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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
CITY OF PALM DESERT
MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
8:30 a.m.
Administrative Conference Room, City Hall
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Pursuant to Assembly Bill 2449, this meeting will be conducted as a hybrid meeting and there will be
in-person access to this location.
To participate via Zoom, use the following link: https://palmdesert.zoom.us/j/87682882429 or
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Written public comment may also be submitted to cityclerk@palmdesert.gov. E-mails
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.
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1.CALL TO ORDER
2.ELECTION OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
CHAIRPERSON AND VICE-CHAIRPERSON
3.ROLL CALL
4.NONAGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS
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.
Speakers may utilize one of the three options listed on the first page of the
agenda. Because the Brown Act does not allow the Parks and Recreation
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.
5.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
Agenda within the three-minute time limit. Individual items may be removed by
the Parks and Recreation Committee for a separate discussion.
RECOMMENDATION:
To approve the consent calendar as presented.
5.a APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Minutes of June 4, 2024.
6.CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
7.ACTION CALENDAR
The public may comment on individual Action Items within the three-minute time
limit. Speakers may utilize one of the three options listed on the first page of the
agenda.
None.
8.INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & COMMENTS
8.a UPDATES FROM PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS
8.a.1 Palm Desert Aquatic Center 9
8.a.2 First Tee - Coachella Valley 17
8.a.3 Friends of the Desert Mountains 23
8.b UPDATES FROM EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS
8.b.1 Family YMCA of the Desert 27
8.b.2 Desert Recreation District 31
8.c PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEMBERS
8.d CITY COUNCIL LIAISON
8.e CITY STAFF
8.f ATTENDANCE REPORT 37
9.ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting will be held on September 9, 2024, at 8:30 a.m.
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10.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
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.
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 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/ Michelle Nance
Deputy Clerk II
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
CITY OF PALM DESERT
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
June 4, 2024, 8:30 a.m.
Present: Committee Member Lori Flint, Committee Member Randy Guyer,
Vice Chair John Maldonado, Committee Member Paul Murphy,
Committee Member David O'Donnell, Committee Member Ralph
Perry
Absent: Chair Gregg Akkerman
Staff Present: City Manager Todd Hileman, Community Services Manager
Shawn Muir, Management Analyst II Kevin Swartz, Deputy City
Clerk/Recording Secretary Michelle Nance
Liaison(s) Present: Councilmember Evan Trubee
Click HERE to review the meeting video.
Click HERE to access the meeting agenda packet.
1. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Committee was called to order by Vice
Chair Maldonado on June 4, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. in the Administrative Conference Room,
City Hall, located at 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California.
2. ROLL CALL
3. NONAGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chris Braun, of Palm Desert, spoke on the need for additional sand volleyball courts at
Civic Center Park and the quality of the sand in the current courts.
Pat Sheffield, of Palm Desert, spoke on the need for parking lot speed limit signs and
shade structures in the small dog park at Civic Center Park.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by: Committee Member Guyer
Seconded by: Committee Member Murphy
To approve the consent calendar as amended.
Motion Carried (6 to 0)
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4.a APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve the Minutes of May 7, 2024.
5. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
None.
6. ACTION CALENDAR
6.a MINOR IMPROVEMENTS AT THE BAJA CALIFORNIA PARK
Project Manager Swartz provided the staff report and answered member
inquiries. Feedback provided includes:
• Research renaming the park;
• Upgrading the look and lighting of the park; and
• Determine the identity of the park.
Motion by: Committee Member Guyer
Seconded by: Committee Member Murphy
1. Direct staff to receive quotes to add interpretive signage to the plants at
the Baja California Park.
2. Direct staff to receive quotes to add lighting and additional landscaping at
the Baja California Park.
3. Include the Baja California Park in the monthly park reports by the
Committee Members.
Motion Carried (6 to 0)
6.b APPROVAL OF THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE REGULAR
MEETING SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/25
Project Manager Swartz provided the staff report and answered member
inquiries.
Motion by: Vice Chair Maldonado
Seconded by: Committee Member Murphy
Approve the Parks and Recreation Regular meeting schedule for Fiscal Year
2024/25 and the cancellation of July's meeting and reschedule of September's
meeting due to the holidays taking place during those months.
