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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
CITY OF PALM DESERT
MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
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.PRESENTATIONS
4.a 2025 DESERT X PRESENTATION 5
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 11
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Minutes of December 3, 2024.
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.
6.a DISCUSS NEW DISC GOLF COURSE AT HOMME ADAMS PARK /
SLAUGHTER RECREATION AREA
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RECOMMENDATION:
Provide feedback on the new disc golf course located at Homme Adams
Park/Slaughter Recreation area.
6.b PARK NAMING SUBCOMMITTEE’S RECOMMENDATION FOR NAMING
THE FUTURE COMMUNITY PARK
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend to the City Council approval of naming the future Community
Park in honor of Dave Erwin, the City’s first City Attorney.
6.c DISCUSS BAJA PARK ENHANCEMENT PROJECT 23
RECOMMENDATION:
Provide feedback on the Baja Park Enhancement Project.
7.INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & COMMENTS
7.a UPDATES FROM PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS
7.a.1 Palm Desert Aquatic Center 25
7.a.2 First Tee - Coachella Valley 29
7.a.3 Friends of the Desert Mountains 33
7.b UPDATES FROM EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS
7.b.1 Family YMCA of the Desert 39
7.b.2 Desert Recreation District 43
7.c PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEMBERS
7.d CITY COUNCIL LIAISON
7.e CITY STAFF
Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting
January 7, 2025
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8.ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting will be held on February 4, 2025 at 8:30 a.m.
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/ Michelle Nance
Acting Assistant City Clerk
Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting
January 7, 2025
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2025 Desert X Exhibition
Sponsorship Request
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Site: Cap Homme Adams Park
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2023 Exhibition
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Recommendation
•Cultural Arts Committee unanimous motion 7-0:
•Recommended for City Council to approve sponsorship in the amount of
$25,000 for the 2025 Desert X Exhibition
•Cultural Arts Committee priority for FY 2024/2025
•Funds are available in the Public Art budget
•Questions?
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
CITY OF PALM DESERT
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
December 3, 2024, 8:30 a.m.
Present: Committee Member Randy Guyer, Member Rob Langford,
Committee Member Paul Murphy, Committee Member David
O'Donnell, Vice-Chair Ralph Perry, Member Tim Skogen, Chair
John Maldonado
Absent: Committee Member Lori Flint, Committee Member Gregg
Akkerman
Staff Present: Community Services Manager Shawn Muir, Management Analyst
II Kevin Swartz, Landscape Supervisor Brad Chuck, Management
Analyst Julia Breyer, Recording Secretary Michelle Nance
Liaison(s) Present: City Council Liaison, Councilmember Evan Trubee
1. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Committee was called to order by Chair
Maldonado on December 3, 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
None.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by: Committee Member Murphy
Seconded by: Committee Member O'Donnell
To approve the consent calendar as presented.
Motion Carried (6 to 0 to 1, Guyer Abstained)
4.a APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by: Committee Member Murphy
Seconded by: Committee Member O'Donnell
Approve the Minutes of November 5, 2024.
Motion Carried (6 to 0 to 1, Guyer Abstained)
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Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes
December 3, 2024
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5. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
None.
6. ACTION CALENDAR
None.
7. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & COMMENTS
7.a UPDATES FROM PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS
7.a.1 Palm Desert Aquatic Center
Palm Desert Aquatic Center Manager, David Keyes, provided a report and
responded to member inquiries.
7.a.2 First Tee - Coachella Valley
Executive Director of First Tee - Coachella Valley, Kyle Winn, provided a
report and responded to member inquiries.
7.a.3 Friends of the Desert Mountains
Executive Director of Friends of the Desert Mountains, Tammy Martin,
provided a report and responded to member inquiries.
7.b UPDATES FROM EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS
7.b.1 Family YMCA of the Desert
Executive Director of the Family YMCA of the Desert, Paula Simonds,
provided a report and responded to member inquiries.
7.b.2 Desert Recreation District
General Manager of Desert Recreation District, Kevin Kalman, provided a
report and responded to member inquiries.
