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COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
AGENDA
CITY HALL STUDY SESSION ROOM
78-495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, CA 92253
Regular Meeting
Monday, May 9, 2011 - 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. April 11, 2011 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 of Expansion to the Small Dog Area at Seasons Dog Park
STUDY SESSION — None.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
1. Monthly Department Report for March 2011
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 June
13, 2011, 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
April 11, 2011
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Community Services Commission was called to order at
5:31 p.m. by Chairperson Fitzpatrick.
Commissioner Engel led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENT: Commissioners Blakeley, Engel, Fitzpatrick, Lawrence, and Leidner
STAFF PRESENT: Edie Hylton, Community Services Director; Steve Howlett, Golf
& Parks Manager; Angela Guereque, Senior Secretary
PUBLIC COMMENT - None
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
Motion - It was moved by Commissioners Leidner/Lawrence to confirm the agenda.
Motion carried unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS - None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of March 14, 2011 Minutes
Motion — It was moved by Commissioners Leidner/Engel to approve the minutes as
submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR - None.
BUSINESS SESSION
1. Consideration of the 2011-2012 Community Services Commission Annual
Work Plan.
Director Hylton presented the staff report.
Commissioner Leidner asked when the 30`h celebration will begin. Director stated
that marketing and presentations will start at the beginning of the Fiscal Year.
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Director Hylton stated staff will add the HEAL program into the Work Plan before
being presented to the City Council.
Motion — It was moved by Commissioners Leidner/Blakeley to approve the 2011-
2012 Community Services Commission Annual Work Plan with the addition of the
HEAL portion and direct staff to present for City Council consideration. Motion
carried.
2. Consideration of Historic Plaques at Various Locations in the City.
Chairperson Fitzpatrick recused herself due to a conflict of interest. Director Hylton
presented the staff report.
Linda Williams, Historical Society, spoke about the importance of the plaques to
identify historical sites.
Commissioner Lawrence asked how the six locations were picked. Ms. Williams
stated the locations were chosen based on access and the time frame to tie in with
the 30`" Anniversary.
Commissioner Leidner asked if any locations were considered in the north or east
La Quinta. Ms. Williams stated not at this time.
Artist, Kathy Dunham, presented samples, time lines, and maintenance information
for the plaques.
Commissioner Leidner asked if the Historical Society had looked at any other
artists. Ms. Williams stated that Ms. Dunham came highly recommended and did
not feel the need to look at any other artists.
Kay Wolff, 77227 Calle Ensenada, stated she felt the plaques were a wonderful
addition to the City.
Motion — It was moved by Commissioners Blakeley/Engel to recommend the
purchase of six historical plaques to be located in various locations throughout the
City in the amount of $5,830 using APP funds. Motion carried with Chairperson
Lawrence recused.
STUDY SESSION — None.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
1. Department Report Update
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Community Services Commission Minutes
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April 11, 2011
COMMISSIONER ITEMS
1. Report from Commissioners. Regarding Meetings Attended.
2. Calendar of Monthly Events
PUBLIC HEARING — None.
OPEN DISCUSSION
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Commissioners Lawrence/Blakeley to adjourn the Community
Services Commission meeting at 6:20 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
NEXT MEETING INFORMATION:
A Regular Meeting of the Community Services Commission to be held on May 9,
2011 commencing at 5:30 p.m. in the City of La Quinta Study Session Room, 78-
495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253.
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Community Services Se in or Secretary
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ITEM TITLE: Consideration of Expansion to the Small Dog
Area at Seasons Dog Park
RECOMMENDATION:
As recommended by the Community Services Commission.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
AGENDA CATEGORY:
BUSINESS SESSION: 1
CONSENT CALENDAR:
STUDY SESSION:
PUBLIC HEARING:
Dependent on the Commission's recommendation to City Council, the following are
the Fiscal Implications:
Scenario 1 would double the size of the existing small dog area to 7,100 square
feet and be the least expensive with an estimated cost of $5,750.
Scenario 2 would increase the small dog area to over 19,000 square feet with an
estimated cost of $7,100.
Scenario 3 will provide 15,000 square feet in the small dog area and 43,600
square feet in the large dog area with a cost of $10,250.
The cost to renovate Fritz Burns dog park to a small dog only park including
removal of the middle fence, new drinking fountain placed inside the park,
additional seating, lighting attached to adjacent tennis post, and concrete pads
under the seating areas would cost approximately $10,000.
BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW:
On October 5, 2008, a letter from Roger Hopkins was submitted to the City
Council requesting additional dog parks in the City. At that time, the City had two
dog parks; one located at Fritz Burns Park and one at Pioneer Park.
City Council directed staff to research the potential for additional and expanded
dog parks in the City. Staff prepared several alternatives for the Community
Services Commission to consider that addressed the pros and cons of several sites
including development costs and ongoing maintenance. Costs included fencing,
irrigated turf (with the exception of two open space site considerations), shade
structures with benches, bollards and/or low-level lighting, drinking fountains,
signage, and dog bag dispensers.
On January 12, 2009, the Community Services Commission reviewed staff's
recommendations and listened to public comment regarding dog parks within the
City. Some residents expressed their desire to have off -leash dog areas in open
spaces such as the Cove Oasis. Residents also commented that they felt the
Seasons Retention Basin had enough room to develop a dog park. The Commission
recommended to City Council developing the Seasons Retention Basin and
expanding the large dog park area at Pioneer Park.
On February 17, 2009, the City Council discussed a 20,000 square foot dog park
at Seasons Retention Basin. Residents expressed concerns about the size of the
park and suggested increasing the large dog area. The City Council directed staff
to increase the size of the larger dog park area up to three acres.
On January 12, 2010, a Community Workshop to discuss plans for the Seasons
dog park was held at the La Quinta Library. Letters were sent to all residents
within 500 feet of the potential project. There were approximately five people in
attendance for this meeting. All five were in favor of the proposed plans that
included the 3,000 square foot small dog area and the 55,600 larger dog area and
the amenities.
The Seasons Dog Park was completed and opened the first week of January 2011.
Improvements included tubular steel fencing, seating, shade, drinking fountains,
low level lighting, and handicap access to the dog park (Attachment 1). The small
dog area is 3,000 square feet and the large dog area is 55,600 square feet. Total
cost for the park improvements was $215,935 in accordance with the plans and
specifications approved by the City Council.
On January 11, 2011, the City received a petition with over 85 signatures stating
that they would like to see the small dog area at Seasons Dog Park made larger
(Attachment 2). Staff met with representatives from the large and small dog
owners and discussions began on possible options for increasing the size of the
small dog area. Several small dog owners indicated that they only use the large
dog area because the small dog area is too small. Additionally, they indicates that
there are more small dogs using the facility than large dogs.
Neighbors living adjacent to Seasons Dog Park became aware of the discussions
with the dog owners and requested involvement in the discussions to express their
concerns regarding the potential impacts. Residents on Desert Fall Way, one of
two access streets to the park, are concerned the expansion of the small dog area
will increase the traffic and parking in the neighborhood. Parking occurs along the
adjacent street and there have been as many as 10 to 12 cars in front of the
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facility during the peak time of year (Attachment 3).
