 4a 44 8 er c t — �. w n fr. ^n l At :,(it.. The Mantas Group, Inc Education and Sport Technology Communities Villages 1.Amphitheater 11- Field House (Practice Facility) 18. Store Front Police Station 2.Aquatic Park 12. Ofice Tower 19. 3-D Total Immersion Content 3.Arena' 13. Retail and Commercial Development 4. Baseball Fields with 14. Satellite Medical Offices 20. 3-D Broadcast Studio clubhouseilocker rooms/stands to 15. Service School 21. 3-D Duplex Theater 5. Co-generation plant, waste to (Waiting/Housekeeping) 22.Training Faciltly energy plant 1B..Soccer Fields (football) 8 with 23. Virtual Reality Center clubhouseilocker rooms/stands etc 24. Wine and Liquor Technology 17. Speak Easy School r- tNs. II Ii k }� t i • , .. , ~} ' A 8. Composite Theater' i - 7. Cricket Fields with clubhouse/locker rooms/stands etc i1w_-:; - - -- . 8- Culinary School ;1 9. Dining Experience - I' ''� 10. Executive Quarters (Dormitories) . Iced Support from the Community• 2Need Support from the Community - - , •tt a The Mantas Group The Mantas Group CORE VALUES TMG 1. DILIGENCE 2. DIVERSITY The Mantas Group 3. EXCELLENCE 4. INNOVATION Mission Statement www.themantas.com 5. FNTEGRITY 6. PEOPLE The Mantas Group, Education. 7. COMMUNITY Sports and Technology Communities will bring people together using 3D immersiv® The Mantas Group virtual reality technology to Education Sport and educate, entertain and engage the Technology Villages community in experiences to Commitment: establish better understanding of historical and current events and 1 . It will be safe provide areas for many actual 2. New Champions are built sporting and cultural events in an 3. The Living Truth is shown environment designed to leave a 4. Our content will always be zero carbon footprint fresh a 5. People will come together a E a m.o 6. "0" Carbon Footprint . � th s m 7. Vision over Greed c < m a J is L cN `'ems. TMG' •� arrab4Inar P.O.Box I 030 • Murrieta,CA 92564-1030 OOffice951-816-9892 • Fax. 951-696-5156 F. www.themantas.com Asti The Mantas Group is Green Like walking on a sandy beach, everyone leaves a footprint. A Carbon Footprint is the measure given to the amount of green house gases produced by burning fossil fuels. The goal of The Mantas Group (TMG) is to leave a Zero Carbon footprint and not have a negative impact on any community where we establish our villages. TMG is designing our facility to be used as an Evacuation Center in time of need. In a time of emergency the facility must be fully operational without depending on outside help. Our goal is not only to create our own power, but to also place power back onto the grid. Our villages will be self sustaining green facilities. All waste will be contained on site and converted into an energy source. We are looking at all forms of energy and sustainability and the best solutions will be incorporated into our village community. We will do business with and choose suppliers who also have an environmentally green philosophy. NMNN, :11 -----tfi.-1.4--Wr � CITY OF PALM DESERT : PARKS AND RECREATION 40 � eaT93yo� .... STAFF REPORT To: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Janis Steele, Parks and Recreation Services Manager Date: March 3, 2009 Subject: Baseball Buddy Program Staff was contacted by Ms. Lisa Manning, one of the founders of Baseball Buddies. She is requesting that they be able to move their program to the City of Palm Desert and affiliate with the Palm Desert Youth Sport Association (PDYSA), as they did with the Palm Springs Youth League in 2008. They are interested in being more centrally located in the Coachella Valley. Attached are the following: 1. A copy of the initial email contact made with Staff 2. Baseball Buddies "rules" and "general rules of play" 3. Two articles from their play in 2008 4. An informational item in the "P.S.D.L. News" 5. A recruiting flier 6. A photo of last year's participants A representative from the Baseball Buddies Board of Directors will be present to discuss this group and their request. Ms. Manning is unable to attend as she works during the Commission meeting timeframe. The group has also contacted Mr. Richard Weintraub, President of PDYSA. He is receptive to having the Baseball Buddies be a part of their league. The Baseball Buddies organization raises money and pays for all children participating in the league. They are not looking for financial support. Staff felt that it would be nice to provide the Commission with an overview of this group, and to request that the Commission support this group in terms of joining the league only. Page 1 of 1 Subj: BASEBALL BUDDY PROGRAM Date: 2 012009 2:09:21 P.M. Pacific Standard Time From: ANGELS GM To: ,l TEELE-CF PALM-DES T.t;A.0 WE WOULD LAKE TO OFFER PALM DESERT A NEW PROGRAM CALLED BASEBALL BUDDIES, This program is for physically and emotionally challenged kids under the age of 18 years old. Each player has a teenage buddy that assists them with game. Games our 1 hour in length and play under a tee/ball format. Players can either hit off the tee or have a coach pitch to then, Players are not charged a registration fee. We are in our second soon. Our first season went great, We participated with the Palm Springs Youth League. We have 21 special need kids from around the valley as far as from North Store to Yucca Valley. We have need to be centrally located. What We would,neeed from you. 1.A Field for one hour a week. We have no practices, It is hard enough to get the children there with there wheel chairs., ect. 2.All Insurances are the same as the normal children,We need no to special insurances, 3. We would love to participate in Pictures end opening day ceremonies if possible. 4.We would love to be apart. WHAT WE CAN DO FOR YOU. 1. We had a lot of publicity last year with news papers and Local lv Channels. PALM DESERT ACCEPTS A NEW PROGRAM BASEBALL BUDDIES 2. LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS PARTICPATE AS THE BUDDIES, 8. We raised all our own money. Last year we raised 5200 to cover all cost of uniforms, hats, socks, belts. Pictures, trophies, We even bought some gas cards for the parents , I WOULD LOVE TO MEET WITH YOU. MAY THE LORD BLESS YOU JOHN AND USA MANNING FOUNDERS BASEBALL BUDDIES 780 21 2681 Need a job? Find en employment agency near you. Monday, February 23, 04 America Online: ANGELS 5M B SEBAL t �. SES. • Rules • Yt 1. The main objective of this program Is to give the participants a great experience. Remember this is the orfly opportunity manyof these payers will have to participate in a sport. This program is geared toward kids with special needs. Their needs could be physical, emotional or mental. Each player is unique and must be treated as such. 2. Buddies must be 14 years of age' 3. As with all of PSYL's programs each person is to be treated with respect whether they are special needs players, parents or volunteers. 4. Buddies are assigned to a player for one game and must remain with their player on the field and in the dugout. Your Job is to assist the player NOT to play for them. Each player or their guardian will help you determine what assistance the player needs. 5. You will need to have a basic knowledge of the game of baseball. 6. You must always keep yourself aware of where the ball is and be ready to protect your player from the ball hitting them in a way that may hurt them. General Rules of Play 1. Games are one hour long. 2. There are no outs. 3. There is no score kept. 4. Everyone bats. 5. 'A inning is one time through the batting line up.After the last batter hits and reaches first base the side switch. 6. The player may hit from a tee or from a coach pitching underhand.After six pitches by the coach, the player must hit from a tee. 7. Players must allow the ball to hit the ground before fielding it. Buddies who are related to the prayer may be younger if approved by the program directors. Program allows those with disabilities chance to play By � ..P1 • 'yes. "•' .-•1.� ``) .' •a,<ri^ `‘��'+�AW aK.. MS Ada r f0 i ti .A ;r1 ,i6 ,. V„�, ta. IItWSapallaSK' &'sua.CMa • e x Vat',}`-.._.. "• '' •li zt •a As a junior at Desert Chris- I i k ' ' q yr r` I. ) „Al_ µ tian High School,Conrad q " `�` 1 , ; •.. mr ,.. 74,' Manning has enjoyed his I. '�� y' •r' ,.. ' standout abilities in athletics. ^rrri` S The 17-year-old is a pitcher i . and captain of the infield, 4. ,. playing shortstop for the var- i, s _'• i si team. But J •c �G�JI,PI�.rL^JVlse)Y Iti. B for Conrad and his11� : rs, family, it has always been es- , { I . V pecially heartbreaking to 1 / '"' have Lucas, Conrad's ft u{i:}/, �','"' younger brother who has "'I cerebral palsy,on the side- ,� xv� a,, I •� lines watching as his brother il 3 "- ""'; plays sports. I `'. ii '\'+ !._..rJO litr„t_ ar: d Lucas, 15,is confined to a . i;•, j .. wheelchair and can move on- ,+' Yf �l t c: q ly his left arm. "; s; , �.,t "We always felt bad be- y T ` a+ cause there was nothing for ,!, . "+""v`t'P' � • -.a �•..,. ��jr,' Lucas to play,"his mother, 1 ^ Lisa Manning,said. t t t rt 'y 1 , • But through a program i t r l "y �, t•' called Baseball Buddies, ""`+ le r I!4 ?' founded by the Manning T k family,Lucas no longer sits I .x` t;'; s>, ® F ,i ! (// in the stands. � �'j � ,l , Lucas now travels the bases ` > " I. ' in his wheelchair. 4 1` f ';; Y S� `.' rIv. g tt He fields balls at third base. a .,,. j / He bats. ' '1 fr J,. And let me tell you,he t r ' gets ticked if he doesn't hit 1 , Y j ' '� i the ball," Lisa Manning said. " '"''''',I �. With Lucas as the inspire- • -"• I 4 it upt the ngram has opened • t ,,t' t ° ; up opportunities for other t r h physically disabled youth, j ` /,r, +'+y� ,y, �+' from the Salton Sea to the fp r, ilrt.wf i • • • high desert. v ' ,: rxMil� •,trY r w y For about an hour every j �tfx j; r • s -r ..-- Wednesday evening at De- T .r. { :. Muth Park in Palm Springs, ` .. • the All-Stars and Super Stars yip«Spar Palm Spm rings Sea play ball.The teams are com- prised of 21 kids ages 5 to 18. Ruben Martinez helps Quentin Contreras, 12,bat during the Each player is assisted by a Baseball Buddies game at DeMuth Park in Palm Springs on May 7. buddy, a volunteer to help with the physical demands of always in a really good normally wouldn't be able to the game. mood," Conrad says. "He's play on a typical team(the The program has brought a always excited to go out there, chance) to enjoy the sport." wave of joy for those in- and have people ask him how And the experience is as re- volved,including Lucas,he his game went.He loves talk- al as it gets.They have uni- said. ing about it." forms,play on the best field`Considering the workout It's very festive, • at the park and have adoring that they put me through,I care-free,"added Richard fans cheering them on in the feel pretty good," he said. Jenkins,president of the bleachers. His family has noticed a Palm Springs Youth League, "I've learned to appreciate change in his behavior as which accepted the program it more,"Lucas said. "It did well, into its league. "What a great improved my love of the "Even after the games he's idea to give those kids who game." 1 yr . .. I. ' FkJNUIv • �/.Jc � ,v.'im. '� t �.i � {YT \rN\,� �f r��if2. 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' . � . ,r, I isJ Aw....., (I/ r , 'R',,,—.A4 e,, f jet s1t pJ". t••.'�'i.1 • ?k 7�s t .'�i. 4 _. . • • 'Y` II r • cy �� t.� .�; Y ul� }r �/ri� ^+C , field and ' c t% I ,.N ' �t << R ®M sA� 4 ,--; , .v vy 1 • t ;. . r. 4.NeY f t S�i'F A .i r- 'G 1.F S W - ;, >Y r CC • .1� .t�IX'i++. •..vr iferSe participating N$ is $der ild AnCathedratt5ty Sun - 'SLY Zack Andaya, 11, makes his way to home plate with the help of his uncle, Budd Andaya, Confined ken page 1 '' during a Baseball Buddies ame at beMuth Park in Palm Springs earlier this month. .. , , g gR, .rr me through,I feel pretty q,; fit"',5,, • good,"he said. :��., '" Program allows physically `, , Rs family has noticed a i change in his behavior as well -ti ` .,,,;,, "Even after the 1 j disabled kids to play ball vayse ` `1, rn.areap `L11.always Y Bond mood," i 6v,;�Y.;4, Conrad says."He's ahva ex- ;! r tired to go out there and have < #u.l' ;f. I People ask him how his ghme r f .'G, I Wigan Avila Lucas now travels the bases in his went.He loves rrlking about i[." , .�. . ja ! wheelchair. It s very festi e,care-fret," I x:: C widlan.avua8cathedralcrtysun.com He fields balls at third base. ` added Richard Jenkins,pros- c,w\ , � As a junior at Desert Ckuistian Hight He bats. idcnt of here Palm Springs ,. P ' 5 School,Conrad Manning of Cathedral City "And let me tell you,he gets ticked if he Youth League,which accepted J ,i 1 has enjoyed standout abilities in athletics. doesn't hit the ball,"Lisa Manning said. tie program into its league. : ,? 1: ;'' : ss iccal; The 17-year-old is a pitcher and captain With Lucas as the inspiration,the pro- "What a great idea to give • '":- of the infield,playing short stop for the gram has opened up opportunities for other those kids who normally vanity'team. physically disabled youth from the Salton wouldn't be able to play on a ll e` f 414 3,:fi3., But fur Conrad and his family,it has Sea to the high desert. typical team(the chance)to s :)ti , >�., have Lucas,Conrad's younger s:2";Is always been especially brother who evening at DeMuth Park in Palmg to For about an hour every. Springs, enjoy the sport" 4( ' And the experience is as real has cerebral palsy,on the sidelines watching the All-Stars and Super Stan play ball.The as it gets.They have uniforms, + `; as his brother plays sports. teams are composed of 21 kids ages 5 to play on the best field at the v;' ''' +:•; Lucas, 15,is confined to a wheelchair and 18. Park and have adoring fans ,;,',•.; J; Asa cheering them on in the 1,r .,, can move only his left ann. Each player is assisted by a buddy,a ''S''^ "We always felt bad because there was volunteer to help with the physical de- bleachers. _*: h r nothing for Lucas to play,"his mother,Lisa mends of the game: I've learned to appreciate it i' 3' `1` 1 Manning,said. me program has brought a wave of coy I min, Lucas said."I[did im- f ca;.y.>. �t%itm called Baseball for those involved,including Lucas,he said. proved my love of the game" I" ;,fi?: ,h But through a program "Considering the workout that they put 41 'fit t�h�I Buddies,founded by the Manning family, ,>n Lucas no longer sits in the stands. Ste MIDDIES, jugs 6 � i k ),, w " cif < ',1�,i 1 :aa .� ; i r, 4 s^ ,.,� o ?'i�,". ,' ..,, �f r ". ,,h �i ,14� , r .v - , ..w a c 'a•ri ^� :t': _ - Palm Springs Youth League IMPACTING young lives! • i . 1 t tn. 9 ,;,,it Cliet° ilitths - 4 \ x ,'l V BBA a modified softball/tee ball format Players QQ can ether hit off of the tee or have a coach �. �41� :, d ;.. .., pitch to them, {�Jta•�, BJ Everyone bats everyone plays,everyone • wiinsl. "' Inside this issue:• Players are not charged a registration fee to ,:tball ztrrddlr•tt 1 Palm Springs Youth League is launching a play so Palm Spring Youth League is looking League Calendar f 1 , new program for the 2008 Spring Season. for a title sponsor or sponsors to underwrite • Under the loving direction of Lisa and John the cost of the program.It is estimated to cost Sponsorship Program 4 i _ Manning,Palm Springs Youth League will be the League$3,000.00 per season for the pro- Tryout/Draft info 2 • hosting _. . :':,nd+»x grant Volunteers 2 Umpires 2 : Qnnobnll Eh:ddler.is a program for physl- • .If you are irhterested in volunteering to under- write this program please contact John an Coach's Corner 3 h and emotionally I18.S.Each challenged kids under Usa at ANGELSSM@aol..com or760-321- Volunteer Spot Light 3 the age of Each player has a buddy that assists them with playing the game. 2681 Or you call Richard at 760-880.1272. 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CITY OF PALM DESERT : PARKS AND RECREATION �`....