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2006-04-19 STAFF REPORTS 2I
,,.VFamily "YMCA v.. of the Desert Case for Support Ate heart of Family YMCA of the Desert are the values A Growing Valley Means Growing Demand for ccaring,honesty, respect and responsibility. Services Throughout its programs and childcare outreach,the Y\IC_1 According to the Southern California Association of allows children to develop social shills, self-confidence, Governments projections, the Coachella Valley has grown leadership, technical abilities, and athletic talents in a non- Erom 354,181 residents to 419,338 in the last five years alone threatening environment. The YbICA is Further dedicated to That is a growth rate of almost 20'/1. Looking ahead,our building strong families by serving parents,adults and seniors population is projected to double by 2030 with more than through a number of educational, recreational and human 730,000 residents. service programs Projected Population Growth for the To keep pace with the demand for services resulting From Coachella Valley, 2000-2030 ------ tic tremendous growth of the Coachella Valley, the Family YMCA of the Desert is proposing a 59 3 million capital ----- development program to facilitate the construction of a nea700,000 — regional, ftill-service I1ICA complex in partnership with the _ �v Cin-of Rancho \linage and in service of the enure vallch 600,000 0 500,000 Earl;gl"GunCl s y �r � 400,000 F stabnshed in dnc Coachella Valley in 1931, the Family > FPS 300 000 ]'1[C' 1 of the Desert has become the larvcst provider of r i hcenied childcare in the\'alley,with tacihties ranging from o 200000 _2pzg 2p3� palm Springs in the west to Thermal in the east. Nearly 0 100,000 }h r .4`'i2020 ff .way,l Zp15 1,000 children and famihes are served dailv at fifteen licensed chddcaie and activiry sites throughout the Valley,with countless opportunities in youth and family programming Year 2000 1-he I_\ICA,licensed childcue programs are designed to assist As a result of this tremendous growth,YMCA factliues are families by ifeviaung many of the challenges parents face no longer sufficient to accommodate the increased demand by caring for children in a safe and nurturing environment. presenting families with yet another obstacle to quaht} Activinv program include but are not limited to Aquatics, services. Residents are often unable to access the program; Youth& Government,Day Camps,Resident Camps,Youth that support youth development and encourage strong Sports,\Iarual Arts, Fine Arts and Leadership Developmenr famines. Even more critical is the fact that many families More than one-third of the children being cared for at the with both parents in tih. Family Y11C_1 of the Desert receive financial assistance workplace are facuhg a Further, the Family YNdCA of the Desert is a local non- _ virtual childcare crisis profit which does not receive financial support from the The YN'IC_\is curremli- MCA of ncc LIS-A, operating the masummn] rcl,ring solely on s�"q number of programs that fundraising support resources allot,bur became and contributions r' _ ' - of space limnanons. From businesses and �'a'`ury cannot offer programs nmmheu of uht y �.,1 .yr simultaneously, or m a k commumo; I a the ,1 manner to accommod.tt: polio.of the YMCA - - all who are mtere�red rhat no child or family Aquatic programs arc ak, he denied service, due c1mmarieall.-affrctc:d a, rh, to a❑ inability to pa} lack of a suunmmi�pool dint is owned and Iully-auxssible by dw Z'iAICA eaeate5 a Proposed Caplial Developmei it P`rugi and situation where pools are borrowed,if and when available, To make this $22 million vision a reality, the Board causing class size and schedule limitations, changes and of Directors of the Family-YIICA of the Desert is cancellations. More over,older adults,a growing segment proposing to launch a$95 million capital development of the community,are without access to wellness programs campaign to compliment the funds dedicated by the City to enhance their quahty of life,let alone participate in of Rancho Mirage The campaign will seek the support recreational and fitness opportunities in a safe and family- of individuals, corporations and foundations from across oriented environment. the Coachella Vallev. A Regional Family YMCA Full-Service Complex A new full-service tom les in service of vouch, Following a comprehensive needs assessment and - _. _ active older adults, subsequent strategic plan, the Fairvly A"�ICA of the , !iy and families is Desert has proposed the creation of a full-service, " i'yt "- tremendously- needed regional''-MCA complex to be built in partnerslp i to meet the diverse wide the Cif}'of Rancho Mirage after inidallV - • '=:may needs of our growing approaching the YMCA regarding this vision, the communuv. boa-, Cm has suite committed to - ,, with the support of providing the site, financial support _ + the Cin- of Rancho and the development of adjacent .+ s A bluage, we have park space that will complinern ;„ � the opportunity to and complete the new complex 1. r create a public-private partnership unlike any other in 'This project will enable the ^o the Valley's modern history—ronseructmg a regional, ,_�; ,. eommunu-�• facdn) for the whole familc YNfCA to provide residents in O need throughout our region with - +,> AstrongYMCA benefits both life-enriching activities in a safe • - members and non-member eme .ind supportive cnvironment I' alike,tmpaetmg our schools. Expansion will be a critical step �_4. ' neighborhoods, businesses. to ensure that there will be ample _ and the communin ovcraE and appropriate space to address •t� - ' _ on a multitude 'of levels current program needs as well as The YMCA brings people program development during years of continued growth to - together in the pursuit of come.The facility is projected to be self-supporting within — healthy activities—building IS mendis,gcnrsatiag revenues through memberships, connections beRe-een individuals, strengthenin pnigram fees, geuu funding and local contributions g Families and improving the The proposed facility-will be located near the center of the overall quality of hfe—one Valley at the corner of Dinah Shore Drive and Monterey person at a name. y,Clth your Avenue, providing easy access for all of our desert cities, help, a guiding hand will and would measure approximately 44,000 square feet so be extended to all those in need and a new generation its to accommodate more programs and essential faahn- of .American's will have greater opportunity- to become requirements including: empowered leaders, dreamers and visionaries Cardio and Weight Rooms V Aerobic / Dance Room • G i n,rsitmi and Locker Rooms Pools Multipurpose / Communi¢-Room Classrooms Family YMCA of the Desert Baby sitting and Day-care Rooms i Child Watch 43-930 San Pablo Ave. • Palm Desert, CA 92260 • Lobbv / Control Desk (760) 341-9622 • www.desertymca.org s r `i a�h _ at - OUR VOICE, FI M.1<< 'AT -o p 1r�"T9 Dlmo� Dori hnol— rf'SM(71LS Sh��1Id get' o a � boo-d, eve suppolt E � Valley residents should rally around a re- r onal-11 CA facility proposed for Ran- ''bill, cho 7,?irage.The$22 million center would - E =c :aloes the Family YA�CA of the Desert to s r t double the number of people it directly I as�" ser�--'s anti to greatly expand a broad range "=+SSUB Famnlq Desertof - Family of the Desert hopes ro build a re " ri't't _ of aroma ams 11 Ibr 104GA crams to bold a 5vu 'tt aIl aces and L'CO- gional nnlll rojonol cent in nomic levels. facility allowing the organnation to double the number of Ranrhn gLmge, valley residents who use its programs,such as art classes Next montit,the _ _ . -SUOME5L'A migonal for children,shown here at me Palm Desert YMCA center. latSBty would heneOlWe valley YMCA Will seek$10 M'allawim+llm.YMCA to million in land and E: r eapdnd much needed infi'ast-ueture near r` 'Al"llu]O"Oa JOHN"? the Monterey Drive •Sf irtr-6' Should aloes help fund and Dinah Shore if all goes well,WTA olliceils Um Rancho.Anage m6 iD w'✓ couslmclien of a regional y could epen by decade,end: YMCA,facllip?Send a lellervia Drive intersection May 2006:Rancho Dregs Cdy Council approves �`•v" �' Ibe Vl'eb: and another$3 mil- support of faclllty 6 ti3ldnr' "t summer 2006-2008:Archdecer deslgrifor faelllly cam YET :.::J.iiL4u':CI'GIIn.CCII/ICSCY6]tOII for COI]Sn'UCtlOi1 rey approving It ) from the Rancho Semitic,2007-2009:Conswclion be;9rs ivura,, =City Council,said Sabby Sumner 2009-2010:facllny opens t --- y:' = Ionalhan,Yt1A"CA board ofdirectors 1pres- nn -n�r, "Ili+pl"1 - - (dent.If Rancho Mirage gives the green LlrT-g��a J=hv a2 fn' .".}_..''w-11 i,.h light,the Yll$CA would launch a capital Faintly of the Desert WAM Incabmis and pmgmms o campaign to raise the remaining 5'9 million available at each site: v.itiadassdsnu,can!/cu1eIiIinls for die 44,000-square-foot building will pun.//sne.mavrebrenter.,.tom/detertymca/locafinns.hlml) uvo outdoor aquatic centers. El Though die YMCA has yet to commis- _ _ ;ion a design for the facility,tentative loess facilities and programs drat many se- plans call for it to include cardio,weight riior centers and homeowners associatiam and acrobic/dance rooms,a gymnast tmr, do not provide. owl swimming pools,a multipnrpose/com- o PlVosz gym a,or]9509 sp.acc e's:4:dz pvi,Vie— 3 aiunity room,classrooms,baby-sitting and Inexpensive workout and swimmine facil- 01 daycare rooms and locker rooms.The Mies would make tip a large portion of die o{ _-_ = `tI !CA would keep open existing centers new center.Those additionl program cl{ t F in Palm Springs and Palm Desert. r_an't now be offered thanks to lack of 1Yi CA officials currently are seeking o -r �u space,said Rob mellow,Fatuity =IvZCA of dollars from six other valley cities for the 1 , Ise;iqr.We don't yet know enough about fir Desert C130/csccutive director. i_ each citv's finances to say how they should Cfli pl ';uleil'li"aiAi'jnr i"ap-H ilc5 ys best use limited funds to support youth Meeting those needs will have a broad programs and recreation.But each city impact across the valley.YMCA officials E, certainly should give the request serious r anticipate the regional facility would boast lye consideration.Indeed,it's an exciting oro- 4,700 new members during its first year-. jeer=rorthy of Rancho Pilinge's nod and i Thev will live within 12 miles of the site, nsiricnts'private donations. but with current commuting patterns more liken oin.In addition,a regional y will 1fa- A :fib1CA study determined that the best entry likely will generate surplus dollars j way it could meet a number of under- that then would be used to expand or arc_ servcd needs in the valley was a regional ate new programs,especially in the East facility.That building would provide: Valley,said Jonathan said. o ther e.cbS d case—The need for inex- A new regional facility would complement pensive daycare already is high,and it only edsdng YlvKCA centers.in fact,Palm will grow as the valley's population of Desert and the YMCF_are looking at ex- -families continues rising. Panting the facilityin that city by 10,000 c PP,o;a'ieaa netid ics—These monitored square feet.That alone,however,would not events,such a,a Youth Center and Youth be enough to meet the valley's vast needs or c,Government,aim to develop and build to generate dollars for more programs in Lie �haracur'in adolescents. in Clio,i n Quinta and l licrnhaf areas. r More ymmg'famliy programs—Ai'DL11- Many"Inedro cretis'far ssnallar than.oats school prograzna,kindergatecn roa'cliicsp, boast a'regional YMCA facility'whccc res- �lasflcs and art's and crafts classes provide items can work out,take computer classes, safe activfiies for local youth, find child care and participate in dozens of i`Moro flfliessl WHIMS for Smtlars'—Many other programs.A shaailar,centrally-located eliJerly in the valley are s e''n7-1 m for fit- r , , •va17'v W- i2 A` Gi V y, M [ k IOIAiEO i9 4 oq<�FORN�P City Council Staff Report DATE: April 19, 2006 Consent Calendar SUBJECT: Request for Funding Assistance — Family YMCA of the Desert FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager BY: Assistant City Manager—Administrative Services SUMMARY The City of Rancho Mirage has agreed to contribute $13 Million in land, infrastructure improvements and cash to the Family YMCA of the Desert to build a 40,000 square foot regional center at the corner of Monterey and Dinah Shore Drive. The facility, which is still in its preliminary stages, is slated to include a cardio, weight and aerobic/dance rooms, a gymnasium, two swimming pools, a multipurpose/community room, classrooms, baby-sitting and daycare rooms and locker rooms. The City of Rancho Mirage has given the Family YMCA of the Desert until May 4th to demonstrate that they can raise an additional $9 Million to build this facility. The Family YMCA is asking the City Council to consider a $250,000 contribution towards this facility. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. STAFF ANALYSIS: For the past two years the Family YMCA has approached several cities to assist them in the construction of a regional facility to better serve the needs of the community. In 2005, the City of Rancho Mirage came forward and offered land, infrastructure improvements and cash totaling $13 Million to assist the Family YMCA of the Desert in achieving their goal of building a regional center. The City of Rancho Mirage has given the Family YMCA until May 4, 2006 to raise an additional $9 Million from Coachella 'Valley cities and private donors to cover the cost of this facility. The Family YMCA has approached the cities of Cathedral City, Indian Wells, La Quinta and Palm Desert for funding support. Although there appears to be wide support for the concept, no city has offered financial assistance at this time. The City of Palm Desert has indicated that they may provide financial assistance to expand the YMCA's existing facility in Palm Desert, but is not likely to provide funding for the proposed regional Item No. 2. 1 . City Council Staff Report April 12, 2006 -- Page 2 Public Safety Services CFD center. The cities of Cathedral City and La Quinta have expressed their support, but have turned down the Family YMCA request due to financial constraints. In 2002 and 2003, the Family YMCA undertook an extensive strategic planning process, along with a community-wide needs assessment, to determine the recreational needs of the Coachella Valley. Based on this assessment, the YMCA discovered that there is a shortage of family recreational facilities, including public swimming pools, community rooms, gym space, wellness centers and child care facilities. A copy of this study is attached. The Family YMCA currently operates two facilities in Palm Desert and Palm Springs. The Family YMCA has indicated that construction of the regional facility in Rancho Mirage will not result in the closure of the other two facilities. F7ISCAL IMPACT: The Family YMCA is requesting a $250,000 contribution from the City to assist them in their capital campaign to build a regional center. The Family YMCA has indicated that should the City Council grant their request, residents of the community would be entitled to discounts on memberships and programs. Troy zlaff, A st City Manager David H. Ready, City anager Attach 1. Regional YMCA Overview and Request 2. Needs Assessment 3. April 13, 2006 Desert Sun Editorial on Regional Center REGIONAL YMCA OVERVIEW AND REQUEST The Family YMCA of the Desert is requesting financial support from the City of Palm Springs, along with the cities within our valley, for a proposed regional YMCA. In the years 2002-2003 the YMCA of the Desert went through an extensive strategic planning process along with a community needs assessment. This 13 month process clarified the future direction of this YMCA. Data from the needs assessment identified several programs and facilities which our valley was lacking. The study also indicated our YMCA should be a valley wide YMCA. Because of our strategic plan we made the decision to take over the Palm Springs Youth Center and added programs at Las Palmitas School located in the Thermal/Oasis area. Currently we have major program sites in Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Indio, La Quinta and Thermal. We also serve the Indian Wells area with a childcare site at Ford Elementary School. Daily we serve over 1,000 kids in childcare and over 600 in sports and enrichment programs. Meeting The Unmet Needs Of The Valley. From the information which the needs assessment provided us, it was determined that a strategically located Regional YMCA with a variety of programs and facility was needed. The concept of a regional YMCA encourages people from throughout our valley to utilize this state of the art multi-faceted multi- generational facility. The facility suggested would be about 40,000 sq ft. with a large double sized gym, fitness, and cardio room, swimming pool, locker room, weight room, multi use rooms, community meeting rooms, childcare center and teen center. Partnerships. For the past two years the YMCA approached several cities to "take the lead" as our major partner. In February of 2005, Rancho Mirage came forward and offered land, improvements to the site and $3 million in cash for a total value of $13 million. But there is a condition to their offer; the YMCA must demonstrate their ability to raise $9 million for a project total of$22 million. Our report to Rancho Mirage is due by their May 4th council meeting. The YMCA has secured the service of a professional fundraising consultant who has just completed a feasibility study on our YMCA's ability to raise $9 million. (This study is included in your packet). The study does not include the support form surrounding cities. It is imperative to the success of this project that we have the support of surrounding cities as financial partners. We are in the process of making presentations to all the cities asking for their financial support. Our Request To Palm Springs. $250,000 commitment to the project, payable once the project is confirmed. Once Rancho Mirage confirms the project, a capital campaign will follow in order to raise the needed funds. Funding Sources Who Will Be Approached To Help. • Berger Foundation • Indian Wells • Palm Desert • Cathedral City • Palm Springs • La Quinta • Indio • Rancho Mirage • Bank of America Foundation • Wells Fargo Foundation • Hannon Foundation • Businesses and Residents of this valley History And Expertise Of Our Agency. Our YMCA has been serving the valley since 1983 and has over 14 programs sites. In childcare alone we serve daily 1,000 kids. Our programs are all designed to build character in kids. The mission of this YMCA is to put Judeo- Christian principals into practice through programs that build healthy spirit mind and body for all. Our YMCA is a 501 c3 non-profit which is not tax supported. We have an operating budget of$4.7 million and we employ over 130 people. We have operated with a balanced budget for the past 6 years. Our annual growth rate is 20%. Our organization is run by a 30 person board of dedicated volunteers, from throughout the valley. Specific Needs Or Problems Which This Project Will Help Solve. Through a valley wide needs assessment we leaned the valley has a shortage of family recreational facilities including public swimming pools, community rooms, gym space, wellness centers and childcare. A regional YMCA would help meet most of the identified unmet needs. This facility, which is proposed, will be a multi-generational, multi-use community center. Youth obesity is an epidemic and special programs to address this problem will be offered. Special fitness classes for our aging community will be offered in both the pool and exercise rooms, Free swimming lessons will be provided to low income kids as part of a plan to make swim lessons part of the school district curriculum. Proposed Time Line: Regional YMCA. May 4, 2006 City of Rancho Mirage Approves Regional YMCA. Jun. 2006 — Jul. 2008 Capital Campaign. Oct. 2006 Select Architect July 2007 Working Drawings Aug. 2007 Bid Process Nov. 2007 Site Preparation Dec. 2007 — Oct. 2008 Construction Nov. 2008 Grand Opening Funding Of Operations Once Built. Once the regional center is built membership fees and program fees will help cover the operational costs. Yearly campaign will help provide financial assistance for those who can not afford the total cost of y programs. Sponsorship will pay for valley wide programs which would be offered for free such as swimming lessons for elementary schools. Special Price Memberships For Residents Of Sponsoring Cities. As a major partner in this project residents of Palm Springs would receive a discount on their memberships and programs. Pg 3 ry b'117" FAMILY YMCA OF THE DESERT 2006 Executive Committee First Name Last Name Officer Company Sabby Jonathan President Jonathan &Associates Robert Hargreaves VP/Pres Elect Best, Best& Kreiger _ Norine Bowen Secretary Westfield Palm Desert Joe Hayes Treasurer Shea Homes Trilogy at La Quinta Dave Fisher FirstBank of Palm Desert Jim Francisco Palm Springs Welding Van G. Tanner H.R.H. Insurance _ Robert Schein The Blanke Schein Group August Belmont Immediate Past Pres. Retired Nolan Sparks Sparks Construction Valerie Williams Homemaker 2006 Board Members First Name Last Name Company Dick Baxley _ _Baxley Properties Norine A. Bowen Westfield Shoppingtown Palm Desert _ Khozette Bracken Coachella Unified Sch. Dist. M. Thomas Brooks Merrill Lynch _ Renell Burch J.A. Gibbs &Associates _ Gary Galton Accord Mediation Wayne Harvey Retired Thomas Head Eisenhower Med. Ctr. Found. Martha Jimenez Wells Fargo Bank _ Tony Lennon Bighorn Properties - Richard Roemer Roemer, Harnik & Nethery, LLP Allsa Rutherford Rutherford Real Estate Tim Skogen J.W. Marriott Desert Springs Chris _Smith First American Title Michael Solomon Regency Homes _ Rich Swanson Retired hiONORARY CHAIRPERSON: CONGRESSWOMAN MARY BONO (45th District) BoardListGrant0506 2/3/2006 NEEDS ASSESSMENT TABLE OF CONTENTS Executive Summary Tab 1 Demographics Tab 2 Community Leaders Tab 3 Current Users Tab 4 Employee Tab 5 Similar Organizations Tab 6 u3card of Nitcclors\Commitm:slSTRATCGIC PLAN NINGWAOLE OF CONTENTS.doc Data Gathering Overall Executive Summary For the past 2 months our YMCA Strategic Planning Committee (SPC) has been collecting data relevant to the future direction of our YMCA. This is an overall executive summary of the data collected. YMCA board member, John Criste, has complied information regarding our valleys demographics. Y board members and staff have developed data in regards to unmet needs within our valley. Demographics Growth: In the past 20 years La Quinta's population has increased 1022% followed by, Cathedral City with an increase of 478%. Areas with the greatest growth potential are Indio, La Quinta and Coachella. Households: Palm Springs and Palm Desert have the largest number of individual households. Mecca, Coachella and Indio have the highest average persons per household. Age: The median age is increasing in most of our valley. Our youngest population can be found in Mecca and Coachella, while the oldest is Indian Wells and Rancho Mirage. Coachella, Cathedral City and Indio have the greatest number of residents under the age of 18. Single Parent Households: The largest number, of single parent households are found in Cathedral City and Indio. The eastern part of our valley has the largest number of families. Income: Indian Wells, has by far, the highest median income followed by Bermuda Dunes and Rancho Mirage. Lowest median income would include Indio, Coachella, Desert Hot Springs and Mecca. The data concerning unmet needs was developed through questionnaires given to 4 different subject groups. Subject Group Number of questionnaires returned 1.) Current Users 205 2.) Employees 70 3.) Community Leaders 50 4.) Similar Organizations 10 The Needs Assessment information gathered indicates a consistency within the 4 groups as far as unmet needs in our valley. Those needs were for teens, sports and health/fitness/swimming. The surveys consistently indicated areas the Y should concentrate on; programs for youth, sports, health/fitness/swimming, childcare and teens. The report also suggests the age groups most underserved are ages 0-5 and 13-19 with young adults also having a strong response. It is also