Butterfield Community Center Needs Assessment

Butterfield COMMUNITY CENTER Needs Assessment

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The following document is a Needs Assessment for the Butterfield Community Center. It is a detailed report of the process that occurred in determining the needs for the Center. Included is a summary of the results from the Community Workshop and Post-Workshop Survey. The top ten most requested activities were:

% of respondents that replied Very Likely or Somewhat Likely

In 2010, Butterfield Elementary School closed its doors for the last time after 28 years of service to the Lakeland Village community. For the next 5 years, the site was abandoned, falling victim to vandals, weeds, and time. In March of 2015, the County of Riverside purchased the property from Lake Elsinore Unified School District with the intent of transforming the space into a community center for Lakeland Village.

The County in coordination with First District Supervisor Kevin Jeffries and Riverside County Regional Park and Open Space District envisioned a space that could become a gathering spot for the community: a place where community members could share interests, gain new skills, and enjoy events with their neighbors. In July of 2015, the Park District hired BMLA to conduct research, host a Community Workshop, produce a Needs Assessment Report, and present their findings at a meeting of the Lakeland Village Community Advisory Council. This report is a summary of those efforts.

Contents: RESEARCH Exhibit 1: Lakeland Village Demographics Exhibit 2: Community Center Project Website Page Exhibit 3: Online Survey

COMMUNITY WORKSHOP Exhibit 4: Display Boards

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POST-WORKSHOP SURVEY Exhibit 5: Community Workshop Results Exhibit 6: Post-Workshop Survey

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FINAL SURVEY RESULTS Exhibit 7: Post-Workshop Survey Answers Exhibit 8: Popularity Comparison: Workshop vs. Survey

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Prepared for the County of Riverside and Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District by:

September 23rd, 2015

RESEARCH

Outdoor Hardscape/ Play Areas

Outdoor Walkways

BMLA began the process with a site visit on August 13, 2015. Staff from BMLA met with Park District planning staff and toured the site to get an understanding of what types of facilities were available, the layout of the property, and the condition of the site. BMLA staff toured the main office building including offices, the former library, the auditorium, and the kitchen.

Staff were then led through Buildings 1, 3, and 5, the former daycare facility, and showed an electrical room. The tour took the group by the lower grass field bordering Grand Avenue, through the existing blacktop area, and up to the ball fields. Throughout the tour, potential uses for each space were discussed and what repairs and/or modifications would be required.

Auditorium/ Multi-Purpose Room

Classroom/ Meeting Room

Approach to Main Building

RESEARCH

In order to discern who the potential users of the future Community Center were and what their needs might be, BMLA needed to determine the demographics of the neighborhood: who were the residents of Lakeland Village?

BMLA requested demographic data from the District and received neighborhood profiles from a number of sources. After examining the

provided data, BMLA determined that the ERSI Demographic and Income Profile of Lakeland Village dated August 10, 2015 was the most comprehensive. Using the 2015 Forecast Data from the ERSI Profile, BMLA created the charts included in Exhibit 1. The source of the ERSI Profile was the U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2010.

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Lakeland

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The demographic research revealed that more than 46% of Lakeland Village residents were of Hispanic descent. With this in mind, BMLA elected to produce all promotional and informational collateral in both English and Spanish.

One of the key activities of the evaluation process was a Community Workshop, which was scheduled to take place on August 31st at Lakeland Village School. A number of tasks needed to occur in preparation for the Workshop, the most important of which was ensuring participation from the residents of the community.

In order to inform the community of the Workshop, BMLA created a tri-fold, doublesided mailer to invite residents of Lakeland Village to the Workshop. Included in the mailer was: • • • •

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An announcement that the former Butterfield Elementary School was being converted to a Community Center An invitation to the Workshop including date, time, and location The address of the project website A survey designed to gauge interest in participating in the plans for the Community Center (the survey could be submitted via mail directed to the BMLA office or it could be taken online via the project website) Contact information for questions The entire mailer was written in both English and Spanish.

To create a “one-stop shop” for all information about the Community Center project, BMLA created a website: www.butterfieldelelmentaryschoolvision.com.

On the site, visitors could find information about the upcoming Workshop, a link to an Interest Survey, contact info, and updates about the project. Information on the site appeared in both English and Spanish.

