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Home My WebLink About04/12/1990 PRC MinutesMATTERS FROM Don Schad, 1824 Shaded Wood Road, Walnut, CA. 91789 AUDIENCE: informed the Commission about two large cacti, located close to the first ranch house in Diamond Bar. Mr. Schad states that they are a unique species, brought from Mexico, and suggested moving them to South Point Park for botanical and historical purposes. This item was referred to staff to discuss with D. A. Tarango, Acting Planning Director regarding the possibility of moving these cacti and to put on the agenda for the next regular scheduled meeting. The second item by Mr. Schad, was a reminder about Earth Day, scheduled for April 22 at Peterson Park. Ms. Cindy Morton, 23718 Prospect Valley, Diamond Bar, President of the Diamond Bar Girls Softball, presented each of the Commissioners and Parks Director Charles Janiel with a pin from the organization and verbally expressed their gratitude to the Commission for their support. 1 Ms. Sue Sisk, 1087 Flintlock Road, Diamond Bar, ad- dressed the Commission about the need to complete the accessories -play equipment, sun shelter and picnic tables -at Peterson Park. Ms. Sandy Morris, 840 North Del Sol Lane, Diamond Bar, asked some questions regarding the original plans for play equipment for the sand pit at Peterson Park. It was suggested by Ch/Nyal that C/Nardella, C/Whelan and the representatives of the concerned parents get together at City Hall in the afternoon and discuss 1 this issue further. MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING OF APRIL 12, 1990 CALL TO ORDER: Ch/Ivan Nyal called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 6- at Heritage Park, 2900 South Brea Canyon Road, Diamond j Bar, California. PLEDGE OF: The audience was led, in the Pledge of Allegiance by ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Stitt. ROLL CALL: Chairman Nyal, Vice Chairman Nardella and Commission- ers Ruzicka, Stitt and Whelan. Also present were Parks/Maintenance Director Charles Janiel, Secretary Peggy Sartin, Mr. Don Schad, Ms. Cindy Morton, Ms. Sue Sisk, Ms. Sandy Morris and Mr. Gary Larson. APPROVAL OF Ch/Nyal moved to approve the Minutes of March 8. MINUTES: The Minutes for Commission Meeting of March 22, 1990, were submitted for review and were returned for amend- ment. MATTERS FROM Don Schad, 1824 Shaded Wood Road, Walnut, CA. 91789 AUDIENCE: informed the Commission about two large cacti, located close to the first ranch house in Diamond Bar. Mr. Schad states that they are a unique species, brought from Mexico, and suggested moving them to South Point Park for botanical and historical purposes. This item was referred to staff to discuss with D. A. Tarango, Acting Planning Director regarding the possibility of moving these cacti and to put on the agenda for the next regular scheduled meeting. The second item by Mr. Schad, was a reminder about Earth Day, scheduled for April 22 at Peterson Park. Ms. Cindy Morton, 23718 Prospect Valley, Diamond Bar, President of the Diamond Bar Girls Softball, presented each of the Commissioners and Parks Director Charles Janiel with a pin from the organization and verbally expressed their gratitude to the Commission for their support. 1 Ms. Sue Sisk, 1087 Flintlock Road, Diamond Bar, ad- dressed the Commission about the need to complete the accessories -play equipment, sun shelter and picnic tables -at Peterson Park. Ms. Sandy Morris, 840 North Del Sol Lane, Diamond Bar, asked some questions regarding the original plans for play equipment for the sand pit at Peterson Park. It was suggested by Ch/Nyal that C/Nardella, C/Whelan and the representatives of the concerned parents get together at City Hall in the afternoon and discuss 1 this issue further. P & R Commission Page 2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Mr. Gary Larson, 22517 East Eddridge, Diamond Bar, addressed the Commission regarding the Los Angeles County P&R Budget monies for this fiscal year 'and if there are any residual funds if so where? This ues- "''' tion was answered: at the time of incorporation the funds were reverted back to the County. ACTION ITEMS: Seniors: A memorandum from Charles Janiel regarding the Senior Citizen Meeting Place was read. The following motion was made by C/Ruzicka: To recommend to City Council to appropriate an amount not to exceed (NTE) One Thou- sand Dollars ($1,000.00) to be spent in the interests of the Diamond Bar Lively Senior Citizens use of the Walnut Community Room. After discussion, a role call vote produced: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: VC/Nardella, C/Whelan, C/Ruzicka, C/Stitt, and Chair/Nyal NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None Commission A memorandum from staff regarding the availability of the Community Room at the Library for Commission Meet- ings was read. VC/Nardella moved to direct staff to draft a resolution for City Council and to schedule the library for the regular meetings on second Thurs- 1 day of the month and to schedule the study session on the fourth Thursday of the month, both meetings to be- gin at 6:30 p.m. After discussion, the Commission directed staff to research the availability of getting a key from the library and locking up after the meet- ing. A Commission consensus approved the motion. A Commission consensus approved the motion. REPORTS: Commissioner Ruzicka's report on Pay Phones in the Parks was postponed until the April 26 Study session on 911/emergency phones for the parks. DISCUSSION ITEMS: Development A memorandum from Charles Janiel was read regarding Projects the development projects in excess of twenty (20) acres. The Commission determined that twenty acres was too large and tabled this item to the study ses- sion for more discussion. Brickdust Bin A memorandum regarding the construction of a 'bin to contain brickdust at Heritage Park was read. By dis- cussion, it was determined that a cinder block bin was not necessary, but a metal -type shipping container similar to Peterson Park would be less costly. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- P & R Commission Page 3 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Walnut Valley A report was given by C/Whelan and VC/Nardella summa - Recreation i rizinq the Advisory Board Meeting on April 2, 1990. Park Lighting A letter from Chairman Nyal to Mr. John A. Gleason was read regarding the Ronald Reagan Park lighting. Earth Day A letter to Cal Poly and a press release regarding the Tree Planting Project were information items. Park Donation A letter thanking Mrs. Genevieve Peterson for her gen- erous contribution for the purchase and installation of the flagpole for Carlton J. Peterson Park (FYI). Agenda Items A memo from staff explaining agenda posting (FYI). Scheduled A schedule of future meeting times and locations is Meetings included for your convenience. WVR Staff A monthly staff report from Walnut Valley Recreation Report was included as an information item. COMMISSIONER C/Stitt advised that there is not yet an answer from COMMENTS: Cimarron Oaks to share the cost of post removal. VC/Nardella stated busy times ahead. C/Ruzicka commented that negotiation with -the YMCA to expand the playing fields helped other groups to come through with Ten Thousand Dollars to fund the develop- ment of four acres of land across the street from the Diamond Bar YMCA. C/Whelan: Nothing Ch/Nyal discussed his meeting with Diamond Bar Little League. The meeting was less than a positive experi- ence. ADJOURNED: The meetin} adjourned at 9:45 p.m. wec(gy Sartin Secretary ATT F� Ivan Nyal, Chairman