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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA
AGENDA
(HYBRID MEETING)
City Hall, Administrative Conference Room
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Pursuant to Assembly Bill 2449, this meeting may be conducted by teleconference and
there will be in-person public access to the meeting location.
• To participate via Zoom, use the following link: https://palmdesert.zoom.us/j/87682882429 or
call (213) 338-8477, Zoom Webinar ID: 876 8288 2429.
• Written public comment may also be submitted to cityclerk@palmdesert.gov. Emails received
by 8:00 a.m. prior to the meeting will be distributed to the Committee. Any correspondence
received during or after the meeting will be distributed to the Committee as soon as practicable
and retained for the official record. Emails will not be read aloud except as an ADA
accommodation.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT: This time has been set aside for the public to address
the Parks and Recreation Committee on issues that are not on the agenda for up to three
minutes. Because the Brown Act does not allow the Committee to act on items not listed on
the agenda, members may briefly respond or refer the matter to staff for a report and
recommendation at a future meeting.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR: All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are considered routine
and may be approved by one motion. The public may comment on any items on the Consent
Calendar within the three-minute time limit. Individual items may be removed by the Committee
for a separate discussion.
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Parks and Recreation Committee Special Meeting
minutes of October 17, 2023.
Tuesday
November 7, 2023
8:30 a.m.
Regular Meeting
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5. ACTION CALENDAR
A. DESIGN OF NORTH SPHERE COMMUNITY PARK
RECOMMENDATION: Provide Comments to the City Council based on the conceptual
park design.
6. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & COMMENTS
A. UPDATES FROM PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS
1. Palm Desert Aquatic Center
2. First Tee – Coachella Valley
3. Friends of the Desert Mountains
4. Palm Desert Library
5. Friends of the Library
B. UPDATES FROM EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS
1. Family YMCA of the Desert
2. Desert Recreation District
C. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEMBERS
1. Palma Village Park
2. Washington Charter
3. Magnesia Falls Park
D. CITY COUNCIL LIAISON
E. CITY STAFF
1. Lupine Plaza Update
2. Management and Operations of the Aquatic Center Update
3. Palma Village Park Update
4. Bump and Grind Trail Signage Update
F. ATTENDANCE REPORT
7. ADJOURNMENT: The next Regular Meeting will be held on December 5, 2023, at 8:30 a.m.
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AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the
foregoing agenda for the Parks and Recreation Committee was posted on the City Hall bulletin
board and City website not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
/s/ Monique Lomeli
Recording Secretary
PUBLIC NOTICES
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 City’s Development
Services Department, Parks and Recreation Division, City Hall, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive,
Palm Desert. Staff reports for all agenda items and documents provided to a majority of the
legislative bodies are available for public inspection at the Civic Center and on the City’s
website at http://www.palmdesert.gov/.
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.
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES
Click HERE to review meeting audio.
Click HERE to access the meeting agenda packet.
1. CALL TO ORDER
A Special Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Committee was called to order by Chair
Akkerman on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., in the Administrative Conference
Room, City Hall, located at 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Committee Members Gerald Dawson, Lori Flint, Paul Murphy, Ralph Perry, Vice
Chair John Maldonado, and Chair Gregg Akkerman
Absent: Committee Members Randy Guyer and David O’Donnell
Liaison(s)
Present: Evan Trubee, City Council Liaison
Staff
Present: Todd Hileman, City Manager; Shawn Muir, Community Services Manager; Kevin
Swartz, Management Analyst II; and Monique Lomeli, Recording Secretary
3. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT:
Bill Ennis, Palm Desert resident, expressed appreciation to the City for being responsive to
requests concerning the conversion of tennis courts to pickleball courts.
4. PRESENTATIONS
A. INFORMATIONAL REPORT ON CIVIC CENTER PARK ART TOUR SIGNPOSTS
Management Analyst Powell narrated a PowerPoint presentation regarding the
installation of art tour signposts at Civic Park, highlighting the success of previously
installed signposts on El Paseo.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER MURPHY, SECOND BY COMMITTEE MEMBER
MALDONADO, CARRIED 6-0, to approve the consent calendar.
