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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-10-06 PRC Regular Meeting Agenda Packet .. CITY OF PALM DESERT �1 �X PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION 1104 • AGENDA b H Tuesday, October 6, 2009 - 8:30 a.m. -141. Administrative Conference Room I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Any person wishing to discuss any item not on the agenda may address the Parks and Recreation Commission at this point by giving his/her name and address for the record. This is the time and place for any person who wishes to comment on items not on the agenda. It should be noted that at the Parks and Recreation Commission's discretion, these comments may be deferred until such time on the agenda as the item is discussed. Remarks shall be limited to a maximum of five minutes, unless additional time is authorized by the Commission. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. MINUTES OF THE MEETING FROM SEPTEMBER 15, 2009 V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE VI. NEW BUSINESS A. LEGENDS FIELD COLUMN HONOREE RECOMMENDATION VII. REPORTS AND UPDATES A. AQUATIC CENTER B. CIVIC CENTER PARK LANDSCAPING C. HOVLEY SOCCER PARK RESTROOM PAINTING D. BALL FIELDS IN PALM DESERT E. DESERT RECREATION DISTRICT PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA October 6, 2009 F. FAMIILY YMCA OF THE DESERT G. SEPTEMBER PARK INSPECTIONS H. NEWS ARTICLES VIII. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS IX. ADJOURNMENT I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda for the Parks and Recreation Commission was posted on the City Hall bulletin board not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Dated this 30th day of September 2009. Beth Longman, Recording Secretary 2 G.IPub Works\Meetings\Parks and Rec Commission120091Agenda-Minutes12009110-06-09 Agenda docx CITY OF PALM DESERT �1T� t PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION Ji 1116 PRELIMINARY MINUTES I b !•_ Hm $�r &y ry SEPTEMBER 15, 2009 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Barnard convened the meeting at 8:32 a.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Excused Absence Chairman Michael Barnard Commissioner Julie Munson Vice Chair Roger Dash (Munson on Leave of Absence) Commissioner Jerry Dawson Commissioner Randy Guyer Absent Commissioner Kim Housken Commissioner Phill Babcock Commissioner Terry Schukart Commissioner Deborah Hall Staff Present: Janis Steele, Parks and Recreation Services Manager Jay Niemczak, Parks Facilities Manager Mark Greenwood, Director of Public Works Beth Longman, Administrative/Recording Secretary Ryan Stendell, Senior Management Analyst John Wohlmuth, City Manager Guests: Barb Adair, Desert Recreation District Rod Ballew, YMCA of the Desert Craig DeWitt, Desert Recreation District Stan Ford, Desert Recreation District Dick Kelly, Councilman Laura McGalliard, Desert Recreation District Ken Moeller, Arch Pac Aquatics Jeff Ronci, Desert Recreation District Van Tanner, Chairman of Planning Commission Gina Tenorio, The Desert Sun Ana Escalenta, ESCalente Architects Alex Meyerhoff, ESCalente Architects 1 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION PRELIMINARY MINUTES SEPTEMBER 15, 2009 III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Rod Ballew commented that on September 19, 2009, there will be a free flag football clinic for children ages 6 to 12 years, and that an adult league is also beginning. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. MINUTES OF THE MEETING FROM SEPTEMBER 1 , 2009 The Minutes of the meeting of September 1, 2009, were approved as submitted. Motion moved/seconded by Guyer/Dawson, and carried by a 6-0 vote with Commissioners Babcock, Hall and Munson ABSENT. V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None VI. NEW BUSINESS A. RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL ON SITE AND AMENITIES OF THE COMMUNITY AQUATIC CENTER Ms. Janis Steele stated that the City Manager requested staff to revisit the concept of a community pool. Ms. Steele introduced Mr. Ken Moeller, Arch Pac Aquatics, who prepared the current plans and who has worked on previous plans for pool sites for the City of Palm Desert. Ms. Steele reviewed the previously proposed sites and noted that the original College of the Desert (COD) site was a different size now than in previous plans because the driving range has been extended, which substantially reduces the parking available at that site. Mr. Moeller noted that golf balls from the driving range may be a problem. Ms. Steele noted that the only area large enough at Civic Center Park to accommodate both a competition and recreation pool is in the northeast corner of the park that includes the Date Grove. This site can accommodate 164 parking spaces by placing two parking spaces between each date tree. The parking lot can also serve as overflow parking for the ball fields and park. The public would enter the site via Magnesia Falls. The amenities include men's, women's, and family changing/restroom facilities; an instruction/birthday party room; a concession area with a window also facing out to the park to serve park visitors; shaded picnic areas; mechanical room; offices; and storage. 2 G.IPubWorkslMeetings\Parks and Rec Commission120091Packets12009110-06-091002 Prelim Minutes 09-15-09.docx PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION PRELIMINARY MINUTES SEPTEMBER 15, 2009 There will be recreational and competition pools at the site. The competition pool will accommodate long course (50 meters) and short course (25 yards) meets and includes a diving well with two 3-meter and two 1-meter diving boards. A shade structure will divide the competition pool from the recreation pool. Bleacher seating is located on the east side of the competition pool. The recreational pool will have a zero-depth entry with various sprays and play features leading into a 25-yard instructional/therapy pool that can be converted to water volleyball or basketball courts. This area will also have a catch pool with two water slides that will not be visible from outside the park, and shade structures along the sides to shield people in the shallow water. The recreational pool will also be kept at a warmer temperature for children and for use as a therapy pool, and will include stairs in the water for children to sit on during instructional classes. Mr. John Wohlmuth noted that he's met with City and Desert Recreation District staff and Mr. Moeller. A pool will increase park usage and he thinks the design works well for the Date Grove, which will appear unchanged. He also noted that having the entrance on Magnesia Falls keeps additional traffic off San Pablo and Fred Waring, and that a 50-meter pool will better serve citizens than a smaller size pool would. Mr. Moeller described the various renditions of the designs. He noted that only two date trees will be lost in the current design. Although only the trees not directly over the parking area will actually be farmed, all of the trees could be farmed because the use of the area around them for parking will not harm their root system. Because of this, additional parking could be available under the trees along the edges of the grove. Effluent water from filter cleaning can be salvaged and used to irrigate the trees as well as other areas in the park. Commissioner Dawson asked about noise abatement for the residents across the San Pascual Channel. Mr. Moeller noted that the homes are several hundred feet away, there is an existing berm, and the bleacher orientation is set up to minimize the noise level. He also noted that pools are generally not noise generators, the pump system is not too loud, and from a noise minimizing standpoint everything that can be done has been addressed in the plans. Commissioner Guyer asked about maximum capacity, and commented that he thinks that the recreational pool will see heavier usage. Mr. Moeller stated that the aquatic center capacity (based on water surface calculations by the Fire Department) is 1,200 people, and he agreed that the recreational pool will see higher usage. Commissioner Guyer noted that the recreational pools at some of the pool sites they visited were heavily used while the competition pools were not. He feels that the 3 G.IPub WorkslMeetings\Parks and Rec Commission120091Packets12009110-06-091002 Prelim Minutes 09-15-09.docx PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION PRELIMINARY MINUTES SEPTEMBER 15, 2009 aquatic center could see full capacity, but with the majority of the visitors wanting to use only the recreational pool and its amenities. Commissioner Housken asked if the pool can accommodate water polo. Mr. Moeller responded that the pool is able to accommodate both men's and women's water polo, and would also meet NCAA requirements. Commissioner Housken further inquired about the depth of the areas that would be used for water polo. Mr. Moeller replied that the pool has been designed to accommodate as many uses as possible, and while there is an area he referred to as a "shallow end L" that provides an area of 3.5 feet or less, the depths of the areas to be used for water polo are the required depths. He also noted that there will be no bulkhead. Commissioner Housken also questioned if it would be necessary to move the lane lines to reach the diving area. Ms. Steele stated that it would depend on the operator and how the pool is programmed. She provided examples of how it can be used in different configurations at different times. Commissioner Housken asked how many lanes would be in each direction. Mr. Moeller responded that there will be nine or ten lanes in the 50-meter direction, and about 20 to 24 in the 25-yard direction. He stated that the pool will not have a 25-meter course. Commissioner Guyer asked how