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Home My WebLink About2021-12-07 PRC Regular Meeting Agenda Packet CITY OF PALM DESERT "�� '••. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION is . 1 ' 1 AGENDA %.1.1 ``�$ a£so ";:•' TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2021 (VIRTUAL MEETING) 8:30 A.M. CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL • Parks and Recreation Staff Transition III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Pursuant to Assembly Bill No. 361, the Parks and Recreation Commission may be conducted via Teleconference/Virtual Meeting and there will be no in- person public access to the meeting location. Any person wishing to discuss any item not appearing on the agenda may address the Parks and Recreation Commission via the Zoom session at this point by giving his/her name and address for the record. Remarks shall be limited to a maximum of three (3) minutes unless the Parks and Recreation Commission authorizes additional time. Because the Brown Act does not allow the Parks and Recreation Commission to take action on items not on the Agenda, members will not enter into discussion with speakers but may briefly respond or instead refer the matter to staff for a report and recommendation at a future Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. THREE OPTIONS FOR PARTICIPATING IN THE MEETING Option 1 — To Participate by Email: • Send your comments by email to rchavez@cityofpalmdesert.org. Emails received from the time the agenda is posted up until one (1) hour prior to the meeting convening (7:30 a.m.) will be made part of the record and will be distributed to Parks and Recreation Commissioners. This method is encouraged because it will give Commissioners the opportunity to reflect on your input. Emails will not be read aloud. AGENDA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION (VIRTUAL) DECEMBER 7, 2021 Option 2 — To Participate and Provide Verbal Comments Using Your Internet: 1. Click the link: https://palmdesert.zoom.us 2. Meeting ID: 894 8896 5288 Passcode: 864009 Option 3 — To Listen and Provide Verbal Comments Using Your Telephone: 1. Dial one of the following telephone numbers provided: (For higher quality, dial a telephone number based on your current location.) US: (669) 219 2599 (San Jose) or (213) 338 8477 (Los Angeles) or (602) 753 0140 (Phoenix) or (971) 247 1195 (Portland) or (253) 215 8782 (Tacoma) 2. Enter the Meeting ID: 194 8896 5288 Passcode: followed by #. 3. Indicate that you are a participant by pressing # to continue. 4. You will hear audio of the meeting in progress. Remain on the line if the meeting has not yet started. 5. During the meeting, press *9 to raise your hand to be added to the queue to provide a public comment. When called upon to speak, press *6 to mute or unmute your line. Please limit your comments to (3) minutes. Reports and documents relating to each of the following items listed on the agenda are available for public inspection at the Public Works Department, Parks and Recreation Division, and on the City's website at www.cityofpalmdesert.org. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Virtual Parks and Recreation Commission meeting of October 5, 2021. Rec: Approve as presented. Action: V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None VI. NEW BUSINESS None VII. PRESENTATIONS AND UPDATES A. DESERT RECREATION DISTRICT • Presentation by DRD General Manager, Kevin Kalman, on community partnership and Agreement between DRD and the City. • Program Updates (Brenda Nutcher) • Facilities Use (Brenda Nutcher) • First Tee (Teal Guion) 2 AGENDA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION (VIRTUAL) DECEMBER 7, 2021 B. PARK AMBASSADOR UPDATE REPORT • Commissioner Henderson: Washington Charter Park • Commissioner Hardin: Palma Village Park • Chair Guyer: Magnesia Falls Park • Vice Chair Tanner: Hovley Soccer Park • Commissioner Perry: Joe Mann Park • Commissioner Flint: Freedom Park C. PARK USE REPORT (Randy Chavez) D. PALM DESERT AQUATIC CENTER (David Keyes) E. FAMILY YMCA OF THE DESERT (Paula Simonds) F. FRIENDS OF THE DESERT MOUNTAINS (Tammy Martin) • National Monument Parking Lot Opening / Trash Cans • Potential 5K Event - Cahuilla Hills Park G. PALM DESERT LIBRARY (Susan Duran) VIII. COMMISSIONER, COUNCIL-LIAISON, AND STAFF COMMENTS • Review and Discussion of 2022 Commission Meeting Dates 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 2nd day of December 2021. Maixtdti'' owti-itix Melinda Gonzalez, Recording Secretary 3 CITY OF PALM DESERT °'•�' - PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION lir ! : PRELIMINARY MINUTES '�� •c•••. 