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1992 09 28 CSCCOMMUMxr W SERVICES COMMISSION AGENDA AT LA QUINTA MIDDLE SCHOOL MULTI -PURPOSE ROOM SEPTEMBER 28, 1992 7:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER A. Pledge of Allegiance B. Roll Call II. PRESENTATION OF NEW LEAF AWARDS III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - September 14, 1992 IV. PUBLIC COMMENT The Community Services Commission reserves the right to limit discussion on any topic to five minutes or less. V. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIALS VI. COMMISSION BUSINESS A. Parks and Recreation 1. Community Park - North Draft Design Development Plan and Development Phases and Costs 2. Parks and Recreation Master Plan Study Session B. General 1. Final Review of Community Services Commission Handbook 2. Election of Chairman 3. Election of Vice Chairman �-1 Community Services Commission Agenda - 9/28/92 Meeting continued C. Human Services 1. Landscape for Ecology Awards 53-277 Avenida Diaz 52-180 Avenida Herrera 51-775 Avenida Madero 51-300 Avenida Diaz VII. NEXT MEETING DATE, TIME AND TOPICS Monday, October 12th, at 7:00 P.M. VIII. ADJOURNMENT Cs.t:�y of La ;2uirnta New Leaf Award Winners Adams Truman School Grade 1 Tamara Avila Colin Barrows Claudia Dominguez Damian Mejia Justin Paiyarat Brooke Perez Grade 2 Amber Gilbert Jessica Murphy Grade 4 Lorraine Delara Amanda Hippen Grade 5 Alicia Gilbert Highest Achiever Sara Haas Sara Whiteside Andrew Kearney LA QUINTA MIDDLE SCHOOL Grade 6 Neil Anderson Linda Bates Heath Brewer Donald Cassman Dawayne Cox Dinah Estrada Juan Gutierrez Yessegla Hernandez James Lewis Pedra Lopez Juan Lozano Wanda Martindale Sara Martinez Victor Martinez Grade 6 - continued Lilianna Matuz Christopher McMullin Christina Medrana Myra Meza Jennifer Moreno Rita Serode Nicole Sullivan Javier Valenzuela Grade 7 David Carrasco Alfredo Corral Ricky Coulston Shylo Drury Kristi Durham Samuel Escobar Bradley Gardner Shunta Gipson Gloria Gonzalez Domingo Guajardo Andrea Halsey Dabian Harris Heather Howell Karl Johnson Renee Johnson Melanie Jones Erica Martinez Nathan McKeever Mindy Pastion Hane Sheiha Sheri Stephenson Michael Talley Stephanie Webster Kelli White Grade 8 Estevan Bautista Shane Bonner Melvin Brinkmann Timothy Cardell Avidio Chapa Robert Cheley Erick Chestnut Brandon Gonzalez Joel Gutierrez Arianne Harmon Michille Hattinger Marcelino Jordon Marcelino Lopez Highest Achiever Casey McLaren Dortha McDanel Juan Reyes 40 To: From: Date: Subj: CITY OF LA QUINTA MEMORANDUM Community Services Commission Clint Bohlen, Parks and Recreation Manager September 28, 1992 Community Park - North; Design Development Plan and Phasing Costs - Item VI.A.1. BACKGROUND The attached preliminary Design Development Report and development phasing costs, as well as the blueline and 8 1/2 x 11 reductions, represent over six months of land surveying, public hearings, Commission review, and staff mangement efforts related to the project dubbed Community Park North (Westward Ho Community Park in the General Plan and Parks and Recreation Master Plan). The consultant, Steven Lang of Purkiss-Rose/RSI, is bringing the Report, phasing recommendations, and final blueline to the Commission for your comments, and he seeks your support and recommendation as the project is to be forwarded on to the Council for their comment. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Commission review the attached information, and be prepared to offer comment and a recommendation on the design and phasing costs, as well as the Design Development Report. Ll DESIGN DEVELOPMENT REPORT COMMUNITY PARK NORTH CITY OF LA QUINTA PURKISS•ROSE-RSI SEPTEMBER 1992 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT City Council Staff Community Services Commission • TABLE OF CONTENTS Executive Summary .................................. 1 Authority Purpose Background Methodology Vicinity Map Site Description Master Plan Design Development Overview/Design Concept Grading Off Street Parking Pedestrian Access Sportsfield Restroom /Concession Court Areas Picnic Facilities Play Area Water Features Amphitheater Restroom Community Center Landscape Improvements Park Sign Possible Environmental Impacts ........................ 14 Opinion of Probable Costs .............................. Phasing............................................ EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Purkiss•Rose-RS/ is pleased to present the Final Master Plan and Design Development Report (DDR) describing the recommended development program for Community Park North. We have successfully solicited and maintained citizen participation in the planning process so that all issues were clearly defined and thoroughly discussed as part of the plan preparation. The final Master Plan reflects a development scope and arrangement of facilities that represents the consensus of the public meetings combined with professional input from staff and the consultant team. The Master Plan was also presented to the Community Services Commission for their review and input. This presentation completes the development planning process. The next step is to define the actual scope of initial improvements, confirm funding allocations and initiate the preparation of Phase I construction plans and specifications. Prior to any Council action committing the City to actual construction, it will be necessary to process a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with the City's zoning ordinance. This process includes an assessment and review of environmental impacts which most likely will result in a negative