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AGENDA
PALM DESERT PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
MONDAY - JANUARY 28, 1980
7:00 P.M. - CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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I. CALL TO ORDER
II . ROLL CALL
III . CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
A. Minutes of Commission meeting of November 26, 1979.
IV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - 1
Any person wishing to discuss any item not otherwise on the agenda may
address the Commission at this point by stepping to the podium and giving
their name and address for the record.
V. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
A. Jim Crisman (Desert Union of Sailplane Thermalists) - letter explaining
the nature of the Club's activity and requesting that their activity be
considered when Commission develops recreation programs for various
park sites. Mr. Crisman is in attendance to answer any questions.
B. City of Rancho Mirage - letter expressing interest in the possibility
of entering an agreement with Palm Desert and the College of the Desert
to make college recreational facilities available to the general public
this summer. Mrs. Dorothy Birkemeier is in attendance to answer any
questions.
VI . OLD BUSINESS - NONE
VII . CONTINUED BUSINESS
A. Sports Center Update (verbal report).
VIII . NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion Items
1. Ideas on Proposed Community Center (see attached report from
Commissioner Thon) .
2. Summary of report completed by State Department of Parks and
Recreation concerning Recreation in Planning District 8.
3. Draft - Conservation/Open Space/Recreation Element of the
General Plan.
IX. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - 2
Any person wishing to discuss any item not otherwise on the agenda may
address the Commission at this point by stepping to the podium and giving
their name and address for the record.
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AGENDA
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
JANUARY 28, 1980 Page -2-
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X. COMMENTS
A. Commissioners
B. Staff
XI . SUMMARY OF MEETING
XII . ADJOURNMENT
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43-770 Florine
Palm Desert, California 92260
December 15, 1979
Parks E Recreation Commission 4116
City of Palm Desert Cei If
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45-275 Prickly Pear Lane . _ �/
Palm Desert, California 92260 tryW 9 197m
Gentlemen: Of PA RVicts
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This letter is being written on the suggestion of
Mr. John DeSantos to inquire as to the feasability of the
establishment of a Radio Controlled Model Sailplane flying
site at the proposed recreational facility to be located at
Portola Avenue and Hovely Lane.
I represent a non-profit flying club, D.U.S.T.
(Desert Union of Sailplane Thermalists) , the only such club
in the Coachella Valley that flies strictly Radio Controlled
Sailplanes. We currently have about 25 members with a much
greater potential due to the growth of both the area population
and in the hobby itself. Our activities range from fun flying
to small club contests to regional contests that in the past
have drawn up to 75 contestants from all over Southern California.
Our members range in age from the teens to retired
people, and our Sailplanes represent investments of from $200.00
to $500.00. They are not really toys. Our club is chartered
and insured through the Academy of Model Aeronautics in
Washington, D.C. As members of the A.M.A., we carry a $1,000,000
liability insurance policy on ourselves, and we also insure our
flying sites with the same coverage. Membership in the A.M.A.
is mandatory to belong to our club for this reason.
The ideal flying site, as to space requirements, would
be a minimum area 1,000 feet square, with relatively flat ground
and no obstructions such as trees or light standards. We have
flown under less desireable conditions, but at times with very
expensive consequences to our equipment.
Our previous flying site was the Eldorado Polo Club,
which is now becoming a golf course and condominium project.
We had a fine relationship with the owners and always took great
care to leave our areas clean after each use.
Parks $ Recreation Commission
December 15, 1979
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D.U.S.T. would appreciate the opportunity to appear
before the Palm Desert Parks & Recreation Commission to reaffirm
our request as stated in this letter and to answer any further
questions the Commission might have regarding our hobby or our
club. We would welcome the opportunity to work with the City
of Palm Desert with the establishment of a model sailplane
flying site.
Sincerely,
Ja es R. Crisman
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C;y of RANCHO MIR
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January 10, 1980
Mrs. Dolores Driskel
Chairman
Parks & Recreation Commission
45-275 Prickly Pear
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Dear Mrs. Driskel:
For the last couple of months the Rancho Mirage Parks and Recreation
Commission has been discussing the possibility of entering into an
agreement with the City of Palm Desert and the College of the Desert
to make College recreational facilities available to the general public
this summer.
The Rancho Mirage Parks and Recreation Commission met on January 8, 1980
and agreed to appoint Mrs. Dorothy Birkemeier as our representative to
discuss this matter with the Palm Desert Parks and Recreation Commission
scheduled to meet on January 28, 1980. Mrs. Birkemeier is familiar with
the organization requirements of a joint-use-of-facilities agreement and
will be available to discuss this matter with members of the Parks and
Recreation Commission at your meeting in Palm Desert on the 28th of
January
We look forward to preparing a mutually beneficial agreement, and hope
that you will call if you have any questions regarding this matter.
