Recreation & Parks Commission

AGENDA RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION TUESDAY April 21, 2026 5:00 PM TOWN HALL 549 MAIN STREET PLACERVILLE, CA 95667 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION INFORMATION You are welcomed and encouraged to participate in this meeting. Public comment is taken (3 minutes maximum) on items listed on the agenda when they are called. Comments on items not on the agenda will be taken under Item 6. Comments must not be slanderous and must relate to business within the roles and responsibilities of the appointed Recreation Commission. Advance Correspondence/Written Comments: You may submit your comments by e-mail to placervillerecreationandparks@gmail.com, or you may submit your comments to the DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES, 549 MAIN STREET, PLACERVILLE 95667 by 10:00 a.m. the day of the meeting. Written Comments received the day of the meeting will be provided to the Recreation Commission during the meeting. These comments may not be read aloud but will be acknowledged. All comments will be available for review in the office of the Department of Community Services. The Brown Act: Government Code 54950 (The Brown Act) requires that a brief description of each item to be transacted or discussed be posted at least 72 hours prior to a public meeting. The Department of Community Services shall post the Agenda on Town Hall windows, and on the City’s website: www.cityofplacerville.org. Reasonable Accommodations: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a person with a disability and you need a disability-related modification or accommodation to participate in this meeting, please contact the Department of Community Services Office at (530) 642-5232, or placervillerecreationandparks@gmail.com. Requests must be made as early as possible and at least two full business days before the start of the meeting. Some requests may be accommodated closer to the meeting. RECREATION COMMISSION MEMBERS ANDRE PICHLY, CHAIR LARISSA LUJAN, VICE-CHAIR TONY WINDLE, COMMISSIONER LYNNE SPENCER, COMMISSIONER MICHAEL POTTER, COMMISSIONER LEAH ZIMMERMAN, YOUTH COMMISSIONER DENIS NISHIHARA MATT LISHMAN JULIE BURNSIDES DIRECTOR OF ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMUNITY SERVICES SPECIALIST _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Regular Meeting of the appointed Recreation and Parks Commission of April 21, 2026 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org 5:00 P.M. OPEN SESSION 1. CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG 2. ROLL CALL: ANDRE PICHLY, CHAIR LARISSA LUJAN, VICE-CHAIR TONY WINDLE, COMMISSIONER LYNNE SPENCER, COMMISSIONER MICHAEL POTTER, COMMISSIONER LEAH ZIMMERMAN, YOUTH COMMISSIONER 3. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 4. PUBLIC COMMENT – NON-AGENDA ITEMS This portion of the meeting is reserved for person(s) wishing to address the Recreation Commission on any matter not on the agenda that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. The Commission Chair reserves the right to limit the speaker’s time to three minutes. You are not allowed to make personal attacks on individuals or make comments which are slanderous, or which may invade an individual’s personal privacy. 4.1 Oral Communication 4.2 Written Communication 5. DISCUSSION TOPICS 5.1 Approve Recreation and Parks Commission Meeting Minutes – March 17, 2026 5.2 2026 Placerville Aquatic Center Fees & Program Overview – Director Nishihara 5.3 Recreation and Parks Community Survey – Director Nishihara 5.4 Department Update – Director Nishihara 6. ADJOURNMENT The next Recreation & Parks Commission meeting is scheduled for Tuesday – May 19, 2026 ____________________________________________________________________________________ Regular Meeting of the appointed Recreation and Parks Commission of April 21, 2026 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org  CITY OF PLACERVILLE RECREATION & PARKS COMMISSION March 17, 2026 MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Andre Pichly called meeting to order at 5:00pm with a quorum of 5 commission members. Chairperson Pichly invited Mrs. Plubell to lead the Pledge of Allegiance. 2. ROLL CALL: Recreation & Parks Commission: Chairperson Andre Pichly, Vice-Chair Larissa Lujan, Commissioner Michael Potter, Commissioner Tony Windle and Youth Commissioner Leah Zimmerman. City Staff: Denis Nishihara and Monique Plubell. Absent: Commissioner Lynne Spencer and Assistant Director of Community Service Department Matt Lishman 3. ADOPTION OF AGENDA: Commissioner Potter made a motion to adopt the agenda. Youth Commissioner Leah Zimmerman seconded the motion. Motion approved unanimously. 