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Home My WebLink About2024-03-05 PRC Regular Meering Agenda Packet PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE CITY OF PALM DESERT MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, March 5, 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 call (213) 338-8477, Zoom Meeting ID: 876 8288 2429 • 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. • Pages 1.CALL TO ORDER 2.ROLL CALL 3.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. 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 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. 4.a APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5 RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Minutes of February 6, 2024. 5.CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER 6.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. 7.INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & COMMENTS 7.a UPDATES FROM PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS 7.a.1 Palm Desert Aquatic Center 9 7.a.2 First Tee - Coachella Valley 11 7.a.3 Friends of the Desert Mountains 13 7.a.4 Palm Desert Library 15 7.a.5 Friends of the Library 17 7.b UPDATES FROM EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS 7.b.1 Family YMCA of the Desert 19 7.b.2 Desert Recreation District 21 7.c PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEMBERS 7.c.1 Hovley Soccer Park 27 7.c.2 Washington Charter School Park 29 7.c.3 Freedom Park 31 7.d CITY COUNCIL LIAISON 7.e CITY STAFF 7.e.1 Cahuilla Hills Park Design 35 7.f ATTENDANCE REPORT 37 8.ADJOURNMENT The next Regular Meeting will be held on April 2, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting Page 2 of 38 9.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/ Monique Lomeli Senior Deputy Clerk Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting Page 3 of 38 Page 4 of 37 City of Palm Desert Page 1 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Committee was called to order by Chair Akkerman on Tuesday, February 6, 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 Present: Committee Members Gerald Dawson, Lori Flint, Randy Guyer, Paul Murphy, David O’Donnell, Vice Chair John Maldonado, and Chair Gregg Akkerman Absent: Committee Member Ralph Perry Liaison(s) Present: Evan Trubee, City Council Liaison Staff Present: Todd Hileman, City Manager; Chris Escobedo, Assistant City Manager; Shawn Muir, Community Services Manager; Kevin Swartz, Project Manager; Nick Melloni, Principal Planner; and Monique Lomeli, Recording Secretary 3. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT: Maetal Saban, Palm Desert resident, urged the city to consider adding misters and better lighting in public park play areas. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR: MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER DAWSON, SECOND BY COMMITTEE MEMBER GUYER, CARRIED 7-0, to approve the consent calendar. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER DAWSON, SECOND BY COMMITTEE MEMBER GUYER, CARRIED 7-0, to approve the Parks and Recreation Committee Special Meeting minutes of January 9, 2023. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER: None. Tuesday February 6, 2024 8:30 a.m. Regular Meeting Page 5 of 37 Parks and Recreation Committee Minutes February 6, 2024 City of Palm Desert Page 2 5. ACTION CALENDAR A. APPROVAL OF 2024 PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE WORKPLAN Project Manager Swartz narrated a PowerPoint presentation detailing the proposed 2024 Parks & Recreation Committee Workplan based on the goals and priorities submitted by each Committee Member and responded to Committee inquiries. Following discussion, MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER MURPHY, SECOND BY COMMITTEE MEMBER FLINT, CARRIED 7-0 to approve the 2024 Parks & Recreation Committee Workplan as presented. 6. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & COMMENTS A. UPDATES FROM PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS 1. Palm Desert Aquatic Center Ex-Officio Member Paula Simonds provided a verbal summary of recent and upcoming activities at the Palm Desert Aquatic Center. 2. First Tee – Coachella Valley Executive Director Kyle Nguyen provided a written and verbal report regarding the programming offered by First Tee and reported on recent and upcoming events. 3. Friends of the Desert Mountains Executive Director Tammy Martin provided a written report that was included with the agenda materials; suggested the City consider adding an educational element to any future signs in recreational spaces; and responded to Committee inquiries. 4. Palm Desert Library Deputy Director Jennifer Hernandez provided a written report and a verbal summary of successful library events and upcoming programming. 5. Friends of the Library No report was provided. B. UPDATES FROM EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS 1. Family YMCA of the Desert Ex-Officio Member Simonds provided a written report that was included with the agenda materials and announced that she has been invited to represent the YMCA at the State Capitol in presenting Congressman Ruiz with recognition of his support and advocacy for reducing childhood obesity. 2. Desert Recreation District Executive Director Kevin Kalman provided a summary of the written report that was included with the agenda materials and provided an update on the renovation of the Desert Recreation District building. C. