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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5/2/2018 - STAFF REPORTS - 5B FQALMS A. p��y C V N qi+ °eroure.' Cq<lFORN�P CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT DATE: May 2, 2018 NEW BUSINESS SUBJECT: DISCUSSION OF PARKS AND RECREATION FEE SCHEDULES FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager BY: Department of Parks and Recreation SUMMARY As part of the new 2018-19 Fiscal Year Budget process, City Council directed staff to review fee schedules in an effort to align program costs and revenues. This discussion relates to a recommendation by the Parks and Recreation Commission on program fees only. Fees related to park facility rentals will be discussed at a subsequent meeting. RECOMMENDATION: 1. Discuss the Parks and Recreation Commission's fees recommendation. 2. Direct staff as appropriate. STAFF ANALYSIS: The City has a Comprehensive Fee Schedule, which regulates fee levels for City services and facilities, including the Parks and Recreation Department. Historically, the fees charged for many recreation programs have not covered actual expenses and require subsidization. Previous City Council discussion raised the issue of a tiered fee structure where non- city residents pay higher rates and city residents would receive a discount. Specific programs where a tiered fee structure would be germane include Tiny Tots, and Early Childhood Literacy and after-school programs held at the Leisure Center and James O. Jessie Desert Highland Center, and are described below. For Kids Only (FKO) FKO is a ten-month after school program for children in grades 1 to 8, conducted Monday thru Friday, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Approximately 80 children participate in the FKO program. Approximately 30% of the participants are Palm Springs residents. Tiny Tots Tiny Tots is an eleven-month program (August off) for children ages 3 to 4.75 years old, Monday thru Thursday, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Approximately 30 children participate in 1TEM NO. City Council Staff Report May 2, 2018 -- Page 2 Discussion of Parks and Recreation Fee Schedules the Tiny Tots program. Approximately 40% of the participants are Palm Springs residents. Summer Camp (includes Spring/Winter Camps Revenues & Expenses) Summer Camp is conducted mid-June to mid-August for grades 1 to 8, with an option of the morning program 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, or the afternoon program 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm, or the All Day program (9:00 am to 3:00 pm), Monday thru Friday. Approximately 135 campers per week participate in the Summer Camp program. Approximately 36% of the participants are Palm Springs residents. JAMES O. JESSIE DHUC Early Childhood Literacy Program (ECL) Focus is one-on-one assistance in reading and writing, tutoring, homework help, and special academic needs tailored to the individual child. A ten-month program for ages 3 to 4.75 years, Monday thru Thursday, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Approximately 15 children participate in the program. Summer Camp Summer Camp is conducted mid-June to mid-August for grades 1 to 8, Monday thru Friday, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Approximately 40 campers per week participate in the camp. After-School Study Session & Tutoring Focus is one-on-one assistance in reading and writing, tutoring, homework help, and special academic needs tailored to the individual child. A ten-month program for ages 5 & up, Monday thru Thursday, 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Approximately 45 children participate in the After-School Program. Spring/Winter Camps Youth participate in daily activities consisting of arts & crafts, active games, field trips, etc. Grade K thru 8, Monday thru Friday, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Approximately 30 campers per week participate in the camp. The Parks and Recreation Commission Chair appointed an Ad Hoc Subcommittee to review the current fees with staff and report back to the full commission. At the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting of March 20, 2018, Commissioners voted 7-0-1 in favor of the program fee recommendation before you here. Parks and Recreation Commission