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2009-12-01 PRC Regular Meeting Agenda Packet
CITY OF PALM DESERT PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION tit AGENDA +ry ' Tuesday, December 1, 2009 — &30 a.m. Administrative Conference Room N* 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 riot 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 by 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 NOVEMBER 3, 2009 V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE VI. NEW BUSINESS A. RECOMMENDATION OF THE APPROVAL OF AN RC TRACK LEASE B. APPROVAL TO PREPARE TO RE-SUBMIT A "BICYCLE FRIENDLY COMMUNITY' APPLICATION IN 2010 VII. REPORTS AND UPDATES A. AMPHITHEATER B. CALIFORNIA AND PACIFIC SOUTHWEST RECREATION AND PARK TRAINING CONFERENCE C. PiCKLEBALL PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA December 1, 2009 D. JOE MANN IRRIGATION CLOCK E. PARK EVENTS F. DESERT RECREATION DISTRICT G. FAMILY YMCA OF THE DESERT H. LOVE M B ER PARK INSPECTIONS I. NEWS ARTICLES VII, 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 24th day of November 2009. ata Beth Longman, ecording Secretary 2 ai.pub works a warns and C Cam:r ,tizouw „de,1w,;1Ulta xe 2. .a9.ag,eneadxt CITY OF PALM DESERT �1T� t PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION 4Ji PRELIMINARY MINUTES I*4.1 u•_ Hm $�r •3a�oto NOVEMBER 3, 2009 Ey • CALL TO ORDER Chairman Barnard convened the meeting at 8:30 a.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Excused Absence Chairman Michael Barnard Commissioner Julie Munson Vice Chair Roger Dash (Leave of Absence) Commissioner Phill Babcock Commissioner Jerry Dawson Commissioner Randy Guyer Commissioner Deborah Hall Commissioner Kim Housken Commissioner Terry Schukart Staff Present: Janis Steele, Parks and Recreation Services Manager Mark Greenwood, Director of Public Works Beth Longman, Administrative/Recording Secretary Ricardo Torres, Parks Maintenance Supervisor Guests: Rob Ballew, YMCA of the Desert Craig DeWitt, Desert Recreation District Laura McGalliard, Desert Recreation District Robert A. Spiegel, Mayor Van Tanner, Chairman of Planning Commission Gina Tenorio, The Desert Sun III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Rob Ballew YMCA reported on upcoming special events. They use the revenue from special events to fund some of their programs. 1 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION PRELIMINARY MINUTES NOVEMBER 6, 2009 Ms. Janis Steele introduced Mr. Ricardo Torres who is attending the meeting in place of Mr. Jay Niemczak. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. MINUTES OF THE MEETING FROM OCTOBER 6, 2009 A Motion was made by Commissioner Dawson, seconded by Commissioner Schukart, that the Minutes of the meeting of October 6, 2009, be approved as submitted. Motion carried 8-0 with Commissioner Munson ABSENT. V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. LEGENDS FIELD COLUMN HONOREE RECOMMENDATION Ms. Steele reported that they sometimes struggle with determining an appropriate nominee for this award. She has discussed the matter with Mr. Craig DeWitt and Ms. Barb Adair of the Desert Recreation District, and they are in agreement that it would be acceptable to skip a year. Ms. Adair thought that Don Sutton could be asked to return as the emcee at International Sports Festival banquet that will be held at The Living Desert. Commissioner Hall recalled that they previously discussed looking at other sports as possibilities for selecting an honoree because there are other sports taking place in the park. Ms. Steele recalled that the City Council wanted to limit honorees to baseball. Mayor Spiegel agreed with that recollection. Commissioner Guyer recalled that tennis was considered because they had discussed putting columns near the tennis courts; and that would have allowed expanding the selection of nominees to include individuals associated with tennis. He feels that eventually other sports will have to be included considering that the International Sports Festival is built around other sports too. Mayor Spiegel asked if there weren't someone from the area who could be selected. Ms. Steele noted that some younger people had been nominated, but the feeling was that they hadn't achieved legend status yet, and she did not receive any other nominations. Ms. Steele said that rather than selecting just anyone, we should take time to select an appropriate honoree. Throughout the year if commissioners think of a baseball figure to nominate for the award, please let Ms. Steele know and she will compile a nominee list to be discussed in the fall when an honoree is usually selected. 2 G.IPubWorkslMeetings\Parks and Rec Commission120091Packets12009112-01-091002 Minutes 11-03-09.docx PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION PRELIMINARY MINUTES NOVEMBER 6, 2009 ACTION: Commissioner Guyer moved to recommend that we skip nominating an honoree this year and continue to search for next year's nominees. Commissioner Schukart seconded the motion, and the recommendation carried by an 8-0 vote with Commissioner Munson ABSENT. Mayor Spiegel asked Ms. Steele to send note to the City Council advising them of this action. VI. NEW BUSINESS - None VII. REPORTS AND UPDATES A. AQUATIC CENTER Ms. Steele presented a time line for the design and eventual construction of the aquatic center. The Request for Proposals (RFP) is out, and the pre-proposal meeting held last week was well attended. Proposals are due November 13, 2009. Commissioner Dawson asked what caused the volume of interest in the pre-proposal meeting. Ms. Steele stated that design consultants attended and that they have an interest in submitting a bid. She also noted that there were contractors, subcontractors, architects, and engineers in attendance. Mr. Greenwood noted that this will be a team approach because there's no one consultant who can do the entire project. Ms. Steele noted that there were at least four reputable pool designers at the meeting, but none were local firms. Commissioner Guyer asked at what point in the process do we arrive at a final design to present to the City Council. Ms. Steele said it will be spring before that point is reached. The upcoming recommendation to the City Council is to hire the design consultant with design work expected to begin in January 2010. Based on Ms. Steele's time line, construction is expected to begin in September 2010. Ms. Steele has made presentations of the plans for the aquatic center to the AIPP Commission and the Youth Committee and has received positive feedback. B. AMPHITHEATER UPDATE Ms. Steele reported that the amphitheater will close on November 9, 2009, and construction on the new structure will begin with a completion date of no later than December 10, 2009. Additional lighting will also be installed and includes up-lighting on the trees and at the perimeter. Commissioner 3 G.IPub WorkslMeetings\Parks and Rec Commission120091Packets12009112-01-091002 Minutes 11-03-09.docx PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION PRELIMINARY MINUTES NOVEMBER 6, 2009 Hall asked if the new lights are on timers. Ms. Steele stated that they will be manually turned on and off for events being held at the amphitheater. Ms Steele noted that there was money in the capital improvement budget to upgrade the lights. There will be a dedication and reopening of the amphitheater on December 11 , 2009, and Ms. Steele would like the commissioners to attend if possible. The Side Street Strutters, a Dixieland jazz band will perform. The final event of the movie series is "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas" on December 18, 2009. C. HOMME/ADAMS PARK PALAPA REPLACEMENT Ms. Steele reported that the Palapa that was destroyed by fire has finally been replaced. The new one is fire retardant. D. PLAYGROUND REPLACEMENT AT WASHINGTON CHARTER SCHOOL PARK Ms. Steele stated that the staff report to the City Council will not be on the November 12, 2009, agenda; hopefully, it will be on the December 10, 2009, agenda. The equipment replacement is included in the five year capital improvement plan. The equipment planned for this park is the same type as that at Freedom Park. Fabricating takes about eight weeks with an additional one to two weeks for installation. Commissioner Housken asked about the light exercise component. Ms. Steele stated that the lighting can be used to play many different games, and gave examples such as using colored lights to play capture the flag. It is a new, innovative concept and can be used by children and adults. It promotes exercising through fun so children won't think of it as exercising. The light exercise component can be added to similar type equipment, such as that at Freedom Park, but not to traditional playground equipment. Ms. Steele will send the commissioners a link so they can get a better understanding of this component. Ms. Steele noted that the current playground equipment is suitable for the five to twelve year old age group, and they will be adding equipment suitable for the two to five year old age group. The pour-in-place play surface will be replaced. It has been patched numerous times and doesn't hold up well in the desert climate. They are looking at an engineered wood fiber product, but may use a pour-in-place surface under the shade structure. In addition to the students at Washington Charter School who use the playground, it is a community park and is well-used by the 4 G.Pub WorkslMeetings\Parks and Rec Commission120091Packets12009112-01-091002 Minutes 11-03-09.docx PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION PRELIMINARY MINUTES NOVEMBER 6, 2009 community. Commissioner Guyer asked if it was a shared expense with the school. Ms. Steele said it is not. E. CAHUILLA PARK DRINKING FOUNTAIN The old drinking fountain has been