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DATE: March 16, 2016 NEW BUSINESS
SUBJECT: REVIEW OF THE CONCEPTUAL DESIGN FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO
THE PALM SPRINGS DOG PARK
FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager
BY: Office of the City Manager
SUMMARY
The implementation of state-mandated water conservation measures limiting outdoor
watering to three days per week, and the prior cancellation of annual winter rye grass
re-seeding in 2014 and 2015, has resulted in the deterioration of the turf at the Palm
Springs Dog Park. Currently, most of the underlying Bermuda grass has been lost due
to the high volume use by residents, the reduced irrigation, and deferral of annual winter
re-seeding resulting in the appearance of bare ground. Council has asked staff to
initiate efforts with a Landscape Architect to review the site and provide
recommendations for solutions to the on-going turf maintenance challenges.
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Review and approve the conceptual design for the City's Dog Park; and
2. Authorize an increase in the amount of $25,200 to Purchase Order No. 16-0825 with
David Volz Design, for a total amount of $47,284, in accordance with Professional
Services Agreement for On-Call Landscape Architectural Services, A6786; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
Planning efforts for construction of the City's first dog park were initiated in 1998.
Subsequently, the dog park was constructed on approximately one acre of City land
located immediately north of City Hall, as shown in Figure 1. The dog park is
landscaped primarily with turf, with a variety of trees in and around the perimeter of the
site. The type of turf used is a "hybrid Bermuda" grass, which is a very common type of
grass used throughout the Coachella Valley, defined as:
ITEM NO.A_
City Council Staff Report
March 16, 2016 -- Page 2
Dog Park Conceptual Design
Bermuda grass is a warm-season grass well adapted to warm regions of
California. It does best in full sun and high temperatures. During periods of
extended low temperatures, Bermuda grass will turn brown. In areas where
Bermuda grass is well adapted, it is very water-efficient and has few pest
problems. Both seeded and hybrid varieties are durable and withstand heavy use
during the spring, summer, and early autumn months when they are actively
growing, but they can be severely damaged from traffic durintg the winter months
when they are not growing, giving weeds a chance to invade.
During the winter months, the Bermuda grass will go dormant, turning yellow and
appearing dead. Its dormancy period extends generally from September to May, when it
starts its growing season again, not requiring replanting. Historically, during its
dormancy period the City will over-seed the Bermuda grass with an annual Rye which
provides a full, dark green turf throughout the winter months, after which it naturally dies
off by the summer months due to the higher temperatures.
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Annual winter Rye grass reseeding of the dog park typically required complete closure
of the dog park for 4-6 weeks to allow for germination of the Rye grass, and in 2014 at
the request of dog park users, the City deferred the annual reseeding to allow the dog
Taken from University of California Agriculture & Natural Resources, Statewide Integrated Pest
Management Program website, 1/27/16
City Council Staff Report
March 16, 2016 -- Page 3
Dog Park Conceptual Design
park to remain open during the peak season of September/October. As a result, due to
high traffic use of the dormant Bermuda grass, the condition of the underlying Bermuda
grass deteriorated.
The City is under specific regulations restricting outdoor watering, which has generally
deteriorated the condition of turf, trees and landscaping at all City parks and facilities.
The combination of reduced outdoor watering and deferral of annual reseeding has
significantly deteriorated the underlying Bermuda grass to the extent that most of it has
now been replaced by bare ground.
The condition of the dog park has prompted complaints from its users requesting
immediate action by the City. Requests have been made that the City replace all of the
existing turf and consider planting of "St. Augustine" grass, which it has been claimed is
used elsewhere in the Coachella Valley as an all-year grass not requiring annual
reseeding during the winter months. Specifically, claims have been made that it is used
at other dog parks, and at the private recreation area at the Coyote Run apartment
complex in north Palm Springs. St. Augustine grass is defined as:
St. Augustine grass, along with bermuda grass and zoysia grass, is a warm-
season turf grass. In areas where it is well adapted, it is water efficient and has
few pest problems. St. Augustine grass is used in the most moderate California
climate zones, along the Southern California coast or in coastal valleys. It prefers
full sun, but has a high tolerance for shade. It grows quickly during the summer
months, but slows down during the spring and fall and enters a dormancy period
in the late autumn and during the winter months. Because St. Augustine grass is
not wear tolerant, it is used for lawns and general purpose turf, but not for high
traffic sports turf.z
Staff has contacted the City of Palm Desert and has confirmed that at all of its dog
parks they have planted hybrid Bermuda grass, and not St. Augustine grass. Staff does
not recommend the City consider planting St. Augustine grass, as it is not a true year-
round turf, is difficult to maintain (is thick and problematic for removal of dog feces), and
is not recommended for high traffic sports areas like dog parks.