Program Fee Recommendation The Commission's recommendation on fees establishes a base rate for non-city residents and creates a model for city residents based upon a sliding scale related to income level (see Exhibit A). Additionally, they are recommending equalizing 2 City Council Staff Report May 2, 2018 -- Page 3 Discussion of Parks and Recreation Fee Schedules membership rates at each of the three community centers, which currently have a varied rate. For example, the Leisure Center and Demuth Community Center annual membership for a youth (ages 4 -12) is $19, an adult (13 & over) is $35 and family $52; at James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity the annual membership for a youth and adult is $5 and a family (4 or more) is $20. The sliding scale fee would be based on federal poverty guidelines and provide increasing discounts for individuals and/or families who might not be able to afford the full cost of the program. The table below illustrates income level categories with an accompanying fee discount percentage. To receive the lower fee, participants would be required to submit an application providing evidence of income (see Exhibit B). 2017 Federal Poverty Guidelines Yearly Income Number in A B C D E Households 25% 40% (60%) 80% 100% 1 $0-$12,060 $12,061- $16,081- $20,101- >$24,121 $16,080 $20,100 $24,120 2 $0-$16,240 $16,241- $21,654- $27,068- >$32,481 $21,653 $27,067 $32,480 3 $0-$20,420 $20,421- $27,228- $34,034- >$40,841 $27,227 $34,033 $40,840 4 $0-24,600 $24,601- $32,801- $41,001- >$49,201 $32,800 $41,000 $49,200 5 $0-$28,780 $28,871- $38,374- $47,968- >$57,561 $38,373 $47,967 $57,560 6 $0-$32,960 $32,961- $43,948- $54,934- >$65,921 $43,947 $54,933 $65,920 7 $0-$37,140 $37,141- $49,521- $61 ,901- >$74,281 $49,520 $61,900 $74,280 • (%) = the amount an individual and/or family would pay based on the proposed fees in Exhibit A. • Income is determined using the following guidelines: Includes earnings, unemployment compensation, Workers' Compensation, Social Security, Supplemental Security Income, public assistance, veteran's payments, survivor benefits, pension, or retirement income, interest, dividends, rents, royalties, income from estates, trusts, educational assistance, alimony, child support, assistance from outside the household, and other miscellaneous sources; • Non-cash benefits (such as food stamps and housing subsides) do not count; • Determined on a before-tax basis; • Excludes capital gains or losses; • Non-relatives, such as house mates, do not count; • Self-employed applicants income will be calculated using the most recent federal income tax return. 3 City Council Staff Report May 2, 2018 -- Page 4 Discussion of Parks and Recreation Fee Schedules To illustrate the proposed fee program, information below includes the Fiscal Year 2016-17 expense/revenue/subsidy information, as compared to an estimate based on the new fee structure. FY 2016/2017 — Expenses/Revenues/Subsidy PROGRAM EXPENSES REVENUES CITY SUBSIDY Tiny Tots $ 48,133 $ 22,309 54% Summer Camp $150,473 $ 76,990 49% Sunrise FKO After school $125,841 $ 72,067 43% Early Childhood $ 44,241 $ 2,000 95% Literacy ECL After School $ 36,876 $ 0 100% Tutoring JOJDHUC Summer Camp $ 44,454 $ 2,080 95% JOJDHUC Spring/Winter $ 13,431 $ 780 94% Camps JOJDHUC Total 1 $463,449 $177,226 62% FY 2018/2019 — Estimates with Commission Recommended Fee Structure PROGRAM EXPENSES REVENUES* CITY SUBSIDY Tiny Tots $ 69,077 $ 45,210 35% Summer Camp $147,219 $126,808 14% Sunrise FKO After school $138,158 $110,400 20% Early Childhood $ 44,338 $ 25,800 42% Literacy ECL After School $ 25,324 $ 10,800 57% Tutoring JOJDHUC Summer Camp $ 52,992 $ 12,480 76% JOJDHUC Spring/Winter $ 31,924 $ 4,860 85% Camps JOJDHUC Total 1 $509,032 1 $336,358 1 34% *Revenues are based on the "Resident C" category of 60% discount as an average City Council Staff Report May 2, 2018 -- Page 5 Discussion of Parks and Recreation Fee Schedules Annual Memberships FACILITY FY 2016/2017 PROJECTED % OF INCREASE REVENUES FY 2018/2019 REVENUES Demuth Community $ 10,500 $ 22,850 54% Center James O. Jessie $ 2,240 $ 13,809 84% DHUC Recreation $ 19,567 $ 32,497 40% Sunrise Total $ 32,307 $ 69,156 53% Swim Center Fees (not based on a sliding scale) FY 2016/2017 COSTS AND REVENUES City Costs $ 910,397 City Revenue: -Daily Admissions $ 31,712 -Pool