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2017 10 03 CC CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 1 OCTOBER 3, 2017 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta REGULAR MEETING ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2017 AT 4:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL: Councilmembers: Fitzpatrick, Peña, Radi, Sanchez, Mayor Evans PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA At this time, members of the public may address the City Council on any matter not listed on the agenda. Please complete a "Request to Speak" form and limit your comments to three minutes. The City Council values your comments; however in accordance with State law, no action shall be taken on any item not appearing on the agenda unless it is an emergency item authorized by GC 54954.2(b). CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA CLOSED SESSION - NONE ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 1. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING LIEUTENANT DAVE WALTON OF THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT FOR HIS FOUR YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE CITY OF LA QUINTA AS ITS ASSISTANT POLICE CHIEF 2. INTRODUCTION OF LIEUTENANT MIKE MANNING OF THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT, LA QUINTA’S NEW ASSISTANT POLICE CHIEF 3. RIVERSIDE COUNTY’S ANTI-HUMAN TRAFFICKING PROGRAM UPDATE City Council agendas and staff reports are available on the City’s web page: www.laquintaca.gov CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 2 OCTOBER 3, 2017 4. COACHELLA VALLEY MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT’S PRESENTATION REGARDING INVASIVE SPECIES BY JEREMY WITTIE, GENERAL MANAGER 5. FIRE PREVENTION WEEK PROCLAMATION 6. DEMONSTRATION LAUNCHING DIGITAL WEEK – OCTOBER 2-6, 2017 CONSENT CALENDAR NOTE: Consent Calendar items are routine in nature and can be approved by one motion. PAGE 1. APPROVE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 19, 2017, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND (A) SPECIAL JOINT CLOSED SESSION MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE LA QUINTA COUNCIL AUTHORITY, AND (B) SPECIAL JOINT STUDY SESSION MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE LA QUINTA PLANNING COMMISSION 7 2. APPROVE DEMAND REGISTERS DATED SEPTEMBER 8 AND 15, 2017 17 3. AUTHORIZE OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR TWO HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYSTS TO ATTEND THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES LABOR RELATIONS ASSOCIATION TRAINING CONFERENCE IN MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA, DECEMBER 5-8, 2017 39 4. APPROVE THREE PROJECTS AWARDED TO DESERT CONCEPTS CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE COVE TRAILS PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS, CITY HALL EXTERIOR PAINTING AND HIGHWAY 111 ENTRY MONUMENTS, AND AUTHORIZE FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUNDS FOR FUTURE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR PROJECTS 41 5. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE RIGHT-OF-WAY CERTIFICATIONS FOR STATE AND FEDERALLY FUNDED PROJECTS [RESOLUTION NO. 2017-051] 43 6. AWARD A CONTRACT TO CAL STRIPE, INC. FOR PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN CITYWIDE ARTERIAL STRIPING 47 7. AWARD A CONTRACT TO URBAN HABITAT ENVIRONMENTAL LANDSCAPES FOR THE LA QUINTA LANDSCAPE RENOVATION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT LOCATED AT THE ACACIA DEVELOPMENT ON NORTH SIDE OF MILES AVENUE BETWEEN VIA ROSA AND NORTH HARLAND DRIVE 53 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 3 OCTOBER 3, 2017 BUSINESS SESSION 1. APPROVE FIRST ROUND COMMUNITY SERVICES GRANTS FOR 2017/18 59 2. APPROVE VETERAN NOMINATIONS FOR INCLUSION ON VETERANS’ ACKNOWLEDGEMENT SCULPTURE AT CIVIC CENTER CAMPUS 67 STUDY SESSION 1. DISCUSS XPARK FEASIBILITY STUDY PREPARED BY SPOHN RANCH, INC. 69 PUBLIC HEARINGS – 5:00 P.M. For all Public Hearings on the agenda, a completed “Request to Speak” form must be filed with the City Clerk prior to consideration of that item. A person may submit written comments to City Council before a public hearing or appear in support or opposition to the approval of a project(s). If you challenge a project(s) in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing or in written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior to the public hearing. 1. ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO RIVERSIDE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS AND TO EXECUTE SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018/19 [RESOLUTION NO. 2017-052] 213 DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS 1. CITY MANAGER – UPCOMING EVENTS AND CITY COUNCIL CALENDAR 219 2. CITY ATTORNEY 3. CITY CLERK 4. COMMUNITY RESOURCES – COMMUNITY PROGRAM UPDATE 223 5. DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT 6. FACILITIES 7. FINANCE MAYOR’S AND COUNCIL MEMBERS’ ITEMS REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. CVAG COACHELLA VALLEY CONSERVATION COMMISSION (Evans) 2. CVAG ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE (Evans) 3. CVAG EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (Evans) 4. EAST VALLEY COALITION (Evans) CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 4 OCTOBER 3, 2017 5. GREATER PALM SPRINGS CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU (Evans) 6. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES DELEGATE (Evans) 7. COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT JOINT POLICY COMMITTEE (Evans) 8. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (Evans) 9. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUBCOMMITTEE (Evans & Radi) 10. CALIFORNIA JOINT POWERS INSURANCE AUTHORITY (Fitzpatrick) 11. COACHELLA VALLEY MOUNTAINS CONSERVANCY (Fitzpatrick) 12. DESERT RECREATION DISTRICT COMMITTEE (Fitzpatrick and Radi) 13. COACHELLA VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMITTEE (Fitzpatrick and Peña) 14. CANNABIS AD HOC COMMITTEE (Peña and Sanchez) 15. CVAG PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE (Peña) 16. CVAG VALLEY-WIDE HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE (Peña) 17. JACQUELINE COCHRAN REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY (Peña) 18. COACHELLA VALLEY ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP (Radi) 19. CVAG TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE (Radi) 20. RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (RCTC) (Radi) 21. SUNLINE TRANSIT AGENCY (Radi) 22. DESERT SANDS SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMITTEE (Radi and Sanchez) 23. ANIMAL CAMPUS COMMISSION (Sanchez) 24. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INFO EXCHANGE COMMITTEE (Peña) 25. IID ENERGY CONSUMERS’ ADVISORY COMMITTEE (Sanchez) 26. HOUSING COMMISSION MINUTES DATED JULY 12, 2017 229 ADJOURNMENT ********************************* The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on October 17, 2017 with Closed Session beginning at 3:00 p.m. and Open Session at 4:00 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253. DECLARATION OF POSTING I, Susan Maysels, City Clerk, of the City of La Quinta, do hereby declare that the foregoing Agenda for the La Quinta City Council meeting was posted on the City’s website, near the entrance to the Council Chambers at City Hall, 78-495 Calle Tampico, and the bulletin boards at the Stater Brothers Supermarket at 78-630 Highway 111, and the La Quinta Cove Post Office at 51-321 Avenida Bermudas, on September 29, 2017. DATED: September 29, 2017 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 5 OCTOBER 3, 2017 SUSAN MAYSELS, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California Public Notices The La Quinta City Council Chamber is handicapped accessible. If special equipment is needed for the hearing impaired, please call the City Clerk’s office at 777-7103, twenty- four (24) hours in advance of the meeting and accommodations will be made. If special electronic equipment is needed to make presentations to the City Council, arrangements should be made in advance by contacting the City Clerk’s office at 777- 7103. A one (1) week notice is required. If background material is to be presented to the Councilmembers during a City Council meeting, please be advised that eight (8) copies of all documents, exhibits, etc., must be supplied to the City Clerk for distribution. It is requested that this take place prior to the beginning of the meeting. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item(s) on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at the Community Development counter at City Hall located at 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California, 92253, during normal business hours. 6 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 1 of 9 SEPTEMBER 19, 2017 SPECIAL JOINT SESSIONS WITH HOUSING AUTHORITY & PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND (A) SPECIAL JOINT CLOSED SESSION MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE LA QUINTA HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND (B) SPECIAL JOINT STUDY SESSION MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE LA QUINTA PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2017 CALL TO ORDER – Council and Authority A regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council and a Special Joint Closed Session Meeting of the La Quinta City Council and the La Quinta Housing Authority was called to order at 3:00 p.m. by Mayor Evans. PRESENT: Councilmembers Fitzpatrick, Peña, Radi, Sanchez, Mayor Evans ABSENT: None A Special Joint Closed Session Meeting of the La Quinta City Council and the La Quinta Housing Authority was called to order at 3:01 p.m. by Chairperson Fitzpatrick. PRESENT: Authority Members: Evans, Peña, Radi, Sanchez, Chairperson Fitzpatrick ABSENT: None VERBAL ANNOUNCEMENT – AB 23 was made by Authority Secretary Radeva CHAIRPERSON FITZPATRICK ASKED THE MAYOR TO ACT AS PRESIDING OFFICER FOR THE HOUSING AUTHORITY DURING THE JOINT MEETING PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA – Council and Authority – None CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA – Council and Authority – Confirmed CLOSED SESSION – Council and Authority 1.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION. SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH (2) OR (3) OF SUBDIVISION (D) OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9 (NUMBER OF POTENTIAL CASES: 1) 2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 FOR THE PROPERTIES LISTED BELOW: CITY NEGOTIATOR: FRANK J. SPEVACEK, CITY MANAGER NEGOTIATING PARTIES: OWNERS AS LISTED BELOW 7 CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2 of 9 SEPTEMBER 19, 2017 SPECIAL JOINT SESSIONS WITH HOUSING AUTHORITY & PLANNING COMMISSION UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT  46300 DUNE PALMS ROAD – ENGLISH CONGREGATION OF JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES  46400 DUNE PALMS ROAD (PORTIONS) – CHIN FAMILY PROPERTIES, LIMITED  46400 DUNE PALMS ROAD, UNIT 58 – LETICIA ARIAS  46400 DUNE PALMS ROAD, UNIT 59 – ALEJANDRO AND MARIA PREBOT  46400 DUNE PALMS ROAD, UNIT 82 – MARIA C. MARRUFO  46400 DUNE PALMS ROAD, UNIT 83 – JOSE AND IMELDA BENAVIDES CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY RECESSED THE OPEN SESSION PORTION OF THE MEETING AND MOVED INTO CLOSED SESSION AT 3:03 P.M. MAYOR EVANS RECONVENED THE OPEN SESSION PORTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND SPECIAL JOINT SESSION OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING AT 4:04 P.M. WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT REPORT ON ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION – Council and Authority: City Attorney Ihrke reported on Closed Session Item Nos.: 1. No actions were taken on Item No. 1 that require reporting pursuant to Government Code section 54957.1 (Brown Act). 2. The City Council unanimously re-authorized settlement agreements for the listed properties, which will become public records once executed. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Council and Authority Councilmember Fitzpatrick led the audience in the pledge of allegiance. ADJOURNMENT – Authority There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by Authority Members Peña/Sanchez to adjourn at 4:05 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA - Council PUBLIC SPEAKER: Ricardo Loretta, Dr. Carreon Foundation – Mr. Loretta expressed his gratitude to Council for the City’s financial support to the foundation which awards scholarships to deserving area youth. ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - Council 1. CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SAN BERNARDINO PRESENTATION BY DEAN SHARON BROWN-WELTY Dean Brown-Welty gave a brief overview of the California State University San Bernardino – Palm Desert campus history; growth; increased students’ attendance; 8 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3 of 9 SEPTEMBER 19, 2017 SPECIAL JOINT SESSIONS WITH HOUSING AUTHORITY & PLANNING COMMISSION planned future build-out; new programs; full-ride four-year legacy scholarships; building awareness; partnering with local agencies; and thanked Council for their support. 2. PROCLAMATION – HONORING SEPTEMBER 2017 AS PAIN AWARENESS MONTH Dr. Heather Gilmore, U.S. Pain Foundation, provided information on pain awareness efforts; accepted the proclamation presented by Mayor Evans; and thanked Council for their support in proclaiming September 2017 as Pain Awareness Month. CONSENT CALENDAR - Council 1. APPROVE MINUTES OF AUGUST 1, 2017, SPECIAL JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING 2. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 561 AT SECOND READING AMENDING CHAPTER 9.60 OF TITLE 9 OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO STANDARDS AND CRITERIA FOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS WITHIN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS 3. EXCUSE ABSENCE FOR COMMISSIONER DORI QUILL FROM THE SEPTEMBER 11, 2017, COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING 4. RECEIVE AND FILE FOURTH QUARTER 2016/17 TREASURY REPORTS – APRIL, MAY, AND JUNE 2017 5. APPROVE DEMAND REGISTERS DATED JULY 28; AUGUST 4, 11, 18, 22, 25; AND SEPTEMBER 1, 2017 6. AUTHORIZE OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS SUPERVISOR TO ATTEND THE 2018 VISIT CALIFORNIA OUTLOOK FORUM IN ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, FEBRUARY 14-15, 2018 7. AUTHORIZE OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR FACILITIES ADMINISTRATIVE TECHNICIAN TO ATTEND THE FIRST YEAR OF MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT SCHOOL IN LAKE ARROWHEAD, CALIFORNIA, NOVEMBER 13-17, 2017 8. AUTHORIZE OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR THE DEPUTY CITY CLERK TO ATTEND THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES CITY CLERK’S NEW LAW AND ELECTIONS SEMINAR IN NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DECEMBER 13–14, 2017 9. AUTHORIZE OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR TWO DEPUTY CITY CLERKS TO ATTEND THE LASERFICHE EMPOWER 2018 CONFERENCE IN LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA, JANUARY 9-12, 2018 9 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4 of 9 SEPTEMBER 19, 2017 SPECIAL JOINT SESSIONS WITH HOUSING AUTHORITY & PLANNING COMMISSION 10. AUTHORIZE OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR PARKS SUPERINTENDENT TO ATTEND THE AQUATIC FACILITY OPERATOR COURSE IN TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA, DECEMBER 5-6, 2017 11. ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO EXTEND TIME TO COMPLETE OFF-SITE AND ON-SITE IMPROVEMENTS FOR FLORESTA RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (TRACT MAP NO. 36762) LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF JEFFERSON STREET AND AVENUE 52 [RESOLUTION NO. 2017-044] 12. ADOPT A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DEDICATION OF SEELEY DRIVE BETWEEN WASHINGTON STREET AND MILES AVENUE WITHIN THE CENTRE POINTE DEVELOPMENT (LOT D OF PARCEL MAP NO. 31116) FOR STREET AND PUBLIC UTILITY PURPOSES [RESOLUTION NO. 2017-045] 13. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CONVERGEONE, INC. FOR 2017/18 MANAGED INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES 14. ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE FOR USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT IMPROVEMENTS AT VARIOUS CITY-OWNED FACILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICE FUNDS FOR BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY – LA QUINTA UNIT [RESOLUTION NO. 2017-046] 15. APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH DESERT SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR PARTIAL FUNDING OF ONE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER 16. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO EXECUTE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENTS FOR STATE FUNDED PROJECTS [RESOLUTION NO. 2017-047] 17. APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR SALES, USE AND TRANSACTIONS TAX AUDIT AND INFORMATION SERVICES WITH HINDERLITER, DE LLAMAS & ASSOCIATES 18. ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO AMEND ANIMAL CONTROL/CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICER WORKING TITLE TO CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICER II; AND CREATE CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICER I POSITION [RESOLUTION NO. 2017-048] 19. ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA QUINTA AND THE LA QUINTA CITY EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION [RESOLUTION NO. 2017-049] 10 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 5 of 9 SEPTEMBER 19, 2017 SPECIAL JOINT SESSIONS WITH HOUSING AUTHORITY & PLANNING COMMISSION 20. ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE BENEFIT ADJUSTMENTS FOR MANAGEMENT, CONTRACT EMPLOYEES, AND CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES [RESOLUTION NO. 2017-050] MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Peña/Sanchez to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended, with Item Nos. 11, 12, 14, 16, 18, 19, and 20 adopting Resolution Nos. 2017-044, 2017-045, 2017-046, 2017-047, 2017-048, 2017-049, and 2017-050 respectively. Motion passed unanimously. CALL TO ORDER – Commission A Special Joint Study Session Meeting of the La Quinta City Council and the La Quinta Planning Commission was called to order at 4:28 p.m. by Acting Chairperson Wright. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Bettencourt, Coldwell, Currie, Proctor, and Wright ABSENT: Commissioners McCune and Chairperson Quill MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Bettencourt/Proctor to excuse the absence of Commissioners McCune and Quill from tonight’s meeting. ACTING CHAIRPERSON WRIGHT ASKED THE MAYOR TO ACT AS PRESIDING OFFICER FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION DURING THE JOINT MEETING STUDY SESSION – Council and Commission 1. PROJECT UPDATE AND DESIGN PRESENTATION FOR SILVERROCK RESORT BY SILVERROCK DEVELOPMENT COMPANY Facilities Director Howlett presented a fly-over drone video taken earlier in the day depicting Silverrock Development Company/Robert Green Company’s golf course realignment project in progress. PUBLIC SPEAKER: John Gamlin, Project Executive, Robert Green Company – Mr. Gamlin provided a detailed update on the golf course realignment and temporary clubhouse project status. PUBLIC SPEAKERS: Robert Green, President/CEO, Robert Green Company Kevin Heinly, Managing Director, Gensler Architects Bill Engle, Design Director, Robert Green Company Messrs. Green, Heinly, and Engle presented an update on refinements to the design of Silverrock Resort using 3-D architectural renderings; identified design team members; noted scheduled course reopening date on November 1; estimated site development permit application for the temporary clubhouse would be before the Planning Commission in October with opening in December; explained that mass grading for Silverrock Way and the two hotels would follow the temporary clubhouse opening; 11 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 6 of 9 SEPTEMBER 19, 2017 SPECIAL JOINT SESSIONS WITH HOUSING AUTHORITY & PLANNING COMMISSION described the financing structure framework for the master site infrastructure; specified that the selection of partners and financing for the residential project was underway; discussed the timeline for the permanent clubhouse design and construction; and indicated that a colorist will determine the appropriate exterior building colors before plans are finalized. Councilmembers and Commissioners discussed Big Horn Sheep protection; water quality protection; parking for the upcoming golf tournament; timing for discussions on ownership transfer of the golf course and its operator; and adjusting the resident rates in November. PUBLIC SPEAKER: Mark Johnson, La Quinta – Mr. Johnson thanked Robert Green and John Gamlin for organizing a tour of the site; and arranging a meeting with the ad hoc resident golfers group on October 4. He stated his agreement with the location of the temporary clubhouse; asked about the status of the permanent clubhouse; and expressed his opinion that the hotels, buildings, etc. were fabulous, but the exterior color seemed a bit bright. MAYOR EVANS RESESSED THE MEETING FOR A SHORT BREAK AT 5:58 P.M. MAYOR EVANS RECONVENED THE JOINT MEETING AT 6:06 P.M. WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT 2. DISCUSS PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO TITLES 8, 9, AND 13 OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE TO STREAMLINE DEVELOPMENT PROCESSES AND STANDARDS Senior Planner Flores and Planning Manager Perez presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk’s Office. Councilmembers and Commissioners discussed streamlining the permit process outside the Village area too; combining permits; possibly using size as criteria; importance of consistency citywide; and unintended consequence of abbreviating the permit process for mixed-use developments as opposed to commercial settings. Regarding (1) flexibility for ground-mounted equipment within side setback areas, (2) greater Council discretion to grant waivers from Code requirements for undergrounding utilities, (3) removal of single-family homes from final landscape review requirements, Councilmembers and Commissioners concurred with staff’s recommended changes. Regarding new standards for residential driveways, Councilmembers and Commissioners discussed their objection to dual driveways; paved front yards unless they were screened from the street with an approved fence or wall; whether new Codes regarding driveways would be enforced retroactively; how front yards are used 12 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 7 of 9 SEPTEMBER 19, 2017 SPECIAL JOINT SESSIONS WITH HOUSING AUTHORITY & PLANNING COMMISSION for family recreation when lots are small; the need for staff to provide more options; and direction to staff to seek recommendations on driveway standards from the La Quinta Cove advisory committee. Regarding modifying the permitting process for bars and cocktail lounges, Councilmembers and Commissioners discussed the need to be consistent citywide. ADJOURNMENT – Commission There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Bettencourt/Proctor to adjourn at 6:43 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. BUSINESS SESSION - Council 1. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HENSON CONSULTING GROUP TO CONDUCT AN ASSESSMENT OF THE FACILITIES DEPARTMENT Council waived presentation of the staff report. MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Peña/Sanchez to approve Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement with Henson Consulting Group to conduct an assessment of the Facilities Department as recommended. Motion passed unanimously. 2. APPROVE TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT PAYMENT RANKING CRITERIA Management Specialist Mignogna and Principal Engineer McKinney presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk’s Office. Councilmembers discussed the pros and cons of the four options presented by staff; the process when one or more developers cannot be located or do not submit the required documentation; developers who had not yet submitted their reimbursement documentation; the need for documentation as developer’s “proof of cost”; the purpose of Development Impact Fees (DIF); the City’s commitment to reimburse developers only when funds were available; and the purpose of the point system in mitigating bias. PUBLIC SPEAKER: Bruce Maize, Discovery Builders – Mr. Maize, as a representative of two developers, recommended a fifth option whereby all developers receive a percentage reimbursement annually based on each developer’s actual cost. He said this would be equitable and avoid bias. MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Radi/Peña to approve option no. 2 (point based percentage and proportionate share method) as the 13 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 8 of 9 SEPTEMBER 19, 2017 SPECIAL JOINT SESSIONS WITH HOUSING AUTHORITY & PLANNING COMMISSION reimbursement criteria for developer-installed public improvements, when funds are budgeted to repay portions of the Transportation Development Impact Fee Reimbursement Agreements. Motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARINGS – None DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS – Council All reports are on file in the City Clerk’s Office Councilmembers discussed the arch structure a.k.a. rainbow. Staff was asked to arrange for input from local children and the Community Services Commission. MAYOR’S AND COUNCILMEMBERS’ ITEMS Councilmember Peña recognized the passing of Pattie Daly Caruso. He said she was a great lady and a great philanthropist in the Valley. The memorial service is scheduled for Saturday. Mr. Peña reminded the Council of the upcoming October 9, 2017, League of California Cities’ golf tournament fundraiser. Mayor Evans reported on the success of the 9/11 event. She said the League of California Cities annual convention just attended was a great opportunity to hear from cities throughout the state – the takeaway was often: we’re already doing that in La Quinta; noted that the conference was also a chance to spend time with La Quinta’s State Representatives and Senator; and the 2018 League conference is scheduled for September 11, not a good choice. Mayor Evans described her attendance on the first day of school with DSUSD Superintendent Scott Bailey; and, her presentation to the Women’s Council of Realtors regarding La Quinta’s pending developments. Councilmember Sanchez announced he has been appointed to the League of California Cities Riverside Division Executive Board. Mayor Evans, on behalf of the Council thanked Lieutenant Dave Walton for his four years of service to the City of La Quinta as its Assistant Police Chief, congratulated him on his promotion, and said he will be much missed. Mayor Evans announced that October 1 is Digital Day. REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS – Council La Quinta’s representative for 2017, Councilmember Fitzpatrick reported on her participation in the following organizations’ meeting:  COACHELLA VALLEY MOUNTAINS CONSERVANCY  COACHELLA VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMITTEE 14 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 9 of 9 SEPTEMBER 19, 2017 SPECIAL JOINT SESSIONS WITH HOUSING AUTHORITY & PLANNING COMMISSION La Quinta’s representative for 2017, Councilmember Radi reported on his participation in the following organizations’ meeting: CVAG TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUBCOMMITTEE PUBLIC SAFETY CAMERAS AD-HOC COMMITTEE La Quinta’s representative for 2017, Councilmember Sanchez reported on his participation in the following organization’s meeting: LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES, EXECUTIVE BOARD ADJOURNMENT - Council There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Sanchez/Radi to adjourn at 7:34 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. Respectfully submitted, MONIKA RADEVA, Deputy City Clerk City of La Quinta, California 15 16 City of La Quinta CITY COUNCIL MEETING: October 03, 2017 STAFF REPORT AGENDA TITLE: APPROVE DEMAND REGISTERS DATED SEPTEMBER 8 AND 15, 2017 RECOMMENDATION Approve demand registers dated September 8 and 15, 2017. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY – None FISCAL IMPACT Demand of Cash: City 1,080,322.15$ Successor Agency of RDA -$ Housing Authority 7,824.12$ 1,088,146.27$ BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS Between Council meetings, routine bills and payroll must be paid. Attachment 1 details the weekly demand registers for September 8 and 15, 2017. Warrants Issued: 116087-116120 202,993.71$ 116121-116189 247,658.02$ Voids (28,627.11)$ Wire Transfers 443,879.75$ Payroll Tax transfers 44,216.86$ Payroll Chk 37213-37214 & Direct Deposit 178,025.04$ 1,088,146.27$ In the amounts listed above, three checks were voided. Check No.115612 was voided and re-issued because the vendor name didn’t match the banking positive pay file. Check No.113269 was voided because it was stale dated. Lastly, check No116011 was voided because the vendor had been refunded through credit card services. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 2 17 The most significant expenditures on the demand register listed above are as follows: Account Name Amount JNS Media Specialists Marketing & Tourism 58,936.30$ Sep - Marketing Service Conserve Landcare Technical 41,008.92$ Sep - Landscape Maintenance Riverside County Sheriff Sheriff-Other 39,977.00$ FY 17/18 Member Agency Department Assessment Rutan & Tucker Various 35,961.02$ July - Legal Services Imperial Irrigation Various 32,837.82$ Water Utility Services District PurposeVendor Wire Transfers: Seven transfers totaled $443,879.75. Of this amount, $309,484.18 was for Landmark Golf, $90,792.53 to PERS Health and $37,516.26 to CalPERS. (See Attachment 2 for a full listing). ALTERNATIVES Council may approve, partially approve, or reject the demand registers. Prepared by: Derrick Armendariz, Account Technician Approved by: Rosemary Hallick, Financial Services Analyst Attachments: 1. Demand Registers 2. Wire Transfers 18 9/7/2017 7:01:58 PM Page 1 of 4 Demand Register City of La Quinta, CA Packet: APPKT01284 - DA 09/08/17 AmountVendor Name Payment Number Description (Item)Account Name Account Number Fund: 101 - GENERAL FUND 100.00Sheriff - Other07/18/17- TOWING LA-17-199-0018116087ABC TOWING 101-2001-60176 28,499.50Rental Expense - SRR Fence05/03/17- PO#1718-0008 CHECK RE-ISSUE116088AMEC FOSTER WHEELER 101-7006-60157 1,993.50Training & Education/MOU07/05/17- MBA 520 TUITION REIMB116089AYON, UBALDO 101-1004-60322 543.75Operating Supplies08/28/17- SEPTEMBER LUNCHEON116091CALEO BAY ALZHEIMERS SPECI…101-3002-60420 196.05LT Care Insurance PayLONG TERM CARE116092CALPERS LONG-TERM CARE P…101-0000-20949 73.64Repair & Maintenance - EOC08/23/17- EOC SUPPLIES116094CAPITAL ONE COMMERCIAL 101-2002-60671 50.00Travel & Training08/29/17- CEQA WORKSHOP116096CITY CLERK ASSOCIATION OF C…101-1005-60320 14,213.00MSHCP Mitigation Fee08/2017- MITIGATION FEE116098COACHELLA VALLEY CONSERV…101-0000-20310 -142.13CVMSHCP Admin Fee08/2017- MITIGATION FEE116098COACHELLA VALLEY CONSERV…101-0000-43631 3,102.92PM 10 - Dust Control08/31/17- WATER SERVICE116099COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DI…101-7006-60146 956.21Utilities - Water -Pioneer Park09/05/17- WATER SERVICE116099COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DI…101-3005-61207 13,225.25Animal Shelter Contract Service07/2017- ANIMAL CONTRACT SERVICES116100DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL SER…101-6004-60197 -82.00Animal Shelter Contract Service07/2017- ANIMAL SERVICES116100DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL SER…101-6004-60197 125.00Garnishments PayableGARNISHMENT116102FRANCHISE TAX BOARD 101-0000-20985 21.47Utilities - Gas07/19-08/17/17- GAS SERVICE116105GAS COMPANY, THE 101-2002-61100 37.30Utilities - Gas07/19-08/17- CITY HALL GAS SVC116105GAS COMPANY, THE 101-3008-61100 14.90Utilities - Gas07/19-08/17/17- WC GAS SERVICE116105GAS COMPANY, THE 101-3008-61100 1,872.25Utilities - Electricity08/28/17- ELECTRICITY SERVICE116106IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DIST 101-2002-61101 12.34Utilities - Electric - Monticello …08/28/17- ELECTRICITY SERVICE116106IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DIST 101-3005-61102 2,147.24Utilities - Electric - Civic Center…08/28/17- ELECTRICITY SERVICE116106IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DIST 101-3005-61103 1,252.34Utilities - Electric - Fritz Burns …08/28/17- ELECTRICITY SERVICE116106IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DIST 101-3005-61105 984.74Utilities - Electric - Sports Com…08/28/17- ELECTRICITY SERVICE116106IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DIST 101-3005-61106 1,189.14Utilities - Electric - Community…08/28/17- ELECTRICITY SERVICE116106IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DIST 101-3005-61109 14.77Utilities - Electric - Velasco Park08/28/17- ELECTRICITY SERVICE116106IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DIST 101-3005-61111 23.28Utilities - Electric - Eisenhower…08/28/17- ELECTRICITY SERVICE116106IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DIST 101-3005-61113 13.19Utilities - Electric - Desert Pride08/28/17- ELECTRICITY SERVICE116106IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DIST 101-3005-61114 14,140.69Utilities - Electricity08/28/17- ELECTRICITY SERVICE116106IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DIST 101-3008-61101 1,485.52Utilities - Electricity09/05/17- ELECTRICITY SERVICE116106IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DIST 101-2002-61101 12.34Utilities - Electric - Colonel Pai…09/05/17- ELECTRICITY SERVICE116106IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DIST 101-3005-61108 54.89Utilities - Electric - Adams Park09/05/17- ELECTRICITY SERVICE116106IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DIST 101-3005-61110 170.00Repair & MaintenanceFIRE STATION JANITORIAL SERVICE116109NELSEN'S JANITORIAL SERVICE 101-2002-60691 6,063.00JanitorialCITYWIDE JANITORIAL SERVICES/CITY HALL116109NELSEN'S JANITORIAL SERVICE 101-3008-60115 788.83JanitorialCITYWIDE JANITORIAL SERVICES/WELLNES…116109NELSEN'S JANITORIAL SERVICE 101-3008-60115 285.00Map/Plan CheckingON-CALL MAP CHECKING SERVICES116110RASA/ERIC NELSON 101-7002-60183 304.00Modification by Applicant08/08/17- REFUND OVERPAYMENT MBA …116111RELIANT LAND SERVICES, INC 101-0000-42417 200.00Garnishments PayableGARNISHMENT116112RIVERSIDE DEPARTMENT OF C…101-0000-20985 6,159.08Developer Deposits785717- MCVEIGH CEQA116113RUTAN & TUCKER 101-0000-22810 936.00Attorney785703- PERSONNEL GENERAL116113RUTAN & TUCKER 101-1003-60153 87.00Attorney785723- LA QUINTA GEM OF DESERT116113RUTAN & TUCKER 101-1003-60153 192.00Attorney785720- LINDA GUNNETT FPPC116113RUTAN & TUCKER 101-1003-60153 120.00Attorney785719- DUNE PALMS PJT & RIGHT AWAY116113RUTAN & TUCKER 101-1003-60153 236.50Attorney785708- TELECOMMUNICATIONS116113RUTAN & TUCKER 101-1003-60153 11,000.00Attorney785707- RETAINER MATTER116113RUTAN & TUCKER 101-1003-60153 954.82Attorney785705- CODE ENFORCEMENT116113RUTAN & TUCKER 101-1003-60153 13,923.00Attorney785702- GENERAL ACCOUNT116113RUTAN & TUCKER 101-1003-60153 1,176.00Attorney/Litigation785704- LITIGATION GENERAL116113RUTAN & TUCKER 101-1003-60154 50.00Cash Over/Short08/11/17- DUPLICATE CC CHARGE116114SCHNEIDER, FRED 101-0000-42300 650.00Maint.