many 50-meter competitions are held statewide. Mr. Moeller was uncertain but estimated that it is a very large number, possibly as many as 300 pools, can accommodate that length. Commissioner Guyer is trying to determine if there is a demand for this length. Mr. Moeller enumerated various cities and venues throughout Southern California, including Palm Springs, that have 50-meter pools, but noted that not all are open to the public. Mr. Jeff Ronci, Desert Recreational District, noted that the Palm Springs complex was never designed to accommodate a large number of people. There is also not enough deck space or a separate warm up/warm down pool. He added that the pools currently available for long course competition are Belmont, in Long Beach, and the La Mirada complex. Belmont is an aging, indoor facility and there has been discussion on closing or remodeling it. It would be closed for at least two years if a remodel is performed. The outdoor La Mirada complex is also heavily used. Mr. Ronci feels that a facility in the desert could attract competition during the winter months due to the mild climate. It's possible that a desert facility designed to accommodate large competitions could attract numerous meets to the area. Commissioner Guyer asked about the length of the long course season to which Mr. Ronci replied that it begins in February and continues through July. Van Tanner asked about the length of meets, the number of competitors who attend, and their age groups. Mr. Ronci stated that meets are typically three to five days long, and draw approximately 1,000 to 1,200 competitors per meet in age groups ranging from five to 18 years old. If 4 G.IPub WorkslMeetings\Parks and Rec Commission120091Packets12009110-06-091002 Prelim Minutes 09-15-09.docx PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION PRELIMINARY MINUTES SEPTEMBER 15, 2009 you can attract sectional meets, you could draw college age competitors. The pool would be closed to the public during meets, which is typical. Mr. Tanner asked how many meets are held throughout Southern California. Mr. Ronci replied that he is unable to answer that question, but stated that Eastern Section meets for short course are approximately two meets per month, and during long course season they run one meet per month. They are only able to run one long course meet per month strictly due to lack of facilities. He noted that teams have also been shut out of meets. In regard to the recreational pool, Commissioner Housken asked if it would include a water resistance feature. Ms. Steele replied that the City Council is not interested in this type of feature. Mr. Tanner asked if there is major interest in diving competitions. Commissioner Housken responded that there is still interest but it's unusual to find diving boards at high schools these days. Mr. Moeller noted that if you have a meet and a team attends with diving team members and there is no diving area, the home team loses points. Ms. Steele noted that diving boards are also a good recreational amenity, and that the higher boards are much safer now. Mr. Moeller discussed California building codes as related to pool designs and required diving depths. Due to code changes, older pools that no longer met the required depth for diving removed their diving boards. Chairman Barnard asked Ms. Steele about operating revenue and expense figures. Ms. Steele stated that new projections were not calculated. Going back to 2005 estimates, which she believes have not changed significantly, approximately 65-75 percent of operating expenses could be recovered depending on entry fees. The expense costs presented are worst case scenario and project keeping the recreational and competition pools open 363 days per year. Costs would be less with shorter operating hours. Chairman Barnard asked if selecting the Date Grove site would affect COD's participation. Commissioner Schukart stated that COD is very supportive of the project, and this site doesn't affect their participation. COD has funds set aside to contribute to this project. Mr. Tanner asked if COD would again have a swim team. Commissioner Schukart said it is a different issue, but it's possible. Mr. Ford asked about equipment designed to cool the water during the summer. Mr. Moeller stated that no particular equipment has yet been specified, but they are considering a heat pump system to heat and cool the water. Ms. Steele noted that it is too early in the process to have these types of details, and these details would be worked out during the full design process. 5 G.IPub WorkslMeetings\Parks and Rec Commission120091Packets12009110-06-091002 Prelim Minutes 09-15-09.docx PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION PRELIMINARY MINUTES SEPTEMBER 15, 2009 Commissioner Dawson asked about emergency medical technician (EMT) access. Mr. Moeller noted that EMTs will be able to drive directly onto the pool deck. Mr. Moeller noted that there are several traffic lanes in the parking area so a bottleneck situation shouldn't be a problem. Commissioner Dawson asked about accessing the ball fields from the parking area. Ms. Steele stated that additional sidewalks may be a possibility. He asked if additional parking were going to be considered closer to the ball field. Mr. Wohlmuth noted that the City Council established the Date Grove 15 years ago in acknowledgement of the historical connection that date trees have to the City. He stated the parking could be expanded if fewer date trees were farmed, but in maintaining sensitivity to the Council's original intent, the parking was designed so that there will be minimal change to the look of the Date Grove from the street. Commissioner Guyer asked about lighting. Mr. Moeller noted there will be underwater and sports lighting, and it will be shorter than the date trees. Ms. Steele added that for most pool uses, the use of the lights facing away from the residential area would be sufficient. Area residents would most likely be notified if there were a large meet requiring use of all of the lights. Commissioner Guyer asked how the lights would affect Monterey Country Club. Commissioner Schukart noted that it wouldn't be worse than the light already cast by the ball field lights. Commissioner Housken asked if there were plans to have the pool partially covered. Ms. Steele stated that no part of the pool will be covered, but pointed out the shade structures around the pool edges. Commissioner Dash stated that he strongly supports the project as presented. He asked if it would be helpful if several commissioners were to make a formal presentation to the Council as opposed to simply making a recommendation. Would it have a larger impact on the City Council's decision? Councilman Kelly stated that if the Commission strongly supports the site and design, they need to take a strong position and make that position known to the Council in whatever way they determine is best. Mr. Wohlmuth stated that the next step, should the Commission vote to approve the site and conceptual design, would be for staff to take it to the City Council for approval. If the Council approves the recommendation, a Request for Proposals for architectural and engineering services will go out. Once the design is finalized, bids would be obtained. Mr. Wohlmuth indicated that his challenge was to get the costs under $10 million. Because of the economy, bids lately have been very competitive on road 6 G.IPub WorkslMeetings\Parks and Rec Commission120091Packets12009110-06-091002 Prelim Minutes 09-15-09.docx PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION PRELIMINARY MINUTES SEPTEMBER 15, 2009 work and other construction, and he hopes same would hold true for the pool construction. Commissioner Schukart asked Ms. Steele about cost recovery data and noted that the City Council has also been very interested in that data. He thinks that the Commission has been too tentative on this issue. He asked when this data should be provided. Commissioner Guyer noted that it was presented to the City Council, and the Council saw too many amenities in the previous plan. He noted there was a direct relationship between the number of amenities and revenue. He sees that while the program has been downsized, it will cost the City more. Ms. Steele stated that she can look back at the previous cost recovery data, but she doesn't think it has changed significantly and she will include that data in the staff report to the City Council. Commissioner Guyer thinks that being locked into these amenities creates a problem, and that most of the revenues will come from the recreational portion of the pool. He understands that the City Council wasn't receptive to the previously proposed amenities, but in order to make this project economically viable, he feels they are necessary. He's concerned that we will be unable to modify the design in the future, as a number of other complexes are now faced with doing. His concern is that the recreational portion of the complex will be overused while the competition portion will be underused. Commissioner Housken noted the previous operational cost recovery data that showed that the best bang for the buck is the recreational component and not the competitive portion. She was amazed at the on-going operational costs. The earlier survey indicated that everyone wanted the recreational amenities and nobody wanted a lap pool. Ms. Steele noted that she has provided the worst case operational cost scenario in this presentation. It will depend on the usage fees that are adopted. Mr. Tanner asked whether there was still consideration for a regional facility in the north sphere that would be primarily for recreational use. Commissioner Guyer recalled that the discussion was about the difference between a municipal aquatic complex and a municipal activity center, and that the northern sphere would have an activity center. He also noted that the residents' survey wants more recreational area, but we still want to have a competition pool because it's a good draw. The operating funds would come primarily from the recreational area. He's concerned that there's no room for expansion at this site. Commissioner Schukart moved that the Parks and Recreation Commission support the initial physical layout of the complex and recommend that the City Council approve of the design concept and site location. Commissioner Dawson seconded; however, Commission Guyer asked him to repeat the motion, which he did. Commissioner Dawson again seconded the motion. 