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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
MEASURE J COMMUNITY INITIATED
PROJECTS APPLICATION FORM
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1.Does this project im prove ... ? (check all that apply)
D the economy D museums, public art
1i?f_ health services )G,,usic programs
D business community 1z1( park/recreation facilities
.�education al services ¥historic preservation
D government services )i{streets/roads
D police/fire/emergency D downtown enhancementsservices
D tourism
)(traffic
D the environment
D special events
D technology
D nature and hiking trails
2.What demographic(s) does this project serve? (check all that apply)
D seniors D bicyclists _□ 9reschool children D LGBTQ+
�elementary school aged children D large commercial businesses
;a°J>reteens/teens D hotels/motels
�high school children D animals
D entire Palm Springs community D marijuana industry
D tourists D disabled
D college students D commuters(bus/train)
D retail and small businesses D Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
3.Estimated project cost:
4.On a separate sheet of paper, write a short description of your proposed project.(Remember the 5 Ws, Who?, What?, When ?, Where?, Why?) /J n1'1;::J (.I�
Project 1
Attachment to City of Palm Springs
Measure J Community Initiated Projects Application Form
Proposed Project: Repair of external drains surrounding the Boys & Girls Club of Palm Springs to avoid
flooding from City streets and Sunrise Park during rainstorms.
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The Boys & Girls Club of Palm Springs is the largest and oldest after school program provider in the City of
Palm Springs. Our ultimate objective LS to provide a safe place for the youth of our community. Prior to
COVID, we served over 1,500 youth per year-and we are quickly getting back to normal in support of the
local schools and with the development of our Cannabis prevention program for teens and Cannabis
Education Center slated for opening in 2022 for teens and their families.
Our building is rich in history, dating back to early 1950's when it still stands today. While the Club owns
its building, we lease the land from the City for $1 per year. The Club is located at 450 South Sunrise Way
in Sunrise Park, near the busy corner of Ramon & Sunrise.
Our Children Center and gymnasium continues to flood during downpour due to the inadequacies of the
external drains. It has been problematic with the installation of the storm drain on Sunrise near Ramon,
as now the street level is higher than the Club's sidewalk. The Club gets flooded due to rain water runoff
and drainage overflow from the street corner. With every downpour, we have issues with flooding.
As the land belongs to the City, we have worked with them in identifying the issues -they went as far as
mapping out the external drains and identifying the problem. The problem seems to be that the drains
from our property are not hooked up to the storm drain that was put in. Staci Schafer has been assisting
us with this issue and has escalated the findings to City Hall. The matter seems to be stuck at City Hall and
funding seems to be a challenge. Thus, we are hopeful that Measure J can help us move forward with the
much needed repairs.
Although we do not get much rainfall in the desert -but when we do, we can count on flooding in our
children center and our indoor basketball gym. The gym floor was re done just a few years ago, and we
are concerned that the continual flooding will create long term damages. Aside from the obvious physical
damage from the water, we are also extremely concerned with the "unmentionables" and bacteria that
are washed in from the park, including drug paraphernalia (needles) and human waste from the homeless
population. We have tried sandbags, plastic dividers and tarps; but to no avail. The worst case was on
Valentine's Day 2019, when we had the extreme rainstorm and we were literally knee deep in filthy water
trying to salvage what we can -professionals were hired to clean and disinfect as e coli and other
dangerous bacteria were detected in the water.
As our building property ages, our Club service expands, this problem will only get worse. As the safety
of our children is our #1 priority, we need to find a solution to avoid this very unsanitary scenario -
especially with the rainy season around the corner. It is not a problem that will simply go away and puts
the wellbeing of our children and staff members at risk. We need the drains to be fixed once and for all.
We are hopeful that Measure J can help us move this project forward, so that our staff, members and
children can enjoy the Club as a safe place to visit and learn.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
MEASURE J COMMUNITY INITIATED
PROJECTS APPLICATION FORM
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As of: December 2, 2021 12:59 PM
Name of Applicant: Marcel Sarmiento
Email:
Date Submitted: October 12, 2021
Applicant Type: Individual
Are you a 501c(3) Organization? No
If yes, provide IRS ID# n/a
Tell us about your project:
1.Does this project improve…? (check all that apply)
Park / Recreation Facilities
1.What demographic(s) does this project serve? (check all that apply)
Babies / Toddlers;Preschool children;Elementary school aged children
1.Estimated project cost: $20,000-40,000
2.Short description of your proposed project. (Remember the 5 W’s, Who?, What?,
When?, Where?, Why?)
For children (and their caregivers, parents watching) who play at Victoria Park,
I propose the city install a permanent Playground Shade over the existing
playground. With many months far too hot to be out under the mid-day sun,
the playground area becomes unusable for 4-5 months a year when exposed to
the elements. There are no alternatives in the area. A Shade Sail design
recommended and can be built to withstand high winds, and "offer a wide
appeal for kids and onlookers with their numerous color, configurations,
designs, and ability to accentuate and provide volume as well as functional
shade to the overall play environment."
Project 2
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
MEASURE J COMMUNITY INITIATED
PROJECTS APPLICATION FORM
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As of: December 2, 2021 12:59 PM
Name of Applicant: Jerry Alcorn Palm Springs Parks and Recreation Commission
Email:
Date Submitted: November 28,2021
Applicant Type: City Commission
Are you a 501c(3) Organization? No
If yes, provide IRS ID# no
Tell us about your project:
1.Does this project improve…? (check all that apply)
Educational services, The environment, Government services, Health services,
Park / Recreation Facilities, Tourism
1.What demographic(s) does this project serve? (check all that apply)
Babies / Toddlers, Preschool children, Elementary school aged children, Middle
school and high school children, College students, Adults, Seniors, LGBTQ+,
Tourists, Disabled community, Entire Palm Springs community
1.Estimated project cost: 55000
2.Short description of your proposed project. (Remember the 5 W’s, Who?, What?,
When?, Where?, Why?)
the Palm Springs pavilion pool area Fencing around the pool needs to be
replaced it is rotten pool equipment has been stolen and cost us thousands to
replace this project improves the facility for the WHOLE COMMUNITY a new
powder coated rod iron fencing between the pool and the pavilion center with
City of PS logos on the entrances of the gates and the top rail to be flowing
like the skate parks fencing to look cohesive and thought out
this will improve Safety to the facility improve security and help keep
unwanted people out of our pool during closed hours
the whole community uses the pool and will greatly benefit from this as a
whole there is multiple fence slats missing and rotted out as well is just unsafe
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looks horrible and needs to be upgraded its not a good representation of the
CITY OF Palm Springs and our facilities
thank you for the time and consideration
Applicant’s information: (This information will not be provided to the evaluators; it will be used
to contact the applicant if more information is needed or to coordinate with you if your project is
invited to be presented to the Measure J Commission at one of their meetings)
Name of Contact Person: jerry Alkcorn
Contact Person’s Phone Number:
Contact Person’s Email Address:
RCITY OF PALM SPRINGS
MEASURE J COMMUNITY INITIATED
PROJECTS APPLICATION FORM
SUBMITTALS RECEIVED FROM
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As of: December 2, 2021 12:59 PM
Name of Applicant: Parks and Rec Commission (City of Palm Springs)
Email: Susie Meyer
Date Submitted: December 1,2021
Applicant Type: City Commission
Are you a 501c(3) Organization? No
If yes, provide IRS ID# Not Applicable
Tell us about your project:
1.Does this project improve…? (check all that apply)
Park / Recreation Facilities, Tourism
1.What demographic(s) does this project serve? (check all that apply)
Babies / Toddlers, Preschool children, Elementary school aged children, Middle
school and high school children, College students, Adults, Seniors, Disabled
community
1.Estimated project cost: 60000
2.Short description of your proposed project. (Remember the 5 W’s, Who?, What?,
When?, Where?, Why?)
