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COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION AGENDA
La Quinta Civic Center Study Session Room
78-495 Calle Tampico - La Quinta, CA 92253
December 9, 2002
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
(Items are considered routine in nature and will be approved by one motion.)
A. Approval of November 18, 2002 minutes.
B. Monthly Department Report for October, 2002.
V. PUBLIC HEARING
VI. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Skate Park Components and Operations
VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIALS
VIII. COMMISSIONER ITEMS
IX. ADJOURNMENT
NEXT MEETING INFORMATION
January 13, 2003
La Quinta Civic Center Study Session Room
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TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COWNCIL
FROM: DODIE HORVITZ, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRE
DATE. NOVEMBER 19, 2002
SUBJECT: TRANSMITTAL COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT FOR
THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2002
UPCOMING EVENTS OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT FOR THE MONTH OF
DECEMBER 2002:
Dec 2
*IID Electric Bill Assistance
Dec 2
*Monthly Putting Contest
Dec 3
*Beginning Rug Hooking
Dec 3
*Pinochle Club
Dec 3
*Legal Consultations
Dec 3
*AARP Driver Safety Program
Dec 3
*Mary Bono's Office Visit
Dec 5
Rug Hooking Classes, Senior Center
Dec 7
Civic Center Grand Opening, Civic Center Campus
Dec 9
*Tennis Koffe Klatch
Dec 10
*CPR Class
Dec 12
*Cooking Class
Dec 14
Annual Breakfast with Santa
Dec 16
*Free HI -CAP Counseling
Dec 17
*Free Hearing Consultations
Dec 19
*Holiday Luncheon
Dec 19
*Free Medicare and Insurance Counseling
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Attendance Report for the Month of October 2002
Summary Sheet
Program 2002 2001 Variance Sessions Per Month
2002 2001
Leisure Classes
77
30
47
331
14
Special Events
254
222
68
3
3
Adult Spoils
430
230
200
24
12
Senior Center
1241
1128
113
141
110
Total
2002
1610
428
201
139
Senior Services
Sernoi Center
1439
13031
136
12
8
Total
1439
1303
136
12
8
Sports Complex Use
AYSO
1,650
1450
200
25
25
LQ & PD Faclball
200
200
0
12
12
Total
1,850
1650
200
37
37
Total Programs
5,291
4,563
7641
250
184
Volunteer Hours
Senior Center 759 903 -144
Total Volunteer Hours 759 903 -144
Monthlv Revenue
Senior enter
$
15,338.00
$
11,281.00
$
4,05700
Comnwncy Services
$
4.253.00
$
5 444 00
$
(1,191.00)
Total Revenue
1 $
19,591.00
$
16,725.00
$
2,866.00
Revenue Year to Date
Senior Center
1 $
25,033.00
$
20,400 00
$
463300
Comrnunny Services
1 $
25,490.00
$
20,504 00
$
4.986.00
Total Revenue to Date
1 $
50,523.00
$
40,904.00
$
9,619.00
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Community Services Program Report for October 2002
2002 2001 2002 2001
Participants
Participants
Variance
Meetings
Meetings
:lasses
ate Computers
2
7
-5
4
4
1 Computers
3
9
-6
3
4
otoshop Elements
7
0
7
3
0
otography
7
0
7
4
0
3tin Ballroom Dance
8
6
2
3
iDo
8
8
01
4
5
Donal Russian
3
0
3
4
0
a
20
0
20
4
0
'low Yoga
8
0
8
2
0
Fondue
3
0
3
1
0
:e Lessons
8
0
8
1
0
771
30
47
33
14
2002 2001 2002 2001
Participants
Participants
Variance
Meetings
Meetings
:vents
ialloween
54
72
18
1
1
tnersh.p Day
200
150
50
2
2
254
222
68
3
3
2002 2001 2002 2001
Participants
I Participants I
Variance
Meetings
Meetings
orts
n Basketbal.
