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AGENDA
La Quinta Civic Center Study Session Room
78-495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, CA 92253
Regular Meeting
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2007 - 5:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
PUBLIC COMMENT
The Chair reserves the right to limit discussion on any topic to three minutes or less.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
PRESENTATIONS (30 MINUTES) — Walt Meyer, La Quinta Police, Park Vandalism
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of January 8, 2007 Minutes
CONSENT CALENDAR
NOTE: Consent Calendar items are considered to be routine in nature and will be approved by one motion.
PUBLIC HEARING - NONE
BUSINESS SESSION —
1 . Consideration of the Fred Wolff Nature Preserve Master Plan
2. Consideration for Commission participation in the Community Concert and Poster
Unveiling
3. Consideration of Two Commissioners to Serve on the Civic Center Art Purchase
Committee
CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIALS
1 . Monthly Department Report for December 2006
2. Calendar of Monthly Events
COMMISSIONER ITEMS
1. Report from Commissioners Regarding Meetings Attended
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to a regularly scheduled meeting of the Community Services Commission to be
held on March 12, 2007 commencing at 5:30 p.m. in the La Quinta Civic Center Session
Room, 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253.
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AGENDA CATEGORY:
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING BUSINESS SESSION: _
MEETING DATE: February 12, 2007
CONSENT CALENDAR:
STUDY SESSION:
ITEM TITLE: Presentation by Walt Meyer, La Quinta Police PUBLIC HEARING:
BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW:
The Commission asked that a representative from the La Quinta Police present
information regarding vandalism at the Civic Center Campus, La Quinta Park, and Fritz
Burns Park. Captain Walt Meyer, Chief of Police for the City of La Quinta, has been
invited to attend the meeting to provide the Commission with information and answer
questions the Commission may have regarding vandalism.
Respectfully Submitted
Edie Hylton, C mmunity Services Director
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COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
MINUTES
January 8, 2007
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Community Services commission was called to order at
5:33 p.m. in the La Quinta City Hall Study Session Room.
Vice -Chairperson Sylk presided over the meeting and Commissioner Leidner led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairperson Mark Weber
Vice -Chairperson Robert F. Sylk
Commissioner Bob Leidner
Commissioner Andrea Gassman
Commissioner E. Howard Long
STAFF PRESENT: Edie Hylton, Community Services Director
Steve Howlett, Golf & Parks Manager
Robert Ambriz Jr., Recreation Supervisor
Tustin Larson, Recreation Supervisor
Christina Calderon, Senior Center Supervisor
Angela Guereque, Community Services Secretary
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
Motion - It was moved by Commissioner Gassman and seconded by Commissioner
Long to confirm the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS_ — Greenplay LLC-Preliminary Findings for the Community
Services Master Plan Survey, Benchmarking and Inventory, Karon Badalamenti,
Principal and Ron Vine with Leisure Vision.
Karon Badalamenti presented the Findings Document for the Community Services
Master Plan. The Findings Document is a working draft document. This process
included the involvement of the Community Services and Planning Commissions;
focus groups; stakeholder meetings; staff interviews; statistically valid survey; tour
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of the facilities and infrastructure; and creating a database and a map. The rest of
the findings came from community demographics; national recreation trends;
California recreation trends; statistically valid survey — mapping executive
summary; administrative benchmarking and key measurements; and survey national
benchmarking.
A change in recreation patterns that California is seeing are the needs of 24/7 type
of programming because of the lifestyles that people are leading now and having
the emphasis being on lifelong learning and involvement. Californians are unique
with emphasis on cultural, historic, nature, zoos, and museums. Trends from
California State Parks indicated that from youth and adults the top three activities
are swimming; walking for fun and fitness; and the use of outdoor open turf areas.
Demographics from ESRI and John Husing are showing the same type of trends.
La Quinta shows "Under 20" and "Over 55" are making up half of the population.
Commissioner Gassman suggested that the dark blue box in the report be changed
to read easier.
The Administrative Benchmarking data included the surveying of Palm Desert, Palm
Springs, Indio, and Coachella. What was beneficial out of this is we learned what
some of these other communities are doing that can be a benefit when we start to
look at our analysis and recommendations as a region and who's doing what and
where we may be able to partner or work cooperatively with them. Director Hylton
stated that this is important to know because Indio is looking at several indoor
facilities and additional sports fields and parks. It is important to know who is
planning for development in each City because we don't want to duplicate service
levels.
Commissioner Weber asked if the FTE (full time equivalent) is the staffing for the
individual cities parks and recreation departments. Ms. Badalamenti stated that
Parks & Recreation is different than Community Services so that is a hard thing to
compare. Director Hylton stated that Palm Springs does not include their Senior
Center in the FTE number. Palm Desert, Coachella, and Indio have programming
that is done by the Coachella Valley Recreation and Park District to a greater
degree than La Quinta.
The median age in La Quinta is in the middle of the five cities, but the median
household income is the highest of the five. It is significant to watch what has
changed over the years in terms of the demographics.