7 G.IPub WorkslMeetings\Parks and Rec Commission120091Packets12009110-06-091002 Prelim Minutes 09-15-09.docx PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION PRELIMINARY MINUTES SEPTEMBER 15, 2009 Commissioner Housken asked about consideration of solar heating for the pool. Mr. Moeller stated that solar heating for the water would work very well and would be considered. Commissioner Guyer asked if there was any chance that this design allows for expansion of the amenities. Mr. Moeller said it did. There is expansion area available to the south. Commissioner Guyer asked if the Commission approves the site and design and the City Council says there is not enough revenue to justify the project, do they have the ability to add amenities to enhance the revenue. Mr. Moeller said, yes, but not a current channel. Mr. Moeller noted that there are always new amenities and thinks the area to the south is the area for any new amenities. A Motion to support the initial physical layout of the pool complex and the recommendation for approval by the City Council of the design concept and site location was made by Commissioner Schukart, seconded by Commissioner Dawson, and carried by a 6-0 vote with Commissioners Babcock, Hall, and Munson ABSENT. VII. REPORTS AND UPDATES A. CITY OF PALM DESERT REORGANIZATION Ms. Steele noted that she had included the City's new organizational chart with the agenda packet. Commissioner Dawson asked if it were permanent or temporary. Mr. Wohlmuth stated that it is permanent until the next budget session. VIII. COMMENTS Ms. Steele noted with great disappointment that Commissioner Julie Munson has submitted her resignation due to her husband's health. Commissioner Dawson asked if the City Council would send letter of appreciation or should the Commission send one. Ms. Steele stated that she forwarded the resignation to Mayor Spiegel and is waiting for a response. IX. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Commissioner Dawson, seconded by Commissioner Guyer, the meeting was adjourned at 9:57 a.m. Beth Longman, Recording Secretary 8 G.IPub WorkslMeetings\Parks and Rec Commission120091Packets12009110-06-091002 Prelim Minutes 09-15-09.docx * CITY OF PALM DESERT .4 k PARKS AND RECREATION 161 : gym sire, �,04 STAFF REPORT To: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Janis Steele, Parks and Recreation Services Manager Date: October 6, 2009 Subject: Legends Field Honoree It is that time of year again! It's time to select potential honorees for the Legends Field Columns and the International Sports Festival (formerly the Palm Desert Senior Games). A name that was mentioned last year that generated interest was: ➢ Johnny Bench (see attached biography) We are not certain how to contact Mr. Bench, but we will try to gather that information prior to the Commission meeting. Staff received a recommendation from the Desert Recreation District, to consider Mr. Billy Sudakis (see attached biography). He lives in the valley and we have contact information on him. Last year, the Mayor read an article on Mr. Chris Clapinski regarding work he was doing with the La Quinta High School baseball team, and asked that we keep him in mind as an honoree. He grew up in the valley, and attended Palm Desert High School. We also have contact information on him as he works with some local baseball organizations. Please be prepared to discuss these recommendations or make your own recommendation for the 2009 Honoree. Johnny Bench - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Page 1 of 5 Johnny Bench From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia John Lee "Johnny" Bench (born Johnny Bench December 7, 1947) is a former American ». Major League Baseball player for the Cincinnati Reds from 1967 to 1983 and a member of the National Baseball Hall of „-- Fame. He is currently on the Board of ". v Directors for the Cincinnati Reds Hall of * , ,. • Fame. Bench, a 14-time All-Star selection and the 1 ' National League's Most Valuable Player in the 1970 and 1972 seasons, was a key ' member of the "The Big Red Machine", , = the Reds teams of the 1970s which won A -• six division titles and World Series championships in 1975 and 1976. Catcher Born: December 7, 1947 Contents Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Batted: Right Threw:_ Right • 1 Professional career MLB debut • 2 Honors and post-career August 28, 1967 for the Cincinnati Reds - activities Last MLB appearance • 3 See also September 29, 1983 for the Cincinnati Reds • 4 References Career statistics • 5 External links Batting average j .267 Home runs j 389 Runs batted in 1,376 Professional career Teams Johnny Bench played baseball and • Cincinnati Reds (1967-1983) basketball and was class valedictorian at Career highlights and awards Binger High School in Binger, Oklahoma, formerly known as Hoss Spit Flats. His • 14x All-Star selection (1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, father told him that he felt that the fastest 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, route to becoming a major leaguer was as 1983) a catcher. Bench was drafted thirty-sixth • 2x World Series champion (1975, 1976) overall by the Cincinnati Reds in the ■ 10x Gold Glove Award winner(1968, 1969, 1970, second round of the 1965 amateur draft 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977) and was called up in August 1967. He hit • 2x NL MVP (1970, 1972) only .163, but impressed many with his or 1968 NL Rookie of the Year defense and strong throwing arm. Among ■ 1976 World Series MVP them: Hall of Famer Ted Williams. • 1976 Babe Ruth Award http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Bench 9/28/2009 Johnny Bench - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Page 2 of 5 Williams signed a baseball for him which ■ 1975 Lou Gehrig Memorial Award predicted that the young catcher would be • 1981 Hutch Award "A Hall of Famer for sure!"111 ■ Cincinnati Reds#5 retired ■ Major League Baseball All-Century Team Williams' prediction eventually became Member of the National fact with Johnny Bench's election to the Hall of Fame in 1989. Baseball Hall of Fame Induction j 1989 During a spring training game in 1968, Vote j 96.42% Bench was catching the eight-year veteran right-hander Jim Maloney. Once a noted hard thrower, injuries had reduced Maloney's fastball's speed dramatically by this time. However, Maloney insisted on repeatedly "shaking off' his younger catcher and throwing the fastball instead of the breaking balls Bench called for. An exasperated Bench bluntly told Maloney, "your fastball's not popping". Maloney replied with an epithet. To prove to Maloney that his fastball wasn't effective anymore, Bench called for a fastball, and after Maloney released the ball, Bench dropped his catcher's mitt and comfortably caught the fastball barehanded. [2] The Cincinnati Reds were supposed to open the 1970 baseball season in Riverfront Stadium, but a harsh winter the year before led to delays in readying the new multi-purpose facility. Thus, the Reds played the first half of the season at Crosley Field, which had been their home since 1912. On June 24,the last game at Crosley was played against the visiting San Francisco Giants. The home team was trailing 4-3 in the home half of the eighth inning, when Johnny Bench tied the game with a solo home run against future Hall of Fame right-hander Juan Marichal. The next batter, first baseman Lee May, hit a solo home run for the eventual game-winner. Bench praised the character of Crosley Field, but also said he wouldn't miss the fact that when it rained,the field would get very saturated. 1970 was Bench's finest statistical season; he hit .293 with 45 home runs and drove in 148. He hit .267 with 389 home runs and 1,376 RBIs during his 17-year Major League career, all spent with the Reds. His career home runs by,a catcher record stood until surpassed by Carlton Fisk and the current record holder, Mike Piazza. Bench won the 1968 National League Rookie of the Year Award, batting .275 with 15 home runs and 82 RBIs, and the honors and accomplishments continued to pile up. In his career, Bench earned ten Gold Gloves, was the 1970 and 1972 Most Valuable Player and was named to the National League All-Star team 14 times. He also won such awards as the Lou Gehrig Award (1975), the Babe Ruth Award (1976), and the Hutch Award (1981). His most dramatic home run was likely his ninth inning lead-off opposite field home run in the final game of the 1972 NLCS vs. Pittsburgh. The solo shot tied the game 3-3, in a game the Reds went on to win later in the inning on-a wild pitch, 4-3. It was hailed after the game as "one of the great clutch home runs of all time." Although baseball history is filled with many outstanding catchers, such as Yogi Berra, Bill Dickey, Gabby Hartnett and Mickey Cochrane, arguably, no player revolutionized the position like Johnny Bench. The catcher's equipment was traditionally called "the tools of ignorance" as many catchers lacked the fielding skills or quickness to play elsewhere. But Bench, who was big (6'1" and 210 pounds) and athletic, inspired many young ballplayers to become catchers and teams began seeking