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2008 06 09 CSCCOMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION AGENDA La Quinta Study Session Room 78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, CA 92253 Regular Meeting MONDAY, June 9, 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 - NONE APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. May 12, 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 — 1 . Consideration of Approval for the Top of the Cove Trail Plan 2. Consideration of Naming the Center Pointe Development Park 3. Consideration of a Dark Meeting in August 2008 CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIALS 1 . Monthly Department Report for April 2008 2. Calendar of Monthly Events COMMISSIONER ITEMS 1 . Report from Commissioners Regarding Meetings Attended ADJOURNMENT Adjourn to a Regular meeting to be held on July 14, 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\06-09-08\Agenda June 9, 2008 doe APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 1 COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES May 12, 2008 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Community Services Commission was called to order at 5:32 p.m. by Chairperson Weber. Commissioner Gassman 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 I0rem CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA Motion - It was moved by Commissioner Gassman and seconded by Commissioner Sylk to confirm the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. PRESENTATIONS: 1. Presentation by David Archer, Interim Chief Executive Officer, of the La Quinta Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Archer presented the current activities of the La Quinta Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber promotes businesses inside and outside of La Quinta. The Chamber puts on events that the members can attend and use as a networking opportunity to enhance their businesses. The Chamber produces The Gem which is sent to every resident of La Quinta and all members. New members get a 200 word write up in The Gem. The Chamber has initiated an outbound call program where each 2 Community SWVIC S COYY)r711SSIOr) KFUIOS May 12, 2008 team member calls five businesses to say "Hello" and see what's going on with their business. This is a way to touch the community to find out how the Chamber can help these businesses. Bi-monthly potlucks are held to help strengthen the membership relationships, with the next one being held in July. Commissioner Brodsky complemented the Chamber on the map in The Gem. Vice -Chairperson Leidner asked what the time frame is for the five calls. Mr. Archer stated that staff is calling five members daily and the Board of Directors is calling one member per day. Commissioner Gassman commended the Chamber for The Gem and feels it is a wonderful piece of writing. Commissioner Gassman suggested a section be devoted to new businesses for information purposes. Chairperson Weber stated that The Gem is very professional and a good marketing piece. Commissioner Quill asked if the Chamber was planning on staying in the offices at the Library. Mr. Archer stated that the Chamber is going to try to extend their lease on the facility. The Chamber is trying to keep all of their options open for a permanent home. Mr. Archer stated that as of April 2008, 52% of the 681 Members are La Quinta businesses. From April 2007 to March 2008, 151 members dropped with 49% of those being in the Real Estate/Financial industries. From April 2007 to March 2008, 176 Members were added with 34% of those being in the Real Estate/Financial industry. Mr. Archer stated that the 2"tl Annual Rod and Custom Car Show will be held on Sunday, May 18, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. There are over 70 vendors and cars signed up and are anticipating over 100. The Chamber would like to make this a family event not just for car enthusiasts. Half of Calle Tampico will be blocked off for this event. Commissioner Sylk suggested that the Chamber approach SilverRock Resort for the Mayors Golf Challenge in September 2008. Mr. Archer supplied an Announcement and Calendar of Events packet to each Commissioner for the remainder of 2008. Commissioner Quill asked if the Chamber works as a Visitor's Center. She suggested signs be placed off Highway 111 to direct people to the Chamber. Mr. Archer stated that there are signs, but the Chamber wants to be more visible. 