The Interest Survey that appeared on the mailer and the project website was intended to gauge community interest in the planning process. The answers provided would yield valuable information about the level of interest in the project and the Workshop, what type of residents were getting involved in the process, and email addresses for future contact. The brief survey included the following questions: • • • • • •

Did you know that Butterfield Elementary School is being converted into a Community Center?

Will you be able to attend the Workshop on August 31st at 6pm?

What is the primary language spoken in your home?

The following age groups are represented in my household. Please check all that apply.

If you would like us to contact you with updates about the project, do you prefer contact via: (mail, email) Please provide your contact info if you would like to receive updates.

The Park District supplied BMLA with a list of property owners for the Lakeland Village area. BMLA examined the list and removed duplicate names and government agencies.

From the filtered list, a mailing list database was created from which mailing labels could be printed. A list of 1783 property owners was submitted to the Park District in a printable format. The mailers were sent out on August 19th.

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The website www.ButterfieldElementarySchoolVision.com was created specifically for this project, to help inform the public.

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Residents began responding to the online survey immediately upon receipt of the mailer. A total of 79 responses were received.

According to the 2015 Direct Mailing Association Response Rate Report, the average response rate for direct mailing campaigns was 3.7%. Our campaign resulted in a 4.5% response rate. Responses to the Interest Survey were as follows: • • •

EXHIBIT 3 Did you know that Butterfield Elementary School is being converted into a Community Center?

57 responses to the English version of the online survey 3 responses to the Spanish version of the online survey 19 responses returned by mail --18 in English --1 in Spanish

The responses to each question can be viewed in Exhibit 3.

If yes, how did you know?

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EXHIBIT 3 (CONTINUED) Are you able to attend the Workshop on August 31st at 6pm?

What is the primary language spoken in your home?

If you would like us to contact you with updates about the project, do you prefer contact via:

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EXHIBIT 3 (CONTINUED) The following age groups are represented in my household.

The following chart demonstrates an analysis of the age groups represented in the population of Lakeland Village compared to the age groups of Interest Survey respondents and Workshop attendees. It shows a disparity between who responded to the Survey and attended the Workshop compared to the actual ages of the residents. 49% of Survey respondents/Workshop attendees are over the age of 50, while only 28.8% of the actual population is over 50. It is important to keep this in mind when considering the types of activities that were suggested and how popular they were.

Age Group Comparisons

Actual Age of Population vs.

Age Represented by Survey Respondents/Workshop

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COMMUNITY WORKSHOP

Five Display Boards were created which were set up on easels at the front of the room.

Upon arrival, attendees were encouraged to examine the boards. (See Exhibit 4) The boards showed information relevant to the decision-making process: 1. Area Map: Board showed a satellite map of the Lake Elsinore area with the Lakeland Village community highlighted.

2. Map of Nearby Activities: Using the same Area Map, the Board displayed the location of various activities that are already available to residents.

These activities were some that could also occur that the new Community Center.

3. Site Map: Board displayed a map of the former Butterfield Elementary School site.

4. Timeline: Board showed the history of the community and the site (in both English and Spanish).

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EXHIBIT 4

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A registration table was setup where attendees checked in.

Attendees were asked if they had responded to the survey. If so, their name and contact information were verified against a spreadsheet that had been created from the survey results. If not, they were asked to provide their name and email address. This information was necessary so the follow-up survey could be sent.

The responses from the Interest Survey indicated that 40 people would attend the Workshop. 42 residents actually attended: 16 of them had responded to the survey and the remaining 26 were walk-ins.

Shortly after 6pm, Park District staff opened up the Workshop and made introductions. Baxter Miller of BMLA then took control of the Workshop and led the discussion.

He explained that the purpose of the night was to generate a list of suggested uses for the new Community Center. He also explained how the Workshop was going to work.

The suggestion process began with Mr. Miller moderating and attendees raising their hands to make a contribution.

As each suggestion was made, staff members alternated writing down the suggestions on 24�x30� white pads.