Passes — 25 Swim $ 43,168 Total $74,880* *total revenue amount only includes daily admissions and pool passes FY 2018/2019 COSTS AND REVENUES City Costs $ 875,610 City Revenue -Daily Admissions $ 64,692 -Pool Passes — 25 Swim $ 62,000 Total $126,692* *total revenue amount only includes daily admissions and pool passes Alternate Fee Structure From a staff perspective, a sliding scale fee proposal would present administrative challenges. For example, verification of income levels would require our limited recreation staff to take on an extra burden of confidential and possibly complex income data review and storage, for approximately 450 recreation applicants. Moreover, this review would likely be required on an annual basis. In the alternative, Council may want to consider a fee structure that would not require income verification, yet would provide additional revenue through a two-tiered resident and non-resident model. The table on the following page outlines a possible alternative. 5 City Council Staff Report May 2, 2018-- Page 6 Discussion of Parks and Recreation Fee Schedules FY 2016/2017 COSTS AND FEES FKO Tiny Tots Summer Camp City Cost $ 125,841 $ 48,133 $ 150,473 City Revenue $ 72,067 $ 22,309 $ 76,990 Current Subsidy 43% 54% 49% Current Fee $ 111 per month $ 104 per month $78 to 120 per week RESIDENT DISCOUNTED FEES FKO Tiny Tots Summer Cam Resident Fee $ 132 per month $ 161 per month $ 75 per week am $115 per week both Non-Resident Fee $ 176 per month $ 215 per month $ 95 per week am $145 per week both This model provides approximately a 25% discount on the program fees for Palm Springs Residents. FY 2018/2019 PROPOSED COSTS AND FEES FKO Tiny Tots Summer Cam City Cost $ 141,158 $ 71,077 $ 156,219 Proposed City $ 130,240 $ 63,822 $ 144,840* Revenue *Revenue was based on the per-week fees for residents and non-residents, $115 and $145 With regard to the James O. Jessie Desert Highland Community Center, charging a fee to offset program costs would be prohibitive. Hence, this alternative would utilize the Commissions "Resident A" Category as shown in Exhibit A to maintain affordability and usage, as shown in the tables on the following page. 6 City Council Staff Report May 2, 2018 -- Page 7 Discussion of Parks and Recreation Fee Schedules JAMES O. JESSIE DHUC FY 2016/2017 COSTS AND FEES ECL Summer Camp After School Spring/Winter Camp City Cost $ 44,241 $ 44,454 $ 36,876 $ 13,431 City Revenue $ 2,000 $ 2,080 $ 0 $ 780 Current 95% 95% 100% 94% Subsidy Current Fee $ 20 per month $ 5 per week — No Fee $ 5 per week — Members Members $10 per week $10 per week Nonmembers Nonmembers FY 2018/2019 PROPOSED COSTS AND FEES (Commission Category "A" Recommendation) ECL Summer Camp After School Spring/Winter Camp City Cost $ 45,338 $ 54,992 $ 25,824 $ 32,424 City Revenue $ 10,800 $ 5,440 $ 4,500 $ 2,160 Proposed 76% 90% 83% 93% Subsidy Proposed Fee $ 72 per month $ 17 per week $ 10 per month $ 12 per week With regard to annual memberships at Community Centers, the Commission was concerned that the fee structure varied. This is a valid point, and staff would recommend a zero membership fee for City residents. Revenue for memberships is approximately $33,000 annually and would likely drop by half, based on the current ratio of resident and non-residents. The argument for this change would be administrative efficiency with no requirement for verifying income on a sliding scale. Moreover, the small loss of revenue would likely be offset with higher fees charged for non-residents in other programs. For the Swim Center, staff concurs with the Commission's recommended fee structure. 7 City Council Staff Report May 2, 2018 -- Page 8 Discussion of Parks and Recreation Fee Schedules Request from Palm Springs Unified School District The City has been in discussions with the Palm Springs Unified School District (PSUSD) regarding leasing space from the City for their Head Start Program. PSUSD has a need for more space due to their expanded program and currently have over one hundred (100) children on a waiting list. Head Start is a program that provides a comprehensive early childhood, educational, health, nutrition, and parent involvement services to low-income children and their families. Eligibility for enrollment is based on parent/guardian income, although each local program includes other eligibility