On March 7, 2011, the Community Services Commission heard comments from
dog owners. Most dog owners at the meeting expressed concern over the size of
the small dog park area and indicated they would like to see Scenario #2 be
selected due to the larger size. Two large dog owners spoke to the Commission
and indicated that they want the large dog area kept large enough for their big
dogs to run. The Commission requested staff seek additional information regarding
the use of the dog park, seek to identify concerns from the neighborhood with an
expanded small dog area, and to obtain costs to retrofit Fritz Burns Dog Park into a
small dog only park.
At the March 7, 2010 Commission meeting, two scenarios were provided by staff
for the Commission to consider:
Scenario 1 (Attachment 4) will increase the small dog area to just over 7,100
square feet. This option would double the size of the existing small dog area and
be the least expensive with an estimated cost of $5,750.
Scenario 2 (Attachment 5) will increase the small dog area to over 19,000 square
feet with an estimated cost of $7,100.
As directed by the Community Services Commission staff also prepared an
additional scenario and a cost to renovate the Fritz Burns Dog Park.
Scenario 3 (Attachment 6) runs the fence line between Scenario 1 and 2 utilizing
some of the existing fencing to reach the block wall but is further to the north.
This will provide 15,000 square feet in the small dog area and 43,600 square feet
in the large dog area. The cost for this option is $10,250.
Fritz Burns Dog Park
The cost to renovate Fritz Burns Dog Park including removal of the middle fence,
new drinking fountain placed inside the park, additional seating, lighting, and
concrete pads under the seating areas would could approximately $10,000.
On March 20, 2011, City staff distributed a neighborhood survey to 35 homes near
the dog park. There were 15 surveys returned and the results from the survey
indicate that vehicle traffic and noise are of concern if the small dog park is made
larger (Attachment 7). Staffs review of the proposed scenarios believes it is
unlikely that these three scenarios to enlarge the small dog park area will
proportionately increase the number of small dog owners utilizing the facility.
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ALTERNATIVES:
The alternatives available to the Commission include:
Recommend Scenario 1 which will increase the small dog area to just over
7,100 square feet with an estimated cost of $5,750 to City Council; or
2. Recommend Scenario 2 which will increase the small dog area to over
19,000 square feet with an estimated cost of $7,100 to City Council; or
3. Recommend Scenario 3 which will provide 15,000 square feet in the small
dog area and 43,600 square feet in the large dog area with a cost of
$10,250; or
4. Recommend renovation of the Fritz Burns dog park to a small dog park only
for $10,000; or
5. Provide staff with alternate direction.
Respectfully submitted,
Edie Hylton
Community Services Director
Attachments: 1. Existing Plan
2. Petition
3. Parking Photo
4. Scenario 1 Layout
5. Scenario 2 Layout
6. Scenario 3 Layout
7. Surveys and Correspondence
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ATTACHMENT 2
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A 1 Y 2011 JI La Quinta, CA 92253
760-564-5313 CITY OF LA QUINTA
M2BR@aol.com CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
To: LA QUINTA CITY HALL -DEPARTMENT OF PARKS 1
Date: January, 2011.
Att: The Mayor and Council of THE CITY OF LA QUINTA C� -
In addition to the petition and 85 signatures expressing the disappointment in the La Quinta Dog Park system, I
would like to convey the thoughts of the many dog owners who have been frequenting the new SEASON'S DOG PARK
since its opening at the end of 2010:
It has been observed that there are many more little dogs visiting SEASONS than big dogs; for this
reason, the owner's and their LITTLE DOGS have spurned the designated "LITTLE DOG " area and are
using the larger area, little and big dogs living together in wonderful harmony. This will work until more
large dogs start to utilize this new and beautiful facility at which point many of us will feel the need to
segregate our dogs by size for the obvious safety reasons.
2. Several City Hall people have come by the park and offered the suggestion that the Southeast fencing
be removed and reused to extend the Northeast fence to the concrete wall on the sloped end of the
wash. (Exhibit D).While this would certainly increase the area for LITTLE DOGS, most of this additional
space is a fairly steep slope. This plan also leaves the little dog area without the benefit of any shade
trees, which the LITTLE DOGS as well as their owners would so appreciate during the hot summer
months. We think that a better plan would be to remove the Northeast fence and reuse it to extend the
Northwest fence to the decorative concrete North wall; (exhibits A B and C) this would provide additional
flat terrain as well as 2 or 3 shade trees depending on where you install the fencing. t am attaching
drawings A,B,C,D and comments in order of preference for a suggested improvement to the existing
installation. All of these considerations for increasing the size of LITTLE DOG PARK leave plenty of
space for their larger friends:
A. Adds large amount of flat terrain and 3 shade trees
B. Adds some flat terrain and 2 shade trees
C. Adds minimal flat terrain and 2 shade trees
D. While it doubles the existing space, it adds almost no flat terrain and not one shade tree.
3. In my several conversations with Mr. Steve Howlett, he has indicated the possibility of revamping Fitz
Bums doggie area by removing the center fence, adding lighting and drinking fountains and converting it
exclusively into a Small Dog Park. Several of us question the necessity of this plan along with its
expense to the City. It's proximity to SEASON'S PARK almost precludes its use, in favor of our new and
beautiful Park, particularly if the any of the above improvements are made for the UITTLE DOGS. In
addition, some of us are 2 dog owners (loth little and big) and need a park where we can bring both our
4-legged friends.
4. If this project is going to be presented at any of the Council meetings, I would like to be notified; In
addition, it would be beneficial to all if advance notice were posted at all LA Quinta Dog Parks.
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Seasons bog Park Survey
The City of La Quinta has been asked by small dog owners to consider increasing the size
of the small dog area (which is currently 3,000 sq. feet) into the large dog area. As a
resident in proximity to this location we would like to hear from you.
Have you observed negative impacts from the recent opening of the dog park? If so,
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what impacts do you think would occur?
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Is there anything else regarding this issue that you would like us to know about the dog
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Please take the time to mail back the survey in the self-addressed stamped envelope.
Staff will compile your comments and keep you informed about the progress of this issue.
The Community Services Commission meeting on May 9, 2011 will be discussing the
findings and making recommendations to the City Council.
For more information or copies of the renderings, please contact the La Quinta
Community Services Department at (760) 777-7156 or email us at cornmunityservices@la-
quinta.org.
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Seasons dog Park Survey
The City of La Quinta has been asked by small dog owners to consider increasing the size
of the small dog area (which is currently 3,000 sq. feet) into the large dog area. As a
resident in proximity to this location we would like to hear from you.
Have you observed negative impacts from the recent opening of the dog park? If so,
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Please take the time to mail back the survey in the self-addressed stamped envelope.
Staff will compile your comments and keep you informed about the progress of this issue.
The Community Services Commission meeting on May 9, 2011 will be discussing the
findings and making recommendations to the City Council.
For more information or copies of the renderings, please contact the La Quinta
Community Services Department at (760) 777-7156 or email us at communityservices@la-
quinta.org.
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Seasons dog Park Survey
The City of La Quinta has been asked by small dog owners to consider increasing the size
of the small dog area (which is currently 3,000 sq. feet) into the large dog area. As a
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Please take the time to mail back the survey in the self-addressed stamped envelope.