An immediate resolution to the recent complaints on the condition of the dog park is to
consider replanting of hybrid Bermuda grass in February/March when the temperatures
are warmer. Staff previously received a proposal in the amount of $54,375 from its
landscape maintenance contractor, Golden Valley Construction, to remove the existing
turf and replant hybrid Bermuda. Staff does not recommend replanting hybrid Bermuda
throughout the entire dog park at this time due to the following issues:
2 Taken from University of California Agriculture & Natural Resources, Statewide Integrated Pest
Management Program website, 1/27/16
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City Council Staff Report
March 16. 2016-- Page 4
Dog Park Conceptual Design
1) Extension of state-mandated water conservation regulations limiting outdoor
watering to 3 times per week is not sufficient to adequately maintain turf to its best
condition.
2) The existing irrigation system requires replacement with an improved and more
efficient system with separate irrigation stations and valves allowing for segregation
of turf areas for maintenance.
3) Hybrid Bermuda grass requires annual reseeding with Rye grass to ensure it is not
damaged during its dormancy period, and annual reseeding may not be allowed
under the current state-mandated water conservation regulations.
At the January 19, 2016, Parks & Recreation Commission, staff reported that the City
had entered into a contract with one of its on-call Landscape Architects (David Volz
Design) to review the City's dog park and provide recommendations on improvements
that should be made to address the deteriorated condition of the turf, including
preparation of a conceptual plan for its complete renovation. At that time, the
Commission appointed a sub-committee to coordinate with staff on the Dog Park.
At the February 3, 2016, City Council meeting, the City Council appointed Mayor Moon
and Councilmember Foat to a sub-committee to review the issues surrounding the Dog
Park, including review of a proposed conceptual plan for its improvement.
On February 9, 2016, the City Council and Parks & Recreation Commission sub-
committees met with staff and David Volz Design to discuss goals and objectives with
development of a conceptual plan to improve the City's Dog Park. The collective
agreement was the following goals:
• Maintain turf
• Install new irrigation system
• Install concrete perimeter walkways
• Install benches
• Install water for dogs
• Install more lighting
At the February 16, 2016, Parks & Recreation Commission, staff reported on the
progress made with appointment of a City Council subcommittee and development of a
conceptual plan by David Volz Design.
On March 7, 2016, the City Council and Parks & Recreation Commission sub-
committees met with staff and David Volz Design to review a conceptual plan for
improvements to the Dog Park. The group recommended approval of the conceptual
plan, with formal review scheduled by the Parks & Recreation Commission at its March
15, 2016, meeting. A copy of the conceptual plan is shown as Figure 2 on the next
page.
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City Council Staff Report
March 16, 2016 -- Page 5
Dog Park Conceptual Design
The City Council sub-committee is recommending that the City Council approve the
conceptual plan and authorize David Volz Design to proceed with preparing final design
and construction documents. Staff has received a proposal from David Volz Design in
the amount of $25,200 and recommends that the City Council authorize the City
Manager to increase the Purchase Order previously issued to David Volz Design for the
conceptual phase of this project. A copy of the proposal from David Volz Design is
included as Attachment 1.
Time is of the essence on preparing final design and construction documents, to allow
staff to return final plans for City Council approval to bid, with bidding and award of
contract in time to schedule construction of the project by summer. The proposal
anticipated installation of new hybrid Bermuda grass, which requires the summer
months to take hold and grow. Construction of the improvements at the Dog Park will
require complete closure for a period of two months, with a subsequent closure of the
Dog Park in the Fall to allow for annual winter rye grass re-seeding.