4T -- •--0 0:• • TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2021 (VIRTUAL MEETING) 8:30 A.M. CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA I. CALL TO ORDER Chair Guyer called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. II. ROLL CALL Current Meeting Year to Date Commissioners Present Absent Present Absent Randy Guyer, Chair X 3 0 Van Tanner X 0 3 Gregg Akkerman X 3 0 Gerald Dawson X 3 0 Lori Flint X 2 1 Mike Hardin X 2 1 James Henderson X 2 1 Paul Murphy X 3 0 Ralph Perry X 3 0 Ex-Officio Members: Paula Simonds, YMCA of the Desert Susan Duran, Palm Desert Library Also Present: Andy Ramirez, Deputy Director of Public Works Jennifer Nelson, Management Analyst Randy Chavez, Landscape Supervisor Rosie Lua, Principal Planner Nick Melloni, Associate Planner Melinda Gonzalez, Recording Secretary David Keyes, Palm Desert Aquatic Center Brenda Nutcher, Desert Recreation District PRELIMINARY MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION (VIRTUAL) OCTOBER 5, 2021 Tammy Martin, Friends of the Desert Mountains Teal Guion, First Tee of the Desert III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Management Analyst, Jennifer Nelson, advised the Commission there were no comments or inquiries received prior to the meeting. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Virtual Adjourned Parks and Recreation Commission meeting of September 8, 2021. Rec: Approve as presented. Upon a motion by Commissioner Dawson, seconded by Commissioner Murphy, and a 7-0 vote of the Parks and Recreation Commission, the minutes for September 8, 2021, were approved as presented. (AYES: Guyer, Akkerman, Dawson, Flint, Hardin, Murphy, and Perry; NOES: None; ABSENT: Henderson, Tanner). V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None VI. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION of a recommendation to approve an Amendment to Chapter 11.01.080 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code Relating to the Improper Feeding of Wild or Domestic Birds in City Parks. Management Analyst, Jennifer Nelson, acknowledged the staff report before the Commission. Ms. Nelson reported there is an issue with an over population of ducks and other fowl at the Civic Center Park. She requested the Commission select one of the recommended options presented in the staff report, which they believe will be the best method for staff to proceed with to work toward resolution on this matter. Ms. Nelson invited comments and questions regarding this item. Discussion ensued on this item with Commissioners providing comments and concerns. Upon a motion by Chair Guyer, seconded by Commissioner Hardin, and a 7-0 vote of the Parks and Recreation Commission, the request to approve a recommendation to amend Chapter 11.01.080 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code Relating to the Improper Feeding of Wild or Domestic Birds in City Parks (Recommendation Option 1) was approved as presented. (AYES: Guyer, Akkerman, Dawson, Flint, Hardin, Murphy, and Perry; NOES: None; ABSENT: Henderson, Tanner). 2 PRELIMINARY MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION (VIRTUAL) OCTOBER 5, 2021 VII. PRESENTATIONS AND UPDATES A. PARK AMBASSADOR UPDATE REPORT Commissioner Dawson provided an update on Civic Center Park. He acknowledged his written report provided in the agenda packet. Commissioner Dawson expressed it would be beneficial to add signage and a QR Code which provides the story of the art sculptures, the Monarch Butterfly Garden, and other items within the Civic Center Park. Commissioner Perry commented it may also be of benefit to add verbiage to the signage which states no climbing on the sculptures. Commissioner Akkerman provided an update on Cahuilla Park. He acknowledged his written report provided in the agenda packet. Commissioner Akkerman shared during his visit to the park he noticed a concern with the bike rack and reported it on the City's In Touch app and within approximately two hours he received an update that the issue was resolved. He was very complimentary to staff's response time. Commissioner Akkerman inquired about the graded parking lot adjacent to the park and suggested a sign be added letting patrons know this is a permitted overflow parking area for the park. Commissioner Murphy provided an update on Ironwood Park. He acknowledged his written report provided in the agenda packet. Commissioner Murphy reported he spoke with numerous patrons in the park and discovered most of them were unaware of the various trails available in the park. He suggested installing a sign which alerts patrons there are trails available for them to take advantage of. B. PARK USE REPORT Management Analyst, Jennifer Nelson, reported the dog parks have been closed for the month of October for annual reseeding. Ms. Nelson also shared the City's Concerts in the Park series will be at the Civic Center Park, Thursday evenings at 6 p.m. for the month of October. Ms. Nelson stated she has had several dog owners inquire about the possibility of a temporary dog park being created to help alleviate the inconvenience of the dog park closures in October for reseeding. Ms. Nelson informed there are still a few community garden plots available for anyone who may be interested. Landscape Supervisor, Randy Chavez, reported the new LED lights for the volleyball courts at the Civic Center Park have been successfully installed. Chair Guyer opened discussion on the possibility of a temporary dog park during the reseeding season. Discussion ensued on this item with Commissioners providing options, comments, and concerns. Management Analyst, Jennifer Nelson, advised the Commission the item would be placed on a future agenda for further discussion. 