Staff will compile your comments and keep you informed about the progress of this issue.
The Community Services Commission meeting on May 9, 2011 will be discussing the
findings and making recommendations to the City Council.
For more information or copies of the renderings, please contact the La Quinta
Community Services Department at (760) 777-7156 or email us at communityservices@la-
quinta.org.
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The City of La Quinta has been asked by small dog owners to consider increasing the size
of the small dog area (which is currently 3,000 sq. feet) into the large dog area. As a
resident in proximity to this location we would like to hear from you.
Have you observed negative impacts from the recent opening of the dog park? If so,
please explain.
If the small dog park area were enlarged to 7,000 sq. feet within the large dog park area,
what impact do you think would occur? 110
If the small dog park area were enlarged to 19,000 sq. feet within the large dog park
area, what impacts do you think would occur?
Is there anything else regarding this issue that you would lie us to know about the dog
park? S
Please take the time to mail back the survey in the self-addressed stamped envelope.
Staff will compile your comments and keep you informed about the progress of this issue.
The Community Services Commission meeting on May 9, 2011 will be discussing the
findings and making recommendations to the City Council.
For more information or copies of the renderings, please contact the La Quinta
Community Services Department at (760) 777-7156 or email us at communityservices@la-
quinta.org.
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The Community Services Commission meeting on May 9, 2011 will be discussing the
findings and making recommendations to the City Council.
For more information or copies of the renderings, please contact the La Quinta
Community Services Department at (760) 777-7156 or email us at communityservices@la-
quinta.org.
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The City of La Quinta has been asked by small dog owners to consider increasing the size
of the small dog area (which is currently 3,000 sq. feet) into the large dog area. As a
resident in proximity to this location we would like to hear from you.
Have you observed negative impacts from the recent opening of the dog park? If so,
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Please take the time to mail back the survey in the self-addressed stamped envelope.
Staff will compile your comments and keep you informed about the progress of this issue.
The Community Services Commission meeting on May 9, 2011 will be discussing the
findings and making recommendations to the City Council.
For more information or copies of the renderings, please contact the La Quinta
Community Services Department at (760) 777-7156 or email us at communityservices@la-
quinta.org.
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Seasons dog Park Survey
The City of La Quinta has been asked by small dog owners to consider increasing the size
of the small dog area (which is currently 3,000 sq. feet) into the large dog area. As a
resident in proximity to this location we would like to hear from you.
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Please take the time to mail back the survey in the self-addressed stamped envelope.
Staff will compile your comments and keep you informed about the progress of this issue.
The Community Services Commission meeting on May 9, 2011 will be discussing the
findings and making recommendations to the City Council.
For more information or copies of the renderings, please contact the La Quinta
Community Services Department at (760) 777-7156 or email us at communityservices@la-
quinta.org.
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Seasons dog Park Survey
The City of La Quinta has been asked by small dog owners to consider increasing the size
of the small dog area (which is currently 3,000 sq. feet) into the large dog area. As a
resident in proximity to this location we would like to hear from you.
Have you observed negative impacts from the recent opening of the dog park? If so,
please explain.
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If the small dog park area were enlarged to 7,000 sq. feet within the large dog park area,
what impacts do you think would occur?
If the small dog park area were enlarged to 19,000 sq. feet within the large dog park
area, what impacts do you think would occur?
Is there anything else regarding this issue that you would like us to know about the dog
park?
Please take the time to mail back the survey in the self-addressed stamped envelope.
Staff will compile your comments and keep you informed about the progress of this issue.
The Community Services Commission meeting on May 9, 2011 will be discussing the
findings and making recommendations to the City Council
For more information or copies of the renderings, please contact the La Quinta
Community Services Department at (760) 777-7156 or email us at communityservices@la-
quinta.org.
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I would like the City to also consider the possible consequences of further increasing
the traffic in this small quiet neighborhood by expanding this dog park.
The traffic has already exceeded what was projected for this dog park and any
increased traffic will most likely be cause for concern for anyone looking to
purchase a home on the two streets that serve the Seasons Dog Park.
Simply put ... by expanding this dog park and making it more inviting to more dog
owners it will clearly cause more traffic and will therefore make it a less desirable
neighborhood to locate in ... and that lowers property values.
I personally believe that the local homeowners would have cause for LEGAL ACTION
against the City if additional traffic is generated due to the dog park expansion for
the small dogs.
Thank you in advance for not taking any action that would increase traffic in our
formally quiet neighborhood.
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Seasons Clog Park Survey
The City of La Quinta has been asked by small dog owners to consider increasing the size
of the small dog area (which is currently 3,000 sq. feet) into the large dog area. As a
resident in proximity to this location we would like to hear from you.
Have you observed negative impacts from the recent opening of the dog park? If so,
please explain. Lk j, l,r4, cbA4) d_�_ loci (Acop cL^d lXplh' k CU i,
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findings and making recommendations to the City Council.
For more information or copies of the renderings, please contact the La Quinta
Community Services Department at (760) 777-7156 or email us at communityservices@la-
quinta.org.
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findings and making recommendations to the City Council.
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Community Services Department at (760) 777-7156 or email us at communityservices@la-
quinta.org.
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The Community Services Commission meeting on May 9, 2011 will be discussing the
findings and making recommendations to the City Council.
For more information or copies of the renderings, please contact the La Quinta
Community Services Department at (760) 777-7156 or email us at community services@la-
quinta.org.
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The Community Services Commission meeting on May 9, 2011 will be discussing the
findings and making recommendations to the City Council.
For more information or copies of the renderings, please contact the La Quinta
Community Services Department at (760) 777-7156 or email us at communityservices@la-
quinta.org.
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findings and making recommendations to the City Council.
For more information or copies of the renderings, please contact the La Quinta
Community Services Department at (760) 777-7156 or email us at communityservices@la-
quinta.org.
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-----Original Message -----
From: Kathy Gottberg[mailto:kathy@kathygottberg.com]
Sent: Friday, March 04, 2011 12:45 PM
To: Edie Hylton
Cc: Thom Gottberg
Subject: Improvements to Seasons Dog Park
Hi Edie,
Has there been a decision about whether the Community Services Commission will be addressing
any Seasons Dog Park changes at the March 14th meeting?
Thom and I have talked to several residents of our neighborhood about the issue. We are all very
concerned because the majority of people who live here work full time, live here year round, have
families, and are very busy. We do not have the time to "oppose" the the people who are
wanting changes to the Seasons Dog Park (who are likely retired with lots of time on their hands.)
In addition, we feel that we have been extremely cooperative and reasonable about the dog park
even though it effects our lives on a daily basis and directly impacts the safety, traffic and quiet
enjoyment of our homes. We were told from the beginning that the purpose of this new dog park
was to accommodate the large dogs and serve as an "additional" dog park to the city. We were
also told that our concerns about traffic and safety would not be a problem because we should
not expect over 7 cars at the maximum at any one time.
We now know that traffic, safety, noise and disruption to our neighborhood is vastly increased
due to the dog park. This burden lies heavily upon the Season Neighborhood. We have even
taken it upon ourselves to attempt to alleviate some of that detriment, at our own expense, by
putting up signage to help direct traffic.