It appears that La Quinta has miles of bike routes, but they are not recreational
trails (off -road). These are shared pedestrian bike lanes on the road. Director
Hylton stated that the main place for off road biking is the Bear Creek Trail, which
is 2.6 miles. These numbers are coming up very high for trails because people are
asking for recreational (off -road) trails.
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Chairperson Weber stated that the soccer field's number for Palm Desert is
incorrect. The number for Palm Desert is 8.
The composite scoring of the database inventory is scored from 1 to 3. 1 is below
expectations, 2 is meets expectations, and 3 is exceeds expectations. The map
itself locates where the components are and where existing inventory is.
Some of the opportunities that we see in terms of facilities might be with the
performing arts and the black box theatre; indoor fitness and exercise, there may
be an opportunity to work with CVRPD to convert their building into meeting some
of the fitness needs. There appears to be some capacity issues with fields.
Director Hylton indicated we have usage from non-residents that impacts the
capacity.
The Sphere of Influence (SO1) surveys came back with slightly different priorities.
When we start looking at using that data for annexation and development
discussions, we can look to what the needs are today and what the needs are for
the City in the future. The demographics of the SOI is about 65 and older. That
will change as development occurs.
Vice -Chairperson Sylk asked about the distribution numbers to the SOL Mr. Vine
stated that 500 surveys were distributed to the SOI and 1,500 to the City. 391
surveys were returned from the City and 35 were returned from the SOL
Distribution was done by a random sampling of the City. The survey was
geocoded, which will give us the opportunity to see where the returns came from
on maps.
19% of the surveys returned have participated in recreation programs offered by
the City. This is a lower result than the national average. There is an unmet need
for recreation programs. 88% of the participating households rated the quality of
the programs as good/excellent.
2 out of 3 households say they have a need for walking & biking trails, small
neighborhood parks, nature trails, nature centers, performing/cultural arts facilities,
nature areas, large community parks, picnic shelters, and golf courses. About 48%
of those surveys returned came from gated communities and 52% came from
ungated.
The highest unmet needs are for performing arts facilities, walking & biking trails,
indoor fitness, nature trails, off leash dog parks, natural areas, picnic shelters, and
small neighborhood parks. 40% of respondents said "my need is 100% being
met." There are high unmet needs because there are more youth and more people
under age 20 due to the changing community.
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The most important facilities to respondent households are walking & hiking trails,
golf courses, small neighborhood parks, children's playgrounds, off leash dog
parks, senior adult center, large community parks, and youth baseball/softball
fields.
When the analysis is started one of the first things to address are the top priorities.
The top priorities in programs are fitness/wellness programs, community special
events, senior adult programs, music programs, adult golf, adult art, dance, and
performing arts.
Potential improvements that respondents feel add the most value to the parks are
shade trees/structures, restrooms, parking, and park lighting.
46% of respondents felt that Parks and Recreation Services are very important
compared to other priorities for the City of La Quinta.
When asked how respondents would spend their tax dollars, the top 4 choices
would be to renovate/develop walking and biking trails; purchase land for open
space; develop new indoor recreation facilities; and renovate/develop athletic fields
for youth sports.
When asked what the Community Services Department should pay the most
attention to over the next 2 years the respondents chose maintenance of parks;
number of walking/biking trails; number of parks; and senior programs.
The next step in this Master Plan process will be to map out the recommendations
for facilities; the top priorities for programs; marketing efforts; and address issues
of park security.
Commissioner Gassman commented on how impressed she is with the fabulous job
GreenPlay is doing.
Commissioner Leidner asked how the Sphere of Influence area comes into play in
developing the Master Plan. Director Hylton stated that in addition to the survey
done by GreenPlay, the Planning Department is doing a deficiency study on the
area to look at riot only Parks & Recreation, but to look at streets, fire and police,
and all of the infrastructure needs and then come up with a plan.
Chairperson Weber asked when the joint meeting with the Planning Commission
will be held. Director Hylton stated that she will be talking to the Community
Development Director about scheduling this joint meeting in either February or
March 2007.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of December 9, 2006 Minutes
Commissioner Gassman stated on Page 3, first paragraph under Study Session,
there should be a colon after Senior Center, remove the parenthesis before Spirit,
and replace the commas with semicolons.
Chairperson Weber stated on Page 6, first paragraph should read "versions if
space."
2. Approval of December 11, 2006 Minutes
No changes.
Motion — It was moved by Vice -Chairperson Sylk and seconded by Commissioner
Gassman to approve the minutes as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
BUSINESS ITEMS
None.
CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIALS
1. Monthly Department Report for November 2006
Chairperson Weber stated that the Monthly Revenue Report totals for 2005 Facility
Rentals are not calculated correctly. Commissioner Long questioned why the
numbers are down at the Senior Center. Director Hylton stated that there are
fewer bridge programs and there are fewer classes being offered. Commissioner
Gassman stated that the information requested for new instructors is quite
extensive and suggests streamlining those requirements.
2. Calendar of Monthly Events
Chairperson Weber requested attendance at the Pillars of the Community.
Commissioner Gassman stated that the La Quinta Historical Society Gala will be
held on February 18, 2007.