replaced. It wasn't ADA accessible and the new one meets the requirements. It is installed in the same place. F. VETERAN'S DAY CELEBRATION Ms. Steele reported that the Veteran's Day Celebration on November 11, 2009, will again be at Freedom Park. The program begins at 11 a.m. Refreshments will be offered, and commissioners are encouraged to attend. G. COMMISSIONER TRAINING Ms. Steele reminded the commissioners who have signed up for the training that it will be held at the La Quinta Library on Saturday November 14. This is not required training, but it is a good opportunity to meet other commissioners. The City Clerk will provide notification to commissioners when the required ethics training is due. H. DESERT RECREATION DISTRICT Ms. Steele reviewed the agenda attachment provided by the Desert Recreation District, and noted that this is the type of information that the commissioners have been asking for in regard to membership participation numbers, reservations, and daily usage. Mr. Craig DeWitt stated that they are continuing to adjust their reporting categories. Commissioner Housken asked about the July activity summary; and in regard to the programming commented that Palm Desert had the second highest population, but the lowest participation in programs. Mr. Dewitt stated that July is the lowest participation month and as such they program fewer activities. The gym and weight room numbers during this time period are okay, but program participation typically drops. Ms. Steele and Mr. DeWitt both noted that the other divisions had higher numbers due to camps and after school programs. Mr. DeWitt further commented that the Palm Desert location has a higher adult population, which is a different demographic than some of the other divisions. 5 G.IPub WorkslMeetings\Parks and Rec Commission120091Packets12009112-01-091002 Minutes 11-03-09.docx PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION PRELIMINARY MINUTES NOVEMBER 6, 2009 Commissioner Guyer noted that the report mentions that people purchase memberships in areas other than where they live. Mr. DeWitt stated that part of the application includes residence information, which gives them the ability to track memberships by where people live as well as where they purchased the membership. Ms. Steele mentioned that there will be an increase in fees effective on November 16. Commissioner Babcock asked about the benefits of having a membership. Mr. Dewitt stated that in the past the membership has allowed use of facility and discounts in program fees. The new facility use pass will provide use of the gym, weight room, and multi-purpose spaces. All district residents will pay the same fee for programs, and non-district residents will pay an upcharge. Commissioner Hall asked if there will be a Palm Desert resident pass. Mr. DeWitt stated that there has always been a district pass; the Palm Desert resident pass is only for Desert Willow. Ms. Steele noted that the difference is that Palm Desert and Indio residents pay $25 for the pass that can be used at either the Palm Desert or Indio facilities, and district residents pay $50 for the same usage. Commissioner Housken asked where the resident membership fees go. Mr. DeWitt stated that fees for all of the district passes, including the Desert Willow resident rate passes, go to the Desert Recreation District. Ms. Steele stated that the City Council requested that the Desert Recreation District serve as the administrator for the Desert Willow passes, and the amount they collect covers only the cost of the cards. Mr. DeWitt said it's very difficult for them to manage due to the requirements set by the City. Ms. Steele stated that the program is intended for permanent rather than seasonal residents, and the resident is required to produce a California driver license or ID with a Palm Desert address and a utility bill with the same address. Commissioner Housken questioned where the increased fees collected for the nighttime use of lights at the baseball fields were going. Her understanding was that these fees would go to the City to offset the cost of electricity. She supported the fee increase based on that understanding, but now she has found out that the additional fees are going to the Desert Recreation District. It doesn't seem reasonable for them to collect more money at night to do the same job while the City continues to pay for the electricity. Commissioner Babcock stated that he has the same question. Ms. Steele said that she will look into it and provide a report. 6 G.IPubWorkslMeetings\Parks and Rec Commission120091Packets12009112-01-091002 Minutes 11-03-09.docx PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION PRELIMINARY MINUTES NOVEMBER 6, 2009 I. FAMILY YMCA OF THE DESERT Mr. Ballew provided an update on upcoming events sponsored by the YMCA. Mr. Ballew also noted that the YMCA had 200 senior citizens in their VIP area at the Golf Cart Parade and they thoroughly enjoyed the event. They are working with area senior homes to get the seniors out to more events, but the main issue seems to be transportation. He asked if there is an area at the amphitheater for seniors to be wheeled in to enjoy programs. Ms. Steele noted that there is a concrete lip area that can be used for this purpose. J. OCTOBER PARK INSPECTIONS Commissioner Schukart commented that he likes the feedback provided on the report and feels that it completes the cycle. Commissioner Hall was at Palma Village Park twice and noted that it's a great park and gets a lot of use, which is probably due to its location in the middle of a neighborhood. K. NEWS ARTICLES No comments. VIII. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Commissioner Housken asked for an update regarding the trees that were cut down at Homme/Adams Park. Mr. Torres noted that a resident cut down the trees to improve their view. Ms. Steele noted that it's a destruction of property crime and is being investigated by the police department. Mr. Torres commented that a few years ago the adjacent resident claimed that the trees were on his property, but they are not. Ms. Steele commented that the fence at the Chia Well site has been removed and some excavation holes were exposed. Bighorn has been contacted to take care of the problem. IX. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Commissioner Guyer, seconded by Commissioner Dawson, the meeting was adjourned at 9:23 a.m. Beth Longman, Recording Secretary 7 G.IPubWorkslMeetings\Parks and Rec Commission120091Packets12009112-01-091002 Minutes 11-03-09.docx * CITY OF PALM DESERT .4 PARKS AND RECREATION $ � N,04 STAFF REPORT To: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Janis Steele, Parks and Recreation Services Manager Date: December 1, 2009 Subject: Recommendation of the Approval of an RC Track Lease Attached is a copy of a staff report prepared by Mr. Ryan Stendell, Senior Management Analyst, requesting that the remote control (RC) racetrack that previously operated behind the Desert Crossings Shopping Center, be re-opened. Hobbytown USA formerly operated the track. Mr. Stendell will be present to answer any questions, along with Mr. Chris Marrale, the applicant. CITY OF PALM DESERT DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORT REQUEST: Recommendation of approval to the City Council for a one-year lease agreement with Palm Desert RC Raceway / Chris Marrale for the use of a remote controlled car racetrack. Subject property is a vacant City owned parcel located on Painters Path to the rear of the Desert Crossings Shopping Center. SUBMITTED BY: Ryan Stendell, Senior Management Analyst APPLICANT: Palm Desert Raceway/Chris Marrale CASE NO: TUP 09-443 DATE: December 1, 2009 Recommendation That the Parks and Recreation Commission recommend approval to the City Council of a one-year lease agreement for the operation of a remote controlled (RC) racetrack on vacant City owned property. Background In October of 2002, the City Council authorized a lease agreement on the subject property with HobbyTown USA for the use of a RC car racetrack on the subject property. At the time, Hobbytown USA was occupying space within the Desert Crossings Shopping Center. Hobbytown USA operated an RC track on this property for several years until the business closed in 2008. City staff secured the site once the City was notified that HobbyTown USA was no longer in business. The previous operator left behind most of the equipment used to operate the business. Staff had no issues or complaints with regards to the track during the years of operation by HobbyTown USA. Discussion I Analysis Chris Marrale/Palm Desert RC Raceway has proposed to reopen the RC racetrack facility as it was during the operation of HobbyTown. Mr. Marrale has teamed up with Uncle Don's Hobby Shop of Palm Desert to form the team that will manage the facility, Staff Report Palm Desert RC Raceway December 1, 2009 Page 2 of 2 Based on staff's experience with the use of this property as an RC track, staff is proposing a similar arrangement as was given to HobbyTown USA. Proposed is a one- year temporary lease agreement with Palm Desert RC Raceway / Chris Marrale. This lease agreement was drafted by the City Attorney and includes all necessary insurance and hold harmless requirements. The one-year agreement will give staff time to evaluate the use and determine its long term viability. In addition, it will allow Palm Desert Raceway time to get up and running. Staff can revaluate this use after one year and determine whether a longer term lease could be considered. Submitted By: Department Head: fell/r) • _ ' - Ryan Stendell Lauri Aylaian Senior Management Analyst Director of Community Development • G 1Planning\Ryan Stendell\Word Data1RC Taack\Staff Report_P&R.DOC Contract No. HA26630 DRAFT LEASE AGREEMENT This Lease Agreement ("Lease") is made and entered into as of this day of , 2009, by and between the City of Palm Desert, a Municipal Corporation ("Landlord") and ("Tenant"), with reference to the following facts: RECITALS A. WHEREAS, Tenant operates and; B. WHEREAS, Landlord is the owner of a parcel of property("Premises"), described with particularity in Exhibit"A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference; and C. WHEREAS, Tenant desires to lease from Landlord and Landlord desires to lease to Tenant the Premises on the terms and conditions set forth herein. AGREEMENT NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements contained herein and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows: 1. Leased Premises. Landlord leases to Tenant, and Tenant hires from Landlord, for the term, at the rental and upon the conditions in this Lease the Premises. Tenant accepts condition of premises and agrees to maintain premises in condition as provided for in Section 4.2. 