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
Section 21084 of the California Public Resources Code requires Guidelines for
Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"). The Guidelines
are required to include a list of classes of projects which have been determined not to
have a significant effect on the environment and which are exempt from the provisions
of CEQA. In response to that mandate, the Secretary for Resources identified classes of
projects that do not have a significant effect on the environment, and are declared to be
categorically exempt from the requirement for the preparation of environmental
documents. In accordance with Section 15301 "Existing Facilities," Class 1 projects
consist of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor
alteration of existing public structures, facilities, mechanical equipment or topographical
features involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of
the lead agency's determination. Therefore, in accordance with Section 15301(c), staff
determined that construction of the proposed improvements to the City's existing Dog
Park is considered categorically exempt from CEQA.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for development of the conceptual plan by David Volz Design was appropriated
from existing budget in the General Fund, Parks Maintenance Account 001-2451-
43071. Sufficient funding is available to authorize the increase in the Purchase Order
with David Volz Design in the amount of $25,200 to proceed with final design.
The estimated cost to construct the proposed improvements to the City's Dog Park is
$250,000 to $300,000. Funding has not yet been identified or appropriated by the City
Council for this project and will require an appropriation in the adopted FY 2016-17
budget if the project is to proceed.
SUBMITTED:
Prepared by: Approved by:
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Assistant City Manager/City Engineer City Manager
Attachments:
1. David Volz Design Proposal
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ATTACHMENT 1
Landscape Architects and Park Planners
March 8, 2016 w ..dvoladesign.com
Home Office
151 Kalmus Drive,Suite.M8
Costa Mesa,CA 92626
phone 714.641.1300
Mr. Marcus Fuller
fox 714.641.132323
Assistant City Manager/City Engineer
City of Palm Springs Coachella Valley Office
78060 Calle 8stado
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way La Quinta,CA 92253
Palm Springs, CA 92262 phone 760.580.5165
fax 760.564.0369
RE: Palm Springs Dog Park Construction Documents and Construction Period Services
Proposal to Provide Landscape Architectural Services
City of Palm Springs
Dear Marcus,
Thank you for the opportunity to propose on construction documents for refurbishment of the
Palm Springs Dog Park. DVD will prepare plans and specifications for city plan review process
and approval. The landscape portion of the site is approximately 34,000 square feet and we
estimate the construction costs for landscape to be about $275,000 (Includes $40,000 lighting
estimate. The construction documents will be based upon the concept plan dated March 2016.
We propose that the following scope of services to complete the project:
Scope of Services
Construction Documents
TASK 1 Prepare layout plan for proposed improvements, walkways, benches, landscape
and irrigation.
TASK 2 Prepare the planting plan and planting details for construction. The plan will be
based on the approved preliminary landscape plan. The plan will include the
turf locations, existing trees, details and notes.
TASK 3 Prepare the irrigation plan and irrigation details for construction and
submittal to the water department. The plan will be based on the approved
preliminary landscape plan. Included on the irrigation plans will be the type, size,
and locations of irrigation equipment including rotor heads, valves, pipe, and
points of connection to existing irrigation. The irrigation system will be listed by
name, manufacturer, model number and description. The irrigation system will
include pressure loss calculations, and calculations for the proposed yearly water
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TASK 4 Provide planting and irrigation technical specification sections in
word document format with a bid schedule and payment items for landscape
related work.
TASK 5 Electrical engineers plans for lighting of the park use areas. See attached
proposal for electrical engineering scope of services.
TASK 6 Provide an estimate of probable construction costs based on the final
construction documents.
Bidding Support and Construction Observation
TASK 7 Provide bidding and construction support for planting and irrigation. Services will
include answering RFI's (Request for Information) during the bid period and
assistance with evaluating bids once submitted. Construction observation would
include two (2) site visits during the project construction at the following times:
1. Fine Grading
2. Final Inspection
Professional Fees
DVD proposes to provide the landscape architectural services outlined above on a fixed fee
basis. Any additional services required can be provided at our current hourly rate schedule.
A, Construction Documents
Task I through 4 and 6 identified above. Prepare planting and irrigation plans and specifications.
$19,000
Task 7 Electrical Engineers Plans
$4,600
B, Bidding and Construction Observation
Task 7 will be provided on a time and materials basis and will include RFI responses, in-office
construction support and two (2) site reviews.
