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Home My WebLink About01/09/1992 PRC MinutesNEW BUSINESS: Senior Citizens AA/F'ritzal addressed the Commission regarding the Commission Council's direction to staff, September of 1991, to determine if there is a need to form a Senior Citizen Commission. Upon surveying 14 cities, it has been determined that the majority do not have a separate Senior Citizen Commission, two have a Senior Advisory Board that works in conjunction with the Parks and Recreation Commission, the Human Services Commission, or the Community Services Commission. It is recommended that the Commission discuss this item, and direct staff as necessary. RS/Rose, in response to Chair/Whelan's inquiry, explained that the present senior citizen's group is structured for only active, lively senior participation. When a Senior Center is developed, it tends to also generate a frail; and elderly cliental which needs more assistance. C/Plunk stated that it is difficult to form a decision without first knowing what the Seniors expect from the Commission. It would also be beneficial to have a statement from staff as to their opinion of what is needed in the City. She CITY OF DIAMOND BAR MINUTES OF THE PARRS AND RECREATION COMMISSION JANUARY 9, 1992 CALL TO ORDER:" Chairman Whelan called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall 21660 E. Copley Drive, Suite 100, Diamond Bar, California. PLEDGE OF The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by ALLEGIANCE: vice Chairman Ruzicka. ROLL CALL: Commissioners: Plunk, Vice Chairman Ruzicka, and Chairman Whelan. Commissioners Meyer and Stitt were absent (excused). Also present were Administrative Assistant Kellee Fritzal and Recreation Supervisor Bob Rose. MATTERS FROM Mr. Neubauer stated that the Diamond Bar Historical THE AUDIENCE: Association is requesting to work, in conjunction with the Parks and Recreation Commission, on the City Anniversary Party. Chair/Whelan suggested that it may be more appropriate to tie in the Anniversary Party with the activities planned for the dedication of the new Heritage Park building. The item will be placed on the January 23, 1991 meeting agenda. CONSENT CALENDAR: Motion was made by VC/Ruzicka, seconded by C/Plunk and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to approve the Consent Calendar and the Minutes of December 12, 1991. NEW BUSINESS: Senior Citizens AA/F'ritzal addressed the Commission regarding the Commission Council's direction to staff, September of 1991, to determine if there is a need to form a Senior Citizen Commission. Upon surveying 14 cities, it has been determined that the majority do not have a separate Senior Citizen Commission, two have a Senior Advisory Board that works in conjunction with the Parks and Recreation Commission, the Human Services Commission, or the Community Services Commission. It is recommended that the Commission discuss this item, and direct staff as necessary. RS/Rose, in response to Chair/Whelan's inquiry, explained that the present senior citizen's group is structured for only active, lively senior participation. When a Senior Center is developed, it tends to also generate a frail; and elderly cliental which needs more assistance. C/Plunk stated that it is difficult to form a decision without first knowing what the Seniors expect from the Commission. It would also be beneficial to have a statement from staff as to their opinion of what is needed in the City. She January 9, 1992 Page 2 iillli suggested that the Seniors be invited to the lily!" Commission meeting for discussion on these issues. Chair/Whelan, concurring with C/Plunk, stated that once it is determined what the needs are, the Commission can then decide whether to appoint some sort of a liaison. VC/Ruzicka, concerned with the proliferation of commissions, suggested that the Commission propose to the Seniors, that a sub -committee be formed, consisting of seniors, that would be responsible for handling a variety of senior issues. The Commission concurred to direct staff to invite the Seniors to one of the March Commission meetings, and to determine the issues that are of concern to the citizens. OLD BUSINESS: General Plan AA/Fritzal reported that the draft General Plan may go to the Planning Commission, for public hearing, in March, and concurrently to the Parks and Recreation Commission. It is recommended that the s Commission postpone discussion on the Resources Management Element of the draft General Plan until GPAC reviews and approves the General Plan. C/Plunk, concerned with the amount of information that will be given at once, suggested that the Commission now receive those sections, of the General Plan, that have been finalized, and pertains to this Commission. AA/Fritzal indicated that she will verify the status of the General Plan and report back to Chair/Whelan. The first meeting in February can be dedicated for discussion of the General Plan. The Commission concurred. Adopt a Park AA/Fritzal reported that the Adapt -A -Park sub - Mission committee has developed a mission statement for the Statement proposed program. Before it is taken to the City Council, it is suggested that the sub -committee provide the following information: the parameters of the program; the reason the Commission is desirous of the program; the results it will accomplish; the implementation plan; and the ;,ry mission statement. It is recommended that the Commission review the mission statement and direct the sub -committee as appropriate. P q 11 :.L',' ,e ., .Is �"': _.