-Other Equipment08/17/17- CITY HALL FIRE INSPECTION116115SHASTA FIRE PROTECTION, INC.101-3008-60665 354.00Marketing & Tourism Promoti…08/31/17- CM & COUNCIL SHIRTS116116SILVERROCK RESORT 101-3007-60461 25.00Travel & Training07/2017-12/2017- TCSA MEMBERSHIP DU…116117TCSA 101-7003-60320 57.00United Way DeductionsCONTRIBUTION116119UNITED WAY OF THE DESERT 101-0000-20981 1,940.50ConsultantsTRAFFIC CONTROL FOR SCHOOL ZONES FY…116120WILLDAN 101-7006-60104 Fund 101 - GENERAL FUND Total:131,802.82 ATTACHMENT 1 19 Demand Register Packet: APPKT01284 - DA 09/08/17 9/7/2017 7:01:58 PM Page 2 of 4 AmountVendor Name Payment Number Description (Item)Account Name Account Number Fund: 202 - LIBRARY & MUSEUM FUND 116.22Utilities - Telephone08/13-09/12/17- MUSEUM PHONE116103FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS…202-3006-61300 17.31Utilities - Gas07/19-08/16/17- LIBRARY GAS SERVICE116105GAS COMPANY, THE 202-3004-61100 6,896.94Utilities - Electricity08/28/17- ELECTRICITY SERVICE116106IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DIST 202-3004-61101 1,363.97Utilities - Electricity08/28/17- ELECTRICITY SERVICE116106IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DIST 202-3006-61101 2,080.00JanitorialCITYWIDE JANITORIAL SERVICES/LIBRARY116109NELSEN'S JANITORIAL SERVICE 202-3004-60115 525.00JanitorialCITYWIDE JANITORIAL SERVICES/MUSEUM116109NELSEN'S JANITORIAL SERVICE 202-3006-60115 Fund 202 - LIBRARY & MUSEUM FUND Total:10,999.44 Fund: 215 - LIGHTING & LANDSCAPING FUND 924.71Utilities - Electric09/05/17- ELECTRICITY SERVICE116106IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DIST 215-7004-61116 449.47Utilities - Electric - Medians09/05/17- ELECTRICITY SERVICE116106IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DIST 215-7004-61117 Fund 215 - LIGHTING & LANDSCAPING FUND Total:1,374.18 Fund: 224 - TUMF FUND 22,049.28TUMF Payable to CVAG08/2017- TUMF FEE116097COACHELLA VALLEY ASSOC OF…224-0000-20320 Fund 224 - TUMF FUND Total:22,049.28 Fund: 241 - HOUSING AUTHORITY 4,987.50Professional ServicesHOUSING COMPLIANCE & MONITORING S…116090CAHA, BECKY 241-9101-60103 1,176.62Attorney785706- HOUSING AUTHORITY MISC116113RUTAN & TUCKER 241-9101-60153 Fund 241 - HOUSING AUTHORITY Total:6,164.12 Fund: 401 - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS 1,194.00TechnicalON-CALL MATERIALS TESTING SVCS116107LANDMARK GEO-ENGINEERS &…401-0000-60108 440.00TechnicalON-CALL MATERIALS TESTING SVCS116107LANDMARK GEO-ENGINEERS &…401-0000-60108 1,103.00TechnicalON-CALL MATERIALS TESTING SVCS116107LANDMARK GEO-ENGINEERS &…401-0000-60108 6,517.00TechnicalON-CALL CONSTRUCTION SURVEYING SVC116108MSA CONSULTING INC 401-0000-60108 9,730.00TechnicalON-CALL CONSTRUCTION SURVEYING SVC116108MSA CONSULTING INC 401-0000-60108 Fund 401 - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS Total:18,984.00 Fund: 501 - FACILITY & FLEET REPLACEMENT 9,173.00Cvc Ctr Bldg Repl/RepairPROJECT NO 2017-13 CITY HALL ART GALL…116095CARPET EMPIRE PLUS 501-0000-71103 Fund 501 - FACILITY & FLEET REPLACEMENT Total:9,173.00 Fund: 502 - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 1,029.84Copiers09/2017- COPIER CONTRACT SERVICES116093CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES, …502-0000-60662 1,200.00Consultants03/28/17- SYMPRO TRAINING116101EMPHASYS 502-0000-60104 81.98Technical08/25-09/24/17- CITY HALL INTERNET116104FRONTIER-INTERNET 502-0000-60108 5.00Technology Enhancement Sur…08/08/17- REFUND OVERPAYMENT MBA …116111RELIANT LAND SERVICES, INC 502-0000-43611 130.05Technical09/2017- CITY HALL CABLE116118TIME WARNER CABLE 502-0000-60108 Fund 502 - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Total:2,446.87 Grand Total:202,993.71 20 Demand Register Packet: APPKT01284 - DA 09/08/17 9/7/2017 7:01:58 PM Page 3 of 4 Fund Summary Fund Expense Amount 101 - GENERAL FUND 131,802.82 202 - LIBRARY & MUSEUM FUND 10,999.44 215 - LIGHTING & LANDSCAPING FUND 1,374.18 224 - TUMF FUND 22,049.28 241 - HOUSING AUTHORITY 6,164.12 401 - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS 18,984.00 501 - FACILITY & FLEET REPLACEMENT 9,173.00 502 - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 2,446.87 Grand Total:202,993.71 Account Summary Account Number Account Name Expense Amount 101-0000-20310 MSHCP Mitigation Fee 14,213.00 101-0000-20949 LT Care Insurance Pay 196.05 101-0000-20981 United Way Deductions 57.00 101-0000-20985 Garnishments Payable 325.00 101-0000-22810 Developer Deposits 6,159.08 101-0000-42300 Cash Over/Short 50.00 101-0000-42417 Modification by Applicant 304.00 101-0000-43631 CVMSHCP Admin Fee -142.13 101-1003-60153 Attorney 27,449.32 101-1003-60154 Attorney/Litigation 1,176.00 101-1004-60322 Training & Education/MOU 1,993.50 101-1005-60320 Travel & Training 50.00 101-2001-60176 Sheriff - Other 100.00 101-2002-60671 Repair & Maintenance - E…73.64 101-2002-60691 Repair & Maintenance 170.00 101-2002-61100 Utilities - Gas 21.47 101-2002-61101 Utilities - Electricity 3,357.77 101-3002-60420 Operating Supplies 543.75 101-3005-61102 Utilities - Electric - Montic…12.34 101-3005-61103 Utilities - Electric - Civic C…2,147.24 101-3005-61105 Utilities - Electric - Fritz Bu…1,252.34 101-3005-61106 Utilities - Electric - Sports …984.74 101-3005-61108 Utilities - Electric - Colonel…12.34 101-3005-61109 Utilities - Electric - Comm…1,189.14 101-3005-61110 Utilities - Electric - Adams…54.89 101-3005-61111 Utilities - Electric - Velasco…14.77 101-3005-61113 Utilities - Electric - Eisenh…23.28 101-3005-61114 Utilities - Electric - Desert …13.19 101-3005-61207 Utilities - Water -Pioneer …956.21 101-3007-60461 Marketing & Tourism Pro…354.00 101-3008-60115 Janitorial 6,851.83 101-3008-60665 Maint.-Other Equipment 650.00 101-3008-61100 Utilities - Gas 52.20 101-3008-61101 Utilities - Electricity 14,140.69 101-6004-60197 Animal Shelter Contract S…13,143.25 101-7002-60183 Map/Plan Checking 285.00 101-7003-60320 Travel & Training 25.00 101-7006-60104 Consultants 1,940.50 101-7006-60146 PM 10 - Dust Control 3,102.92 101-7006-60157 Rental Expense - SRR Fen…28,499.50 202-3004-60115 Janitorial 2,080.00 202-3004-61100 Utilities - Gas 17.31 202-3004-61101 Utilities - Electricity 6,896.94 202-3006-60115 Janitorial 525.00 202-3006-61101 Utilities - Electricity 1,363.97 202-3006-61300 Utilities - Telephone 116.22 215-7004-61116 Utilities - Electric 924.71 21 Demand Register Packet: APPKT01284 - DA 09/08/17 9/7/2017 7:01:58 PM Page 4 of 4 Account Summary Account Number Account Name Expense Amount 215-7004-61117 Utilities - Electric - Media…449.47 224-0000-20320 TUMF Payable to CVAG 22,049.28 241-9101-60103 Professional Services 4,987.50 241-9101-60153 Attorney 1,176.62 401-0000-60108 Technical 18,984.00 501-0000-71103 Cvc Ctr Bldg Repl/Repair 9,173.00 502-0000-43611 Technology Enhancement…5.00 502-0000-60104 Consultants 1,200.00 502-0000-60108 Technical 212.03 502-0000-60662 Copiers 1,029.84 Grand Total:202,993.71 Project Account Summary Project Account Key Expense Amount **None**149,351.13 151602T 10,833.00 16-013E 6,159.08 1718PMPT 6,517.00 201604T 1,634.00 201607EM 28,499.50 Grand Total:202,993.71 22 9/14/2017 7:15:16 PM Page 1 of 8 Demand Register City of La Quinta, CA Packet: APPKT01299 - DA 09/15/17 AmountVendor Name Payment Number Description (Item)Account Name Account Number Fund: 101 - GENERAL FUND 40.00Blood/Alcohol Testing08/15/17- BLOOD DRAW116122AMERICAN FORENSIC NURSES …101-2001-60174 165.97Janitorial08/31/17- WC JANITORIAL SUPPLIES116123AMERIPRIDE SERVICES INC 101-3008-60115 180.56Repair & Maintenance09/01/17- LQ PARK RESTROOM MAINT116124AMSPROTECTME.COM 101-3008-60691 145.00Membership Dues08/24/17- CPRS MEMERSHIP DUES - LIND…116126CALIFORNIA PARK & RECREAT…101-7003-60351 72.51Travel & Training08/31/17- TRAINING SUPPLIES116127CAPITAL ONE COMMERCIAL 101-1004-60320 131.92Technical08/30/17- VALVE BOX REPAIR116130CONSERVE LANDCARE 101-3005-60108 31,807.00TechnicalPARK LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES116130CONSERVE LANDCARE 101-3005-60108 18.00Technical08/29/17- RECORDS BILLING116132COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE 101-6004-60108 215.62Citywide Conf Room Supplies08/28/17- COFEE SUPPLIES116134DAIOHS FIRST CHOICE SERVICES 101-1007-60403 115.39Repair & Maintenance08/29/17- FS#93 BAY LIGHTING116135DESERT ELECTRIC SUPPLY 101-2002-60691 508.20Advertising08/27/17- PUBLIC HEARING EA 2017-0005116136DESERT SUN PUBLISHING CO 101-6002-60450 102.57Professional Services09/01/17- ARMORED SERVICES116138GARDAWORLD 101-1006-60103 60.57Utilities - Gas07/26-08/21/17- FS#93 GAS116139GAS COMPANY, THE 101-3008-61100 134.95Supplies-Graffiti09/11/17- CC CAMPUS PAINT SUPPLIES116140HANSEN, DIANNE 101-3005-60423 229.75Materials - Irrigation & Light R…08/23/17- IRRIGATION MATERIALS116141HD SUPPLY CONSTRUCTION S…101-3005-60424 3,106.25Professional Services08/2017- CONSULTING FEES116142HENSON CONSULTING GROUP 101-1004-60103 43.82Fire Station07/31-08/24/17- FS#70 AIR FILTER116143HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 101-2002-60670 542.45Fire Station07/31-08/24/17- FS# 70,93,32 MAKITA 12…116143HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 101-2002-60670 30.16Supplies-Graffiti07/31-08/24/17- PAINT FOR ADAMS PARK116143HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 101-3005-60423 150.00Supplies-Graffiti07/31-08/24/17- PAINT GUN RENTAL FEE116143HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 101-3005-60423 143.12Supplies-Graffiti07/31-08/24/17- ADAMS PARK PAINT116143HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 101-3005-60423 -28.87Supplies-Graffiti07/31-08/24/17- RENTAL REFUND116143HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 101-3005-60423 66.15Supplies-Graffiti07/31-08/24/17- GRAFFITI SUPPLIES116143HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 101-3005-60423 16.60Supplies-Graffiti07/31-08/24/17- REMOVAL PAINT116143HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 101-3005-60423 27.51Materials - 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LIC OVERPAYMENT116152LH PRODUCTIONS 101-0000-42300 508.80Repair & Maintenance08/31/17- SPORTS COMPLEX RE-KEY116153LOCK SHOP INC, THE 101-3008-60691 147.99Repair & Maintenance08/17/17- LOCKS116153LOCK SHOP INC, THE 101-3008-60691 82.92Operating Supplies07/26-8/21/17- WC OPERATING SUPPLIES116154LOWE'S HOME IMPROVEMENT…101-3002-60420 61.32Landscape Improvements07/26-8/21/17- CAMPUS FLOWERS 9-11 …116154LOWE'S HOME IMPROVEMENT…101-3005-60113 348.92Small Tools/Equipment07/26-8/21/17- DEWALT CORDLESS TOOLS116154LOWE'S HOME IMPROVEMENT…101-3008-60432 87.20Small Tools/Equipment07/26-8/21/17- PAINT LEGEND MATERIAL116154LOWE'S HOME IMPROVEMENT…101-7003-60432 23 Demand Register Packet: APPKT01299 - DA 09/15/17 9/14/2017 7:15:16 PM Page 2 of 8 AmountVendor Name Payment Number Description (Item)Account Name Account Number 221.36Small Tools/Equipment07/26-8/21/17- PAINT LEGEND MATERIAL116154LOWE'S HOME IMPROVEMENT…101-7003-60432 3.41Small Tools/Equipment07/26-8/21/17- MATERIALS116154LOWE'S HOME IMPROVEMENT…101-7003-60432 -10.68Sales Taxes Payable08/17/17- COMPUTER MONITORS & CABL…116155MONOPRICE INC 101-0000-20304 113.24Operating Supplies08/17/17- OFFICE SUPPLIES116158OFFICE DEPOT 101-1005-60420 39.67Office Supplies08/22/17- OFFICE SUPPLIES116158OFFICE DEPOT 101-1004-60400 323.26Office Supplies08/24/17- OFFICE SUPPLIES116158OFFICE DEPOT 101-1002-60400 23.90Office Supplies08/25/17- OFFICE SUPPLIES116158OFFICE DEPOT 101-1002-60400 16.38Office Supplies08/24/17- OFFICE SUPPLIES116158OFFICE DEPOT 101-1002-60400 8.62Office Supplies08/24/17- OFFICE SUPPLIES116158OFFICE DEPOT 101-1002-60400 16.53Office Supplies08/25/17- OFFICE SUPPLIES BASIC116158OFFICE DEPOT 101-1002-60400 18.38Office Supplies08/29/17- SHEET PROTECTORS116158OFFICE DEPOT 101-1005-60400 5.31Office Supplies09/01/17- FOLDERS116158OFFICE DEPOT 101-1005-60400 1,075.20Temporary Agency Services08/18/17- TEMP PERMIT TECH116159OFFICE TEAM 101-6006-60125 -22.53Postage08/05/17- OVERNIGHT MAIL116160ONTRAC 101-1007-60470 22.53Postage08/05/17- OVERNIGHT MAIL116160ONTRAC 101-1007-60470 30.48Postage09/02/17- OVERNIGHT MAIL116160ONTRAC 101-1007-60470 11.76Postage09/02/17- OVERNIGHT MAIL116160ONTRAC 101-1007-60470 895.39Marketing & Tourism Promoti…09/04/17- CITY VEHICLE LICENSE PLATES116161PALMS TO PINES PRINTING 101-3007-60461 178.29Repair & Maintenance08/23/17- FS #93 GATE SERVICE116162PATTON DOOR & GATE 101-2002-60691 320.75Repair & Maintenance08/30/17- FS#93 NEW REMOTES116162PATTON DOOR & GATE 101-2002-60691 457.94Special Events08/25/17- GOLF TOUR AWARDS 2017116164POWERS AWARDS INC 101-3003-60149 36.60Printing08/22/17- FIN NAME PLATE MARCUS116164POWERS AWARDS INC 101-1006-60410 50.00Business Licenses09/06/17- BUS. LIC OVERPAYMENT116165R.S.A MASONRY, INC 101-0000-41600 39,977.00Sheriff - Other07/01/2017-06/2018- POLICE MEMBERSH…116167RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF D…101-2001-60176 47.58Operating Supplies08/23/17- WC GYM EQUIP PARTS116168ROYAL GYM SERVICES 101-3002-60420 488.75Fritz Burns Park09/2017- FB POOL SERVICE116171SHARK POOLS INC 101-3005-60184 407.50Fritz Burns Park07/29/17- FB POOL CHLOR TABS116171SHARK POOLS INC 101-3005-60184 407.50Fritz Burns Park08/14/17- FB POOL CHLOR TABS116171SHARK POOLS INC 101-3005-60184 407.50Fritz Burns Park08/23/17- FB POOL CHLOR TABS116171SHARK POOLS INC 101-3005-60184 407.50Fritz Burns Park08/30/17- FB POOL CHLOR TABS116171SHARK POOLS INC 101-3005-60184 295.00LQ Park Water Feature09/2017- LQ PARK WF SERVICE116171SHARK POOLS INC 101-3005-60554 112.00LQ Park Water Feature07/27/17- LQ PARK WF CHLOR TABS116171SHARK POOLS INC 101-3005-60554 21.73Operating Supplies09/03/17- OPERATING SUPPLIES116172SMART & FINAL 101-3002-60420 348.52Operating Supplies08/14/17- OPERATING SUPPLIES116172SMART & FINAL 101-3002-60420 17.51Materials - Irrigation & Light R…08/15/17- IRRIGATION MATERIAL116173SMITH PIPE & SUPPLY CO 101-3005-60424 -81.23Citywide Conf Room Supplies07/29/17- PLOTTER PAPER116175STAPLES ADVANTAGE 101-1007-60403 81.23Forms07/29/17- PLOTTER PAPER116175STAPLES ADVANTAGE 101-1007-60402 28.53Fire Station08/24/17- OFFICE SUPPLIES116175STAPLES ADVANTAGE 101-2002-60670 38.44Office Supplies08/23/17- OFFICE SUPPLIES116175STAPLES ADVANTAGE 101-3001-60400 115.43Office Supplies08/25/17- OFFICE SUPPLIES116175STAPLES ADVANTAGE 101-6001-60400 -26.09Office Supplies08/24/17- CREDIT116175STAPLES ADVANTAGE 101-3001-60400 20.65Special Events08/25/17- SUMMER GOLF TOUR BANQUET…116175STAPLES ADVANTAGE 101-3003-60149 29.79Fire Station08/31/17- FIRE OFFICE SUPPLIES116175STAPLES ADVANTAGE 101-2002-60670 -65.23Office Supplies08/25/17- COMPUTER MICE RETURN116175STAPLES ADVANTAGE 101-3005-60400 3.16Utilities - Cable09/05-10/04/17- FS#32 CABLE116176TIME WARNER CABLE 101-2002-61400 275.00Repair & Maintenance09/11/17- VEHICLE LOGOS116177TOP OF THE LINE SIGNS 101-3008-60691 1,058.51Utilities - Telephone08/23/17- PHONE LINES116179TPx COMMUNICATIONS 101-2002-61300 50.00Business Licenses09/06/17- BUS. LIC REFUND116180UTILITY TREE SERVICE, INC 101-0000-41600 5.00Business Licenses09/06/17- BUS. LIC REFUND116180UTILITY TREE SERVICE, INC 101-0000-41600 1.00SB 1186 Revenue09/06/17- BUS. LIC REFUND116180UTILITY TREE SERVICE, INC 101-0000-42130 1.01Credit Card Fee Revenue09/06/17- BUS. LIC REFUND116180UTILITY TREE SERVICE, INC 101-0000-43505 14,940.00AuditorsFINANCIAL AUDITING SERVICES116181VAVRINEK, TRINE, DAY & CO., …101-1006-60106 226.28Utilities - Water08/16/17- CITY HALL WATER COOLERS116184WATERLOGIC USA FINANCE INC 101-3008-61200 189.40Travel & Training08/2017- COUNCIL MEETING116185WELLS FARGO BUSINESS CARD 101-1001-60320 222.96Travel & Training08/2017- LEAGUE TRAVEL EXP - PENA116185WELLS FARGO BUSINESS CARD 101-1001-60320 228.96Travel & Training08/2017- TRAVEL EXPENSE - SANCHEZ116185WELLS FARGO BUSINESS CARD 101-1001-60320 -52.32Sales Taxes Payable08/2017- ONLINE STREAMING CAMERA T…116186WELLS FARGO BUSINESS CARD 101-0000-20304 -3.68Sales Taxes Payable08/2017- ROOLABLES TAX116186WELLS FARGO BUSINESS CARD 101-0000-20304 -13.41Sales Taxes Payable08/2017- BOOTS FOR OFFICER VANGORP …116186WELLS FARGO BUSINESS CARD 101-0000-20304 -76.13Sales Taxes Payable08/2017- OFFICE FURNITURE TAX116186WELLS FARGO BUSINESS CARD 101-0000-20304 24 Demand Register Packet: APPKT01299 - DA 09/15/17 9/14/2017 7:15:16 PM Page 3 of 8 AmountVendor Name Payment Number Description (Item)Account Name Account Number 48.27Recruiting/Pre-Employment08/2017- PERMIT TECH INTERVIEW116186WELLS FARGO BUSINESS CARD 101-1004-60129 318.00Travel & Training08/2017- BUSINESS 21 PUBLISHING116186WELLS FARGO BUSINESS CARD 101-1004-60320 116.66Travel & Training08/2017- TYLER CONFERENCE116186WELLS FARGO BUSINESS CARD 101-1004-60320 16.11Travel & Training08/2017- TYLER TRAINING PARKING116186WELLS FARGO BUSINESS CARD 101-1004-60320 475.00Travel & Training08/2017- CITY CLERK ELECTIONS SEMINAR116186WELLS FARGO BUSINESS CARD 101-1005-60320 50.00Travel & Training08/2017- CCAC LUNCHEON116186WELLS FARGO BUSINESS CARD 101-1005-60320 116.65Travel & Training08/2017- TYLER CONFERENCE116186WELLS FARGO BUSINESS CARD 101-1006-60320 48.39Travel & Training08/2017- TYLER TRAINING PARKING116186WELLS FARGO BUSINESS CARD 101-1006-60320 233.31Travel & Training08/2017- TYLER CONFERENCE DUPLICATE …116186WELLS FARGO BUSINESS CARD 101-1006-60320 260.81Travel & Training08/2017- TYLER CONFERENCE116186WELLS FARGO BUSINESS CARD 101-1006-60320 -30.76Operating Supplies08/2017- FINANCE CHARGE REFUND116186WELLS FARGO BUSINESS CARD 101-1006-60420 -814.54Operating Supplies08/2017- ITEM TRANSFER BAL116186WELLS FARGO BUSINESS CARD 101-1006-60420 166.71Special Enforcement Funds08/2017- BOOTS FOR OFFICER VANGORP116186WELLS FARGO BUSINESS CARD 101-2001-60175 202.49Operating Supplies08/2017- WC DRY ERASER116186WELLS FARGO BUSINESS CARD 101-3002-60420 75.00Operating Supplies08/2017- BOYS & GILRS CLUB SUPPLIES116186WELLS FARGO BUSINESS CARD 101-3002-60420 770.00Special Events08/2017- SPECIAL EVENT SUPPLIES116186WELLS FARGO BUSINESS CARD 101-3003-60149 171.82Office Supplies08/2017- JUMBO WALL CLOCK116186WELLS FARGO BUSINESS CARD 101-3008-60481 75.00Travel & Training08/2017- DESERT ARTS COUNCIL REG116186WELLS FARGO BUSINESS CARD 101-6002-60320 55.73Operating Supplies08/2017- ROLLLABLES116186WELLS FARGO BUSINESS CARD 101-6003-60420 31.76Subscriptions & Publications08/2017- 2016 WATCHBOOK TRAFFIC CO…116186WELLS FARGO BUSINESS CARD 101-7002-60352 63.52Subscriptions & Publications08/2017- 2016 WATCHBOOK TRAFFIC CO…116186WELLS FARGO BUSINESS CARD 101-7006-60352 317.99Special Enforcement Funds08/16/17- FALSE ALARM POSTCARDS116188XPRESS GRAPHICS 101-2001-60175 Fund 101 - 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GAS TAX FUND Total:2,706.82 Fund: 202 - LIBRARY & MUSEUM FUND 2,345.09Operating Supplies08/08/17- LIBRARY PRINTER116128CDW GOVERNMENT INC 202-3004-60420 3,086.00Landscape ContractPARK LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES116130CONSERVE LANDCARE 202-3004-60112 2,169.00Landscape ContractPARK LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES116130CONSERVE LANDCARE 202-3006-60112 42.18HVAC08/30/17- MUSEUM HVAC PARTS116149JOHNSTONE SUPPLY 202-3006-60667 18.52Repair & Maintenance07/26-8/21/17- MUSEUM TRASH LOCK116154LOWE'S HOME IMPROVEMENT…202-3006-60691 325.16Machinery & Equipment08/2017- ONLINE STREAMING CAMERA116186WELLS FARGO BUSINESS CARD 202-3004-80100 325.15Machinery & Equipment08/2017- ONLINE STREAMING CAMERA116186WELLS FARGO BUSINESS CARD 202-3006-80100 Fund 202 - LIBRARY & MUSEUM FUND Total:8,311.10 Fund: 215 - LIGHTING & LANDSCAPING FUND 3,815.00TechnicalPARK LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES116130CONSERVE LANDCARE 215-7004-60189 188.55Materials08/17/17- HAMMER DRILL116141HD SUPPLY CONSTRUCTION S…215-7004-60431 67.43Materials08/23/17- HAMMER DRILL BIT116141HD SUPPLY CONSTRUCTION S…215-7004-60431 261.87Operating Supplies07/31-08/24/17- PLANTS116143HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 215-7004-60420 399.75Operating Supplies07/31-08/24/17- PLANTS116143HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 215-7004-60420 51.56Supplies-Graffiti07/31-08/24/17- GRAFFITI MATERIALS116143HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 215-7004-60423 135.93Materials07/31-08/24/17- IRRIGATION MATERIALS116143HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 215-7004-60431 19.54Materials07/31-08/24/17- WEED SPRAYER116143HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 215-7004-60431 25 Demand Register Packet: APPKT01299 - DA 09/15/17 9/14/2017 7:15:16 PM Page 4 of 8 AmountVendor Name Payment Number Description (Item)Account Name Account Number 45.61Materials07/31-08/24/17- TREE REMOVAL116143HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 215-7004-60431 51.90Materials07/31-08/24/17- WOOD POSTS116143HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 215-7004-60431 990.00Technical09/05/17- PINE TREE REMOVAL116150KIRKPATRICK LANDSCAPING S…215-7004-60189 45.69Supplies-Graffiti07/26-8/21/17- GRAFFITI SUPPLIES116154LOWE'S HOME IMPROVEMENT…215-7004-60423 79.22Materials07/26-8/21/17- CONCRETE MIX BAYBERRY116154LOWE'S HOME IMPROVEMENT…215-7004-60431 220.06Materials08/29/17- BLOWER REPAIR PARTS116156MOWERS PLUS INC 215-7004-60431 195.76Materials08/29/17- BLOWER REPAIR116156MOWERS PLUS INC 215-7004-60431 29.95Materials08/16/17- IRRIGATION MATERIAL116173SMITH PIPE & SUPPLY CO 215-7004-60431 367.37Materials08/29/17- BROWN FINES116174SOUTHWEST BOULDER & STO…215-7004-60431 360.94Materials08/31/17- BROWN FINES116174SOUTHWEST BOULDER & STO…215-7004-60431 310.54Materials08/29/17- PLANT REPLACEMENT116182VINTAGE ASSOCIATES 215-7004-60431 Fund 215 - LIGHTING & LANDSCAPING FUND Total:7,636.67 Fund: 235 - SO COAST AIR QUALITY FUND 9,732.77CVAG04/01-06/31/17- 4TH QUARTER VEHICLE …116129COACHELLA VALLEY ASSOC OF…235-0000-60186 Fund 235 - SO COAST AIR QUALITY FUND Total:9,732.77 Fund: 241 - HOUSING AUTHORITY 1,660.00AuditorsFINANCIAL AUDITING SERVICES116181VAVRINEK, TRINE, DAY & CO., …241-9101-60106 Fund 241 - HOUSING AUTHORITY Total:1,660.00 Fund: 401 - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS 4,344.56ConstructionSpare Video Detection Equipment116147ITERIS 401-0000-60188 1,096.00TechnicalON-CALL MATERIALS TESTING SVCS116151LANDMARK GEO-ENGINEERS &…401-0000-60108 1.82Construction07/26-8/21/17- HARDWARE116154LOWE'S HOME IMPROVEMENT…401-0000-60188 20.87Construction07/26-8/21/17- GLOVES116154LOWE'S HOME IMPROVEMENT…401-0000-60188 770.00TechnicalON-CALL CONSTRUCTION SURVEYING SVCS116157NV5 401-0000-60108 380.13Construction08/25/17- BID SET PLANS 2016-03B116163PLANIT REPROGRAPHICS SYST…401-0000-60188 194.57Construction08/29/17- BID PLANS 2012-07F116163PLANIT REPROGRAPHICS SYST…401-0000-60188 156.51Construction08/28/17- SIGN LIGHT TUBES116183WALTERS WHOLESALE ELECTR…401-0000-60188 400.38Construction07/12/17- MEASURE G SIGNS116188XPRESS GRAPHICS 401-0000-60188 533.84Construction07/12/17- MEASURE G SIGNS116188XPRESS GRAPHICS 401-0000-60188 400.38Construction07/12/17- MEASURE G SIGNS116188XPRESS GRAPHICS 401-0000-60188 Fund 401 - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS Total:8,299.06 Fund: 501 - FACILITY & FLEET REPLACEMENT 331.24Motorcycle Repair & Mainten…08/29/17- MOTORCYCLE 452 MAINT116125BMW MOTORCYCLES OF RIVE…501-0000-60679 7,819.13FurnitureOFFICE CHAIRS FOR CONFERENCE ROOM116133CREATIVE OFFICE INTERIORS 501-0000-71020 1,121.26Fuel & Oil09/04/17- VEHICLE FUEL116137FUELMAN 501-0000-60674 338.30Vehicle Repair, Maintenance, …08/28/17- JOHN DEER MAINT116166RDO EQUIPMENT CO 501-0000-60676 633.10Motorcycle Repair & Mainten…09/05/17- MOTORCYCLE REPAIR #451116169SAM'S CYCLE SERVICE 501-0000-60679 3,213.38Vehicle Repair, Maintenance, …09/11/17- VEHICLE LOGOS116177TOP OF THE LINE SIGNS 501-0000-60676 59.87Fuel & Oil08/2017- VEHICLE GAS FOR CITY TRAINING116186WELLS FARGO BUSINESS CARD 501-0000-60674 -40.00Furniture08/2017- FURNITURE DISCOUNT116186WELLS FARGO BUSINESS CARD 501-0000-71020 429.57Furniture08/2017- SIT AND STAND DESK116186WELLS FARGO BUSINESS CARD 501-0000-71020 946.13Furniture08/2017- OFFICE FURNITURE116186WELLS FARGO BUSINESS CARD 501-0000-71020 Fund 501 - FACILITY & FLEET REPLACEMENT Total:14,851.98 Fund: 502 - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 800.00Consultants08/2017- VIDEO STREAMING11612112MILESOUT.COM 502-0000-60104 1,895.82Software Enhancements, Fina…08/15/17- TYLER SCANNERS116128CDW GOVERNMENT INC 502-0000-71045 17.92Computers08/22/17- CABLE ADAPTER116128CDW GOVERNMENT INC 502-0000-80103 235.35Computers08/22/17- LAPTOP DOCKING STATION116128CDW GOVERNMENT INC 502-0000-80103 12.27Computers08/23/17- CABLE ADAPTER116128CDW GOVERNMENT INC 502-0000-80103 365.93Software Licenses08/23/17- ACROBAT LICENSE116128CDW GOVERNMENT INC 502-0000-60301 44.08Software Enhancements, City C…08/25/17- RECORDING SYSTEM RACK116128CDW GOVERNMENT INC 502-0000-71047 13,050.00Consultants08/21/17- IT MGMT SERVICE116131CONVERGEONE, INC 502-0000-60104 174.10Operating Supplies08/30/17- STORAGE ROOM LOCK CHANGE116153LOCK SHOP INC, THE 502-0000-60420 773.91Computers08/17/17- COMPUTER MONITORS & CABL…116155MONOPRICE INC 502-0000-80103 32.52Computers08/23/17- OFFICE SUPPLIES116175STAPLES ADVANTAGE 502-0000-80103 2,220.50Technical08/23/17- PHONE LINES116179TPx COMMUNICATIONS 502-0000-60108 50.00Software Licenses08/2017- BASECAMP 50116185WELLS FARGO BUSINESS CARD 502-0000-60301 71.20Software Licenses08/2017- DATA RECOVERY SERVICE116185WELLS FARGO BUSINESS CARD 502-0000-60301 223.84Software Licenses08/2017- SURVEY MONKEY ANNUAL REN…116185WELLS FARGO BUSINESS CARD 502-0000-60301 26 Demand Register Packet: APPKT01299 - DA 09/15/17 9/14/2017 7:15:16 PM Page 5 of 8 AmountVendor Name Payment Number Description (Item)Account Name Account Number 120.00Software Licenses08/2017- SKETCHUP SOFTWARE LICENSE116186WELLS FARGO BUSINESS CARD 502-0000-60301 280.00Software Licenses08/2017- JULY G SUITE TRIAL116186WELLS FARGO BUSINESS CARD 502-0000-60301 39.99Software Licenses08/2017- PIKTOCHART116186WELLS FARGO BUSINESS CARD 502-0000-60301 33.43Machinery & Equipment08/2017- CLAMP ON MICE116186WELLS FARGO BUSINESS CARD 502-0000-80100 1,015.19Machinery & Equipment08/2017- BINDING MACHINE116186WELLS FARGO BUSINESS CARD 502-0000-80100 Fund 502 - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Total:21,456.05 Fund: 503 - PARK EQUIP & FACILITY FND 1,800.00Parks08/31/17- CC PUMP GATE REPAIR116170SAM'S FENCE COMPANY 503-0000-71060 Fund 503 - PARK EQUIP & FACILITY FND Total:1,800.00 Fund: 601 - SILVERROCK RESORT 563.85Bank Fees09/01/17- SRR ARMORED SERVICES116138GARDAWORLD 601-0000-60455 Fund 601 - SILVERROCK RESORT Total:563.85 Grand Total:247,658.02 27 Demand Register Packet: APPKT01299 - DA 09/15/17 9/14/2017 7:15:16 PM Page 6 of 8 Fund Summary Fund Expense Amount 101 - GENERAL FUND 170,639.72 201 - GAS TAX FUND 2,706.82 202 - LIBRARY & MUSEUM FUND 8,311.10 215 - LIGHTING & LANDSCAPING FUND 7,636.67 235 - SO COAST AIR QUALITY FUND 9,732.77 241 - HOUSING AUTHORITY 1,660.00 401 - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS 8,299.06 501 - FACILITY & FLEET REPLACEMENT 14,851.98 502 - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 21,456.05 503 - PARK EQUIP & FACILITY FND 1,800.00 601 - SILVERROCK RESORT 563.85 Grand Total:247,658.02 Account Summary Account Number Account Name Expense Amount 101-0000-20304 Sales Taxes Payable -156.22 101-0000-41600 Business Licenses 105.00 101-0000-42130 SB 1186 Revenue 1.00 101-0000-42300 Cash Over/Short 7.00 101-0000-43505 Credit Card Fee Revenue 1.01 101-1001-60320 Travel & Training 641.32 101-1002-60400 Office Supplies 388.69 101-1004-60103 Professional Services 3,106.25 101-1004-60129 Recruiting/Pre-Employme…175.27 101-1004-60320 Travel & Training 523.28 101-1004-60400 Office Supplies 39.67 101-1005-60320 Travel & Training 525.00 101-1005-60400 Office Supplies 23.69 101-1005-60420 Operating Supplies 113.24 101-1006-60103 Professional Services 102.57 101-1006-60106 Auditors 14,940.00 101-1006-60320 Travel & Training 659.16 101-1006-60410 Printing 36.60 101-1006-60420 Operating Supplies -845.30 101-1007-60402 Forms 81.23 101-1007-60403 Citywide Conf Room Suppl…134.39 101-1007-60470 Postage 42.24 101-2001-60174 Blood/Alcohol Testing 40.00 101-2001-60175 Special Enforcement Funds 484.70 101-2001-60176 Sheriff - Other 39,977.00 101-2002-60670 Fire Station 644.59 101-2002-60691 Repair & Maintenance 614.43 101-2002-61300 Utilities - Telephone 1,058.51 101-2002-61400 Utilities - Cable 3.16 101-3001-60400 Office Supplies 12.35 101-3002-60420 Operating Supplies 778.24 101-3003-60149 Special Events 1,248.59 101-3005-60108 Technical 31,938.92 101-3005-60113 Landscape Improvements 1,148.82 101-3005-60184 Fritz Burns Park 2,118.75 101-3005-60400 Office Supplies -65.23 101-3005-60423 Supplies-Graffiti 512.11 101-3005-60424 Materials - Irrigation & Li…462.31 101-3005-60432 Small Tools/Equipment 73.53 101-3005-60554 LQ Park Water Feature 407.00 101-3007-60461 Marketing & Tourism Pro…59,831.69 101-3008-60115 Janitorial 165.97 101-3008-60432 Small Tools/Equipment 1,051.99 101-3008-60481 Office Supplies 171.82 28 Demand Register Packet: APPKT01299 - DA 09/15/17 9/14/2017 7:15:16 PM Page 7 of 8 Account Summary Account Number Account Name Expense Amount 101-3008-60667 HVAC 3.40 101-3008-60691 Repair & Maintenance 2,029.82 101-3008-61100 Utilities - Gas 60.57 101-3008-61200 Utilities - Water 226.28 101-6001-60400 Office Supplies 115.43 101-6002-60320 Travel & Training 75.00 101-6002-60450 Advertising 508.20 101-6003-60420 Operating Supplies 55.73 101-6004-60108 Technical 18.00 101-6006-60125 Temporary Agency Servic…1,075.20 101-6006-60320 Travel & Training 54.50 101-7002-60183 Map/Plan Checking 2,541.00 101-7002-60352 Subscriptions & Publicati…31.76 101-7003-60351 Membership Dues 145.00 101-7003-60432 Small Tools/Equipment 311.97 101-7006-60352 Subscriptions & Publicati…63.52 201-7003-60429 Traffic Control Signs 2,584.95 201-7003-60431 Materials 89.57 201-7003-60433 Paint/Legends 6.08 201-7003-60672 Storm Drains 26.22 202-3004-60112 Landscape Contract 3,086.00 202-3004-60420 Operating Supplies 2,345.09 202-3004-80100 Machinery & Equipment 325.16 202-3006-60112 Landscape Contract 2,169.00 202-3006-60667 HVAC 42.18 202-3006-60691 Repair & Maintenance 18.52 202-3006-80100 Machinery & Equipment 325.15 215-7004-60189 Technical 4,805.00 215-7004-60420 Operating Supplies 661.62 215-7004-60423 Supplies-Graffiti 97.25 215-7004-60431 Materials 2,072.80 235-0000-60186 CVAG 9,732.77 241-9101-60106 Auditors 1,660.00 401-0000-60108 Technical 1,866.00 401-0000-60188 Construction 6,433.06 501-0000-60674 Fuel & Oil 1,181.13 501-0000-60676 Vehicle Repair, Maintena…3,551.68 501-0000-60679 Motorcycle Repair & Main…964.34 501-0000-71020 Furniture 9,154.83 502-0000-60104 Consultants 13,850.00 502-0000-60108 Technical 2,220.50 502-0000-60301 Software Licenses 1,150.96 502-0000-60420 Operating Supplies 174.10 502-0000-71045 Software Enhancements, F…1,895.82 502-0000-71047 Software Enhancements, …44.08 502-0000-80100 Machinery & Equipment 1,048.62 502-0000-80103 Computers 1,071.97 503-0000-71060 Parks 1,800.00 601-0000-60455 Bank Fees 563.85 Grand Total:247,658.02 Project Account Summary Project Account Key Expense Amount **None**239,324.67 151602T 1,096.00 151603CT 400.38 151612CT 533.84 1718PMPCT 194.57 29 Demand Register Packet: APPKT01299 - DA 09/15/17 9/14/2017 7:15:16 PM Page 8 of 8 Project Account Summary Project Account Key Expense Amount 1718TMICT 4,523.76 201603CT 780.51 201604T 770.00 BREWLQE 34.29 Grand Total:247,658.02 30 9/21/2017 7:02:29 PM Page 1 of 2 Payment Reversal Register City of La Quinta, CA APPKT01275 - DA 09/05/17 Canceled Payables Vendor Set:01 - Vendor Set 01 Bank:APBNK - APBNK 08754 Vendor Number AMEC FOSTER WHEELER Total Vendor Amount -28,499.50 Vendor Name Check 115612 09/06/2017 -28,499.5007/21/2017 06/30/2017 Payment Type Payment Number Original Payment Date Reversal Date Cancel Date Payment Amount Payable Number:Description Payable AmountDue DatePayable Date S21711790R-R 06/30/2017BIOLOGICAL MONITORING SERVICES 28,499.5006/30/2017 31 Payment Reversal Register Packet: APPKT01275 - DA 09/05/17 9/21/2017 7:02:29 PM Page 2 of 2 Bank Code Summary Canceled Payables Payables Left To Pay AgainBank Code Total APBNK -28,499.50 0.00 -28,499.50 -28,499.50 0.00Report Total:-28,499.50 32 9/21/2017 7:02:25 PM Page 1 of 2 Payment Reversal Register City of La Quinta, CA APPKT01293 - DA 09/12/17 Canceled Payables Vendor Set:01 - Vendor Set 01 Bank:APBNK - APBNK 08788 Vendor Number TORRES, ELAINE Total Vendor Amount -115.00 Vendor Name Check 116011 09/12/2017 -115.0008/25/2017 09/12/2017 Payment Type Payment Number Original Payment Date Reversal Date Cancel Date Payment Amount Payable Number:Description Payable AmountDue DatePayable Date 96732-R 08/25/201708/17/17- FACILITY RENTAL DEPOSIT REFUND 115.0008/17/2017 33 Payment Reversal Register Packet: APPKT01293 - DA 09/12/17 9/21/2017 7:02:25 PM Page 2 of 2 Bank Code Summary Canceled Payables Payables Left To Pay AgainBank Code Total APBNK -115.00 0.00 -115.00 -115.00 0.00Report Total:-115.00 34 9/21/2017 7:02:20 PM Page 1 of 2 Payment Reversal Register City of La Quinta, CA APPKT01296 - DA 09/13/17 Canceled Payables Vendor Set:01 - Vendor Set 01 Bank:APBNK - APBNK 07447 Vendor Number HENRY, PAMELA Total Vendor Amount -12.61 Vendor Name Check 113269 09/13/2017 -12.6112/09/2016 09/13/2017 Payment Type Payment Number Original Payment Date Reversal Date Cancel Date Payment Amount Payable Number:Description Payable AmountDue DatePayable Date R16151A-R 12/09/201606/09/16- REFUND OVERPAYMENT 12.6106/09/2016 35 Payment Reversal Register Packet: APPKT01296 - DA 09/13/17 9/21/2017 7:02:20 PM Page 2 of 2 Bank Code Summary Canceled Payables Payables Left To Pay AgainBank Code Total APBNK -12.61 0.00 -12.61 -12.61 0.00Report Total:-12.61 36 City of La Quinta Bank Transactions 09/02/17 – 09/21/17 Wire Transactions Listed below are the wire transfers from 09/02/17 – 09/21/17 Wire Transfers: 09/07/2017 - WIRE TRANSFER - LANDMARK 146,725.57$ 09/07/2017 - WIRE TRANSFER - PERS HEALTH 90,792.53$ 09/08/2017 - WIRE TRANSFER - ICMA 4,695.00$ 09/08/2017 - WIRE TRANSFER - LQCEA 450.00$ 09/08/2017 - WIRE TRANSFER - PERS 37,516.26$ 09/12/2017 - WIRE TRANSFER - TASC 941.78$ 09/20/2017 - WIRE TRANSFER - LANDMARK 162,758.61$ -$ TOTAL WIRE TRANSFERS OUT 443,879.75$ ATTACHMENT 2 37 38 City of La Quinta CITY COUNCIL MEETING: October 3, 2017 STAFF REPORT AGENDA TITLE: AUTHORIZE OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR TWO HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYSTS TO ATTEND THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES LABOR RELATIONS ASSOCIATION TRAINING CONFERENCE IN MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA, DECEMBER 5-8, 2017 RECOMMENDATION Authorize overnight travel for two Human Resources Analysts to attend California Employers Labor Relations Association Training Conference in Monterey, California, December 5-8, 2017. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY •California Public Employers Labor Relations Association (CALPELRA) is dedicated to providing comprehensive, quality training in labor relations and personnel management. •The training will provide hands-on workshops and discussion forums devoted to personnel management topics. FISCAL IMPACT Estimated expenses are $3,000 for both attendees, which includes registration, travel, lodging, parking, and meals. Funds are available in the 2017/18 Human Resource’s Travel and Training budget (Account No. 101-1004-60320). BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS This annual conference is specific to public employers, which helps the City better serve its workforce. Workshop topics at the conference include performance management, negotiations, hiring processes, effective documentation, classification and compensation studies, leaves of absence, workers compensation, health and wellness, and CalPERS pensions and regulations. This three-day training will provide essential information for the Human Resources Division. ALTERNATIVES Council could deny this travel request or reduce the number of attendees. However, this alternative is not recommended as this training allows staff to stay current with issues relating to Human Resources. Prepared by: Carla Triplett, Human Resources Analyst Approved by: Chris Escobedo, Community Resources Director CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 3 39 40 City of La Quinta CITY COUNCIL MEETING: STAFF REPORT AGENDA TITLE: APPROVE THREE PROJECTS AWARDED TO DESERT CONCEPTS CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE COVE TRAILS PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS, CITY HALL EXTERIOR PAINTING AND HIGHWAY 111 ENTRY MONUMENTS, AND AUTHORIZE FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUNDS FOR FUTURE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR PROJECTS RECOMMENDATION Approve three projects awarded to Desert Concepts Construction, Inc. and authorize $50,000 of capital improvement funds for future maintenance and repair projects. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Per the purchasing policy, the Council must approve combined vendor/contractor agreements that exceed $50,000. Desert Concepts submitted the lowest bid for the Cove Trails parking lot improvements, to paint the north wing of City Hall, and to paint and re-landscape the Highway 111 entry monuments. There is additional maintenance work that Desert Concepts is qualified to perform; staff requests the Council authorize an additional$50,000 of work Desert Concepts may perform, if they submit the lowest bid for future projects. FISCAL IMPACT The combined amount of the three projects totals $114,560. Funds are budgeted in accounts 503-0000-71060 for Project No. 2017-11 the Cove Trails Parking ($21,650), 503-0000-71103 for Project No. 2016-26 the City Hall Exterior Paint North ($43,510), and 401-0000-60188 for Project No. 2017-15 the Monument Entryways Renovation ($49,400). The $50,000 requested for future capital projects is budgeted in account 401-0000-60188 and a result of savings from completed CIP projects. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS Bids were solicited for the Cove Trails parking lot improvements, to paint the exterior of the north wing of City Hall, and to paint and landscape the City entry monuments on Highway 111. These three projects were separately bid; September 1 for the Cove parking lot improvements, and September 22 for the north wing City Hall painting and the CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 4 41 Highway 111 entry monument painting/landscaping. Desert Concepts submitted the lowest qualified bid and was awarded these projects. The combined amount totals $114,560. The purchasing policy requires Council approval for purchases and/or contracts over $50,000. The Cove Trails Parking project is complete. The City Hall exterior painting will be complete in November and the entry monuments by the end of October. Staff is requesting authorization for $50,000 in capital improvement funds should Desert Concepts be awarded any future projects during 2017/18. To date, they have provided quality and timely service at a lower cost. There are $138,925 funds in savings from the perimeter landscaping of City owned lots on Avenue 52 completed in 2016/17. These savings may be appropriated with Council direction to other projects. If approved, the remaining funds in savings would be $88,925. ALTERNATIVES The Council may elect to not authorize the additional $50,000 and instead approve future contracts with Desert Concepts if they submit the low bid. This alternative is not recommended and would delay the ability for staff to award a future contract to Desert Concepts by requiring Council approval for any future work awarded in 2017/18. Prepared by: Dianne Hansen, Administrative Technician Approved by: Steve Howlett, Facilities Director 42 City of La Quinta CITY COUNCIL MEETING: October 3, 2017 STAFF REPORT AGENDA TITLE: ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE RIGHT-OF-WAY CERTIFICATIONS FOR STATE AND FEDERALLY FUNDED PROJECTS RECOMMENDATION Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute right-of-way certifications for state and federally funded projects. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Resolution 2010-054 authorizes the “Public Works Director” to execute right-of- way certifications for state and federally funded projects to streamline the completion of required documents. The “Public Works Director” position no longer exists in the City. Staff recommends that Council authorize the City Manager or designee to execute right-of-way certifications for state and federally funded projects. FISCAL IMPACT – None. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS The City periodically garners state and federal funds to construct transportation improvements. During the funding process, the City is required to submit documentation certifying that right-of-way is available or has been legally acquired for the proposed improvement. Resolution 2010-054 authorizes the “Public Works Director” to execute right-of-way certifications for state and federally funded projects. The “Public Works Director” position no longer exists in the City. In March 2016, the “Design and Development Director” assumed these duties. This resolution will update the authorization to execute these required certifications for this and future organizational changes. ALTERNATIVES Staff does not recommend an alternative. Prepared by: Julie Mignogna, Management Specialist Approved by: Frank J. Spevacek, City Manager CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 5 43 44 45 46        CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 6 47 48 City of La Quinta General Plan Update Q:\2010\16\Jobs\J10-1626 La Quinta GP Circulation Element\Gra FIGURE 4 Existing City Roadway Classifications Page 11 )*+,-111 !"#$10 Avenue 48 Avenue 49 Avenue 50 Avenue 52 Avenue 54 Airport Blvd Avenue 58 Avenue 60 Avenue 62 Avenue 64 Westward Ho Dr Calle Tampico Fred Waring Dr Miles Ave Eisenhower DrAvenida BermudasWashington StAdams StDune Palms RdJefferson StMadison StMonroe StJackson StVan Buren StHarrison StN NOT TO SCALE Legend City Boundary Sphere of Influence Primary Road Collector Road Major Road Secondary Road Freeway Modified Secondary Arterial ATTACHMENT 1 49 ATTACHMENT 1 50 Attachment 2: Bid Comparison SummaryPMP Phase 3 - City-Wide StripingItem No.DescriptionQTY Unit Unit PriceExtended PriceUnit Price Extended Price Unit Price Extended Price1Mobilization1 LS 20,000.00$ 20,000.00$ 25,800.00$ 25,800.00$ 16,750.00$ 16,750.00$ 2Traffic Control1 LS 30,000.00$ 30,000.00$ 33,808.00$ 33,808.00$ 15,980.00$ 15,980.00$ 3Blazing Star - Pavement Striping and Markings, Including all Incidentals1 LS4,000.00$ 4,000.00$ 4,500.00$ 4,500.00$2,900.00$ 2,900.00$4Miles Avenue - Pavement Striping and Markings, Including all Incidentals1 LS1,200.00$ 1,200.00$ 1,500.00$ 1,500.00$1,200.00$ 1,200.00$5Washington Street Frontage Road - Pavement Striping and Markings, Including all Incidentals1 LS500.00$ 500.00$ 500.00$ 500.00$ 500.00$ 500.00$6All Other - Pavement Striping and Markings, Including all Incidentals1 LS 219,300.00$ 219,300.00$ 214,149.00$ 214,149.00$ 302,607.00$ 302,607.00$ 275,000.00$ 280,257.00$ 339,937.00$ Engineers EstimateCal Stripe, Inc. Superior Pavement MarkingsSUBTOTAL BID ITEMS 1-6:ATTACHMENT 251 52       CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 7 53   54 Vicinity Map Phase 2 Acacia Turf Conversion Improvements Project Location ATTACHMENT 1 55 56 BID OPENING: 9/21/2017ATTACHMENT 2: BID COMPARISON SUMMARYLANDSCAPE RENOVATION IMPROVEMENTS PHASE 2Item No.Description QTY Unit Unit Price Extended Price Unit Price Extended Price Unit Price Extended Price Unit Price Extended Price Unit Price Extended Price1 Mobilization1 LS 22,300.00$ 22,300.00$ 18,350.00$ 18,350.00$ 30,000.00$ 30,000.00$ 30,000.00$ 30,000.00$ 53,872.00$ 53,872.00$ 2 Traffic Control1 LS 15,175.00$ 15,175.00$ 15,000.00$ 15,000.00$ 13,000.00$ 13,000.00$ 50,000.00$ 50,000.00$ 20,750.00$ 20,750.00$ 3 Dust Control1 LS5,789.00$ 5,789.00$ 3,500.00$ 3,500.00$ 2,000.00$ 2,000.00$ 5,000.00$ 5,000.00$ 11,500.00$ 11,500.00$ 4 Clearing and Grubbing1 LS5,000.00$ 5,000.00$ 21,000.00$ 21,000.00$ 27,000.00$ 27,000.00$ 45,000.00$ 45,000.00$ 27,600.00$ 27,600.00$ 5 Demolition and Disposal1 LS 44,760.00$ 44,760.00$ 13,500.00$ 13,500.00$ 29,000.00$ 29,000.00$ 55,000.00$ 55,000.00$ 41,675.00$ 41,675.00$ 6 Modify Existing Lighting Electrical System1 LS6,000.00$ 6,000.00$ 4,000.00$ 4,000.00$ 15,000.00$ 15,000.00$ 15,000.00$ 15,000.00$ 18,255.00$ 18,255.00$ 7 Wall Painting and Repair1 LS 14,400.00$ 14,400.00$ 17,500.00$ 17,500.00$ 15,000.00$ 15,000.00$ 20,000.00$ 20,000.00$ 8,832.90$ 8,832.90$ 8 Soil Prep and Fine Grading1 LS5,108.00$ 5,108.00$ 12,000.00$ 12,000.00$ 5,000.00$ 5,000.00$ 15,000.00$ 15,000.00$ 16,648.50$ 16,648.50$ 9 Furnish and Install Boulders per Plan - "Hickory Creek"74 EA125.00$ 9,250.00$ 265.00$ 19,610.00$ 150.00$ 11,100.00$ 200.00$ 14,800.00$ 169.39$ 12,534.86$ 10 Furnish and Install 3/8: Apache Brown Crushed Rock3,135SF1.88$ 5,894.00$ 2.25$ 7,053.75$ 1.25$ 3,918.75$ 2.00$6,270.00$ 2.19$6,865.65$ 11 Furnish and Install 3/4" Desert Gold Crushed Rock22,790SF1.30$ 29,627.00$ 1.90$ 43,301.00$ 1.00$ 22,790.00$ 1.50$34,185.00$ 2.06$46,947.40$ 12Furnish and Install 6" Minus Baja Cresta Rubble8,130 SF3.50$ 28,455.00$ 2.40$ 19,512.00$ 5.00$ 40,650.00$ 3.00$24,390.00$ 1.29$10,487.70$ 13 Furnish and Install PermaLoc Asphalt Edge Header20 LF10.00$ 200.00$ 14.00$280.00$10.00$ 200.00$ 4.00$80.00$ 7.47$149.40$ 14 Furnish and Install Landscaping per Plan1 LS 27,950.00$ 27,950.00$ 51,235.00$ 51,235.00$ 40,000.00$ 40,000.00$ 37,500.00$ 37,500.00$ 39,490.00$ 39,490.00$ 15 Furnish and Install Irrigation per Plan1 LS 59,596.00$ 59,596.00$ 36,256.00$ 36,256.00$ 40,000.00$ 40,000.00$ 50,000.00$ 50,000.00$ 48,161.13$ 48,161.13$ 16 Keystone Concrete Retaining Block Wall1 LS 10,000.00$ 10,000.00$ 13,265.00$ 13,265.00$ 19,000.00$ 19,000.00$ 20,000.00$ 20,000.00$ 11,340.00$ 11,340.00$ 17 90 - Day Maintenance Period1 LS6,470.00$ 6,470.00$ 4,500.00$ 4,500.00$ 3,500.00$ 3,500.00$ 6,000.00$ 6,000.00$ 1,500.00$ 1,500.00$ 295,974.00$ 299,862.75$ 317,158.75$ 428,225.00$ 376,609.54$ Additive Alternate No. 1Item No.DescriptionQTY Unit Unit Price Extended Price Unit Price Extended Price Unit Price Extended Price Unit Price Extended Price Unit Price Extended Price1Clearing and Grubbing1LS $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 12,365.00 $ 12,365.00 $ 26,000.00 $ 26,000.00 $ 15,000.00 $ 15,000.00 $ 19,130.00 $ 19,130.00 2 Demolition and Disposal1 LS $ 65,000.00 $ 65,000.00 $ 18,609.00 $ 18,609.00 $ 25,000.00 $ 25,000.00 $ 15,000.00 $ 15,000.00 $ 78,320.00 $ 78,320.00 3 Wall Cleaning per Plans1 LS $ 3,288.00 $ 3,288.00 $ 7,500.00 $ 7,500.00 $ 1,500.00 $ 1,500.00 $ 500.00 $500.00 $ 1,840.00 $ 1,840.00 4 Soil Prep and Fine Grading1 LS $ 6,536.25 $ 6,536.25 $ 15,325.00 $ 15,325.00 $ 6,000.00 $ 6,000.00 $ 1,500.00 $ 1,500.00 $ 11,832.00 $ 11,832.00 5 Furnish and Install 12" - 18" Sierra Cobble250 SF $ 2.00 $500.00 $ 8.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 9.00 $ 2,250.00 $ 4.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 7.45 $ 1,862.50 6 Furnish and Install 6" Minus Baja Cresta Rubble350SF $ 3.50 $ 1,225.00 $ 5.00 $ 1,750.00 $ 6.00 $ 2,100.00 $ 3.00 $ 1,050.00 $ 1.29 $451.50 7 Furnish and Install 3/4" Desert Gold Crushed Rock39,650 SF $ 1.30 $ 51,545.00 $ 1.95 $ 77,317.50 $ 1.50 $ 59,475.00 $ 1.50 $ 59,475.00 $ 2.06 $ 81,679.00 8 Furnish and Install 6" Minus Cresta Rubble2,750 SF $ 3.50 $ 9,625.00 $ 2.10 $ 5,775.00 $ 5.00 $ 13,750.00 $ 3.00 $ 8,250.00 $ 2.60 $ 7,150.00 9 Furnish and Install 3/8” Minus Desert Gold DG - Stabilized1,275 SF $ 2.00 $ 2,550.00 $ 1.45 $ 1,848.75 $ 3.00 $ 3,825.00 $ 2.00 $ 2,550.00 $ 4.73 $ 6,030.75 10 Furnish and Install 3/8” Apache Brown Crushed Rock365 SF $ 1.90 $693.50 $ 2.15 $784.75 $ 1.50 $547.50 $ 2.00 $ 730.00 $ 2.19 $799.35 11 Furnish and Install PermaLoc Asphalt Edge Header 965LF $ 10.00 $ 9,650.00 $ 10.25 $ 9,891.25 $ 9.00 $ 8,685.00 $ 4.00 $ 3,860.00 $ 7.47 $ 7,208.55 12 Furnish and Install Landscaping per Plan1 LS $ 7,100.00 $ 7,100.00 $ 18,640.00 $ 18,640.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 9,435.00 $ 9,435.00 13 Furnish and Install Irrigation per Plan1 LS $ 74,138.75 $ 74,138.75 $ 14,200.00 $ 14,200.00 $ 20,000.00 $ 20,000.00 $ 20,000.00 $ 20,000.00 $ 13,793.75 $ 13,793.75 14 90 – Day Maintenance Period1 LS $ 12,326.25 $ 12,326.25 $ 3,000.00 $ 3,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 1,500.00 $ 1,500.00 $ 1,200.00 $ 1,200.00 SUBTOTAL ADDITIVE ALTERNATE 1:249,177.75$ 189,006.25$ 179,132.50$ 135,415.00$ 240,732.40$ TOTAL BID ITEMS & ADD. ALT. 1: 545,151.75$ 488,869.00$ 496,291.25$ 563,640.00$ 617,341.94$ Denotes Calculation ErrorUrban Habitat Environmental LandscapesSUBTOTAL BID ITEMS 1-17:Engineers EstimateKirkpatrick Landscape ServicesUnited GLI Conserve Landcare9/21/2017Page 1 of 1ATTACHMENT 2ATTACHMENT 2 57 58 City of La Quinta CITY COUNCIL MEETING: October 3, 2017 STAFF REPORT AGENDA TITLE: APPROVE FIRST ROUND COMMUNITY SERVICES GRANTS FOR 2017/18 RECOMMENDATION Approve first round Community Services grants for 2017/18. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY •Community Services Grants and Economic Development/Marketing funding requests are considered by City Council three times per fiscal year. •Eight grant applications were received and reviewed by the Community Services Grant Ad Hoc Committee (Committee). •The Council may approve or modify the Committee’s recommendations. FISCAL IMPACT The total fiscal year 2017/18 grant budget is $60,000 (Account No. 101-3001-60510). Eight organizations submitted a total of $34,000 in grant requests. The Committee is recommending funding $12,000 of these requests. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS Per Grant Guidelines (Attachment 1), Community Services Grants may only be awarded to 501(c)3 non-profit organizations that benefit La Quinta residents. A grant request is limited to $5,000 per applicant and consecutive fiscal year funding is not allowed, with the exception of requests for City facility rental fees. Three grant funding rounds were established by Council and recipients have a 12 month time frame to spend the funds. In 2017, the Council created a Starter Grant category for organizations applying for the first time. This allows first time applicants up to $500 of funding and eligibility to apply again the next year. The initial review was conducted by the Committee, comprised of Mayor Evans and Council Member Peña. They recommend the following requests: BUSINESS SESSION ITEM NO. 1 59 Applicant Requested Committee Recommendation ACT for Multiple Sclerosis $5,000 $500 Boy Scout Troop 1701 $5,000 $5,000 Desert Ability Center $2,500 $1,000 Desert Best Friend’s Closet $1,500 $500 La Quinta Art Association $5,000 $2,500 La Quinta High School Baseball Boosters $5,000 $2,000 Transgender Community Coalition $5,000 $500 Galilee Center, Inc. $5,000 $0 $5,000 $0 Total $34,000 $12,000 Attachment 2 presents all submitted grant requests. All applications are available for review in the Community Resources Department. ALTERNATIVES Approve, modify and/or deny funding for any or all grant applications received. Prepared by: Christina Calderon, Community Resources Analyst Approved by: Chris Escobedo, Community Resources Director Attachments: 1.City of La Quinta Grant Guidelines 2.Grant Request Descriptions 60 Recommended Grant Requests: 1.ACT for Multiple Sclerosis is requesting $5,000 for expanding their “Active Health and Wellness” program to serve up to 50 La Quinta residents with multiple sclerosis who may benefit from this program but are homebound or unaware it exists. The funds would support attracting new clients directly or through staff referrals and would allow for frequent visits to La Quinta to meet with individuals with MS and their family members, clinicians (neurologists, psychiatrists, psychologist), and personnel from other nonprofits. ACT for Multiple Sclerosis currently partners with World Gym, Desert Healthcare District, and HARC to enroll individuals with multiple sclerosis into a Strength Training, Flexibility and Circulation program to document the health benefits participants may experience. This organization was last funded $1,000 in Fiscal Year 2015/16. The Grant Review Committee recommended funding $500. 2.Boy Scout Troop 1701 is requesting $5,000 for funding scholarships to summer camp, camping equipment and a new banner and flag. The scholarships would be used for children to attend summer camp for those families who may not be able to afford the cost. Troop 1701 is also in need of camping equipment supplies such as tents, stakes, tarps, propane stoves, and camp tables. Recently Troop 1701 was formerly known as Troop 377 but changed numbers so they are in need of a new flag and banner. This organization was last funded $1,550 in Fiscal Year 1992/93. The Grant Review Committee recommended funding $5,000. 3.Desert Ability Center is requesting $2,500 for supporting the 6th annual DisAbility Sports Festival Coachella Valley (DSF/CV). This one day event will introduce participants to 25+ adaptive sports taught by Paralympian’s and adaptive sports specialists. The DSF/CV has been the catalyst for recreational programs and nonprofits to expand their adaptive sports programs over the past 5 years. This organization was last funded $1,000 in Fiscal Year 2012/2013 under the nonprofit known as Incight. Desert Ability Center is a newly formed nonprofit as of January 2017. The Grant Review Committee recommended funding $1,000. 4.Desert Best Friend’s Closet is requesting $1,500 for purchasing interview appropriate attire in larger sizes for both men and women. Desert Best Friend’s Closet provides interview appropriate attire and image education to over 500 low-income job seeking adults in the Coachella Valley. This organization forms partnerships and collaborates with other agencies in the community. All clients are referred from partners, both governmental and private, who are seeking employment and are in need of appropriate interview clothing. The Desert Best Friend’s Closet is a first time applicant for the Community Services Grant program. The Grant Review Committee recommended funding $500 as a Starter Grant. 61 5.La Quinta Art Association is requesting $5,000 for funding the “Fall For Art” community outreach event and for the purchase of art supplies for the “Let’s Talk About Art” elementary education program. Part of the funds will be used to expand the activities and exhibits provided for student artists at the one day “Fall For Art” community event that will benefit the Desert Sands Educational Foundation. The remainder of the funds will go towards the “Let’s Talk About Art” elementary program where children will be engaged in discussions about art that is brought in or created by the students. Art supplies (art paper, pencils, crayons, paints, clay, etc.) need to be purchased for this program. La Quinta Art Association is a first time applicant for the Community Services Grant program. The Grant Review Committee recommended funding $2,500. 6.La Quinta High School Baseball Boosters is requesting $5,000 for the purchase of baseball equipment and field supplies (mound mix, condition, and infield dirt). The school provides $900 towards the baseball program and it normally costs about $25,000-$35,000 per year. Funds will be used to purchase uniforms, baseballs, L-screens, batting cage nets, and additional equipment needed. This organization was last funded $2,000 in Fiscal Year 2013/14. The Grant Review Committee recommended funding $2,000. 7.Transgender Community Coalition (TCC) is requesting $5,000 to provide 20 educational presentations/ workshops in La Quinta. These educational presentations/ workshops will help to improve health equality and equity, public accommodation, and other social services to transgender residents in La Quinta. TCC would like these educational offerings to help La Quinta businesses, organizations, and government agencies be further recognized as leaders in equality of LGBT rights. Transgender Community Coalition is a first time applicant for the Community Services Grant program. The Grant Review Committee recommended funding $500 as a Starter Grant. Grant Requests not recommended for funding and/or did not meet the criteria in the Grant Guidelines include: 8.Galilee Center, Inc. is requesting $5,000 for food and emergency services to more than 2,150 unduplicated low-income families residing in eastern Coachella Valley. Galilee Center, Inc. provides food baskets, clothing, baby items, school supplies, rental/ utility assistance and other emergency services. Food is distributed on Thursdays at the Mecca facility, the rental/ utility assistance program is available to clients Monday through Friday, and school supplies are distributed annually during the month of August. This organization was last funded $2,500 in Fiscal Year 2015/16. The Grant Review Committee did not recommend funding this organization. The committee understands the organization’s purpose but felt that the services they provide are not specific to the La Quinta community. 62      63 ATTACHMENT 2 64 JULY 2017 AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 NOVEMBER DECEMBER JANUARY 2018 FEBRUARY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE 2018 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Application Due Date Ad-Hoc Committee Review City Council Decision Checks Distributed 65 66 City of La Quinta CITY COUNCIL MEETING: October 3, 2017 STAFF REPORT AGENDA TITLE: APPROVE VETERAN NOMINATIONS FOR INCLUSION ON VETERANS’ ACKNOWLEDGEMENT SCULPTURE AT CIVIC CENTER CAMPUS RECOMMENDATION Approve veteran nominations for inclusion on the veterans’ acknowledgment sculpture at the Civic Center Campus. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Each year, residents submit nominations for the City’s annual Veteran’s Day tribute. Nominations are reviewed by staff and submitted for City Council approval. Once approved, their name, rank, and date of service is engraved on the veterans’ acknowledgement sculpture. FISCAL IMPACT The cost is approximately $1,500 and funds are available in Art in Public Places (Account No. 270-0000-60482). BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS Every year, residents submit nominations for the City’s annual Veteran’s Day tribute. Staff reviews the nominations to ensure they meet the City’s criteria and then submit the nominations for Council consideration. Once approved, their name, rank, and date of service is engraved on the veterans’ acknowledgement sculpture. Criterion for the Veteran Recognition Program is: Active military that served in 1954 and after must be a past or current resident for a minimum of three years. Active military that served in 1953 and before must be a past or current resident; no minimum years. Honorable discharge from service. Proof of military service. All branches of the military identified by the Department of Veterans Affairs, including reservists, who served a minimum of six years and merchant marines who served in active duty, are considered. BUSINESS SESSION ITEM NO. 2 67 As part of the Veteran’s Day tribute, Council recognizes each veteran with a certificate of appreciation and calls attention to the art piece with their newly added name. The acknowledgment ceremony is scheduled for Veteran’s Day on Saturday, November 11, 2017. The following nominations are submitted for consideration: Nominations and supporting materials are on file with the Community Resources Department. ALTERNATIVES Council may choose to approve any or all nominations. Prepared by: Jaime Torres, Management Assistant Approved by: Chris Escobedo, Community Resources Director 68 City of La Quinta CITY COUNCIL MEETING: October 3, 2017 STAFF REPORT AGENDA TITLE: DISCUSS XPARK FEASIBILITY STUDY PREPARED BY SPOHN RANCH, INC RECOMMENDATION Discuss the XPark feasibility study prepared by Spohn Ranch, Inc. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In September 2015, the City distributed a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to design, build and operate a skate/BMX park facility (XPark); the first phase entailed preparing a feasibility study. In April 2016, Council directed staff to retain Spohn Ranch to evaluate the demand, location and configuration for the XPark. Spohn Ranch prepared a feasibility study (Attachment 1) that identified two sites, and a design concept, preliminary costs and a construction schedule. FISCAL IMPACT Quimby Funds of $3.4 million were appropriated in the 2015/16 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to develop the XPark. These fees can only be used for capital costs associated with new park and recreational facilities, and not for maintenance and operations. In addition, $101,639 of Community Center Developer Impact Fee (DIF) funds were allocated for this project. Staff analysis of other skate parks in southern California indicate the operating costs may be $100,000 per year. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS The City currently has two small skate parks – La Quinta Park and Fritz Burns Park – that are in need of refurbishment due to heavy usage. In 2015, a group of residents approached the Council regarding building a larger, state-of-the-art skatepark. Review of possible locations, found that City owned properties located north of Highway 111 could accommodate a larger skate park. Further, Council designated Quimby Funds (once reserved for a regional park) for a skate park. An RFQ was posted on November 23, 2015 to evaluate the feasibility of developing the XPark. Spohn Ranch, Grindline, and California Skate Parks expressed interest; these firms are among the top skate park development companies in the world. All three responded. Spohn Ranch was rated the top respondent based upon their development team and operations experience. In April 2016, the Council directed staff to retain Spohn Ranch to STUDY SESSION ITEM NO. 1 69 develop a feasibility study and identify suitable locations in north La Quinta; the cost was a not to exceed amount of $45,000. The XPark feasibility study (Attachment 1) identifies: National and regional skate parks with features that could be incorporated into the XPark Regional and local skateboarder/scooter/BMX demand, which was translated into a proposed XPark size A summary of community input regarding features, amenities and size An analysis of two potential sites north of Highway 111; La Quinta Park and property owned by the La Quinta Housing Authority located southeast of the Westward Ho (Black Hawk Way)/Dune Palms Road intersection A preliminary cost breakdown and a preliminary schedule. Staff is seeking Council input on the feasibility study and in particular the size, location and amenities for the proposed XPark. Further, staff is seeking input on employing a design/build approach to the XPark development; the City used this approach for the Wellness Center expansion and refurbishment. Staff will then work with Spohn Ranch to translate this input into a work program and going forward plan. Prepared by: Steve Howlett, Director Approved by: Frank J. Spevacek, City Manager Attachment: 1. XPark Feasibility Study 70 X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. ATTACHMENT 1 71 TABLE OF CONTENTS PROJECT BACKGROUND ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….03 •PROJECT INTRODUCTION •TEAM ORGANIZATION CHART •SPOHN RANCH SKATEPARKS 101 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….....15 •SKATEPARK EVOLUTION •SKATEPARK TYPOLOGY •SKATEPARK TRENDS •NEW USER GROUPS •ASTM •OPERATIONS •SAMPLE OWNER’S MANUAL •BENEFITS OF SKATEPARKS •COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS PRECEDENTS …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………32 •OVERVIEW •NATIONAL •REGIONAL •POPULATION CALCULATOR SITE ANALYSIS ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...45 •CRITERIA OVERVIEW •LA QUINTA PARK •DUNE PALMS ROAD & BLACKHAWK WAY •SUMMARY X PARK ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...70 •COMMUNITY INPUT •FACEBOOK •PRELIMINARY COST BREAKDOWN •PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. 72 PROJECT BACKGROUND X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. 73 PROJECT BACKGROUND X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. THE VISION: Develop a fun, safe, accessible and innovative action sports facility where action sports enthusiasts can develop as athletes and connect with a diverse group of people in a social setting. The facility’s terrain will speak to the full spectrum of skill levels, ages and riding styles. It will include transition-style bowls and pools, urban- inspired plaza areas and design elements that uniquely represent La Quinta and the Coachella Valley. The facility will provide an alternative to team sports, where individual-based action sports can thrive. By operating the facility with an emphasis on lessons, camps, after-school programs, competitions, special events and professional demonstrations, it will help bring the community together, while simultaneously drawing visitors from outside of La Quinta. Developing this facility will send a clear signal La Quinta’s youth that their passions are accepted and they are valuable members of the community. LA QUINTA AT A GLANCE: La Quinta is a growing desert city in Riverside County, California, in the heart of the Coachella Valley. •Incorporated – 1982 •Total Area – 35 square miles •Population – 38,000 (2012) •Tourist destination known for golf courses and resorts PROJECT INTRODUCTION 74 PROJECT BACKGROUND X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. TEAM ORGANIZATION CHART SPOHN RANCH, INC. PRIME CONTRACTOR DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT SPOHN RANCH ACTION SPORTS TERRAIN DESIGNER AARON SPOHN PROJECT MANAGER CHARLIE WILKINS DESIGNER & DRAFTSMAN KIRSTEN DERMER ADMINISTRATIVE HERMANN DESIGN GROUP LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT McAULIFFE & COMPANY ARCHITECT ENGINEERING SUB-CONSULTANTS B.G. STRUCTURAL STRUCTURAL ENGINEER THE ALTUM GROUP CIVIL ENGINEER EQUITY SPEC MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL ENGINEER PETRA GEOSCIENCES GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER THE PINYON GROUP DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT CONSTRUCTION DOUG WALL CONSTRUCTION GENERAL CONSTRUCTION & CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SPOHN RANCH ACTION SPORTS TERRAIN BUILDER MARK BRADFORD SITE SUPERINTENDENT SPOHN RANCH FIELD CREW OPERATION ACTION PARK ALLIANCE MARK LAUE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TORI RAMBERG ADMINISTRATIVE 75 PROJECT BACKGROUND X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. SPOHN RANCH – ACTION SPORTS CONSULTANT OVERVIEW Spohn Ranch began as a community, anchored by Aaron Spohn’s backyard half-pipe, and grew into an award-winning skatepark design/build firm. A cornerstone of action sports progression for 20+ years, Spohn Ranch’s backyard roots have spread globally, culminating in hundreds of cutting-edge creations. From permanent skateable landscapes to innovative installations for high- profile events, Spohn Ranch has played an invaluable role in the exponential growth of action sports. In the private sector, Spohn Ranch became a household name by designing/building courses for film, television and world- class action sports competitions. In the municipal world, Spohn Ranch has consistently been a pioneering firm, most recently taking a lead role in transforming skateparks into vibrant community spaces with architectural finesse and sculptural elements that double as visual focal points. NOTABLE PROJECTS •Professional Competitions – ESPN X Games, NBC Mountain Dew Tour, Red Bull Mississippi Grind, Vans Triple Crown, Gravity Games •Summit Bechtel Reserve – Glen Jean, West Virginia (Boy Scouts of America) •Daybreak Sculpture Garden – South Jordan, Utah •Fergusson Park Skatepark – Rialto, California •Planz Park Skatepark – Bakersfield, California •Serenity Park Skatepark – Lake Elsinore, California •Monitor Park Skatepark – Los Angeles, California •Ernest McBride Skatepark – Long Beach, California •Rowley Park Skatepark – Gardena, California •Lake Fairfax Skatepark – Reston, Virginia •Cape May County Skatepark – Ocean City, New Jersey •Possum Creek Skatepark – Gainesville, Florida •Parisite Skatepark – New Orleans, Louisiana SPOHN RANCH PRESENT DAY •12 in-office staff – drafters/designers, project managers, estimators and support staff •30 in-the-field staff – shotcrete nozzlemen, concrete craftsmen, carpenters and equipment operators •East LA fabrication shop – 25,000 square foot space for steel fabrication and equipment/tool storage •Licensed general contractor in multiple states (CA #761475) PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS •National Recreation & Park Association (NRPA) •American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) •U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) •American Concrete Institute (ACI) •American Shotcrete Association (ASA) •Concrete Specifications Institute (CSI) •American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM) •World Skateboarding Federation (WSF) AWARDS & RECOGNITION •Award for Excellence in Design, 2013 (Holland Skate Plaza – Elizabeth, NJ) – New Jersey Recreation & Parks Association •Project of the Year, 2014 (Chautauqua Park Skatepark – Owensboro, KY) – American Public Works Association - Kentucky Chapter •Excellence in Concrete Award, 2012 (Oskaloosa Skatepark – Oskaloosa, IA) – Iowa Ready Mixed Concrete Association •Award of Excellence Recreation/Community Services, 2009 (Fontana, CA) – California Parks & Recreation Society 76 SKATEPARKS 101 X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. 77 SKATEPARKS 101 X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. SKATEPARK EVOLUTION – FIRST GENERATION Although the invention of skateboarding has no specific date, there is general consensus that skateboarding evolved from surfing sometime in the 1950s. When the waves were flat, surfers in Southern California wanted to recreate the feeling of riding a wave on dry land. They then sought out wave-like terrain such as empty backyard swimming pools and drainage canals. The first generation of skateparks popped up in the 1970s – primarily in Southern California. The facilities were privately operated and the terrain complemented the surf-inspired skateboarding that was popular at the time. By the 1980s, a decline in skateboarding’s popularity and the rising cost of liability insurance forced the majority of first-generation skateparks to close. A few notable exceptions that still stand today include Kona Skatepark in Jacksonville, Florida and Ocean Bowl Skatepark in Ocean City, Maryland. 78 SKATEPARKS 101 X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. SKATEPARK EVOLUTION – WOOD/METAL RAMPS In 1995 ESPN debuted the X Games, an “extreme sports” competition and skateboarding, along with other wheeled sports such as BMX bike riding and inline skating, were catapulted into the mainstream. As these sports gained popularity, municipalities across the country took notice that young kids were using public and private spaces to ride and perform tricks. As complaints from business and property owners mounted, it became clear that these athletes needed a designated place to ride. Concerned that skateboarding was just a fad, many municipalities were weary of investing hundreds of thousands dollars into pouring a permanent concrete structure. A more palatable solution was placing wood/metal ramps on an existing concrete slab such as a tennis court or a roller hockey rink. The logic was that if skateboarding’s popularity faded, the ramps could easily be scrapped and the concrete slab re-purposed. 79 SKATEPARKS 101 X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. SKATEPARK EVOLUTION – CONCRETE In the early 2000s it became clear that skateboarding wasn’t a fad and was here to stay, which led municipalities to warm up to the idea of investing in more permanent concrete facilities. At this time, the skatepark design/build industry was in its infancy and just beginning to learn the municipal process, so even though the material improved, unfortunately skateboarders were often not involved in design and construction. Municipalities would hire their local landscape architects and engineers for design work and rely on general contractors for construction via the traditional bid process where the cheapest contractor is awarded the project. Combining flawed design with contractors who didn’t understand the intricacies of skateboarding was a recipe for disaster and resulted in countless concrete skateparks that barely functioned. In situations where the fledgling skatepark design/build industry was tapped, quality increased dramatically, but the terrain was often one-sided – focused on bowls/pools, with limited obstacles for those who preferred street-style terrain. 80 SKATEPARKS 101 X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. SKATEPARK EVOLUTION – THE SKATE PLAZA By 2005, three types of skateparks existed – transition-focused skateparks with deep bowls, skateparks with flawed design/ construction and wood/metal ramps on top of asphalt/concrete slabs. Skateboarders across the country had had enough and began getting involved in their local government process. One of these skateboarders was Rob Dyrdek, a professional skateboarder from Ohio. He verbalized what skateboarders across the country were thinking – “why don’t municipal skateparks reflect the terrain we like to skate?” Prior to a municipality providing a public skatepark, skateboarders made due with existing urban architecture such as planters, benches, stairs, handrails and curbs. Rob pioneered a movement for “skate plazas” that emulated that urban architecture and focused less on ramps and bowls. Rob’s home town of Kettering, Ohio listened and built the nation’s first “skate plaza” in 2005. The space was incredibly well-received and inspired skateboarders across the country to push their community representatives for high-quality skateparks shaped by skateboarder input. 