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2002 11 18 CSC� I M OF T1� COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION AGENDA La Quinta Civic Center Study Session Room 78-495 Calle Tampico - La Quinta, CA 92253 November 18, 2002 7:00 PM I. 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. Ill. 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 Minutes of October 14, 2002. B. Monthly Department Report for September, 2002. V. PUBLIC HEARING VI. BUSINESS ITEMS A. Youth Workshop Information B. Civic Center Dedication & Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony C. Breakfast with Santa VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIALS A. Possible Dog Park Locations VIII. COMMISSIONER ITEMS IX. ADJOURNMENT NEXT MEETING INFORMATION December 9, 2002 La Quinta Civic Center Study Session Room SACOMMUNITY SERVICES\CSCOMMWGENDACSCWGN.11.18.02.DOC IV. CONSENT CALE OF s TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: DODIE HORVITZ, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR DATE: OCTOBER 15, 2002 SUBJECT: TRANSMITTAL COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2002 UPCOMING EVENTS OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2002: Nov 1 *IID Electric Bill Assistance Nov 2 Stargazing, La Quinta Cove Oasis Nov 3 Carlsbad Village Faire Excursion Nov 4 *Monthly Putting Contest Nov 4 *Microsoft Excel Computer Class Nov 4 *Beginning Rug Hooking Nov 4 *Windows 98/2000/XP Computer Course Nov 5 Italian for Travelers, Senior Center Nov 5 Big Picture Painting Class, Senior Center Nov 5 *AARP Driver Safety Program Nov 5 *Knitting Class Nov 6 *Bridge Lessons Nov 7 Conversational Russian Nov 7 Rug Hooking, Senior Center Nov 7 *Asset Planning Seminar Nov 9 Shopping Excursion to Algodones, Mexico Nov 9 *Arts & Crafts Fair Nov 11 Beginning Computers, Senior Center Nov 12 *Dog Training Class Nov 13 *New Sketching/Drawing Class Nov 14 *Complimentary Ballroom Dance Class Nov 14 *Cooking Class Nov 14 Adobe Photoshop Elements Nov 14 Eat Your Medicine, Gourmet Cooking Class, La Quinta High School Nov 15 *Free HI -CAP Counseling Nov 18 *Stained Glass Class for Beginners Nov 19 *Free Hearing Consultations Nov 20 *Dental Implants Seminar Nov 21 *Thanksgiving Luncheon Nov 26 *CPR Class Nov 26 Taekwondo Classes, La Quinta High School Nov 26 Hatha Yoga Classes, Senior Center Nov 27 Vinyasa Flow Yoga Classes, Senior Center Nov 27 A Holiday Baking Extravaganza, La Quinta High School ti ' Daytime Senior Center class or activity 0 AIT �T ro Community Services Department Attendance Report for the Month of September 2002 Summary Sheet Program 2002 2001 Variance Sessions Per Month 2002 2001 -eisure Classes 65 19 46 22 8 Special Events 238 52 186 4 1 4dult Sports 396 150 246 21 8 Senior Center 919 738 181 58 37 rotal 1618 959 659 105 54 Senior Services Senior Center 527 538 -11 15 9 Total 527 538 -11 15 9 Sports Complex Use 4YSQ 1,650 1450 200 15 20 -Q & PD Football 200 200 0 12 12 rotal 1,850 1650 200 27 32 rotal Programs 3,995 3,147 8481 1471 95 ✓olunteer Hours Senior Center 4301 557 -127 rotal Volunteer Hours 4301 557 -127 Monthly Revenue Senior Center $ 7,464.50 $ 5,273.00 $ 2,191.50 � ommunityServices $ 11,189.00 $ 10,527.00 $ 662.00 rotal Revenue $ 18,653.50 $ 15,800.00 $ 2,853.50 Revenue Year to Date Senior Center $ 9,695.00 $ 9,119.00 $ 576.00 �ommunityServices $ 21,237.00 $ 15,060.00 $ 6,177.00 rotal Revenue to Date $ 30,932.00 $ 24,179.00 $ 6,753.00 0 Community Services Program Report for September 2002 2002 2001 2002 2001 Participants Participants Variance Meetings Meetings Classes late Computers 3 7 -4 2 2 g Computers 3 9 -6 3 2 iotoshop Elements 4 0 4 2 0 iotography 8 0 8 2 0 ahn Ballroom Dance 81 0 8 3 0 nDo 6 3 3 4 4 itional Russian 3 0 3 2 0 ,ga 30 0 301 4 0 65 19 461 22 8 2002 2001 2002 2001 Participants Participants Variance Meetings Meetings Events Golf Tour Banquet 60 52 8 1 1 Weaking Ceremonies 150 0 150 2 0 aseball Excursion 28 0 28 1 0 238 52 186 4 1 2002 2001 2002 2001 Participants I Participants I Variance Meetings Meetings orts m Basketball 256 70 1861 17 7 ;cer League 140 80 601 4 1 396 150 2461 21 8 on Totals 1 6991 2211 4781 47 17 Page 2 ut;7 Ah Senior Center Attendance Ak Participation Participation Wance Meetings Meetings 2002 2001 2002 2001 Senior Activities ACBL Bride 110 114 -4 4 4 Bridge, Duplicate/Social 315 247 68 14 10 Knitting Guild 14 0 14 1 0 Monthly Birthday Party 33 34 -1 1 1 Monthly Luncheon 106 94 12 1 1 Movie Time 72 69 3 8 4 Putting Contest 7 6 1 1 1 Senior Activity Total 657 564 93 30 21 Senior