and developing more athletic ballplayers for the position. Although not the first to use it, Bench popularized the hinged catcher's mitt. Randy Hundley of the San Francisco Giants is credited as actually being the first player to use it in a game, but the success Bench had in his career after adopting it in after a stint on the disabled list in 1966 for a thumb injury on his http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Bench 9/28/2009 Johnny Bench - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Page 3 of 5 throwing hand allowed Bench to tuck his throwing arm safely to the side when receiving the pitch. By the turn of the decade, the hinged mitt became standard catchers' equipment. Having huge hands (a famous photograph features him easily holding seven baseballs in his right hand [1] (http://www.uc.edu/news/view.asp?infolD=1915&photo=image3) ), Bench also tended to block breaking balls in the dirt by scooping them with one hand instead of the more common and fundamentally proper way: dropping to both knees and blocking the ball using the chest protector to keep the ball in front. By the latter part of his career, Johnny Bench was being compared to the greatest catchers in baseball history, but the years behind the plate began taking their toll on his knees, which is a common ailment for catchers. For the last three seasons of his career, Bench caught only 13 games and played mostly first base or third base. The Cincinnati Reds proclaimed September 17, 1983 "Johnny Bench Night" at Riverfront Stadium. During the game he hit his 389th and final home run. He retired at the end of the season. Honors and post-career activities Bench was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York in 1989. He was elected in his first year eligible and appeared on 96% of the ballots, the third-highest percentage to that time. Three years earlier, Bench had been inducted into the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame in 1986 and his uniform #5 was retired by the team. In 1985, Bench starred as Joe Boyd/Toe Hardy in a Cincinnati stage production of the musical Damn Yankees, which also included Gwen Verdon and Gary Sandy. He also hosted the television series The Baseball Bunch from 1982 to 1985. A cast of children, both boys and girls, from the Tucson, Arizona area would learn the game of baseball from Bench and current and retired greats. The Chicken provided comic relief and former Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda appeared as "The Dugout Wizard". In 1999, Bench ranked Number 16 on The Sporting News'list of the 100 Greatest Baseball Player. He was the highest-ranking catcher. Bench was also elected to the Major League Baseball All-Century Team as the top vote-receiving catcher. Starting with the 2000 college baseball season, the best collegiate catcher annually receives the Johnny Bench Award. The most recent winner was Buster Posey of Florida State University, who is currently in the farm system of the San Francisco Giants. Notable winners include Kelly Shoppach of Baylor University, Ryan Garko of Stanford University, and Kurt Suzuki of Cal State Fullerton. (Garko has been converted to a first baseman), and Suzuki plays for the Oakland Athletics. In 2008, Bench co-wrote the book Catch Every Ball: How to Handle Life's Pitches with Paul Daugherty, published by Orange Frazer Press. An autobiography published in 1979 called Catch You Later was co- authored with William Brashler. Bench has also broadcast games on television and radio, and is an avid golfer, having played in several Champions Tour tournaments. In a September 2008 interview with Heidi Watney of the New England Sports Network, Bench, who was watching a Cleveland Indians/Boston Red Sox game at Fenway Park, did an impression of late Chicago Cubs announcer Harry Caray after Red Sox third baseman Kevin Youkilis, a native of Cincinnati, made a tough play. While lcnuckleballer Tim Wakefield was on the mound for the Red Sox, he related a story that then-Reds manager Sparky Anderson told him that he was thinking of trading for http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Bench 9/28/2009 Johnny Bench - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Page 4 of 5 knuckleballer Phil Niekro. Bench replied that Anderson had better trade for Niekro's catcher, too. [2] (http://soxanddawgs.com/2008/09/24/johnny-bench-does-a-harry-caray-impression) In 2004, Bench received a total hip replacement after his natural hip had worn down to bone-on-bone and gave him constant pain. The condition resulted from the repetitive squatting and rising during the course of his baseball career. Bench was fitted with a Stryker ceramic hip and has since become a spokesman for the company. Bench, who says he has experienced some squeaking, quipped, "I don't care if it plays "Dixie". [31 See also ■ Top 500 home run hitters of all time ■ List of major league players with 2,000 hits ■ List of Major League Baseball players with 1000 runs ■ List of Major League Baseball players with 1000 RBI ■ List of Major League Baseball RBI champions ■ List of Major League Baseball home run champions ■ Major League Baseball hitters with three home runs in one game References 1. A http://www.sportsmemorabilia.com/articles/johnny-bench-memorabilia-buying-guide 2. A http://www.baseball-almanac.com/articles/fastest-pitcher-in-baseball.shtml 3. A http://neuro-ortho.org/blog/2008/07/hall-of-famer Johnny-bench-touts-hip-replacement-to-locals External links ■ Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference (http://www.baseball- reference.com/players/b/benchjo01.shtml) ■ Baseball Hall of Fame (http://www.baseballhalloffame.org/hofers/detail.jsp?playerld=110849)— Member biography ■ johnnybench.com (http://www.johnnybench.com/) Official Website ■ Book Review of Catch Every Ball at Letters On Pages (http://www.lettersonpages.com/2008/10/catch-every-ball-byJohnny-bench/) ■ Baseball's Greatest Catcher(http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/classic/bio/news/story? page=Bench_Johnny) ■ Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture - Bench, Johnny (http://digital.l ibrary.okstate.edu/encyclopedia/entriesBBE015.html) Accomplishments National League Rookie of the Preceded by Year F Succeeded by Tom Seaver 1968 Ted Sizemore Preceded by National League Home Run Succeeded by Willie McCovey Champion Willie Stargell Willie Stargell 1970 1972 Willie Stargell http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Bench 9/28/2009 Johnny Bench- Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Page 5 of 5 Preceded by National League RBI Champion Succeeded by Willie McCovey 1970 Joe Torre Joe Torre 1972 Willie Stargell Willie Stargell 1974 Greg Luzinski Preceded by National League Most Valuable Succeeded by Willie McCovey Player • Joe Torre Joe Torre 1970 Pete Rose 1972 Preceded by Lou Gehrig Memorial Award Succeeded by Willie Stargell 1975 Don Sutton Preceded by World Series MVP Succeeded by Pete Rose 1976 Reggie Jackson Preceded by Babe Ruth Award Succeeded by Luis Tiant 1976 Reggie Jackson Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Bench" Categories: National Baseball Hall of Fame inductees I Major League Baseball catchers I Cincinnati Reds players I National League All-Stars I Major League Baseball players from Oklahoma I National League home run champions I National League RBI champions I Gold Glove Award winners I Major League Baseball Rookie of the Year Award winners I Major League Baseball announcers I Buffalo Bisons (minor league)players I Native American sportspeople I People from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Major League Baseball players with retired numbers 11947 births I Living people • This page was last modified on 19 September 2009 at 23:42. ■ Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply. 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The Civic Center Park site for an aquatic center, 2. The attached aquatic center conceptual desig, and 3. Authorized Staff to proceed with a request for proposal (RFP) for architectural design services of an aquatic center based on conceptual design as presented. Staff is working on the RFP for the architectural design services. .01t11 - P11[ 1QU.TIa 1]51 PrimRIt10IUN W111),SUIT11 YIiT11, (-11 — — :]Ca]141Caa --- EXISTING STLIRt-t OR41N,dCF CHANNEL a:Ica 141 C11 „¢D Aq - - Mp.C.5.022 r rd libiiiI,110.1,4:11111114:11114.**44'.L. .. 6,414: . -.VC 1104 )t '. 1:@ r1'' - ^'J _ 1 . 14 - >� 1 w \ f Y •✓,1� "J,1 T 'r✓h '�A '�\ �' •'ti ,d _ ; •♦f• . . t d r { • Y ,s•`4. " . "A 4 .s 't • - " +,^ '2[ 'Y, 1I.L- ' , ..01516111 3111Atillai':,A1•Int!Ai•WOOkt#0 t.NSW Li!! 1,„... ...,. -, 7 / -:: --' •••e- .erc A 10.1.- . giii 4,4tilkil.ktil.e: 'ril t• 1".V. *Ir./ .-2/,$;...- ,:.•' . •.I. - 1-- • . . 