HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-06-25 PRC Regular Meeting Agenda PacketAGENDA
PALM DESERT PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2591997
8:30 A.M. - COMMUNITY SERVICES CONFERENCE ROOM
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: June 11,1997
III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Any person wishing to discuss any item not otherwise on the agenda may address the
commission at this point by stepping to the lectern and Riving his/her name and address for
the record. Remarks shall be limited to a maximum of five minutes unless additional time
is authorized by the commission.
This is the time and place for any person who wishes to comment on non -hearing agenda
items. It should be noted that at commission discretion, these comments may be discussed.
Remarks shall be limited to a maximum of five minutes unless additional time is authorized
by the commission.
IV. CONTINUED BUSINESS:
A. AQUATIC FACILITY:
Update from Gerry Hundt regarding Y.M.C.A. Board of Directors decision.
B. WATER FEATURE IN CIVIC CENTER PARK:
Recommendation: Recommend to City Council approval to purchase and install
selected water features for placement in the Civic Center
Park.
C. IRONWOOD PARK:
Review of recommendations for Ironwood Park tot lot upgrade.
D. RESPONSIBILITY OF COMMISSION:
Commissioner Barnes to discuss parks and recreation responsibilities for other cities.
V. NEW BUSINESS:
A. HIKING AND BIKING TRAILS:
Request from Mayor Kelly to discuss hiking and biking programs for residents and
visitors.
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JUNE 25,1997
B. FACILITY FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS:
Request from Mayor Kelly to discuss possible locations for facility for Palm Desert
High School students to go after school hours.
C. MISTING SYSTEM FOR TOT LOT AREA:
Discussion on misting system for shade structure at Civic Center Park tot lot.
D. DUCKS IN CIVIC CENTER PARK:
Review handout and discuss possible ordinance prohibiting duck feeding in the Civic
Center Park lagoon.
VI. INFORMATION/UPDATES:
A. RECREATION PROJECT PROCESS:
Review and discuss recreation project process flow chart.
B. PALM DESERT SOCCER PARK:
Approval of final design and estimate, approval to go out to bid, and adoption of
"Palm Desert Soccer Park" as official name of the facility at June 26th City Council
meeting.
C. CIVIC CENTER PARK PICNIC PAVILIONS:
Bids opened on June 19th. Going to City Council meeting of July 10th for award of
contract.
D. ADOPT -A -PARK:
Update from commissioners on park inspections.
VII. ADJOURNMENT:
Next Scheduled Meeting: July 9, 1997
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AGENDA
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
JUNE 25,1997
DECLARATION OF POSTING
I, Donna C. Bitter, of the Community Development Department of the City of Palm Desert, do
hereby declare that the foregoing agenda for the Parks & Recreation Commission meeting of
Wednesday, June 25, 1997, was posted on the bulletin board by the outside entry to the Council
Chamber, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, on Friday, June 20, 1997.
Dated: June 20, 1997
DONNA C. BITTER
Senior Office Assistant
City of Palm Desert, California
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FRED WARING
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by C.J. Eccher se feed
Ducks and uther waterfowl are common inhabitants of bread, no Ion rr fora e. the
ducks
man-made city park and golf course lakes. They cer Ducks are a eedy and
tainly add an aesthetic appeal to these natural settings, will consume great
and duck feeding is a favorite park activity, especially quantities of handouts and stilt feign hunger to encourage
for familirs with small children However, when People people to teed them even more.
feed ducks or when they become overpopulated, ducks
Another very
can create adverse ecological conditions. serious robtem caused by feeding
bread to ducks 's avian botulism. Bread and other food
The lakes usually start out with a permanent pope- rnicsed by the ducks sink to the bottom of the lake, rot
l3tiOn of domestic ducks that were added by the man- and collect botulism bacteria. ►he botulism bacteria
agernent. in addition, families commonly release their may than spread to fires and maggots, which the clucks
outgrown pPt ducks in a park, especially soon after eat. In turn the ducks may become infected. Avian
Easter when the cuteness of the gift duckling fades. bctchsm is commo^ly known as hmbemeCk disease
Furthermore, feeding programs, either organized or because it literally causes a bird's neck to go Amp.
Incidental, encourage other migratory birds to stay. People love to feed ducks, but if they knew of the
Overpopulation develops easily and leads to unhealthy problems they were causing, they might reconsider,
conditions for all birds. Overpopulate(! domestic ana Signs prohibiting the feeding of waterfowl are not
hybrid ducks can develop avian diseases that can be aivvays effective. Education through the newspaper,
passed ;)n to the wild, migratory waterfow! community N
yers or on -site park the
The amount of fecal matter produced by an abun- answer. The city or other lake management 'board ay emay
dance of overfed ducks can add sufficient nutrients to consider implementing a substantial fine policy `or the
cause severe eutrophic conditions in small lakes. The feeding of waterfowl in situations that warrant t.
waste also contributes directly to the b miologica! o
demririd of the lake. Anaerobic conditions can develop Lake owners with an existing duck overpopulation
all the attendant symptoms such as unsightly water and le gal means lems obut not uld rw�ithou! fit to rst cur actingove ?he Fothe byadobnoxious odors. Some city park lakes have developed game warden.
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what is essentially a poultry
waste lagoon.
Some nutrient input cannot be
heiped ar;n must be accepted.
However, The excessive waste
produced by man -fed ducks
needs to ue controlled if the man_
ayernenr goat for the lake is to
maintain an aesthetically pleasing
er ironmeul. There is usualiy
plenty of natural food tar the
ducks in the water, including
insects and plants. Moreover,
bread, the food of choice, is not
part of a duck's natural diet. it
00tuaily cfooq more harrn than
9000d, adoing calorjee wit mini-
nuur ".its. Ducks that are nit
eU by man eat their natural diet
and help keep the lake clean, but
ducks rttat can got an easy meat of
C. J. Eccher rs v✓irl r J. Harlan Gienn e.
sSOCrIGs, lr„J , Orange, CA. AI(,.
Eccnrer also Suhmitted the 2111CIa o, r
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Paul R. Beaty & Associates
Aquatic Consultants
PAUL R. BEATY, Ph.D.
LAKE MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS
Bus. (619) 568-5499
P.O. Box 13212 Fax (619) 568-4019
Palm Desert, CA 92255 Res. (619) 568-2414
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RE'CREATION PROJECT PROCESS
Project
Concept
Approval of Approval of
Concept at P&R Concept at CC
level Steering level
(if required)
Approval of
Concept at City
Council
Selection of
consultant Interview
RFQ and
RFP
Approval of Conceptual Approval Approval
conceptual prof. design/est. j of prop. F of prop.
design/estimate b P&R
at P&R level by consultant by CC Y
Approval of
conceptual project
design/estimate by
City Council.
Approval to proceed
with const. docs.
Preparation of
construction
documents
Approval of project
at Planning
Commission
(if necessary)
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Plan check
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Building Public�F Fire Health j CVWD
Dept. Works Dept.
Approval of
final design
and estimate
by P&R
Approval of final
design and estimate
by CC. Approval to
go out to bid.
SCE Waste
Mgmt.
Bid process Award of
contract by CC
Contract Notice to
process Proceed
Permitting Project
process Construction
Finals � Notice of
Acceptance
Notice of Project opening
Completion