Tuesday
October 17, 2023
8:30 a.m.
Special Meeting
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ALL ACTIONS ARE DRAFT, PENDING APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER MURPHY, SECOND BY COMMITTEE MEMBER
MALDONADO, CARRIED 6-0, to approve the Parks and Recreation Committee Special
Meeting minutes of September 12, 2023, as amended.
CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER: None.
6. ACTION CALENDAR
None.
7. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & COMMENTS
A. UPDATES FROM PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS
1. Palm Desert Aquatic Center
David Keyes provided a written report and a verbal summary of recent activities at the
Palm Desert Aquatic Center.
2. First Tee – Coachella Valley
Kevin Kalman provided First Tee staffing updates and announced that new First Tee
Executive Director Kyle Nguyen will begin attending Parks & Recreation Committee
meetings in November 2023.
3. Friends of the Desert Mountains
Executive Director Tammy Martin provided a written report and encouraged the
community to look at the Friends of the Desert Mountains event calendar for
information regarding current and upcoming programs.
4. Palm Desert Library
Branch Manager Jennifer Hernandez provided a written report and verbal update
highlighting upcoming events and a proposed business entrepreneur program.
5. Friends of the Library
President Karen Gonzalez provided a written report that was included in the agenda
materials.
B. UPDATES FROM EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS
1. Family YMCA of the Desert
Ex-Officio Member Simonds provided a written report and verbal update on the Family
YMCA of the Desert; shared a video and provided information regarding YMCA’s
plans to offer a KidZone at the City’s 50th Anniversary Party in the Park.
2. Desert Recreation District
Executive Director Kevin Kalman provided a verbal update regarding post-storm
restorations, the upcoming construction at the Community Center, and information on
scholarship programs administered by First Tee.
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ALL ACTIONS ARE DRAFT, PENDING APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
C. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEMBERS
1. Civic Center Park
Committee Member Perry provided a written report on Civic Center Park that was
included with agenda materials.
2. Cahuilla Hills/Fox Hiking Parks
Committee Member Flint provided a written report on Cahuilla Hills/Fox Hiking Parks
that was included with agenda materials.
3. Ironwood Park
No report was provided.
D. CITY COUNCIL LIAISON
City Council Liaison Trubee reported that the City Council voted to dedicate $1.3M to the
establishment of a City library and requested an update on the clean-up and reopening
of Freedom Park.
Community Services Manager Muir provided an update on the clean-up of Freedom Park
and provided an estimated completion date of Spring 2024.
E. CITY STAFF
1. Management and Operations of the Aquatic Center
Community Services Manager Muir provided an update regarding the Request for
Proposals for the management and operation of the Aquatic Center and reported that
the City Council has appointed a subcommittee to review the submittals. It is
anticipated that the item will move forward on the October 26, 2023, City Council
agenda.
2. Cahuilla Hills Park ADA Improvements
Opus Garza, Hermann Design Group, narrated a PowerPoint presentation regarding
the ADA updates at Cahuilla Hills Park and responded to Committee Member
inquiries.
Community Services Manager Muir provided information regarding the funding of the
ADA improvements at Cahuilla Hills Park and responded to Committee Member
inquiries. No action was taken on this item.
3. Bump & Grind Trail Restroom Update
Community Services Manager Muir provided an update on the Bump & Grind Trail
restrooms, reporting that staff is recommending the acceptance of a proposal from
Leonida Builders at the October 26, 2023, City Council meeting. Staff will provide a
construction schedule at a future meeting.
4. Committee Members Parks Program Update
Management Analyst Swartz provided an overview of the updated Committee
Members Parks Program.
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ALL ACTIONS ARE DRAFT, PENDING APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
F. ATTENDANCE REPORT
The attendance report was provided with the agenda materials. The Committee took no
action on this matter.