The residents were enthusiastic with their suggestions, therefore recording the information on two pads proved necessary to keep up with the pace. At times, Mr. Miller would ask for elaboration on a

Residents voting on suggestions for Community Center activities

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suggestion, to ensure the essence of the idea was being properly recorded. The process continued, with Mr. Miller calling on residents, until all suggestions had been exhausted.

Mr. Miller announced there would be a short break while staff hung the sheets of paper with the suggestions along one of the walls. The attendees were encouraged to enjoy refreshments and socialize during this time. Once the sheets were hung, Mr. Miller called the meeting back to order and informed the attendees how the voting process would work. BMLA staff distributed 8 sticker dots to each attendee. With these dots, the attendees were to vote for the activities that they would most like to see at the Community Center.

Attendees spent several minutes studying the options and making their selections. As they took their seats again, BMLA staff tallied the votes for each activity and photographed

the sheets to ensure the integrity of the results.

Mr. Miller then informed the residents that they could continue to participate in the process in two ways. Based on the information gathered at the Workshop, a Post-Workshop Survey would be emailed out to residents requesting further input on specific activities.

He encouraged them to participate in that survey and to attend the Lakeland Village Community Advisory Council meeting to be held on September 23 at 6pm at the same location. Mr. Miller informed the residents that the Final Report of the Needs Assessment process would be presented at that meeting.

Mr. Miller then thanked everyone for their participation and closed the meeting. The Workshop lasted 2 hours.

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POST-WORKSHOP SURVEY

The Workshop produced a wide range of suggested uses for the Community Center. The residents were very committed to the exercise and their efforts resulted in 81 suggested activities/uses for the site. The suggestions were entered into a spreadsheet along with the votes received for each.

From there, the suggestions were further analyzed

by BMLA staff and categorized in a number of ways.

(See Exhibit 5.)

First they were categorized by Type of Space Required. Using the existing layout of the school site, 5 categories were established. This information is valuable in establishing which activities can share space and which will require dedicated space, laying the ground work for scheduling a variety of activities: • • • • •

Multi-use Indoor Space: Several activities can alternate use of indoor spaces, making more efficient use of the site Multi-use Outdoor Space: Several activities can alternate use of outdoor space, making more efficient use of the site Performance Space: These activities can share use of the existing Auditorium Meetings/Classroom Space: These activities can share use of the existing classrooms and offices for meetings or classes Dedicated Indoor/Outdoor Space: These activities require a space dedicated solely to that activity. Space used by these activities cannot be used for any other purpose.

Next the activities were categorized by which Age Group would benefit from the activity. This information is valuable as it illustrates if the reach of the activity will be limited or wide: • • • •

All: This activity will benefit residents of all ages.

Senior: This activity will benefit senior residents only.

Adult: This activity will benefit adults of all ages.

Youth: This activity will benefit youth of a variety of age groups.

The next category was Revenue Generation, answers classified as Yes or No. The thought behind this distinction is whether the Park District could generate revenue from the activity, either through charging attendees or through rental of space. The activities indicated as No would not incur any costs to run/maintain or they would likely have to be funded by the Park District.

The category of Partnership Opportunity was included to indicate whether the Park District may be able to partner with another organization to implement, maintain, and/or manage the activity.

This is also a Yes/No category. The activities marked as No would likely have to be managed by the Park District.

The last category was Cost to Implement. This is an estimate of how expensive it would be to implement an activity, based on costs involved with retrofitting the site, associated insurance costs, staffing needs, supplies needed, and other similar costs. Activities marked with $ will require minimal cost to implement, beyond the existing plans to improve the site. Activities marked with $$$$ will require considerable funds to implement.

The next step in the process was to compile the list of email addresses that would be used to send out the second survey, the Post-Workshop Survey. From the Interest Survey responses and the Workshop registration, BMLA had a list of 68 email addresses on file. In an effort to generate more email addresses, BMLA created a place on the project website where visitors could enter their email addresses.

BMLA learned from their research into the Interest Survey responses that banners hung at the school site were a very effective way to convey information to the residents. With this in mind, BMLA recommended that the District hang additional banners at the site promoting the website. This was done. The email entry on the website resulted in 3 additional email addresses.

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EXHIBIT 5

Community Workshop Results August 31, 2015

Activity: The list of activities that were suggested at the Community Workshop on August 31st.