� STAFF REPORT egT�9 3yo��f To: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Janis Steele, Parks and Recreation Services Manager Date: March 3, 2009 Subject: Bicycle Friendly Community The City of Palm Desert Parks and Recreation and Planning Departments have formulated a plan to move forward the "Bicycle Friendly Community" dedication. If the Parks and Recreation Commission is supportive of the following plan, Staff will take the recommendation to the City Council for approval. Staff has met on numerous occasions with representatives of Police, Planning, Public Works, Building and Safety, and Parks and Recreation divisions of the City, as well as with the Risk Manager and Senior Management Analyst to discuss the possibility of pursuing the "Bicycle Friendly Community" status for the City of Palm Desert. All departments are supportive of the effort. The first step is to complete the attached "Application Part I." It involves designating a Bicycle Coordinator and Bicycle Advisory Committee. Staff is recommending that the Parks and Recreation Services Manager be the City's designated "Bicycle Coordinator" and that the Parks and Recreation Commission be designated the "Bicycle Advisory Committee." This will require City Council Approval. Mr. Kevin Swartz, Assistant Planner for the City of Palm Desert, will take the lead in the process, representing the Planning Department. He will work closely with Parks and Recreation Staff and the Commission, if approved by City Council. If the City is selected by The League of American Bicyclists to move forward in the process, Mr. Swartz will take the lead in completing the "Application Part II". Attached is a copy of that application as well. Mr. Swartz will focus on determining what programs and services currently exist, what needs to be added, and with assistance from Parks and Recreation Staff and Commission, find volunteers or designated Staff or partners to help complete the programs or provide the services. Bicycle Friendly Communities March 3, 2009 Page 2 of 2 If approved by the City Council, Staff recommends forming a committee of Parks and Recreation Commissioners to help lead the effort. Staff anticipates that members of the local bicycle club will become crucial in the volunteer efforts of this program. In addition to the applications, Staff has also attached a copy of the Cities that are currently designated a "Bicycle Friendly Community" and a list of "Frequently Asked Questions." G:\DevServices\Janis Steele\Word Files\Commission\Updates\2009\March 3\Bicycle Friendly Community\Bicycle Friendly Community.doc The League of American Bicyclists Bicycle Friendly Communities Campaign Thank you for your interest in becoming a designated Bicycle Friendly Community. Please complete Part Ion www.bicycletrlendlycommunityorg. Visit www.bicyclefriendlycommunity.org or call 202-822-1333 for more information and resources. APPLICATION PART I CONTACT INFO Name of Community Mayor or top elected official (include title) Mayor's Phone Mayor's Email Mayor's Address Contact Name Position Employer Address Address line 2 City State Zip Phone Fax Email Website COMMUNITY PROFILE 1. Population 2. Square mileage of municipality Total area Water area Land area 3. Population density 4. Climate Average temperature for January Average temperature for April Average temperature for July Average temperature for October Average precipitation for January Average precipitation for April Average precipitation for July Average precipitation for October 5. Median income $ 6. Age distribution under 20 age 20-64 age 65-84 % age 85+ 7. Race a. % Hispanic or Latino (of any race) b. % Not Hispanic or Latino c. % One race d. %White e. % Block or African American f. %American Indian and Alaska Native g. % Asian h. % Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander i. %Some other race %Two or more races 8. if you have Journey-to-Work census data on bicycling to work, what percentage of people in your community c ke to work? 9. Do you have a Bicycle Master Plan? (Yes) (No) 10. Do you have a written bicycle accommodation policy? (Yes) (No) 11. What was your community's most significant investment for bicycling in the past year? 12. List current community activities that encourage/promote bicycling. 13. Bicycle Coordinator & Government Staff a. List your official bicycle/pedestrian coordinator or bicycle issues contact person on government staff. b. What department is the bicycle coordinator located in? c. How many hours are spent per year in this capacity? d. List all other government staff or contractors whose primary duties are devoted to bicycling issues. 14. Do you have a Bicycle Advisory Committee, Ped/Bike Council or other venue for citizen input? a. List the name of the Chair and their contact information. After submitting this general community profile online, the League will inform you if you have met the basic criteria to begin Part II of the application process. LEAGUE OF AMERICAN BICYCLISTS T 7612 K St., NW.Suite 600 Washington.DC 2000e.2850 wFay'E www.hicyclefnendtyconvnuniry.org �/" EMAIL bike.eagueabikeleague.org Bicycle riendly Community arQUE 2132.822.1333 FAX 202.822.1334 The League of American Bicyclists Bicycle Friendly Communities Campaign www.bicyclefriendlycommunity.org Part Il is a detailed audit of the engineering, education, encouragement, enforcement, evaluation and planning efforts in your community. Complete this application on www.bicyclefriendlycommunity.org. This comprehensive inquiry is designed to yield a holistic picture of your community's work to promote bicycling. Technical assistance for completing Part II is available at www.bicyclefriendlycommunity.org or by calling the League at 202-822-1333. APPLICATION PART II ENGINEERING 1. Do you have a policy that requires the accommodation of cyclists in all new road construction and reconstruction and resurfacing? Please include a copy of this legislation or policy. 2. Have you provided training for your engineers and planners on how to accommodate cyclists? Please describe. Is there a mechanism to provide training on an on-going basis? 3. How many bridges are in your community? How many are closed or inaccessible to cyclists? Of those accessible by bike, how many have shoulders, bike lanes, wide curb lanes, or multi- use paths? 4. Do you have a bike parking ordinance? If yes, please include a copy of your ordinance: 5. Are there bike racks or storage units at: Schools (All) (Most) (Some) (Few) (None) Libraries (All) (Most) (Some) (Few) (None) Transit stations (All) (Most) (Some) (Few) (None) Recreation centers (All) (Most) (Some) (Few) (None) Government buildings (All) (Most) (Some) (Few) (None) Office buildings (All) (Most) (Some) (Few) (None) Retail centers (All) (Most) (Some) (Few) (None) Public spaces and parks (All) (Most) (Some) (Few) (None) LEAGUE OFAMEST8 1612 Ka.NW,Suite 800 Washington,DC 20006.2850 Ew>< b�keleagueObikeleague.Org r ndly Community PHONE 202.822.1333 EPA 202.822.1334 6. If your community has transit service: a. Are buses equipped with bike racks? (All) (Most) (Some) (Few) (None) (N/A) b. Can bikes be brought inside transit vehicles? 7. How many miles of bike lanes do you have? How many miles of bike lanes are in your bicycle master plan? What is the mileage of your total road network? In rural communities, rideable paved shoulders may also be considered. 8. What percent of arterial streets have bike lanes or paved shoulders? 9. How many miles of designated bike routes do you have? How many miles of signed bike routes are in your bicycle master plan? 10. Please describe any maintenance programs or policies that ensure bike lanes and shoulders remain usable. a. Routine maintenance b. Capital improvements 11 . Please describe initiatives your community has taken to ensure or improve bicycle access, safety and convenience at intersections, including bicycle detection, signing and marking. 12. How many miles of paved or hard surface trails (e.g. asphalt, concrete, crushed rock) do you have? How many miles of paved or hard surface trails are in your bicycle master plan? 13. How many miles of natural surface trails (singletrack) do you have? What is the total mileage of natural surface trails that are open to mountain bikes? 14. What is the estimated acreage of open space and public lands within the community (city, county, state, and federal public lands)? Are these areas open to cyclists? 15. Please describe maintenance programs or policies for your Multi-use Paths. a. Routine maintenance b. Capital improvements 16. Does your community have an ordinance or local code requirement for employers to provide bicycle parking, shower facilities, etc.? If yes, please describe or include a copy. 17. Please describe recreational facilities for cyclists such as low traffic rural roads and signed touring routes. 13. Are there other acif`es that hoe 'ceen created to promote icy ino ;r; 'yot.r community? if es, please describe. F•CUE OF MUICAN 6/CYCLISTS 1612 K St., NW.Suite 800 rWeshin tan,DC 200062850 w[as`E www.bcyclefnenolycommuniry.org rat. 9EMAI bikeieagueJblkeieegue.org dly Community aFo.� 202.822.1333 FA% 202.822.1334 EDUCATION 1. How do you educate motorists to share the road with cyclists? Please describe. How many community motorists do you reach with these efforts? (All) (Most) (Some) (Few) (None) 2. Are there other bicycle education opportunities for adults? Please describe. 3. Do you have a bicycle safety program for children in schools? How many schools participate? (All) (Most) (Some) (Few) (None) 4. What other types of bicycle safety and education opportunities are available for children? Please describe. How many children participate? 5. Do you make bicycle safety materials available to the public? Please describe. 6. Do you have a bicycle ambassador program that educates community members on local opportunities for bicycling and answers their questions? 7. Do you have League Cycling Instructors in your area? Please list active instructors. 8. Is bicycle safety education included in routine local activities (e.g. tax renewal, drivers licensing and testing, or inserts with utility bills each month)? If so, please describe. LEAGUE OF.MtERICAN BICYCLISTS 1612 K St.,MN,Suite 800 Washington,DC 20006-2850 EMAIL h�keleague0bikekepue.orp agFE 202.822.1333 Bicycle ryendly Community FA% 202.822.1334 ENCOURAGEMENT 1. How do you promote National Bike Month in May (or another month)? Please describe. 2. How many people do you reach with events and activities during this celebration? 3. Do you actively promote Bike to Work Day or other bicycle commuting incentive programs? Please describe. What portion of the community workforce do you reach? (All) (Most) (Some) (Few) (None) 4. Is there an annual bike tour or ride promoted to the general public in your community? Please describe. 5. Are there community road or mountain bike clubs, bicycle advocacy organizations or racing clubs? Please describe. 6. How many specialty bicycle retailers (i.e. bike shops, not big box retailers like K-Mart or Wal Mart) are there in your community? 7. Are there other bicycling areas or facilities such as BMX tracks, velodromes or mountain biking centers in your community? 8. Does your trails system have a unit of the National Mountain Bike Patrol? Patrollers inform, assist and educate mountain bikers and other trail users. 9. Are there opportunities to rent bicycles in your community or other recreational opportunities involving bicycling? Please describe. 10. Do you have Safe Routes to School program that includes bicycling? How many schools are involved? (All) (Most) (Some) (Few) (None) 11. Does your community have youth recreation and intervention programs that are centered around bicycling? 12. Do you publish a bike map and keep it up to date? 13. Do you publish a map of mountain bike trails? 14. Please describe any other efforts in your community to encourage cycling. LEAGUE OF MIERICAN BICYCISIS 1612 K St..NW,Suite 800 La Washington.DC to 2000endlyc * WERSnE �.vw.bk;yclefnendlyt0mmunily.crg as; b.keieague4bIkeleague.arg Bicycle rendly Community PI+01E 202.822.1333 FAA 202.822.1334 ENFORCEMENT 1 . Is your local police department addressing the concerns of cyclists in your community? Is there a liaison that communicates with the bicycling community? 2. Do you offer specific training to police officers regarding traffic law as it applies to bicyclists? 3. Do you use targeted enforcement to encourage cyclists and motorists to share the road safely? 4. Do you have public safety employees on bikes? Indicate the number of employees on bike as well as the size of the entire staff. 5. Do you have a mandatory helmet law? If so, is the requirement a state law or local ordinance? To what ages does it apply? 6. Do you have a mandatory sidepath law? If so, is the requirement a state law or local ordinance? Is it enforced? rLEAGUE OF AAIEFICAN BICYCLISTS 1612 K St.,Met Suite 800 r ri "Rg# Washngton,DC 2062850 .�EESTE w .bciofriendIcommunity.o n jY Community 202.022.1333 — FAX 202.822.1331 EVALUATION & PLANNING 1. Do you have any information on the number of trips by bike in your community including census data? Please describe. 2. How many cyclist/motor vehicle fatalities have occurred in your community in the past five years? 3. How many cyclist/motor vehicle crashes have occurred in your community in the past five years? 4. Do you have a specific plan or program to reduce these numbers? 5. Do you have a system in place that allows bicyclists to submit ideas and concerns to public officials? Please describe. 6. Do you have a comprehensive bicycle plan? Please include a copy. When was it passed or updated? Is it funded? What percentage has been implemented? (All) (Most) (Some) (Few) (None) 7. Do you have a trails master plan that addresses mountain bike access, and are there ongoing relations between the mountain biking community and the community recreation and planning staff. 8. Is your bicycle network part of broader development plans, land use plans and ongoing development projects? How many trails, bike lanes, paved shoulders, and bike routes connect with each other to provide seamless transportation options? (All) (Most) (Some) (Few) (None) 9. Have you evaluated your transportation network and prioritized bicycle improvements based on hazards and needs? 10. What specific improvements do you have planned for bicycling in the following year? 1 1 . What are the three primary reasons your city deserves to be designated as a Bicycle Friendly Community? 12. What are the three aspects of your community most in need of improvement in order to accommodate bicyclists? LEAGUE OF AMERICAN BICYCLISTS 1612 K St..NW.Suite 800 Laagr Washington,DC 20006.2850 wEesRE vww.bicyclehiendlycommunity.crg Ewa bmkeleagueabikeleague.org !Pr-Bicycle r endly Community 40'+E 202.822,1333 F44 202.822.1334 FEEDBACK 1 . How has completing this application affected your awareness of improvements which may be made for bicyclists? 2. Are you planning any new projects based on your involvement with the Bicycle Friendly Community program? Please describe. 3. How do you foresee this designation affecting your community's outlook on bicycling? 4. How do you foresee this designation affecting future bicycle improvement efforts? 5. Are you aware of other communities which should be involved with this program? Please list below. All Bicycle Friendly Communities Page 1 of 2 Bicycle Friendly Community Togistaiitwiewastrustatinivattii Seta.itanl: bac1ctcL Community Profiles page All Current Bicycle Friendly Communities Platinum (1) Bronze (44) Davis California (pdf) Ada County Hwy District, Idaho Albuquerque. New Mexico (pdf) Gold(7) Ann Arbor, Michigan(pdf) Arlington, Virginia (pdf) Boulder, Colorado (pdf) Ashland, Oregon (pdf) Corvallis, Oregon (pdf) Auburn, Alabama (pdf) Madison, Wisconsin , Palo Alto, California (pdf) BeavertOnOregon (pdf) Portland, Oregon (pdf) Bend_ Oregon (pdf) Biana San Francisco, California loomington, Ind (pdf) Tucson/Pima Eastern Region, Arizona (pdf) Boca Raton Florida (pdf) Brentwood, California Brunswick. Maine (pdf) Silver (12) Burlington, Vermont(pdf) Austin, Texas Carmel, Indiana Bellingham, Washington Carrboro, North Carolina (pdf) Chicago, Illinois (pdf) Cary. 