8. ADJOURNMENT
The Parks and Recreation Committee adjourned at 9:50 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Monique Lomeli, Senior Deputy Clerk
Recording Secretary
ATTEST:
Kevin Swartz, Management Analyst II
Secretary
APPROVED BY THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE: __/__/2023
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September 16th – October 15th 2023
Passes
25 Punch Card: 23 New 34 Renewed Total: 57
3 Month Pass: 10 New 17 Renewed Total: 27
Annual Pass: 0 New 0 Renewed Total: 0
Fitness Pass: 1 New 0 Renewed Total: 1
Water Exercise Punch Card: 0 New 0 Renewed Total: 0
Water Exercise Monthly: 31 New 123 Renewed Total: 154
Admission Lap Swim
Non-Resident: 499
Resident: 303
Total: 802
Admission Rec. Swim
Non-Resident: 1,310
Resident: 565
Total: 1,875
Gate Entries/Water Exercise Attendance
Lap Swim entries = 1,610
Water Exercise Class Attendance = 1,074
Total entries: 2,684
Swim Lessons Fall Sessions 2 & 3
Private Swim Lessons: Non-Resident = 21 Resident = 7 Total: 28 participants
Rec. Swim Team: Non-Resident = 19 Resident = 21 Total: 40 participants
Group Swim Lessons: Non-Resident = 98 Resident = 75 Total: 173 participants
Multiuse Room Rentals
8 Birthday Parties
User Groups
Palm Desert Swim Club
Scorpions Water Polo
Tritons US Masters Swimming
Salton Sea Triathlon Club
With warm weather continuing through October along with ample lifeguard staff, we were able
to offer limited Recreational Swimming on weekends in October from 10:00am-4:45pm. This includes
the Rec. Pool, Zero Depth, Slides, and Splash Playground.
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Lap Swimmers were excided to see the return of Long Course weekends that began on October
7th. Long Course (50-meter swimming) will be available all-day on the weekends until Recreational
Swimming returns in the Spring.
The first session of our Fall Group Swim Lessons had a total enrollment of 136, surpassing 2022
(105), 2021 (125), and 2019 (75) session one enrollment numbers.
Xavier High School Boys Water Polo hosted a Desert Empire League Carousel on October 19th,
consisting of 6 teams playing 3 games in one day.
Palm Desert Swim Club is scheduled for a 2-day Swim Meet November 11th-12th. They will be
renting the entire facility over the weekend for the Swim Meet.
Xavier High School Girls Water Polo game schedule: 11/14, 12/5, 12/14, 1/9, 1/16, and 2/2.
Games begin at 3:30pm.
I have included the results of our Fall survey that was open September 15th – October 8th.
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PDAC Customer Survey - Fall 2023
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80.31%359
2.91%13
16.78%75
Q1 Have you visited the Palm Desert Aquatic Center in the past 6
months?
Answered: 447 Skipped: 1
TOTAL 447
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Yes
No
If no, why
not?
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Yes
No
If no, why not?
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Have you visited the Palm Desert Aquatic Center in the past 6 months?
If no, why not?
I leave to far
non resident
Seasonal Resident
Limited adult classes
Out of town
Your hours for long distance swimming are too limiting.
illness
Medical issues
I've been at my other home in Seattle.
I stopped attempting to swim at the PDAC during the covid protocols.
scheduling conflicts
Have been working wish I was saying yes
Busy
We visit from canada
Out of state working.
My family has not had the opportunity due to medical reasons
i'm only in the desert in the winter
Illness
Swim routine now replaced by pickleball
Due to school being out, & pool always too busy for me.
Don’t live in the srea
It got too crowded and there was no room for me to swim laps there anymore
We were looking for an indoor pool, you don’t have one
Leave for summer
Travel, illness
Out of the country
To my knowledge, they had limited hours and the kids splash zone was closed and they were not enough shade.
I only frequent Palm Desert occasionally
In canada
Canceled silver sneakers membership
They close too early
Work :/
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It was closed
Closed for children.
