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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Parks and Recreation Commission - September 4, 2012r-4�a' CITY OF PALM DESERT PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: Rachelle D. Klassen, City Clerk FROM: Bertha A. Gonzalez, Senior Office Assistant DATE: October 2, 2012 SUBJECT: Submission of Minutes for the Parks and Recreation Commission Attached for your records are the approved minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of Tuesday, September 4, 2012. Please let me know if you have any questions or need additional information. Thank you. Attachment (as noted) CITY COUNCIL ACTION APPROVED DENIED q RECEIVED 17(e OTHER MEETING DATE � D `a5-3 AYES: so �in�-�--ni K, rD��iecie l NOES: K OAC- AI3SENT: A -One A13STAIN: ' VERIFIED BY:. —ah1 Irg Original on File with City Clerk's Office CITY OF PALM DESERT MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2012 — 8:30 a.m. Administrative Conference Room — Palm Desert Civic Center 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California 92260 I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Dawson convened the meeting at 8:30 a.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Jerry Dawson Commissioner Randy Guyer Commissioner Deborah Hall Commissioner Mary Helen Kelly Commissioner Raymond Rodriguez Commissioner Christopher Thomas Ex-Officio Members: Jeff Ronci, Desert Recreation District Absent Vice Chair Kim Housken Commissioner Dean Dowty Rob Ballew, YMCA of the Desert Staff Present: Mark Greenwood, P.E., Director of Public Works Bertha Gonzalez, Recording Secretary H. Spencer Knight, Landscape Manager Ryan Stendell, Senior Management Analyst Guests: Jim Foote, Bureau of Land Management Laura McGalliard, Desert Recreation District Robert A. Spiegel, Councilman Van Tanner, Planning Commission Liaison Sherry Barkas, The Desert Sun Kelly Emmer, YMCA of the Desert PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION APPROVED MINUTES SEPTEMBER 4,201 III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS NONE IV. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF TUESDAY, JULY 24, 2012 Approve as presented Upon a motion by Commissioner Guyer, second by Commissioner Hall, and 6-0 vote of the Commission Board, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented. V. PRESENTATIONS A. PRESENTATION OF THE MIKE SCHULER TRAIL SIGNS TO THE SCHULER FAMILY In of honor and memory of the contribution Mr. Mike Schuler gave to the Palm Desert trail system, the Commission presented a Mike Schuler Trail Sign to each of his children: Garrett, Catherine and Annie Schuler. Commissioner Guyer stated that with the death of Mr. Schuler, the Coachella Valley has lost a wonderful source to trail construction and maintenance. Mrs. Schuler thanked the Commission for the honor. VI. NEW BUSINESS A. PALM DESERT AQUATIC CENTER ANNUAL REPORT FY 11/12 Mr. Stendell presented to the Commission the Aquatic Center's annual report for Fiscal Year 2011-12 emphasizing on the recovery rate, which was approximately 52%. This is 10% higher than what was projected and a savings of $140,000 for the fiscal year. He added that year one can be deemed a successful year; therefore, staff is using it as a baseline for future year's growth. VII. CONTINUED BUSINESS NONE Vlll. OLD BUSINESS NONE 2 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION APPROVED MINUTES SEPTEMBER 4,201 IX. PRESENTATIONS AND UPDATES A. COMMUNITY GARDENS INFORMATION — Frankie Riddle As requested at the previous meeting, Mrs. Frankie Riddle of the Special Programs Department gave a status report of the Palm Desert Community Gardens. She stated that the Community Gardens on San Pablo has four gardens with 154 beds and Freedom Park includes 22 beds. The prices range from $20-$30 per year and, since residents have priority, they are 95% of the participants. Meetings with various topics, including nutrition and gardening, are also held monthly. Mr. Ryan Stendell added that there seems to be an interest for more Community Gardens; however, due to the budget restraints, there are no plans of adding any at this time. Due to the success of both gardens and with Freedom Park having a waiting list for the last eight years, Commissioner Guyer requested that the Commission consider adding a community garden. Commissioner Hall also asked staff to further investigate a comment made previously that there was no interest in a community garden at Hovley Soccer Park. Therefore, staff