We are also aware that little has been done, and is presently being done, to improve the Fritz
Burns dog park, (with tons of parking and no disruption to an immediate residential neighborhood).
Because that dog park is in such disrepair, that further drives traffic and detriment to the Seasons
Neighborhood.
That the La Quinta Community Services Commission and/or the City of La Quinta would even
entertain making further structural changes to the Seasons Dog Park at the request of some dog
owners is inconsiderate of the full-time residents of Seasons Neighborhood. While we have been
more than willing to cooperate and work with the city to find a middle ground, should the needs
of the dog owners be further put above the needs of the Seasons Neighborhood residents, we will
be forced to begin taking more assertive steps.
It is our strong request, as residents of Seasons Neighborhood, that the city of La Quinta consider
improving Fritz Burns Dog Park to satisfy the dog owners who are not happy with Seasons Dog
Park exactly the way it is. Please inform us if the Community Services Committee will be hearing
this issue at the next (or any other meeting).
Thank you.
Kathy Gottberg
78290 Desert Fall Way
La Quinta, CA 92253
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From: Loveseeds@aol.com [mailto:Loveseeds@aol.com]
Sent: Sunday, March 06, 2011 5:53 PM
To: ann.gard@att.net; brentsat@earthlink.com; chic. perry@yahoo.com; cycad2l@yahoo.com;
DianaMac007@aol.com; domdesert@yahoo.com; humbug48@sbcglobal.net;
joydee2@verizon.net; Karlofkaz@aol.com; lexislequenne@yahoo.com; m2br@aol.com;
SherryHalperin@aol.com; simplify@wendygregoire.com
Subject: RE DOG PARK
AS OF TONIGHT, WE ALL SHOULD SHOW UP AT THE MEETING TOMORROW
CONCERNING DOG PARK EXTENTIONI!!
I KNOW YOU ALL KNOW HENRY AND SAM THE TWO LITTLE DOG AT THE DOGGIE PARK,
ANY WAYS, TONIGHT SAM WAS ATTACHED BY TWO BIG RETRIEVERS, NEVER SEEN
THEM THERE BEFORE, ANY WAYS IAM WAITING TO HEAR FROM JANE SHE TOOK THEM
TO THE HOSPITAL, I AM NOT SURE BUT I DO NOT THINK SAM WILL MAKE IT, HE LOOKED
PRETTY BAD, HE, I THINK, BROKE HIS NECK, I TRIED TO CHECK AND HE WAS CRYING
SO BAD, AND HENRY BIT ME TO PROTECT SAM, IAM SO FUCKING MAD!!! SO MAD THAT
THE PEOPLE AT THE DOGGIE PARK TAKING SO LONG TO EXTENT THE PARK, IAM
DEPRESSED MAD AND ANGRY AND I WANT TO KILL THE TWO DOGS THAT ATTACHED
SAM, WE WERE HAVING A GOOD TIME TILL THEY SHOWED UP, THIS TYPE OF INCIDENT
HAS HAPPEN BEFORE BUT THIS TIME WAS DEADLY IAM WAITING TO HEAR FROM JANE,
BUT SHE DID NOT THINK HE MADE IT, TO TELL YOU THE TRUTH I DID NOT THINK HE
WOULD HAVE MADE IT, I WAS THERE, IAM IN A STATE OF SHOCK! I FEEL SO BAD FOR
THE OWNERS, THEY LOVED THOSE TWO LITTLE BABY SO MUCH, AND I GONE TROUGH
A TOUGH TIME WITH PUMK BUT I WAS LUCKY HE SURVIVED!!
IAM DIVESTED!!!!!!!!!
ANGELA
PLEASE ALL OF YOU MAKE IT TO THE DOGGIE PARK MEETING AT THE LA QUINTA CIVIC
CENTER PLEASEEEEEEEEE THIS HAS TO STOP!I!
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Thomas P. Genovese, City Manager,, -
DATE: March 8, 2011 Jai
SUBJECT: Seasons Dog Park
Angela Jewhurst sent the attached email to the City Council and met with Edie
Hylton at City Hall yesterday. She was distraught as a result of her witnessing
the dog attack on Sunday, March 6, 2011 at Seasons Dog Park. Edie spent
time with her and let her know that the discussion regarding the Seasons Dog
Park would come before the Community Services Commission at their meeting
on March 14th at 5:30 pm. Ms. Jewhurst was aware of the meeting, but
wanted to let us know what had occurred.
Fortunately, Ms. Jewhurst was able share information about the owners of the
dog that was attacked and the owner of the dog that attacked the smaller dog.
This information has been turned over to Code Compliance and they are
contacting the parties involved. As of this morning, the Code Compliance
Department picked up the two dogs which were responsible for the dog attack.
These dogs were running loose in the neighborhood. The Code Compliance
staff is also contacting the owner of the dog that was attacked today to file a
report.
Should you have any questions regarding this incident, please feel free to
contact me.
C: Edie Hylton, Community Services Director
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From:
Loveseeds@aol.com
Sent:
Monday, March 07, 2011 3 42 PM
Cly
To:
Council
Subject:
re dogs and dog park
Dear Mayor Don Adolph and Linda Evans:
Sorry for taking time from your busy schedule but I have a big concern and iam acting upon my feelings of
sadness and concern.
iam a proud owner of two pours, bella (black pom) punkin(blond poms) I use the dog park here in la quinta, the one
by fritz center is a disaster, not enough benches or canopy to keep the sun off when it is hot, running water is not
available unless we go out or bring our own! but this is not my major concern.
on Sunday night here on the new park by the school there was a very bad incident that has left me very depressed
and concerned.
we been trying to get the little dog side bigger we have so many little dogs, each of us has two or three of them and
when we all show up (most of the time) the little side is not enough to keep the dogs busy) S00000000 a lots of
us started to use the other side which is longer wider and the little dogs are having a blast there more so than the
one on miles ave.
I watch my two dogs like a mother hen, I keep a spray water bottle to stop dogs when they get upset with each
other or digging! it works very well with my dogs and does not hurt them, as a matter of fact I only need to show
the bottle and they know, other people goes there to visit with each other and do not watch their dogs, which is a
big problem!
any ways, on Sunday night around four thirty or five not sure it is a daze to me right now, but this guy showed up
with two golden retriever (I think) I noticed right away before he even enter his dogs were very nervous, so I felt like
I should leave and than one of the lady there said they are ok they are good dogs.
well it turned out they were not good dogs, not bad either just they did not like the little dogs barking, there were
my two poms (if you know what they look like they are very delicate and small) but the dog that almost got killed (at
this time he is in intensive care hoping he will survive the attack), any ways the dog that they attacked is a small
dog, like the size of a size seven half to eight shoes? very very small!! Any ways the dog was left laying down with
blood all over and I thought his neck was broken, he was crying (which I will never forget) if any of you had pets
and loves pets you most understand how I felt seen that poor thing laying there, was afraid to pick him up because
I thought he broke his neckl VERY SADIII
than I was worried about the dogs turning on my dogs, which it would have destroyed me if it happened!! so I got
my water spray bottle and tried to calm down all of them by spraying water to make them stop, so I was worried
about my dogs and the hurt dog!!
