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2008 05 12 CSCCOMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION AGENDA La Quinta Study Session Room 78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, CA 92253 Regular Meeting MONDAY May 12, 2008 - 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 (10 MINUTES EACH) 1. Presentation by the Interim Chief Executive Officer of the La Quinta Chamber of Commerce APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. April 14, 2008 Minutes CONSENT CALENDAR - NONE NOTE: Consent Calendar items are considered to be routine in nature and will be approved by one motion. PUBLIC HEARING - NONE BUSINESS SESSION - NONE CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIALS 1. Report on California Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights 2. Monthly Department Report for March 2008 3. Calendar of Monthly Events COMMISSIONER ITEMS 1. Report from Commissioners Regarding Meetings Attended ADJOURNMENT Adjourn to a Regular meeting to be held on June 9, 2008 commencing at 5:30 p.m. at the La Quinta Study Session Room, 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253. S:\Community Services\CS Commission\CSC Meetings\2008\05-12-08\Agenda May 12, 2008.doc PRESENTATION: 1 C&uY' °%+(PQ°lnfw COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING MEETING DATE: May 12, 2008 ITEM TITLE: Presentation by the Interim Chief Executive Officer of the La Quinta Chamber of Commerce BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW: AGENDA CATEGORY: BUSINESS SESSION: CONSENT CALENDAR: STUDY SESSION: PUBLIC HEARING: David Archer, Interim Chief Executive Officer, of the La Quinta Chamber of Commerce will update the Commission on the Chamber of Commerce and discuss the upcoming Chamber of Commerce Car Show to be held in Old Town on May 18, 2008. Respectfully submitted AHylton Community Services Director S:\Community Services\CS Commission\CSC Meetings\2008\05-12-08\Chamber Presentation.doc 2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 1 COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES April 14, 2008 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Community Services Commission was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Chairperson Weber. Commissioner Brodsky led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Commissioner Sheldon Brodsky Commissioner Andrea Gassman Vice -Chairperson Bob Leidner Commissioner E. Howard Long Commissioner Dori Quill Commissioner Robert F. Sylk Chairperson Mark Weber STAFF PRESENT: Edie Hylton, Community Services Director Steve Howlett, Golf & Parks Manager Angela Guereque, Senior 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: None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of March 10, 2008 Minutes Commissioner Gassman noted that on page 7, paragraph 5, sentence 2, reads "that it the" should read "that the. On page 7 under Correspondence No. 3 it should be noted that there was no discussion. On page 8, paragraph 1, last 3 Cn�rrmm,iy Servmrs Cwnm-u,sloApril 14, 2008 sentence, reads "Commission does not" should read Commission should not." On page 8, paragraph 3 reads "that her and" should read "that she and." Motion — It was moved by Commissioner Long and seconded by Commissioner Sylk to approve the minutes as corrected. Motion carried unanimously. CONSENT CALENDAR None, PUBLIC HEARING None. BUSINESS ITEMS 1 . Consideration of Participation for the Multi -Generational Talent Show Director Hylton explained that the Community Services Department is requesting the assistance of two Commissioners to assist staff in the upcoming annual Multi - Generational Talent Show. Staff requests support in emceeing the event which will take place on Friday, April 25, 2008 from 6:30 — 9:00 p.m. Staff will provide an agenda with descriptions of the various acts that will be performing that evening. Commissioners will be introducing the acts as they prepare to perform on the stage/dance floor, ask brief prepared questions to each act after their performance, and present everyone with signed certificates from the Mayor at the end of the show. Motion — It was moved by Commissioner Sylk and seconded by Vice -Chairperson Leidner to assign Commissioner Sylk and Commissioner Gassman to participate as emcees for the Multi -Generational Talent Show. Motion carried unanimously. 2. Consideration of Naming the Centre Pointe Development Park Golf & Parks Manager, Steve Howlett, explained that as part of the Centre Pointe Development, located on the southeast corner of Washington Street and Miles Avenue, a three acre park was constructed by the development contractor. In August 2006, the Community Services Commission began park naming discussions for recommendation to the City Council. Staff advertised the park naming form and criteria in the La Quinta Gem and did not receive any completed forms back. In February 2008, City staff sent a letter and Park Naming Submittal Form to all residents within 500 feet of the park. All forms were to be returned by March 29, 2008. 