Kids are not open when we wanted to go
Haven’t found time
I don’t know what’s there I dont live close by and there’s probably a lot of people
The playground equipment had been closed.
Too expensive
I visit Jan - March
New resident
Because the classes are not conducive with my schedules
Live only 6 mos in desert
wanted swim lessons for teens, instead you put him with 6 - 8 age levels
Out of town
Splash center closed; not enough lifeguards; filthy bathrooms
We have a pool
Been focused on other exercise activities
Not in town
We have a pool and we need shade. The center doesn't have Alot of shade that I remember.
Have not been in area
Out of town
I wanted to, and have emailed the Center twice expressing interest in classes, but received no reply.
Live out of state
Only in Palm Springs Jan thru Mar
no scheduled activities
Traveling
I join the club that had a lap pool but I miss the 50 m long course!
Bad shoulder. Could not swim
regarding swim lessons, too few teachers versus students took too long between turns and especially for our toddler. would not pay again to do it.
Not in town
Never got a response.
I am Canadian and only winter in PD
Tried to get private swim lesson, in person I stopped by, called and emailed. Nobody responded back to me.
Busy
Water irritates kids sensitive body areas
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Too busy
I am a winter snowbird in Palm Desert
out of town from May to Dec
The play center was closed
Been up North
Been tracking the world and live in LA! Need to plan a trip.
Haven’t had the time
went back to Canada
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PDAC Customer Survey - Fall 2023
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43.15%189
33.11%145
20.09%88
16.67%73
2.05%9
7.31%32
Q2 Why do/did you visit the Palm Desert Aquatic Center?
Answered: 438 Skipped: 10
Total Respondents: 438
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Lap Swim
Water Exercise
Classes
Swim Lessons
Recreational
Swimming
Birthday Party
Other
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Lap Swim
Water Exercise Classes
Swim Lessons
Recreational Swimming
Birthday Party
Other
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58.06%252
41.01%178
24.19%105
Q3 What time of day do you use the facility?
Answered: 434 Skipped: 14
Total Respondents: 434
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Morning
(6am-10am)
Midday
(10am-4pm)
Evening
(4pm-7pm)
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Morning (6am-10am)
Midday (10am-4pm)
Evening (4pm-7pm)
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68.74%288
62.77%263
70.17%294
63.72%267
65.16%273
48.21%202
28.88%121
Q4 What day(s) of the week do you use the facility? Select all that apply.
Answered: 419 Skipped: 29
Total Respondents: 419
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
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32.78%98
67.22%201
Q5 What type of Lap Swimming course do you prefer?
Answered: 299 Skipped: 149
TOTAL 299
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Long Course
Short Course
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Long Course
Short Course
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24.69%99
75.31%302
Q6 Are you a Lap Swim pass holder?
Answered: 401 Skipped: 47
TOTAL 401
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Yes
No
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Yes
No
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84.78%284
15.22%51
Q7 Are you satisfied with our pass options?
Answered: 335 Skipped: 113
TOTAL 335
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Yes
No
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Yes
No
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36.57%113
63.43%196
Q8 Would you like us to offer Long Course Lap Swimming Monday-Friday
from 6am-7:30am(Note: Long Course will result in a facility closure from
7:30am-8am each day)
Answered: 309 Skipped: 139
TOTAL 309
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Yes
No
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Yes
No
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48.64%179
51.36%189
Q9 Would you like us to open the Concessions Stand for Coffee in the
mornings?
Answered: 368 Skipped: 80
TOTAL 368
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Yes
No
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Yes
No
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40.29%139
59.71%206
Q10 Would you like us to open the Concessions Stand for dinner in the
evenings?
Answered: 345 Skipped: 103
TOTAL 345
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Yes
No
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Yes
No
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18.49%76
81.51%335
Q11 Are you a Water Exercise pass holder?
Answered: 411 Skipped: 37
TOTAL 411
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Yes
No
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Yes
No
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41.06%101
36.99%91
34.96%86
25.61%63
32.52%80
46.34%114
Q12 What type of Water Exercise classes would you like to see more of?