declaration. The City of La Quinta is facing a growing responsibility as it proceeds with the development process for creating a comprehensive park system to serve all existing and future residents of the community. With La Quinta's changing demographics and anticipated growth, it is indeed timely that the City is updating its City -Wide Recreation Master Plan. The Master Plan for Community Park North has been influenced by the public survey findings associated with the community -wide Master Plan. Since it is the only community park site in the northern sector of the City, its importance in satisfying recreation needs for this area is significant. AUTHORITY On September 3, 1991, the City of La Quinta entered into an agreement with Recreation Systems, Inc. to furnish park planning and landscape architectural services for the design and development of Community Park North. The scope of contracted services involved the preparation of conceptual studies, preliminary development plan, final Master Plan and a Design Development Report for the park site. In its February 1992 acquisition of Recreation Systems, Inc., Purkiss•Rose-RSI committed to complete this contract with no change in project manager, scope, or fee. Purkiss•Rose-RS! PURPOSE The DDR is an association of planning functions composed specifically to meet the needs of the public agency in processing the initial design of a park area or special facility. Its purpose is to establish a concept plan that depicts the recommended development of a specific site and/or special facility and to establish a realistic phasing program that fulfills primary needs and is as consistent as possible with financing resources. The plan is prepared in graphic form to allow the citizen, administrator, board member and elected official to participate effectively on decisions regarding scope, function, priorities and design concepts. The DDR presents concepts of use; describes functional aspects of the design; investigates methods of implementation; describes potential environmental impacts; and promotes community understanding and support for the program. BACKGROUND Community Park North was acquired for park purposes by the City of La Quinta Redevelopment Agency in 1988. The acquisition was initiated and processed in accordance with the City ordinance implementing the Quimby Act. The Quimby Act (Government Code of the State of California, Section 66477) allows local government to exact land dedications in lieu of fees, or a combination of both, for park and recreation purposes as a condition prior to approving a final subdivision or parcel map. With continued residential development in the northern section of the City, it has become a priority to identify the intended development of the community park and generate an economic phasing strategy to produce a long-term unified park project that has the support of the immediate and City-wide community. METHODOLOGY The provision of park and recreation facilities is a people -oriented program. Successful implementation requires public support and involvement. The City and the consultant agreed that community public meetings held near the park site would be a good avenue to invite citizen participation in the planning process. Over 3,000 flyers were sent to citizens in the north section of the City inviting them to participate in the planning process. Likewise, public notices were placed inviting participation from citizens throughout the City. The first meeting was held May 21, 1992 at a community church at the corner of Miles Avenue and Adams Street, just north of the park site. Approximately 60 people attended, most of whom resided in the north part of town. At this meeting the design process was explained, including the role of public input in the program and facility development. A brief site analysis of the park site was presented Z Purkiss•Rose-RS/ along with related slides. Specific concerns from citizens were voiced and noted and a list of potential recreation activities that should be considered in the park was developed. Using these lists of concerns -desires, Purkiss•Rose-RSI prepared concept studies indicating various combinations of proposed improvements within the park boundaries. These concepts were presented at the second public meeting on June 11, 1992. This meeting was well attended by approximately 45 interested citizens, most of whom had attended the previous session. The four concepts presented were well -discussed with the consensus favoring multi -use sportsfields; a community center building; a passive picnic area with amphitheater and water feature; group and family picnic facilities; lighted tennis and basketball courts; and a children's play area. At the June 29, 1992 Community Services Commission Meeting, Purkiss.Rose-RSI presented two preliminary development plans which represented a refinement of the favored conceptual plans from the previous community meeting. Plan #2 was favored by the Commission with some modifications. On July 13, 1992, Purkiss-Rose-RSI presented our preliminary development plan which included the comments received from the previous Commission meeting. Revisions included adding a 60-car parking area along the Adams Street frontage to provide more parking to serve the Community Center and ballfield complex. A more formal terraced amphitheater as suggested by staff was incorporated into this plan. The final Master Plan, cost estimates and draft Design Development Report was presented to the Commission at their September 28, 1992 meeting. 