290
150
140
20
10
car League
140
80
60
4
2
430
230
200
24
12
)n Totals 7611 4821 3151 601 29
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gh Senior Center Attendance
Partici ation
articipation
VaRMIce
Meetings
Meetings
002
2601
2002
2001
Senior Activities
ACBL Bridge
182
218
-36
5
5
Bnoge, Duplicate/Social
431
426
5
16
14
Dog Training, Com li entary
10
8
2
1
1
Ice Cream Social
9
21
-12
2
4
Knitting
15
0
151
1
0
Monthly birthday Party
40
33
71
1
1
Monthly Luncheon
84
102
-18
1
1
Movie Time
51
65
-14
8
8
Pinochle
15
0
15
2
Putting Contest
13
6
7
2
1
Seminars
12
0
12
1
Ternis
42
0
42
9
0
Senior Activity Total
904
879
25
49
35
Senior Leisure Classes
Arts and Crafts
32
12
20
5
1
Balircom Dance
15
20
-5
b
3
Ceramics
10
9
1
3
4
Computer
47
14
33
16
13
Computer Tutor
5
4
1
5
3
COOK ng
10
10
01
1
Dog '. raining Class
12
8
41
4
Exercise
52
50
21
13
13
Go,den Tores
17
13
41
5
7
Paint.ng
20
19
11
4
5
Qulting
15
24
-91
4
4
Rug Hockirg
2
4
-2
q
Sketching/Drawing
20
0
20
5
3
Tai Chi
22
26
-4
3
4
Tap Dance
16
27
-11
3
5
Wcodcarving
8
9
-1
2
4
Yoga
34
0
34
Senior Leisure Classes Total
337
249
88
92
75
TOTAL SENIOR PROGRAMS
1241
1128
113
141
110
Senior Services
FIND Food Distribution
320
212
108
q
4
F u Sncts
674
742
-68
1
Health Fair
312
236
76
1
HEAP Utilrt✓ Program
18
0
18
1
0
Hearing Consultation
1
1
0
1
1
nomeowne,s/Renters Assistance
3
0
3
1
C
I I C Energy Assistance
22
38
-16
n/d
111a
I C Ener y Assistance/No fee
4
7
-3
n/a
va
Medicare,H, Cap Consultation
9
2
7
3
11
Vo.unteers
76
65
11
n/a
n/a
TOTAL SENIOR SERVICES
1439
1303
136
128
SENIOR CENTER TOTAL
2680
2431
249
153 118
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COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING
DATE: December 9, 2002
ITEM TITLE: Skate Park Components and Operations
RECOMMENDATION:
Select components for the La Quinta Skate Park and establish operational rules for
the facility.
BACKGROUND:
At the October 14, 2002 Community Services Commission meeting, the
Commission determined that a modular skate park would benefit the community.
By converting the roller hockey rinks at Fritz Burns Park, a modular skate park could
be installed. This recommendation was forwarded to City Council for
consideration.
On November 5, 2002, the City Council approved the Commission's
recommendation for a modular skate park at Fritz Burns Park.
At the November 18, 2002 Community Services Commission meeting, the
Commission directed staff to invite local youth to the December 9, 2002
Commission meeting to gain input as to the components desired for the park.
Staff has distributed flyers to the public and private schools, from the fourth grade
through high school, and has also distributed flyers to various shops, including
those that cater to the skating community.
A representative of Huna products will be present at the December 9 meeting, to
answer questions the Commissioners and public may have regarding the modular
components proposed for the skate park.
Also invited to the meeting is Officer Gerrard, of the La Quinta Police Department.
Officer Gerrard will be the City's police representative involved with the planning
and operations of the park. By involving the police department in the very
beginning of the planning process, some operational situations may be avoided.
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Once the components have been identified, staff will complete the bid packets for
the project. It is anticipated that the City Council will approve the bid and the
components ordered by January 22, 2003.
Along with the components of the skate park, the operational rules of the facility
should be established to provide a clean, safe environment for the skating
population.
The City's Joint Powers Insurance Authority (JPIA) has provided a list of items
that should be posted at the site. These are provided as Attachment A.
The Commission may wish to add additional regulations should it be deemed
appropriate. Additional regulations may require a change to the City's Municipal
Code, as it relates to the regulations. Should this be the case, staff will forward
the Commission's recommendations to the City Council for consideration.