2. Term of Lease. 2.1 Term. The term of this Lease shall be 1 year, commencing on the date (the "Term Commencement Date") that this Lease has been executed. 2.2 Date of Lease and Legal Effect. The terms, covenants and conditions of this Lease shall become legally binding on the Term Commencement Date. R M B USIDER W I N1311712.1 3. Rent. During the Term of this Lease and any extension thereof Tenant shall pay Landlord $1.00 per year as minimum yearly rent. 4. Utilities & Maintenance. 4.1 Provided by Landlord. Landlord shall provide no services nor maintenance for the premises. 4.2 Provided by Tenant. Except as otherwise provided in this Lease, Tenant shall pay any and all expenses required and keep and maintain the Premises and every part thereof in and about the Premises in good order, condition and repair, normal wear and tear excepted. Tenant shall be responsible for general upkeep of the Premises and shall provide service therefore. Tenant shall also inspect and provide reasonable daily upkeep for the grounds of which the Premises are a part, to the extent that such areas are used by Tenant. 5. Taxes. 5.1 Landlord Taxes. Landlord shall have no responsibility for payment of any real property taxes and assessments levied and assessed against the land of which the Premises are a part. 5.2 Tenant Taxes. Tenant agrees to pay, before delinquent, all real and personal property taxes levied or assessed on Tenant's property located on the Premises, at Tenant's sole cost and expense, if any. 6. Insurance and Indemnification. 6.1 Landlord's Insurance. Landlord shall obtain and maintain, at Landlord's sole cost and expense, insurance in such coverages and in such amounts as Landlord determines, in Landlord's sole discretion. 6.2 Tenant's Insurance. Tenant shall obtain and maintain, at Tenant's sole cost and expense, broad-form comprehensive public liability insurance with limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per person and$1,000,000 each occurrence, insuring any and all liability of Tenant with respect to the Premises, and property damage liability insurance with a limit of not less than $1,000,000 each accident or$2,000,000 combined single limit, and Tenant shall name Landlord as an additional insured, at Tenant's sole cost and expense. RMBUS\DERW IM311712.1 6.3 Mutual Indemnification. Each of the parties hereto hereby agrees to indemnify, defend, protect and hold harmless the other and any and all agents, employees and representatives of the other from and against all losses, liabilities, claims, damages costs and expenses, including without limitation, attorneys' fees, arising out of or in connection with its activities or the activities of its employees, agents and contractors, and this Lease. 7. Permitted Use. 7.1 Tenant shall use the Premises solely for the purposes of operating a remote controlled car race track. 8. Landlord's Right to Enter Premises. Landlord reserves, and shall at any and all times have, the right to enter the Premises upon reasonable notice to Tenant to inspect same, to submit the Premises to prospective tenants, to post notices of non-responsibility, and to repair the Premises. 9. Assignment and Subleasing. Tenant shall not assign, mortgage, or hypothecate this Lease in whole or in part, nor sublet all or any part of the Premises, without the prior written consent of Landlord in each instance, which consent may be withheld, reasonably or otherwise, in Landlord's sole and absolute discretion. 10. Termination. Either party hereto may terminate this Lease upon thirty (30) days' prior written notice to the other party. 11. No Waiver of Breach. No failure by either Landlord or Tenant to insist upon the strict performance by the other of any covenant, agreement, term or condition of this Lease or to exercise any right or remedy consequent upon a breach thereof, shall constitute a waiver of any such breach or of such covenant, agreement, terms, or condition. No waiver of any breach shall affect or alter this Lease, but each and every covenant, condition, agreement, and term of this Lease shall continue in full force and effect with respect to any other then existing or subsequent breach. Time is of the essence of this Lease, and of each provision. All notices and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be delivered in person or sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, commercial overnight courier (such as Express Mail,Federal Express, etc.) with written verification of receipt or by facsimile. A notice shall be deemed given: (a) when delivered by personal delivery(as evidenced by he receipt); (b) three (3) days after deposit in the mail if sent by registered or certified mail; (c) one (1)business day after having been sent by commercial overnight courier as evidenced by the written verification of receipt; or(d) on the date of confirmation if faxed. R M B USIDER W I N1311712.1 If to Landlord: City of Palm Desert Attention: City Manager 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 If to Tenant: Palm Desert Raceway C/O Chris Marrale 78-865 Sonesta Way La Quinta, CA 92253 Any party may change its address for receiving notice by written notice given to the others named above. This Lease contains the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the matters covered by this Lease, and no other agreements, statements, or promise made by any party, or to any employee, officer, or agent of any party, which is not contained in this Lease shall be binding or valid. 11.5 Headings. The subject headings of the sections and paragraphs of this Lease are included for purposes of convenience only and shall not affect the construction or interpretation of any of its provisions. Should either party commence any legal action or proceeding against the other based on this Lease, the prevailing party shall be entitled to an award of attorney's fees. 11.7 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any one or more counterparts, and all so executed shall constitute one and the same instrument. 11.8 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be construed and governed by the laws of the State of California. [SIGNATURES APPEAR ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE] RMB USIDERW IN1311712.1 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized representatives on the date first above written. TENANT: LANDLORD: CITY OF PALM DESERT, a municipal corporation Chris Marrale, Palm Desert Raceway , Mayor ATTEST: Rachelle D. Klassen, City Clerk Approved as to Form: David J. Erwin City Attorney for City of Palm Desert RMBUSIDERWIN1311712.1 Contract No. HA26630 EXHIBIT "A" DESCRIPTION OF PREMISES APN No. 640-091-010, vacant property behind the Desert Crossings Shopping Center. See attached. ---'--....7'' (( L----- ': - Fr.rn vosma 'e' lif 1 ,,s, * Oil In I 11 - ft t ire Q lilitil A i 41 ' . A 8 fr \\) ir tr ,...._ 0 ,,,,,,, ,,,,„„4,,,,,,,,,41,, , q,, ,,,,NN,, , -Ay 44 il. . I \ . \\ 1 111107::4%r,,,g r A ty(20 Act:V L-Firr. 4:it/P:7Ftt. ',s .. Cl � 1 i)2Ei11 -- I RMBUS\DERWIM311712.1 Palm Desert RC Raceway http://www.pa I and e se rt rc racew ay,coin/ 72336 Painters Path, Palm Desert,CA I am looking to reopen the RC track that was located behind Target in the Desert Crossing Shopping Mall. I have got the required insurance, completed the site plan of the facility, and have the ADA Compliant drivers stand proposal completed, among other things.The track will be a business, but there will be no employees'-only volunteers. Uncle Don's Hobbies, a hobby shop that has been open since 1955, located in Palm Desert,will benefit from the track greatly. .41,, , .i , ...... IF 4r . 4 - -— ... : •F 1 , ....L.' If .-if Ai. ' - '" .* ma y J '. ` r — .1411111t$ lir . • r is 1 li I — '- : P :1.1 i / .. . . i • P ‘,11111t 11#11 .. r e' • . ♦ IJf .I ::�►4 / OHO. .... 4 .. `r� , <,Li. r • • • • \\.. , t liirA e. gifiiit - Page 1 of 1 • .. vi • tea . _ r .- — • _ _ - =��. - 5i k-. - - 4 C - - !''.e - ' - • } - - a.r �. ~'te',. '•.l ' w tea••~+ r?_' isr' r http://www.palmdesertrcraceway.corn/madules/gallery/albums/2007 JBRL Nitro_Series... 