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3. Senior Center Monthly Luncheons & Special Events
COMMISSIONER ITEMS
1. Reports from Commissioners Regarding Meetings Attended.
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Vice -Chairperson Sylk and seconded by Commissioner Leidner to
adjourn the Community Services Commission meeting at 7:30 p.m. Motion carried
unanimously.
NEXT MEETING INFORMATION:
A Regular Meeting of the Community Services Commission to be held on February
12, 2007 commencing at 5:30 p.m. in the La Quinta Civic Center Session Room,
78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253.
Submitted by:
Angela Guereque
Community Services Secretary
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AGENDA CATEGORY:
BUSINESS SESSION:
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING
CONSENT CALENDAR:
MEETING DATE: February 12, 2007 STUDY SESSION:
ITEM TITLE: Consideration of the Fred Wolff Bear PUBLIC HEARING:
Creek Nature Preserve Master Plan
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Fred Wolff Bear Creek Nature Preserve Master Plan.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
Maintenance costs will be reflected in the 2007/2008 Citywide Landscape
Maintenance Contract. Funding for improvements will be sought from sources such as
Quimby Funds and AB939 Funds.
BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW:
On June 19, 2003, the City Council approved the purchase of 19 acres of land zoned
as Open Space as part of the General Plan. The property is located west of Montezuma
Avenue, between Calle Ensenada and Calle Chillon.
On December 8, 2003, the Community Services Commission hosted a public meeting
requesting input as to what amenities the community would like to see at the newly
acquired 19 acre park. The overwhelming response from the public was to maintain
the site as a nature preserve.
On July 6, 2004, the City Council approved the name of the 19 acre Nature Preserve
to be the "Fred Wolff Bear Creek Nature Preserve."
A plaque recognizing the Fred Wolff Bear Creek Nature Preserve was installed and
dedicated on March 18, 2006. The plaque is located on the Fred Wolff Bear Creek Trail
just south of Calle Ensenada and on the west side of the Fred Wolff Bear Creek Nature
Preserve.
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A La Quinta Cove community association formed the "Stewards of the Fred Wolff Bear
Creek Nature Preserve." Staff regularly met with representatives of the Stewards
group to develop a Master Plan for the Fred Wolff Bear Creek Nature Preserve. The
group also received a Site Analysis and Recommendations Report provided by Thomas
Fowler of the La Quinta Police Department. The report identifies safety issues that can
be corrected by using the principles of Crime Prevention through Environmental Design.
The safety issues and recommendations were included in the recommendations of the
Fred Wolff Bear Creek Nature Preserve Master Plan. A draft of the Nature Preserve
Master Plan was presented to the Community Services Commission on October 9,
2006.
The revised Fred 'Wolff Bear Creek Nature Preserve Master Plan is now being presented
to the Community Services Commission.
The Master Plan recommends improving safety, landscape, and communication. The
Safety recommendations include posting and enforcing rules and regulations, improving
the ability to visually observe the property and securing the area with a low fence. The
Landscape recommendations include planting only those varieties that are listed in the
approved plant list, removing mailboxes from the property, and limiting trails to only
those that are necessary. The Communication recommendations include developing
signs to improve the visitor experience, maintain communications with other municipal
and environmental groups, and establish a working relationship with the Coachella
Valley Water District.
ALTERNATIVES:
The alternatives available to the Commission are:
1. Approve the Fred Wolff Bear Creek Nature Preserve Master Plan; or
2. Do not approve the Fred Wolff Bear Creek Nature Preserve Master Plan; or
3. Provide staff with alternate direction.
Respect' Ily submitted,
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Edie Hylt n, Corx unity Services Director
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Fred Wolff Bear Creek Nature Preserve
MASTER PLAN
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Fred Wolff Bear Creek Nature Preserve
MASTER PLAN
Introduction
The City of La Quinta is distinguished by its beautiful views of the Santa Rosa
and San Jacinto mountains. These views become even more prevalent in the La
Quinta Cove, where views of the Coachella Valley also add to the stunning
scenery. The desert and mountains captivate visitors and bring perpetual joy to
La Quinta residents by offering wonderful scenery and outdoor adventures. The
Fred Wolff Bear Creek Nature Preserve MASTER PLAN sets forth a blueprint for
preserving a section of this special desert landscape. The Plan seeks to protect
the land, plant species, and native creatures that inhabit the desert.
Background (with Description)
At the June 19, 2003 City Council Meeting, the City Council approved the
purchase of 19 acres of land zoned as Open Space as part of the General Plan.
The property is located west of Montezuma Avenue and east of the Fred Wolff
Bear Creek Trail, between Calle Ensenada and Calle Chillion.
On December 8, 2003, the Community Services Commission hosted a public
meeting requesting input as to what amenities the community would like to see at
the newly acquired 19 acre park. The overwhelming response from the public
was to maintain the site as a nature preserve.
At the July 6, 2004, City Council Meeting, the City Council approved the name of
the 19 acre Nature Preserve to be the "Fred Wolff Bear Creek Nature Preserve".
