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2009 12 14 CSCa� CF`y of TNF'O COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION AGENDA CITY HALL STUDY SESSION ROOM 78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, CA 92253 Regular Meeting Monday, December 14, 2009 - 5:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call PUBLIC COMMENT At this time, members of the public may address the Commission on any matter not listed on the agenda. Please complete a Request to Speak form and limit your comments to three minutes. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA PRESENTATIONS — None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. November 9, 2009 Minutes CONSENT CALENDAR — None. NOTE: Consent Calendar items are considered to be routine in nature and will be approved by one motion. BUSINESS SESSION 1. Consideration to Become a Healthy Eating Active Living City 2. Consideration of a Recipient for the 2010 Senior Inspiration Award Program STUDY SESSION — None. DEPARTMENT REPORTS 1. Monthly Department Report for October 2009 2. Monthly Department Report for November 2009 Community Services Commission Agenda COMMISSIONER ITEMS 1. Report from Commissioners Regarding Meetings Attended 2. Calendar of Monthly Events PUBLIC HEARING — None. ADJOURNMENT A Regular meeting of the Community Services Commission will be held on January 11, 2010, commencing at 5:30 p.m. at the La Quinta Study Session Room, 78- 495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253. PUBLIC NOTICES The La Quinta Study Session Room is handicapped accessible. If special equipment is needed for the hearing impaired, please call the Community Services Department at 777-7156, twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the meeting and accommodations will be made. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Community Services Commission regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at the City Clerk counter at City Hall located at 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253, during normal business hours. Community Services Commission Agenda 2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 1 COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES November 9, 2009 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Community Services Commission was called to order at 5:30 pm by Chairperson Spirtos. Commissioner Fitzpatrick led the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENT: Commissioners Biegel, Brodsky, Darroch, Fitzpatrick, Lawrence, Leidner, and Chairperson Spirtos STAFF PRESENT: Edie Hylton, Community Services Director; Steve Howlett, Golf & Parks Manager; and Angela Guereque, Senior Secretary PUBLIC COMMENT — None. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA Motion - It was moved by Commissioners Fitzpatrick/Biegel to confirm the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. PRESENTATIONS Director Hylton presented the staff report. Presentation given by Rob Ballew, Executive Director, and Kelly Emmer, Aquatics Director of the Family YMCA of the Desert. Kelly Emmer stated that the 2009 Summer Aquatics Program included 1,000 open/recreation swim participants (400 more than last year); two swim meets with 30 children; 22 party rentals; 527 swim lessons (compared to 227 last year); and 90 La Quinta students served by the grant received from the City. Rob Ballew stated that the Wolff Waters Housing Development opens in December 2009 with an expected 40 students in the after school program and 40 in the summer for swim lessons; Vista Dunes Courtyard Homes had 40 kids in the after school program and 30 that participated in the swim program this summer; Benjamin Franklin Elementary school had 18 students in the after school program; Adams Elementary school had 34 students in the after school program. La Quinta Preschool had 155 students. 3 Community Services Commission Minutes November 9, 2009 2 The YMCA held a bike give -a -way in which 18 kids from La Quinta got free bikes. Summer Day Camp at Amelia Earhart Elementary .had 38 kids from La Quinta and the Easter Egg Hunt and Health Kids Day event had 231 kids. The Commission thanked the YMCA for the presentation and noted their growth from the prior year. Mr. Ballew thanked the City Council for the grant which enabled them to include more young people in swimming lessons. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of October 12, 2009 Minutes Motion — It was moved by Commissioners Biegel//Brodsky to approve the minutes as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. CONSENT CALENDAR - None. PUBLIC HEARING - None. BUSINESS ITEMS 1. Consideration of Commissioners to Volunteer and Attend the California Parks and Recreation Society Conference in Palm Springs, California from March 9 through March 12, 2010. Motion — It was moved by Commissioners Biegel/Spirtos to approve that Commissioners will look at their schedules for March 2010 and will coordinate with staff for attendance and volunteer scheduling. Motion carried unanimously. 2. Consideration of Participation in Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony and Breakfast with Santa Motion — It was moved by Commissioners Spirtos/Biegel to appoint Commissioners Spirtos and Fitzpatrick to assist with the Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony and Commissioners Leidner, Spirtos, Biegel, and Fitzpatrick to assist with the Breakfast with Santa. Motion carried unanimously. STUDY SESSION — NONE. DEPARTMENT REPORTS 1. Monthly Department Report for October 2009 Staff explained that due to packet preparation, the Department Report for October 2009 will be presented to the Commission on December 14, 2009. 2 Community Services Commission Minutes 3- November 9, 2009 COMMISSIONER ITEMS 1. Report from Commissioners Regarding Meetings Attended. Commissioners Biegel and Fitzpatrick attended the Artist Appreciation Day Event and suggested that the event be continued in the future. Michele Lawrence attended the Fire Station Ground Breaking. 2. Calendar of Monthly Events PUBLIC HEARING — None. OPEN DISCUSSION ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Commissioners Leidner/Brodsky to adjourn the Community Services Commission meeting at 6:13 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. NEXT MEETING INFORMATION: A Regular Meeting of the Community Services Commission to be held on December 14, 2009 commencing at 5:30 p.m. in the City of La Quinta Study Session Room, 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253. Submitted by: n Angela Guereque Community Services Senior Secretary 5 `&tvl 4 4Qumrw AGENDA CATEGORY: COMMISSION MEETING DATE: December 14, 2009 BUSINESS SESSION: I CONSENT CALENDAR: ITEM TITLE: Consideration to Become a Healthy Eating STUDY SESSION: Active Living City PUBLIC HEARING: RECOMMENDATION: As deemed appropriate by the Community Services Commission. BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW: Cities and their residents are facing increased health care costs and diminished quality of life due to the epidemic of obesity. A study from the California Center for Public Health Advocacy identifies the problem specifically for the County of Riverside, 37' Senate District, and the 80" Assembly District (Attachment 1). City leaders across the country and California are stepping up to help reduce the obesity epidemic by implementing policies to increase opportunities for residents to engage in physical activity and nutritious eating. Attachment 2 is background information on the Healthy Eating Active Lifestyles (HEAL) campaign. In 2004, the League of California Cities adopted a resolution to engage cities to embrace policies that facilitate activities to promote healthier lifestyles including healthy diet and nutrition and the adoption of a resolution of City design and planning principles that enable citizens of all ages and abilities to undertake exercise. Two yeas later in 2006, the League of California Cities adopted a resolution (Attachment 3) to work together with the Institute for Local Government, and the Cities, Counties and School Partnership (CCS) to develop a clearinghouse of information that can be used to promote wellness policies and healthier cities. In response to the League resolution the CCS Partnership and the California Center for Public Health Advocacy launched the HEAL Campaign. The Public Health Advocacy staff, under the guidance of an advisory committee of elected and executive leaderships from twenty cities, reviewed survey responses from over 100 California cities, analyzed existing policies, and identified key policies to assist elected officials. The draft resolution (Attachment 3) contains the S:\Community Services\CS Commission\CSC Meetings\2009\12-14-09\HEAL 09-10.doc 6 HEAL cities campaign policies. Individual cities can choose among the policies and modify the language to fit as needed. The Community Services Master Plan complements this campaign as the plan outlines the development of facilities and programs that encourage