11/23/2009 ---- 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: December 1, 2009 Subject: Bicycle Friendly Community Application On July 9, 2009, the City Council authorized staff to submit an application to the League of American Bicyclists to become recognized as a Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC). The application was submitted on August 14, 2009. In November 2009, Mr. Kevin Swartz, Assistant Planner for the City of Palm Desert, was notified that the City received an "Honorable Mention." See attached informational update that Mr. Swartz submitted to the City Council. Mr. Bill Nesper, Director of Bicycle Friendly America Program, also supplied the City with feedback and recommendations for future submittals. Please see attached. Mr. Nestor mentioned that the City will find some significant measures that should be taken to improve the community's bicycle friendliness in addition to program and policy measures in each of the Five E's (Engineering, Education, Encouragement, Enforcement and Evaluation/Planning). He noted that the BFC application is broad and that no one right or wrong answer will put a community over the edge either way, rather it takes a breadth of programs across each category to make a truly Bicycle Friendly Community. Each question of the BFC application is designed to point the community to a good measure for improving cycling. The feedback document is intended to be utilized in conjunction with the BFC application as a roadmap to building a great community for cycling. Mr. Swartz will be scheduling a meeting of the BFC committee in the near future, in order to formulate an action plan to address the feedback and re-submit the application. Since the Parks and Recreation Commission serves as the oversight committee for the BFC, Staff is requesting that the Commission support the review of the feedback and development of an action plan in order to re-submit the application next year. CITY OF PALM DESERT DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORT REQUEST: INFORMATIONAL UPDATE REGARDING APPLICATION FOR DESIGNATION AS BICYCLE-FRIENDLY CITY FROM THE LEAGUE OF AMERICAN BICYCLISTS SUBMITTED BY: Kevin Swartz, Assistant Planner DATE: November 12, 2009 Recommendation By Minute Motion: Receive and file this report. Background On July 9, 2009, the City Council authorized staff to submit an application to the League of American Bicyclists to become a recognized Bicycle Friendly Community. The application is a comprehensive application that is designed to yield an overall picture of the community's work to promote bicycling through a detailed audit of the Five E's: engineering, education, encouragement, enforcement and evaluation efforts in the City. Representatives of Planning, Police, Public Works, Building and Safety, and Parks and Recreation, as well as the local League Cyclists, worked together to fill out the application. The application was submitted to the League of American Bicyclists on August 14, 2009. The League of American Bicyclists reviewed the application and determined that the City of Palm Desert should be recognized with an Honorable Mention. The League wants the City to be proud of this accomplishment, and indicates that a few additional improvements could earn the City a Bicycle Friendly Community award. The League will promote the City's Honorable Mention status on their website for one year. They will also gladly review an updated application next year, if the City chooses to resubmit. They will be sending specific feedback in a few weeks on what the City of Palm Desert can do to achieve the higher level of designation as a Bicycle Friendly Community. After receipt and review of these comments, staff will return to the City Council with a recommendation. League of 0111 American 11.111. Bicyclists //ems •. .. .t/�� \� Bicycle Friendly Community Feedback on Palm Desert's application to be designated a Bicycle Friendly Community. The Bicycle Friendly Community review committee was impressed with the potential and growing commitment to make Palm Desert a great place for bicyclists. The Honorable Mention given by the reviewers reflects their view that some of the key building blocks of creating a bicycle friendly community are in place but that significant measures remain to be done. Some of the highlights of the application included the expansion of the Midvalley Bike Path; bicycle safety articles in town newsletter; and reduced-speed, low trafficked roads and active cycling clubs providing for great riding opportunities. The BFC review team expects great things in the future given recent accomplishments and momentum. The two most important items reviewers felt your community should work on are: • Continue to increase Bike to Work Day events in the city. Consider hosting a Corporate Commuter Challenge. Record participation and set targeted growth rates each year. This is a great way to encourage others to commute by bike; distribute safety information and messaging; and document the effects of the city's other infrastructure and programs. Seek funding through the city's Transportation Demand Management budget, local corporate sponsors and buy- in through local Business Improvement Districts. See examples and learn more in our National Bike Month Guide: http://www.bikeleague.org/programs/bikemonth/pdf/national_bike_month_gui de.pdf • Expand Safe Routes to School programming to all Palm Desert schools. Create a plan to visit every school in the district with representatives from Department of Public Works, the Police and Schools to access conditions for walking and biking to each school. Create a list of problems and potential solutions to improve access and safety. Reviewers provided the following suggestions to further promote bicycling: Engineering • Promoting the bicycle coordinator full-time position can greatly increase the amount of work that gets done. The coordinator can oversee the implementation of the city's planned infrastructure as well as educational and encouragement efforts. • Increase the number of arterial streets that have wide shoulder or bike lanes, shared lane arrows and signed routes. Set annual targeted implementation goals until the bike network is complete. On-street improvements coupled with the expansion of the off-street system will continue to increase use and improve safety. These improvements will also increase the effectiveness of encouragement efforts by providing a broader range of facility choices for users of various abilities and comfort levels. • Ensure that new and improved facilities to accommodate bicyclists conform to current best practices and guidelines—such as the AASHTO Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities and CalTrans design guidebooks. • Continue to provide opportunities for ongoing professional training on accommodating bicyclists for engineering and planning staff. Consider a membership to the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals www.apbp.org for city Bicycle and Pedestrian Staff. Training opportunities and the listsery provided by this organization are excellent resources. Education • Continue to get bicycling and motorist education messages added to routine local activities such as tax renewal, drivers licensing and testing, or inserts with utility bills. • Expand in-school bike safety curriculum to include all 6 Palm Desert schools. Consider expanding Bike/Walk to School Day, setting up a school system wide participation competition. • Continue to increase bicycling education opportunities for adults. Better utilizing Palm Desert's League Cycling Instructors will enable the community to expand cycling education, to be cycling ambassadors, to deliver education to motorists, provide cycling education to adults, and have an expert to assist in encouragement programs. Partner with local community centers, adult continuing education and/or safety programs provided through the University to host these trainings. Encouragement • Expand joint community bike ride with Palm Springs. Ensure routes of various lengths to encourage cyclists of all abilities to participate. Enlist the Mayor or other elected officials to get involved and join the ride. • Consider offering a 'Ciclovia' or 'Summer Streets' type event, closing off a major corridor to auto traffic and offering the space to cyclists, pedestrians and group exercise events. • Consider a bike fleet system for use by city staff to encourage bicycling for short trips during the day and to help reduce city owned auto fleet costs. Enforcement • Continue to ensure that police officers have knowledge regarding traffic law as it applies to bicyclists. Consider hosting Enforcement for Bicycle Safety seminar http://www.bicyclefriendlycommunity.org/popup/enforcement.htm • Encourage police officers to use targeted enforcement to encourage motorists and cyclists to share the road. This could be in the form of a brochure or tip card explaining each user's rights and responsibilities. • See the video put out by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/portal/site/nhtsa/menuitem.810acaee50c65 1189ca8e410dba046a0/ Here are some Law Enforcement Products Law Enforcement's Roll Call Video: "Enforcing Law for Bicyclists" Enhancing Bicycle Safety: Law Enforcement's Role (CD-ROM Training) Evaluation/Planning • Collect data on bicycle usage and crash statistics. Use this data to prioritize improvements to the bicycle network and to target enforcement and education efforts to reduce crashes. See the National Bike & Pedestrian Documentation Project for examples: http://bikepeddocumentation.org/ • Continue to integrate the development of the cycling network into larger land use planning and development projects and plans. ---- CITY OF PALM DESERT woo_ PARKS AND RECREATION PPP $ �,04 STAFF REPORT To: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Jay Niemczak, Parks Facilities Manager Date: December 1, 2009 Subject: Amphitheater The Civic Center amphitheater renovation project was awarded to Doug Wall Construction Inc. on June 11, 2009, and the construction began on November 9, 2009. Within the first week the contractor had removed the old structure and poured the footings for the three giant columns that will support the structure. The remaining structural components and sails will be installed during the final week of construction. The contractor anticipates completion by November 25, 2009. Staff will also be installing a minimal amount of colored lighting to the stage area for nighttime performances and safety. Attached are photographs of the construction in progress. Remember, the ribbon cutting for the renovated amphitheater will be held Friday, December 11, 2009. