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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/02/1990 PRC MinutesMINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 2, 1990 - CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Ivan Nyal called the Special Meeting to I order at 7:00 p.m. at Emerald Hills Escrow located at 1200 South Diamond Bar Blvd., Suite 116, Diamond Bar, California. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Ruzicka, Stitt and Whelan, Vice Chairman Nardella and Chairman Nyal. Also present were Parks and Maintenance Director Charles Janiel and Assistant City Manager Terry Belanger. City Council C/Ruzicka presented an oral summary report of the Joint Council Commission Meeting of June 30, 1990. Concerned Meeting: about the Commission's presentation to the City Council in that the Commission will be organized in what City Council wants of this Commission. It was suggested the Commission make their presenta- tion from a point of view of what the City Council has asked the Commission to do, what has been done so far and the goals that will be done within the next year. One main concern is to be sure that the City Council perceives that the Commission is very public oriented. f" C/Whelan commented he will not be able to attend the City Council Joint Council Meeting. C/Whelan stated one issue that needs to be addres- sed regarding the JPA's and the frustration dealing with Walnut Valley Recreation and the lack of correct information makes it extremely difficult for people to do their jobs. VC/Nardella asked who on this Commission is sup- posed to respond to certain projects like funding sources and open space conservation elements? Chair/Nyal stated the purpose of this meeting is to answer those questions. VC/Nardella stated that our survey has told us that we don't have adequate parkland and there are still questions regarding the use of the golf course. The fact that the golf course at one point was utilized in the determination of necessary park space and VC/Nardella has been checking into this matter with the -County and asking them why when the County turned over the f parks, they did not turn over the golf course. He has spoken with some County officials but basically getting information that because of funds it is not available to us. July 2, 1990 Page 2 Ia ' Yr C/Whelan commented at each meeting of the park master plan the items community center, senior center and athletic facilities have been brought up. VC/Nardella stated our tasks were to determine what we have now in the way of facilities, main- tenance fees, community and sports groups to name a few. Also, what is available to us as in, fees, lands, parks, undeveloped areas, master planning for the future and use of existing facilities. VC/Nardella stated the Commission has determined there is a scarcity of dollars and that we under- stand that there are three ways to acquire additional funds: Quimby Act, Recreation Park Impact Fees, State Bonds and Grants. y Charles Janiel stated Commission has discussed about wanting to get into a JPA to improve the maintenance levels of the school district facilities. VC/Nardella stated that the recreation program needs to expand into the north end of Diamond Bar and coordinate with Walnut Valley Unified and Pomona for facilities usage which involves Pi recreation JPA program and coordination of field scheduling within the community groups. There is also a need for additional coordination for main- tenance and field usage. Mr. Janiel stated staff has been working with the City of Walnut and have developed a RFP seeking other services. We were told today and we had a meeting,!with Walnut that Dr. Brown is going to the School Board to recommend termination of the JPA, on the basis that it is not cost effective. Staff will be looking into seeking an RFP at Rowland _ Heights School District, Mt. Sac and also staffing our own programs. C/Ruzicka stated that this agenda should b� as simple as possible. The Commission was told what to do, so far we have done this much and t4lis is what we would like to see in the future ifjthe Commission has the support of the City Council. And everything should be broken down into those three categories.' 1 Ik. w wAf July 2, 1990 Page 3 t VC/Nardella stated the Park & Recreation Program (JPA) needs to expand more into the north end of the City. Coordination with Walnut Valley Unified School District and Pomona Unified School District is needed to discuss the Recreation Program and its activities. Assistant City Manager Terry Belanger spoke regarding open space conservation element and how a mini presentation by City staff is partly required on what the status of the General Plan is and the policies that come out of that element are going to drive the master plan. VC/Nardella stated the Commission is needing help in the area of funding sources. Commission would like staff to provide information on monies available to them. Chair/Nyal suggested asking the Council to advise the Parks and Recreation Commission when there is going to be development. As of this time the Planning Commission has not advised this Commission with any developments. VC/Nardella stated the Commission has assisted the seniors temporarily by the $1,000.00 Grant awarded by the Council. After making certain recommenda- tions regarding the acquisition of property for a senior center and this is under direction of City staff. VC/Nardella stated the Commission's immediate problem is the Recreation Program and the Com- mission,needs to identify what they can do and what they should be doing. ADJOURNMENT: With no further comments, the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m. t � t Christine � ;raksin Secretary ATT Ivan Nyal, Chairman