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Home My WebLink AboutPost-Meeting Agenda Package - StudySession_Dec14_2023 PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AND HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING REGULAR MEETING POST-MEETING AGENDA Thursday, December 14, 2023 2:45 p.m. Council Chamber, City Hall 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, California NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the purpose of the Study Session is to review the items listed on the agenda. No action will be taken. Pages 1.CALL TO ORDER - STUDY SESSION 2.STUDY SESSION TOPICS 2.a STUDY SESSION: INFORMATION REGARDING THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL TURF IN LANDSCAPED AREAS COMPARED TO NATURAL GRASS 3 RECOMMENDATION: Receive information from staff on the use of artificial turf in landscaped areas compared to natural grass. 2.b STUDY SESSION: UPDATE ON THE DESIGN OF PD LINK 19 RECOMMENDATION: Receive an update on the current design of PD LINK. 3.ADJOURNMENT 4.PUBLIC NOTICES NOTE: Pursuant to Assembly Bill 2449, this meeting may be conducted by teleconference. Study Session is accessible in person or on the City’s website: www.palmdesert.gov under the Council Agenda link at the top of the page. Agenda Related Materials: Pursuant to Government Code §54957.5(b)(2) the designated office for inspection of records in connection with this meeting is the Office of the City Clerk, Palm Desert Civic Center, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. Staff reports for all agenda items considered in open session, and documents provided to a majority of the legislative bodies are available for public inspection at City Hall and on the City’s website at www.palmdesert.gov by clicking “Council Agenda” at the top of the page. Americans with Disabilities Act: It is the intention of the City of Palm Desert to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. If, as an attendee or a participant at this meeting, or in meetings on a regular basis, you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, the City will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact the Office of the City Clerk, (760) 346-0611, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to inform us of your needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible. AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING I, Monique M. Lomeli, Senior Deputy Clerk of the City of Palm Desert, do hereby certify, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing agenda for the Palm Desert City Council, Successor Agency for the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, and Housing Authority, was posted on the City Hall bulletin board and City website www.palmdesert.gov no less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. /S/ Monique M. Lomeli, CMC Senior Deputy Clerk City Council Study Session Page 2 of 26 Page 1 of 1 CITY OF PALM DESERT STUDY SESSION STAFF REPORT MEETING DATE: December 14, 2023 PREPARED BY: Shawn Muir, Community Services Manager REQUEST: STUDY SESSION: INFORMATION REGARDING THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL TURF IN LANDSCAPED AREAS COMPARED TO NATURAL GRASS RECOMMENDATION: Receive information from staff on the use of artificial turf in landscaped areas compared to natural grass. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: Artificial turf is a landscaping option that has been praised for its benefits in beautifying landscaped areas while reducing water consumption, however there are some drawbacks to its use compared with natural grass. The City has addressed the topic in several instances, however, a formal policy on the use of artificial turf has not been adopted. Staff will provide a presentation on the history of the City’s stance on this matter, other municipalities and organizations’ policies, and the known benefits and drawbacks of using artificial tu rf. A policy for the use of artificial turf in public parks and rights -of-way will be presented for consideration at a future City Council meeting. A presentation for this item will be distributed prior to the City Council Study Session. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this staff report. Page 3 of 26 Page 4 of 26 Use of Artificial Turf on City Property City Council Study Session 12/14/2023 Page 5 of 26 Agenda ▪Background ▪Research ▪Pros and Cons ▪Current Informal Policy and next steps Page 6 of 26 Timeline 2014 Cooperative Landscape Water Management Program (CVWD) 2015 Citizen’s Sustainability Committee addresses water conservation Comprehensive Water Conservation Strategy approved 2016 Staff requested direction on use of artificial turf on El Paseo medians Designation of El Paseo turf as Active Use Area 2018 Parks and Recreation Commission research and findings 2023 Community member addressed Mayor Kelly on restricting the use of artificial turf on the City’s playing fields PALM DESERT AQUATIC CENTER FEE INCREASE September 14, 2023 3 Passive turf: medians, parkways, decorative landscape Active turf: parks, seating