5-Yes / 0-No / 1-Absent 4. PUBLIC COMMENT: None – There were no written or oral communication 5. DISCUSSION TOPICS: 5.1 Approve Recreation and Parks Commission Meeting Minutes – January 20, 2026: Commissioner Windle motioned to approve, Vice-Chair Spencer seconded the motion. Approval passed 5-Yes / 0-No / 1-Absent 5.2 Gold Bug Park and Mine Fees – Director Nishihara Postponed discussion regarding fees. Receive and file program and project update. 5.3 Aquatics Fees – Director Nishihara Commission voted to approve an increase in Aquatics fees responsibly to offset increase of minimum wage increase in January 2026. 5.4 Banner Over Main (Policy & Price Review) – Director Nishihara Receive Update and File – Resolution #9504 – New Fee as of May 11, 2026; shall be $388. For non-profit and non-religious purposes only. All events must be conducted within City limits. 5.5 Department Update – Director Nishihara Receive and File. 6. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Windle motioned to adjourn meeting, Vice Chair Lujan seconded the motion. Chairperson Pichly called for a voice vote. Approval passed 5-Yes / 0-No / 1-Absent / Chairperson Pichly adjourned the meeting at 5:55pm. We are a welcoming, active, and business-friendly rural foothill community built on California's rich gold rush history. City Manager’s Report April 21, 2026 Recreation and Parks Commission Meeting Prepared by: Denis Nishihara, Director of Community Services Item #: 5.2 Subject: 2026 Placerville Aquatic Center Fees & Program Overview – Consider recommending to City Council a fee increase for the upcoming Aquatics season to offset costs of minimum wage increase from $16.50 to $16.90. Recommendation: Approve Director to recommend that City Council to Adopt a resolution indicating the following: 1. Approving program fees for the Placerville Aquatics Center. Purpose: Approve Staff’s recommendation of the Placerville Aquatics Center Summer 2026 program schedule and fees to offset personnel costs associated with the minimum wage increase. Strategic Plan Strategy: Fiscal Stability/Sustainability: Strategy No. 2a.- Increase Revenues- Complete update of the Master Fee Schedule and maintain it going forward. Background: On January 1, 2026, California State’s minimum wage was raised to $16.90 per hour from $16.50 per hour which is a +2.42% increase. This wage increase will have a financial impact on the City of Placerville’s Aquatics Program staffing costs. Administrative and maintenance costs to operate the Placerville Aquatics Center are not included in this increase. Direct costs are utilized to calculate the program fees. Full-time and part-time expenses for maintenance and allocated utility costs are not formulated within the fee development. The proposed schedule of programs for the 2026 Summer Season is outlined in Attachment B. This schedule may vary slightly as staff adjust to changes in programming and staffing over the next few months. Altercations will be minimal and not significantly impact on the budget. During the summer staff will continue to analyze the effects of program changes and other cost recovery strategies. Discussion: To establish new fees, staff surveyed similar agencies, analyzed current user data, and attempted to establish fees to generate cost recovery revenue without decreasing program participation. Staff recognize the importance of programs remaining self-supporting, and the importance of balancing revenue and expenditures within all programs and services. Staff propose maintaining the program schedule without augmenting service levels. In addition, staff are proposing fee increases to help offset increased costs resulting from the new part-time pay scale. Public Swim During the summer, Placerville Aquatic Center is open daily for public swim. In 2025, Public Swim was held in the afternoons. Afternoon Public Swim operates seven days a week. Page 2 Participants could pay a drop-in fee or purchase an Individual season pass. This year are resurrecting evening swim and adding a Military fee for our local service members. The Extended Day program operated by the County Office of Education brought their students to Public Swim three afternoons a week. This is a great partnership that provides excellent service to our community, while providing consistent revenue to help offset costs within the PUBLIC SWIM FEE COMPARISON Current Proposed Cameron Park CSD El Dorado City of Folsom