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STAFF REPORT To: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Jay Niemczak, Parks Facilities Manager Date: October 6, 2009 Subject: Hovley Soccer Park Restroom Painting The park restrooms throughout the City are used a great deal and the maintenance of these restrooms are an ongoing challenge. Recently, Staff noticed the deterioration of paint at Hovley Soccer Park. Staff requested proposals for the painting in the restrooms in September 2009. The contract was awarded to Ontiveros Painting in the amount of$1,395.00. Work on the restrooms began on September 22, 2009, and was complete on September 23, 2009. Attached are pictures for the Commission's review. G\PubWorks\Janis Steele\Word Files\Commission\Updates\2009\Oct 6\Soccer Park Restroom Painting doc t dr • 1 11111 . I ---1 * CITY OF PALM DESERT .4 raft, PARKS AND RECREATION PIP Aro$ �,04 STAFF REPORT To: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Jay Niemczak, Parks Facilities Manager Date: October 6, 2009 Subject: Ball Fields in Palm Desert Ball fields throughout the City are used by the public and numerous youth groups, schools and tournaments. The constant use of the fields eventually causes uneven surfaces in the infield and the need for the addition of ball field mix. Freedom Park Ball Fields: Park Staff will be requesting proposals for the addition of 24 tons of ball field mix to be added to the three ball fields at Freedom Park. In addition, the contractor will be required to grade and laser level the three fields for a smooth playing surface and proper drainage. Staff will schedule this work to be completed in October. Civic Center Ball Fields: Staff will be requesting proposals to install temporary fencing and turf infields on two of the ball fields at Civic Center Park. The fencing and turf infields was requested by Palm Desert Youth Sports. These additions would provide players with a more professional baseball field. C:\Documents and Settings\blongman\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content Outlook\SOFPEDYS\Freedom Park Ball fields 2009.doc ---- CITY OF PALM DESERT PARKS AND RECREATION $ � N,04 STAFF REPORT To: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Janis Steele, Parks and Recreation Services Manager Date: October 6, 2009 Subject: Desert Recreation District Update Attached is a copy of the most recent status update from Mr. Stan Ford, General Manager of the Desert Recreation District. In reference to No. 1, I have attached the Disc Golf Representative, Mr. Bert Cotton's minutes from the meeting with Mr. Jan Hagan and Ms. Teal Guillan. In addition, I attended a meeting with the District's Sports Staff and the Disc Golf group on June 9, 2009, and reviewed the presented materials (the same one's included in this report). The Disc Golf group was very clear that they were very flexible on any changes to the proposed materials presented. They had been asked to bring a proposal to the meeting, and did so. They had also planned to design and install the baskets (with approval from the District) as they had done at the Hovley Soccer Park, because they have engineers available to do so. They fully intended to pay the costs of the design and installation of the baskets and any other equipment, they were just looking for a 70/30 split, which is not uncommon for contract employees at the District. The Disc Golf group also offered to provide instructional classes, clinics and potentially to interface with First Tee (if desired by the District) to offer another activity at the Center. This was proposed at the meeting I attended, as well as at the meeting held with Mr. Hagan and Ms. Guillan (see Insert #1). After the meeting between the Disc Golf club and Mr. Hagan and Ms. Teal, Staff met with District Staff to see what could be done to resurrect the disc golf issue. To date, we have not come up with a solution. T RECREATION DISTRICT Date: July 23, 2009 To: Board of Directors From: Stan Ford, General Manager Subject: Update 1. Attached is a status report from Palm Desert city staff that was provided to the city manager and parks and recreation commission. Unfortunately, Item #4 Disc Golf misrepresents Jan Hagan's discussion with a disc golf company and is incorrect. The First Tee staff was to meet with what they believed to be a group of disc golf enthusiasts who were looking for a place to play. The group was actually a private company (Helix Disc Golf) that was interested in a business arrangement. At the meeting, staff first learned Helix had been advertising disc golf at our facility (see attached flyer) and merely wanted Jan to execute a contract (attached). Jan and Teal expressed interest in disc golf and were willing to support a permanent disc golf course at The Golf Center. Additionally, he would consider a 70/30 revenue split. The city report states Jan "is now requesting that the disc golf group do all the work." The contract presented to Jan states that "Helix proposes to pay for all costs of installation and equipment." Additionally, since we are not specialists in disc golf, someone other than The First Tee staff would need to lay out the course and market the program. Jan did tell the group he did not have the authority to approve the installation of disc golf equipment on the course nor execute the contract. With that, the meeting ended Lk Staff continues to evaluate disc golf for the facility and will contact the city ,p� � ` manager to clarify the District's position. "Y 1yOr 2. We have reached an agreement with Shea Homes in the amount of$240,000 to \ `� be paid within 30 days. 3. Attached are recent news articles on District activities. 4. Our summer youth basketball program has 225 participants on 25 teams. Games are being played at both Palm Desert and Indio community centers. 5 The city of La Quinta has notified us they gave preliminary approval to our grant request for $3,000 to sponsor three La Quinta children for the 2010 Soap Box Derby of the Desert. 6. Bagdouma Pool has been closed until it can be brought into compliance with the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act which addresses anti- entrapment drains on public facilities. N_R—'/ Disc Golf Meeting with Jan &Teal Helix Disc Golfs position: please see attached proposal. 1. Helix Disc Golf offered to purchase, install, and maintain the Disc Golf Baskets and promote the course to the disc golf community as well as other possible disc golf players in Southern California. In return Helix would receive 30% of all Disc Golf Green fees. The Golf Center would retain 70% of said revenue. 2. Helix Disc Golf proposed that The Golf Center could purchase baskets themselves and Helix would install them and maintain them for free. 3. Helix wants to help generate revenue for the Golf Center as well as promote disc golf in the valley. 4. Helix also offered to do clinics and to help incorporate a youth disc golf program with the first tee. 5. Helix offered to set up Temp baskets on a trial period to prove the concept to the Golf Center. 6. Helix had already set up baskets last weekend for free under the approval of Mike, Barb, and Teal and The Golf Center had made money on green fees that weekend. Jan Hagan's (The Golf Center's) position: 1. The Golf Center would not agree to any green fees distribution and only offered Helix the ability to have a place to install baskets for another place to play disc golf The Golf Center did not seem to want to purchase the baskets themselves either. 2. It seemed that Teal was open to a fee distribution but Jan was not. 1 had spoke to Teal prior to the meeting and she voiced her opinion that a 70% / 30% split was more than fair. 3. The Golf Center also did not want us promoting the trial period until they gave us approval to move forward on that and had an understanding as to how it would be handled. 4. The Golf Center was willing to sell discs on consignment depending on the profit. (- IF DISC GOLF . Disc Golf Course Development Proposal for 'The Golf Center at Palm Desert June 25, 2009 Helix Disc Golf will design, install, and maintain a disc golf course for The Golf Center at Palm Desert. The following is an outline describing the services to be provided: Disc Golf Green Fees-. Helix Disc Golf (Helix) will work with The Golf Center to offer disc golf for a reasonable price that will promote additional patrons to pay to play the course. Helix proposes to pay for all costs of installation and equipment relating to the disc golf course and in return would receive thirty percent (30)% of all disc golf related green fees (regular golf green fees would not be included). Seventy percent (70)% of disc golf green fees would go to The Golf Center as additional revenue for the course. Payment arrangements would be agreed upon between both parties once the project moves forward. • Summer Months Green Fees: $5.00 for 9 holes -or- $7.00 for 18 holes • Season Green Fees: $7.00 for 9 holes -or- $10.00 for 18 holes Disc Golf Course — Helix will install high quality and weather resistant disc golf baskets at the course in such a way that will allow disc golf players and regular golfers to play seamlessly on the same course. The baskets would be installed away from the golf greens (which would serve as out of bounds for disc golfers) and each hole would contain two pin locations to promote flexibility in play. The baskets can be easily removed for course maintenance or any other reason as needed. Working closely with the Golf Center's staff, Helix would assist in promoting mini tournaments, teaching clinics, games for the youth, and increase overall playership at The Golf Center facility. • Free Disc Golf Clinic (45-minute) on two Sunday's/month included with Green Fee. Disc rental not included (see Disc Golf Merchandise). • Monthly Tournament on regularly selected weekend day (i.e., 2id SaturdayiMo.) • Integrate Disc Golf with "The First Tee" Program. Disc Golf Merchandise—Helix Disc Golf would also like to offer the opportunity for The Golf Center to sell and rent golf discs and associated merchandise as an additional source of revenue. Helix can supply The Golf Center with disc golf merchandise for a fixed cost or on a consignment basis. • Consignment Plan: Helix receives 70% of all Disc Golf merchandising profit • Fixed Cost Plan: Helix receives 30% of all Disc Golf merchandising profit. • Disc Rental (3 discs): $2.00 + refundable $5.00 deposit — Helix Rentals:$1.50 to Helix ($0.50 to Golf Center) — Golf Center Rentals: $1.50 to Golf Center($0.50 to Helix) Buy Out — If the Golf Center Operator decides to purchase the disc golf facility from Helix at a later date, it could be purchased for the cost of all baskets plus installation costs and associated merchandise plus 1 years revenue of disc golf green fees (projected on an average monthly basis during season). Conversely, if the Golf Center decides to discontinue the disc golf course amenity or closes its facility for any reason, Helix would retain ownership to all disc golf baskets and disc golf related merchandise. STATUS REPORT Updated: June 29, 2009 ' ' PARKS & • RECREATION I � I I ITEM # PROJECT'LOCATION NAME ; movir STAWS.t�t P•ik > , �, ,, F �1 DSUSD Land Swap Agreement Staff isIputting together a staff report for the City Council on this land swap. 2. Desert Recreation District City's contract (for additional services) is complete and in the City Manager's office for review. Waiting to get approval to provide it to th8 Recreation District. The portion jthe Recreation District is providing has not been started yet. 3. Amphitheater Shade Structure The City Council approved a design/build contract with Doug Wall Contractors on June 11, 2009. Staff is waiting for all contract signatures; and when received, staff will provide Mr. Wall with a notice to proceed. 