City of Coachella Parks and Recreation Master Plan Study Session: Recommendations & Next Steps May 9, 2006 Presentation by: Ana Colls Special Assistant to the City Manager

Key Public Service Areas Maintain a green, clean and safe park and open space system for all Coachella residents. Strengthen the infrastructure of Coachella’s park system. Provide recreational opportunities for Coachella residents of all ages.

Scope of Division Operations 7 parks 10 baseball/softball fields 8 soccer/football fields 3 basketball courts 2 multi-use/tennis courts 2 outdoor swimming pools 4 playgrounds 1 tot lot Maintain park system of 48.2 acres, including: Acquire and develop new parks

Critical Objectives Optimize the overall condition and cleanliness of park facilities and playgrounds. Restore and preserve natural areas, open space, monuments, and historic sites. Provide 3 acres of parkland per 1,000 residents. Build and renovate parks and playgrounds. Operate and maintain seasonal pools. Maximize public-private partnerships.

Parks and Recreation Master Plan Prepared by PlaySafe, LLC Also prepared Master Plans for Cathedral City & Coachella Valley Recreation and Park District Time period: 2006 – 2011 (with recommendations to 2020)

Master Plan Components Community Context Community Resources Community Profile Community Input Community Comparisons Implementation Plan Community Funding Park Classification Plan

Highlights: Community Context Parks maintenance crew for FY includes 6 full time equivalent positions FY Parks maintenance budget = $286,125 Several policies have been approved over the past few years in an effort to improve parks and recreation services. Proposition 12 and Proposition 40 Quimby Ordinance Developer Impact Fees Lighting and Landscape Districts

Highlights: Community Resources City-owned and maintained parks ParkTypeAcreageLocation BagdoumaCommunity34.3SW DatelandNeighborhood4SE De OroNeighborhood4NW Sierra VistaMini2.6NE VeteransMini1.5Downtown Shady LaneMini1.0SE Ye’we’vichemSpecial Use0.6NW Tot Lot 0.2SW

Highlights: Community Resources Eleanor Shadowen Senior Center Owned & operated by the City All services are free of charge to residents Coachella Boxing Club & Fitness Center City-owned facility leased to the Club All services are free of charge to residents

Highlights: Community Resources Coachella Valley Recreation & Park District Coachella Valley Unified School District Boys and Girls Club of Coachella Valley Esperanza Youth and Family Center Delgado Karate Club Parent-led Sports Programs Churches Riverside County Library Riverside County Regional Park and Open Space District Apartment complexes Subdivisions (ex: Placitas de la Paz parks)

Highlights: Community Profile 35,207 residents as of January % male; 50% female 53.5% under age 25; 5% over age 65 Median age = % Latino 68.2% without high school diploma 29.1% of families living at or below poverty level

Highlights: Community Profile Future growth projections Assuming 600 housing units/year with a 4.72 person per household occupancy rate 2007: 37, : 40, : 60, : 74,420

Highlights: Community Input Citizen input methods Field interviews (108 total) Field observations (hundreds of users) Key individual interviews (82 total) Focus groups (5 groups, 74 residents total)

Highlights: Community Input General themes - EXISTING Significant repairs, improvements and renovations needed Facilities are old and undesirable Unsafe surfaces Standing water CVRPD needs new agreement Lack of transportation Non-compliance with sports standards Lack of parking

Highlights: Community Input Skateboard park Basketball courts Open fields Walking paths Parks Sports fields Practice fields Parks and Recreation Director Park use policies Regional & neighborhood parks Adult & teen programs Trail system General themes - NEW

Highlights: Community Input Drinking fountains Safe playgrounds Lighting Cultural sensitivity Park amenities Community facilities districts Shade structures Cooling elements Day care Joint use agreements Field rest periods Additional budget General themes - ESSENTIAL

Highlights: Community Input Unusable sports fields Affordability Safety, Security Dog clean up Use of other cities’ resources Future land bank Retention basins Community image Developer controls Program gaps User behavior at park sites General themes - CONCERN