3 PRELIMINARY MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION (VIRTUAL) OCTOBER 5, 2021 C. PALM DESERT AQUATIC CENTER Palm Desert Aquatic Center Manger, David Keyes, provided an update on PDAC services, staffing, and programs. Mr. Keyes stated items they have been waiting for which have been on backorder are starting to arrive and has allow them to repair equipment. PDAC will be closed the first week of November to allow for access to a large filter and to replace the socks which will help with the clarity of the water. Holiday hours will be posted, as well as notice of the upcoming closure. A radio ad will be going out to promote hiring at PDAC. Mr. Keyes stated PDAC has been very busy. D. FAMILY YMCA OF THE DESERT CEO of Family YMCA of the Desert, Paula Simonds, reported restrictions which limited the number of students in the aftercare programs have been relaxed and all their aftercare programs in the City are at or close to max capacity and have waiting lists. They have restarted several of their programs and registration is underway for their Basketball program. The Gardens on El Paseo with be hosting a fundraising opportunity, Gather at the Gardens, for the YMCA on October 30, 2021, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. E. DESERT RECREATION DISTRICT Community Services Coordinator, Brenda Nutcher, provided an update on DRD services, programs, and recreation. Ms. Nutcher reported the DRD has been busy and all their classes are full. They are getting ready for the Senior Games and will be hosting a holiday Jackets and Blankets Gift Drive. F. FRIENDS OF THE DESERT MOUNTAINS Executive Director, Tammy Martin, stated there have been a lot of hikers. Ms. Martin reminded the Commission Carrizo Canyon and Dead Indian Canyon have reopened from October 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021. Ms. Martin informed the second gate is tentatively scheduled to be installed mid-October. The Visitor Center remains closed at this time, however, they hope to open back up early November. Ms. Martin noted there have been staffing issues for the Visitor Center, so when they reopen it will be Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Barriers have been installed on Hwy 74, off Pine View Road to help protect the land and allow it to return to its natural state. Ms. Martin noted this is in response to an incident with the biking community in which they removed plants and disrupted private, protected land to build bike ramps. She stated she is available to speak with anyone in the community who may have questions or comments about the new barriers. G. PALM DESERT LIBRARY Riverside County Libraries Zone Manager, Susan Duran, provided an update on the Palm Desert Library. Ms. Duran shared there were 6,322 patrons and ten volunteers who volunteered a total of 381 hours for the month of September. They conducted interviews for Young Adult Services and selected an internal 4 PRELIMINARY MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION (VIRTUAL) OCTOBER 5, 2021 candidate who will start on October 18, 2021. They have pulled their postings for Branch Manager and Librarian 2 positions as they have not gotten the right candidates and anticipate reposting these positions tentatively in December or January. Their programs have been going well and have had good participation. The library had 106 patrons take advantage of the cooling center. They are working on additional programming including Sunday Sounds, Knitting, Crafting, and potentially a Speaker Series. They are also looking at returning the Chef Table Series. VIII. COMMISSIONER, COUNCIL-LIAISON, AND STAFF COMMENTS Chair Guyer stated he would like to discuss the funding streams for the development of parks and the maintenance of the parks. Chair Guyer stated this information would be beneficial for the new Commissioners and would also let the Commission know how much funding is available. He requested staff put together an informational report for the Commission regarding how parks are developed and how they are maintained financially. Chair Guyer also noted he would like to discuss the North Sphere as there is land set aside for parks and in his experience it has been easier to develop the park prior to development of the land. Principal Planner, Rosie Lua, advised the Commission staff has begun discussion on the park designated for the North Sphere. This month should reveal more information regarding this park and potential amenities. Planning staff will provide an update on this item at a future meeting. Ms. Lua