3 Cr rtra,ur,�:} Sr,ru� os i:o�:r 7 s;io�� Minute," May 12, 2008 -3 Commissioner Long asked what percentage of people that could be members are members. Mr. Archer stated that membership is 10% to 20% of La Quinta businesses. Commissioner Sylk stated that two years ago membership was at 750 and now it is at 681, it should be at 900. Mr. Archer stated that the Chamber has brought in 90 new members in a two week period with the new sales staff. Commissioner Sylk congratulated Mr. Archer for stepping up to fill the Interim Chief Executive Officer position. Chairperson Weber asked staff if staff had checked on Commissioner Sylk's suggestion of putting staff and Commissioner's names in The Gem. Director Hylton stated that she did speak to the City Manager's Office and the City does not place staff or Commissioner's in The Gem. Mr. Archer stated that the Chamber is interested in partnering with the City for the Annual Car Show. Chairperson Weber suggested the Chamber communicate with Public Works and the Police to plan for the Car Show. Commissioner Sylk suggested that Commissioner's should attend the Chamber Board meetings. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of April 14, 2008 Minutes Commissioner Gassman stated that on Page 10, second paragraph, second sentence, an apostrophe should be added to "Commissioners." On Page 10, first paragraph under Open Discussion, first sentence, an apostrophe should be added to "Commissioners." Commissioner Long stated that on Page 11, a sentence should be added to the first paragraph explaining that the old banners didn't come down because the City was designing a new seal. Motion — It was moved by Commissioner Sylk and seconded by Commissioner Long to approve the minutes as corrected. Motion carried unanimously. CONSENT CALENDAR None. PUBLIC HEARING None. 4 Community Smicos Commission Minutes May 12, 2008 4- BUSINESS ITEMS None. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIALS Report on California Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights Director Hylton spoke about the report on California Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights which lists a number of items that every child should participate in by the age of 14. The City will promote this through the activities guide. 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 start -Explore nature -Learn to swim -Play on a team -Follow a trail -Catch a fish -Celebrate their heritage. Chairperson Weber stated that this is a great program. Commissioner Sylk stated that this is a wonderful program. Commissioner Long stated he read the report with great interest and cautions staff to be careful including some of the research that is included with this report. Director Hylton stated that the Community Services Department is more interested in promoting the message than using the research information. Commissioner Quill stated that this challenges us to make sure we are doing these things and suggested a fishing event. Director Hylton stated that Lake Cahuilla will run and operate a fishing derby so that the City does not have to do it. Vice -Chairperson Leidner stated this is a wonderful program and suggested a method of getting this message out with a series of events promoting these activities. Commissioner Brodsky stated this is a wonderful document. j Corrrmuri.ty sorvices Comm-lissso'7 N6uutos May 12, 2008 Commissioner Gassman stated that the concept is very good, but the language in the research documents was not very good. She is proud of La Quinta because we already do so much of these activities. Director Hylton stated that the Department has limited staff and would like to see the City work with other agencies in the community to promote and offer some of these programs. 