Leisure Classes Arts and Crafts 17 0 17 -2 0 Ballroom Dance 32 6 26 4 4 Ceramics 13 10 3 4 4 Computer 34 5 29 6 1 Computer Tutor 7 2 5 7 2 CPR Class 10 5 5 1 1 Exercise 411 45 -4 12 11 Golden Tones 35 17 18 3 2 Painting 11 14 -3 3 3 Quilting 29 32 -3 4 3 Rug Hooking 2 7 -5 2 3 Tai Chi 13 31 -18 3 3 Yoga 18 0 181 7 0 Senior Leisure Classes Total 262 174 88 58 37 TOTAL SENIOR PROGRAMS 919 738 181 88 58 Senior Services A A R P "55 Alive" 42 54 -12 2 2 Bono's Mobile Office 4 0 4 1 0 FIND Food Distribution 313 377 -64 4 4 HEAP Utility Program 58 0 58 2 0 Hearing Consultation 1 3 -2 1 1 Homeowners/Renters Assistance 8 0 8 2 0 1 1 D Energy Assistance 38 36 2 n/a n/a I I D Energy Assistance/No fee 4 10 -6 n/a n/a Legal Consultation 4 16 -12 1 2 Medicare/Hi Cap Consultation 12 5 7 2 We Volunteers 43 37 6 n/a n/a TOTAL SENIOR SERVICES 527 538 -11 15 s SENIOR CENTER TOTAL 1446 1276 170 103 s7 i : t 6 • . VI. BUSINESS IT T c&t,,4a�w ti 'y OF COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING DATE: November 18, 2002 ITEM TITLE: Youth Workshop Information RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff to invite Youth Workshop participants to attend the December 9, 2002 Community Services Commission meeting to begin planning for the Skate Park components and rules. BACKGROUND: On November 5, 2002, the City Council approved the modular skate park for Fritz Burns Park, as recommended by the Community Services Commission. The staff report that was presented for City Council consideration is provided as Attachment A. The next step in the development of the facility is to gain public input as to the components skaters would like to see included in the skate park. The next Youth Workshop will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2002. At this time, the Community Services Department staff would like to invite participants to attend the December 9, 2002 Community Services Commission meeting to begin planning for the Skate Park components and rules. Along with this announcement, a press release will be issued and flyers sent to students from fourth grade through high school in Desert Sands Unified School District as well as private schools. The City of La Quinta is a member of the Southern California Skate Park Coalition, which is comprised of cities, special districts, private enterprise and developers that offer skate parks or skate park components. One of the strongest recommendations from other communities that have skate parks is to include the City's police department at the very beginning of the skate park design. This allows the police department and the skating population to work together to design a park that accommodates skaters while allowing for the police department to provide a safe environment for the skating population. Prior to the City Council consideration, staff discussed the possibility of a skate park at Fritz Burns Park with Capt. Horton of the La Quinta Police Department. Capt. Horton fully supports the facility in relation to development and the La Quinta Police Department's involvement. S:\Community Services\CSComm\CSCRPT.178.Youth Workshop.11.18.02.doc P • ALTERNATIVES: The alternatives available to the Commission include: 1. Direct staff to invite Youth Workshop participants to attend the December 9, 2002 Community Services Commission meeting to begin planning for the Skate Park components and rules; or 2. Do not direct staff to invite Youth Workshop participants to attend the December 9, 2002 Community Services Commission meeting to begin planning for the Skate Park components and rules; or 3. P ovide sta f with alternate direction. i Dodie Horvitz, Comm nity Services Director Attachment A: Staff Report Dated November 5, 2002 S:\Community Services\CSComm\CSCRPT.170.Overnight Travel 2003 CPRS..doc � ( i I V�T�•� . • �OF Tt� November 5, 2002 Consideration of Phase II of Fritz Burns Park Improvements to Include a Skate Park Facility RECOMMENDATION: As deemed appropriate by the City Council. FISCAL IMPLICATIONS: ATTACHME The estimated cost of modular skate park equipment and installation is $90,000. Additional site work could add approximately $25,000, for a total estimated cost of $115,000. The cost of modular skate park equipment, installation and site work can be funded as part of the Fritz Burns Park Improvements Project (Capital Improvement Project 708) which has a remaining balance of approximately $180,000. CHARTER CITY IMPLICATIONS: None. BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW: In the Fiscal Year 2000-01 Capital Improvement