now the reason why iam saying this, because I heard that the tiny area that was for "small dogs" it was meant for
small dogs, no sign on it saying <big dog> <small dog> and since it was too small for the amount of small dogs we
floated over the other side, this has not been the first incident there have been more but this one is a deadly one,
and for the dogs owner it is devastating!If we only want the dogs to feel free and run free and have fun! and if you
take the time to go and look at the one "so called small dog area and the big dog area? you will see when you put
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twenty to thirty dogs in the small area it does not work at aIIII
ms Linda Evans? I was told you lost your puppy so 1 think you can imagine seen this little thing laying there with
his head on the side the tongue hanging out crying and bleedingll this is the picture I see every five minutes since
Sunday, I have not slept and iam depressed over IV I almost lost my pumk a couple of years ago, and I was
devasted and this incident made me go back to that dayl!l I think you as a women? and someone that just lost her
little doggie? you most understand how we feelfl and you most also understand how the dog owner feels and felt
when she was told her dog was in the emergency room! it most have been like a shot in the head to her, I know
how I felti
on Monday the 14th, there will be a meeting in the building in la quinta chamber commerce, and if you show up?
you will see how many people are concerned and are angry at what happenedll
I think every one is right and wrong, I have to admit to it, but some how there most be a happy ending to this, and I
hope the little dog will survive which I have dough because I seen and was there when it happened, his head was
jammed under the gate that divides the big and small park, I tried to move him slowly but than I got hysterical when
I saw how bad he was hurt!!I Sam is his name, his mom is Marilyn and Lloyd she is the one that has been fighting
to get the little dog side to get bigger so that every one can be happy! the park is closer to the people In the cove it
is very convenient for us local and snow birds!!
the reason iam writing to you? because I hope very much you can help somehow! CAN YOU??? DO NOT WANT TO
SEE WHAT HAPPENED ON SUNDAY ANY MORB it is sad and iam so depressed over it and angry and worriedl
please help out before another puppy gets hurt????
thank you for taking the time and I hope to god you will help or try to help if it is possiblell
thank you so much from the bottom of my hart for ever in debit to you both if you can help out somehow
Angela jewhurst
760.771-6886
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From: M2br@aol.com [mailto:M2br@aol.com]
Sent: Tuesday, March 08, 2011 10:54 PM
To: Edie Hylton
Subject: Re: RE DOG PARK
March 8, 2011
Many of you have probably heard me champion a very simple philosophy of
mine which is to "never put your feet where you don't want them to be". Hold
onto that thought while I tell you a story about our little boy, SAM.
When we first brought puppy SAM into our home he was so little and so
blonde that he blended right into all our furniture. We had to keep his
bright red leash attached to his collar so that we could track him down. So
many times Lloyd and I would be busy with "whatever" and realize that we
had not seen SAM for a while (How about like a half hour or longer)? We
would look around the house and eventually spot his bright red leash which
had inadvertently wedged under a piece of furniture. Not a sound. Not a
whimper. There we would find SAM sitting with that happy little smile and
his near famous tail wagging like a windshield wiper on high speed. The point
is that, SAM was always happy wherever his little feet were.
Tonight SAM'S little feet took him to Doggie Heaven. He went peacefully in
the loving arms of his Mom and Dad with only wonderful memories of how he
was loved by everyone who met him.
Marilyn Miller Ginsberg
55142 Southern Hills
La Quinta, CA 92253
Tel: 760-564-5313
Cel: 760-220-9855
Fax:760-777-1539
E-Mail: M28P@aol.com
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From: Carolyn Walker
Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2011 10:24 AM
To: 'mikeg100@comcast.net'
Cc: Angela Guereque; Monika Radeva
Subject: RE: Seasons Dog Park
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Goad:
Your e-mail was received by the Planning Department of the City of La Quinta.
I believe the meeting you refer to was the Community Services Commission which is handled by the Community
Services Department (760-777-7090).
I am forwarding your e-mail to them for their response.
Should you have any other questions or concerns, that relate to the Planning Department, please feel free to
contact me.
Thank you.
Carolyn Walker, Executive Secretary
Planning Department
City of La Quinta
760-777-7118
cwalker(ala-ouinta. org
From: mikeg100@comcast.net [mailto:mikeg100@comcast.net]
Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2011 10:19 AM
To: Planning WebMail
Subject: Seasons Dog Park
To the Commission:
I was at the meeting last night regarding the Seasons Dog Park and I did not speak because I
did not want to add fuel to the fire as I have large dogs and the group was overwhelming small
dog folks. Don't get me wrong, I love small dogs too. I would like to correct some statements
that are not true.
The area that is being considered for option 2 is not covered with dog feces as was told by one
person. There are a few of us who have cleaned up the area because our dogs do play there
and love to lay under the trees in the shade. It was bad at one time because people did'nt pay
any attention to their dogs; in fact that's the case any where in the park, people gather together
under the canopy and don't watch their dogs. I have said someone's dog is doing his thing on
the hill to make owners cleanup after their dogs. On one occasion people gathered under the
canopy were talking and someone's dog pooped right by them and no one picked it up, so my
wife did it for them.
We are there 7 days a week at various times and I have never seen more small dogs than big
as one person said. The folks who are active with their dogs use the whole park. Some folks
come in and release their dogs and gather under the canopy. That is where the dogs will hang
out, close to their parents.
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A long fence across the park with small dogs on one side and big on the other will create a dog
run on both sides of the fence that will become a mess.
Also regarding maintance; just north of the canopy on the large dog side, there may be a
broken pipe in the ground that is creating a mud hole that a running dog could slip and get
hurt. Also some folks don't see that mud and walk into it with their flip flops and they get
covered with mud.
It would be nice if a sign could be posted warning pet parents of the danger of leaving chain
link collars on the dogs while they are at play. We have not seen any of these collars at
Seasons, which is good. Dogs at play can get their tooth or teeth hooked into their play mate's
collar. This can be disastrous.
We have appreciated the beautiful park that is provided for our dogs. Ideas for improvements
are great. We feel that more room needs to be made for the small dogs; we think that
Scenario 1 would be the most feasible. There are people that have large and small dogs,
keeping them in one park would probably be easier for them.
The traffic concern has always seemed to be under control. The drivers are courteous. The
parking congestion seems to be the residents, not the visitors to the park. Also, the faster
drivers seem to be the residents. Oust an observation)
Mike and Susan Goad
54766 Inverness Way
La Quinta 360 420 1124
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From: Terry1Henderson@aol.com
Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 201:
To: KBLadner@aol.com
Cc: Edie Hylton
Subject: Re: La Quinta Cove
[mailto:TerrylHenderson@aol.com]
9:45 AM
thank you for your input. this is becoming quite an issue.
Terry Henderson
In a message dated 3/15/2011 7:43:03 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, KBLadner@aol.com
writes:
Hi Terry. This was forwarded to me and I thought I would share with you my personal
experience.
I love the new Seasons Park, thank you! However, the little dog owners are obviously mad
about how small their park is so they let their little dogs loose in the big dog section. None of
them use the little dog section.
My sweet Labradoodle was harassed by an obnoxious little dog and she turned on it. She didn't
hurt the dog, but clearly left some slobber on her, the little dog limped over to her owner
who immediately took it out on me. Within a few minutes the little "drama queen" was back
running around and harassing my dog. I ended up putting her on the leash and made her sit
next to me so my other dog could continue to play. I will not go back.