physical activity. Adopting one or more of the Campaign policies would help La Quinta by: • Improving the quality of life through creating services and facilities that promote active lifestyles. • Improving community connections and civic life through interactions in public places and parks. • Improving public safety by ensuring that residents have places to walk, bike or run. • Creating and encouraging attractive destinations that offer healthy food options, multiple activities, and places people want to spend time and money. • Offering and promoting activities that encourage physical activity and wellness. • Encouraging residents and tourists to spend time outdoors. Policy options included for your review and recommendation include: • Recommend health goals and policies to the General Plan that is now being updated by the City to increase resident access to healthy food and physical activity. • Encourage zoning ordinances that promote walking and biking, and create lively destinations within the City. ALTERNATIVES: The alternatives available to the Commission are: 1. Approve the Healthy Eating Activity Living City Campaign and direct staff to recommend the resolution to City Council for consideration; or 2. Do not approve the Healthy Eating Activity Living City Campaign; or 3. Provide staff with alternate direction. S:\Community Services\CS Commission\CSC Meetings\2009\12-14-09\HEAL 09-10.doc 7 Respectf ly submitted, Edie Hylton Community Services Director Attachments: 1. Study from the California Center for Public Health Advocacy 2. Background information on the HEAL Campaign 3. Draft Resolution SACommunity Services\CS Commission\CSC Meetings\2009\12-14-09\HEAL 09-10.doc 8 y, �t Q r ,mot Ox' r yCS �y o f�� u } >c•.- t i 's 'dtY`jl�i'i i„l.n tlt�{lt����yGym 7 c, i.,�f �I"�~�i l:Jl I of l' i , ! t l.. THE PROBLEM The California Center for Public Health Advocacy analyzed results of the 2004 California Physical Fitness Test for 5th 7fh and gth graders. The analysis shows that among all students in the 80th Assembly District: o 33.2% of children were overweight in 2004, up from 31.1% in 2001. THE EEEE7CT I o Overweight children face a greater risk of developing many health problems during childhood, including type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, orthopedic problems and gallstones, as well as low self-esteem, poor body image, and depression. o Overweight children are more likely to be obese as adults, putting them at a much higher risk for heart disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes later in life. o Overweight, obesity and physical inactivity are estimated to cost California $28 billion during 2005 for medical care, worker's compensation, and lost productivity. To address the epidemic of overweight children, state and local leaders must address the conditions in schools and communities that contribute to this crisis and that undermine parents' efforts to protect their children's health. The California Center for Public Health Advocacy recommends the following actions: C Institute healthy food and beverage standards in places where children spend time. o Ensure quality physical education for all children. • Eliminate advertising of unhealthy foods and beverages to children. o Require health insurance to cover nutrition counseling and physical activity. o Make school recreation facilities available for after-hours use. o Provide safe roadway access for walking and biking. • Provide financial incentives that bring grocery stores and recreation facilities to low-income communities. NOTE: The term overweight as used in CCPHA's analysis of the California Physical Fitness Test data is based on the assessment standards therein. For additional information and references, see CCPHA's full report on this study, available at www.publichealthadvocacy.org. Support for this project was provided by a grant from The California Vitamin Cases Consumer Settlement Fund. © August 2005 CCPHA The Califomia Center for Public Health Advocacy is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization established by the Northern and Southern California Public Health Associations. Post Office Box 2309, Davis CA 95617 (530) 297-6000 http://www.publichealthadvocacy.org 91 4 801th ASSEMBLY DISTRICT hftp://republican.assembly.Ga.gov/members/ State Capitol — (916) 319-2080 The 80th A.D. consists of all of Imperial County and part of Riverside County, including Calexico, Cathedral City, El Centro, Indio and Palm Springs. Manuel Perez (D) represents the 801h District; he was elected for a two-year term in November 2008. Term limit: 2014. GENDER � �_�—.__----------- Girls _ 26.8% Graders Graders ETHNICITY -- __— — 33.9% 29.1 % African -American 24.5% 28.7% American Indian / Alaskan Native ' 47.7% 31.7% Asian 20.9% 17.9% Filipino 24.9% 24.7% Latino 35.6% 35.4% Pacific Islander N/A 35.9% White 24.5% 20.6% Other 31.0% 24.4% run ao or rawer s°menn msmu. NOW: The terms overweight and unfit as used In Me California Cents for Public Health Advocacy analysis of Me California Physical Fitness Test are based on Me assessment standards therein. For additional Irdormaden see Me Center's full report on Me analysis, available at hXpJAvvvw'.puhllcheaft1m&=acy.org1. Total of All Students Tested 21,859 1,375,214 African -American 3% 8% American Indian / Alaskan Native 1 % 1 % Asian 1IN, 8% Filipino 1 % 3% Latino 77% 45% Pacific Islander <1% 1% White 17% 33% Other 1 % 1 % Data source: from the California Center for Public Heath Advocacy (CCPHA) analysis of the 2001 and 2004 California Physical Fitness Test. For additional information contact CCPHA at Post Office Box 2309, Davis CA 95617; (530) 297-6000; http://w .publicheakhadwcacy.org. Support for this project was provided by a grard from The California Vitamin Cases Consumer Settlement Fund. © August 2005 CCPHA 10 ».,. i 9�,1 ---77--- TiHE P.RQBLEM Ill The California Center for Public Health Advocacy analyzed results of the 2004 California Physical Fitness Test for 5th 7th and 9th graders. The analysis shows that among all students in the 37th Senate District: o 28.3% of children were overweight in 2004, up from 26.7% in 2001. R E EF.EaCT ' o Overweight children face a greater risk of developing many health problems during childhood, including type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, orthopedic problems and gallstones, as well as low self-esteem, poor body image, and depression. o Overweight children are more likely to be obese as adults, putting them at a much higher risk for heart disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes later in life. o Overweight, obesity and physical inactivity are estimated to cost California $28 billion during 2005 for medical care, worker's compensation, and lost productivity. To address the epidemic of overweight children, state and local leaders must address the conditions in schools and communities that contribute to this crisis and that undermine parents' efforts to protect their children's health. The California Center for Public Health Advocacy recommends the following actions: • Institute healthy food and beverage standards in places where children spend time. o Ensure quality physical education for all children. o Eliminate advertising of unhealthy foods and beverages to children. o Require health insurance to cover nutrition counseling and physical activity. • Make school recreation facilities available for after-hours use. • Provide safe roadway access for walking and biking. o Provide financial incentives that bring grocery stores and recreation facilities to low-income communities. NOTE: The term overweight as used in CCPHA's analysis of the California Physical Fitness Test data is based on the assessment standards therein. For additional information and references, see CCPHA's full report on this study, available at www.publicheallhadvocacy.org. Support for this project was provided by a grant from The California Vitamin Cases Consumer Settlement Fund. © August 2005 CCPHA The California Center for Public Heafth Advocacy is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization established by the Northern and Southem Califomia Public Health Associations. Post OtFce Box 2309, Davis CA 95617 (530) 297-6000 http:llwww.publichealthadvocacy.org 11 a' Ns- ,a vi=:itlt. _fit , 2L �lili� fie. ���51 )1�71 � A:. 