Program, Phase II of the Fritz Burns Park Improvements included the restoration of the lighting system for the four southern courts, installation of dasher boards for the two roller hockey courts and the conversion of one court to a basketball court as provided in Attachment 1 . In Fiscal Year 2001-02, additional funds were added to the Phase II Improvements due to an anticipated increase in improvement costs, as provided in Attachment 2. The restoration of the lighting system has been completed, leaving a remaining balance of approximately $ 180,000 for the installation of dasher boards and a basketball court. Due to the size of the courts, purchasing prefabricated roller hockey dasher boards for the courts is not possible. Custom dasher boards would have to be fabricated and would cost in excess of $60,000 each, plus installation. The current courts allocated for roller hockey are used infrequently by those wishing to play roller hockey. However, there are a large number of youth and adult who S:\Community Services\CCReports\CC.224.Skate Park location..doc. 01 -,' participate in skateboarding and rollerblading. Currently, this activity is being conducted on City streets, park amenities, and on private property. The City Council approved a conceptual site plan for a skate park at the La Quinta Community Park. However, due to funding limitations, the skate park was not included in Phase I of the park's construction. It is estimated that a traditional concrete skate park will cost $350,000 to $400,000 to construct. Due to technological advances in the industry, manufacturers are now able to provide modular skate park components that can be placed on existing flat surfaces for a fraction of the cost of a concrete skate park. It is estimated that a modular skate park with various components for all levels of ability would cost approximately $90,000 for a 60 foot by 120 foot area, which is the size of one standard tennis court. By modifying the Phase II Improvements at Fritz Burns Park to include replacing the proposed dasher boards for the roller hockey rinks (which are two converted tennis courts separated by a fence) with modular skate park, a large number of skating participants could be served. In order to provide adequate skate surface and remove unnecessary obstacles, the current fencing separating the two courts would need to be removed. Attachment 3 provides a draft layout of the skate park components. The Huna Company has "skater -tested" their product and the components provide the elements skaters are interested in using. This is only a conceptual plan; actual layout and elements would be considered after input from the skating community. Should the City determine a skate park is appropriate for the community, a youth coalition could be formed, in which local skaters and roller bladers would be invited to be heavily involved in the design of the park. With the skating population represented in the design of the park, the issue of "ownership and pride" is exhibited and passed along to other participants. The La Quinta Sheriff's department would be included in the design of the park as well as in the establishment of the rules and procedures for enforcement. The California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA) provides "Recommended Guidelines for the Design, Construction and Operation of Skate Parks." These guidelines are provided as Attachment 4. The guidelines recommend that the skate park design include the following features: access to a public telephone (within 50 yards); drinking fountains (within 50 yards); restrooms (within 100 yards); sufficient number of trash containers; ample parking for participants and spectators; bleachers; concession area, and fencing. The proposed location at Fritz Burns Park provides all of the suggested amenities with the exception of the concession area. However, the possibility of providing a location for vending machines will be explored. The site provides benches along the south side S:\Community Services\CCReports\CC.224.Skate Park location..doc. �} l�1 of the courts however, additional seating and shade structures are included in the site improvements for this project. Materials The modular skate components are designed to be extremely durable. The frames of the components are made of galvanized steel. The modular components come with a 15-year warranty on everything except the skate surface. The skate surface is a composite "Skatelite Pro" material. This material is placed over a '/2 inch acoustical underlayment