shared recently approved residential entitlements as well as a quick update on DSRT Surf. Ms. Lua reported the developers for DSRT Surf recently submitted a request for an amendment including a reduction to the originally approved 350 hotel rooms to approximately 92 rooms and an increase with their residential uses including single-family homes and attached products. The site plan has changed some, however, the architecture has not changed. It is anticipated DSRT Surf will go before the Planning Commission late October, early November and to City Council in December. Commissioner Murphy inquired about the possibility of having in-person meetings. Management Analyst, Jennifer Nelson, advised the Commission staff is working on this and waiting for further direction from City Council and the City Manager. Commissioner Flint advised she is on the Art in Public Places Commission (AIPP) and has advised AIPP of the request for installation of a new sculpture in Freedom Park. AIPP will be meeting next week and will discuss this item. Management Analyst, Jennifer Nelson, reminded the Commission about the San Pablo and CV Link Grand Opening event scheduled for October 23, 2021 and the upcoming Paint El Paseo Pink event scheduled for Saturday, October 9, 2021. IX. ADJOURNMENT With the Parks and Recreation Commission concurrence, Chair Guyer adjourned the meeting at 9:38 a.m. M elti"idcv Gc)-wtl.e4;,/ Melinda Gonzalez, Recording Secretary 5 0e5ep'TPecreo7kn ,..... / ,,,...... ABOUT DESERT RECREATION DISTRICT .. ,. /.., ,,.... .. _----- - ... % 72/ _ •, San Bernardino Co. ' Riverside Co. ` I B "1 s' SPr1nai i . -1111111"�„ r_..� buff. 11111. f C'%hd an eral 1 :Thousd 1 I 1 f -1 Cs\IN.Cit, 1 Fabius i • F'wha J i___: . '.-.---I'll 1\1. L Spring= Ir 1 L kiL 1.1..„..._ ' .• ••.. ..-. ... . .. .. Lii V Rxi,Niav . 1•.hu i L h11 YwY. ; 1)rser! tl o od .id o "... .s el E 1 L. Indian 1 Ni4 ells 11`' ! _�1 tIt '---IL 1-- -_--• -..J 1 • - �� i t, 1a n rLa I It i i rn..a.r +} . L'�1 111 I r Y 745 _ —s i - . Hetta I, litillio.... . 171 1 Y:s4 I.11 --------------- Riverside Ca. 1� San Diego Co. ? Imperial Co. 4; ..•: •`•;•�. • • •. DESERT 0e5ep'TPecremlkn 0151Frier ABOUT DESERT RECREATION DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT: To enrich the quality of life for Coachella Valley Residents by acquiring, developing, operating and maintaining a community focused parks and recreation system, and preserving it for future generations. VISION STATEMENT: Through a community collaborative approach, DRD will be the regional provider of premier parks and recreation services in the Coachella Valley. Ensuring all residents have equitable and barrier-free opportunities that contribute to the overall wellness of our communities. CORE VALUES: ,.at s • Respect ;. 0 "a r ~�w+ W,,z, g A A • Integrity th'�, PO ,�� a rr ''' a.1 �"Ai ,., �� ..tvi�-,s, -�a '` %, • Teamwork P , i ..•. i , . t ,it Y. ,. II • Excellencecr- It _ t, 0 il V Vi lo' t Ir. 4 4 - A ' ki -,I '. i 4, _: r ' , 1 , ' . ... .. - li ' ' .: t. . :, ..,; El", It ' Inic _,Allillill +11. 1 1OP , ". ei ...,,,..F,naTc. 'twork DESERT Qe5ep'TPecremlkn 0151Frier Palm Desert Community Center & Gymnasium Istkl , '. d.. lt, 43-900 San Pablo Ave. Palm Desert, 92260 ._ (760) 568-9697 ' .. + t - Hours. Monday — Friday — 6 a.m. — 9 p.m. 1.),� Saturday — 9 a.m. — 2 p.m. AI__ _ � `. .: Y w: L ... -. ix :7 Sundays & Holidays - Closed ---~- . . d 11.111.11MW -401....1111111111.11.11111111.11F • • Fna Coun1iDESERT Qe5ep'TPecremlkn 0151Frier L FacilityUse Pass Mph M--Tr -. - , i 11 T • Weight Room �#-� k { : '� ' ;< • Basketball Gymnasium } Y 3: fro- . �} �rIL.� ski r � .gyp n x R :xt ° ' r t }:� { � '- -- � ' .� *Hours vary for open basketball N.. , k:.. ill ft Ir . ' p . -,, -NIP-. Racquetball Courts l • Showers & Locker rooms 0 • Indoor Pickleball * Days & Hours vary for open Pickleball illffmmiimMmito• 741(111111NEN.- • Table Tennis rr * Days & Hours Vary for Table Tennis '-J r_r � • Use of all DRD Community Centers, Indio, La Quinta & ' gm itill , _, North Shore _ .. - _ AIL: • Palm Desert/Indio Residents $50.00 per year membership. 1111111111411111111.1.--- _\_______-------'--- { Ti • La Quinta, Thousand Palms, Coachella, Rancho Mirage ire -, iiirc. `--- lio T. .: Bermuda Dunes $75.00 per year. iv • Non-District Residents $150.00 per year. : 1,11 :adz DESERT 0e5ep'TPecremlkn 0151Fiecr Desert Willow Memh' rship Cards DRD staff verifies residency for residents to obtain their Desert Willow Resident Card. We process about 2600 cards annually and turn away about the same number that do not rt qualify. Dese .41031Qualifications: • Primary resident of Palm Desert • Part time residents do not qualify • Sun City residents do not qualify (Jul F Resort Firec/ f 410 Mountain DRD verifies that each person has the following: • Valid California Driver's License or State issued identification card with a Palm Desert address • A current gas, water or electric bill with the same Palm Desert address DESERT Qe5ep'TPecremlkn 0151Frier iloo. i. .4 . , lip Pnrtola Community r'n me r , • fito iI DRD Oversees all groups and reservations at the Portola %'. ,i, +r Community Center. Portola Community Center has 2 multi- : ` ' `'' .,�'; '' purpose rooms. The space is for non-profit and community- - — 'r"' - - • based groups. 