4. Disc Golf The whole idea got shot down by the 1st Tee General Manager who is now requesting that the disc golf group to do all the work(purchase baskets, lay out the course; install baskets, create t-cards and marketing), and they are now not willing to do a' 70/30 split, but the District wants to take all the revenue. I will meet with Recreation District Staff to see if there's a way to negotiate. It would appear that revenue to the District would not be something they'd want to turn down, and providing a new course to our citizens would be a nice added amenity for the community. There kvas a disc golf`trial run"at the Palm Desert Golf Center on Saturday, June 13 whiph will last a couple weeks with temporary baskets before permanent baskets are installed, as part of a joint effort between the City, District and Palm Desert Disc Golf group. 5. Civic Center restroom door The dqors at restrooms A and B (by the playground and by the Holocaust replacement. Memorial) at Civic Center Park were replaced due to damages from years of use. 6. Playground at Washington Charter Staff is putting together specifications for the playground renovation at Washington Park Charter School. G:\DevServices\Janis Steele\Word Filestbommission\Updates\2009Uuty 21\Status Updates\June 29.doc Pal DesertDisc Golf Club tnl�dgc.com dt Club meets every Saturday from 7pm to 10pm for: '"'""` CMOm „ Organized play 760.20$.1179 ` Fun.Rounds g HDVLEYL4NE Y Lessons (on request) R C 8 W s E • '". Disc Golf Sales The Wash '4`. Disc Rentals FRED WARING , Disc Golf Course locations: 'f= 1 The Hovley Soccer Park T'The Golf Center 74735 Hovley Lane 74945 Sheryl Ave, i,c. . ,, between Cook and Porto/a off Cook north of wash k north of Hwy 111 760.779.1877 a Contact sat&sun8am-1pm = - , }r: . _ Bert, Kerri, Jon, or Keith • • :. $.: Paint Desert • '':':Y.- aI' ',, Ii L. y . E Jul U ti ri rr m ita + I Si i'4 ; _-. 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MARILYN OILING THE DESERT SUN Each week there is a different La Quinta resident Chelsea Branco,10,jousts with Palm Desert resident theme for the camp,and this week Chandler Muth 10,during health and fitness week at Desert Xtreme the theme is health and fitness.The Camp on Monday at Christian School of the Desert in Bermuda Dunes. camp has children ages 5-14 who stay from 9 to 6 p.m.and is put on - - by the Desert Retention District -e'_ ;‘. - The Desert Xtreme Camp runs l '` S .� '` �`� through Aug. 14, and gives kids ''" x f. opportunities to participate In �i - . healthand fitness,construction pro' ` Fro- duction, culinary week, and me- z r -- -. ' client times. . _ , ' -sniff REPORTS �c '. \. - §z _ "' LEFT:La Quinta resident Cara I Musashi,7,listens as La Qui-'. • -- resident Tyler teddy,6,who, t s - c z her ear in a game of tetepho - - - - y `-=>' during health and fitness we,t . = • �l Desert Xtreme Camp. . MARILYN ntUNG the DESERT;DU - . . Across the valley indio • 4: DESERT 71 rKei-REATIOPo 0ISTPIGr T : -" _ _ v •. � Via: �y �� �» ItJNI1RD 1W int{,tstRf AR! j Children jump Into the waters of Pawley Pool Family Aquatic Center on Saturday in Indioto kick off - Operation Splash,a program for low-Income families to get free swimming lessons and access to } Pawley Pool. Program offers free swim lessons, pool access to kids BY AIIINKII M.TAN The Desert Sun s d got ..444 Anewprogram,whichstarrted this weekend, will give 1,900 ` • tow•income Qvachella minerf ., residents fite n»mn ing lemons , , ur o n a s • and access to public pools in In- 3 ' t c - din Mecca and Coadmlla % 3 �. tr' ` ` a lite Desert RehauionDistrict r � t � ` � j� r bundled Operation Splash on r i+r - �i : = Saturday momtng at the Fawley Pool Family - Aquatic Center in India ,'• It • _ t= ;_ from. the Kaiser Penuwlmm tarlatan tlR tut b&tatwn Foundation Children enjoy the water Saturday at Pawley Pool Family Aquatic progrnns are designed Center in India for people who cannot afford swim lessons, and we believe applied for the grant to help ad- For more Info these communities have a need, dress the growing problem of and our purpose is to fill that obesityin the mmmunity,whidt Contact MaEyTh1esy at the - ' need,"Vita Wiiett,executive di- is partkuiady affecting Imv-bt- Reueatian District at - rector for the Kaiser Foundation come fwuilies,said Peter Mclry, desert tie,". n crowy@ Hospital and Health Plan In the districs's aquatic supervisor or visit www.dez mean agor, , _ - Riverside County, aid Satur- Census data acquired by the atfon Desert Reaention District • $ Atleast2S0volleyretidentshad showed that 30pettentofdal- summz McVey said. signed up for the program as of that in 8fih,seventh and ninth Pablo Dominguez,36,of In- Saturdac said!lath Adai,Desert grades were osesweight in die,dgned his fomilyuponSat- Recreation District superinten- Coachella, Meow and Indio, Say. dent of Rearation and Leisure McVey said, I think it's fantastic that there Service. Families who qualify for the is a great option Dee thisfor fam- OHidals will continue tatting program based on income will Hies liseoues who have beat go- appliationsatthepoohiuIndio, receive scholarships to pay For big through tough times,"said Mecca and Coachella"until the lessonsand apass that allows de, Dominguez, who was laid off money mos out." entire family to use designated from a local gas station four The Desert Recreation District pools for Gee throughout the months ago, D E S E Y \`" SUNDAY,TUNE 14,2009 SECTION 8 What to do? Welcome to the start of the • summer break for tens of thousands of school-age children . " , { across the Coachella Valley. Don't know what to do with ' I„ your children for the next 21/:months? • • - How about arts and crafts?Or }#r swinuning lessons?Ora trip to a ...• local museum? ; Still don't know what to do? < The Desert Sun has some ideas. Check out 28 things Idda can �'1g ' do title smother.,,on pages B6 `•.¢.a=;a,4.t .aI} .,, and87. Want to add an activity? a = •- - Send your suggestions to `_ :r' JamesdolmerOthedesertann. _ corn,or call(760)778-4625 _ i • mutaao us THE DESERT SUN Ch4ldren enjoy the water at Pawley Pool Family Aquatic Center in tndb.Operation Splash,a program for low-income families to get free swimming lessons and access to Pawley Pool,kicks off today.Read shoal the program on Page B4, and rind more kids'summer activities on Pages B6 sod 7. B6 ( THE DESERT SUN I SUNDAY,JUNE 28,2009 Across the valley coachella valley Cavalcade of kids' activities available across valley - Staff n efts - NrYt ... Kids )J 6 ' ,f.+$ii. � 1d s getting g to 1 Need to find something to keep them r m "' ' busy and entertained thus sum- :y'x`" � • w men?Here arc a few a ad.r rc —90me nod dour,some a bit ..n'a-.. f 'down the road I "t,;h,.. �, o e '" .a v � wt s-unrr.'G•a tir,7 " r la " " `+. . .t, J;", i 1p What Guest spars,field - '0. """*µ ' T t , ^�''.ar a trips,golf for ages 717 of all �, e .'. 'ate"« ' '� ' a t4„ :; Plat re 8: u Where 830 to 1730 am. .xK ar Desert.74-9455Feryl A Cost After membership fee, fy supplies,scholarships available M �x m, �"'... x wr xr' z M r" F ref ri " i R Infomwtia.(760)779-1877 i '" , x ��§ to A 4Y � 'C' ' 'r 54+�h Wd yf 4.0 Hccl..Ittu..nu-mnl St ,n Coach C'hrs!Ketvter�.• re 3r exercise to the loss Sate .,..' �. a..,. w What 11 am.to tZ30 m.JulyTheoFirst Tee Coachella Valleyin Palm Desert class program ay dun ly has mom than�rbcfpants w x s f t % 18,Aug 8 and 75 explains Saturday during the tittle Unkter Program at .."z�1 "" e � w"i m 9 Where Palm Desertr4, r i1 Community Center,43-900 San ages 4-6.The Feet Tee Coachella Valley offers a variety of pmgrams for youths ages 4 to 18 and has abloActiviti�1Gds ages 813 learn 470 total youth members.The little Linkters'5100 annual fee includes weekly lessons and `"*`" '' to fish,improve fishing skills unlimited play on The first Tee's golf par-3 nine-hole golf course. rz lutenub.n.(760)568-9697 l P J yew •+�„ " "'"y l ss Litt?-m e^i.r y What Introduce kids age-;.6 tamers CHATHAM ME pain:UN to game of golf Coach Mark Stipimvich teaches putting to Matthew Marquez 5, Whet Saturdays tilt,,h a,c,£ of Desert Not Springs, pug 79.45-minute sc..sons at C '" W' et Tee Saturday ella during theP Little Desert ter 7,8 and 9 am. CI E. program at The First Coachella Valley in Palm Desert Where The Golf Center at Palm ETr1 Tee 7`T,-"'�'„ Desert.74-945 Sheryl Ave +, .f.,')aa* ,f'. 'i�„':' C;-''4ftr membership,true Witta_'I:5 available -:r� IN ;r+c Burr krforrnatiore(760)719-1877 WEDNESDA ..BRIE 3,2009 SECTION B IF • t , _ f t• , [ - t 7 f I i j } \.t ir }fSf lt' t" play a££6iiiiler bi7S4?£t hall TI^Ur it lio v no in Mina is mkinl a unlhniuI 6,t iL Sunnu' It u:utbail loactuy. lb It$:2wh0(nor coed didagt. im,tsn to 11. 