I suggest the City take the fencing for the small dog park and extend it straight back to the other
side of the park and give the little dog owners more space. The park is clearly big enough for all
dogs. In the meantime, small dog owners should clearly understand the big dogs are going to
hurt them, just by nature of play and size. And there are some that just don't like being pestered
by hyper little dogs ; ).
There is my two cents, for whatever it's worth.
Kay Ladner
TALK BACK: Small dog owner speaks up
Posted: 15 Mar 2011 12:16 AM PDT
THIS FROM ANGELA FILED AFTER THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING ON
MONDAY EVENING, MARCH 14:
tonigh we (bout twentyof us)went to the city concil to discust the little dog park, the new dog park is in
the cove (seasons? park?)
any ways what prompt us to show up tonight because it was after a little dog got killed by a big dog, our
anger was toward making the little dog are bigger, the people (the concil members) seem to feel that
money is more important than little dogs, i felt like they did not care at all what we had to say, almost all
of us were in tears especially when the dog owner got up and talked, i was shaking from crying! it was
very emotional to see him trying to talk in between tears!
i made sure most of the little dog owner showed up and went with a lots of hope but left empty and
angry. the owner of the dog that died hasbeen fighting city hall since the park started and it has been
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months with no answer! tonight? another empty feeling! what is wrong? what is wrong with this
picture!! the park by applebees also got jibbed with the size, they made the big dog are huge and we got
benches and some lights, wowwwwww big deal!!
there are times that there are so many little dogs there that they run into other dogs and people
standing around! the parking area also is a joke, i do not think you guys have any ideas how many dogs
in this area, small and big, i have two a lots of people has three and four and when they all show up? it is
caos trying to park! and having enough room for them to run!
i am a resident here for over eight years i have a home in the cove and the new park is much convinient
for me and i save gas money by going there!
also the one by the fritz center is a very discusting park, no one goes there any more, it is dirty, no
running water, not enough benches and covers, need more shade and put more cement under the bench
and the souranding area of the bench! i never see any one going there any more!
so i think the one by the"seasons "isa great location, but the small dogs area is very small, they cantrun
or rumming around, so to expand that part would make it much easier on us small dog owners, the
death of little sam has brought a lots of concern to all of us that owns little dogs!
so why go to meeting??? i did not feel satisfied, a lots of little dogs owner made a point to show up, so
they can show support and concern, and when we argued they shut us up, the meeting was over(and she
did not want to hear any thing else)
the lady that lost her little baby wanted some satisfaction and so did i!! and others in the room, we all
left very upset!!
the owner of the dead dog needs closure, if this passes (which i hope soon) i know they will feel better
about their loss!
so can any one help here? or iam waisting my time here too like i did tonight, spent hours to get every
one togher and spent days making sure it would happen!!
so?? whats next?
thanks
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-----Original Message -----
From: Claire Lehr [mailto:clairej.lehr@verizon.net] Posted At: Sunday, March
20, 2011 7:51 PM Posted To: Community Services
Conversation: Small Dogs
Subject: Small Dogs
The last 3 times I have gone to the small dog park,small dog owners have
their dogs playing in the large dog side. They say they need to run.1 have
told them that it can be dangerous but that is their habit.
This evening I persuaded 2 dog owners to come with their dogs into the
small dog area. The small dogs together had a good time but there really
wasn"t enough room to run.Some of the small dogs run faster and further
than the big ones.
I am trying to train my dog to not enter the large dog side . It is not helpful
when small dogs are there.
It is my hope that the small area will be enlarged as soon as possible so new
habits can be established buy dogs and owners.
Sometimes I am the only one (with dog ) in the small area and my dog wants
to join the little dogs in the large area.
I hope that a community representative could come to the park -at different
times of day and evening. Perhaps then, small dog owners would begin to
place their dogs in the small area.
Sincerely, Claire J. Lehr,Ph.D.
760-7713700
Etc]
March 27, 2011
Mrs. Heather Engel
Commissioner
La Quinta Parks and Recreation
Dear Mrs. Engel,
My husband and I are residents of La Quinta and also owners of a 501b. Golden
Retriever named Sophie. We have enjoyed immensely the Seasons Dog Park since it
opened in January of this year and are so grateful for such a large space to exercise our
dog, off -leash. In fact, we take Sophie there nearly every day.
It has come to our attention that there is a possibility of making the large dog park
smaller. We object to this idea strongly. Larger dogs do, in fact, need more room to run.
The physics of this argument are undeniable. Larger dogs need more room to run than
smaller ones. Smaller ones might "enjoy" a bigger space but they can still enjoy and be
exercised in a smaller space. Not so with larger dogs.
I read where there was an unfortunate incident a few weeks ago where a small dog was
hurt and subsequently, died. Had the small dog been "in" the small dog area, the
incident could have been avoided. To then punish all large dog owners because of this
incident is decidedly unfair.
If an expansion of the small dog park were to take place, I would be in favor of
converting the Fritz Burns dog park into a, small dog only, park or to go with Option 1 of
the three proposed.
My husband and I plan on being at the upcoming meeting in May and hope to convince
as many large dog owners as possible, to be there as well.
Thank you for your concerns in this matter.
