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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
CITY OF PALM DESERT
MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, December 3, 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
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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.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 November 5, 2024.
5.CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
6.ACTION CALENDAR
None.
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 13
7.a.3 Friends of the Desert Mountains 19
7.b UPDATES FROM EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS
7.b.1 Family YMCA of the Desert 23
7.b.2 Desert Recreation District 27
7.c PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEMBERS
7.d CITY COUNCIL LIAISON
7.e CITY STAFF
7.f ATTENDANCE REPORT 31
8.ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting will be held on January 7, 2025, at 8:30 a.m.
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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 December 3, 2024
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
CITY OF PALM DESERT
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
November 5, 2024, 8:30 a.m.
Present: Committee Member Lori Flint, Member Rob Langford, Chair John
Maldonado, Committee Member Paul Murphy, Committee
Member David O'Donnell, Vice Chair Ralph Perry, Committee
Member Tim Skogen, Committee Member Akkerman
Absent:
Liaison(s) Present:
Committee Member Randy Guyer
Councilmember Evan Trubee
Staff Present: Assistant City Manager Chris Escobedo, Community Services
Manager Shawn Muir, Management Analyst II Kevin Swartz,
Recording Secretary Erika Castellano
1. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Committee was called to order by Chair
Maldonado on Tuesday, November 5, 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. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by: Committee Member Murphy
Seconded by: Committee Member O'Donnell
To approve the consent calendar as presented.
Motion Carried (8 to 0)
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4.a APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by: Member Langford
Seconded by: Committee Member O'Donnell
Approve the Minutes of September 20, 2024.
Motion Carried (8 to 0)
5. ACTION CALENDAR
5.a EXPLORE COST OPTIONS FOR FENCING AROUND PLAYGROUND
EQUIPMENT AT CITY PARKS
Management Analyst Swartz provided information related to fencing around
playground equipment at Freedom Park and responded to Committee Member
inquiries.
Motion by: Committee Member O'Donnell
Seconded by: Chair Maldonado
After discussion, it was agreed to proceed with exploring cost options for fencing
around playground equipment at City parks. This will include researching various
height levels, starting with an assessment of Freedom Park.
Motion Carried (8 to 0)
6. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & COMMENTS
6.a UPDATES FROM PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS
6.a.1 Palm Desert Aquatic Center
Family YMCA of the Desert Executive Director Paula Simonds provided a
report and an update regarding a $50,000 grant from First Five to provide
free swimming lessons to children aged 0-5 years old. No action taken on
this item
6.a.2 First Tee - Coachella Valley
Report provided; no action taken on this item .
6.a.3 Friends of the Desert Mountains
Friends of the Desert Mountains Executive Director Tammy Martin
provided a report and an update on the annual Friends of the Desert
Mountains Connect to the Land Fundraising event taking place on
November 13, 2024, at 4 p.m.
6.b UPDATES FROM EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS
6.b.1 Family YMCA of the Desert
None.
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6.b.2 Desert Recreation District
Desert Recreation District General Manager Kevin Kalman advised the
Desert Recreation District location in Palm Desert is scheduled to have a
ribbon cutting ceremony on December 7, 2024, at 10 a.m.
6.c PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEMBERS
None.
6.d CITY COUNCIL LIAISON
Councilmember Trubee provided thank you cards to Committee Members on
behalf of the City Council.
6.e CITY STAFF
Recording Secretary Castellano provided information on a live, interactive
AB1234 Ethics Training session, facilitated by attorneys from Best Best & Krieger
on January 30, 2025, from 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. in the Palm Desert Council
Chamber or virtually via Zoom.
6.f ATTENDANCE REPORT
Report provided; no action taken on this item.