'lire x.t on I..it ses and ?m: ale pIa' at'llt•i'4s and iYmrdays. Play.rails)tine 30 and nuts through Aug.n A tree players clinic is offered ssith every ft-OWunn. Rt;datroi nt i',S70 pci chid. The uta itsiud,_;an:Wit]MI,1 a u•,un ,Olt P1:,m can ta;;LhI at the Ellin I ,< or the huGo community ie ntei' lufunnaticn:I"r 91 tEt`n"7 or -c i I .a 6 Fi_lti i r i THE EUra ri (VP {'1Ett}R1T;S _ _ 1A QUINTA SUN E THURSDAY JUNE 18,_2009 Kids doing sonimersaults over • community center's classes BY BALL BYRONas Lilbyr�com , Kids frommaoss theCoadel- '�' -_- e. Iavaley,indudingastmco ngn- '£ tinge tf omLaQuinta,aretek• n, Y " - _ ktg advantage of the multiple 7.ntillelic prog ants at the Indio - tin _. Community Center. Cunendy gymmaaecs dosses 'k dondnate the center with gilt r " " and boys from throughout the. ` _ a valley, including 6-year-old AbagailMulvcyfromlaQuinta _ «K::h ,. _ - - .. _ Practicing ii who was precng summer' _„: "•'.,, - ' santf earlier this week dndec1ass on$a offerings eyn.aday - - +'-, ••" .+1% -.f - camp on Fddays(July 17 and = . '^' .M= July 31,and Aug.14 and 2g) t x � k . Theaunp children �a dayt�a+pnRd _ is availak to r�mdren 5 / - .5 1 ^' T .* old and Anothera newgymnasta£ea i t Night Outle is " wtuics ar Pant e , supervised 7 � .- givenv supe6sedpm.J e - . Si for 910. 4_ It'll give parents a chance nti MN lwwlla wN to have a nice dinner while Abnpf Mulvey 6,of La Quanta practices summersaults at the Indio Community Center. the kids are doing gymnas- tics for the night,"said Indio Community Center Recre- ation Coordinator Courtney through Anng,14. nuts from 9 a.m.to 6 pin.for the day camps, all (760) Cohan. ' Camp for the youngest group 5125 a week 342-7305. The center is also offering of 4-to 6-year olds runt from 9 Camp for 11-1014-) ar-oIds For grnenil inknnation sports day camps for 4- to a m. to 1•p.m. for $100 per alto tests from 9 a.m.ro 6 p-m about India Community Crn- 14-ywatds a[Chrisdam School week. for 5160 a week ter programs, call: (760) otlhe Dawn begirt ing June 15 Camp for 5-to 101 ea-olds For more information about 347-4263. B6 I THE DESERT SUN I SATURDAY,JUNE 13,2009 • Across the valley C . ps keep kids entertained Desert San staff meats luelisot tSowlmtisthaeforlddstodonow? Plenty Theyanlramaboutattsand aalis,plbysports or video !?paws or movie, bat, ride horses, dance,go Ming,raw a anon team archery or gymnasia or how to are far animals,watch movies, learn to swim or cook or become a m hnologaai wiard. — dunes s Desert XNnne Camp Whet 730 am toE30 pm.Mon-Ed-lone 15- Aug14 Wham Christian Schad of the Desert 40-700 Luca lane AdMlks Health and fitness.oaetruttim production coma y week.mekrtraal times Cast Mini amp,9 am,to l pm.for ages 4-S am to 6 pm.$100 Rookie camp,9 ant to6 pun for ages 6.10,$125 Ail-Stearn 9 ant to 6 pm fa ages 1144,$160. Indudes.czmp T-shirt mods Register at any Desert Remotion District fadlty h ieratiot(760)347-3484 www.desFrheaotiandisirictta,Hw More caw 1nfonnation Go to mydesert.comisennercaap to find a list of local sunaw cams and activities for kids ..-, r �,.a��.._ 6„u ..�.:. �_.'n i,,.. �➢ y I"', '!s ,,.F1:mu"' ..4 i...,, w ..t DESERT occiat. A.rinr1 •)IS r • RI _ r THE INDIO SUN I FRIDAY TUNE 12,2009 Center offers Camps BY MIL RYRON bi hyronot6edete Cancan ` Kids from across the Coachella Valley are taking advantage of the multiple athletic pro- * grams at the Indio Community Center. " + ,,. �y Currentlyy, ' a cs daises dominate the cenrerwth ndlwysfmmamundihevalkg s induding 14-year old Sabrina Momnn of Indio. ,.::., who has been In the program since December - „"r" •- and was practicing her donkey kicks earlier this -� ,- � • week New gymnastics offerings include classes onu Saturdaysand adaycarnp on Fridays(July 17 and r 31 and Mg.14 and IS). The camp costs$30 a day and is available to . ..' children 5-years-old and up. Another new gymnastics feature is "Gym- —._.. .`. `-. nastier Parents' Night Out" in which kids are El aYRON fold SUN given supervised gymnastics lessons from 6 to 9 Sabena Mommn,14,of Indio practices donkey p.m.June 20 for S10. kicks at the Indio Community Center on Tuesday. 'it'll Ow parents a&niceto have ard.:earner white the kids are doing gynmastics for the night,"said lndioCommunity Center Recmaridn Camp far 5-to 10-yearolds rum from 9 a.m. Coordinator Courtney Calm. to 6 p.m.for$125 a week. The center also is offering day camps for Camp for I l-to 14-yearolds also runs from 9 4- to 14-yearokls at Christian School of the am.to 6 p.m.for$160 a week. Desert beginning Tune 15 through Aug. 14. For infommation about the day amps, call Camp for the youngest group of 4- to (760)342-7305. 6-year-olds runs from 9 am.to 1 p.m.for$100 For general information about Indio Com- per week. munity Center programs,call 347-4263. THE INDIO SUN I FRIDAY,DUNE 12,2009 DESERT YOUTH CA D . £ � I Indio sealable fordu'k§m. m � • 40 Lyt What Various programs at thetne0 Cannunit*Center /°'n4 .;1, h,,t . ,�• `ui, where as-an Clinbm St Where Rsogam tunes vary.Call for ,t .T 'II ,gym, informa . lessons, y tots wagtails,mall 'm.r „ } X Y; �n,m�,Po Ie art classes.karate,dance,yoga,, m ,,; aber r £ 1 n„ Cost;Rios vary. , ,;Rm lnfametiore(760)3473484 a � , pww �4^ oiw �id p�� A � a 3rE t WWlatVenous programs at the 8oysandtit, ' uy'r ,xy ."t�t q xtsSe iu , Yt yam, t Club Whert 730 ant to 5:30 pm Monday to i ' ox <; „ �£v ,`� �n S' `r`w.,::_., Where 83-100 Date Ave Friday "" I�,r� 1 . w- '41 a4 s cannact tech center,new teen center. WI'A • l Activities athletic ., For?-to £ • ) ';, '' breakfast and lunch daily Cast$20 for entire summer,including N N. '.' ltY i � _ .,. - z d. P .s °- ant:at Curtin ewe an In(an+aliat(760)347--5712 a Ctdtdren in La Quinta Ptayhouse's summer theater wo&iftop sing and dance a routine to"One Strxt Day"from the musical '' ateerg • NV-ether during the camp. . What Various programs at Indio Teen Center Whet Healing Horses Therapeutic staytirtp,arts and naffs pmgwm Ax wwwdeseteaeationdistrictcagov Whitt 81-678 Avenue 46 Rang Cartel 81-800 Avenue 51 youth . Whet 1 to 6 pm Monday to Friday What Monday through Sept 4. Cost Free . What`tens at Art Basses through Aug.28 Cost 320 oypay per ride-per week Ldunatiae(760)347-2383 What Coediela Valley Mssem aid Activities Variety of activities geared klnatagme(760)44o-4W13 a Cultural Center,82-616 Miles Ave. for high school students,including wwwtheafiftgtorsexw,arg What Swenming Where 9 to 11 am.Monday through July cooking,PlayStation 3 and Win Where Pawky Pori,46-350 Jackson St- la tournaments and arts and crafts What Reeling prcgrarra Activities Serrating lessons.lard Amvitles Mt lasses in dry,creative pr°grants Where Inch,PobSc fixary,,200 Gr+c !<'wra,opal swim drawing.v 'rue a Conxtlimetisailpturt Infst Fre are(760)541�4400 Carter Mall What Lessons wary.Cali Pod fa nrukun> i P.+a:epE n of Whet �thr°" �• student work on Juy12 What Summer ddi for Prawns vary Cast 345 persesim Cast f35 per meek ng programActivities read hooks to win cites at hd$Rl itiore(760)347.3484 a speoal needs children and adults the end of the program.8iirffival hiCraunt.s.1760)342 6651 THURSDAY,JUNE it,2009 SECTION B �► M.S DESERT ". ' Indio Free swimming lessons for low-income families Low-income families in Indio will have an opportunity to get free swimming lessons and admission to the Fawley Pool Family Aquatic Center starting this weekend. Sign-ups for free swimming lessons and swimming classes start at 10 a.m.Saturday at the Fawley Pool Family Aquatic Center,46.350 S.Jackson St.The free programs are through Operation Splash,a program that will provide water safety and training for people who wouldn't normally get to receive it.The funding comes from the $48,000 grant by the Kaiser Per- manente Foundation's Healthy Eating and Active Living pro- Information;(760)347-3484 -MJRIOI It TIN l TH DE -::4T SUN i SUNDAY,JUNE 28,2009 Business l ---11 6 1 al Kaiser a {as ca'iash -. with donation The Coachella Valley is one `rt F =j of even communities that , Kaiser permanence is sup- tit • I. porting with its Operation ' _ - •,rM y.� ru Splash program. i ,, - ''g*ait Kaiser Permanente recently s 1 f1 gave a$48d(O grant to the c. £ Desert Recreation District In Dp n ' ��C(- t, i fund free swim lessons and lit r'' D r � r (`Irby.Cl9hL (-h �'t = pool activities kw 1;,.-.1 nprrut,n ""''f,}.J -f 2 - low-income children and 1 w spt nil r n Kr{,,,•r r, r `t `-- ' r tl adults in the Coachella Valley this summer. a �` , �; We are thrilled that Kaiser s - - - Permanente's Operation " 1 y , Splash s being funded this '� --at t t� t ! summer.This will encourage —a i more children to learn to L , - ' . - swim and be more active," u_ "r �ctown tut it3E ouesi ieh said Rudy Acosta,Desert Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and Hospitals executive director Vita Willett(center)presents a check Recreation District board for$48,000 to Desert Recreaton District's St,n R d„' I Barb Adairio kick off Operation Splash,a president. - - program for tow-Income fami,.:::to get free•r;:1a;ni7,;,r wr;and access to Pawley Pool in Indio. The mission of Operation Splash is to support aquatic facilities and swim programs that help increase physical ac- tivity in low-income areas, s diminish the risk of chronic disease and build strong bod- ,f.xL'a:: 1 i�AcK. bod- ies. "This program is a great example of what can be done through the power of community partnerships," said Vita Willett,executive - director,Kaiser Founda- tion Health Man and Hos- pitals. _ - _ Children and their parents can register for the free swim - lessons and open swim passes at the following pool loca- l-;. ' tions: _- • Bagdouna Pool,84-626 .4 Bagdad St.,Coachella. - - - = - - - - _ - '_ (760)342-5665. ■ Mecca Community Cen- ter and Pool,65-250 Cahuille St.,Mecca.(760)342-5665. .. Air i:.Pr..l !?auly Across the valley • THE DESERT SUN I SUNDAY,JUNE 14,2009 THINGS' IU DS CAN DO THIS SUMMER What Swimming lessons at Pawky Pod,46-350 Jadson SL What:Junior lifeguard When:10 a.m.to 10:45 am, Program at Pawley Pool, 5 p ru to 5A5 pm,or 6 pm. 46-350 Jackson St,Indio to 6:45 pm.on June 22-July 2, Activities:Youth ages 11-14 July 6-July 16,August 3-August can team basic lifeguard skills To 13,or August 17-August 27; kin,youth must be ccin(ortaUe level 2,3.and 4 swimming swimnir g nonstop fa two lessons also occur at 9 am.to lengths of a swimming pool lk 9:45 am. Where 10 am,to 11:30 am u.