Measure J Subcommittee of the Parks and Rec Commission requests the
following improvement (quote received for fair wage performance of this
project, included above):
new fencing/replacement poles on the iron fence between the City Pool and
the Pavillion at Sunrise Park. Someone has vandalized the fencing and we
would like to have it replaced and have the City of Palm Springs seal added
thereon.
Project 3-b
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
MEASURE J COMMUNITY INITIATED
PROJECTS APPL ICATION FORM
MEASURE J A� V r, SUBMITTALS RECEIVED FROM
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As of: December 2, 2021 12:59 PM
Name of Applicant: City of Palm Springs Parks and Rec Commission
Email:
Date Submitted: December 1,2021
Applicant Type: City Commission
Are you a 501 c(3) Organization? No
If yes, provide IRS ID# Not applicable
Tell us about your project:
1.Does this project improve ... ? (check all that apply)
Park / Recreation Facilities
1.What demographic(s) does this project ser ve? (check all that apply)
Elementary school aged children, Middle school and high school children, College
students, Adults, Seniors, LGBTQ+, Tourists, Entire Palm Springs community
1.Estimated project cost: 75,000 (broken down below)
2.Short descri ption of your proposed project. (Remember the 5 W's, Who?, What?,
When?, Where?, Why?)
On behalf of the City of Palm Springs Parks and Rec Commission, Measure J
subcommit tee, here are two projects for replacement and acquisition of
exercise equipment:
1.Replace pull up bar (broken) at the Wellness park. Fair wage job from same
company who installed original equipment ($22,580)
2.Add in 4 new pieces of exercise equipment at the James O Jesse Park
($49,323)
Why: Palm Springs is an outdoor community with a wealth of green space for
its health oriented citizens. Cities similarly situated to tourism and health
populations, such as the City of Miami Beach, have seen great success with
their outdoor exercise equipment programs. Palm Springs stands to benefit
from new, operating equipment for use by all ages and mobility levels.
Projects 4 &5 `
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
MEASURE J COMMUNITY INITIATED
PROJECTS APPLICATION FORM
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As of: December 2, 2021 12:59 PM
Name of Applicant: Cinda Johansen
Email:
Date Submitted: November 22,2021
Applicant Type: Individual
Are you a 501c(3) Organization? No
If yes, provide IRS ID# none
Tell us about your project:
1.Does this project improve…? (check all that apply)
The environment, Historic preservation, Naturing and hiking trails, Police/ Fire
/ Emergency Services, Tourism
1.What demographic(s) does this project serve? (check all that apply)
College students, Adults, Seniors, LGBTQ+, Tourists, Animals, Cyclists, Entire Palm
Springs community
1.Estimated project cost: 100000
2.Short description of your proposed project. (Remember the 5 W’s, Who?, What?,
When?, Where?, Why?)
Trail Maintenance and Better Signage of our Local Trails - particularly the
Skyline Trail. I have been hiking the local trails for 30+ years and am familiar
with everyone. A small crew of two men used to maintain the Lykken and
Garstin/Shannon Trail but they have since passed away. The erosion from
rain, fire and the public requires repair and proper maintenance to prevent
hiking injuries. The increase in our Big Horn population (yay!) also erodes the
trails, as well as creating "false trails" that hikers mistake for main trails, and
end up lost and requiring services from our SARs and Fire Department. The
SKYLINE trail claims the lives of several people every year and for the simple
reason - the trail head is poorly mark, there is no signage describing the
extreme level of fitness required to do the trail and the trail itself has so many
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shortcuts - any 1st timer is sure to get lost. Furthermore, the Lykken Trail at
the end of Mesquite is marked SKYLINE trail - there is no access to the
SKYLINE trail from this Trailhead. The South Lykken Trail has several areas
on the ascent that eroded and will eventually lead injured hikers. Many hikers
get lost on the Frank Bogert trail because of lack of signage. The Museum
trail has no signage at the top - yet there are 4 directions one could go and
only one way is an actual maintained safe trail. No one should die on our local
trails from lack of information - it is a simple fix. We put all of our rescue
people at risk each time they are called to find a lost hiker, dehydrated or
injured hiker. Our local hills and mountains are like no other and should be
enjoyed safely and respectfully. We need to do trail repair, general
maintenance and add trail signs and markers along the way. A trail map of
our local maps could be designed and provided to the visitor center, hotels,
airbnb. Let's keep our locals and visitors healthy and safe. Thank you!
Applicant’s information: (This information will not be provided to the evaluators; it will be used
to contact the applicant if more information is needed or to coordinate with you if your project is
invited to be presented to the Measure J Commission at one of their meetings)
Name of Contact Person: cinda johansen
Contact Person’s Phone Number:
Contact Person’s Email Address:
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
MEASURE J COMMUNITY INITIATED
PROJECTS APPLICATION FORM
Name of Applicant: ____________________________________________________________
Date Submitted: _______________________________________________________________
Applicant Type:
☐Individual
☐Business
☐Organization (non-profit)
☐Neighborhood
☐Organization
☐City Commission
☐City Department
Are you a 501c(3) Organization? ☐Yes. If yes, provide IRS ID# ______________________
☐No.
Tell us about your project:
1.Does this project improve…? (check all that apply)
☐the economy
☐health services
☐business community
☐educational services
☐government services
☐police/fire/emergency
services
☐museums, public art
☐music programs
☐park/recreation facilities
☐historic preservation
☐streets/roads
☐downtown enhancements
☐tourism
☐traffic
☐the environment
☐special events
☐technology
☐nature and hiking trails
2.What demographic(s) does this project serve? (check all that apply)
☐seniors
☐preschool children
☐elementary school aged children
☐preteens/teens
☐high school children
☐entire Palm Springs community
☐tourists
☐college students
☐retail and small businesses
☐bicyclists
☐LGBTQ+
☐large commercial businesses
☐hotels/motels
☐animals
☐marijuana industry
☐disabled
☐commuters(bus/train)
☐Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
3.Estimated project cost: ___________________________________________________
4.On a separate sheet of paper, write a short description of your proposed project.
(Remember the 5 W’s, Who?, What?, When?, Where?, Why?)
Project 7
Description of Project
The Friends of the Palm Springs Animal Shelter (“Friends”) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization
that manages and operates our city’s animal shelter (“Shelter”). Our Shelter is an open
admissions, municipal shelter, operating under a progressive, humane philosophy. We are the
only public no-kill shelter in the Valley.
The Friends was formed in 1996, dedicated to replacing the City’s high-kill shelter. After years
of work, the Friends raised sufficient funds to help build a multi-million dollar state of the art
animal shelter. We began managing and operating the Shelter under contract with the City on
November 1, 2012.
Since that time, we have developed innovative new programs to help lost and stray pets. We have
established an in-house medical department, resulting in substantial cost savings in the provision
of medical and dental care for our shelter pets. Our Pet Food Bank provides seniors and the
disabled with food and supplies, delivered through collaborations with local meals-on-wheels
programs.
Through our Fix a Friend low-cost/no cost program, we work diligently to ensure that all pets are
spayed or neutered, helping to reduce the numbers of homeless pets in Palm Springs. Our Trap
Neuter Release team is working to reduce and manage the community cat population in our city.
We offer weekly low-cost vaccine and microchip clinics at the Shelter, as well as additional
resources to help residents care for their furry family members.
As of November 2021, the Shelter has 91 dogs in residence. Unfortunately, the deterioration in a
dog’s mental health, even in the best of shelters, is well-documented. To support our canines, and
keep them adoptable, we provide a number of enrichment programs, the most important of which
is the simplest: a walk or play group 3 times a day.