important to note that this YMCA is not known to at least 22% of those questioned within the community leaders group. In several instances it was mentioned that the YMCA might collaborate with the Boys & Girls Club, school districts as well as parks and recreation departments. Also mentioned is that the Y needs to have access for use of facilities through agreement or ownership. The unmet needs for facility access is primarily for childcare centers, basketball gym, soccer fields and swimming pool. As you continue reading the information provided,you will find more detailed information in each of the areas just presented in this overall summary. F.Vfaard of DirecwrslComminees\STMTEGIC PLANNINODma Omh,r,.,-En.Summary dm gTtL TN/YMCA/02.25.02 YMCA STRATEGIC PLAN DEMOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Introduction Current demographic data and trends have been collected to provide a partial basis for the development of a long-term strategic plan for the YMCA. While certain limitations exist in the data, they are useful for planning purposes. Population The Coachella Valley population is largely concentrated within the nine incorporated cities and three unincorporated communities (Bermuda Dunes, Mecca, and Thousand Palms). The population in the area grew from approximately 99,655 residents in 1980, to 193,174 in 1990, and to 272,541 in 2000. La Quinta has seen the fastest rate of growth from 1980 to 2000: 1,022%. La Cathedral City had the second fast rate of growth from 1980 to 2000: 478%. Palm Springs had the slowest rate of growth between 1980 and 2000: 13.26% Growth Potential: The greatest growth potential in the planning area is centered in the cities of Indio, La Quinta, and Coachella. A lack of buildable land in other cities is the primary constraint on development elsewhere. Desert Hot Springs also has significant growth potential, but is constrained by several factors. Household Characteristics Of all the Coachella Valley jurisdictions, Palm Springs contains the largest number of individual households (20,516 in year 2000), closely followed by Palm Desert (19,184). Mecca, Thousand Palms, and Indian Wells contain the fewest individual households (1,049; 1,912; and 1,982, respectively). Mecca claims the highest average persons per household (5.04), followed by Coachella (4.72) and Indio (3.48). The cities of Rancho Mirage, Indian Wells, and Palm Springs have the lowest average household sizes, with 1,92, 1.93, and 2.05 persons per household, respectively. A variety of socio-economic issues have been and will continue to be associated with household size. Age Characteristics From 1990 to 2000, the median age increased in eight of the twelve Coachella Valley jurisdictions, suggesting that, over the long-term, the valley is attracting older residents. In 2000, the youngest populations occurred in Mecca and Coachella, in which the median ages were 22.6 and 22.8 years, respectively. The oldest populations occurred in Indian Wells and Rancho Mirage, where the median ages were 63.4 and 61.3 years, respectively. Palm Desert and Palm Springs led the region in the total number of residents 65 years and older (11,339 and 11,229, respectively). The communities of Coachella, Cathedral City and Indio have the greatest number of residents under the age of 18. The communities that have high numbers of residents over 65 years of age include Palm Springs, Palm desert and, to a lesser degree, Rancho Mirage and Cathedral City. TN/YMCA/02.25.02 Family Characteristics According to the 2000 U.S. Census, the cities of Indio and Cathedral City contain the most single-parent households (1,523 and 1,092 households, respectively). Indian Wells contains the fewest(27), followed by Thousand Palms'(103) and Mecca (105). In 2000, the average family size in the Coachella Valley ranged from a low of 2.28 persons per family in Indian Wells to a high of 4.97 in Mecca. The eastern portion of the valley appears to consistently contain the largest families, with an average of 4.97 persons per family in Mecca, 4.80 in Coachella, and 3.88 in Indio. The distinction between family size and household size differs based upon the legal definition of "family" versus unrelated people co-habitating. Income Characteristics The U.S. Census Bureau has not yet released median household income data collected during the 2000 U.S. Census, However, 1990 Census data indicate that the median household income in Indian Wells ($87,942) far exceeded that of any other Coachella Valley jurisdiction. The next highest median household incomes were found in Bermuda Dunes ($47,195) and Rancho Mirage ($45,064). Median household incomes were the lowest in Indio ($25,976), Coachella ($23,218), Desert Hot Springs ($20,687) and Mecca ($21,829). Surprisingly, median household incomes in the communities of Thousand Palms and Palm Springs were not particularly high ($27,219 and $27,538, respectively). Median household incomes are an important indicator of need, especially when cross-referenced with median household size. This relationship will be further analysed in the next draft of this report. TN/YMCA/02.06.02 YMCA OF THE DESERT PRELIMINARY DEMOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS FOR THE LONG-TERM STRATEGIC PLAN February 6, 2002 PREPARED FOR YMCA OF THE DESERT 43-930 SAN PABLO AVENUE PALM DESERT, CA 92260 PREPARED BY P_ 7 Terra Nova Planning & Research, Inc.° 400 S. Farrell Dr., Ste B-205 Palm Springs, CA 92262 1 TN/YMCA/02.06.02 YMCA OF THE DESERT STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE Coachella Valley Demographics Summary Introduction Current demographic data and trends have been collected to provide a partial basis for the development of a long-term strategic plan for the YMCA. A variety of difficulties were encountered in attempting to collect this data. These included the incompleteness of the 2000 census data from the US Census, the lack of detailed 1980 census data from the Census Bureau and other providers, and the unacceptable basis for extrapolations of data into future years. We also looked at data from the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG). Their 2000 census data is still incomplete and their future population project appeared unrealistic and of little value. If it is agreeable to the committee, we will conduct our own assessment of future populations and offer these for consideration. We will also be able to provide 2000 census data on household incomes once they become available in March. Population The Coachella Valley population is largely concentrated within the nine incorporated cities and three unincorporated communities. These include the cities of Cathedral City, Coachella, Desert Hot Springs, Indian Wells, Indio, La Quinta, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, and Rancho Mirage, and the communities of Bermuda Dunes, Mecca, and Thousand Palms. The population for the communities analysed has increased substantially over the past two decades, growing from approximately 99,655 residents in 1980, to 193,174 in 1990, to 272,541 in 2000. In 1980 and 1990, the City of Palm Springs contained the largest population of any Coachella Valley jurisdiction. However, by 2000, it was surpassed by the City of Indio, which had grown to nearly 50,000 residents. The City of Indian Wells currently contains the smallest population (3,816 residents). Key points follow: • La Quinta has seen the fastest rate of growth from 1980 to 2000: 1,022% • La Cathedral City had the second fast rate of growth from 1980 to 2000: 478% • Palm Springs had the slowest rate of growth between 1980 and 2000: 13.26% Growth Potential: The greatest growth potential in the planning area is centered in the cities of Indio, La Quinta, and Coachella. A lack of buildable land in other cities is the primary constraint on development elsewhere. The three cited cities have had development deferred by a variety of factors; however, with available lands becoming more limited and still available in the eastern portion of the valley, here is where the greatest growth can be expected to occur over the next two decades. TN/YMCA/02.06.02 Desert Hot Springs also has significant potential, however, a variety of factors have conspired to keep growth relatively slow, including an isolated economy, environmental constraints and institutional barriers. Future development in Cathedral City is limited by the lack of available land, with the exception of areas north of I-10, which are having significant environmental constraints. Household Characteristics Of all the Coachella Valley jurisdictions, Palm Springs contains the largest number of individual households (20,516 in year 2000), closely followed by Palm Desert (19,184). Mecca, Thousand Palms, and Indian Wells contain the fewest individual households (1,049; 1,912; and 1,982, respectively). Jurisdictions in the eastern valley generally have the largest average household sizes. Mecca claims the highest average persons per household (5.04), followed by Coachella (4.72) and Indio (3.48). The cities of Rancho Mirage, Indian Wells, and Palm Springs have the lowest average household sizes, with 1.92, 1.93, and 2.05 persons per household, respectively. While the average household size has gone down somewhat in Palm Desert (2.25 in 1980; 2.18 in 1990; and 2.13 in 2000), household size trends have increased in Coachella, Mecca and Indio. A variety of socio-economic issues have been and will continue to be associated with household size. These will be further assessed in a forthcoming draft. Age Characteristics From 1990 to 2000, the median age increased in eight of the twelve Coachella Valley jurisdictions, suggesting that, over the long-term, the valley is attracting older residents. In 2000, the youngest populations occurred in Mecca and Coachella, in which the median ages were 22.6 and 22.8 years, respectively. The oldest populations occurred in Indian Wells and Rancho Mirage, where the median ages were 63.4 and 61.3 years, respectively. In 2000, the City of Indio, by far, contained the largest population of residents under 18 years of age (17,318 residents). However, the percentage of households containing children under 18 years was the highest in Coachella and Mecca (76.1% of households in both cities). The City of Indian Wells contained the smallest population of residents tinder 18 (290 residents), as well as the smallest percentage (9,0%) of households containing children under 18. Palm Desert and Palm Springs led the region in the total number of residents 65 years and older (11,339 and 11,229, respectively). However, Indian Wells contained the largest percentage (59.9%) of households with residents 65 years and older, closely followed by Rancho Mirage (56.8%). Mecca and Bermuda Dunes contained the fewest number of residents 65 years and older (199 (19%) and 877 (34%), respectively), and Mecca and Coachella contained the smallest percentage of households with individuals 65 years and older (14.3% and 17.6%, respectively). TN/YMCA/02.06.02 Therefore, in terms of raw numbers, the communities of Coachella, Cathedral City and Indio have the greatest number of residents under the age of IS. The communities that have high numbers of residents over 65 years of age include Palm Springs, Palm desert and, to a lesser degree, Rancho Mirage and Cathedral City. Family Characteristics According to the 2000 U.S. Census, the cities of Indio and Cathedral City contain the most single-parent households (1,523 and 1,092 households, respectively). Indian Wells contains the fewest (27), followed by Thousand Palms (103) and Mecca(105). In 2000, the average family size in the Coachella Valley ranged from a low of 2.28 persons per family in Indian Wells to a high of 4.97 in Mecca. The eastern portion of the valley appears to consistently contain the largest families, with an average of 4.97 persons per family in Mecca, 4.80 in Coachella, and 3.88 in Indio. The distinction between family size and household size differs based upon the legal definition of "family" versus unrelated people co-habitating. Income Characteristics The U.S, Census Bureau has not yet released median household income data collected during the 2000 U.S. Census. However, 1990 Census data indicate that the median household income in Indian Wells ($87,942) far exceeded that of any other Coachella Valley jurisdiction. The next highest median household incomes were found in Bermuda Dunes ($47,195) and Rancho Mirage ($45,064). Median household incomes were the lowest in Indio ($25,976), Coachella ($23,218), Desert Hot Springs ($20,687) and Mecca ($21,829). Surprisingly, median household incomes in the communities of Thousand Palms and Palm Springs were not particularly high ($27,219 and $27,538, respectively). Median household incomes are an important indicator of need, especially when cross referenced with median household size. This relationship will be further analysed in the next draft of this report. 