criteria, such as disabilities and services needed by other family members. There is no fee charged for the program. PSUSD has indicated an interest in utilizing the Youth Room located at the Leisure Center in Sunrise Plaza. Currently, the City's Tiny Tot program is located in the Youth Room; however, Head Start would replace Tiny Tots. What is not known at the present time is how many of the Tiny Tot participants would be eligible for Head Start — those details would have to be worked out with the School District. The Youth Room is also utilized for the City's after school and summer camp programs, which may require relocation. To accommodate PSUSD's Head Start to the maximum number of 24 participants, an additional restroom would need to be added to the Youth Room at an estimated cost of $50,000. Although the City would have to provide upfront funding for construction of the restroom, repayment would occur over time through lease payments. At the April 17, 2018 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, the Commission voted 3-4 against leasing the Youth Room located at Sunrise Plaza to PSUSD for their Head Start Program. Should City Council want to explore the PSUSD's proposal further, staff recommends the City Council Parks and Recreation Commission Liaison (Councilmember Holstege)join in the discussions. After Council review and direction, staff will incorporate any fee changes into the final budget document, which will be presented at the Budget Public Hearing scheduled for June 6, 2018. Vicki Oltean David H. Ready, Esq., P . Director City Manager ATTACHMENTS: 1. Exhibit A, Proposed Recreation Fees 2018 2. Exhibit B, Application and Income Certification Form 8 Exhibit A 9 Proposed Recreation Fees 2018 EXHIBIT A CURRENT BASE RATE I RESIDENT E RESIDENT D RESIDENT C RESIDENT B RESIDENT A RECREATION PROGRAMS FEES INTERVAL NON-RESIDENT (100%) (30%) (60%) (40%) (25%) Late Fees Leisure Center Family Membership 3+ppl. $ 52.00 Annual $ 100.00 $ 80.00 $ 60.00 $ 40.00 $ 25.00 Adult Membership(Individual) $ 35.00 Annual $ 95.00 $ 75.00 $ 60.00 $ 45.00 $ 30.00 $ 19.00 Youth Membership(Ages 4-12 yrs.) $ 19.00 Annual $ 25.00 $ 20-00 $ 16.00 $ 12.00 $ 8.00 $ 5.00 For Kids Only(F.K.O.' $ 117.00 Monthly $ 165.00 $ 124.00 $ 100.00 $ 75.00 $ 50.00 $ 31.00 $ 25.00 Tiny Tots` $ 104.00 Monthly $ 175.00 $ 132.00 $ 106.00 $ 80.00 $ 53.00 $ 33.00 $ 25.00 Camp Palm Springs Mor ' $ 78.00 Weekly $ 95.00 $ 75.00 $ 60.00 $ 45.00 $ 30.00 $ 19.00 $ 25.00 Camp Palm Springs Afternoon' $ 78.00 Weekly $ 95.00 $ 75.00 $ 60.00 $ 45.00 $ 30.00 $ 1900. $ 25.00 Camp Palm Springs Full-Day' $ 120.00 Weekly $ 145.00 $ 115.00 $ 9200. 5 69.00 $ 46.00 $ 29.00 $ 25.00 Swim Center Daily Drop-In(Ages 13 yrs.8 over) 4.00 R $5.00 NR Per Visit $ 7.00 $ 5.00 Daily Drop-In(Ages 4-12 $ 3.00 Per Visit $ 3.00 Is 3.00 Pool Punch Card(25 swims)' $66.00 R $82.00 NR $ 125.00 $ 75.00 James 0.Jessie DHUC Family Membership 3+ppl. $ 100.00 $ 80.00 $ 60.00 $ 40.00 $ 25.00 Adult Membership $ 5.00 Annual $ 95.00 $ 75.00 $ 60.00 $ 45.00 $ 30.00 $ %00 Youth Membership $ 5.00 Annual $ 25.00 $ 20.00 $ 16.00 $ 12.00 $ 8,00 $ 5.00 Early Childhood Literacy $ 20.00 Monthly $ 393.00 $ 286.00 $ 229.00 $ 172,00 $ 115.00 $ 72.00 $ 25.00 SummerCamp $ 5.00 Weekly $ 85.00 $ 65.00 $ 52.00 $ 39.00 $ 26.00 $ 17.00 $ 25.00 After-School Stud $ - Monthly $ 52.00 $ 39.00 $ 32.00 $ 24.00 $ 16.00 $ 10.00 $ 25.00 Spring Camp $ 5.00 Weekly $ 60.00 $ 45.00 $ 36.00 $ 27.00 $ 18.00 $ 12.00 $ 25.00 James 0.Jessie DHUC Winter Camp $ 5.00 Weekly $ 60.00 $ 45.00 $ 36.00 $ 27.00 $ 18.00 $ 1200. $ 25.00 Pickleball Drop-In Drop-In $ 5.00 Pickleball Included Annual Demuth Community Center. Family Membership 3+ppl. $ 52.00 Annual $ 100.00 $ 80.00 $ 60.00 $ 40.00 $ 25.00 Adult Membership(Individual) $ 35.00 Annual $ 95.00 $ 75.00 $ 60.00 $ 45.00 $ 30.00 $ 19.00 Youth Membership(Ages 4-12 rs.) $ 19.00 Annual $ 25.00 $ 20.00 $ 16.00 $ 1200. $ 8.00 $ 5.00 Shotokan" $ 80.00 $ 25.00 Guitar' $ 60.00 $ 25.00 Gymnastics 2 hr.)' $ 65.00 $ 25.00 Gymnastics 3 hr.)' $ 85.00 $ 25.00 Gymnastics Siblil $ 25.00 Pickleball Drop-In $ 5.00 Drop-In $ 5.00 Pickleball' Included Annual •Membership Fees are required for classes and programs omuning on a weekly or monthly basis, +"r C> 1 Exhibit B EXHIBIT B PLM SA 2018 — 2019 Application and Income Certification Form w a C'Q<1F0P.90 Please