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. The ceremony will start approximately five minutes prior to the concert. G\PubWorks\Meetings\Parks and Rec Commission\2009\Agenda-Minutes\2009\12-01-09\Amphitheater\amphitheater construction report.doc 1 N . ki .5 . 'f r' _w •. . x 3 #.. i i .' • 1411 i l . — _ -- --- 1 li i • . , ,it...._ ' 74 e k -i • ilia 4�.-��fl �— milismimi • Si • • �. 4 i h 'I .. '' ; ...k. .. : ' 14: , .` ` '; I 4 M� a . �' -.4411,0 11,..,.t. 41114MII . • frill s i - ---- CITY OF PALM DESERT k PARKS AND RECREATION $ � N,04 STAFF REPORT To: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Janis Steele, Parks and Recreation Services Manager Date: December 1, 2009 Subject: California and Pacific Southwest Recreation and Park Training Conference The California and Pacific Southwest Recreation and Park Training Conference will be held in Palm Springs on March 9-12, 2010. Staff is assisting with the conference and serving on the local host committee. As members of the Palm Desert Parks and Recreation Commission, you will be able to attend this conference free of charge. I will provide you with the final schedule of events when it is finalized. If you are interested in attending the conference, please notify me as soon as possible and I will handle the registration. In addition, Staff is requesting your assistance at the conference. I am responsible for all administrative duties at the conference, and we are seeking volunteers. This will involve volunteering at the registration area. It is a good opportunity to network with other local Commissioners, as well as to represent the City of Palm Desert at the conference. Staff will have a volunteer sign up form at the Commission meeting. The City of Palm Springs will be hosting a "Mayor's Reception" on Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at 6:00 p.m. at the Palm Springs Convention Center. This event is specifically for Commissioners and elected officials, so please mark your calendars now. A preliminary schedule of events and activities can be found online at: http://conference.cprs.org/. CITY OF PALM DESERT rim 611 PARKS AND RECREATION STAFF REPORT To Parks and Recreation Commission From Jay Niemczak, Parks Facilities Manager Date December 1, 2009 Subject Pickleball The tennis courts at Cahuilla Hills Park were worn and scheduled for resurfacing this fiscal year Court Masters Courts Inc , began the resurfacing project the week of November 9, 2009, and completed the job November 13, 2009 Tennis court lines and pickleball lines were painted on these courts As directed by the City Council, Staff has converted one of the tennis courts at Civic Center Park into a tennis/pickleball court When pickleball players wish to use this court, removable pickleball nets can be installed providing two pickleball courts The tennis court can be converted into pickleball or tennis in a matter of minutes Court Master Courts Inc , will provide training on the installation of the pickleball nets on November, 23, 2009 Attached are photos of Cahuilla and Civic Center tennis courts G^PubWoAksday NanczMSOnn a dtl0eba1 canversa-Om PICKLEBALL -r .fr' "091111 nil ��--� IRak: MUM - -- - '�-- — IP ►t/lwsw R 4 ^-z ii a 0 ,- -.... ,,Forirs„,„, ' �; '+arm 0 RsiaMti 1lif R rt- � s awsue 0 11 / 03 / 200 • N i Mb I. 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CITY OF PALM DESERT PARKS AND RECREATION wtea. .peL4W , •.;` „a,, ,.� STAFF REPORT To, Parks and Recreation Commission From Janis Steele, Parks and Recreation Services Manager Date December 1, 2009 Subject Park Events The parks were very busy during November The following events were held in November and some upcoming events for December • Veteran's Day Celebration November 11, 2009 Location Freedom Park • 2nd Annual Turkey Shoot Disc Golf Tournament (see attached) November 21, 2009 Location The First Tee (Golf Center) of Palm Desert • EMW (East meets West) LaCrosse — Boys and Girls Youth LaCrosse Tournament Grades 5th— 12th, Teams from San Diego, Northern California and Las Vegas Fnday, November 27t, 8 am — 7 00 p m Saturday, November 28th, 8 00 am — 5 00 pm Location Hovley Soccer Park • Triple Crown Sports Thanksgiving Youth Baseball Tournament Fnday— Sunday, November 27—29th Location Civic Center and Freedom Park ball fields • Woman's Slow Pitch Softball Tournament— 18 years and older Hosted by Southern Califonia Municipal Athletic Federation (SMAF) and the City of Palm Spnngs Saturday—Sunday, December 5 - 6 Location Civic Center Park • Toys for Tots (USSSA) Baseball Tournament December 11 and 12i" Location Civic Center Park • Side Street Strutters Concert in the Park and Amphitheater Ribbon Cutting December 11, at the Location Civic Center Park Amphitheater, 7 30 p m • How the Grinch Stole Christmas Last movie of the year, 6 30 p m Radio station giveaways, 7 00 p m cartoons to be followed by the movie Location Civic Center Park Amphitheater Please join us at any of these events The ribbon cutting on December 11 at the Civic Center Park Amphitheater will serve as the "Grand Re-opening" of the amphitheater, so please try and attend this event oawowctsUiSImwae nuauoa„a ernber 11C-rentsn Parks\Events in Parks doc 4, c )JXoo A N CJ G'G +J� DTareT .. (nazry ooi ES(e) •®11.1 VOSCIM J& I Disc Golf is back at the District with a shot gun start tournament. Eighteen holes of challenging AAt.4 ,0 1 disc golf will put your skills to the test and put a —\.. �9_ smile on your face. The tournament committee will � s 2 create the foursomes, you just come out and play A '- '. r. 0 trophy goes to the winner of the Turkey Shoot and I , ''‘y '� a free disc is given to every entry in the tourna- `t[ „ _./ ment There will be prizes for the longest drive and ::'` closest to the pin Space is limited in this one-day event. , Date: Saturday, November 21 2009 Time: Check in 8am-9am, player meeting 9am el Cost: $25 (includes custom disc and marker) a I3III Ages All ages Location: The First Tee (Golf Center) of Palm Desert PALM DESERT Registration to be taken onsite day of the event. . d 1 J 4 j �.,,; ,7 t ' ... . . �'' .till r Or 4 ' M M '�v • , r _ _ , ; rt eves KM DISC 00LF T , —aarbe XC1.i73DG.COM •. CITY OF PALM DESERT �� % PARKS AND RECREATION •.: �,. STAFF REPORT To Parks and Recreation Commission From Janis Steele, Parks and Recreation Services Manager Date December 1, 2009 Subject Desert Recreation Distnct Update Attached is a copy of the November 3, 2009, General Manager's update for the Desert Recreation District. At the last Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, it was requested that Staff investigate the possibility of collecting the light fees for night use at ball fields Staff has a meeting scheduled on December 3, 3009, with the City Manager and representatives from the Recreation District to discuss the contract between the City and the Distnct This item will be addressed at this time • • DESERT RECREATION DISTRICT Date: November 3, 2009 To: Board of Directors From: Stan Ford, General Manager /- Subject: Update General Information 1. Attached is a note from Manny Marrujo describing his experience as Manager-for- the-Day. 2. The District and the Coachella Valley Symphony / Buddy Rogers Youth Symphony have been discussing an arrangement for an exchange of services. This would call for the District to provide rehearsal space for the symphony (two nights per week) in return for free concerts, music lessons and a music component for our after-school programs. We hope to finalize the deal in the next few weeks. 3. A reminder The Event is being held on January 30, 2010 at the Miramonte in Indian Wells. 4. Attached is the schedule of council and commission meetings staff attends to represent the District. 5. Attached is the monthly report from Moran and Associates. Business and Operations 1 . Attached are participation numbers for September. 2. In anticipation of the driving range at The First Tee reopening, we have received a donation of range balls from The Palms. Balls are high quality (Taylor Made) and we should have enough for a year. 1 3. We received $2,304.85 from Kelly's Desert Adult/Junior Open golf tournament benefiting The First Tee. 4 Attached are several notes we received complimenting staff for their work. 5. Enclosed are photos of the 2009 Howl' Oween Parade of Pets. Board Requests Acosta: Provide a welcome letter from the Board to new employees. Staff is drafting the letter and will present it to the Board for approval. Gilbert: Request for a policy to address Board vacancies should they occur. Staff has drafted a policy and it is currently being reviewed. It will be presented to the Board at an upcoming meeting. (Omitted from last Update). Board Meeting Agenda Preview (Tentative) December 9 1. Introduction of the Arnold Palmer Golf Design team and discussion of their work. 2. Discussion of Space Needs and the Completion of the Oasis Building. January 13 January 27 1. Study Session on Recommendations by RSG 2 • General Manager 09/09/09... That is a day I will never forget. I was GENERAL MANAGER of the Desert Recreation District, something I have talked about since I started working here. 1 worked at the administrative office with Stan, where we went over paperwork and prepared for the board meeting we had later on that night. I read through countless papers and numbers throughout the day which were all dealing with our district's policies and city council meetings Mr. Ford attends. I see and understand now how much work is done in the background from our dedicated team members at the Administrative Office. Every person there has a hand in our success as a business, from the courtesy counter to the back offices. I learned as a team that our district has great opportunities for our guests and participants. Mr. Ford