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Citizens in communities across America want to improve their quality of life. They want a less- stressful lifestyle, a cleaner environment, affordable transportation and better health for themselves and their children. Bicycling is part of the solution. Bicycle-friendly communities experience reduced traffic, better air, and improved public health. Bicycle-friendly towns, like those with good schools and vibrant downtowns, are communities that offer a good quality of life for families, which can lead to higher property values, business growth and increased tourism. How do residents benefit from living in a bicycle-friendly community? Our nation as a whole is experiencing alarming rates of obesity and overweight, due to sedentary living and poor diet, resulting in 300,000 deaths a year from related illnesses, such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. Overweight is the second leading cause of death after tobacco use in the country. Bicycling is one of the best exercises for the cardiovascular system and is very effective at reducing weight and keeping it off. Bicycling is not only good for the body; it is also good for the mind. The feelings of accomplishment and relaxation that follow a bike ride, combined with the physical benefits, also lead to reduced stress levels, heightened self-esteem and self-confidence. Bicycling gets you where you need to go, without burning fossil fuels, emitting pollutants, or increasing traffic congestion. It is the ultimate form of clean and efficient transportation. According to the 1995 Nationwide Personal Transportation Survey, 25% of all trips are made within a mile of the home, 40% of all trips are within two miles of the home, and 50% of the working population commutes five miles or less to work-all distances easily traveled by bike. Yet more than 82%of trips five miles or less are made by personal motor vehicle. For most Americans, transportation is an expense second only to housing. The average American household devotes 18 cents out of every dollar it spends to getting around. In some metro areas, households are spending more on transportation than on shelter. The vast majority of that spending, 98% is for the purchase, operation, and maintenance of automobiles. Most American families spend more on driving than on health care, education or food. And the poorest families spend the most-sometimes more than one-third of their income goes to transportation. Poor people and low-income communities do not have sufficient transportation choices. Bicycling addresses these issues and provides an elegantly simple solution. Why should my community get involved with the Bicycle Friendly Communities program? Whether you feel your community is or is not bicycle friendly, you should be involved. This program offers awards of national recognition for communities that already understand the benefits of bicycling by providing safe and plentiful bikeways for bicyclists, bicyclists access to safe and convenient bike parking, and encouragement and 'share the road' programs for non- cyclists. http://www.bicyclefriendlycommunity.org/fags.htm 2/23/2009 Bicycle Friendly Community Frequently Asked Questions Page 2 of 3 If you don't feel your community is worthy of bicycle-friendly status, you should get involved anyway. The application process is a learning process. The questions are intended to educate just as much as they are to evaluate. By reviewing the questions on the application, you may find a solution to a problem your community experiences. The League offers technical assistance through the www.bicyciefrendycommunti.org website as well as technical expertise through the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center. If my community is designated a "Bicycle Friendly Community",won't this send the message that further improvements for bicycling aren't needed? The League of American Bicyclists understands that no community is perfect, but some are more bicycle-friendly than others. Therefore the League awards communities by tier including, platinum, gold, silver, and bronze. The award recognizes the positive steps and helps identify the steps that need to be taken to reach the next award level. Additionally, the award expires after four years. Communities must provide an update on their progress in order to maintain their award. The award will act as a catalyst for continued change. How do I apply? Access the applicaf1.n and resources, and then seek the endorsement and assistance of local officials in completing the application. Who should complete the application? A city official responsible for bicycling issues usually completes the application. Much of the application can be completed by anyone familiar with what a community has done for bicycling, but the communities governing body must approve its final submission. Is there an application or renewal fee? No. Thanks to the generous support of the Bikes Belong Coalition, we are able to waive all application fees. Does my community need to be doing everything on the application in order to receive the award? No. The completed application provides a detailed picture of a community. Applications are scored and the awards determination is made on both the answers to the application and the feedback from local cyclists. I need help completing the application,what should I do? Review the great number of resources available online. If you cannot locate the answer to your question or the appropriate resource, please contact us at info@bicyclefriendlycommunity.org or call 202-822-1333. How does the application process work? The League of American Bicyclists reviews Part 1 of the application. If the application is incomplete or shows little commitment from the community to support bicycling, it will be returned to the applicant with comments and asked to be resubmitted. Part 2 of the application is reviewed and scored by a committee selected to provide both a local and national perspective. If awarded, a designation of bronze, silver, gold or platinum will be made. A press event is planned where a League representative presents the award to the community along with a certificate and a Bicycle Friendly Community road sign. How does my community rank? Find out if you live in a Bicycle Friendly Community by visiting the Commtnty Prof4es section of the website. If your community isn't listed, work to get them involved. Even if your community doesn't deserve an award, use the application to make improvements in your community by showing it to your municipal leaders. Is"Bicycle Friendly Communities" connected to Bicycling Magazine's "Ten Best Cities" articles? While similar, the League's Bicycle Friendly Community program and Bicycling Magazine's http:Uwww.bicyclefriendlycommunity.org,'fags.htm 2/23/2009 Bicycle Friendly Community Frequently Asked Questions Page 3 of 3 articles on the best and worst cities for cycling are not connected. To view Bicycling Magazine's most recent article click here: http://vvww.bicycringinfo.orgldelfriendry.htm Horvlz , 44b:,ut BBC Community Profiles App y Tech^ca:fiss stance FAQ's I M...P Contact The.League.of Ac-encan Bjcyc!ss. 1612 K Street NW,Suite 800 Washington,DC 20006-2802 phone-202-822-1333 fax-202-822-1334 email b.keepgue©b,keleague ,org The Bicycle Friendly Community Program is supported by the 4 'BI eS BelOr'n,r http:l/www.bicyclefiendlycommunity.orglfags.htm 2/23/2009 CITY OF PALM DESERT PARKS AND RECREATION e • F ns°�frf• STAFF REPORT To: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Jay Niemczak, Parks Facilities Manager Date: March 3, 2009 Subject: Parks and Recreation Commission Bylaws At the December 2, 2008, Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, the Commission recommended forming a subcommittee to review the Commission bylaws. Commissioners Guyer and Hall were appointed to review and report any changes that may be needed. Following are comments from the subcommittee. Please refer to the current bylaws (see attached) for the Commission's review. Article IV Commissioner's appointment will automatically be vacated, upon review by the City Council, if that individual misses two scheduled meetings in any one calendar year. If the City Council determines to vacate the appointment, the City Clerk is to be notified of the vacancy by the secretary. The Commission may want to change this number if there is only one meeting per month. The City standard (Ordinance 1017) is two excused absences per year if meeting monthly and four absences if meeting twice per month. Article VI (Add to the end) If the Chair or Vice-Chair are not available, members present may elect a Chair Pro Tern to preside over the meeting. Article VII Section 1 to read: 1st Tuesdays of the month Staff Report Park and Recreation Commission Bylaws March 3, 2009 Page 2 of 2 Section 4 to read: USPS mail, e-mail, or personally delivered Article IX Section 1: Change Comments to read Commissioner Comments. Also, we do not follow this particular order, if it really matters. Section 3: ...the Chairman shall note the roll... G:\DevServices\Janis Steele\Word Files\Commission\Updates\2009\March 3\Commission Bylaws.doc __ RESOLUTION NO. O1s7 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 00-52 AND UPDATING THE CITY OF PALM DESERT PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION BYLAWS WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Commission was created in 1976 as a five- member board with its primary responsibility those matters dealing with the parks and recreational issues in the City; and =. WHEREAS, the City of Palm Desert has experienced tremendous growth since 1976, and the increase in ongoing recreation programs, the development, operation and maintenance of parks and recreational facilities requires that the goals and objectives of the Parks and Recreation Commission be clear and concise; and WHEREAS, it is believed that updated bylaws will help the Parks and Recreation Commission operate in a more efficient and effective manner. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California as follows: I 1. That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of the City Council; and 2.That the Parks and Recreation Commission bylaws are hereby updated to better clarify the goals and objectives of the Commission as shown in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Palm _— Desert, California, at its regular meeting held on the B day of February , 2001, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: BELLY, SPIEGEL, FERGUSON NOES: NONE ABSENT: BENSON, CRITES ABSTAIN: NONE PAM' J FE' U.O , MAYOR T: j' SHEILA R. ILL AN, C CLERK Resolution. No. 01-17 EXHIBIT A TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE ARTICLE I: Mission Statement 1 ARTICLE II: Implementation Measures 1 ARTICLE III: Membership/Compensation/Terms/Vacancies 1 ARTICLE IV: Absence 1 ARTICLE V; Voting 1 ARTICLE VI: Officer Appointments 1 ARTICLE VII: City Personal 1 ARTICLE VIII: Meetings Section 1 -Regular Meetings 2 Section 2-Adjourned Meetings 2 Section 3-Special Meetings 2 Section 4-Notice of Meetings 2 Section 5-Meeting to be Public 2 ARTICLE IX: Order of Business Section 1 -Agenda 2 Section 2-Agenda Deadline 3 Section 3 -Roll Call 3 Section 4-Approval of Minutes 3 Section 5 -Presentation by Commission Members 3 Section 6-Roberts Rules of Order 3 ARTICLE X: Addressing the Commission Section 1 - In Person 3 Section 2 -Written Correspondence 3 ARTICLE XI: Duties Section 1 - Master Plan 4 Section 2 - Citizen Input 4 Section 3 - Public Access 4 Section 4- Commissioner Inspections 4 Section 5 -Commissioner Liaisons 4 Section 6 -Advise/Recommend to City Council 4 Resolution No. 01 ,/ ARTICLE I: Mission Statement. Parks & Recreation Commission shall have the power to make recommendations to the City Council in all matters pertaining to the creation, planning, acquisition, operation, maintenance, coordination, management, and control of all parks & recreation activities and facilities within the City of Palm Desert. All statements contained within this document will presume to pertain to the Parks &Recreation Commission of the City of Palm Desert and hereafter referred to as: Commission. ARTICLE II: Implementation Measures. Commission shall be consulted in ample time to give their opinion on park/recreation programs and funds. The Commission prior to adoption shall review all park and recreation plans. Any substantive questions or issues brought before the City Council relating to parks and recreation should be referred to the Commission for review and comment. ARTICLE Ill: Membership/Comoensation/TermsNacancies. Nine residents from the City of Palm Desert shall be appointed Commissioners and no more than two (2) alternates may be appointed without compensation by the City Council to serve a four (4) year term, unless appointed to complete the term of a Commissioner who has vacated the position. ARTICLE IV: Absence. Commissioner's appointment will automatically..be vacated, if that individual misses four (4) scheduled meetings in any one calendar year. The City Clerk is to be notified of the vacancy by the secretary. ARTICLE V: Voting. Each appointed Commissioner shall be entitled to one (1) vote in all matters. ARTICLE VI: Officer Appointments. At the first meeting in January of each year the Commissioners shall elect a Chairperson and a Vice-Chairperson. It is intended through this yearly rotation to allow everyone (who has not served in either position) to serve as Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson. ARTICLE VII:Cltv Personnel. A city staff secretary will be made available at every Commission meeting to record the minutes. Staff member will be present to keep the Commission current on all issues via written reports distributed with the agenda and minutes. A council member may attend to act as liaison between the Commission and the City Council. Additionally, a representative from the Coachella Valley Parks & Recreation, YMCA, and any other organization that has an interest in parks & recreation are encouraged to attend. Resolution No. O -i7 ARTICLE VIII: Meetings. Section 1 - Regular Meetings. Commission shall hold regular meetings at city hall, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California, on the 2nd and 4"' Wednesdays of the month. When any regular meeting of the Commission falls on a legal holiday, no meeting shall be held on such holiday, but a regular meeting may be held at the same hour on the next succeeding Wednesday. Commission may change the date/time of their regular meetings. Section 2 -Adjourned Meetings.. Any meetings may be adjourned to a certain time, place and date, but not beyond the next regular meeting. Once adjourned, the meeting may not be reconvened. Section 3 -Special Meetings. The chairman or a majority of Commissioners on twenty-four (24) hour notices may call special meetings. Only matters contained in the notice may be considered. Section 4 - Notice of Meetings. Mailed or personally delivered notice is required of all regular, adjourned, and special meetings. Section 5 - Meeting to be Public. All regular, adjoumed, study sessions and special meetings of the Commission shall be open to the public. ARTICLE IX: Order of Business. Section 1 -Agenda. Order of business at each meeting shall be contained in the agenda prepared by the secretary. Items may not be taken out of order except with the unanimous consent of the Commission, otherwise the agenda shall be a listing by topic of subjects which will be taken up for consideration and disposition in the following order: -- Call to Order Roll Call Approval of Minutes Oral communications Updates of projects/schedules/budgets/master plan Unfinished Business New Business Comments Adjournment Resolution No. 01 Section 2 -Agenda Deadline. Any person wishing to place an item on the agenda shall provide sufficient information to the secretary seven (7) days prior to the next scheduled meeting. Commission shall act upon no matters other than those on the agenda. Section 3 - Roll Call. Before proceeding with the Commission business, the secretary shall call the roll of the Commissioners and those present shall be enteyed in the minutes. Section 4 -Approval of Minutes. Unless the reading of the minutes of the previous Commission meeting is requested by a majority of the Commissioners, such minutes may be approved without reading, if the secretary has previously furnished each commissioner with a copy thereof. Section 5 - Presentation by Commission Members. The chairman or any Commissioner may bring before the Commission any new business under the comments portion of the agenda subject to the law of the State of California governing public meetings and appointed boards and commissions. Section 6 - Roberts Rules of Order. Meetings shall be conducted in accordance with Roberts Rules of Order. ARTICLE X: Addressing the Commission. Section 1 - In Person. Any person desiring to address the Commission shall wait to be recognized by the presiding officer. After being recognized, the person shall state name and city of residence for the record and shall limit remarks to the question under discussion. All remarks and questions shall be addressed to the chair and not to any individual Commissioner, staff member or other person. No person shall enter into any discussion without being recognized by the presiding officer. -- Section 2 -Written Correspondence. The secretary is authorized to receive and open all mail addressed to the Commission as a whole and give it immediate attention to the end that all administrative business referred to in said communications and not requiring commission action may be disposed of between commission meetings. Any communication requiring Commission action will be reported to the Commission at the next regular meeting at which time the secretary can have a report and recommendation on the matter. Resolution No. 0i—i7 ARTICLE XI: Duties. Section 1 - Master Plan. Commission shall develop/maintain a city master plan for parks and recreation. Section 2 -Citizen Input. Obtain continuous citizen input as a means to quantifying the needs of the community. Section 3 - Public Access. Ensure convenient access and usability by all the citizens of the community. Section 4 -Commissioner Inspections. Each Commissioner will inspect an assigned park and report the condition to the city staff at the second Commission meeting of each scheduled month. City staff will ensure reported problems are corrected. Section 5'a-Commissioner Liaisons. Commissioners may be appointed by the Commission or City Council to serve as a liaison with other counties, districts, cities, agencies, commissions, committees, organizations, or groups as may be appropriate. - Section 6 -Advise/Recommend to City Council. Advise & make recommendations to the City Council on any park/recreation matters. All Commission, approved recommendations shall be officially forwarded to the City Council by city staff. Date Adopted: February 8, 2001 � •eF C NM�N�N., � � CITY OF PALM DESERT IYal \ : PARKS AND RECREATION 04,...