HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/22/1990 PRC MinutesMINUTES OF THE PARRS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
MEETING OF MARCH 22, 1990
CALL TO ORDER:
Ch/Ivan Nyal called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
at City Hall, 21660 East Copley Drive, Suite 100, Dia-
mond Bar, California.
PLEDGE OF:
The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by
ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Whelan.
ROLL CALL:
Commissioners Ruzicka, Stitt, Whelan, Vice Chairman
Nardella and Chairman Nyal.
Also present were Parks/Maintenance Director Charles
Janiel, Frank Lozano of Diamond Bar Little League and
Don Gravenddhl.
CORRESPONDENCE:
In response to a memorandum from Charles Janiel to
Dennis A. Tarango, Acting Planning Director, regarding
the the review of development plans for the area off
Brea Canyon, the Commission put forth a request for
the Planning Department to notify the Parks and Recre-
ation Commission of any development plans for Sand-
stone Canyon area. The motion was then amended to
read: We request the Planning Department to notify
the Parks and Recreation Commission of any development
of twenty (20) or more acres of land. A roll call
vote followed:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Chairman Nyal, VC/Nardella,
C/Ruzicka, Stitt and Whelan.
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COM]lISSIONER: None
ACTION ITEMS:
Chairman Nyal and VC/Nardella met with staff, Council-
man Forbing and the representatives from the Diamond-
iamond-Bar
BarLively senior Citizens on Tuesday, March 13, 1990.
Staff's recommendation to the Commission was to recom-
mend to City Council to allocate a sum not to exceed
One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) for the rental of the
Walnut Community Room, for the use of the senior citi-
zens of Diamond Bar. With some discussion, a motion
by Ch/Nyal was made to investigate the feasibility of
facilities for the Senior's use prior to a reconenda-
tion to City Council to allocate funds. C/ Ruzicka
seconded. All ayes, No noes. The motion passed.
MATTERS FROM
THE AUDIENCE:
! Little League
Frank Lozano, Commissioner of Practice Fields for Dia-
mond Bar Little League (DELL) presented a letter to
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Little League
the Commission requesting game schedule relief at Her-
(Continued)
itage Park. The Little League's National Board has
its Headquarters in Williamsport, and has determined
to refrain from any games played on Sunday. This ef-
fort was to keep the players (and families) from con-
flict/over-scheduling family/church-related activities
normally held on Sundays. The DBLL's intention is to
scatter games through -out the week and have a minimal
number of games played Sundays'after 12:00 noon. Af-
ter Mr. Lozano's presentation, Chairman Nyal recommen-
ded the use of Heritage Park to DBLL; that the DBLL
manage their supplies, equipment, facilities, and
schedules. Restroom availability is dependent upon a
DBLL Board Director acquiring a key from staff and be-
ing responsible to the aforementioned restrictions.
After more discussion, a recommendation to staff to
investigate the possibility of constructing a lain for
brick dust for use at Heritage Park and report back at
the next regularly scheduled meeting.
Pantera Park
Vice Commissioner Nardella and Commissioner 'Whelan
attempted to address a meeting held by neighbors at
Golden Springs School but due to the agenda wore un-
able to address the Park issue. They were, however,
able to speak to people from the Pantera Park area.
The main concerns included: major facilities, light-
ing, big buildings, traffic, expectation of a small
park like Ronald Reagan Park or Maple Hill Park. A
motion was made by VC Nardella to ask City Council to
increase park land dedication in lieu of fees to a le-
vel commensurate with the comparison neighboring cit-
ies. C/Stitt seconded. A role call vote produced the
following results:
AYES: CQMMISSIONERS: Chairman Nyal, VC/Nardella,
C/Ruzicka, Stitt and Whelan.
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONER: None
VC/Nardella made a motion for the Commission to re-
quest the City Council to explore the acquisition of
Walnut Valley School property at the intersection of
Brea Canyon Road and Diamond Bar Boulevard. The mo-
tion was seconded by C/Whelan and unanimously carried.
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INFORMATION
ITEMS:
CONFERENCE:
League of Cities Community Services Conference - April
6, 1990. Please respond ASAP for registration.
SEMINAR:
Los Angeles County Federation of Community Coordinat-
ing Councils, scheduled for April 21 at Compton Commu-
nity College; registration deadline is April 7, 1990.
HERITAGE PARK
A Request for Proposal (RFP) for architectural servic-
RENOVATION:
es is expected to be approved by City Council for dis-
tribution at the April 17 meeting. A preliminary time
schedule presented by Charles Janiel reflects:
- RFP to City Council April
- RFP out to bid 'for thirty (30) days May
- Council to review for thirty (30) days June
- Preliminary Plan to bid (30-45) days Jul/Aug
- Final Plan Specs (30-45) days Sep/Oct.
- Construction to bid thirty (30) days Nov.
- Actual work starts Nov./Dec.
- Completed two to three (2-3) months Feb. '91
PETERSON PARK
Ceremonies for the dedication of Carlton J. Peterson
DEDICATION:
Park are scheduled for Saturday, April 7, 1990, at
4:00 p.m.
WALNUT VALLEY
RECREATION QUAR-
TERLY REPORT: Information item received by the Commission.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
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Ivan Nyal, Chairman
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Secretary