7. ADJOURNMENT
The Parks and Recreation Committee adjourned at 9:11 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Erika Castellano, Sr. Administrative Assistant
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: December 3, 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: December 3, 2024
PREPARED BY: Kevin Swartz, Project Manager
SUBJECT: FIRST TEE AND THE GOLF CENTER AT PALM DESERT
MONTHLYREPORT
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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The Golf Center at Palm Desert
NOVEMBER
September-October 2024 2023
Range/Rental/Lesson $39,207 $49,857
Golf Course $ 8,498 $11,516
Merchandise/F&B $ 4,033 $ 4,768
Total $51,739 $66,141
Golf Course Update:
The renovation of the East End Driving Range has been successfully
completed, and the facility is now open to the public (refer to the picture
below).
In the preceding months, revenue figures declined compared to 2023
due to the temporary closure for renovations. However, following
the reopening of the newly renovated area, we are observing a
positive trend in revenue. As of November 17, 2023, revenue for the
month has increased by $14,000 in comparison to 2023 and has
surpassed the budget by $4,000.
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
CITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: December 3, 2024
PREPARED BY: Kevin Swartz, Project Manager
SUBJECT: FRIENDS OF THE DESERT MOUNTAINS ASSOCIATION MONTHLY
REPORT
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
This report is submitted by the Friends of the Desert Mountains Association 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 Monthly Report
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November Events
Date Category Event # of Participants City
11/1/2024 Guided Hikes Birding Walk-About 7 Palm Desert
11/2/2024 Guided Hikes Randall Henderson Trail Hike 14 Palm Desert
11/2/24 Outreach Outreach, RHT parking 14 Palm Desert
11/4/2024 Guided Hikes Birding Walk-About 9 Palm Desert
11/7/2024 Guided Hikes Carrizo Canyon Hike 16 Palm Desert
11/7/2024 Guided Hikes Dead Indian Canyon 16 Palm Desert
11/7/2024 Outreach Outreach, AST parking 10 Palm Desert
11/7/2024 BLM Event Yoga with a Ranger 14 Palm Desert
11/8/2024 Guided Hikes Birding Walk-About 6 Palm Desert
11/9/2024 Event Star Party at the Monument 32 Palm Desert
11/10/2024 Guided Hikes Carrizo Canyon Hike 15 Palm Desert
11/10/2024 Guided Hikes Dead Indian Canyon 11 Palm Desert
11/14/2024 Guided Hikes Carrizo Canyon Hike 10 Palm Desert
11/14/2024 Guided Hikes Dead Indian Canyon 11 Palm Desert
11/14/2024 BLM Event Yoga with a Ranger 12 Palm Desert
11/15/2024 Guided Hikes Birding Walk-About 11 Palm Desert
11/16/2024 Guided Hikes Randall Henderson Trail Hike 11 Palm Desert
11/16/2024 Outreach Outreach, RHT parking 25 Palm Desert
11/16/2024 BLM Event Archaeology Training 11 Palm Desert
11/17/2024 Guided Hikes Carrizo Canyon Hike 15 Palm Desert
11/17/2024 Guided Hikes Dead Indian Canyon 16 Palm Desert
11/18/2024 Guided Hikes Birding Walk-About 5 Palm Desert
11/19/2024 Guided Hikes Birding Walk-About 9 Palm Desert
11/19/2024 Volunteer Only History of Cahuilla People 27 Palm Desert
December
Events
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11/21/2024 Guided Hikes City Carrizo Canyon Hike Palm Desert
11/21/2024 Guided Hikes Dead Indian Canyon Palm Desert
11/22/2024 Guided Hikes Birding Walk-About Palm Desert
11/23/2024 BLM Event National Public Lands Day Palm Desert
11/24/2024 Guided Hikes Carrizo Canyon Hike Palm Desert
11/24/2024 Guided Hikes Dead Indian Canyon Palm Desert
12/5/2024 BLM Event Yoga with a Ranger Palm Desert
12/5/2024 Guided Hikes Carrizo Canyon Hike Palm Desert