will look at cost and any potential sites to add a garden and will return the item at a later meeting. B. PARK USE REPORT - Homme-Adams & Cahuilla Hills Park Cahuilla Hills Park — Commissioner Hall stated that Cahuilla Hills Park was overall in good condition; however, there was graffiti on the side of the restroom; the latch on the pickleball court gate was broken; and, the courts were not locked. All items were referred to staff. A suggestion given to Commissioner Hall was to add a couple of benches under the shade closer to the parking lot. Since this item has not been requested before and in order to preserve the naturalistic environment of the park, the item was put on hold. Commissioner Guyer noted that there was storage of rocks and stumps at the south end of the park. Item was referred to staff. He also asked staff not to not change the dog management aspect of the park. Staff noted that there was no intention to change it. 3 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION APPROVED MINUTES SEPTEMBER 4,201 Homme-Adams Park — Commissioner Hall reported that Homme-Adams Park was in good condition, except for a small section of the split rail that was missing. She noted that the palapas seemed to be kept well, but the signage seems to very old and there were no signs addressing on or off leash dogs on the street side of the park. Suggestions given to Commissioner Hall included: increasing the width of the parking area at the north end of the park (referred to staff); adding seating areas near the parking lot (put on hold); and adding a restroom like the one at Cahuilla Hills Park (put on hold). Commissioner Guyer stated that the park was in great condition; therefore, he had no recommendations at this time. Next meeting's report will be for Freedom Park and given by Vice Chair Housken and Commissioners Kelly and Rodriguez. C. PALM DESERT AQUATIC CENTER Mrs. Kelly Emmer reported that summer swim was very successful; the Palm Desert Swim Club saw some steady growth; and the rentals for parties at the community room have been steady throughout the summer. She added that the Palm Desert High School pool is down, so their water polo team has been practicing in different district pools. However, they have requested to use the Aquatic Center's pool for their home games. Mr. Stendell reported that the purchase order to purchase the bleachers is in process. Mrs. Emmer presented the Aquatic Center's end of the month report as follows: Daily Admission Numbers Transaction Type Description July 1-31 100 —Resident: 13-59 1413 101 —Non Resident: 13-59 2752 102 — Resident: Youth/Senior 888 103 — Non Resident: Youth/Senior 1712 104 — Resident: 2-5 345 105 — Non Resident: 2-5 876 Total Admissions 7986 Daily Average 270 4 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION APPROVED MINUTES SEPTEMBER 4,201 Income $9,830 Rental $66,768 Admission $24,259 Program $12,822 Food $4, 710 Beverage $1,351 Retail 119 740 Total Income D. FAMILY YMCA OF THE DESERT Mrs. Emmer, also reporting for the YMCA, stated that this has been the busiest summer in the past five years. She added that Nerf and Cooking Camps were the most popular camps and registrations for Flag Football are now in process. E. DESERT RECREATION DISTRICT Mr. Jeff Ronci stated that he has been out of the office for the last month; therefore, the monthly reports are not available. The information will be gathered and distributed at a later time. He reported that the Hovley Soccer Field was not used this month, since it's been closed for maintenance and there were no rentals of the amphitheatre and pavilions, due to the high temperatures. The most popular programs were After - School and Tiny Tots and additional information regarding the Senior Games will be given at a later meeting. X. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Mr. Stendell reported that staff is consulting with a few landscape architects to see if the entire signage of Civic Center Park can be redone. Also, the glass on the kiosk has been repaired, locks have been added, and the information will be updated monthly. Mr. Knight stated that the Civic Center Large Dog Park is still closed due to the resodding, but staff will assess if it can be opened next week. He also reported that vandalism to steal the wiring at Freedom Park took place last weekend. XI. ADJOURNMENT With no further business or discussion, and with the Commissioners' unanimous concurrence, the meeting was adjourned at 9:37 a.m. ertha A. G zalez, cording S retary 5