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1999 03 08 CSCs -o� 'OF TNt COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION AGENDA La Quinta Civic Center Study Session Room 78-495 Calle Tampico - La Quinta, CA 92253 March 8, 1999 7:00 PM CALL TO ORDER A. Pledge of Allegiance B. Roll Call II. PUBLIC COMMENT The Chair reserves the right to limit discussion on any topic to five minutes or less. III. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA Corrections, deletions or reorganization of the agenda IV. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approval of Minutes of February 8, 1999 B. Monthly Department Report for January & February 1999 V. PUBLIC HEARING VI. BUSINESS ITEMS A. Community Picnic B. Youth Workshop C. Skateboard Park VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIALS A. Y2K Information B. Newspaper Article from the Riverside Press Enterprise -February 12, 1999 VIII. COMMISSIONER ITEMS IX. ADJOURNMENT NEXT MEETING INFORMATION April 12, 1999 7:00 PM La Quinta Civic Center Study Session Room C:\MyData\CRISTAL\CSC\AGN3-8.wpd • IV. ONSENT CALENDAR 02 T4ht4a�w s FP 'OF THtO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING DATE: March 8, 1999 ITEM TITLE: Monthly Department Report for January & February 1999 RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. BACKGROUND: The Community Services Department completes a monthly Department Report consisting of attendance figures for all programs, upcoming events and meetings attended. The Department Report is transmitted to the City Council on the second Council meeting of every month. Dodie Horvitz, Community Services Director Attachment: Monthly Department Report I twH 1 ; lk v 4 4 QUA ATTACHMENT � MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM: Marni Kunsman, Recreation Supervisor � '1' VIA: Dodie Horvitz, Community Services Director DATE: February 19, 1999 SUBJECT: Transmittal of Community Services Department Report for the Month of January 1999 UPCOMING EVENTS OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT FOR THE MONTH MARCH 1999: March 1 Creative Stamping 2, Fritz Burns Park Recreation Room March 2 Successful Money Management, Session 2 Evening Classes, Sr. Center March 2 Ballroom Dance Class, Session 2, La Quinta High School March 9 Basic Guitar Classes, Session 2, La Quinta High School March 6 Basic Dog Obedience Training, Session 2, Fritz Burns Park March 6 The Anatomy of the Golf Swing Class, Session 3, La Quinta Golf Ranch March 10 Start Your Own Internet Business, Evening Workshop, Sr. Center March $ 1 "Preventing a Heart Attack" Seminar, Sr. Center March 11 "Understanding Diabetes" Seminar, Sr. Center March 11 Healthy Cooking Class, Sr. Center March 11 Financial Questions Answered, Sr. Center March 13 Annual Tiny Tot Olympics, Fritz Burns Park March 16 Free Hearing Consultation & Hearing Aid Check, Sr. Center March 16 Free Dog Training Workshop, Sr. Center March 16 "55 Alive" Mature Driving Course, Sr. Center March 17 Free Legal Consultation, Sr. Center March 17 "How to Be a Smart Car Buyer" Seminar, Sr. Center March 18 St. Patrick's Day Luncheon, Sr. Center March 19 Temecula Wine Tour Excursion, La Quinta Civic Center March 21 Adult Soccer Spring League Begins , La Quinta High School March 23 Stroke Screening, Sr. Center March 25 "Women & Money" Seminar, Sr. Center March 25 Culture in the Courtyard, La Quinta Civic Center Courtyard March 25 "Getting the Most From Your Health Care Plan" Seminar, Sr. Center March 27 Annual Egg Hunt & Chalk Drawing Competition, La Quinta Sports Complex r�s ire Class Total t Sports Total or Center Proo rams _ Program Total: Iit�Use Attendance I d-4t 4 4 Qgb& COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT ATTENDANCE REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 1999 SUMMARY SHEET Meetings Per Month 1999 1998 Variance 1999 1998 411 2.363 3531_ 80 136 28 10 40 412 16 7 802 167 >r Center Services 1144 9_56 188 24 24 Information & Referal 92 _ _ N/A N/A uinta Sports Complex _ _ jinta AYSO 4800 4800 0 8 8 Auuse Total: 6036 5756 188 32 32 TICIPATION ND TOTAL 1 9,567 8,485 990 199 151 rmation for 1998 not available 1999 1998 Variance nteer Hours or Center 778 909 -131 s on Wheels 58 64 -6 'olunteer Total: 836 973 -137 :nue :,enter Revenue $6,706 $4,568 $2,138 eation Programs $6,715 $10,397 ($3,682) al Income $1,208 $495 $713 Revenue Total: $14,629 $15,460 ($831) ,enue Total includes $602.25 in donations Page 1 Youted Adult Recreation Attendance • 1999 1999 1998 1998 1999 Meet Participants Total Participation Participants Total Participation -- Yariance 1999 ire Classes -- --- mpact Aerobics 1 6 6_ 0 0_ 6^ 1 mpact Aerobics 2 5 5 _ 0 0 5 1 mpact Plus 1 3 3 0 0 _ 3 1 mpact Plus 2 5 5 0 0 5 1 i Tennis 8 . 24 0 0 24 )Om Dancing, Sat 7 14 0 0 14 i )om Dancing, Tue. 9 - _ 18 _ 0 0 — 18 i :ive Stamping 4 12 0 0_ 12 Computers, Mon. 9 18 _ _ _ 9 _ 9 9 Computers, Tues. 10 20 10 20 0 i omputers, Wed. 10 20 10 20 0 i ;omputers, Thurs. 10 _ 10 10 _ 10 _ 0 0 1 1 iet Seminar 5 5 0_ --- 0 5 1 )my of Golf Swing 12 48 7 14 34 4 Dog Obedience 4 _ 8 7 7_ 1 e ire Class Subtotal 107 216 53 80 136 2E oration & Referral 92 92 • N/A NY I Sports Basketball T/Th 14 84__ 0 0 84 E Volleyball Sat. 10 20_ 0 0 20 i BasketballSat. 4_ _ 8 _ _ 0 0 8 i Volleyball League 60 120 60 360 -240 i Soccer League 180 720 180 540 4 Sports Subtotal 268 952 240 _ _ _ _18_0 540 412 1E r information not available Page 2 platered Tate RegisteredOZ8 e Participants- a icl ion Participants a cl on Variance 19991 enior Activities ig Band Dance 73 73 65 65 8 1 ridge, ACBL 319 319 252 252 67 4 ridge, Duplicate/Social 434 434 386 386 48 10 1d e, Novice Practice 28 281 01 0 28 2 om uter Lab 9 9 2 2 71 2 restive Writing Club 45 45 47 47 -2 4 Training Class 21 21 22 22 -1 1 olden Tones 55 55 70 70 -15 4 Wthy Cooking Luncheon 17 17 0 0 17 1 e Cream Social 26 26 16 16 10 2'— Drithly Birthday Party 30 30 28 28 2 1 Drithly Luncheon 97 97 97 97 0 1 ovie Time 29 29 59 59 -301 4 :minars 64 64 77 77 -131 4 ilevision Viewing 40 40 29 29 11 Na n Innis 47 47 12 12 351 4 nnis Social 7 7 0 0 71 1 einior Activity Total1341 1341 1182 1162 179 46 iernor Leisure Courses illroom Dance 21 83 9 36 47 4 im uter 68 90 55 75 15 19 ercise 62 306 51 385 -79 15 ndscape/Gardening 9 28 0 0 28 3 ianish Lessons 41 119 33 101 18 3 iinior Leisure Cau—m—e—s-To—taf 201 626 148 597 29 44 :nior Leisure Classes is and Crafts 26 26 28 28 -2 4 d e Lessons 198 198 114 114 84 9 ramres 40 40 31 31 9 4 is Dance 8 8 40 40 -32 2 inting 28 28 47 47 -191 4 Dance 24 24 32 32 -81 3 3tercolor 26 26 28 28 -21 3 a 46 46 30 30 161 4 lniof Leisure asses ote 396 396 350 350 461 33 1938 2363 1660 2109 254 123 inior Services %.R.P. "55 Alive" 42 42 56 56 -14 2 ibassadors 83 83 85 85 -2 Na n/,, iod Pressure Check 59 591 47 47 12 4 JD Food Distribution 478 478 337 337 141 4 ends Meeting 13 13 7 7 61 3 anng Consultation 5 5 4 4 11 1 xmation/ReferraVOutreach 277 277 197 197 80 n/a N' al Consultation 4 4 5 5 -1 1 dicare Consultation 5 5 0 0 5 n/a N CE Exercise 39 39 71 71 -32 6 fting Contest 103 103 139 139 -36 1 mor Network Services 26 26 0 0 26 Ne Inh are Meetin s/Si n-u 10 10 8 8 2 2 1144 1144 956 956 1881 24 3082 3507 2618 3085 442 147 Page 3 MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM: Marni Kunsman, Recreation Supervisor VIA: Dodie Horvitz, Community Services Director DATE: March 16, 1999 SUBJECT: Transmittal of Community Services Department Report for the Month of February 1999 UPCOMING EVENTS OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT FOR THE MONTH C APRIL 1999: April 2 Complimentary Ballroom Dance Lessons, Sr. Center April 5 Spring Break, Camelot Park Excursion April 5 Youth Tennis Lessons, Session 3, Fritz Burns Park April 5 Adult Tennis Lessons, Session 3, Fritz Burns Park April 6 Spring Break, Ice Skating Excursion April 7 Spring Break, Bowling Excursion to Desert Lanes April 8 Disaster Preparedness Seminar, Sr. Center April 8 Spring Break, Trip to the Movies April 9 Spring Break Finale, Oasis Water Park April 10 California Poppy Festival Excursion, City of Lancaster April 10 Start Your Own Internet Business, Evening Workshop, Sr. Center April 10 Ballroom Dance Classes at the Club, Session 3 April 13 Basic Guitar Classes, Session 3, La Quinta High School April 14 "Y2K: Doomsday or Just Another Saturday?" Seminar, Sr. Center April 15 Volunteer Recognition Luncheon, Sr. Center April 17 Annual Spring La Quinta & Pizza Hut 2 on 2 Grass Volleyball Tournament April 17 Basic Dog Obedience Training, Session 3, Fritz Burns Park April 20 Free Hearing Consultation & Hearing Aid Check, Sr. Center April 22 "Women & Money" Seminar, Sr. Center April 22 Healthy Cooking Class, Sr. Center April 22 Culture in the Courtyard, La Quinta Civic Center Courtyard April 23 Shopping Excursion to Fashion Island in Newport Beach April 24 California Trails Day Observed April 27 "55 Alive" Mature Driving Course, Sr. Center Attend.08 i CF'y OF TNt'O COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT ATTENDANCE REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 1999 SUMMARY SHEET 1999 1998 rams re Class Total 520! 