and I discussed many subjects pertaining to our work ethics and strategies that we all use at our centers and sites. We both agree we have pushed to new boundaries that many companies only wish they had in their repertoire. We provide a place where people can have fun and are welcomed, in the words of Mr. Ford himself, "We work hard, so our guests can PLAY."As I read through every paper, I saw heads popping in and out of the room to ask Mr. Ford questions regarding concerns on certain matters for our company. I realized that this job was tedious and needed great focus in order to accomplish the tasks at hand. Than I had my debut in the board meeting! The board was very open and accepting to the temporary change for the meeting. I sat in the General Manager's chair and waited for my cue,The Manager's Report. As I sat there listening to the topics and issues we had to discuss, I was anxiously waiting sitting, watching everyone's demeanor and professionalism. Finally I had my chance, I sat there and recited my notes I had wrote down throughout the day. It felt great to have every person's undivided attention to listen to what I had to say, and better yet to have their RESPECT as General Manager for the day. I gained so much from this day and THANK MR. FORD for the opportunity to work with him for the day. It's a day I will never forget and something I will keep in front of me. Maybe one day I truly can become the General Manager for our district and continue his success. Sincerely, Your Ex-General Manager, Manny Marrujo /6-- Public Meeting Schedule' Community Meeting Staff Assignment Bermuda Dunes Community Council As Needed Coachella City Council Kevin Kalman CVAG Executive Committee Stan Ford Desert Palms Community Council As Needed Indian Wells City Council Stan Ford Indio Human Services Commission Craig DeWitt City Council Stan Ford Indio Hills Community Council As Needed La Quinta Community Services Commission Barb Adair City Council Stan Ford Mecca Community Council Craig DeWitt North Shore Community Council As Needed Oasis Community Council As Needed One Hundred Palms Community Palms As Needed Palm Desert Parks and Recreation Commission Barb Adair City Council Stan Ford Rancho Mirage Parks and Recreation Commission As Needed City Council Stan Ford Riverside Board of Supervisors Stan Ford LAFCO Stan Ford Thermal Community Council As Needed Thousand Palms Community Council Mary Thiery Vista Santa Rosa Community Council As Needed 1 Staff will attend meetings as needed or appropriate Coachella Valley Recreation and Park District by Mark S. Moran&Associates and John J.Pena&Associates Report of Activities for the month of October 2009: Meetings,E-mails and Telephone calls: Various meetings and telephone conferences with Stan Ford and Staff. We are looking at partnerships with local Cities and local Foundations to bring more matching dollars to the District. The following is the work plan suggested by Stan which we have begun to work on. i. Major fundraising events for the Foundation Working on Spring Exhibition Game Working on Valley wide challenge for First Tee 2. Development committee for the Foundation Will meet again in January 2010 3. Enterprise Marketing opportunities are going to begin this month. Opportunities: Catalog,Concerts,Events(like Howl o Ween) It is our intention to find sponsors to help underwrite the costs of District events. 4. Funding partnership with CV Water District Met with Steve Robbins and CVWD will be assisting our efforts with the First Tee facility and with other opportunities between the two Districts 5. La Quinta Presence: 6. LQ exercise facility and programs We are working with Stan on a Highway iii presence. The First Tee affiliate for Silver Rock Still working on this. 7. Amphitheater The site and dollars to begin this project are moving forward. 8. Support from Berger Foundation Need to meet regarding building leases and construction of new facilities. 9. Partnership with Desert Healthcare District : Will meet with selected Boardmembers and ED to seek partnership with District and Health Care District to support mutually beneficial projects for Mid and East Valley Projects. to. Working on a relationship between the District and College of the Desert for activities in the East Valley at their new East Valley Campus. ii. Coachella Valley Economic Partnership,Blueprint and Valley-wide effort: We are encouraging the District to become a Partner in this effort. Lifestyle and"Place"are what we do and we should be involved with the Marketing Plan. They are also monitoring State activity with particular attention to the Salton Sea State Recreation Area. Other projects(e.g.EcoPark)are still on the radar screen;just not a priority,at this point. NOTE: As of this report the Governor has not yet replaced the Fourth District Supervisor. Many names have been looked at by the Governors office but,no replacement yet. • � • ••�• • •_• • SEPTEMBER ACTIVITY SUMMARY _• •_ RECREATION DISTRICT DESERT Monthly Total 79,6161 Division I Division II Division III Division IV Division V Programs 11,512 9,788 19,132 2,450 5,265 Events Centers/Parks 32 18,630 139 12,143 Golf 178 Aquatics 80 168 Reservations 1 12 32 Memberships 2 34 363 40 411 Total' 11,544 9,868 37,930 2,688 17,586 1 Excludes Reservations, Memberships and Support Activities SEPTEMBER 2009 PARTICIPATION BY CATEGORY Division I Division II Division III Division IV Division V Programs After-School 11,512 9,788 17,323 1,809 3,926 Tots 383 641 180 Camps Youth Sports 1,386 799 Adult Sports 40 360 Events Centers/Parks Classes 32 183 139 162 Fitness 5,566 2,798 Drop-In 12,881 9,183 Golf The First Tee 28 Rounds 150 Range Programs Aquatics Lessons Open Swim 80 168 Other Reservations Building 7 7 Pool 5 Ballfield 1 25 Pavilion Memberships Facility Pass 2 32 359 33 217 Desert Willow 169 PD Skatepark 2 4 7 25 Support Activities & Appearances Movies Staff Time Attendance Stan Ford From: Jim Sims [Iimsims2000@yahoo corn] Sent: Sunday, September 27, 2009 1 25 PM To: Stan Ford Subject: FWD from Mennie Wong, a happy table tennis friend Dear Mr Ford, I am one of the Valley Table Tennis players who finds herself in your debt I want to add my name to the list of players who wish to thank you and your staff, especially Director Barb Adair for a prompt and pleasant elevation of Table Tennis to a new level You have answered a long held prayer. Our gratitude. Thank you, Mennie Wong 1 Stan Ford From: venita27@aol.com Sent: Sunday, September 27, 2009 8 55 AM To: Stan Ford Subject: Re Barbara Adair Good Morning Stan, I wanted to take the time to let you know how help full and dedicated Ms. Barb Adair has been. She has gone out of her way to help us locate a new facility for Table Tennis. So, many times people take the time to write nasty letters about people.. I feel it is more important to take the time to commend people who add so much to our community.. Barb has been the driving force in getting Table Tennis back in the Desert.. There are many people that love this sport.. Some have tournament level experience and other just love the game and will get better with more practice.. Having a facility to go to that is more conducive to the game... Will attract better players to the site.. We intend to get the word out about the Senior Games in February 2010.. With Barb's great ideas and her enthusiasm and compassion for what she does.. I am confident that we will get a good turn out in Table Tennis.. Thank you for hiring such a talented people person .. you can see she really enjoys her work..She takes an active part in making it happen.. She is an asset to this Community and a real go getter.. Going above & beyond.. I look forward in working with her in the future.. She has made a lot of people in this community so very happy.. Sincerely, Venita & Dennis Ransom i Stan Ford From: Leonard Lam [Ilamcpa@yahoo.com] Sent: Sunday. September 27. 2009 12 47 AM To: Stan Ford Surprisingly,there is a light for table tennis in the desert again. We were so disappointed the table tennis program was cut off last March regardless we had about 15 people signed a request to continue this program. We are much appreciated you and Brab had paid attention and put up your efforts to make the table tennis alive in the desert. The table tennis sport is not only an Olympic game, more importantly is a sport suitable for player as young as 6 year old to over eighty years old. It is not as easily get injury as regular tennis and other sports. This sport is convenient, inexpensive and eases to achieve, but involve with great deal of mental and physical exercises. It is a sports recommended by doctors for seniors. The benefits of this sport bring to the residents in the Coachella Valley will justify you have done a right thing for your residents as the majority senior population and the hot whether in the desert. Thanks again Leonard i Stan Ford From: EAyala6351 @aol corn Sent: Saturday, September 26, 2009 12 50 PM To: Stan Ford Subject: Stan Ford-General Manager Dear Mr. Ford, Two weeks ago I wrote to your to kindly request consideration to bring back Table Tennis to the Valley and You and your Staff have positively and immediately responded, Particularly Director Ms. Barb Adair, Barbara has personally contacted & consulted many of us who are seriously and responsibly interested in Table Tennis in our Community, Particularly Venita and her husband Dennis, Venita with her energetic & full of fun personality has been the contact point person with Ms. Adair, Venita & Dennis efforts to bring Table Tennis back to the community are also commendable, However without Ms. Adair genuine goodwill efforts and her leadership such ideal recreational program could not be possible, again Our collective Kudos to Recreational Director Barb Adair and we also like to THANK YOU Mr. FORD... Sincerely, Eddie Ayala Palm Desert, Ca. 1 Stan Ford Subject: FW Thanks from Cruz Azul USA From: Cruz Azul USA [mailto:cruzazulusa@cruzazulusa.net] Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2009 8:38 AM To: Brenda Nutcher; Brenda Nutcher Cc: Jeff Ronci; jsteele@ci.palm-desert.ca.us Subject: Thanks from Cruz Azul USA Hi Brenda, We wanted to thank you so much for your efforts on resolving the issue with the YMCA group. The parents have all expressed that they are very appreciative of you and the Parks and Rec staff for taking the time and actually coming out to the fields. Please extend our thanks to the Ambassadors and Jeff Ronci as well. I have followed up with our groups at Freedom Park and Hovley for the last few sessions and have been told everything has been working well since then. I think that Parks and Rec is very fortunate to have someone like you on staff. Best regards, Natalie Medina and Cruz Azul USA staff and members. 