ALTERNATIVES:
The alternatives available to the Commission include:
1. Select components for the La Quinta Skate Park and establish operational
rules for the facility; or
2. Do not select components for the La Quinta Skate Park and establish
operational rules for the facility; or
3. Provide staff with alternate direction.
Horvitz,
Services Director
Attachment: A. JPIA Skate Park Guidelines
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CALIFORNIA JOINT POWERS INSURANCE AUTHORITY
Recommended Guidelines for the
Design, Construction, and Operation of Skate Parks
Members of the CALIFORNIA JOINT POWERS INSURANCE AUTHORITY are encouraged to
implement the following guidelines to create a safe and enjoyable skate park for the
members of their community and to reduce the frequency and severity of claims
associated with the design, construction, and operation of skate parks.
Skate Park Design
1. Skate parks should be designed with input from skateboarders, in -line skaters,
parents, business owners, home owners, neighbors, and public safety personnel to
ensure all issues are discussed prior to construction.
Skate parks should be designed by licensed architects or landscape architects that
are qualified and experienced in the design and construction of skate parks.
3. Park design should include the following features: public telephone (within 50
yards), drinking fountains (within 50 yards), rest rooms (within 100 yards). A
sufficient number of immovable trash receptacles (preferably square) should be
provided to prevent the accumulation of litter in and around the facility. Ample
parking should be provided for skaters and spectators. Consideration should also
be given to providing space for bleachers and concession activities.
4. Lighting should be installed if the skate park is to be operated after dusk.
5. Consideration should be given to the installation of fencing or concrete walls around
the skate area to protect skaters from dogs and children running into the skate area
and to protect spectators or passersby from being struck by skaters or errant loose
skateboards. This barrier should be at least three feet above grade.
6. Design elements within the park should be spaced so skaters doing a maneuver on
one element are able to complete the maneuver and recover without interfering with
other skaters and without entering another element.
7. Skaters of differing skill levels should have access to design elements of their skill
levels without crossing areas requiring greater skill levels.
8. The skate park should be visible from the street. This will enable observation of the
skate park by public safety personnel and other staff.
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9. In order to maintain design immunities provided under state law, the city council
should review and approve of the park's design in accord with Government Code §
830.6.
Skate Park Construction
Skate parks should be constructed by licensed contractors that are qualified and
experienced in the construction of skate parks.
2. The contractor, city and architect should work together to ensure the park is
constructed as designed.
Skate Park Operation
The skate park should be used by skateboarders and in -line skaters only. Bicycles,
scooters, and motorized vehicles should be prohibited.
The city should adopt an ordinance requiring any person using the skate park to
wear a helmet, elbow pads, and knee pads. In addition, the ordinance should
prohibit skateboarders or skaters from performing stunts, tricks, or luge
skateboarding in the skate park parking lot, curbs, or entrance areas.
3. The city should post signs at the skate park giving reasonable notice that any person
using the skate park must wear a helmet, elbow pads, and knee pads, and that any
person failing to do so will be subject to citation under the ordinance adopted in
accord with guideline 3.
4. Public safety personnel should agressively enforce the ordinance adopted in accord
with guideline 3 by regularly driving by, observing, and citing any person in violation
of the ordinance.
5. Regular inspections of skate parks should be conducted and documented using
checklists. Any defects reported by the public should be documented. All repairs
should be completed in a timely fashion. The affected portion of the park should be
closed until repairs can be completed. All repairs should be documented.
6. All stickers, graffiti, and trash should be removed on a daily basis.
7. Spectators should not be allowed in the skate area.
The city should maintain a record of all known or reported injuries incurred by
skaters in the park.
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9. Signs should be prominently posted with the following rules:
• Park hours are to
• No Skateboarding or in -line skating on wet surfaces.
• Skateboarding and in -line skating are hazardous activities. Skate at your own
risk. Skateboards and in -line skates only.
• No bicycles or motorized vehicles.
• Helmets, knee pads, and elbow pads required.
• Failure to wear helmets, knee pads, and elbow pads will subject persons to
citation (Municipal Code ).
• Skating on park curbs, parking lot, and entrance sidewalk is prohibited.
• No graffiti or tagging.
• No glass bottles.
• Dispose of trash in trash receptacles.
• No smoking, alcohol, or drug use.
• No spectators permitted in the skate area.
• No unauthorized pieces of equipment, obstacles, or apparatus may be brought
into the skate area.
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