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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSR - Appropriate Funds - Joslyn Sr. CtrMEETING DATE ' �- U7 , L'CONTINUEDTO_�9 'act -07 ❑ PASS 0 2ND READING PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGEN8 STAFF REPORT REQUEST: AUTHORIZE THE MODIFICATION OF THE USE OF $70,000 APPROPRIATED FOR THE COST OF CONSTRUCTION OF A STORAGE FACILITY AT JOSLYN SENIOR CENTER FOR A PRE- FABRICATED STORAGE SHED, PREPARATION OF AN EXPANSION MASTER PLAN FOR THE CENTER, AND RE- SURFACING THE CENTER PARING LOT SUBMITTED BY: JUSTIN MCCARTHY, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER, RDA DATE: FEBRUARY 8, 2007 CONTENTS: LETTER REQUEST FROM JOSLYN SENIOR CENTER STAFF REPORT DATED JANUARY 13, 2005 Recommendation: By Minute Motion, that the Agency Board authorize the use of the previously authorized $70,000 payment for purchase of a storage shed, master planning services, and re -surfacing of the Joslyn Senior Center parking lot. Executive Summary: The construction of the recreation room for Catalina Gardens and the Pueblos Senior Apartments required the demolition of a storage building used by the Joslyn Senior Center. The Agency Board previously authorized the payment of $70,000 to replace the storage as part of the Center's building expansion. The Joslyn Senior Center has requested that the use of the funds be modified to purchase a storage shed, fund master planning services; and, to the extent funds are available, to resurface the Center's parking area. This action will facilitate storage for lawn bowling, help the Center plan its future expansion, and possibly improve its parking area, which represents a potential hazard. Discussion: The Redevelopment Agency Board authorized the $70,000 reimbursement to the Joslyn Senior Center on January 13, 2005 from unobligated Project Area 1 funds to the Catalina Recreation Facility (Account No. 850-4433-433-4001) to construct replacement storage as part of the Center's proposed facility expansion. G Iroa\Mana Hunt\WPDATA\MCCARTHY�staHrpts1020807seniorcenter ooc Staff Report Authorize modification of use of $70,000 appropriated for cost of construction of storage facility at Joslyn Senior Center Page 2 of 2 February 8, 2007 The Joslyn Senior Center had originally contemplated using the funds to add storage to the anticipated expansion of their facility. The Center's plans have changed. It would like to use the $70,000 to buy a smaller storage shed, conduct master planning and needs assessment to identify its long-term needs; and, if funds remain, resurface its parking area which is in a deteriorated condition. Staff recommends the modification in how the funds are used to assist the Joslyn Senior Center to address its immediate needs and better plan how to serve its clientele in the future. Submitted: mh Approval: Carlos L. Ortega Executive Director Paul S. Gibson Director of Finance d BY RDA ON 9 -aa-O-? VERIFIED BY eD< /1n�m Original on file with City Clerk's Office 0 Jan 29 07 04:26p p.2 Decemher 13, 2006 Mr. Carlos Ortega. City Manager 73-510 Fed Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260-2578 Dear Carlos: Thanks I'or taking the time to see me about last week about pressing issues at the Joslyn Senior Center. Attached, please (ind the city's staff' recommendation to replace the Lawn Bowler's shed for $70,000. In light of our needs to rethink and possibly add to the existing buildings, I think it would be unwise to build a permanent stnteture for outdoor activities storage at this tine. As we discussed, I would propose that we buy an existing shed, large enough to met our current needs and erect it adjacent to the Art Center. This will solve the problem temporarily and may have a use longer term if we modify the buildings. In addition, I would propose that we use some of the money available to hire an architectural firth to conduct user interviews with staff and members and then, looking at all the buildings and available real estate, conduct a Master Plan for the complex. We are in desperate need of additional activity space and of course parking is always at a premium. We need to plan for the long term. Last, I would like w use any remaining monies available to re -surface the parking Int. it has not been done in a long time and currently contains many tripping hazards. I have enclosed a budget for the three projects. If you are able to re -allocate any or all of the moneys available from the construction of the Catalina Gardens Community Room that would be wonderful. Many thanks and my best wishes to you and your family fir a happy holiday season. Si , Peter 1) Rittenhouse Executive Director Jan 30 07 00:05a p.2 Joslyn Senior Center Projects Budget