234 286 661 25 ial Events Total 215 0 215 21 0 Sports Total 404_' 1152 -748 20 I 10 w Center Programs 2,837 2,410' 427 1471 121 )rogram Total: 3976 _ 3796 180 235 156 ity Use Attendance ,r Center Services 1296 1226 i 70 22 24. Information & Referral 125 ' N/A N/A iinta Sports Complex intaAYSO 400 480 -80' 4 8: inta Sports & Youth 600 0____ 6001 1 0 ity Use Total: 2421 1706 59 227 3211 mation for 1998 not available 1999 1998 Variance steer Hours it Center 909 1,075 -166 > on Wheels 63 50 13 olunteer Total: 972 1125 -153 nue enter Revenue $7,041 $4,723 $2,3181 ration Programs $4,524 $2,800 $1,724I 31Income $495 $1,3231 ($828y, tevenue Total: $12,060 $8,846 $3,214 Page 1 Youth and Adult Recreation Attendance 1999 1999 1998 _ 1998 1999 Meeting Participants Total _Participation_ Participants Total Participation Variance 1999 .eisure Classes .ow Impact Aerobics _ - 9 __ 63 0 0 63 7 .ow Impact Plus_ _ . 5 35 0 0 35 7 'outhTennis 7 28 0 28 4 idult Tennis 6 24 01 _0 0 24 4 7 21 0 0 21 3 9 _ 54 0 _ 0 54 6 _ 4 12 _ 4 96 0 14 _ 0 56 4 40 1 8 9 36 9 36 0 4 10 10 10 5 2 - _ 40 40 40 5 8 10, 10 10 0 4 40 40 40 0 16 0 0 0 5 -8 4 4 4 1 4 10 - - 10 0' 0 i 10 1 4 _ 16 6 6 10: 4 119 520 63, 234 2861 66 pecial Events vulture in the Courtyard 15 dull Soccer Final Four 200 pecial Events Subtotal 215 _ ifonnation & Referral U 125 Adult Sports ipen Basketball M_on. & Tu._ 30 30 0 0 30 8 _ 1pen Volleyball Sat. __ _ _ _ _ 0 _ _ _ _ _ 0 0 0 0 4 ipen Basketball Sat. 14 14 0 0 14 4 --- --- - dult Volleyball League __- --------- 60 ---- 180 72 _ _ 432 -252 3 dult Soccer Lea ug e _ _ _- - _180 180 180 7201 -540 1 ,dultSportsSubtotal 284 _ 404 252; 11f 748' 20 Prior information not available Page 2 error Activities rste Totaliste ota ee a rc n participation a rq Ma rci ron Variance Annual Art Show 130 130 117 117 13 1 Billiards 3 3 10 10 -7 n/a nj Bridge, ACBL 296 296 303 303 -7 4 Bridge, Duplicate/Social 383 383 424 424 -41 11 Bridge, Novice Practice 32 32 0 0 32 4 Creative Writing Club 39 39 58 58 -191 4 Computer Lab 7 7 0 0 71 2 Dog Training 21 21 16 16 51111 1 Games 4 4 0 0 4 2 Golden Tones 51 51 84 84 -33 4 Ice Cream Social 32 32 0 0 32 2 Monthly Birthday Party 35 35 29 29 6 1 Monthly Luncheon 101 101 111 111 -10 1 Movie Time 29 29 51 51 -22 4 Putting Green 24 24 0 0 24 n/a nh Seminars 12 12 7 7 61 3 Sounds of Music 152 152 0 0 152 1 Television Viewing 55 55 48 48 7 We ru Tennis 83 83 361 36 47 5 Tennis Social 8 8 0 0 8 1 Senior Activity Tota 1497 1497 1294 1204 203 51 Senior Leisure Couirses Ballroom Dance 24 94 14 54 40 8 Computer 95 179 74 134 451 32 Exercise 87 438 63 382 561 15 Healthy Cooking Class 18 18 0 0 18 1 Landscape/Garden Class 9 40 0 0 40 4 anish Lessons 41 123 33 99 24 3 RS enlor etsure nurses ot8 274 892 184 669 223 63 Senior Leisure Classes Arts and Crafts 23 23 52 52 -29 4 Bridge Lessons 280 280 243 243 37 12 Ceramics 37 37 21 21 161 4 Painting 22 22 42 42 -20 4 Tap Dance 36 36 23 23 13 3 Watercolor 31 31 36 36 -5 3 Yoga 19 19 30 30 -11 3 error elsure asses ota 048 446 447 447 1 33 TOTAL 5F-NlUK7RDUFUM3— 2219 2837 1925 2410 427 147 Senior Services A.A. R.P. "55 Alive" 38 38 50 50 -12 0. AARP Tax -Aide 47 47 41 41 6 4 Ambassadors 93 93 86 86 7 n/a nh Blood Pressure Check 70 70 65 65 5 4 FIND Food Distribution 561 561 507 507 54 4 Friends Meeting 7 7 0 0 7 1 Hearing Consultation 5 5 6 6 -1 1 Information/Referral/Outreach 382 382 382 382 0 n/a nh Legal Consultation 7 7 4 4 31 1 Medicare Consultation 2 2 3 3 -1 n/a nh, PACE Exercise 36 36 73 73 -37 4 Putting Green Dedication 37 371 0 0 37 1 SHARE meeting/si n-u 11 11 9 9 2 2 1296 12961 1226 1226 70 22 3515 4133 3151 3636 497 169 Page 3 c� • VI. BUSIAS ITEM A. 4a�w i s b OF rHto COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING DATE: March 8, 1999 ITEM TITLE: Community Picnic RECOMMENDATION: As deemed appropriate by the Commission. BACKGROUND: Marni Kunsman, Recreation Supervisor reports that the plans for the Community Picnic are going well. The RSVP's in response to the first letter (Attachment A) are starting to come in to the Community Services Department. Confirmation letters will be sent out next week to those that have responded. For those organizations that haven't responded, staff has requested that Commissioners help with contacting those businesses and agencies for a response. The Coachella Valley Recreation and Park District has been contacted regarding free swim and will be contacted soon regarding the roller hockey rink set up for the event. ALTERNATIVES: The alternatives available to the Commission are: 1. Continue the planning for the Community Picnic; or 2. Provide staff with alternative direction. Dodie Horvitz, Community Services Director Attachment A: Letter of Invitation to Participate in Community Picnic (2 Letters) A:\CSC.004.wpd ATTACHMENT A F- O� P 78-495 CALLS TAMPICO — LA OUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253 - (760) 777-700 TOD (760) 777-122 March 2, 1999 Pew- La Quinta L'rtr:r:cne•r: and Ftaff : On behalf of the City of La Quinta Communit,, Services Cormnission, I would like to extend an invitation to you and your staff, that will be r-ILtually beneficial to your organization and to city residents. The Community Services Commission is organizing a "Community Picnic" on Saturday, May 15, 1999 from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Fritz Bums Park. The purpose of the picnic is to bring together City officials, residents, agencies, civic groups and businesses like yours, to enjoy free food, children's games, entertainment, swimming, giveaways and much more. Our motto is "The friendliest event of the year." Because you provide a valuable service to the community, we. are inviting you to represent your business at the picnic by setting up a hcorh or table at mLch you can provide samples or promotional material to the public. There will be no charge to businesses that display and no charge to the public to attend. It is a perfect opportunity to market the services you offer and provide participants with a momentum or coupon. You: participation in this community and family oriented event will be appreciated by the City of La Quinta and all who attend. If you would like to participate, please call the Community Services Department at 777-7090 to confirm your interest by March 29, 1999. We will sand you more information as the event nears. Sincerely, NIL Victoria St. Johns Chairperson. Community Services Commission MAILING ADDRESS - P.O. BOX 1504 - LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253 79-495 CALLS TAMPICO — LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253 - (760) 777-700 TOD (760) 777-122 March 2, 1999 Dear Ladies and Gentleman: On behalf of the City of La Quinta Community Services Commission, I would like to extend an invitation to you and your staff that will benefit your organization and city residents. The Community Services Commission is organizing the second amual 'Community Picnic" on Saturday, May 15, 1999 from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Fritz Bums Park. The purpose of the picnic is to bring together City