Margaret and Dennis Goza
79199 Cetrino
La Quinta, CA 92253
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TO: Community Services Commission
FROM: Edie Hylton, Community Services Director
DATE: May 9, 2011
SUBJECT: Community Services Department Report for March 2011
Upcoming events of the Community Services Department for May 201 1 :
Computers *MS Excel
*MS Outlook
Photoshop Elements, Senior Center
Photos to Artwork, Senior Center
Intermediate Computers, Senior Center
Conquering MS Excel, Senior Center
Dance *Line Dancing
*Ballroom Dance
*Swing/Latin Fusion
*Dance Workshop
Dance, Play & Pretend, La Quinta High School
Beginning Ballet (5-10 yrs.), La Quinta High School
Dance and Cheer (6-9 yrs.), La Quinta High School
Excursions A Day in Carlsbad
Exercise & Fitness *Morning Workout
*Mat Pilates
*Core Stability Ball
*Yoga for Health
*Yoga for Seniors
*Tai Chi Chuan/Qi Gong
Nature Walks, Bear Creek Nature Trail
W.E.L.L. Morning Walks, Civic Center Campus
Outdoor Interval Training, Civic Center Campus
Sculpt Tone, Senior Center
Tai Chi Chuan/Qi Gong, Fitness Center
Yoga AM, Library
Yoga PM, Museum
Jazzercise, Senior Center
Zumba, Senior Center
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Free Programs *Quilters
*Woodcarvers
Leisure Enrichment Hawaiian Culture & Hula (9-13 yrs; 14 & up), Senior Center
Italian for Everyone, Senior Center
Acrylic Landscape Painting (18 & up), Senior Center
First Time Home Buyers, Senior Center
Motherhood Memory Cords, Senior Center
Music Beginning Guitar, Senior Center
Special Events *Dessert Competition Luncheon
*Evening Dance
*Culinary Showcase
Moonlight Movies, Old Town
Special Interest *Mature Driver
*Watercolor
*Sketching and Drawing
Sports Events Evening Disc Golf Tournament, La Quinta Park
W.E.L.L. 1 K/5K Charity Walk, Civic Center Campus
*Senior Center class or activity
M
Community Services Department
Attendance Report for the Month of March 2011
Summary Sheet
Program 2011 2010 Variance Sessions Per Month
2011 2010
Leisure Classes
167
103
64
93
84
Special Events
70
50
20
2
1
Sports
712
592
120
23
19
Fitness Center
756
871
-115
27
27
Senior Center
1409
1547
-138
109
99
Total
3,114
3,163
-49
254
230
Senior Services
Senior Center
251
322
-71
9
11
Total
251
322
-71
9
11
Sports User Groups
La Quinta Park Use
AYSO
400
600
-200
26
27
LQ Sports & Youth
150
150
0
23
23
Desert Boot Camp
50
50
0
10
10
Sports Complex
LQ Sports & Youth
800
900
-100
27
27
Facility/Park Rentals
Senior Center
Private Part
100
300
-200
1
2
Churches-2
300
600
-3001
4
8
Museum
Meeting Room
0
0
0
0
0
Osher Classes
50
120
-70
8
9
Library
Classroom
600
360
240
10
6
Civic Center Campus
Private Part
50
0
50
1
0
Park Rentals
La Quinta Park
300
150
150
5
3
Fritz Burns Park
100
50
50
2
1
Total
2,900
3,280
-380
117
116
Total Programs
6,265
6,765
-500
380
357
Volunteer Hours
Senior Center
1 337
2711
66
Total Volunteer Hours
1 3371
2711
66
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Community Services Program Report for March 2011
2011 2010 2011 2010
Participants
Participants
Variance
Meetings
Meetings
Leisure Classes
Acrylic Painting
10
6
4
3
1
Tai Chi Chuan
3
7
-4
9
16
Zumba
34
21
13
10
9
Relaxing Movements
5
0
5
6
0
Yoga - Morning
12
0
12
4
0
Yoga - Evening
ill
0
11
4
0
Outdoor Training
3
0
3
6
0
Ballet/ Tap 4- 6
14
8
6
3
3
Ballet/ Tap 7- 10
7
6
1
3
3
Dance And Cheer
7
7
0
1
2
Adobe Photo Basic
6
3
3
3
3
Computers - Beg.
5
6
-1
2
3
Computers - Powerpoint
4
0
4
21
0
Microsoft Word
31
0
3
21
0
Guitar - Beg.
8
12
-4
3
3
Rock Solo
3
0
3
3
0
Italian For Everyone
11
0
11
3
0
Jazzercise
12
11
1
8
14
Bod Sculptin / Core Workout
9
6
3
18
9
Totals
167
931
74
93
66
2011 2010 2011 2010
Participants
I Participants
Variance
I Meetings
Meetings
Special Events
Tails On Trails
70
50
20
1
1
Temecula Wineries Excursion
50
25
25
1
1
Totals
120
75
45
21
2
2011 2010 2011 2010
Participants
Participants
Variance
Meetings
Meetings
Sports & Fitness
Fitness Center
756
871
-115
271
27
Open Gym Basketball
533
535
-2
14
15
Open Gym Volleyball
84
57
27
5
4
Disc Golf Clinic & Tournament
25
0
25
1
0
W.E.L.L. Walking Club
22
0
22
1
0
Nature Walk
48
0
48
2
0
Totals
14681
1463
5
50
46
Community Services Totals 1 1,7551 1,6311 1241 1451 114
m-,
Monthly Revenue Report for March 2011
Monthly Revenue - Facility Rentals 2011 2010 Variance
Library
$
-
$
75.00
$
75.00
Museum
$
600.00
$
2,400.00
$
1,800.00
Senior Center
$
825.00
$
2,655.00
$
1,830.00
Parks
$
460.00
$
260.00
$
200.00
Sports Fields
$
600.00
$
1,105.00
$
505.00
Monthly Facility Revenue
$
2,485.00
$
6,495.00
$
4,010.00
Monthly Revenue
Senior Center
$
7,828.00
$
5,991.00
$
1,837.00
Community Services
$
7,911.00
$
4,657.50
$
3,253.50
La Quinta Resident Cards
$
11,970.00
$
4,215.00
$
7,755.00
Fitness Cards
$
750.00
$
875.00
$
125.00
Total Revenue
$
28,459.00
$
15,738.50
$
12,720.50
Revenue Year to Date
Facility Revenue
$
40,615.50
$
44,778.00
$
4,162.50
Senior Center*
$
41,452.50
$
62,633.50
$
21,181.00
Community Services
$
41,748.00
$
36,841.50
$
4,906.50
La Quinta Resident Cards
$
70,265.00
$
27,615.00
$
42,650.00
Fitness Cards
$
5,550.00
$
5,640.00
$
90.00
Total Revenue to Date
$ 199,631.00
$ 177,508.00
$
22,123.00
* In 2010, the City received a $10,000 donation from David Orme's Trust which was
used to update the Senior Center computer lab. In 2011, revenue decreased due to a
reduction in classes offered and reduction of fees.
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Senior Center Attendance
Senior Center Program Report for March 2011
Participation
Participation
Variance
Me2etineetings
M
2011
2610
01gs
1
2010
Senior Activities
ACBL 2 99ers"`
230
362
-132
4
4
Bdd e, Social/Party
235
361
-126
9
12
Fitness & Wellness Day
30
65
-35
1
1
Monthly Birthday Party
45
45
0
1
1
Monthly Luncheon St. Patrick's
101
85
161
1
1
Movie Time
52
44
8
4
3
Putting Action
11
11
0
4
4
Tennis
228
132
96
8
9
Wii Bowling
4
10
-6
4
3
Senior Activity Total
936
1115
-179
36
38
Senior Leisure Classes
Acrylic Landscape Painting
5
0
5
2
0
Bridge Basics
22
0
22
2
0
Ceramics
5
0
5
2
0
Computers
13
13
0
5
4
Core Stability Ball
4
0
4
2
0
Dog Training
7
4
3
3
3
Exercise
44
68
-24
7
11
Golden Tones
64
64
01
5
4
Hooked on Loops
4
7
-3
2
2
Line Dancing
11
0
11
3
0
Mat Pilates
22
29
-7
7
11
Politics & Prose (Discussion Group)
43
0
43
3
0
Quilters
40
39
1
4
4
Sketch/Draw
20
11
9
3
4
Swing/Latin Fusion
10
12
-2
3
4
Tai Chi Chuan/Qi Gong6
7
-1
2
4
Ukulele Beginning6
4
2
3
2
Ukulele Players
61
60
1
3
5
Watercolor
29
33
-4
3
3
Woodcarvers
36
21
15
3
2
Yoga for Health
11
21
-10
3
4
Yoga for Seniors
10
0
10
3
0
Senior Leisure Classes Total
473
393
80
73
67
TOTAL SENIOR PROGRAMS
1409
1508
-99
109
105
Senior Services
AARP Tax Assistance
79
91
-12
8
11
FIND"
95
198
-103
4
4
HICAP
4
35
-31
2
5
Legal Consultation
6
4
2
1
1
FREE Seminars/Presentations/Screenings (2)'
21
26
-5
2
5
Volunteers
46
48
-2
n/a
n/a
TOTAL SENIOR SERVICES
i 2511
402
-139
9
15
SENIOR CENTER TOTAL
16601
1910
-238
118
120
*Included: Forest Lawn presentation & DRMC presentation.