A plaque recognizing the Fred Wolff Bear Creek Nature Preserve was installed
and dedicated on March 18, 2006. The plaque is located on the Fred Wolff Bear
Creek Trail just south of Calle Ensenada and on the west side of the Fred Wolff
Bear Creek Nature Preserve. The plaque reads;
Fred Wolff Bear Creek Nature Preserve
The City of La Quinta purchased this 19 acre open space
site for the preservation of natural desert land for future generations.
This nature preserve is dedicated to Fred Wolff, La Quinta's first Mayor
who led the effort to incorporate the City of La Quinta. Mr. Wolff lived
nearby and was dedicated to preserving the public's access to the
Santa Rosa Mountains, trails, and the desert's natural beauty.
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Goals
The goals for the Fred Wolff Bear Creek Nature Preserve are to protect and
enhance the nature park while providing information on the plants and wildlife
that are native to the area.
The Master Plan is a key tool for accomplishing the goals of the Nature Preserve.
Guiding Principles (Philosophy)
The underlying principles of ecology and conservation biology should guide the
Preserve management decisions by promoting the protection of native species of
wildlife and vegetation, and removing invasive species that interfere with the
natural process. Management practices should, when ever possible, mimic
natural processes and promote vegetation in its natural state.
The management philosophy for the Fred Wolff Bear Creek Nature Preserve is to
meet recreational and open space needs of the residents while ensuring that the
natural and cultural resources are protected and maintained. The Preserve
provides an opportunity to promote an environmental ethic as part of the visitor
experience.
Artificial structures should be kept at a minimum, blending in space, form, and
color with the natural surroundings.
Disturbance and compaction to the soil should be minimized to discourage
invasive vegetation and erosion. To promote natural vegetation and ideal soil
conditions, vehicle traffic should only be permitted when necessary.
Trails should provide appropriate access while minimizing the fragmentation of
the biological community.
Motorized traffic, noisy machinery, and oversized equipment should be
discouraged and kept to a minimum. Minimize service vehicle traffic for trail and
plant maintenance.
Citizen Involvement
To implement this Master Plan effectively, the City of La Quinta and the
community should develop partnerships to address regulations, volunteers,
adjacent development, and required resources.
Develop a positive working relationship with property owners adjacent to the
Nature Preserve. Review development and activities of adjacent properties to
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insure that activities will not interfere with the natural balance of the Nature
Preserve.
Recognize the citizen advisory board "Stewards of the Fred Wolff Bear Creek
Nature Presence". The citizen group will be acting advocates of the Nature
Preserve and the Fred Wolff Bear Creek Trail.
Recommendations (Implementations)
Planning recommendations should be implemented after careful study and on -
site evaluations. Safety issues need to be addressed with Crime Prevention
Through Environmental Design. All designs and management should be adaptive
to the natural environment of the Nature Preserve.
SAFETY
1. Enforce rules, regulations, and city ordinances which provide for security,
surveillance, and protection of natural and cultural resources, visitors, and
facilities. Rules and operational procedures must be consistent. This will
require posting signs at key locations around the Preserve.
2. Consider lowering the bank at selected areas along Montezuma and
installing a low rail fence so police and residents can observe the Nature
Preserve and the Bear Creek Trail while keeping unwanted vehicles out.
3. Vegetation throughout the Nature Preserve needs to be maintained for
safety and security for individuals as well as the Preserve. Tree canopies
need to be raised and plants need to be pruned back so police and
residents can have unobstructed views through the property including the
Bear Creek Trail.
LANDSCAPE
Adopt the Coachella Valley Native Plants list as provided by the
Mountains Conservancy. The Nature Preserve should be repopulated only
with those plants listed in the native plant list. The soil conditions should
also be restored, where needed, due to compaction from an abandoned
road and unwanted vehicular traffic. As new vegetation becomes
established, a maintenance component will need to be added to the
Nature Preserve as part of the La Quinta City Parks. This will maintain and
improve the overall conditions for the enjoyment of visitors.
2. Relocate the mailboxes along Montezuma that are currently on the
Preserve property. Coordination will need to be made between the City of
La Quinta, the U.S. Postal Service, and the residents.
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3. Limit trails that cut through the Nature Preserve. Minimize the
fragmentation of the habitat from trails and structures. Eliminate any
redundant or unnecessary paths and obstacles. Consider a trail of
decomposed granite and a low rail fence to be constructed along
Montezuma
COMMUNICATION
Develop signs to help visitors experience the Nature Presence. These
should be located at clear entry points to welcome, orient, and educate
visitors as they arrive. Provide routes that offer diverse educational,
recreational, and aesthetic experiences. Install plant identification signage
around the perimeter of the Nature Preserve, along the Bear Creek Trail
and the proposed decomposed granite trail along Montezuma.
2. Maintain communications with other city, county, state, and federal
agencies as well as conservation groups and utility companies.
3. Establish a working relationship with the CVWD to maintain the CVWD
property to the south of the Preserve as part of the Nature Preserve.
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Coachella Valley Native Plants
Fred Wolff Bear Creek Nature Preserve, La Quints, California
COMMON NAME
BOTANICAL NAME
NOTES
Trees
Blue Palo Verde ✓
Cercidium floridum (some
times now called Parkinsonia
orida)
'Desert Museum Palo Verde (Parkinsonia
hybrid 'Desert Museum), has longest bloom
veriod, is thornless
California Fan Palm ✓
Washingtonia filifera
Most palms along the trail are non-native date
alms
Desert Willow ✓
Chilopsis linearis
Pink flowers, small tree, winter deciduous.