2. Monthly Department Report for March 2008 Commissioner Quill stated that the number for the Annual Egg Hunt went down and she felt it was because some people just chose not to go. Commissioner Long suggested putting the two Adobe classes together. 3. Calendar of Monthly Events Commissioner Sylk asked how the May 10, 2008 Catalina Excursion went. Director Hylton stated there were approximately 30 attendees. Commissioner Gassman asked if any Commissioner's would be attending the Athletic Honors. Chairperson Weber and Commissioner Long stated they would be there. Commissioner Gassman asked about the June 3, 2008 City Council Meeting. Director Hylton stated that the City Council meeting has been changed to June 2, 2008. Commissioner Quill asked who is going to present the May 17, 2008 Fred Wolff Nature Preserve Master Plan. Director Hylton stated that Steve Howlett, Golf & Parks Manager, will be presenting the plan at Calle Ensenada and Avenida Montezuma at 7:30 a.m. Vice -Chairperson Leidner suggested staff contact Vector Control to supply mosquito wipes for the Open Air Cinema events. COMMISSIONER ITEMS 1. Reports from Commissioners Regarding Meetings Attended. OPEN DISCUSSION Commissioner Gassman asked about the posting of Commission agendas. Staff informed the Commission that agendas are posted 48 hours in advance and placed at Stater Bros. in North La Quinta, the Village Post Office, and the interior and exterior of City Hall. Commissioner Gassman suggested the Library be added as 0 Cornmon•ty Somces Commission Mrnwe's May 12, 2008 one of the posting places. Chairperson Weber stated that the Commission posts agendas in the same places as the City Council. Chairperson Weber suggested enhanced signage for the Study Session Room. Commissioner Quill stated that Centre Pointe Park needs more benches. She asked staff why the gate in between the two dog parks has been pad locked. Mr. Howlett stated that the gate was locked to keep the small and large dogs separated. Commissioner Quill suggested a gate be installed so that children can access the play area from the dog park. Mr. Howlett stated that there needs to be double gated system for that to occur because dogs might get out. Commissioner Quill asked about access to nearby homes. Chairperson Weber stated there is not a viable access point. Commissioner Quill stated there is no lighting at the park. Director Hylton stated that the City generally does not light neighborhood parks, but staff will look into it. Vice Chairperson Leidner asked if the Commission Work Plan was a consent item to the City Council. Director Hylton stated that the City Council reviewed the Work Plan as a business item. Commissioner Gassman stated that the City Council minutes for the Work Plan were well written and thanked staff for sending them. Director Hylton stated that the City Council minutes come from the City Clerk's office. Chairperson Weber stated that The Coachella Valley Community Trails Alliance forwarded an article on Mammoth Lakes and the trails. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Commissioner Gassman and seconded by Commissioner Sylk to adjourn the Community Services Commission meeting at 7:00 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. NEXT MEETING INFORMATION: A Regular Meeting of the Community Services Commission 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. Submitted by: uere Angela Gue 9 4 Community Services Senior Secretary 7 ET" Ohl UFATyv I Drell] 3 A COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION BUSINESS SESSION: —I— CONSENT CALENDAR: _ MEETING DATE: June 9, 2008 STUDY SESSION: ITEM TITLE: Consideration of Approval for the Top of PUBLIC HEARING: _ the Cove Trail Plan RECOMMENDATION: As deemed