arint all information clearly and complete information for all family members. Programs at Sunrise Park (check one): ❑Tiny Tots Ages 3-4 year 9 months ❑F.K.O (after-school program) ❑Summer Camp (Sunrise Park) ❑ Other Camps Proarams at James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center (check one) ❑Summer Camp ❑ Other Camps ❑ After-School Tutoring ❑Early Childhood Literacy Program Ages 2 -4 years 9 months Programs at Demuth Park( check one) ❑ Annual Memberships Family Size: (this number should match your tax return): 10 2 ❑ 30 4 ❑ 5❑ 6 ❑ Family Income: My current family yearly income from all sources is: $ Note: Family income means the total income of all persons living in the same household who are related by birth, marriage or adoption and are benefiting from the activities (this number should match your tax return) To accurately determine your household income, you must include the income of all persons residing in your home from all sources. Parent/Guardian Information for Family Member 01: Head of Household MOM Name: Gender: (circle one) Male Female Address: Date of Birth: City, State, Zip: Disability: (circle one) Yes No Telephone Number: Employed: Yes/No Full or Part Time? Work Number: Email: 12 EXHIBIT B 2"d Parent/Guardian Information for Family Member 02: Name: Gender: (circle one) Male Female Address: Disability: (circle one) Yes No Relationship to HOW Employed: Yes/No Full or Part Time? Date of Birth: Family Member 03: Name: Gender: (circle one) Male Female Address: Disability: (circle one) Yes No Relationship to HOW Employed: Yes/No Full or Part Time? Date of Birth: Family Member 04: Name: Gender: (circle one) Male Female Address: Disability: (circle one) Yes No Relationship to HOW Employed: Yes/No Full or Part Time? Date of Birth: Family Member 05: Name: Gender: (circle one) Male Female Address: Disability: (circle one) Yes No Relationship to HOW Employed: Yes/No Full or Part Time? Date of Birth: Family Member 06: Name: Gender: (circle one) Male Female Address: Disability: (circle one) Yes No Relationship to HOW Employed: Yes/No Full or Part Time? Date of Birth: 13 EXHIBIT B Qualifying Financial assistance is based upon income verification and funding availability. Assistance will be given on a first come first-served basis. Financial assistance is available from July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. Financial assistance can be used for most programs, but is not offered for drop-in class fees, programs costing $20 or less, one-day activities, one-on-one or low- enrollment programs, trips and certain other specialty programs. Programs must meet minimum registration levels before assistance is an option. If assistance is awarded and not used by June 30, 2019, residents will not be eligible to apply the following year. Approved Document for income Verification Total Gross Annual family income must be verified before your application can be processed. Please include the following with your application: You must provide a copy of your 2016 or 2017 Federal Tax Return for Income Verification Application Statement: I hereby certify that the information on this form is accurate and complete. I understand that this self-certification may be subject to further verification by the agency providing the services. Signature: Date: Office Use Only Tax return year: Annual Income: Verified by: 14 Public Comment 15 To Whom It May Concern, Please find this letter as a testament to the outstanding quality of the Tiny Tots preschool program that is currently operating out of the Palm Springs Rec Center and has for the last 30 years with great success. My second child is currently enrolled at Tiny Tots and I will expect her to be there again next year as she does not meet the cutoff for kindergarten enrollment. This year alone the Tiny Tots program has offered multiple field trips (i.e. Pumpkin Patch, Palm Springs Fire Department, Living Desert) as well as several guest speakers ( Dentist, K-9 Unit, Emergency Preparation from PSFD). We as Parents contribute to these outings as well as special projects within the classroom i.e. building a community garden. In addition, we also provide daily snacks, our child's own lunch, and any other supplies the teachers request. As families, we support the program 100%! This is not a daycare or a free babysitting