3 Purkiss-Rose-RSI • 0 SITE DESCRIPTION The 18.6 acre park site is located in northern La Quinta on the northeast corner of the future intersection of Adams Street and Westward Ho Drive (formerly 46th St.). The undeveloped site consists of rolling sand dunes with scattered native vegetation. Elevations on the site range from 55 to 105 feet with the natural slope directed easterly. The higher elevations provide an impressive panoramic view of the desert basin and dramatic mountain range to the south. There is a dense stand of tamarix along the east boundary of the park. An existing residence and golf driving range is located east of the park site. North of the park site is planned for a residential development of single family homes with backyards backing up to the park. There are some grading impacts on the park site associated with this northerly residential development. The home pads are positioned from 6' above to 15' below the existing grades at the park site. However, the majority of the north residential boundary is near level and graded to daylight into existing park grades. The southern boundary of the park is defined by the extension of Westward Ho Drive. A high school is proposed directly across the street. The site is bounded on the west by Adams Street with residential development planned for across the street. The Whitewater River, a wide wash located south of the park approximately 1/8 mile, runs east to west and could provide an opportunity for a future regional recreation trail. Another offsite factor worth considering is a large commercial development being developed southwest of the site on the other side of the Whitewater River. Adams Street, which serves this area, will become a major arterial. An Imperial Irrigation District substation is located directly southwest of the park site. An overhead wood pole transmission line will be paralleling Adams Street. DESIGN DEVELOPMENT The design of this community park represents a successful collaboration of interested citizens, dedicated staff and experienced consultants. The final product is a viable plan which will guide the ultimate development and management of this recreation resource. The Master Plan is a product of many hours of thought and discussion. Facility locations have been determined so as to minimize conflicts between unlike functions; provide visual supervision of critical areas; limit impact on adjoining properties; provide efficient internal supervision; orient related activities to enhance the overall recreation experience; and assure that all facilities blend aesthetically to benefit the surrounding community. The following sections describe the various park facilities in more detail and explain the design intent behind each facility. 5 Purkiss•Rose-RSI • r1 u Overview/Design Concept Although this park site is currently surrounded by open undeveloped property, it has been the design team's intent to visualize the ultimate contribution this 18-acre park site will have in the future La Quinta community. In addition, a number of citizens attending the public meetings voiced an immediate need in the north end of town for informal, neighborhood type recreation amenities. The design intent has been to satisfy both community and neighborhood recreation needs at this park. It is anticipated that the lighted ballfields, community center and amphitheater will draw from the greater La Quinta community. The walking trails, picnic facilities, play courts, open turf areas and children's play area will encourage neighbor use. The proposed improvements are meant to offer citizens a breadth of active and passive type recreation opportunities. Grading In its natural state, this site offers a variety of topographic features. To accommodate the playfields, parking areas, and community center, a fair proportion of the site must be graded near level. The remainder of the site where level grades are not required has been contoured to take advantage of natural topography. We have adjusted grades to enhance and reinforce other more passive recreation uses. Specifically, the dune has been used to provide a terraced grassed slope for amphitheater seating on one side while providing informal grass seating to view the soccer field on the opposite side. This large mound also affords a panoramic overlook to distant views beyond the park site. The open play area has been contoured to create a stream and pond feature. Slight mounding is proposed along the street frontages to screen parking and provide a visual buffer. It is intended that park grades along the north border blend into the slopes associated with the residential development. The playfields will be graded with a 1-2% gradient to provide sheet drainage and prevent low ponding areas. Maximum grades for turfed slopes will be 5:1 with a gradual transition at the toe and top of slopes for safe and even mowing. Site drainage will either tie into the City storm drain system or use deep rock wells for ground water percolation. It is expected that no import or export will be required to carry out the grading of the site. 6 Purkiss•Rose-RSI • • Of -Street Parking Three parking areas have been positioned on the park site to offer convenient vehicle access to the major activity areas. The largest lot (120 cars) is centrally located between the Community Center building and ballfield complex accessible from Westward Ho Drive. This parking area will be most used and will accommodate a large function at the Community Center or ballfield complex. It will include four handicap parking stalls and an eased curb near the restroom/concession plaza for handicap and maintenance vehicle access. An access drive will also be provided