Consider variety Louis Hamilton for flower
color
Honey Mesquite
Prosopis glandulosa
(variety native to Coachella
Valley is var. torreyana)
May use Hybrid thorn -less non-native
mesquite, sometimes called Chilean mesquite
(Prosopis chilensis); MaverickTm is a thorn-
less selection of the Texas honey mesquite,
vegetatively propagated to ensure this
characteristic.
Ironwood ✓
Olne a tesota
Shrubs and Wildflowers
Arrowweed ✓
Pluchea sericea
Grows naturally in palm oases, wetter areas
Bladderpod
Isomeris arborea
Box Thorn
L cium andersonii
Brittlebush ✓
Encelia farinosa
Great shape, many yellow daisy -like flowers
Bur obush
Ambrosia dumosa
California Buckwheat
Erio onum asciculatum
Cat's Claw Acacia ✓
Acacia greggii
Cattle Spinach
Atri lex polycarpa
Cheesebush ✓
H menoclea salsola
Chu arosa
Justicia calf ornica
Many red flowers, great for hummingbirds
Creosote Bush ✓
Larrea tridentata
Yellow flowers, can be pruned to sha e
Desert Apricot
Prunus fremontii
Desert Hibiscus
Hibiscus denudatus
Desert Lavender ✓
Hyptis emoryi
Can be used with "hedge" effect; has sage
smell
Desert Mallow ✓
Sphaeralcea ambigua
Also called apricot mallow, beautiful flowers.
Cultivar "Louis Hamilton" has red -pink
flowers
Desert Rock Pea
Lotus ri idus
Dye Weed
Psorothamnus emoryi
Fairy Duster
Calliandra erio h lla
Four -wing Saltbush
Golden e ✓
Atri lex canescens
Vi uiera parLyi
Similar to brittlebush, many yellow flowers
Goldenbush, alkali goldenbush
Isocoma acradenia
Indi o Bush ✓
Psorothamnus schottii
Jirnson Weed ✓
Jojoba ✓
Datura meteloides
Simmondsia chinensis
Large shrub that can be pruned to desired
shape
Little -leaved Ratan
Milkweed, Desert (Bu v-whi) ✓
Krameria parvifolia
Ascle ias albicans
Upright, ass -like stems, green all year
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COMMON'NAME
BOTANICAL NAME
NOTES
Milkweed, Rush (Ajamete)
Asclepius subulata
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Mormon Tea
E hedra as era
Ocotillo ✓
Fouquieria splendens
Wonderful form, red flowers, good for
hummingbirds
Pvgmv Cedar
Peuce h Hum schottii
Quailbush
Atri lex lentf ormis
Ratany
Krameria grayi
Rose Mallow
Sphaeralcea ambigua var.
rosacea
Variety of desert mallow with pale lavender
or rose colored flowers
Rush Pea
Hof mmnseggia microphylla,
(new name, Caesalpinia
vir ata)
Sandpaper Plant
Petalon x thurberi
Santa Rosa Sae
Salvia eremostach a
Smoketree ✓
Psorothanmus spinosus
Great character, plants on site already need
pruning, re -shaping
Sweet Bush ✓
Bebbia 'uncea
Delicate ellow flowers, good for butterflies
Trixis
Trixis calf ornica
Wildflowers/Annuals,
Herbaceous Perennials
Arizona lupine ✓
Lu inus arizonicus
Purple flowers; natural] seeds alongtrail
California Fuchsia
Zauschneria californica
Red, tubular flowers, great for hummingbirds
Desert Senna, Cove's Senna
Senna covesii
Showy yellow flowers; low -growing, not
wood
Desert Marigold ✓
Baile a multiradiata
Great, showy yellow wildflower
Dune Primrose
Oenothera deltoides
Large, white, showy flowers
Parry Penstemon
Penstemon parryi
Sand verbena
Abronia villosa
Showy pink flowers, will re -seed itself
Wishbone Bush (Four O'clock)
Mirabilis bi elovii
Delicate white flowers, small shrub
White Four O'Clock (Thin -lobed)
Mirabilis tenuiloba
Vines
Desert Grape
Vitis girdiana
Likes water; grows naturally in palm oases,
wetter areas
Grasses
Deer Grass
Muhlenbergia rigens
Beautiful grass for landscapes; used in
basket -making by Cahuilla
Herbaceous Perennials
Maiden -hair Fern (w)
Adiantum ca illus-veneris
Parry Dalea
Dalea parryi
Parry Cloak Fern
Notholaena parryi
Bird -foot Fern
Pellaea mucronata
Cacti and Succulents
Desert Agave ✓
Agave deserti
Live -forever
Dudle a arizonica
Rock Dudle a
Dudle a saxosa
Calico Hedgehog Cactus
I Echinocereus en elmannii
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COMMON NAME
BOTANICAL NAME
NOTES
Barrel Cactus
Ferocactus acanthodes
Nipple Cactus
Mamillaria dioica
Corkseed Cactus
Mamillaria tetrancistra
ParTy Nolina
Nolina ar i
Stag -horn or Deer -horn Cholla
O untia acanthocar a
Teddy Bear or Jumping Cholla
O untia bi elovii
Beavertail Cactus
O untia basilaris
Silver or Golden Cholla
O untia echinoca7pa
Pencil Cholla, Darning Needle
Cholla
Opuntia ramosissima
Mojave Yucca, Spanish D4&ger
Yucca schidi era
Our Lord's Candle, Whipple
Yucca
Yucca whipplei
Listed plants naturally occur from 0 ft. to approximately 3,000 ft. elevation; excludes annuals.