Votes: The number of votes the activity received from the public at the Workshop.

Segment: Defined by BMLA to demonstrate which activities can share the same space and which will require a dedicated space that can only be used for that activity. Those activities with no shading indicate that the space used will require modification such that the space could not be used for any other activities.

Age Group: Defined by BMLA to demonstrate which age group will benefit from each activity.

Revenue Generation: Defined by BMLA to demonstrate which activities could be a source of revenue for the County.

Partnership Opportunity: Defined by BMLA to demonstrate which activities could be coordinated by an outside organization. Those marked as “No� will likely need to be managed by the County.

Cost to Implement: Defined by BMLA to demonstrate a range of costs to implement each activity. $ indicates the activity could be implemented for little to no additional costs. $$$$ indicates implementation will require considerable funds.

Multiuse Outdoor Space: This activity could be held outdoors in a space that can be used for a variety of activities.

Multiuse Indoor Space: This activity could be held indoors in a space that can be used for a variety of activities.

Performance Space: This activity could be held in the Multi-Purpose Room along with a variety of other activities.

Community Workshop Results Meeting/Classroom Space: This activity could take place in rooms setup as meeting rooms or classrooms Sorted

by Votes Received that can be used for a variety of activities.

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Meanwhile, BMLA was working on the creation of the Post-Workshop Survey. The purpose of the Post-Workshop Survey was to gain more specific insight into what the residents of Lakeland Village wanted to see at the Community Center, their likelihood to pay for activities at the Center, and their existing level of involvement in similar activities.

emailed to 71 people. At the same time, the project website was updated to include a link to the Survey (See Exhibit 6). For additional promotion, BMLA suggested that the District and County publicize the survey on their various social media outlets, including the local Facebook pages Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Up Lake Elsinore? and Lakeland Village Neighborhood Watch.

In designing the Survey, BMLA made a conscious effort to streamline the questions to improve ease of use without sacrificing valuable information gathering. First BMLA condensed the list of suggested activities by eliminating duplicates.

The 11 question Survey was first organized by types of activities: Classes/ Meetings, Community Functions, and Athletic Activities. The Survey asked for a likelihood of participation in types of activities as a general question and then the likelihood of participation in specific activities.

Next there was a question asking about the likelihood of paying to use the facilities at the Community Center. This question was included to demonstrate if residents would be willing to pay for use or if there is an expectation that the offerings would be free.

Another question asked if the respondent is currently participating in the highlighted activities at other locations. As a follow-up, they were asked what the driving factor was for them participating in that activity. This was important to gauge the probability that the Center would be used and what the important factors for participation are.

The Survey included space for comments on 6 out of 11 questions. One of the questions offered space to suggest activities that were not mentioned in the Survey. This was done to ensure that residents had every opportunity to make additional suggestions.

On September 10th, the Survey was

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EXHIBIT 6

Online Feedback Survey

1. Are you likely to use the Community Center for meetings or classes, such as Art Classes, Youth Groups, or Small Business Workshops? o Yes o No Comments:

2. What is the likelihood that you would attend or participate in the following types of meetings/classes: Very Likely Somewhat Likely Not Likely

Art classes

Adult Education Exercise classes Gardening classes/club Gems & Minerals group Meeting space Classes for Seniors

Small BusinessÇŚrelated Classes/Workshops

Youth classes/groups

3. Would you be willing to pay to take classes at the Community Center, such as Art, Dance, or Computer? o Yes, if the classes interest me o Maybe, it depends on the cost and the class o No, I would only use the Community Center if the services are free Comments:

4. Are you likely to attend or participate in community functions held at the Community Center, such as a recurring Farmers Market, Car Shows, Movie Nights, or Community Theater Productions? o Yes o No Comments:

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What is the likelihood that you would attend or participate in: Very Likely Somewhat Likely Not Likely

Auctions

Car Shows Community Youth Choir

Community Garden Community Theater Computer Room

Dog Park

Farmers Market Library Movie Nights Senior Center Shakespeare Festival Talent Shows

6. Are you likely to utilize athletic facilities at the Community Center, such as a Fitness Room, Walking Path, or Bike Trail? o Yes

