2013 05 13 CSC MinutesCALL TO ORDER
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
MINUTES
MONDAY, MAY 13, 2013
A regular meeting of the La Quinta Community Services Commission was called to
order at 5:31 p.m. by Vice Chairperson Blakeley.
PRESENT: Commissioners Blakeley, Engel, Lawrence, and Leidner.
ABSENT: Chairperson Fitzpatrick
STAFF PRESENT: Community Services Director Edie Hylton, Golf & Parks Manager
Steve Howlett, and Senior Secretary Angela Guereque.
Commissioner Lawrence led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT - None.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
Motion - It was moved by Commissioners Engel / Leidner to confirm the agenda as
submitted. Motion passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion — A motion was made by Commissioners Lawrence /Engel to approve the
February 11, 2013 Community Services, Commission Minutes as submitted.
Motion passed unanimously.
STUDY SESSION
1. Discussion of the Desert Recreation District Master Plan
Ms. Barb Adair, Assistant General Manager presented the 2012 Master Plan
Survey.
Methodology
The purpose of this study was to gather public feedback on how well the Desert
Recreation District (DRD) is meeting the needs of the residents with respect to
trails, parks, recreation, programs, facilities, services and other community
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investments provided by DRD. This feedback and subsequent analysis was
designed to assist DRD in the creation of a Cost Recovery Mode/ and Master Plan
for existing and possible future enhancements, facilities, and services.
The survey was conducted using three methods: 1) a mail -back survey, 2) an
online invitation only survey, and 3) an open link online survey for members of the
public who did not receive a randomly selected survey in the mail. Unless stated
otherwise, the analysis herein focuses primarily on surveys received via the first
two methods.
Important DRD Functions to Provide
Asked what park and recreation functions are important for DRD to provide,
residents ranked the following functions as most important (using a scale from 1 to
5, where 1 =Not at All Important and 5 =Very Important):
• Operate and maintain existing park facilities (4.5 average rating; 90% of
respondents rating a 4 or 5)
• Provide positive activities for youth (4.4 rating; 95% rating 4 or 5)
• Promote healthy active lifestyles (4.3 rating; 92% rating 4 or 5)
Second tier of functions:
• Provide recreation programs and services for all age groups (4.2 rating; 92%
rating 4 or 5)
• Provide passive nature parks with passive recreation opportunities (4.1 rating;
92% rating 4 or 5)
Usage Frequency
Of all amenities within park facilities provided by DRD, residents have most often
used trails and walking paths and weight and cardio rooms most frequently over
the past year (at least 12 times over the past 12 months, or about once per
month). However, there is a large disparity between the percentages of
households who use these facilities. Fifty six percent of all DRD households have
used trails and walking paths, whereas, only 22% have used weight and cardio
fitness rooms. This shows that while fewer households use cardio fitness rooms,
comparatively, those who do use them do so often.
Importance of Current Services and Facilities
Respondents indicated the importance of current facilities to their household on a
scale of 1 to 5, where 1 =Not at All Important, 3= Neutral, and 5 =Very Important.
The following facilities rated the highest averages and the most frequently reported
4 or 5 ratings:
• Trails and walking paths (with an average rating of 4.0, 71 % of respondents
rated trails and walking paths a 4 or 5)
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• Bike trails and paths (3.8 rating; 67% rated 4 or 5)
• Picnic areas (3.7 rating; 63% rated 4 or 5)
• Community recreation center (3.7 rating; 58% rated 4 or 5)
• Driving range (3.6 rating; 53% rated 4 or 5)
• Weight /cardio fitness rooms (3 .6 rating; 58% rated 4 or 5)
• Children's playgrounds (3.6 rating; 61 % rated 4 or 5)
Current Services and Facilities - Degree to which needs are being met - Average
Rating:
Trails and walking paths
Children's playgrounds
Picnic areas
Swimming pool
Weight /cardio fitness rooms
Community recreation center
Golf course
Driving range
Splash pad, water playground, water features
Tennis courts
Bike trails and paths
Gymnasium
Multi -use fields
Outdoor fitness equipment
Regional sports tournament venue
Indoor walking track
Meeting space rental
Shelter rental
Radio control (RC) airport
Racquetball courts
Disc golf
Dance and aerobic rooms
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Current Services and Facilities - Degree to which needs are being met -
Percentage of Needs Met vs. Needs Not Met
Golf course
Picnic areas
Children's playgrounds
Community recreation center
Weight/ cardio fitness rooms
Swimming pool
Splash pad, water playground,
water features
Driving range
Trails and walking paths
Bike trails and paths
Tennis courts
Outdoor fitness equipment
Gymnasium
Regional sports tournament venue
Multi -use fields
Indoor walking track
Meeting space rental
Racquetball courts
Shelter rental
Radiocontrol (RC)airport
Dance and aerobic rooms
Disc golf
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Top Three Current Services and Facilities to Add Expand or Improve
When asked to rank the top three facilities that are important to their household to
add, expand, or improve in their community, by far, respondents indicate that trails
and walking paths are most important. Community recreation center (22 % ),
children's playgrounds (22 %), picnic areas (20 %), and golf courses (20 %).
Second tier priorities include bike trails and paths, weight /cardio fitness rooms,
driving range, swimming pool, and splash pad /water playground /water features.
BUSINESS SESSION
1. Community Services Commission Work Plan
Director Hylton presented the staff report.
Additional projects in the work plan include plans for the Senior Center renovation
expansion and the Fritz Burns Pool renovation.
Motion - A motion was made by Commissioners Leidner /Lawrence to approve the
Community Services Commission Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2013/2014. Motion
passed unanimously.
REPORTS AND INFORMATION ITEMS
1. Department Report for March and April 2013
2. Report from Commissioners Regarding Meetings Attended
3. Calendar of Monthly Events
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved by Commissioners Leidner /Lawrence
to adjourn the meeting at 6:16 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
submitted,
Secretary
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