from this parking lot to the rear of the Community Center building for kitchen deliveries. A secondary 60-car parking area is located off of Adams Street for additional parking to serve the Community Center and ballfields. Another parking area (56 cars) is positioned off of Westward Ho Drive and serves the more passive end of the park. It provides convenient access to the tot play area, group picnic and open play area. All the lots would include two driveways with 90 degree parking stalls and two-way access for optimum vehicular circulation. The parking areas could be gated for closure during night hours if necessary for security. Pedestrian Access Convenient and safe pedestrian access to the site and throughout the park was a goal in the Master Plan design. There was considerable interest in providing a walking trail circuit in the park for exercise as well as access to the various activity areas. The loop trail not only ties into the streetside sidewalks and on -site parking areas but offers optional routes for the recreational walker. The loop trail represents approximately a 1/2 mile circuit. The majority of the walks which serve the active areas would be 8' wide concrete with a medium broom finish. The walking path which meanders along the north and east edges of the park is proposed as decomposed granite with concrete headers. The intent is that this path defines the edge of the maintained turf from the more natural shrub and groundcover planting at the park's edge. A wood pedestrian bridge is proposed on the loop walk where the trail crosses the creek which terminates in the pond feature. Pedestrian access is also provided on the north park boundary tying into a walkway link with the adjacent residential development. Bicycle parking will be provided near the major activity areas. 7 Purkiss•Rose-RSI • All the concrete walks will meet ADA/handicap access requirements with proper gradients, landings and ramps throughout the site. Sportsftelds Two multipurpose ballfields are designated in the central part of the park. These ballfields would have a minimum of 300' outfield limits with skinned brickdust infields. A northwest and northeast field orientation will minimize the effect of the late afternoon sun as well as locate the noise -generating spectator areas toward the interior of the site. The back-to-back infields will also allow dual lighting from common light poles which reduces costs and the visual impact of additional poles. Infield improvements would include 20' high chainlink fence backstops with wood backboard, fenced dugout areas, and five tiered aluminum spectator bleachers. A restroom/concession building would serve as the hub of the ballfield complex. Full size adult soccer fields are overlapped diagonally in the outfields of the softball fields. With minimal effort, temporary goals can be erected for soccer use. Kestroum/Conceision Building The restroom/concession building is located between the two ballfields in a paved plaza area. This 1,100 s.f. building would include a women's restroom with four water closets and two lavatories; a men's restroom with two water closets, two urinals and two lavatories; a janitor's storage area and utility chase; and a 350 s.f, concession area with counters, sink, roll -up window and large storage pantry. The building will be constructed with concrete block and wood beam roof. The building will be well lighted with air conditioning provided in the concession room. Construction materials and furnishings will be selected for durability and vandal resistance. Court Areu Two lighted tennis courts are centrally located next to the large parking area along the Westward Ilo Drive frontage. The tennis courts are positioned on its north -south axis for optimum sun orientation. The courts will have a 12' high perimeter chainlink fence with windscreen. Between courts will be a graduated fence up to four feet high to control cross -court balls. Benches will be provided between courts for players' convenience. The courts will have a color coating system to easily distinguish the court area from out-of-bounds. A scheduling board will be provided for player sign -in. An oval -shaped basketball court is provided that will accommodate two informal half court games. A central post with two backboards encourages two simultaneous recreation level games. Unlike a full court, this modified court takes up considerably less room and prohibits one game tying up two half courts. The courts will be aligned on 8 Purkiss•Rose-RSI a north -south axis for best sun orientation. The concrete court surface would be color coated to accentuate the boundaries and court graphics. The court will be lighted for night play. Two horseshoe courts are located in the maintained turf area adjacent to the group picnic shelter. The courts will be regulation size and constructed of compacted decomposed granite with soil bed around the pins. Wood headers and timber backboards will define the court area. The open lawn area on the eastern end of the park can accommodate a number of informal grass volleyball courts. No permanent poles, nets or sleeves are proposed in order to avoid wearing out the turf in a fixed location. Two shuffleboard or horseshoe courts are proposed near the Community Center building for senior use. The courts will be regulation size and will include shade structures and seating at either end of the courts for users convenience and comfort. Picnic Futilities A group picnic shelter that will accommodate 50 people is planned at the edge of the informal open turf area on the east side of the park. The shelter will include