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Movie Nights Senior Center Shakespeare Festival EXHIBIT 6 (CONTINUED) Talent Shows

6. Are you likely to utilize athletic facilities at the Community Center, such as a Fitness Room, Walking Path, or Bike Trail? o Yes o No Comments:

7. What is the likelihood that you would utilize: Very Likely Somewhat Likely Not Likely

Ball Fields

Basketball Courts

Bike Trail Dancing Space Fitness/Exercise Room Pickleball Courts Roller skating Space Skate Park Tennis Courts Walking Trail

8. Are you currently participating in any of the activities outlined in the survey? o Yes o No

9. What is the driving factor for your participation in those activities? Select the answer that is most

important. o Location/distance from home o Cost o The instructor o Convenience of the schedule

10. Would you be interested in renting space at the Community Center for a private event, such as a Wedding, Graduation, or Birthday Party? o Yes o No Comments:

11. Please identify activities that you are likely to utilize that are not mentioned in this survey:

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FINAL SURVEY RESULTS

As listed in the Executive Summary of this report, final results of the survey indicated hightest interest in: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Farmer’s Market (86.9%) Library (83.6%) Walking Trail (82.0%) Fitness Room (77.1%) Movie Nights (75.4%) Exercise Classes (73.8%) Car Shows (73.8%) Community Theater (68.9%) Auctions (63.9%) Art Classes (60.7%) Bike Trail (60.7%) Shakespeare Festival (60.7%) Senior Center (60.7%)

It is recommended the Park District develop an implementation plan focusing primarily on those activities to determine cost, feasibility and final space needs. The matrix in Exhibit 5 will assist the Park District in determining feasilibility and how to prioritize programming development.

The Survey was available online from September 10th until September 18th. On September 16th, a reminder email was sent out to all email addresses on file. At the close the survey period, 61 people had responded. The results of the Survey showed that there is strong support in the community for the school site conversion into a Community Center.

Nearly all respondents indicated that they would likely participate in community functions at the Center (96.7%). The most popular of these types of functions was a Farmers Market with 86.9% of respondents showing interest. The community functions with the least amount of interest are a Dog Park and a Community Youth Choir (44.3% and 32.8%).

A large majority of respondents would also utilize Athletic Facilities at the Center (90.2%). A Walking Trail was the most popular (82%). A Skate Park and Pickleball Courts received the least amount of support (both with 29.5%).

Depending on the subject, many respondents indicated that they would be interested in Classes or Meetings at the Center (85.3%). Exercise Classes were the most popular of the choices given (73.8%). A Gems and Minerals Group was the least popular (36.1%).

Just over half of the respondents expressed an interest in renting space at the Center for private events (56.7%). Additionally, the survey revealed that all respondents are willing to pay to take classes at the Community Center. None of the respondents expect that all of the available services will be free.

Many respondents are already participating in activities outlined in the Survey (69%). For those respondents, the most important factor in their participation in those activities is its Location (59.6%).

The least important factor is the Instructor (2.4%).

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EXHIBIT 7 Q1: Are you likely to use the Community Center for meetings or classes, such as Art Classes, Youth Groups, or Small Business Workshops?

Comments: I live right next door to Butterflied Elementary, I will seek employment opportunity and involvement 1 with any activities within the future community center.

I would like to see Lake Elsinore become a beautiful location for an entrepreneur selfǦemployment education center that would draw present and future business owners to weekend and midweek selfǦ employment education programs as a good tax exempt reason to stay in the center of everything they 2 could ever want to be less than an hour away from touring or site seeing while in Southern California.

We need to have infowar.com type meetings to protect our community & prepare for any diasters that 3 could come our way, to be able to help each other, when no other outside help is available.

Neighborhood Watch , Walk on trails.,garden, day trips, Club meetings,Computer Room, Child care, 4 after school youth group. senior group etc 5 Would love to attend painting and drawing classes. Also ceramic classes 6 All depends what is going on, but would probably join for some of the activities since it is close to home.

7 Depends The schedule little miscommunication / poor flyer for 8/31 meeting with about 30 local residents and no one from the 8 parts dept.

9 fitness like Aerobics, Step , etc If there is going to be Basketball or soccer but I on behalf of Saadat family will probably not use it unless 10 there is sports courts and fields added.

