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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/08/1990 PRC MinutesMINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING OF FEBRUARY 8, 1990 CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: ROLL CALL: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE: Chair/Ivan Nyal called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. at Heritage Park, 2900 S. Brea Canyon Road, Diamond Bar, California. The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Com/Stitt: Chair/Nyal, VC/Nardella and Commissioners Ruzicka, Stitt and Whelan. Also present were Parks and Maintenance Director Charles Janiel, Parks and Maintenance Superintendent Donald Hensley and Christine Adams, Walnut Valley Parks and Recreation. Secretary Tommye Nice was absent. Minutes of January 11, 1990: Com/Whelan corrected the spelling of Lydia Pluck on Page 1 to P -L -U -N -K. Chair/Nyal moved to approve the Minutes of January 11, 1990 as amended. With Concensus of Commission the motion was approved. , - Minutes of Parks and Recreation Study Session of January 25, 1990: Chair/Nyal moved, VC/Nardella seconded the approval of the Minutes of the Study Session. With concensus of Commission, the motion was approved. Don Schad 1824 Shaded Wood Road, Diamond Bar, CA. advised that on March 31, 1990 there is a "Tree Orientation" program presented by S.A.F.E. Mr. Schad passed out information on the program. I He also gave an update on the Tree Planting at Peterson Park for April 22 1990 at 9:30 a.m. He would like to see 1000 trees planted. Mr. Schad proposed that the building at Heritage Park be enlarged so as to be utilized by special programs. I Commission Page 2t�P&R 0 Don Garrett, Interact group co-ordinator from Diamond Bar High School advised that the students in this organization are looking for a project to help the community and would be happy to help. Mr. Garrett introduced President Ben McBratney and Stephanie Ito of the Interact Group. VC/Nardella suggested that Mr. Garrett contact New York Seltzer regarding donation of drinks for the event. REPORTS: Pay Phones Chair/Nyal read the memorandum Donald Hensley had submitted to the Commission regarding the placement -of Pay Phones in the City parks. Com/Ruzicka advised that he had brought the issue up at a Diamond Bar Improvement Association meeting. The DBIA would like to sponsor some type of program like this. Chair N al suggested that this item be / Y gg put on the agenda for the next meeting so that a report can be made by a representative from the DBIA. Walnut Valley Chair/Nyal presented the monthly staff report Recreation prepared by Christine -Adams. ACTION ITEMS: Co-op Day Care Chair/Nyal recommended that this ,program be as self-sufficient as possible. He went on to recommend that the City contribute $1500.00 towards the set-up costs. Sunny Martindale, a resident of Diamond Bar,ispoke on behalf of the co-op program. She suggested that a teacher be hired at approximately $72.00 per week and that $40.00 a month be charged for fff each child. r li P&R Commission Page 3 Liz Meyers also spoke,in favor of the co-op program. Com/Ruzicka moved and Chair/Nyal.seconded to adopt Ms. Adams' presentation of a self-sufficient pre- school for children in the City of Diamond Bar and the Walnut Valley School District boundries at Heritage Park with an allocation of funds not to exceed $2,200.00 for set-up costs. With the following Roll Call vote, the motion was passed: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Stitt, VC/Nardella, Ruzicka; Whelan and Chair/Nyal NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None Recreation Program Parks Director Janiel advised the Commission that in order to continue the after school programs from February 1, 1990 to the end of the fiscal year in Diamond Bar the cost would be $14,700.00. He went on to advise that it is staff's - recommendation that the Commission recommend to Council an allocation of funds for the current programs at the current level not to exceed $15,000.00 to the end of the fiscal year. VC/Nardella moved and Com/Ruzicka seconded the approval of staff's recommendation. With concensus of Commission the motion was approved. Field Scheduling Frank Luzano from Diamond Bar Little League advised that the Little League was looking for practice fields and would like the Commission to keep them in mind if any fields become available. I Chair/Nyal and Com/Ruzicka to handle field scheduling for the use of the parks during specific seasons. P&R Commission Page 4�',�',°; W.V. Pony Baseball _Chair/Nyal read a memo from Bob Russi regarding the use of Heritage Park by the Walnut Valley Pony Baseball from Monday through Friday nights 600 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. from this date until June 22, 1990 and that they are willing to pay the cost of the lights. After discussion, staff was directed to send;'a letter of instruction to Mr. Russi regarding the use of the Heritage Park field and that the Commission would be meeting to set up priorities as to the use of the Heritage Park field as well as other parks in the area. At this time the priority will go to Diamond Bar teams. Heritage Park Mr. Janiel advised the Commission that a resident had inquired about the possibility of leasing the Heritage Park building for a day-care center. Staff recommendation is not to consider this concept at this time. After discussion VC/Nardella moved, Com/Whelan seconded and with concensus of Commission staff was directed to contact Mr. Nargis to advise that his request had been denied based on the co-op program being instituted. Heritage,Park Mr. Janiel advised the Commission that a sub - Improvement committee needed to be appointed to work with City staff on ideas to_improve the Heritage Park building. After discussion Com/Whelan and Com/Stitt-were appointed to the Heritage Park Improvement sub- committee. DISCUSSION AND INFORMATION ITEMS: Proposed Tree Mr. Janiel gave background on the proposed Tree Ordinance Ordinance that was submitted by Don Schad. He went on to advise that the ordinance has been passed on to the Planning Commission for their direction. This was given to the Parks and Recreation Commission for their information and comments. 0 L P&R Commission Page 5 Newspaper responses Chair/Nyal advised that the Commission received one response from Mrs. Fong. He further advised, that Mr. Janiel would respond to Mrs. Fong suggestion. Architectural Chair/Nyal presented coorespondence from Gani San correspondence' Angel Architect on services for Heritage Park. "Summary of Issues" Mr. Janiel advised that the General Plan Advisory Committee had drafted a "Summary of Issues" a copy of which is enclosed in each Commissioner's packet Regional Projects Mr. Janiel advised that the Santa Monica Mountain Recreation Authority has sponsored a $200,000,000.00 bond issue for parks and trails in the San Gabriel Valley. COMMISSIONER Com/Ruzicka advised that on July 23 to the 28, COMMENTS: District 21 Little League will be sponsoring a Softball Tournament which will host 5 other districts. Would like to know if Peterson Park would be available to host the tournament. Com/Whelan suggested that the Commission continue having study sessions on the third Thursday of the month. Com/Nardella advised that he had spoken with Councilman Forbing regarding the construction of Pantera Park, with the possibility of swapping land with the Walnut Valley School District. P&R Commission Page 6 ADJOURNMENT: With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m to Thursday, February 22, 1990 at 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall Conference Room. Respectfully Submitted, i TOMRYE A. NICE Secretary ATT IVAN NYAL, Chairman t