81 SKATEPARKS 101 X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. SKATEPARK EVOLUTION – MODERN DAY Skatepark design and construction has progressed significantly since the 1970’s. The majority of today’s skateparks feature the following advancements: •Constructed with concrete •Shaped by community input •Designed and built by professional skatepark designers and builders, with staff who are intimately involved in skateboarding and action sports •Designed and built for durability – stormwater management, steel edge protection, etc. •Integration of art and aesthetics •Organic shapes and footprints – not just rectangles •Well-balanced terrain – full spectrum of skill levels and terrain preferences •Used by diverse groups of people 82 SKATEPARKS 101 X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. SKATEPARK TYPOLOGY – SIZE OVERVIEW Land availability, budget constraints and a multitude of other factors cause skateparks to come in all shapes and sizes. From “skate dots” offering just a handful of elements to roadtrip-worthy destinations, public skateparks generally fall into one of the following categories: SKATE DOT SKATE SPOT NEIGHBORHOOD SKATEPARK REGIONAL SKATEPARK •500 – 2,500 square feet •1-4 elements •Serves 1-4 skateboarders at a time •2,500 – 5,000 square feet •5-15 elements •Serves 5-15 skateboarders at a time •5,000 – 15,000 square feet •Serves 15-45 skateboarders at a time •15,000+ square feet •Serves 45+ skateboarders at a time •Increased focus on amenities – lighting, spectator seating, etc. 83 SKATEPARKS 101 X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. SKATEPARK TYPOLOGY – SKATE DOT 84 SKATEPARKS 101 X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. SKATEPARK TYPOLOGY – SKATE DOT 85 SKATEPARKS 101 X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. SKATEPARK TYPOLOGY – SKATE DOT 86 SKATEPARKS 101 X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. SKATEPARK TYPOLOGY – SKATE SPOT 87 SKATEPARKS 101 X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. SKATEPARK TYPOLOGY – SKATE SPOT 88 SKATEPARKS 101 X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. SKATEPARK TYPOLOGY – NEIGHBORHOOD SKATEPARK 89 SKATEPARKS 101 X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. SKATEPARK TYPOLOGY – NEIGHBORHOOD SKATEPARK 90 SKATEPARKS 101 X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. SKATEPARK TYPOLOGY – REGIONAL SKATEPARK 91 SKATEPARKS 101 X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. SKATEPARK TYPOLOGY – REGIONAL SKATEPARK 92 SKATEPARKS 101 X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. SKATEPARK TYPOLOGY – TERRAIN OVERVIEW There are generally two types of skatepark terrain: STREET •Popularized in metropolitan cities with public plazas •Terrain found in the urban environment – stairs, benches, curbs, planters, handrails, etc. •Angular lines and flow TRANSITION •Revolutionized in the empty backyard swimming pools of Southern California •Radiused vertical walls – quarter-pipe, mini-ramp, vert ramp, bowl, snake run, ditch, full pipe, etc. •Circular lines and flow 93 SKATEPARKS 101 X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. SKATEPARK TRENDS – ART & AESTHETICS Modern skateparks are increasingly focusing on art and aesthetics to complement the inherently artistic act of riding and performing tricks on a skateboard. Art and aesthetics are typically integrated via one or several of the methods below: •Skateable sculptures •Integral color and color patterns •Architectural lines and shapes •Diverse textures and materials – brick, granite, etc. •Nods to local culture and heritage •Integrated landscaping Creating artistic spaces is truly a win-win. It serves skateboarders by providing the unique, challenging terrain they crave, while serving the community at large by providing visual focal points rich with artistic value. 94 SKATEPARKS 101 X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. SKATEPARK TRENDS – ART & AESTHETICS 95 SKATEPARKS 101 X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. SKATEPARK TRENDS – ART & AESTHETICS 96 SKATEPARKS 101 X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. SKATEPARK TRENDS – ART & AESTHETICS 97 SKATEPARKS 101 X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. SKATEPARK TRENDS – ART & AESTHETICS 98 SKATEPARKS 101 X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. SKATEPARK TRENDS – ART & AESTHETICS 99 SKATEPARKS 101 X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. SKATEPARK TRENDS – CONCRETE Modern skatepark terrain is constructed using concrete, not wood or steel. Two decades of case studies prove that wood and metal ramps cannot withstand the daily abuse inflicted by skatepark users. Especially in regions with harsh winters, any material other than concrete suffers from severe durability issues and creates maintenance headaches. The only scenario where wood or ramps are acceptable is an indoor environment, but even then, concrete is still superior. 100 SKATEPARKS 101 X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. SKATEPARK TRENDS – PUMP TRACKS Pump tracks – a series of rhythmic pathways made up of rollers and berms – are a recent trend in the skatepark industry. Although their repetitive nature makes them somewhat of a novelty, they can offer a unique riding experience for all wheeled sports. They can be constructed with compacted earth, asphalt or concrete. 101 SKATEPARKS 101 X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. SKATEPARK TRENDS – PUMP TRACKS 102 SKATEPARKS 101 X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. SKATEPARK TRENDS – PUMP TRACKS 103 SKATEPARKS 101 X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. NEW USER GROUPS A few decades ago the stereotypical skateboarder was a white teenage male without minimal respect for authority. While some skateboarders today may still fit that description, skateboarders as a whole have become an extremely diverse group. And as new skateparks continue to pop up, access to action sports equipment becomes easier and action sports grow increasingly more mainstream, the typical skateboarder of the early 90’s is being joined at the skatepark by a wide array of new user groups. •Females •Racial/ethnic minorities •Young – 2-5 years old •Old – 50+ years old •BMX bike riders •WCMX riders •Scooter riders •Inline skaters 104 SKATEPARKS 101 X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. NEW USER GROUPS Often a pioneer in the world of skateparks and action sports facilities, the State of California understood the changing face of skatepark users and made it a priority to update the legislation that addressed municipal facilities. In early 2016 the State’s Health and Safety Code was updated to include “all wheeled, non-motorized devices” including scooters, bicycles, in-line skates, roller skates and non-motorized wheelchairs. Assemblyman Brian Jones’ (R-Santee) legislation addressed the limitations on city and county skateparks by broadening the definition of devices allowed was signed by Governor Jerry Brown. “Now that Assembly Bill 1146 has been signed into law, all people who wish to use skate parks with all-wheeled non-motorized devices will be able to utilize the great parks California’s cities and counties have to offer,” Jones said. “This bill will also provide local governments the ability to allow devices other than skateboards to be used without fear of litigation.” The full bill text is attached: 105 106 Assembly Bill No. 1146 CHAPTER 221 An act to amend, repeal, and add Section 115800 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to recreational safety. [Approved by Governor August 17, 2015. Filed with Secretary of State August 17, 2015.] legislative counsel’s digest AB 1146, Jones. Skateboard parks. Existing law prohibits an operator of a skateboard park from permitting a person to ride a skateboard at the park, unless the person is wearing a helmet, elbow pads, and knee pads. Existing law provides that a skateboard facility owned or operated by a local public agency that is not supervised on a regular basis may satisfy the above requirement if it complies with certain things, including the adoption of an ordinance that requires a person riding a skateboard in the facility to wear a helmet, elbow pads, and knee pads, as provided. Existing law provides that a public entity is not liable to a person who participates in a hazardous recreational activity, and that skateboarding at a facility owned or operated by a public entity as a public skateboard park is a hazardous recreational activity, if certain conditions are met. This bill would apply the above provisions, and others relating to skateboard safety and liability, to other wheeled recreational devices, as defined, until January 1, 2020. The people of the State of California do enact as follows: SECTION 1. Section 115800 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read: 115800. (a) An operator of a skateboard park shall not permit a person to ride a skateboard or other wheeled recreational device in the skateboard park, unless that person is wearing a helmet, elbow pads, and knee pads. (b) With respect to a facility, owned or operated by a local public agency, that is designed and maintained for the purpose of riding a recreational skateboard or other wheeled recreational device, and that is not supervised on a regular basis, the requirements of subdivision (a) may be satisfied by compliance with the following: (1) Adoption by the local public agency of an ordinance requiring a person riding a skateboard or other wheeled recreational device at the facility to wear a helmet, elbow pads, and knee pads. 107 (2) The posting of signs at the facility affording reasonable notice that a person riding a skateboard or other wheeled recreational device in the facility must wear a helmet, elbow pads, and knee pads, and that a person failing to do so will be subject to citation pursuant to the ordinance required by paragraph (1). (c) “Local public agency” for purposes of this section includes, but is not limited to, a city, county, or city and county. (d) For purposes of this section, “other wheeled recreational device” means nonmotorized bicycles, scooters, in-line skates, roller skates, or wheelchairs. (e) (1) Riding a skateboard or other wheeled recreational device, or any concurrent combination of these activities at a facility or park owned or operated by a public entity as a public skateboard park, as provided in paragraph (3), shall be deemed a hazardous recreational activity within the meaning of Section 831.7 of the Government Code if all of the following conditions are met: (A) The person riding the skateboard or other wheeled recreational device is 12 years of age or older. (B) The riding of the skateboard or other wheeled recreational device that caused the injury was stunt, trick, or luge riding. (C) The skateboard park is on public property that complies with subdivision (a) or (b). (2) In addition to subdivision (c) of Section 831.7 of the Government Code, this section does not limit the liability of a public entity with respect to any other duty imposed pursuant to existing law, including the duty to protect against dangerous conditions of public property pursuant to Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 830) of Part 2 of Division 3.6 of Title 1 of the Government Code. However, this section does not abrogate or limit any other legal rights, defenses, or immunities that may otherwise be available at law. (3) (A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B), for public skateboard parks that were constructed on or before January 1, 1998, this subdivision shall apply to hazardous recreational activity injuries incurred on or after January 1, 1998, and before January 1, 2001. For public skateboard parks that are constructed after January 1, 1998, this subdivision shall apply to hazardous recreational activity injuries incurred on or after January 1, 1998. For purposes of this subdivision, a skateboard facility that is a movable facility shall be deemed constructed on the first date it is initially made available for use at a location by the local public agency. (B) For public skateboard parks that were constructed after January 1, 1996, and before January 1, 1998, this subdivision shall apply to hazardous recreational activity injuries incurred on or after January 1, 2012. (4) The appropriate local public agency shall maintain a record of all known or reported injuries incurred by a person riding a skateboard or other wheeled recreational device in a public skateboard park or facility. The local public agency shall also maintain a record of all claims, paid and not paid, including any lawsuits and their results, arising from those incidents that 2 108 were filed against the public agency. Copies of the records of claims and lawsuits shall be filed annually, no later than January 30 each year, with the Assembly Committee on Judiciary and the Senate Committee on Judiciary. (5) (A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B), this subdivision shall not apply on or after January 1, 2001, to public skateboard parks that were constructed on or before January 1, 1998, but shall continue to apply to public skateboard parks that are constructed after January 1, 1998. (B) On and after January 1, 2012, this subdivision shall apply to public skateboard parks that were constructed on or after January 1, 1996. (6) For purposes of injuries that occur while operating one of the other wheeled recreational devices described in subdivision (d) in a skateboard facility, this subdivision shall apply to any claim for injuries occurring on or after January 1, 2016. (f) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2020, and as of that date is repealed, unless a later enacted statute, that is enacted before January 1, 2020, deletes or extends that date. SEC. 2. Section 115800 is added to the Health and Safety Code, to read: 115800. (a) An operator of a skateboard park shall not permit a person to ride a skateboard in the park, unless that person is wearing a helmet, elbow pads, and knee pads. (b) With respect to a facility, owned or operated by a local public agency, that is designed and maintained for the purpose of riding a recreational skateboard, and that is not supervised on a regular basis, the requirements of subdivision (a) may be satisfied by compliance with the following: (1) Adoption by the local public agency of an ordinance requiring a person riding a skateboard at the facility to wear a helmet, elbow pads, and knee pads. (2) The posting of signs at the facility affording reasonable notice that a person riding a skateboard in the facility must wear a helmet, elbow pads, and knee pads, and that a person failing to do so will be subject to citation under the ordinance required by paragraph (1). (c) “Local public agency” for purposes of this section includes, but is not limited to, a city, county, or city and county. (d) (1) Riding a skateboard at a facility or park owned or operated by a public entity as a public skateboard park, as provided in paragraph (3), shall be deemed a hazardous recreational activity within the meaning of Section 831.7 of the Government Code if all of the following conditions are met: (A) The person riding the skateboard is 12 years of age or older. (B) The riding of the skateboard that caused the injury was stunt, trick, or luge riding. (C) The skateboard park is on public property that complies with subdivision (a) or (b). (2) In addition to subdivision (c) of Section 831.7 of the Government Code, this section does not limit the liability of a public entity with respect to any other duty imposed pursuant to existing law, including the duty to protect against dangerous conditions of public property pursuant to Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 830) of Part 2 of Division 3.6 of Title 1 of the 3 109 Government Code. However, this section does not abrogate or limit any other legal rights, defenses, or immunities that may otherwise be available at law. (3) (A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B), for public skateboard parks that were constructed on or before January 1, 1998, this subdivision shall apply to hazardous recreational activity injuries incurred on or after January 1, 1998, and before January 1, 2001. For public skateboard parks that are constructed after January 1, 1998, this subdivision shall apply to hazardous recreational activity injuries incurred on or after January 1, 1998. For purposes of this subdivision, a skateboard facility that is a movable facility shall be deemed constructed on the first date it is initially made available for use at a location by the local public agency. (B) For public skateboard parks that were constructed after January 1, 1996, and before January 1, 1998, this subdivision shall apply to hazardous recreational activity injuries incurred on or after January 1, 2012. (4) The appropriate local public agency shall maintain a record of all known or reported injuries incurred by a person riding a skateboard in a public skateboard park or facility. The local public agency shall also maintain a record of all claims, paid and not paid, including any lawsuits and their results, arising from those incidents that were filed against the public agency. Copies of the records of claims and lawsuits shall be filed annually, no later than January 30 each year, with the Assembly Committee on Judiciary and the Senate Committee on Judiciary. (5) (A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B), this subdivision shall not apply on or after January 1, 2001, to public skateboard parks that were constructed on or before January 1, 1998, but shall continue to apply to public skateboard parks that are constructed after January 1, 1998. (B) On and after January 1, 2012, this subdivision shall apply to public skateboard parks that were constructed on or after January 1, 1996. (e) This section shall become operative on January 1, 2020. O 4 110 SKATEPARKS 101 X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. ASTM GUIDELINES Founded in 1898, ASTM International is an international standards organization that develops and publishes technical standards for a wide range of materials, products, systems, and services. ASTM International has no role in requiring or enforcing compliance with its standards. The standards, however, may become mandatory when referenced by an external contract, corporation, or government. In 2002, Spohn Ranch Founder & President, Aaron Spohn, led the ASTM sub-committee that established safety guidelines for skateparks – both above ground and in-ground. The following documents are attached: •Standard Guide for Above Ground Public Use Skatepark Facilities – F2334 •Standard Guide for In-Ground Concrete Skatepark – F2480 111 112 Designation: F 2480 – 06 An American National Standard Standard Guide for In-ground Concrete Skatepark 1 This standard is issued under the ﬁxed designation F 2480; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval. 1. Scope 1.1 This guide covers safety and performance guidelines pertaining to in-ground skatepark facilities built primarily out of concrete and other designed materials. This guide pertains to any concrete materials and other designed materials intended to be used in the performance of the sports including skateboard- ing, inline skating and BMX biking. Items such as fencing, lighting, and operational structures are not intended to be a part of this guide. 1.2 Tolerance: General Measures, Tolerances, and Conversions—General dimensional tolerances for this guide (unless otherwise noted) follow. These tolerances still apply to a dimension even when terms like greater than, less than, minimum, or maximum are used. Dimension Tolerance X in. or ft 60.5 in. X.X in.60.05 in. X.XX in.60.005 in. 1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. 1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. 2. Referenced Documents 2.1 ASTM Standards: 2 A 184/A 184M Speciﬁcation for Welded Deformed Steel Bar Mats for Concrete Reinforcement A 185/A 185M Speciﬁcation for Steel Welded Wire Rein- forcement, Plain, for Concrete A 497/A 497M Speciﬁcation for Steel Welded Wire Rein- forcement, Deformed, for Concrete A 615/A 615M Speciﬁcation for Deformed and Plain Carbon-Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement A 616/A 616M Speciﬁcation for Rail-Steel Deformed and Plain Bars for Concrete Reinforcement3 A 617/A 617M Speciﬁcation for Axle-Steel Deformed and Plain Bars for Concrete Reinforcement3 C33 Speciﬁcation for Concrete Aggregates C 94/C 94M Speciﬁcation for Ready-Mixed Concrete C 125 Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Aggregates C 150 Speciﬁcation for Portland Cement C 260 Speciﬁcation forAir-EntrainingAdmixtures for Con- crete C 494/C 494M Speciﬁcation for Chemical Admixtures for Concrete C 1116 Speciﬁcation for Fiber-Reinforced Concrete and Shotcrete C 1141 Speciﬁcation for Admixtures for Shotcrete C 1436 Speciﬁcation for Materials for Shotcrete C 1480 Speciﬁcation for Packaged, Pre-Blended, Dry, Combined Materials for Use in Wet or Dry Shotcrete Application C 1582/C 1582M Speciﬁcation for Admixtures to Inhibit Chloride-Induced Corrosion of Reinforcing Steel in Con- crete E 1155 Test Method for Determining FF Floor Flatness and FL Floor Levelness Numbers 2.2 ACI Standards: 4 ACI 117–90 Speciﬁcations for Tolerances for Concrete Construction and Materials ACI 302.1R-04 Guide for Concrete Floor and Slab Con- struction ACI 309R Guide for Consolidation of Concrete 2.3 ANSI Standards: 5 ANSI 2535.4 Product Safety Signs and Labels 3. Terminology 3.1 Deﬁnitions: 1 This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports Equipment and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F08.66 on Sports Facilities. Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2006. Published November 2006. 2 For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website. 3 Withdrawn. 4 Available from American Concrete Institute (ACI), P.O. Box 9094, Farmington Hills, MI 48333-9094, http://www.aci-int.org. 5 Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org. 1 Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States. 113 3.1.1 bowl—fully enclosed or partially enclosed free- ﬂowing form with speciﬁc transitions. 3.1.2 coping—circular pipe or other material installed on some features. 3.1.3 extension—additional elevation of the top-riding sur- face within the platform area. 3.1.4 features—sections of the skate surface, which is level, inclined, or curved solid surface on which the user of skate- boards, inline skates, and BMX bicycles can maneuver. 3.1.5 ﬂat bottom—horizontal part of the riding surface between the transitions. 3.1.6 ﬂat ground —ﬂat, horizontal space, which is greater than 12 in. long. 3.1.7 ﬂatness—degree to which a line or surface approxi- mates a plane and is a measurement of local surface bumpiness/undulation. 3.1.8 free falling height—perpendicular distance between the ﬂoor space and an adjacent low-lying space. 3.1.9 in-ground concrete skatepark—any concrete structure placed in ground that is to be used for skateboarding, inline skating, and BMX bicycles. 3.1.10 levelness—degree to which a line or surface parallels horizontal or design grade; and is a measurement of local conformance to design grade over a distance. 3.1.11 performance edging—durable material installed on the accessible edges or surfaces of intersecting and terminating planes on features for performance purposes. 3.1.12 pool coping—manufactured masonry product similar in shape and function to that typically manufactured for swimming pools. (See coping in 3.1.2.) 3.1.13 protective edging—durable material that protects accessible edges of intersecting and terminating planes on the riding surfaces for the purposes of reducing wear. 3.1.14 transition/radius—radial change in slope between two elevations. 3.1.15 resting area—sport-functional clearance required for standing out of the ﬂow of active skaters and clearing the active skating zone to avoid a collision. 3.1.16 riding surface—part of skatepark structure on which the skater will be in contact. 3.1.17 skatepark —element, feature, structure, or group of elements, features, structures within a deﬁned boundary for use by skateboarders, inline skaters, or BMX bikers. 3.1.18 speciﬁed surface, plane, or line—surface, plane, or line speciﬁed by the contract documents; speciﬁed planes and lines may slope and speciﬁed surfaces may have curvature. 3.1.19 tolerance—(1) the permitted variation from a given dimension or quantity; (2) the range of variation permitted in maintaining a speciﬁed dimension; and (3) A permitted varia- tion from location or alignment. 3.1.20 vert—vertical part of the riding surface. 3.1.21 vertical alignment—location relative to speciﬁed vertical plane or a speciﬁed vertical line or from a line or plane reference to a vertical line or plane. When applied to battered walls, abutments, or other nearly vertical surfaces, vertical alignment is deﬁned as the horizontal location of the surface relative to the speciﬁed proﬁle. 4. Materials 4.1 General—All materials used shall fulﬁll the sport- speciﬁc requirements for skatepark facilities. 4.2 Steel Elements—All exposed steel shall be inherently corrosion resistant or be provided with a corrosion resistant coating. 4.3 Concrete: 4.3.1 All concrete should consider the following, which is not necessarily all-inclusive: compressive strength, ﬂexural strength, or both, and ﬁnishability; maximum size, grading, and type of coarse aggregate; grading and type of ﬁne aggregate; combined aggregate grading; air content of concrete, if appli- cable; slump of concrete; water-cement ratio or water- cementitious material ratio; and preplacement soaking require- ment for lightweight aggregates; and should conform to but are not limited to the requirements of Speciﬁcations C33 and C 94/C 94M, Terminology C 125, Speciﬁcations C 150,C 260, C 494/C 494M,C 1116 ,C 1141,C 1436,C 1480,C 1582/ C 1582M,and ACI 302.1R-04. 4.3.2 Design details, site preparation, type of concrete and related materials should be provided by the designer of the concrete skatepark prior to bid documents and be applicable to the local environmental conditions. Design details should reference speciﬁcations for concrete strength characteristics, use of admixtures for freezing exposure, use of reinforcing steel, testing and inspection requirements. Concrete shall be manufactured to meet the speciﬁcations of the designer, method of concrete construction-ready-mix, precast or shot- crete concrete should comply with applicable speciﬁcations. 4.4 Steel Reinforcing—Steel reinforcing should conform to but are not limited to the following speciﬁcations: deformed bars should conform to the requirements of Speciﬁcations A 615/A 615M,A 616/A 616M,orA 617/A 617M. Bar mats conforming to Speciﬁcation A 184/A 184M can also be used. Welded wire reinforcing should conform to Speciﬁcations A 185/A 185M or A 497/A 497M. 4.5 Synthetic Fibers—Synthetic ﬁbers for use in concrete slabs should meet the requirements outlined in Speciﬁcation C 1116 or ACI 302.1R-04-26. 4.6 Other Materials—Utilization of other materials is ad- missible. 5. Physical Properties 5.1 In general, physical properties outline characteristics best suited for skateboard, roller blade, and BMX activities. 5.2 Concrete Finish—The concrete surface should provide a smooth and nonslip surface characteristic (see ACI 302.1R-04 Class 9 Finish). 5.3 Surface Flatness and Levelness—Tolerances should conform to the requirements set forth in ACI 117–90.A discussion of concrete ﬂatness/levelness is given in the com- mentary to ACI 117–90. 5.3.1 Flatness and levelness requirements should be de- scribed in bid documents. Methods for deﬁning ﬂatness and levelness should be in accordance with ACI 117–90 and Test Method E 1155. The ﬂatness values should control local surface bumpiness in accordance with Test Method E 1155. F2480–06 2 114 The levelness values should control local conformance to design grade (see Test Method E 1155). 5.3.2 Precautions—Concrete surface tolerance speciﬁcation and measurement procedures should be pre-bid determined. Tolerances should be deﬁned based on what can be reasonably expected from a given construction method. The concrete ﬂatness/levelness constitutes a potential issue, the following precautions are suggested: 5.3.2.1 The exact meaning of the ﬂatness/levelness require- ment and the exact method and time of measurement to determine compliance should be established before beginning construction. 5.3.2.2 The contractor or fabricator should conﬁrm an ability to satisfy the concrete surface tolerance requirement by proﬁling previous installations or specimens. 5.3.2.3 Where feasible, test slabs or specimens should be installed or supplied to verify the effectiveness of proposed fabrication procedures under actual job conditions. If neces- sary, methods and procedures should then be modiﬁed for the actual job installation based on these results. The acceptance of the test slab or specimen by the owner as to tolerances and surface ﬁnish should clarify requirements for the project slab and becomes the project “Exemplar/Benchmark.” 5.3.2.4 The exact remedy to be applied to every possible concrete surface tolerance deﬁciency should be conﬁrmed with the designer. 5.3.3 Levelness and ﬂatness design in concrete skatepark construction should deﬁne acceptable tolerances for radii of curved surfaces, ﬂatness values on a radius should be similar to those of a ﬂat surface. This applies to all elevation change tolerances, banks, ledges, and so forth. 5.4 Expansion Joints and Control Joints: 5.4.1 Expansion joints should be placed where they are least likely to interfere with a wheel. Careful consideration to expansion joints location must be given, using the ﬂow of skaters as critical design criteria. 5.4.2 Unﬁlled cut control joint must not exceed 1⁄8 of an inch. 5.4.3 Filled Control Joint—Size of control joint is not important. It must be a rigid control joint ﬁller, which must be ﬂush with the skating surface and close the joint completely. 5.4.4 Tooled Control Joints—Joints should be placed where they are least likely to interfere with skate wheels, and a cut control joint is not possible. 5.5 Consolidation and Compaction of Concrete Around Exposed Steel Materials—The placement of concrete on sloped radii or any areas incorporating a change in elevation is critical to the stability of the exposed steel material or concrete coping. The difficulty of achieving proper consolidation around the steel material and their reinforced attachments through the use of standard air removal consolidation techniques can lead to slumping and the creation of an air pocket around the steel material, which may not be visible during construction and may result in concrete failure on the riding surface. See Section 8.3 of ACI 302.1R-04 and ACI 309R for detailed discussion. 6.Other Requirements 6.1 Protective Edging: 6.1.1 If protective edging/surface is used, it shall be ﬂush with the ﬁnished riding surface. It shall be strong enough to protect the surface from damage and excessive wear due to prolonged use. 6.1.2 When protective edging is used as protection against bike pegs, it shall extend a minimum of 4.0 in. behind the coping, and be ﬂush with the riding surface. 6.2 Coping shall protrude 0.25 6 0.125 in. above the resting deck and shall protrude 0.25 + 0.25 in. or –0.125 in. above riding surfaces (see Fig. 1). 6.2.1 The outside radius of coping shall be a minimum of 1.18 in. or 30 mm. 6.3 Gaps or transitions between riding surfaces intended to be in the same plane shall not exceed 0.188 in. in any direction. 7. Owner’s Responsibility 7.1 Signage: 7.1.1 Skatepark signage shall be provided by the owner/ operator for installation on a signboard at the skatepark. 7.2 Skatepark signage, free standing or ﬁxed fence, must comply with the following: 7.2.1 Convey safety information to the user and to those providing parental or guardian supervision. 7.2.2 Indicate that adult supervision of minors is or is not present. 7.2.3 Indicate the owner-operator emergency telephone numbers. 7.2.4 Indicate emergency telephone numbers for medical, ambulance, and police. 7.2.5 Indicate any applicable regulations regarding the use of safety gear. 7.2.6 Indicate there is an inherent risk in the participation of skatepark activities. Users of skateparks, by participation, accept the risks inherent in such participation of which the ordinary prudent person is or should be aware. Users have a duty to exercise good judgment and act in a responsible manner while using the skatepark and obey all oral or written warnings, or both, prior to or during participation, or both. 7.2.7 Indicate users have a duty not to participate in or on any skatepark while under the inﬂuence of drugs or alcohol. 7.2.8 Shall be readily visible to the intended viewers/users as in accordance with Section 8.2 andAnnex B3.28: B3.29 and B3.2.11-13 of ANSI 2535.4. 7.2.9 Sign type shall be the same style as in accordance with ANSI 2535.4B. FIG. 1 Coping Example F2480–06 3 115 8. Maintenance 8.1 Skatepark—The designer or manufacturer or construc- tor of the skatepark shall provide to the owner/operator clear and concise inspection, maintenance, and repair instructions, including, but not limited to, what, when, and how to inspect maintain, and repair. 8.2 Riding Surface—The owner/operator shall maintain all riding surfaces within the skatepark free from extraneous materials that could cause injury and eliminate all holes, ruts, or tripping hazards that could cause injury. 8.3 Records—The owner/operator shall establish and main- tain detailed installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair records for each skatepark. 9. Keywords 9.1 bid documents; concrete; consolidation; durable; in- ground; riding surface; skatepark ASTM International takes no position respecting the validity of any patent rights asserted in connection with any item mentioned in this standard. Users of this standard are expressly advised that determination of the validity of any such patent rights, and the risk of infringement of such rights, are entirely their own responsibility. This standard is subject to revision at any time by the responsible technical committee and must be reviewed every ﬁve years and if not revised, either reapproved or withdrawn. Your comments are invited either for revision of this standard or for additional standards and should be addressed to ASTM International Headquarters. Your comments will receive careful consideration at a meeting of the responsible technical committee, which you may attend. If you feel that your comments have not received a fair hearing you should make your views known to the ASTM Committee on Standards, at the address shown below. This standard is copyrighted by ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States. Individual reprints (single or multiple copies) of this standard may be obtained by contacting ASTM at the above address or at 610-832-9585 (phone), 610-832-9555 (fax), or service@astm.org (e-mail); or through the ASTM website (www.astm.org). F2480–06 4 116 Designation: F 2334 – 09 Standard Guide for Above Ground Public Use Skatepark Facilities 1 This standard is issued under the ﬁxed designation F 2334; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval. 1. Scope 1.1 This guide covers safety and performance guidelines pertaining to public skatepark facilities and any element included therein. These guidelines pertain to any elements intended to be used in the performance of the sports including skateboarding, inline skating, and BMX biking. Items such as fencing, lighting, and operational structures are not intended to be a part of this guide. 1.2 This guide applies to above-ground (indoor/outdoor) skatepark elements, intended for recreational use. 1.3 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and ﬁgures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard. 1.4 Tolerances – General Measures, Tolerances, and Conversions—The general dimensional tolerances for this speciﬁcation (unless otherwise noted) are as follows: Dimension Tolerance X in. or ft 60.5 in. or ft X.X in. or ft 60.05 in. or ft X.XX in. or ft 60.005 in. or ft NOTE 1—These tolerances still apply to a dimension even when terms like greater than, less than, minimum, or maximum are used. 1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard. NOTE 2—The conversion factor from inch-pound to SI units is 1 in. = 25.4 mm, and 1 lb = 0.45359 kg. 1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. 