13 Corn r���uuty Services (,O rYl MI SS�0 tI MIIIU105 April 14, 2008 3_ Staff has not received any Park Naming Forms back. The Commission may wish to recommend the name "Centre Pointe Park" to be considered by the City Council or suggest another name be considered by the City Council. Commission Sylk likes the name Centre Pointe Park, but would like to suggest naming it after Mayor, Don Adolph. Commissioner Long stated that staff has tried twice with no results and does not think Mayor Adolph would accept the nomination, but would like him to feel appreciated. Vice -Chairperson Leidner suggested Mountain Vista because of the views. Chairperson Weber stated that Centre Pointe makes sense, but doesn't sound real attractive. He suggested Vista del Oro, Vista Alegra, or Mountain Vista. Commissioner Quill asked what the new development is called where the trailer park used to be on Miles Avenue. Commissioner Weber stated it is called Vista Dunes. Director Hylton stated the development is called Vista Dunes Courtyard Homes. Golf & Parks Manager, Steve Howlett, stated that people usually identify parks with their location. Commissioner Long suggested Vista Pointe. Golf & Parks Manager, Steve Howlett, stated that the park is on Seeley Drive. Director Hylton stated that the Commission could call it Seeley Drive Park. After a vote on the suggested names, the Commission concluded that Mountain Vista Park, Vista Pointe Park, and Seeley Park would be recommended to the City Council. Motion - It was moved by Vice -Chairperson Leidner and seconded by Commissioner Long to recommend "Mountain Vista Park," "Vista Pointe Park," and "Seeley Park," with "Mountain Vista Park" being the majority vote, to the City Council for consideration. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Consideration of Compensation to the Community Services Commission for Special Meetings Director Hylton stated that Commissioner Brodsky and Commissioner Long requested that this topic be brought to the Commission for consideration. It was suggested that compensation be given for the park tour and other special meetings 5 Cormniinity Snrvicrs Commisston Minwos April 14, 2008 4 held that discuss Community Services business. Director Hylton stated that Chairperson Weber suggested that staff put a report together for the Commission's review. The La Quinta Municipal Code Section 2.06.050 Compensation states "Compensation for boards, commissions, or committees shall be set by resolution of the city council. (Ordinance 287 § 1(part), 1996)." Current compensation for the Community Services Commission and other Boards and Commissions (with the exception of the Planning Commission) are set at $75 a month. The compensation for Boards and Commissions was discussed at the June 5, 2007 City Council Meeting. This includes the Architectural and Landscape Review Committee, Historic Preservation Board, Investment Advisory Board, and the Community Services Commission. Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, Cathedral City, Indian Wells, Desert Hot Springs, and Indio have Commissions in which the primary function is similar to the Community Services Commission in addressing park and recreation functions. In Fiscal Year 2007-2008 the Community Services Commission has met once beyond a regular scheduled meeting to take a tour of City Art in Public Places and parks. The Community Services Commissioners attend events as ambassadors of the City and to become familiar and make suggestions to the programs and activities provided by the department. Vice -Chairperson Leidner stated that he didn't know this was a paid position when he originally applied and feels that the Commission should not be doing this with the concern of what they will be paid. He does not recommend changing the structure and feels that citizens should not be burdened with having to come up with additional compensation. Commissioner Brodsky stated that he disagrees with Vice -Chairperson Leidner. The $75 was set five years ago and the City Council has given itself at least one raise, if not two. The other cities do not do anything near the amount of events that the City of La Quinta does. On February 23, 2008, Vice -Chairperson Leidner called the meeting to order, Roll Call was done, the Commission performed its services, and adjournment took place. He stated that the Commission should be paid for every meeting. The City can afford to pay $100 per month and for every meeting. Commissioner Quill stated she agrees with Vice -Chairperson Leidner. She stated that the Planning Commission gets paid $100 per month and they have to meet twice a month. They work a lot more hours than the Community Services Commission and it is a tough job. She suggested that the Commission could have an optional parks meeting. A Coi*irnurn!y 5orvu;os (;o rin�ssion Minutn5 April 14, 2008 Commissioner Long stated that he had no idea there was any money involved. He doesn't want to be compared to most of the other cities in the Coachella Valley except Indian Wells. The way the Resolution is written the Commission gets paid every time they have a meeting as long as they do not spend over $75 per month. The Commission did not meet in August and did not get paid. There is a paycheck sitting out there that nobody is getting. The most important thing that the Commission has done in the last couple of years is to go on the art and parks tour. It lets the Commission see what is really going on and what really needs working on and if you don't know those things you can't intelligently make decisions. Every other year the Commission needs to look at the art pieces. Commissioner Long suggested the Commission ask the City Council to allow 14 meetings