appropriate by the Community Services Commission. FISCAL IMPLICATIONS: Funding for improvements will be sought from sources such as Quimby Funds, AB939 Funds (recycled materials), and future grants. BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW: On November 6, 2007 the Coachella Valley Community Trails Alliance (CVCTA) received a Community Services Grant from the City, in which a condition to evaluate and make recommendations to the trails and ancillary facilities at the top of the Cove were included. On January 14, 2008, the Community Services Commission appointed Commissioner's Gassman, Quill, and Sylk to serve on the committee to assist in the evaluation. Other members on the committee include: • Jim Foote, Manager of the Santa Rosa/San Jacinto National Monument • Jane Udall, Coachella Valley Hiking Club • Phillip Ferranti, notable author on area hiking • Katie Barrows, CVAG, Multi Species Habitat Plan • Sue Jacoy, Desert Riders • Gayle Cady, Riverside County Parks/Trails Committee • Doug Evans, Desert Riders • LeGrand Velez, CVCTA S.\Community Services\CS Commission\CSC Meetings\2008\06-09-08\CVCTA Cove Plan.doc 8 The CVCTA evaluated trail conditions, signage, and parking and integrated the relevant issues of the Multi -species Habitat Plan into the recommendations. Mr. LeGrand Velez, CVCTA, will be at the Commission meeting to report the findings and recommendations. ALTERNATIVES: The alternatives available to the Commission are: 1 . Recommend the Top of the Cove Trails Plan be considered by the City Council; or 2. Do not recommend Top of the Cove Trails Plan be considered by the City Council; or 3. Provide staff with alternate direction. Respectfully submitted, Edie Hylton Community Services Director S \Commurnty Services\CS Commission\CSC Meetings\2008\06-09-08\CVCTA Cove Plan,doc 9 I COMMUNITY SERVICES MEETING DATE: June 9, 2008 ITEM TITLE: Consideration of Naming the Centre Pointe Development Park RECOMMENDATION: AGENDA CATEGORY: BUSINESS SESSION: 2 CONSENT CALENDAR: STUDY SESSION: PUBLIC HEARING: As deemed appropriate by the Community Services Commission. BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW: 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. On August 14, 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. On January 1, 2008, the park became a City facility. On February 27, 2008, City staff sent a letter (Attachment 1) and Park Naming Submittal Form (Attachment 2) to all residents within 500 feet of the park. All forms were to be returned by March 29, 2008. Staff did not receive any Park Naming Forms back. On April 14, 2008 the Commission recommended that three park names be referred to the City Council. The names in order of preference were Mountain Vista Park, Vista Point Park and Seeley Park. On May 20, 2008, the City Council requested that the Community Services Commission reconsider names for the Centre Pointe Park. Council Member Sniff recommended Larry Allen for his tremendous contributions to the City and community. S.\Community Services\CS Commission\CSC Meetings\2008\06-09-08\Centre Point Park Naming.doc 70 The recommendation made by the Commission will be reconsidered by the City Council at a future meeting. Background and contributions regarding Larry Allen include: • One of the original leaders in the incorporation of the City • President of the La Quinta Property Owners Association • Served on the City Council (November 16, 1982 to November 18, 1986) • Served as Mayor (April 3, 1984 to November 20, 1984) • First Treasurer for the City (May 1, 1982 to November 7, 1982) ALTERNATIVES: The alternatives available to the Commission are: 1 . Recommend the name of "Larry Allen Park" be considered by the City Council; or 2. Recommend another name to be considered by the City Council; or 3. Provide staff with alternate direction. ully Submitted Edie Hylton Community ervices Director S �Communny Services\CS Commission\CSC Meetings\2008\06.09-08\Centre Point Park Naming.doc 11 AGENDA