Placerville Placerville Effective 3/1/26** Hills CSD $6 (age 1-3) M-F $4 (age 1-3) $10 (age 2-3) Drop-In $7 (age 4-17) $8 (ages 4+) $6 (age 4-54) $10 (age 4-54) $6 Fee $8 (ages 18-54) Sat/Sun $4 (age 55+) $10 (age 55+) $6 (age 55+ & Military) * $10 (ages 4+) Obstacle No Course No Additional FREE n/a $5 additional Daily Charge charge Wristband Ages 4-62 **$105 Resident **$132 Non- Resident **$75 Senior62+ Individual $65 (17 and under) Resident Season Pass $40 $75 (ages 18-54) **$75 Veteran $79 $120 (Public $65 (age 55+)* Resident Swim) **$92 Senior62+ Non-Resident **$92 Veteran Non- Resident Family $175.00 – Max Household Season Pass is 4 persons per address / None n/a n/a n/a (Public Each additional household Swim) member is $25.00 *Military fees shall be categorized at the same price point for adults ages 55+. This is currently being facilitated at Gold Bug Park and Mine. **Cameron Parks annual pass is good from 1 year from date of purchase and includes entrance to Summer Public Swim, year-round lap swim, indoor pickleball, and entrance to Cameron Park Lake. Swimming Lessons 2026 This summer, there are 10 weeks of swimming lessons offered in the mornings and evenings for all levels of swimmers, including competitive swimming clinics. This is an increase of one- additional week of lessons. Families can choose to attend 4-day group lessons or 4-day private lessons. This is a staff-intensive program and therefore the minimum wage increase will significantly impact personnel costs. Page 3 SWIM LESSON FEE COMPARISON Current Proposed Cameron City of Folsom El Dorado Hills CSD Placerville Placerville Park CSD $49 (4 days) $86 Resident (8 days) Swim Lessons $39 (4 days) $39 (4 days) $45 (4 days) $94 (4 days) $94.60 Non-Resident (8 days) $104 Non-Resident $110 Resident (8 days) Private Lessons $110 (4 days) $125 (4 days) $100 (4 days) n/a $121 Non-Resident (8 days) Semi-Private $149 (8 days) n/a $110 (4 days) n/a $149 (8 days semi-private) Lesson (2 Max) $159 Non-Resident Lap Swim New this summer, the Placerville Aquatic Center will offer two sessions of lap swimming for participants ages 15 and older in the morning and evening. Each session shall be for 2-hour increments which limit staff management and increase the length of participant swimming. Participants may pay a daily drop-in fee, pre-pay for a monthly pass or purchase a season pass. In the past, this program has been sponsored by the Marshall Foundation for Community Health with a generous grant of $3,600 for the purpose of lowering Lap Swim fees for senior swimmers, ages 55 and older. All fees have been calculated to support the interest of healthy living for participants 55 and older. LAP SWIM FEE COMPARISON Current Proposed Cameron Park City of Folsom El Dorado Hills Placerville Placerville CSD CSD $7 adults $15 adults $5 resident $10 adults Drop-In Fee $6 $5 seniors $10 seniors $6 non-resident $10 seniors Monthly *$79 $50 adults Memorial Day-Labor Day Monthly Monthly $45 seniors $45 resident Same as Annual $45 adults $179 January-May 24 $49.50 non-resident Pass Fee Pass $35 Seniors Season Pass $140 adults $179 Labor Day - $120 Rec Swim Pass $120 seniors December *The only reason Folsom charges less in the summer even though there are more lap swim times is to give the lap swimmers a bit of relief with the businesses of the pool during the summer. Activity Pool Play While the rest of the facility is being utilized for swimming lessons, the interactive Activity Pool remains open for participants 8 years and younger. The fee applies to each child aged 12 months to 8 years of age, there is no charge for the adult accompanying the child. ACTIVITY POOL PLAY COMPARISON Current Proposed Cameron Park CSD City of Folsom El Dorado Hills CSD Placerville Placerville $7-10 drop-in $4 drop-in $4 drop-in n/a n/a 11-12:30 Fridays Page 4 Rentals The Placerville Aquatics Center is available for Facility Rentals during off-peak times, on weekends. All rentals require City staff on duty to lifeguard and manage the facility. Participants may rent portions of the facility separately, allowing for multiple rentals and other activities to take place simultaneously. Facility Rental rates vary according to the number of people in attendance during the rental. The Aquatic Center also offers Party Rentals. The Party Rentals are held during Public Swim and provide renters with a reserved shaded party area and admission for up to 20 people. The Party Rentals are typically used for children’s birthday parties. All associated direct costs are pass through fees absorbed within the rental