service. Currently the tuition is $109 per month and operates Mon-Thur from gam-12pm. Personally, I would have no problem paying twice that per month because the quality of education is so amazing and the current staff goes above and beyond to teach the children all of the fundamental skills required for kindergarten. I urge the City of Palm Springs and you Mr. Mayor to reconsider giving our space to the PSUSD for Head Start. It will not meet their needs in the long run as they claim they have over 100 children waiting for a spot in a Head Start program. The classroom desired only has space for 30 children. Head Start is a federally funded program for families who are at or below federal poverty level. Therefore free transportation, free breakfast, and free lunch will have to be provided for all of those children. I would imagine that scenario will create some logistical problems for the Rec Center and the kitchen in the Pavilion. None of us who are currently enrolled at Tiny Tots will qualify for Head Start as we represent the middle class, therefore our children will be left to go where? We can not afford the private preschools that usually cost $400-$500 a month. Also, what about the other morning and after school programs that currently operate out of the same space? Where are they to go? PSUSD should be planning for a more permanent solution to their problem. They could lease classroom trailers for around $3001month and put them at the elementary schools all of which currently run Head Start programs. Or another solution would be to create a Head Start Campus where the need is the greatest. Maybe in Desert Hot Springgs? least all of the needs would be met as opposed to only a small fraction. Thank you for your time and consideration regarding these matters. u� w C.n 16 5—ZyZ0 D � 44- v Clloty � i;PA A 9 , 750 h(J llac, j0 CAheiI q Mv� - f US6y `�� > CY\crt 9_c�� S a lc�� p� a V ✓�'�' S � -76 O)NY3-7S 36 Th h 3-b 17 (J (760J'f/3--j 0cf I ) 2� -L 0,o) 533-5M mete��ass 6-17 - 1Oa+ 18 April 25, 2018 Dear City Council Members&To Whom It May Concern: We,the parents of the children who attend the Tiny Tots Preschool at the City of Palm Springs Leisure Center, strongly feel that Councilman Jeff Kors should recuse his vote in regards to Palm Springs Unified's Head start Program's request to take over our preschool space; as his husband, Mr.James Williamson, is a current member of the Palm Springs Unified School District Board of Education as the Board President. In addition, Mr.Williamson recently attended the Palm Springs Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting that was held on Tuesday,April 17, 2018,and advocated for Head start, a low income program only available to those families who qualify, encouraging the Commissioners to vote in favor of dissolving our Tiny Tots Preschool Program which would leave our middle income families no other options for their children,as this Tiny Tots Preschool Program has been in place for over 37 years in Palm Springs.The Commission, however,voted against PSUSD's Head Start Program's take over of Tiny Tots;which was their recommendation to Palm Springs City Council. Thank you, The parents of Tiny Tots Z jq— . � a�1-�,1 S�nc�ln,e 2 ,.- ,,-�� ( 76°) 32� C783 S IG � (i. Oiwli o Mudn�y (���5?�� -os Y 19 &� czeb 66)n3 7S 3 (T6oJ 53�-�tg�� �� C'2a5ar J pvt, ` S2_SJ 'a C� me las o rum KroTee eC,4mk 1 aw-, Ic 6 1-SJ5 42;Z (7Ceo) 19z- �1�� � �4- 351 LH 6 _ Lf'2- C[ass -toss 20 Desert Highland Gateway Estates Community Action Association We as a community are unhappy with the fact that there will be a possible elimination of youth programs, such as, Tiny Tot and Early Childhood Literacy Program as well as raising fees at the different Parks and Recreation facilities. The youth have been able to get needed education that they can't from the school due to long waiting lists. Many of the fees that will be raised will be a hindrance to families that are at low to moderate income and can force the community not to be able to afford participating. The youth are to be given every opportunity to become the most productive they can with the quality that has been shown over the years by the City of Palm Spring Parks & Recreation Department. 