$1,600
DVD will provide base map information based upon publicly available aerial photography, no
survey will be prepared. Discrepancies between the base map information and field conditions
will require field adjustments during construction. Printing, copying, delivery and reprographics
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cost will be billed in addition to the above identified fees at the rate of cost plus 15% when
prepared in-house.
Consultants fees for team members include a 15% administrative mark-up
Please review this proposal and should you have any questions please do not hesitate to call. We
are looking forward to the refurbishment of Palm Springs Dog Park.
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From: Jay Thompson
Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2016 7:28 PM
To: Robert Moon; chrism@prestvuksicarchitects.com; Ginny Foat; Geoff Kors;JR66
@mac.com
Cc: David Ready; Marcus Fuller; Vicki L. Oltean;Jennifer Nelson; Cindy Cairns; David Vogel
(davevogel@mac.com)
Subject: Item 5.6. Dog Park
Mayor and Members of the City Council,
The Dog Park Conceptual Design was on the Parks and Recreation Commission agenda today for review, discussion and
recommendation to the City Council. The Commission by unanimous vote (one member absent), recommended the City
Council approve the Conceptual Design Plan for the Dog Park, and recommended the City Council consider the
installation of additional shade trees and the installation of round benches around the trunks of the existing mature
trees to provide additional shaded seating to park users.
This item is on the City Council agenda as Item S.B.
James Thompson
CHIEF OF STAFF/CITY CLERK
City of Palm Springs, California
TEL(760)323-8204
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Vicki L. Oltean
From: Tom Finan <tomfinan@me.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 08, 2016 8:52 AM
To: Marcus Fuller
Cc: Andrew Tedford; Chris Griffin; Dave Damn; David Boykin; Gail Kibe; Gary Dikes;Gary
Johns; Gary Kelb; geoffrey moore; Holly Heinz; Jane Fleischman;Jennifer Monkone;
Joanne Harris; Karen Wallo; Karl Halin; Kenn Catterlin; Linda Cooke; Mike Hamilton; Mike
Slatten; Paul Armstrong; Peter Zaleski; Robbin Howard; Robert Litvak; Solomon
Hathongs; Stephen Rose; Stephen Trevisone;Tom Root; Tony Z; David Ready;Jay
Thompson; Vicki L.Oltean; Cindy Cairns
Subject: Re: Dog Park Conceptual Plan
Marcus,
Thank you for the preliminary plan. It all looks very promising. I cannot attend the next meeting but did want to
ask one question:
Are there any trees planned for the interior of the park?
Unless I am reading the drawing incorrectly, I only see existing trees around the exterior perimeter of the
park. And if trees are not listed in the plan, and only the 3 existing shade structures on the entire property are
the option, I view that as being problematic. Personally wth our very hot summer months the current existing
trees add additional shade and I believe are important for the dog park patrons who choose to not sit on benches
but be out on the grounds monitoring/playing with their dogs.
Thank you,
Tom Finan
On Mar 7, 2016, at 6:31 PM, Marcus Fuller <Marcus.Fullerkpalmsprings-ca.eov>wrote:
Good Evening,
We are pleased to provide to you with a conceptual landscape plan for the revitalization of the City's
Dog Park.
The City has taken the prior comments received from users of the Dog Park, and the conceptual
landscape plan preserves the use of open turf areas while adding new concrete walkways around the
perimeter and through the middle of the large dog area.
The new walkway allows the large dog area to be separated into two separate areas for phasing of
annual Fall reseeding, allowing temporary fencing to be installed along the walkway where one half
remains open while the other half is closed for turf maintenance.
New concrete benches are proposed along the perimeter, with additional lighting.
A dog fountain/cooling station is also proposed.
The City's Parks& Recreation Commission is scheduled to review the conceptual landscape plan at its
next meeting on Tuesday. March 15,2016,at 2:30 PM.
The March meeting will be held in the Council Chambers, rather than the Large Conference Room.