7 Terra Nova/YMCA Strategic Plan Population of Coachella Valley Jurisdictions 50,000— ol;k 45,000— i T1ti H 'ITO 40,000— �.n i.j,j; 35,000— ILI. ....... T1,2r, If, Y, 30,000— 1LC1 Ail I;. .. ... t t 25,000— L T., 41 1SW I,, ,I 11 IT:1 20P000— 1, IT I 1 11 1,� I I I eV 11 10,000— j 5 1000- r w� hM V IP I 'Turlsaiction Households in Coachella Valley Jurisdictions 1990-2000 25,000- 0 A RQ�c E 1i �j+ lj Pit 14 1 1.5,000- l A�q N� 0 a IjV ,7 1 I'll I I - k rpp 10000- .I........ 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I t4'7r ,ji t l l IVi1 l Ir <' > t S I Ir' IrM1 Ylrk P,r 4 1r1 r !Y 1 30.0% IY➢<P i, r r J! r h f(�i� 1, rl y 4 , - rl f'iV 20.0% rr� Ir .''f0.1 I i l I r rl 9 I,, Jurudiciion - , Terra Nova/YMCA Strategic Plan Median Household Incomes in the Coachella Valley, 1990 $9 ,000 Wi ti1s'A.S rf 13§� rr 'rk r v Y t � r4�+hs Y ui rh yi,r7 $80,000 ;A41 � .. � Ir {J 7.i e�1, LI re� V {,Za rrr � rl ati7i fY��71 nt`x;Y .d n r 1 - vra <a �,J P��f r 7�Q`ijln�l,r t sub rx Uyt} Ir4 i�4 yr)t Lr4 �;..,r Ys 410-1 r $70,000 Y ,�4��, I�M1J�ei��ji i1��F�`4y7lCC�i^ti yihR. l; �iArl�r� tr�S��r7�irpYiG�i�U iti��r r fTiv lal irjf�b#' waf ra;i� a�uj�5r�n} C3JY Y�.s $50,000 'rf N; ri t r ; r l� tt e rw iti. � Rh r�lr� l��f� �'i�l - e � iL} rr k��4 .f• 1=ilPfi° d�Y� 4Y�r�lf��� ii44 Cana rf�'a iH.� ;rt 1. tt;rf �L; II k } f Fl If r r� r dr4r J .�flht ai $00,000 d r + r a w. di$ r ;r -'� r ;py tl n 1y,i ,>• '`fa 9p pryy , F r i "t10 u fN i $20,000 ra' i v of ,gyp 4rro riq �� lip t"5 +. -tnG° ,�. r�akr r,,,. -.i� g t{ w r ..2. Ala mru'.iS r� �� .,.r✓� $10,000 9: ;lre �'o�liY 11E w: ;7f rytl6 '4i� '_i 3j.t yT�l2 iM1� �y"" C J* ti i�� y' r '9JY 'yp y JuAgdidion S Community Leaders Needs Assessment Questionnaire The following information was compiled from 50 questionnaires. January 2002 COMMUNITY LEADERS NEEDS ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE 2002 V pt x Community Leaders Executive Summary Responses are from 50 questionnaires from Community Leaders I. Awareness of Desert YMCA's Programs 22% of the community leaders knew nothing about what this Y is currently doing. An additional 16% mentioned programs, which the Y is not doing. The highest awareness of Y Programs were: Childcare Basketball Summer Camp II. Unmet Needs In This Community 1. Education—22% (tutoring, technology classes, music, teen pregnancy, drug awareness). 2. Swimming Pool— 10% 3. Teen Programs—8% III. Top Program Areas Y Should Concentrate 1. Youth Sports—32 2. Teen Leadership—30 T-3. Childcare—25 T-3. Health& Fitness (includes aquatics) —25 IV. Age Groups Underserved In Our Community i. TecnS (13-17) - 20' T-2. Elementary (6-12) - 10 T-2. Young Adults (20-25 — 10 V. Organizations The Y Should Work With In Meeting Its Goals Includes: 1. Boys & Girls Club 2. Schools 3. Parks & Recreation VI. Coachella And Cathedral City Are Underserved Caveats: Conclusions drawn in this area were by combining swimming with health & fitness. Four of those interviewed live in areas where the YMCA has no programs offered. F%Ruard of Oircctam\Commidccs\STRATEGIC PLANNING Ummunity Leaders Exec Summary doc . �;srtl crq�v COMMUNITY LEADERS NEEDS AND ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE #1 PROGRAMS COMMUNITY LEADERS ARE AWARE OF AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS 9 HOLIDAY CAMPS 3 AM REC PROGRAM 1 KARATE 2 AMUSEMENT PARK TRIPS I RECREATION PROGRAMS 3 ARTS AND CRAFTS 2 SKATEBOARDING 3 BALLET I SUMMER CAMPS 10 BASKETBALL PROGRAM 13 SOCCER I BIDDY SPORTS 2 SWIMMING 3 CHILDCARE 28 TEEN CENTER I DANCE I YOGA I DAY CAMPS 3 YOUTHN GOVERNMENT 6 FAMILY RECREATION 1 YOUTH PROGRAMS 1 GYM 2 YOUTH SPORTS 6 GYMNASTICS 5 HOEDOWN I "YMCA BASKETBALL=BEST KEPT SECRET IN THE VALLEY 92 COMMUNITY NEEDS OUR YMCA IS FULLFILLING AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS 7 HOLIDAY CAMPS 2 ARTS AND CRAFTS 2 KARATE 1 ATHLETIC CENTER I KEEP KIDS OUT OF TROUBLE 2 BASKETBALL PROGRAM 2 LATCH-KEY PROGRAM 4 CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS 1 MENTORSHIP 2 CHILDCARE 13 RECREATION PROGRAMS 2 COMMUNITY 1 SERVING YOUTH 1 COMPUTER LABS I TEEN CENTER 1 DANCE 1 TUTORING 2 EDUCATIONAL SERVICES 1 YOUTH ACTIVITIES 3 FAMILY RECREATION I YOUTH DEVELOPMENT I GIVE YOUNG PEOPLE 1 YOUTH SPORTS 7 OPPORTUNITY TO VOLUNTEER GYMNASTICS I "WEAK IN E VALLEY&P.S.AREAS 2 i DISAPPOINTED-LOST EVANGELICAL POSITION I I COMMUNITY LEADERS NEEDS ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE 2001 #3 UNMET NEEDS/MEETING NEEDS ADULTPROGRAMS 7 COMMUNITY EVENTS I—bridge gap between Hispanic community&rest of community EDUCATION 1-tutoring 2—technology classes 1—cultural education 1-keep kids in school I—character&educazion program 3—drug awareness I—music appreciation ]—teen pregnancy FACILITIES 2—expanded gym I—large open sports field 1—ice rink FAMILY PROGRAMS 1 FINANCIAL 2—affordable childcare ASSISTANCE HEALTH AND FITNESS 1 HIGHSCHOOL 1 PROGRAMS INFANT CARE 1 PRESCHOOL I—Add more preschool programs MISC I—programs for evening workers I—operational and maint.costs I—eliminate or make"C"in YMCA all inclusive PARENT EDUCATION 3 PROGRAM LOCATIONS 1—add programs to childcare sites ie dance,gymnastics 2—youth programs Coachella and Cat City SENIOR PROGRAMS 2 SPORTS 1—more basketball l—mare kid programs I—youth leagues 1 - nastics 1— oath a orte from 2 m—fi m 1—Business men and youn men s rts activities SWIMMING I SWIMMING POOL 5 TEEN PROGRAMS 4 1—memoring I—strengthen ties with youth TRANSPORTATION I—provide transportation to activities UNDERPRIVILEGED I—reach out to these groups GROUPS #4 TOP 3 PROGRAMS YMCA SHOULD CONSENTRATE ON CHOICE#1 CHOICE#2 CHOICE#3 ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS 3 1 AQUATICS (SWIMMING) 4 2 4 CAMPING 3 CHILDCARE 15 8 2 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 1 1 4 FAMILIES 8 5 6 HEALTII & FITNESS 4 3 8 TEEN LEADERSHIP 9 11 10 YOUTH SPORTS/ACTIVITIES 8 15 9 MIA'xTPTTTNTTv " )r.n - rTrrT)O IQQTQC* xr,*TTl1TTs, TTr'ITATll• 11 #5 GROUPS UNDER SERVED IN THIS COMMUNITY 0—5 years(preschool age) 8 6— 12 years(school age) 10 13—19 years(teens) 26 20—25 years(young adults) 10 26—55 years(adults) 6 56+years(older adults) 4 96 YMCA PROGRAMS SELF OR FAMILY HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN BASKETBALL 16 GYMNASTICS I SOCCER 1 BIDDY SPORTS HI"Y" 4 SWIMMING 17 CAMPING 15 INDIAN GUIDES 4 TEEN CLUBS 6 CHILDCARE 1 PARTICIPATED IN RAISING 13 YOUTH&G'MENT 2 FUNDS DONATED TO THE YMCA 19 PAST BOARD MEMBER 3 FITNESS 8 PAST PRESIDENT 2 97 ORGANIZATIONS OUR YMCA SHOULD WORK WITH Boys and Girls Club 9 Hospitals 1 Schools 7 Boy & Girl Scouts 3 Merywood 1 Social Services I Children's Discover, 1 Ophelia Project . 1 Tennis Leagues 1 Museum Cities 3 Palm Springs Youth Center 2 Valley Promise 1 City of Palm Desert 1 Parks &Rec 5 Youth Advisory Council 1 C.O.D I Parent Groups 1 Youth Task Force 1 Hiking &Bicycling 1 School Dist. East& West 3 Groups COMMUNITY LEADERS NEEDS ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE 2602 98 SUGGESTED PEOPLE TO CONTACT Person making suggestion Person to contact Greg Pettis Dan Brown 760/497-4098 Dick Oliphant Jan Oliphant(president of Merywood) Dick Oliphant Betty Barker(Children's Discovery Mueseum) Mike Bracken Coachella Unified School Dist. Tom Davis Ms. Elaine Hobbs (Tribe's FIR dept.) Tom Davis Mr. Michael Braken(CV Economic Partnership) Bill Diedrich Community Survey through newspaper or focus groups Franc Orlot Elected Officials Marty Nethery Irwin Golds 760/862-1111 Marty Nethery Brian Harnik760/360-2400 Alan Seman Leaders in Coachella Valley Ray Moore Corporations,Cities, Bob Hope Chrysler Classic,Indian Wells Tennis Tournament Ben Godfrey Mike Wilson (Indio City Council) Bob Pond Boy Scouts,YWCA Bob Bemheimer Current Y users, school principals, head of COD & senior centers Joaquin Delgado Philanthropists Ben Green Dan Bass(Exec. Dir Jewish) 760/325-4088 Ben Green Don Martin(Coachella Valley Rec) John Benoit Schools John Pena Counselors c@ Juvenile Hall, religious organizations(Southwest Church), High School teen groups George Stettler Tony Barton ; Lynn Kniffel (SR Center); Ophelia Dominguez(Boys and Girls' club) Pete Donnelly School District Leaders Ray Rodriguez Joaquin Delgado; Mary Netly (PD youth Soccer); Lynn Tuliapanni (Soccer Board) Juan DeLara Sylvia Rodriguez (Catholic Church) 760/398-5577 Juan DeLara Jeff Haze (Dare) 760/391-5050 Juan DeLara Wendy J. (Senior Center) 760/398-0104 Juan DeLara Soria(Youth& Family Center) Carrie Allen Social Service& County Brian Rondeau Continue with local churches &temples; continue with local schools COMMUNITY LEADERS NEEDS ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE 2002 " Current Users of Our YMCA Deeds Assessment Questionnaire The following information was compiled from 205 questionnaires. January 2002 CURRENT USERS NEEDS ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE 2002 Current Users Executive Summary Response from 205 questionnaires of Current YMCA Users I. People Are Satisfied With Y Programs II. Current YMCA Users Recommendations Are For Y Programs, of Which Were Mentioned With A High Frequency. 1. Basketball Program; Needs more gym space to accommodate inside practice,more teams, more games without having to play on Sundays and the addition of a girl's league. 2. Childcare Sites: YMCA needs to have their own facilities at the schools where the Y has control over the use. Expand the size of the space which the schools provide us,to run childcare. Offer extended hours. M. Community Needs Teen/High School Age Programs - 40 Sports Programs (youth& adult) - 39 Swimming pool-21 Health & fitness— 14 Combined total of 35 I.V. Top Programs The Y Should Concentrate 1. Youth & Sports Activities - 136 2. Health & Fitness -71 and Swimming- 54 for a combined total -125 3. Childcare - 91 4. Family Programs -78 Caveats: Where appropriate we combined responses from similar programs. I.E.: swimming with health& fitness. Teen activities with high school age programs Those who filled out questionnaires are current users of this YMCA, Our Goal was to receive responses from 10% of the users from all YMCA Programs. Of the largest program area in relation to responses would be Childcare with 85 returned. The remaining responses (120) were from several other categories of Y Programs. Persons who have left or quit Y Programs were not surveyed. F;!Board of UirectorslCommillees�STRATEGIC P WNNINGICurrent Users Exec Summxry,doc Note: The number preceding each comment on the"Program Comment"page and the "Unmet Needs/Meeting Needs"page signifies how many"current users" agreed with the written comment. Ie 21 —need swimming pool; 21 "current users"feel we are in need of a swimming pool. When a comment is site specific,the site's initials will follow the comment Example: (AE)—Amelia Earhart (A)—Adams (C)—Carter (DM)—Doris Mechanick (F)—Ford (1) - Indio (LQ)—La Quinta (LQPS)—La Quinta Preschool (RM)—Rancho Mirage (SP)—San Pablo (0)—Camp Oakes (FX)—Camp Fox When a number follows a site initial ie. (SPx3), this signifies how many of the total belongs to the designated site. Thus, if 5 of our"current users"agreed on the same program comment, 3 came specifically from San Pablo, CURRFNT USFRS NFPDS ASSFSSMFNT OTTFSTInNN^ TRF M09 NEEDS ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE #1 NAME OF PROGRAM SATISIFIED DISSATIFIED AWAY CAMPS (OAKES/FOX) 27 BALLET 8 BASKETBALL CAMP 5 BASKETBALL PROGRAM 65 BEACH TRIPS 7 BIDDY SPORTS 6 1 BIRTHDAY PARTIES 1 CHILDCARE 