per year at $75 per meeting. The art and parks tour is very important if the Commission is going to fulfill their obligations to say to the City Council that these are the things that need to be done. Commissioner Gassman stated that serving on the Commission is a privilege and she did not apply to this Commission with any inclination that it would be funded. However, when you have a meeting that has been noticed, roll call is made, there is a call to order, and a group has to abide by the Brown Act, that is a meeting. The Commission needs to make sure that if they ask for the additional sums that it does not preclude them from taking additional tours. The concerns and thoughts should be taken to City Council. Commissioner Gassman suggested having a maximum of 12 to 14 meetings per year. Commissioner Sylk stated that five years ago the Commission was not as responsible of a Commission as they are today. With more responsibilities come more time and more involvement. The Art and Parks tour was originally his idea because he felt it was very important. The tour takes a lot longer than a regular meeting. The Commission volunteers for other items that are within the Commission to go to other places. The Art and Parks tour should be construed as another meeting. Instead of going dark in August, he suggested adjourning the meeting until the Art and Parks Tour. Commissioner Sylk recommended the Commission be allowed full compensation for all Special Meetings. Chairperson Weber stated that the Resolution states a monthly amount, not an annual amount. The Planning Commission spends a lot of time outside of their meetings and they have to adhere to zoning ordinances and California State laws. The comparison to the cities was something that he asked staff for to have some kind of relationship whether the City is comparable or not. The intent from City Council's standpoint is that compensation was used to attract people to serve on the Commission. The intent was to get enough applicants, not to compensate for time. He recommended staff have a conversation with the City Manager or wait and have the Commission speak to the City Council during the annual Joint Meeting. He stated he does not feel this is a pressing item where he would feel comfortable pushing it forward. 7 Community 2SOWIC;9 Cornryussion Anutns April 14, 2008 h Director Hylton stated that City Council discussed this during last Fiscal Year's budget and determined to leave the Commission rates at their current rate. Commissioner Long stated that the Commission is missing Commissioner Brodsky's concern. The Commission has 12 meetings per year but gets paid for 11. If there are only 11 meetings, then it is clearly within the scope of the original amount of money to be spent to have one meeting which is allowed sometime in a month that we can use for Parks or Art or whatever they need to do. He stated that he would be happy with being able to have 12 meetings per year at $75 per meeting. The City Council will see that this will not cost them anymore money. Vice -Chairperson Leidner stated that 2 of the last 4 years the Commission did hold August meetings. Commissioner Quill stated that she does not want to limit the Commission to a certain amount of meetings. The reason the Commission was compared to the Planning Commission is because the Planning Commission only makes $50 per meeting. If the Commission gave themselves more money, they would be making more money than the Planning Commission, they meet twice a month, and have 22 meetings per year with earnings of $1,100. The Commission makes $825 per year, which is actually more money than the Planning Commission. Commissioner Long stated that the Commission is not asking for more money. They are asking to expend all the money that the City Council has approved for one year. Commissioner Sylk asked if the Art and Parks Tour is considered a separate meeting. If it is, then it should be on the docket as a separate meeting. If the Commission is allowed to have a meeting in August, then they should be able to adjourn it for a couple of months until they are ready to have the Art and Parks Tour. As of now the Commission is having two meetings during that month and only getting paid for one. Commissioner Sylk suggested selecting the Art and Parks Tour to take place of the August meeting. Commissioner Brodsky stated that statutes are made to be altered. There is no question that the Art and Parks Tour is a meeting. Chairperson Weber stated that the Art and Parks Tour is vital. The parks tour should be held annually and the art tour every other year. Chairperson Weber stated he feels that the Commission is being a little aggressive by pushing this to City Council. Vice -Chairperson Leidner asked if the annual joint meeting with the City Council is in lieu of the normal monthly meeting. Director Hylton stated it is not. Vice- 11 (1Wnwnity Scrv�cc_s D rnr7issirn Nu hn.os April 14, 2008 r 1- Chairperson Leidner asked why that is not an issue. He does not feel that the $75 has anything to do with attracting people to the Commission. Commissioner Gassman stated that she would hate to see the tours precluded because of the extra money. If it is a choice of calling it a meeting for which we receive compensation or taking the tour of the parks and art, she would opt for taking the tour. Vice -Chairperson Leidner suggested the