Sincerely you.s,
1 i i .
:. .id F. Dixon
City Manager
cc: Dorothy Birkemeier
January 3, 1980
TC Chairperson Doloris Driskel and members of the
Parks and Recreation Commission, Palm Desert
FROM Member Frederick Thon
REGARDING The proposed Senior Center
Courtesy of John Dos Santos, Staff , as Secretary
In view of the fact that a Civic Center
is now in the planning stage , it would seem wise to
give some thought to the proposed "Senior Center. "
Therefore , the following ideas are being
presented for some consideration after contact with
leaders and programs in neighboring communities and
as a result of personal experience .
There can be no doubt that older citizens
are entitled to their share of attention as much as
the youth of the community.
*r► They need a central location for their
activities and from which assistance can be coordinated .
In the development of such a facility,
staff input and public hearings would be helpful,
particularly if based on a survey of needs.
There are certain practical considerations
which should be mentioned :
( 1) First , the name itself. Do we want to call this
building the "Senior Center"? Perhaps "Service
Center" would be more appropriate . Certainly
the designation "Service Center" has proven to
be more effective in securing government financial
assistance than the more restrictive "Senior Center. "
( Reference : Randy Anstine , Community Development
Director, Desert Hot Springs, where a new facility
has just been inaugurated . )
Furthermore , the building should not be limited
to senior use only . There are many activities
which could be developed to bring many different
ages together, a desirable function. ( Reference :
Lena Lacy, Coordinator, Indio Senior Center. )
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( 2) Services most needed , in order of priority according
to experience of communities:
A. Information and Referral (Experience Inc ./Home Repair•,
etc . )
B. Health and Nutrition (Blood pressure/Hearing/Sight/
Medication/Meals on Wheels , etc . )
C . Transportation ( Reach-Cut/Handicapped , etc. )
D. Legal and Tax assistance ( Income tax/Rent/Regulations )
E. Recreation (Bridge/Dancing/Cartooning/Life Histories )
F. Classes and Groups (Music/Fainting/Literature/Ceramics/
Languages/Remedial/Therapy/Discussion )
G. Special Events (Parties/Conferences/Candidates/Forums )
( 3) Considerations regarding the building itself:
A. Flexibility of operation
For instances: Public meetings, with address system;
motion pictures, stage with dressing room, music
including piano and instrument room, creative arts
displays, dancing, cards. Ample telephone connections .
B. Privacy of some installations
For instances: Health care requires room 1OX12
( Reference : Dr. David Trainer, County Health Dept . )
Cffices ; alcove for music listening or performing;
Conference room.
C . Sound-proofing important; also acoustics .
D. Lighting must be more than adequate . Ample outlets .
Dimmer controls . Spotlights for displays.
E. Kitchen; refrigerator; hot plates ; serving pantry.
F. Ample storage space . . . .there is never enough.
G. Bulletin boards . . . .there are never enough.
H. Cutside recreation immediately adjoining. Lockers .
Shade trees . Lighting.
I . Ramps, electric-eye doors, allow for handicapped use .
J. Anticipate growth, have an eye for the future .
Enlist a committee of experienced persons who will
actually use the building to review the plans,
compare with other facilities, and test all furniture
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and equipment before it is bought . (Reference :
Lena Lacy. )
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INTRODUCTION
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Planning District 8 (Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, San Bernardino, Riverside, and
Imperial Counties) is located in the southern section of California, and accounts for
25 percent of the state's total area and 48 percent of the state's population.
The district's 251-kilometer (157-mile) coastline, two mountain ranges, high and low
deserts, rivers, natural and manmade reservoirs, and the largest inland body of water in
the state (the Salton Sea), provide the potential for a great variety of recreational
opportunities.
The district's large population and the high concentration of people in Los Angeles and
Orange Counties makes Planning District 8 the greatest challenge for recreation planners
and suppliers in the state. The following findings and recommendations are intended to
provide gene . g .■-• - - • __ • a len.e.
FINDINGS
o There is a need for a formal mechanism to coordinate recreation planning and
delivery systems; this mechanisms DIM include agencies at aT[ levels of government.
o Recreation suppliers agree that the numbers and types of opportunities available to
special populations are insufficient. Some problems encountered involve
transports ion, arc i ectural barriers, improperly trained staffs, and inadequate
information. Solutions to these problems are complicated by funding cuts resulting
from Proposition 13.
o Coo erative efforts between school districts and park and recreation agencies should
be improved an expanded. The State Departments of Parks and Recreation and
!ducation have assembled a group of professionals to better identify and define the
problems surrounding this issue.
o There is a critical shortage of open space in Planning District 8, especially open
space with recreation opportunities.
o Information services regarding recreation facilities do not adequately meet the
needs of the residents, and there is a need for a comprehensive system to dispense
information on recreation facilities ana progra�is.
o Many individuals are unable to use some recreation areas because of inadequate
public transportation.
o Off-highway vehicles are currently the subject to much controversy. Proponents
emphasize the need to provide more close-in facilities, and emphasize the recreation
values associated with OHV use. Opponents question the validity of OHV recreation,
and emphasize the environmental disturbance caused by OHV activity.