This vital function is provided almost exclusively by our 375 active volunteers. Our volunteers
are seniors, teenagers, gay and straight, and come from the entire Palm Springs community.
Central to our enrichment programs are our canine pens. We have five pens, three in back of the
Shelter, two in front. Unfortunately, the 2 pens in front of the Shelter are on the west side of the
building and have no shade which, because of the sun and heat, makes them completely unusable
from June to October. These pens also serve as vital meet and greet areas, where potential
adopters can interact with our shelter dogs to help determine if the dog is a good fit for them and
their lifestyle.
Additionally, many dogs are “dog-selective, meaning they get along well with particular dogs but
not others. These pens are utilized to help determine compatibility between our shelter dogs and
potential adopter’s dogs. The inability to use these two pens for half of the year due to the intense
heat and sun negatively impacts adoptions and limits the amount of exercise our shelter dogs
receive.
Installing large shade structures to these pens that would extend to the perimeter would also
provide comfortable areas for our staff, volunteers and visitors to sit and relax, nestled in our
beautiful native garden, soaking up the view of the San Jacinto Mountains. The Palm Springs
Animal Shelter has become a popular destination for both residents and tourists. Local animal
lovers as well as pet lovers from around the globe visit the shelter to learn more about our
organization and to interact with our shelter pets.
In addition, behind the shelter is a large open space used by staff and volunteers to clean kennels,
cages, cat trees and other items, and to prepare for animal transports. This area is black asphalt
and is dangerously hot in the summer months. Having a shade structure in this critical operational
area would allow us to safely use this area in the warmer months throughout the day, rather than
just in the early morning and evening hours.
The purpose of this request is for funding to provide three permanent, high-quality shade
structures for the two pens up front and the working space in back, so that we can use these
spaces during the hot late spring, summer, and early fall months. The structures cost
approximately $30,000 each, including installation, so we are requesting a total of $90,000.1
Thank you for your consideration.
1 These amounts are based on the proposals for shade structures by USA Shade & Fabric Structures in 2020 for Ruth
Hardy Park and the Pavilion Way Ball Field.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
MEASURE J COMMUNITY INITIATED
PROJECTS APPLICATION FORM
Date Submitted: __ _.._Q_f_t_f:_,fl____:_:h_:[:)'L_=· =---'2..-4-, _;1,,_o_:;_z_1 _______________ _
Applicant Type:
Ill Individual □Business□Organization (non-profit)□Neighborhood
□Organization
II City Commission □City Department
Are you a 501 c(3) Organization? □Yes. If yes, provide IRS ID# _________ _Ill No.
Tell us about your project:
1.Does this project improve ... ? ( check all that apply)□the economy □museums, public art□health services □music programs□business community .iil park/recreation facilities□educational services □historic preservation□government services □streets/roads□police/fire/emergency □downtown enhancementsservices
� tourism □traffic□the environment□special events□technology□nature and hiking trails
2.What demographic(s) does this project serve? (check all that apply)II seniors □ bicyclists iJJ Pot Ow /oJ� /2-.5 □preschool children □LGBTQ+□elementary school aged children □large commercial businesses□preteens/teens □hotels/motels□high school children Ill animals
ii entire Palm Springs community □marijuana industry
Iii tourists □disabled□college students □commuters(bus/train)□retail and small businesses □Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
3.Estimated project cost:
4.On a separate sheet of paper, write a short description of your proposed project.(Remember the 5 W's, Who?, What?, When?, Where?, Why?)
Project 8
Parks and Recs Dog Park Subcommittee Volunteer Group
Measure J Application
December 2, 2021
By: Tim Giuliani
Project Application
Demuth Dog Park Upgrades
Benefits of a Dog Park
According to a recent poll conducted by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA),
approx. 9 in 10 (91 percent) Americans believe dog parks provide benefits to the communities
they serve. More than half (55 percent) of park and recreation agencies currently have at least
one dog park.
Americans list the top three benefits a dog park can have on a community as:
•Gives dogs a safe space to exercise and roam around freely (60 percent)
•Allows dogs to socialize with other dogs (39 percent)
•Allows owners a chance to be physically active with their pet (36 percent)
Availability of dog parks is especially popular among millennials (94 percent) and Gen Xers (92
percent) followed by baby boomers (89 percent) who agree dog parks provide benefits to
communities. [1} www.nrpa.org/about-national-recreation-and-park-association/press
room/americans-agree-dog-parks-benefit-local-communities/
Why Palm Springs Dog Parks?
1.Dog parks make our community safer by offering a secure area for dogs to exercise and
socialize away from busy streets. The David Ready Dog Park is overpopulated and
overcrowded making it unsafe for dogs and owners.
2.Dog parks allow Palm Springs residents and tourists a chance to be physically active with
their pets.
3.Dog parks bring communities closer and build a dog-friendly network, allowing residents
to meet more people and improve their social life.
4.As tourism grows and leash laws continue to be restrictive, we see a second dog park as
a way to allow pets to play without impacting traffic, infringing on private property or
potentially creating unwanted litter on public streets. While dog parks are certainly
welcomed by dog owners, the value and benefits of these spaces extend far beyond the
dog community.
5.When dogs get adequate physical and mental exercise they need, humans notice a
decrease in the level of troublesome behavior from their dogs, which will benefit the
community.
Funding request:
•$250,000 for our Shade and Sustainability initiative to preserve and enhance the
Demuth Dog Park.
Narrative
The immediate need for Demuth Dog Park to be upgraded for proper use cannot be
understated and will undoubtedly benefit our community and tourists alike for years to come.
Our grassroots effort volunteer force of regular dog park attendees has positively identified the
dire need for this upgrade this past summer by means of an improvement survey completed by
over 220 dog park users. It is the impetus and focus of our request for $250,000 our "Shade and
Sustainability" mission to provide immediate relief to the David Ready Dog Park which is
overused and overcrowded resulting in accidents, injuries, dog fights and too many instances of
avoidable hostilities among users and their dogs.
Frustration has been at an all-time high this past year at the David Ready Dog Park because of
poor maintenance from the Land Conserve Corporation and tremendous overcrowding
resulting in minor falls, overheating of dogs and their owners as well as disease spreading
through unsanitary water sources for the dogs.
Demuth is a beautiful community park and one that a number of Dog Park users would enjoy
for years to come though it is spoiled by the unsuitability and ugliness of the uncompleted dog
park within. The basics for the dog park are there but in order to make this a viable alternative
dog park essentials need to be added.
The current condition of the dog park requires soft pine mulch, wood fiber, decomposed
granite or combination of the three to be spread over the base that is currently in the park.
One large center shade structure with adequate seating (similar to Rancho Mirage's dog park) is
essential or multiple shade structures of different sizes are needed once the hot summer
months arrive. Otherwise patrons are unable to continue to use the park year round.
Additional waste containers for dog waste, an expanded water source, decorative desert scape
around the edges to make the dog park more cohesive with the rest of Demuth Park, the
repairing or replacing of the back fence so that dogs cannot escape are all essentials needed to
increase the standard and usability of the park.
Photos of dog parks
Budget
Demuth Dog Park Upgrades
Ex�enses
Trees and shrubs to provide aesthetics and
shade, Shaded benches to encourage
socialization, Dog waste bags and receptacles,
Trash receptacles to promote park cleanliness,
Dog park rules posted prominently at entrance, $250,000
a mix of surfacing to emulate nature and offer
walking paths (wood fiber, decomposed granite,
and sand), High-low water fountain to
accommodate both dogs and their owners.