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Vicki L. Oltean
From: Mr K. 'Buck' Catterlin <kenncatterlin@hotmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 08, 2016 3:23 PM
To: Marcus Fuller
Cc: Andrew Tedford; Chris Griffin; Dave Damn; David Boykin; Gail Kibe; Gary Dikes;Gary
Johns; Gary Kelb; geoffrey moore; Holly Heinz;Jane Fleischman;Jennifer Monkone;
Joanne Harris; Karen Wallo; Kari Halin; Linda Cooke; Mike Hamilton; Mike Slatten; "Paul
Armstrong" <armstrong@hwnet.ucla.edu>; Peter Zaleski; Robbin Howard
<elliffhoward@hotmail.com>; Robert Litvak; Solomon Hathongs <solomonh223
@gmail.com>; Stephen Rose; Stephen Trevisone <sjt95@hotmail.com>; Tom Root;
David Ready;Vicki L. Oltean; Cindy Cairns <Cindy.Cairns@palmsprings-ca.gov>; Tom
Finan
Subject: RE: Dog Park Conceptual Plan
Marcus L. Fuller, MPA, PE, PLS
Assistant City Manager/City Engineer
Thank you for sharing the Preliminary Conceptual Plan for the Dog Park so that my husband, Tom Root, and I
could also take a look at it. In general, we agree with the view of Tom Finan that it looks promising.
If, like Tom Finan, we have not misread the plans, we are more concerned about no trees being added to the
north west i the large do area. Both due to mobility issues and knowing that when the
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south/east section of the large dog area is closed for maintenance, the majority of the tree shaded area is
inaccessible. The addition of a grouping of trees in this area would eliminate these problems.
Thank you for your attention to this small change.
Kenn Catterlin
Tom Root
Subject: Re: Dog Park Conceptual Plan
From:tomfinan@me.com
Date: Tue, 8 Mar 2016 08:51:48-0800
CC: drewsterbov@Rmail.com; grffn@aol.com; daviddamn@dc.rr.com; david.bovkin@gmail.com;
Suzycue48@aol.com; megarvz@gmail.com; GarvJohnsl@aol.com; germkelb@gmail.com;
geoff@geoffrevmoore.com; haheinz@aol.com;JaneFleischman@gmail.com; garbagebebe@gmail.com;
imharrispdx@icloud.com; kwallo@dc.rr.com; Krhpsl@vahoo.com; kenncatterlin@hotmail.com;
cooky1205CZDgmail.com; Mhamilton2@rwc.com; mslatten@dc.rr.com; armstrong@hwnet.ucla.edu;
peter@peterzaleski.com; elliffhoward@hotmail.com; stepaway@gmail.com; solomonh223@gmail.com;
sm rose l7@gmail.com; sit95@hotmail.com; tomrootsf@hotmail.com; Tonyzawa@hotmail.com;
David.Ready@palmsprings-ca.gov;Jay.Thompson@palmsprings-ca.gov; Vicki.Oltean@palmsprings-ca.gov;
Cindy.Cairns@palmsprings-ca.gov
To: Marcus.Fuller@palmsprings-ca.gov
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Vicki L. Oltean
From: Marcus Fuller
Sent: Tuesday, March 08, 2016 3:44 PM
To: Jay Thompson;Vicki L. Oltean
Cc: David J.Volz; Cindy Cairns;Tabitha Richards
Subject: Fwd: Dog Park Conceptual Plan
Attachments: image001.png
FYI.
Marcus L. Fuller, MPA, PE, PLS
Assistant City Manager/City Engineer
City of Palm Springs
Begin forwarded message:
From: "Suzycue48naol.com" <Suzycue48gaol.com>
Date: March 8, 2016 at 1:25:35 AM MST
To: Marcus Fuller<Marcus.Fullergpalmsprings_ca,go
Subject: Re: Dog Park Conceptual Plan
When I attended the first meeting at City Hall for the dog park, I made a suggestion to the head of Parks
and Recreation. This being a city park we really need a restroom. The only one accessible is in City Hall-
It is too far to walk for the average senior that goes to the park. It also is only open four days a week.
Parks and Recreation said they agree we need one. I also suggested a large sign on the trees in the
small and large dog park. There is a big problem with people not picking up after their dogs. Then us
responsible dog owners step in it. The signs are where you get the dog litter bags. If they are not picking
up after their dog they do not see the signs. We are not talking a few people every now and then. We are
talking hundreds of piles a day. If there was a large sign on the tree stating that they must pick up after
there dogs or they will be fined it may help. If it is on some type of florescent sign with large writing that
they can't miss it would be good.