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" Copyright'2o72-zot3 by Education.com More worksheets at www,education.com/worksheels `� S w 14 4 1 4 Touch Math Number Concepts .89 A 99 Cindy Berardi From: Anthony Mejia Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2018 9:42 AM To: Cindy Berardi Subject: FW: Tiny Tots Program City Council Meeting 5/2 Hi Anthony, I want this email to be included in the city councils review packet. This is pertaining to an agenda item for the meeting on 5/2. My name is Jennifer Jove, I reside at 4372 E Camino Parocela Palm Springs 92264. My husband is born and raised in Palm Springs. We are both middle class working parents to 3 young boys. I have a child currently enrolled in tiny tots and was just informed of the decision that this program might be cut and turned into a Head Start. I do understand the need for the Head Start location and understand the need to provide for low income. But, what about the middle class, working families that do not qualify for low income and cannot afford the very high private preschool tuition fees (that can sometimes be as much as a mortgage)? This program has benefitted my 2 sons and I was planning on utilizing it for my third son, who is 1. This program has been thriving for 37 years! Why shut down one preschool and start up another one with so many restrictions to get enrolled? I feel this is unfair to him, to leave him left out of any kind of pre-k education. My 4 year old, who is in tiny tots has blossomed into an intelligent, caring young man and will be ready for kindergarten at Cielo Vista Charter this fall. Without this program, I could see him falling behind. As a working mother, I don't have all the time to be able to teach my children at home. Please reconsider cutting this program and try and find another place for Head Start. I appreciate your time. The school districts argument that low income is not the only way to qualify to be enrolled does not make sense. That is the first thing they ask for when you apply. The only other way would be my child having a disability (which none of the Tiny Tots students do). The district rep also stated that some children, in the preschool age range would fall into the transitional kindergarten enrollment through the school district. Not true for everyone, only works if they are born during certain months. And none of my children are. The income qualification is the only real way to get into Head Start. The alternative, private preschools, are not feasible for our income levels. So, where does that leave my children? Waiting to just start kindergarten with no "head start" of their own? Tiny tots is not a daycare. It is a school, where they learn about Earth Day, continents, reading, writing, letters. They have homework every week! And the social aspect is so beneficial for our youth. Thank you for your time and your thorough review of this agenda item. I might not be able to attend the city council meeting. Sincerely, Jennifer Jove Sent from my Phone 1 30 Cindy Berardi From: Anthony Mejia Sent: Wednesday, May 2, 2018 2:21 PM To: Cindy Berardi Subject: FW: Head Start program Dear Mayor and City Council members, I understand that the chairman of the Parks and Recreation Commission has invited each of you to see the city Tiny Tots program's operations. I respectfully would like to ask you also to attend the school district's Head Start program as well as before deciding on a proposal to lease city space to the district. According to data provided by the district at our last commission meeting, 23 percent of the residents of Palm Springs are in families with incomes below the poverty level. A majority of district students receive free or reduced cost lunches. Living in a community with a focus on the hospitality industry, we all benefit from the working poor among us and have obligations as a community. Real data exists to demonstrate the impact that Head Start has on a child's pathway in life. My own siblings, and now their children, have benefited this much-needed educational program on our tribe's reservations in northern Minnesota. It makes all the difference. The Tiny Tots program, while admirable, has no verifiable documented educational outcomes that show that enrollees differ in achievement from children not in the program over their years in school. It also apparently serves non-resident families in a low-cost program highly subsidized by city taxpayers. Serving on