37th SENATE DISTRICT http://republican.sen.ca.gov/web/37/ State Capitol - (916) 445-5581; District Office - (760) 568-0408 or (909) 653-9502 The 371h S.D. consists of part of Riverside County, including Banning, Corona, Hemet, Lake Elsinore, Moreno Valley, Palm Desert, Palm Springs and Perris. John Benoit (R) represents the 37'h District; he was elected for a four-year term in November 2008. Term limit: 2016. GENDER Girls 23.1% — — 22.0% Graders Graders 27.9% 29.3°/p _ _ 9'h Graders 26.6% 25.4% ETHNICITY African -American 25.2% 28.7% American Indian / Alaskan Native 36.9% 31.7% Asian 20.3% 17.9% Filipino 20.9% 24.7% Latino 33.3% 35.4% Pacific Islander t40.8% 35.9% White 22.2% 20.6% Other 26.4% 24.4% NOTE: ina Iellrb OVelwel9m all° umn ae ue@0In me Lalllamla cenn rfor l,innic nee lm mrvocacy ana"m m me "morma i,nyslcal rlmees I om are mace on me aeeeeSmem mannum e therem. For adafeonal Information see the Center's full report on the analysis, avallabla at htlpJAxwi.pudlClealthaMocary.ap/. Total of All Students Tested 37,363 1,375,214 i Percentage of Students Tested African -American 12% 8% American Indian / Alaskan Native 1 IN, 1 % Asian 2% 8% Filipino 2% 3% Latino 50% 45% Pacific Islander <1% 1% White 33% 33% Other 1 % 1 % Data source: from the California Center for Public Health Advocacy (CCPHA) analysis of the 2001 and 2004 California Physical Fitness Test. For additional information contact CCPHA at Post Office Box 2309, Davis CA 95617; (530) 297-6000; http:ll i .publicheaKhadvocacy.org. Support for this project was Provided by a grant from The California Vitamin Cases Consumer Settlement Fund. 0 August 2005 CCPHA 12 RIVERSIDE COUNTY The California Center for Public Health Advocacy analyzed the 2004 California Physical Fitness Test of 5th, 7th and 9th graders. The analysis shows that among students in Riverside County: • 28.0% of children were overweight. • Overweight rates in cities in Riverside County range from 18.0% in Temecula to 37.8% in Coachella. See page 2 for city specific data. • Overweight children face a greater risk of developing many health problems during childhood, including type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, orthopedic problems and gallstones, as well as low self-esteem, poor body image, and depression. • Overweight children are more likely to be obese as adults, putting them at a much higher risk for heart disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes later in life. • Overweight, obesity and physical inactivity are estimated to cost California $28 billion during 2005 for medical care, worker's compensation, and lost productivity. To address the epidemic of overweight children, state and local leaders must address the conditions in schools and communities that contribute to this crisis and that undermine parents' efforts to protect their children's health. The California Center for Public Health Advocacy recommends the following actions: • Implement healthy food and beverage standards for products sold in schools and other publi c facilities. • Ensure quality physical education for all children in grades K-12. • Eliminate advertising of unhealthy foods and beverages on public property. • Make school recreation facilities available for after-hours use. • Ensure public access to all public facilities that provide physical activity programs. • Provide financial incentives that bring grocery stores and recreation facilities to low-income communities. • Provide safe roadway access for walking and biking. • Require health insurance to cover nutrition counseling and physical activity. NOTES: The term overweight as used in CCPHA's analysis of the California Physical Fitness Test data is based on assessment standards described in CCPHA's report, The Growing Epidemic: Child Overweight Rates on the Rise in California Assembly Districts, released in August 2005. Support for this project was provided by a grant from The California Vitamin Cases Consumer Settlement Fund. © CCPHA February 2006 The California Center for Public Health Advocacy is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization established by the Northern and southern California Public Health Associations, Post Office Box 2309, Davis CA 95617 (530) 297-6000 http://www.publichealthadvocacy.org 13 IR111v rside Website: http://www.co.riverside.ca.us Contact the Board of Supervisors: (951) 955-1100 Girls 22.5% 22.0% Bovs 33.4% 33.9% WAGRA 9'" Graders 25.9% 25.4% gy@y Banning 1,047 27.9 Beaumont 1,137 27.7 Cathedral Ci 1,978 28.0 Coachella - 943 37.8 Corona 7,609 27.0 Desert Hot Springs 1,101 24.4 Hemet 3,855 27.3 Indio 3,289 32.9 La Quinta 1,579 25.3 j Lake Elsinore 2,360 26.0 M enifee 1,565 19.0 'Mira Loma 859 36.3 Moreno Valley 8,943 29.8 Murrieta 4,204 21.6 Norco 1,474 22.8 Palm Springs 1,135 31.1 Perris 3,414 32.2 E Riverside 15,552 30.1 San Jacinto 1,389 29.6 Temecula 4,744 18.0 Thermal 1,654 35.1 I Wildomar 1,325 27.0 ' Includes only cities and communities with a population of at least 10,000 and a total enrollment of e, 7' , and a graders of at least 1,000. The population data are from the 2000 Census; the enrollment data are from the California Department of Education 20032004 public school enrollment data. NOTES: The term overweight as used in CCPHA's analysis of the California Physical Fitness Test data is based on assessment standards described in CCPHA's report, The Growing Epidemic: Child Overweight Rates on the Rise in California Assembly Districts, released in August 2005. Support for this project was provided by a grant from The California Vitamin Cases Consumer Settlement Fund. © CCPHA February 2006 The California Center for Public Health Advocacy is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization established by the Northern and Southern California Public Health Associations. Post Otfice Box 2309, Davis CA 95617 (530) 297-6000 http:ltwww.publichealthadvocacy.org 14 ATTACHMENT 2 tip- ��IL�t-���ity E�.�ic•��-t���ic Due to the rapid rise in obesity, today's youth may —for the first time in modern history —live shorter lives than their parents.' Cities and their residents are facing increased health care costs and diminished quality of life due to the epidemic of obesity and overweight. City leaders across California are stepping up to help stem the obesity epidemic in their communities. This fact sheet is intended to help city council members and executive city staff see how municipalities can help reduce obesity and overweight through policies that advance healthy eating and active living. The Healthy Eating Active Living Cities Campaign provides training and technical assistance to help city officials adopt policies that improve their communities' physical activity and retail food environments. Supporting tLaT4 M&ES §" healthy choices is essential to address the obesity HEALTHY EATING ACTIVE LIVING epidemic among Califonia's children and adults, P CITIES currently costing the state more than $22 billion CAMPAIGN annually in healthcare and lost productivity. Obesity and Overweight Cost Cities in Health Care, Preventable Disease, and Lost Productivity California's children are suffering from overweight and its effects: • On average, one in four California youth between the ages of 9 and 16 is overweight; in many California cities, that statistic is one in three • More children are being diagnosed with diseases linked to overweight and obesity previously seen only in adults, such as Type 2 diabetes and heart disease • Overweight children are far more likely to be obese as adults' California's adults face serious problems from obesity: o More than half of California's adults are overweight or obese: 23 percent are obese and another 35 percent are overweight3 • Obese adults face increased risks for many chronic conditions: diabetes, heart disease, cancer, arthritis, stroke, and hypertension' • Each year in California, obesity is directly or indirectly responsible for hundreds of deaths and thousands of hospitalizations' o In 2000, the annual cost to California —in medical bills, workers compensation and lost productivity — for overweight, obesity, and physical inactivity was $22 billion The Campaign, funded by Kaiser Permanente and the Vitamin Cases Consumer Settlement Fund, is a partnership of the League of California Cities, the California Center for Public Health Advocacy, and the Cities Counties and Schools Partnership. This fact sheet is one in a series providing background and policy ideas for healthy cities. www.healcitiescampaign.org 15 Low -Income Communities Fare Worst Rates of obesity are highest and have risen most rapidly among people of color and in low-income communities, where choices for healthy eating and physical activity are limited? Even after accounting for individual risk factors such as socioeconomic status and race/ethnicity, living in a community that has a lot more unhealthy food outlets is associated with significantly higher rates of obesity and diabetes than living in a community with more opportunities to buy healthy food.4 Cities Have an Important Role in Obesity Prevention Increasingly, policymakers, advocates, and health care providers are recognizing the influence of community factors on health,' including the following: • Local access to healthy foods • Safe places to play and be active • Opportunities for people to walk and bike within their neighborhoods City councils can improve the physical activity and food envi- ronments in their cities and contribute to preventing obesity among their employees and residents through: • Internal personnel policies • Land use decisions • Redevelopment priorities • Community and economic development plans In conjunction with leaders from 100 California cities, the Healthy Eating Active Living Cities Campaign has developed policy recommendations that could improve the food and physical activity environments in communities, available at www.healcitiescampaign.org. References 1. Olshansky SJ, Passaro DJ, Hershow RC, et at. A potential decline in life expectancy in the United States in the 21 at century. N Eng J Med. Mar 17 2005;352(11):1138-1145. 