Answered: 246 Skipped: 202
Total Respondents: 246
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Deep Water
Exercise
Deep Water
Boot Camp
Shallow Water
Exercise
Shallow Water
Boot Camp
Arthritis Class
Shallow/Deep
Water Combo
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Deep Water Exercise
Deep Water Boot Camp
Shallow Water Exercise
Shallow Water Boot Camp
Arthritis Class
Shallow/Deep Water Combo
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49.23%193
50.77%199
Q13 Would you participate in a Water Exercise water biking class?
Answered: 392 Skipped: 56
TOTAL 392
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Yes
No
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Yes
No
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36.83%144
63.17%247
Q14 Would you participate in night (6pm-8pm) Water Exercise classes?
Answered: 391 Skipped: 57
TOTAL 391
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Yes
No
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Yes
No
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52.05%89
59.06%101
33.92%58
16.96%29
20.47%35
33.92%58
Q15 Which is your favorite attraction to use during Recreational
Swimming?
Answered: 171 Skipped: 277
Total Respondents: 171
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Splash
Playground
Water Slides
Diving Boards
Rope Swing
Rockwall
Inflatable
Course
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Splash Playground
Water Slides
Diving Boards
Rope Swing
Rockwall
Inflatable Course
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47.71%208
41.74%182
8.26%36
0.69%3
1.61%7
Q16 How would you rate the Palm Desert Aquatic Center amenities?
Answered: 436 Skipped: 12
TOTAL 436
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
No Answer
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
No Answer
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4.43%19
95.57%410
Q17 Have you rented the Multiuse Room for a party?
Answered: 429 Skipped: 19
TOTAL 429
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Yes
No
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Yes
No
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41.05%172
58.95%247
Q18 Would you attend Recreational Swimming on Summer Nights from
7:30pm-10pm?
Answered: 419 Skipped: 29
TOTAL 419
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Yes
No
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Yes
No
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10.12%43
89.88%382
Q19 Did you attend one of our Dive-In Movies?
Answered: 425 Skipped: 23
TOTAL 425
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Yes
No
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Yes
No
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23.49%101
76.51%329
Q20 Do you follow us on Facebook or Instagram?
Answered: 430 Skipped: 18
TOTAL 430
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Yes
No
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Yes
No
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29.11%124
70.89%302
Q21 Have you or anyone in your family participated in our Group or Private
Swim Lessons?
Answered: 426 Skipped: 22
TOTAL 426
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Yes
No
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Yes
No
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18.72%79
81.28%343
Q22 Did you know the YMCA provides financial aid for Group and Private
Swim Lessons?
Answered: 422 Skipped: 26
TOTAL 422
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Yes
No
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Yes
No
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Q23 Why did you choose PDAC for Group or Private Swim Lessons?
Answered: 163 Skipped: 285
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Why did you choose PDAC for Group or Private Swim Lessons?
Open-Ended Response
Quality Instruction
Clos
Clos
Referred
You need at least 2-3 long distance lanes open at all times. Depending on how busy it is. There was no where else to put this suggestion.
Did not
Because I had a good experience 2 years ago with my son.
It is close to where I live in Palm Desert.
Good teachers, they taught my grand daughter to swim.
Because it’s a nice clean pool and the waters always cold when you need it and hot when you need it too
Time of day and instructors.
my son started going during one summer and my daughter wanted to do it too when she got a little older so we did.
Because they offer it.
facility
It's close to the office and the times of the classes fit perfect before we head up the mountains where we live.
Excellent instruction and program. Friendly, knowledgeable teachers.
Close by. Nice facility.
Availability
Price and timing
It's affordable and close.
The teachers are very good, the group sizes aren't too big so teachers can safely supervise (except one level, I believe it was school age Level 1 should
have a lower cap), the facility is excellent, and there is more availability (time slots) than other pools.
Swimming lessons
I taught them
Location, convenient time, I knew peers (fellow parents )
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Have not done so
beautiful pool
Great program for little ones.