�'� STAFF REPORT To: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Janis Steele, Parks and Recreation Services Manager Date: March 3, 2009 Subject: Fiscal Year 2008-09 Mid-Year Budget Adjustments Staff was asked to take a look at the fiscal year 2008-09 (FY 08-09) mid-year budget numbers, and try to find as much savings as possible in order to assist in correcting a $5 million shortfall in the City's budget. Staff from each department provided the Finance Department with three different tiers of potential savings for this FY 08-09. Each department head then met individually with the Director of Finance to discuss the proposals. The total approved FY 08-09 mid-year budget adjustments for Funds 4610 (Civic Center Park) and 4611 (Parks) equals to $352,391.00. The following is a breakdown of the recommended budget adjustments from Parks Funds 4610 and 4611: 4610 - Civic Center Park: Total adjustment to 4610: $94,000 Tier 1: 1. Item Account Description Cut 110-4610-453-3092 Contracting $68,000 Reason for Cut The Coachella Valley Recreation and Park District (DBA "Desert Recreation District") did not sign the new proposed contract, which asked for additional supervision in our parks (to include trails, Freedom Park, University Parks as well as to provide supervision in all parks). Currently, the contract reads that only Civic Center Park is supervised. FY 08-09 Mid-Year Budget Adjustments March 3, 2009 Page 2 of 3 2. Item Account Description Cut 110-4610-453-1001 Salaries - FT $22,500 Reason for Cut Staff time transfer from General Fund (110-4610) to Fund 233 (Park Fund) for Staff time spent on park projects in the Special Park Fund (233). Tier 2: 1. Item Account Description Cut Line Budget 110-4610-453-3120 Conferences/ $1,500 $11,330 Seminars Reason for Cut Do not send Staff to the remaining scheduled conferences in FY 2008-09. 2. Item Account Description Cut Line Budget 110-4610-453-2130 Janitorial Supplies $2,000 $4,120 Reason for Cut Will consolidate and share purchases with Account No. 2190 - Supplies. 4611 - Parks: Total Recommended Adjustment (Cuts) to 4611: $258,391 Tier 1: 1. Item Account Description Cut Line Budget 110-4610-453-3510 Utilities: Water $100,000 $309,000 Reason for Cut Water costs were estimated based on other parks, when Freedom Park was built. We have since added the University Parks as well. For FY 08-09, based on actual savings recognized so far, total savings at fiscal year end will be approximately $100,000. 2. Item Account Description Cut Line Budget 110-4610-453-3514 Utilities: Elec. $40,000 $122,715 Reason for Cut Electric costs were estimated based on other parks, when Freedom Park was built. We have since added the University Parks as well. For FY 08-09, based on actual savings recognized so far, total savings at FY end will be approximately $40,000. G:\DevServices\Janis Steele\Word Files\Commission\Updates\2009\March 3\Budget\Mid year budget adjustments.doc FY 08-09 Mid-Year Budget Adjustments March 3, 2009 Page 3 of 3 3. Item Account Description Cut Line Budget 110-4610-453-4045 Capital $16,391 $24,500 Reason for Cut Will move remaining items to Fund 233: Special Park Fund. Projects remaining include baby changing stations in bathrooms ($6,000); irrigation around Desert Dessert artwork ($5,000); and shade structure at Cahuilla Hills Tennis courts ($5,000). 4. Item Account Description Cut Line Budget 110-4610-453-3320 R/M $100,000 $309,000 Landscape Service Reason for Cut Will reduce spraying turf for weeds (all parks), reduce adding and spreading DG in planters, and did not have entire year of care for University Parks (2) as expected. They were completed late. Staff looked at current budget and remaining encumbered contract amount to determine if further cuts could be made, and feels that small cuts can be made across the board that will reduce spending. 5. Item Account Description Cut Line Budget 110-4610-453-2190 Janitorial Supplies $2,000 $5,665 Reason for Cut Will use Account 2190 (Supplies: Other) to pay for the rest of Janitorial Supplies. In addition, the City Council recommended that $1 million be transferred from Special Park Fund 233 (designated to the Amphitheater project) to the General Fund to assist in balancing the budget. City Staff is being asked to aim for cutting 15% of our budgets for FY 09-10. It will be increasingly difficult to do so from the park funds since with the downturn in the economy comes the increase in people staying home and utilizing parks. The City parks are busier than ever. Staff will, however, make every attempt to reach 15% without jeopardizing quality of services. The Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) is going to tiered water rates for individual residents of the Coachella Valley in March. They intend to implement a tiered rating system for commercial residents as well, but to date there is not an estimated target date for implementation, nor is there any information available on what these rates might be. Staff expects water costs to increase dramatically when this happens. In addition, with the increase in park users, and the addition of parks, Staff feels that park supervision needs to increase. We need to find a way to make it happen. G:\DevServices\Janis Steele\Word Files\Commission\Updates\2009\March 3\Budget\Mid year budget adjustments.doc NMNN, �' -- CITY OF PALM DESERT : _ PARKS AND RECREATION •�'. 'we h r 94r-9 3so�.;.r INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM To: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Jay Niemczak, Parks Facilities Manager Date: March 3, 2009 Subject: Joe Mann Dog Park Fence Replacement Update On November 5, 2008, Staff published an Invitation to Bid to replace the chain link fence at the Joe Mann Dog Park. The current fence has outlived its useful life, and is in need of repair quite often. The replacement fence will be more durable and more attractive matching the iron fence that surrounds the playground. JD Landscaping was awarded the fence replacement contract. JD Landscaping began work on the fence January 21, 2009, with an estimated completion date of February 16, 2009. It was not completed on February 16. The contractor apologized and requested that his completion date be extended until February 22, 2009. Staff explained the importance of completing this project as the dog parks in the City are heavily used. On February 23, 2009, Staff found the fence incomplete. Staff again met with the contractor who explained that his material was shipped late from Los Angeles. Staff indicated that City officials and the public expected the fence to be complete. The contractor apologized again, and said the fence would be completed by Friday, February 27, 2009. Staff expressed dissatisfaction with his performance and insisted he remain on the job site until the job is complete. G:\DevServices\Janis Steele\Word Files\Commission\Updates\2009\March 3\Joe Mann Fence Replacement Status.doc a CITY OF PALM DESERT : PARKS AND RECREATION 94r 9 30„4, INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM To: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Jay Niemczak, Parks Facilities Manager Date: March 3, 2009 Subject: Joe Mann Fence Planter During a scheduled inspection of Joe Mann Park, Commissioner Dawson commented that users of the park have a clear view of construction debris from the golf course along the north fence line. Commissioner Dawson suggested a planter bed be installed to reduce the unsightly construction north of the park. Park Staff requested proposals from local contractors to install irrigation and plants along the north fence line. Vintage Landscaping was awarded the contract in the amount of $4940.00, and began work on February 17, 2009. On Tuesday, February 24, 2009, Vintage Landscaping completed the planter project. Attached are photographs of the completed planter project. 111, ' -01,,. ,, ......y.- ._ .. „ , . • ,, . .,. . I r. • G:\DevServices\Janis Steele\Word Files\Commission\Updates\2009\March 3\Joe Mann Fence Planter\Joe Mann Fence Planter.doc NMNN, CITY OF PALM DESERT ya \ : _ PARKS AND RECREATION we 04-v..�'� STAFF REPORT To: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Jay Niemczak, Parks Facilities Manager Date: March 3, 2009 Subject: Parking at the Mike Schuler Trail The Parks and Recreation Commission along with users of the Mike Schuler Trail have questioned the reasoning for the "No Parking" signs along Painters Path Road near the trail. Mr. Mark Diercks, Traffic Engineer for the City of Palm Desert, explained that the "No Parking" signs were originally installed for pedestrian safety when the radio controlled model car track was in operation. I asked Mr. Diercks if the signs were still necessary since the track is no longer in operation, and hikers using the Mike Schuler Trail were forced to park a considerable distance from the trailhead. Mr. Diercks saw no reason for the signs to remain, and would recommend their removal to the Director of Public Works. Staff will update the Commission when a decision has been made by the Public Works Department. G:\DevServices\Janis Steele\Word Files\Commission\Updates\2009\March 3\Painters Path Parking.doc a CITY OF PALM DESERT :1 we _ PARKS AND RECREATION 04t. �'� STAFF REPORT To: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Jay Niemczak, Parks Facilities Manager Date: March 3, 2009 Subject: Trail Maintenance On February 18, 2009, Staff contacted Mr. Mike Schuler concerning the progress of trail repairs, and the possibility of installing directional signage at the intersection of trails. Mr. Schuler indicated that he had completed repairs on the previously identified northern areas that have been washed out, and that some areas to the south are in need of repair. Staff requested a proposal for the additional repairs to the trail system. Mr. Schuler also agreed to install the carsonite type of directional signs (see photo below) in areas to be identified by both the City and Mr. Schuler. Once all the above-mentioned repairs are completed, he will begin work on the Mike Schuler Trail turnouts. irr —Nu . ,� ,ter _ .,a 14 }} F r - l _ a • :ts r++4 P' ti ., . • •r4y+ y r' f G:\DevServices\Janis Steele\Word Files\Commission\Updates\2009\March 3\Trail signs.doc � �KCITY OF PALM DESERT : PARKS AND RECREATION �`....� STAFF REPORT egT�9 3yo��f To: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Janis Steele, Parks and Recreation Services Manager Date: March 3, 2009 Subject: Status Updates At the last Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, Commissioner Hall requested that Staff provide an update on all current projects. Staff provides weekly status updates to the City Manager to keep him updated on projects being worked on or items that might interest him or the City Council. Attached is a copy of the status update provided to the City Manager on Monday, February 23, 2009. STATUS REPORT Updated: February 24, 2009 PARKS & RECREATION ITEM # PROJECT/LOCATION NAME STATUS 1 DSUSD Graduation Staff assisted DSUSD Staff in finding parking for the June 11 graduation, as the HS is under construction and there is not enough parking on site. 2 Palm Desert Youth Sports (baseball Opening Day Scheduled March 7th, at the Civic Center Park. Planning is wrapping and softball) up. There will be a fly over, marine band, etc. In 2008 there were approximately 2,000 in attendance — the event was resurrected from a very low-key opening day. 3 ' DSUSD softball/baseball begins Due to construction at Palm Desert HS, the Freshman and JV baseball teams and Freshman, JV and Varsity HS softball teams will be utilizing City fields at Civic Center (Legends fields) and Olson (PD Middle School). It will begin to get challenging on February 16 as all practices will be up and full running. 4 Ironwood Playground The new Ironwood Park playground was complete on 2/20/09, minus the shade structure. It will be installed the week of 2/23/09. The playground opened however on 2/21/09. 5 Park Re-keying Project Park staff is requesting bids to re-key all park restrooms, storage buildings and other structures. This will allow Staff to control who has access to City property. 6 DSUSD Staff (PW & Parks) met with School District Representatives to discuss the illegal retention basin installed on City Property at the PDMS site. The compromise reached is that the DSUSD will send a request to swap land (as was the original intention between the City and School District) in the retention/bus turnout area for the playground area. It is recommended that Oleson Field and the remainder of the Rutledge strip will remain a joint use agreement. G:\DevServices\Janis Steele\Word Files\Commission\Updates\2009\March 3\Status updates\2009 Parks and Recreation.doc STATUS REPORT Updated: February 24, 2009 7 University Park Dog Park Fencing Staff is requesting bids to modify the dog park fence. The modification would eliminate small dogs from putting their heads through the fence into the large dog area. The modification also includes a holding area at the entrance of the dog park to allow users to remove leashes from their dogs in an enclosed area. Work will begin on February 23, 2009, and be completed by February 27, 2009. 8 Civic Center Dog Park Fence Staff is requesting bids to modify Civic Center dog Park. Like the University Park modifications, the ability for small dogs to put their heads through the fence would be eliminated. 9 Homme/Adams Palapa Staff has requested bids for a replacement palapa at Homme/Adams Park. The original palapa was destroyed by vandals. 10. Hovley Soccer Park fence Staff will be painting the fence surrounding the soccer fields at Hovley Soccer Park. Work should be completed in February. 11. Hovley Soccer Park playground Staff has requested bids to replace the sand at Hovley Soccer Park playground with engineered wood fiber. The engineered wood fiber would allow for ADA access to all areas of the playground. 12. Joe Mann Dog Park Fence Replacing chain link fence with wrought iron. Contractor (JD Landscape) has not been on the job for 2 1/2 weeks. Getting complaints from PD Country Club. Contractor told to finish. He's being difficult, saying he "has 45 days" to finish it. Staff has reminded him that we will no longer use him on projects if he is not responsible. He took down the fence, did a less than acceptable job of putting up temporary fencing (staff had to install additional fencing) and has not been on the project. 2-12-09 — Contractor has agreed to finish the job by 2-21-09. On Monday February 23, 2009, the fence is not complete. Staff met with the contractor and explained the importance of completing this job on time. Staff informed him that City officials and the public expected the fence to be completed. The contractor indicated the fence material was being delivered form L.A., and he will defiantly be completed by Friday, February 27, 2009. Staff again explained the importance of completing this project, and insisted that he remain on the job site until the completion of the project. 13. Aquatic/Community Center 2/9/09 - Incoming City Manager John Wolmuth requested that Staff to put together a GIS map with different potential locations for a swimming pool (Phase I?) in the Civic Center park area. He would like to show these to the City Council. 14. Legends field storage building Staff has cleared and modified the interior partitions of the storage building at Civic (Civic Center Park) Center Park to allow storage for the high school baseball program. G:\DevServices\Janis Steele\Word Files\Commission\Updates\2009\March 3\Status updates\2009 Parks and Recreation.doc STATUS REPORT Updated: February 24, 2009 15 Mike Schuler Trail Staff has installed a trash can and dog waste bag dispenser at the base of the Mike Schuler Trail. 16. Mike Schuler Trail Kiosk Staff is requesting bids for the installation of a informational trail kiosk at the base of the Mike Schuler Trail. The kiosk will be similar to the existing ones at Homme/Adams and Cahuilla Hills Parks. 17. Hovley Soccer Park and This project went to bid per Council ok on September 25, 2008. The project University Park East renovations and involves both P & R and Community Services budgets. CS's pays for the Community Garden install community gardens at both parks. It has been included at the Soccer Park as it was to have been included at Falcon Crest, but was not. The renovations will include petanque (like bocce ball) courts, picnic area/shelter, 2 pickleball courts and a community garden at the Soccer park and a community garden only at University Park East. This is coming to the City Council on February 26. The Mayor asked about it at the budget meetings. 18. Trails On 2-18-09, Staff requested a proposal from Mr. Mike Schuler to install directional signs in select areas of the trail system. 19. CVRPD — DBA Desert Recreation What is the status on the contract sent to Mr. Ford? Can we follow up and give a District Contract time that we need a response one way or another. This can be a 1st step to responding to Council on where we stand with the District. Staff plans to update the PD P & R Commission on April 6, 2009, on the status of the contract. 20. Bicycle Friendly Community Staff is reviewing (with the Planning Dept) pursuing this for the City. Due to a downturn in development, a planner would serve as the project leader, but ultimately the programs, etc. would fall under parks and recreation. G:\DevServices\Janis Steele\Word Files\Commission\Updates\2009\March 3\Status updates\2009 Parks and Recreation.doc NMNN, :11 -----tfi.-1.4--Wr � CITY OF PALM DESERT 11 PARKS AND RECREATION '.