to reduce the noise level of the wheels on the surface. The components are designed so that the skate surface can be replaced with relative ease and minimal expense. The Skatelite Pro material has a five-year warranty. Staff is confirming the results of the company's testing of the material in hot climates. The preliminary report is that the material warranty covers damage caused by the sun. Staff will continue this research and will request this information in writing from the manufacturer prior to any purchase of equipment. Since the components are modular, the layout can be reconfigured to provide a different experience to users. One manufacturer includes in the purchase price reconfiguration of the components three times within a three year period at no additional charge. Additional reconfigurations are estimated at a cost of $750 each. The modular components also allow for upgrades as technology and components evolve. Additional pieces can be incorporated into the facility if the need arises. Daily Maintenance The anticipated maintenance issues associated with the proposed skate park include trash and graffiti. Currently, Lundeen Pacific Inc. (Lundeen) performs daily cleaning tasks at all of the City's parks, including Fritz Burns Park. This includes cleaning the trash from all areas of the park, including the existing roller hockey courts. In addition, the tennis courts and roller hockey courts are powerwashed on a weekly basis. Powerwashing the skate park facility would not impact the maintenance schedule nor add additional tasks. According to a representative from Lundeen Pacific, the City's landscape maintenance contractor, adding a modular skate park to Fritz Burns Park will not impact the City's contract for park maintenance. The issue of graffiti will be addressed in the same manner as at the City's existing facilities. When the Public Works crew opens the restrooms at Fritz Burns Park in the morning, they can check for graffiti at the park, including the skate park. The surfaces at the skate park will be as graffiti resistant as possible. The skate surfaces, as well as fence poles, can be cleaned with a solvent designed to be used on those surfaces. It is not anticipated that there will be large areas that will attract graffiti. S:\Community Services\CCReports\CC.224.S1kate Park location..doc. �, �? Long Term Maintenance It is not anticipated that the skate park facility would require more long term maintenance than any other City facility. Operations The City of La Quinta has participated in the Skate Park Coalition since 1999. The Coalition is comprised of recreation professionals that work for southern California cities, special districts, counties and private enterprises that offer skate parks or equipment. The group meets once every two months to discuss issues involving skate parks such as maintenance and operational issues. They also tour skate facilities. The major issue concerning skate parks is whether the facility should be staffed or left open as with other City park amenities. There are benefits as well as limitations associated with each option. The issue of staffing is directly related to the liability coverage for the facility. The major concern regarding skate parks is the liability issue. Senate Bill 994 (SB994) Morrow, provided as Attachment 5, states "skateboarding at a public skateboard park that is constructed after January 1, 1998, is a hazardous recreational activity if the person skateboarding is 14 years of age or older, the skateboarding activity is stunt, trick or luge skateboarding, and the skateboard park is on public property." This legislation reduces the liability exposure of a public agency if the agency enacts the following: Adoption by the local public agency of an ordinance requiring any person riding a skateboard at the facility to wear a helmet, elbow pads and knee pads. The posting of signs at the facility affording reasonable notice that any person riding a skateboard in the facility must wear a helmet, elbow pads and knee pads and that any person failing to do so will be subject to citation under the ordinance. However, this legislation is enacted "with respect to any facility, owned or operated by a local public agency, that is designed and maintained for the purpose of recreational skateboard use, and that is not supervised on a regular basis." The benefits of an unsupervised facility include: Legislation declaring skateboarding a hazardous activity, thereby reducing liability exposure No staff costs for supervision i 