Total Expenses $250,000
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
MEASURE J COMMUNITY INITIATED
PROJECTS APPLICATION FORM
SUBMITTALS RECEIVED FROM
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As of: December 2, 2021 12:59 PM
Name of Applicant: Susie Meyer on behalf of the City of Palm Springs Parks and
Recreation Commission
Email:
Date Submitted: December 1,2021
Applicant Type: City Commission
Are you a 501c(3) Organization? No
If yes, provide IRS ID# Not Applicable
Tell us about your project:
1.Does this project improve…? (check all that apply)
Park / Recreation Facilities
1.What demographic(s) does this project serve? (check all that apply)
Preschool children, Elementary school aged children, Middle school and high
school children, College students, Adults, Seniors, Tourists, Disabled community,
Entire Palm Springs community
1.Estimated project cost: 50000
2.Short description of your proposed project. (Remember the 5 W’s, Who?, What?,
When?, Where?, Why?)
on behalf of the Measure J subcommittee of the Parks and Rec Commission,
we request that the walking path at James O'Jessie park be resurfaced with
decomposed gravel.
The resurfacing will enhance accessibility, as well as safety, and encourage
more foot traffic on and through the park. In an area of palm springs that is
traditionally socioeconomically in need of more city services, this
improvement will be a large return on investment for the community.
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
MEASURE J COMMUNITY INITIATED
PROJECTS APPL ICATION FORM
MEASURE J A� V r, SUBMITTALS RECEIVED FROM
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As of: December 2, 2021 12:59 PM
Name of Applicant: Jeannie Kays
Email
Date Submitted: December 2,2021
Applicant Type: City Commission
Are you a 501 c(3) Organization? No
If yes, provide IRS ID# N/A
Tell us about your project:
1.Does this project improve ... ? (check all that apply)
Educational services, Government services, Park / Recreation Facilities,
Special events, Tourism
1.What demographic(s) does this project serve? (check all that apply)
Babies/ Toddlers, Preschool children, Elementa ry school aged children, Middle
school and high school children, College students, Adults, Seniors, LGBTQ+,
Tourists, Disabled community, Entire Palm Springs community
1 . Estimated project cost: 1 00000
2. Short description of your proposed project. (Remember the 5 W's, Who?, What?,
When?, Where?, Why?)
Palm Springs Swim Center opened in 1975 from Proposition R funds, "Prop R
for Recreation!" For 46 years, the locker rooms have had much use, from daily
swimmers, to swim team competitions. They need a refresh. The proposed
refresh will include new tile, paint, lockers, benches, and all fixtures, such as
toilets, sinks, shower heads, and shower stall doors and walls.
Over the years, the lockers have been destroyed through vandalism. Locker
doors are bent and ruined. Guests take their belongings onto the pool deck are
unable to store them in the lockers because the doors are bent and broken.
Based on the ruined condition of the lockers and the locker rooms, it appears
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that the Swim Center is not a safe place to be. We want this to be a safe,
inviting space for all to feel welcome.
The floor tiles are cracked, and water is getting under the tiles, making the tiles
unstable.
The Swim Center Locker rooms are designed as open-air rooms with no ceiling
or roof. There are some areas covered with shade components. This open-air
design makes the fixtures depreciate faster because they are constantly in
direct sunlight. This also makes it difficult to use because the metal toilets and
benches get hot. Sun sail shade cloth could be an additional feature but is not
included in this proposal.
We would like to see these locker rooms refreshed with bright, new tiles and
inviting colors.
Men’s room approximately 17’ x 65’ = 1,105 square feet
Women’s room approximately 17’ x 58’ = 986 square feet
Total: 2,091 sq. ft.
Cost Proposal
Based on estimates from the Engineering Department, we expect this project
to cost $100,000.
A potential list of equipment to be included is as follows:
• Wall and floor tiles
• Paint
• Changing benches
• Lockers
• Shower stall walls and doors
• Shower heads and controllers
• Toilets
• Urinals
• Sinks
• Mirrors
• Hand dryers
• Signage
At roughly 2,091 square feet for both rooms, we estimate roughly $50 per
square foot. Our cost estimate is $100,000.
Applicant’s information: (This information will not be provided to the evaluators; it will be used
to contact the applicant if more information is needed or to coordinate with you if your project is
invited to be presented to the Measure J Commission at one of their meetings)
Name of Contact Person: Jeannie Kays
Contact Person’s Phone Number:
Contact Person’s Email Address:
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
MEASURE J COMMUNITY INITIATED
PROJECTS APPLICATION FORM
Name of Applicant Th\\'\\ (' Q.\i\j( IV\ JJ'.:\fDJre"
Date Submitted: Def' e \ V\bf ,r \ I 20 21
Applicant Type:
□Individual□Business
�Organization (non-profit)□Neighborhood
Are you a 501 c(3) Organization?
Tell us about your project:
□Organization□City Commission□City Department
)& Yes. If yes, provide IRS I □No.
1.Does this project improve ... ? (check all that apply)�the economy �museums, public art □health services � music programs
[:iibusiness community D park/recreation facilities
.DI,educational services J& historic preservation
D government services □streets/roads
D police/fire/emergency _µ(.downtown enhancementsservices
.la.tourism
D traffic □the environment
.E special eventsD technology
D nature and hiking trails
2.What demographic(s) does this project serve? (check all that apply)
� seniors D bicyclists
D preschool children '&1 LGBTQ+ ;gl.' elementary school aged children D large commercial businesses
� preteens/teens lX hotels/motels
,Lhigh school children □animals,J& entire Palm Springs community □marijuana industry
JiZf tourists D disabledJg. college students □commuters(bus/train)D retail and small businesses □Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
3.Estimated project cost: .$ 51 J 500 -.$ \ q3; 5CO
4.On a separate sheet of paper, write a short description of your proposed project.(Remember the 5 W's, Who?, What?, When?, Where?, Why?)
Project 11
City of Palm Springs -Measure J -Project Application 2021
Question 4:
Palm Canyon Theatre is located in the Frances S. Stevens School, at 538 N. Palm Canyon Drive. The school is a
historic building, built in 1927. In the 1970s, the City of Palm Springs purchased the facility with the understanding
that it would serve as a cultural arts center for the community and its visitors. Palm Canyon Theatre, a 501(c)3
organization, has been the tenant (of the original school building) since 1997. The regional repertory theatre
company operates primarily with volunteers and produces about 13 Broadway musicals and classic plays each
year, plus offers a children's theatre camp and production. The Layne Family funded about $700,000 in the initial
renovation of the theatre, and since then has contributed hundreds of thousands more to maintain the facility.
The Frances S. Stevens School sits on the most well-known thoroughfare in Palm Springs, however it is in
disrepair. For example, the exterior paint on the building is peeling, and several windows are broken. One window
has been boarded up (on the Palm Canyon Drive side) for years, so everyone passing by can easily see how unkept
the building is. Unfortunately, poor exterior maintenance -which is the City's responsibility in the current 5-year
lease -leads to community blight. At times, the building can look abandoned, and therefore seems to attract
homeless, who find many of the theatre's sidewalks comfortable beds and even toilets. This is clearly not good for
the aesthetic of the theatre trying to operate and provide wonderful cultural experiences, and it's not good for
the City, which should discourage this behavior, especially in the downtown/uptown areas of Palm Springs. We
understand that the City has many components to maintaining a desirable community. However, we believe that
maintaining its assets are in the best interest of the City's investments. Doing so is important to the health and
safety of residents and visitors as well as contributes to the tourism industry.
The maintenance projects proposed would presumably endure for decades and enhance the vibrant Uptown
District. The projects proposed are listed in the chart below in order of what we believe is priority. Contributing to
any of these upgrades would be beneficial to the facility. We are including the suggestion of erecting an iron fence
around the building, as it once was, because it would not only add to the historic look of the school, but it might
also detract the homeless from "setting up camp." The project may create short-term jobs during any
rehab/renovation; plus an improved facility could encourage more patrons, which could lead to the theatre hiring
more people to manage ticket sales and/or the addition of shows.