✓ = plants that occur along die Bear Creek Nature Trail.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
MEETING DATE: February 12, 2007
ITEM TITLE: Consideration for Commission Participation
in the Community Concert and Poster Unveiling
RECOMMENDATION:
AGENDA CATEGORY:
BUSINESS SESSION:
CONSENT CALENDAR:
STUDY SESSION:
PUBLIC HEARING:
As deemed appropriate by the Community Services Commission.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
None.
WORK PLAN TASK ASSIGNMENT:
City of La Quinta and La Quinta Arts Foundation Community Concert and Poster
Unveiling.
BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW:
The La Quinta Arts Foundation and the City of La Quinta join to present "Painter to
Music" Jim Stallings at the annual La Quinta Arts Festival Poster Unveiling and
Community Concert.
Led by Maestro Christian Chalifour, the Buddy Rogers Youth Symphony will perform
crowd pleasing melodies while Stallings captures the music on canvas. At the
conclusion of the performance, Stallings' just completed original painting will be
offered to the highest bidder.
This will be the first opportunity to view and purchase Stallings' painting entitled
"Prelude in D Minor," which was selected to represent the 2007 Anniversary Festival
theme of Celebrate the Arts.
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The event will take place at La Quinta Civic Center Campus on February 18, 2007
from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Staff is requesting two Commissioners volunteer to
assist in promotion of the Community Services Department and the 25`" Anniversary
events.
FINDINGS AND ALTERNATIVES:
The alternatives available to the Community Services Commission include:
1. Participate in the Community Concert on February 18, 2007; or
2. Do not participate in the Community Concert on February 18, 2007; or
3. Provide staff with alternative direction.
Respectfully submitted,
-�
Edie Hylton, mmunity Services Director
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COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING
MEETING DATE: February 12, 2007
ITEM TITLE: Consideration of Two Commissioners to
Serve on the Civic Center Art Purchase Committee
RECOMMENDATION:
As deemed appropriate by the Commission.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
AGENDA CATEGORY:
BUSINESS SESSION:
CONSENT CALENDAR:
STUDY SESSION:
PUBLIC HEARING: _
The sum of $7,500 has been budgeted in the Civic Center Art Purchase Account No.
270.0000.451.61-70.
BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW:
Since 1989, with the exception of 2004 and 2005, the City has been selecting
artwork from the La Quinta Arts Festival ("Festival") to be displayed at various City
facilities. Two City Council Members, in conjunction with two Cultural Arts
Commission members, have viewed the artwork at the Festival for consideration of an
art purchase.
Historically, the Art Purchase Committee has met the first day of the Festival to select
a piece of artwork for the City with the artwork delivered to the City after the Festival.
The Festival will be held from March 15 through March 18, 2007 at the Civic Center
Campus. The Art Purchase Committee may wish to meet prior to the start of the
Festival to select an art piece during the opening hours of the Festival.
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ALTERNATIVES:
The alternatives available to the Commission are:
1. Appoint two Commissioners to serve on the Civic Center Art Purchase
Committee to select Civic Center Art during the La Quinta Arts Festival; or
2. Do not appoint two Commissioners to serve on the Civic Center Art Purchase
Committee to select Civic Center Art during the La Quinta Arts Festival; or
3. Provide staff with alternate direction.
Respectfully submitted,
A4 - �-- - Y
Edie Hylton, Coy unity Services Director
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Edie Hylton, Community Services Director
DATE: January 16, 2007
SUBJECT: Community Services Department Report for December 2006
UPCOMING EVENTS OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT FOR THE
MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2007:
Feb 1 *Free Tax Assistance
Feb 1 *Introduction to E-Mail
Feb 1 *Photo Editing 3
Feb 2 *Yoga for Health
Feb 4 Adult Soccer League, La Quinta Park
Feb 5 *Mat Pilates
Feb 5 *Ageless Action Aerobics
Feb 5 Tae Kwon Do, La Quinta High School
Feb 6 Cooking For Better Health, Senior Center
Feb 6 *Digital Photography
Feb 6 Adobe Photoshop Elements 2 Advanced Course, Senior Center
Feb 6 *Jewelry Making
Feb 6 *Microsoft Excel (4 classes)
Feb 7 Adobe Photoshop Professional Version, Senior Center
Feb 8 *Valentine's Day Luncheon
Feb 8 *Tai Chi for Health
Feb 8 *Introduction to Computer
Feb 8 Adobe Photoshop Elements 2 Introduction Course, Senior Center
Feb 8 Beginning Ballet, La Quinta High School
Feb 8 Dance, Play & Pretend, La Quinta High School
Feb 8 Hiking in the Coachella Valley, Senior Center
Feb 9 *Sweetheart's Ball/Senior Prom (Evening Dance)
Feb 12 Big Bear Skiing & Snowboarding Excursion
Feb 12 *Hooked on Loops
Feb 13 *Beginning Mah Jongg
Feb 13 *Photo Editing 1
Feb 13 *Tai Chi Independent
Feb 13 *CPR & First Aid
Feb 15 *Introduction to Word Processing
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Feb 15
*Social Ballroom Dance & American Latin
Feb 17
Adult/ Infant/ Child/ CPR & Basic First Aid, Senior Center
Feb 18
Rhythm & Hues Community Concert, Civic Center Campus
Feb 20
*Photo Editing 2
Feb 20
*Baby Boomer Boot Camp
Feb 20
How to Stop Unwanted Thoughts & Feelings, Senior Center
Feb 20
*Beginning Watercolor Lessons
Feb 20
*List & Labels
Feb 21
Kickboxing Boot Camp, Senior Center
Feb 21
*Beginning & Continuing Italian
Feb 21
*Sketching & Drawing
Feb 21
*Beginning Tap Dance
Feb 22
*Mosaic Tile Art
Feb 22
*Introduction to the Internet
Feb 22
*Word Processing Level 2
Feb 22
*Mature Driver Training
Feb 23
*Latin Ballroom Dance
Feb 26
Dance, Play & Pretend, Senior Center
Feb 26
*Intermediate Watercolor
Feb 27
Belly Dancing, La Quinta High School
Feb 27
Hawaiian Hula/Tahitian Dance, La Quinta High School
Feb 27
*Advanced Beginners Mah Jongg
Feb 27
Intermediate Guitar, Senior Center
Feb 27
Rock N' Blues Guitar, Senior Center
Feb 27
*Photo Editing 3
Feb 27
*List & Labels
*Daytime Senior Center class or activity
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Community Services Department
Attendance Report for the Month of December 2006
Summary Sheet
Program 2006 2005 Variance Sessions Per Month
2006 2005
Leisure Classes
31
119
88
22
46
Special Events
946
330
616
3
3
Adult Sports
Senior Center
438
1026
180
1024
258
2
43
67
3
72
Total
2,441
1,653
788
135
124
Senior Services
Senior Center
300
188
112
16
9
Total
300
188
112
16
9
Sports User Grou s
La Quinta Park Use
AYSQ
1550
1100
450
21
15
Sports Complex
LQSYA Winter Ball
75
72
3
14
8
F.0 La Quinta
15
15
0
1
3
Facility/Park Rentals
Library
Multi -Purpose Room
650
100
550
5
1
Classroom
550
0
550
11
0
Senior Center
(Private Part)
(Church)
200
375
510
450
-310
-75
1
5
4
6
Civic Center
(Private Party)
50
0
50
1
0
Park Rentals
La Quinta Park
150
200
-50
3
5
Fritz Burns Park
0
0
0
0
0
Total
3,615
2,447
1,168
62
42
Total Programs
6,356
4,288
2,068
213
175
Volunteer Wmirc
Senior Center^
4151
2741
141
Total Volunteer Hours
1 4151
2741
141
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Community Services Program Report for December 2006
2006 2005 2006 2005
Participants
Participants
I Variance
Meetings
Meetings
Leisure Classes
Beginning Bell dance
7
5
2
2
4
Intermediate Bell dance
4
3
1
2
2
Hula Dance
6
0
6
2
0
Line Dancing
1
0
1
2
0
Microsoft Excel
6
8
-2
2
3
Tae Kwon Do
7
0
5
12
0
Totals
311
161
131
22
9
2006 2nn5 2006 2005
Participants
Participants
Variance
Meetings
Meetings
Special Events
Breakfast With Santa
200
80
120
1
1
Tree Lighting Ceremony
700
200
500
1
1
Newport Harbor Excursion
46
50
-4
1
1
Totals
946
330
616
3
3
2006 2005 2006 2005
Participants
Participants
I Variance
Meetings
Meetings
Adult Sports
Open Gym Basketball
Fitness Center
197
61
0
0
197
61
20
20
0
0
Adult Soccer League
180
180
0
3
3
Totals
438
180
258
43
3
Recreation Totals 1,4151 5261 8871 68 1 15
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Monthly Revenue Report for December 2006
Fnrilifv Rnnfalc 2006 2005 Variance
........... ..... _..__ . __..._ .__--__._
Library
$
2,495.00
$
-
$
2,495.00
Senior Center
$
2,797.50
$
4,255.00
$
1,457.50)
Parks
$
250.00
$
100.00
$
150.00
Sports Fields
$
77.00
$
305.00
$
228.00
Monthly Facility Revenue
$
5,619.50
$
4,660.00
$
959.50
nnnn#hl Revenue
Senior Center
$
2,497.00
1 $
2,607.50
$
(110.50)
Community Services
La Quinta Resident Cards
$
$
1,788.00
3,510.00
$
$
1,368.00
1,920.00
$
$
420.00
1,590.00
Fitness Cards
$
225.00
$
-
$
225.00
Total Revenue
$
8,020.00
$
5,895.50
$
2,124.50
Year to Date
Facility Revenue
Senior Center*
$
$
44,602.00
30,236.50
$
$
21,790.00
41,001.50
$
$
22,812.00
10,765.00)
Community Services**
$
20,791.00
$
36,093.00
$
15,302.00)
La Quinta Resident Cards
$
18,315.00
$
13,620.00
$
4,695.00
Fitness Cards
$
1,755.00
$
-
$
1,755.00
Total Revenue to Date
$ 115,699.50
$ 112,504.50
$
3,195.00
* Decrease in revenue due to the following., fewer bridge classes being offered during
the year; no yoga and tap classes offered due to instructor illness; and fewer participants
in the Duplicate and Social Bridge programs.