tours become a voluntary event as opposed to a requirement. Chairperson Weber suggested the tour be in lieu of a regular meeting. Commissioner Sylk suggested that we set the meeting in lieu of the August meeting but at a later date. Commissioner Gassman stated that the meeting has to be given proper notice. Director Hylton stated that the intent of the Resolution is that if you don't meet during that month there is no payment. The non payment is not carried to another month. Director Hylton suggested having a light agenda in the month of the tour, meet for a short period of time for the business meeting and take the tour. The tour is an important element of the Commission's knowledge, assessment, and information to staff. Commissioner Quill noted that the City Council never meant the $75 to be per meeting, but per month. Some months the Commission spends half an hour per month, some months they spend 8 hours. She likes the freedom of being able to serve as needed. Chairperson Weber stated that if we don't meet in August, we don't get paid. Motion — It was moved by Vice -Chairperson Leidner and seconded by Commissioner Quill to recommend that no changes be brought forth to City Council and that the Commission handle any meetings internally. Motion carried with Commissioner Long, Commissioner Sylk, and Commissioner Brodsky opposing. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIALS 1. Monthly Department Report for February 2008 Commissioner Long noted on page 24, the Library Grand Re -Opening shows a variance of "50" and should show "0." Commissioner Gassman noted on page 29, second paragraph, third sentence, the word "month" should read "month's." 0 C�rn�n,mny >orvicos C ominisso•7 Vh1lul0s Aprd 14, 2008 Commissioner Quill asked about the status of the Interactive Water Feature repair. Golf & Parks Manager, Steve Howlett, explained that the water feature was closed due to vandalism. The Health Department recommended that staff use a non porous surface. Staff is currently waiting for the Health Department's approval of the two non porous surface submittals. Commissioner Quill asked if there were any updates on the lights for La Quinta Park, shade structure for the skate area, or water fountains. Director Hylton stated that some of the Commissions recommendations were included as part of the next fiscal year preliminary budget. The preliminary budget will be presented to the City Council in June 2008 at which time the budget should be available for public viewing. 2. Calendar of Monthly Events Director Hylton stated that the Museum Grand Opening will be held at 2:00 pm. Director Hylton explained that the City is still using the old City Seal for legal documents, etc., and the new City Logo will be used for promotional items and advertising. Commissioner Quill asked about a banner to advertise for the Birthday picnic. Director Hylton explained that staff is working on bids to do a complete signage program. COMMISSIONER ITEMS 1. Reports from Commissioners Regarding Meetings Attended. None. OPEN DISCUSSION Commissioner Sylk suggested that staff and Commissioners names be listed in The Gem in the Community Services section. Director Hylton stated that the Chamber of Commerce prints The Gem and she would suggest it to the City Manager's office. Commissioner Gassman stated that her husband suggested color coding the trails with arrows in certain places to help reassure people that they are on the right track. Commissioner Long asked who is in charge of taking down the 25" Anniversary banners. Director Hylton stated that staff will be working with the Public Works 10 Community Services Commission Minutes 9- April 14, 2008 Department to get the old banners taken down and have ordered new banners to be placed. Commissioner Gassman stated that when you are running for public office, there are a certain number of days after the election by which you must have all your signage down, the same thing should apply for the La Quinta Arts Foundation. The sign south of Calle Tampico on Eisenhower Drive was there for weeks after the event. Commissioner Quill suggested having a bowl of candy at the Adult Egg Hunt for people who are not able to get any eggs. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Commissioner Long and seconded by Commissioner Sylk to adjourn the Community Services Commission meeting at 7:07 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. NEXT MEETING INFORMATION: A Regular Meeting of the Community Services Commission to be held on May 12, 2008 commencing at 5:30 p.m. at the La Quinta Study Session Room, 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253. Submitted by: 4Ang KGuereque Community Services Senior Secretary 11 CORRESPONDENCE ITEM: 1 s ci roc aws� ey of 7� COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING DATE: May, 12 2008 ITEM TITLE: Report on California Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW: One of the topics that was addressed at the 2008 California Park and Recreation Society Conference was the childhood land adult) obesity epidemic in the country in relationship to rising concerns about the detachment of youth from outdoor activities. The lack of physical exercise has increased the health risks of children in America, and the California Roundtable on Recreation, Parks and Tourism has adopted The California Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights. Attachment 