total cost. RENTAL FEE COMPARISON Proposed Current Placerville City of El Dorado Cameron Park CSD Placerville NO Folsom Hills CSD CHANGE 1-50 People $250 Deposit 2-hours Min $335 hour Resident $350 Non-Resident 50-100 People Entire Facility $750 per hr 2 hour $250 Deposit 2 hour rentals rentals 2-hours Min $200-300 Entire Facility Plus inflatables $200-300 $535 hour Resident (1 pool) $1,300 $560 hour Non-Resident Facility $275-375 (2 hour minimum) 2 hours 1 pool Rentals (2 pools) $160-450 $275-375 Schools/Commercial $500-650 Activity & Instructional Pool Up to 100 People (3 pools) $450 per hour 2 pools $250 Deposit (2 hour minimum) $500-650 3 hours Min $325 hour Schools/Commercial 100-212 People $250 Deposit 3 hours Min $375 hour “Facility Rentals” Entire Facility Plus inflatables Obstacle $100 $100 n/a $1,300 $100 Course (2 hour minimum) Add. $250 Deposit (30 people) $299 Fri Mon-Thur Party 3-hour min (20 People) Rentals $145 Resident $499 $140 $140 $125 without $160 Non-Resident Friday-Sunday (20 people) (20 people) (10 people) Obstacle Sat/Sun (20 people) Course 4-hour min Additional Guests over 20 $160 Resident $15 $175 Non-Resident Page 5 Other Aquatics Programs & Events: A variety of other aquatics programs and event will be offered this year as staff are increasing recreational opportunities throughout the city this summer. Dog Pool Paw-ty and the renewed movie in the park with evening swimming are just a few of this summer’s fun activities. These are often partnerships with local sponsors who support our efforts via donations for supplies. Other classes may include but are not limited to “child and parent” water safety classes, evening lap swim and evening recreation swim (i.e. open swim). The following table shows the number of participants per program over the past two years and the projected numbers for Fiscal Year 2025/2026: 2023-24 Fiscal 2024-25 Fiscal 2025-26 Fiscal Year Year Year Actual Actual Projected Drop-In Rec Swim 5442 4905 5100 Individual Season Pass 303 394 400 Swim Lessons 1141 1398 1500 Private Swim Lessons 7 9 12 Lap Swim Drop-In 210 282 302 Lap Swim Passes 72 98 110 Activity Pool Play 290 385 400 Rentals 9 13 13 Pool Parties 18 15 15 Water Aerobics (Class) 24 25 25 Evening Swim 0 0 100 Aquatic Fees increased due to minimum wage in 2019 (pre-pandemic). The following table shows the anticipated staffing cost increase in FY 2025/26 compared to FY 2024/25 due to minimum wage on January 1st of this calendar year: Type FY2024/25 FY2025/26 Increase Lap Swim $10,759.06 $18,079.53 ($7,320.47) Water Exercise $3,772.00 $4,001.20 ($229.20) Activity Pool $10,320.13 $11,187.83 ($867.70) Swim Lessons $102,662.28 $106,109.72 ($3,447.44) Rec Swim $104,547.04 $106,766.55 ($2,219.51) Rentals $5,806.16 $6,167.61 ($361.45) Training $43,477.25 $46,085.70 ($2,608.45) $281,343.92 $298,398.14 ($17,054.22) These increases will have a financial impact on the Recreation Division’s annual operating budget for the 2025-26 Fiscal Year. To offset the additional expenditures in the Aquatics Programs, staff is recommending fee increases, effective June 27, 2026. The increase in enrollment fees will offset the City’s employment costs and maintain comparative market value with similar benchmark agencies. Page 6 The following table shows the total projected revenue increase based participant projections for Summer 2026: Projected Increase - Projected Type FY2025/26 Enrollment Increase - REV Drop-In Rec Swim 5100 195 $10,010.00 Individual Season Pass 400 6 $3,270.00 Swim Lessons 1500 112 $150.00 Lap Swim Drop-In 302 20 $1,640.00 Lap Swim Passes 110 12 $1,580.00 Activity Pool Play 400 15 $0.00 Rentals 13 0 $0.00 Pool Parties 15 0 $0.00 Water Aerobics (Class) 25 0 $0.00 Evening Swim 0 100 $400.00 $17,050.00 Options: 1. Approve the fee and program changes as recommended. 2. Direct Staff to consider other methods to cover increased costs. Cost: The annual net increased cost of the new part-time employee wage schedule, including the State-mandated minimum wage increase, is projected to be $83,672 since 2019. Budget Impact: The cost of the minimum wage increase was not incorporated in the adopted Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Operating Budget. Staff anticipate an annual net cost increase of $17,050 as compared to the 2024/2025 budget. ESTIMATED AQUATICS BUDGET IMPACT SUMMARY Estimated Increased Revenue due to Fee Adjustment: $17,054.22 Budgeted Part-Time Personnel Expenditures - FY2025/26 $17,050.00 Net Changes to Aquatics Budget $4.22 The proposed Aquatics Fee schedule is included as “Attachment A”. Recommended fee increase is anticipated to recover revenue in the amount of $17,054.22 which will offset the total estimated Expenses resulting in an estimated Net gain of $4.22 as a result of the minimum wage increase for the aquatics season.  