Palm Canyon Theatre produces everything from Golden Age Musicals to contemporary plays with profound
messages on such things as LGBTQ+ issues. PCT sells about 20,000 tickets in a "typical" season. About 60 percent
of our patrons are valley residents, and 40 percent are tourists. Both contribute to the 80 percent of seniors that
enjoy our productions. The theatre has also operated a youth summer camp for 25 years. Camp, plus a
relationship with College of the Desert, is important to PCT's mission to provide theatre education. The Palm
Springs International Film Festival uses the facility to show films during its 11-day event. The cultural offerings at
PCT contribute to our City's tourism industry. If the facility was more of a focal point, it could be something that
even the City would want to showcase as another attraction in Palm Springs. Having a cultural hub in any city
makes for a more desirable community to visit, live and work in.
IN ORDER OF PRIORITY: EXTERIOR & MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS ESTIMATED COST
Reoair (6) broken windows; some are seen from Palm Canvon Drive $3,000
Refurbish windows where exterior swamp coolers were removed $1,000
Refurbish (6) sets of Historic double doors and locks $2,500
Repaint exterior of building/inner courtyard $45,000
Replace/repair exterior sidewalks around building $15,000
Update electrical wiring throughout the facility $50,000
Update the plumbing throughout the facility $25,000
Fabricate/install historic fence and gates, similar to what previously surrounded school $52,000
ESTIMATED* TOTAL of ALL EXTERIOR PRIORITIES $193,500
•Estimates based on verbal conversations and bids by local licensed general and trade--specifte contractors that Tenant has relationships with and which have prOV1ded services for Tenant.
City of Palm Springs – Measure J – Project Application 2021
Frances S. Stevens School – 2021 Frances S. Stevens School – circa 1927
Boarded Window facing Palm Canyon Dr. Boarded Windows facing Alejo Rd. Broken Window facing Palm Canyon Dr.
Historic Doors, facing Palm Canyon Dr. Historic Doors, facing Palm Canyon Dr.; Main Entrance Historic Plaque
North Side of Building Wall facing Palm Canyon Dr. Courtyard; facing Indian Canyon Dr.
t°� MEASURE J
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
MEASURE J COMMUNITY INITIATED
PROJECTS APPLICATION FORM
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�No.
Tell us about your project:
1.Does this project improve ... ? (check all that apply)7itthe economy �useums, public art □health services □music programs
8 business community □park/recreation facilities
D educational services zg historic preservation
D government services D streets/roads□police/fire/emergency □downtown enhancementsservices
�tourism
D traffic
D the environment D special events □technology□nature and hiking trails
What demographic(s) does this project serve? (check all that apply)
� seniors 18 bicyclists
1;81 preschool children rgi LGBTQ+ � elementary school aged children (B large commercial businesses
Kl' preteens/teens e:9 hotels/motels
� high school children □animalsii entire Palm Springs community D marijuana industry� tourists � disabled
� college students □commuters(bus/train)
D retail and small businesses D Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
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Project 12
VISITORS CENTER UPLIGHTING
The magnificent Palm Springs Visitors Center designed by master architect Albert Frey
is a Class One Historic Site that is also listed in the National Register of Historic
Places. It is a sculptural work of art, a symbol of midcentury Palm Springs, and the first
major building one sees when entering the city from Highway 111. That's why the
Visitors Center deserves to be permanently uplit at night!
For years it has been a passion of mine to see the Visitors Center uplit the way it is
each Modernism Week (see attached photos). It would be magical to have the Visitors
Center be the permanent sculptural beacon that welcomes visitors and residents to
Palm Springs both day and night.
Evaluation Criteria comments:
1.Does this project make Palm Springs a safe, desirable place to live, work, and
visit? Yes. It highlights the City's architectural character and symbolizes
our modernist heritage that are major aspects of Palm Springs' brand.
2.Does this project benefit the majority of residents, guests, and/or tourists in our
City? Absolutely. Anyone who drives past the Visitors Center at night will
be inspired by its sculptural beauty.
3.Does this project improve the health and safety of our residents of Palm Springs?
Yes. Being lit at night assists in discouraging unauthorized access.
4.Does this project promote the growth of tourism in the City? Definitely.
Midcentury modernism and design drive much of the City's tourism
industry and the 1965 former Tramway Gas Station by master architect
Albert Frey is a prominent symbol of that history.
5.Does this project provide a benefit to the community over a long period, or can
the project be used over a long period of time? Absolutely. Once installed,
the uplighting is permanent.
6.Does this project provide a positive return on investment to the City of Palm
Springs? Certainly. The one-time installation cost of approximately $30,000
plus the estimated annual electricity expense of $150 is a modest expense
for a permanent Highway 111 nighttime advertisement of our modernist
heritage.
7.Does this project create jobs in the City of Palm Springs? Anything that
supports our tourism industry helps create jobs.
8.Is this project sustainable? Yes. LED lights use less energy than other types
of light bulbs, saving money and placing less demand on our energy grid.
9.Is this project green? Greenish because LED lights are used instead of
regular bulbs.
MEASURE J T WOPI l
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
MEASURE J COMMUNITY INITIATED
PROJECTS APPLICATION FORM
Name ofApplicant: � hJVMOl/1,oJ /])a /}t1-nJf,l/.;1f/)M tJ/\J1neD
Date Submitted: ___ D_· _E_t_c--=-1,1--'--e,_qz_--=-. =---2.--+-_z._0_2..._1 _____________ _
Applicant Type:
□Individual
D Business
Im Organization (non-profit)
D Neighborhood
Are you a 501 c(3) Organization?
Tell us about your project:
□Organization□City Commission
D City Department
1.Does this project improve ... ? (check all that apply)
D the economy D museums, public art
111 health services □music programs
D business community D park/recreation facilities
Ill educational services
D government services o po lice/fire/emergency
services
□historic preservation□streets/roads
D downtown enhancements
□tourism□traffic□the environment□special events
D technology□nature and hiking trails
2.What demographic(s) does this project serve? (check all that apply)□seniors □bicyclists□preschool children D LGBTQ+
r.l elementary school aged children □large commercial businesses
Ill preteens/teens □hotels/motels
tll high school children □animals□entire Palm Springs community □marijuana industry□tourists □disabled□college students D commuters(bus/train)
D retail and small businesses □Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
3.Estimated project cost: We;,iA)Gs.> UN7€M.8100,000 I 5tlho1.. e/JfZ..()GIJ.$ Fl0D )OOD J
4.On a separate sheet of paper, write a short description of your proposed project.
(Remember the 5 W's, Who?, What?, When?, Where?, Why?)
Projects 13 & 14
THE * Foundation PSUSD
PALM SPRINGS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Foundation for the Palm Springs Unified School District
Measure J Application
December 2, 2021
By: Ellen Goodman, Foundation Director
Statement of Purpose
Charged as a 501(c)3 with providing a stream of external funds to schools within the District, The
Foundation for the Palm Springs Unified School District represents a public-private partnership
dedicated to supplementing federal and state support of education. Working in collabor ation with the
Board of Education and Superintendent, The Foundation (1) helps to underwrite existing initiatives and
pilot new initiatives that are unfunded or underfunded; (2) builds visibility of the District's needs among
community stakeholders and potential donors, and (3) functions as the fiscal agent for external funds
that come to the District, stewarding and providing fiduciary administration of such resources.