2. Referenced Documents 2.1 ASTM Standards: 2 F 2480 Guide for In-ground Concrete Skatepark 2.2 International Building Codes (IBC): 3 2009 IBC Sections 1013.2 and 1013.3 3. Terminology 3.1 Deﬁnitions of Terms Speciﬁc to This Standard: 3.1.1 access stairs,n—stairs used to gain access to ele- ments, and not used as performance elements. 3.1.2 approaches/thresholds,n—connection or transition component between base and riding surfaces. 3.1.3 base,n—concrete, asphalt, or similar rigid, uniform, or stable surface upon which elements are positioned. 3.1.3.1 Discussion—For more information on ﬁnish, sur- face ﬂatness, levelness, expansion and control joints for concrete base surfaces, see Guide F 2480. 3.1.4 coping,n—circular pipe or other material installed on some elements. Pool coping is excluded from this terminology. 3.1.5 element,n—sports and recreational equipment having a level, inclined, or curved solid surface on which the user of skateboards, inline skates, and BMX bicycles can maneuver. 3.1.6 element riding surface,n—surface on which it is intended the user be in contact with. 3.1.7 guardrails,n—barrier designed to keep users and their riding equipment from falling off the rear or sides of resting/ roll-out decks. 3.1.8 performance decks,n—ﬂat areas found within the skatepark intended for continuous movement and that do not require the use of guardrails. 3.1.9 performance edge,n—durable material placed on the accessible edge or surface of intersecting and terminating planes on elements used for performance purposes. 3.1.10 performance stairs,n—stairs within the skatepark intended to be used as performance elements. 3.1.11 permanent element,n—any element not intended to be moved or re-positioned. 1 This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports Equipment and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F08.66 on Sports Facilities. Current edition approved May 15, 2009. Published June 2009. 2 For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website. 3 Available from International Code Council (ICC), 500 New Jersey Ave., NW, 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20001-2070, http://www.iccsafe.org. 1 Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States. 117 3.1.12 portable element,n—any element that can be moved and is not anchored. 3.1.13 protective edging/surface,n—durable material that protects accessible edges or surfaces of intersecting and terminating planes on the riding surfaces for the purposes of reducing wear. 3.1.14 resting/roll-out decks,n—horizontal elements where riding is beginning or terminating. 3.1.15 semi-permanent element,n—any element that can be moved and is anchored. 3.1.16 skatepark,n—element or group of elements within a deﬁned boundary for use by skateboarders, inline skaters, or BMX bikers. 4. Materials and Manufacture 4.1 General Requirements: 4.1.1 Skatepark elements shall be manufactured, assembled, or constructed, or a combination thereof, using durable mate- rials ﬁt for the use intended as speciﬁed by the manufacturer. 4.1.2 Materials shall be tested and documented for durabil- ity by the supplier or manufacturer. 4.1.3 Ferrous materials for outdoor use shall be inherently corrosion resistant or be provided with a corrosion resistant coating. 4.1.4 Wooden materials for outdoor or indoor use shall meet the Environmental Protection Agency and State requirements. 5. Performance Requirements 5.1 Guardrails: 5.1.1 Guardrails shall be designed to minimize the likeli- hood of climbing, shall be a minimum of 42 in. (1067 mm) high and prevent passage of a sphere equal to or greater than 4.0 in. (102 mm) outside diameter. (Reference:2009 IBC Sections 1013.2 and 1013.3). Guardrails shall be constructed in a manner that does not allow a skateboard underneath and through the opening between the bottom of the rail and the resting deck. Resting/Roll-out decks with an elevation of 38 in. (965 mm) and above shall be equipped with guardrails. An elevated surface is exempt from these requirements if a guardrail would interfere with the intended use of the element. See Fig. 1. 5.1.2 Return guardrails shall terminate a maximum of 24 in. (610 mm) from the leading edge of the resting deck,. Corners at the leading edge shall be free of sharp edges and contain a maximum radius or miter of 12 in. (305 mm). See Fig. 1. 5.1.3 Adjoining Resting Deck Guardrails—Guardrails span- ning adjoining resting decks of different elevations shall be constructed in a manner that shall prevent inadvertent falls from one deck over the adjoining guardrail. See Fig. 2. 5.1.4 If an element (like a bench, box, rail, etc.) is within 42 in. (1067 mm) radius from the top of the guardrail, then the guardrail height needs to be adjusted to maintain the 42 in. (1067 mm) minimum height. See Fig. 3. 5.2 If protective edging/surface is used, it shall extend a minimum of 4.0 in. (102 mm) behind the coping and be ﬂush with the ﬁnished riding surface within a tolerance of 0.078 in. (2 mm), and shall be strong enough to protect the equipment from damage and excessive wear due to prolonged use. 5.3 Riding surfaces in the same plane shall be contiguous and shall be uniform in friction characteristics. The elevation difference between adjoining surfaces shall not exceed 0.188 in. (5 mm). 5.4 Copings: 5.4.1 Coping protrusion shall be consistent along resting deck/riding surface and shall protrude 0.25 6 0.125 in. (6 6 3 mm) above the resting deck and 0.25 + 0.25 in. (6 + 6 mm) – 0.125 in. (3 mm) above the riding surface. See Fig. 4. 5.4.2 The outside radius of coping shall be a minimum of 1.18 in. (30 mm). FIG. 1 Guardrail F2334–09 2 118 5.4.3 Adjoining copings shall be contiguous and ﬂush within 0.031 in. (1 mm). 5.5 Gaps between riding surfaces intended to be in the same plane shall not exceed 0.188 in. (5 mm) in any direction. 5.6 Portable Elements shall not move during use. 5.7 Approaches/Thresholds: 5.7.1 Approaches/thresholds shall provide a smooth transi- tion, and shall be no greater than 0.125 in. (3 mm) difference to the riding surface. 5.7.2 Approach/thresholds shall be between 0.12 in. (3 mm) and 0.19 in. (5 mm) from the top of the base surface at the leading edge to the top of the approach/threshold. It is FIG. 2 Adjoining Resting Deck Guardrail FIG. 3 Guardrail Height F2334–09 3 119 recommended to remove the sharp edge from the top leading edge of the approach/threshold. See Fig. 5. 5.8 Stand-alone elements greater than 48 in. (1219 mm) in height must have equal or greater width. This does not apply to grind rails, ledges, and other similar add-on devices. 5.9 Side openings where elements adjoin shall be fully enclosed. Transition sides shall be fully enclosed. See Figs. 6-8. 5.10 Stairs used as access to elements shall comply with applicable International Building Codes. Performance Stairs are exempt from this requirement. 6. Owner’s Responsibility 6.1 Signage: 6.1.1 Skatepark signage shall be provided by the owner/ operator for installation on a signboard at the skatepark. 6.1.2 Skatepark signage, free standing or ﬁxed fence, must comply with the following: 6.1.2.1 Convey safety information to the user and to those providing parental or guardian supervision. 6.1.2.2 Indicate that adult supervision of minors is or is not present. 6.1.2.3 Indicate the Owner-Operator Emergency telephone numbers. 6.1.2.4 Indicate Emergency Telephone numbers for Medi- cal, Ambulance and Police. 6.1.2.5 Indicate any applicable regulations regarding the use of safety gear. 6.1.2.6 Indicate there is an inherent risk in the participation of skatepark activities. Users of skateparks, by participation, accept the risks inherent in such participation of which the ordinary prudent person is or should be aware. Users have a duty to exercise good judgment and act in a responsible manner while using the skatepark element and obey all oral, or written warnings, or both, prior to or during participation, or both. 6.1.2.7 Indicate users have a duty not to participate in or on any skatepark, skatepark element or skatepark elements while under the inﬂuence of drugs or alcohol. 6.1.2.8 Shall be easily read and readily visible to the intended viewers/users. 6.1.3 Separate signage shall be posted warning anyone in or around the skatepark of inherent risks, including ﬂying skate- boards, bikes and sudden elevation changes. 7. Maintenance 7.1 Skatepark Element and Elements—The designer or manufacturer of skatepark element and elements shall provide to the owner/operator clear and concise inspection, mainte- nance, and repair instructions, including, but not limited to, what, when, and how to inspect maintain, and repair. 7.2 Element Riding and Base Surfaces—The owner/ operator shall maintain all riding surfaces within the skatepark free from extraneous materials that could cause injury and eliminate all holes, ruts, or tripping hazards that could cause injury. 7.3 Records—The owner/operator shall establish and main- tain detailed installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair records for each skatepark. 8. Keywords 8.1 BMX; grind; inline skater; ledges; rails; ramps; skate- board; skateboard park; skatepark; skater FIG. 4 Coping Protrusion FIG. 5 Approach/Threshold F2334–09 4 120 FIG. 6 Side Openings FIG. 7 Side Openings F2334–09 5 121 ASTM International takes no position respecting the validity of any patent rights asserted in connection with any item mentioned in this standard. Users of this standard are expressly advised that determination of the validity of any such patent rights, and the risk of infringement of such rights, are entirely their own responsibility. This standard is subject to revision at any time by the responsible technical committee and must be reviewed every ﬁve years and if not revised, either reapproved or withdrawn. Your comments are invited either for revision of this standard or for additional standards and should be addressed to ASTM International Headquarters. Your comments will receive careful consideration at a meeting of the responsible technical committee, which you may attend. If you feel that your comments have not received a fair hearing you should make your views known to the ASTM Committee on Standards, at the address shown below. This standard is copyrighted by ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States. Individual reprints (single or multiple copies) of this standard may be obtained by contacting ASTM at the above address or at 610-832-9585 (phone), 610-832-9555 (fax), or service@astm.org (e-mail); or through the ASTM website (www.astm.org). FIG. 8 Side Openings F2334–09 6 122 SKATEPARKS 101 X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. OPERATIONS Once construction is complete, the next (and most important) step is operating the skatepark. Approximately 20% of public skateparks nationwide are staffed. The remaining 80% are unstaffed and most function without any significant issues. Skatepark operations is often a controversial topic, but in certain scenarios, it truly does make sense - when the skatepark is very large, when the skatepark features deep, professional-level bowls and when the municipality wants to focus on programming – lessons, camps and special events And if the skatepark is going to be operated, there’s a right way and wrong way to do it. The right way involves a company that specializes in the operation of action sports facilities. With staff comprised of respected leaders within the skateboarding and action sports community, operation extends far beyond rule enforcement, focusing instead on creating a vibrant public space that draws users from throughout the region. The wrong way to do it is to bring in staff that doesn’t understand skateboarding and action sports. This creates an antagonistic relationship with users and leads to declining attendance – completely defeating the purpose of building the facility in the first place. It’s also important for the facility’s operator to be involved in the planning process to ensure the facility is optimally designed for operations. This includes a focus on access points to the facility and lines of sight from the pro shop for ease of monitoring and responding to any potential injuries. 123 SKATEPARKS 101 X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. OPERATIONS One option for skatepark operations is Spohn Ranch’s sister company, the Action Park Alliance. Founded by Aaron Spohn in 2002, the Action Park Alliance (APA) operates action sports facilities via public-private partnerships with municipalities. The APA serves over one million action sports athletes each year – conducting skate camps, individual lessons and hosting contests such as the WCMX World Championships. CURRENT FACILITIES •Palm Springs Skatepark – Palm Springs, California (operated since 2013) •North Fontana Skatepark – Fontana, California (operated since 2008) •2009 CPRS award for crime reduction •South Fontana Skatepark – Fontana, California (operated since 2008) •2009 CPRS award for crime reduction •Action Park Grand Prairie – Grand Prairie, California (operated since 2006) SERVICES & BENEFITS •Staffing •Security •Liability Insurance •Maintenance •Pro Shop •Programming •Events •Marketing •Data Tracking COST •Depending on the final design and type of facilities, the APA’s annual costs will range from $195,000 - $245,000 annually 124 SKATEPARKS 101 X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. SAMPLE OWNER’S MANUAL Prior to planning and constructing a public skatepark, it’s important for municipalities to understand the maintenance requirements they’ll ultimately be fulfilling. See attached for a sample owner’s manual. 125 126 SPOHN RANCH, INC. | P 626-330-5803 | F 626-330-5503 | W SPOHNRANCH.COM E INFO@SPOHNRANCH.COM | 6824 S CENTINELA AVE. LOS ANGELES, CA 90230 DESIGN. BUILD. COME TOGETHER. SKATEPARK MAINTENANCE PLAN & INSPECTION CHECKLIST Performing regular inspections and maintenance is critical to the safety and long-term success of your skatepark. When possible, inspections should be performed on a weekly basis by Owner staff, documented on the attached forms, kept on file and submitted to Spohn Ranch as necessary for further analysis. SKATEPARK NAME: INSPECTION DATE & TIME: INSPECTOR NAME: INSPECTOR CONTACT INFORMATION: CONCRETE FLATWORK Inspect concrete flatwork for spalling, cracking, gouges and differential settlement. Some minor hairline cracking is normal, but gaps wider than 3/8” can trip up a skateboard wheel and should be addressed.  No issues  Minor issues – keep an eye on  Requires repairs – within the next month  Requires repairs – ASAP  Requires repairs – ASAP + close skatepark immediately Additional Notes: __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ 127 SPOHN RANCH, INC. | P 626-330-5803 | F 626-330-5503 | W SPOHNRANCH.COM E INFO@SPOHNRANCH.COM | 6824 S CENTINELA AVE. LOS ANGELES, CA 90230 DESIGN. BUILD. COME TOGETHER. CONCRETE SKATE ELEMENTS/TERRAIN Inspect concrete skate elements/terrain for spalling, cracking, gouges and differential settlement. Some minor hairline cracking is normal, but gaps wider than 3/8” can trip up a skateboard wheel and should be addressed.  No issues  Minor issues – keep an eye on  Requires repairs – within the next month  Requires repairs – ASAP  Requires repairs – ASAP + close skatepark immediately Additional Notes: __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ STEEL Inspect steel coping, edge protection, grind rails and guard rails to ensure security/stability and for any broken/cracked welds. The majority of Spohn Ranch’s steel is hot-dip galvanized, but occasionally steel will be powder-coated for an aesthetic pop of color. If powder coating has worn off, apply comparable paint as needed. If grind/guard rails are surface-mounted, inspect for loose fasteners and tighten as needed.  No issues  Minor issues – keep an eye on  Requires repairs – within the next month  Requires repairs – ASAP  Requires repairs – ASAP + close skatepark immediately Additional Notes: __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ 128 SPOHN RANCH, INC. | P 626-330-5803 | F 626-330-5503 | W SPOHNRANCH.COM E INFO@SPOHNRANCH.COM | 6824 S CENTINELA AVE. LOS ANGELES, CA 90230 DESIGN. BUILD. COME TOGETHER. DRAINAGE Water is the enemy – both for skateboard wheels and the long-term durability of concrete. Inspect drainage systems to confirm they are functioning properly and that there is no standing water in the skatepark. Inspect floor drains and catch basins for clogs caused by trash/debris. Collect and remove as needed.  No issues  Minor issues – keep an eye on  Requires repairs – within the next month  Requires repairs – ASAP  Requires repairs – ASAP + close skatepark immediately Additional Notes: __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ JOINTS Inspect saw-cut control joints and expansion joints throughout the skatepark to ensure the security/stability of joint fillers and sealants. If sealant is loose or has worn off, clean the joint and apply new sealant using Sikaflex self-leveling, polyurethane sealant or equivalent.  No issues  Minor issues – keep an eye on  Requires repairs – within the next month  Requires repairs – ASAP  Requires repairs – ASAP + close skatepark immediately Additional Notes: __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ 129 SPOHN RANCH, INC. | P 626-330-5803 | F 626-330-5503 | W SPOHNRANCH.COM E INFO@SPOHNRANCH.COM | 6824 S CENTINELA AVE. LOS ANGELES, CA 90230 DESIGN. BUILD. COME TOGETHER. LANDSCAPING Inspect landscaped areas in and around the skatepark to ensure proper drainage and the stability of groundcover, plants and trees. Maintain landscaping per local standards and pay close attention to landscape features that are causing debris build-up in the skatepark.  No issues  Minor issues – keep an eye on  Requires repairs – within the next month  Requires repairs – ASAP  Requires repairs – ASAP + close skatepark immediately Additional Notes: __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ GENERAL CLEANLINESS Common skatepark cleaning requirements include trash/debris removal, sticker removal and graffiti removal. Graffiti should be removed as quickly as possible using products from “World’s Best Graffiti Removal System” (www.graffitirmovalinc.com) or equivalent. The skatepark should also be pressure washed atleast twice a year with water and a mild detergent.  No issues  Minor issues – keep an eye on  Requires repairs – within the next month  Requires repairs – ASAP  Requires repairs – ASAP + close skatepark immediately Additional Notes: __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ 130 131 132 THE BENEFITS OF PUBLIC SKATEPARKS DESIGN. BUILD. COME TOGETHER. SPOHN RANCH, INC. P 310-497-2272 F 626-330-5503 W SPOHNRANCH.COM INFO@SPOHNRANCH.COM 6824 S CENTINELA AVE. LOS ANGELES, CA 90230133 SKATEPARKS REDUCE ILLICIT BEHAVIOR SKATEPARKS REDUCE ILLICIT BEHAVIOR The myth surrounding skateparks is that they are a breeding ground for crime and other illicit activities. As we explained earlier, while there will be an occasional “bad seed”, providing designated spaces for positive activities is the best way to curb unlawful behavior among youth. When youth having nothing to do or nowhere to go – that is when they cause trouble. It's no secret that children who are involved in team sports don't have the time to get into trouble, but it turns out you don't have to be dragging them to the soccer field or baseball diamond. Activities you might not expect -- like skateboarding -- might be just what teens and adolescents need. Research out of the University of North Carolina found that skateboarding is among the activities that might help keep children out of trouble. "I think skateboarding kids are a focused group of kids," said Diana Harris, a parent. Compared to their couch potato peers, active adolescents -- including skateboarders -- were less likely to engage in risky behavior like smoking and drinking. "I think that is a group we see as being a little more on the risky side, but instead of being on the risky side, they were actually protected from those behaviors," said Dr. Penny Gordon-Larsen, a researcher. Source: NBC Philadelphia “Keeping Active Best Way To Keep Kids Out Of Trouble” April 3, 2006 Reduction in Crime since the Skate Park was installed: From 2003 to 2008, crime has dropped in the immediate area around the park, which has historically been a very high crime area of the city. Since 2003,drug related incidents have dropped 60.9%, violent crime has dropped 29.3% and overall incidents have dropped 22.8%. Further, calls for service have dropped 23.0%. S ource: “News Release: Long Beach Rejects Assertion that 14th street stake Park Project is Stimulus Waste” Ed Kamlan, Public Affairs Specialist City Manager's Office - City of Long Beach This area is located in one of the most impoverished areas in Long Beach, and the park currently has given hundreds of kids in the neighborhood an alternative to drugs, gangs and the many negatives they face each day. The City's application shows that the project meets the goals of Job Creation, Benefiting Low Income Communities, Blight Reduction and Economic Development and Smart Growth. DESIGN. BUILD. COME TOGETHER. SPOHN RANCH, INC. P 310-497-2272 F 626-330-5503 W SPOHNRANCH.COM INFO@SPOHNRANCH.COM 6824 S CENTINELA AVE. LOS ANGELES, CA 90230134 SKATEPARKS REDUCE ILLICIT BEHAVIOR Young skaters roll into smooth concrete bowls and ramps that both parents and health officials see as a constructive and positive way to keep children away from drugs, gangs and crime. "Skateboarding here gives us something to do instead of crazy stuff," Zuniga said, adding that the negative influences for teens are still prevalent in his neighborhood. In 2008, Ciudad Juárez initiated “Reclaiming Public Spaces,” a project that includes the remodeling or construction of parks, community centers, skateboard parks and extreme sports parks. “One of the psychosocial benefits is to feel safe again, reclaiming public spaces helps people feel like a community again, the busier the place, the more appealing for the youth and the safest people feel,” said Monica Chavira, M.A., Mental Health Consultant for the Pan American Health Organization. “There is more opportunity for social interaction with other youth which helps develop trusting and cohesive communities.” Sports, like skateboarding, is providing the children of Juárez an alternative to the violence surrounding them, Chavira said. “Skateboarding as an urban playing activity is beneficial for kids because it works as a positive escape route where the community and all the skate park users begin to take ownership of their park and take care of it themselves,” she said. “In this individual activity there are no organizing factors limiting the creativity of the individual and it can become a highly motivational sport that encour- ages perseverance and discipline.” Source : Fox News Latino “Ciudad Juarez Skatepark Lets Kids be Kids Amid Drug Violence” Joseph Kolb - September 26, 2012 DESIGN. BUILD. COME TOGETHER. SPOHN RANCH, INC. P 310-497-2272 F 626-330-5503 W SPOHNRANCH.COM INFO@SPOHNRANCH.COM 6824 S CENTINELA AVE. LOS ANGELES, CA 90230 SKATEPARKS REDUCE ILLICIT BEHAVIOR 135 As was explained in the previous section rebutting the concern that skateboarding and skateparks are dangerous, the majority of skateboarding injuries happen outside skateparks. The most common injuries are falls due to surface irregularities and collisions with motor vehicles or pedestrians. Skateboarding is going to happen whether skateparks exist or not, so the best way to keep youth safe is to provide them access to safe, designated spaces to pursue their activity. In 2012, thirty skateboarders lost their lives. This report includes two skateboarders who suffered their accidents in 2011, but did not pass away until days or months after the original incident. It is important to note that all thirty deaths occurred in a roadway. Twenty four out of the thirty skateboarders listed were struck by a vehicle. Source: Skaters for Public Skateparks “2012 Skateboarding Fatalities” Teresa Waters March 3, 2013 SKATEPARKS PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR SKATEBOARDING In 2012, thirty skateboarders lost their lives. This report includes two skateboarders who suffered their accidents in 2011, but did not pass away until days or months after the original incident. It is important to note that all thirty deaths occurred in a roadway. Twenty four out of the thirty skateboarders listed were struck by a vehicle. Source: Skaters for Public Skateparks “2012 Skateboarding Fatalities” Teresa Waters March 3, 2013 As was explained in the previous section rebutting the concern that skateboarding and skateparks are dangerous, the majority of skateboarding injuries happen outside skateparks. The most common injuries are falls due to surface irregularities and collisions with motor vehicles or pedestrians. Skateboarding is going to happen whether skateparks exist or not, so the best way to keep youth safe is to provide them access to safe, designated spaces to pursue their activity. Six months after plans to build a public skateboard park behind the Taunton police station were scrapped, some are speculating whether having such a facility could have saved the life of a Taunton skateboarder who was recently struck and killed by a car on Bay Street. "He definitely would have used (the skate park)," said the boy’s mother, Melissa Thomas. "I think he probably would’ve been there instead of out on the street." "Personally, I think the decision to not allow the skate park denied skaters in Taunton a chance to recreate safely," she said. Thomas echoed the sentiment. "They need a safe place where parents know where to find them," Thomas said. "They don’t have a place to go anymore where they can skate." Source: Taunton Gazette “Taunton's lack of public skate park brought to forefront in wake of teen's death” Gerry Tuoti August 19, 2011 DESIGN. BUILD. COME TOGETHER. SPOHN RANCH, INC. P 310-497-2272 F 626-330-5503 W SPOHNRANCH.COM INFO@SPOHNRANCH.COM 6824 S CENTINELA AVE. LOS ANGELES, CA 90230136 SKATEPARKS REDUCE DAMAGE TO PRIVATE PROPERTY “Everybody raise your hand, look at the person next to you and give a high-five,” she said, before Mayor Dwight C. Jones joined young skateboarders in dedicating the new facility at Carter Jones Park in Woodland Heights. “Richmond’s always been a tennis city,” Jones said, “but skateboarding is an emerging activity that’s going to happen whether we’re on board or not.” Source: Richmond Times Dispatch “Skatepark opens in South Richmond” Michael Paul Williams September 14, 2013 Mayor Jone’s comments echo a popular phrase in the skatepark industry, “If your town doesn’t have a skatepark, it is one”. Without designated skateparks, skateboarders will make use of any and all terrain in their community. Tyler Wolf, 17, now spends time hanging out on the benches outside the Roanoke Natural Foods Co-op on Grandin Road — a habit of many teens that has created anxiety among neighborhood business owners and residents this summer. He said an adequate skate park would lure him away from the benches. But Wolf called the state of Roanoke’s park “depressing,” especially since the removal of the half-pipe and several other ramps. More support has been voiced for finding activities that draw their interest. In Bedford County, a skate park had promising effects, according to Michael Stokes, the county’s director of parks and recreation. This often includes the private property of home owners and local businesses, as well as public spaces such as downtown plazas. Metal skate- board axles and BMX pegs can destroy paint and chip concrete, causing thousands of dollars in damage every year. Public skateparks are a win-win because skate- boarders have a safe place to pursue their passion, while law enforcement, business owners and community members no longer have to spend time, money and energy shooing skateboarders away from their property. DESIGN. BUILD. COME TOGETHER. SPOHN RANCH, INC. P 310-497-2272 F 626-330-5503 W SPOHNRANCH.COM INFO@SPOHNRANCH.COM 6824 S CENTINELA AVE. LOS ANGELES, CA 90230137 Prior to the opening of Falling Creek Park in 2011, Stokes said, area police and merchants dealt with several problem areas that were attracting teen skaters. “They’re just looking for a place to skate,” Stokes said. “And they’re young and they’re going to test some people. You drive through town now and you don’t see that anymore.” “The issues were just skating in places where there might be pedestrians or traffic and we’re not seeing that anymore,” Stokes said. “It’s open and very visible.” While scrolling through the comments on this online article, we found a valuable testimonial from a local resident who had a first-hand experience with skateboarders in Roanoke’s downtown area. It’s clear from her comment, that the lack of a quality skatepark is creating unsafe environment and hurting the business of local merchants. Teresa - August 1, 2013 at 1:03 am “I do avoid the area due to the teens. Same thing in downtown Roanoke too. They block the side- walks. Also have nearly run over kids who skated boarded into the street from behind cars. Can’t go to eat with my elderly mother because I am afraid she will be knocked down. Just not worth the hassle and definitely affected my use of merchants in the area.” Source : The Roanoke Times “Roanoke teen loitering blamed on skate park's woes” Zach Crizer August 2, 2013 PC Steve Wilson, of the Driffield Neighborhood Policing Team, said: "From my experience, I am aware that the skate park is regularly used by numerous young people from Driffield and the surrounding areas, offering a valuable diversion from anti- social behavior." The officer said in a letter to Skate Park organizers, which was read at a meeting of the Driffield Town Council policy and finance committee: "Since the skate park opened there has been a noticeable drop in calls to youths causing annoyance and related matters. I would fully support this facility being made into an all-weather, all year round resource." Source : Driffield Neighborhood Policing Team “Skate Park helps cut crime” August 8, 2006 DESIGN. BUILD. COME TOGETHER. SPOHN RANCH, INC. P 310-497-2272 F 626-330-5503 W SPOHNRANCH.COM INFO@SPOHNRANCH.COM 6824 S CENTINELA AVE. LOS ANGELES, CA 90230 SKATEPARKS REDUCE DAMAGE TO PRIVATE PROPERTY 138 SKATEBOARDING HAS SIGNIGICANT PHSYCAL HEALTH BENEFITS Arguably the most important reason for participating in action sports is the fact that it keeps you healthy and physically fit. Finding an activity that gets kids off the couch and keeps them in shape is vital for the youth of this nation, especially in this time of a national health crisis. “It’s a cardio workout, and the faster I go, the more I’m gasping for breath,” he said. “And it only becomes harder when I’m carrying a heavy backpack.” W hile skateboarding might look like fun, it also registers as an excellent workout. Michele Olson, a professor of exercise science at the Montgomery, Ala., campus of Auburn University, said that boarding engages many small and large muscles. “Your glutes, hamstring and quads work with all that pushing off the ground; your abs and back help you balance; and you use the small muscles in your calves, the stabilizing muscles in your hips and the ones in the arches of your feet, which is great because these weaken and flatten out as you get older,” she said. Mr. Hippix began boarding in 2010, and he said he has become fitter and more toned. “It’s definitely changed my body for the better,” he said. Source: The New York Times “Skateboards for Work and Working Out” Shivani Vora August 22, 2013 DESIGN. BUILD. COME TOGETHER. SPOHN RANCH, INC. P 310-497-2272 F 626-330-5503 W SPOHNRANCH.COM INFO@SPOHNRANCH.COM 6824 S CENTINELA AVE. LOS ANGELES, CA 90230 One of the most successful weapons against diabetes is a total blast: The Pawhuska Skate Park. It is impossible to make an absolutely correlation between Tucker’s improving health and the skate park, but here’s a stunning fact: In the past one and a half years, Tucker’s blood sugar average readings have steadily declined. In that same 18 months, he has been skating at the park, getting exercise for 10 hours or more hours a week – a proven method of keeping blood sugar in check. His parents say that the skate park has made a huge difference in Tucker’s physical activity. In pre-skate park days, Mark says that Tucker’s life was mostly sedentary except for basketball season, largely occupied by school and playing video games. He still plays basketball, but now he’s in full-exercise mode all year round. Source: The Bigheart Times “Sk8ing for diabetes, fun” 139 Skateboard tricks and the lifestyles of the kids who practice them could be a key to fitness into adulthood. A recent study by Johns Hopkins University researchers said regularly skating, Roller- blading and biking increase children's chances of fighting the flab as they grow. The odds were better than for those who played baseball and other organized, and often seasonal, sports. The study, published in January's Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, was one more among the many seeking solutions to the nation's growing obesity epidemic. But it's one researchers believe will fuel the push for more school and after-school activities. And skaters and their parents say it could help the unindoctrinated appreciate the benefits of some ramps and an outlaw spirit. The senior Hulson is a lifelong athlete and said he likes skateboarding because he believes it is a good cardiovascular workout, builds muscle strength and confidence, and comes with a community that provides encouragement. They found that among after-school activities, the likelihood of being an overweight adult was reduced 48 percent for those who skated or biked more than four times a week. For those who played soccer or other organized sports three or four times a week, the odds of being overweight later were reduced 20 percent. Source: Baltimore Sun “Ramped-up exercise: Hopkins study finds that kids who skateboard or Rollerblade stay fit longer than those who play organized sports” Meredith Cohn February 28, 2008 It also helps people develop some positive physical characteristics as they become more confident on a skateboard, such as increased leg strength, stamina, and balance. The largest health benefit of skating, however, is the cardiovascular workout it provides. "Most skaters don't care about the details of their health," he admits. "They just know that the more they skate, the better they feel, and that is enough." Source: Human Kinetics “Three Rules to Help Kids Fit in with the Skateboarding Culture” Per Welinder December 6, 2011 DESIGN. BUILD. COME TOGETHER. SPOHN RANCH, INC. P 310-497-2272 F 626-330-5503 W SPOHNRANCH.COM INFO@SPOHNRANCH.COM 6824 S CENTINELA AVE. LOS ANGELES, CA 90230 SKATEBOARDING HAS SIGNIFICANT PHYSICAL HEATH BENEFITS 140 SKATEBOARDING HAS SIGNIFICANT MENTAL HEALTH BENEFITS Skateboarding is a unique activity because it combines extreme physical exertion with precise muscle coordination and balance. The complexity of performing tricks on a skateboard improves brain function at a fundamental level and stimulates new cell growth in the brain. In 2006, an elementary school in Boulder, Colorado began incorporating skateboarding into the physical education curriculum – calling the program “Skate Pass”. The program’s director, Eric Klassen, wanted to “bring in activities that are alternative, non-competitive and individual. Most kids in schools feel intimidated when it comes to competition." Klassen says the biggest benefit might be something kids don't realize they're learning. While skateboarding helps with eye-foot coordination and balance, he says it also improves performance in the classroom. "When they're involved in an activity that involves balance -- both hemispheres of the brain are equally stimulated," Klassen says. He points out that researchers have shown that the body also produces a hormone that makes students more receptive to learning for the rest of the school day. Source: 9News “Local school becomes first in nation to teach skateboarding” March 6, 2006 These benefits, taken together, constitute a picture of skating as a healthy, healing activity for veterans returning from war. Whether by promoting physical exercise, community or relaxation, skateparks and skateboarding are a positive and low-impact way of providing therapeutic treatment to the emotionally-damaged. As a peaceful, constructive and crea- tive activity, skateboarding at a well-designed and well-maintained public skatepark can be one of the most