A Palm Springs Dog Park regular,
Gail Kibe
In a message dated 3/7/2016 6:31:42 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, Marcus.Fuller(o)palmsprings-ca.aov
writes:
Good Evening,
We are pleased to provide to you with a conceptual landscape plan for the revitalization
of the City's Dog Park.
The City has taken the prior comments received from users of the Dog Park, and the
conceptual landscape plan preserves the use of open turf areas while adding new
concrete walkways around the perimeter and through the middle of the large dog area.
r
Vicki L. Oltean
From: Marcus Fuller
Sent: Tuesday, March 08, 2016 8:41 PM
To: Jay Thompson;Vicki L. Oltean;Tabitha Richards; Cindy Cairns; dvolz@dvolzdesign.com
Subject: Fwd: Dog Park Conceptual Plan
Attachments: image002.png
FYI.
Marcus L. Fuller, MPA, PE, PLS
Assistant City Manager/City Engineer
City of Palm Springs
Begin forwarded message:
From: xlGary Kelb <gern1kelb@grnail.co.tn>
Date: March 7, 2016 at 8:00:19 PM PST
To: Marcus Fuller <Marcus.Fuller@palmsprings-ca.eov>
Subject: Re: Dog Park Conceptual Plan
I am very impressed with this draft-- as are my dogs, Tzigan & Anneliese. Some are still blind
to the fact we live in the desert so the addition of boulders and the crushed rock around the
perimeter are very acceptable. Thanks for the share, Gary Kelb
On Mon, Mar 7, 2016 at 6:31 PM, Marcus Fuller <Marcus.Fullerna palmsprings-ca.gov> wrote:
Good Evening,
We are pleased to provide to you with a conceptual landscape plan for the revitalization of the
City's Dog Park.
The City has taken the prior comments received from users of the Dog Park, and the conceptual
landscape plan preserves the use of open turf areas while adding new concrete walkways around
the perimeter and through the middle of the large dog area.
The new walkway allows the large dog area to be separated into two separate areas for phasing
of annual Fall reseeding, allowing temporary fencing to be installed along the walkway where
one half remains open while the other half is closed for turf maintenance.
New concrete benches are proposed along the perimeter, with additional lighting.
A dog fountain/ cooling station is also proposed.
i
Vicki L. Oltean
From: Marcus Fuller
Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2016 2:44 PM
To: Jay Thompson;Vicki L. Oltean
Cc: dvolz@dvolzdesign.com; Cindy Cairns;Tabitha Richards
Subject: Fwd: Dog Park Conceptual Plan
FYI.
Marcus L. Fuller, MPA, PE, PLS
Assistant City Manager/City Engineer
City of Palm Springs
Begin forwarded message:
From: Holly A Heinz<haheinz@aol.com>
Date: March 9, 2016 at 2:35:40 PM PST
To: Marcus Fuller<Marcus.Fuller@palmsprings-ca.gov>
Subject: Re: Dog Park Conceptual Plan
Thanks for your efforts. Concur with the plan but would like to see a few more shade trees near the
center. Don't think the center of the dog park is a god place for a walk way. People run the risk of being
plowed over by running dogs. Safer for folks to walk on the periphery. Again thanks. I look forward to a
great Palm Springs Dog Park. I've been going there since 1999. We love it!
Sent from my iPhone
On Mar 7, 2016,at 6:31 PM, Marcus Fuller<Marcus.Fuller@palmsprings-ca.gov> wrote:
Good Evening,
We are pleased to provide to you with a conceptual landscape plan for the revitalization
of the City's Dog Park.
The City has taken the prior comments received from users of the Dog Park, and the
conceptual landscape plan preserves the use of open turf areas while adding new
concrete walkways around the perimeter and through the middle of the large dog area.
The new walkway allows the large dog area to be separated into two separate areas for
phasing of annual Fall reseeding, allowing temporary fencing to be installed along the
walkway where one half remains open while the other half is closed for turf
maintenance.
New concrete benches are proposed along the perimeter,with additional lighting.
A dog fountain/cooling station is also proposed.
The City's Parks& Recreation Commission is scheduled to review the conceptual
landscape plan at its next meeting on Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at 2:30 PM.
The March meeting will be held in the Council Chambers, rather than the Large
Conference Room.