1 I 't S:\Community Services\CCReports\CC.224.Skate Park location..doc. The disadvantages of an unsupervised facility include: Lack of control over the use of safety equipment (dependent upon compliance with posted signs requiring safety equipment) Lack of control over the use of bicycles, scooters and motorized vehicles using the facility. Upon conversation with Mr. Alan Amico, Risk Manager for the CJPIA, should the City choose to provide a supervised skate park, the facility would be covered by the CJPIA as any other City facility, much like the swimming pool, parks and playgrounds. However, there is an assumption of liability when providing a supervised skate park. The CJPIA also suggests signage be placed at the skate facility. The suggested language is provided as part of Attachment 4. Of the cities in southern California that offer skate parks, approximately 75% of the parks are unsupervised. The design of the existing location includes lights which are on a timer and will not operate after 10:00 p.m, which is park curfew. The location also has fencing around it, and the gates can be locked at 10:00 p.m. when the cleaning crew locks the restrooms at Fritz Burns Park. Participant Safety An additional benefit to the location of the proposed skate park is the proximity to the La Quinta Fire Station, which is less than 300 yards from the site. However, as provided in Attachment 6, a 2000 Sports Participation Injury Statistics report shows skateboarding has a lower rate of reported injuries than bicycling, basketball or soccer. Conclusion At this time, staff is proposing one roller hockey rink be converted to a modular skate park and provided as an unstaffed facility. Should the need arise to add additional components to accommodate more skaters, the facility could be expanded. The Community Services Commission reviewed the proposed location and modular components for the skate park at their October 14, 2002 meeting, and is recommending City Council approval of the project. FINDINGS AND ALTERNATIVES: The alternatives available to the City Council include: S:\Communrty Services\CCReports\CC.224.Skate Park location-doc. 1. Authorize the modification to Phase II of Fritz Burns Park Improvements to include a modular skate park facility and authorize staff to solicit bids for the project; or 2. Do not authorize the modification to Phase II of Fritz Burns Park Improvements to include a modular skate park facility; or 3. Provide staff with alternative direction. Respectfully subrT1itted, Dodge Horvitz, Commu ity Services Director Approved for submission by: Thomas P. Genovese, City Manager Attachments 1. Capital Improvement Program Project 200015 2. Capital Improvement Program Project 200107 3. Draft Modular Skate Park Layout 4. CJPIA Skate Park Guidelines 5. SB 994-Morrow 6. 2000 Sports Participation Injury Statistics S:\Community Services\CCReports\CC.224.S1kate Park location-doc. r' "" • • ATTACHP CITY OF LA OUINTA: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM DETAIL Project Type: Park Improvements Prolect: 200015 - Phase II Fritz Bums Park Improvements Improvements include the restoration of the lighting system for the southern 4 courts, installation of dasherboards for roller hockey, and conversion of one tennis court to a basketball court. General Fund Infrastructure Project Area 1 167,655 Project Area 2 DIF - Transportation DIF - Parks & Recreation DIF - Civic Center DIF - Library DIF - Community Center DIF - Maintenance Facility Other. TBD Administration 7,105 Engineering 14,210 Construction 135,000 Inspection 11,340 Other. Operating Costs 16 Cate o ''-ti. 2000 FY 2001/02 FY 2002/03 FY 2003/04 FY 2004105 General Fund 8.240 8,240 8,240 8.240 3 Other: Operating Cost Total 0 8,240 8,240 8,240 8,240 Additional Comments: Operating costs are based on an annual estimated cost of $2,000 for routine maintenance, $600 for mischellaneous equipment replacement, and $5.640 for power consumption. 