4 l` r Jr' ..i .4= - , Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. --A-7t::' t 0 r There is approximately 60 different user groups on a wills wii. ."-' - . w , T. -::, , {- '� ," - regular basis. --...,. .),,, 4:d .04 IA..... ..... ..4..) „VI, ':: , r.. • All Palm Desert Field reservations are taken at this center. 'r .' `V % ;� `.i',A • Ji} All District Wide scholarships for low-income guests are 3 y r i :� • processed at this center. A. : :awe. DESERT Qe5ep'TPecremlkn 0151Frier Dance & Music -tr. Y -, - f- • Ballroom, Swing and Salsa Lessons - 1_1, Anil : 4P % ' a • Beginning Guitar & Second Level Guitar . • Dance Fitness _ _ ••..._ h. r • Line Dancing• Hula For Fitnessloci ,Ark ,, , .; • Rhythm Drumming 14 � ' _ • Chair Yoga Dance ` T = - • Intro to Dance and Drumming w ` • Youth Dance Ensemblerelic: , A i1/4 ' .*' ` ir """ ol 7 I : _ i pb.. -deice .10 iir , _,..o. , All programs are an additional nominal fee. : F,nclS Or ate hr ••�•. DESERT 0e5ep'TPecremlkn 0151Frier Fitness _ . ormimilm • Adult Fitness . __ --mi—login . • Holistic Health Workshop k I 41 -- • Kickbox Cardio - ti - olk OA ----- . i • Salsaerobics _ �_ -_ .. f • Shape Up with Sharonaki _c `. • Tai Chi for Beginners P lar Jr . . 1-. .. . ..-7., O K9Programs �' tl.' • Disco Dogs 5: , i 411..-.--11114 +i • K 9 Scents from Beginning to Advanced _ . . --_ ` t All programs are an additional nominal fee. - . - : ..••��• •• DESERT Qe5ep'TPecremlkn 0151Frier Adaptive Programs ,., _ , ... _ ____ _ _ • _ Ni. -_ , ,.. =,_ ‘ .., • Basketball _ , • Bocci Ball ,"-"� • Wig r` 1 ` Pickleball --^T.- • L1* . Tennis -, . ._:. . _, , ., ... .. '• : 5 • Wiffleball - - ,' 11 Sports Programs ,....,,,. _• Fencing ' , ,- iri ' 1x.F" r . i i • Basketball Training and Leagues ;• * k_ _ i • Pickleball from beginning to advanced `" - . ----- • Table tennis `, 3 • Ultimate Frisbee 2 • Volleyball i , .. � . }1 °. All programs are an additional nominal fee. 4 -.., ' •21d.•••. :40:11‘......• .. DESERT Qe5ep'TPecremlkn 0151Frier . orioJ wit . .Th 7 Tot programs ---, ei . _ _,_, �, -.r.i.,, \\ • Tiny Tots lir wim. Y. �: • Little Kicks • Intro to Dance and Drumming /Zi-ist - After School and Camps -:r ` ry + • Winter Camp • Fall Camp • Spring Camp Tf' -- . , , • Summer Camp Ilk f _.:_- - • Basketball Camp , - _ • Soccer Camp • After School programs at Lincoln, Ronald ;-. im a v,- 70. Reagan and Washington Charter Schools I All programs are an additional nominal fee. iiiir- - - DESERT Qe5ep'TPecremlkn 0151Frier Senior Games lite 2f srAillellofai February 1st through February 6, 2022 PALM DESERT SENIOR GAMES & INTERNATIONAL SPORTS FESTIVAL will be held FEBRUARY 1 - 6, 2022 - Registration Opens September 8, 2021 Registration is open -n , , - plot 5, 4 Individual Sports 20 ., . i 41. ,, 5441 or Gan 4 t International * T* 1. Table Tennis ,: .:} - •.. r Y: A 2. 9 Hole Golf 3. Track & Field Events . . i { ____ I ` 4 5. 3-point shootout ■ Table Tennis ifi fill l f -. 9-hole Golf • Track & Field iiihirudimi- ,. '-. , - salTeam Sports ;oi,t� r r1 1' . Race Walk • Rickleball . . 1. Volleyball . 3-point 5hootout Basketball - •=' ; . 2. Soccer • Volleyball pbalt . Soccer . { 1.1. - _.,,. . I r� ,� • 0[1aSkQtball • Softball 3. 3 on 3 Basketball t'','. ijk . , 1 .. . ofs.51 r. : Pe °IV es. ..lti..F,naTc. 'twork DESERT 0141-i-y.- 4 .. 8 Flo Au) Oe5et'ITPCCPCIIk?fl 0151Frier Ic4 r .-1 - „------r. ,F, ,p,„....„... Check our website for upcoming special events. • Concerts in the park every Thursday in October & . - ' ' "}- . May tit • Halloween Scavenger Hunts B• reakfast with Santa ' • Easter Scavenger Hunts , Sir • HolidayJacket & Blanket drive ' . l t • Cooking & Concert Series WAC y E % sal ,•, ir!go 11•. W, DNE DAY 0 40, ` _. . .� _ Numerous partnership events as well sign ' 4. ;;. :, • ',; 9st x b. t 4r . wiribeio:rrgr�s ; • Rbi * . anda:�reract�'iries ..t - AO lirt* All programs are an additional nominal fee. 1 a1 ` 4 II ;{ . 9\% `' ee I F,naTc. 'twork ! ..�.. DESERT Qe5ep'TPecremlkn 0151Frier Palm Desert Field and Park _ _ , ...+ Reservations , •F , • H DRD is responsible for all Palm Desert Field Reservations. Weµ t - -currentlywork with over 15 different user groups on a regular "i N� —'-' k f' basis and numerous different groups for tournaments. + - - %hi; - • 7 softball fields approximately 1400 reservations annually r : t� . . • 7 soccer fields approximately 1100 reservations annually - Nm. • 1 football field approximately200 reservations annually DRD is responsible for all Park Reservations. - -- ---- - -4 -. ti= - - - _ „ ; L rye l_ ' • 3 pavilions at Civic Center approximately200 reservations x : �".;;:r., ;. h annually :. .. r� , , 't R • Amphitheater approximately30 reservations for special u - ' -- - • -- , '4. * 'k i.