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Home My WebLink About1997-09-24 PRC Regular Meeting Agenda Packetrom MINUTES PALM DESERT PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 24, 1997 ****************************************************************************** I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 8:40 a.m. Commissioners Present: Chairperson Donna Peat Vice -Chairman Van Tanner Daniel Barnes Michele Bats Virginia Criste Dolores Driskel Maria Neatherton Bob Royer Commissioners Absent: Randy Guyer Staff Present: Jeff Winklepleck Richard Folkers Donna Bitter Others Present: Mayor Richard Kelly Don Martin, CVR&PD II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of the minutes of the August 13, 1997 meeting was continued to the next meeting. III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Martin announced that the District would like to express appreciation to the City for making a difference with regard to Proposition 218. TSUBJECT To . REVISION oom* % PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 24, 1997 MINUTES Commissioner Neatherton reported that she and Chairperson Peat received letters from the City indicating that the preference is for Commissioners to be residents of Palm Desert, and stated that this will be her last meeting, even though the new policy will not become effective until January 1998. Mayor Kelly expressed appreciation to Commissioner Neatherton and explained that the policy was driven by the fact that there are so many residents who wish to serve, it seemed reasonable to limit the program to Palm Desert residents. IV. CONTINUED BUSINESS A. CIVIC CENTER PARK TENNIS AND BASKETBALL COURTS Mr. Folkers reported that a meeting was held with the pro from the CVR&PD, and it was noted that there are some worn spots on the tennis courts, so some of the spots will be patched as soon as possible, and an allocation will be included in next year's budget. Mr. Folkers reported that the basketball courts are quite worn, and the recommendation would be to patch the keys as soon as possible. B. HANDBALL COURTS Mr. Winklepleck reported that Commissioner Barnes asked for clarification as to the Commission's recommendation regarding handball courts, and on March 26, 1997, the Commission voted to direct staff to entertain the possibility of adding a handball court in the Civic Center Park, but when the subject was brought up before the Civic Center Steering Committee, the item was tabled to a later date since there were other items of higher priority. Commissioner Bats observed that other sports are more popular now. Commissioner Barnes commented that a handball court contains a wall where people can play handball, racquetball or even tennis, and it's an inexpensive item which shouldn't involve a long approval process. 2 SUMT TO iREVISION 1"T= PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 24, 1997 MINUTES Action: It was moved by Chairperson Peat, seconded by Commissioner Driskel, that a handball court is not a priority at this time, and staff has other items of higher priority. The motion carried 7-1-1, with Commissioner Barnes dissenting and Commissioner Guyer absent. C. CAL STATE UNIVERSITY SITE Mr. Winklepleck reported that Commissioner Barnes expressed concern about locating a regional park facility on someone else's property; so the Commission should decide whether or not to pursue this site, and if not, to choose an alternative site. Commissioner Criste suggested that something more clear cut be negotiated with Cal State, to which Vice -Chairman Tanner responded that if the City is going to put a lot of money into this, a regional park should be constructed on the corner of Monterey at the entry point to the City. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Neatherton, seconded by Commissioner Driskel, to direct staff to look into the possibility of purchasing 50 acres of land off of Monterey for a regional park. The motion carried 7-1-0, with Commissioner Barnes dissenting and Commissioner Guyer absent. V. NEW BUSINESS A. COMMISSION MEETING DATES Commissioner Criste suggested that the meetings be held on the definite dates of the month, i.e., the first and third Wednesday, rather than every other Wednesday. 3 M SUBJECT i0 REViSio19 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 24, 1997 MINUTES Mr. Winklepleck indicated that the meetings are currently held on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month, and suggested changing the meetings to the first and third Wednesday to help spread out theminutes work for the secretary, as the Architectural Review Commission meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Driskel, seconded by Vice - Chairman Tanner, that the Commission's regular meetings be held the first and third Wednesday of each month, commencing in January. The motion carried 8-0, with Commissioner Guyer absent. VI. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Vice -Chairman Tanner, seconded by Commissioner Driskel, to adjourn the meeting at 9:25 p.m. Motion carried 8-0, with Commissioner Guyer absent. JEFF WINKLEPLECK ASSOCIATE PLANNER 4 SUBJECT TO ® REVISION 0 City of Palm Desert 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260-2578 TELEPHONE (760) 346-0611 FAX (760) 340-0574 NOTICE OF ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the regular City of Palm Desert Parks and Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 8, 1997, at 8:30 a.m. was adjourned to the next scheduled meeting of Wednesday, October 22, 1997, due to a lack of agenda items. PHILIP DRELL DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT October 3, 1997 Recycled Paper AGENDA PALM DESERT PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION WEDNESDAY - SEPTEMBER 249 1997 8:30 A.M. -:COMMUNITY SERVICES CONFERENCE ROOM 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE I. CALL TO ORDER II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: August 13, 1997 & September 10, 1997 III. 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 lectern and g giving 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. 2. 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 deferred until such time on the agenda as the item is discussed. Remarks shall be limited to a maximum of five minutes unless additional time is authorized by the commission. IV. CONTINUED BUSINESS: A. CIVIC CENTER PARK TENNIS AND BASKETBALL COURTS: Review memorandum from Tom Bassler regarding request for resurfacing of tennis courts and basketball courts in the Civic Center Park B. HANDBALL COURTS: Review minutes from the March 26, 1997 meeting regarding handball court(s) for Civic Center Park. C. CAL STATE UNIVERSITY SITE: Discuss feasibility of regional park site on Cal State University campus and potential non -campus site(s) V. NEW BUSINESS: A. COMMISSION MEETING DATES: Discuss staff recommendation to change meetings to the first and third Wednesday of each month AGENDA PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 24,1997 VI. UPDATESANFORMATION ITEMS: A. CIVIC CENTER SKATE PARK: Request for Qualification (RFQ's) were mailed out on September 22, 1997. The deadline for return the Statement of Qualifications (SFQ's) is October 17, 1997. B. CIVIC CENTER ROLLER HOCKEY RINK: The grading and electrical plans are underway. Staff will present final plans and cost estimate to commission once the plans are completed. C. CIVIC CENTER PARK WATER FEATURES: The equipment has been shipped from Vortex. Staff will advertise for bids as soon as the final plans are available. D. SILVER SANDS PARK SITE SALE: Developer to provide City with preliminary information on single family tract proposal (i.e. proposed lot size, unit size, private/public streets, number of units, etc.). Prior to proceeding, the surrounding property owners will be contacted to determine opposition, if any. E. DOGGIE BAG DISPENSERS: Update on status of doggie bag dispensers for city parks. F. PROPOSED PROJECT FROM LOWE DEVELOPMENT: Update on proposal from Lowe Development for property located at the southwest corner of Highway 111 and El Paseo. G. COMMISSION ELIGIBILITY: Explanation of new City policy regarding commission eligibility. H. UPDATE FROM COMMISSIONERS ON PARK ADOPTIONS: VII. ADJOURNMENT: Next Scheduled Meeting: October 8, 1997 2 AGENDA PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 24,1997 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, September 24, 1997, was posted on the bulletin board by the outside entry to the Council Chamber, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, on Saturday, September 20, 1997. ated: S ptember 20, 1997 C? DONNA C. BITTER Senior Office Assistant City of Palm Desert, California /db 3