N/A This comment is in general, not for #23 I live in La Quinta. After thus session, half way over, our Fritz Burns pool will no longer be offering night
water exercise. Will PDAC be bringing your night classes back? I prefer to do 5pm? Or 6pm is OK?
Spouse learning to swim
Aerobics classes
Your staff is very patient when working with children in teaching them how to swim.
Proximity and # of lanes for lap swim
Kids summer activities
It is only of the only options in the valley
Family
Great pool for swimming laps in the day. The pool is great and the showers are okay.
Good instructor
It's a beautiful welcoming facility.
Limited options and it was affordable
Good Schedule
Great instructors
Location
Not many other options
Good neighborhood, reasonable prices
It was recommended by friends
Affordable
It was the only one I could find for my toddler.
Convenience to housing
Close by.. love the aqua fit classes… great facility
Its the closest pool to offer swim lessons
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NA
I used to work as a lifeguard at a YMCA and think the swim lesson programs are really good.
They have a very good coaches and variety of time
For exercise
The quality and the care of the staff has always been great and the facility is kept up well
Excellent staff
Accessibility
No other place to choose or type this, but I would swim much more if the pool was open in the evenings for adult lap swim, and would make it worth
buying the pass.
It’s a nice area
Quality instruction
It’s close and convenient.
Great facility and had lessons for all my kid's levels at the same time
Big pool and good instructor
The only (public) place with Water Arthritis Class
I like the area however, it is pretty expensive for the amount of time and days
Schedule worked around kids schooling.
Goid coach
Close to home and my kids needed to learn how to swim.
It was a great value for my kids to learn to swim and a great facility.
The closes pool to us does not offer swim lessons, my child is disable and want him to be a better swimmer since he loves water sports (Kayak & Paddle
Board)
I figured my son would learn better in a group. And also multiple available times.
Proximity, price, availability of appropriate classes.
Because the pool is so beautiful, and the grounds as well. My only complaint is the changing facilities.
For physical exercise
Because you are the only providers in the nearby area
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have not taken lessons
My endurance club had private lessons.
Did not. But it’s fabulous.
I did not but strongly support having lessons available.
I liked the morning classes with my baby to introduce her to the water. My niece does swim classes there and I liked how clean the facilities were.
Affordable, great pool, great instructors, outdoors
It was all that was available at the time
Professional and clean
Excellence of the facility…meaning the pool. Convenience. I was already there six days a week.
Instructors are amazing and they thought both my daughters how to swim
Safety. Reputation.
I wanted my youngest child to lean to swim. He did the private swim lessons and it helped tremendously.
Only lessons available for infants
Affiliated with the YMCA
quality center, resident pricing, and close proximity to our home
Daughter did for her 3 girls. We live in PA but attend exercise class when visiting
For my kids to socialize
Senior Swim Class
Swim lessons are the best in the valley. Outside of private in home lessons, this is the very best option to see growth in a swimmer.
I live in Palm desert
The only game in town once Palm Springs Pool started shutting down
Available time and cost
Again, I have tried twice to get a response from the center re. swimming lessons but received no reply.
For the lap swimming ability.
Easy location to attend swim lessons and a reasonable price
need my grandbabies to learn how to swim
Not offered in Cathedral City or Pa
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it's the only option for people without a pool or other gym membership
I helped an instructor teach kids to swim
I have joined masters swim in the past as well as I took private lessons with the coach.
Wasn’t able to get signed up.
Exercise and health
It offered me lessons that worked with our school and work schedule.
Close & convenient to the YMCA
Love the pool . Lots of lanes . Just a bummer when the ladies bathroom is closed and people take FOREVER in the unisex bathrooms. Put a time limit on
them
closest to home
The coach was excellent
Excellent facility and close to home.
I'm surprised you didn't ask about the cleanliness of the pool. It is consistently dirty and if it was a hotel pool, it would probably be shut down. Cloudy
water, dirty bottom almost all the time. Lifeguards and office staff are great, pool maintenance way below where it should be. This is the only place on
the survey to write this so here it is. Locker rooms are clean, it's the pool that gets you marked down on cleanliness.