areas, special events Page 7 of 26 NFL Injuries National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) calling for a return to natural turf Page 8 of 26 Turf Removal Projects Removal of turf in medians on Country Club Drive, between Portola Avenue and Cook Street Removal of turf in median on Cook street, between Country Club Drive and Hovley Lane East. Removal of turf around the Civic Center Campus on Fred Waring Drive and San Pablo Avenue Removal of turf along the Haystack parkway from Highway 74 to Heliotrope Drive Removal of passive turf at Hovley Soccer Park Page 9 of 26 Community Organizations and other Municipalities •No formal policy; currently discussing policy development •Installed limited artificial turf at some schools •Not used for sports PSUSD •No formal policy •Not used •Concerns about heat, vandalism, and ongoing maintenance DSUSD Page 10 of 26 Community Organizations and other Municipalities City of La Quinta •No formal policy •Limited use in medians •Still requires heavy maintenance City of Indian Wells •No formal policy •Used on several medians, but not installed/planned for recreational spaces •High cost -$50,000 for one small median •Must be well-maintained but has lasted over 10 years •Difficult to dispose City of Indio •No formal policy •Limited use around monument signs •Fading led to full replacement within 2 years Page 11 of 26 Community Organizations and other Municipalities ▪National Recreation and Parks Association ▪California Parks and Recreation Society ▪Discussion boards ▪Stormwater mitigation ▪Athletic field conversion Page 12 of 26 Maintenance Artificial Turf ▪Debris removal ▪Rinsing ▪Brushing ▪Replenishing base Page 13 of 26 Maintenance Natural Grass ▪Mowing ▪Watering ▪Overseeding ▪Fertilizing Page 14 of 26 Cost ▪Artificial turf has a higher up-front cost and lower overall maintenance ▪Cannot patch worn or damaged areas ▪More practical for small areas ▪Larger areas are easier and less expensive to maintain well with natural grass ▪Overseeding and fertilizer $1,600 per acre annually (currently ~75 acres of turf) ▪Watering Page 15 of 26 Other Factors •Appearance, smell, feel •Water consumption •Heat •Stormwater •Allergies •Sanitation Page 16 of 26 Policy is currently informal Potential policy for use of artificial turf in City of Palm Desert public rights-of-way, landscaped areas, and parks Conduct additional research Present findings to Parks and Recreation Committee and Resource Preservation and Enhancement Committee Work with legal counsel to develop policy Present for consideration at a future City Council meeting Page 17 of 26 Thank you Questions? Page 18 of 26 Page 1 of 1 CITY OF PALM DESERT STAFF REPORT MEETING DATE: December 14, 2023 PREPARED BY: Neal Ennis, Project Manager REQUEST: STUDY SESSION: UPDATE ON THE DESIGN OF PD LINK RECOMMENDATION: Receive an update on the current design of PD LINK. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: On May 28, 2020, the City Council awarded Contract No. C37870A in the amount of $720,431.00 to KOA Corporation of Monterey Park, California, for Professional Engineering, Landscape Architecture, and Design Services for the CV Link Connectors Improvements (also known as CV Link Painters Path Spur Improvement, Project No. 708-20). This project is a key Active Transportation Project, which includes the consideration and implementation of various bike lane modifications that provide better multimodal connectivity. This project most notably addresses bike lanes from Highway 74, along El Paseo across Highway 111, as well as bike lanes along Town Center Way to Fred Waring. Staff Analysis of project warranted modifications to planned bike paths to achieve ATP goals, preserve functionality and operability of impacted corridors. Staff would like to provide an overview of modifications prior to bid, award, and implementation of project. Information will be presented regarding the scope and cost of these projects and actions forward. ATTACHMENT: 1. PD Link Phase 2 – Dec Study Session Page 19 of 26 Page 20 of 26 Study Session Page 21 of 26 12/8/2023 2 Path Network and Type Page 22 of 26 12/8/2023 3 Buffered Bike Path Protected Bike Path Page 23 of 26 Segment Overview 01 San Pablo Street Improvements 02 Hwy 111 Lane Removal San Pablo 03 Painters Path CVWD Bump & Grind Trail 04 El Paseo to Painters Path to Hwy 74 05 Intersection of Hwy 111, Town Center, El Paseo 06 Town Center Fred Waring to Hwy 111 12/8/2023 4 Page 24 of 26 2023-2024 Dec Jan Feb AprMar May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Council Study Session. Bid /Award Project Phase 1 & 2 Subsequent Phases. Q 4 Q 1 Q2 Q 3 12/8/2023 5 Business Outreach Page 25 of 26 Summary Financials •Design -$749,051.36 •Construction -$2,000,000.00 Milestones •Finalize Bid Package –March 2024 •Bid/Award/ Implement Project–Q2 / Q3 –2024 Soft Features Included •Fix It Stations •Benches •Bike Racks •Water Stations •Art in public spaces (wraps traffic control boxes) Maintenance included •Town Center Crossover of Slurry Sealing •Area Asphalt Repairs 12/8/2023 6 Questions? Page 26 of 26