2. The Growing Epidemic, California Center for Public Health Advocacy, 2005. 3. Prevalence and Trends Data, California-2007, Overweight and Obesity. Retrieved November 14, 2008, from http://apps.nccd.cdc.govlbrfss/display .asp?cat=OB&yr=2007&qkey=4409&state=CA. 4. Designed for disease: The link between local food environments and obesity and diabetes, California Center for Public Health Advocacy, PolicyLink, and the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research, 2008. The Benefits to Your City By adopting one or more of the policies described at i www.healcitiescampaign.org, your city could see these benefits: • Cost savings through employee wellness policies and health incentives Improved quality of life for residents through active lifestyles Improved community connections and civic life through community interactions in parks and public places, slowing people down to see and talk i with one another •.Improved'.public safety and reduced crime by ensuring more "eyes on the street" when residents walk, bike, or run, • Neighborhood recreation options that help keep kids out of the street • Better -performing kids: healthy kids do better in school, giving them a. greater chance to contribute 3 eventually to the region's economic vitality .. • Greater life expectancy for the next generation than predicted under current circumstances • Creation of attractive destinations that offer good food, multiple activities, and places where people want to spend time and money, Less traffic congestion and cleaner air as folks leave ' their cars to ride bicycles and walk Contribution to AB 32 and SB 375 goals by increasing walkability and biking and decreasing vehicle miles traveled Join the Healthy Eating Active Living Cities Campaign Go to www.healcitiescampaign.org and let us know what you are doing, or contact the campaign: Charlotte Dickson, Campaign Director Healthy Eating Active Living Cities Campaign cd@PublicHealthAdvocacy.org (510j302-3387 5. Sutocky J. Obesity -related morbidity and mortality: California, 2000-2002. California Department of Health Services Center for Health Statistics, Office of Health Information and Research; 2005. 6. The economic costs of physical inactivity, obesity, and overweight in California adults: Health care, workers' compensation and lost productivity. California Department of Health Services and Public Health Institute; 2005. 7. Healthy People 2010: Understanding and improving health. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; 2002. See also Deitel M. The Surgeon -Gen- eral's call to action to prevent an increase in overweight and obesity. Obes Sung. Feb 2002;12(1):3-4. 8. Haan M, Kaplan GA, Camacho T Poverty and health. Prospective evidence from the Alameda County study. Am J Epidemiol. Jun 1987;125(6):989-998. 16 Whether your city has-been a leader in combating obesity or this is a new issue for your municipality, you can establish a healthier future for your city and its residents. Take these three steps and you're on your way to supporting healthy eating and active living. 51 Recognize the Problem u Has your city recognized the importance of addressing the obesity epidemic with policies, resolutions or pro- grams? ❑ YES! Proceed to step two. ❑ NO 1. Learn whether there is a collaborative already working on the issue. If so, designate staff to attend their meetings and report back regularly to the council. 2. Consult with likely city and other partners in addressing the problem, such as other city council members, the community services and human re- sources directors, school board members, planning commissioners, and your public health director. 3. Identify local data to build your case with the council. Many communities have assessed such parameters as walkability, bikeability, and healthy food retail in their communities. Visit www.healcitiescainpaign.org to get local data and find others who are addressing the problem. 2 Clarify Your City's Role L/ Has your city stated a vision or adopted a policy to support healthy, active living? ❑ YES! Proceed to step three. Your city can support the health of its residents and workers through policies that create a healthy eating and active living city. The Healthy Eating Active Living Cities Campaign provides training and technical assistance to help city officials adopt policies that improve their communities' physical activity and retail food environments. Supporting VNIEZZIMEE -i healthy choices is essential to address the obesity HEALTHY EATING ACTIVE LIVING epidemic among Califonia's children and adults, CITIES. currently costing the state more than $22 billion CAMPAIGN annually in healthcare and lost productivity. ❑ NO Join the Healthy Eating Active Living Cities Campaign by adopting a policy to increase physical activity and access to healthy food for your employees and residents. Visit www.healcitiescampaign.org to see sample resolutions and policies. The Campaign, funded by Kaiser Permanente and the Vitamin Cases Consumer Settlement Fund, is a partnership of the League of California Cities, the California Center for Public Health Advocacy, and the Cities Counties and Schools Partnership. This fact sheet is one in a series providing background and policy ideas for healthy cities. www.healcitiescampaign.org Consider Healthy Eating Active Living Policy Options Is your city working to increase health and wellness through specific policies? Consider the following policy options: ❑ Update your general plan Establishing goals and policies in your general plan that address the built environment is a power- ful and enduring way to increase resident access to healthy food and routine physical activity. See the HEAL Cities Campaign's Fact Sheet on Land Use for specific ideas and examples of general plan updates from California cities. ❑ Adopt zoning ordinances Adopting zoning ordinances can assure venues for produce sales in underserved neighborhoods, promote walking and biking, and create lively destinations within your city. See the HEAL Cities Campaign's Fact Sheet on Land Use for specific ideas and examples from California cities. ❑ Create incentives to increase the availability of healthy food in all your city neighborhoods Cities have powerful planning and economic development tools that can be directed toward grocery store development, corner store conver- sion, farmers markets and community gardens. See the HEAL Cities Campaign's Fact Sheet on Healthy Food Choices for specific ideas and exam- ples from California cities. The Campaign also has marketing materials for retailers who make healthy choices accessible to customers. The City of Chino sponsors a weekly certified farmers market at City Hal/ that attracts residents downtown to shop for healthier foods, participate in family activities, and take in a variety of enter- tainment —from salsa -making contests todancing and listening to local bands. Allen Rossum of the San Francisco 4gers and Jerry Stackhouse of the Dallas Mavericks lead a group of youth in a )O-minute activity break. Instant Recess! ❑ Address the health of your city workforce Keeping your workforce and their families healthy can increase productivity and decrease chronic disease and its attendant costs. See the HEAL Cities Campaign's Fact Sheet on Employee Wellness for specific ideas and examples from California cities. ❑ Choose one or more areas on which to focus Direct appropriate staff to contact the HEAL Cities Campaign for assistance. BONUS! Get Credit When you register your city's policies with HEAL Cities Campaign, we will provide recognition, including: • The HEAL Cities Campaign logo for your city's website • A tailored press release that we will distribute to local media outlets and the League of California Cities • Recognition at the HEAL Cities Campaign breakfast at the League's Annual Conference Free HEAL Cities Campaign bumper stickers and eligibility to purchase Campaign promotional materials at cost Join the Healthy Eating Active Living Cities Campaign Go to www.healcitiescampaign.org and let us know what you are doing, or contact the campaign: Charlotte Dickson, Campaign Director Healthy Eating Active Living Cities Campaign cd@PublicHealthAdvocacy.org (510)302-3387 f. ATTACHMENT 3 HEALTHY EATING ACTIVE LIVING CITIES CAMPAIGN SAMPLE HEALTHY EATING ACTIVE LIVING CITY RESOLUTION WHEREAS, in 2004, the League of California Cities adopted an Annual Conference resolution to encourage cities to embrace policies that facilitate activities to promote healthier lifestyles and communities, including healthy diet and nutrition and adoption of city design and planning principles that enable citizens of all ages and abilities to