HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/08/1991 PRC Minutes� CALL TO ORDER:
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PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
MINUTES OF THE PARRS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
AUGUST 8, 1991
CONSENT CALENDAR:
OLD BUSINESS:
Chairman Whelan called the meeting to order at 7:05
p.m. at City Hall, 21660 East Copley Drive, Suite
300, Diamond Bar, California.
The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by
Commissioner Meyer.
Commissioners Plunk, Meyer, Vice Chairman Ruzicka,
and Chairman Whelan. Commissioner Stitt arrived
late.
Also present were Administrative Analyst Kellee
Fritzal, and Recreation Superintendent Bob Rose.
Motion was made by C/Meyer, seconded by VC/Ruzicka
and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to accept the Consent
Calendar.
Motion was made C/Meyer, seconded by VC/Ruzicka and
CARRIED to approve the Minutes of July 25, 1991.
Chair/Whelan abstained.
O'Campo AA/Fritzal reported that the request for the City
to contribute to the construction of a block wall
between the future Pantera Park site and Mr.
O'Campo's property, located at 752 Bowcreek Drive,
as continued from the meeting of July 25, 1991.
The Sheriff's Department has indicated that they
have not received any complaints concerning the
undeveloped lot, nor have they observed any illegal
or unwarranted use of the park. Staff recommended
that the Commission consider the following three
(3) options: (1) allocate funds to share the cost
of constructing a block wall between the proper-
ties; (2) budget the funds for the construction of
a block wall between the properties, for next
year's budget; or, (3) deny the request.
Mr. O'Campo, residing at 752 Bowcreek Drive,
indicated that the County should have made some
provision to have a partition between his property
and the park, as was done in other park sites.
Chair/Whelan inquired why the owner had not
installed gates to block access between the front
and back of his property.
P1 Mr. O'Campo stated that they have been waiting
until the whole property can be properly enclosed
before installing gates. He has been waiting to
find out the City's position regarding their
responsibility to share in the costs of protecting
public property.
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C/Plunk mentioned that at the August 23, 19901
meeting, Charles Broski requested fencing at his'
property adjacent to Maple Hill Park.
C/Meyer stated that though he sympathizes with Mr.
O'Campo's situation, there is no justification that
contributing to the construction of a block wall'
would serve any public purpose. He would be
willing to recommend the installation of wire
(chain link) fencing on top of Mr. O'Campo's slope,,
to discourage access to that area.
C/Stitt, noting that it has been indicated that
ATV's are being ridden in the City's open space
area, suggested that the matter be referred to the 1,
City Attorney. He stated that he would favor some,
fencing as mentioned by C/Meyer.
Motion was made by C/Meyer seconded by VC/Ruzicka
and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to recommend denial of Mr.
O'Campo's request that the City share in the cost
of a block wall. He further recommended that the
City Engineer attempt to install temporary fencing,
when the funds are available, from the back of thel
sidewalk, to the top of the slope for 50 feet, and
turn the corner for another 20 to 45 feet.
Chair/Whelan requested the posting of "No
Trespassing" signs along the property.
Park Use Policy AA/Fritzal addressed. the Commission regarding the
Draft Park Use Policy. Staff requested that the
Commission review the document and comment
accordingly.
C/Meyer, regarding the last paragraph in the
Statement of Policy, indicated that there needs to
be a provision for variances.
The Commission requested that the eighth paragraph
on page four (4) be further expanded and be placedi
as a separate subheading, labeled Variances and
Grievances.
Staff will include a Definition section on page 5.
C/Plunk requested that a reference be made, in the
Definition section, indicating that campfires,
liquid fuel or charcoal fires are prohibited,'
except in City designated areas.
August 8, 1991 Page 3
Chair/Whelan requested that the wording in item 3A
indicate that the Tennis Courts, located in City
Parks, are on a first come first serve basis and
cannot be reserved except for City sponsored
activities.
Chair/Whelan requested, on page 9, that User Groups
be part of the definition.
C/Plunk stated that the Definition section should
clarify "one time users", as indicated on page 12B.
She suggested that the section be reviewed by
staff.
VC/Ruzicka noted that item 1B, page 12, should
refer to all users.
The Commission requested that staff review the
language regarding Insurance.
VC/Ruzicka, referring to page 16, stated that one
offense is a warning, but the second offense should
disallow the use.
Chair/Whelan, referring to the staff monitoring of
the public address systems, inquired how it would
be enforced.
AA/Fritzal explained that it would be handled
through code enforcement, if there is a complaint.
She indicated that item E can be eliminated. A
statement will be included indicating that there is
a charge "if staff is required".
Chair/Whelan, referring to page 17 3A and page 15,
noted the contradicting language regarding the
permitted use of motorized vehicles on athletic
facilities.
C/Meyer suggested that the language be changed to
indicate "designated and approved".
VC/Ruzicka, noting that motorized vehicles are not
permitted on fields during games, stated that it is
very difficult to drag fields by hand.
C/Plunk suggested that the section be reviewed in a
year. The Commission concurred. Page 15 C2
through page 17 needs further review.
Chair/Whelan requested that user groups notify the
City regarding maintenance of fields, and staff
will designate the responsibility to a staff
member, to avoid duplication.
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Chair/Whelan requested reserved signs be placed at
designated park areas, as opposed to placing one
sign, "Reserved", at the entrance of the park.
This avoids confusion that the entire park is being
reserved.
COMMISSION C/Stitt informed the Commission that he addressed
COMMENTS: the Council and stated his reservation regarding
the installation of brackets on vertical poles.
C/Plunk requested that staff review the minutes and
be prepared to inform the Commission of the status
of several of the requests made by the Commission.
C/Plunk stated the following concerns: 1) there are
no doors on some of the stalls of the women Is
bathroom at Sycamore Park; 2) behind the back stop,
at Heritage Park, there is a sharp structure that
should be looked into; and, 3) the fields at
Heritage Park and Summit Ridge Park need upkeep.
Chair/Whelan noted that Ronald Reagan Park does not
have directional signs.
ADJOURNMENT: Motion was made by VC/Ruzicka, seconded by C/Stitt
and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to adjourn the meeting at
8:20 p.m.
RespecWFritza
K llee
Secretary
Attest:
Pat WhZlan—1
Chairman
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