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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
CITY OF PALM DESERT
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Committee was called to order by Chair
Maldonado on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 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
Kathy Walker, resident, provided comments regarding potential improvements at
Homme Adams Park.
Megan Fitz, resident, voiced concerns regarding broken glass in Homme Adams Park
and requested that cooling systems be added to the drinking fountains.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
Motion by: Committee Member Guyer
Seconded by: Committee Member Skogen
To approve the consent calendar as presented.
Motion Carried (6 to 0)
4.a APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by: Committee Member Guyer
Seconded by: Committee Member Skogen
Approve the Minutes of May 6, 2025.
Motion Carried (6 to 0)
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5. BUSINESS ITEMS
None.
6. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
6.a FG CREATIVE PRESENTATION ON PALM DESERT AQUATIC CENTER
Stephanie Green, FG Creative Consultant, narrated a PowerPoint presentation
and responded to Committee Member's inquiries. No action taken.
6.b UPDATES FROM PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS
6.b.1 Palm Desert Aquatic Center
Paula Simmonds, Family YMCA of the Desert, provided an update on
increased staffing at the Palm Desert Aquatic Center and summarized the
written report provided in the agenda packet.
6.b.2 First Tee - Coachella Valley
A written report was included in the agenda packet.
6.b.3 Friends of the Desert Mountains
Tammy Martin, Friends of the Desert Mountains announced that efforts are
being made to deconstruct the illegal trail at Stone Eagle property and
responded to inquiries.
6.b.4 Family YMCA of the Desert
Paula Simmonds, YMCA of the Desert, provided an update on upcoming
events.
6.b.5 Desert Recreation District
Giovanna Healy, Desert Recreation District, informed the Committee of
General Manager Kevin Kalman's upcoming retirement from Desert
Recreation District and staffing changes at First Tee.
Brenda Nutcher, Desert Recreation District, provided information
regarding summer programming.
6.c CITY COUNCIL LIAISON
City Council Liaison Evan Trubee provided updates on the pending Civic Center
Park playground improvements and the naming of Dave Irwin Park.
6.d CITY STAFF
Community Services Manager Shawn Muir provided information on park
subsidies in response to questions from the previous meeting, specifically
regarding the Palm Desert Aquatic Center.
Project Manager Swartz informed the Committee that the July meeting would be
cancelled due to the holiday and provided information regarding upcoming
agenda items.
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Public Works Superintendent Brad Chuck provided an update on the placement
of the Buford Crites bench and the installation of signs to deter illegal trail use.
7. REQUESTS FOR ACTION
None.
8. ATTENDANCE REPORT
Report provided; no action taken on this item.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The Parks and Recreation Committee adjourned at 9:25 a.m.
10. PUBLIC NOTICES
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Monique M. Lomeli, Senior Deputy Clerk
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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