Project Applications
1.Palm Springs School Based Wellness Centers
2.Palm Springs School Garden Program
1.Wellness Center Narrative
The Foundation for The Palm Springs Unified School District aims to provide each of the District's 27
campuses (elementary, middle, and high school) with its own dedicated mental-health Wellness Center
space.
The Foundation is requesting $100,000 for four Wellness Centers in the following Palm Springs schools
(PSUSD): Vista Del Monte Elementary School, Cahuilla Elementary School, Raymond Cree Middle
School, and Palm Springs High School
Professional counseling expertise and staffing are already in place. But what counselors and students
need now is the setting --a welcoming, private, dedicated, on-campus "retreat" for students to
decompress, seek quiet, emotionally "re-group," and receive professional counseling as needed. That
counseling is now happening on an ad-hoc basis -in spare rooms, storage spaces, and other
inappropriate venues that lack both comfort and privacy.
The Foundation for Palm Springs Unified School District
150 District Center Drive I Palm Springs, CA 92264 I 760.416.8455 I psusdfoundation.net
The simple fact is that nothing is more important than our students' mental and emotional health, and
that of their families. And students cannot learn while they are in mental or emotional upheaval.
Wellness Center support is particularly needed as we emerge from the challenges and (in some cases)
the traumas of the pandemic, and the havoc that the shutdown wreaked in our students' lives. Financial
support and donations will help to design, retrofit, and furnish these urgently needed spaces on campus.
The good news is that studies prove students are far more likely to seek assistance if mental and
emotional health services are provided on campus. The Palm Springs Unified School District's Wellness
Centers will provide comfortable furniture, de-stressing activity options, and a safe space with someone
that students can talk frankly to. All students are invited to participate in Wellness Center activities, free
of charge.
The Foundation recognizes that being a young person comes with many challenges and stressors these
days. And we are responding to urgently expressed needs from students and families to have more
resources during and after-school that promote and support mental and emotional well-being, and that
offer small-group discussions to de-escalate more serious problems, brain breaks, meditation, on-site
counseling, Tier I and II interventions, after school programs, and more.
Indeed, nationally speaking, mental health has been singled out as a primary area of need for students
following the shutdown. COVID took a tremendous toll, especially on students in financial need.
Student Wellness in general promotes lifelong well-being, cultivates and supports student learning, and
influences health-related outcomes by promoting healthy attitudes and behaviors. Student Wellness
also strives to prevent and reduce preventable health risks and illnesses that interfere with academic
performance, learning, student retention, academic success, and personal growth opportunities.
The environment and community in which our students reside and attend school impact them greatly
every day. Palm Springs Unified is affected by many factors that directly and in many cases negatively
impact our students: crime, gang presence, gun violence, transient populations, substance use,
domestic abuse, mental health, low-income/poverty, offenders, immigration/deportation, and more. All
these factors were present before COVID --but have only increased and intensified with the pandemic.
And as always, all the social problems that we fail to solve on a national level wind up on the doorstep of
public schools.
PSUSD mental health counselors and therapists are seeing daily how intensely the students are
impacted by these issues. A student's ability to succeed in school is directly shaped by these stressors,
so there is an educational as well as a personal cost. Issues such as fear, anxiety, depression, post
traumatic stress disorder, guilt/shame, and others continue to grow and fester in students who don't
have an outlet and a venue in which to express their concerns and receive the assistance they need.
In a population already lacking resources, especially for children and teens, the Wellness Centers will
serve as a resource to identify the help that students need most, and enable us to direct students to the
appropriate resources. Depending on the issue(s), some students may visit the Wellness Center on an as
needed basis --while others can be referred to a higher level of mental health services.
In working in close conjunction with the three Wellness Centers that The Foundation has already
established in the District we have been able to learn how enthusiastically students are accessing
wellness services, receiving information, and benefiting from mental and behavioral health resources.
When retrofitted and staffed to its fullest potential, a Wellness Center offers walk-in support, tier 1
counseling support, tier 1 groups, and as a direct on campus referral line to tier 2 and 3 mental health
services.
Unfortunately, mental health and the environmental stressors students face is an area always in need
but lacking in resources. The Wellness Center can and will be a huge resource in bridging this gap and
offering much needed support to the deserving students of the Palm Springs Unified School District.
Photos of the Wellness Center at Nellie Coffman Middle School in Cathedral City
Wellness Center Budget
Vista Del Monte Elementary ,
Palm Springs Unified School District Four Wellness Centers Cahuilla Elementary, Raymond
Cree Middle School, Palm Springs
2022_2023 Budget High School
District support for personnel costs $400,000
Total Revenue $400,000
Ex!!enses
Personnel Costs $400,000 $100,000 per campus
Salaries (mental and behavioral health
practitioners, data management, on-going
training and support)
Total Personnel Costs 0
Non Personnel Costs
Training and development for all 4 campuses
(VDES, CES, RCMS, PSHS)
Wellness Center equipment and supplies: center
furnishings, shelving, wall coverings, calming
lighting, water features, psychomotor agitation
products
Total Non-Personnel Costs
Total Expenses
2.Palm Springs School Garden Program
$20,000 $5,000 per school x 4 schools
$80,000 $20,000 per school x 4 schools
$100,000
$100,000
Hard work and healthy eating pay off, that is what School Gardens can teach young people across our
Palm Springs schools. The benefits of School Gardens are multifold, from teaching students about
healthy eating habits, gardening, agriculture, organization and teamwork to instilling consciousness on
ecological and environmental conservation. In addition to its educational component, encouraging
students to maintain and harvest a community garden has proven mental health and behavioral
benefits. This green-forward initiative will be a great investment to the youth and families of this city.
Here is how we can create a positive environment for Palm Springs Unified School District (PSUSD)
students at Cielo Vista Charter, Vista Del Monte and Cahuilla Elementary Schools and Palm Springs High
School.
The Foundation is requesting $80,000 for four School Gardens in the following Palm Springs schools:
Cielo Vista Charter, Vista Del Monte and Cahuilla Elementary Schools and Palm Springs High School.
PSUSD's total student population is 21,300, of these students 97% are considered low-income and
therefore qualify for free or reduced lunch, 75% are Hispanic or Latino, and 2,500 students are
considered homeless. The need for resources, especially healthy nutritional food, is crucial to the
development of our children. Without healthy food available, students can be negatively affected
especially when it comes to their energy and behavior towards school.
For many years our schools have hoped to produce School Gardens at their campuses but are inhibited
by the lack of funding and resources. Similar programs have been found beneficial in many schools
nationwide and our teachers wish to do the same for their students. As a teacher-led effort, this
program involves students in the planting, watering, monitoring and harvesting of healthy organic crops
which will be enjoyed at the end of each school year. With a very simple set-up, this program is an
investment that reaps many rewards both for students, their school and the environment.
Starting in the 2022-2023 schoolyear, this program would be offered to students through student clubs
and science curriculum. From August to June students will closely monitor the growth of their plants and
enjoy the fruits of their labor. This program will be available at Cielo Vista Charter, Cahuilla and Vista Del
Monte Elementary Schools and Palm Springs high School for students aged 5 to 17.
Nutritious eating habits are imperative in helping students grow and develop healthy minds. With the
lack of nutritious food in proximity to our students' living communities, which are considered food
deserts, our students hardly consider fruits and vegetables as a key component of a healthy diet.
Students must learn the benefits of healthy food so that they are mindful of their health and choose to
incorporate healthy living not exclusively to them but also to their families and communities. This
program can turn students into health-conscious individuals equipped with gardening skills. In addition
to the health benefits, these gardens foster a learning environment that surpasses the 2nd dimension,
creating hands-on learning and training for students which increases the learning capacity within all
methods of instruction. This program would also help students develop awareness for resource
conservation and how to create a positive impact on the environment. Students who participate are
known to develop greater concern for nature, gardening and environmental issues.