** Approximately 42% loss in revenue over the period of 7/1 - 12/31, 2005 & 2006, is due to
limited programming. Results also show that we had a loss of approx. 30% of classes
during this time period. This was caused by loss of instructors due to illness, other jobs, etc.
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Senior Center Attendance
Senior Center Program Report for December 2006
Participation
Participation
Variance
Meetings
eetin s
2006
00
2006
200
Senior Activities
ACBL Bridge
177
168
9
3
4
Bridge, Duplicate/Social/Party'
304
352
-48
11
15
Holiday Dance
59
67
-8
1
1
Arts & Crafts Bazaar
80
0
80
1
0
MonthlyBirthday Part
20
15
5
1
1
MonthlyLuncheon
105
110
5
1
1
Movie Time
21
55
-34
3
3
Senior Activity Total
766
767
-1
21
25
Senior Leisure Classes
Arts & Crafts
3
0
3
1
0
Ballroom Dance
15
15
0
3
Bridge Lessons
40
58
-18
3
Computer Classes
8
19
-11
2
6
Current Events/Civil War History
26
0
26
4
0
Exercise
36
42
-61
12
12
Golden Tones
44
48
-4
3
3
Hooked on Loops
4
4
0
3
4
Latin Dance
2
0
2
3
0
Mat Pilates
6
0
6
4
0
Quilting
14
27
-13
2
3
Sketch & Draw
12
12
0
2
2
Tai Chi / Tai Chi Arthritis
6
21
-15
4
8
Watercolor
10
11
-1
2
3
Woodcarvers
34
0
34
4
0
Senior Leisure Classes Total
260
257
3
46
47
TOTAL SENIOR PROGRAMS
1026
1024
2
67
72
Senior Services
FIND Food Distribution
198
130
68
5
3
Laser Center@Contour - Skin Cancer
18
0
18
1
0
Hearing Consultation
4
0
4
1
0
HICAP
5
3
2
2
1
I.I.D Energy Assistance/No fee
Legal Consultation
24
5
17
6
7
-1
4
1
3
1
Mature Driver Training
19
9
10
1
1
December Seminars
3
0
3
1
0
Volunteers
24
23
1
n/a
n/a
TOTAL SENIOR SERVICES
300
166
112
16
s
SENIOR CENTER TOTAL
1326
1212
114
63
61
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2006
2005
Variance
_
Volunteer Hours
Senior Center
415
274
141
Volunteer Total:
415
274
141
Revenue
Senior Center Revenue
$2,497.00
$2,607.50
-$110.50
Revenue Total:
$2,497.00
$2,607.50
-$110.50
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COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSIONERS MEETINGS & WORK PLAN TASK EVENTS
FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007 ATTENDANCE
Date of Appointment
Term Expires
Andrea Gassman
12/6/2005
6/30/2007
E. Howard Long
6/6/2006
6/30/2008
Bob Leidner
1 /20/2004
6/30/2007
Robert Sylk
6/6/2006
6/30/2008
Mark Weber
1 /18/2005
6/30/2008
July 10, 2006
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Open Air Cinema
Present
Present
August 14, 2006
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Fitness Center Grand Opening
Present
September 11, 2006
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
25th Anniversary Committee
Present
Present
Open House
Present
Present
Present
Present
October 9, 2006
Present
Present
Present
Present
Open Air Cinema
Present
25th Anniversary Committee
Present
Focus Group Meeting
Present
Present
Trail Days
Present
Health Fair
Present
Dog-O-Ween
Present
November 13, 2006
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Carlsbad Excursion
Present
Jackie Cochran Air Show
Present
Veteran's Day
Present
Present
Present
25th Anniversary Committee
Present
Present
December 11, 2006
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Holiday Open House
Present
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Present
Present
Present
Present
Breakfast with Santa
Present
Present
Present
Sports Meeting
Present
Present
January 8, 2007
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Golf Cart Parade
Present
Chili Cook Off Luncheon SC
25th Anniversary Committee
Present
Present
Mini Health Fair
Pillars of the Community
Present
Present
Present
Present
February 12, 2007
Valentine's Day Luncheon
Sweetheart's Ball/Senior Prom
History of CVWD
Community Concert
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