CATEGORY: BUSINESS SESSION: 3 COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION CONSENT CALENDAR: MEETING DATE: June 9, 2008 STUDY SESSION: ITEM TITLE: Consideration of a Dark Meeting in PUBLIC HEARING: August 2008 RECOMMENDATION: As deemed appropriate by the Community Services Commission. BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW: The Community Services Commission has historically gone dark in August due to vacation schedules. The City Council recently decided to go dark for the August 19 and September 2, 2008 meetings. ALTERNATIVES: The alternatives available to the Commission are: 1 . Elect to go dark in August 2008; or 2. Do not elect to go dark in August 2008; or 3. Provide staff with alternate direction. Ily Submitted Edie Hyltbn " Community Services Director S:\Community Services\CS Commission\CSC Meetings\2008\06-09-08\Dark August Meeting.doc 12 CORRESPONDENCE ITEM: 1 �v� c cFM OF TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM: Edie Hylton, Community Services Director f� DATE: May 20, 2008 SUBJECT: Community Services Department Report for April 2008 Upcoming events of the Community Services Department for June 2008: June 2 *Ageless Action Amex (Morning Exercise) June 2 Jazzercise Evening, Senior Center June 2 Morning Fitness, Fitness Center June 2 Tee Kwon Do, Senior Center June 2 Zumba, Senior Center June 2 Food Art Profession Knife Handling, Senior Center June 2 Beginning Computers, Senior Center June 3 *Core Circuit for Everyone June 3 *Beginning Tennis June 3 *Watercolor June 3 *Basic Computer June 3 *Microsoft Word (4 classes) June 3 Beginning Guitar, Senior Center June 3 Food Art Vegetable Apeeling, Senior Center June 3 Adobe Elements Basic Course, Senior Center June 3 Beginning Tennis Evening, Fritz Burns Tennis Courts June 4 *Intermediate Tennis June 4 *Mat Pilates June 4 *Sketch & Draw June 4 Intermediate Tennis Evening, Fritz Burns Tennis Courts June 4 Adobe Photoshop Professional Version, Senior Center June 4 Food Art Fruit Art, Senior Center June 4 Microsoft Word, Senior Center June 4 The Nature Depot Walk with the Ancients, Museum June 5 *Social Ballroom Dancing June 5 *Basic Internet June 5 Adobe Elements Basic Course, Senior Center file? June 5 Dance/Play/Pretend, La Quinta High School June 5 Beginning Ballet, La Quinta High School June 6 *Beginner On the Ball Training June 6 *Sizzlin' Summer Serenade Evening Dance June 6 *Intermediate On the Ball Training June 6 Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival Excursion June 6 Movies in the Park, Civic Center Campus June 7 Summer Golf Tour Tahquitz Creek Golf Course June 10 *Tai Chi Introduction June 10 *Word Processing June 12 *E-Mail June 14 Summer Golf Tour Classic Club Golf Course June 16 Ballet/Jazz Combo, La Quinta High School June 16 Teen Beginning Ballet, La Quinta High School June 16 Baby Signs Parent Workshop, Museum June 17 Personal Touch Body Sculpting, Senior Center June 17 *Word Processing Level 2 June 17 *Digital Photo June 18 The Nature Depot Hide 'n Seek, Museum June 19 *Salad Days Luncheon June 19 *Files & Folders June 19 *Photo Editing 1 June 21 Summer Golf Tour Indian Springs Golf Course June 23 Sign, Say & Play, Museum June 24 *Photo Editing 2 June 24 Belly Dancing Intermediate, La Quinta High School June 24 *Printshop Publishing 1 June 26 *Printshop Publishing 2 June 26 Belly Dancing Beginners, La Quinta High School June 26 *Photo Editing 3 June 26 Mature Driver Training June 28 Summer Golf Tour Mountain Vista Sun City, San Gorgonio June 30 Food Art Professionals Part 1, Senior Center *Daytime Senior Center class or activity 14 Community Services Program Report for April 2008 2008 2007 2008 2007 Participants Participants I Variance Meetings Meetings Leisure Classes Adobe Photo Basic 6 0 6 5 0 Computers Intermediate 9 9 0 4 4 Adobe Photoshop Pro 6 0 6 5 0 Ballet 11 4 7 4 3 Dance, Play, 8 Pretend 18 22 -4 4 8 Voiceovers 17 0 17 1 0 Zumba 15 01 15 9 0 Belly Dancing - Beg 10 14 -4 2 4 Belly Dancing - Inter 1 5 -4 4 2 Microsoft Excel 10 15 -5 5 4 Tee Kwon Do 4 4 0 13 12 Totals 107 73 34 56 37 2008 2007 2008 2007 Participants I Participants I Variance I Meetings Meetings Special Events Balboa Park Excursion 45 0 45 1 0 Community Picnic 15001 10001 6001 1 1 Totals 1,5451 1,0001 5451 2 1 2008 2007 2008 2007 Participants Participants I Variance Meetings Meetings Adult Sports & Fitness Open Gym Basketball 111 215 -104 18 12 Fitness Center 605 123 482 26 12 Adult Soccer League 70 160 -90 1 5 Totals 786 498 288 45 29 Recreation Totals 1 2,4381 1,5711 867 103 67 " Soccer Championship Games only in 2008. 