123 (""" UMMER 1- SSUMMER1-1�ID COOKING CAMP 5 EXPLORER'S CAMP 6 GOLF 1 HIGH ADVENTURE 8 HOMESCH00L P.E. 3 KARATE 5 SUMMER DAYCAMPS (NOT CHILDCARE) I SWIMMING 7 TEEN CENTER 14 YOUTH & G'MENT 9 STRATEGIC PLANNING 1 BOARD MEMBER 3 EARLY BIRD EXERCISE 1 YOUTH SPORTS I � 1 fTJPRENTTJQFDSNFFnSASSF°c' fFNTniTrOTTnT,gTATD^ ')nm 42 PROGRAM COMMENTS AWAY CAMPS (OAKES/FOX) I—reduce cost(0) I—increasedstructim(0) 3—better supervision(0)(0)(FX) 2—better food(0) 4—longer sessions(0) 4—cleaner facility(0) I—girls only camp(0) 1—better organization upon return(0) I—Oakes&Fox different months I—lower age requirement(FX) I—mom mature staf£(FX) BALLET I—should be twice a week 1—allow parents to watch all classes 1—smaller classes BASKETBALL CAMP —coaches use entire team evenly in games 1—continue with no Sunday games 1—more inside practices BASKETBALL PROGRAM 1—make coaches follow the rules 1—more practices before the games begin I—assistant coaches 1—need refs that want to be there I—more disciplined regiments 2—more seating I—allow children to play in higher age group 2—select a"team mom"to help 2—better refs based on ability 2—continue @ palm valley site 13—add a girls'league I—extend through summer/year round 3—prevent stacking of teams 4—more courts needed BEACH TRIPS 2—extend time 1—provide lifeguard at all times I—more lifeguards BIDDY SPORTS I—limit H ofchildren I—[an much disorganization BIRTHDAY PARTIES CHILDCARE 6—extend hours(LQ/AXAE)(F)(SPx3) 5—need own building(Ax4)(M) I—homework for PS(LQPS) 4—provide weekend Care(RM)(SPx3) 1—remove disruptive children(A) I—more games needed(RM) 1—more inside time in the summer(SP) I—reduce tuition(SP) 2—more material%(1) 1—tutoring groups for children with special 2—more funding far childcare(C) 5—Luger Facility(LQXCx4) needs in a specific subject(LQPS) 1—reduce drop4n rates(RM) 1—more organized spans(c) I—more variety during winter/spring 1—better homework program(A) I—more supervision(LQ) breaks for>IOym I—more homework reference books(c) 2—stricter discipline(RM) 1—More physical Fitness activities(LQPS) 2—more homework help(SP)CRM) I—repairs for building(1) I—fieldhips(DM) I—more homework time(C) 3—more staff(SP)(A)(LQ) I—more computcn,new e<nipment aeeded(p 1—before school childcare(A) COOKING CAMP I—make into a series of6-8 sessions EXPLORER'S CAMP I—more field trips i—more overnight camps i—longer hips GOLF HIGH ADVENTURE 2—bus/more vo I—better staff orgrganimtion 1—more challenging activities HOMESCHOOL P.E. I-More outdoor activities I—children dislike basketball I-include swimming KARATE SIIMMERDAYCAMPS (NOTOHILOCAAE) —more simmer camp options — ;—extend hours.?i dove(all day/5 days per wk) SWIMMING I—like swimming at COD better than PDHS I—open weekends I—more sports I—larger facility TEEN CENTER 1—meals available I—additional staff I—mere Field trips I—new building YOUTH & GWENT I—more public speaking I—increased structure I—challenge the children more I—better sin envision MSC I—C.Welm good choice for strategic planning C,T WENT USERS NEEDS ASSESSMENT OiJESTIONNAIRE 2002 #3 & #4 UNMET NEEDS/MEETING NEEDS SWIMMING 6-swimming lessons/lbrou6houtthe year/more extensive SWIMMING POOL 21-need swimming pool ART PROGRAMS 2-kids/adults FITNESS&HEALTH 9-aembics/jazzercize I-exercise for pregnant women 4-more programs CAMPS/CLASSES I-swim camp 1-skateboard camps for bebdnncrs 3-computer programs I-baseball camp 1-babysitting class 1-instruction classes for"rookies" 2-weekend day camps/events 1-sewing class 2-special events for-off schoer'time I-more cooking cams I-Indian guides l-survival cam HOME SCHOOL PE SPORTS I-bowling league 3-water sports(polo,ballet,diving) 3-dance 2-non-league sports 3-Swim team 1-sanctioned"little league" 8-gymnastics 1-boxing 5-more youth sports 1-more athletics I-skiclub all ages I-adult workout center 1-volleyball I-rack climbing club I-girl teams&activities 2-tennis 2-baseball/safthall I-soccer I-weekend/summer youth sports PRESCHOOL AGE 2-tumbling I-ja zrcisahgnritmn for kids I-arts&crafts I-jazz or tap I-beticr advertising for activities 1-swim lessons SCHOOL AGE 2-touch after school sports a School Sites 2-childcamat Cat.City elem. I-sports for young school-alters I-coincide with year round schools 1-art programs available for young school-alters 1-more childcare sites I-on site school help after school l-more activities for latch-key kids I-contact schools about after school extra curricular activities run by tlx Y TEENS 2-swim team 1-yard work by teens I-teen tennis 4-counseling 3-drug abuse prevention 2-programs to keep kids off street 2-bicycle club 2-first aide/CPI2/safety 12-more teen programs I-open more teen childcare facilities HIGHSCHOOL I-sports teams for those who don't make school teams I-prep glasses for college mumacc 2-Basketball 2-interview process/etiquette I-more involvement in HS activities ie.youth n g'ment 3-sports,services,clubs(this agegroup) ADULTS I-bicycle club 3-programs for working adults I-cooking school 3-adult needs I-parenting classes SENIORS 1-meal programs I-utilize senior volunteers 1-senior recreation I-senior Programs FAMILIES I-bicycle club 2-family activities I-another gym I-bigger,cleaner restmoms(SP) I-more family camps FACILITIES 2-more childcare facilities 1-larger gym 1-larger LO facility/use for programs 2-west valley area 3-more room for programs I-east valley area 6-weight mom/gym 1-racquet ball courts MISC 3-organized arrs(music,dance,drama) 6-tutoring/mentoring 1-adult/fumily activities 2-Involve more volunteers 4-more consideration for financial assistance 1-assist with charity work I-gun safety 2-program where children can help other children or our community I-more advertising 2-community clean-ups I-send team to march of dimes walk-a than 1-quit putting off funds For Indio/make all funding equal 3-offer pregnms in Indio(kam,ballet,gymm,flcs) 1-more youth pragrams 1-offer programs at Jean Benson I-utilize community service children to do yard work w/Y supervision 1-offer programs in Lti Quima 2-more sleep avers 1-establish programs 7 organize games with I-playground in Indio other organizations 3-computers at childcare sites 1-Handicapped youth programs I-offer adults as eoacbesiteachers along with teens *Community not very giving to the YMCA rfTDDFNTTNFDSTTFFnS AcSFSSMFNTOTTFgT(()NNATDF ')Oon #5 TOP 3 PROGRAMS YMCA SHOULD CONSENTRATE ON CHOICE#I CHOICE#2 CHOICE#3 ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS 1 0 9 AQUATICS (SWIMMING) 8 20 23 CAMPING 3 10 13 CHILDCARE 60 15 6 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 2 5 10 FAMILIES 16 33 20 HEALTH & FITNESS 13 14 33 TEEN LEADERSHIP 9 21 24 YOUTH SPORTS/ACTIVITIES 48 48 24 OTHER: College prep classes 1 Drug abuse prevention I Tutoring/mentoring 2 Academics I Gymnastics 1 1 Basketball camp 1 Community Service 1 Summer camp 1 First Aide & Safety 1 Young Adults 20's & 30's 1 CURRENT USERS NEEDS ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE 2002 #5 cont. PROGRAMS YMCA SHOULD CONSENTRATE ON (PARENTS MISUNDERSTOOD AND MARKED THE 3—OR MORE-THEY FELT WERE IMPORTANT WITHOUT NUMBERING THEM) ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS 5 AQUATICS (SWIMMING) 3 CAMPING 5 CHILDCARE 10 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 5 FAMILIES 9 HEALTH &FITNESS 11 TEEN LEADERSHIP 5 YOUTH SPORTS/ACTIVITIES 16 OTHER: Elementary Sports/Activities 1 Leagues for girls 5— 18 1 A+ Student 1 is 1(1'^lrr*; CURRENT USERS NEEDS ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRF, 200? Employee Needs Assessment Questionnaire The following information was compiled from 70 questionnaires. January 2002 � Of1 r+P�3 EMPLOYEE NEEDS AND ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE 2002 Employee Executive Summary Responses are from 70 of the 107 YMCA employees I. Unmet Needs 1. Teen and High school programs 13 2. Swimming facility 9 3. Workout facility 9 4. Senior Programs 8 II. Top Programs our YMCA Should Concentrate 1, Childcare 55 2. Health & fitness 26 Aquatics 10 Combined total 36 3. Families 34 4. Teen Leadership 29 III. Groups Underserved In This Community 1. Ages 0-5 33 2. Teens 13-19 27 IV. Our YMCA of The Future Should Include Programs 1. Health& fitness 13 Swimming 10 Combined total 23 2. Youth Sports 10 3. Childcare 7 V. Our YMCA of the Future Should Include Facilities 1. Swimming Pool 24 2. Gym 11 3. Fitness related facilities 10 Caveats: Where appropriated we combined responses from similar programs; swimming with health & fitness and teen activities with high school programs. The largest employee program area responding to this questionnaire would be that of childcare—(60%of the responses). Their responses may be largely childcare centered. rmoard arDirecmr,\Commine.s STRATEGIC PL ANNI NCAEmployee Exec Summary doc Family YMCA Needs Assessment Survey 1/16/2002 In Conclusion Childcare facilities reported almost unanimously that demand is currently greater than supply and is growing. Most facilities had either grown or were intending to expand in the near future. Infant childcare was a considered a big need. After school care was included in the majority of facilities. Three out or four schools surveyed provided before and after school care. Athletic facilities are also growing valley wide. Some have recently expanded while others are considering expansion. Two out of the four facilities surveyed offered swimming; All facilities offered childcare with an additional fee. The majority of classes offered were geared to adults,however teen were allowed to participate. When asked about the where respondents thought the greatest need was in the valley many responded that the valley needed more teen, and sports programs. There was a unanimous consensus that soccer was growing at a very rapid pace. Some cities like La Quinta were responding to this huge demand by building a multi functional sports park. Coachella and Indio seemed to be hurting the most as far as having enough soccer fields to play on. Three of the respondents agreed that Fantasy Springs might be a viable partner the YMCA in conjunction with a soccer program or facility. The Respondents to the valleys swimming needs were varied. Of the three respondents two were in favor of an indoor pool. One was in favor of an outdoor pool. Two of the 3 felt there was a need for another pool in the Palm Desert area. Two felt a need for a strong Aquatics professional. EMPLOYEE NEEDS AND ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE #1 COMMUNITY NEEDS OUR YMCA IS FULLFI LING AWAY CAMPS 3 HOMESCHOOLP.E. 3 BALLET 3 INVOLVEMENT IN COMMUNITY EVENTS 1 BASKETBALL PROGRAM 4 KARATE I BIDDY SPORTS 4 KEEPING CHILDREN SAFE 1 CHARITY I SPORTS 1 CHILDCARE 46 TEAM WORK 1 CHILD DEVELOPMENT 3 TEEN ACTIVITIES 2 CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS 5 TEEN CENTER I FAMILY SUPPORT 3 TEEN LEADERHIP 4 FINANCIAL ASSISTACE 10 VOLUNTEER WORK 1 HELPING CHILDREN 1 YOUTH PROGRAMS 2 HOLIDAY CHILDCARE 1 YOUTH SPORTS 7 EMPLOYEE NEEDS AND ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNATRF 7.00? #2 UNMET NEEDS/MEETING NEEDS ADULTPROGRAMS 5 1—dance classes CHARITY I—supply support for shelters year roud COMMUNITY EVENTS 2—participate in other events like the Tamale Festival FACILITIES 1—laser tag arena I—lager childcare facilities; I—larger facilities FAMILY PROGRAMS 1 FINANCIAL 1—low incomelfree programs(not childcare) ASSISTANCE HEALTH AND FITNESS 4 1—fimcss for all ages HIGHSCHOOL 6 I—Advertise at High Schools PROGRAMS INFANT CARE 4 MIDDLE SCHOOL 3 PROGRAMS MTSC 1—more advertising PARENT EDUCATION 3 PROGRAM LOCATIONS 1—more programs throughout the area;2—expand to Cat.City,1000 palms,palm springs; 1—ex and ro s to Indio;I—open more childcare sites in Indio;1—expand to palms rim SCHOOL AGE 2—computer programs;1—programs for children ages 6 to 9 versus 8 to 9 1—more programs;6—more after school transportation(Indio) SENIOR PROGRAMS 8 1—INFORMATION CLASSES(ARTHRITIS,DIABETES ETC) 1—EXERCISE CLASSES SPORTS 1—High School sports; 1—physically leagues; I—special needs programs 1—intramural sports SWIMMING 2 SWIMMING POOL 9 TEEN PROGRAMS 7 1—more teen centers TEMPORARY HOUSING I WORK OUT FACILITY 9 EMPLOYEE NEEDS AND ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE 2002 #3 TOP 3 PROGRAMS YMCA SHOULD CONSENTRATE ON CHOICE#1 CHOICE#z CHOICE#3 ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS 1 3 6 AQUATICS (SWIMMING) 3 1 4 CAMPING 1 2 CHILDCARE(age 6 and older) 10 9 3 CHILDCARE(age 5 and below) 4 14 1 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 9 6 5 FAMILIES 7 4 17 HEALTH &FITNESS 2 4 9 TEEN LEADERSHIP 9 6 8 YOUTH SPORTS/ACTIVITIES 13 9 2 93 cont. PROGRAMS YMCA SHOULD CONSENTRATE ON (STAFF MISUNDERSTOOD AND MARKED THE 3-OR MORE-THEY FELT WERE IMPORTANT WITHOUT NUMBERING THEM) ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS 3 AQUATICS (SWIMMING) 2 CAMPING CHILDCARE 7 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 1 FAMILIES 6 HEALTH&FITNESS 3 TEEN LEADERSHIP 6 YOUTH SPORTS/ACTIVITIES 3 EMPLOYEE NEEDS AND ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE 2002 1r'' 94 GROUPS UNDER SERVED IN THIS COMMUNITY 0—5 years (preschool age) 33 6—12 years(school age) 8 13—19 years(teens) 27 20—25 years(young adults) 23 26—55 years(adults) 25 56+years(older adults) 20 #5 YMCA PROGRAMS STAFF OR FAMILY HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN BASKETBALL 12 EMPLOYEE 6 SOCCER I BIDDY SPORTS 6 FITNESS 6 SWIMMING 20 CAMPING 12 GYMNASTICS I TEEN CLUBS 3 CHILDCARE 2 KARATE I VOLUNTEER WORK I CIRCUS I PARTICIPATED IN RAISING 23 YOUTH&G'MENT I FUNDS DONATED TO THE YMCA 20 RESIDENCE FOR ABUSED 1 WIVES AND CHILDREN 96 ORGANIZATIONS OUR YMCA SHOULD WORK WITH America Reads C.O.D S.A.D D. 2 America's Promise Dance Studios School teachers Americorp Early Childhood Literacy Programs Schools 4 Autism Society Parks & Rec 4 Senior Groups 2 Anyone willing to team Physically Challenged Women's/Homeless shelter (best for all Barbara Sinatra Center Police Department Youth Task Force abused children Boys and Girls Club 5 Reading is Fundamental Youth Advisory 4 Council Coachella Valley Rotary Community Leaders EMPLOYEE NEEDS AND ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE 2002 #7 OUR YMCA OF THE FUTURE SHOULD INCLUDE PROGRAMS Aquatics 9 Workshops (auto, building,home Parenting Classes 5 Camping improvement,photography, film& Science production)etc. Childcare Golf Scuba Diving Community Speakers Gymnastics 2 Senior Citizen 5 Activities Computers (LQ&Indio) 2 Health& Fitness 7 Special needs children Counseling 3 Infants 3 Sports 6 Dance Clubs 2 Little League Baseball Teen Fun Nights Dance Lessons Little League Sports Teen Involvement Family Programs 3 More Teen Programs Toddler/Mommy& 3 Me Classes Field Trips More 3-5 Year Old Programs Workout Classes 3 Flag Football Morning Care Music Lessons FACILITIES Bigger Classrooms(not coo 2 Gym I 1 Senior Facility many doors)LQ I Convention Space Housing Swimming Pool 24 Facility for under 5 years old 2 Indoor Track Staff Lounge (LQ) 2 Fitness Center(Indio) 2 New Building in La Quinta Valley Wide 4 Full Service YMCA 4 Open Basketball Courts 2 Weight Room 3 Garden Own facilities @ more Elem. Youth Programs 2 Schools 2 (palm Springs/Cat City) OTHER Administrative Support staff to Health&Fitness More Equipment accommodate Eowth Seminars/Workshops Adopt Sullivan Learning Center Health Ins. For all Employees More funding for childcare Skills classroom materials/famiture Adult YMCA Walking Club Higher Childcare Standards More Participation for lower income families Babysitting Club Classes Kitchen for!use 2 Newsletter Better Wages&Benefits 3 Make LQ 3/<room bigger Rooms for Kinder and younger Current Event Discussions More Computers (sP Childcare) Website EMPLOYEE NEEDS AND ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE 2002 Family YMCA Needs Assessment Survey 1/14/2002 Report Summary Surveys were completed in the following categories: Childcare Centers & child related organizations Athletic Facilities Youth Sports Teen Centers Swimming Under each category a survey was completed by one to several respondents. The majority of respondents were happy to help the YMCA with this study. Childcare Center First School Palm Springs Child Development Center Southwest Community Church Bennuda Dunes Learning Center C.V. Parks & Recreation Center thletic Facilitle Pinnacle Gold's Gym World Gym Palm Valley Fitness Spa Youth S or PDYSL (Coachella & La Quinta league) AYSO Tennis Garden Palm Valley Tennis Pro Steve Boyle (Tennis Pro/Family YMCA of Desert) een Center Boys & Girls Club Big Brother Big Sister Coachella Valley Park District , Southwest Community Church Swimmin College of the Desert Palm Desert High School Family YMCA Needs Assessment Survey 1/16/2002 In Conclusion Childcare facilities reported almost unanimously that demand is currently greater than supply and is growing. Most facilities had either grown or were intending to expand in the near future. Infant childcare was a considered a big need. After school care was included in the majority of facilities. Three out or four schools surveyed provided before and after school care. Athletic facilities are also growing valley wide. Some have recently expanded while others are considering expansion. Two out of the four facilities surveyed offered swimming. All facilities offered childcare with an additional fee. The majority of classes offered were geared to adults, however teen were allowed to participate. When asked about the where respondents thought the greatest need was in the valley many responded that the valley needed more teen, and sports programs. There was a unanimous consensus that soccer was growing at a very rapid pace. Some cities like La Quinta were responding to this huge demand by building a multi functional sports park. Coachella and Indio seemed to be hurting the most as far as having enough soccer fields to play on. Three of the respondents agreed that Fantasy Springs might be a viable partner the YMCA in conjunction with a soccer program or facility. The Respondents to the valleys swimming needs were varied. Of the three respondents two were in favor of an indoor pool. One was in favor of an outdoor pool, Two of the 3 felt there was a need for another pool in the Palm Desert area. Two felt a deed for a strong Aquatics professional. Family YMCA Feasibility Study&Survey 2001-2002 Questionnaire for: First School l.Do you provide before or after school care for Grades K&higher? NO They had planned to provide after school care for Amelia Earhart however the school was not willing to provide transportation so they dropped it. 2.Times of operation? 6:30am to 6:00pm 3.Locations? Palm Shrines,Cathedral City,La Ouinta 4.Age Ranges 1S months to Kindergarten S.Number enrolled s0, t00, 167 respectively from above locations. 1 l.Do you have a Gym Facility?No 12.What other programs do you offer? None 13.Do you have summer programs? Year round pre-school Day care 14.Do you plan to expand? Not at this time/La Ouinta location is new 15.Do you see a need for more childcare providers? Yes/They currently have a weight list of over 65 people for 1S month to toddler ages. 16.Are you familiar with the Family YMCA of the Desert? Yes One child was enrolled in James Monroe's after school care. Another child went to the Jean Benson facility. She was very happy with both services. 17. How do you think the YMCA could better serve this community? Thinks they are doing a great lob. I S.What are the top 3 programs you think the YMCA should concentrate on? Childcare, and Summer programs for Idds. 19.Average income range is between 40,000 & above(upper middle class) Family YMCA Feasibility Study& Survey 2001-2002 Questionnaire for: Bermuda Dunes Learning Center Name of Participant: Gayle Clark Title/position Owner 1.Do you provide before or after school care for Grades K&higher? Yes K-5'r' lam-5:30 pm Program is full 45 students 2.Times of pre school operation? 7:00am to 5:00pm 31ocations? Bermuda Dunes 4.Age Ranges Infants to Kindergarten 5.Number enrolled 200 6.Do you have a Gym Facility? No 7.What other programs do you offer? None 8.Do you have summer programs? I{-through 6-summer camp year round pre-school care. 9.Do you plan to expand? Yes/plan on expanding pre-school at same location. 10. Do you see a need for more childcare providers? Yes l l.Are,you familiar with the Family YMCA of the Desert? Yes One child was enrolled in gymnastics for several years. 13. How do you think the YMCA could better serve this community? Open a gymnastics facilityi 14.What are the top 3 programs you think the YMCA should concentrate on? Active Older Adults, Youth Sports,Health &Fitness. 15.What is average income range? School is primarily middle class however there are both lower& upper incomes attending. n�rvi Family YMCA Feasibility Study&Survey 2001-2002 Questionnaire for: Palm Springs Child Development Center Respondent Annika Brown Title/Position Director (Non-profit organization) I.Do you provide before or after school care for Grades K&higher? Yes Elementary School age only 2.Times of pre school operation? 7:30m to 5:30pm 3.Locations? North Palm springs 4.Age Ranges 21/2 years—k 5.Number enrolled 14 6.What other programs do you offer? None 7.Do you have summer programs? K- through 6-summer camp year round pre-school care. 8.Do you plan to expand? Yes/plan on expanding pre-school at same location. 9. Do you see a need for more childcare providers? Yes 1 O.Are you familiar with the Family YMCA of the Desert? No I!.What are the top 3 programs you think the YMCA should concentrate on? 12.What is average income range? 13. What is the rate scale? Registration $95.00 17.00per day in diapers,$12.00 per day if potty trained. After school care is$6.00 per day Family YMCA Feasibility Study&Survey 2001-2002 Questionnaire for: C.V. Parks c& Recreational Center Name of respondent Kevin Kalman Position/Title Recreational Manager for C.V.Parks &Recreational Center I.Do you provide before school care for Grades K& higher? NO 2.Do you provide after school care for Grades K&higher? Yes 12:00 Kinder care and 2:30-6:00 K—8`h grade. 31ocation for after school care? There are 10 locations in the Coachella Valley,onsite, at schools Indio Club house and Apartment complexes. (The apartment& clubhouses are not licensed). 4.Childcare times of operation?9:00-11:30Tiny-tots program pre K age 2-5. Twenty enrolled. 51ocations for tiny tots? Indio,Palm Desert,and La Quinta 6.Age Ranges Pre K 2-5 7.Number enrolled in after school program? 500-600Indio & La Quinta, 60 at Palm Desert location. 8.What other programs do you offer? Mommy & Me 15mouths to 2.5 years. 1.5 hours, once per week at La Quinta and Palm Desert. Average 10 participants. 9. Do you see a need for more childcare providers? Yes/Childcare is full. All programs are well attended. Family YMCA Feasibility Study&Survey 2001-2002 Questionnaire for: South West Community Church Respondent Donny Abbott/Christy Besk Title/Position Planet 111 Director/Assistant Director 1.Do you provide before or after school care for Grades K& higher? Yes Jerald Ford 15-20 participants. 2.Times of pre school operation? 6:00am to6:00pm 31ocations? 4.Age Ranges Infants to Kindergarten 5.Number enrolled 133 1 I.Do you have a Gym Facility?No However they are planning to build a fall service sporting facility on the church site. This facility will include Basketball,soccer,Racquetball, a weight room and out door swimming pool. 12.What other programs do you offer? Teen,Adult,and children activities 13.Do you have summer programs? Yes/a year round pre-school program. 14.Do you plan to expand? Yes/Southwest is building a new church in Cathedral City called the West Campus. 15.Do you see a need for more childcare providers? Yes There is a huge weight list for infant& toddler. 16.Are you familiar with the Family YMCA of the Desert? Yes 17. Flow do you think the YMCA could better serve this community? Need more activities for teens. 18.What are the top 3 programs you think the YMCA should concentrate on? Teen Clubs,Adult dancing,Aerobics. 19.What is average income range? N/A ,�r�P Family YMCA Feasibility Study&Survey 2001-2002 Questionnaire for: Gold's Gym(two facilities) Name of surveyor Monica Razo Position/Title Manager I.Average number of members?3000 (Palm Desert) 2.Income Range% between 15K and 20k 0% 25K and 40K 50% 50Kand 85k 25% Over 100K 25% 3.Do you offer teen programs or classes? No 14-16 may talce classes and workout with adult. 