Motion Carried (6 to 0)
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7. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & COMMENTS
7.a UPDATES FROM PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS
7.a.1 Palm Desert Aquatic Center
Paula Simonds, of Family YMCA of the Desert, provided updates from the
Palm Desert Aquatic Center and answered member inquiries.
7.a.2 First Tee Coachella Valley
Kyle Winn, of First Tee - Coachella Valley, provided updates on the First
Tee program and answered member inquiries.
7.a.3 Friends of the Desert Mountains
Report provided in the agenda packet; no formal action taken on this item.
7.b UPDATES FROM EXOFFICIO MEMBERS
7.b.1 Family YMCA of the Desert
Paula Simonds, of Family YMCA of the Desert, provided updates from the
YMCA and answered member inquiries.
7.b.2 Desert Recreation District
Brenda Nutcher, of Desert Recreation District (DRD), stated the DRD
report is included in the agenda packet and answered member inquiries
7.c PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEMBERS
In response to public comment and with consensus from the Committee the
follow items were requested as future agenda items:
• Volleyball Courts at Civic Center Park;
• Speed limit signs in the parking lot of Civic Center Park;
• Shade structure at the small dog park; and
• Update on the new North Sphere Regional Park.
7.d CITY COUNCIL LIAISON
Councilmember Trubee spoke on compliments he has received regarding Palm
Desert Aquatic Center, updated the Committee on Library Services and
upcoming events and advised the Committee of City Council Study Session for
Board Committee Commission interviews.
7.e CITY STAFF
None.
7.f ATTENDANCE REPORT
Report provided; no action taken on this item.
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8. ADJOURNMENT
The Parks and Recreation Committee adjourned at 9:05 a.m.
9. PUBLIC NOTICES
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Michelle Nance, Deputy Clerk I
Recording Secretary
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Kevin Swartz, Project Manager
Secretary
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DATE APPROVED BY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
CITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 6, 2024
PREPARED BY: Kevin Swartz, Project Manager
SUBJECT: PALM DESERT AQUATIC CENTER (PDAC) MONTHLY REPORT
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
This report is submitted by PDAC to the Parks and Recreation Committee for their monthly
update. There is no action required from the Committee.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no financial impact associated with this item.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. PDAC Monthly Report
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
CITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 6, 2024
PREPARED BY: Kevin Swartz
SUBJECT: FIRST TEE AND THE GOLF CENTER AT PALM DESERT MONTHLY
REPORT
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
This report is submitted by the First Tee to the Parks and Recreation Committee for their monthly
update. There is no action required from the Committee.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no financial impact associated with this item.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. First Tee Report
2. The Golf Center at Palm Desert Report
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
CITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 6, 2024
PREPARED BY: Kevin Swartz, Project Manager
SUBJECT: FRIENDS OF THE DESERT MOUNTAINS MONTHLY REPORT
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
This report is submitted by the Friends of the Desert Mountains to the Parks and Recreation
Committee for their monthly update. There is no action required from the Committee.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no financial impact associated with this item.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Friends of DM Monthly Report
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Programs in the City of Palm Desert June 16-July 15, 2024
Category Event Title Location
# of
Events Attendance
Event Star Party at the Monument Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains
National Monument Visitor Center 1 9
Event Night Sky Viewing Stars and Planets Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains
National Monument Visitor Center 1 30
Event Star Party at the Monument Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains
National Monument Visitor Center 1 23
Guided
Hikes Monument Night Adventures Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains
National Monument Visitor Center 4 62
Event Night Sky Viewing Stars and Planets Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains
National Monument Visitor Center 1 25
Upcoming Events
Date Event Title Location
July 27,2024 Star Party at the Monument
Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument
Visitor Center
August 10, 2024 Star Party at the Monument
Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument
Visitor Center
Reservations Required go to DesertMountains.org/calendar or call 760-568-9918
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
CITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 6, 2024
PREPARED BY: Kevin Swartz, Project Manager
SUBJECT: FAMILY YMCA OF THE DESERT MONTHLY REPORT
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
This report is submitted by the YMCA to the Parks and Recreation Committee for their monthly
update. There is no action required from the Committee.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no financial impact associated with this item.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. YMCA Monthly Report
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
CITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 6, 2024
PREPARED BY: Kevin Swartz, Project Manager
SUBJECT: DESERT RECREATION DISTRICT MONTHLY REPORT
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
This report is submitted by the Desert Recreation District to the Parks and Recreation Committee
for their monthly update. There is no action required from the Committee.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no financial impact associated with this item.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. DRD Monthly Report
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Date: July 26, 2024
To: City of Palm Desert Parks and Recreation Commission
From: Brenda Nutcher, Community Services Coordinator
Subject: Numbers reflective for May and June, 2024
Palm Desert:
June 17-June 21/July 1- July 3:. We offered a couple Challenger International Soccer
Camps. These were held at Freedom Football Field. We had 15 attendees each session.
