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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002 - MINUTES - 8/14/2002 STUDY SESSIONSTUDY SESSION CITY OF PALM SPRINGS August 14, 2002 CONVENE IN OPEN SESSION A. Call to Order-Kleindienst absent B. Flag Salute C. City Attorney Report on Matters Discussed in Closed Session-See Page 2 of Agenda this date. D. Public Comments Shelly Saunders, Palm Springs Skatepark Committee stated that support from the Community is mounting; that the project is on a positive track; and that the intent is to fastrack the project. Grace Jablow, Palm Springs Skatepark Committee, urged the Council to place the project on a fastrack basis. E. COUNCIL COMMENTS/QUESTIONS/REPORTS Councilmembers commented on various civic functions attended. F. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS – None G. STUDY SESSION 1. SKATEPARK Mike McIntire and Karen Wonders, Site Design Group, gave a power point presentation. See attached copy. Mills left the meeting at 7:20 p.m. and returned at 7:22 p.m. Ralph Raya, Randall Lamp, reviewed visual charts for lighting and added the focus will be to light the area, but not the sky; that there will be high speed activity on the ramps, but that the angles of the lights will focus on the course allowing it to be user friendly to the skaters and the neighborhood surrounding the area; that the shad structure should assist in less reflection to the night sky; that there will be varying posts to raise the ceiling height to give an up down look to the roof; that glare will be reduced; and that the lighting will be high pressure sodium lights. Director of Parks & Rec stated that the pool side of the project is needed; that the filtration system and heater for the pool brings the pool into non-compliance; that the chemicals are checked manually, with the new system it will be automatic; that the gas choleric is a liability to the users and is hazardous; that in order for women to use the ADA compliance restrooms, they must travel through the men’s room to get there; that there will be electric gates install to prevent the skaters from entering the pool side; and reviewed the financial status of both projects, copy attached. Oden questioned the completion time and staffing needs. Director of Parks & Rec stated that there is no intent to increase staffing, rather to shift hours of those presently working; that the work will be done through a kiosk with windows in order to see the entire area; that the project itself should be completed within 6 – 9 months; that more input is needed from the contractors; that while the pool filtration starts, the pool will need to be shut down; and then opened once the area is secured. Oden expressed concern for staffing and added that more staffing may be needed after the center fully opens. Director of Parks & Rec stated that staffing needs should be sufficient; that there will be large windows in the kiosks and TV monitors to view the entire area; Mills left the meeting at 7:55p.m. Hodges questioned the number of trees being removed at the site. Director of Parks & Rec stated that the plans indicate 800 trees and that 15 were pine trees. Mills reentered the meeting at 8 p.m. Hodges stated the trees proposed are messy and that thought should be given on whether a cleaner tree should be used; and added that funding should be examined on a closer basis; that if Measure U fails in November, funding will be cut from the project. City Manager stated that Measure U would be an issue; that the project will not actually start until January 2003; should the measure fail Council will have the opportunity to modify any projects within the City, Reller-Spurgin stated that the project overall is good, but that the fence is not; that the fence at the dog park is creative and enhancing of the project; that the proposed fencing gives the impression of a jail. Hodges stated there are more creative styles of fencing, that the project, Willows in Palm Desert is a good example and requested a cost estimate for improving the look to the fence. Oden requested a timeline of what and when all will happen and designation of the funding sources. Mills stated that there is a uni-restroom proposed; that it would be better to have a shared use with the pool, rather than provide one stall for everyone to use; that one staff will not be enough; that there should be separate female and male restroom and recommended two staffs for each male and female be reconfigured into the plans. Bob Gilley; stated that the restrooms are of concerns and the addition of facilities will be incorporated; that the roof material is not final; that there may be many adjustments needed before the project is finaled in its plans and that the options will be brought back to the Council for consideration. Council consensus: Reexamine fence, add additional restrooms, reconsider roofing material; review staffing levels and separating kiosk with larger windows from the concession area. 2. TRAFFIC CALMING POLICY City Engineer reviewed the program; and added all previous concerns of the Council have been added; that the City Attorney’s Office has reviewed the plans; that comments were received and inputted; that guidelines have been established to assist in setting priorities for each project; and that there will be a comprehensive fee schedule amendment coming to the Council with the program for the fees. ADJOURN