With proper funding, the School Garden Program can become a continuous resource for our schools and
the students they serve. With simple construction equipment and gardening tools, these gardens are
economic and simple to produce. As a true investment to the Palm Springs community, funding for this
program is of the utmost importance due to its capacity to create a safe and healthy learning
environment for young Palm Springs residents who are the champions of environmental issues of our
future. This program will impact students and their communities for years to come through its
sustainable model which will bear copious food and learning opportunities that are invaluable to our
youth.
Photos of the School Gardens that would be established at our Palm Springs school sites.
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Palm Springs School Garden Program Budget
Palm Springs Unified School District Four School Gardens Cielo Vista Charter, Vista Del
Monte and Cahuilla Elementary
Schools, and Palm Springs High
2022_2023 Budget School
Ex�enses
.. Personnel Costs $120,000 $30,000 per campus
Salaries (facilities management, teacher
stipend, curriculum delivery)
Palm Springs Unified School District Support $120,000
Total Internal Revenue .· $120,000
Total Personnel Costs $0
Non Personnel Costs
Garden training for all 3 campuses (VDES, CES, $4,000 $1,000 per school x 4 schools CVC)
Garden equipment, supplies installation: Soils
and Fertilizers, Mulch/Woodchips, Building
Materials for Raised Beds, Planting Containers,
Gardening Tools (Children's and Adult tools), $76,000 $19,000 per school x 4 schools
Seeds/plants/saplings/seedlings,
Garden/Nutrition Education Curriculum and
Resources.
Total Non-Personnel Costs $80,000
Total Expenses $80,000
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City of Palm Springs
Engineering Division
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way • Palm Springs, California 92262
Tel: (760) 323-8253 • Fax: (760) 322-8360 • Website: www.palmspringsca.gov
MEMORANDUM
DATE: May 19, 2022
TO: Jeffrey Bernstein, Chair – Measure J Commission
FROM: Joel Montalvo, City Engineer
SUBJECT: Community Initiated Projects – Commission Recommendations Regular Measure J Funds
Community Initiated Projects Applications
Projects Recommended for Regular Measure J Funding
On October 1, 2021, the Measure J Commission made an application form available for individual
citizens, neighborhood organizations, businesses and organizations in the City to submit projects for
consideration. They encouraged projects that would enhance the livability and overall quality of life for
people who live, work, and play in our City. Applications were made available in English and Spanish, in
hard copy and on-line formats.
By the December 2, 2021, deadline for completed applications, 59 applications were submitted for
review.
The Measure J Commissioners scored the proposals per the evaluation criteria included in the
application form. Scores were tabulated and the projects were discussed by the full commission on
January 20, 2022. The projects were then again evaluated by each Commissioner on whether to consider
it for Community Initiated Project funding, consider it for regular Measure J funding, or to not consider
for funding. Scores were again tabulated and brought forward to the full Measure J Commission for
public discussion at their February 17, 2022 and March 17, 2022 commission meetings.
Based on those meetings the following projects submitted by the community were recommended by
the Commissioners for regular Measure J Funding. (note: projects not vetted by Engineering, dollar
amounts in bold were provided on the application)
1. Mizell Center Kitchen $1.3 million
2. Mid-block Crosswalk on Sunrise Way at Desert AIDS Project $670,000
3. San Rafael Turf Conversion $150,000
4. 12 Pickleball Courts $600K - $1 million
5. Racquet Club Road Diet $100,000
6. Victoria Park Gazebo $350,000 - $600,000
7. Enhanced lighted crosswalks at Sonora/Farrell and Sonora/El Cielo $100,000
8. Plaza Theater $500K FY 21/22 and $500K FY 22/23 (they have raised $5.5 million at the
time of application)*
Copies of the Applications follow.
MJ-1
MJ-2
MJ-3
MJ-4
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS MEASURE J COMMUNITY INITIATED PROJECTS
APPLICATION FORM DESCRIPTION NARRATIVE: Desert AIDS Project d/b/a/ DAP Health
Project Background:
DAP Health Campus is located at one of the major intersections in Palm Springs; retail,
commercial, and services are all within one-quarter mile, and it serves the primary routes for
public transit. The Vista Chino-Sunrise Way intersection is identified as a “NODE/ACTIVITY
CENTER” in the General Plan. To the north, the existing shopping center is designated
Mixed/Multi-Use and the DAP site zoning was amended/entitled last year as Multi/Mixed-Use.
The services provided by DAP Health are those most in demand by the residents of the existing
Vista Sunrise Apartments as well as a vast number of under-served residents throughout the
Valley. The demand for health services and special-needs housing in our community continues to
increase. The proposed DAP Health Campus Expansion includes new special-needs Single
Resident Occupant housing and the expansion of health services provided by DAP Health. This
expansion of housing and health/social services as an integrated campus utilizes the existing
resources and fits ideally with the existing surrounding essential public services – shopping,
transportation, etc.
The DAP Health Campus Expansion addresses both much-needed health/social services and, in
partnership with Coachella Valley Housing Coalition, the development of 61 special-needs
apartments. The proposed campus will now include a total of housing 141 affordable special-
needs units and a broad expansion of DAP Health services combined under one roof by the
addition of a 18,500 square foot pavilion that connects the two existing buildings.
The proposed DAP Health Campus Expansion will include a new single-point entry/lobby, an
information desk and registration, a triage nurse station, computer lab, consultation rooms, small
café, new pharmacy, and safe passage to all of DAPO Health services – medical, dental,
behavioral health, social wellness, and physical wellness. Completing the campus expansion will
be a façade update, realignment of driveways, new monument signage, and landscape
improvements throughout the site.
All the improvements to expand the integrated and comprehensive campus must also fit well
with the surrounding context and recognize what impacts may result. It is in this effort we seek
additional Measure J funding – how to integrate the campus with the surrounding mobility and
traffic patterns on Sunrise Way. To accommodate and improve vehicular access to the site, a
redesign of the median along Sunrise Way is necessary and has been designed. In addition, a new
pedestrian crossing is proposed to address the natural proclivity and pattern of people to cross
Sunrise unsafely at mid-block to get to (and back from) the Stater Brothers market to the east.
This pedestrian crossing is consistent with numerous efforts by the City of Palm Springs to
improve the safety and mobility of pedestrians through the city.
MJ-5
MJ-6
MJ-7
San Rafael Turf Conversion Project
With continued talk of drought throughout the state, the City must do more to convert turf to desert
landscape and reduce water use. The City is aware of one location that is notorious for wasted water on
San Rafael approaching Sunrise Way. Converting turf in this location will have a variety of benefits:
‐ Preserves Palm Springs City infrastructure by avoiding the detrimental impacts that water runoff
can have on curbs and gutters
‐ Improves safety for pedestrians and bicyclists by removing water as a slipping hazard to those
using the sidewalk along the north side of San Rafael.
‐ Addresses a long‐time complaint of residents and visitors.
‐ Promotes a more positive image of the City to tourists as a city that cares about responsibly
managing its resources.
‐ Reduces water use in a time of drought.
‐ Local vegetation supports local wildlife, including pollinators.
‐ Serves as a model for other locations throughout the city.
Based on a recent turf conversion project, the City believes that $150,000 would likely cover design and
implementation of the project. City Public Works staff would serve as the project manager. Funds would
be used to secure the services of a landscape architect to design the project and a landscape company
to perform the work. To address climate concerns, the City should design the project in the Summer of
2022 and implement in the fall/winter time frame to allow plants to get established before the summer
heat.
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This is a proposal to expand pickleball capacity in Palm Springs. We currently have 12 municipal courts
that are very heavily used—and a sport that is growing by leaps and bounds for people of all age groups.