15 Community Services Department Attendance Report for the Month of April 2008 Summary Sheet Program 2008 2007 Variance Sessions Per Month 2008 2007 Leisure Classes 107 82 25 56 46 Special Events 1545 4076 -2531 2 6 Adult Sports/ Fitness 786 498 288 45 29 Senior Center 1535 1338 197 114 104 Total 3,973 5,994 -2,021 217 185 Senior Services Senior Center 3611 271 901 11 19 Total 361 271 90 11 19 Sports User Groups La Quinta Park Use AYSO 120 120 0 21 19 LQ Sports & Youth 75 100 -25 18 17 So Cal Xtreme 15 0 15 5 0 Lightning Fast itch 20 0 20 4 0 Sports Complex LQ Sports & Youth 1200 1100 100 26 25 Facility/Park Rentals Senior Center (Private Party) 800 800 01 5 5 (Church) 300 375 -75 4 5 Library Classroom 900 1100 -200 18 22 Civic Center Private Party) 0 300 -300 0 3 Park Rentals La Quinta Park 200 400 -200 4 8 Fritz Burns Park 0 0 01 0 Total 3,630 4,295 665 106 104 Total Programs 7,9641 10,660 -2,5961 3331 308 Volunteer Hours Senior Center 335 308 27 Total Volunteer Hours 1 3351 308 27 " 2007 Special Events included all 25th Anniversary Events. ir Monthly Revenue Report for April 2008 Monthly Revenue - Facility Rentals 2008 2007 Variance Libra $ 380.00 $ 8,055.00 $ 7,675.00 Senior Center $ 5.147.50 $ 4,175.00 $ 972.50 Parks $ 170.00 $ 780.00 $ 610.00) Sports Fields $ 849.50 $ 240.00 $ 609.50 Monthly Facility Revenue $ 6,547.00 $ 13,250.00 $ 6,703.00 Monthly Revenue Senior Center * $ 5,882.00 $ 7,507.00 $ (1,625.00 Community Services $ 5.230.00 $ 2,039.00 $ 3,191.00 La Quinta Resident Cards $ 2.715.00 $ 3,645.00 $ (930.00) Fitness Cards $ 355.00 $ 220.00 $ 135.00 Total Revenue $ 14,182.00 $ 13,411.00 $ 771.00 Revenue Year to Date Facility Revenue $ 53,856.00 $ 80,717.00 $ 26,861.00 Senior Center $ 79,907.50 $ 78,674.00 $ 1,233.50 Community Services $ 56,349.50 $ 43,310.00 $ 13,039.50 La Quinta Resident Cards $ 21,990.00 $ 32,970.00 $ 10,980.00 Fitness Cards $ 5,735.00 $ 2,645.60 $ 3,090.00 Total Revenue to Date $ 217,838.00 $ 233,316.00 $ (20,478.00) *Revenue is lower due to fewer Bridge Lesson classes offered for the Winter/Spring 2007 season, there were only 5 Bridge Lesson classes this season that ended in mid April. Last year, 10 Bridge Lesson classes began in January and ended in May. 17 Senior Center Attendance Senior Center Program Report for April 2008 arttctpa ion Partil Variance Meetings ee in s 2007 2 Senior Activities ACBL Bride 477 336 141 5 4 Snage, Duplicate/Social/Party 361 412 -51 15 16 Welcome Spring Evening Dance 23 0 23 1 0 Monthly Birthday Party 40 35 5 1 1 Monthly Luncheon 89 69 20 1 1 Movie Time 26 40 -14 4 4 Multi -Generational Talent Show 101 70 31 1 1 Tennis Club 61 0 61 6 0 Senior Activity Total 1178 962 216 34 27 Senior Leisure Classes Arts & Crafts (T-Shirts & Sharing Our Stoi 5 0 5 2 0 Ballroom Dance 17 31 -14 3 4 Bridge Lessons 38 0 38 8 0 Computer Classes 19 22 -3 7 8 Dog Training 5 0 5 3 0 Exercise 44 39 5 13 13 Golden Tones 46 51 -5 5 4 Hatha Yoga 21 2 19 5 1 Hooked on Loos 13 18 -51 4 5 Nutrition Class 4 0 4 1 0 Quilting 36 42 -6 4 4 Sketch & Draw 4 31 -27 4 4 Tai Chi 3 14 -11 5 4 Tap Technique 8 15 -7 4 4 Ukulele Players 43 23 20 4 4 Watercolor 16 27 -11 4 4 Woodcarvers 35 24 111 4 4 Senior Leisure Classes Total 357 339 18 80 63 TOTAL SENIOR PROGRAMS 1535 1301 234 114 90 Senior Services AARP Tax Assistance 36 38 -2 4 4 FIND Food Distribution 174 152 22 4 4 Health Screenings (Sian Cancer, Memory Assessr 29 0 29 3 1 HICAP 4 6 -2 2 2 Legal Consultation 5 6 -1 1 1 Financial Advisement 1 0 1 1 0 Seminars - April (5) 36 0 36 4 0 FREE Class (on the Ball Core Training) 28 0 28 3 0 Volunteers 48 19 29 n/a n/a TOTAL SENIOR SERVICES 361 221 91 11 1z SENIOR CENTER TOTAL 1896 15221 3251 1251 102 m 2008 2007 Variance Volunteer Hours Senior Center 335 308 27 Volunteer Total: 335 308 27 Revenue Senior Center Revenue $5,881.80 $7.507 00-$1,625.20 Revenue Total. $5,881.80 $7,507.00 $1 sz5.20 --- - - - Apr-O81 `Revenue is down due to fewer Bridge Lesson classes offered for the Winter/Spring 2007 season. 