Page 7 Recommendation: Adopt a resolution: 1. Approving new Aquatic Center participant fees; and 2. Approving program schedule for the Placerville Aquatics Center, effective May 4, 2026. ____________________________________ Denis Nishihara, Director of Community Services Attachment A – Proposed Fee Schedule Attachment B – Aquatics Season Schedule Page 8 ATTACHMENT A City of Placerville Community Services Department Proposed Fee Schedule Effective 06/27/2026 CURRENT FEES PROPOSED FEES Aquatics $6 (age 1-3) $4 (age 1-3) $7(age 4-17) Public Swim $6 (age 4-54) $8 (age 18-54) $4 (age 55+) $6 (age 55+ & Active Military) $65 (ages 1-17) Season Passes – Public Swim $40 $75 (age 18-54) (Individual) $65 (age 55+ & Active Military) $100 Facility Rental Ad On Obstacle Course n/a $175 Party Rental (20 people) Swim Lessons $39 (4 day) $39 (4 day) (Group) Swim Lessons (private) $110 (4 day) $125 (4 day) $7 Adults $15 Adults Lap Swim Drop-In $5 Seniors $10 Seniors Monthly Monthly $45 Adults $50 Adults $35 Seniors $45 Seniors Lap Swim Pass Season Pass Season Pass $120 Adults $140 Adults $90 Seniors $120 Seniors Activity Pool Play $4 $4 2 hour rentals 2 hour rentals $200-300 (1 pool) $200-300 (1 pool) Facility Rentals $275-375 (2 pools) $275-375 (2 pools) $500-650 (3 pools) $500-650 (3 pools) Party Rental $140 $140  We are a welcoming, active and business-friendly rural foothill community built on California's rich gold rush history. Directors Report April 21, 2026 Recreation and Parks Commission Meeting Prepared by: Denis Nishihara, Director of Community Services Item#: 5.3 Subject: Community Survey, Continued –REVIEW DRAFT Recommendation: Recreation and Parks Commission Receive Report and provide feedback regarding specific survey questions. Purpose: Present Recreation and Parks Commission with a DRAFT of survey questions for Community Survey. Strategic Plan Strategy: Strategy – Expand and Improve Public Facilities and Recreation Programs. Background: During the Recreation and Parks Commission meeting on October 20, 2025, a plan to formulate a concise and effective program and services survey was discussed. During the September meeting, it was suggested that two Commissioners meet with staff to discuss the survey questions, with the goal of creating a realistic and effective survey that captures the community's priorities and establishes a baseline for revising the Master Plan. Commissioners Pitchly and Lujan subsequently met with Director Nishihara to define the scope of focus. The Ad-Hoc Committee identified key focal points for the survey, emphasizing questions that explore residents' needs, wants, and reasons for valuing specific services. The survey's primary aim is to offer City residents a simple, accessible platform to express their priorities. The resulting data will equip the Recreation and Parks Commission with critical insights into residents' perceptions of existing department services, their essential priorities, and desired potential offerings. Discussion: Review and discuss questions and outreach. You may click the title link below to access DRAFT survey online or enter the link into your browser. Included is a QR Code below should you choose to use another device. Recreation, Parks, Trails and Creek Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SXFTL32 ________________________________ Denis Nishihara, Director  We are a welcoming, active and business-friendly rural foothill community built on California's rich gold rush history. Directors Report April 21, 2026 Recreation and Parks Commission Meeting Prepared by: Denis Nishihara, Director of Community Services Item#: 5.4 Subject: Department Update Recommendation: Recreation and Parks Commission to Receive Report Purpose: Provide Recreation and Parks Commission with a verbal update to the status of the Community Services Department. Strategic Plan Strategy: Informative Dialog Background: The Recreation and Parks Commission regularly receives updates from staff regarding departmental activities, projects, and strategic planning efforts. Item 1 – Placerville Fishing Derby 2026 // HIGHLIGHTS Item 2 – New Recreation Guide Item 3 – CSD Staffing Update Discussion: Time permitted for recommendations, inquiries and requests as resources permit. ________________________________ Denis Nishihara, Director This is a non-action item