officials, residents, local businesses, civic groups and organizations like yours, to enjoy free food, children's games, entertainment, swimming and much more. Our motto is "The friendliest event of the year." Your involvement is requested becaus: you area valuable asset to this community. We are inviting you to represent your agency at the picnic by setting up a display and, to offer handouts or literature to the public. There will be no ch urge for agencies that display and no charge to the public to attend. It is a perfect opportunity to market the unique services you offer to the community. Your participation in this community and family -oriented event will be appreciated by the City of La Quinta, the Community Services Commission and all who attend If you would like to participate, please call the Community Services Department at 777-7090 to confirm your interest by March 29, 1999. We will send you more information as the event nears. Sincerely, Victoria St. Johns �— Chairperson, Community Services Commission MAILING ADDRESS - P.O. BOX 1504 - LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253 VI. BUSWSS ITEM D rOF TH�O COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING DATE: March 8, 1999 ITEM TITLE: Youth Workshop [;L*11L1A"T L4 1 � • As deemed appropriate by the Commission. BACKGROUND: The Youth Workshop is scheduled for April 21, 1999 at the La Quinta Senior Center from 7:00-9:00 p.m. The first workshop was held on April 30, 1997 (Attachment A). This year's event will need to be coordinated and planned as well as publicized should the Community Services Commission desire to conduct the event. ALTERNATIVES: Alternatives available to the Commission are: 1. Finalize and implement plans for the Youth Workshop to be held on April 21, 1999; 2. Do not support the Youth Workshop program idea; or 3. Provide staff with alternate direction. Dodie Horvitz, Community Services Director Attachment A: Minutes of April 30, 1997 Youth Workshop A:\CSC.006.wpd ,.. Seniors: Ashley Overley Erica Powell Danny Franco Gracie Olivarez Roberto DeAztlan HIS SCHOOL AGENDA YOUTH WORKSHOP APRIL 30, 1997 7:00 P.M. Juniors: Sophomore: Kristen Learned Tracy Andrews Introduction Why task force is necessary? Why don't you already know? Theme Youth Empowerment IQplea d 1. Sterotypes a)gangs b) drugs c) teens d) teen pregnancy 92. Gangs n3. Sex a) awareness of STUB b) abstenence vs. reality c) protection d) education and district policy ARACHMEIVT A Frosk Lameka Ingram Youth activities and ideas a) Boys and Girls club b)rollerskating rink c) bowling alley 1. Suggestions on how to go about doing these and following through with the projects There was also discussion regarding the availability of drugs at school. There was recommendation to invite graduated students back to school which could possibly redua the drug usage on campus. Relating to gangs, it was noted that the parents need to be held responsible for actions c their children. There were comments on the need to bring parents and students together There was discussion regarding sex education and the accessibility of condoms. One group proposed a teen suggestion box. There were comments regarding initiatirn youth activities in La Quinta similar to Indio, the need for peer counseling, an, transportation concerns. The last group proposed a "Good News Page" in the local newspaper to convey a positive image of youth. They also suggested a name change for the Boy's & Girl's Club, a bowline alley, concert on the green, sex hotline, Planned Parenthood in La Quinta, a Little Brothe and Sister Program, a Health Fair for Youth, a Battle of the D.J. Dance or Yard Dance a Fritz Burns Park. Chairperson Ingram thanked everyone for their comments and stated the need to pledge an allegiance to the children of our community. There was also a Volunteer Sign -In Shee available for those interested. The meeting concluded at 9:10 p.m. workshop.min430.wpd 2 HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION and PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION YOUTH WORKSHOP MINUTES APRIL 30, 1997 A Youth Workshop, sponsored by the Human Services Commission and Parks Recreation Commission, was held on Wednesday, April 30, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. at the L Quinta Senior Center. Chairperson Irwin welcomed the participants and led the Pledge r Allegiance. Carl Ingram, Chairperson of the Parks and Recreation Commission, thanke the Human Services Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission for coordinatin the workshop and also thanked everyone for attending. Danny Franco, Student Body President of La Quinta High School, welcomed guest: introduced panel members, and noted the importance of communicating with youth. Th students showed a video depicting daily school activities at La Quinta High School. Th theme of the meeting was "Youth Empowerment." The participants were asked to form small discussion groups. The groups, whic comprised approximately 70 adults and youth from the community, discussed topics on th attached agenda from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Following the small group discussion, the students reported on the groups' discussic topics and offered possible recommendations. One group discussed teen stereotypes and the importance of positive articles regardin youth in the local newspapers. It was recommended that the schools compile and maintai a list of job opportunities for teens so they have a better way of earning extra money. Another group noted the need for unity and understanding among youth and adults. Ther was a suggestion to plan a City Barbeque to unite all age groups, form a Youi Development Committee with activity announcements at the schools, and a Youth Strei Fair with bands and other activities planned by youth. workshop.min430.wpd 1A •� VI. BUSASS ITEM.B. aG �z 4 a�w s r OF THtO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING DATE: March 8, 1999 ITEM TITLE: Skateboard Park RECOMMENDATION: As deemed appropriate by the Commission. BACKGROUND: There has been much coverage on the issue of Skate Parks in the past six months, due to the change in the legislation of liability coverage. The California Parks and Recreation Society's (CPRS) Winter 1999 Magazine had a very informative article on the subject (Attachment A). Staff attended the CPRS Annual Conference February 18-21 in Santa Clara. A major focus of the Conference was on Skate Parks. Staff attended a very popular session on the issues of Skate Parks and the development of the Santa Clara Skate Park (Attachment B). At the session, the Santa Clara Youth Council was present and gave a teen perspective of the project. The group was very clear on what the park should offer and where it should be built. The personal investment of the teens into the project has helped reduce the vandalism problem. As it has been reported by other agencies that have such facilities, the more public "buy -in", the more the users will help with the maintenance and vandalism issues. Before such a project can begin to develop, the City Council will need to be in support of the project. Also, a funding source must be identified, then a location can be determined with the public's input. As of this time, the City Council has not been approached by the community or the Commission as to the need or desire for a Skate Park. No funding source has been identified for the proposed project. The estimated cost for a park, minus the cost of the land is approximately $200,0004250,000. This is for a 15,000 square foot facility. Facilities range from 7,500 square foot to 15,000 square foot in size and the cost run from $14.00 to $20.00 per square foot to construct. A:\CSC.005.wpd E LI ALTERNATIVES: Alternatives available to the Commission are: 1 . Get direction from the City Council regarding project through a Study Session; 2. Do not get direction from City Council regarding project; or 3. Provide staff with alternate direction. Dodie Horvitz, Community Services Director Attachment A: Concrete Plans - California Parks & Recreation