an overhead shade structure, six fixed concrete picnic tables, serving table, sink, group barbecue and trash receptacles. The sheltered area will be concrete paved and include fully accessible tables. Family picnic units consisting of concrete slab with fixed concrete picnic tables, trash receptacle and occasional barbecue brazier are scattered through out the park just off the loop trail. Fast growing shade tress would be positioned adjacent to these picnic units to provide relief from the sun. A number of these units will have a paved connection to the loop trail and fully accessible tables for handicap users convenience. My Areu A large creative play area is positioned in a prominent location in the more passive section of the park. It is in close proximity to the restroom building and is within view of the group picnic facilities. The play area is intended to offer a variety of play experiences to tots and young children alike. It will have a recessed sand and rubber surface area contained where necessary by a 10" wide concrete curb which also acts as a mow strip for maintenance ease. The play equipment will be modular type of heavy duty plastic or plastic coated construction with a variety of colorful separate components for various play levels. The equipment will meet the Consumer Product Safety Commission Guidelines and be accessible in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. 9 Purkiss•Rose-RSI To maximize use of the play area, a high overhead shade structure will be positioned to cast shade on the majority of play equipment. This open wood structure will be supported by large concrete columns and have a sloped pitch profile for visual interest. Shaded seating will be provided nearby for the comfort of supervising adults. Water Features A small water play feature will be incorporated into the play area development. The feature will be sculptural in character and be attractive whether activated or not. The creative water element will provide a cooling play experience for children with consideration of water conservation. A waterfall stream and pond feature is intended to provide a cooling, refreshing experience in the most passive part of the park. This recirculating water feature, which parallels a portion of the loop trail, will significantly add to the aesthetic backdrop of the amphitheater area. The meandering stream will be natural in character with a concrete lined stream bed accented by river run rock boulders. A plastic liner will underlie the concrete to insure an impermeable membrane. The automatic system will include a pump, filtration and aeration as necessary. Amphitheater Taking advantage of the existing dune topography, an informal amphitheater is proposed in the northeast part of the park. The east -facing amphitheater consists of wide grass terraces formed by curvilinear concrete retaining walls following the contours of the sculpted, 5-10' high mound. A free -form shaped concrete stage of approximately 1,200 s.f. is positioned to either "play" the terraced slope or the opposite open turf field, whichever is more appropriate. Granite rock boulders are positioned on the sides of the stage to better define the area and act as natural wing entries to the stage. A single step is provided on the terrace side edge of the stage to provide a slightly elevated sense to the stage. On the open play side, the grade will be eased to meet with the elevated stage edge. A cluster of wood poles on either side of the stage will act as a support for backdrops, projection screens, stage lighting, etc. The grass terraces can uccommodate approximately 500 people and the open turf area can "seat" an equivalent number of spectators. Access to the amphitheater is provided by concrete walks from the parking areas. Stage level spectator areas are located just off the access walk at the terrace walls for handicap visitors convenience. 10 Purkiss•Rose-RSI Restroom Building A small restroom building is located at the parking area associated with the passive side of the park. It will conveniently serve those park visitors enjoying the children's play area, group picnic, amphitheater and open play area. This 625 s.f, structure will house a two -water closet, one -lavatory women's restroom and a one -water closet, one -urinal, one - lavatory men's room. A small storage/plumbing chase will separate the restroom facilities and provide easy access to pipes and fittings. The restroom will be of concrete block construction, well -ventilated and lighted. Construction materials and furnishings will be selected for durability and vandal resistance. Community Center The Community Center has been specifically sited at the most prominent location on the park property -- the intersection of Adams Street and Westward Ho Drive. As a major community resource, it was felt that this facility requires direct visibility and strong address identification. The corner of these major thoroughfares will provide that desired exposure. It is the purpose of the recreation building to provide a variety of facilities to serve the existing and future recreation and social needs of the citizens of La Quinta. In order to maximize usability, the building is separated into two sections each with its own entrance and program capabilities. This design concept provides numerous advantages in both programming efficiency and flexibility and operating costs. Programs involving or attracting diverse activity modes or social groups can be separated completely. For example, the sweat-shirted potter carting his tools and clay enters and uses a completely independent building wing