1 October 16, 2009 REC'D OC 1 9 2009 To Whom It May Concern: I wanted to write and tell you how much I appreciated the caring and flexible attitude of your employee, Rufus Connor. I had been given erroneous information on the phone regarding proof of residency, in order to obtain a Desert Willow golf card. As you can imagine, I was quite frustrated since I had called before coming to verify what types of identification were needed. Mr. Connor was very understanding and displayed a very caring attitude, which is not always present at government offices. He was a great help to my husband and I, which we greatly appreciated. You and your office are to be commended for employees like Mr. Connor Sincerely, Kathryn Clarke CITY OF PALM DESERT row `fri PARKS AND RECREATION '•• . STAFF REPORT To Parks and Recreation Commission From Janis Steele, Parks and Recreation Services Manager Date December 1, 2009 Subject YMCA Update Attached is a copy of the activities of the Family YMCA of the Desert for the month of November FAMILY YMCA OF THE 'DESERT Fall.2000 HOEDOWN AT SWUM JUST DO IT! AND HURRY! IT'S INCREDIBLY FUN - IT'S ALSO IMPORTANT FOR OUR COMMUNITY, KIDS, FAMILIES, AND ULTIMATELY ... YOU. PLAY A PART IN SHAPING THE COMMUNITY IN WHICH YOU LIVE!! DON'T WAIT UNTIL ITS TOO LATE! WE'RE DOWN TO THE LAST FEW DAYS FOR YOU TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION, AND ITS FILLING UP FAST! The Hoedown is an amazing evening of grown.up fun, friends, drink, entertainment, and food. But did you realize how critical your support of this spectacular event is to the rs efforts to sustain childcare and before and after-school chilcare throughout the Coachella Valley for the upcoming year? rt'�: ; Kids and families throughout the desert depend heavily Y,. on the YMCA's licensed childcare programs and structured activities where the focus is on on academics, artistic expression, and fitness. All proceeds,help LOCAL families in need. The YMCA offer financial aid based on a sliding scale so that no child is denied an opportunity to develop character and learn tools needed to grow into a productive young adult regardless of socio-economic status. We have one of the most impressive silent auctions around with unique items and surprises, deluxe raffle prize packages including some fabulous trips, and our live auction is NOT to be missed! You can cap off your night with some dancing to Bdly Erickson and the Bandits - and if you are out on the dance floor, you'll be eligible for the sliver drawing raffle prizes! When you attend the Hoedown, it's a WIN-WIN-WIN, for YOU, the kids and families who benefit from the proceeds, and the Coachella valley community! CHANGE A LIFE OR TWO...join in us at the Hoedown for a grand, giddyup time!! P.S. Chaps optional, but western attire is a must! YEEEEE-HAWWWW • President, Board of Directors Executive Director and C.E.O. Jo eph,Hayes cr Rabobank,com rballew }a desertvmca_orq PALM DESERT LOCATION:: PALM SPRINGS LOCATION: 43-930 San Pablo Avenue 3601 E. Mesquite Avenue Palm Desert, CA, 92260 Palm Springs, CA. 92264 760- 41-962-phone 760-30-6430- phone 760-779- 651-f+ax 70-320-167 -fax www.ymcaofthedesert.org ram` `�•. CITY OF PALM DESERT iit i i PARKS AND RECREATION •.e►n al STAFF REPORT To Parks and Recreation Commission From Janis Steele, Parks and Recreation Services Manager Date December 1, 2009 Subject. Park Inspections Attached is a copy of the park inspections for the month of November Also attached is the following 1 A new 2010 park inspection assignment sheet Please note, that all inspections are due no later than the third Tuesday of the month 2 Park Inspection Checklist form 3 Park Inspector Action form Please keep in mind that it is very valuable to have additional eyes inspecting the parks, and we value your input It is also a good opportunity for all of you to get into each park, and speak to our citizens So please remember to complete the inspections each month City of Palm Desert Park Inspections-November 2009 Date Park Commissioner Date Deficiency Corrected Corrective Action 1 Homme/Adams Schukart 11/20/2009 Roof on lower palapa is ripped 11/23/2009 Staff attached the loose palapa and covered the hole utilizing wires 2 Gahuilla Park Schukart Grafitti on table near the tennis courts 11/23/2009 Grafitti removal team notified Should be removed by the end of the day 3 Joe Mann Park Babcock 11/10/09& 1 Two(2)bare spots noted 11/11/2009 1 Asked Contractor to reseed bare spots 11/12/2009 2 Lower hoops for younger children 11/20/2009 2 Basketball hoops are permanent and of standard height 4 Palm Desert Bamard Soccer Park S Palma Village Guyer Park 6 University Hall 11/19/2009 1 Small pieces of glass within dog park grass area 11/20/2009 1 Walked area and picked up glass Parks(Dog&East) 2 Grass area showing wear,within dog park areas. 11/20/2009 2 Spot seeded areas 3 Area does not look as though it has been cleaned this 11/20/2009 3 The area was power washed the week. morning of 11/20/09 at 11.00 a m 4 Rubberized surface in tot lot playground appears to be 11/20/2009 4 The fading of the rubberized surface faded is a natural occurance,especially in heat 7 Magnesia Falls Munson 8 Washington Dash Charter Park 9 Civic Center Dawson Park 10 Freedom Park Housken 11/16/2009 1 Brochures need to be re-stocked 11/20/2009 1. Brochures re-stocked on 11/20/09 2 I could hear water running in the tamansk north of the 11/20/2009 2 Yes,the railroad waters the tamarisks park. Does the railroad water them? 3 Lots of tape on the ceiling of the pavilions by football/ 11/20/2009 3 Contactor asked to remove tape from soccer field and on/under tables as well pavilions and tables on 11/20/09 4.Should be 1-2 trash cans along sidewalk by soccer field 11/20/2009 4 Will install trash cans 5 Looks like broken sprinkler or pipe is causing water erosion 11/20/2009 5 Will ask contractor to fix sprinkler and around palm tree in the most NE corner of park near tamarisk check for any broken pipe 6 Pond developing at base of tree in large dog park. 11/20/2009 6 Will lower water on station 7 Who does the raw land on the NW corner of park belong to? 11/20/2009 7 The City owns it but it's to be dedicated (the well site) Area around our benches is barren to CVWD for a well site 8 With the new craziness with the area codes,all signs in the 11/20/2009 8 This will be a long process as it has park should include(760) significant financial impact Park Inspection Assignments 2010 Park Jan Feb Mar April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec 1 Ironwood/Haystack Babcock Schukart Housken Dawson Dash Hall Guyer Barnard Babcock Schukart Housken Dawson 2 Homme/Adams Babcock Schukart Housken Dawson Dash Hall Guyer Barnard Babcock Schukart Housken Dawson Cahudla Park 3 Joe Mann Park Barnard Babcock Schukart Housken Dawson Dash Hall Guyer Barnard Babcock Schukart Housken 4 Palm Desert Guyer Barnard Babcock Schukart Housken Dawson Dash Hall Guyer Barnard Babcock Schukart Soccer Park 5 Palma Village Hall Guyer Barnard Babcock Schukart Housken Dawson Dash Hall Guyer Barnard Babcock Park 6 Magnesia Falls Hall Guyer Barnard Babcock Schukart Housken Dawson Dash Hall Guyer Barnard Babcock City Park 7 University Parks Dash Hall Guyer Barnard Babcock Schukart Housken Dawson Dash Hall Guyer Barnard (Dog Park& East) 8 Washington Dawson Dash Hall Guyer Barnard Babcock Schukart Houken Dawson Dash Hall Guyer Charter Park 9 Civic Center Park Housken Dawson Dash Hall Guyer Barnard Babcock Schukart Housken Dawson Dash Hall 10 Freedom Park Schukart Housken Dawson Dash Hall Guyer Barnard Babcock Schukart Housken Dawson Dash Note Inspections are due NO LATER THAN the 3rd Tuesday of the month CITY OF PALM DESERT PARKS & RECREATION PARK INSPECTION CHECKLIST 1), Ironwood/Haystack 6) University Parks(Dog & East) 2) Homme-Adarns/Cahuilla Park 7) Magnesia Falls City Park (PDMS) 3) Joe Mann Park 8) Washington Charter Park 4) _-- Palm Desert Soccer Park 9) Civic Center Park 5) Palma Village Park 10) Freedom Park Commissioner: --- Date of Inspection: Day of Week: _ Time: Item to be checked Deficiency Date I-iUse. r!sppction Abtiori Form to record a brief description of the problem) N/A 1 OK Noted Corrected -A. Grounds 1. Is general overall appearance of the Park satisfactory?2 — — . ( rounds Clean? 3. Evoker' .tass,debris7 B. Restrooms 1• Is g4enerat overaU appearance of the restroorns satisfactory'?2I I _ - Interiors clean?3 - Brokkeriglass,debris? 4. . '=+uate - :•lies? C. Tot Lot 1. Is general appearance of the Tot Lot satisfactory? 2. Equipment missing or broken? - --- 3. Ss,face clean? 4, Tot Lot benches insaiti :Fli condition? - - D Picnic Areas, including Pavilions/ heltersftarills 1. Is general appearance of the Picnic Area sat.Isfactory? _ 2. Broken tables.ber'ches? Graft? E, Tennis Courts 1. is overall appearance of the Tennis Courts salisfacroryt - - 2. Equiprnerr#missing or broken? 