1611111111111 Hill JEW Shading represents the current Fiscal Year. Printed: 24-Al: Page 29 • • ATTAC CITY OF LA OUINTA: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM DETAIL Project Type: Park Improvements Project: 200107 - Phase II Fritz Burns Park Improvements - Budget Adjustment Improvements include the restoration of the lighting system for the southern 4 courts, installation of dasherboards for roller hockey, and conversion of one court to a basketball court. -• -. I r T CUUL/UJ I-Y 2003/04 FY 2004105 FY 2005/06 General Fund Infrastructure Project Area 1 132,345 Project Area 2 DIF - Transportation DIF - Parks & Recreation DIF - Civic Center DIF - Library DIF - Community Center DIF - Maintenance Facility Other. Other: Revenue Amount Total 132 345 0 0 0 n Amounts fil Administration 6,617 Engineering Construction 100,582 inspection 11,911 'rofessional 13,235 Expense Amount Total 132,345 0 0 0 0 Operatinq Costs Cate or , '.:% 7!'2ijf3 Jjp FY 2002/03 FY 2003104 FY 2004/05 FY 2005/06 General Fund 8,240 8,240 8,240 8,240 Other: i Operating Cost Total 0 8,240 8,240 8,240 8.240 Additional Comments: This project was originally approved during FY 2000/01 with an initial allocation of $167,655. Based upon recent engineer's estimates, Staff believe a budget adjustment in the amount $132,345 is necessary to construct the desired Park amenities. Page 22 ll t Rv$ € 15 �g f7'fvl FV fV`�3i i7 lh 0 ATTACf 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 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. 2. 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. Skaters of differing skill levels should have access to design elements of their skill levels without crossing areas requiring greater skill levels. B. The skate park should be visible from the street. This will enable observation of the skate park by public safety personnel and other staff. 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. ✓ V v 4 • ATTACHMENT 5 BILL NUMBER: SB 994 CHAPTERED BILL TEXT rage 1 o] CHAPTER 409 FILED WITH SECRETARY OF STATE SEPTEMBER 9, 2002 APPROVED BY GOVERNOR SEPTEMBER 6, 2002 PASSED THE SENATE AUGUST 20, 2002 PASSED THE ASSEMBLY JULY 3, 2002 AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY JUNE 11, 2002 AMENDED IN SENATE JANUARY 23, 2002 INTRODUCED BY Senator Morrow FEBRUARY 23, 2001 An act to amend and repeal Section 115800 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to liability. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST SB 994, Morrow. Liability: public skateboard parks. Existing law, in effect until January 1, 2003, provides that skateboarding at a public skateboard park that is constructed after January 1, 1998, is a hazardous recreational activity if the person skateboarding is 14 years of age or older, the skateboarding activity is stunt, trick, or luge skateboarding, and the skateboard park is on public property, as specified. That law, also in effect until January 1, 2003, requires local public agencies to maintain a record of all known or reported injuries incurred by skateboarders in a public skateboard park or facility, and other information regarding these incidents, as specified, and requires that copies of those records be filed annually with the Judicial Council which is required to submit a report to the Legislature by March 31, 2000, on these incidents, including claims arising therefrom. This bill would extend, until January 1, 2008, the operation of these provisions and would require the Judicial Council to submit a report to the Legislature on or before March 31, 2007, on the incidents reported by local agencies. By extending the date for recordkeeping duties on local public agencies, the bill would create a state -mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement, including the creation of a State Mandates Claims Fund to pay the costs of mandates that do not exceed $1,000,000 statewide and other procedures for claims whose statewide costs exceed $1,000,000. This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to these statutory provisions. THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Section 115800 of the Health and Safety Code, as added by Section 1 of Chapter 573 of the Statutes of 1997, is amended to http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/bill/sen/sb_0951-1000/sb_994_bill_20020909_chaptered.... 10/2z �.� »Y Page 3 of (5) This subdivision shall not apply on or after January 1, 2001, to public skateboard parks that were constructed on or before January 1, 1998, but shall continue to apply to public skateboard parks that are constructed after January 1, 1998. (e) This section shall remain in effect until January 1, 2008, and as of that date is repealed, unless a later enacted statute, enacted before January 1, 2008, deletes or extends that date. SEC. 2. Section 115800 of the Health and Safety Code, as added by Section 2 of Chapter 573 of the Statutes of 1997, is amended to read: 115800. (a) No operator of a skateboard park shall permit any person to ride a skateboard therein, unless that person is wearing a helmet, elbow pads, and knee pads. (b) With respect to any facility, owned