7.c PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Committee Member Murphy, with the full support of the Committee, conveyed
gratitude to the staff for their work on the Civic Center Dog Park renovations.
7.d CITY COUNCIL LIAISON
Councilmember Trubee provided an update on recent activities of the City
Council and expressed gratitude to the Committee for their continued support.
7.e CITY STAFF
Landscape Supervisor Chuck gave an update on the Bump and Grind Trail, and
Project Manager Swartz introduced Management Analyst Julia Breyer as the new
Staff Liaison to the Committee.
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Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes
December 3, 2024
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7.f ATTENDANCE REPORT
Report provided; no action taken on this item.
8. ADJOURNMENT
The Parks and Recreation Committee adjourned at 9:18 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Michelle Nance, Deputy Clerk II
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: January 7, 2025
PREPARED BY: Shawn Muir, Community Services Manager
SUBJECT: DISCUSS NEW DISC GOLF COURSE AT HOMME ADAMS PARK /
SLAUGHTER RECREATION AREA
RECOMMENDATION:
Provide feedback on the new disc golf course located at Homme Adams Park/Slaughter
Recreation area.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
A proposal was shared during the December 3, 2024, Parks and Recreation Committee meeting
to add a disc golf course at Homme Adams Park, specifically within the 10 -acre parcel recently
donated to the City of Palm Desert and dedicated as the Slaughter Recreation area on March
22, 2024.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
CITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: January 7, 2025
PREPARED BY: Kevin Swartz, Project Manager
SUBJECT: PARK NAMING SUBCOMMITTEE’S RECOMMENDATION FOR NAMING
THE FUTURE COMMUNITY PARK
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend to the City Council approval of naming the future Community Park in honor of Dave
Erwin, the City’s first City Attorney.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
On May 14, 2015, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2015-33 establishing the Parks &
Facilities Naming Policy. The core naming principles are as follows:
A distinct geographic, environmental or developmental feature.
A neighborhood, community, or access street.
A name historical significance to the facility.
A reflection of the ethnic diversity of the community.
A person or family who has contributed to the community or facility.
A significant donor or corporate entity.
The Parks Naming Subcommittee met on April 30 and Septembe r 16, 2024, to discuss naming
of the parks. The subcommittee's discussions have focused on several parks, including the five
pocket parks within University Park, the future community park, and a future regional park. As
per their findings:
Pocket Parks: Only two of the five pocket parks in University Park are developed.
However, the subcommittee has concluded that it is premature to name these parks at
this stage. They recommend allowing the neighborhoods within University Park to further
establish themselves before the City proceeds with naming these parks.
Future Community Park: For the future community park, which has already been
designed and approved, the subcommittee agreed that the name should honor a person
who has made significant contributions to the community. After careful consideration, the
subcommittee unanimously recommended naming the park after Dave Erwin, the City’s
first City Attorney when the city was incorporated in 1973. The subcommittee believes
that Dave Erwin’s legacy and contributions to the community align with the core values
and mission of the parks, making him an ideal namesake for this important public space.
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The Naming Policy Procedure further stipulates that the Parks and Recreation Committee is to
review these recommendations and forward their suggestions to the City Council for final
approval.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no financial impact associated with this item.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Park Naming Subcommittee
2. Desert Sun Article – Dave Erwin
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PARK NAMING
SUBCOMMITEE
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NAMES CONSIDERED
Buford Crites Dave Erwin
Cliff Henderson Ernie Hahn
Hal Rover
The Park Naming Subcommittee reviewed the
nominations and recommends naming the park
after Dave Erwin .Dave Erwin’s contributions
and legacy within the community align with the
values and mission of our parks,making him a
deserving namesake for this public space .The
subcommittee believes this recognition honors
his impact and dedication to the City.
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Longtime Palm Desert City Attorney David Erwin dies
Sherry Barkas, The Desert Sun
David Erwin, Palm Desert’s attorney since before the city’s incorporation in 1973, has died, his law
firm confirmed Monday.