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o The escalating cost of liabilityi a serious problem for
park and recreation agencies.
o The unrestricted use pattern of the California desert is subject to change with
passage of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976. The future of
recreation in the desert will be greatly affected by development of the California
Desert Management Plan, the Roadless Area Inventory, and the Wilderness Study.
o Lack of water for recreational uses and overcrowded facilities present management
problems that affect present and future recreation uses along the Colorado River.
o The high salinity of the water in the Salton Sea threatens the future of certain
recreational activities. Flooding has made some facilities unavailable for use.
o The large volume of present use on existing regional trails in Planning District 8 has
demonstrated a high demand for hiking, horseback riding, and bicycling. In fact, the
demand for trail and hostel systems is increasing at a faster rate than can now be
provided for by concerned agencies. There are gaps between existing trails that
keep them from having broader regional or state significance.
o Existing trail facilities for the disabled are underused. This could be caused by both
a lack of awareness of these facilities' existence and a lack of transportation to
these facilities.
o The lands most amenable to cross-country skiers are located on U.S. Forest Service
property. There is a need for adequate parking at cross-country skiing sites.
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MAJOR RECOMMENDATIONS
o In their acquisition and development programs, local governments should pay
particular attention to the following:
Regional parks that will serve general day use needs, as well as specific
regional needs.
Local parks that can be developed with specific emphasis on meeting the
recreation needs of the aged, teenagers, handicapped, and low-income groups.
Local parks that will include generous areas of open space for unstructured
recreation and free play.
Development of community centers or multi-purpose building that can
accommodate arts and crafts, as well as indoor athletic activities.
o The California Department of Education and DPR should continue their efforts to
remove the barriers that prevent schools and recreation agencies from cooperating,
through the efforts of the Committee for Recreation Education Cooperation.
o DPR, in cooperation with the Department of Education, should act as a facilitator in
discussions at the local level regarding school and recreation department
cooperation.
o Education and recreation suppliers should coordinate facilities and programs to
ensure that there are no gaps or overlaps in service.
o DPR should coordinate regional trail efforts, and should assist federal and local
agencies in closing gaps in regional trails. DPR should construct trails from state
park units serving urban centers, and should develop hostels. The legislature should
provide a continuous funding source for trail and hostel acquisition and development,
to be administered by DPR.
o All levels of government should develop trail facilities for the disabled. Local
governments should take a lead role in coordinating the efforts of recreational
departments, regional transit authorities, and state and federal agencies, to develop
transportation for the disabled to trail facilities.
o The U.S.Forest Service should continue to provide cross-country ski trails, and
should provide snow removal for parking access, through coordination with
CALTRANS and county road departments.
o DPR should continue to provide planning and leadership for off-highway vehicle
recreation. DPR should facilitate local government participation in the
department's OHV grant program, continue to expand its program of joint
state-federal projects and the statewide system of OHV recreation areas, and
provide technical assistance to the private sector.
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o In its planning efforts, the Bureau of Land Management should ensure that adequate
consideration is given to the California desert as a recreation resource.
o The Bureau of Land Management should develop an implementation program based
on the results of its Comprehensive Management Framework Plan for the Colorado
River.
o DPR should study the issues surrounding recreation liability problems and insurance.
o Regional planning bodies should consider the possibility of a central "hotline" for
recreation information. •
o A coordinating mechanism should be established, whereby recreation and resources
related agencies can meet on a regularly scheduled basis to discuss their mutual
plans, programs, and problems.
o The Bureau of Reclamation should develop an implementation program designed to
increase recreation opportunities based on its study of the Salton Sea.
o The Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service, in cooperation with DPR, should
take actions to resolve the problems identified in the 1977 National Urban Study for
the Los Angeles/Long Beach/Anaheim Standard Statistical Area, particularly those
that address the need to provide close-to-home recreation.
o Local recreation and transportation agencies should develop incentive programs that
encourage the use of mass transportation.
o All levels of government should include members of special populations in the
planning processes for facilities and programs.
o All recreation and resources agencies should ensure that their staffs are made aware
of the needs and problems of special populations.
o DPR should determine an appropriate urban role for the State Park System.
o CALTRANS should work with SCAG to implement the recommendations of the 1977
Regional Transportation Plan.
o CALTRANS should ensure that all transportation grant recipients consider the needs
of special populations in their efforts.
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