valuable and fun things to do for the entire family. By building public skateparks, a city or town is ensuring the health and well-being of their children, veterans, and disaffected teenagers, both physically and mentally.” Source: Skaters for Public Skateparks 2009 DESIGN. BUILD. COME TOGETHER. SPOHN RANCH, INC. P 310-497-2272 F 626-330-5503 W SPOHNRANCH.COM INFO@SPOHNRANCH.COM 6824 S CENTINELA AVE. LOS ANGELES, CA 90230 141 Even more insidiously, my sweet but long-haired kids are subject to the continued supervision, tacit disapproval, and even harassment by police officers, business-owners, and ordinary people for their choice of sport. That is even though it is a sport exemplifying the values of sportsmanship, dedica- tion, perseverance, and determination that we celebrate in hero-athletes like NFL great Joe Flacco and and the college athletes we are watching this week in the NCAA basketball finals. But I am not just a rabid skate-mom, who wishes my sons could practice their sport closer to home and wear their skate logos without judgment. I also am also a Northwestern University sociologist of law who is trained in participant-observation and makes a living observing and analyzing social interactions. As any soccer, basketball or football mom knows, having two kids who practice the sport means I've spent lots (and lots and lots) of time in skate parks all around the United States and parts of Europe. And what I observe is a sport practiced by dedicated and enthusiastic young people who should be admired, not scorned. Skateboarders are dedicated; they show up to practice, rain, shine, or snow (if they have a place to do it) without a schedule. No coach tells them when to arrive, how long to work, or what the next trick is. And yet they make progress. Even when the next trick involves staring down a 7-stair jump, dropping into a bowl that terrifies their mom, or trying a 360 flip to manual for 12 years before landing it, skaters keep at it. Source : Huffington Post “Skateboarding Is Still a Crime, But the Sport Is Admirable” March 22, 2013 DESIGN. BUILD. COME TOGETHER. SPOHN RANCH, INC. P 310-497-2272 F 626-330-5503 W SPOHNRANCH.COM INFO@SPOHNRANCH.COM 6824 S CENTINELA AVE. LOS ANGELES, CA 90230 SKATEBOARDING HAS SIGNIFICANT MENTAL HEATH BENEFITS 142 Experts would say that skateboarding and other individual sports are more beneficial than harmful to teenagers. They need to be out -- hanging out with people, laughing, connecting to something larger than themselves and their worries. Teenage years are an "awkward period in your life. You're looking for definition and identity and your place in the world," said Miki Vuckovich, executive director of the Tony Hawk Foundation, a nonprofit group working with city governments to help build public skateparks. "Skateboarding is the answer for a lot of kids. It's fun. They can do it on their own terms. It doesn't require a coach or a team. Skating is something you do at your own pace." He said skating actually is a lifestyle. There is the skating culture -- the lingo, the fashion, the atmosphere -- that teenagers like. Vuckovich said another great thing about skateboarding is that it's a supportive environment. You don't have to be a cool kid. You can't get cut from a team. Source: Tampa Bay Times “Identity on board: Skateboarding gives kids a chance with individualism.” Erin Sullivan July 15, 2006 Worley is a single mother with two children — Fallon, 5, and Sasha, 7. When Sasha was 2-years-old, he was diagnosed with autism. Worley said both her sons loved skateboarding, but the activity proved to be more than just fun for Sasha. "It was this unique kind of therapy," Worley said. Worley said she noticed her sons' relationship was much better when they would skate. "Sasha likes to play by himself, has a lot of anxiety and fights a lot with his younger brother," she said. "When he's on a skateboard, they become best friends." Many children with autism seek ways to escape from pressure, Worley said. She said there were many times that Sasha would be so stressed that he would ram himself into a wall. Skating now relieves that pressure for him. "He loves it," she said. "There were days when he would get off the school bus and just fall on the ground screaming. With the half-pipe, he can just go inside and grab his board and skate for a while." Source: Daily Mountain Eagle “A rolling remedy” James Phillips, 2011 DESIGN. BUILD. COME TOGETHER. SPOHN RANCH, INC. P 310-497-2272 F 626-330-5503 W SPOHNRANCH.COM INFO@SPOHNRANCH.COM 6824 S CENTINELA AVE. LOS ANGELES, CA 90230 SKATEBOARDING HAS SIGNIFICANT MENTAL HEATH BENEFITS 143 An interesting case study on skateparks as positive environments comes from Evan Knappenberger, who is a skater-stepfather and OIF ‘05-’07 veteran with PTSD and depression. He is a student at Whatcom Community College in Bellingham, WA. “How do these veterans cope? What hope is there in treatment, be it medical or spiritual, for ex-soldiers with mental illness? What exactly is it about emotional trauma that demands such a thorough and time-consuming healing? How is that healing facilitated in post-modern suburban America? One surprisingly effective answer for many veterans has been the local skateboard park. Go to any skatepark in America and an astonishing number of young veterans from every political and economic background will tell you about the curative properties of skateboarding. Many claim there is a meditative quality to the sport that promotes relaxation and emotional balance. Some claim skateboarding as a miracle cure for their various ailments. Before looking into the physical and mental benefits of skateboarding, it is necessary to take a moment to realize the more important community benefits of the skatepark itself. By providing veterans with specialized topics for discussion that are unrelated to warfare, such as skating equipment, tricks, and famous skaters, skateparks offer veterans a means of conversational engagement and a milieu of interpersonal connections. Skate culture transcends political differences and focuses on sportsmanship and camaraderie. This can be reassuring to veterans who are wary of politically charged causes or groups. M any soldiers with depression, PTSD, or combat injuries struggle to maintain a healthy weight. For some it can be difficult to find the motivation to exercise as a civilian because it is usually a lonely activity whereas in the army it was social. Skateboarding is an excellent way to get exercise in a social environment without having to pay hundreds of dollars for a gym membership. By acquiring new skating abilities a veteran can take pride in peaceable accomplishments while improving his or her self-esteem. Veterans learn how to overcome fear by facing a steep drop on a concrete ledge at a high speed; they learn how to overcome the past by focusing on the task at hand, which is keeping upright. Notably, it is important that a skater not be drunk while attempting maneuvers. Veterans have a very high rate of substance abuse and alcoholism and are discouraged from using and drinking while they are skating, if only to save themselves from injury. I have yet to see a drunk vet at the local skatepark, though there are plenty at the VFW lodge down the street. The emotional rewards in skateboarding are performance-based, so alcohol becomes an obstacle between the skater and his or her reward. DESIGN. BUILD. COME TOGETHER. SPOHN RANCH, INC. P 310-497-2272 F 626-330-5503 W SPOHNRANCH.COM INFO@SPOHNRANCH.COM 6824 S CENTINELA AVE. LOS ANGELES, CA 90230 SKATEBOARDING HAS SIGNIFICANT MENTAL HEATH BENEFITS 144 Skateboarding allows for individuality as rules are minimal and self-expression is encour- aged. This freedom to be creative and express oneself through skateboarding activity can be a means of empowerment. Through the cultural values of inclusion, having fun, self- expression, and progression, participants can build confidence to become leaders. Regard- less of gender, discipline, ethnicity, or age, the participants in this study routinely embraced each other, supported each other by showing encouragement and appreciation, and showed no signs of negative emotion toward other participants, despite the fact that prize money was on the line. This lack of negative emotions infers an inclusionary construct within the skateboarding culture. Another central theme of this study was the energy and drive of the participants. While each participant was competing, facial expressions suggested the presence of passion and determination, fun, excitement, and desire to do their best at that moment. Source : ESPN Productions, Inc. “An Ethnographic Study of the Skateboarding Culture” Linda Moore, Senior Director - Business Administration DESIGN. BUILD. COME TOGETHER. SPOHN RANCH, INC. P 310-497-2272 F 626-330-5503 W SPOHNRANCH.COM INFO@SPOHNRANCH.COM 6824 S CENTINELA AVE. LOS ANGELES, CA 90230 SKATEBOARDING HAS SIGNIFICANT MENTAL HEATH BENEFITS 145 SKATEPARKS HAVE A POSITIVE ECONOMIC IMPACT Hundreds are flocking to the new Fremont Skate Park from throughout northernCalifornia. Last Wednesday, Mike Brown and his buddies piled into a car and made an hour-long pilgrimage from Pittsburg to Fremont. Demarcus James did the same from San Francisco. “Smalls,” from Walnut Creek. Others, as far as Stockton and Sacramento. They’re among the hundreds, if not thousands, who’ve made their journey to the Fremont Skate Park since its soft opening on May 31, turning our city into an unlikely mecca for the edgy action sport. Source: Newark Patch “New Skate Park a Tri-City Mecca” Zoneil Maharaj June 13, 2013 The park is not intended to be an economic-development tool, though it has proven to be a draw for other cities. Stan Robinson, chairman of Recreation District No. 3 in St. Mary Parish, said his district’s skate park, built in November, has been a worthwhile venture. “I can’t tell you how many times a parent has said to me that it’s the best taxpayer money they’ve spent,” he said. Nearby businesses, he said, are seeing their sales increase from visitors to the park. “We are already planning to expand it,” he said. Source: Houma Today “Plans rolling ahead for new skate park” Chance Ryan January 31, 2013 Even more insidiously, my sweet but long-haired kids are subject to the continued supervision, tacit disapproval, and even harassment by police officers, business-owners, and ordinary people for their choice of sport. That is even though it is a sport exemplifying the values of sportsmanship, dedica-tion, perseverance, and determination that we celebrate in hero-athletes like NFL great Joe Flacco and and the college athletes we are watching this week in the NCAA basketball finals.But I am not just a rabid skate-mom, who wishes my sons could practice their sport closer to home and wear their skate logos without judgment. I also am also a Northwestern University sociologist of law who is trained in participant-observation and makes a living observing and analyzing social interactions.As any soccer, basketball or football mom knows, having two kids who practice the sport means I've spent lots (and lots and lots) of time in skate parks all around the United States and parts of Europe. And what I observe is a sport practiced by dedicated and enthusiastic young people who should be admired, not scorned.Skateboarders are dedicated; they show up to practice, rain, shine, or snow (if they have a place to do it) without a schedule. No coach tells them when to arrive, how long to work, or what the next trick is.And yet they make progress. Even when the next trick involves staring down a 7-stair jump, dropping into a bowl that terrifies their mom, or trying a 360 flip to manual for 12 years before landing it, skaters keep at it. Source : Huffington Post“Skateboarding Is Still a Crime, But the Sport Is Admirable”March 22, 2013 “The immediate response to our park was overwhelming. Both the youth of our town, and visitors alike bombarded our new park each and every day. This was a huge economic boost for our town, and continues to be as this contest has put Carbondale and our skate park on the map. Never underesti- mate the draw that a skatepark will have on your town. Our town has been very pleased with the economic impact that the new skatepark has brought to Carbondale. With many visitors staying here over the Summer months just to skate our park, with large contests being held here and the free advertisements that skaters pass on to each other about Carbondale, our skatepark has been exceptional for town business.” Source: Skaters for Public Skateparks Carbondale Recreation Coordinator Chris Woods - Carbondale, Colorado DESIGN. BUILD. COME TOGETHER. SPOHN RANCH, INC. P 310-497-2272 F 626-330-5503 W SPOHNRANCH.COM INFO@SPOHNRANCH.COM 6824 S CENTINELA AVE. LOS ANGELES, CA 90230 146 We do not have any specific studies on the economic impact of skateparks on communities, but from the feedback we receive from municipal skatepark managers, skateparks do seem to have a positive effect on businesses in the surrounding area. When a skatepark opens, it tends to draw folks from the outlying communities to come bring their kids to the skatepark, do some shopping, maybe have lunch, buy some gas, etc. Skateparks attract patrons to local businesses who might not otherwise be in the area. Skateboarders are tenacious and will go wherever the compelling terrain is. While skateparks with high visibility and ample community interaction are healthier environments, skateparks in challeng- ing locations can often serve to activate an otherwise underutilized space. Their presence displaces less desirable elements that require privacy and can be a steady presence for other visitors that may be reluctant to visit a desolate area. Source : Tony Hawk Foundation, 2013 DESIGN. BUILD. COME TOGETHER. SPOHN RANCH, INC. P 310-497-2272 F 626-330-5503 W SPOHNRANCH.COM INFO@SPOHNRANCH.COM 6824 S CENTINELA AVE. LOS ANGELES, CA 90230 SKATEPARKS HAVE A POSITIVE ECONOMIC IMPACT “To emphasize how much impact our skatepark has had since its opening, I would like to note that one of the most frequent questions at our Colorado Welcome Center is now, “How do you get to the skatepark?” The volunteers at the welcome center have requested that signs be placed throughout town to guide out-of-towners to the park. There have been, as I am told, numerous skaters from across America that have come here specifically for the purpose of trying out our new facility. I’ve heard reports from local enthusiasts that fellow riders from as far away as Maine, Vermont, Florida, Washington, Oregon, Texas, California, and Indiana have been here to skate. For a city with a population of 10,000 we are impressed with the results. Tony Hawk even stopped for a ride with his group a couple of weeks ago. Word travels fast when a world class skatepark is constructed.” Source: Skaters for Public Skateparks Mayor Joseph A. Reorda - Trinidad, Colorado 147 ADDRESSING COMMUNITY CONCERNS DESIGN. BUILD. COME TOGETHER. SPOHN RANCH, INC. P 310-497-2272 F 626-330-5503 W SPOHNRANCH.COM INFO@SPOHNRANCH.COM 6824 S CENTINELA AVE. LOS ANGELES, CA 90230 148 Skateboarding allows for individuality as rules are minimal and self-expression is encour-aged. This freedom to be creative and express oneself through skateboarding activity can be a means of empowerment. Through the cultural values of inclusion, having fun, self-expression, and progression, participants can build confidence to become leaders. Regard-less of gender, discipline, ethnicity, or age, the participants in this study routinely embraced each other, supported each other by showing encouragement and appreciation, and showed no signs of negative emotion toward other participants, despite the fact that prize money was on the line. This lack of negative emotions infers an inclusionary construct within the skateboarding culture.Another central theme of this study was the energy and drive of the participants. While each participant was competing, facial expressions suggested the presence of passion and determination, fun, excitement, and desire to do their best at that moment. Source : ESPN Productions, Inc.“An Ethnographic Study of the Skateboarding Culture”Linda Moore, Senior Director - Business Administration SKATEBOARDING & SKATEPARKS ARE DANGEROUS While there is a daredevil spirit commonly associated with skateboarding and many adrenaline junkies do pursue the activity, skateboarding’s mislabeling as “dangerous” comes down to a perception issue. When you look beyond the outdated outlaw stereotype and compare skateboarding to traditional sports, you’ll find that the activity is actually quite safe. National Electronic Injury Surveillance System, a division of the Consumer Protection Safety Council, studied skateboard-associated injuries for a 12-year period 1987 to 1998 for participants aged 7 years or older. The National Electronic Injury Surveillance System provided injury estimates for skateboarding and the selected additional sporting activities. The National Sporting Goods Association annual survey of nationally representative households provided participation estimates. A participation-based rate of injury was calculated from these data sets for the selected sports for the year 1998. Results: The 1998 rate of emergency department-treated skateboard-associated injuries-8.9 injuries per 1,000 participants (95% confidence interval) was half as high as basketball (21.2). The most frequent injuries in 1998 were ankle strain/sprain and wrist fracture. Skateboard-associated injuries requiring hospitalization occurred in 2.9% and were 11.4 times more likely to have occurred as a result of a crash with a motor vehicle than injuries in those patients not hospitalized. Source: The Journal of Trauma, October 2002 “Skateboard-associated injuries: participation-based estimates and injury characteristics” The CPSC’s NEISS published new data in 2012 from a sample of 96 hospitals, estimating the number of injuries per a 100,000 population in the US. The data for various activities was fairly consistent with the 1998 data and breaks down as follows: SKATEBOARDINGFOOTBALLBASKETBALLBASEBALL 265,471 569,746 466,492 114,120 231,447 SOCCER DESIGN. BUILD. COME TOGETHER. SPOHN RANCH, INC. P 310-497-2272 F 626-330-5503 W SPOHNRANCH.COM INFO@SPOHNRANCH.COM 6824 S CENTINELA AVE. LOS ANGELES, CA 90230 149 Dr. Michael Yorgason, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who practices at Montana Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, summarized the CPSC findings: “The best research which quantifies risk of skateboarding comes from the Journal of Trauma, Oct. 2002, and is written by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. They determined the number of skateboarding injuries per active skateboarder and compared those numbers to in-line skating and basketball. Skateboarding had an injury rate of 8.9 per 1,000 participants. In-line skating was 3.9/1,000 and basketball produced 21.2 ER-treated injuries per 1,000 players. Statistically, skateboarding is safer than playing basketball. Skateboarding on public streets or adjacent to traffic is more dangerous and can produce serious injuries due to collision with motor vehicles. The potential benefit from the skateboard park is that it will shift riders from the sidewalks and streets to the park, and there will be fewer falls due to surface irregularity.” The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons weighed in on the topic of skateboarding injuries with some important risk factors: With smooth concrete, precise geometry and strategically-designed traffic patterns, a skatepark is clearly the safest place to perform the activity. The Journal of Trauma published another study in 2010 that echoed this sentiment, “Our findings demonstrate that helmet utilization and designated skateboard areas significantly reduce the incidence of serious head injuries.” Inexperienced skateboarders. Those who have been skating for less than one week suffer one-third of injuries, usually caused by falls. Skateboarders who go near traffic or use homemade skateboard ramps. Both activities are particularly dangerous. Experienced skateboarders who encounter unexpected surfaces or try risky stunts. Irregular riding surfaces, rocks or other debris can cause you to fall. You can stumble over twigs or fall down slopes. Wet pavements and rough or uneven surfaces can cause a wipeout. Avoid risky behavior. Don't skateboard too fast or in dangerous or crowded locations. DESIGN. BUILD. COME TOGETHER. SPOHN RANCH, INC. P 310-497-2272 F 626-330-5503 W SPOHNRANCH.COM INFO@SPOHNRANCH.COM 6824 S CENTINELA AVE. LOS ANGELES, CA 90230 SKATEBOARDING & SKATEPARKS ARE DANGEROUS At highest risk are: 150 When discussing the dangers of skateboarding, the question of liability will inevitably come up. In most US states, skateboarding is classified as a hazardous activity. This classification is intended to let participates know that that there are inherent risks in skateboarding similar to most other athletic activities. Limited liability laws and hazardous activity lists prohibit claims against public entities that operate public spaces such as softball fields, basketball courts and skateparks. This allows municipalities to create positive spaces for recreation without the fear of lawsuits. In 1997, the State of California, amended Section 115800 of the Health and Safety Code to address skatepark liability. The bill discusses supervised skateparks as well, but as we understand Victorville skateboarders are proposing a non-supervised park so we’ve highlighted the pertinent sectiobe reluctant to visit a desolate area. Existing law provides that neither public entities nor public employees are liable to any person who participates in a hazardous recreational activity. Existing law defines "hazardous recreational activities" for these purposes to include various activities. This bill would provide that skateboarding at a public skateboard park is a hazardous recreational activity. With respect to any facility, owned or operated by a local public agency, that is designed and maintained for the purpose of recreational skateboard use, and that is not supervised on a regular basis, the requirements of subdivision (a) may be satisfied by compliance with the following : (1) Adoption by the local public agency of an ordinance requiring any person riding a skateboard at the facility to wear a helmet, elbow pads, and knee pads. (2) The posting of signs at the facility affording reasonable notice that any person riding a skateboard in the facility must wear a helmet, elbow pads, and knee pads, and that any person failing to do so will be subject to citation under the ordinance required by paragraph (1). A detailed analysis of skatepark liability across multiple states comes from a 2009 article in Parks & Recreation Magazine written by James C. Kozlowski. Mr. Kozlowski is an associate professor in the School of Recreation, Health, and Tourism at George Mason University in Manassas, Virginia, and legal/legislative counsel to NRPA Public Policy. “In this all too common scenario, ignorance of applicable state law and the perceived fear of liability may unnecessarily limit or eliminate public recreational opportunities and activities, like skateboard- ing. In general, a failure to enforce park rules, in this case ensure compliance with equipment rules, is not a basis for governmental liability, particularly in unsuper- vised facilities. More significantly, however, existing statutes in North Carolina and other jurisdic- tions would provide significant governmental immunity against any liability for skateboarding injuries. DESIGN. BUILD. COME TOGETHER. SPOHN RANCH, INC. P 310-497-2272 F 626-330-5503 W SPOHNRANCH.COM INFO@SPOHNRANCH.COM 6824 S CENTINELA AVE. LOS ANGELES, CA 90230 SKATEBOARDING & SKATEPARKS ARE DANGEROUS 151 Despite jurisdictional variations, these state laws are quite similar in that they generally preclude any governmental liability for injuries arising out of the inherent risks associated with participation in skateboarding. While some states have adopted immunity legislation specific to skateboarding and similarly hazardous recreational activities, other jurisdictions have included skateboarding within the context of more generic immunity laws such as state recreational use statutes. As illustrated by the state laws described herein, in the case of skateboarding, the legislative trend clearly reflects a public policy which favors governmental immunity over liability. In North Carolina, the expressed legislative purpose of the “Hazardous Recreation Parks Safety and Liability” statute (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 99E-21 to 25) is “to encourage governmental owners or lessees of property to make land available to a governmental entity for skateboarding, inline skating, or freestyle bicycling” without fearing liability: To address such liability concerns, this law provides that no governmental entity or public employee will be liable “for any damage or injury to property or persons that arises out of a person’s participation in the [hazardous recreation] activity and that takes place in an area designated for the activity.” Further, the law provides that any person who “participates in or assists in hazardous recreational activities assumes the known and unknown inherent risks in these activities, irrespective of age.” Moreover, pursuant to the statute, “no public entity that sponsors, allows, or permits skateboarding, inline skating, or freestyle bicycling on its property is required to eliminate, alter, or control the inherent risks in these activities.” Rather, pursuant to the statute, the participant in hazardous recreational activities is held “legally responsible for all damages, injury, or death to himself or herself or other persons or property that result from these activities.” While engaged in hazardous recreational activities, irrespective of where such activities occur, the law holds the participant responsible for negligent failure to comply with the ordinance requirement that any person riding a skateboard at an unsupervised facility must wear a helmet, elbow pads, and kneepads. The hazardous recreation law, however, does not limit liability that would otherwise exist for any of the following: (1) The failure of the governmental entity or public employee to guard against or warn of a danger- ous condition of which a participant does not have and cannot reasonably be expected to have had notice. (2) An act of gross negligence by the governmental entity or public employee that is the proximate cause of the injury. In contrast to the North Carolina and California statutes described above, the operative language of the Hawaii statute is much simpler in providing public entities with immunity to liability for skate- boarding injuries: No public entity or public employee shall be liable to any person for injury or damage sustained when using a public skateboard park, except when injury or damage is caused by a condition resulting from the public entity’s failure to maintain or repair the skateboard park. HRS 662-19 (2008) In so doing, there is no requirement in the Hawaii statute regarding helmets, elbow pads, and knee pads in skateboard parks. DESIGN. BUILD. COME TOGETHER. SPOHN RANCH, INC. P 310-497-2272 F 626-330-5503 W SPOHNRANCH.COM INFO@SPOHNRANCH.COM 6824 S CENTINELA AVE. LOS ANGELES, CA 90230 SKATEBOARDING & SKATEPARKS ARE DANGEROUS 152 In pertinent part, the Nebraska “Political Subdivisions Tort Claims Act,” R.R.S. Neb. § 13-910 (2009), also provides an expressed exemption from governmental liability for any claim “relating to recrea- tional activities for which no fee is charged,” including skateboarding. In addition, the Nebraska tort claims act precludes governmental liability for the following: The design of a skatepark or bicycle motocross park constructed for purposes of skateboarding, inline skating, bicycling, or scootering that was constructed or reconstructed, reasonably and in good faith, in accordance with generally recognized engineering or safety standards or design theories in existence at the time of the construction or reconstruction. S ource: Parks & Recreation Magazine “Skateboarding Immunity Laws Limit Liability” September 2009 James C. Kozlowski, J.D., Ph.D. “Agencies must be able to show records of inspections and maintenance. That is a state requirement,” said Amico, whose office is in La Palma. “In any case involving liability, the agency must be able to produce documentation of maintenance. Park maintenance supervisors should check for cracked concrete, metal reinforcing peeling away from concrete and other defects. Make sure that if a fall occurs, it isn’t going to be the fault of the park itself.” Source: “Issues Facing California's Skate Parks” California Parks & Recreation Society Marti Childs and Jeff March, 2002 In early 2013 we spoke with Jim Thyden, the insurance programs manager for the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority, which insures 75+ California municipalities with public skateboard parks. Mr. Thyden reminded us that no agency is 100% immune to lawsuits – anyone can sue some- one. In his 10+ years of experience though, he has seen only a handful of lawsuits filed related to skateboard parks with zero of them actually materializing. Jim’s colleague at California JPIA, Allan Amico, was quoted in 2002 article written by the California Parks & Recreation Society adding that if municipalities would like to decrease their risk of liability even further, they should keep a written record of inspections for safety hazards within the skatepark. Amico, who participated in efforts to introduce legislation that would provide more liability protection for skate park operators, urges agencies not only to have skate parks properly designed and constructed, but also to institute a rigorous maintenance program. DESIGN. BUILD. COME TOGETHER. SPOHN RANCH, INC. P 310-497-2272 F 626-330-5503 W SPOHNRANCH.COM INFO@SPOHNRANCH.COM 6824 S CENTINELA AVE. LOS ANGELES, CA 90230 SKATEBOARDING & SKATEPARKS ARE DANGEROUS 153 While advocating for a public skatepark in Philadelphia in 2002, Joshua Nims, J.D., researched skatepark liability and provided a unique perspective: Liability concerns have been a stumbling block for skatepark construction for decades. Municipali- ties, when asked to build facilities for their skateboarding population, always fall back on the liability excuse. That justification is often grounded in a misinterpretation of the actual risks of skateboard- ing and the comparative risks of traditional playground sports like football or soccer. Skateboarding has supplanted a number of traditional sports as the activity of choice for over 9 million young people. Traditional playground sports such as soccer or football have comparable participation rates, yet have a much higher injury rate per thousand participants than skateboarding. Based on these facts, it is not logical for different standards of liability to be applied to children playing pick-up games of football or soccer in a public park than to skateboarders. It is important to establish early in the process of understanding skateboarding liability issues that the same amount of liberty that traditional sports participants are afforded in a public park should be allowed to skateboarders. There have been no federal cases on skateboarding-related liability as of this writing. However, in 1999, the U.S. Department of Justice released a study of a small town in Massachusetts that had a downtown plaza skateboarding problem similar to the situation in Center City. A skatepark was constructed as a response and the loitering and pedestrian safety problem was significantly reduced. To address liability concerns, the town posted signs at the skatepark imploring users to wear protec- tive gear and warning users that they are using the facilities "at their own risk." The report admits that "safety gear requirements have been difficult to enforce and are frequently ignored," but the overall outcome for the community has been a success. There is no perfect solution to any problem, but the Danvers, Mass. community is willing to take a small liability risk to alleviate a much larger one and the results have been very positive. Large reductions in complaints and police calls for skateboarding related incidents have been reported since the skatepark was constructed. Source: USHistory.org Joshua H. Nims, J.D. “Approaches to Liability for the City of Philadelphia in the Context of Skatepark Construction” April 4, 2002 DESIGN. BUILD. COME TOGETHER. SPOHN RANCH, INC. P 310-497-2272 F 626-330-5503 W SPOHNRANCH.COM INFO@SPOHNRANCH.COM 6824 S CENTINELA AVE. LOS ANGELES, CA 90230 SKATEBOARDING & SKATEPARKS ARE DANGEROUS 154 When concerned community members describe behavior they believe will occur at a proposed skatepark, they are typically describing behavior that falls into one of the following four categories. In our experience, we’ve found that these issues can occasionally occur, but: Smoking, Drinking & Drugs Foul Language & Aggressive Behavior They are the exception, not the rule. In every social group there will be the occasional “bad seed” whose upbringing was not rooted in values of courtesy, kindness and respect. This is not unique to skateboarders and issues like this are typically symptoms of being an adoles- cent, not symptoms of being a skateboarder. They are typically caused by non-skateboarders. The vast majority of skatepark users are extremely focused individuals engaged in a physically and mentally-demanding activity. In skateparks that lack visibility or feature prison-style fences that discourage the public at large from entering the facility, these occasional “bad seeds” feel like the skatepark is a place where they can hide from the law-abiding public and engage in illicit behavior. There are strategic methods during the planning and design process that can be imple- mented to minimize these issues. Siting Skateparks that are highly visible and surrounded by active public areas create the perception that any activities conducted within the skatepark could be seen by law enforcement, parents or community members. The perception that the skatepark is part of “everybody’s space” and that there is nowhere to hide is extremely effective in discouraging poor behavior. Adult Leaders Skateboarding communities with a strong adult presence consistently see fewer problems once the skatepark opens. When there are positive role models in the mix, the majority of younger skaters will follow their lead and treat the facility with respect, or face the risk of becoming a social outcast within the group. implemented to minimize these issues. Vandalism & Graffiti Violence & Theft SKATEPARKS ARE HUBS FOR ILLICIT BEHAVIOR DESIGN. BUILD. COME TOGETHER. SPOHN RANCH, INC. P 310-497-2272 F 626-330-5503 W SPOHNRANCH.COM INFO@SPOHNRANCH.COM 6824 S CENTINELA AVE. LOS ANGELES, CA 90230 155 In a recent study by the Journal of Adolescent Research, Dr. Graham L. Bradley explains that “skate parks are positive places, which encourage civic responsibility and social skills. We also watched and observed kids acquiring social skills, learning to cooperate, to take turns, to take some responsibility for their sporting arena. They have pride in it and they look after it. We think young boys at the skatepark are learning the beginnings of some civic participation, some responsibility, and some involvement in their community.” Source: “Skate Parks as a Context for Adolescent Development” Journal of Adolescent Research Graham L. Bradley, March 2010; vol. 25, 2: pp. 288-323. Involve users in skatepark development When skatepark projects actively engage the end users throughout the process, they develop a sense of pride and ownership in the facility. Whether it’s sitting through hours of city council meetings, contributing to the design of features within the park or helping raise funds for construction, when youth become invested in the project they are more likely to respect the facility once it opens. Plus, if they observe someone abusing or misusing the space, they are likely to take a stand. They’ll remind that person how hard the skateboarding community worked to build the park and that disrespecting it could lead to its closure. DESIGN. BUILD. COME TOGETHER. SPOHN RANCH, INC. P 310-497-2272 F 626-330-5503 W SPOHNRANCH.COM INFO@SPOHNRANCH.COM 6824 S CENTINELA AVE. LOS ANGELES, CA 90230 SKATEPARKS ARE HUBS FOR ILLICIT BEHAVIOR 156 "Anything we can do to get kids to be physically active will help them in terms of their