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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/25/1995 PRC MinutesCITY OF DIAMOND BAR i MINUTES OF THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION BOARD HEARING ROOM OF S.C.A.Q.M.D. 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar MAY 25, 1995 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Ruzicka called the meeting to order at 7:12 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Vice Chairman Goldenberg. ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Ruzicka, Vice Chairman Goldenberg, Commissioners Finnerty and Tye, (Commissioner Tye arrived at 7:25p.m.) Staff: Community Services Director Bob Rose Recreation Supervisor Chris Emeterio Absent: Commissioner Medina MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE Tyra Beers, Instructor for the City of Diamond Bar Tiny Tots Program, invited the Commissioners to the Tiny Tots Graduation Ceremony scheduled for Friday, June 9, 1995 at 7:00 p.m. at the Heritage Park Community Center. She advised that there will be entertainment by the children enrolled in the tiny tots program and a potluck dinner following distribution of diplomas. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Approval of Minutes of April 27, 1995 meeting. C/Finnerty moved to approve the minutes, seconded by VC/Goldenberg and carried 3-0. Commissioners Medina and Tye were not available for the vote. OLD BUSINESS 2. Park Use Policies and Procedures - CH/Ruzicka expressed that the revised "" recommendations were well prepared by staff. He stated that this wording May 25, 1995 Page 2 Parks & Recreation Commission u;�alli�� answers the Commission's questions -and offers an opportunity for the non- profits to utilize Heritage Park Community Center without any fees. He also commented that this policy leaves the opportunity for the facility to recove� the expenses associated with its operation. CSD/Rose advised that per the Commission's request, staff revised the recommendation to the City Council that Section V. -B.-2 read as follows: a) one use for fund raising purposes per calendar year where room rental fees and staff costs are waived for up to eight hours of use. Request may be scheduled up to 6 months prior to desired date. b) 'one use per month for general business meetings of the organization where room rental fees and staff costs are waived for up to four hours of use. Requests for use on Saturdays or Sundays will not be accepted more than 35 days prior to desired date. Requests for use on weekdays may be submitted up to 6 months prior to desired date. Section III. F. will read as follows: Heritage Park Community Center - Fees required for the use of Heritage Park Community Center are described in Section V (Facility Reservations Policy). VC/Goldenberg moved to approve the above recommendations, seconded by C/Finnerty and carried 3-0. Commissioners Medina and Tye were not available for the vote. Commissioner Tye arrived at 7:25 p.m. 3. Request for City of Diamond Bar Support for the Children's Center for Creative Development - CH/Ruzicka reintroduced this item and asked for Mrs. Karapetian's report. Mrs. Karapetian handed out her revised recommendations. She reviewed her packet of recommendations which would include an art and crafts center for under privileged children in the Diamond Bar community. In regards to Mrs. Karapetian's letter to CH/Ruzicka, VC/Goldenberg asked if the statement of "50% of the city's 55,000 population was below the median level" pertained to 50% of the residents or 50% of the households. Responding to VC/Goldenberg, CH/Ruzicka advised that the median level of ! income is approximately $60,000 in the City of Diamond Bar and that,the _7.I'I I, ,. � q - [ 1..^P. , " ,IP r -.aur ..� h.0 6 _ Yr'ILn �V7,71 � .,i �.11L= May 25, 1995 I Page 3 , Parks & Recreation Commission information in the letter is incorrect. He stated that the revised proposal is extremely misleading and the information given is incorrect in regards to art classes being offered in public schools and the lack adult support of youth activities in the community. CH/Ruzicka stated that he does not believe that the Commission should support this program. With the consensus of the Commission, there is no recommendation to support the request for support of the Children's Center for Creative Development. i NEW BUSINESS None. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 4. Recreational Program Up -date a. Athletics Youth Baseball - "Try -Out Skills Day" for the 4-7 age group has been discontinued. There are approximately 315 kids enrolled in the Youth Baseball Program thus far. One -Pitch Softball Tournament - was very successful. Jones Intercable won the tournament and advises that they will be back next year to defend their title. Youth Rollerblade Hockey - It was advised that YMCA will continue their rollerblade hockey program. It was also advised that staff, flyers and tentative school grounds are ready for the City rollerblade hockey program. Staff will provide all of the coaching and training heavily emphasizing self-esteem for the kids. 6th Anniversary Celebration - was a great success. A great response from the community was received. Day Camp - It was advised that staff is in place, equipment and other needs are in the process of being ordered for the day camp. The City of Brea is also in �._ the process of completing the flyers and distributing them at the schools in Diamond Bar. May 25, 1995 Page 4 ANNOUNCEMENTS: Parks & Recreation Commission i C/Tye commented that the 6th Anniversary Celebration was a fun day. He thanked staff, C/Medina and CSD/Rose for their efforts. In regard to the Pantera Park Community Center, he expressed concern that the Parks& Recreation Commission recommended the community center and the recommendation was denied by the Planning Commission. CSD/Rose advised that the recommendations by the Parks & Recreation Commission event forward to the Planning Commission as part of the Conditional Use Permit process. 'He advised that during that process, different types of traffic studies and parking evaluations were conducted on a worse case scenario. He stated tnai from the Planning Commission's point of view, it was unacceptable to consider'relying on on -street parking for over flow parking at the facility, therefore, as part of the Conditional Use Permit process, the Planning Commission did not include the community center. CSD/Rose advised that during the May 2, 1995 City Council meeting, the park plan was presented and the City Council expressed a desire to have some meeting space in that facility. He advised that staff checked with the Planning Department on the Conditional Use Permit to determine what size of building could be authorized to be placed on the park. VC/Goldenberg expressed his concern that this building would not be large enough for the senior citizens to meet and that this building does not include kitchen facilities. Wye asked how many square feet could be included in the proposed building: CSD/Rose advised that the proposal could include a 2,000 square foot building and still meet the intentions of the C.U.P. VC/Goldenberg stated that the concession stand, rest rooms and maintenance room are included in the 2,000 square foot proposed building, leaving only 1,000 square feet for a meeting space. He also advised that the Park & Recreation Commission did not recommend lights for this project, however, when it left the Planning Commission, lights were approved in the C.U.P. CH/Ruzicka asked that each Commissioner keep this project fresh in their minds for comments and review at a later date. Bruce Flamenbaum, Chairman -Planning Commission and Diamond Bar resident commented that when this project came before the Planning Commission, they felt that this park was not accessible to the public to have such a large meeting space. CH/Ruzicka thanked the staff for their hard work during their 6th Anniversary Celebration. May 25, 1995 Page 5 Parks & Recreation Commission He commented that Mrs. Karapetian's letter would have insulted a lot of residents in the City of Diamond Bar and that's why he did not recommend her program. CH/Ruzicka congratulated Mr. Flammenbaum for being re-elected as Chairman to the Planning Commission. CSD/Rose congratulated Chris Emeterio for his promotion to Recreation Supervisor for the City of Brea. He announced that Gary Miller has been elected to the Assembly, therefore his appointees to the Commissions become vacant 90 days after that action. He advised that August 18, 1995 will be the last day for C/Medina to serve on the Commission. He also advised that this seat will remain vacant until the next election, November 1995. ADJOURNMENT At 7:50 p.m., it was moved by C/Tye, seconded rby C/Finnerty and carried 4-0 to adjourn. Respectfully submitted, /n Bob Rase' Secretary Attest: `Joe Ruzicka Chairman