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Staff described next steps under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA): Terra Nova indicated a categorical exemption would require about 30 working days, while a negative declaration would add an extra 20 days, making a CEQA-related review more likely to run about three to four weeks depending on the chosen path and any public-comment periods.

Why it matters: The master plan will guide capital improvements and long-term park investments. A shorter CEQA pathway could accelerate plan adoption; a negative declaration would extend review time.

Details provided to the commission
- Consultant and schedule: Terra Nova Planning engaged; the contract task is expected to take about 25–30 business days to produce the consultant deliverables staff requested.
- CEQA paths: A categorical exemption was discussed as the fastest review (about 30 working days per consultant guidance); a negative declaration would add roughly 20 days (public-notice and comment requirements) and therefore could extend the timeline by several weeks.
- Adoption timing: Staff said adoption and formal plan steps depend on the consultant findings and CEQA pathway; staff called the best-case timeframe a matter of weeks to a few months.

Staff asked commissioners to remain engaged and said the department will return with more precise timelines once Terra Nova completes its initial analysis.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Parks and Recreation Commission | March 25, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Staff told the commission that Terra Nova Planning has been hired to advance the parks master plan, with initial deliverables expected in roughly 25–30 business days; staff discussed categorical-exemption and negative-declaration CEQA pathways and an anticipated 3–4 week processing window depending on the path chosen.","taxTitle","Palm Springs, Riverside County, California","taxId",55405,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6096208,"Palm Springs parks director summarizes hires, public art approvals, playground completions and summer programming",1028,252000,1280000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2833516-ee9648e3245d44511dd2b188c22488ef&start=252&end=1280","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2833516-ee9648e3245d44511dd2b188c22488ef/thumbnail_252000.jpg","/articles/6096208/Palm-Springs/Riverside-County/California/Palm-Springs-parks-director-summarizes-hires-public-art-approvals-playground-completions-and-summer-programming","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6096208-dbee59a963b0de26021fb7b83a968a7f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154646&Signature=fOOJu-PDE9Vpi3W36-W6FixHIWXvcredlqJNtdFmmljsjj2iYeVBUhOG7ivYfhzuUGdl9jJib30pKSJwtA4an876mYMdh~OfmauIWN3IUobvWIKDYzE4Lo7mqStEIcXJW78VFGAEw4l9L-fmoXC1qLacj4Q5ZT3Yo7fN2tdjwVNFm3y--osC401eo0VAXjJpuu6Ou6BhVPmOQ1L1E9Yv4QIqI3SPWo6nkKQxrFUq9AKoVgDkI2d0rXQNzgmPQgMaijC2c8xzWAEqpUngcVyNL5LlCDzEWqdJon4QsJThh93FW-rg2Ua6PtyyZ1dOdGl3NcNFopke5k69ZJ~TN-4Ddg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Parks staff provided a wide-ranging director's report at the March 20 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, announcing new personnel, completed park improvements, public-art approvals and a schedule of spring and summer events.

The report said the City Council on March 12 approved on-call emergency restoration and remediation services contracts and accepted several completed installations: playground equipment at Baristo Park and outdoor exercise equipment at Desert Highland Park. Staff also reported completion and council acceptance pending for LED field lighting at Danube Park and Palm Springs Stadium.

Personnel and public art
Staff announced two personnel additions: Sebastian Napier, hired as a recreation program assistant at the Demuth Community Center, and Nisha Thomas, appointed assistant director of parks and recreation with a start date of April 14. Staff described Napier’s background as involving customer service, work with at‑risk and disabled youth, and culinary experience in Australia.

On public art, staff reported that council approved public-art funds for projects at Ruth Hardy Park and Sunrise Park, and that the \"popsicles\" public-art installation proposed for Sunrise Park will go to the council for approval on March 27. The department also submitted a letter of intent for an Arts in California Parks planning-and-development grant for restoration of the Wyatt Mural at the James O'Jesse Desert Island Community Center; staff said the requested grant amount is $150,000 with a total project estimate of about $325,000 and an expected response from grantors in mid-April.

Programs, camps and cost details
Staff reminded the commission that summer camp registration opens in May. The department gave the fee schedule it will use for camps: $80 per week for Palm Springs residents and $95 per week for nonresidents; an annual membership fee is required. A scholarship application for camp scholarships is available at the Leisure Center.

Events and outreach
Staff listed upcoming events including a movie-in-the-park series (Elemental at Ruth Hardy Park on March 28; The Wild Robot at Demuth Park on April 16), a playground ribbon cutting at Baristo Park at 2 p.m. on April 10, a family paint-and-snack night on April 4, an Easter celebration and egg hunt at James O'Jesse Desert Island Community Center on April 18, an Arbor Day/Earth Day tree-planting partnership on April 26, and other seasonal festivals and activities. Staff also said six department staff attended the California Parks and Recreation Society conference in Sacramento and returned with ideas to improve operations.