Instructor positivity and environment.
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PDAC Customer Survey - Fall 2023
24 / 26
8.25%33
91.75%367
Q24 Would you or your family benefit from Spanish Speaking Group or
Private Swim Lessons?
Answered: 400 Skipped: 48
TOTAL 400
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Yes
No
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Yes
No
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25 / 26
60.05%260
35.57%154
2.08%9
2.31%10
Q25 Overall, how satisfied are you with the Customer Service provided:
Answered: 433 Skipped: 15
TOTAL 433
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very
dissatisfied
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Very satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
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47.47%206
45.85%199
6.22%27
0.46%2
Q26 Overall, how satisfied are you with the cleanliness of the facility?
Answered: 434 Skipped: 14
TOTAL 434
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very
dissatisfied
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Very satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
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Programs in the City of Palm Desert (9/15/23 – 10/15/23)
Category Event Title Location
# of
Events Attendance
Guided Hike Monument Night Adventures
Santa Rosa and San Jacinto
Mountains National
Monument Visitor Center 1 23
Lecture Meet Me on the PCT
Santa Rosa and San Jacinto
Mountains National
Monument Visitor Center 1 16
Event Yoga with a Ranger
Santa Rosa and San Jacinto
Mountains National
Monument Visitor Center 2 5
Volunteer
Only Acrisure Arena Training Friends' Conference Room 2 23
Guided Hike Night Sky Viewing Stars and Planets
Santa Rosa and San Jacinto
Mountains National
Monument Visitor Center 1 14
Guided Hike Carrizo Canyon Interpretative Hike Art Smith Trailhead Parking Lot 2 58
Guided Hike Dead Indian Canyon Hike Art Smith Trailhead Parking Lot 1 9
Volunteer
Only Volunteer Orientation Friends' Conference Room 1 12
Volunteer
Only
Returning Volunteer Agreement Signing and
Updates Friends' Conference Room 1 35
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Palm Desert Library
73-300 Fred Waring Dr. Palm Desert, CA 92260
Phone: 760.346.6552
October 2023
Library Visits 7957
Hours Open 246
Reference Questions 5659
Meeting Rm Use/Attendance 442
Volunteers 39
Volunteer Hours 442
Self-Directed Activities Participants 260
Preschool & School Aged Programs Attendance 610
Young Adult Programming Attendance 346
Adult Programming Attendance 176
Successful Events/Programming: Knot Just Knitters, Chinese Mah Jong open play, Adult Book Club,
Goldberg Brother’s Author Talk, Storytime, Halloween Pumpkin Painting, Tween Book Club, Craft Corner,
Teen Council, Crafternoon, Anime Alliance, Kpop Club, Teen Lounge, Teen Book Club.
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Date: October 30, 2023
To: City of Palm Desert Parks and Recreation
Commission
From: Brenda Nutcher, Community Services
Coordinator
Subject: Numbers reflective October 1 through
October 29, 2023
Palm Desert Community Center
• 2746 members utilized the gymnasium and
fitness center facilities.
• 312 additional gym and fitness center users
paid the daily walk-in fee.
• 640 people registered for classes, camps, and
special programs.
• 79 additional people paid to participate in
classes on a drop-in basis.
• 268 Desert Willow Resident Cards issued.
• 19 Fitness Center Passes issued.
• 15 Community Center room rentals.
Palm Desert Parks
• 224 park reservations
• 1071.50 hours of rental use
Palm Desert Skate Park
• 12 skate park memberships sold.
• 239 skaters used the park.
• 165 bikers used the park.
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Palm Desert Community Center
.
.
• We plan to move into the new offices in the
first week in December and close the center for
renovations. Some classes, clinics and programs will
be moving into the park. Others will be relocated to
different center. Please check our website for more
details.
• We will have Breakfast with Santa on
December 2, 2023, from 9am to 11am.