+. events annually - it ,. _ - - . . _ FnaTc. work :ask Qe5ep'TPecremlkn 0151Frier Palm Desert Skate Park . , Desert Recreation District is responsible for selling the memberships and staffing the skate park. The attendants make sure the following rules are being followed. • All participants must have a signed waiver • All participants must have a current skate park card. Day - passes are issued if the center is not opened, but a waiver is completed before they skate. • Elbow pads, knee pads and helmets are required. • The park is free from trash and debris. . The skate park is open daily following DSUSD School Calendar '. School breaks and holidays open daily 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. 10 Monday through Friday 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays open daily 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. DRD processes approximately700 passes annually Fna Teamwork ..�.. DESERT Qe5ep'TPecremlkn 0151Frier Park Ambassadors ? a; IF y The city contracts with DRD to have Park Ambassadors on staff daily from 6:00 11l1, a.m. to 11:00 p.m. The park Ambassador oversee 13 different parks. They are responsible for the following: } 44 • Opening and closing all park restrooms ! i • Opening and closing all dog parks and tennis courts i - ti-. • Cleaning and picking up trash and litter in the park f 4 • Daily walk-through inspections of all parks , it) • Reporting maintenance and lighting issues to city staff • On callphone forguests visitingparks with questions or concerns. il, I A _ . ,, • Reminding guests of park rules. - _ • Work all scheduled special events in the parks : 1. Guide vehicles into/out of park f 2. Set out trash and recycle boxes. , '- Y# 3. Empty trash and recycle boxes 4. Keep restrooms cleaned and stocked - - 5. Help to resolve any issues : F,naTc. 'twork ''�'• DESERT Qe5ep'TPecremlkn 0151Frier Park Custodians The city contracts with DRD to have Park Custodians clean and _ stock restrooms daily They are responsible for the restrooms at '' -. .-rr -{..= _ - the following parks: + = ' �.- - . ; • Civic Center, ballfield restrooms, skate park restrooms, , ,' .-`W . _ i,i,, ..,, �!g , " Restrooms A and B } - . t. ' • Freedom Park, ballfield restrooms, play area restrooms - ~ -- :� -. - :, • University Park, dog park restrooms, play area restrooms • Hovely Soccer Park restrooms - ". si, • Cahuilla Hills restrooms .. • Community Gardens restroom ` • Ironwood restrooms r . i:7 jiliy''r:I' 11 If ‘ - • Joe Mann Park restrooms r.~ . ' • Palma Village restrooms - ' #' ' , - ' • Magnesia Park restrooms - - - 11 : ..,• ........•,.. ..AV.F,naTc. 'twork DESERT i' Oe5eecremn 0151Fier , i lamp The Golf Center Summer Hours: AT PALM DESERT 7 :00 a. m .- 12 :00pm & 5:00p. m .-9:00p. m . Ladies Clinics : h, Thursdays 7.30 a. m .-8:30 a. m . h , "s- 9 V ?x- .1 —r id Nei /�/ 4.. a, j - .FJ',ti.— fib" " 7-. ^ ° i Al} _ .. _ .�.+�..«,,.. i .. _ .. \� ' Saturdays 7:00 a. m . — 8:00 a. m . } E: -� Golf and Range Discount Card Available I _ = Private Lessons Available Daily! r A0 1' - „ (760) 779-1877 ,,,' 7. ' ''' ,e-4,4V 40o , J GolfCenterPD.com ,•.•••• Fin 1è1141work D.•ESSERER T Qe5ep'TPecremlkn Oes1ièc • 0 first tee Thank you for your support of First Tee — Coachella Valley! .;. ke .- '^ . #BuildingGameChangerskys ., ., , . . , ,t,. .....,, . . ,,.. ,,, I,,!,, • . .,„...„,,, .,, FTCV. org - ' _ - r. . _ ____ ,__ tguionFTCV. org - _iji ._ 760-834-6790 .., _ . . ,,, i __ 4 ::: la • Mr •VW• DESERT 0e5ep'TPecremlkn 0151Frier ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE 45-305 Oasis Street, Indio, CA 92201 (760) 347-3484 Info@MyRecreationDistrict.com MyRecreationDistrict.com Ana OPO 411 https://www.facebook.com/MyRecreationDistrict tar https://twitter.com/mydrd p E RT �E�REA.a�osTA,�, eighth.. • v. Iwo • • •Allir • DESERT RECREATION DISTRICT Date: November 22, 2021 To: City of Palm Desert Parks and Recreation Commission From: Brenda Nutcher, Community Services Coordinator Subject: October and November Activity Numbers, participation numbers through November 19, 2021 PD.Gym and Fitness Center Palm Desert Community Center Member Scans 4635 • 5203 members utilized the gymnasium and fitness center Drop In/Daily Pass 568 facilities. Total 5203 • 568 additional gym and fitness center users paid the daily walk-in fee. Memberships Sold • 856 people registered for classes, camps, and special Fitness Pass 139 programs. Desert willow • 135 additional people paid to participate in classes on a drop- Skate Park 52 in basis. Adaptive 4 • 808 Desert Willow Resident Cards issued Total 1003 • 139 Fitness Center Passes issued Activity Enrollments Adaptive 112 • 3 Community Center rentals for the months of October/ Ba sketball/Frisbee/martial November arts 53 Dance Portola Community Center Health and Fitness 104 • Most of the groups have returned except for duplicate bridge. K9 8 Palm Desert Parks music 30 Tots and after school • 447 park