Facility maintenance and smaller projects
Staff noted the recent refresh of the Rudy Park bathroom building by Public Works and said the department received community compliments. Staff also described site assessments for solar pathway lighting and an initial design estimate of approximately $69,000 for pathway design and $104,000 to procure solar lighting fixtures for Desert Highland Park; staff emphasized those estimates did not include installation or soft costs.

Commissioners asked about scholarships, event sponsorship and the city’s role in selecting bands for concerts; staff said the chamber of commerce partners on concerts and that staff will follow up on band selection and sponsorship questions.

The director's report concluded with a reminder that the department will share a calendar of parks and recreation events for the remainder of 2025 and that the calendar is subject to change.","At the March 20 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting staff announced a new assistant director, a new recreation program assistant, multiple completed and accepted park installations, and a list of upcoming community events and programs.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6096213,"Palm Springs staff outline timeline for temporary pickleball courts; council review set for May 14",1848,815000,2663000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2833516-ee9648e3245d44511dd2b188c22488ef&start=815&end=2663","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2833516-ee9648e3245d44511dd2b188c22488ef/thumbnail_815000.jpg","/articles/6096213/Palm-Springs/Riverside-County/California/Palm-Springs-staff-outline-timeline-for-temporary-pickleball-courts-council-review-set-for-May-14","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6096213-2d02f4da68f7893e128cea905ecbd4c5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154646&Signature=Ryj3hRAcxG5NSr4DaxYL902bvwcBgKys3UAToh1okNR~iW1G3yBxnk-YpyFnWkkVluTwPuxbNDTvnjvBYL-6asQ6g0m4gnXIJtwFHfYsMxQixVjusRBe0C84Gi3IOw7VIr1NETuQ7EAXUQsFEasHFTHK9GG9JrmKO-SnCI91RK~x56W-rNLZ0Hq5Dt1kcNAqJ6o0~2dD9CjYMnh75NVr8xD9kj0wB0X~8qp~PZEyQsJkKVgDRadrGnKquTt97u85XuvGXbCfFO-~DBIHkp39JjgAuWOyJ1rPUS1F0bgD3lnh-AC5uoOIH9kDAQHz7tAoj4IY8oUE5bnuunKv-H-e1A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Palm Springs parks staff told the Parks and Recreation Commission on March 20 that the temporary conversion of three tennis courts to pickleball courts at a subleased site is advancing toward City Council review on May 14, with construction expected to begin in June and take about eight months to complete.

The commission heard that contractors have submitted proposals and staff are finalizing scope, fencing modifications and a sublease agreement with the district that owns the courts. ‘‘The intent is . . . to leave them as pickleball courts and hand them over, not to reconvert them back to tennis,’’ Parks and Recreation staff member Sean said during the March 20 meeting.

Why it matters: The project will change court availability at the site for the foreseeable future and may affect whether the courts remain publicly accessible after the pilot. Staff said final public access will be decided by the district that holds the underlying lease.

Staff summary and timeline
- Proposals: Contractors have submitted bids and posed more than 100 questions on the project; staff are preparing an addendum and bid responses for contractors to use in final proposals.
- Sublease and site work: The city is negotiating a sublease from the district and planning minor construction to convert surfacing and fencing for pickleball use; some fence modifications and minor demolition are anticipated.
- Ownership and access: Because the city will sublease the site, the district could choose whether to open the courts for public use after the conversion, staff said.
- Schedule: Staff told the commission the City Council is now expected to review and work on the project on May 14; construction was described as likely to begin in June with an eight-month construction window and a hoped-for wrap by January.
- Public notices: Staff said they will post a generic \"project coming soon\" update on the city project page but will wait to post an official construction site sign until after the contract is awarded.

Commissioners asked about neighborhood reactions and timing; staff said they prefer to post conservative public updates because prior dates for the project have changed. A city staff project manager (Nick) briefed commissioners later in the meeting about the amended bid opening and council timeline.

Next steps
City staff will complete the sublease negotiations, finalize the contractor addendum and post bid/award information after the award. The item will go before the City Council on May 14 for further review and approval. If the council approves the project and a contract is awarded, staff said signage and an official project page at the site will follow.

No formal commission vote on the project was recorded at the March 20 meeting; the commission received updates and discussed outreach and signage plans.","City parks staff told the Parks and Recreation Commission on March 20 that a temporary conversion of three tennis courts to pickleball is moving toward City Council review on May 14, with construction now expected to begin in June and take about eight months to complete.","actionData","errors"]

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