undertake exercise; and WHEREAS, the League of California Cities has a strategic goal to promote and develop safe and healthy cities; and th th WHEREAS, The California Center for Public Health Advocacy's 2004 California Physical Fitness Test of 1,274 5 , 7 and th9 graders in La Quinta show that 25.3% of the students tested were overweight; and WHEREAS, more children are being diagnosed with diseases linked to overweight and obesity previously seen only in adults, such as Type 2 diabetes and heart disease; and WHEREAS, more thanhalf of California's adults are overweight or obese; and WHEREAS, overweight children and adults are at greater risk for numerous adverse health consequences, including stroke, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, certain cancers, asthma, low self-esteem, depression and other debilitating diseases;t and WHEREAS, obesity shortens the average li£espan by at least four to nine months, and if childhood obesity continues to increase, it could reduce life expectancy by five years over the next several decades;2 and WHEREAS, obesity takes a tremendous toll on the health, productivity of all Californians --in medical bills, workers compensation and lost productivity— for overweight, obesity, and physical inactivity exceeds $41.2 billion a year; and WHEREAS, The United States Surgeon General has issued a call to action to prevent and decrease overweight and obesity; and The United States Department of Health and Human Services has made reducing the proportion of overweight and obese children and adolescents a key goal;" and WHEREAS, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity at least five days a week for adults, and at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity for children every day; 5 and WHEREAS, the quality of the built environment, including neighborhood safety, sidewalks, streets, public transportation, restaurant and convenience store density, access to parks, trails and grocery stores, has a significant impact on obesity rates;6 and 19 WHEREAS, in light of the foregoing statistics and considerations, the City of La Quinta commits to do all it can to decrease the rate of obesity and overweight in its communities and is committed to implementing the necessary laws or policies to create healthier work, school, and neighborhood environments conducive to healthier eating and increased physical activity among residents; BE IT RESOLVED that the City of La Quinta will become a Healthy Eating Active Living City; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of La Quinta will encourage nutrition standards for food offered at city special events, city sponsored meetings, served at city facilities and city concessions, and city programs; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of La Quinta collaborates with other agencies in the community to provide a number of recreation activities that promote physical activity. City staff will work with other entities such as the Boys and Girls Club, YMCA of the Desert, Desert Recreation District and youth sports associations to encourage sports, play and physical activity. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of La Quints will encourage and promote the California Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights that encourages children under the age of 14 to participate in a number of outdoor and cultural experiences. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of La Quinta will encourage fitness and wellness programs and facilities and offer Health Education to provide information on nutrition, fitness testing, and health and wellness information for its residents. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of La Quinta General Plan Update will: • Prioritization of capital improvement projects that increase opportunities for physical activity in exiting areas; • Planning for and constructing a built environment that encourages walking, biking and other forms of physical activity; • Policy encouraging establishing regulations to increase opportunities for physical activity and access to healthy foods wherever and whenever possible; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that redevelopment proposals and plans will include: • Zoning to support community gardens; • Capital Improvements Plans that promote walkability and bikeability; • Connectivity between the redevelopment area, and residential neighborhoods and schools and retail food outlets; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in order to promote employee wellness within the City of La Quinta and to set an example for other businesses, the City of La Quinta pledges to adopt and implement an employee wellness program that will include: • Offer Employee Health Fairs and Health Education Information • Accommodating walking breaks in the Civic Center Campus • Encouraging use of the La Quinta Fitness Center by providing free membership BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that local farming can improve nutrition, physical activity, community engagement, safety, and economic vitality for a neighborhood and its residents and provide environmental benefits to the community, the City of La Quinta supports efforts to allow local fanning to occur at on the undeveloped property of SilverRock until development occurs. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of La Quinta pledges to support community efforts to establish and maintain farmers markets, recognizing that farmers markets provide fresh produce to community residents, support small farmers, and build community. Pill ' US Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Surgeon General. The Surgeon General's Call to Action to Prevent and Decrease Overweight and Obesity. Rockville: US Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Office of the Surgeon General, 2001. Available at: http://surgeongeneral.gov/topics/obesity/calltoaction/fact_ adolescents.htm. 2 Olshansky JS, Passaro DJ, Hershow RC, et al. "A Potential Decline in Life Expectancy in the United States in the 21st Century." New England Journal of Medicine, 352: 1138-1145, 2005. 3 The Surgeon General's Call to Action to Prevent and Decrease Overweight and Obesity, supra note 1. US Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Healthy People 2010. Available at: http://www.healthypeople.gov/DOcument/HTML/uih/uih_4.htm. s Centers for Disease Control, Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, "Physical Activity for Everyone." Available at www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/guidelines. 6KM Booth, MM Pinkston, W S Carlos et al. "Obesity and the Built Environment." Journal of the American Dietetic Association 2005:105:5110-S117. 21 a��t •c Fy OF : COMMISSION MEETING DATE: December 14, 2009 ITEM TITLE: Consideration of a Recipient for the 2010 Senior Inspiration Award Program AGENDA CATEGORY: BUSINESS SESSION: CONSENT CALENDAR: STUDY SESSION: PUBLIC HEARING: RECOMMENDATION: Recommend a recipient for the 2010 Senior Inspiration Award Program. FISCAL IMPLICATIONS: None. BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW: —2— The Senior Inspiration Award provides an opportunity to recognize and honor outstanding seniors throughout the Coachella Valley. The Community Services Commission is being asked to select one outstanding senior recipient who meets the following criteria: the honoree should be at least 70 years old; reside in the City of La Quinta; demonstrate involvement in community affairs for a lengthy period of time; and personify a healthy and active attitude and lifestyle. Staff sent out a letter (Attachment 1) to the following organizations: La Quinta Chamber of Commerce, La Quinta Historical Society, La Quinta Rotary Club, Friends of the La Quinta Library, La Quinta Arts Foundation, Friends of the La Quinta Senior Center, and Soroptimist International of La Quinta requesting nominees for the 2010 Senior Inspiration Award Program. Four nominations were received: Alex Hertzberg from the Friends of the La Quinta Senior Center; Yvonne Sessums from the La Quinta Historical Society; Kay Wolff from the La Quinta Arts Foundation; and Barbara Irwin from the Soroptomist International La Quinta. 