(See attached reference in the non-partisan Axios newsletter of 11/15/21)
We are seeking support from the Measure J Commission for the building of 12 additional courts that will
enable city residents and visitors alike to have sufficient pickle ball capacity now and into the future.
As a city of both residents and visitors, having a full complement of amenities that are available to
everyone is part of what makes Palm Springs unique and special. Currently, due to climate and capacity
limits we have fewer courts than people use now and certainly into the future based on the growth of
this sport.
Therefore, determining the court requirements for pickleball now and into the future is critical. With the
Measure J Commission soliciting community-based proposals, we think this is the perfect opportunity to
determine the community’s needs in this area.
We see three possible solutions though there may be some that go beyond these suggestions:
1)Add the 12 courts to DeMuth Park so that remains the hub of pickleball activity in Palm Springs
2)Add the 12 courts to Sunrise Park thus making better use of that park’s space and drawing more
people there. This location has the benefit of being accessible to the Boys and Girls Club and
making it easily accessible to people of all ages. (This is also true for DeMuth Park but the
unique access to the Boys & Girls Club is noteworthy.)
3)The old Desert Sun building and its site can be acquired with the creation of both indoor and
outdoor courts. Given the climate changes that are taking place, moving toward a partially
indoor solution can be very attractive to meeting the needs of year-round residents.
It is our understanding that outdoor courts which also include lights, fencing and windscreens will cost in
the range of $50,000 per court exclusive of needs for renovating or building h bathrooms nearby. The
cost of the old Desert Sun site and the creation of both indoor and outdoor courts is unknown.
We urge the Measure J Commission to work with City Staff to determine the location, size and scope for
making this important investment in our community.
Thank you for your consideration.
David Feltman and Mary Barselau
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Dallas, TX example, but built with a raised base and smaller in scale:
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Modern example, but have base 2 feet high and smaller in scale:
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Raised traditional park pavilion example:
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Victoria Park proposed small pavilion:
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Los Compadres Neighborhood Association (LCNO)
Request for Measure J Funds
Los Compadres Neighborhood Boundaries
*Farrell on the West
*Highway 111 on the South
*Tahquitz Creek Golf on the East
*Mesquite on the North
Los Compadres is an all residential neighborhood comprised of a mix of single family homes, condos,
and apartments. Our residents walk and bike to services and work, for recreation, as well as to visit
neighbors by using our neighborhood sidewalks. Sonora Road is our neighborhood spine that runs east
and west thru the center of the neighborhood. Sonora Road connects our neighborhood and it provides
access to many of our other neighborhood streets, to the Sonora Sunrise neighborhood, to part of the
neighborhood across El Cielo, as well as the rest of Palm Springs.
We have two major roads that our residents need to cross to access other parts of the Los Compadres’
neighborhood and other Palm Springs’ neighborhoods. Those two roads are El Cielo, which divides our
neighborhood into two, and Farrell. Both Farrell and El Cielo are 5-lanes wide (almost equal to Highway
111) consisting of two lanes of traffic, two bike lanes, and a center turn lane. Farrell and El Cielo have
posted speed limits of 45 mph but most traffic travels faster than the posted speed limit. Farrell
(southbound) has a curve and cars travelling at 45 (or higher) come up fast when pedestrians, including
seniors or those in a wheelchair, are crossing the road. Airport traffic at PSP is breaking records and
those visitors are using El Cielo to travel to their destination, thus increasing the number of cars
travelling down El Cielo making it even more dangerous to walk or bike across the road to get to the
other side of the neighborhood.
The LCNO is requesting funds to install crosswalk lights similar to what has already been installed on
South Palm Canyon in South Palm Springs. These crossing lights are a better alternative to stop signs
because they will only slow traffic when there is a pedestrian or bicyclist who needs to cross these busy
intersections. The crossing lights will also provide needed lighting in the evening because these
intersections are dark and this will assist motorists to see that there are pedestrians, and or bicyclists
who are crossing the road.
Crosswalk Light Locations
Sonora Road at Farrell
Sonora Road at El Cielo
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Cost/Request for Funds
The cost for these lighted signs, and installation would be $50,000, for each intersection.
The Los Compadres Neighborhood is noted as the red 30 and highlighted in green in the OnePS map
below. The locations of the crossing lights are circled for Farrell (left circle) and El Cielo (right circle).
Neighborhood 28 is Sonora Sunrise.
Questions or if you need any additional information?
Curt Larson,
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RCITY OF PALM SPRINGS
MEASURE J COMMUNITY INITIATED
PROJECTS APPLICATION FORM
SUBMITTALS RECEIVED FROM
GOOGLE FORMS
As of: December 2, 2021 12:59 PM
Name of Applicant: Palm Springs Plaza theatre Foundation
Email: JR66@mac.com
Date Submitted: December 2,2021
Applicant Type: Organization (non-profit)
Are you a 501c(3) Organization? Yes
If yes, provide IRS ID# Still waiting for EIN number but city currently holds funds in a
designated account.
Tell us about your project:
1.Does this project improve…? (check all that apply)
Business community, The economy, Educational services, Downtown
enhancements, Historic preservation, Museums, public art, Music programs,
Special events, Tourism
1.What demographic(s) does this project serve? (check all that apply)
Preschool children, Elementary school aged children, Middle school and high
school children, College students, Adults, Seniors, LGBTQ+, Tourists, Hotels /
motels, Disabled community, Entire Palm Springs community
1.Estimated project cost: 12 millon
2.Short description of your proposed project. (Remember the 5 W’s, Who?, What?,
When?, Where?, Why?)
The Plaza theatre is wholly owned by the city of Palm Springs. The goal of the
board is to raise the needed funds to restore the theatre to it's former glory as
the local "movie palace" it once was. The theatre's planned use as a
community venue would include PS international Film Fest, Modernism week,
small theatre, lecture hall, music venue ( Oasis music festival ), city use for
meetings, state of the city, special events and as movie house. At 800 seats
the theatre is well situated between the Annenberg at 400+ seats and the
McCallum at 1200+ seats. The Plaza theatre holds great history for Palm
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Spings and was the birth place of the PS film festival. The theatre would be
fully restored with an expanded lobby, new bathrooms, all new lighting,
plumbing, sound and ADA access. The theatre has raised $5 and half million
dollars to date, $2 million of which is matching dollars. The theatre board plans
to raise money, help with the restoration process and assist the city in a plan
to schedule and operate the theatre. I would enjoy giving the commission a
private tour of the theatre.
Thanks, J.R. Roberts, Board Chairman. 415 297 9309
Applicant’s information: (This information will not be provided to the evaluators; it will be used
to contact the applicant if more information is needed or to coordinate with you if your project is
invited to be presented to the Measure J Commission at one of their meetings)
Name of Contact Person: J.R. Roberts
Contact Person’s Phone Number: 415 297 9309
Contact Person’s Email Address: JR66@mac.com
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Spings and was the birth place of the PS film festival. The theatre would be
fully restored with an expanded lobby, new bathrooms, all new lighting,
plumbing, sound and ADA access. The theatre has raised $5 and half million
dollars to date, $2 million of which is matching dollars. The theatre board plans
to raise money, help with the restoration process and assist the city in a plan
to schedule and operate the theatre. I would enjoy giving the commission a
private tour of the theatre.
Thanks, J.R. Roberts, Board Chairman.
Applicant’s information: (This information will not be provided to the evaluators; it will be used
to contact the applicant if more information is needed or to coordinate with you if your project is
invited to be presented to the Measure J Commission at one of their meetings)
Name of Contact Person: J.R. Roberts
Contact Person’s Phone Number:
Contact Person’s Email Address:
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