4.Do you offer children programs or classes? NO 5.1s Day care offered? Yes 6.Is there an additional fee for childcare? Depends on MBR package sometimes it's included 7.Are swimming classes offered? No What Ages? No pool 8.How many Athletic Classes are offered? 30-35 classes Average 7 classes per day m-Friday. 9.Do you plan on growing? Yes/but not in the Desert 10. What do you feel are some of the unmet needs of in the community? After school athletic programs for teen and pre—teen. I I.Can you name one area of service the YMCA could be serving in the community? More sports specific activities for teens. 12. Which of the following groups do you target? Some (B) mostly C-F a. Kids d. Young adults b. Teen's e. Adults c. Family's f. Seniors 13. Average Fee$30.00Per month Family YMCA Feasibility Study& Survey 2001-2002 Questionnaire for: World Gym (two facilities) Name of respondent: Danny Churchill Position/Title: Manage 1.Average number of members?9000 Palm Desert 12500 La Ouinta 2.Income Range% between 15K and 20k 5% 25K and 40K 50K and 85k average in this ranee Over 100K 3.Do you offer teen programs or classes? No Classes are blended. 13-16 may take classes with adult. 4.Do you offer children programs or classes? NO 5.1s Day care offered? Yes Us there an additional fee for childcare? Depends on MBR package sometimes it's included 7.Are swimming classes offered? No What Ages? No pool &&low many Athletic Classes are offered? 40-50elasses Average 10 classes per day Monday thru Friday/weekends 2-3 classes 9.Do you plan on growing? Yes/not sure where 10. What do you feel are some of the unmet needs of in the community? More indoor activities. i.e.Basketball I LCan you name one area of service the YMCA could be serving in the community? No. 12. Which of the following groups do you target? Some (B) mostly C-F a. Kids d. Young adults b. Teen's e. Adults c. Family's f. Seniors Family YMCA Feasibility Study& Survey 2001-2002 Questionnaire for; Pinnacle Athletic Club(two facilities) Name of respondent Ben (would not give last name) Position/Title Manage I.Average number of members? Would not reveal 2.Ineome Range%between 15K and 20k 25K and 40K 50K and 85k Over 100K 3.Do you offer teen programs or classes? Yes Sports training/approx 8 in class/high school level. 4.Do you offer children programs or classes? NO Us Day care offered? Yes Us there an additional fee for childcare? Depends on MBR package sometimes it's included 7,Are swimming classes offered? No What Ages? Receive a lot of requests for children swimming classes 8.How many Athletic Classes are offered? See.Brochure 9.Do you plan on growing? Yes/Currently there are two clubs,a new club in La Ouinta & there is a plan to build a third m Palm Springs. 10. What do you feel are some of the unmet needs of in the community? Does not know. 11.Can you name one area of service the YMCA could be serving in the community? No. 12. Which of the following groups do you target? All a. Kids d. Young adults b. Teen's e. Adults c. Family's f. Seniors Family YMCA Feasibility Study& Survey 2001-2002. Questionnaire for: Palm Valley Country Club Name of Respondent Samantha Izzolo Position/Title Spa Director I.Average number of members? 400 to 1000 based on member ship packages. Some packages include only the spa,others include tennis and some include golf or all of the above. 2.lncome Range% between 15K and 20k 25K and 40K 50K and 85k—majority in this or over Over 100K 3.Do you offer teen programs or classes? Yes 16 & older may take classes without adult supervision. 14 to 16 must be accompanied by an adult. There is not much participation in this area. 4.Do you offer children programs or classes? NO (used to have kids voea) Us Day care offered? Yes 8Am—7pm most days Kids night out is provided once a month for members and non-members. This is very successful. Parents drop off kids for the evening. Us there an additional fee for childcare? YES 7.Are swimming classes offered? YES What Ages?All ages Adult Water Aerobics is offered 5 days per week and is very well attended. Private& group classes are offered for all ages. Private lesson is $20.00 per half hour; group classes are a lower fee.A mommy& me water class is offered. Open to the public for a slightly higher fee. 8.How many Athletic Classes are offered? 9.Do you plan on growing? No 10. What do you feel are some of the unmet needs of in the community? Very involved with arthritis foundation. She feels there is a big need for a facility to offer PACE water& land classes. Palm Valley is too busy already to add any classes. I I.Do you offer lap swimming? Yes 6am-9pm Mostly adults. Lap lanes are always available. Pool is always utilized. A swim club will be starting in the spring for kids. Family YMCA Feasibility Study& Survey 2001-2002 Cont. Palm Valley Country Club 12.Which of the following groups do you target? All d. Kids d. Young adults e. Teen's e. Adults f. Family's f. Seniors 13. Are you familiar with the YMCA? Not at all 14.Do you offer a kids Camp? Yes it is full every summer Activities include swimming, golf, art,tennis,field trips, drama,&water sports. Fee is approximately $130.00. 1t is open to non-members Additional Comments: Respondent feels Palm Valley has the best all-inclusive club for all ages. Family YMCA Feasibility Study& Survey 2001-2002 Questionnaire for: C.V. Parks & Reereational Center Name of respondent Kevin Kalman Position/Title Recreational Manager for C.V.Parks&Recreational Center I.What programs do you offer? Swimming, Fitness, basketball, childcare,teen programs, adult and senior programs. Adult 2.Do you offer teen programs or classes? Yes Indio offers cardio kickboxing,Aerobics classes,and hip-hop. Teen night once a month 100-300 attend (2nd Sat of each month) 3.Do you offer teen weight classes? NO A new teen center is going to built in back of the Palm Desert Recreational Center 4.1s childcare offered during weight training? No 5.1s your weight room utilized frequently? Yes Palm Desert& Indio's Athletic room is very small. They would get a lot more use if they were bigger facilities with more equipment. 6.Are swimming classes offered? YES What Ages? Infant to adult only offered in the summer. 7.If the YMCA built a pool should it be indoor or outdoor? Definitely indoor A therapy pool would be beneficial to the community. $.Do you plan on growing? Yes(Teen Center,Palm Desert) 9.What do you feel are some of the unmet needs in the community? Childcare& adequate sporting facilities,i.e.soccer, basketball,football. 11. Which of the following groups do you target? All g. Kids d. Young adults h. Teen's e. Adults i. Family's f. Seniors 12.What kind of adult programs do you offer? -Second annual Senior Olympics April4th—21". 2001 had 630 participants they are expecting 2000 this year. -Jazzercise usually has around 60 participants. -Partnering with Senior Center for bowling. -Karate 25 to 40 people depending on location & instructor. -Bridge clubs (the community center is booked solid price is based on type of group renting and day of the week. Family YMCA Feasibility Study&Survey 2001-2002 Continued: C. V Parks & Recreational Center 13.Do you offer a kids Camp? Yes (basketball,baseball,and day camp). 14. Are you familiar with the YMCA? Yes 15.How do you think the YMCA could better serve this community? Focus more on adult,senior and teen programs Questionnaire for: Boys & Girls Club/Cathedral City Name of respondent Mrs. Bringess Title/Position Executive Director 1.Do you provide before or after school care for Grades K&higher? No They offer year round day camp to fill need in the area. This area has year round schooling. 2.Times of operation? 7:30am-5:30pm 31ocatioas? Cathedral City 4.Age Ranges First grade to eighth 5.Number enrolled 6.Do you have a Gym Facility? Yes They have a regulation Junior high school Gym. There is not a weight room. 7.What is the size of your facility? 9900 square feet 8.Do you offer swimming instruction? Yes In the summer they transport bids to the Palm Springs City pool. 9.What is your membership fee? Camp Fee is 175.00 per month 10.What other programs do you offer? Education, Athletic Fitness, Social, and Leadership Development,computer room,and arts& crafts. Karate is provided by outside organizations. I I.Do you have summer programs? Yes 12.Does your organization have plans on expanding? YES They have purchased the land next to the existing facility and plan to build a swimming pool and arts and crafts center. Family YMCA Feasibility Study&Survey 2001-2002 Questionnaire for: Boys cfc Girls Club/La Quinta, Coachella, Indio Name of respondent Gretchen Perez Title/Position Assistant Executive Director l.Do you provide before or after school care for Grades K& higher? After School only 2.Times of operation? 2:OOpm-7:30Pm 3.Locations? Indio,La Quinta,and Coachella 4.Age Ranges 7 years-18 5.Number enrolled 2800 all three units 6-Do you have a Gym Facility? Yes Coachella&Indio have a weight room &will be expanding. They will offer individual instruction & more weight training, 7.What is the size of your facility? 14,0001ndio/ 22,OOOsquare Feet La Quinta 8.Do you offer swimming instruction? No Swimming is strictly recreational. Encourage kids to sign up with C.V.Rec Center 9.What is your membership fee?520.00 Coachella &Indio $220.00 La Quinta (variance due to Grants). 10.What other programs do you offer? Education, Athletic Fitness,Social, and Leadership Development,computer room,and arts &crafts. Karate is provided by outside organizations. l l.Do you have summer programs? Summer program is similar to after school program. They partner with churches and C.V.Rec Center. 7:30am-5: 30pm La Quinta 9:OOam-4:00pm Indio & Coachella 12.Does your organization have plans on expanding? YES They are breaking ground in Coachella for their own facility near Bobby Duke School. They are expanding their weight room in Coachella& Indio. Additional comments: La Quinta's facility has indoor Basketball and indoor soccer. Both offer competitive Leagues. AYSO dominates La Quinta,Indio & Coachella's Soccer. Family YMCA Feasibility Study& Survey 2001-2002 Questionnaire for: Big Brother Big Sister Respondents name Kristin Position Caseworker The answers to the survey were not useful for this sample as the questions did not really apply to this organization There is no facility for this organization. The only formal programming is a school based mentoring program provided during lunch at Raymond Cree Middle School. The primary program is matching kids with a mentor. The mentor takes the child on outings, They decide the types of activities together. This organization has no formal partnering with other facilities or organizations. There is no fee and they run similarly to other cities. There are approximately 50 kids in the Coachella Valley program. Family YMCA Feasibility Study& Survey 2001-2002 Soccer Survey PDYSL Name of person surveyed: Camille Casey Title/Position: Director of Coaching 1. Does the Valley need more soccer facilities? Most definitely If so what areas? Palm Desert 2. Should the Y build a soccer field? Yes PDYSL had to close off registration & turn kids away 3. How many different Soccer organizations are there in the Valley? Three PDYSL,AYSO and Club soccer 4. What age groups do we need more soccer programs for? 4to5 X 6to8 X 8to 10 over 10 ? S. What is the number of children in the League?_1200 6. If soccer continues to grow at what point will you need additional facilities? ASAP If you reach that point do you have a plan for more facilities? The city is evaluating. 7. Soccer Fee $6.5.00 8. Approximately how many teams in each age group are there? K&under 10 teams, Youth 5-6 years=26 teams, U—8=20 teams,U- 10=26 teams, U-12=22 teams, U-14 = 10 teams, Total # of teams= 114 9. Approximately how many players in Club soccer? 350 kids(U-10 to U—18) 10. Is there a need for adult soccer? Yes a big demand. Also there is a need for a facility to house 50-100 coaches for training purposes. 