�' r ,,,,, �'� STAFF REPORT e.N.T9 3yo� f To: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Janis Steele, Parks and Recreation Services Manager Date: March 3, 2009 Subject: Youth Sports Opening Day On March 7, 2009, the Palm Desert Youth Sports Association (PDYSA) will hold an "Opening Day" celebration at Legends Field in the Civic Center Park. PDYSA represents youth softball and baseball. The following is a tentative agenda: 8:00 a.m. Team Photos, Exhibition Games, and Carnival Events 11:00 a.m. Ceremony PDYSA President Address National Anthem (singer to be identified at a later date) Pledge of Allegiance Steve Garvey Honored: Legends Field Column Officially Dedicated The United States Marine Band Military Aircraft Flyover Teams/Introduced 12:00 p.m. Games, Carnival Events, and Lunch Available The President of PDYSA would like to invite you all to attend the ceremony. They hope to have a few surprises during the ceremony as well. NMNN, , � . CITY OF PALM DESERT : PARKS AND RECREATION �`....� STAFF REPORT egT�9 3yo��f To: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Janis Steele, Parks and Recreation Services Manager Date: March 3, 2009 Subject: Trendscan Information As promised at a Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, Staff is providing copies of the California Parks and Recreation Society's "Trendscan" information. Attached is a copy of December 2008 and January 2009 Trendscan reviews. These were not actually posted online in time for the January and February 2009 Commission meetings. If you would like additional information on any of the topics, you can find the information on www.cprs.org. December 2008 In keeping with recent practice, the December 2008 version of trendSCAN will feature trend projections from national gurus. This will be followed by specific implications and applications for public parks and recreation in the January version. Editor's Note: In most instances, the trend gurus have elected to go with lists of trends and projections that are somewhat shorter than usual. Must be in this new economy that"less is more" Specific trends cited include: • Faith Popcorn: 2009 • JWT's Long List • Indicators of Growth in Challenging Times • Iconculture's Top 6 Trends • Trendwatching: Emerging Consumer Trends ACE's Fitness Trends • Hispanic Marketing Trends: 2009 and Beyond • Resolve in 2009: Information to Action Faith Popcorn: 2009 What would a new year be without words of wisdom from Faith Popcorn. Just to refresh your memory, Popcorn (a name she coined for herself years ago) is the guru who is credited with first identifying the "cocooning"trend and most of her projections have been right on target since that time. This year Popcorn created a shorter list of trends and focused those trends in one area: Rules of Engagement . She believes that our current financial circumstances are actually part of a new world in which we will live and that these 4 new rules of engagement will drive the motivations and priorities of Americans— not just for this year—but for the coming future. The four rules of engagement include: • Reclaim What does she mean by this?Americans have realized that we are no longer at the center of the universe living in a near perfect world and as such our role of consumers will be replaced with our new role as citizens. Citizenship suggests assuming responsibility and seeking mutual values. • Retrench We all have a sense of what she's referencing with this rule. Americans have embraced "cocooning" in a BIG way as we hunker down in the house and try to simultaneously shut out the evils of the world and protect ourselves from anymore uncertainty or pain. • Reset Just as we reset our clocks when we enter a new time zone, Americans are into resetting. From "materialism"to "meaning", searching and securing a simpler life will be Americans' quest in the new time zone we've entered • Reinvent Our previous way of life is gone and the new world in which we live will lead to individuals and organizations changing themselves significantly. Faith Popcorn's firm, Brain Reserve is a strategic trend basis consultancy firm. (Source: http://www.faithpopcorn.com/ ) JWT's Long List for 2009 JWT, a large advertising agency, is well known for the extensive list that is provides for each coming year. This year's list reflects the broader trends and shifts as consumers respond and adapt to our changing economic circumstances. While we won't share the entire list with you, we will cite a few including the following from the 90 Things to Watch in 2009 from JWT: • Career Re-inventing and Extension • Affordable Nutrition • The Collective Consciousness • Entertain as Diversion • Environmental Exercise • Home as Castle • The Small Movement • *Glamping (more comfortable and luxurious forms of camping) There are a myriad of other things on the 90 item list such as Prince William's Wedding Watch and Palin's grandson, but we cited just a few with potential applications for parks and recreation which will be featured next month. The full list can be viewed at http://www.medianewsline.com/news/120/ARTICLE/3737/2008-12-26.html Indicators of Growth in Challenging Times With all the emphasis upon the economic changes and how it leads to low or no growth, there is a formula identified for projecting growth in the coming few years. Using a statistical technique that evaluates population growth along with historic trends, Nielsen Claritas analysts have isolated seven demographic and economic indicators that strongly correlate to growing markets in both metropolitan and micropolitan communities. This is referred to as the Core Based Statistical Areas (CBSA). The seven factors strongly associated with fast-growing markets include: 1. Large land areas 2. Booming suburban rings 3. Widespread affluence 4. An increasing Hispanic population 5. Diversified employment 6. Long commutes 7. The presence of lifestyle shopping centers The California communities cited in this report include: Large Land Areas: Riverside and Bishop Widespread Affluence: San Jose/Sunnyvale Oxnard /Thousand Oaks/Ventura San Francisco/Oakland This entire article is both interesting and useful and recommended reading as a way to determine what level of growth is associated with your community. (Source: www. nielsen .com/consumer insight/ci story4.html ) Iconculture's Top 6 Trends Iconoculture, a cultural trend research company, has a track record for identifying cultural trends that are important to consumers and suggesting ways to seize opportunities for growth and/or change. The top trends cited by Iconoculture for 2009 include the following: • Trend#1: Buying Out—it's the economy again and this trend suggests that the definition of consuming is being re-defined to include such things as victory gardens and other forms of sustainability • Trend#2: Forced Full Disclosure— like it or not the age of technology has led to a new era of personal honesty and our definition of privacy is subject to change. • Trend#3 : Morphing Multicultural Mobility—The future when "minorities"will become the majority in the United States is almost here. The need to become conversant with this new world order is a necessity. • Trend#4: Shame Shift—Attitudes are shifting around what is considered socially acceptable. Thanks to generational divides, economic changes, and environmental concerns it is easier to make errors in this area. From dumpster diving to mixed martial arts to teen pregnancy and extreme media violence, the future ain't what it used to be. (Editor's Note" The Future Ain't What It Used To Be is also the title of a book written by Iconculture's founders and is still of interest today.) • Trend#5: Community Living—As a nation we are changing as we seek out new and different types of communities that have little to do with geography. People want less commuting and more touchable and memorable moments with other people. Urban America seeks local foods while the rural and suburban areas are becoming connected through technology. • Trend#6: Health Holism— Hospitals are no longer linked with health as consumers seek ways to live better and integrate this holistic approach to wellness into everyday life. (Source: http://www.iconoculture.com . http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/ Iconoculture- Unveils-Top- Cultural-Trends/story.aspx?guid=%7B8778F3C6-8D99-4A3B-BC81-EEAC5008BCOD%7D ) Trendwatching: Emerging Consumer Trends for 2009 This trends group always has some interesting yet off-beat insights to share. The new insights for 2009 include the following: • Nichetributes : the power of making products and services relevant by incorporating 'attributes' and features that cater to distinct (if not niche) consumer lifestyles and situations.* • Luxyoury: the revised definition of luxury over the next few years which to a large degree will be "whatever people want it to be". • Econcierges: firms and services dedicated to helping households go green in any possible way ; reduces harmful consumption but also leads to household savings as well. • Transparency Tyranny: companies and organizations will take measures to counteract the outraged individuals who post scathing reviews about their product or service • Mapmania: We aren't going anywhere without in-depth information about geography. The need to partner or experiment with all or some the GPS providers will become a must • Happy Endings—the silver lining of every downturn and in this instance, it will lead to increased demonstration of caring for customers by organizations and heightened levels of innovation in offerings and approaches. trendwatching.com is an independent and opinionated trend firm, scanning the globe for the most promising consumer trends, insights and related hands-on business ideas; their description not ours. (Source: http://trendwatching.com/briefing/) ACE's Fitness Trends Every year the American Council on Exercise (ACE)conducts a survey of its members to predict what fitness trends lie ahead for the coming year. The coming trends for 2009 include: • Mixing It Up . Low-intensity cardio or weight training on one day, followed by a high-intensity workout on another day. • Boot Camp Style Workouts are predicted to maintain their high level of popularity into 20099 • More Bang for the Buck—no surprise that the economy influences fitness as well • Specialty Classes like Zumba, Bollywood, Afro-Cuban, and ballroom dancing. • The Basics • Circuit Training • Kettlebell training; iron weights, traditionally used in Russia , aim to develop whole body fitness and core strength. • Boomer Fitness with fitness led by people 50 and over. • Technology-based fitness . Think iPods and Wiis • Event or Sports-specific Exercises . A focus on the simple things, like basketball or volleyball games, or day bike rides. ( Source: www.acefitness.org/media/media display.aspx?itemid=2543 Hispanic Marketing Trends: 2009 and Beyond Due to the demographic makeup of California , a list of marketing trends for Hispanics that address the needs and challenges of the coming year and beyond are a natural for review. Experts view the future of Hispanic marketing as bright, full of"dualities" as well as opportunities. The specific trends cited include the following: • Economic crises are not new to Hispanics ... Hispanics will likely be more optimistic in comparison to other ethnic groups and may, in fact, lead the recovery • Migration misinformation and increasing discrimination set a negative tone for the role of Hispanics in the United States ; this needs to change ASAP • Emphasize achievements and contributions of Hispanics to raise self esteem and as a way to build brand equity • Faster acculturation . Focus on what unites Hispanics beyond language. • Identifying the core of the new and emergent multicultural society as a way for understanding an emerging third culture... • Communicate in culture since language will not solely be the driving force • Stronger emphasis on lifestyle segmentation rather than just sheer acculturation • Cross-over from Hispanic products and brands as the overall population becomes acquainted and interested in Hispanic products and traditions. • Increased used of technology most especially the Internet since Hispanics are the minority group leading in the use of social media, and social media marketing • Appreciation of the consumer bicultural chemistry in the home with both English and Spanish incorporated in the decision making as well as a reliance upon more collective than individual decision making • Hispanic owned businesses as this is a growing segment within the United States so focus upon B to B • Integrating marketing efforts can lead to more inclusive and precise marketing thus avoiding the marginalization of ethnic marketing • Cause-related marketing to reflect the growing social and environmental awareness... • Grassroots and high-touch marketing is especially important with Hispanic consumers (Source: http://felipekorzenny.blogspot.com/2008/11/trends-2009-and-beyond.html ) Resolve in 2009 Information = Insight and Action. Resolve to do the following: • Review the trends from experts shared in this version of trendSCAN • Share with interested colleagues • Develop a list of specific actions to be taken in your agency on the basis of these trends and shifts. • Take Action! Opportunities for changes abound in this new world order for parks and recreation. ©California Park& Recreation Society, 2008. trendSCAN is created for CPRS by Leisure Lifestyle Consulting of Sarasota, FL. Comments and questions can be directed to Dr. Ellen ` e 15 u R E O'Sullivan at leisurlife@aol.com. Please feel free to share interesting trend information with her LIe t fIe as well. January 2009 In This Version: • Five Changes to Make NOW! • Implications and Applications for - Faith Popcorn's Four Rules of Engagement - Iconoculture's Six Trends for 2009 -Trendwatching 2009 • Changes in How We Live, Work, Learn and Play The December 2008 version of trendSCAN featured trend projections from national gurus. This New Year 2009 version suggests implications and applications for public parks and recreation based upon these trends. Five Changes to Make NOW! Please Note: This is just a short list of suggested changes your agency should quickly move forward to make. And even better- use this as a "jump start"to re-review the trends for 2009 and identify your own implications and applications that best suit your situation. 1. Seize the opportunity to position yourself as the environmental role model, environmental educator, and environmental support system for your consumers and community. 2. Nurture neighborhoods or other small groups by initially hosting and inviting them to a scaled down event featuring traditional games and activities and then providing them with support to continue these periodic gatherings. 3. Think"little changes ". How can you make small changes in programs and services that might work even better for the people involved or attract new participants as well. Challenge yourself and staff to brainstorm these changes and share the results with everybody. Ask your participants what changes you could make as well. 4. Remind yourself and others in your agency that you really fundamental —that is that FUN is FUNdamental to good health and be sure to provide employees, local businesses, and the general public with a short list of"good times that are good for them". 