11 I would love to take a class 12 Probably for the small business workshops, because my church is very disorganized businessǦwise.

13 I would not hold them but I might attend them.

I would prefer more outdoor activities such as pickleball. This is a very popular sport among seniors and 14 people of all ages.

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Q2: What is the likelihood that you would attend or participate in the following types of meetings/classes: (Results below the line are favorable for that particular activity.)

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Q3: Would you be willing to pay to take classes at the Community Center, such as Art, Dance, or Computer?

Comments: 1 Discounts for volunteer work is requested.

I would pay hundreds of dollars to attend world class business startup or expansion 2 marketing and sales training seminars.

3 As long s the prices are reasonable Computer class, gardening classes, home repair & upkeep classes, automotive repair 4 classes, survival classes, self defense classes, etc.

5 I am a group exercise instructor, I would like to teach a class or two. most seniors are on a very limited income...free classes on anything of interest would be appreciated and more apt to be attended. Computer classes for the novice and the intermediate would get attention. Lunches should be considered..remember they are probably diabetic, and food is critical when their sugar drops suddenly...and it does. also, they should be instructed in life-saving technigues...they should know the basics of how to care for themselves in an emergency...and how to get help..an emergency help-line should be something to consider...sinple things like how to prepare a meal without a stove...how to store perishables in an emergency by storing ice, cold packets in the refrig..have an insulated food bag handy...better than a chest for weaker fingers and bodies...have a writing class to save for their children/grandchildren to save stories and experiences of their lives...which are always rich in one way or another. I would love to see a warm pool which doesn't have to be large, just big enough to allow the elders room to do water exercises which helps them to deal with arthritus and general mobility problems...a garden space for growing vetetables would be so helpful..there is nothing like holding a tomato in your hand and taking a bite of something you had a hand in producing....one could learn how to grow flowers in pots (also herbs) and how to use them in food preparation..there are flowers one can eat as well as look at...interest must be nutured. I could go on , but I too am a senior of 82 years and I advocate the 6 joy of life..

It would depend on the class and the cost. I realize the cost to rent a room must be 7 recouped but it still needs to be reasonable.

8 Computer classes, gardening, etc.

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Q4: Are you likely to attend or participate in community functions held at the Community Center, such as a recurring Farmers Market, Car Shows, Movie Nights, or Community Theater Productions?

Comments: 1 This is great for our community!

I would even love to help make our Community Center a really fun place to generate huge funds for further community development as a world tourist destination center, which would also generate a lot 2 of new jobs, stimulate our local economy, and increase real estate values.

3 Organic Farmers Market, educational movie & theater productions.

Any function that can get their bones moving with interest is doable...needles will be clicking...someone will know how to play a movable musical instrument like a guitar, and there will be 4 music and singing.Good luck.

5 Farmers markets and car shows would be great.

6 Farmers Market, etc.

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Q5: What is the likelihood that you would attend or participate in: (Results below the line are favorable for that particular activity.)

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EXHIBIT 7 (CONTINUED) Q6: Are you likely to utilize athletic facilities at the Community Center, such as a Fitness Room, Walking Path, or Bike Trail?

Comments: 1 Swimming pool adult only lap pool 2 It is very convenient for me and my family.

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After 45 years as up to a 100% disabled American Veteran, I have discovered and utilized simple and inexpensive home exercises that have helped heal me when countless doctors in multiple VA Hospitals could never seem to do the same.

I would really love a fitness room, wouldn't mind paying.

Bike trail & walking paths.

Nature Trail would be both fun and educational.

Senior low impact fitness classes Walking path sounds good.

Walking path would be great. walking path !!

Yes, I would love a fitness center and a bike trail swimming pool?????

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EXHIBIT 7 (CONTINUED) Q7: What is the likelihood that you would utilize: (Results below the line are favorable for that particular activity.)

Q8: Are you currently participating in any of the activities outlined in the survey?

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Q9: What is the driving factor for your participation in those activities? Select the answer that is most important.

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Q10: Would you be interested in renting space at the Community Center for a private event, such as a Wedding, Graduation, or Birthday Party?

Comments: 1 If I am able to utilize the facility's functions, I may reserve a space for graduation.