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Park Review – Magnesia Falls
By Jerry Dawson
October 2023
Note to City Staff and to ALL Park and Recreation Committee members:
PLEASE READ
This park has the best and the worst aspects of any Palm Desert Park.
Best: 1. The large/beautiful ADA approved structure is still fantastic for kids!
2. The number of trash receptacles is ample and are conveniently placed.
Worst: 1. Both wooden benches are in sad shape and are dangerous for the public
to use! They have lost most of their ‘finish’ and the wood slates are very
chipped and breaking. WARNING: Do not sit on them without proper
armor protection.
2. The concrete walkway is semi-OK but has a 4 X 2-foot disintegration next
to a fence poll that could trip a walker.
3. The base that used to contain an image and a plaque is still there! It
should have been removed years ago when its usefulness ended.
4. The drinking fountain is inoperative. The upper one gives no water and
the lower one tries, but only a dribble comes out.
5. The men’s restroom is disgusting and STINKS!! I entered a few minutes
after the cleaning crew-man had completed his cleaning process.
I SINCERELY HOPE THAT REMEDIAL MEASURES WILL OCCUR SOON. (I will re-visit
in two months to see what progress has taken place.)
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Parks Recreation Committee
Year 2023 2023 2023 2023 2023 2023 2023 2023 2023 2023 2022 2022 2022
Month Oct Sep Aug Jul Jun May Apr Mar Feb Jan Dec Nov Oct
Day 17 12 1 4 6 2 4 7 7 3 6 1 11
Akkerman, Gregg P P P -P P P P P A P P P 1 0
Dawson, Gerald P P E -P P P P P P P P P 0 1
Flint, Lori P P P -P P P P P A P P P 1 0
Guyer, Randy E P P -E P P P P P P P E 0 3
Maldonado, John P P A -P P P P P P P P P 1 0
Murphy, Paul P P P -P P P P A P P P P 1 0
O'Donnell, David E P P -E P P P P P P P P 0 2
Perry, Ralph P P P -P P P P P P P P P 0 0
P Present
P Remote
A Absent
E Excused
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Resigned/Not Yet Appointed
Palm Desert Municipal Code 2.34.010
Monthly: Three unexcused absences from regular meetings in any twelve-month period shall constitute an automatic resignation of members holding
office on boards that meet monthly.
Please contact the Recording Secretary to discuss any attendance concerns.
Total Absences
Unexcused Excused
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City of Palm Desert Parks and
Recreation Committee
Lupine Plaza Update
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Process
•June 2021 – subcommittee appointed
•Contract Awarded in April 2022 to MIG Consultants for preliminary design work
•Significant public outreach to neighboring businesses
•Final Design completed in April 2022
•Final design contract awarded to Interwest in September 2022
•Pivot in June 2023 over concerns raised by public/businesses
Reduced project scope and leaves street open to vehicular use.
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Project Now
•El Paseo to south of existing alley
•Maintain Vehicle Access in both directions
•Maintain existing loading area on Lupine Ln.
•New street trees and enhanced pavement
•New Curb lines and no on-street parking
•Possible Bollards to close off for special events
•Enhancements similar to San Pablo
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Schedule
•Redesign/Survey – January 8, 2024
•Construction Drawings – August 2024
•Construction Bid – early 2025
•Construction Start – May 2025
•Completion Date – TBD
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FREEDOM PARK
Submited By: Commitee Member O’Donnell
November 6, 2023
The park is in great shape now that the grass is coming in. While I was there, they were working on the
Pickle ball courts, so they are closed.
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The ball fields are s�ll a mess but dried out. I would think now would be the best �me to remove the dirt
before the predicted El Nino rains come. What a mess.
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The dog parks looked good with the new grass and some happy dogs playing. The small dog park needs a
new water fountain, as the one there is pasted it ’s useful life.
The restrooms and picnic area were clean and well kept. Overall good clean park with kids playing
around, people reading books in the shade, and dogs having a great �me.
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