22 The nominees have met the criteria for the award and brief synopses are provided as Attachments 2, 3, 4 and 5. The Senior Inspiration Awards Luncheon will be held on Friday, April 23, 2010 at the Renaissance-Esmeralda Resort in Indian Wells. ALTERNATIVES: The alternatives available to the Commission are: Recommend a recipient for the 2010 Senior Inspiration Award Program; or 2. Provide staff with alternative direction. Respectfu ly submitted, "A�n — Edie Hylton Community Services Director Attachments: 1. Letter requesting nominations from 7 organizations 2. Bio information for Alex Hertzberg 3. Bio information for Yvonne Sessems 4. Bio information for Kay Wolff 5. Bio information for Barbara Irwin 23 ATTACHMENT 1 November 10, 2009 Dear: Since 1992, the County of Riverside and the nine incorporated cities of the Coachella Valley have sponsored the annual Senior Inspiration Awards. Each city selects one recipient (a single man or woman) as their outstanding senior recipient for this event. This year the event will be held on Friday, April 23, 2010 at the Renaissance- Esmeralda Resort in Indian Wells. Please submit one or more names, along with a brief summary (maximum 150 words) on why you chose that person. The following is the criteria: • The honoree should be at least 70 years old or older; • Reside in La Quinta; • Be actively involved in community affairs for a lengthy period of time; • Deserves to receive recognition and/or may not otherwise receive recognition for their service to the community; • Personify a healthy, active and contributing attitude and lifestyle. Nomination forms are enclosed for your selections. Please complete one or more and return to Christina Calderon at the La Quinta Senior Center, 78-450 Avenida La Fonda, La Quinta, CA 92253 no later than December 4, 2009. Thank you for your assistance. It is most appreciated. Sincerely, DON ADOLPH, Mayor City of La Quinta Enclosure cc: City Council Edie Hylton, Community Services Director Christina Calderon, Recreation Supervisor ATTACHMENT 2 2010 Senior Inspiration Awards NOMINATION FORM Please do not embarrass your ONE nominee by not meeting the award criteria Must be at least 70 years old; reside in your city; actively involved in community affairs for a lengthy period of time; Deserves to receive recognition and/or may not otherwise receive recognition for their service to the community; Personify a healthy, active, and contributing attitude and lifestyle Nominating City: La Quinta / Friends of the La Quinta Senior Center I�Fcipient s Tirst andLast Name: DOB: June 6, 1934 Alex Hertzberg Age: 75 No later than April 23, 1940 911aikngAddress: 78-765 Nolan Circle La Quinta, Ca 92253 7ek (760) 772-1552 rE-mair alhertz634@msn.com Wecipient s B. Alex Hertzberg is a retired Federal Employee. He served as a Foreign Service Officer with the U.S. Department of State, assigned to U.S. Embassies in Eastern Europe. He was also employed as an Engineering Program Manager with the Department of Defense. In 1996 Mr. Hertzberg opted for an early retirement from the U.S. Army's Space and Missile Defense Command and following frequent vacations in this area, Mr. and Mrs. Hertzberg decided to establish their new residence in La Quinta. Alex has been a very active and dedicated volunteer at the La Quints Senior Center for the past 5 years. He is well respected and highly regarded by all participants of the senior center's programs. Alex is very compassionate with the elderly and particularly with the disabled. In addition to being involved in various senior center activities, Alex is also the senior center's contact person for the Riverside County Foundation on Aging - Nutrition Grants Program, which provides food for hungry seniors during Thanksgiving. Alex is President of the Board of the "Friends of the La Quinta Senior Center". He recommends acquisition and donation by the "Friends" of the new furnishing for the facility that was recently purchased last year. Alex is also the operator of the weekly "Thursday Movies" program. He is a judicious individual, a valued volunteer and a respected member of the La Quinta community. PCease return this information to Christina CafCeron 6y Decem6er 4, 2009 EmaiCpreferred ccaCderon@raAuinta.orp orfaxto: (760).564-5004 ormaiC to: La Quinta Senior Center P.O. Box 1504 La Quinta, CA 92247. 25 ATTACHMENT 3 2010 Senior Inspiration Awards NOMINATION FORM Please do not embarrass your ONE nominee by not meeting the award criteria Must be at least 70 years old; reside in your city; actively involved in community affairs for a lengthy period of time; Deserves to receive recognition and/or may not otherWse receive recognition for their service to the community; Personify a healthy, active, and contributing attitude and lifestyle Nominating City: La Quinta / La Quinta Historical Society &aptent's Tirst and Last Name: (DOB: 02/28/1928 No later than April 23, 1940 WaikngAddress: 4ef. (760) 564-3877 Yvonne Sessums Age. 81 50-645 Calle Quito La Quinta, Ca 92253 E-mai- 9YectpiMt s B . Yvonne moved to La Quinta in December of 1989 and her involvement in the community is as follows: • 1990-2004 - Member of the Arts Foundation; served as president for two year. • Chairman of Relief Services - she and staff were responsible to check on the needs of the artists and manned the booths as needed. She never missed a show. She is remembered, respected and admired for her willingness and dependability for fifteen years of service. • 1990-2007 - Member and active board member of the La Quinta Historical Society. Also a co-chair on the Gala committee. • Active on Earth Day, served as a volunteer at the Living Desert where she was responsible for setting up the Tortoise Exhibit. • Yvonne and John Sessums are known for their backyard Tortoise Sanctuary. She has quietly served her community in a caring way. (Please return Mis information to Christina Cafderon 6y fDecem6er 4, 2009 Email preferred ccarderon@la-quinta. orp or far, to: (760) 564-5004 or mad to: La Quinta Senior Center (P.O. Box 1504 La Quinta, CA 92247. ATTACHMENT 4 2010 Senior Inspiration Awards NOMINATION FORM Please do not embarrass your ONE nominee by not meeting the award criteria Must be at least 70 years old; reside in your city; actively involved in community affairs for a lengthy period of time; Deserves to receive recognition and/or may not otherwise receive recognition for their service to the community; Personify a healthy, active, and contributing attitude and lifestyle Nominating city: La Quinta / La Quinta Arts Foundation Wfcipient's Tirst andGast Name: DOB: 1112811937 No later than April 23, 1940 91l•failiing Address: 7ek (760) 564-4070 Kay Wolff Age: 72 77-227 Calle Ensenada La Quinta, Ca 92253 E-mad kaywo@@msn.com �2ecipient's Bto Kay Wolff's life in La Quinta exemplifies the spirit intended of the Senior Inspiration Awards. Beginning with Kay and her husband Fred's arrival in 1980, she joined the task force to incorporate the City of La Quinta and served as founding director of La Quinta Arts Foundation. Kay served continuously on LQAF's board of directors, as interim executive director, and remains to this day an emeritus member of LQAF's board. Kay's extensive involvement in local charitable organizations has included board of directors and volunteer service for La Quinta On Stage, La Quinta Playhouse, Community Concert Association, Friends of La Quinta Library, Cove Neighborhood Association, John F. Kennedy/Healthy Families Foundation and La Quinta Historical Society recently being honored with their Volunteer Spirit Award. Kay's civic interests and concern for La Quinta's development was expressed in the many hours spent serving on the City's Art in Public Places Commission, Human Services Commission, La Quinta Youth Accountability Board and Building and Construction Appeals Board. In addition Kay is a member of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). Kay Wolff was instrumental in the establishment of the Fred Wolff Bear Creek Nature Preserve and continues to serve the Stewards of the Fred Wolff Bear Creek Nature Preserve. Kay has received three awards from Soroptimist International including Women of Distinction Award in 2007, and was named a Pillar of the Community in La Quinta in 2006. Kay's vitality and can -do attitude is possibly attributed to her positive outlook and continuing thirst for knowledge emanating from working as Assistant Principal at Truman Elementary School for five years and at Desert Sands Unified School District as an administrator for 7 years. To say Kay Wolff is active in La Quinta is an understatement! She attends and participates in all community functions. Kay organizes, writes copy, conducts interviews, videographs and moderates the La Quinta Cove Neighborhood Association's website and information forum, even uploading digital videos to YouTube! Indeed Kay Wolff may be the 'greenest' lady in La Quinta; she has installed every affordable conservation device available; smart irrigation controls, programmable thermostats in the "Swing Shift" program, a polyurethane roof, sun screens and CFL bulbs. Her appliances are multi -energy star, and she drives a hybrid vehicle. And, with impending installation of solar panels at her residence — she again demonstrates her progressive and responsible vision. For 30 years Kay Wolff has worked tirelessly contributing her efforts, expertise and passion to make La Quinta one of the best places to live in the United States, serving as an INSPIRATION to all. 27 2010Senior lnspirationAwards ATTACHMENT 5 NOMINATION FORM Please do not embarrass your ONE nominee by not meeting the award criteria Must be at least 70 years old; reside in your city; actively involved in community affairs for a lengthy period of time; Deserves to receive recognition and/or may not otherwise receive recognition for their service