3. courts Clean? i F. Volleyball Courts 1. Is cveral appearance of the Volleyball Courts satisfactory? 2. Equipment missing or broken? 3. co clean? Park Inspection form i t23J2009 PARK INSPECTION CHECKLIST (Continued) Commissioner: of Inspection: _ Day of Week: _ lime: C. Baseball Fields _ 1. Is general overall appearance of the Baseball Fields satisfactory? 2. Equipment missing or broken? I - 1- i . • 3• Fields teen? H. Basketball Court •—_ _ 1- Is general overal appearance cr&le Basketball Court satisfactory? - • - - Equipment missitig or broken? - Courts dean? 1. Dog Park 1. Is 9enaral overall appearance a the i cg Park satisfactory? - 2. Equipment missing or broken? 3- Tort areas clean? J. Soccer Fields 1. Fs general overall appearance of the Soccer Fields satisIacrory? 2. Equipment missing or broken? - 3. Fields dean? - 1- Is general overall appearance of the Skate Park satisfactory? 2- Equipment m Issinq or broken? - , 3. Concrete and ramps dean? . _ L. Miscellaneous _ 1. other(Please descrlbelc M. Suggestions/Recommendations Park Inspection form 11/23/2009 CITY OF PALM DESERT PARKS & RECREATION Park Inspector Action Form Commissioner Date of Inspection Day of Week Time Item Deficiency and/or Corrective Action Taken or Number Recommendation Recommended Action Paws Inspection ACTION fan t 1,23/2009 www.mydesert.com I Printer-friendly artide page y _ rt co HE DESERT'SLN I' L;t bl'N1\GS, cALifORNiA November 12, 2009 Renovations on Palm Desert Civic Center Amphitheater begin Palm Desert Sun Renovations on the Palm Desert Civic Center Amphitheater began this week. On Tuesday, construction crews installed support posts for the new shade structure that will replaced the original weather-beaten arch structure. Construction had been scheduled to run through Dec. 10, but the contractor has told city officials to expect the work to be completed before the Thanksgiving holiday, said Jay Niemczak, parks facilities manager. In addition to the structural improvements, lights will be placed on the trees west of the stage and along the walkway in front of stage. The renovated amphitheater is to debut on Dec. 11 with a concert by the Side Street Strutters. Staff reports • http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091112/NEWS01/91...+Civic+Center+Amphitheater+begin?template=printart[11/12/2009 9:18:39 AM] The Desert Sun. Sunday, November 1, 2009. B3 Across the Valley n`dio' s r vlrees ( efil [ amund vole: : unt 2,500-squat fo la y:you d; t;South Jac 3h.P;aa rmka aBy to 3 r-p- l ocn NosonKoor Te 8: 0 v>12:at the; ark; official. P,;; The`playg ound is;fu ded tl rougI a`>,; $61,0a0„grant from,the:T-ion c:Depot Foun- dation:and$7,500 from:.theF;c a d`Girls Club~o£<the;.Coachdlla Vall Information:Felicity Lu o at'' '; {760)391-40I3 or Hugo@indio org �=ALDRKii ".TA�J The Desert Sun. Saturday, October 31, 2009. B9 Opinion S need to; ark ‘,t‘:,,,,',,,,,v,.%-is::::,, ,,:-:,k,;64-N S✓ • yur�= �alon�` ,o �ost:. 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"re aced to;"<'a��:th nse emere✓en\ ` be p -,p...:Y.:.::::;.�;:.:�P;,; ood eo-;;-f`who,come totsave you. ,- Palm Desert Sun. Thursday, November 5, 2009. Our City 3 1 " �" ® , ' ye. si,:: , :,,,,:.,:::,,,:::: -'::..;;;',:‘,-',,,, :: :::::::,‘,7i,-;?,,:,,,,:‘,`': ',',;,,,;-1::;:,':' '.'':',::!;i:'t‘,-::-,‘':,;:,,,5,";-;::','':::' '::‘,"::":. :',',‘:',,,'7,-;,,,';" . a; '-::',-. 'f A8''''''' ,:, ... ,s,,,,,,, ,, .::„.,,,„,. ., ",„. :. , , , , , ".„,,, ::,„,,,,,. :,, ,-; .,,,,,,,,„,..„",;„:,,,,, „,",„:"., , :. ,,- ,,,: 7, :. , ,,,..„:„ , ,,,.„. ;7' ' ,‘ —„,'1',,,,, ,-, -'„;.;‘,'':;,,; ' I;.‘,-.1;:,‘-;,::::: ?:,-,,::. BV GINA TEN®RIO a a g arnce = ginatenorio@palmdesertsun.can . To honor military- ;veterans and z:; ,V , i recognize those who continue"to serve, '" _"'`''"- ' Palm Desert"will host`a Veterans'Day Who:V:City,of"Palm Desert;, " Celebration Nov'.1 is at Freedom Park. Featured::Keynote speaker;address" The",cerenion \"is<"scheduled at 11" -arid'musical""tributes.�� . £m.-"with"a performance b� the'"Palm When:ll,a.m.Nov 11; _ - Desert High School-Band,followed by Where::Freedom Park,°77400 ,," f .. r`;. C ). welooming"remarks and:theposting of �"Country;Club_Drive atL`iberty drive " the United"States;and"California-,fla 'behind"ReaganeElementary.School. �" lnformationc;,(760)"346-0611." ' ", The inv+ocation:will be"given by Sam Hook,"president;"and;chief executive" -;';F - ;:..': °"" :':".:.� `' :ofcer of FIND "food:"bank and a ',:remember those"who.have,died,been "former" Arty.and_;"Ann', National--;"wounded andspent"tune-fighting";for Guard chaplain. out freedom;""said Palm Desert"Coon Lt.Col,Alfredo A.Sandoval,US:Air"" 'ciiman"Dick:Kelly."'And"ifs;an-ideal Force.:Reserve,-will;be,"the""keynote" "location-in'Freedom Park The whole spar." ': ; -:packers".dedicated"to those.who,have There also will be patriotic musical fought for our freedomj' tribute to service members by the Palm"` " Men.=and women who'have"served Desert High School'Band." ' ,- " -the-:country,in""all""military;capacities Limited seating will"be.provided,rut must°be""hono ed,-Kelly"said:Y% ;'";> "people are'encouraged to"�bring""out "" " marry young:men'"spentYthe their portable"chairs and�enjo "`tt e "�most"'important years of their lives,'" ,` t,-said=Kris - ", ger ,t,.".,�„�,. -even ty Krieidin` niarkeurig'= when-theycouldlie getting educatfori . : rstartinge'theirliu servin: , ;manager for:-Palm Desert::" _ o N, es;" g;;�:Ilysaid. "It's a: wonderful`O por , <:;to "We have to r?ecogNZe'all Of them.'"-" Palm Desert Sun. Thursday, November 5, 2009. _yout , s: ' ,- : . „ „ , -s I e d , t ',- , Ott, :n' ' ' ' '0- ' 01 ' - ' r D 1 I 1... ,:re,, ,,,..es. . . - ' . rn • Os 4.'..- . 1 . i ,, . . . .. gina.tenorio@paEmdesertsun.com.Bv GINA:TENNI°. , . ....,. . .,haspanelna$:„',,,, ,, The PaJm Desert Youth Commit- ®`. tee was"updated Monday"on"the ,,,4'.,. "".' progress of the""city's proposed' aquatics center. ° Co [ aed foam;"P ge'$ _ .<;,; "I'm "here:'for feedback,""Janis" Steele Parks and Recreation services l `" ion `V the: .-amenities manager; told'-the:-committee on ointeci"out;to Youth=;Corn- Nov 2."W'e needrecreational"fea- ;: 1} mittee"members :,:= lures that we can"implement that A%-1fi cot'divin = well`;e will help'us-recover cost.-It?s those with, 3`meter and twa features"tha 1 ,>_ . .. ....�; .... " . . t telp"recover`costs. 1=rrieter'"6,4 ig lioards "-:-='2 Steele asked for feedback,acid for ®`The ,recr`eationaly;pool's-; fee and programming"suggestions:, zero-depth:'en strut- -The teem gladly oliliged: ra tiT , ",-,"., A reasonable"per-visit admission lure,- -feeatures Y rri i p`<. under 5 Iap%iiistiiictiorial :aiea:;'wili'. fee=would t}e'something , the"teens agreed. " ;;volleyball ,-,and'_;=liaskethall <" '.And standards'"and a slide.>drop;;" And maybe"at certain times,the ,. `;' ; ool:" ,.,..,' \«' rates could change,""suggested w ®.Two slides of>28=feet;or< . committee member Toni Gutierrez, less: `` ,,,, :`;`-' ``At certain times the rates could be Shade structures for-ic= cheaperthan others." lilts'and"shaded-";a , :\eas"riear�,,. Several of the committee mem- ."..., =`;_';"„=, the"zero:depth area::;,'- „:a. hers were either swimmers orw ter `"j.;thlnk it's ;zi,,";'com= ,- to players"aware of,the needs of. P©, tr'' ' "chair:Ell'"Wohlmuth- tlie'younger swirrimers. told>St ;Steele"was quizzed on several o ;"It ooks= the;. ool` as' .. 1::. J ,,, h a:^:; the amenities in the two', ton-�o o tip sh chiding: a said:,L,L posed' \ools,.yheatin "'systems, P; ' -:`n ro P � :don':t�see od�tle�'couicil��=` pool gutters"arid`°possible""summer " ""' """ � cat,.shut=this do Vr:; ", for:Palm.'Desert residents:. =`; : >"_ " ;"",?=:�:., Pam. :" F. When Steele mentioned city's",. i , efforts:to keep the pool surface cool, the"teens Vsuggested misters:" ' Please"see-POOL,Pagesy " Palm Desert Sun. Thursday, November 5, 2009. Our City 4 PALM DESERT SUN { THURSDAy,NOVEMBER 5,2009 Officials: No h. -off.. es year DV GINA TENORIO ation Services manager told the are proposing the city and Desert gina.tenorio@thedesertsun.com commission. Recreation District work togeth- The Parks and Recreation "We asked ourselves, do we er to find a good speaker for the Commission voted to postpone really need to have someone sports festival's kickoff dinner. the nomination of an athlete for this year?"Steele told the corn- the Legends Field Hall of Fame mission. In other action: for a year. The award recipient is typically .®Amphitheater renovations Every year, Desert Recreation honored during the opening will begin Nov 9 and are sched- and city officials nominate a ceremonies of the International used to be completed Dec. 10, former Major League Baseball Sports Festival that is run by the according to a staff report. player with ties to the. Coachella, Desert Recreation District, and In addition to the structural Valley.The honorees are added opening day festivities for youth improvements, which include to a pillar next to Legends Field at baseball.in.Palm Desert replacing the covering over the Palm Desert Civic Center Park Steve Garvey, a former Los stage,lights wine placed on the Over the few months,a hand- Angeles Dodger and San Diego trees west of the stage and along ful of names were considered Padre,was honored last year. the walkway in front of stage. but no dear candidate emerged, Instead of making a nom- The Dec. II concert will fea- Janis,Steele Parks and Recre- ination,the staffand commission ture the Side Street Strutters. The Desert Sun. Friday, November I 3, 2009. News from every city B2 Community Snapshot U ,,,.,,.,,,'„,,,',,,i.,N r,,F,,T i,:,y.iA',::,,,,,,_,*,,,:,-*,',''.;_:',,Y, SN-4,:4,*,‘ A 4,4';-.,i,;,,,<.,, P SH OT _ - -/ ,•- - - - - - ,'\ra`s:.`. .-- ,-.-•_ F....�£r,.'g:;\;:;,.;.,yin. 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" ce. 'hotels restauarits:: and retailers: Y: should`indo=have"all the. `fun with outdoor-music?