reservations programs 147 • 1906 hours of rental use volleyball 157 Pickleball clinics 45 Total 856 Palm Desert Skate Park • 52 skate park memberships sold. Drop-in Class Participation • 143 skaters used the park. Fitness 44 • 98 bikers used the park. Pickleball/table tennis 464 Dance/m usic 64 Sports 27 Total 599 Palm Desert Community Center Rentals by Location • The Halloween Scavenger hunt in October was a success. We Civic Center Park 96had 77 children enrolled. Freedom Park 84 Olsen Field C, • We are starting a few new classes such as fencing, more PD Soccer Park 67 adult fitness and Chess Classes. PD community Center 148 • Sunday Sound first concert went smooth. They had Portola Center 73approximately 150 guests attend. Total 663 • Fall Camp starts 11/22/2021 Rentals by Facility Type • Winter Camp starts 12/20/2021 Amphitheater 19 Football Field 18 • The walks and small events are coming back to the Gymnasium 57 amphitheater. We had the Alzheimer's Walk 11/13/2021 and Multipurpose Room 164 the Heart Walk 11/20/2021. There is a large Winter Festival Pavilion reseeding planned for December 18,2021. They will have food booths, Softball Field 135 ice skating rink, and lot of children's crafts and activities. Soccer Field 275 • Breakfast with Santa is planned for December11, 2021. Total 668 Registration is full with 73 guests. • The community center will be closed December 13 through Hours Rented by Location December 18, 2021. We will be open for Desert Willow Cards Civic Center Park 657.75 from 8am to 11am. We will be waxing the floors, painting Freedom Park 440 and deep cleaning all week. Olsen Field 0 PD Soccer Park 808.25 PD Community Center 453.16 Portola Center 232.43 Total 2591.59 Hours Renters by Facility Type Amphitheater 142.75 Football Field 40 ' Gymnasium 135.5 Multipurpose Room 550.09 Pavilion reseeding Softball Field 863 Soccer Field 860.25 2591.59 2 q The Golf Center AT PALM DESERT Date: December 7, 2021 To: City of Palm Desert Parks and Recreation Commission From: Teal Guion, Executive Director Subject: Update for The Golf Center and First Tee The Golf Center at Palm Desert October/November 16(MTD) Driving Range (buckets) 2256 9-Hole Adult 626 9-Hole Child 48 (rounds) Lessons 196 Clinics 18 Total 3144 The Golf Center at Palm Desert went through a small renovation this summer. We removed one lake and relocated the 9th hole, giving us another practice area for our First Tee Students. Due to this project, we were able to keep our golf course open while we overseeded our driving range. The entire property is now completely open and is in fantastic condition! 1 Our current hours of operation are 7 AM - 8 PM daily. Holiday hours • Thanksgiving 7 AM - 2 PM • Christmas Eve 7 AM - 2 PM • Christmas Day CLOSED • New Year's Eve & Day 7 AM - 2 PM Upcoming Project • We are in the process of creating more practice areas for First Tee Programs. • Adding Tee signs and permanent markers to each hole on the golf course. Daily Sales • October/November 16, 2021 Sales. Oct/Nov 2021 Oct/Nov 2020 Oct/Nov 2019 • Golf $ 9,195 $12,854 $ 0 • Range $25,492 $20,793 $728 2 0 first tee coachella valley First Tee - Coachella Valley Programming Notes: o Fall Session has a whopping 42 classes and close to 400 participants! Classes will run from October 11-December 18 (No classes Thanksgiving Week). Please check out social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) to see all the pictures of our kids smiling faces! o Open Practice: Additional practice days/times at for active participants in the First Tee - Coachella Valley Life Skills Program.We have designated practice spots on the driving range for participants at each program location and golf coaches available to assist with instruction. These additional practice sessions are picking up in popularity and parents are seeing the value of additional days of practice for their participants. o A Monthly Class started Thursday, October 21 from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. with Rancho Mirage High School Special Needs FLS (Functional Life Skills) Class of 13 students. The next class will be held on December 2, 2021, and we hope to continue this partnership through the spring. o Sunnylands Volunteering Opportunity for 3 participants: Three Eagle level participants will be volunteering at Sunnylands as recreation assistants for retreats held from November through April. Along with playing golf with dignitaries from around the world, our students will learn the social and conversational skills to speak with leaders and gain a once in a lifetime experience. o Evans Scholar Program at The Quarry: 3 First Tee Participants are under consideration for two (2) caddie jobs at The Quarry. The goal will be for these caddies to accomplish 80-90 loops before their Senior Year in high 3 school to make them eligible for the Evans Scholarship. A full-ride scholarship for caddies nationwide. This is an exciting opportunity as most Southern California Youth have not been