Erwin died Saturday, said Denise Nix, spokeswoman for Best Best & Krieger, where Erwin was a
partner. He was 81.
“Dave Erwin was Palm Desert’s first and only city attorney. His long and illustrious association with
Palm Desert predates the city’s existence as he helped to draft the documents that led to our
incorporation in 1973,” City Manager John Wohlmuth said. “Dave’s 42 years of skillful, loyal and
dedicated service to Palm Desert is deeply appreciated by
all of us who had the privilege of knowing and working with
him is one reason that Palm Desert remains such a
uniquely wonderful community.”
Mayor Pro Tem Bob Spiegel, currently the longest serving
member of the City Council with 21 years, echoed
Wohlmuth’s comments.
“He did an excellent job as our attorney,” Spiegel said.
“There was never a complaint against him. His (contract)
was always renewed by the City Council and there was
never anybody who wanted to get rid of him.”
Spiegel said Erwin was also a close friend and he had
planned to visit Erwin in the hospital Monday afternoon.
“We would go to lunch together and he would listen to me
complain ... but never told me what to do,” Spiegel said.
Erwin, who lived in Indian Wells, last attended a City Council meeting on Oct. 8.
He died Saturday in a local hospital with his wife, Travis Erwin, and their two grown children, Scott
and Stephanie, around him, longtime co -worker and Deputy City Attorney Robert Hargreaves said.
Erwin joined Best Best & Krieger in October 1986, working out of its Indian Wells office. Prior to that,
he was with the firm of Erwin, Andelson & Eldred as well as Marsh, Moore & Cologne in the
Coachella Valley.
A 1958 graduate of the University of Oklahoma School of Law, Erwin provided legal services to a
variety of cities, including Indio, Indian Wells, Rancho Mirage, Desert Hot Springs, Cathedral City
and Needles, according to the Best Best & Krieger website.
“Although I never had the privilege to work with Dave, our paths crossed frequently as colleagues,”
said Steve Quintanilla, city attorney for Rancho Mirage, Desert Hot Springs and Moreno Valley.
“Dave will be remembered as one of the ‘greats’ among the city attorney community in California.
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“He has definitely been a great role model for many city attorneys such as myself. He will be missed
by many of us who can only try to follow and fill the huge footprints he has left behind,” Quintanilla
said.
The City Council will consider appointing Hargreaves to fill Erwin’s spot, city spokesman David
Hermann said. The city’s current contract with Best Best & Krieger expires in 2019, he said.
Hargreaves and Erwin worked together for 30 years.
“He was a mentor to a whole generation of attorneys, including myself,” Hargreaves said Monday.
“He was a very gracious person; very personable and always treated people very well. I think I saw
him get mad once.”
Erwin, who was also an estate planner, loved being a lawyer and helping people, Hargreaves said,
adding that Erwin’s work ethic was unlike that of anyone he’s known.
“People would come to him with all kinds of problems – mostly legal but others as well – and he
would help them work through them,” he said.
His health was failing him, but he refused to stop working.
“He wanted to work until he couldn’t anymore,” Hargreaves said.
Erwin grew up in a small town in Oklahoma and moved to the Coachella Valley in the 1950s,
Hargreaves said.
He was involved in the community, serving on a variety of boards including the Boys & Girls Clubs of
Coachella Valley and the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic -- today the CareerBuilder Challenge.
“Dave was a volunteer on the Board of the Desert Classic Charities and donated his time by giving
advice to Eisenhower’s foundation department particularly for planned giving and estate giving. He
will be greatly missed,” said Michael Landes, president of the Eisenhower Medical Center
Foundation.