11. Do you think the YMCA should partner with existing soccer organizations? If YMCA builds soccer field Cammile recommends they bring CYSA director to come& license YMCA instructors and become a satellite Palm Desert Youth soccer program. Fantasy Springs contacted her to form a PDYS league however she did not have the time. She recommends YMCA partner with Indian Reservation. Additional Comments: -Soccer is one of the fastest growing sports in America. They anticipate a two to one growth compared to baseball. -AYSO serves Palm Springs, Cathedral City, La Quinta, &Coachella La Quinta capped their registration this year. Family YMCA Feasibility Study& Survey 2001-2002 Soccer Survey AYSO Name of person participant Luis Rivera Title: President Of League (Coachella Valley) 1. Does the Valley need more soccer facilities? Most definitely If so what areas? Coachella 2. Should the Y build a soccer field? Yes 3. How many different Soccer organizations are there in the Valley? Three PDYSL,AYSO and Club soccer 4. What age groups do we need more soccer programs for? 4to5 6to8 8to 10 X over 10_? Under 10 (They start at age 5-16 after 16 they play in Men's league. 5. What is the number of children in the League? About 600 37 Teams/Demand is huge 6. 1f soccer continues to grow at what point will you need additional facilities?ASAP_ If you reach that point do you have a plan for more facilities? The city of Coachella has no plans at this time to build new fields. 7. Soccer Fee_$ S. Approximately how many teams in each age group are there? Does not know 9. Is there a need for adult soccer? Yes there is only one lighted field adults have to schedule games for after Spin in order to get on a field. M Do you think the YMCA should partner with existing soccer organizations? Yes I3e thinks it is worthwhile to contact Fantasy Springs. Additional Comments: -AYSO serves Palm Springs, Cathedral City, La Quinta, & Coachella La Quinta capped their registration this year. C °F Family YMCA Feasibility Study&Survey 2001-2002 Swimming College of the Desert Swimming Pool Name of participant Tim Mcelrath Title/Position Instructor of Health&Physical Education 1. Average number of swimmers per day? Not many except for Club 2. Is open—swim available year round? What are the hours of open—swim? Open swim (lap swimming) is available from 5:30am-7:OOam/Monday— Friday. 3. Where do you pay & how much? $25.00 per month 4. How many people use open- swim? It is not use by very many people and he does not receive requests for lap swimming. 5. Is the pool available for another Organization (YMCA) to provide Diving classes on weekends or during the summer? 6. Are both pools rented to C.V. Ree center during the summer? C.V. Ree center uses the pools in the morning afternoon free swim is available on the weekends. 7. Are there requests for diving? Yes There are many requests for diving however there are no instructors available. 8. If the YMCA built a pool would indoor or outdoor be more functional? Definitely indoor, The desert climate requires an indoor pool. The pool water is around 95 degrees in the summer this temperature is way to hot for people to train in. 9. What hours does the Palm Desert Aquatics use the pool? 4:30pm-7:OOPm/Monday-Friday 10. What classes are offered? 2 physical education classes are offered Monday —Friday. 10. Is the C.O.D. pool in good working condition? Yes just replaced heater. 11. What is the fee for Palm Desert Aquatics? 12. How many Kids participate in Palm Desert Aquatics? Family YMCA Feasibility Study& Survey 2001-2002 13. In your opinion what can be done to improve or increase swimming programs in the Desert Area? Please rate in order of importance 1 very 6 not very. A. More coaches B. Indoor pool C. Outdoor pool D. More lessons E. Water polo F. Lap swimming The most important thing is to have a motivated aquatics expert to run the Swim programs. Swimming; Palm Desert High School 1. How many facilities offer lessons? Not sure 2. If the YMCA built a pool would indoor of outdoor be more functional? Definitely indoor because you would not have to tarp the pool. 3. Is open—swim available year round? No It is only available in the summer. 4. What classes are offered? Competitive swim team, Polo Team and P.E. classes (P. E. is a three-week swim class.) 5. What are some of the unmet needs in the community that the YMCA may be able to fill? a. Youth Sports: there is a big demand for Club water polo & a masters team would be great. b. Teach C.P.R& First Aid classes. It is an OSHA requirement to have one person certified on certain job sites. Additional Comments: It is difficult to get enough practice time in for water polo team run into scheduling conflicts. She has a wonderful Aquatics expert that recently moved to the area that would be really great to head up an aquatics program. Family YMCA Feasibility Study& Survey 2001-2002 Swimming Palm Desert Aquatics Name of participant Gary Terwilliger Title/Position Head Coach 1. Average number of members? 92 in the winter and 160 in the summer. Numbers have increased over last year. 2. How much is membership? $45.00—$55.00 per month 3. What are the ages of swimmers? 5 years to 18 or 19 4. Is the pool available for another Organization(YMCA)to provide Diving classes on weekends or during the summer? Does not know 5. Are both pools rented to C.V. Rec center during the summer? C.V. Rec center uses the pools in the morning afternoon free swim is available on the weekends. Are there requests for diving? N/Available 6. If the YMCA built a pool, would an indoor or outdoor pool be more finictional? Outdoor. Indoor is way to noisy and humid in the summer there is no need for that with our climate. C.O.D. recently installed a cooler that allows you to train in the warmer climate. 7. What hours does the Palm Desert Aquatics use the pool? 4:30pm-7:OOPm/Monday-Friday 8. Is the C.O.D. pool in good working condition? Yes just replaced heater. 9. In your opinion what can be done to improve or increase swimming programs in the Desert Area? Please rate in order of importance I very 6 not very. a. More coaches b. Indoorpool c, Outdoor pool d. More lessons e. Water polo F. Lap swimming There are no "learn to swim" classes offered in the winter any where that he knows of. He does get quite a few requests for this. Family YMCA Feasibility Study&Survey 2001-2002 Tennis Palm Valley Country club Name of Respondent Chris Shannon Title/Position Tennis Pro I. Are you Familiar with the YMCA? Yes (just a little). 2. Is there a need for more places to play tennis in the Desert? No 3. Are lessons available in the following socio economic categories? a. Low income b. Middle income c. High income d.All of the above Fees are probably too high for low income he thinks it is very important for tennis to be available to all, especially kids. 4. What are your fees and number of classes offered'? Kids are$10.00 per class. Class is offered twice a week 5. How many kids in each class? Between 15 and 20 kids. 6. Is Tennis a rapid growing sport? Not really 7. Is there any area you think the YMCA could be filling a need? He thinks it is always s great to have tennis available. thedesertsun.com I YMCA facility benefits entire valley, not just Rancho Mirage Page 1 of 2 tAr A tl41, tluJ^'nht ai'soSC�� +.. Return to article I Return to Editorials YMCA facility benefits entire valley, not just Rancho Mirage Cities, residents should get on board, give support The Desert Sun April 13,2006 �— J Valley residents should rally around a regional YMCA facility proposed for Rancho Mirage.The$22 million center would allow the Family YMCA of the Desert to double the number of people it directly serves and to greatly expand a broad range of programs aimed at all ages and economic levels. Next month,the YMCA will seek$10 million in land and infrastructure near the Monterey Drive and Dinah Shore Drive intersection and another$3 million for construction from the Rancho Mirage City Council, said Sabby Jonathan,YMCA Desert Sun File Photo board of directors president. If Rancho Mirage gives the green light, the YMCA Family YMCA of the Desert hopes to would launch a capital campaign to raise the remaining $9 million for the 44,000- build a regional facility allowing the square-foot building with two outdoor aquatic centers. organization to double the number of valley residents who use its programs, such as art classes for children, shown Though the YMCA has yet to commission a design for the facility,tentative plans here at the Palm Desert YMCA center. call for it to include cardio,weight and aerobic/dance rooms, a gymnasium,two swimming pools, a multipurpose/community room,classrooms, baby-sitting and TIMELINE FOR REGIONAL daycare rooms and locker rooms.The YMCA would keep open existing centers in YMCA Palm Springs and Palm Desert. If all goes well,YMCA officials the Rancho Mirage facility could open YMCA officials currently are seeking dollars from six other valley cities for the by decade's end: facility. We don't yet know enough about each city's finances to say how they May 2006: Rancho Mirage City should best use limited funds to support youth programs and recreation. But each Council approves support of facility city certainly should give the request serious consideration. Indeed, it's an exciting Summer 2006-2008: Architects project worthy of Rancho Mirage's nod and residents' private donations. design for facility with city approving it Meeting the needs Summer 2007.2009: Construction begins Summer 2009.2010: Facility opens A YMCA study determined that the best way it could meet a number of underserved needs in the valley was a regional facility.That building would WHAT'S AVAILABLE NOW provide: Family of the Desert YMCA locations and programs available: More child care-The need for inexpensive daycare already is high, and it only Family of the Desert YMCA will grow as the valley's population of young families continues rising. More teen activities-These monitored events,such as a Youth Center and Youth&Government, aim to develop and build character in adolescents. More young family programs-After-school programs, kindergarten readiness classes and arts and crafts classes provide safe activities for local youth. More fitness facilities for seniors-Many elderly in the valley are searching for fitness facilities and programs that many senior centers and homeowners associations do not provide. More gym and pool space for the public-Inexpensive workout and swimming facilities would make up a large portion of the new center.Those additional programs can't now be offered thanks to lack of space, said Rob Bellow, Family YMCA of the Desert CEO/executive director. Of7rr 1r http://www.thedesertsun.com/apps/pbes.dll/article?Date=20060413&Category=OPINION... 4/14/2006 thedesertsun.com I YMCA facility benefits entire valley, not just Rancho Mirage Page 2 of 2 Complementing existing facilities Meeting those needs will have a broad impact across the valley.YMCA officials anticipate the regional facility would boast 4,700 new members during its first year.They will live within 12 miles of the site, but with current commuting patterns more likely will join. In addition, a regional facility likely will generate surplus dollars that then would be used to expand or create new programs, especially in the East Valley, said Jonathan said. A new regional facility would complement existing YMCA centers. In fact, Palm Desert and the YMCA are looking at expanding the facility in that city by 10,000 square feet.That alone, however,would not be enough to meet the valley's vast needs or to generate dollars for more programs in the Indio, La Quinta and Thermal areas. Many metro areas far smaller than ours boast a regional YMCA facility where residents can work out,take computer classes,find child care and participate in dozens of other programs.A similar,centrally-located facility makes sense in our valley,too. THE IISSUE Family Desert of the YMCA wants to build a$22 million regional center in Rancho Mirage. WE SUGGEST:A regional facility would benefit the valley by allowing the YMCA to expand much needed programs. WHAT DO YOU THINK?Should cities help fund construction of a regional YMCA facility?Send a letter via the Web: Letters to the Editor Customerservice Abouttlussite Contactus F.A.Q Subscribe Now! 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