'There were ony 5 Bridge Lesson Classes this season that ended in mid April. Last year we had 10 Bridge Lesson classes beginning in January and ending in May. 19 Parks Activities Updates For April 2008 The "Arches" art piece was repainted, The colors that were used are more accurate to the colors used in the City Logo. Last year, an artist was commissioned to add the quail and palm tree elements to the art piece to improve the overall appearance and make it more representative of the City of La Quinta. Several art pieces were professionally cleaned around City Hall. The two pieces at the back entrance to City hall were cleaned and the bases were repainted. The Bronze art pieces in the courtyard were cleaned and waxed. And finally, the "Spirit of La Quinta" fountain was cleaned and waxed once again. Because of the water element, the "Spirit" art piece requires more annual maintenance to protect the bronze, The replacement plaques commemorating the "Spirit of La Quinta" art piece in front of City Hall have been installed. Staff met with two contractors to inspect the tennis courts at Fritz Burns Park, Staff is recommending the resurfacing two tennis courts which will be presented as a component of the next fiscal year operating budget. Staff received an assessment of the Sports Fields at the Sports Complex from PRZ Sports Turf Consulting. This assessment is a component of the La Quinta Sports Complex Needs Analysis and Rehabilitation Plan being conducted by Community Works. PRZ is recognized as an industry leader in sports field evaluations. Their analysis compares the field usage with maintenance levels and provides recommendations based on these factors as well as the climate, turf type, soil conditions, and sports and school usage periods. This analysis will be presented along with the proposed Rehabilitation Plan to the Community Services Commission once Community Works has completed their designs as per their Agreement. One of the slides at Fritz Burns Park was broken due to vandalism. The slide has been removed and the open area on the play feature was secured for safety purposes. A replacement slide has been ordered. The Riverside County Health Department approved the rubber safety surfacing to be used at the interactive water feature. The contractor is now working with the manufacturer to get the material installed in a timely manner to have the water feature open again as soon as possible. Staff will provide a completion date as soon as the information becomes available. 20 Recently, Vintage Landscapes (Park Contractor) received their provisional Water Certification through the California Landscape Contractors Association. This Certification is designed to recognize landscape contractors who demonstrate their abilities in water conservation. To receive their full Certification, Vintage must manage an efficient water budget at three parks for one year, followed by a full audit by the California Landscape Contractors Association. Vintage will also be coordinating their efforts with CVWD. Staff will report on the three parks being used for the certification as that information becomes available, P41 CORRESPONDENCE ITEM: 2 tc go C O o v Em'- O c > T7 c v O U Q).0 O O Q) .G D V N � w O O O '> U 9 Q, a - E U o u £ N O-U QU ¢� E Q) c N m m 7 C C �2 O U E T� N N A c0 G - E E E a 0 o z o rn vi UNU M N N f C3� N . 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