A memorial service is planned for 10 a.m. Nov. 20 at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church in Palm
Desert and is open to the public.
https://www.desertsun.com/story/news/local/palm-desert/2015/11/09/palm-desert-city-attorney-
david-erwin-with-best-best--krieg-dies/75465994/
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
CITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: January 7, 2025
PREPARED BY: Shawn Muir, Community Services Manager
SUBJECT: DISCUSS BAJA PARK ENHANCEMENT PROJECT
RECOMMENDATION:
Provide feedback on the Baja Park Enhancement Project.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
Baja Park is a parkway along the north side of Fred Waring Drive which was designed to mimic
the flora of Baja California. Parks and Recreation Committee members have requested
enhancements to the park.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
CITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: January 7, 2025
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: January 7, 2025
PREPARED BY: Kevin Swartz, Project Manager
SUBJECT: FIRST TEE AND THE GOLF CENTER AT PALM DESERT MONTHLY
REPORT
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
This report is submitted by the First Tee and the Golf Center at Palm Desert 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 Monthly Report
2. The Golf Center at Palm Desert Monthly Report
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The Golf Center at Palm Desert
December 2024
October-November 2024 2023
Range/Rental/Lesson $ 82,534 $ 75,033
Golf Course $ 44,084 $ 33,023
Merchandise/F&B $ 8,285 $ 6,889
Total $134,903 $114,945
Golf Course Update:
November proved to be an exceptional month for our facility. The recent
opening of the newly renovated East End area to the public has yielded
significant benefits. This November, our revenue increased from $77,000
in 2023 to $98,000 this year. Furthermore, we surpassed our November
budget by more than $10,000.
On a more inspirational note, we had the privilege of hosting a remarkable
gentleman named Jason at our golf course, where he used our
ParaGolfer over the Thanksgiving weekend.
Jason, who is paralyzed from a motorcycle accident, had not played golf
in over a year, yet he and his family were able to share a joyful round of
golf at The Golf Center.
In a beautiful moment of connection, I introduced Jason to Anthony Netto,
the inspiring founder of the Stand Up and Play Foundation and cart
designer.
Jason is eager to acquire a vehicle like the ParaGolfer to rediscover the
joys of golfing, fishing, and engaging in other activities he once loved.
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
CITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: January 7, 2025
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 of the Desert Mountains Association Monthly Report
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December Events
Date Category Event # of Participants City 11/21/2024 Guided Hikes Carrizo Canyon Hike 19 Palm Desert 11/21/2024 Guided Hikes Dead Indian Canyon 4 Palm Desert 11/22/2024 Guided Hikes Birding Walk-About 5 Palm Desert 11/23/2024 BLM Event National Public Lands Day 29 Palm Desert 11/24/2024 Guided Hikes Carrizo Canyon Hike 4 Palm Desert 11/24/2024 Guided Hikes Dead Indian Canyon 11 Palm Desert 12/5/2024 BLM Event Yoga with a Ranger 0 Palm Desert 12/5/2024 Guided Hikes Carrizo Canyon Hike 18 Palm Desert 12/5/2024 Guided Hikes Dead Indian Canyon 4 Palm Desert 12/6/2024 Guided Hikes Birding Walk-About 7 Palm Desert 12/7/2024 Guided Hikes Randall Henderson Hike 6 Palm Desert
12/7/2024 BLM Lecture
A Monument in Your
Backyard 0 Palm Desert 12/7/2024 BLM Event Desert Mountains Art Fair 0 Palm Desert 12/8/2024 Guided Hikes Carrizo Canyon Hike 4 Palm Desert 12/8/2024 Guided Hikes Dead Indian Canyon 8 Palm Desert
12/10/2024
Volunteer