Highlights: Community Comparisons According to National Recreation and Park Association standards (based on population of 30,764): Park TypeCoachella HasCoachella Should Have Mini-park5.7 acres7.69 – acres Neighborhood8 acres30 – 60 acres Community34.3 acres150 acres Regional0 acres400 acres TOTAL48 acres92 acres (according to Quimby Act)

According to National Recreation and Park Association standards (based on population of 30,764): Facility TypeCoachella HasCoachella Should Have Community Center0 sq. ft.30,000 sq. ft. Swimming Pools2 pools2 pools (standard met but quality concerns exist) Softball/Baseball Fields10 fields6 fields (standard exceeded but quality concerns exist) Soccer/Football Fields8 fields3 fields (standard exceeded but quality concerns exist) Skateboard Park0 parks1 park Basketball Courts3 courts6 courts Highlights: Community Comparisons

Highlights: Implementation Plan High Priorities - Parks Significant investment in the improvement, repair and upgrade of existing park system Development of “Developer Guidelines for City of Coachella Park Standards and Requirements” Development of new parks within current City areas as well as new subdivisions that are designed to meet the needs of all residents Development of a skatepark

Highlights: Implementation Plan Medium Priorities Significant investment in the upgrade of existing sports fields, support of CVRPD sport facility and support of Shadow View regional park project Development of pedestrian lineages to connect parks

Highlights: Implementation Plan Low Priorities Development of a new community recreation center that is full service and open and accessible to all residents Development of an outdoor swimming program and a joint use agreement with the school district for public use of high school pool Transform multi-use/tennis courts into a more specific purpose Addition of outdoor basketball courts as an amenity to new parks Installation of outdoor volleyball courts at new or existing parks

Highlights: Implementation Plan Create a City professional staff position to oversee parks and recreation functions Act as “facilitator” for the provision of recreation programs Act as “contractor” for new recreation program options Develop associated budget and work with other City departments as needed

Highlights: Park Classification Plan Time Period: Components of the Plan: Development of a park classification system unique to the City of Coachella that highlights best use of culture, resources, identity and needs. Development of City-wide community planning zones that highlight the unique features of life in Coachella (currently and in the future) Integration of the parks by classification, size and purpose into the community planning zones to best utilize existing and potential park resources to meet citizen needs.

Priorities in Planning Zones Northwest Zone (currently no parks) 1 Community Park: 15 – 45 acres 4 Neighborhood Parks: 12 – 80 acres each 1 Plaza Park & 1 Mini Park: 1 – 3 acres each Southwest Zone (currently no parks) 3 Neighborhood Parks: 9 – 60 acres each 1 Plaza Park & 1 Mini Park: 1 – 3 acres each

Priorities in Planning Zones Southeast Zone (currently 3 parks) 1 Community Park: 15 – 45 acres 3 Neighborhood Parks: 9 – 60 acres each 1 Mini Park: 1 – 3 acres Northeast Zone (currently 3 parks) Future development unknown Additional study will be necessary

Next Steps: Community Center Community Center at Bagdouma Park Per some recommendations in Master Plan Obtain early ownership of building from CVRPD Rehabilitate and expand building Consider contracting with the Boys & Girls Club for maintenance and operation of Center Develop partnership agreement with CVRPD for new programs at Center and other City facilities

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Next Steps: Short Term Tasks Short-term Task (per recommendations in Master Plan) Target Completion Date Hire park planner/landscape architect to - Assess all parks and provide cost estimate for improvements - Develop Park Construction Standards - Assist with planning parks in new subdivisions June 2006 Hire architect/contractor to rehabilitate Community Center at Bagdouma August 2006 Hire Parks & Recreation Manager and develop department budget September 2006 Identify and purchase new parkland using Quimby fees ($3.4 mil collected to date) September 2006

Next Steps: Council Direction Staff Recommends that Council Direct staff to create new position and budget for Parks and Recreation Manager Determine how much money will be allocated for comprehensive park improvements Direct staff to explore contracting with the Boys and Girls Club for maintenance and operation of the Bagdouma Community Center Determine approximate contract amount Adopt the Master Plan at a future City Council meeting

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