5. Last but NOT least—Take advantage of this period in time to make major and minor changes. Remember those programs, services, policies, and practices that have just accumulated over the last few decades. Weed out the programs that don't contribute to the overall well-being of participants, your organization, or your community. Change those policies and practices that don't seem to make sense now and nobody can really recall why they were developed in the first place. Quick Review: Four Rules of Engagement? Faith Popcorn: 2009 To refresh your memory, the four rules of engagement identified by Faith Popcorn were • Reclaim: Americans realize that they are no longer at the center of the universe living in a near perfect world and as such our role of consumers will be replaced with our new role as citizens. • Retrench: Americans have hunkered down at home trying to simultaneously shut out the evils of the world and protect themselves from anymore uncertainty or pain. • Reset: A version of entering a new time zone from "materialism"to "meaning • Reinvent: Saying goodbye to our previous way of life and reorganizing what it means to live in this new world. (Source: http://www.faithpopcorn.com/ ) What might this mean for how people will live,work, learn, and play in the coming years? • People of all ages and income levels are searching for a simpler and a more secure lifestyle and recreation will be a part of that search. • The role of consumers will be replaced with our new role as citizens with an emphasis upon assuming responsibility and seeking mutual values. • People need to be coaxed back out into the world—our neighborhoods and communities. In tough times, it is often easier to stay at home where you think you have more control. • People are open to exploring new ways of doing things, possibly things they have never done previously. Implications and Applications: Four Rules of Engagement If we choose to do so, this new shift in the world can spell an era of opportunity for parks and recreation, consider some or all of the following... ...What could be simpler than a walk in the woods or taking children or grandchildren to the playground?We may not have appeared upscale enough in the previous way of life, but now we need to take advantage of and ensure that we are simple, safe, places and spaces and as such are of great value to neighborhoods and communities ...The new administration has issued a call to service and what could be more meaningful and effective as a way to lure people out of their safe havens than small, doable projects in their neighborhood parks? Quick Review: Iconculture's Top 6 Trends A quick recollection of Iconculture's top trends for 2009 include: • Trend #1: Buying Out • Trend #2: Forced Full Disclosure • Trend #3: Morphing Multicultural Mobility • Trend #4: Shame Shift • Trend #5: Community Living • Trend #6: Health Holism (Source: http://www.iconoculture.com . http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/ Iconoculture- Unveils-Top- Cultural-Trends/story.aspx?guid=%7B8778F3C6-8D99-4A3B-BC81-EEAC5008BCOD%7D ) What might this mean for how people will live, work, learn, and play in the coming years? • Of course, it's about the economy and we are entering a new age of living (rather than just consuming) with an emphasis upon value and sustainability (Buying Out) • President Obama's and his emphasis upon full disclosure mirrors the people's strong preference for being honest with one another(Forced Full Disclosure) • The world of all white, traditional American families is so long gone, that society and trends reflect the growing minority culture (Multicultural Mobility) • What's okay and what isn't? Do you have to recycle? Is teen pregnancy just the norm?What is acceptable and what isn't to various generational groups, income categories, etc. (Shame Shift) • How are we now defining community? Is it just"Facebook friends"or people you take a course with online? (Community Living) • The growing emphasis upon being healthy rather than just not getting sick. Are you making sure your children eat breakfast? Do you take the stairs rather than the elevator? (Health Holism) Implications and Applications: Iconculture • Hold some form of a "neighborhood"scavenger hunt where at a nearby community center you "entice" people to attend; think small or no charge and simple refreshments. People can then participate in a simple game that helps them learn more about their neighbors and find people who share similar leisure time interests or hobbies. • Sponsor a series of"nothing needed" clinics where people can try out a new leisure activity or experience. The "nothing"focus should include little or no equipment, not a big time investment, and no previous skill required. • Create your own agency list of opportunities and alternatives for people to "play more and be well". Quick Review: trendwatching's Emerging Consumer Trends for 2009 New insights for 2009 from trendwatching include the following: • Nichetributes : the power of making products and services relevant by incorporating 'attributes' and features that cater to distinct (if not niche) consumer lifestyles and situations.* • Luxyoury: the revised definition of luxury over the next few years which to a large degree will be "whatever people want it to be". • Econcierges: firms and services dedicated to helping households go green in any possible way ; reduces harmful consumption but also leads to household savings as well. • Transparency Tyranny: companies and organizations will take measures to counteract the outraged individuals who post scathing reviews about their product or service • Mapmania: We aren't going anywhere without in-depth information about geography. The need to partner or experiment with all or some the GPS providers will become a must • Happy Endings—the silver lining of every downturn and in this instance, it will lead to increased demonstration of caring for customers by organizations and heightened levels of innovation in offerings and approaches. (Source: http://trendwatching.com/briefing/ ) What might this mean for how people will live, work, learn, and play in the coming years? • Marketers will attract people to products and services by adding a usually, small change that will clearly speak to a small group of consumers ( Nichetributes) • The days of over-the-top vacations (for most people)and nonstop kid consumers will give way to a redefinition of luxury. It may be the time people spend together or the thought that goes into a gift selection. (Luxyoury) • A new area of industry will give way to small businesses that help people become better environmentalists while saving money simultaneously(Econcierges) • Watch as companies and other organizations make some radical changes to meet the new circumstances. Imagine scaled-down Super Bowl corporate events—already a reality. (Happy Endings) Implications and Applications: Trendwatching 2009 • Position your agency as "green central" by making sure the various aspects of your operation are environmentally sound and you spread the word and methods through your programs and activities to help people do the same. • What can you do to make the lives of people in your community less stressful and healthier? Can you hold a family night with simple board games for hassled parents?What about packaging equipment for a particular activity into low-cost rental packages? New Ideas or Applications? Please send your new ideas for the new world and applications from trends to Ellenosull@aol.com and I will share them in next month's trendSCAN. ©California Park& Recreation Society, 2008. trendSCAN is created for CPRS by Leisure Lifestyle Consulting of Sarasota, FL. Comments and questions can be directed to Dr. Ellen LEISURE O'Sullivan at leisurlife@aol.com. Please feel free to share interesting trend information with her LI et le as well. yaCITY OF PALM DESERT----N : PARKS AND RECREATION ''S%� '�N �`..... STAFF REPORT egN.T9 3yo� f To: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Janis Steele, Parks and Recreation Services Manager Date: March 3, 2009 Subject: Desert Recreation District Attached is a copy of the Desert Recreation District General Manager's update from February 3, 2009. Also attached are program numbers from November and December 2008, and January 2009. Counts are taken hourly at programs, in the skate park, weight room, gymnasium, and racquetball courts. Enrollees in programs and drop in participants (gym, weight room, skate park) are counted under total enrolled. Spectators are counted hourly as well. District staff will be available to answer any questions. L Ai j'ELJ) . . DESERT RECREATION DISTRICT Date: February 3. 2009 To: Board of Directors From: Stan Ford, General Manager Subject: Update I General Information 1 , On behalf of the staff and the people who we serve, I want to thank the members of both the district board and foundation board for their attendance at The Event and the continued support of our efforts. 2. Steve Garvey has informed us he will be unable to attend the ISF's Celebration of Athletes dinner this Friday. 3. Kudos to Sonya Galvez! Sonya caught a mistake in our financial records that overstated the value of our assets by $5,413,509. This amount includes $2,496,734 for the improvements in La Quinta Park (entered as retention) and $2,916,775 for the land and community center in Palm desert, which we do not own. The FY08 audit will reflect this correction. 4. The Coachella Valley Unified School District has decided to sell the Oasis school site (4.77 vacant acres - $95.000 and 14.29 acres - $1 ,380,000). If the Board is interested in purchasing this property please let me know. 5. The Rancho Mirage City Council has requested a presentation on our branding — scheduled for March 5. 6, For some time, staff has been discussing a new agreement with the city of Palm Desert, Our general counsel advises the draft agreement proposed by the City is problematic and may not be legal. We are optimistic the issues will be resolved soon and we can continue our partnership with the City to serve District residents who live in Palm Desert. 7_ Attached are letters from RJM Design and Assemblyman Brian Nestande regarding our CPRS Award of Excellence. 8. Also attached are notes from Dr. McGailiard and Sandra Rodriguez about The Event. 9. I will be on vacation April 13-24. 10.The committee that was created to advise the Board on issues affecting the district has struggled with its focus and purpose. Comments from committee members indicate the community may be better served should the committee function as a networking and idea sharing group. Staff will continue to work with the other agencies to ensure the committees' time is productive. Business and Operations 1. To date, staff has received no calls or written concerns regarding adjustments to A.D.'s 01-1 and 03-2. 2. Pawley Pool has been shutdown for the winter. 3. Tentative dates for 2009 concerts are: Live roQ — February 28 and March 7 Musica Latina — April 18 in Mecca and April 25 in Coachella. Desert Rock — October '1 & 8 both in Palm Desert Talent 'level" for Live roQ and Musica Latina will be adjusted appropriately and for Desert Rock we plan to reduce the cost of talent and production. This reflects a less ambitious schedule than previous years which is necessitated by the need to redirect our limited funds to higher priorities. 4. Staff has worked diligently over the past few months identifying cost reduction and revenue enhancement opportunities. One of these involves the outsourcing of grounds maintenance at The Golf Center. We have received and analyzed several proposals and will be making a recommendation at the February meeting 5. The foundation received $13,414 from the ticket sales of the Suns/Nuggets game. The support by the district for the weekend activities totaled $133,913. Approximately $68,000 of this amount was for the concert of which $40,000 would still have been incurred. if the concert had been held in Palm Desert. 6. Attached, for your information, are photos from the Thousand Palms Park dedication. L Board Requests Acosta: Request to present a proclamation to the city of Indian Wells and the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, We are waiting to hear from the city as to a date to make the presentation. Acosta: Request a presentation on our branding be made to the governing bodies of the cities and communities within the district Indio, Vista Santa Rosa and Thousand Pain-is have been completed. Palm Desert and La Quinta referred us to commissions instead. Rancho Mirage and Indio Hills are scheduled in March. Presentation to CVAG is being rescheduled. Board Meeting Agenda Preview (Tentative) February 11 1 . Mid-Year Budget Review 2. Acceptance of Compensation and Benefits Study 3. Discussion of Nepotism Policy and Issues 4. Approval of Park Development Standards 5. Presentation of FY08 Audit 6. Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Replacement Vehicles 7. Discussion on Contract Maintenance for The Golf Center . ; 44 s .1 7, RiM Agric) DESIGN GROUP, INC. PLANNING AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE January 21, 2009 REC'D JI N 2 r ZOO Stan Ford General Manager Coachella Valley Recreation and Park District 45-305 Oasis St. Indio, CA 92201 RE: 2009 CPRS Conference & Expo in Santa Clara, CA— March 3-6 Dear Stan: We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate you on your recent Agency Showcase Award. Your submittal and subsequent award is testimony to your Departments hard work and high level of professionalism. As an original sponsor for the Agency Awards Program, we are able to say with experience that your commitment to excellence is really what the Awards Program is intended to foster. From all of us at RJM Design Group, thank you for your participation and congratulations again to you and your staff. Please stop by our Booth #1027 in the exhibit hall so we can congratulate you in person! iUetifl k. —-- Larry P.(---,, Princip t I aii*IgLif .-6fr171W6" -.P62-44A 1-\‘1/frtS,e-ti 71)1 . g i 17 li trie,/:re/t/t oo,e-'''.1 31591 CAMINO CAPISTRANO • SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA 92675 • (949) 493-2600 • FAX (949) 493-2690 455 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, SUITE 280 • SACRAi41ENTO, CALIFORNIA 95825 • (916) 570-2050 • FAX (916) 570-2233 STATE CAPITOL DISTRICT OFFICE P.O.BOK9F2849 5r I 1223UhNIVERSITY AVENUE,SUITE 234 SRAMENTO,CA 9�4249.0054 RIVERSIDE,CA 92547 GA)319-2.064 FA(X1919;314-2184 1t Ut'ft7Ergi5latur FA;X{�9SI)36`.D-a30 r. BRIAN NESTANDE ASSEMD•LYMEMBER,SIXTY FOURTH DISTI9I .T REC'D FEB 0 2 2U, January 20, 2009 Stan Ford General Manager, Coachella Valley Recreation and Park Building 43-305 Oasis St. Indio, CA 92201 • Dear Mr. Ford: Congratulations to you and your staff on receiving the Award of Excellence from the California Park and Recreation Society. Your hard work and dedication have earned you this honor and I deeply appreciate your commitment to the Coachella Valley. . To represent such an outstanding citizen in the California State Assembly is an honor and 1 wish you continued success in your future endeavors. If I can ever be of assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me. Should you be interested in keeping up on developments in the State Capitol and around the 64th Assembly District, I invite you to visit my website at www.assembly.ca.gov/64 Again, my congratulations! Sincerely, c)-L BRIAN NESTANDE Assemblyman, 64th District BN:ji PfirmEd On Recycled Paper Stan Ford From: Sandra Rodriguez[srodl l@mac.com] Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 12:59 PM To: Stan Ford Subject: Thank you. I want to thank you again for including me the to the Event. Had a great time, really enjoyed meeting some of the folks I had not met, Found out how funny Jeff really is. 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After school November 9 /0 Pickleball Walk In November 0/0 Tai Chi November 2 /0 Tennis November 0/0 Yoga November 20/0 Hook Line & Sinker November 0/0 GyAllhasium November 2273 / 353 Weight Room November 1988 /0 Racquetball November 533 /0 Skate Park November 660/ 118 Total Total Fees Resident Membership 180 $1800 District Membership 19 $475 Non District Membership 1 $120 Desert Willow 480 $3581 Skate Park 71 $355 Facility Rentals 13 $4175.00 Field Rentals 29 $3687.50 Pavilion Rentals 19 $1530 Palm Desert Community Center Participation, Memberships and Reservations December, 2008 Class Dates Total Enrolled/ Spectator Ballet for Children December 9/ 11 Ballroom Dancing December Belly Dancing December Dance Play& Pretend December 7 /0 _ Drawing December Beginning Guitar December Advanced Guitar December Karate December 6 /26 Mind over Matter December Painting December 2 /0 Zumba December Pilates December Swing & Salsa December Tiny Tots MWF _ December 8 /0 Tiny Tots TTH December 8 /0 After school December 10/0 Pickleball Walk In December Tai Chi December Tennis December 1 /0 Yoga December 3 /0 Hook Line & Sinker December Gy4asium December 1803 /266 Weight Room December 1485 /0 Racquetball December 373 /4 Skate Park December 111 / 15 Total Total Fees Resident Membership 142 $1420 District Membership 29 $725 Non District Membership 2 $240 Desert Willow 347 $2790 Skate Park 72 $360 Facility Rentals $3410.00 Field Rentals $10860.00 Pavilion Rentals $200 Palm Desert Community Center Participation, Memberships and Reservations January, 2009 Class Dates Total Enrolled/ Spectator Ballet for Children January 4/6 Ballroom Dancing January 5 / 1 Belly Dancing January 0/0 Dance Play& Pretend January _ 5 /0 _ Drawing January 0 /0 Beginning Guitar January 10 / 1 Advanced Guitar January 0/0 Karate January 4/ 8 Painting January 1 /0 Zumba January 0 Pilates January 0 Swing & Salsa January 0 Tiny Tots MWF January 20/ 8 After school January 10/0 Tai Chi January 0 Yoga 1 day January 9/0 Yoga 2 days January 12/0 Yoga Walk in January 11 /0 Salsa Aerobics January 6 /2 Winter Weigh in January - April 9 /0 Pottery in the Park January 4/ 0 Gyi*iasium January 1912 / 186 Weight Room January 1531 / 186 Racquetball January 474/0 Skate Park January 390/ 61 T Total Total Fees Resident Membership 297 $2970 District Membership 32 $800 Non District Membership 4 $480 Desert Willow 633 $2107 Skate Park 93 $475 Facility Rentals $1915 Field Rentals $2475 Pavilion Rentals $330 NMNN, (11 -----tfi"--.44- � CITY OF PALM DESERT : PARKS AND RECREATION ,,,,, �'� STAFF REPORT e.N.T9 3yo� f To: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Janis Steele, Parks and Recreation Services Manager Date: March 3, 2009 Subject: Family YMCA of the Desert Update Attached is a copy of the Family YMCA of the Desert's February 3, 2009, news release. It includes information on programs being offered at the YMCA beginning in February 2009. Also attached is a letter that was sent to the Interim City Manager. It is a request for an Ex Officio position on the YMCA Board, which I was appointed to. As part of the initial meeting on February 11, 2009, I was provided with the attached Job Description, as well as a YMCA "Facts at a Glance" flier. This group will be meeting once per month with representatives from all valley cities and school districts, as well as from Supervisor Wilson's office, and other relative partners. FAMILY YMCA OF THE