� ``r ActMlles:Swimming lessons on Saturdays from June 26 to �^ for various levels of experience, July3t. D ES E R T Level 1 classes for ages 25 to Cost$60 per month cc nn�r,,.:. a:••.:.:c Level 3torf ages 6and ddel,er. Information: Level 4 for ages 7 and older, (760)347-3484 of www. . Cost$45 per cecdon desedrecrealkondistrictta gov Infor ma t=(760) 347-3484 or www.desert recrcationdislrictca.gav • v I , i • RIO ARn un THE otscal slut Cooper Hinkle,9,enjoys the water Saturday at Pawiey Pool Family Aquatic Center in Indio. Operation Splash,a program for low-income families to get free swimming lessons and access to Pawky Pool,kicks off today. I It .„ 1 I h A DESERT SU i " •.zed.,,ATICIBE-, 4-0.f' FRIDAY, 1UPJE 12, 2009 tQ DESERT R ECRE.i-(10;d 0151 FTIC'i I n TO KNOW ABOUT . Flag retirement --_`. team taswtm,tree Summer vacation Bring your old and Sign-ups for free Today is the last day damaged US.flags • swimming tessera of school i i the for proper d;sposal begin at 10 am. Desert Sands Unified from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the School District Saturday to the Pawky Pool Family Classes resume Aug AnR71tm Legion Aquatic Center, 31.Summer school Hannan Granados 46-350 5.Jackson begins June 16k Post No,739, St For Information, wowing to the 44-200 Sun Gold St can(760)347-3484 school district Informalion:Steve or e-mail Infuriation:(760) Waggoner at(760) info@deeertreaeatia+ 777-4200 or 777-8482. . tshictcagov sww.dssdns •" CITY OF PALM DESERT PARKS AND RECREATION 1 : gym 14 $ 4N STAFF REPORT To: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Janis Steele, Parks and Recreation Services Manager Date: October 6, 2009 Subject: Family YMCA of the Desert Update Attached is a copy of the two most recent press releases provided by the Family YMCA of the Desert regarding upcoming events. Page 1 of 5 From: Family YMCA of the Desert [aelsner@desertymca.org] Sent: Thursday,August 27,2009 1:00 AM To: Steele,Janis Subject: YMCA Fall Basketball, Football,and Fun! You're receiving this email because of your relationship with Family YMCA of the Desert. Please cai7;an:your continued interest in receiving email from us. You may Vnsubscripe if you no longer wish to receive our emails. FAMILr 11"11111 �c4 -:',.1-1::: :_'.,' T 1Vv, . Seetneu,20030 nikt ottl1 iiiii DESERTYMCA inThls!MN Featured[Headline -Calendar --Flag Football -Basketball -Other Preurams Family YMCA Upcoming , Events and Pram Calendar at a Glance ar c 29-31,all day 2009 p 6 tI 1041010-MOM' Mf' Hearth and Fun Fair P I%Dose t YMCA file://G:1PubWorks\Janis Steele\Word Files\Commission\Updates120091Oct 61YMCA\YM... 9/28/2009 Page 2 of 5 Lrgli s.On Atterschdi4111 ft"lofl'i'"!hleF,t; if FLAGFOOTBALL rto-cdown at Sundown - — — . { rg�6 Callegte Rascal and saa Pl yers of all sill l rs are liwi to Rancho Miragfi.CR flay In this 5-on-S league. kW will . tarn Bats„sportsmanship,and _., - ` ' teamwork. The YMCA leapt ensures w . that everyone has a chance to play. en Each pardcipant.receives a reverse • ., 'jersey,shorts,and.f - ' .d . , , SIGN UP SOON! 10 '' T . i irni Ages: -1 Registration Dates: July 1st-September 11th • -_01 Le7{tveC Does; October 1 eth- December 11th rui Jj Times: TBA depending on coaching and team schedules Fees: Member$90 A SW late fee will be added to registrations ■ I accepted after September 11 th After the youth games..parents,you can stay late for our adult league! Same 5 on 5,same Bed,sane rules,metre fun.Hurry up and get your tern together for the fait season. D Ages: 25 and over Registration Pastes: August 1st—September 4th Season Dates: October 16tl1-sec.. 11tit Times: TEA L ' Team fee: $325 4$2t lade nigisirallon'fee wfrr,7e t�tfaroed[o T re istratiotrs acc.O.f6d after 5`eprerber£tlr r I11° FAMILY YMCA OP THE DESERT 43�zy934 San Peblo Avenue.- E alrn Desert,CA 92260 - 76 4 1y- I VI-E Mes ite Aven a-Pal r.'pitr ,CA 922134 -7f.a3�]4+-:`,1'30 www.ymcaafthedesert:orj. file://G:1PubWorks\Janis Steele\Word Files\Commission\Updates120091Oct 61YMCA\YM... 9/28/2009 Page 3 of 5 BASKETBALL LEAD 2 r : +_ - Join the YMCA for our winter l esketbaf!sea- . son.Girls aid boys of all skirt levels are wet •- come to play. The YMCA emphasizes tarn. - >- work, fair play, sportsmanship and fun. The- V goal of our program IS to create-an environ- -,«'@I- K. Mont that players can learn and enjoy the r . , ` mine_herrtalself-esteer+innd'leairrtibevatuesaf I. - � . f`arFi1ce.Finrs�rsh•.,.€es+recta r lRes?xoirs>ibility; $ • , ' . , Ages: a-1? 1 Registration Dates:October arn-Aecenther tf + VIII Season Dates: January 22mct- rcli t th Fes: $9 .- A S t f1 We revan/we fee.wi ea,charged �+to regishatror accepted after[Jecerabef 1ith -:' . i 1 iv BASKETBALL r YOUTH .;. Y BASKETBALL WORKSHOPS 4Besialaed for{goys anti uir Is that want tocwNinue CO I� tr+`` • play bas#etroaif end improve their skirts-Workshop is 9 different than our leagues In that all players in each a age group will meet together. Tuesdays will focus y' oncfrrils and team ppractice.Thursdays will feature ' a game with theft teem of the week. This format en- '.. + ahles the players to hrve exr,erisrrnr,e rglayirrtr send ire_ f- teracti na with the other members of the workshop. I. ges: 6-.13 �t w i res: October 6ith-November 1urh I .4.-- — . r (7 week workshop) ,i aysr: Tuesdays and Thursdays , irnes: TBA 1 ees: $60 — � � — -. file://G:1PubWorks\Janis Steele\Word Files\Commission\Updates120091Oct 61YMCA\YM... 9/28/2009 Page 4 of 5 Y csim PROGRAMS $400- VR 0 OltiES In our karate program we ern- YMCA Rookies is a a„rm•ec-mpeti-� phasiae self-discipline, sports- live sports programfar boxw and rnartship,respect and a positive t girls. objective of this pro attitude. Students find that theirgram is to help kids team basic rules,skills and/tactics of various success in karate carries over sports,where the structure of the to school extra-curricular ac- gameis modified tornaxinizefun, tivities, and their personal lives. andsuccess,Ournon-competitive The fitness benefits of karate in- environment encourages kids to cane increased natty, fiexibli- learn at their own pace,dev il ill icy, weight control and strength i confidence,participate in healthy physical activity-and have ford ges: 3.5 Location: Sac Pablo YMCA - _ Days&Times: — r) - . �• k.." , ednesdays 5:00 am y 4. - or ' A -aturdays 10:0Gam e. Monthly Fee:S50 Children will learnt*creativrelyex- press themselves through dance! , Dates: The steps are basic and fun,and ,�._ confidence with physical move- ; 'Ui.l i-S OR7 meat is allowed to begin early. to , 12 t timh-27+.h •,ber 9 This class will be a combi- ' t- — matron of ballet, tumbling - ,ts. ER and creative movement. 'atober li _ _! ' •es: 5 and up 3r4-24th Wit.•` Your Oars tmagirrafian wiii be and i -, challenged in the healthicst.of E • titian: San Pablo YMCA i October f . wa s' 31s: +%ovem• ' rti-'...:01%. y lays;Times: U Tla}tLt. . ' -s: 3-5 Nednesday 5.0 m-.5:3tipm v anuar} " ' ovation: San Pablo' M hu'lq 5:$� r-7:4gpm .th-3t&th ',!*4 € delay 51 n-7:50pm Imes; 10:00am-11:03aan ttrrdals S:00am•10:50arn February '. .4,. I •ys: 1londay Rh•21th ,, ` -. . ., antlt Foe: Sditilday: seasons VA he !Monthly Foe:t35 nehf at Palm Desert Soccer Park r r,l orr the ACTIVATE �� AMERICA • DI 1 you LiTjzr co . .. Ir... the Family NemeAdf the ID'esert file://G:\PubWorks\Janis Steele\Word Files\Commission\Updates120091Oct 61YMCA\YM... 9/28/2009 Page 1 of 3 From: Family YMCA of the Desert[aelsner@desertymca.org] Sent: Sunday,September 20,2009 2:55 PM To: Steele,Janis Subject: YMCA Family Fitness Night and Activate America-Get Healthy the Fun Way! 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AND MQRE1 i 1k.11`Frl 11C+ild YMCA Iicumi file://G:1PubWorks\Janis Steele\Word Files\Commission\Updates120091Oct 6\YMCA\YM... 9/28/2009 *.• CITY OF PALM DESERT = j precef PARKS AND RECREATION $� a 1 �,..r'0 STAFF REPORT To: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Janis Steele, Parks and Recreation Services Manager Date: October 6, 2009 Subject: September Park Inspections Attached is a copy of the September park inspection results. City of Palm Desert Park Inspections-August/September 2009 Date Park Commissioner Date _ Deficiency Corrected Corrective Action _ 1. Ironwood/ Barnard (Sept) Haystack Guyer(Aug) 8/2/2009 Numerous dog droppings 8/5/2018 Contractor notified to clean up. Question/Suggestion: 1. Continue to work on trail signage. N/A 2.Status of pumping station? 9/14/2009 Drilling complete. Clean up began 9/14. Landscape,wall construction begins 10/1. 2. Homme/Adams Barnard Cahuilla Park 3.Joe Mann Park Guyer 4. Palm Desert Hall Soccer Park 5. Palma Village Munson Park 6. University Dash 9/25/2009 Two parents were very pleased with the park. Recommend 9/25/2009 Water feature is a possibility for the Parks installing a water feature and 2 swings in the area. future.Swings will not fit in the (Dog& East) playground area. 7. Magnesia Falls Housken 8/25/2009 There should be a water fountain in the playground area of 8/28/2009 Got estimates to install a fountain. City Park. the park.The nearest water seems to be at the restrooms. A PO is in the process of being approved, then we will purchase and install a fountain. 8. Washington Housken 9/14/2009 1.Wow! Busy place-20 guys playing soccer! 20 others(kids etc.) N/A N/A Charter Park playing on equipment or watching the game. _ 9/21/2009 2.There appears to be only one picnic table. I'm sure if there 9/25/2009 There used to be 2; 1 was vandalized and were more,they'd be used; but obviously we need the broken and was removed.We will add school's input. another by Friday 9/25/09. 9. Civic Center Schukart Park 10. Freedom Park Babcock 9/12/2009 Clean. No other comments. N/A N/A 9/15/2009 N/A N/A