�h!_ �t.�✓2Y. �.P, a�. _:.,,'N .. e�ars�x��'�.drt�.,m a.:�m�s�� January 9, 1992 Page 3 I Motion was made by VC/Ruzicka, seconded by C/Plunk and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to accept the mission statement. C/Plunk briefly reviewed the details that will be included in the report to the Council. Chair/Whelan stated that the sub -committee will make a presentation, of the report, to the Commission at the January 23rd meeting. Park and AA/Fritzal reported that the scheduled workshop for Recreation January 21st has been rescheduled to March 24th, Issues 1992. The Commission's final "White Paper" should be turned in by February 29, 1992. CM/ Van Nort requested that all Commissions prioritize projects and objectives, both short and long term. The Commission made the following requests: a copy of the Commission's prioritization list, developed for the CIP project; a recap of the community survey; a recap of the parameters suggested by CM/Van Nort; and a copy of the list of prioritized projects VC/Ruzicka handed in to staff a while back. AA/Fritzal stated that she will mail the various items requested, to the Commission, as soon as possible. Chair/Whelan, in response to C/flunk's inquiry if the Commission should prioritize the recreation program classes for the "White Paper", explained that the purpose is to develop a fee simple program, look at expanding the programs into various facilities, and prioritizing that. However, staff can be requested to do an evaluation of the recreation program. AA/Fritzal stated that staff will provide a complete overview of the recreation program and place it for discussion on the February agenda. C/Plunk offered the following suggestions to the draft "White Paper" submitted by Chair/Whelan: paragraph 5, page 1, should be restructured to first indicate that there is a need for more hiking/biking and nature trails, and then offer some solutions; the differences between the suggested Community Recreation Trust Fund and the "6 Adopt -A -Park Program needs to be clarified or they will work against one another; and separate those projects that have a specific site and those that don't have a site but has a need in the community. January 9, 1992 Page 4 STAFF COMMENTS: AA/Fritzal addressed the Commission regarding''u Resolution #9, from the League of California Cities, which is a Resolution Relating to Community Services Month, to be in April. It is recommended that the item be set aside till March, and suggest that the City Council formally adopt a resolution j adopting April as the Community Services month. RS/Rose made the following comments: the Rose Parade event was successful; registration for the Winter and Spring session is this Saturday; 65% of the revenue goal has been collected, by spending 67% of the expenditure goal; and he will present a report, at the next Commission meeting, presenting a 6 month review. Chair/Whelan suggested that staff investigate the possibility of leasing vacated store fronts, such as National Lumber, and using it as a recreation center for our classes. AA/Fritzal informed the Commission that, tentatively, the next scoping session for Heritage Park is scheduled for 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, Januaryj. 22nd at the Diamond Bar Library. ` `, C/Plunk requested that RS/Rose include, in his end of the year report, a comparison of this year's figures to last year's figures. Chair/Whelan reported that a citizen, concerned about the late night noise, complained that the lights at Ronald Reagan Park are not being shut off at 9:00 p.m. as was agreed upon. Chair/Whelan explained that on March 28, 1990, a similar situation occurred, and the Commission passed a motion to change Ronald Reagan Park to a 9:00 p.m. closure as opposed to 10:00 p.m. However, since presently there are tennis lessons that go on until 9:00 p.m., the citizen has agreed to let the lights remain on till 9:30 p.m. Chair/Whelan requested staff to place the item on the January 23rd meeting agenda, and to inform the citizen of the upcoming meeting. VC/Rdzicka suggested that there be some reasonable compromise made. It is unfair to abridge some of our young citizen's use to the park, as long as no violence is occurring.�;�ti •rv1't {il AA/Fritzal stated that, starting Monday, the k Sheriff Department will patrol the park at 9:00 p.m. and make their recommendation. 71"7 January 9, 1992 ADJOURNMENT: Attest: Pat Whelan Chairman Page 5 Chair/Whelan inquired if the YMCA has made a response regarding the track meet. AA/Fritzal stated that the YMCA was to attend this meeting to present a proposal requesting to be allowed to base their summer day camp program at Sycamore Canyon Park. Within that proposal, they made some recommendations on items that they could do for the City in return. The issue will be on the January 23rd agenda, if the YMCA submits their proposal. AA/Fritzal, in response to Chair/Whelan's request for an update on Don Schad's proposal concerning the Larkstone/South Point project, stated that the project is currently being discussed. Motion was made by VC/Ruzicka, seconded by C/Plunk and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to adjourn the meeting at 8:48 p.m. Respectively, - teilee Fritzal Secretary