DESERT k)vd. Palm Desert and Palm Springs YMCA Activity Programs & Events and YMCA Annual Sustaining Campaign 2009 February,2009 Maur y ■You► rC1ar 4,4 • In This Issue -Calendar -High School Musical (PM 410 -Sports Challenge(PD) -NFL Flag Football(POI -Drive,Chip,a Putt ,( -Personal Training(PS) _ f -Tennis Lessons in a * - • PS) . .,�_, if -Sustaining Campaign �I -Easter Egg Hunt a HKD u (PM -Charity Golf Tournament - February 14th -April Performing Arts datot Auditions(PS) A 4th, 2009 Family YMCA Upcoming Events Regular registration and thru Feb. 10th Late registration thru Feb. 13th Progams The fun continues for the East Side High Wild Cats at the Palm Desert YMCA! Calendar The eight-week singing, dancing, and performing session will begin on Saturday, February 14th, with two hour classes held every Saturday from 9:00 - 11:00am at a Glance through April 4th. , A final performance will be held on Saturday, April 4th at 10:00am at the Palm Desert YMCA, where friends and family will be invited to attend as audience members. During the first class, kids and their parents will gain an overview of the session and rehearsals, learn expectations for participation and attendance, and start 2009 reviewing singing and dancing roles. Ongoing rehearsals, preparation of show invitations, and costume shirt decoration will take place during the following weeks. Monday,Feb.9 8:00am-6:00pm Family YMCA program coordinator and long time Coachella valley resident, Day Camp , will be providing all dance instruction for the production. Kelly (School holiday) has been dancing since the age of seven at dance studios and venues in the Palm Springs YMCA desert. Wednesday, Feb.11 Fees are inclusive of all rehearsal and training instruction, invitations for family to thru Friday,Feb.13 the final show, and performance attire. Late Registration for High School Musical To sign up for the eight week session and performance, please call the Palm Palm Desert YMCA Desert YMCA at 760-341-9622 or visit in person at 43-930 San Pablo Avenue in Palm Desert, next to Palm Desert Civic Center Park. Saturday, Feb.14 thru Saturday,Apr.4 9:00-11:00am High School Musical Ages: 6 - 12 Eight week session Location: Palm Desert Palm Desert YMCA YMCA at 43-930 San • Monday,Feb.16 Pablo Avenue in Palm Desert 7:30am-5:30pm Sports Challenge (School holiday) Dates: February 14th - April 4th Palm Desert YMCA (closed for all other (Performance on April activity programs due to 4th) President's Day holiday) Days: Saturdays Times: 9:00 - 11:00am Fees: $80 YMCA members, $90 non- Monday,Feb.16 members Palm Springs YMCA (add $10 fee for those who register closed due to President's between Feb. 11th - 13th.) Day holiday Thursday,Feb.19 - • 4 — 6:00pm r r Sustaining Campaign Kick Off Dinner "A Big Time Under the Big Top!" 4 Palm Desert YMCA Saturday,Feb.21 YMCA SPORTS CHALLENGE 12:00-2:00pm Performing Arts Auditions Monday, February 16th and Palm Desertt YMCA Monday, Friday,Feb.21 March 16th, 2009 Last day to register for It's official - the YMCA is a "No Couch Potatoes" Zone! for YMCA NFL Flag Football Palm YMCA Desert Holidays may be a day out of school, but they don't have to be a day without action! Monday,Mar.2 At the YMCA Sports Challenge, offered at the Palm Desert YMCA, kids ages will Personal Training "have a ball" learning about and competing in dodgeball, tennis, flag football, with soccer, basketball, and running relays on a rotational basis. Competition is fun Valentino&Mariano and friendly, and winners in various categories will receive awards at the end of Sator sessions begin the day. Palm Springs YMCA Kids are asked to bring their own lunch and beverages. Activities will be provided for those children who require early arrival or later pick up. 1:30am-5:30pm Ages: 6 - 12 (boys and girls) Sports Challenge Location: Palm Desert YMCA at (School holiday) 43-930 San Pablo Avenue in Palm Desert Palm Desert YMCA Days: Mondays Dates: February 16 and March 16 Times: 9:00am - 3:00pm (early drop off and late pick ups available at 7:30am and 5:30pm) Pinot on the Patio Fees: $20 YMCA members, $25 non members wine and appetizers $10 late fee added if registration occurs after Feb. 12th and March fund-raiser 12th. to benefit Palm Springs YMCA Tahquitz Creek Golf To sign up, please call the Palm Desert YMCA at 760-341-9622 or visit in Resort person. We look forward to seeing you! in Palm Springs Thursday,Mar. 26 5:30-8:30pm Sustaining Campaign YMCA NFL Victory Party and Casino Night "A Three Ring Circus" • Palm Desert YMCA FLAG • •} I• Saturday,Mar. 28 FOOTBALL y . 9:00am-12:00pm Or Drive, Chip&Putt hosted by City of Indio LEAGUE with IYTF& Family YMCA Indio Municipal Golf , Course Registration: Saturday,Apr.3- Through February 27th Saturday,May 22 g Game times TAD YMFootball lag League Dates: April 3rd - May 22nd Palm Desert YMCA It's time for flag football at the Palm Desert YMCA. This 5-on-5 league will give everyone a chance to play, whether you are quarterback, receiver, Saturday,Apr.4 runningback, or lineman. We encourage both boys and girls to play, and players will be divided into age divisions. Flag Football is an awesome 10:00-11:30am way to learn great moves on the field, stay physically active, 'YMCA High School Each player will receive an official NFL flag jersey with a designated NFL Musical' Performance Palm Desert YMCA team name. Family members are encouraged to attend games as well as practices, and Saturday, Apr. 11 the YMCA offers a variety of team sponsorship opportunities which are 9:00am-12:00pm necessary and vital in supporting the league each season. All sponsors Easter Egg Hunt and will receive prominent signage display in the YMCA gym. Those interested YMCA Healthy Kids in providing sponsorships are asked to call the Palm Desert YMCA at 760- Day 341-9622. Palm Desert YMCA and Palm Desert �, ?xz ! r 7r.-t: . r -.•-. 'r_ • y. Civic Center Park 2 p f Monday, Apr.13- � r, Friday, Apr.11 all day Palm Desert YMCA YMCA Spring Break NFL Flag Football Lea 1 u . Day Camps PalmDesert YMCA - FEBRUARY 27th** and Ages: 6 - 14 Palm Springs YMCA Location: Palm Desert YMCA at 43-930 San Pablo Avenue in Palm Desert Thursday,May14 (Palm Desert Soccer Park) YMCA Golden Circle Donor Registration Dates: Through February 27th Recognition Dinner Location TBA League Dates: April 3rd - May 22nd Days: Fridays Thursday,May 28 12:00-5:00pm Times: TBD YMCA 5th annual Charity Fees: $90 YMCA members, $110 non members Golf Tournament (Add $15 fee for those who register after Feb. 27th) J.W. Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa in Please call 760-341-9622 or visit in person at address above to sign up. Palm Desert 5:Award pm Aft PLEASE REGISTER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE SO THAT TEAM Golf Awards After- Party I VISIONS AND GAME TIMES CAN BE DETERMINED. Costa's Nightclub at the J.W. Marriott Desert Springs WE NEED COACHES: We need volunteer coaches for this Early Fun. league! Please let us know if you are interested. We will pay YMCA Pre-School for and provide complete instructions on getting fingerprinted Graduations — it's easy! And if you need some tips on the game and how to Location and Times TBA coach football league - we'll help get you all set! The success of our league depends on YOU. Thank you for your consideration in being a volunteer coach for all 8 weeks. You'll Saturday,lun.13 or 20 surprise yourself at how much fun you can have! TBA 3:00-4:15pm YMCA Desert a GiveaY Bicycle CHEERLEADINGN Palm Desert YMCA Flag football league is for everyone, so if you aren't out on the field throwing a pass, then you can sign up for the cheerleading squad. Cheer squad is a great way to help your Oct.,DateTBA team SCORE!!! Lights On Afterschool! Cheer is for ages 6 - 14 and registration is taking place through February 27th. Please call the Palm Desert YMCA at 760-341-9622 to find out Friday,Nou.13 more information about fees and how to sign up. 6:00pm Hoedown atSundown O TEAM YI\/ICA! Locationn TBD . . . . _ _ _ Y BE FIT' COACH ELLA VALLEY AI.DINVE, CHIP, & PUTT healthy lifestyle program and Saturday, March 28, 2009 partnership between the Family YMCA and - �, „2, the Desert _`.. ` - • : z Healthcare _ ti District for our - ._ .— kidsspailog,,. The City of Indio is hosting and sponsoring it's 3rd annual FREE 'Drive, Chip, and Putt' contest for kids of all play levels, from beginner to advanced. The Family YMCA and the Indio Youth Task Force are excited to This past fall,the Family YMCA received a grant partner in this incredible day of golfing fun at the Indio Municipal Golf from the Desert Course! Activities will test and develop golf skills for kids while they rotate Healthcare District which paved the way for through a series of golfing stations. the YMCA to launch it's "Y Be Fit"program. Girls and boys, ages 6 - 14, are invited to sign up. A FREE - and delicious - Y Be Fit is held Monday barbecue lunch will be provided by the Indio Noon Rotary Club. through Friday from 3:00 -6:00pm,during the school year,at Two Bunch Palms The entire day is FREE! A parental permission form must be filled out in Elementary School in Desert Hot Springs. advance. The program introduces kids in 2nd through 5th grades to healthy ways Ages: 6 - 14 of eating and the process involved in Location: Indio Municipal Golf Course making nutritious food choices for themselves 83-040 Avenue 42 (at = - and their families. Jackson) in Indio, north of 1-10 Or .1 i :. After a healthy snack,all Rate: Saturday, March 28thilb i fifty kids in the program participate in a rotation * T(Must register by — 11,—_ - f p Thursday, March 26th) f• `' of sports and fitness / activities every single }! `' afternoon,such as track Times: 8:00 - 8:45am - Registration -.. / running,relay races, rI weight and Check in training,stretching, 9:00am - 12:00 m - Golff. ► ( k strengthening,and (� sports. Activities Fees: FREE YMCA program directors transport the kids from school to their homes each evening in a vans, Please register AS SOON AS POSSIBLE by calling the City of Indio Special which was also funded Events Office at 760-391-4174 or 760-574-7250. You may also visit their by the Desert Healthcare District. website at http://www.Indio.org/FestandAttractions.htm. The program is Each participant must fill out a form with parent or guardian signature, in extremely popular and there is currently a advance. You may pick up a form at the City of Indio Special Events waiting list to be in the Office located at 100 Civic Center Mall in Indio. program. The YMCA and the Desert Healthcare District are very excited to see the You may also direct questions to Paula Simonds at the Palm Desert YMCA positive impact upon the kids who are at 760-341-9622 or you can pick up a form in person at the Palm Desert participating and the YMCA at 43-930 San Pablo Avenue in Palm Desert, next to Civic Center ways that they have integrated fitness and Park. healthy eating and cooking into their lives. PERSONAL TRAINING AT THE PALM SPRINGS YMCA Starting Monday, March 2, 2009 with brothers Valentino and Mariano Sator BE YOUR BEST! YOU'RE ONLY HUMAN, YOU'RE NOT PERFECT. LET VALENTINO AND MARIANO PERSONALIZE YOUR PROGRAM AND SEE RESULTS IN A prge COUPLE OF WEEKS! _ -II Oil! • Personal training sessions with Valentino his brother Mariano are Illinever intimidating, and they are r 1 designed to make you feel • • - BETTER about yourself...not worse. The goal is to BUILD - - your self esteem through empowering yourself physically and mentally. You'll be interacting with a trainer who's more concerned with your progress and your comfort level than with what the latest work-out fashions are or posing in front of mirrors. Group and individual training packages in addition to optional nutrition plans are available. You can choose from 1 session or 60 sessions, for 30 minutes or 45 minutes, once a week or six days a week. Fees are extremely reasonable, and when you sign up for multiple sessions at one time, rates are even lower. An annual YMCA fitness level membership is required for enrollment in personal training sessions, which provides unlimited access to the fitness center and gymnasium at the YMCA. A complimentary,first time evaluation / orientation session is always part of your training package. pot f %J. Get started and feel �► better. • ,k There's nothing to ` be afraid of here. • You're in a safe, positive 41.1 environment. Valentino, Mariano, and the YMCA are with you every step of the way. Come on in and sign up for your free session. It just might change your life! YMCA Tennis Lessons February, March, and April, 2009 "Tennis anyone?" The YMCA is partnering with the National Junior Tennis League to offer tennis lesson sessions in both Palm Desert and Palm Springs. Both beginning and intermediate levels of instruction will be offered. Space is limited, so please register early! - , Tennis at Palm Desert YMCA: Ages: 7 - 14 Location: Civic Center Tennis Courts Ail (next to Palm Desert YMCA) Dates: February 18th - March 30th Days: Mondays and Wednesdays (2 classes per week for 5 weeks: 10 lessons total) Times: 5:00 - 6:00pm Fees: $40 YMCA members, $50 non members To sign up, please call the Palm Desert YMCA at 760-341-9622. Tennis at the Palm Springs YMCA: Ages: 7 - 14 Location: Demuth Park Tennis Courts (near Palm Springs YMCA) Dates: February 23rd - April 1st Days: Mondays and Wednesdays (2 classes per week for 6 weeks: 12 lessons total) Times: 4:30 - 5:30pm or 5:30 - 6:30pm Fees: $35 for all YMCA membership levels To sign up, please call the Palm Springs YMCA at 760-320-6430. GAME, SET, MATCH! YMCA ANNUAL SUSTAINING CAMPAIGN February 19th - March 26th, 2009 Kick off Party: Thursday,Feb.19th -Palm Desert YMCA Victory Pary: Thursday,Mar.26th-Palm Desert YMCA Want to have lots of fun and offer some community help where it's really needed more than ever before? Please join a YMCA campaign team and help us get the word out about the Y's annual fund-raising campaign. If you collect $5 from 20 people...that's $100! That will give one high school student the chance to participate in Youth and Government or it will fund after-school care for three elementary school kids. Kids shouldn't suffer and be kept out of learning, creative, and fitness classes just because their parents experience temporary challenges during the economy. In order to stay affordable, program fees often don't cover the cost of classes and sports leagues, and our ability to operate multiple programs and provide financial aid to families in need requires additional support during the year. Your efforts and campaigning for donors will make a difference in changing a child's - and maybe a family's - life! And of course, we always welcome donations, whether $1 or $1,000 or $10,000. All donors are recognized in our annual donors' brochure. Those who contribute $1,250 or more for the year become a member of the YMCA's "Golden Circle" and are recognized on a plaque in the lobby of the YMCA and at a black tie dinner each May. To make a donation or join a team as a campaigner, please contact Terri Bona at 760-341-9622 or tbona@desertymca.org. If you want to see change in the world - start creating it yourself, and others will follow. You have the power! Be a part of our kick off party on February 19th, and we'll give you all of the brochures you need to help you tell your friends, family members, and colleagues about the importance of the YMCA campaign. You can also call the Palm Desert YMCA at 760-341-9622 or the Palm Springs YMCA at 760-320-6430 and request brochures. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTNERSHIP DURING THIS CRITICAL TIME OF YEAR FOR OUR VALLEY RESIDENTS! itri-734T gr.) ;&I A r , '"- 1, 711? - 200,9 SI SIT A Is C A OF F • .antic amilyYRI A ofthc . rt � . 4. 330SanPahloilvenicmPalmCaM FT 117 IL tiJ , E ItUAL c k:1M . dor: t 0 (I T' 1 L' 1 .i* 11-EAR, nUlgjobll Cr-.A_M•i , eMED trAIMPIP l IBUlf 0 V E —Please dry in your favorite GD3Di R.S.V.P. for yourself d re fily, frids, or co- \ February 13 to herranL Ford a at 7oOam -771 -en111 or cfo Americäiflh yr AcTiv .. _. .. .. . move. yme,..„ , AMER YMCA EASTER EGG HUNT and YMCA HEALTHY KIDS DAY Saturday, April 11, 2009 9:OOam -12:00p m - FREE!! "Hopping Your Way - 110 For a Healthy Day!" , .