physical health, but this research suggests that engaging in a variety of activities may also have social, emotional and cognitive benefits, including reduced likelihood of engaging in risky behaviors such as drinking, drugs, violence, smoking, sex and delinquency," Gordon-Larsen added. The risk was similarly low for the skaters/gamers. Skateboarding may get a bad rap, since schools don't generally sponsor it, many public places ban it and not a lot of adults participate in it. "But we found that adolescents who skateboard actually fared well in terms of self-esteem and were less likely to engage in risky behaviors compared to teens who watch a lot of TV," Gordon-Larsen said. "It's also extremely important for communities and schools to provide safe and affordable recreation facilities and opportunities for physical activity," she added. Source: “Skateboarding's cool and healthy!” April 4, 2006 myDNA News Staff said vandalism is a problem throughout the city park system and is predominantly in the form of graffiti. The city has a graffiti removal program in maintenance that has been successful in removing graffiti in a timely manner throughout its parks. The most likely surfaces for graffiti in the skate park will be the concrete skating surface. Staff said since skaters find painted surfaces very undesirable to skate on due to the slick surface it creates, graffiti by skaters is anticipated to be non-existent. Staff believed skaters will police others committing graffiti in what they will regard as their park. The previous skate park experienced far less vandalism than the majority of the city's park system, including playgrounds, and had very few graffiti incidences over the 10 years, according to staff. Source: San Jose Mercury News “Fremont skatepark design will return to the city council” Wes Bowers 04/07/2011 New research out of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill finds that physically active adolescents are not only improving their health - they also are decreasing the chance that they will get into trouble. Among teens who fare well are skateboarders,particularly regarding their self-esteem and despite a lack of wide public support for this activity. DESIGN. BUILD. COME TOGETHER. SPOHN RANCH, INC. P 310-497-2272 F 626-330-5503 W SPOHNRANCH.COM INFO@SPOHNRANCH.COM 6824 S CENTINELA AVE. LOS ANGELES, CA 90230 SKATEPARKS ARE HUBS FOR ILLICIT BEHAVIOR 157 The number of reports of anti-social behavior in Dorchester has fallen by 19 per cent since the com- pletion of a public skatepark in April 2009, and in the area where the skatepark is located the reduc- tion is even more significant at 33 per cent. Inspector Les Fry, Dorchester Section Commander, said: “This reduction is a tremendous result for the town and shows the real value of having such a good facility for young people. “The park is the place to go, either to take part or just to sit and watch. The young people are extremely good at policing it themselves, looking after the younger and less experienced park users. “Data shows that the park has had a really positive impact and is not just a short-lived flash in the pan. Reported anti-social behavior is down compared to the three previous years’ statistics and the trend is continuing which is great.” Laurie Thomas, a 19-year-old member of the skate park committee said: “All of the users of the park look out for one another, whatever their age.” Tom Borland, 17, said: “The skate park is a very safe place to go and if anyone has any problems everyone helps out.” Emma Scott, Community Development Officer for West Dorset District Council said: “The young people have taken ownership of the park and are extremely proud of it. They are keen to look after it and continue to maintain it in top condition. Source: Dorchester skatepark contributes to drop in anti-social behavior Dorset Police Force DESIGN. BUILD. COME TOGETHER. SPOHN RANCH, INC. P 310-497-2272 F 626-330-5503 W SPOHNRANCH.COM INFO@SPOHNRANCH.COM 6824 S CENTINELA AVE. LOS ANGELES, CA 90230 SKATEPARKS ARE HUBS FOR ILLICIT BEHAVIOR 158 Too often we hear stories of stolen phones. Not often do you hear a heartwarming story like this that tells the exact opposite tale of how a lost cellphone made its way back to its proper owner, showing that kindness still exists in this world. It all started with a bouncy bike and a loose Velcro pouch. Architecture graduate Kim Ho wrote on her blog KYM4 how her friend didn’t tell her he was putting his phone in the pouch on her bike.. “[We] had an amazing few hours biking along the country side,” she wrote. But there were “lots of bumpy windy gravel roads on our route” and therefore “lots of opportunity to lose a wallet or phone.” When the pair returned home, they learned of the cellphone’s lost status via — you guessed it — social media. Instead of someone putting incriminating selfies on Facebook from their newly acquired phone, there was an Instagram video waiting for the cellphone owner from a group of creative — and honest — kids. “We found your phone,” the kids say, instructing the owner to “call this phone.” Of course, they couldn’t resist showing off a few of their moves at the skate park. They even give instructions to come and get it. Ho wrote that she and her friend called the number and were told to meet the kids at the local park. “No harm done to the phone, they just wanted to give it back to its rightful owner! They could have sold the phone, made some good coin and continued skating, but they didn’t. Instead they took a few goofy pictures and filmed this sweet video,” Ho wrote. “I have to commend them on their creativity, their playfulness, and their honest nature- totally feeling inspired today about all the good folks in this world. All smiles.” Source: TheBlaze.com Liz Klimas August 21, 2013 DESIGN. BUILD. COME TOGETHER. SPOHN RANCH, INC. P 310-497-2272 F 626-330-5503 W SPOHNRANCH.COM INFO@SPOHNRANCH.COM 6824 S CENTINELA AVE. LOS ANGELES, CA 90230 SKATEPARKS ARE HUBS FOR ILLICIT BEHAVIOR 159 The City of Manteca, California learned a valuable lesson with their first skatepark when they allowed unsubstantiated NIMBY concerns to dictate the skatepark siting process. Back in the late 1990s after then Councilman Wayne Flores convinced his colleagues to approve the idea of building a skate park, it became a political hot potato. Every location staff or a committee came up with was met with huge opposition from neighbors. A site in front of the golf course and across from the tennis courts was batted down because it was determined it would somehow be disrespectful to funerals taking place across Union Road. A loca- tion next to the parks and recreation office on Magnolia Street was rejected due to plans to expand the Civic Center complex. A suggestion to build it at Woodward Park was rejected on the basis that the park was years away from being developed although there was vocal position from residents who had just moved into the neighborhood. The council finally settled on the current location away from streets and homes tucked on a stretch of the Tidewater Bikeway behind the PG&E substation next to the railroad tracks between Center and Elm streets and Walnut Place Park. The problems started immediately. Since no one could see it from any street — not even police on patrol — it became a place for bullies and thugs to hang out to intimate skaters and others. The situation forced the city to install the first surveillance camera linked directly to the dispatch center at the police station to monitor the facility. DeBrum’s suggestion of Spreckels Park for a possible new skate park location is based on the prem- ise the two recreation endeavors complement each other, the site is highly visible with parking available. Source: “A new skate park for Manteca” Manteca Bulletin July 5, 2013 Dennis Wyatt “We didn’t see very much misbehavior, certainly when compared with what you would expect as per the stereotypes or what is to be reasonably expected in any social setting where youth congregate. We didn’t see any physical or verbal bullying or intimidation. We saw no graffiti. We saw hundreds of kids, but fewer than 3% of them were smoking cigarettes. 2% littered at any time we were watch- ing.” Source: Journal of Adolescent Research “Skate Parks as a Context for Adolescent Development” Graham L. Bradley, March 2010; vol. 25, 2: pp. 288-323 DESIGN. BUILD. COME TOGETHER. SPOHN RANCH, INC. P 310-497-2272 F 626-330-5503 W SPOHNRANCH.COM INFO@SPOHNRANCH.COM 6824 S CENTINELA AVE. LOS ANGELES, CA 90230 SKATEPARKS ARE HUBS FOR ILLICIT BEHAVIOR 160 Skateboarders have a unique community; they teach, coach, learn, practice, and regulate their practice area silently but effectively. If you have ever watched skaters at a skate park, you know that two skaters cannot drop into the bowl at the same time. Avoiding collision in the bowl is crucial to avoid a trip to the hospital. And yet, no queue is formed because everyone wants to start their run from a different place in the park. Somehow, an unspoken arrangement plays out where everyone gets their turn. When newer skaters show up who don't yet know the arrangement, they are gently guided, then chided about how to assess the park and determine whose turn is next. Better skaters coach weaker skaters saying things like, "your weight needs to be forward," "bend your knees more," or just, "try man." No one thinks twice if the more advanced skater is 8 years old and the skater getting the advice is 45. Skaters are independent and self-sufficient; the sport is built on American principles we hold dear. It is practiced by independent trail blazers with unshakable belief in their athleticism and their sport. They gently enforce a set of guidelines for the benefit of the greater whole with the elders firmly but fairly guiding the next generation. Source: Huffington Post “Skateboarding Is Still a Crime, But the Sport Is Admirable” 03/22/2013 Laura Beth Nielsen, Associate Professor of Sociology and Director of Legal Studies, Northwestern University For Cindy, the skate park has offered another blessing besides the better health of her son. It is also healthy socially. “That skate parks works for everybody,” she says. “There are no uniforms. No team. No coach. “When you’re down at the skate park, there are no differences. It doesn’t matter how old you are or what race you are. The big kids help and teach the little kids, and everyone gets along.” Source: The Bigheart Times “Sk8ing for diabetes, fun” Louise Red Corn December 8th, 2011 SKATEPARKS REQUIRE SIGNIFICANT OVERSIGHT DESIGN. BUILD. COME TOGETHER. SPOHN RANCH, INC. P 310-497-2272 F 626-330-5503 W SPOHNRANCH.COM INFO@SPOHNRANCH.COM 6824 S CENTINELA AVE. LOS ANGELES, CA 90230 161 Staff said it had committed to create a "Friends of the Skate Park" group consisting of neighbors, skaters, and their parents, as well as coordinate park ranger patrol end of shift hours to coincide with the hours of operation of the skate park. Source: San Jose Mercury News “Fremont skatepark design will return to the city council” Wes Bowers 04/07/2011 Does that mean the costs from cutting supervisors simply created expenses elsewhere? Mayoral spokeswoman Rachel Laing said the police presence doesn’t cost money, saying police just include the skate parks with their regular patrols. “They’re in the neighborhood,” Laing said. “Part of their duty is patrolling the parks. It’s just kind of an extra step.” Source: “Skate Park Liability” Voice of San Diego Rani Gupta January 8, 2009 It was a spring cleaning that took a little extra effort but also brought additional meaning, as about 20 Baraboo area skaters celebrated the season opening of the skateboard area at Campbell Park with a clean-up day event. “We know if you don’t keep it clean, you don’t have a skate park,” said Wroth Kearns, a 20-year-old skater from Baraboo. Some parents also pitched in, including Susan Baum-Riechman, whose 13-year-old son, Seth Riech- man, is a regular at the park. “I wanted to lead by example, and hopefully these kids will do the same for others who weren’t here today that don’t respect the park,” she said. “They need to know this is part of young adulthood.” Rick Luther nodded as he tossed the two large bags of debris the effort produced. “In many ways the skaters are expected to police this area themselves,” said Luther, the recreation coordinator for Baraboo. “We’ve found that the problems come from the non-skaters,” Luther said. “People have tried to trash their skate area, like smashing glass bottles, hoping the blame falls on the skaters. When people see a squad car here they think, ‘Oh, it must be the skaters.’ But it has nothing to do with them.” “So many times there is a bad stereotype with the skaters, but they’re no different than the kids playing at the ball diamonds,” said Brian Fisher, owner of the Elements skateboard shop in Wisconsin Dells. “The sport has really evolved, and these kids are tremendous athletes.” Fisher spearheaded the clean-up event, mirroring it after one he organized at a park in Lake Delton. Source: Baraboo News Republic “Skaters assume responsibility for keeping park tidy” April 28, 2013 John Morton DESIGN. BUILD. COME TOGETHER. SPOHN RANCH, INC. P 310-497-2272 F 626-330-5503 W SPOHNRANCH.COM INFO@SPOHNRANCH.COM 6824 S CENTINELA AVE. LOS ANGELES, CA 90230 SKATEPARKS REQUIRE SIGNIFICANT OVERSIGHT 162 A concrete skatepark designed and built by licensed and bonded professional skatepark design/build firm can withstand decades of daily abuse from skateboards, bikes and scooters without requiring any major repairs. The most common maintenance requirements are blowing leaves and debris out of the skatepark, as well as picking up trash. While not vital, yearly inspections could be conducted to assess the following: As countless newspaper articles have shown, users take ownership of their park – especially when they are involved in the design process and have adult leaders in the skateboarding community to look up to. While maintenance costs may amount to a few thousand dollars over a 5-year period, daily maintenance costs are negligible. In countless cities, parks maintenance staff add another 15 minutes into their daily or weekly routine to pick up trash and blow leaves/debris out of the park. Inspect drains for trapped debris Inspect joints and concrete cracking. The most common cracking found in skateparks is known as “crazing” – a web-like pattern of tiny micro-cracks roughly a millimeter deep. These cracks do no extend through the depth of the concrete and are not large enough to allow enough moisture penetration to cause problems. When professionally-designed, a skatepark will have a strategic network of expansion joints, cold joints and saw-cuts to control cracking as best as possible. Inspect concrete riding surface for pockmark effect. High impact zones such as the landing of stair sets and step-up gaps may experience a pockmark effect from protruding axels of skateboards. The effect is subtle and in most cases does not affect the usability of features, but extreme cases may require some surface grinding. Inspect steel for rust. Responsible design/build firms are meticulous in wrapping exposed concrete edges with steel to protect against chipping and concrete crumbling. The steel itself, however, should be occasionally inspected for excess rust. Typically, constant grinding from skateboard axles and BMX pegs will take care of any rust, but in extreme cases an application of rust paint could be useful. SKATEPARKS REQUIRE SIGNIFICANT MAINTENANCE DESIGN. BUILD. COME TOGETHER. SPOHN RANCH, INC. P 310-497-2272 F 626-330-5503 W SPOHNRANCH.COM INFO@SPOHNRANCH.COM 6824 S CENTINELA AVE. LOS ANGELES, CA 90230 163 In our experience, the concern that skateparks are loud also boils down to a perception issue. When weary neighbors picture a skatepark, they imagine the constant “clicks” of a skateboarder rolling across expansion joints on a sidewalk or large metal ramps with constant clanking and banging noises. The facility being proposed will be smooth concrete, free from expansion joints and metal plates. The primary sound generated by a skatepark will be the nearly-undetectable hum of urethane wheels on smooth concrete. To support our opinion that skateparks are not inherently louder than any other recreational amen- ity we’ve referenced four sound studies as well our own case study of a park with similar site charac- teristics in Gardena, California. Staff commissioned a noise assessment of the park site, which was conducted by Petaluma-based Illingworth and Rodkin Inc. The report found the project would not generate noise at the noise sensitive residential homes above 50 decibels during operating hours, which staff said is well below the ambient traffic noise generated along Paseo Padre Parkway. Source: San Jose Mercury News “Fremont skatepark design will return to the city council” Wes Bowers 04/07/2011 Council members in April unanimously reaffirmed their support for the skate park site after a $6,200 noise study found that it would generate less noise than traffic on Paseo Padre. The city selected the site because it is visible along Paseo Padre, adjacent to restrooms and in a section of the park unaffected by work crews building the BART extension to Warm Springs. Source: Oakland Tribune “Lawsuit could further delay skate park” Matthew Artz 06/02/2011 SKATEPARKS ARE LOUD DESIGN. BUILD. COME TOGETHER. SPOHN RANCH, INC. P 310-497-2272 F 626-330-5503 W SPOHNRANCH.COM INFO@SPOHNRANCH.COM 6824 S CENTINELA AVE. LOS ANGELES, CA 90230 164 Noise Impacts from SkateparksCreekside Park Skatepark in Monte Rio, CaliforniaPrepared by Prunuske Chatham, Inc.January 25, 2012 To estimate anticipated noise from the proposed skate park, we used measurements from existing skate parks. Baseline Environmental provided noise measurements at the Sebastopol skate park. The measurement in Sebastopol also included vehicle noise from the adjacent street and sirens from the police station a block and a half away. Because vehicles and other city noises were louder than noises coming from the skate park, the average noise measurement doesn’t represent the noise of skating. However, looking between noise peaks caused by vehicles and sirens, the skate park (at a distance of 70 feet) appears to generate sound levels ranging between 50 and 68 dBA. To evaluate this sound level, we also reviewed previous skate park sound studies. Results of the literature review are shown in Table 1 below. Noise levels appear to depend on the number of users, ambient noise, and skating features. Noise from skating comes from rolling, jumps and slaps, and glides along railings. Rolling is the activity that generates fairly constant noise and tends to be quiet, particularly on smooth pavement. Jumps and slaps create louder episodic sounds. Glides create a loud grinding noise and are also episodic. Often the sound of conversation between skate park users is as loud as the skating although some authors have noted that, since skating is essentially a solitary activity, conversation from group gathering places such as the concession deck may actually be louder. Skatepark Sebastopol Skatepark Derby Park Santa Rosa Skate Park Kingsbridge Skate Park Chowchilla Skate Park Coaches Field, Oakland 72 feet 120-130 feet 120-130 feet 33 feet 120 feet 200 feet 60 50 46 68 59 54 51 46 42 52 55 54 Distance of Measurement Leq (dBA) Predicted 200’ Leq DESIGN. BUILD. COME TOGETHER. SPOHN RANCH, INC. P 310-497-2272 F 626-330-5503 W SPOHNRANCH.COM INFO@SPOHNRANCH.COM 6824 S CENTINELA AVE. LOS ANGELES, CA 90230 SKATEPARKS ARE LOUD 165 Sound Impact Study for the Proposed Brattleboro Area Skatepark is Coming (BASIC) Project July 13, 2011 Prepared by Ramsey, McLaren. LLC – Planning & Engineering Project developers propose to install a 3’ high berm with a planting screen along the westerly (Union Hill) side of the playground, in an effort to minimize the movement of sound off-site to the adjacent residences. Berms and associated vegetation have been shown to be effective in sound / noise mitigation – when properly placed, maintained and of adequate height. The Crowell Lot Playground is located in a residential neighborhood – and adjacent to a high-traffic state highway. Area residents testified at a 20 June 2011 Development Review Board meeting that they had “concerns” regarding the noise that such a proposed skatepark might generate. This noise study was undertaken to quantify both the existing or background sound levels, the general sound characteristic in the neighborhood and the likely additional sounds that the skatepark might contribute. Dwellings immediately opposite (north side of Western Avenue and west side of Union Hill) the Crowell Lot Playground were included in the sound study, as these are the locations that are nearest the sources of “new” sounds and are also those for which residents have indicated concerns regard- ing potential disturbance, quality of life, etc. matters. Research involving skatepark design and construction indicates that one of the primary attributes of noise reduction is that of the “running surface” – material and surface condition. Test information supplied by the Skate Park Association of the USA suggest that a concrete surface is a significantly lower sound generator than is a similar design in steel or wood. (54/27 db for concrete vs. 75/78 for wood and 72/76 for steel) Similarly, surface conditions (wear, cracks, pitting, etc.) contribute significantly to sound patterns. On a sidewalk, it is the expansion joints that are the sources for the most sound generation, not the broader surfaces of the walkway. At the BASIC park, the developers propose to install an engi- neered, finished concrete surface, the “least noisy” of the construction materials currently available. Results of the sound testing appear in the accompanying Exhibit section and indicate that at none of the four residential property boundaries were skateboard-related sounds detectable at levels above that of the ambient or baseline levels. Essentially, at times of “normal” traffic on Western Avenue, vehcile sounds are louder than – and mask – skateboard sounds. At times when traffic is lull- or traffic-related sound is less than baseline – the skateboard-generated sound level is still less than the “normal” Western Avenue background sound level. DESIGN. BUILD. COME TOGETHER. SPOHN RANCH, INC. P 310-497-2272 F 626-330-5503 W SPOHNRANCH.COM INFO@SPOHNRANCH.COM 6824 S CENTINELA AVE. LOS ANGELES, CA 90230 SKATEPARKS ARE LOUD 166 Essentially, at times of “normal” traffic on Western Avenue, vehcile sounds are louder than – and mask – skateboard sounds. At times when traffic is lull- or traffic-related sound is less than baseline – the skateboard-generated sound level is still less than the “normal” Western Avenue background sound level. This is not to suggest that skatepark activity will not be detected by the human ear – it will; but it will be below existing sound thresholds and the customary skateboard “noise”- the high-level, short duration incidents – will also be lower than current vehicle “noise”incidents. As substantied by the sound testing, vehicle audio systems, truck engine brakes, motorcycles, barking dogs and childern crying are the most significant generators of high sounds levels…and BASIC has little control over those activities. Human-generated sounds – particularly those of enthusiastic participants in a sport – basketball, skateboarding, etc. are controllable and appear to be those that reach the highest decibel levels at the Crowell Playground – far higher than the actual sounds generated by “wheels on concrete”. Given that situation, the single best mothd to minimize sound and to enable BASIC participants to be perceived as “good neighbors”would be to strongly discourage “yelling” whether on the skatepark surface, the basketball court or the playground equipment. DESIGN. BUILD. COME TOGETHER. SPOHN RANCH, INC. P 310-497-2272 F 626-330-5503 W SPOHNRANCH.COM INFO@SPOHNRANCH.COM 6824 S CENTINELA AVE. LOS ANGELES, CA 90230 SKATEPARKS ARE LOUD 167 168 PRECEDENTS X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. 169 PRECEDENTS X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. OVERVIEW In 2017, the majority of communities with a population above 30,000 own and operate at least one public skatepark. Some are in the process of upgrading and remodeling their early-generation skateparks, while others are creating “skatepark master plans” and adding second and third skateparks. With skateboarding now officially an Olympic sport and set to debut at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, there will also likely be an increased push for larger urban markets to develop more skateparks and skateboarding training facilities. A summary of the current number of public skateparks for large urban markets is shown below. 2 5 6 6 20 26 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 Boston San Francisco Chicago Philadelphia New York City Los Angeles # OF SKATEPARKS 170 PRECEDENTS X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. NATIONAL LOCATION: •San Jose, California FACILITY NAME: •Lake Cunningham Regional Skatepark SIZE: •75,000 SQ FT MATERIAL: •Concrete OPERATIONS: •Staffed 171 PRECEDENTS X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. NATIONAL LOCATION: •Houston, Texas FACILITY NAME: •Spring Skatepark SIZE: •75,000 SQ FT MATERIAL: •Concrete OPERATIONS: •Staffed 172 PRECEDENTS X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. NATIONAL LOCATION: •Cambridge, Massachusetts FACILITY NAME: •Lynch Family Skatepark SIZE: •40,000 SQ FT MATERIAL: •Concrete OPERATIONS: •Unstaffed 173 PRECEDENTS X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. NATIONAL LOCATION: •Chicago, Illinois FACILITY NAME: •Grant Skatepark SIZE: •32,000 SQ FT MATERIAL: •Concrete OPERATIONS: •Unstaffed 174 PRECEDENTS X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. NATIONAL LOCATION: •Lake Havasu, Arizona FACILITY NAME: •Tinnell Memorial Skatepark SIZE: •35,000 SQ FT MATERIAL: •Concrete OPERATIONS: •Unstaffed 175 PRECEDENTS X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. REGIONAL LOCATION: •Palm Springs, California FACILITY NAME: •Palm Springs Skatepark SIZE: •25,000 SQ FT MATERIAL: •Concrete OPERATIONS: •Staffed 176 PRECEDENTS X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. REGIONAL 177 PRECEDENTS X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. REGIONAL LOCATION: •Palm Desert, California FACILITY NAME: •Palm Desert Skatepark SIZE: •25,000 SQ FT MATERIAL: •Concrete OPERATIONS: •Staffed 178 PRECEDENTS X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. REGIONAL 179 PRECEDENTS X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. REGIONAL LOCATION: •Cathedral City, California FACILITY NAME: •Ocotillo Park Skatepark SIZE: •8,000 SQ FT MATERIAL: •Concrete OPERATIONS: •Unstaffed 180 PRECEDENTS X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. REGIONAL 181 PRECEDENTS X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. REGIONAL LOCATION: •Desert Hot Springs, California FACILITY NAME: •Guy Tedesco Skatepark SIZE: •18,000 SQ FT MATERIAL: •Concrete OPERATIONS: •Unstaffed 182 PRECEDENTS X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. REGIONAL 183 PRECEDENTS X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. REGIONAL LOCATION: •Coachella, California FACILITY NAME: •Dateland Park Skatepark SIZE: •13,000 SQ FT MATERIAL: •Steel ramps OPERATIONS: •Unstaffed 184 PRECEDENTS X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. REGIONAL 185 PRECEDENTS X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. POPULATION CALCULATOR Combining national data with decades of experience, Spohn Ranch has developed a calculator that estimates the number of action sports athletes (skateboarders, scooter riders, etc.) in a community and the square footage of terrain necessary to accommodate their needs. STEP 1 – DEFINE TARGET AREA Visit www.census.gov to find the most recent population figures for the community you’re planning for. STEP 2 – APPLY ACTION SPORTS PERCENTAGE Recent statistics from the National Sporting Goods Association and American Sports Data estimate that approximately 3% of the U.S. population participates in action sports. •Population of target area x 3% = Total number of action sports athletes in target area STEP 3 – DEFINE NUMBER OF ACTIVE ACTION SPORTS ATHLETES Of that 3%, statistics indicate that approximately 1/3 would be considered “active” action sports athletes who ride on a regular basis and would frequent skateparks atleast a few times per year. •Total number of action sports athletes x 33% = Number of active action sports athletes in target area STEP 4 – APPLY “SESSION” PERCENTAGE For the average action sports athlete, there are roughly 10 rideable hours during the day (10am – 8pm). With the average session lasting about 2 hours, there are approximately 5 sessions during the day. While these sessions will obviously overlap, this model gives a good sense for how action sports athletes will ride at different times. •Number of active action sports athletes / 5 = Number of action sports athletes riding in target area at a given time STEP 5 – DEFINE IDEAL SQUARE FOOTAGE OF TERRAIN Spohn Ranch has visited thousands of skateparks across the country and collected observable data on the number of riders it takes before a facility feels crowded and riding quality is affected. One action sports athlete needs approximately 333 square feet of skatepark – roughly an 18’ x 18’ square. •Number of action sports athletes riding at one time x 333 = Total ideal square footage of terrain in target area 186 PRECEDENTS X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. POPULATION CALCULATOR STEP 1 – DEFINE TARGET AREA •La Quinta’s population is approximately 41,000 STEP 2 – APPLY ACTION SPORTS PERCENTAGE •41,000 x 3% = 1,230 action sports athletes in La Quinta STEP 3 – DEFINE NUMBER OF ACTIVE ACTION SPORTS ATHLETES •1,230 x 33% = 410 active action sports athletes in La Quinta STEP 4 – APPLY “SESSION” PERCENTAGE •410 / 5 = 82 action sports athletes riding in La Quinta at a given time STEP 5 – DEFINE IDEAL SQUARE FOOTAGE OF TERRAIN •82 x 333 = 27,306 square feet of terrain to accommodate La Quinta’s action sports athletes CITY OF LA QUINTA 27,306 SQ FT COACHELLA VALLEY TOURIST DESTINATION 35,000 SQ FT FRITZ BURNS SKATEPARK 5,000 SQ FT X PARK 30,000 SQ FT __ = 187 SITE ANALYSIS X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. 188 SITE ANALYSIS X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. CRITERIA OVERVIEW VISIBILITY •How easy would it be for law enforcement and parents to patrol and check-in on the skatepark? •Is the site surrounded by other active areas, giving users the sense that eyes could be on them at any given time? ACCESSIBILITY •How centralized is the site? Is it on the outskirts of town and hard to get to for the majority of the town’s residents? •What is the proximity to public transportation? (bus, train, bike trails, sidewalks for walking/skating, etc.) DESIGN CANVAS •Is there enough space to achieve the desired square footage? Is there potential for future expansion? •Is the shape of the space conducive to skateboarding traffic patterns or do awkward corners and boundaries create challenges? •Is the topography conducive to skatepark design? Do natural elevation changes present opportunities or challenges? •Would the scenery, aesthetics and atmosphere compliment a social gathering space like a skatepark? •Do water-table depth and existing drainage present opportunities or challenges? BARRIERS TO “SHOVEL-READY” •Does the agency already own the property? Is it properly zoned? Or would a property acquisition and zoning process be lengthy and challenging? •Would use of the site require demolition of existing structures? How extensive? •Does use of the site for a skatepark conflict with future plans for the space? AMENITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE •Does the site have existing support amenities such as parking, restrooms, water fountain, etc. within walking distance or would they have to be created from scratch? IMPACT TO SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT •Would use of the site for a skatepark conflict with other activities within the overall space? Would a skatepark displace an existing recreational activity? •Would use of the site for a skatepark negatively impact natural or cultural resources? •Would the proximity to homes cause excess noise for residents? 189 SITE ANALYSIS – LA QUINTA PARK X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. 190 SITE ANALYSIS – LA QUINTA PARK X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. 191 SITE ANALYSIS X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. LA QUINTA PARK 192 SITE ANALYSIS X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. LA QUINTA PARK SITE SCORE: 43/60 VISIBILITY – Highly visible from Adams Street, but no adjacent parking lot for law enforcement to pull into. ACCESSIBILITY – Central within the east-west boundaries of the City, but fairly far north. Adjacent to residential neighborhoods and high school. Near Highway 111 and Interstate 10. DESIGN CANVAS – Total square footage is approximately 40,000. Factoring in required buffer areas makes a 30,000 square foot facility a very tight squeeze and leaves little space for pro shop and dedicated restroom. BARRIERS TO SHOVEL-READY – Property is City-owned. Southern half of the site would require demolition of the existing skatepark. Northern half of the site features natural groundcover and is virtually construction-ready. AMENITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE – Overall park features parking lot, restroom, drinking fountain and access pathway. A destination-level facility would put a strain on those amenities/infrastructure – particularly the parking lot when AYSO is in season. IMPACT TO SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT – There are homes to north and to the west across Adams Street, but skatepark noise would naturally blend with ambient noise of an active youth park and the traffic from Adams Street. The limited footprint doesn’t allow for large buffer areas which could negatively impact adjacent facilities like the access pathways and the basketball court. 193 SITE ANALYSIS – DUNE PALMS ROAD & BLACKHAWK WAY X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. 194 SITE ANALYSIS – DUNE PALMS ROAD & BLACKHAWK WAY X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. 195 SITE ANALYSIS X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. DUNE PALMS ROAD & BLACKHAWK WAY 196 SITE ANALYSIS X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. DUNE PALMS ROAD & BLACKHAWK WAY SITE SCORE: 47/60 VISIBILITY – Highly visible from both Blackhawk Way and Dune Palms Road. Site is a blank canvas, so facility could be designed with input from law enforcement for maximum visibility and patrol options. ACCESSIBILITY – Central within the east-west boundaries of the City, but fairly far north. Adjacent to residential neighborhoods and high school. Near Highway 111 and Interstate 10. DESIGN CANVAS – Available space offers 150,000+ square feet – more than enough for the proposed facility including parking lot, access roads, pro shop, restroom and shaded spectator seating areas. Natural topography doesn’t present any significant challenges. BARRIERS TO SHOVEL-READY – Property is City-owned, has no existing structures and features natural groundcover. Other than a few small trees, this site is the definition of “shovel-ready”. AMENITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE – No existing amenities, but site and budget can support creating all of the necessary support infrastructure. IMPACT TO SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT – There is minimal residential nearby and the site is so large that even when the facility is in place, there would still be hundreds of feet between the nearest home and skateable concrete. Additionaly, the noise from adjacent roadways equates to virtually zero sound impact from the facility. Lastly, project would transform an underutilized dirt lot into a state-of- the-art action sports facility, so the overall impact is a positive one. 197 SITE ANALYSIS X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. SUMMARY SITE NAME LA QUINTA PARK DUNE PALMS ROAD & BLACKHAWK WAY VISIBILITY 8 9 ACCESSIBILITY 8 8 DESIGN CANVAS 6 9 BARRIERS TO SHOVEL-READY 7 9 AMENITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE 7 4 IMPACT TO SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT 7 8 TOTAL SCORE 43 47 •Sites ranked from 1 (worst) to 10 (best) for a total possible rank of 60 •“Barriers to shovel-ready” and “impact to surrounding environment” are ranked in terms of how minimal they are 198 X PARK X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. 