from the ballroom dancer or wedding reception attendee. Each feels comfortable and enjoys a recreation experience in compatible environs. The Community Center footprint indicated in the Master Plan represents this divided approach to provided flexible indoor recreation. This building represents approximately 12,000 s.f. of recreation space. The social wing includes a 2,000 s.f. assembly room that can accommodate up to 250 people for a banquet or 300 at an assembly meeting. The room can be divided by an operable partition for smaller assemblies. It includes a main lobby which acts as an important foyer for arriving and waiting guests or a stack -up area for larger social functions. A small registration office is associated with the lobby and provides a source for information and supervision. A storage room accessible from the lobby and assembly room provides ample space for tables, chairs, portable storage, etc. A 200 s.f. central restroom area is also dividable to allow for separate wing use or with retractable wall opened entirely up for the large occasion. 11 Purkiss-Rose-RSI The large 600 s.f. kitchen is positioned to serve both the large assembly room in the social wing or the classroom/meeting room (950 s.f.) in the activity wing. A small 400 s.f, conference room is also included off of the main lobby for small meetings (15 people) with potential for light refreshments. The activity -oriented section is served by a secondary lobby (400 s.f.) which serves three various sized classroom/meeting and crafts rooms. The classroom/meeting room (950 s.f.) is positioned with access to the kitchen so that it can be used for breakfast or a luncheon type meeting (50-70 people). There is also a light arts and crafts classroom (800 s.f.), a dirty arts and crafts studio for pottery, ceramics, lapidary and woodworking and a heavy crafts workroom (220 s.f.) to house the kiln and electric potter's wheel. Both sections will have a tremendous amount of flexibility to meet changing program needs. A shaded entry court will not only identify the building entrance but act as an informal outdoor gathering area. Landscape Improvements The majority of the site will be planted in turf. A drought -tolerant warm season grass will be used. in areas where activities do not require maintained turf, a drought tolerant groundcover with native low shrubs will be used. The groundcover and shrub plantings will help to further define the turf area for active play while conserving water. The groundcover and shrub areas which principally occur on the outside of the loop trail will act as a buffer from the streets and adjacent residences. The groundcover and shrubs will be massed to provide a strong visual effect. A concrete mow strip will be used at all fences in turf areas as well as for separation of groundcover areas to reduce maintenance costs and provide a neater appearance. Trees will be selected and placed to frame views, define activity areas, provide screenage and shade user as required. Trees will be located at least 20' apart of 10' from obstructions in turf areas to allow for efficient mechanical mowing. Species will be selected based on their success in La Quinta. Quick growth as well as long-term value will be criteria for selection. Drought, disease and pest tolerance will also be considered in determining plant species. The entire site will be covered by an automatic sprinkler system designed to provide adequate irrigation for the different landscape conditions. A "Cal Sense 2000" irrigation controller with moisture sensor probes will be used to optimize water efficiency. Low precipitation heads will be selected to minimize water runoff, particularly in steeper sloped areas. 12 Purkiss-Rose-RSI E Rotary -type sprinklers with protective rubber covers will be used in the open play turf areas. In the groundcover areas 12' high pop shrub sprays will be used. Park Sign A monument -type park sign will be located on the slope at the corner of Adams Street and Westward Iio Drive. This sign will have recessed letters with colors and materials complimenting the park architecture. Planting will frame and enhance the sign. 13 Purkiss•Rose-RSI POSSIBLE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS INTRODUCTION This preliminary evaluation of environmental conditions and possible impacts of Community Park North development has evolved without scientific assessments or testing. This analysis is based on visual inspection of the site; discussions with City staff; comparison with similar projects; and a working knowledge of the Environmental Impact Report process. The intent is to identify critical impacts early in the design program so that decisions reflect both environmental concern and functional criteria. AESTHETICS The development of the park site to the level proposed in the Master Plan is beneficial to a high degree. The change in use to a well -maintained, uniformly designed high quality landscape is direct and major. The expanded facilities will contribute to the recreation and social character of the area as a whole and will substantially improve the aesthetic quality of the vacant, weed -covered site. The park will become a greater focus and identity to many of the surrounding residents as well as the La Quinta community at large. LIGHT/GLARE Park security lighting will increase light levels in a minor way on a continuing basis. Proposed light fixtures will be energy efficient high intensity discharge type. The particular type will be selected for acceptable light color and illumination control in critical areas. The impacts are local, direct and minor. The nature of impact can be considered adverse or beneficial, depending on the observer's position. Security lighting will be box -type high pressure sodium fixtures on 12 ft. dark anodized poles while parking lot lights will be on 20 ft. light poles. The selected fixtures shall direct light downward with minimal light spill. Mitigation measures will include the following: 1. Shielding light sources, where necessary. 