to the community; Personify a healthy, active, and contributing attitude and lifestyle Nominating City. La Quinta / Soroptomist International La Quinta - CV Vcipient's First and Last Name: DOB: 511411938 No later than April 23, 1940 9Ka&ngAddress: 7ek (760)771-1717 Barbara Irwin Age: 71 60-440 Juniper Lane La Quinta, Ca 92253 E-maiG 6ar6iei@dc.rrcom (Recipient Ys B . • Barbara Irwin DOB 05-14-1938 and her supportive husband Joe have 3 children, 3 grandchildren, and raised 7 other teenagers during troubled times in their lives. • Barbara moved to La Quinta in 1991 form Calabasas, California. • Volunteered at every stage of her life; when raising her children, school, sports and church kept her busy - volunteering in all that the family participated in. • Since pretending to retire she has: o Been active in La Quinta Historical Society & the La Quinta Museum for more than 12 years, serving as President of the Historical Society from 1997 to 2003. o Teaches computer classes at Trilogy to seniors since 2003. o Facilitates & provides local historical flare during arranged tours at the La Quinta Resort to residents, city officials and potential developers. o Provides education to middle & high school students during bus tours of the East Valley - "Miss Barbara knows everything." Often receives research calls from media sources as it relates to La Quinta history or urban legends. o Serves as "pulse of the community" to La Quinta Council Members & City Officials through participation in monthly "round table" luncheons. o Has an active role in City's Emergency Preparedness Committee and serves as block captain at Trilogy. o When sitting still she enjoys knitting dish cloths and donates them to various local causes for fundraising. o Faith keeps her sane & strong. o Serves as Euristic Minister at St. Francis Church, active in Live in the Spirit & Magnificent. o Visits homebound seniors and offers support; compassionately caring for the elderly in assisted living facilities for many years. ('lease return this information to Christina Ca[deron 6y Decem6er 4, 2009 Email preferred- ccafderon@Ca-guinta. orp or far, to: (760) 564-5004 or mad to: La Quinta Senior Center (P.O. Box 1504 La Quinta, CA 92247. 9fl DEPARTMENT REPORT: I 04 4aw F � 5 OF TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM: Edie Hylton, Community Services Directome DATE: November 17, 2009 SUBJECT: Community Services Department Report for October 2009 Upcoming events of the Community Services Department for December 2009: December 1 *Yoga for Health *Tai Chi Intermediate *Beginning Tap Zumba, Senior Center Tennis 4-7, Fritz Burns Park Tennis 8-10, Fritz Burns Park Tennis 11-13, Fritz Burns Park Adult Tennis, Fritz Burns Park December 2 *Morning Workout *Mat Pilates Jazzercise, Senior Center Tae Kwon Do, Senior Center Tai Chi Qi Gong, Fitness Center December *Quilters for Good Times (FREE Class) December 4 *Woodcarvers (FREE Class) Holiday Arts & Crafts Bazaar, Old Town La Quinta Christmas Tree Lighting, Old Town La Quinta December 7 *Financial Workshop (FREE Class) Photoshop Elements, Senior Center Easy Ways to Spend Less, Save More, Senior Center December 8 Free Lecture Series, Balancing Hormones, Museum December 9 Photoshop Pro, Senior Center December 11 *Karaoke (FREE Class) *Dance Workshop December 12 Breakfast with Santa (Senior Center) December 16 *History of American Independence Discussion (FREE Class) December 17 *Holiday Luncheon Family Nature Night, Museum *Senior Center class or activity 29 Community Services Department Attendance Report for the Month of October 2009 Summary Sheet Program 2009 2008 Variance Sessions Per Month 2009 2008 Leisure Classes 175 158 171 136 74 Special Events ` 500 907 -4071 1 3 Sports/Fitness Center 1093 914 1791 49 49 Senior Center 1437 1488 -511 113 136 Total 3,205 3,467 -2621 299 262 Senior Services Senior Center 376 384 -8 29 26 Total 376 384 -8 29 26 Sports User Groups La Quinta Park Use AYSO 1500 1600 -100 24 25 C.V. Soccer Club 100 0 100 4 0 Desert Boot Camp 50 0 50 8 0 Sports Complex LQ Sports & Youth 160 130 30 25 26 PDLQ Football 220 230 -10 7 14 Col. Paige School AYSO 270 350 -80 5 4 Facility/Park Rentals Senior Center Private Pa 0 200 -200 0 1 Churches-2 600 525 75 8 7 Museum Meeting Room 120 125 -5 2 3 Library Classroom 540 550 -10 9 10 Civic Center Campus Private Pa 0 0 01 0 0 Park Rentals La Quinta Park 100 300 -200 2 5 Fritz Burns Park 0 60 -60 0 1 Total 3,660 4,070 -410 94 96 Total Programs 7,241 7,921 -680 422 384 Volunteer Hours Senior Center 465 203 262 Total Volunteer Hours 465 203 262 01 Community Services Program Report for October 2009 2nno 2nna Participants Participants Variance Meetings Meetings Leisure Classes Rela)dng Movements - 13 0 13 7 0 Belly Dancing 7 18 Al 2 5 Computers - Beg. Microsoft Word 6 4 9 5 -3 -1 3 3 3 3 Guitar 20 20 0 5 8 Conversational Spanish 13 0 13 4 0 Italian For Everyone 10i 0 10 3 0 Begin. Ballet 3 0 3 5 0 Dance, Play, & Pretend 3 7 4 5 4 En li Riding Lessons 8 0 8 7 0 Horsemanship Classes 3 0 3 6 0 Tennis 4 0 4 2 0 Tai Chi Qi Gong 6 0 6 22 0 Zumba 21 23 -2 9 14 Ballet/Jazz4 0 4 1 0 Ballet/Tap 5 0 5 8 0 Elements - Beg. 7 11 4 3 4 Photoshop Pro 3 0 3 4 0 Tee Kwon Do 4 5 -1 13 11 Neuropathy Pain 11 0 11 1 0 Scul tin 8 0 8 10 0 Jauercise J; 12 23 -10 13 18 Totals 1T5 121 55 1361 70 2nne 2nno 2008 Participants Participants Variance Meetings Meetings Special Events Halloween Carnival - - 500 800 -300 1 1 Totals 500 800 -300 1 1 2nnn 2nno 2nno 2008 Participants I Participants Variance Meetings Meetings Sports & Fitness Center Open Gym Basketball 125 183 -58 13 22 Open Gym Volleyball 67 0 67 5 0 Fitness Center 866 731 135 27 27 Junior Basketball Clinic 35 0 35 4 0 Totals 1093 914 179 49 49 Community Services Totals 1 1,7681 1,835 -661 186 120 31 Monthly Revenue Report for October 2009 -.-I �nno 9nnR variance Libra $ 150.00 1 125.00 Museum $ 450.00 350.00 Senior Center $ 2,912.50 =3,235.00$ 322.50Parks $ 60.00 260.00S orts Fields $ 402.50 2.50Monthl Facilit Revenue $ 3,975.00 355.00 u--.a.i.. o............ Senior Center $ 6,189.50 $ 6,172.00 $ 17.50 CommunityServices $ 3.406.00 $ 4,312.00 $ 906,00 La.QuintaResident Cards $ 2,205.00 $ 1,425.00 $ 780.00 Fitness Cards $ 465.00 $ 435.00 $ 30.00 Total Revenue $ 12,265.60 $ 12,3".00 1 $ 78.50 Facility Revenue $ 15,131.50 $ 13,734.50 $ 1,397.00 Senior Center $ 28,860.50 $ 17,935.50 $ 10,925.00 Community Services $ 20,655.00 $ 25,253.00 $ 4,598.00 La Quinta Resident Cards $ 6,900.00 $ 4,290.00 $ 2,610.00 Fitness Cards $ 2,33.5.00 $ 2,635.00 $ 300.00 Total Revenue to Date $ 73,882.00 $ 63,848.00 $ 10,034.00 32 Senior Center Attendance Senior Center Program Report for October 2009 Partici ation Participation Variance etin s Meetings 2009 2008 2009 2 08 Senior Activities ACBL Bride 226 272 -46 4 5 Afternoon Tea 49 30 19 1 1 Bridge, Social/Party 456 399 57 17 16 Evening Dance 33 40 -7 1 1 Health Fairs(includes.Weliness Connection&Annual) 180 191 -11 2 2 Monthly Birthday Party 43 35 8 1 1 Monthly Luncheon Halloween 98 95 3 1 1 Movie Time 68 55 13 5 5 Tennis 40 44 -4 3 8 Senior Activity Total 1153 1161 32 35 40 Senior Leisure Classes Arts & Crafts(Pottery Decorating) . 9 11 -2 1 1 Ballroom Dance - 6 6 0 2 5 Bridge Classes 21 17 4 8 5 Computer Classes 12 24 -12 8 8 Dance Workshop 8 0 8- 1 0 Dog Training 6 4 2 3 3 Exercise 33 38 -5 13 14 Golden Tones 42 51 -9 3 4 Hooked on Loos 5 8 -3 4 4 Issues of the Day 40 34 61 1 1 Mat Pilates 9 0 9 12 0 Mature Driver 9 0 9 1 0 Quilters 14 15 -1 5 4 Swing/Latin Fusion 8 0 8 4 Ukulele Players 16 10 6 7 4 Watercolor 12 12 0 4 3 Woodcarvers 34 30 4 5 5 Senior Leisure Classes Total 284 260 24 78 65 TOTAL SENIOR PROGRAMS 1437 1421 56 113 105 Senior Services CAP Cool Center Program 15 0 151 7 0 FIND 199 149 501 7 5 HICAP 49 46 3 7 5 Hidden Harvest 20 0 20 1 0 Legal Consultation 6 6 0 1 1 FREE SemimrslPresentationslScreenirgs (6)' 18 1 17 2 1 FREE Gasses (2) "See Below 13 0 13 4 0 Volunteers 56 25 31 nia nia TOTAL SENIOR SERVICES 376 227 149 29 12 SENIOR CENTER TOTAL 18131 16481 2051 142 117 `Included: Personal Safety; HUH! Help U Hear; Unknown Patriots; Civil War -Lincoln Monument (who Dunnit Book Club); Women & Investing "History of American Independence, Karaoke & Wli Bowling Tournament 33 Parks Activities Updates For October 2009 The annual over -seeding of all the parks was completed with the exception of sports fields. The landscape contractor followed the Coachella Valley Association of Government's recommended over -seeding (Smart Scalping) program. The dog parks at Pioneer Park were over -seeded and the gates were locked for three weeks to allow grow -in. A sign was placed on each gate to inform residents that they were welcome to use the dog parks at Fritz Burns Park until Pioneer Park reopened. The dog parks at Fritz Burns Park will be closed in November for over -seeding and sod replacement. The ozone system was replaced for the Civic Center Campus Lake. The ozone system produces ozone gas that is pumped into the lake and maintains the water clarity without the use of chemicals. Due to