Only Volunteer Only: Lecture 11 Palm Desert 12/12/2024 Guided Hikes Carrizo Canyon Hike 8 Palm Desert 12/12/2024 BLM Event Yoga with a Ranger 8 Palm Desert 12/12/2024 Guided Hikes Dead Indian Canyon 4 Palm Desert 12/13/2024 Guided Hikes Birding Walk-About 2 Palm Desert
12/14/2024
Volunteer
Only New Volunteer Orientation 8 Palm Desert
12/14/2024
Volunteer
Only Returning Volunteer 4 Palm Desert
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January
Events
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 Dead Indian Canyon
Palm
Desert
12/27/2024 Guided Hikes Birding Walk-About
Palm
Desert
12/28/2024 Guided Hikes Randall Henderson Hike
Palm
Desert
12/29/2024 Guided Hikes Carrizo Canyon Hike
Palm
Desert
12/29/2024 Guided Hikes Dead Indian Canyon
Palm
Desert
1/2/2025 BLM Event Yoga with a Ranger
Palm
Desert
1/3/2025 Guided Hikes Birding Walk-About
Palm
Desert
1/4/2025 Outreach Randall Henderson Hike
Palm
Desert
1/4/2025 BLM Event Desert Mountains Art Fair
Palm
Desert
1/4/2025 Event Star Party at the Monument
Palm
Desert
1/5/2025 Guided Hikes Randall Henderson Trail - Full Trail
Palm
Desert
1/5/2025 Guided Hikes Randall Henderson Trail - Partial Trail
Palm
Desert
1/6/2025 Guided Hikes Birding Walk-About
Palm
Desert
1/7/2025 Volunteer Only
Volunteer Only: Bighorn Sheep
Recovery
Palm
Desert
1/9/2025 BLM Event Yoga with a Ranger
Palm
Desert
1/9/2025 Guided Hikes Birding Walk-About
Palm
Desert
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1/11/2025 Guided Hikes Randall Henderson Trail - Full Trail
Palm
Desert
1/11/2025 Guided Hikes Randall Henderson Trail - Partial Trail
Palm
Desert
1/12/2025 Guided Hikes Ed Hastey Garden Walk
Palm
Desert
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
CITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: January 7, 2025
PREPARED BY: Kevin Swartz, Project Manager
SUBJECT: FAMILY YMCA OF THE DESERT MONTHLY REPORT
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
This report is submitted by Family YMCA of the Desert 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. Family YMCA of the Desert Monthly Report
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
CITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: January 7, 2025
PREPARED BY: Kevin Swartz, Project Manager
SUBJECT: DESERT RECREATION DISTRICT (DRD) MONTHLY REPORT
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
This report is submitted by DRD 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: December 26, 2024
To: City of Palm Desert Parks and Recreation Commission
From: Brenda Nutcher, Community Services Coordinator 2
Subject: Numbers reflective December 1 through December 22, 2024
Palm Desert December:
Memberships Sold
Fitness Pass 16
Desert Willow 160
Skate Park 6
Adaptive 3
Activity Totals
Soccer 0
Chess 0
Guitar 10
Yoga 2
Tai Chi 7
Line Dance 6
Ballroom Dance 5
Tennis 0
Afterschool 214
Pickleball Clinics 35
Drop-In Class Participation
Fitness 4
Dance 11
Pickleball 4
Facility Rentals
Amphitheater 4
Football Field 3
Pavilion/Outdoor Area 21
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Tennis/Pickleball Courts 40
Softball Field 48
Soccer Field 23
Adaptive December
December Program Participation
Adaptive Basketball 34
Adaptive Golf 10
Adaptive Pickleball 20
Adaptive Tennis 16
Adaptive Walk, Roll and Run 18
Outdoor Adventure December:
Costal Trips 51
Community Camping Trip 34
Hiking 3
Trips for Kids, mountain biking 10
Palm Desert:
Hopefully the building will be returned to us soon. January 11, 2025 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 2024 2023
Month Dec Nov Oct Sep Aug July June May Apr Mar Feb Jan Dec
Day 3 5 1 20 4 4 7 2 5 6 9 5
Akkerman, Gregg E P - P P - E P P P P P P 0 2
Flint, Lori E P - P P - P P P P P P P 0 1
Guyer, Randy P E - P P - P P P P P P P 0 1
Langford, Rob P P - P P - 0 0
Maldonado, John P P - P P - P P E P P P P 0 1
Murphy, Paul P P - P P - P P P P P P P 0 0
O'Donnell, David P P - P E - P P P P P P P 0 1
Perry, Ralph P P - P P - P A P P E P P 1 1
Skogen, Tim P 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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