1 is an informational packet that describes the program and the purpose of it, as well as the recommended Bill of Rights. Studies document that children who participate in these activities are healthier, do better in school, have better social skills and self-image, and lead more fulfilled lives. The California Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights provides that every child should have the opportunity to: • Discover California's past • Splash in the water • Play in a safe place • Camp under the stars • Explore nature • Learn to swim • Play on a team • Follow a trail • Catch a fish • Celebrate their heritage The mission of this initiative is to encourage California's children to participate in recreational activities and discover their heritage. S:\Community Services\CS Commission\CSC Meetings\2008\05-12-08\Outdoor Bill of Rights-doc 12 The objective of this mission is that every child in California, by the age of 14, has the opportunity to experience each of the activities listed within the California Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights. On July 6, 2007, Governor Schwarzenegger issued a proclamation (Attachment 2) supporting this bill of rights. Staff believes that this would be a valuable initiative for the City of La Quinta to endorse and participate in. This should be an initiative that is adopted by City partners (YMCA of the Desert, President Gerald R. Ford Boys and Girls Club of La Quinta, Coachella Valley Recreation and Park District, Desert Sands Unified School District) and other Coachella Valley cities as well. To review additional information, the website for the California Roundtable is www.calrountable.org. Respectfully submitted, -a"6 - Edie Hylton Community Services Director Attachments: 1 . Informational Packet 2. Proclamation S:\Community Services\CS Commission\CSC Meetings\2008\05-12-08\Outdoor Bill of Rights..doc 13 ATTACHMENT 1 Cafifomi:,a C *clre4 " S California Roundtable on Recreation, Parks and Tourism 14 With recent concerns about youth detachment from outdoor activities, lack of physical exercise and increased health risks, the California Roundtable on Recreation, Parks and -rourism has adopted The California Children's Outdoor pill of Rights. Ir is a fundamental list of experiences that every child in California would benefit from experiencing, before entering high school. As, studies document that children who do these things are healthier, do better in school, have better social skills and self-image, and lead more fulfilled lives. The California Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights provides that every child should have the opportunity to: • Discover California's Past • Splash in the water • play in a safe place • Cunp under the stars • Explore nature • Learn to swim • play on a team • Follow a trail • Catch a fish • Celebrate their heritage. NIISS19N 'to encourage California's children to participate in outdoor rccreationat activities and discover their heritage. QBJECTIVE Mat every child ht California, by the completion of their 14`s year, have the opportunity to experience each of the activities listed within the California Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights. 15 RESEARCH survey of published research provides the following substantiation of the benefits to children of the activities listed within the California Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights: ©ISC°V[R CALIPQRNIA'S PAST Why is it good to know history? • I Iistory provides identity to people and groups. (Stems, 2004) • Knowledge of Iustory fosters good citizenship. (Stems, 20041 SPLASH IN THE WATER LEARN T4 SWIM Wby is it good to play in the surf, lakes, streams, ponds and swimming pools? • Swimming improves your all-round fitness. (Swimming, 2004) • Swimming boosts your strength, stamina and suppleness. (Swimming, 2004) • Swimming has all the cardiovascular benefits of running. (Swimming, 2004) • Swimming works all the major muscle groups. (Swimming, 2004) • Swimming is a demanding aerobic exercise that helps to keep your heart and lungs healthy. (Swimming, 2004) Why is it good to go boating? • Children between the ages of 6 and 14 who boat regularly receive many benefits including the following: 16 • Children are more likely to be actively involved in other recreational activities, including household projects and volunteer work. (impulse, 2003) • Children learn to be more outgoing and less shy or introverted. (Impulsse, 2003) • Children who boat lead more active and healthy lifestyles. (Impulse, 2003) • Children develop their leadership qualities. (Impulse, 2003) • Children develop a range of skills and positive attitudes. (Impulse, 2003) • Children have more quality time with their parents year-round. (Impulse, 2003) PLAY IN A SAR PLACE Why is it good to play? • I labitual physical activity leads to a reduced resting heart rate and lower blood pressure levels. (Paffenbarger, et. a1.,1991) • Exercise holds the promise of decreasing the incidence or delaying the development of noninsuhn dependent diabetes nnellims, (Helrnrich and Paffenbarger, 1992) • Sustained physical activity leads to a decrease in fat body mass and increase in lean body mass, with resndtant increased basal metabolism and a lower risk of obesity. (Bray, 1989; Siscovick, et. al., 1985) • In childhood and adolescence, habitual