Magazine Attachment B: Skatepark Design, Construction and A Case Study: Santa Clara A:\CSC.005.wpd K A T E B o A R 1) 1 N G 0 ---OIL- • ATTACHMENT A Concrete Plans .lability -limiting legislation is encouraging )ark and recreation districts to develop skate v Marti Childs & eff March 0 PHOTO%CITY OF TEMECULA ark administrators who think their recreational progran- may be doing a fakir among teenagers who slippy an casper downtown, grinding on bus benches and doin wallies and noseslidcs on planters they've commandeered , funboxcs, may want to consider building a skate park. Par and recreation administrators in cities that have developed skat parks typically are really stoked. Loose translation: Communities at odds with skateboard cnthLniasts who a using downtown sidewalks, bus benches, planter and curb, to pertorm tnc tricks may want to follow the example of other cities that has e constructed skaj parks with overwhelmingly favorable results. Ever since 1958, when a Southern California ocean surfer bored bs calm se. invented "sidewalk surfing" by fastening steel roller skate wheels to a hoard, tf popularity of skateboarding has flourished. Skateboarding remained a rcnoi ably benign pursuit until the introduction of substantial tmprrnenTent tit cywl merit: the urethane wheel. Permitting a dramatic increase in ,peed and n,anet verability, urethane wheels took skateboarding to new heights � htcralb- , cr abling jumps, flips and other hair-raising acrobatic tricks not prcyioLlN r possibl( Succeeding generations ofskateboarders became the marauders of main strec where terrorizing pedestrians and causing damage seemed a major contponcr of the thrill of the new sport. Under pressure from business ow ncrs, cities bega to enact ordinances prohibiting skateboarding on cin side\\ alks. As cops cra.kc down, skateboarders banned from streets, as well as parks, dammed peresutiot The death ofa young skateboarder in one Northern California town eles ate the conflict to front-page news. Just before Thanksgiving in 1978, a 9-scar of boy in Davis skateboarding downslope from a railroad oserpass careencr ;tit the street, where he was struck b} a car The tamth of the dead boy tiled ,,i against the city, claiming the lack of a skateboard facihn led to the m;Shaf Although the city prevailed in court, the case raised awareness of the arl;umcnt of skateboarders demanding suitable recreational facilities for their sport Davis ultimately constructed a facility for skateboarders in 1992, and ntan cities not only in California but throughout the world hate billowed sou smL� Intended initially for skateboarding, the skate park concept now also acconunu dates in -line skaters whose "aggressive" stvlc sends them airborne user obstacle WINTER 1999 - CALIFORNIA PARKS & RECREATIOf iRAT1 B0AR1)1NG v - nd onto ramps, rails and other fea- ures. Contemporary skate parks are tudded with stairs, curbs, banisters, mdulating "snake runs," bowls and ,ther challenging obstacles. Although primitive inline skates rere devised as early as the 16th cen- urv, the first commercially success- ul inline skate was introduced in 979. Just as skateboarding evolved rom surfing, inline skating was ini- WIN intended to provide cross-train- ng for ice hockey. But the sport lutckly took to the streets as an aero- 'ic form of transportation. The phe- iomenon of performing leaps over ,bstacles and other aggressive maneu- ers wish inline skates is a recent one. Cey legislation The biggest obstacle that skating nthusiasts faced wasn't made of oncrete or steel, however —it was he specter of liability. Many cities caring the potential for lawsuits put the skids on any effort to develop public skating facilities. Privately owned skate parks had flourished in California during the 1970s, but liability claims resulted in closure of all those facilities by the mid '80s, forcing skateboarders to return to public streets and sidewalks. The City of Santa Cruz was among the first municipalities to respond by develop- ing a skateboard park in 1978. Other cities followed, including Benicia in 1987, Palo Alto in 1990 and Napa, along with Davis, in 1992, But skateboarding in California was given its greatest push by pivotal leg- islation that took effect in January 1998. The passage of AB 1296, which defined skateboarding as a hazardous recreational activity for persons 14 vears of age and older, helped protect public agencies and employees from liability in the event of injury. A com- panion bill, AB 915, decreed inline skating by adults age 18 and over a hazardous recreational activity. The ne++ legislation lifted a doad uncertainty' o%cr the skate park that tl City of .krcata had been tentam ck pu Stung. E+cn ramy Humbu[dt ('"rtll`. skies didn't dampen spirit% %v hen Ar.a Skate Park opened \c%+ Icar's I). 1998. The city had cauuoush agrc% to build the facility on a parcel tit w developed parkland, but the tuturc the project appeared in doubt %%h+n d city's pooled find insurance pro+;d declined to insure the faahn The u surance carrier relented after the pa sage of the critical legislation "I don't think thi% contman: would have cla%stfied skateboard ng a sport bctorc the opening, but that changed now " proud[+ said hark Diemer, recreation super+t%or tier if city. "Skateboarding appeal% to kip who aren't into team spurts, %,- ti' provides recreational ictrvit\ t, them," say% Dtcmer "People cnp watching kids do really aman; things, and kids now have an en%uo, ment in which to learn." 10 WINTER 1999 • CALIFORNIA PARKS & RECREA' 0 i K A T E B 0 A R D I N G 0 . Santa Clara is also among the Cali- ornia cities to take advantage of the new .ability -limiting state regulations. After .)Cal skaters petitioned the city to de - clop a skating facility, the city council llocated funds to appoint the Iaonakis Beaumont Design Group of Sacramento o develop a design. In public meetings field in January, and February, 1998, skat- rs not only brought photos of skate park lements they found interesting, but cparated into demonstration groups hat developed thctr ow n design sugges ions in the media of their choice: sand culpting, clay modeling and drawing. Based on their suggestions, .ionakis Beaumont developed the de- ign that is now out to bid for con- truction. The 15,000- square- foot project, expected to cost $175,000, all be built on school district prop- rty leased by the city, two blocks from he closest residences to minimize po- rnnal noise complaints. The city of 98,000, which is self cured, intends to develop recre- ational programming for the skate park, according to Carolyn McDow- ell, recreation supervisor. "We want to provide more than lust a skate park," McDowell said. While programming elements haven't been determined yet, they likely will include competition as well as instruction in skateboard riding and maintenance. McDowell will participate in a skate park session at the California & Pacific Southwest Recreation & Park -Irain ing Conference, Feb. 18 21, 1999. Designer Michael Hodges of Lionakis Beaumont Design Group in Sacramento stressed the importance of delivering what skaters want. "The reason for building a skate park is so that skaters have some place better to skate. If you build a skate park that :sn't better than the concrete bench in front of Cafe X, or the hand- rail on the front steps of City Hall, you are wasting your money, because the\ won't use it. You have to ask the skat- ers what they want. 