2. Establishing minimum security levels, carefully selecting fixture locations to eliminate dark spots in the park with the fewest number of fixtures possible. 14 Purkiss•Rose-RSI Mercury vapor type ballfield lighting will increase light levels in a major way for a more extended time period. The 60' to 70' poles with recreation level lighting luminaries will be positioned to avoid direct spill on residential property. However, the area glare produced will have an impact on the immediate neighborhood. Mitigation measures will include: 1. Selecting a lighting system with fixtures and shielding to control and minimize light spill off of the field areas. 2. Providing a state-of-the-art control system to allow individual control of field lighting for the particular use (softball or soccer). Tennis court and basketball court lighting will be box type high pressure sodium fixtures on 20-25 ft. dark anodized poles. Lights will be controlled by timers to avoid illumination of unused courts or after park hours. The fixtures shall direct light downward into minimal light spill. TRAFFIC/PARKING The immediate vicinity of the park will experience an increase in vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian traffic. Impacts are local, direct, minor and adverse. Mitigation measures include providing on -site parking for 236 cars; locating activity centers convenient to on - site parking; providing an internal pedestrian system that ties into street sidewalks and the provision of bicycle parking facilities. NOISE, Negative impacts from noise are minimal. While construction takes place, there will be significant, temporary increases in noise level during daylight office hours. The expanded recreation functions projected for the site will have a minimal impact on the anticipated noise level associated with the proposed development for the neighborhood area. All of the activity, noise -generating areas are in the central area of the park away from the residential development. Control of construction noise will require enforcement of construction specifications and inspection. Noise generated by park maintenance equipment will be controlled by adequate muffler devices and work scheduling. DUST Negative impacts are minimal. In fact, development of the property with landscape and irrigation improvements will significantly reduce the dust problems currently experienced from the unimproved property. During construction, there may be an increase in dust level; however, the construction specifications will require the contractor to take measures necessary to control the dust. 15 Purkiss•Rose-RS/ SEP 23 192 15:2B RJRKIES ROSE,RSI 9 0 3ba FNc OPPNION OF PROBABLE COSTS The following construction costs are projected on the established scope of improvements and standards of deve'oprnent as descr;bed in tie Maste- Plan and Design Development Report for Community Park North. Accurate costs car only be determined with the preparation of detailed construction documents. These cost estimates have been prepared using the latest cost information, including comparisons to similar projects or facilities that have been constructed during the last six month period. No alloy:s%ce has been made for future inflation and these estimates should be periodically updated as phases are undertaken and construction plans are prepared. MOBILIZATION (11�b) $ 33,314.00 GRADING; DRAINAGE $ 200,000.00 PARKING AREAS (236 cars) $ 168,740.00 CONCRETE PAVING,INA'ALKSjETC. $ 135,125.00 LIGHTED BAL-FIELDS (2 infields) $ 224,000.00 LIGHTED BASKETBALL $ 15,300.00 LIGHTED TE\NIS COURTS (2) $ 100,000,00 BUILDINGS $1,417,425.00 Community Center with Patio $1,201,800.00 Restroom/Concession $ 137,500.00 Restroom $ 78,125.00 GROUP PICNIC FACILITY $ 42,000.00 FAMILY PICNIC FACILITIES $ 36,000.00 SHADED PLAY AREA W/ WATER FEATURE $ 225,000.00 HORSESHOE COURTS (2) $ 3,000.00 GRASS VOLLEYBALL COURTS (2) $ 1,000.00 14 Purkiss4ose-RSI SEP 23 152 15:29 PURKISS ROSE/RSI sb4 re • • SHADED SHUFFLEBOARD COURTS (2) $ 35,000.00 STREAM,/POND FEATURE $ 200,000 00 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE $ 10,000.00 AMPHITHEATER $ 30,400.00 SITE FURNISHINGS $ 20,000.00 PARK MONUNIENT ,IGN $ 5,000.00 LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION $ 343,470.00 ELECTRICAL $ 100,000.00 UTILITIES $ 20,000.00 SUBTOTAL $3,364,774.00 OVERHEAD AND PROFIT (10�'c) $ 336,477.00 SUBTOTAL $3,701,251,00 CONTINGENCY (10%) S 370,125.00 TOTAL $4,071,376.00 15 Purkiss•Rose-RSI SEP 23 192 15:29 PURKISS ROSE/RSI 364 PO4 PHASING PROGRAM The foregoing cost estimate reflects the ultimate development of Community Park North with improvements built to a quality standard consistent with existing standard for other public improvements. It is a rare occasion when a development program of this scope and quality can be completed as a single construction budget. In phasing of improvements, the p�ugrata should be tailored to funding liiruts and, where possible. it should be designed to a%oid major revisions or removals with subsequent segments. An accurate phasing program can best be accomplished as a part of the preparation of schematic and preliminary construction plans. This timing will assure that full consideration