physical activity, as opposed to a sedentary life style, leads to increased hone mass and bone: strength. (Paffenbarger, et. al., 1991) • Habitual physical activity increases muscle strength and improved structure and function of connective tissues. (Paffenbarger, et A, 1991) • Physical activity may prevent the complex condition leading to chronic back pain syndrome and the extens-ioe debility associated with it. (Tipton, et. al.,1986) • 'I lie role of physical activity in preventing various types of arthritis is uncertain; however, increased muscle strength, bone density, and connective tissue offer promise of a preventive effect. (Lane, et. al.,1986) 17 • Regular bouts of moderate physical activity reduce. the symptoms of inild or moderate depression and anxiety neuroses by improving self-image, social skills, mental health, perhaps cognitive functions, and total well being. (Taylor, et. al , 19851/ • Regular physical activity can help reduce the risk of many adult health problems, including dntbetcs, obesity, and heart disease. (USDI-Il IS, 1996) • Participation in physical activity and recreation can provide positive benefits related to psychological health, physical health, familial interactions, peer influence, acadenvc performance, community development and other lifestyle behaviors. ("Impact", 200,1) • Children function better than usual after activities in green settings; and, the "greener" a child's play area, the less severe his or her attention deficit symptoms. (havlor, 2001) • I or girls, green spaces immediately outside the home can help them lead more effective, self-disciplined roves by increasing their concentration, inhibition of initial impulses, and increasing their ability to delay gratification. (Taylor ct al., 2001) CAMP UNDER THE STARS Why is it good to go camping? • Camping has a positive influence on self-unage in relatively short periods of time across all age groups, but particularly- among younger campers. (blarsh,1999) • Children at camp show significant gains in their locus of control and general self - efficacy and this is expected to have some type of carry-over into life beyond the camp setting. (Sekine, 1994) • Many activities of catnp lead to youth feeling better about themselves if they are offered as opportunities for yroung people to both assert their independence and learn cooperative teamwork. (Clienerv, 1991) • In resident one -week and outdoor school programs across the country, youth with and without disabilities made significant growth to their outdoor skills and personal development. (Brannan et al-, 1997) • Sel F-reliance, or independence, was a predominant outcome of youth camping. (Brannan ct al., 1997) in • Youth with disabilities gained independence, while youth without disabilities unproved their social interaction and gained a greater appreciation of people who were different than themselves. (Brannan et al.,1997) • Campers felt healthier when they were at camp because they are better, exercised more, were outside in the fresh air, slept better, and enjoyed the pace of life. (Dorken, 1999) • Campers with disabilities benefit by enhanced self-concept and esteem, personal growth, increased leisure skills, increased social adjustment, enhanced body image and positive behavior changes. (Robb et al., 1987) EXPL4R[ NATURE Why is it good to explore nature? • Outdoor adventure programs can obtain notable outcomes and have particularly strong, lasting effects. These positive affects occur in the dimensions of acaderrc performance, leadership, self-concept, personality development, interpersonal skills and advenn¢esomeness. (Hattie et al.,1997) • Just viewing nature reduces physiological stress response, increases levels of interest and attention, and decreases feelings of fear and anger or aggression. (haplan et al., 1989) • Children who have gone through wilderness survival training showed decreased chances of dropping out of school- (:doses, 1968) • Children with experience in the wilderness had increased GPAs. (Moses et al., t970) • Children who have gone through wildemess survival training have more realistic perceptions of self. (Yenser, 1972) • Children who have gone through wilderness survival training shove reduced signs of raaal conflict. (ports, 1974) • Children who have gone through wilderness survival training had reduced occurrences of deviant behavior. (Gaston et al.,1978) • Children who have gone through wilderness survival training show improved self- concept. (Clifford, 1967) 19 • Authors have identified early -life outdoor experience —whether alone orwith others —as the most important factor found in their research in developing environmental concern. (Sward, 1999) PLAY 9N A TEAM Why is it good to play on a team? • Organization can also allow for a fair process in choosing teams, matching competitors, and enforcing rules specifically targeted at younger athletes can reduce injuries. ("Organized", 2001) • Regular physical activity can help reduce the risk of many adult health problems, including diabetes, obesity, and heart disease. ("Organized", 2001) • Organized Sports ... can best viable means to increase activnv levels in children and, hopefully, lead to the adoption of -active hfestvles as adults. (`Organized", 2001) • Reasonable Ronk for children and preadolescents participating in organized sports include acquisition of basic motor