199 X PARK X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. COMMUNITY INPUT In February 2017, Spohn Ranch and the City of La Quinta hosted a public form to collect design input from the local action sports community. Attendees were asked to answer a few survey questions. Answers to those questions are summarized in the following pages. Keep in mind, these results do not paint a perfectly accurate picture of the action sports community. For example, we know there is a large segment of BMX bike riders in the area that is not reflected in this data. 200 X PARK X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. WHAT DO YOU PRIMARILY CONSIDER YOURSELF? 23 5 10 0 0 5 10 15 20 25 Skateboarder BMX Bike Rider Inline/Roller Skater Scooter Rider 201 X PARK X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. HOW OLD ARE YOU? 0 8 12 9 6 3 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 5--10 10--15 15--20 20--30 30--40 40+ 202 X PARK X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. HOW WOULD YOU RATE YOUR EXPERIENCE LEVEL? 5 24 9 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 Advanced Intermediate Beginner 203 X PARK X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. HOW WOULD YOU PRIMARILY ACCESS THE X PARK? 28 4 6 0 0 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 Drive Myself Get Dropped Off Walk/Skate Bike Public Transport 204 X PARK X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. WHAT IS YOUR PREFERRED RATIO OF STREET TO TRANSITION-STYLE TERRAIN? 2 11 18 6 0 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 100% S, 0% T 70% S, 30% T 50% S, 50% T 30% S, 70% T 0% S, 100% T 205 X PARK X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. HIGHEST RANKING FEATURES 206 FACEBOOK FACEBOOK.COM/GROUPS/LAQUINTAXPARK X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. A Facebook group was launched to continue gathering design input and to keep the community informed with project status updates. 207 X PARK X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. PRELIMINARY COST BREAKDOWN SCOPE ESTIMATED COST DESIGN GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION $15,000.00 SITE SURVEY $20,000.00 ENGINEERING – CIVIL, STRUCTURAL, ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL $75,000.00 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE $50,000.00 ARCHITECTURE – PRO SHOP BUILDING & ADA COMPLIANCE $25,000.00 DESIGN DEVELOPMENT $45,000.00 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS $40,000.00 PERMITTING $5,000.00 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS TOOL, EQUIPMENT & CREW MOBILIZATION $50,000.00 CREW LODGING $100,000.00 TEMPORARY FACILITIES – FENCE, EROSION CONTROL, DUMPSTER, RESTROOM, ETC. $65,000.00 SITE STAKING & LAYOUT $5,000.00 SITE PREPARATION CLEARING & DEMOLITION 50,000.00 ROUGH & FINE GRADING $150,000.00 DRAINAGE SYSTEMS $80,000.00 STEEL STEEL GRIND RAILS, COPING & EDGE PROTECTION $125,000.00 208 X PARK X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. PRELIMINARY COST BREAKDOWN SCOPE ESTIMATED COST CONCRETE SHOTCRETE $575,000.00 CONCRETE BANKS $165,000.00 CONCRETE WALLS, STEPS & PADS $195,000.00 CONCRETE FLATWORK & ACCESS PATHWAYS $200,000.00 INTEGRAL COLOR $50,000.00 SAW-CUT CONTROL JOINTS, EXPANSION JOINTS & SEALING $25,000.00 AMENITIES & SUPPORT INFRASTRUCTURE LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATION $100,000.00 FENCING $125,000.00 SHADE STRUCTURES $75,000.00 LIGHTING $150,000.00 PRO SHOP & RESTROOM $500,000.00 PARKING LOT & ACCESS ROAD $200,000.00 MISCELLANEOUS AMENITIES – DRINKING FOUNTAIN, WASTE RECEPTACLES, BIKE RACKS, ETC. $30,000.00 MISCELLANEOUS TESTING & INSPECTIONS $40,000.00 PERFORMANCE & PAYMENT BONDS $70,000.00 TOTAL ESTIMATED COST $3,400,000.00 209 X PARK X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE SCOPE DESCRIPTION DURATION (DAYS) START DATE END DATE DESIGN/BUILD AUTHORIZATION 1 09/19/2017 09/19/2017 SITE STUDIES 40 09/25/2017 11/03/2017 50% DESIGN DEVELOPMENT 68 09/25/2017 12/01/2017 PUBLIC FORUM 1 12/05/2017 12/05/2017 100% DESIGN DEVELOPMENT 38 12/06/2017 01/12/2018 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS 68 01/15/2018 03/23/2018 PERMITTING 19 03/26/2018 04/13/2018 OFF-SITE FABRICATION 75 04/16/2018 06/29/2018 PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING 1 04/16/2018 04/16/2018 SITE PREPARATION 19 04/16/2018 05/04/2018 DRAINAGE & EARTHWORK 33 05/07/2018 06/08/2018 FORM, REINFORCE & PLACE CONCRETE 89 06/11/2018 09/07/2018 AMENITIES & SUPPORT INFRASTRUCTURE 75 08/20/2018 11/02/2018 LANDSCAPING 31 10/22/2018 11/21/2018 PUNCH LIST, CLEAN-UP & DEMOBILIZATION 26 11/26/2018 12/21/2018 GRAND OPENING 1 12/22/2018 12/22/2018 210 X PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY – SEPTEMBER 2017 CITY OF LA QUINTA | SPOHN RANCH, INC. X PARK COMING SOON! 211 212 City of La Quinta CITY COUNCIL MEETING: October 3, 2017 STAFF REPORT AGENDA TITLE: ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO RIVERSIDE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS AND TO EXECUTE SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018/19 RECOMMENDATION Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit applications to the Riverside County Economic Development Agency for Community Block Grant funds and to execute Supplemental Agreements for Fiscal Year 2018/19; allocating $19,235 to the Boys and Girls Club of the Coachella Valley Fee Waiver/Reduction Program and $109,050 to the City of La Quinta Americans with Disabilities Act Improvements Project. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program funds programs that revitalize neighborhoods, promote economic development, and improve community facilities and services. The City is eligible to receive approximately $128,285 in CDBG funds in 2018/19; fifteen percent can be used for public service projects and eighty-five percent for public improvement or housing services. City-approved grant applications must be sent to the Riverside County Economic Development Agency (County EDA) no later than October 15, 2017. The exact amount of CDBG funding will be confirmed in the second quarter of 2018. FISCAL IMPACT Upon approval by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Riverside County, the City will receive an estimated $128,285 in CDBG funds. The final 2018/19 funding allocation will be based upon actual funds received. Revenues and expenses will be budgeted and tracked in a special revenue fund (210). BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS The City is a cooperating city of the County’s CDBG program and has participated since 1983. HUD oversees the County’s program and the County distributes annual funding to cooperating cities. The CDBG program requires that each project/activity meets one of the three national objectives: benefit low and moderate-income individuals; aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight; or meet a need having a particular urgency. PUBLIC HEARING ITEM NO. 1 213 Public Services CDBG funding can be used for public services, such as childcare, recreation and education programs; however, only fifteen percent of the awarded annual allocation may be designated for public services. The County EDA has a minimum funding requirement of $10,000. A maximum of $19,235 is anticipated for public services in 2018/19. Public Improvements CDBG funding can be used for public improvements, which include construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, and accessibility improvements. Public improvement funds can be used for facilities and improvements that are publicly owned or owned by a non- profit agency open to the public. These funds must be used for improvements that benefit low and moderate-income individuals or neighborhoods. A maximum of $109,050 is anticipated for capital improvements in 2018/19. CDBG Applications The City received three applications for CDBG funding (Attachment 1). The Boys and Girls Club of the Coachella Valley and the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission submitted public service funding requests. The City’s Engineering Services Division submitted a public improvement-funding request. Staff recommends awarding the anticipated public service funds of $19,235 to the Boys and Girls Club and $109,050 to the City’s Engineering Services division. The Boys and Girls Club funding will benefit 118 children who attend; the public improvement request will fund ADA improvements at City facilities that benefit individuals with disabilities and those who have low and moderate income. Agency and Public Review A request for applications and notice of funding availability was posted to the City’s website on August 15, 2017. A public notice was published in The Desert Sun on September 15, 2017 announcing the availability of funds and the public hearing date. ALTERNATIVES Council may allocate funds to an alternate single applicant in each category, or an alternate combination of applicants and funding amounts in each category. Prepared by: Julie Mignogna, Management Specialist Approved by: Frank J. Spevacek, City Manager Attachment: 1. 2018/19 CDBG Summary of Applications 214 RESOLUTION NO. 2017 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING PROPOSALS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS, AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018/2019 WHEREAS, the Community Development Block Grant Funds for Fiscal Year 2018/2019 is estimated to be approximately $128,285 to begin July 1, 2018; and, WHEREAS, the City of La Quinta must submit project applications to the Riverside County Economic Development Agency; and, WHEREAS, a public notice was published on September 15, 2017, announcing the availability of funds, requesting proposals, and public hearing dates; and, WHEREAS, merits of all proposals were openly discussed and considered; and, WHEREAS, by a majority vote of the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, the following proposal(s), or reprogramming(s), were selected: PROJECT NAME SPONSOR AMOUNT Miscellaneous ADA Improvements City of La Quinta $109,050 Fee Waiver/Reduction Program Coachella Valley Boys and Girls Club La Quinta Unit $19,235 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, as follows: SECTION 1. That the City of La Quinta hereby selects the above-named projects, for use of Community Development Block Grant funds. SECTION 2. That the City Council hereby directs the City Manager to prepare and submit the designated applications to the Riverside County Economic Development Agency in a timely manner proposing the named use of funds. SECTION 3. That the City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to approve and execute the 2018/19 Supplemental Agreement between the Riverside County Economic Development Agency and the City. 215 Resolution No. 2017- 2018/2019 Community Development Block Grant Adopted: October 3, 2017 Page 2 of 2 SECTION 4. That the City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute any and all necessary documents and other agreements to consummate all activities in this resolution. SECTION 5. If there is shortfall in funding, the City Council directs the City Manager to request the County to increase the City’s public service cap in order to fully fund public service approved applications. PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council held on this 3rd day of October 2017, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: _____________________________ LINDA EVANS, Mayor City of La Quinta, California ATTEST: __________________________________________ SUSAN MAYSELS, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California (CITY SEAL) APPROVED AS TO FORM: _______________________________________ WILLIAM H. IHRKE, City Attorney City of La Quinta, California 216 1 | P a g e                217 218 Date OCTOBER Oct 3 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Oct 9 COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION Oct 10 PLANNING COMMISSION Oct 17 CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETINGS Oct 23 LA QUINTA GALLERY RECEPTION Oct 24 PLANNING COMMISSION Date NOVEMBER Nov 7 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Nov 10 OBSERVANCE OF VETERAN'S DAY - CITY HALL CLOSED Nov 11 VETERAN'S DAY TRIBUTE Nov 13 COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION Nov 14 PLANNING COMMISSION Nov 15 FINANCIAL ADVISORY COMMISSION Nov 18 BREW IN LQ Nov 21 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Nov 23-24 THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY - CITY HALL CLOSED Nov 28 PLANNING COMMISSION Date DECEMBER Dec 1 CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING Dec 5 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Dec 11 COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION Dec 12 PLANNING COMMISSION Dec 13 HOUSING COMMISSION Dec 19 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Dec 25 CHRISTMAS - CITY HALL CLOSED Dec 26 PLANNING COMMISSION CITY COUNCIL BOARDS, COMMISSION AND OUTSIDE AGENCY MEETINGS OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2017 DEPARTAMENTAL REPORT ITEM NO. 1 219 Day 11 4:00 p.m. 19 8:00 a.m. 25 4:00 p.m.ECONOMIC-DEVELOPMENT SUB COMMITTEE No Meeting CVAG COACHELLA VALLEY CONSERVATION COMMISSION No Meeting CVAG ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE No Meeting No Meeting No Meeting No Meeting No Meeting 5 8:30 a.m.CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INFORMATION EXCHANGE No Meeting No Meeting No Meeting 18 9:00 a.m. 9 9:30 a.m. 11 4:00 p.m. 18 8:00 a.m.COACHELLA VALLEY ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP (CVEP) 25 10:00 a.m. 25 4:00 p.m.ECONOMIC-DEVELOPMENT SUB COMMITTEE No Meeting CVAG TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE 2 6:00 p.m. No Meeting TBD OUTSIDE AGENCY UPCOMING MEETING DATES OCTOBER 2017 Time LINDA EVANS, MAYOR CVAG EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE COACHELLA VALLEY MOUNTAINS CONSERVANCY COACHELLA VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMITTEE CVAG PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE JACQUELINE COCHRAN REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY CVAG VALLEY-WIDE HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT POLICY COMMITTEE ECONOMIC-DEVELOPMENT SUB COMMITTEE EAST VALLEY COALITION (EVC) GREATER PALM SPRINGS CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU IID ENERGY CONSUMERS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE ANIMAL CAMPUS COMMISSION RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (RETCH) ECONOMIC-DEVELOPMENT SUB COMMITTEE KATHLEEN FITZPATRICK, COUNCILMEMBER JOHN PEÑA, , COUNCILMEMBER ROBERT RADI, COUNCILMEMBER COACHELLA VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMITTEE SUNLINE TRANSIT AGENCY DESERT SANDS UNIFIED DISTRICT COMMITTEE STEVE SANCHEZ, COUNCILMEMBER 220 Day 8 4:00 p.m. 9 No Meeting CVAG COACHELLA VALLEY CONSERVATION COMMISSION 9 No Meeting CVAG ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE 22 4:00 p.m.ECONOMIC-DEVELOPMENT SUB COMMITTEE 15 8:00 a.m. 16 8:00 a.m. No Meeting 13 3:00 p.m. No Meeting 13 9:00 a.m. 15 10:00 a.m. TBD No Meeting No Meeting CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INFORMATION EXCHANGE 6 9:00 a.m.CVAG TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE 8 9:30 a.m. 8 4:00 p.m. 15 8:00 a.m.COACHELLA VALLEY ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP (CVEP) No Meeting 22 4:00 p.m.ECONOMIC-DEVELOPMENT SUB COMMITTEE 6 6:00 p.m. 9 9:30 a.m. TBD DESERT SANDS UNIFIED DISTRICT COMMITTEE STEVE SANCHEZ, COUNCILMEMBER IID ENERGY CONSUMERS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE ANIMAL CAMPUS COMMISSION RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (RETCH) ECONOMIC-DEVELOPMENT SUB COMMITTEE SUNLINE TRANSIT AGENCY COACHELLA VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMITTEE JACQUELINE COCHRAN REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY ROBERT RADI, COUNCILMEMBER COACHELLA VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMITTEE JOHN PEÑA, , COUNCILMEMBER CVAG PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE CVAG VALLEY-WIDE HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE EAST VALLEY COALITION (EVC) ECONOMIC-DEVELOPMENT SUB COMMITTEE KATHLEEN FITZPATRICK, COUNCILMEMBER COACHELLA VALLEY MOUNTAINS CONSERVANCY GREATER PALM SPRINGS CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT POLICY COMMITTEE OUTSIDE AGENCY UPCOMING MEETING DATES NOVEMBER 2017 Time LINDA EVANS, MAYOR 221 Day 4 4:30 a.m. 13 4:00 p.m. 15 8:00 a.m. 21 8:00 a.m. 27 4:00 p.m.ECONOMIC-DEVELOPMENT SUB COMMITTEE No Meeting CVAG COACHELLA VALLEY CONSERVATION COMMISSION No Meeting CVAG ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE No Meeting No Meeting 12 3:00 p.m. No Meeting No Meeting 12 3:00 p.m. No Meeting JACQUELINE COCHRAN REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY TBD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INFORMATION EXCHANGE 6 10:00 a.m. 13 9:30 a.m. 13 4:00 p.m. 27 4:00 p.m.ECONOMIC-DEVELOPMENT SUB COMMITTEE No Meeting COACHELLA VALLEY ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP (CVEP) No Meeting CVAG TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE 4 6:00 p.m. No Meeting TBD OUTSIDE AGENCY UPCOMING MEETING DATES DECEMBER 2017 ***NOTE*** - New appointments will be assigned at December 5, 2017 Council Meeting Time LINDA EVANS, MAYOR ECONOMIC-DEVELOPMENT SUB COMMITTEE EAST VALLEY COALITION (EVC) CVAG EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT POLICY COMMITTEE GREATER PALM SPRINGS CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU KATHLEEN FITZPATRICK, COUNCILMEMBER COACHELLA VALLEY MOUNTAINS CONSERVANCY COACHELLA VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMITTEE JOHN PEÑA, , COUNCILMEMBER CVAG PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE SUNLINE TRANSIT AGENCY STEVE SANCHEZ, COUNCILMEMBER CVAG VALLEY-WIDE HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE COACHELLA VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMITTEE ROBERT RADI, COUNCILMEMBER IID ENERGY CONSUMERS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE ANIMAL CAMPUS COMMISSION DESERT SANDS UNIFIED DISTRICT COMMITTEE RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (RETCH) ECONOMIC-DEVELOPMENT SUB COMMITTEE 222 City of La Quinta CITY COUNCIL MEETING DEPARTMENT REPORT TO: Madam Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM: Chris Escobedo, Community Resources Director DATE: October 3, 2017 SUBJECT: COMMUNITY PROGRAMS UPDATE Little Free Libraries In February 2017, three “Little Free Libraries” were purchased to enhance library services North of Highway 111. They were installed at La Quinta Park, Adams Park, and Monticello Park respectively. The wooden boxes were filled with books and are refreshed monthly by La Quinta Library staff with donated books. Staff has purchased two more “Libraries” and will install them at Pioneer Dog Park, and Washington Street Apartments. DEPARTMENTAL REPORT ITEM NO. 4 223 Community Games Its official – Google has recognized the Giant Chess game at Civic Center Campus. To expand the offerings, staff is purchasing additional oversize games and will offer them on the lawn in Old Town during Farmers Markets and in the Courtyard at the Library. “Crossroads and Intersections: The Stories Behind the Streets” This exhibit, now on display at La Quinta Museum, is on loan from the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum. Crossroads & Intersections is the story of Palm Springs street names that pays homage to some original inhabitants of the Coachella Valley, and whose names and cultural associations continue to bear relevance today. Additional names and information of La Quinta streets will also be on display as part of the exhibit. The previous exhibit, California A to Z, will be on loan to a museum in Yucca Valley making it the first-ever traveling exhibit created by the La Quinta Museum! S.C.R.A.P Gallery Programs •Art Cart – Currently offered at the La Quinta Museum. This is a popular program and must be re-stocked twice a month. This program will be expanding to two additional sites in the future. •Family Craft Days – Offered monthly at the La Quinta Museum. •Pop-up Maker Space – S.C.R.A.P Gallery will be working with La Quinta High School to offer a pop-up program for High School students. 224 BOOKTOBERFEST at La Quinta Library Desert Recreation District Collaboration •Movies in the Park – Staff has contracted Desert Recreation District to host Movies in the Park during the summer and upcoming holiday seasons. The District has dedicated staff and equipment resources. •Bike Programs o The District is interested in using the Cove Oasis Trails for “Trips for Kids” mountain biking program. The program teaches personal responsibility, and environmental awareness through riding bikes and having fun. o The District would like to host a “Bike Day” event in La Quinta that would involve a group ride, bike safety, vendors, and other components. This is in the discussion phase and details are not yet defined. 225 Fall for Art Fall for Art is a new event offered by the La Quinta Art Association. It is a “Celebration of Art” that will pair 35 professional artists with student and emerging artists. Black History Month Returns The City is partnering with Eddie Gilreath to celebrate Black History Month 2018. The program will honor two women sports figures, Althea Gibson, and Wilma Rudolph. The event will be held at La Quinta Wellness Center and include panel speakers, music, and video presentation. La Quinta Makerspace The makerspace is beginning to take shape. Staff and the County of Riverside Economic Development Agency are finalizing a business plan for the space and gathering price quotes from Vocademy for equipment, training and supplies. This item will be brought to Council consideration at a future date. “Making a City: The Story of Incorporation” This permanent exhibit is now on display at City Hall. This exhibit tells the story of how the City of La Quinta was established and identifies the key players involved in the process. Artifacts and materials are provided by La Quinta Historical Society and design and curation by the La Quinta Museum. The opening gallery reception will be held on October 23, 2017 at 4:00 pm at La Quinta City Hall. 226 227 228 HOUSING COMMISSION MINUTES 1 JULY 12, 2017 SPECIAL MEETING HOUSING COMMISSION MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JULY 12, 2017 A special meeting of the Housing Commission was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chairperson Rogers. PRESENT: Commission Members Johnson, McDonough, and Chairperson Rogers ABSENT: Commission Members Harland and Long PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairperson Rogers led the audience in the pledge of allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA – None CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA – Confirmed CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVE MINUTES OF MAY 17, 2017 2. APPROVE MINUTES OF JUNE 7, 2017 Motion – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Johnson/Rogers to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended. Motion failed due to the lack of quorum: ayes 2, noes 0, abstain 1 (McDonough), absent 2 (Harland and Long). BUSINESS SESSION 1. RECOMMEND SALE OF PERMANENT ROADWAY AND PUBLIC UTILITIES EASEMENT ON DUNE PALMS ROAD, SOUTH OF WESTWARD HO DRIVE (APN: 600-030-004, - 020, AND -021), TO THE CITY OF LA QUINTA FOR FUTURE ROAD WIDENING Business Analyst Villalpando presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk’s Office. The Commission discussed the Dune Palms Road widening design and construction phases; and staff explained in detail the construction process. Motion – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners McDonough/Johnson to recommend the sale of permanent roadway and public utilities easement on Dune Palms Road, south of Westward Ho Drive, to the City of La Quinta for future road widening. Motion passed – ayes 3, noes 0, abstain 0, absent 2 (Harland and Long). REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEM NO. 26 229 HOUSING COMMISSION MINUTES 2 JULY 12, 2017 SPECIAL MEETING STUDY SESSION 1. REVIEW HOUSING COMMISSION ACTIVITY DURING FISCAL YEAR 2016/17 Business Analyst Villalpando presented the staff report, which is on file at the Clerk’s Office. The Commission discussed holding future meetings at different location in an effort to increase public attendance, such as the La Quinta Wellness Center, Seasons at La Quinta, and in north La Quinta. DEPARTMENT REPORTS – None REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS – None COMMISSIONER ITEMS – None ADJOURNMENT A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners McDonough/Johnson to adjourn the meeting at 6:18 p.m. Motion passed – ayes 3, noes 0, abstain 0, absent 2 (Harland and Long). Respectfully submitted, Marilyn Monreal, Management Assistant City of La Quinta, California 230 HAND OUTS CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 3, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING - OCTOBER 3, 2017 - HAND-OUTANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS, & WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS NO. 3ANTI-HUMAN TRAFFICKING COUNCIL MEETING - OCTOBER 3, 2017 - HAND-OUT FOR ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS, & WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS NO. 4 - CVMVCD COUNCIL MEETING - OCTOBER 3, 2017 - DEPARTAMENTAL REPORTS ITEM NO. 4 COMMUNITY RESOURCES - COMMUNITY PROGRAM UPDATE POWER POINTS CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 3, 2017 10/4/2017 1 City Council Meeting October 3, 2017 City Council Meeting October 3, 2017 P4 – Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District – Invasive Aedes in La Quinta 10/4/2017 2 Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District “Protecting Public Health Through Research, Development, and Awareness, Since 1928” La Quinta City Council October 3, 2016 Jeremy Wittie, MS General Manager Invasive Aedes in La Quinta Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District “Protecting Public Health Through Research Development and Awareness Since 1928” What is an invasive mosquito •Invasive (non-native) mosquito species have been detected in a number of California communities. •So far, in the Coachella Valley they have been detected in the cities of Cathedral City, Coachella, Indio, La Quinta, Palm Desert, and Palm Springs. •Unlike most urban mosquito species native to the Coachella Valley, invasive Aedes mosquitoes: –bite during the day and feed primarily on people are small black and white striped 10/4/2017 3 Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District “Protecting Public Health Through Research Development and Awareness Since 1928” Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District “Protecting Public Health Through Research Development and Awareness Since 1928” Detection of Aedes aegypti in La Quinta August 25: District laboratory staff confirmed Aedes aegypti mosquitoes in La Quinta. August 28: District staff posted notices and street signs in the detection area to alert people about the presence of the mosquito. 10/4/2017 4 Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District “Protecting Public Health Through Research Development and Awareness Since 1928” District response •August 29: District staff began door-to-door campaign to inspect homes within 450ft radius from detection site. –District staff set additional traps in the area. –District staff left notices informing residents in 120 homes that Vector Control Technicians would return in 24 hours to search for mosquitoes and stagnant water sources that could be mosquito-breeding sites. Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District “Protecting Public Health Through Research Development and Awareness Since 1928” District response 10/4/2017 5 Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District “Protecting Public Health Through Research Development and Awareness Since 1928” What this means for La Quinta residents •Aedes aegypti is of concern because it is capable of transmitting life-threatening viruses including dengue, chikungunya, yellow fever, and Zika. •These viruses are not currently transmitted locally by mosquitoes in California and we would like to keep it that way by eliminating these mosquitoes. •Travelers infected abroad and returning to California can transmit viruses to local mosquitoes that bite them. •The Aedes aegypti bites all day long more aggressively than Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District “Protecting Public Health Through Research Development and Awareness Since 1928” District response – next steps •Small Infestation –Door-to-door –Hand application of larval and adult control products •Medium but localized Infestation –Door-to-door –Hand application –Ground ULV within 1 square mile of initial discovery. •Large Infestation –Possible aerial ULV applications 1 square mile blocks around each home found to be positive for Aedes aegypti. Current Level 10/4/2017 6 Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District “Protecting Public Health Through Research Development and Awareness Since 1928” Surveillance Traps The BG-Sentinel trap is used to detect invasive Aedes mosquitoes. The AGO trap attracts invasive Aedes mosquitoes seeking to lay eggs. The ovicup allows the mosquito to lay eggs and is useful for determining the presence of invasive Aedes in a neighborhood. Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District “Protecting Public Health Through Research Development and Awareness Since 1928” How the city can help •Public Education –Distribute printed Invasive Aedes prevention and personal protection materials at city offices and community centers. –Include educational materials in outreach to residents (social media, website, newsletters, water bills). •What City of La Quinta is doing now: –Splitting the cost of Fight the Bite Block Party, Nov. 4, 10am-1pm at Adams Park to raise Aedes awareness –Posted press release on 10/4/2017 7 Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District “Protecting Public Health Through Research Development and Awareness Since 1928” We need the community’s help! Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District “Protecting Public Health Through Research Development and Awareness Since 1928” We need the community’s help To achieve long term results in reducing invasive Aedes in La Quinta, residents must be vigilant: •Prevent mosquito habitats: –Eliminate potential mosquito-breeding sources –Drain water that may have collected under potted plants, in bird baths, pet bowls, discarded tires and other items that could collect water. •Protect yourself: –Wear long sleeve shirts, pants, and shoes when mosquitoes are most active. –Apply repellent on exposed skin. I t ll/ i t t 10/4/2017 8 Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District “Protecting Public Health Through Research Development and Awareness Since 1928” Where to go for more information •For more information on invasive mosquitoes in the Coachella Valley, visit the District website at www.cvmvcd.org or call (760) 342-8287. •For more information on mosquito-borne disease transmission to humans in Riverside County, visit www.rivco-diseasecontrol.org. •For more information on the Aedes aegypti mosquito, visit the California Department of Public Health website at http://www.cdph.ca.gov/HealthInfo/discond/Pages/Aede s-albopictus-and-Aedes-aegypti-Mosquitoes.aspx •For more information on the Zika virus, visit the CDC bit htt // d / ik Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District “Protecting Public Health Through Research Development and Awareness Since 1928” www.cvmvcd.org 760-342-8287 Fight the Bite! Together. 10/4/2017 9 City Council Meeting October 2, 2017 P6 – Digital Week 10/4/2017 10 THE HUB - ONLINE APPLICATIONS SEPTEMBER 2015 PERMITS GARAGE SALE GOLF CART POOL DRAIN ELECTRICAL UTILITY (IID) RELEASE ELECTRICAL –ALL OTHER TYPES ELECTRICAL SERVICE CHANGE‐OUT/UPGRADE MECHANICAL HVAC CHANGE‐OUT MECHANICAL –ALL OTHER TYPES CONSTRUCTION GUARD TRAILER STORAGE CONTAINER PATIO COVER PLUMBING – SEWER CONNECT/SEPTIC ABANDON PLUMBING –WATER HEATER CHANGE‐OUT PLUMBING –ALL OTHER TYPES POOL CONSTRUCTION POOL REMODEL RE‐ROOF SIGN PERMIT –BUSINESS A‐BOARD SIGN PERMIT –ALL OTHER TYPES SOLAR SPECIAL INSPECTION TEMPORARY TRAILER WELL/FENCE HAUL PERMIT (DAILY) DRIVEWAY APPROACH (RESIDENTIAL) JANUARY 2017 ENTITLEMENT & IMPROVEMENT PLAN REVIEW APPEAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PLAN REVIEW (PROJECTS) CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT EROSION CONTROL FINAL LANDSCAPING PLAN FINAL PARCEL MAP FINAL TRACT MAP GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT HYDROLOGY REPORT LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT MASS GRADING MINOR ADJUSTMENT MODIFICATION BY APPLICANT OFFSITE STREET IMPROVEMENTS ONSITE STREET IMPROVEMENTS OTHER LAND ACTION PARCEL MERGER PM10 PRECISE GRADING RECORD DRAWINGS RECORD OF SURVEY REVERSION TO ACREAGE ROUGH GRADING SEWER WATER SIDEWALK SIGN PROGRAM SIGNING & STRIPING SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT SPECIFIC PLAN SPECIAL EVENTS STORM DRAIN STREET NAME CHANGE TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP TRAFFIC SIGNAL TRAFFIC STUDY VARIANCE WQMP ZONE CHANGE ZONING LETTER ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT OCTOBER 1, 2017 REMAINING PERMITS –NOW ONLINE! BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION – RESIDENTIAL NEW BUILDING REMODEL/ADDITION GARAGE CARPORT BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION –COMMERCIAL NEW BUILDING REMODEL /ADDITION GARAGE CARPORT DEMOLITION STRUCTURE OTHER THAN BUILDING NPDES PM10 ENCROACHMENT PERMIT CUT‐BORE EXCAVATION SEWER WATER SIDEWALK SIGNING STRIPING STREET IMPROVEMENT TRAFFIC SIGNAL TRAFFIC CONTROL ONLY GRADING PERMIT PRECISE GRADING ROUGH GRADING PW PERMIT –PROJECTS WITH APPROVED PLANS SEWER WATER STORM DRAIN STREET SIGNING STRIPING TRAFFIC SIGNAL HAUL PERMIT (ANNUAL) DRIVEWAY APPROACH (COMMERCIAL) TEMPORARY USE PERMIT MINOR USE PERMIT FIRE ALARM HAZMAT SUPRESSION SPECIAL INSPECTION SPRINKLER STORAGE TANKS HIGH PILE RACK STORAGE NEW COMMERCIAL U/G WATER FIRE FLOW REPORT TECHNICAL REPORT RESEARCH SPECIAL EVENT PYROTECHNICS COMING 2018! BUSINESS LICENSE ‐APPLICATION & RENEWAL SHORT TERM VACATION RENTAL ‐REGISTRATION & RENEWAL TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX ‐PAYMENT & REPORTING 10/4/2017 11 City Council Meeting October 3, 2017 B1 – Community Services Grant Requests 2017-18 10/4/2017 12 Community Services Grants •Budget is $60,000 for 3 rounds of funding for 2017‐18 •Ad Hoc is recommending a total of $12,000 for seven non‐ profit organizations •$48,000 will remain for the next two grant rounds Applicant Requested Committee Recommendation Act for Multiple Sclerosis $5,000 $500 Boy Scout Troop 1701 $5,000 $5,000 Desert Ability Center $2,500 $1,000 Desert Best Friend’s Closet* $1,500 $500 *Starter Grant Recipient 10/4/2017 13 Applicant Requested Committee Recommendation La Quinta Art Association $5,000 $2,500 La Quinta High School Baseball Boosters $5,000 $2,000 Transgender Community Coalition* $5,000 $500 Galilee Center, Inc. $5,000 $0 Total $34,000 $12,000 *Starter Grant Recipient 10/4/2017 14 City Council Meeting October 3, 2017 PH1 – Community Development Block Grant 2018/19 Community Development Block Grant 2018-19 10/4/2017 15 Background County of Riverside EDA CDBG Program •HUD Program administered by the County City of La Quinta •Cooperating City •Participant since 1983 Overview •Annually allocate CDBG funds •Estimated 2018-19 allocation : $128,285 –15% Public services :$19,235 –85% Public facilities : $109,050 10/4/2017 16 Program Overview Public Services •Non-profits •Local governments •Public housing authorities Public Facilities •Facilities & infrastructure •Economic development •Affordable housing Public Service Applications •Boys and Girls Club, La Quinta Unit: Fee waiver/reduction program -$30,000 •Coachella Valley Rescue Mission Emergency Food and Shelter Program -$50,000 10/4/2017 17 Public Improvement Applications •City of La Quinta : ADA improvements at various City-owned facilities -$109,000 Questions? 10/4/2017 18 City Council Meeting October 3, 2017 D4 – Community Programs Update 10/4/2017 19 10/4/2017 20 10/4/2017 21