the commission's fees subcommittee, and being mindful of the Parks Master Plan's concerns about cost recovery, collaboration and unfair competition, at a minimum resident and non-resident fees should be increased. As Dr. Ready noted at our meeting, the city has liability concerns with city employees overseeing such small children. Distressingly, the Tots program can serve nearly double the children as in a Head Start program because the city does not need to adhere to certain standards, a questionable policy and practice. The waiting list for Head Start is long, and every single child from our community's families living in poverty who we can help matters. Lastly, Dr. Ready laid out a reasonable and compassionate compromise going forward. Our commission narrowly rejected it on a 4-3 margin, a vote that does not represent the majority will of the commission because of a recusal and absence. Speaking for myself, the moral decision is clear. The political calculations are harder. I hope the council will lead us to help some of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged children in our community, unlike my commission that in this one instance has chosen essentially to ignore some of the most needy and deserving among us. Sincerely, Travis Armstrong L 4e-m $ 8 ' �oUlydrr�l / -nab SA f 19 PARKS AND RECREATION ANNUAL SUBSIDY PER PERSON (FY 2016/2017) PROGRAMS CITY CITY CURRENT CURRENT # CITY'S COSTS* REVENUES FEES CITY PARTICIPANTS SUBSIDY/PARTICIPANT/YEAR SUBSIDY % FKO (Sunrise) $125,841 $72,067 $ 111/mo. 43% 800 $67 or $6.70/mo. Tiny Tots $ 48,133 $22,309 $ 104/mo. 54% 330 $78 or $7.80/mo. (Sunrise) Summer Camp $150,473 $76,990 $78 - 49% 1,080 $68 or $6.80/wk. (Sunrise) $120/wk. Skate Park $160,000 $ 0 $ 0 100% 15,647 $10 or $0.03/day Early Childhood $ 44,241 $ 2,000 $20/mo. 95% 150 $282 or $28.20/mo. Literacy (JOJDHUC) After $ 38,876 $ 0 $0 100% 450 $81 or $8.10/mo. School JOJDHUC Summer Camp $ 44,454 $ 2,080 $5/wk. — 95% 320 $132 or $16.50/wk. (JOJDHUC) Members; $10/wk. — NM Spring/Winter $13,431 $ 780 $5/wk. — 94% 180 $70 or $12/wk. Camp (JOJDHUC) Members; $10/wk. — NM Swim Center $ 910,397 $ 142,886 $4/day— R 85% 31,307 $25 or $ 0.07/day $5/day— NR (includes Punch Card PSUSD & $62 — R Piranhas) $78 — NR *City Costs represents only the direct costs of the program, and does not include any administrative charges as allowed by current law. Sunrise = Leisure Center and Pavilion JOJDHUC = James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center Cindy Berardi From: Jeremy Roos <jeremytroos@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 2, 2018 5:23 PM To: Cindy Berardi Subject: RE: May 2, 2018 Council Meeting Agenda Item 5-B Hi Cindy, Please include the following statement into the records for tonight's city council meeting: I understand that the council is considering a change in the fee schedule for some of our community parks and a reduction or even elimination of early childhood education programs in the James O Jessie Desert Highland Community Center and another location as well. As a long-time Palm Springs resident who was born and raised here, I believe that eliminating these programs and significantly raising fees for residents would be a grave error. These community centers and programs are vital to the development of our at-risk youth and these services cannot be replaced by other providers. Similar programs in the school district have long waiting lists and even if children from these communities were able to get in, traveling to where these services would be offered might prove to be too great of a hardship for them to continue. We cannot ignore the sometimes forgotten communities of Palm Springs. The leaders of these communities have worked diligently to create a better world for their residents. I understand that there is a fear of Measure C passing, and the council must begin to look long and hard at where they can make up that lost revenue, but please do not steal it from the children. Palm Springs is earning a reputation as a town that is not family friendly, and that's a shame. Tourism is our number one industry, but a lot of the people that work in that industry are raising families here. We need to do what's best for the children. They are part of this community too. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, Jeremy Roos r144oial t