the uniqueness of the system and problems with shipping, the replacement of the system was delayed. Water clarity was restored after three weeks of operation. Two tennis courts at Fritz Burns Park are temporarily closed for utility work associated with the new fire station construction. Contractors removed the lighting on the two east side tennis courts. The northeast court will be completely unavailable due to the location of the construction fence. The southeast court will be available but will not have lighting. it is unknown at this time how long the tennis courts will be affected. Staff posted notices on all of the tennis courts to inform users of the closures. RM,I DEPARTMENT REPORT: 9— �� �Fb of°4 TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the CitWCO cil FROM: Edie Hylton, Community Services Directo DATE: December 15, 2009 SUBJECT: Community Services Department Report for November 2009 Upcoming events of the Community Services Department for January 2010: January 4 *Morning Workout *Mat Pilates *Knitting *Hooked on Loops Jazzercise, Senior Center Tee Kwon Do, Senior Center Tai Chi Qi Gong, Fitness Center Tap & Jazz, La Quinta High School Ballet & Jazz, La Quinta High School January 5 *Beginning Tai Chi *Swing/Latin Fusion *Beginning Tap *Hawaiian Hula *Conversational Spanish *Beginning Computer Zumba, Senior Center Beginning Guitar, Senior Center Second Level Guitar, Senior Center January 6 *Tap Technique *Sketching & Drawing *Conventions in Bridge *Beginning Word Ballet & Tap, La Quinta High School Conversational Spanish, Senior Center January 7 *Quilters for Good Times (FREE Class) *Watercolor Beginning Ballet, La Quinta High School Dance, Play & Pretend, La Quinta High School Italian for Everyone, Senior Center 35 January 8 *Karaoke (FREE Class) *Dance Workshop *Evening Dance *Beginning Bridge (Part 1) January 11 *Woodcarvers (FREE Class) *Financial Workshop (FREE Class) Beginning Computers, Senior Center Building a New Relationship with Money, Senior Center January 12 *Yoga for Health *Dog Training *Master Power Point Relaxing Movements, Library Tennis 4-7, Fritz Burns Park Tennis 8-10, Fritz Burns Park Tennis 11-13, Fritz Burns Park Adult Tennis, Fritz Burns Park Free Lecture Series, 5 Keys to Weight Loss, Museum January 13 *Mastering MS Word Teaching from a Honeybee, Museum MS Word, Senior Center January 15 Pillars of the Community Event, La Quinta Civic Center January 17 Co-ed Kickball League Begins, La Quinta Sports Complex January 20 Photoshop Pro, Senior Center January 21 *Ballroom Dance *Issues of the Day *Chili Cook -Off Luncheon January 25 Photoshop Elements, Senior Center January 27 *Culinary Showcase January 28 . *Mature Driver *Senior Center class or activity ICU Community Services Department Attendance Report for the Month of November 2009 Summary Sheet Program 2009 2008 Variance Sessions Per Month 2009 2008 Leisure Classes 122 106 16 111 68 Special Events 480 535 -55 2 4 S orts/Fithess Center 902 741 161 44 40 Senior Center 1573 1315 258 125 95 Total 3,077 2,697 380 282 207 Senior Services Senior Center 305 249 56 19 16 Total 305 249 561 19 16 Sports User Groups La Quinta Park Use "SO 1500 1600 -100 16 25 C.V. Soccer Club 100 0 100 1 0 Desert Boot Camp 50 0 50 8 0 Sports Complex LQ Sports & Youth 160 120 40 22 26 PDLQ Football 220 230 -10 11 14 Col. Paige School AYSO 270 350 -80 3 4 Facility/Park Rentals Senior Center Private Pa 300 600 -300 2 3 Churches-2) 750 375 375 10 5 Museum Meeting Room 120 150 -30 2 2 Osher classes 480 400 80 8 8 Library Classroom 540 440 100 9 8 Civic Center Cam us Private Part 200 150 50 3 1 LQAF Blues & Brews 2000 WA 2000 1 1 Park Rentals La Quints. Park 50 0 50 1 0 Martha's Village 5k Run 1400 1000 400 1 1 Fritz Bums Park 50 60 -10 1 1 Total 8,190 5,475 2,715 99 99 Total Programs 1 11,5721 8,421 3,151 400 322 Volunteer Hours Senior Center 1 209 1671 42 Total Volunteer Hours 1 2091 1671 42 37 Community Services Program Report for November 2009 onno Mon Participants I Participants Variance Meetings Meetings Leisure Classes Tennis 4 0 4 4 0 Ballet/Jazz 4 4 0 3 4 Elements - Beg. 11 6 5 5 3 Guitar 8 16 -8 6 6 Conversational Spanish 5 0 5 4 0 Begin. Ballet 3 4 -1 3 3 Dance, Play, R Pretend English Riding Lessons 3 3 5 0 -2 3 3 3 3 0 Tai Chi Cii Gong 8 0 8 18 0 Zumba 18 20 -2 7 11 Relaxing Movements 4 0 4 7 0 Ballet/fa 3 0 3 4 0 Microsoft Excel 8 41 4 4 3 Inter. Computers Photoshop Pro Tee Kwon Do 6 1 3 3 41 01 5 2 3 -2 5 4 12 3 0 12 Golf Fitness 7 0 7 1 0 Body Sculpting 6 0 8 7 0 Jazzercise 13 20 -7 11 15 Totals 122 88 34 111 63 0 Onrw 2008 Participants I Participants I Variance I Meetin s Meetings Special Events Trails Day/ Starazin 2501 275 -25 1 1 Veteran's Da Tribute Event 230 225 5 1 1 Totals 480 500 -20 21 2 �AAO 9nno 2008 Participants Participants VarianceM4440 S rts &Fitness CenterO en G m Basketball 149 190 -41O en G m Volle ball 41 0 41Fitness Center 652 551 101Junior Basketball Cam 35 0 35Disc Golf Tournament 25 0 25Totals 902 741 161 Community Services Totals 1,5041 1,3291 1751 157 105 RP Monthly Revenue Report for November 2009 u.....k D.,..e....e _ Dfl..u:... D.M.I. 2nn9 2n08 Variance Libra $ - $ 200.00 $ 200.00 Museum $ 75.00 $ 125.00 Senior Center $ 4,772.50 $ 877.50 Parks $ 600.00 M6653 $ 290.00 Sports Fields $ 460.00 $ 182.00 MonthlyFacilityRevenue $ 5,907.50 $ 730.50 as n.61.. De.,emm, Senior Center $ 7,571.50 $ 4,711.50 $ 2,860.00 CommunityServices $ 2,350.00 $ 2,584.00 $ (234.00 La Quinta Resident Cards $ 5,385.00 $ 2,940.00 $ 2,445.00 Fitness Cards $ 295.00 $ 480.00 $ 185.00 Total Revenue $ 15,601.60 $ 10,715.50 $ 4,886.00 o_..__.........._ .- n_... Facili Revenue $ 21,039.00 $ 20,372.50 Senior Center $ 36,432.00 $ 22,647.00 Communit Services $ 23,005.00 $ 27,837.00 M(432 La Quinta Resident Cards $ 12,285.00 $ 7,230.00 Fitness Cards $ 2,630.00 $ 3,115.00 Total Revenue to Date $ 95,391.00 $ 81 01.50 Senior Center Attendance Senior Center Program Report for November 2009 Participat on Participation Variance Meet rigs eetings 2009 008 20 9 2008 Senior Activities ACBL Bride 196 328 -132 3 4 Bridge, Social/Party Dinner & Show 484 57 400 69 84 -12 18 1 15 1 Monthl Birthda Pa 35 38 -3 1 1 Monthly Luncheon (Thanksgiving) 129 121 8 1 1 Movie Time 28 43 -15 3 3 Putting Action Tennis 7 96 7 64 0 32 2 8 2 6 Senior Activity Total 1032 1070 -38 37 33 Senior Leisure Classes Arts & Crafts (Pottery Decorating) Ballroom Dance 6 6 8 0 -2 6 1 2 1 0 Bride Classes 25 19 6 3 3 Computer Classes Creative Photography Exercise 7 15 39 10 0 33 •3 15 6 4 3 11 3 0 11 Golden Tones 57 16 41 4 2 Hooked on Loos 5 8 -3 4 3 Issues of the Day 94 22 72 3 4 Mat Pilates 43 11 32 11 8 Quitters 31 12 19 3 3 Sketch & Draw 10 10 0 2 4 Spanish 10 0 10 4 0 SwinglLatin Fusion 11 0 11 4 0 Tap Dance Beginning Ukulele Beginning &Intermediate 16 19 7 0 9 19 4 7 3 0 Ukulele Players 96 14 82 8 6 Watercolor 20 26 -6 3 3 Woodcarvers 24 25 -1 3 3 Yoga for Health 7 14 -7 4 2 Senior Leisure Classes Total 541 235 306 88 59 TOTAL SENIOR PROGRAMS 1573 1305 268 125 92 Senior Services FIND 179 127 52 5 3 HICAP 8 5 3 2 2 Hidden Harvest 21 0 21 1 0 Legal Consultation 5 6 -1 1 1 Notary Services FREE Seminars/Presentations/Screenings (6)" 1 50 2 20 -1 30 1 2 6 4 FREE Classes (3) "See Below Volunteers 6 35 57 31 -51 4 n/a 3 7 We TOTAL SENIOR SERVICES 305 248 57 19 19 SENIOR CENTER TOTAL 1678 1553 325 144 itt 'included: L!HEAP; HUH! Help U Hear; Spiritual Advisor; Memory Assessment; Bone Density; Estate --Holiday Wise, Artisan Studio in Old Town & Wli Bowling Tournament Me Parks Activities Update For November 2009 The three acknowledgement art pieces (Veterans, Sports, and Artists) at the Civic Center Campus received annual paint and cleaning. The concrete bases are cleaned and repainted every year and the bronze sculptures are cleaned and treated with hot wax. The "Spirit of La Quinta" fountain in front of City Hall was also cleaned and waxed. Staff hosted a community workshop on Monday, November 16, 2009 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. to review and discuss the proposed soccer field lighting plans for the Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School. The workshop was an open house format and took place at the Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School. One resident from the Palm Desert community located on the west side of Washington Street attended the workshop. Her concerns were noted and will be mentioned during the Planning Commission meeting on December 8, 2009. The Fritz Burns Dog Park has been re -seeded and new sod was planted in the large dog area. The dog park was closed on November 9, 2009 and re- opened on November 30, 2009. The La Quinta Park interactive water feature is closed for the season as of December 1, 2009. The date for re -opening has not been set but will occur in the Spring when the daytime temperatures increase. 41 COMMISSIONER ITEM: 1 C C N 4I N N M N a` a` C N N 4f a` C c W 01 N N a` a` c c m m a` n m d a` c d N a` c c N N N N V1 N a` a` 0 y J X c W O O m > C �. 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