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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-07-12 PRC Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF PALM DESERT PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION (HYBRID) MINUTES Tuesday, July 12, 2022 I. CALL TO ORDER – 8:30 A.M. The meeting was called to order at 8:30 a.m. Present: Chair Randy Guyer Commissioner Greg Akkerman Commissioner Gerald Dawson Commissioner Lori Flint Commissioner James Henderson Commissioner John Maldonado Commissioner Paul Murphy Commissioner David O’Donnell Commissioner Ralph Perry Ex-Officio Members: Paula Simonds Kevin Kalman Also Present: Sabby Jonathan, Mayor Pro Tem Martin Alvarez, Development Services Director Andy Ramirez, Deputy Director of Public Works Randy Chavez, Community Services Manager Shawn Muir, Management Analyst Marisol Lopez, Recording Secretary Debbie Thompson, Management Specialist II Eric Ceja, Economic Development Director Tammy Martin, Friends of the Desert Mountains Brenda Nutcher, Desert Recreation District Karen Gonzalez, Friends of the Palm Desert Library Alina Prunean, Palm Desert Library Branch Manager Van Tanner II. OATH OF OFFICES The oath of office was administered to Commissioners John Maldonado and David O’Donnell by City Clerk Anthony Mejia. MINUTES Parks and Recreation Commission Tuesday, July 12, 2022 2 III. ELECTION OF NEW OFFICERS Motion to open nominations for Chair, Commissioner Murphy nominated Commissioner Dawson. Main Motion: Approve. Moved by: Murphy/Akkerman Vote and Action: 9 Yes/0 Abstain/ 0 Absent Motion to open nominations for Vice Chair, Commissioner Murphy nominated Commissioner Akkerman. Main Motion: Approve. Moved by: Murphy/Guyer Vote and Action: 9 Yes/0 Abstain/ 0 Absent IV. ORAL COMMUNICATIOS None. V. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approve minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting of June 07, 2022. Rec.: Approve as presented Main Motion: Approve. Moved by: Guyer/Murphy Vote and Action: 9 Yes/0 Abstain/ 0 Absent VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. NORTH SPHERE PARK UPDATE Management Analyst, Shawn Muir provided a report of the subcommittee meeting, stating the evaluation results of the four firms that submitted proposals. Shawn stated on August 2nd the Commission may provide a recommendation to Council as to which proposal they feel is the best for the needs of the City and the Community. The award of the contract will be presented to Council at the August 25th meeting. Development Services Director, Martin Alvarez provided a brief update on the background of the initial park site selected. Upon receiving direction from Council they looked at alternative park site locations; a second parcel is MINUTES Parks and Recreation Commission Tuesday, July 12, 2022 3 currently under consideration. Deputy Director, Andy Ramirez reported that the City met with Genesis HOA to discuss the proposed 25 acre park site. Issues included sport field lighting encroaching onto private property, noise pollution, drainage, and sand from high winds. The selected firm will be doing several public outreach events to ensure all amenities needs are addressed in the planning of the park. B. CHANGES TO FACILITY USE POLICIES FOR CITY OWNED FACILITIES Management Analyst, Shawn Muir shared a working draft of the resolution to adopt the administrative policy for use of the city owned facilities and to establish a fee schedule. A final draft will be presented to the Commission at the August 2nd meeting for review before being presented to Council. VII. NEW BUSINESS A. MONUMENT SIGN ON GABBY HAYES TRAIL Commissioner Guyer suggested the placement of a monument sign on the Gabby Hayes Trail, which will help promote the City on social media. Tammy Martin from Friends of the Desert Mountains discussed the possible risks associated and suggested to visit the site to look at other locations within the trail to ensure the safety of the hikers. B. SUBCOMMITTEE ON GLOBAL WARMING Rec.: Received and File – Presented by Commissioner Dawson. Mayor Pro Tem, Sabby Jonathan suggested the Resource Preservation & Enhancement Committee to give this Commission an update on their responsibilities, so the efforts are not being duplicated on the same topic. Special Programs Department to provide a presentation at a future meeting. VIII. PRESENTATION AND UPDATES. A. PARK AMBASSADOR UPDATE REPORT Washington Charter Park - Community Services Manager, Randy Chavez stated he has been working with Shawn and Desert Sands Unified School District to determine who is responsible for the maintenance of Washington Charter Park, will provide an update as soon as it is available. MINUTES Parks and Recreation Commission Tuesday, July 12, 2022 4 B. PALM DESERT LIBRARY Alina Prunean reported the library has been busy with summer programs and they are also serving as a cooling center with the support from the Community Action partnership of Riverside County. C. FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY Karen Gonzales reported they have received a wish list from the library identifying all the things they need from them. D. FRIENDS OF THE DESERT MOUNTAINS Tammy Martin thanked DRD for allowing their education programs to take place during their summer programs. They have had a high number of attendees. Trails are in good condition and Visitor Center continues to be open. E. FIRST TEE - COACHELLA VALLEY No update. F. DESERT RECREATION DISTRICT Receive and file – Presented by Brenda Nutcher G. FAMILY YMCA OF THE DESERT No update. H. PALM DESERT AQUATIC CENTER Received and File – Submitted by David Keyes. I. LUPINE PLAZA UPDATE Commissioner Akkerman reported on April 14th a design proposal was presented to Council by staff, which was approved with recommendations. The final design is under review. Once finalized it will be presented to Council. J. COMMUNITY GARDENS UPDATE Received and File – Presented by Debbie Thompson. MINUTES Parks and Recreation Commission Tuesday, July 12, 2022 5 K. DSRT SURF UPDATE. Director of Economic Development, Eric Ceja provided a power point presentation to the Commission, he will provide an update as the project develops. IX. COMMISSIONER, COUNCIL-LIASON, AND STAFF COMMENTS None. X. ADJOURNMENT With the Parks and Recreation Commission concurrence, Chair Dawson adjourned the meeting at time 10:10 a.m. Marisol Lopez Recording Secretary