12/5/2024 Guided Hikes Dead Indian Canyon Palm Desert
12/6/2024 Guided Hikes Birding Walk-About Palm Desert
12/7/2024 Guided Hikes Randall Henderson Trail Hike Palm Desert
12/7/2024 BLM Lecture A Monument in Your Backyard Palm Desert
12/7/2024 BLM Event Desert Mountains Art Fair Palm Desert
12/8/2024 Guided Hikes Carrizo Canyon Hike Palm Desert
12/8/2024 Guided Hikes Dead Indian Canyon Palm Desert
12/12/2024 Guided Hikes Carrizo Canyon Hike Palm Desert
12/12/2024 BLM Event Yoga with a Ranger Palm Desert
12/12/2024 Guided Hikes Dead Indian Canyon Palm Desert
12/13/2024 Guided Hikes Birding Walk-About Palm Desert
12/16/2024 Guided Hikes Birding Walk-About Palm Desert
12/19/2024 Guided Hikes Carrizo Canyon Hike Palm Desert
12/19/2024 Guided Hikes Dead Indian Canyon Palm Desert
12/20/2024 Guided Hikes Birding Walk-About Palm Desert
12/21/2024 Event Star Party at the Monument Palm Desert
12/22/2024 Guided Hikes Carrizo Canyon Hike Palm Desert
12/22/2024 Guided Hikes Dead Indian Canyon Palm Desert
12/26/2024 Guided Hikes Carrizo Canyon Hike Palm Desert
12/26/2024 Guided Hikes Dead Indian Canyon Palm Desert
12/27/2024 Guided Hikes Birding Walk-About Palm Desert
12/28/2024 Guided Hikes Randall Henderson Trail Hike Palm Desert
12/29/2024 Guided Hikes Carrizo Canyon Hike Palm Desert
12/29/2024 Guided Hikes Dead Indian Canyon Palm Desert
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
CITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: December 3, 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: December 3, 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: November 25, 2024
To: City of Palm Desert Parks and Recreation Commission
From: Brenda Nutcher, Community Services Coordinator
Subject: Numbers reflective November 1 through November 22, 2024
Palm Desert October:
Memberships Sold
Fitness Pass 7
Desert Willow 213
Skate Park 8
Adaptive 3
Activity Totals
Soccer 15
Chess 5
Guitar 10
Yoga 1
Tai Chi 6
Line Dance 15
Tennis 24
Rugby 12
Afterschool 178
Pickleball Clinics 35
Drop-In Class Participation
Fitness 4
Dance 11
Pickleball 4
Facility Rentals
Amphitheater Rentals 9
Football Field Rentals reseeding
Pavilion/Outdoor Area Rentals 11
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Tennis/Pickleball Courts Rentals 46
Softball Field Rentals 30
Soccer Field Rentals 131
Adaptive October
October Program Participation
Adaptive Basketball 33
Adaptive Golf 10
Adaptive Pickleball 20
Adaptive Tennis 17
Adaptive Walk, Roll and Run 18
Outdoor Adventure October:
Costal Trips 84
Hiking 14
Trips for Kids, mountain biking 6
Palm Desert:
Join us on December 7th for the ribbon cutting event at 10am. We will have plenty of activities for the
community. Take part in some free classes/ clinics. We will have Santa and lots of arts and crafts as well
as other activities for the children.
January 11, 2024 from 9am to 2pm, we will have an open house. Our instructors will be offering free
classes. Go to myrecreationdistrict.com to look at the classes/clinics offered as well as and times.
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Year 2024 2024 2024 2024 2024 2024 2024 2024 2024 2024 2024 2023 2023
Month Nov Oct Sep Aug July June May Apr Mar Feb Jan Dec Nov
Day 5 1 20 4 4 7 2 5 6 9 5 7
Akkerman, Gregg P - P P - E 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 E - P P - P P P P P P P P 0 1
Langford, Rob P - P P - 0 0
Maldonado, John P - P P - P P E P P P P P 0 1
Murphy, Paul P - P P - P P P P P P P E 0 1
O'Donnell, David P - P E - P P P P P P P P 0 2
Perry, Ralph P - P P - P A P P E P P P 1 1
Skogen, Tim P - P P - 0 0
P Present
P Remote
A Absent
E Excused
-No Meeting
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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