skills, increasing physical activity levels, leartnng social skills necessary to work as a team, Learning good sportsmanship, and having tun. ("Organized", 2001) • organized sports for children and preadolescents provide an opportunity for increased physical activity and an opportunity to learn sports and team skills in an environment where risks of participation can potentially be controlled. ("organized" 2001) • Girls who play sports have higher levels of self-esteem and lower levels of depression than girls who do not play sports. (Edwards, 1995) • Girls who play sports have a more positive body image and experience higher states of psychological well being than girls and women who do not play sports. (Fdw>ards, 1995) • Girls who play sports learn about teamwork, goal -setting, the experience of success, the pursuit of excellence in performance, how to deal with failures, and other positive behaviors -- all of which are important skills for the workplace and life. (]:dwards, 1995) 20 Students who play at least one sport are 40°/o less likely to be rcgtilar smokers and 50% less likcly to be heavy smokers. Regular and heavy smoking decreases substantially with an merease in the number of sports played. (Rwobedo et al., 1993) f°LL4W A TRAIL Wby is it good to walk, bike and bike? • 13°," of children are overweight. (American, 1994) • There is no better way to lose weight than walking. (American, 1994) • -1'he results of walking will be more permanent and pleasurable than any diet or weight loss scheme. (American, 1994) • Walking lowers high blood pressure. (Dove, 1998) • Walking decreases anxiety. 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PROCLAMATION "'Imidult-, little in the gical outdoors can he a wonderful experience for PCOPIV Of all 01,tes- and 1. l is esprciaik true, for oil- youth- Paiticilmung in outdoor iwtivi tics is not only 41 enlOy abbee NV,IV I Ol kids 10 lul tile eWlcl SC they need, it also helps their, dcvcIOP it VvineraPfictuallOn for 6,111111CV11, rimu'linlert m'.111ole mohon-clit !11 ouldoor aclivilles. the California Roundtable On Rccla(loll, Palk, and 1,julljul -- a volunteer group comprising public and private ulg;0114,1110u, fitin the lCdalul, state and local levels - has cleated the Children'ls Outdoor Bill of Rlodhi,. I hi, Bill ul I'ladits PO)"Idei that cvcly child between the Ulpls of [our and folvicon 'hollid h,.%e Inc i ppol milly 11) Dlstoccr ("iluornm s I)uq 6. 1 xat n to swnu srl Ai 11, the v,mCT 7 NaN On a learn at,, jflllca it(rail it'llp undo; the 'tat, 9. Catch it lisli kqflol," natuft, 117. Celchraic liell, hcruxlr Clklc,1101s and otho; conceriml citizens to (it) all thev can to help our l'\pC!wT1Ce and enjnl the wonders ol Mothet NAUN -- and tficie it; no licticl pl," to than [11,111 tl;_ht here in ow beautiful Golden Statc, GER, Governor Or the Stale of 'I'll FREIVORE. 1, ARNOLD SCHN-VARZE ("111fointzi do lien'b,i leownize Illo -cjljjure,*, Outdoor Bill ill Rrghts­ and I- '11111fiell s puuwiyauon In ijUklmll a0iiil(JeS d0tilIlLi the IN %VFFNLSS WHEREOF I have here unto sci my hand told caused the Grelu Sell[ 01 the Sil:icol Cadifoini,ttobe affixed this 6thday of.luly 2007. Arnold Sch%�arztulcgavr GOVERNOR OF CAI JFORNJA J�Y Attest: i Bowen SFCRETARY OF STATE 9 25 CORRESPONDENCE ITEM: 2 Twit �a�w �5 C A F'y OF TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM: Edie Hylton, Community Services Director 0 DATE: April 15, 2008 SUBJECT: Community Services Department Report for March 2008 Upcoming events of the Community Services Department for May 2008: May 1 Tae Kwon Do, La Quinta High School May 1 Zumba, Senior Center May 1 Jazzercise Morning Class, Fitness Center May 1 Jazzercise Evening Class, Senior Center May 1 *Basic Internet May 1 *Photo Edit 1 May 2 *May Evening Dance May 2 *Hot Latin Dance May 2 *Ageless Action Amex (Morning Exercise) May 5 *Mat Pilates May 5 Ballroom Dancing, Senior Center May 6 *Word Processing May 6 *Tai Chi Advanced May 6 *Hatha Yoga May 6 *Photo Edit 2 May 7 Adobe Photoshop Professional Version, Senior Center May 8 Adobe Elements Intermediate Course, Senior Center May 8 Dance/Play/Pretend, La Quinta High School May 8 Beginning Ballet, La Quinta High School May 8 *Photo Edit 3 May 8 *E-mail May 10 Catalina Island Excursion May 13 *Word Processing Level 2 May 13 *Photo Edit 4 May 13 Personal Touch Body Sculpting, Senior Center May 13 Adobe Elements Basic Course, Senior Center May 14 *Self Publishing May 15 *Dessert Competition Luncheon May 15 *Files & Folders PL'j May 15 *List & Labels May 19 Baby Signs Parent Workshop, Senior Center May 22 *Mature Driver May 26 Desert Adventure Boot Camp May 29 Afternoon Tea *Daytime Senior Center class or activity 27 Community Services Program Report for March 2008 2008 2nn7 2008 2007 Participants I Participants Variance Meetings Meetings Leisure Classes Belly Dancing - Beg 10 8 2 4 5 Adobe Elements Basic 3 0 3 2 0 Zumba 15 0 15 8 0 Computers Intermediate 8 0 8 1 0 Nature Depot 9 0 9 2 0 Ballroom Dancing 16 0 16 3 0 Adobe Photoshop Pro ?1 4 -2 3 1 Guitar - Beg 14 5 9 3 4 Guitar - Inter 4 9 -5 3 4 Tae Kwon Do 21 7 -5 10 12 Ballet 41 13 -9 4 5 Dance, Play, & Pretend 10 29 -19 4 9 Totals 97 75 447 40 2008 2nn7 2008 2007 Participants Participants Meetings Meetings Special Events AI odones Excursion 38 1 1 Adult E Hunt 180 1 0 Annual EggHunt' 850 1 1 Totals 1,068 3 2 2008 2nn7 2008 2007 Participants