December 2006 Storage Shed $2,000 Installation $1,000 Painting $ 500 Site preparation $1.000 Tvial aliud $4,500 Architectural Firm Master Planning Study $20,000425,000 Clean, resurface and Re -stripe older parking lot $30.520 Total three pruiects $55,020460,020 I PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY STAFF REPORT REQUEST: APPROPRIATE $70,000 FROM UNOBLIGATED PROJECT AREA NO. 1 FUNDS TO THE CATALINA RECREATION FACILITY PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE ASSOCIATED PAYMENT OF $70,000 TO THE JOSLYN SENIOR CENTER FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STORAGE SPACE NECESSITATED BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW RECREATION FACILITY SUBMITTED BY: LAURI AYLAIAN, REDEVELOPMENT MANAGER DATE: JANUARY 13, 2005 CONTENTS: SITE PLAN Recommendation: By Minute Motion, that the Agency Board: Appropriate $70,000 from unobligated Project Area No. 1 funds to the Catalina Recreation Facility Project (Account No. 850-4433- 433-4001) for construction of new storage space at the Joslyn Senior Center to replace an existing storage building that will be demolished as part of the recreation facility construction project; and 2. Authorize payment of $70,000 to the Joslyn Senior Center to reimburse for costs of construction of said storage space. Executive Summary: The construction of a new recreation room for Catalina Gardens and Pueblos senior apartment complexes necessitates the demolition of a storage building used by the Joslyn Senior Center. Approval of the staff recommendation will provide for replacement of this storage building in collaboration with an ongoing project to enlarge the Senior Center building. Denial of the staff recommendation would leave the Joslyn Senior Center and adjacent lawn bowling greens without adequate space for storing equipment and supplies. Discussion: The Catalina Gardens and Pueblos senior apartment complexes are adjacent to the Joslyn Senior Center and an area used for lawn bowling. In order to enhance opportunities for the residents at Catalina Gardens and Pueblos, CDBG monies were Staff Report Appropriate Funds for Catalina Recreation Facility Project; Authorize payment to Joslyn Senior Center for Construction of Storage Space Page 2 of 2 January 13, 2005 obtained to help design and construct a new community room where the seniors can socialize and participate in various activities. To properly site the new community room building so that it will best serve the two apartment complexes and to provide direct access from those complexes, it is necessary to demolish a concrete block storage structure that serves the Joslyn Senior Center and lawn bowling green. This storage building is used regularly by both the Senior Center and by parks maintenance personnel who store equipment for maintaining the bowling green. A number of possible concepts for replacing the existing storage building were investigated. These concepts included: expanding the new recreation room such that it would provide the necessary storage space; adding a storage room to the existing Joslyn Senior Center building; providing off -site storage for the equipment and supplies currently housed in the storage building; and eliminating the storage space altogether, asking the Joslyn Senior Center to make do with existing facilities and the Parks and Recreation District to house their equipment elsewhere. After review of the options, staff determined that the best and most cost effective alternative is to increase the size of the Joslyn Senior Center building. This is easily done in collaboration with the Center by augmenting funding for an existing project to add space to the Joslyn Senior Center. This existing project was already in progress since the current facilities had been deemed to be undersized for current usage and programs. The project had been scaled back due to receipt of bids that exceeded the construction budget. Supplementing the funding for the Joslyn Senior Center project with $70,000 for replacement of the storage building will allow the storage space to be constructed as part of the building expansion. The Agency Board approval of the staff recommendation will allow staff to reimburse the Joslyn Senior Center for the portion of their project that provides for the design and construction of the additional storage capacity as part of their building expansion project. Submi_W Lauri Aylaian Redevelopment Manager = Depa t Head: Dave Yrigby Director of evelopment/Housing Z�& 1�e pment Paul S. Gibson, Director of Finance ctor d BY RDA TT ON I` t3—C)� G �ROAOAans FYnt%WPOATA%AYLA1AN%STFRPTS41 I305s1aagebWgdsmo Ooc VERIFIED BY V Original on file with City Cler 's Office om �L.Lj t rt � j Li. ZU �o �= I H uPl t •