or operated by a local public agency, that is designed and maintained for the purpose of recreational skateboard use, and that is not supervised on a regular basis, the requirements of subdivision (a) may be satisfied by compliance with the following: (1) Adoption by the local public agency of an ordinance requiring any person riding a skateboard at the facility to wear a helmet, elbow pads, and knee pads. (2) The posting of signs at the facility affording reasonable notice that any person riding a skateboard in the facility must wear a helmet, elbow pads, and knee pads, and that any person failing to do so will be subject to citation under the ordinance required by paragraph (1). (c) "Local public agency" for purposes of this section includes, but is not limited to, a city, county, or city and county. (d) This section, shall become operative on January 1, 2008. SEC. 3. Notwithstanding Section 17610 of the Government Code, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code. 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BUSINESS ITI T w5w yOF T19 COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING DATE: November 18, 2002 ITEM TITLE: Civic Center Campus and Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony RECOMMENDATION: Approve participation in this event and work with staff on specific tasks. BACKGROUND: Each year, the Community Services Commission has participated in the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony by decorating the tree and assisting participants with their visit to Santa and handing out goodies. This year, the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held in conjunction with the Civic Center Campus Dedication on December 7, 2002. The entire event is planned from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with the tree lighting taking place at 6:00 p.m. The Community Services Commissioners could assist with the above listed tasks as well as act as host/hostesses for the event. Should the Commissioners agree to participate, staff will contact each Commissioner with specific tasks as the date draws near. ALTERNATIVES: The alternatives available to the Commission include: 1 . Approve participation in this event and work with staff on specific tasks; or 2. Do not approve participation in this event and work with staff on specific 3. ' Prdvide staff vdith alternate direction. Dodie Horvitz, Services Director S:\Community Services\CSComm\CSCRPT.180.Dedication and Tree Lighting.1 L 18.02.doc L 0' , VI. BUSINESS I - w `y OF COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING DATE: November 18, 2002 ITEM TITLE: Breakfast with Santa RECOMMENDATION: Approve participation in this event and work with staff on specific tasks. BACKGROUND: Each year, the Community Services Commission has participated in the Breakfast with Santa event. The event is planned for Saturday, December 14 beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the La Quinta Senior Center. The Community Services Commissioners helped with set up, serving and clean up at the event. Should the Commissioners agree to participate, staff will contact each Commissioner with specific tasks as the date draws near. ALTERNATIVES: The alternatives available to the Commission include: 1 . Approve participation in this event and work with staff on specific tasks; or 2. Do not approve participation in this event and work with staff on specific tasks; or 3.� Pride staf with alternate direction. Dodie—Horvitz, Commurity Services Director SACommunity Services\CSComm\CSCRPT.181.Santa Breakfast. 1 1.18.02.doc eA�I. CORR. & WRITTEN MA1 Tnn w `y OF'I'NF'9 COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING DATE: November 18, 2002 ITEM TITLE: Possible Dog Park Location BACKGROUND: At the November 5, 2002 City Council meeting, the City Council considered possible locations for a dog park for the City. The City Council considered the location southwest of the Senior Center, as recommended by the Community Services Commission. Another location the City Council considered was the lawn area at Fritz Burns Park, south of the walkway, near the current roller hockey rink. After some discussion, the City Council directed staff to measure each site and return with additional information at a future City Council meeting. Staff is researching this information and will make a presentation to the City Council in the near future. Dodie Horvitz. Community Services Director SACommunity Services\CSComm\WrittenCorrespondence Possible Dog Park Location.doc F) _. L) 4N.