is given to the ultimate infrastructure of the park and allow for accurate identification of future phases. After discussion with staff on priorities and budgets, the following phasing is suggested: Phase I Mobilization (1%r) g S,419.00 Drainage Grading (total site) $ 200,000 00 Parking Area (56 cars) $ 42,320.00 Trees with Drip Irrigation (total site) $ 41,600.00 Children's Play Area $ 185,000.00 Group Picnic Shelter $ 42,000.00 Horseshoe Courts $ 3,000.00 Restroom $ 78,125.00 Turf in Passive Area (including irrigation) $ 55,000.00 Park Sign $ 5,000.00 Utilities (partial) $ 5,000.00 Temporary Wildflower Mix (remainder of site -- no irrigation) $ 35,446.00 Walks (total site) $ 108,203.00 Electrical (partial) $ 25,000.00 Site Furnishings (partial) Subtotal: $ 850,113.00 Overhead, Profit and Contingency (20%) S 17% 22.00 Phase I Total: $1,020,135.00 16 Purkiss•Rose-KSI SEP 23 192 15:30 PUP.,ISS ROSE/RSI 364 P05 • is Phase 11 Mobilization (1%) $ 5,373.00 Ballfield Backstops/Infields $ 44,000.00 Ballfield Turf and Irrigation $ 177,250.00 Parking Area (120 cars) $ 81,500.00 Restroom/Concession $ 137,500.On Lighted Basketball Court $ 15,300.00 Utilities (partial) $ 10,000.00 Ballfield Plaza $ 21,760.00 Electrical (partial) $ 25,000.00 Site Furnishings (partial) $$ 25000.00 Subtotal: $ 542,683.00 Overhead, Profit and Contingency /,20%): $ 108,536.00 Phase 11 Total: $ 651,21900 Phase III Mobilization (1%) $ 6,738.00 Ballfield Ughting $ 180,000.00 Lighted Tennis Ccurts $ 100,000.00 Amphitheater 5 30,400.00 Stream and Pond Feature $ 200,000.00 Landscape Impro%ements (partial) $ 73,406.00 Water Play Feature $ 40,000.00 Electrical (partial) $ 25,000.00 Site Furnishings (partial) $ 25,000.00 Subtotal- $ 680,544.00 Overhead, Profit and Contingency (20%): $ 1,36,108,00 Phase III Total• $ 816,652.00 17 PuAiss-Rose-PS1 SEP 23 '92 15:30 PURKISS ROSE'RSI • .5b4 I'bb • Phase IV Mobilization (1%) CommLnity Center Parking Area (60 cars) Shuffleboard or Horseshoe Courts Utilities (partial) Landscape Improvements (partial) Electrical (partial) $ 13,495.00 $1,201:800.00 $ 44,920.00 $ 35,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 37,816.00 $ 25,000.00 Subtotal: $1,363,031.00 Overhead, Frofit and Cortingency (20%): $ 272,606 0� Phase IV Total: $1,635,637.00 18 Purkiss-Rase-RSI • CITY OF LA QUINTA MEMORANDUM To: Community Services Commission ul From: Clint Bohlen, Parks and Recreation Manager G"- `- Date: September 28, 1992 Subj: Parks and Recreation Master Plan Study Session- Ite 2# BACKGROUND As the Commission is aware, staff distributed the Parks and Recreation Master Plan to the Commission at the last meeting. Staff requested that the Commission review the Master Plan and prepare comments as to corrections and changes that staff should incorporate. RECOMMENDATION Staff requests that the Commision provide comments on the Master Plan to staff. Staff will prepare a Second Draft for the review of the Council, which will then be forwarded onto the Planning Commission, other City departments, and several public agencies (including County and recreation provider agencies). n v CITY OF LA QUINTA MEMORANDUM To: Community Services Commission /' From: Clint Bohlen, Parks and Recreation Manager Date: September 28, 1992 Subj: Final Review of Community Services Commiss boo -Item VI. B.I. BACKGROUND As the Commission knows, staff brought the Commission Handbook to the Commission for their review at the last meeting. The Commission approved of the Handbook with minor changes. The suggestions, most importantly that Ordinance 2.06 be dropped as it was found confusing in light of the other ordinance, have been incorporated. Staff intends to provide copies of the manual to the Council, our Planning Commission, and perhaps to other commissions identified in at the last meeting to be invited to participate in the CAPRCBM workshop. RECOMMENDATION Staff desires that the Commission give the Handbook the Commission's final approval. 9 r1 CITY OF LA QUINTA MEMORANDUM To: Community Services Commission From: Clint Bohlen, Parks and Recreation Manager — Date: September 28, 1992 Subj: Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson - Items VI.B.2. and 3. BACKGROUND According to ordinance, the Commission is to elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson in September. This needs to be accomplished verbally and in public by a process similar to the following: • The current Chair calls for nominations for the position of Vice Chairperson. The secretary records those names nominated. • Names are accumulated. A person has the right to reject their own name for nomination (e.g., "Thank you, but I prefer not to nominated for that position".). Their name is then removed from the list of candidates. • The Chair then asks for any other nominations. There being none, the Chair closes the proceedings, and calls for a vote (e.g., "All in favor of Jane Doe being appointed as Vice Chairperson, say aye".) The results are recorded by the secretary. • If only one person is nominated, a majority vote confirms the nomination. • If more than one person is nominated, the name which receives the highest number of votes from the Commissioners is appointed to the position. In case of a tie, a re -vote is taken. • Commissioners may nominate themselves, or withdraw their name from nomination at any point in time. . • The same process is repeated for the position of Chairperson, except the newly elected Vice Chairperson conducts the proceedings. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Commission elect its new Chair and Vice Chair in accord with the above specified procedures.