'I -he more ad- \anced skaters are uxtalk tht m outspoken about "hat then swat, it's important tier sou to pros:dc titres for skaters of all abihnes." Hodgcs. "Some cities arL wi.l ut,c build \er\challenging skate l,a! while others take ashore consen a approach fa\onng a higher digrc, safety. We try to design skate pars v areas that are as challenging as po nsi bearing in mind w hat the an is c, fortable with and what we bcl.c\s be withm sate parameters." He offers some comfort to idn istrators concerned about sates issi "Skateboarders are prett\ good al, knowing their limits, wh.rh thc\ to push little b\ little '1 he t ount cr I sit back and learn b\ wat;lung n. experienced skaters," noted I lodge former skateboarder. "1 skated ti,r \ and years, but I don't am more 1 s\, lust hurt rn swlf now," he laughs When a group of more than young people and mans of dxu I gents first proposed onsttu.tloo V Chase Palm Park in Santa Barbara, children learn ahout the ei[\ s m.trmnn Itiwm ,\I 1:,' starring in their own fantim ad\enlure I rout the fishing pit r to the s111pwrc, n !n r :,It rd ` panning stream to the pod of whales. MR; desnm wlunon rafts Inch w s.drn -mi. ar, i,.!, n without sacnticing play value. More than just hio-Ytlt, imohts the ronunumn in t rca; i areas that promote child de\elopment, famih recreanoo, sales\ and acu'ssihilm t w ,i WINTER 1999 • CALIFORNIA PARKS & RECREA'IC $ KATEBOARD ING Anr VZV14&w I park planning design RICHARD FISHER ASSOCIATES RM SOOT EAST FIRST STREET, SUITE 160 SANTAANA. CA 92705 Tel )714) 245-927C Fax 17141 245-9275 Fall rfalandgearth link net skating facility in the RZ cr,tdc Counts to\\ n of the city began Its ime•stigatton of the prolcct', tcas:h: m consulting with the cit}'s utsuran,c pnnidcr the Ins ante agent concluded that the can's general I;abi,;n 'n,: would provide coverage for the faahn wtth no utcrcas, premium cost. The city Commurim ccrsice, Dcparrni, ultimately built a $175,000 skateboard lac a;n anc $100,000rollerhockc\ rinkin 1990ona 10 a.rc site %:t the Rancho California Sports Park I.fghtang for the fa,:l cost an additional $100,000. 1 he one acre skate boar,'. ai is one of the largest in the nation The roller hock.\ c, eept evolved during the planning process, when pa-h . ministrators recognized the grow mg populanc\ , �t the sp, "We ha\cn't had a lot of liabihn con,crn+" saw if man Parker, Temecula'\ director of comn;umn +e-\„ "The cfty's risk manager felt prettc comtortah;c w:tn skateboard facility. In fact, some of largest risk, that 1, districts have are associated with svvmammg pools an.l +, ball leagues." Parker reports that no slain:+!race ,ec , t: against the tin as a result of 11111,ir\ m the slate ;,.I: „ I IS staffed by two people at all tints•+ uric at tl , g.ec, other observing kids skate Howc\cr, the ,m auos rot fer instruction. "Our atv attorney ad\twcl aga;n,t dui so," Parker explained. Skate park planning guidance Skate park design work can cost S15,000 to S20,lll while construction costs for skate park ti,thttc, tot..; ah, S10 to S15 per square foot. Problems associated \\.th condition, design or relocation of utilities , an c s. alai: to as much as S18 per square toot In an\ ,a,,, footage costs do not uadudc ,Ito rcnovanon or untsru mcnts for irrigation heads, re -turfing. dmikmg finutta or other amenities. T\ptcallv, a 12,000-square toot skat facility carries a price tag of about S 140,000, not land acquisition or site tmpro\ crimit costs \l,,st sk rc p designers and admutntraton ad\ i,e agaua,t :„ o;.m, • ! ,� nig facilities, instead recumniending thou 111,• ,;on \\ I: existing park sites. The city of Modcsto ha+ htcralh \\rmcn :.ac the process of skate park de\elopmcnt the 17- p. Modesto Skate Park: The Paveees dc,enbc, li,m • r, , loaqum S'allev an dc\ eloped its high;\ rcg,:rded ,kar, 1' that was completed tit .August 1998 Following passage ofan ordinance in 1•I1'uan 190; p hibitnig use of skateboards in do\\ntown Mode,',, :,: ness areas, parking lots and school grounds, an rccrcat supervisor Doug I.emckc• tbrnu•d a task force to aata:. feasibilm studs and admini+ter funding, ac,:gn struction ofa skate park tacilm I hrough a co:•tpc;r..\c view process, the cmselected Purktss Rose R`,I, a F.d ton landscape architecture, recreation a:td park p;ann firm, to design a skate facility. Modesto s skate park task force comntcd not tin;% ,t i ents, police officers, school and earl, ott;oak. but eluded more than mo cioicn ,kitcr, l\urkmL%,.,�,,I, ., vouthhd skaters \%ho would use the t.r,:'.:t\. t I :inn ,'.: s lc 34 WINTER 1999 • CALIFORNIA PARS & RE: R_A" ' 0--- -- — _ -_ + SOA i h. B O A K 1) 1 N ne Clty of a,emont ormed a Teen ,kateboard .committee to reet with irmitects durng orstructlor and iss st with the idllding of the tructure I +,hills s11MVc !tu tparkthat%%aNc ❑ struacdfirrS147,000, %'it � turdIII g pnt%tdcd h% thCC It\. In addition, the task force r.%-untcd a tundrat,ing campaign that generated ncark ,0:,000 tit sa,h and ui kind donations for lamdseapuig and ithcrCnhar.cC11101ts I he 'cNig i phase ;tidudcd drNclopmcnt of %cis NpC con,tnt.tiun parameters that Pu'kiss Rose stipulated (n eradntg, dramagc and construction materials, includ- ii : con)posmon of concrete, casting method, strength, ..Irta,l preparation, Puurtng, smoothness tolerances, ex- -(it it, and other criteria Ilic Kinility %Na% opened s%phon 1) Ro,e, ucwot principal it Purkiss Rose RS1, .!rc„C, the import.mcc of construction yualitN firr a simple cc,on "No matter chat sou build, kids arc going to skate ' '- I h l•t CN%It tin Iced to he caned pruperle so skaters don't "o"oni (III! "\ cIr%C that t, hm;t too stccp 1'.11C he too .i,' and one that rN too s'nallo\% ni,r% not allox% %katrrN to . e':I:ctr,accd up (rood sr atnnianNhip%%ithout humps and ,'ilip, hscomc, a ,arct\ is,uc " Because of that, Ruse stressc% To, uttportancc of UNIng qualified, experienced contractors. 'DIIC hi the lack of cxpericnccd skate park builders, N%e 11caualr� contractor% hx c%aluating then- experience in or -a ncntal poutred cumretr and 'shotcietc' fi)r plaias, lakes, ;•ord, .rid pito;s " ILnucd %ono,retc IN used firr henclic%, , tr,•% and o'n,taJC,. N%hdC ,hotel etc is used in budding Ire c tone ,tructitrc, such a% hox%1% and %nakc run%. I hr Nkatc park committee for hoth Huntington Beads tac t mc,, %N hie h ocrC dCNtgneci he Ptirki,N Ro%c-RSI, included n% t omIN tce;iagc skater% and their parents, but skating pro !,, ton,.:, and cdnor% of a skateboard maganne a% well. A %c v .!tcr conip:ctiun of the cu\'s first skate park its 1993, the citN and the %chool district teamed in huddmg a skating LiL d;t\ it Huntington Reach High School. The two unsu- per%i,cd ,ire, lack :argc haltpipestructure%, rntcad em- pl%im/m%niefcrftoturc%,Insludingacmhcs,curbsand rails . I is.uaree for :,oth IaUhtie% is pro%idcd through a general Larch% ui%uran,C Pool tit N%htCh Hunungtun React and tour ,it icr citic% particrpatc. PARK BENCHES • PARK GRILLS o �' k• -FIRE RINGS -PARK TABLES , 1�i •TRASH RECEPTACLE HOLDERS i • BICYCLES RACKS �p r Solid As A Rock Pilot Rock Park Equpmer designed and manafacture stand up to years of use abuse So -id. single p e welded table and bench I are made of heavy gauge s and hot -dipped galvani after fabrication Gr'Is firenngs incorporate a rug( welded Steel design with fe and ring reinforcements prevent heat warpage hefty structure of equipment is a deterren vandals. Plus. we include rr user-friendly features attractive designs Pilot F equipment s built to use to last solid as a rock See Oar Irternet Web &te http 'www pi otrOck -0— PILOT ROCK PARK EQUIPME O M•9 by a - 'hri r, s Wt3 Co nc ed Bc.946 C^e o•ea A 5":', C B� 712 O -FAX", :5'9G � 0 FOR FREE CATALOG CALL: 80000.762-I CALIFOR%1A PARKS & RECREATION • WINTER 1999 S K A r F. B 0 A R 1) 1 N G Bill Fowler, Huntington Beach sc perintendent for recreation and ht - man services, sans liability wasn't much of a factor in the citv's deab- crations about developing the skating facilities, "We beheved we should treat a skate park like any recreational facility, and simply take on the liability," said Fowler, a 28-year veteran of service with the city. "We determined that by creating a facility with the right design and the right rules we'd be fairly safe from liability. We have 400 softball teams in this city and someone is al- ways brealung an ankle or running into a pole. But we have had not one claim for injury at either skating site." A GLOSSARY Urn its km . @ OF SELECTED SKATING TERMINOLOGY Cab (noun): an airborne spinning maneuver performed by a skater. Carve (verb): turning forcefully while all four wheels remain in con- tact with the ground. Casper (norm): a trick performed by using the feet to flip an upside- down skateboard. Fakie (adjective): indicates an action performed while skating back\\ ards. Funbox (noun): a skating obstacle with a flat top and banked sides. Grind (noun): a trick in which the skateboard truck scrapes along the edge or lip of a curb, ramp or other structure; (verb): the act of perform- ing such a trick—e.g., to grind a rail. Half -pipe (noun): a U-shaped ramp on which a skateboard is ridden, back and forth, frequently in combination with aerial tricks. Handrail (noun): a skate park feature identical to conventional stair- case handrails, used for performing grinds and other tricks. Jump Ramp (noun): a ramp intended to propel a skater into the air. Kink (norm): a variation in the angle of a handrail, providing an extra challenge for grinding. Lip (noun): the edge of a curb or other obstacle. 