eligible in past years because the role of the caddie has been a coveted position for adults at high end clubs. More information on this exciting trailblazing program to come! o Caroline Wales and Trinity Hernandez have received ACE level certification status and are the #2 and #3 participants at our chapter to accomplish the pinnacle of success in our network! We will be presenting them with the Ace Certificate of Completion over the Thanksgiving Break, and we will post letters of congratulations on social media. Public Relations/Communication/Events: PAST o San Pablo CV Link Event: On Saturday October 23, 2021 a celebration was held for the completion of the San Pablo streetscape improvements and the completion of a major CV Link milestone in our community, the City of Palm Desert hosted a San Pablo Grand Opening and Street Party. Coach Jay and Coach Kyle met with close to 50 families to spread the word about First Tee - Coachella Valley! o Halloween Themed Party at PGATSS: Members of First Tee - Coachella Valley family had an amazing time on Saturday, October 30, as the PGA Tour Superstore in Palm Desert Halloween Party. Ben& Jerry's at the River donated Ice Cream for 100 participants. Pizza and prizes were donated by the PGA Tour Superstore in addition to presenting the chapter with the yearly donation of $15,000! Thank you to all the Board Members who joined the event! 4 o IndiGO Stadium Shoot Out to benefit FTCV: The Coachella Valley's top club pros battled it out for a $1,000 cash prize in a one-hole challenge competition on the Stadium Course at PGA West. The proceeds of the ticket sales for this event benefit First Tee - Coachella Valley. We have been promised over $3,000 in proceeds for the event. The Shoot Out will air on Sunday, November 21 at 6:30 p.m. on KESQ. Thank you to Mohab Suliman and Jerry Upham for organizing this first of its kind event! o Youth putting qualifier: First Tee - Coachella Valley hosted Qualifier #9 of the 2021 Youth Putting Championship on Saturday, November 20, at The Golf Center at Palm Desert. The top two finishers (plus ties) advanced to the Youth Putting Championship on Sunday, November 28, at Coto de Caza Golf and Racquet Club in south Orange County. o Family Fall Festival at SilverRock: The Festival was held on Sunday November 21, 2021. Outreach Coordinator Jay Gilstrap set up a fun and engaging activity for kids over 200 kids! o Giving Tuesday: The Tuesday after Thanksgiving (November 30), Board Member Channing Benjamin promoted Giving Tuesday, a national philanthropy day to his 40,000 lnstagram and Facebook followers. FUTURE o Inaugural Golf-A-Thon: The 30-day fundraising competition leading up to our first-ever Golf-A-Thon to benefit First Tee - Coachella Valley began on November 8. Families and supporters of Team Captains are encouraged to spectate on Sunday, December 5 at The Golf Center at Palm Desert as they cheer on their team. Each team captain has pledged to play a pledged number of golf holes in the fund-raising campaign. Please visit the Fund Duel Campaign Page to watch the competition unfold: www.fundduel.com/firstteedriveforyouth o Holiday Charity Drive and Parade of Trees: presented by Goldenvoice and created by the Marker Broadcasting Group. Raffle ticket sales will take place November 19-December 17 at The Golf Center at Palm Desert and online. One lucky winner will win the entire list of gifts under the First Tee "Tree" including a 3-day pass to Coachella and a 3-day pass to Stagecoach. The raffle tickets are priced at $25 each and 3 tickets for $50. o Farm to Table Dinner: December 11th from 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. at The Golf Center at Palm Desert, the Indian Wells Certified Farmers Market will host a Farm to Table, 5 course dinner, music, games, and a small farmers market! Tickets are on sale and are limited to the first 150 guests. The night will benefit First Tee - Coachella Valley as patrons will be asked to donate to the chapter. o FTCV Family Holiday Picnic:will be on Sunday, December 19 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00p.m. at The Golf Center at Palm Desert. All Participants, Board Members, Volunteers, and families have been invited! There will be fun games, prizes, and end of the year awards! Ben & Jerry's at The River will be sponsoring Ice Cream for this event! o Hailey Hays was selected to attend the First Tee Innovators Forum October 8-11 in San Jose, Calif. The forum challenged teens to develop a meaningful service project at their chapter. 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Many people walk their dogs throughout the park. • Landscaping is at a premium and I found no unkept lawn areas. • The men's restroom was messy and smelly on one occasion. • The baseball field and soccer fields do not have lights at night and are very dark. • The basketball area is very well lit indeed. I believe it is one of the most popular areas in the park day and night. • This concludes my report.