" New ACBL Bridge group - This group is smaller than the original ACBL group.
"FIND bread supply has decreased.
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Parks Activities Updates
For March 2011
The concession building at the Sports Complex was painted and the new
"Sports Complex" sign was installed. New backstops made from matching
recycled material were also installed.
Opening day for LQSYA baseball was Saturday, March 5, 2011. The facility
was completely accessible to the users as the contractors for the Sports
Complex Rehabilitation Project were mostly finished. The only remaining
item was the installation of the fabric for the shade structures. The shade
structures were finished two weeks later.
The bridges at the Civic Center Campus have been refurbished. The
contractor removed surface rust from the bottom of the bridges then primed
and refinished the metal railings in their original color.
A group of Homeowners in the La Quinta Cove gathered for a neighborhood
"Mustard Patrol." The group hiked throughout the Cove and picked the
Sahara Mustard weeds as well as passed out flyers to residents asking for
their help to eliminate this weed from the community. Sahara Mustard is an
invasive weed that threatens native spring flowers. Each weed produces up
to 9,000 seeds and has spread throughout the Coachella Valley. The Cove
homeowners group is planning a "Mustard Patrol" every weekend.
Six "Do Not Feed the Ducks" signs were installed around the Civic Center
Campus. Staff has witnessed throughout each day up to six groups at a
time feeding the ducks with loafs of bread. People may think they are
helping the ducks but according to research, this activity is unhealthy for the
ducks as well as creating possible health risks to park users. The following
is a flyer that will be provided at the base of the signs to educate people
wanting to feed the ducks.
Is Feeding Ducks Bread Bad?
By Melissa Mayntz, About.com Guide
Cj(ein us do not the f )t 'r nutrdi7r *-om eat. y b,.^ad.
Oahieolah FOXFfic
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Many birders were first introduced to the joys of avian' wildlife by feeding ducks bread at a
local park or pond. While we may have grown up thinking this was an environmentally
responsible and humane way to dispose of old or stale bread, feeding the ducks is actually
unhealthy and potentially dangerous for the birds.
What Bread Is to Ducks
Bread and similar products such as crackers, chips, donuts and popcorn are a great source of
carbohydrates but they offer little other nutritional value for ducks, waterfowl and other birds.
In fact, bread is the equivalent to junk food for the birds, and too much bread can lead to
excessive weight and malnutrition as well as many other problems.
Offered in extreme moderation, bread is not harmful to ducks or birds, but that moderation is
hard to judge. While one family may only feed the ducks once every few weeks, there are
many other families and individuals who are also feeding the ducks, which leads to a diet
based almost solely on unhealthy bread products. Environmentally conscious birders will
refrain from offering any bread to ducks to avoid dietary problems and other issues caused by
a carbohydrate rich diet.
Why Bread is Bad for Ducks
Not only can bread be fattening to ducks and make it harder for them to fly and otherwise
evade predators, feeding ducks bread can also lead to other problems.
• Duckling Malnutrition: In an area where ducks are regularly fed bread, ducklings
will not receive adequate nutrition for proper growth and development. Furthermore,
because ducks will naturally seek out an easy food source such as human handouts,
ducklings will not learn to forage for natural foods as easily.
• Overcrowding: Where an easy food source is abundant, ducks and other waterfowl
will lay more eggs and the pond or lake will become overcrowded. This makes it more
difficult for the birds to seek out healthier food sources and increases the likelihood of
territorial aggression.
• Pollution: When too much bread is offered to ducks, not all of it will be eaten. The
soggy, uneaten bread is unsightly and rotting bread can create noxious odors as well as
lead to greater algae growth that can clog natural waterways. This concentrates the
pollution and can eventually eradicate fish and other life in the vicinity.
• Diseases: Feeding ducks bread can increase the spread of diseases in two ways. First,
a carbohydrate -rich diet leads to greater defecation, and bird feces easily harbor bacteria
responsible for numerous diseases, including avian botulism. Second, moldy bread can
cause aspergillosis, a fatal lung infection that can decimate entire duck and waterfowl
flocks.
• Pest Attraction: Rotting supplies of food leftover from sated ducks will attract other
unwelcome pests such as rats, mice and insects. These pests can also harbor additional
diseases that can be dangerous to humans.
• Loss of Natural Behavior: When birds become accustomed to handouts, they lose
their natural fear of humans and may become aggressive in order to get more food. Their
loss of fear can also cause other dangers, such as a willingness to cross busy roads in order
to reach picnickers and other likely sources of food.
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FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011 ATTENDANCE
Date of Appointment
Term Expires
Sharrell Blakeleyl
Heather Engel
Kathleen FitzpatTicki
Michele Lawrence
Bob Leidner
7/1/2010
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July 12, 2010 Meeting
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Patriot's Luncheon
San Clemente Ocean Festival Excursion
August 2010 NO MEETING
Safety Fun Fair
Pageant of the Masters
Back to School Luncheon
Present
Present
September 13, 2010 Meeting
Present
Present
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Present
Present
Evening Dance
Padres v Giants Excursion
Fiesta Luncheon
White Sox vs -Angels Excursion
October 11, 2010 Meeting
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Wellness Connection
Afternoon Tea
Evening Dance
Halloween Luncheon
Annual Health Fair
Present
Halloween Carnival
November 8, 2010 Meeting
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Dinner & Show
Veteran's Tribute
Present
Present
Present
Evening Dance
Thanksgiving Luncheon
Trails Day
Present
Present
Artist Appreciation Day
Present
Present
December 13, 2010 Meeting
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Arts & Crafts Bazaar
Christmas Tree Lighting
Present
Present
Evening Dance
Breakfast with Santa
Present
Present
Holiday Luncheon
Present
January 10, 2011 Meeting
NO MEETING
Pillars of the Community
Present
Present
Evening Dance
Chili Cook Off Luncheon
Present
Griffith Observatory Excursion
February 14, 2011 Meeting
Present
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Present
Present
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Family Nature Walk
Valentines Day Luncheon
Present
Present
Adult Nature Walk
March 14, 2011 Meeting
Present
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I Present
Present
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Temecula Valley Tour
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FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011 ATTENDANCE
of Appointment
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Sharrell Blakeley
7/1/2010
6/30/2011
Heather Engel
7/1/2010
6/30/2012
Kathleen Fitzpatrick
7/1/2010
6/30/2012
Michele LawrflBobLeidnerDate
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6/30/2011
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Adult Nature Walk
Kids Nature Walk
St. Patrick's Luncheon
Present
Present
Tails on Trails
Present
Fitness & Wellness Day
Present
April 11, 2011 Meeting
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
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Talent Showcase
Adult Nature Walk
Walking E uaIs Long Life
Youth Egg Hunt
City Picnic & Birthday Part
May 9, 2011 Meeting
Carlsbad Excursion
Moonlight Movie
Disc Golf Tournament
Evening Dance
Culinary Showcase
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