011ie (noun): a skateboard jumping maneuver that is fundamental to other tricks, performed by stomp.ng on the tail of the board without con- tact by the hands; named for skater 011ie Gelfand, who first devised the technique. Nollie (noun): a nose ollie, performed by stepping on the nose rather than the tail of the board. Noseslide (noun): a maneuver in which the nose (front edges of a skateboard slides along an object. Platform (noun): any elevated flat surface. Quarter -pipe (noun): a curved ramp that resembles one leg of a "C." Slappy (verb): to grind along a curb or other object for which no ollie is required. Smithgrind (noun): an ollie leap onto a grinding rail or pipe. Snake run (norm): a twisting course with banked sides. Stoked (adjective): feeling pride of accomplishment. Truck (noun): the two structures on a skateboard anchoring the wheels. Vert ramp (noun): a half -pipe, typically 8 to 11 feet in height, in which the topmost section is truth, vertical. Wallie (noun): a stunt in w hich a skater climbs up, onto and over a w all or other obstacle. R'heelie (noun): the technique of riding a skateboard on two w heels, with either the front or rear wheels in the air; also known as a manual. To fence or not to fence Last summer, the Paio Ale) Ke anon I)neuni CunducTC,d a ,, n% 26 California cite+ %%ith ka-, p. The cm's report, rcicaud in "tPt her, resealed that 62 per,cm ,)t , surveyed have fencing, S2 perc:nt their facilities after hour, ana 42 cent staff their skating ta,il:ne, %% all permit mlinc skating. unit tw lowed "BNIX" cv Clius, beCaUSC sprockets can damage concrt:t and pose a threat to skaters Arn all 26 cities, onh mo m1un cl, were tiled, and both were rc;cCtcd lawsuits have been tiled The ABAG Pooled l.iabiht%A• ancc Newyork 1131 AN , which vidcs insurance for 30 cities In the Francisco Bas Area, adv+c+ ag, fencing or staffing fir +kite p irk, "We ,lets skatir.e .,, I.i+: rm, recreational acti%itt, a,ialog,n: monkcs bars or ss%mg sets G':;t tennis have higher per capita a,c: rates than skateboarding Su. cis: of a facility creates an element of of care under tort !aft It a Ch to : jured in a supervecd +ituan it, have breached sour dots of rc+p' bilitv," explains Albert F•:erru, president of ABA(;PIAN. Fie who was risk manager svth the l : Davis when the %'King skattboi ssas kil;cd, adsocaic+ mart,: tcn because of Its utip.isations '-his vtding an area for non skating shil outside a fenced penmetcr, vou,i a spectator area, subjecting tIUI i abilin of this should he +n usk skateurotheru4,µ•,ta:id teii.i:,. another element tit mauttu:a❑ None of the cities for vs hisn X PLAN prosidcs skate park ui+ur coverage has ever had a clam or sun tiled in 12 scar, of opera:.nr, Not all skate parks .ias e met %vttn ccss. After building a skate pa k al side a tennis court, the c:ts ' .t .V i; discovered that tennis placer, and , boarders don't comrrang!c•ssc.l Sk were detracting to tennis P,avrr+. the skate park ss as too tame hr a; beginners "lhc city ,ltt.t :t .,Im cause n vsas bonng," s.ud ABA(' I'l . Fierro "Sldpitas plans to plot% :t ul turn it Into a grassy area " 38 WINTER 1999 • CALIFORNIA PARKS & R;CR: AT I I off the liP111is . 0 A N"1 it I , I t l SKATEBOARDING RESOURCES International Association of Skateboard Companies Santa Barbara, Calif., 805/683 5676 vvtivNv.skatcboard.com/iasc, nosevvritcr(W),aol.com Modesto Skate Park: The Process handbook Published by the cin•'s Communiq Services and :Neighborhood Connections Department; price: S25 plus shipping 209/577-5355, AAv\v.skatcpark.ainct.com Ultimate Skate Parks Directory \\ \\ \a. I sunrisc•.com/parks.htm Skate Park Start -Up Guide International Inlinc Skating Association Resource Center Wilmington, N.C., 910/762 7004 \\-\\-\N.iis,i.org/sk.itcpark/skateparkintro.htni Skate Park Design Firms Couuuunar MIrks Design Group, 3750 Unkersity Ace. Suite 175, Riccrside, CA 92501, 909/369-0700 David Ti)1z Desiqu, 17050 Bushard St., Suite 300, Fountain Valley, CA 92708, 714/593-3300 HZI-Sch i�'Associates, hie., 515 W. Commonwealth, #205 I-ullcrton, CA 92832, 714/773-0973 Purkiss Rose-RSI, 801 N. Harbor BIvd., Fullerton, CA 92832, 714/871-3638 Youth involvement \C'ndc Ili I'll pl. i\ncd park, ,an be n ntc ,u hli,I tl1 ;,tier and Fiat tit 1, :::an\ dl,[1;,i, ,In;;nl\ciit that prob .cm b\ :!,t:ll;:1 �u : ",1\\,1,h:pua(n ".g ,Later, Mw ],]Iu\\ than paint renr„\al ,r,nc,,nnnrth om,rctc,natc,11rta,c, and annm�,katcr, \\h,l d1,hkc,kating around loo,c trash Ienxculi c(nlhats gratfin b\ ann1,un,ln4that Ippcatancc n! zra::i;1 wil 1t,ult III do,urc (It the ,katc pall ,miil the paint ,an be r, nlmid .\, a tc,ult, n( giattitt ha, nian-cd the Ic!nc,Lih lkatc park ( ahullla I'ark In ( larcmont has un: ut the ,:,1[i , nc\\c,t ,katc pack,, ,1 MOO ,: I:,I!T III"! ta,!:It\ th.n npi;:cd t h n !,a,: ( ), t,1:`c 1 .,c,,1111, nut bu,lr t rc,r,atimul ta,lht\ " rtl,nrt, 01,11 Gll[hrIC, dur,tur ut human ,cn 1, c, tu: the Ctt\ of ( larc•nnnit 1 hi lie%\ ta,d it\ h a, attracted kink as \ oung a, 3 \ car, of agc, and the ,n\ rc',:1w, tilt park t(r piot:cn ,katcr, oil ti.Wur,:.1\ a Id suni a\ nxn'nnlgs '•\\'c ,hou:d h,:\ i built It biggrr," chuck\Icd (wtll]W, \\ 1111 \\arncd that atmidan,e at public 111,11i nmg mrrungs doesn't nc:cssank :oi- relate \\tilt ooittia! ,katc earl, u,c "t'\,n the nunlbir of I,.d, 1❑ 1rn\11 doesn't ah\,e.s goe \uu a ,;uc „ (iuthrlc \tc\\, the pru;cct not uul\ ,IN a recreational anicnm, but abo as a \(Will dc\elopnlent laboraton "Ili \ohcmcot tit this prolc,t rc,hannckd kill, It ]to \\crl: tnmiatc,i and t,:I :ltc ,It\ didn't Ind, I'tand tilt III \\c \\ at, hcd lid,\I h, I\\,r, I3 n11:\, ar, III \, H,1' 11, I'I,:'„. ,L,11 . Icadcr,a:p ,Lill, a, 1ei11 11,,1[,:I").11,! l I T' :11 It .. the ;NI I q,,, th, 11 \I, and 111c1 a,.ht, al Lli 111 I'llal , ,,..I \ ... I.. \Iluag I„' )pk .. tits I,::I ski,:,1, ,. (1„r',' ., p11 n',:, ni t' I: . 11III an I`.0 1\ I'I•,r.t and 111.I I I It, 11.111 dc\clop, I „u„ trlr:I,!,:'II:I b l'J wic ,t I1111it ll ". 11`, nI•atll' 1;:.1,11 1!, r blab�I, I) In a h,1.c n.'iv there that 1t tl'at CI,: •a.';`,�„ - vvi !Ill\\ the \\, , .. ' ,1 halt Out :t,'1"1!, ,\11k I`:,: not u,:\ :I. �•,.. ,: �` ...\,.; ' ,\,trill :,11 1'a1 \ 1 t.:II I'I. . plain, lonlr,.'I'IIllrIlI,I I ' pa,,,, .,1 111,'11M h a, . L.., n„ I I "I III: ,L.:tcr, ,,I I: Po , ;tit, Our ,k.,i: ,.i-., 1., About the authors .