Participants Variance Meetings Meetings Adult Sports & Fitness Open Gym Basketball * 158 439 -281 17 19 Fitness Center * 499 141 358 26 19 Adult Soccer League 180 180 0 4 4 Totals 837 760 77 47 42 Recreation Totals I 2,0021 1,9771 251 97 1 84 • Class was held 2 days a week in 2 different locations in 2007; now held only 1 day a week. ' Fitness AM hours were offered this year. * Open Gym lost participation numbers due to gym in Indio open extended hours. * Less public participation. Marketing efforts include website, e-mail, flyers, Activities Guide, newspaper and post card mailings. W.? Community Services Department Attendance Report for the Month of March 2008 Summary Sheet Program 2008 2007 Variance Sessions Per Month 2008 2007 Leisure Classes 97 96 1 47 58 Special Events 1068 142 926 3 3 Adult Sports/ Fitness 8371 760 77 47 42 Senior Center 1411 1274 137 107 89 Total 3,413 2,272 1,141 204 192 Senior Services Senior Center 333 373 -40 12 22 Total 333 373 40 12 22 Sports User Groups La Quinta Park Use AYSO 250 150 100 24 27 LQ Sports & Youth 75 100 -25 13 12 So Cal Xtreme 15 0 1511 8 0 Sports Complex LQ Sports & Youth 200 200 0 19 26 Facility/Park Rentals Senior Center (Private Part) (Church) La Quinta Arts Foundation 0 225 350 300 225 350 -300 0 0 0 31 7L 3 3 7 Library I Classroom 1000 0 1000 20 0 Civic Center (Private Part La Quinta Arts Foundation 50 15900 50 14480 0 1420 1 7 1 7 Park Rentals La Quinta Park 150 350 -200 3 7 Fritz Burns Park 0 0 01 0 0 Total 18,215 16,2051 2,0101 105 93 Total Programs 21,961 18,8501 3,111 321 307 Volunteer Hours Senior Center 354 3501 4 Total Volunteer Hours 354 350 4 29 Monthly Revenue Report for March 2008 Monthly Reyanue - Facility Rentals 2008 2007 Variance Library 210.00 $ 3,650.00 $ (3,440.00 Senior Center $ 1,790.00 $ 1,652.50 $ 137.50 Parks $ 430.00 $ 600.00 $ (170.00) Sports Fields $ 1,408.00 $ 215.00 $ 1,193.00 MonthlyFacilityRevenue $ 3,838..0 $ 6,117.50 $ 2,279.50 Mnnthiv Revenue Senior Center $ 7,235.50 $ 5,741.00 $ 1,494.50 Community Services $ 2,959.00 $ 2,386.00 $ 573.00 La Quinta Resident Cards $ 2,640.00 $ 3,195.00 $ (555.00 Fitness Cards $ 345.00 $ 150.00 $ 195.00 Total Revenue $ 13,179.50 $ 11,472.00 $ 1,707.60 Revenue Year to Date Facility Revenue $ 47,309.00 $ 67,467.00 $ (20,158.00) Senior Center $ 74,025.50 $ 71,166.87 $ 2,858.63 Community Services $ 51,119.50 $ 41,271.00 $ 9,848.50 La Quinta Resident Cards $ 19,275.00 $ 29,325.00 $ 10,050.00 Fitness Cards $ 5,380.00 $ 2,425.00 $ 2.955.00 Total Revenue to Date $ 197,109.00 $ 211,654.87 $ (14,545.87 * The Library multi -purpose room is no longer rented out effective Sept. 1, 2007; the Senior Center is now proposed to patrons as an alternative rental location. 30 Senior Center Attendance Senior Center Program Report for March 2008 Partly atlon articlpa Ion Variance eetm s Meetings 008 200 8 Senior Activities ACBL Bridge 346 319 27 3 3 Bridge, Duplicate/Social/Party 281 284 -3 9 10 Fitness & Wellness Day 35 27 8 1 1 Shamrock Evening Dance 59 57 2 1 1 Monthly Birthday Party 35 30 5 1 1 Monthly Luncheon 93 94 -1 1 1 Movie Time 10 58 -48 4 3 Putting Contest 4 6 -2 1 1 Tennis Club 96 0 96 6 0 Walking Club 6 0 6 5 0 Senior Activity Total 965 875 90 34 21 Senior Leisure Classes Arts & Crafts 3 31 0 1 1 Ballroom Dance 14 39 -25 3 3 Bridge Lessons 57 0 57 6 0 Computer Classes 38 29 9 10 6 Dog Training 10 0 10 3 0 Exercise 42 43 -1 9 9 Golden Tones 71 55 161 3 3 Hatha Yoga 16 7 9 3 4 Hooked on Loos 6 5 3 3 3 Issues of the Day 32 0 32 2 0 Pilates 7 3 4 6 5 Quilting Sketch & Draw 20 14 41 36 -21 -22 3 3 4 3 Tai Chi 8 8 0 3 4 Tap Technique Ukulele Players 15 48 12 13 31 35 3 3 3 3 Watercolor 28 40 -121 6 6 Woodcarvers 15 30 -15 3 4 Senior Leisure Classes Total 446 36a 82 73 61 TOTAL SENIOR PROGRAMS 1a11 1239 172 107 82 Senior Services AARP Tax Assistance 69 126 -57 6 7 FIND Food Distribution 133 135 -2 3 3 HICAP 5 6 -1 2 2 Legal Consultation Financial Advisement 7 1 0 0 7 1 1 1 1 0 (6) the Ball Core Training, Issues o 46 45 12 0 34 45 6 2 2 0 27 25 2 n/a n/a R SERVICES =CENTIER 333 304 88 12 15 TER TOTAL 1744 15431 2601 119 97 31 2008 2007 Variance Volunteer Hours Senior Center 354 350 4 Volunteer Total: 354 350 4 Revenue Senior Center Revenue $7,235.50 $7,504.00 -$268.50 Revenue Total: $7,235.50 $7,504.00 -$268.50 - - Mar-08 32 Parks Activities Updates For March 2008 Staff met with three contractors to solicit bids to repair the interactive water feature at the La Quinta Park. Staff is planning to have the repairs made and the feature reopened within the next few months. City Council approved the funding for the repairs during the Mid Year Budget process. Two of the bids are currently waiting for approval from the Riverside County Health Department for the non permeable rubberized surface. The third bid is using the permeable surface that currently exists at the water feature. The Health Department approved the permeable surface two years ago but recommended that, in the future, a non permeable rubberized surface should be used. The La Quinta Arts Festival had another beautiful setting for this year's event. The Civic Center Campus was in great condition and the new landscaping around City Hall was completed in time. With the exception of Saturday's high winds, the event also enjoyed good weather. New steps for the playground at Saguaro Park have been installed. 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