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEMBERS 1. Update from the Aquatic Center (PDAC) Subcommittee Members Committee Member Guyer and City Manager Hileman provided an update on the recent Palm Desert Aquatic Center Committee meeting and reported that staff will be Page 6 of 37 Parks and Recreation Committee Minutes February 6, 2024 City of Palm Desert Page 3 evaluating key performance indicators and strategic marketing to determine the appropriate programming and budget allocations. 2. University Park East Report Committee Member Murphy provided a written report with the agenda materials, advised that there are community garden spaces within the park that have not been maintained and suggested the City look into recovering the functionality of the garden spaces. D. CITY COUNCIL LIAISON City Council Liaison Trubee provided comments regarding the Palm Desert Aquatic Center and local trails and requested an update on the cleanup of Freedom Park. E. CITY STAFF 1. Update on Bike Trail with Coachella Valley Water District and Coachella Valley Association of Governments Community Services Manager Shawn Muir provided an update on recent meetings with the Coachella Valley Conservation Commission and stakeholders regarding the coordination of an additional bike trail and requested two volunteers to participate as a subcommittee on the matter. Chair Akkerman and Committee Member O’Donnell volunteered to serve as a subcommittee. Committee Member Guyer suggested staff provide a list of local bike trails and respective owners to aide future discussions. 2. Parks Programs Reports Project Manager Swartz advised that Members Akkerman, Maldonado, and Murphy are due to provide park reports at the March meeting. F. ATTENDANCE REPORT The attendance report was provided with the agenda materials. The Committee took no action on this matter. 7. ADJOURNMENT The Parks and Recreation Committee adjourned at 10:11 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Monique Lomeli, Senior Deputy Clerk Recording Secretary ATTEST: Kevin Swartz, Project Manager Secretary APPROVED BY THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE: __/__/2024 Page 7 of 37 Page 8 of 37 Page 9 of 37 Page 10 of 37 Page 11 of 37 Page 12 of 37 Programs in the City of Palm Desert (01/15/24 – 02/15/24) Category Event Title Location # of Events Attendance Guided Hike Randall Henderson Trail Hike Randall Henderson Parking Lot 4 70 Guided Hike Birding Walk-About Desert Willow Desert Willow Golf Resort Parking Lot 4 56 Guided Hike Birding Walk-About Visitor Center Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center 2 12 Event Desert Mountains Art Faire Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center 1 300 Event Yoga with A Ranger Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center 2 12 Volunteer Only Volunteer Orientation Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center 1 26 Volunteer Only Return Volunteer Agreement Signing + Updates Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center 1 32 Volunteer Only Climate Change in the Coachella Valley Lecture Friends of the Desert Mountains Conference Room 1 19 Guided Hike Ed Hastey Garden Walk Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center 2 47 Guided Hike Art Smith Trail Hike Art Smith Trailhead Parking Lot 1 6 Upcoming March Events Date Event Title Location Page 13 of 37 03/02/24 Wildflower Festival Civic Center Park 03/02/24 Wildflower Nature Walk Randall Henderson Trailhead Parking Lot 03/04/24 Birding Walk-About Desert Willow Desert Willow Golf Resort Parking Lot 03/11, 03/18 Birding Walk-About Visitor Center Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center 03/16/24 Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mnt National Monument: A Living Laboratory Lecture Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center 03/16/24 Desert Mountains Art Faire Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center 03/07, 03/14, 03/23, 03/28, Randall Henderson Trail Hike Randall Henderson Trailhead Parking Lot 03/07, 03/21 Yoga with A Ranger Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center TBD Volunteer Orientation Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center TBD Returning Volunteer Agreement Signing and Updates Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center 03/13/24 Art Smith Trail Hike Art Smith Trailhead Parking Lot 03/30/24 Star Party at the Monument Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center 03/10, 03/25 Ed Hastey Garden Walk Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center Reservations Required go to DesertMountains.org/calendar or call 760-862-9984 Page 14 of 37 Palm Desert Library 73-300 Fred Waring Dr. Palm Desert, CA 92260 Phone: 760.346.6552 February 1-24, 2024 Library Visits 7379 Hours Open 220 Reference Questions 3124 Circulation Totals 8401 Meeting Rm Use/Attendance 345 Volunteers 30 Volunteer Hours 386 Self-Directed Activities Participants 10 Preschool & School Aged Programs Attendance 298 Young Adult Programming Attendance 110 Adult Programming Attendance 89 Programming: Knot Just Knitters, Chinese Mah Jong open play, Adult Book Club, Mindful Tarot, Storytime, Tween Book Club, Craft Corner, Teen Council, Crafternoon, Anime Alliance, Kpop Club, Teen Lounge, Teen Book Club. Special Events: Sunday Sounds – Feb. 4 = 144; Feb. 18 = 217 Page 15 of 37 Page 16 of 37 Page 17 of 37 Page 18 of 37 Page 19 of 37 Page 20 of 37 Date: February 26, 2024 To: City of Palm Desert Parks and Recreation Commission From: Brenda Nutcher, Community Services Coordinator Subject: Numbers reflective for February 1 through February 25, 2024 Palm Desert Community Center  0 members utilized the gymnasium and fitness center facilities.  