\lac I: (:1.1: , -III,! \1 I . pal Ill,?, Ill \.,,, :,"Il Ili .)d, , ( , •, 40 W1N TER '999 • CAJrORN IA SAT - I a I • Public Workshop #1 -Review of Criteria -Review of ideas brought by skaters *Site Tour *Design sessions in clay, sand, paper *Participants' summary of results Project Approach *Find out what the skaters want •Develop Preliminary Design based on above *Review the design with the skaters *Prepare Final Design and details *Bid, construct, and have fun using! The Criteria... • ion: on school grounds, just east of the Youth Activity Center (YAC), comer of San Tomas Expressway and Cabrillo Avenue. • Buda af: Work within budget, use phased plans or bid alternates for cost control. • Sa eri: make skatepark safe enough for public use but challenging enough to maintain skater interest... provide areas which accommodate varying skill levels. Bruce Playle, Skatepark Architect 1 • Permanence: use permanent concrete construction, except some moveable features may be considered upon review of any concerns about noise and safety. • Use: for use by skateboarders and in -line skaters only, no BMX • Supervision: skate -at -your -own risk policy with appropriate signage installed. Safety gear required, no supervision provided. • Hours: there will be hours posted, no sports lighting will be initially provided. ...this participant brought a model he had built.... Maintenance: no graffiti will be permitted. Emeroencv and service access: emergency and service access must be provided. Design for good visual access into park from adjacent road. Restrooms: a single unisex restroom facility will be provided. Good neighbor ooliw: the skatepark should be a "good neighbor" and function Independently of the YAC. Spectators: plan for spectators at periphery. =K= of the site: it's on school grounds :ent to theYouthActivity Center... .roads separate it from other neighbor. several media were used to get the ideas flowing..... modeling is Bruce Playle, Skatepark Architect 2 6-1 Pyramid with banks, stews, and rail.. requests for paired reservoirs with a spine.... "µ.. one in sand.... one in clay...: �.. '.lY• ��.rJ f� Here a grindable curb with rail... ,. Preliminary Design... • Synthesize workshop results • Combine with skatepark design experience • Prepare Preliminary Design materials to take back to the skaters at Public Workshop #2 W S Bruce Playle, Skatepark Architect 3 A park plan.... ,. same A A • E, ...and design sketches were prepared Public Workshop #2 *Review of Preliminary Design *Discuss and refine -Deal with budgetary issues *Finalize design direction Details of reviewed.. for skateability and Bruce Playle, Skatepark Architect e ....and to project schedule .... a phasing plan was developed in response to skatepark needs vs. budget available.. Final Design *Prepare Construction Documents *Finalize estimate -Secure City and utility approvals Plan view of the skatepark..... P Bruce Playle, Skatepark Architect L� Cl • Detail at typical stainless steel coping Bidding Phase *Project advertisement *Pre -bid site walkthrough •issue any required addenda •Conduct public bid opening and identify lowest qualified bid Longintudinal section view..... 1 rmai estimate was *syu,uuu.... Average of all bids was $386,000 Accepted low bid was $320,680 Selected North American Skateparks: Features and Design Issues Bruce Playle, Skatepark Architect 0 Fits neatly into its park setting..: Boca Raton, Florida - Bruce Playle, Skatepark Architect I nib Iar skate60eNf eM Mane. 60yerHm6, t0r "•. M pad cay Ha 12,000 s1 333f,000, 1996. Low fence at entry area affords a safe place to put gear on and then enter the beginner area. Rail Box is seen beyond... .�, Construction technology is very important for a quality skatepark.,,. t' ' Skateboard rectangular -rail at +16" Scottsdale, Arizona - Bruce Playle, Skatepark Architect L-3 0 0 Grading the shapes and setting the stainless steel coping.... ...and applying curing compound Bruce Playle, Skatepark Architect 0 White Rock, BC Recommendations to those planning to build a skatepark.... Complex Fun Box with steps, kinked -rail, ramps, and grindable benches... Bruce Playle, Skatepark Architect 10 *Suggestion #1: Take your project on as a serious civic work! Select a design professional highly -qualified In three key areas: • skatepark design experience • hands-on workshop approach to determine your skater needs •Zowledge in concrete struction technology •Suaaestion #3: Find out what your skaters want and develop designs based on their needs. Establish a feedback loop and make it work *Suggestion #5: Make skatepark safe enough for public use but challenging enough to maintain skater interest... provide areas which accommodate varying skill levels.... Skaters are very savvy and understanding of safe issues, too! Bruce Playle, Skatepark Architect •Suaaestion #2: Use a site selection process intended to best locate the skatepark! It may want to be away from residential neighbors, centrally located to skaters, and very accessible to people to encourage community acceptance and thus reduce operating problems..... •Suggestion #4: Identify a realistic budget early on and develop the design only with concurrent review of estimates. Develop a phasing or use of bid alternates for cost control. Skaters are really very savvy and understanding of cost issues! •Suggestion #6: identify an operating policy which addresses use by skateboarders and inline skaters, supervision, signage, insurability, hours of operation, and illumination aspects of the skatepark. Be flexible!... 1] *Suggestion #7: Design for future flexibility.... anticipate expanded use and what is likely in future skating trends..... *Suggestion #9: Define maintenance and accessibility needs and integrate early into the design. Emergency and service access, graffiti tolerance, etc. Fq 2 3 In closing, which one of the above hangs in 4 the Museum of Modern of Art in NYC? Bruce Playle, Skatepark Architect -Suggestion #8: Provide a good place for community members to come and watch the action. This enhances community acceptance and can help reduce operating problems. A "good neighbor" policy! *Suggestion #10: Have fun doing your work! Everyone does their best work this way and the results will show it!..... Celebrate the process and set a fun goal at the end! (Skating competition, etc....) 12 VII. CORRESPONDENCE & &TTEN MATERIAL °A 4 OF TNtO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING DATE: March 8, 1999 ITEM TITLE: Y2K Information BACKGROUND: At the last Commission meeting, the Commissioners had some concerns regarding traffic lights being in compliance with Y2K. Staff spoke with Chris Vogt, Public Works Director and all traffic light controllers are being inventoried by Southwest Networks Inc. for Y2K compliance. Attached is a Year 2000 Project Status Report from John Falconer, Finance Director, indicating the progress the City has made in preparing for the Year 2000. This report was reviewed by the City Council on February 16, 1999. At the March 2, 1999 City Council meeting, it was determined that staff will bring back to Council a plan for the formation of an ad hoc committee comprised of Council, staff, utility company staff, sheriff, banking health care, grocery and other agencies and businesses that would be appropriate for the purpose of reviewing Y2K status and procedures. Also, the City's price gouging ordinance would be reviewed to make sure that it applies to this type of potential emergency. Dodie Horvitz, Community Services Director Attachment A: Year 2000 Project Status Report dated February 16, 1999 A:\CSC.007.wpd ,• 'TTACHMENT A `ems 4 4 Qum& AGENDA CATEGORY: BUSINESS SESSION: _ COUNCIL/RDA MEETING DATE: February 16, 1999 CONSENT CALENDAR: _ ITEM TITLE: STUDY SESSION: Year 2000 Project Status Report PUBLIC HEARING: DEPARTMENTALREPORT: G BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW: The City of La Quinta continues to move forward with the Year 2000 (Y2K) Project. This monthly Y2K report reflects the progress achieved since January 19, 1999. Year 2000 Project Progress Table % Complete Through This Month °% Complete Through Last Month Estimated Completion Date Estimated Costs To Achieve Y2K Compliance DP & Non DP Systems DP Non DP DP Non DP DP Non DP DP Non DP Awareness 100% 100% 100% 100% 12/98 12/98 $500 $500 Assessment 100% 80% 90% 75% 02/99 06/99 $1,500 $1,500 Remediation 90% 50% 10% 10% 02/99 06/99 $0 $0 Validation/Testing 0% 0% 0% 0% 05/99 05/99 $2,500 $2,500 Implementation 75% 0% 0% 0% 06/99 12/99 $9,000 $10.000 Re-Validation/Retesting 0% 0% 0% 0% 06/99 12/99 $1,500 $1,500 Total costs $15,000 $16,000 'The $10,000 Y21K implementation cost estimate for non DP systems does not include the City's phone system. The total non DP cost estimate will be available when the assessment of the phone system is completed in June 1999. City of U 0Wnt9 City Council Agenda 0211N1 W9 W 0 SYSTEMS IDENTIFIED FOR Y2K COMPLIANCE The inventory conducted during the first half of the fiscal year evaluated the City's computer systems, software and related systems