Throughout Summer: Portola Community Center will be a cooling center. We will be
open throughout the summer, from 8am to 3pm as a cooling center.
Palm Desert May:
Memberships Sold
Fitness Pass 1
Desert Willow 107
Skate Park 6
Activity Totals
Soccer 3
Dance 25
Health and Fitness 24
K9 2
After School, ASES 271
Basketball/Tennis 0
Pickleball Clinics 30
Drop-In Class Participation
Fitness
Dance 1
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Pickleball 9
K9 4
Facility Rentals
Amphitheater Rentals 10
Football Field Rentals 26
Gymnasium Rentals 0
Multipurpose Room Rentals 41
Pavilion/Outdoor Area Rentals 25
Tennis/Pickleball Courts Rentals 23
Softball Field Rentals 127
Soccer Field Rentals 111
Adaptive May:
May Program Participation
Adaptive Gymnastics 4
Adaptive Music 13
Adaptive Stretch & Strengthening 12
Adaptive Zumba 24
Adaptive Hybrid Fitness 15
Online Adaptive Hybrid Fitness 7
Adaptive Hybrid Seated Fitness 5
Online Adaptive Seated Fitness 6
Outdoor Adventure May:
May Activity Totals
8 Joshua Tree National Park Rock Climbing Adventure where youth ages 10-17
participated
20 3-day 2-night trip to Leo Carrillo State Park
Palm Desert June Activity Totals:
Memberships Sold
Fitness Pass 5
Desert Willow 43
Skate Park 3
Activity Totals
Soccer 33
Dance 16
Health and Fitness 22
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K9 3
Basketball/Tennis 6
Pickleball Clinics 23
Drop-In Class Participation
Fitness 17
K9 4
Pickleball 13
Facility Rentals
Amphitheater Rentals 4
Football Field Rentals 22
Gymnasium Rentals 0
Multipurpose Room Rentals 0
Pavilion/Outdoor Area Rentals 12
Tennis/Pickleball Courts Rentals 13
Softball Field Rentals 100
Soccer Field Rentals 86
Summer Camp June Activity Totals:
Summer School started on June 10th and ended July 11th
Activity Totals
Washington Charter Summer School 33
Reagan 274
Adaptive June Activity Totals:
Membership Totals - Current totals
Annual 111
Semi Annual 8
Current Active Adaptive Memberships 119
June Program Registrations
Total number of Adaptive programs in June 28
Total Residents registered in June 314
Total Non-Residents registered in June 41
Outdoor Adventure June Activity Totals:
Outdoor Adventure Activity Totals
Shumway Ranch Summer Camp Trips 22
Rock Climbing (ages 10-17) 8
Summer Camp Leave No Trace Workshop 9
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Parks Recreation Committee
Year 2024 2024 2024 2024 2024 2024 2023 2023 2023 2023 2023 2023
Month June May Apr Mar Feb Jan Dec Nov Oct Sep Aug Jul
Day 4 7 2 5 6 9 5 7 17 12 1 4
Akkerman, Gregg E P P P P P P P P P P -0 1
Flint, Lori P P P P P P P P P P P -0 0
Guyer, Randy P P P P P P P P E P P -0 1
Maldonado, John P P E P P P P P P P A -1 1
Murphy, Paul P P P P P P P E P P P -0 1
O'Donnell, David P P P P P P P P E P P -0 1
Perry, Ralph P A P P E P P P P P P -1 1
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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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