0 additional gym and fitness center users paid the daily walk-in fee.  199 people registered for classes, camps, and special programs.  267 children are registered in Our After School and ASES programs.  35 additional people paid to participate in classes on a drop-in basis.  147 Desert Willow Resident Cards issued.  0 Fitness Center Passes issued. Palm Desert Parks  230 park reservations  1466 hours of rental use Palm Desert Skate Park  5 skate park memberships sold.  141 skaters used the park.  113 bikers used the park. Page 21 of 37 Palm Desert Community Center  Our Adaptive programs are strong and growing with nearly every activity having people on the wait list. We currently off 6 different basketball classes, boccia, pickleball, tennis, golf and walk run roll. We had 109 people enrolled for programs in the month of February in Palm Desert.  We will be having an Eggstravaganza on Saturday, March 30, 2024, from 10am to noon., here in Civic Center Park. We will be giving away not only candy and toy filled eggs, but a few lucky winners will receive full Easter Baskets and stuffed animals. We will have arts and crafts and other activities as well. Desert Recreation District 1st annual 4-Person Scramble Golf Tournament (INTERNATIONAL SPORTS FESTIVAL) SATURDAY, APRIL 27TH, 2024 at Desert Falls Country Club Palm Desert, CA Reserve your spot for our 4-person scramble golf tournament! Entry Fee: $125 Per Player or $500 for foursome team. Only 35 teams will be allowed. Shotgun starts at 8:15am. Check-in time 6:00-7:45am Only! Includes: Golf, Cart, Lunch, Water & Snacks. Mulligan & Raffle Tickets will be Available for purchase. Trophies will be awarded to the teams with lowest score 1st, 2nd & 3rd place. Trophies will also be awarded for:  Closest to the pin  Longest Drive (Must be in the fairway) - Men, Women & Seniors  The $10,000 Hole in One Rule…should you be lucky…! Page 22 of 37 Page 23 of 37 Page 24 of 37 Page 25 of 37 Page 26 of 37 Page 27 of 37 Page 28 of 37 Review of Washington Charter School Park By Jerry Dawson (February 2024) The ‘park’ looks better than when I have reviewed it in previous years. Reviews took place at different times of the day when students were numerous and playing various organized sports; when the ‘after-school’ session was active and later in the day when the playground was in use by only a handful of students and neighbors. - The grass looks well established (except between ‘goal posts’ of course). - The several activity sets of equipment all look ‘new’ with fresh paint, etc. and obviously attract lots of students. - It’s great that the area is large enough to accommodate a full compliment of students during classroom breaks as well as enough area to accommodate long distance ball kicks. It’s always satisfying to realize that the city and school have continued to join together for the active health of our population. Page 29 of 37 Page 30 of 37 Freedom Park Committee Member Maldonado  Visited Park on Monday, February 26th – 2:15PM  Bowl was being used by a gentleman doing exercise. Stated he liked Freedom Park because it was clean and close to his house.  Planters with vegetables look good. It was producing nice vegetables.  The benches are clean, and the BBQ pit looked good and clean.  The area where the kids played was in good shape and has been used by 2 mothers and their kids.  Baseball fields were still being worked on due to the floods.  Overall parked looked good Page 31 of 37 Page 32 of 37 Page 33 of 37 Page 34 of 37 Cahuilla Hills Park Design Community Engagement Survey Summary • 32 survey par�cipants • Sent on Friday, February 2, 2024 • Results on Friday, February 23, 2024 Likes 1. Addi�onal trees and plants that are drought tolerant 2. Walkways and ADA accessibility 3. Shade 4. Overall park enhancement Dislikes 1. Poten�al gatherings or events at the park 2. More traffic and noise 3. Removes natural se�ng 4. Pavilion – several small pavilions rather than one large one Requests 1. Bike parking area 2. Updated hiking trail signage 3. Dedicated pickleball courts 4. Accessible path may be too long 5. More sea�ng areas 6. Grass 7. Playground 8. Running path 19% 41% 22% 13% 6% Cahuilla Hills Park Design -Survey Results Excellent Good Neutral Poor Very Poor Page 35 of 37 Page 36 of 37 Parks Recreation Committee Year 2024 2024 2023 2023 2023 2023 2023 2023 2023 2023 2023 2023 Month Feb Jan Dec Nov Oct Sep Aug Jul Jun May Apr Mar Day 6 9 5 7 17 12 1 4 6 2 4 7 Akkerman, Gregg P P P P P P P -P P P P 0 0 Dawson, Gerald P P A P P P E -P P P P 1 1 Flint, Lori P P P P P P P -P P P P 0 0 Guyer, Randy P P P P E P P -E P P P 0 2 Maldonado, John P P P P P P A -P P P P 1 0 Murphy, Paul P P P E P P P -P P P P 0 1 O'Donnell, David P P P P E P P -E P P P 0 2 Perry, Ralph E P P P P P P -P P P P 0 1 P Present P Remote A Absent E Excused -No Meeting Resigned/Not Yet Ap 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 Page 37 of 37