The City Council is scheduled to review the conceptual landscape plan at its next
meeting on Wednesday, March 16,2016, at 6:00 PM.
1
Vicki L. Oltean
From: Marcus Fuller
Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2016 3:01 PM
To: Jay Thompson;Vicki L. Oltean
Cc: dvolz@dvolzdesign.com; Cindy Cairns; Tahitha Richards
Subject: Fwd:Comments and support of cleaning up the dog park
FYI
Marcus L. Fuller, MPA, PE, PLS
Assistant City Manager/City Engineer
City of Palm Springs
Begin forwarded message:
From: mike stoltz<vmstoltz ,gmail.com>
Date: March 10, 2016 at 2:28:31 PM PST
To: <Marcus.Fullergl)almsprin sca.gov>
Subject: Comments and support of cleaning up the dog park
As a biz professional, property owner and dog owner and owner of a very popular restaurant in
Palm Springs, it is with great enthusiasm that I encourage a follow through with the derelict dog
park revamp plan.
It has been such a shame in a city that has really evolved into a cleaner, more organized, and
forward thinking community that the dog park a center for a huge number of residents-- has been
so neglected.
Many of us have stopped going there completley as it is almost a ghetto between its unkempt
condition and no rules or policying of the community there. I have seen first hand too many
times where dog owners have almost come to blows because of the lack of attention to rules and
basic dog civility. The grass and solid concrete benches as well as the water feature will be
welcome--hopefully it will bring in a more upscale neighbor!!!!
Mike Stoltz
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Vicki L. Oltean
From: Jennifer Nelson
Sent: Monday, March 14, 2016 6:38 PM
To: Jay Thompson;Vicki L. Oltean
Cc: Marcus Fuller
Subject: FW: Ken Cohen - Dog Park
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Jay and Vick,
Marcus asked me to send this information below to you as a reference for tomorrow's Parks n Rec meeting.The Mayor
and Marcus met with Mr. Cohen today.
Thank you.
Jen
Jennifer Nelson
Executive Assistant to Mayor and Council
City of Palm Springs
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
760-323-8200
Jennifer.nelsonna,palmspringsca.gov
City Hall is open Monday - Thursday from 8am to 6pm
Closed Fridays
From: Kenneth Cohen fmailto:kcohen@whidbey.net]
Sent: Sunday, March 13, 2016 5:46 PM
To: Robert Moon
Cc: 'Karl Hahn'; 'kcohen'
Subject: Ken Cohen - Dog Park
Dear Mayor Moon,
The following are the points (not necessarily in order of importance) I would like to discuss with you during our meeting
on Monday, March 14, 2016.The points reflect input from me and others at the Dog Park.
My overriding concern is that the proposed Concept Plan by David Volz Design (DVD)was prepared from a people's park
perspective rather from a dog park perspective. For example, it makes no sense (to me)to have a concrete path in the
middle of the park in the exact area that dogs run free. It would be dangerous for people to walk along a path that dogs
are running across at full speed while chasing balls, frisbees, etc.
The goal is to maximize grass for the dogs to run.
1) Bifurcate horizontally(north/south, not east/west), without concrete
2) Temporary fence at bifurcation. If holes are necessary, imbed with covers
3) Perimeter-8 feet wide, part concrete to shaded area and part decomposed granite with stabilizer
4) Crushed rock around trees—not necessary or wanted
5) Boulders and cobblestones—not necessary or wanted
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6) More shade areas needed—especially for summer residents
7) Trash stations with implements and bags
8) Water stations, including water showers—one for each bifurcated area
9) Restroom (ADA requirement?)
10) Handicapped parking—current 2 are insufficient
11) Chairs - portable so people can move to shade as necessary(see photo attached)
12) Irrigation—withgLey water
13) Ongoing maintenance—possibly supplemented by volunteers
14) Timing, including Request for Exception/Exemption from Water Agency(integration with City Hall master plan)
15) Bermuda grass with over-seeding with rye grass—agree subject to pesticide issue
16) Funding—have funds been allocated for the proposed DVD Concept Plan
Please let me know if you have any additional points I should think about before the meeting.
Thanks again for your concern and time. I look forward to our meeting.
Best regards,
Ken Cohen
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