I use to prepare training programs for the US Army Security Agency Officers Training School; owned a large school for entrepreneurs; did seminars for the SBA, SCORE, HUD, and other government agencies. I am qualified to teach Ham radio, certified as a CERT graduate, an FAA licensed pilot trainer, a retired Master Gardener, an auctioneer school graduate, have a college degree in travel, studied architecture 4 years at Kent State University, have started and owned 2 dozens of businesses, and love to organize hot air balloon weddings and parties Community Outreach Ministry is very interested in renting a space for either an event or their office space.

Too old to have birthdays We don't have any of those functions in our family, but think it is a good idea. square dancing Anniversaries, birthdays weddings and other annual events.

To teach home inspection classes. I am an instructor at Mt. San Jacinto College. I may be 8 interested in expanding the college program.

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PleaseQ11: identify activities that you to to utilize Please identify activities thatare youlikely are likely utilizethat that are not mentioned in this survey: are not mentioned in this survey:

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Lap adult pool Motorcycle classes Work skills development.

Meetings I would like to do anything I can do to promote single senior living centers in Lake Elsinore. No single senior should ever be left "home alone" by wellǦmeaning friends and family members.

Healthy cooking classes for seniors Pool table game Activities that would make our community selfǦsufficient during the troubling times that may come in the future. Preparation is preservation of life.

Turning the outside of the center into a Songbird Habitat. I live in Lakeland Village and get over 150 varieties of songbirds in my backyard. Our songbird numbers are dwindling and many varieties will not be here for our children's future. Offering a songbird habitat is proven to help lower blood pressure and elevate moods of both children and adults. Each window in the Community Center can look out directly into the beauty of nature and our songbirds will win too. If we lose our songbirds, the problem is the same with the bees, they are our food pollinators. Without them in our community we will perish. We currently work with teachers in our community to help bring songbird habitats into our local schools and other community centers. We are happy to donate used bird feeders to help with this project. We also have Naturalists on staff to help with the implementation of this vital project. Where the Community Center is located is a very important natural habitat area because on one side is the Lake and the other side are the Ortegas. Can't you just hear the sweetness of the birds singing as members of our community, both young and old, enjoy activities at the new center?

Awesome!!! Sincerely, Mary Ann Powers Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop Ǧ 951Ǧ352Ǧ2020.

Police substation Public toilets Community garden 4ǦH Club Craft store where people sell their crafts. Craft Fair events. Lunch programs for senior citizens.

Swimming Christmas boutique, craft fair.

Constant contact, Toastmasters, Google Meetings informal music jams Will there be job openings that you can apply for working at this facility? teach Aerobics , Ripped, Zumba, or Seniors class Planning church events like community bible study.

I live in lake ridge, if the fence in the back of hill view and shadow trails opens up and a walking path was added to walk to the community center from lake ridge and not through grand would be an opinion that is hopefully already in the plan. also should be considered but not needed by me but I would provide assistance for: afternoon activities for children, hot lunch program for needy maybe a creative writing class Halloween, Christmas, Easter, Cinco de Mayo, I'm sure there are plenty of other activities. I've never been inside the area & don't know what the rules & limitations there are for activities. Would church activities be allowed such as filling balloons with helium, giving away bibles & church related items?

Business space Swimming pool.

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In analysis of all of the Comments provided on the Survey, the following items trended with multiple respondents: • • • • • • • • •

Walking Trail (7 comments) Swimming Pool (5 comments) Interest in teaching classes (5 comments) Exercise Classes (4 comments) Farmers Market (3 comments) Inquiry about job opportunities at the Center (3 comments) Church events (3 comments) Disaster Prep (2 comments) Bike Path (2 comments)

The graph on the following page demonstrates the disparity between the popularity of activities at the Workshop and the popularity on the Final Survey. The results from the voting at the Workshop do not accurately reflect the results of the Survey. This may be a reflection of the fact that Workshop attendees were only given 8 votes, while the Survey allowed respondents to indicate their level of interest in all activities.

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Popularity Comparison (% of popularity at Workshop vs. popularity on Survey

only given 8 votes, while the Survey allowed respondents to indicate their level of interest in all activities.

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