which may be affected by the Year 2000 challenge. In this report, we are further classifying those systems as follows: Data Processing Systems Various Software Applications Accounting Software Computer Operating Software File Server Systems Non Data Processing Systems Heating and A/C Phone Systems Mobile Phones Street Lights Traffic Signals Irrigation Software Stadium Lights Drainage Pumps A more detailed list of specific application systems will be used for the validation and testing process. THE Y2K TIME LINE The Y21K time line is divided into five stages for addressing the problem. As shown in the Progress Table above, the City is generally in the Assessment Stage of this time line. In summary, the actions taken and planned by the City for each stage relating to this project are as follows: Awareness Stage: The inventory audit portion of this stage was completed on November 11, 1998. On December 31, 1998, a Y21K survey letter was mailed to certain organizations and vendors that do business with the City. The objective of the survey is to gather information from those entities that staff believes may cause impact to the City if they do not comply with Y2K. Of the 34 surveys sent out, ten organizations have responded to the surveys. All ten of the organizations that responded to the survey show that they are making good progress towards implementing solutions (see Attachment 1). Assessment Stage: Assessment of DP systems has largely been completed. Non DP systems left to be assessed for Y21K compliance include the phone system, street lights, traffic signals and irrigation software. Assessment of non DP systems will continue through June 1999. CKy of La weft 2 CM1y Counel Agenda 07/76MM Remediation Stage: Remediation is an on -going process and all new systems are being evaluated for Y2K compliance. Also, new vendors are being sought out to provide alternatives for non -compliant DP and non DP systems. Validation/Testing Stage: This stage is being started this month and is expected to be completed in May 1999 for both DP and non DP systems. Implementation Stage: Implementation will involve replacing, patching or upgrading all non Y2K compliant DP systems. All DP systems are expected to be Y2K compliant by the end of June 1999. At this time, the heating and air conditioning system and the phone system are the two non DP systems of most concern for Y2K compliance. At this point, the cost estimate for upgrading the software and controller for the heating and air conditioning system �s $10,000. Implementation of the Y2K upgrades for the heating and air conditioning system is expected to be completed by June 1999. However, implementation of phone system upgrades cannot be scheduled until the system is thoroughly evaluated. Based upon the discussions with phone system vendors, the City may not have reliable information on upgrading the system for another three to four months. With the reality of potential Y2K liability, many companies are slow with regard to making disclosures on Y2K until they feel comfortable with doing so (see Attachment 2). Re-Validation/Retesting: All non -compliant systems that are replaced, patched or upgraded will be re -tested and validated for Y2K compliance after installation. This stage will begin after all systems have been identified and upgraded to a Y2K compliant format. Staff will continue to keep the City Council current on Y2K as information is available. The next monthly Year 2000 Project status report will be provided to the City Council on March 16, 1999. % John M. Falconer Finance Director Attachment 1 - List of Organizations Responding to Year 2000 Survey Attachment 2 - Letter from Southwest Networks dated February 1, 1999 CM of La Quint. 3 CM Council Agenda 07/78/1999 11 At A GHIVIEIV I NU. List of Organizations Responding to Year 2000 Survey 1. Coachella Valley Water District 2. Conrad & Associates, CPA's 3. County of Riverside 4. L.A. Cellular 5. Internal Revenue Service 6. Public Employees Retirement System 7. Principal Financial Group B. Rosenow, Spevacek Group, Inc. 9. Riverside County Employees Federal Cr. Union 10. Southern California Gas Company Complying with Y2K? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes These organizations have disclosed significant progress towards complying with the Year 2000 problem. Organizations like the County of Riverside, PERS and the Principal Financial Group began allocating resources to the Year 2000 project even before it was a public issue. CM W La Oumta City Council Agenoa 02/16/1099 In n SOUTHWEST • ATTAJPMENT NU. t NETWORKS i N t 0 R P 0 R Ai E0 Business Computer Networks 2/01/99 TO: Juan Herrera From: Mike Bizier Subject: Y2K Special Project Controller Report 1 /25199 - Meeting with Juan Herrera Met with Juan Herrera to discuss HVAC system and phone system. Presented Juan with a copy of the proposal from ACS to the City of La Quints. Reviewed physical hardware and software to Juan. Discussed the reasons for non substitution of computer equipment and software for the contol of the HVAC systems. Discussed solutions to HVAC Y2K compliance and who will be required to follow-up on implementation. HVAC System 1125/99 - Meeting with Tom Hartung Met with Tom Hartung at 3:30pm - I showed Tom the proposal from ACS for an upgrade to the Wattmaster software and the specialized computer required to run the software. I recommended that they order an upgrade system ASAP. During my meeting with Juan Herrera, it was brought up to purchase an extra controller board. I would also recommend that the old control system be thoroughly checked and cleaned. This old system should then be left in place, as a backup system to the new, upgraded computer and software. Since I feel that this problem is now an acquisition and/or purchasing decision, I suggest I turn the follow-up on the HVAC system to City staff and to Southwest Networks on -site engineer for follow-up. 77-848 Wolf Road Suite 200, Palm Desert California 92211 0 PRONE i7601360-4900 0 fAx A& 360-1166 0 PAIL SWNet®ix.netcom.con SOUTHWEST • PIRO] NETWORKS D, 0 B P 0 R R 1 E D Business Computer Networks Y2K Report - 2/1199 Telephone System 1-25-99 - Research on telephone system Met with Saundra Juhola, City Clerk, in regards to Y2K status of telephone system. Phyllis Manley, deputy city clerk, showed me the telephone system, which consists of the following subsystems: Call Accounting System: Homisco system is running on a 386sx. This software appears to be running on a UNIX operating system. The city has recieved a proposal to upgrade the existing systme. Some questions of system reliabilty and actual uses are under review at this time. 1 will contact Homisco to explore this system in further detail. Voice Mail System: Audix Voice mail system is under contract with AT&T. The exact nature of the service contract with AT&T has to be reviewed. This system has been tabled as Non Y2K compliant by AT&T. I will review all related documents regarding the voice mail system and I will contact AT&T. Main Phone System: DeFinity AT&T phone system - The entire phone system was installed in 1993. The system consists of approximately 70 stations. An accurate count of stations is being conducted by Phylis Manley. The City of La Quinta has received correspondence from Lucent Technologies stating that he system will not be covered under a service contract after July 31, 1999. Support will be provided up until December 31, 1999 at a fee to the City. After December 31, 1999 no support will be provided on the current phone system. I will review the documents the City has received from Lucent and AT&T today. After review of the documents, I will be contacting all concerned parties involved in the phone system. 1 will also attempt to contact a Mr. Gordon Friested. Mr. Friested was involved in the original installation and has a vast personal knowledge of the system. cc: Tom Hartung Saundra Juhola 77-848 Wolf Road Suite 200 Palm Desert California 92211 0 PHONE 1760i 360.4900 O FAx i7K 360-1166 0 E-uaE SWNet@ix.netcom.coi VII. 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