� Kids wait all year for this! The days f . will start at 9:00am with a } f 111. traditional Easter Egg Hunt for i _ kids kids of all ages. Parents are .. _ tI1 t invited to watch the excitement • " 11 .::: .. from the lawn outside of the - le YMCA. (Parents are required to remain at the YMCA during the entire Hunt). Each child will receive a special bag of treats and small toys, and there will be a personal visit from the Easter Bunny with photos. All kids who are Y members will even be able to have their photos taken in a special reserved "members only" area! Following the Hunt, kids can take part in the YMCA'S annual Healthy Kids Day from 10:00am - 12:00pm. We will show kids and families how healthy living and fun - including treats in moderation - can go hand in hand. YMCA Healthy Kids Day will also feature games, scavenger hunts, arts and crafts, health and safety displays, and a way for families to enjoy creativity and fitness - TOGETHER! Please mark your calendar for this super Saturday in April, and don't be surprised if your kids start "hopping around" with anticipation! To sign up or for more information, please contact the Palm Desert YMCA at 760-341- 9622. =� *HIPPETY HOP **HIPPETY HOP**HIPPETY HOP** HIPPETY HOP *HIPPETY HOP **HIPPETY HOP**HIPPETY HOP* *HIPPETY HOP* YMCA 2009 CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT and AFTER-PARTY J.W. Marriott Desert Springs Resort in Palm Desert Thursday, May 28, 2009 11:00am - 12:00pm: Registration 12:00 - 5:00pm: Golf 5:30 - 7:30pm: After party at Costa's For pros, ams, and everyone in between! The fifth annual YMCA Charity Golf Tournament is around the corner, and it's your chance to enjoy a gorgeous afternoon putting, slicing, socializing, and networking. One of the best parts is that it supports youth programming and financial aid at the Palm Springs YMCA for kids who really need childcare and fitness programs for obesity and health awareness. Our upcoming tournament will feature an array of on-course games and activities before the tournament, and the silent auction and raffle prize drawings during the after-party get better and better each year! An afternoon of playing and partying is only $130 per person, including the party. A variety of sponsorships are being offered, ranging from $00 hole sponsors, to S200 tee sponsors, to the S5000 title sponsorship, and all levels in between. The earlier we can lock you in as a support partner, the greater opportunity you will have to advertise your business throughout the valley as well as be involved in many high visibility media announcements and interviews! BE SURE TO PLAN ON ATTENDING THE "AWARDS AFTER-PARTY" at Costa's Nightclub in the J.W. Marriott Desert Springs to cap off your perfect day with cocktails, appetizers, music, and maybe even some prize money. We promise you'll be happy with your decision! To serve as a sponsor, to donate a raffle prize, or to make your individual or foursome reservation, please contact Alison Elsner at 760-413-5053-cell, or aelsner(@,desertvmca.orq SOON. You can also print out a copy of the registration form by visiting our YMCA website at www.desertymca.orq after March 1st. "RESERVATION LINES ARE OPEN" and we're looking forward to seeing you out there! Palm Springs YMCA Performing Arts Auditions Saturday, February st 12:00 - 2:00pm by appointment T, Tom`____44. ! ii S :\ 'p ,' , iv „risr__, , 0..., . .,.. ,,.,. , __ \:,,,, IliO oil t- _. J r . W c; � ''L'0 .Ans _ ems. e�i i4 � ��Zl 1 ; + : ► ' W 1--- 'ib k. - ' - ''' 'P ' r -1 '' .algib&::- - f e Y's got talent! Kids ages 8 to 14 years are invited to participate in performing arts auditions on Saturday, February 21st, from 12:00 - 2:00pm at the Palm Springs YMCA. Those selected will be invited to participate in YMCA musical theater classes and will be evaluated at a future date for inclusion in the YMCA Performing Arts Program to perform shows for the community several times a year. Audition appointments are required in advance by calling Palm Springs YMCA performing arts coordinator Deborah Sundes at 760-320-6430 by Friday, February 20th. You may also visit the Palm Springs YMCA in person, located at 3601 E. Mesquite Avenue in Palm Springs, next to Demuth Park. Both boys and girls are welcome to audition and should be prepared to dance, sing, and / or perform a monologue. Members who are selected for the YMCA Performing Arts Program will be required to pay a nominal monthly fee to maintain their standing as a member of the Program as well as participate in ongoing rehearsal schedules and training classes. Classes will be held on Saturdays from 12:00 to 1:30pm and Wednesdays from 6:15 - 7:45pm (depending on enrollment plan). Monthly fees for classes are as follows: 4 classes per month (1 class per week) Fitness members: $45, program members: $50, and non-members: $60 8 classes per month (2 classes per week) Fitness members: $80, program members: $85, and non-members: $95 All classes will be taught by Deborah Sundes. Deborah is well respected as a choreographer, dancer, instructor, and arts director for numerous programs throughout the city of Long Beach and the Coachella Valley. For more information on the Palm Springs YMCA Performing Arts Program and dance class offerings, please contact Deborah Sundes at 760-320- 6430-work or by visiting her website at either or . BREAK A LEG! DID you the Family YMCA f the Desert RENTS FOR 'E eNTS YMCA locations in PALM DESERT and in PALIVI SPRINGS are sparkling clean and have affordable rates and plenty of parking! idea/for emits of sizes. • WEDDINGS. BIRTHDAYS, REDEPTtO N E. JOB FAIRS. FAA LY CELEBRATIONS. BOARD MEETINGS. 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Van.Tanner@DesertEmpirelns.com rballew@desertymca.org FAMILY YMCA OF THE DESER PALM DESERT LOCATION: PALM SPRINGS LOCATION: 43-930 San Pablo Avenue 3601 E.Mesquite Avenue Palm Desert,CA. 92260 Palm Springs,CA. 92264 760-341-9622-phone 760-320-6430-phone 760-779-9651-fax 760-320-1679-fax Forward email Email Marketing by Family YMCA of the Desert 143-930 San Pablo Avenue I Palm Desert I CA 192260 Steele, Janis From: AIIAlis@aol.com Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2009 2:04 PM To: AllAlis@aol.com Subject: YMCA HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL- PALM DESERT Y REHEARSALS &SHOW - FEB. 14 TO START 11 NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release Contact: Alison Elsner: 760-320-6430-work, February 3, 2009 760-413-5053-cell,760-320-1679-fax, aelsner(a�desertymca.org ** MUST REGISTER SOON a ** 'YMCA HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL' REHEARSALS TO START -Session Starts February 14 with Final Performance on April 4 (Palm Desert, CA.) The fun continues for the East Side High Wild Cats, this time at the Family YMCA in Palm Desert,with sign ups for"YMCA High School Musical" currently taking place through Friday, February 13th for kids ages 6 through 12 years old. The eight-week singing, dancing, and performing session will begin on Saturday, February 14th,with two hour classes held every Saturday from 9:00— 11:00am through April 4th A final performance will be held on Saturday,April 4th at 10:00am at the Palm Desert YMCA, where friends — and family will be invited to attend as audience members. The first class on February 14th will provide an opportunity for kids and their parents to gain an overview of the session and rehearsals, to learn expectations for participation and attendance, and for participants to start reviewing singing and dancing roles. Role assignments will also take place, with ongoing rehearsals, preparation of show invitations, and costume shirt decoration taking place during the following weeks. Family YMCA program coordinator and long time Coachella valley resident,Kelly Stein, will be providing all dance instruction for the production. Kelly has been dancing since the age of seven at dance studios and venues in the desert. Fees to participate are $80 for YMCA members and $90 for non members, for those who register by February 10th. Registrations accepted February 11`h through 13th will incur a$10 late fee per child. Fees are inclusive of all rehearsal and training instruction, invitations for family to the final show, and performance attire. To sign up for the eight week session and performance, please call the Palm Desert YMCA at 760-341-9622 or visit in person at 43-930 San Pablo Avenue in Palm Desert, next to Palm Desert Civic Center Park. i FAMILY YMCA OF THE DESERT: The Family YMCA is the largest provider of licensed childcare in the valley, with facilities from Palm Springs to Thermal, having celebrated its 25th Anniversary in the desert in 2007. Nearly 2400 kids and families each day are served at twenty-nine sites, with many opportunities in youth and family programming. The primary focus of the Family YMCA is to reinforce caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility while allowing kids to develop social skills, confidence, leadership, and fitness. The Family YMCA is excited to be part of the national YMCA's "American on the Move/Activate America" initiative which strives to collaborate with community organizations to help families live healthier lifestyles and focus on health and wellness. -more- Palm Desert YMCA High School Musical-February 14—April 4, 2009—press release Page 2 During the past two and a half years, special partnerships between the Family YMCA and various local elementary and middle schools within Palm Springs Unified and Desert Sands Unified School Districts were launched to provide free, on-site after school care as part of the state of California's After School Education and Safety (ASES) Act which resulted from the passage of California's Proposition 49 in 2006. Programming at both the Palm Desert and the Palm Springs YMCA locations includes after-school care, a fitness center, dance and performing arts, walking and running clubs, graphic arts and computers, basketball and flag football, sports, and fitness, youth and government, karate, gymnastics, senior activities, swimming, and Y Rookies Sports Leagues. The Palm Springs YMCA opened in January, 2004, after transitioning from the Palm Springs Youth Center, and now offers a full variety of programs for children,teens, adults, and seniors. The Family YMCA of the Desert conducts an annual fund-raising campaign to support its financial assistance programs, making YMCA activities accessible to everyone. In 2008, funds raised reached over $440,000 through generous community support. Major YMCA events throughout the year to support programs, childcare, and financial assistance include: the Desert Bicycle Giveaway, an annual. YMCA Golf Tournament, and the Hoedown at Sundown. More than one third of the children participating in the YMCA of the Desert programs receive financial assistance,making community support a vital element in the ability to offer help to kids and their families. No child or family will be denied services because of an inability to pay. Van Tanner (President, Desert Empire Insurance Services, Inc.) serves as President of the Board of Directors for the Family YMCA of the Desert, and Rob Ballew is the YMCA's valley-wide Executive Director and C.E.O. Congresswoman Mary Bono (45th district, California) serves as the Honorary Chair. The Board's current emphasis is on continuing and growing childcare and development of a programming at the Palm Desert and Palm Springs YMCAs. The Family YMCA of the Desert is one of 2500 YMCA'S nationwide, all of whom work towards building strong kids, strong families, and strong communities. For more information please visit: http://www.desertymca.org. The Family YMCA of the Desert has two primary locations: Palm Desert/Administrative Offices: Palm Springs: 2 43-930 San Pablo Av. 3601 E. Mesquite Av. Palm Desert, CA. 92260 Palm Springs, CA. 92264 760-341-9622-phone 760-320-6430-phone For more information regarding YMCA events, activity programs, fundraising, or volunteer opportunities please contact Alison Elsner at 760-320-6430-work, 760-413-5053-cell, or aelsner(aldesertymca.o g. # # # a an Alison Elsner Director, Palm Springs YMCA Associate Executive Director, Family YMCA of the Desert Director, Public Relations and Marketing, Family YMCA of the Desert 3601 E. Mesquite Av. Palm Springs, CA. 92264 760-320-6430-work, 760-413-5053-cell, 760-320-1679-work fax aelsner(&desertvmca.orq Great Deals on Dell Laptops. Starting at$499. 3 'v YMCA We build strong kids, strong families, strong communities. I/ January 9, 2009V VAL Justin McCarthy Interim City Manager • City ofPalm Desert • 73510 Fred Waring Dr. Palm Desert, CA 92260 t ).. RE: City Representative for Ex Officio position oh YMCA Board -• Dear Mr. McCarthy: The Family YMCA of the Desert presently serves the entire Coachella Valley at 29 sites providing programs to over 2,300 kids and families each week. The YMCA Board of Directors and staff are committed to the Y's strategic plan directing us to provide unique, value based programs extending from Palm Springs to the East Valley. S\alkjoir. Our Y Board has adopted a new and innovative way to enhance direct communication between the YMCA and our valleys cities. We are asking each city within the Coachella Valley to appoint one person to be on the YMCA's Board of Directors as an "Ex Officio" Member. This can be a staff member or a volunteer or a member of the City Council. The commitment is a one hour luncheon meeting with the YMCA Board of Directors who meet on the third Wednesday of each month at noon (dark in August). The overall goals are to improve communication between the YMCA and the cities we serve, to exchange information between the two entities, and for the YMCA to receive direct feedback regarding the needs of each city. This will help us do a better job of providing additional YMCA programs that are fine-tuned to each particular city's needs. We will be conducting a one hour lunch meeting on Wednesday, February 11th at noon at the YMCA in Palm Desert; 43-930 San Pablo Ave. in Palm Desert, and we invite your city's representative to join us. At this meeting we will provide an overview of the YMCA and what our goals would be for this new association. At your earliest convenience, please notify us regarding your city's willingness to participate, and advise us who you have selected as your city's representative. Sincerrely, , ) Rob Bellew CEO Family YMCA of the Desert FAMILY YMCA OF THE DESERT FAMILY YMCA OF THE DESERT 43-930 San Pablo Ave.,Palm Desert,CA 92260 3601 E.Mesquite Ave.,Palm Springs,CA 92263 p60)341-9622 Fax p601 779-9651 p601320-6430 Fax(760)320-1679 yeti way To put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that he Owen build healthy spititmind and body for all. Famil YMCA of,the Desert Ex Officio Board Member Job Description Responsible to: Chairperson of the YMCA Board Term: 16 month Pilot Program Purpose: To form andlor enhance the existing relationships, partnerships and communication between the YMCA and community organizations, Duties: 1. Observe and learn what the YMCA is doing in this valley in tandem with your city, school district, or organization. 2. To provide your ideas along with those of your city, school district or organization to our YMCA. 3. Keep the YMCA informed as opportunities arise in your city or organization which the YMCA might partner. 4. Help promote the YMCA in your community through websites, media, word of mouth, etc. 5. Familiarize yourself with YMCA philosophy and programs. 6. Have fun! Optional: Join one of our board teams, help with fundraising, etc. N FAGS AU A GkAMC} N Facts: • Established in the Coachella Valley in 1982 governed by a local board of directors, 24 members. • Largest provider of licensed childcare in the valley; over 2,200 kids. • This local YMCA receives no funding from its national headquarters; local charity. • This YMCA will provide financial assistance to anyone who wishes to be involved in a Y program but cannot afford it. • YMCA employees: 270 people(full time and part time). • YMCA budget is 5.8 million annually. �� t - • 33 childcare and after school sites throughout the valley. 11, • 1,002 kids in Youth Basketball. ` o 4.40 f iie • • 688 kids played Flag Football. , • b` • 337 kids learned how to swim with the YMCA. g, • 285 kids attended Camp Oakes. • 358 kids attended Y Rookies. • 17 kids attended Camp Surf. • 46 teens in the YMCA Youth&Government program. • 1,222 kids attend YMCA Day Camps throughout the summer and holidays. • 435+ kids learn martial arts, dance, guitar, arts&crafts, and cooking at YMCA Special Classes. Special Note: • Congresswoman Mary Bono serves as the Honorary Chair of the Family YMCA of the Desert. • Van Tanner, President of Desert Empire Insurance Services, serves as President of the Board. Special Events and Fund-raisers: • Annual sustaining fund-raising campaign each February/March with donor recognition dinner in May • YMCA"Healthy Kids Day'each April • "Send a Kid to Camp'campaign each May/June • Golf Tournament to raise additional program funding held each June • Desert Bicycle Giveaway each June to award 50 new bicycles to kids of exemplary character • Annual"Hoedown at Sundown"fund-raiser each November to support childcare programs YMCA Activity& Childcare Sites: _ - • Cathedral City-4 • Desert Hot Springs-3 %. ' '6 '• • Indio-6 •>*\s. . r. :d. • LaQuinta-3 r •, � l - • Indian Wells—1 cr • Palm Desert-5 _ 1 • • Palm Springs—7 • Rancho Mirage—2 • Thermal- 1 • Thousand Palms- 1 Primary facilities: i' ' , y L- Palm Desert Site(10,500 sq. feet) • re 43-930 San Pablo Ave. w ` Palm Desert, CA. 92260 • 760-341-9622-phone 1. • 1,`t, Palm Springs Site(21,000 sq. feet) !.i 3601 E... 1 Palm Springs, CA.Mesquite 92264 760-320-6430-phone W:\Board Packet$WactsAtaelance 2009.doc February 2009 Park Inspections Date Park Commissioner Date Deficiency Corrected Corrective Action 1. Ironwood/Haystack Schukart 2. Homme/Adams Schukart Cahuilla Park 3.Joe Mann Park Babcock 2/14/2009 Dog park closed (fencework) 2/27/2009 Was due to be complete much sooner. Contractor delays. 4. Palm Desert Barnard Soccer Park 5. Palma Village Guyer Park 6. University Parks Hall (Dog & East) 7. Magnesia Falls Munson 'City Park 8. Washington Dash Charter Park 9. Civic Center Park Dawson 10. Freedom Park Housken