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Home My WebLink About06/22/1995 PRC MinutesF CITY OF DIAMOND BAR MINUTES OF THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION BOARD HEARING ROOM OF S.C.A.Q:M.D. 21865 Copley Drive JUNE 22, 1995 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Ruzicka called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The audience was led in the Pledge oflAllegiance by Commissioner Tye. ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Ruzicka, Vice Chairman Goldenberg, Commissioners Tye, and Medina. Staff: Community Services Director Bob Rose M Recreation Supervisor Marla Pearlman � I Absent: Commissioner Finnerty MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE j a None j CONSENT CALENDAR 1, Approval of Minutes of May 25, 1995 meeting. VC/Goldenberg moved to approve the minutes as corrected, seconded by C/Tye and carried 3-0: Commissioner Medina abstained. OLD BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS 2. Proposed Meeting Rules of the Parks and Recreation Commission - CSD/Rose ` `' advised that staff's plan is to create a cover sheet that would accompany the M June 22, 7995Page 2 Parks & Recreation Commission agenda packet that would more prominently display the members names, meeting time and the meeting rules. C/Medina asked if these rules only pertain to this commission. CSD/Rose advised that these new rules only pertain to the Park and Recreation Commission. He also advised that the rules have been adjusted from the (City Council's agenda but arranged fit the Parks and Recreation Commission. C/Tye commented that these rules would take care of any negative situations that could arise out of the Parks and Recreation Commission meetings. CH/Ruzicka stated that as long as he has been on the Commission, there) has never been any situation where the Commission had to invoke any type of sergeant of arms type atmosphere. He stated in favor of these rules for ground rules. VC/Goldenberg also agreed to the rules. He also stated that somewhere in the future these rules may be required when there is a new make-up of the Parks and Recreation Commission. With the consensus of the Commission, the Meeting Rules of the Parks ,and Recreation Commission were accepted. CH/Ruzicka asked if a "Current Event" calendar is in the works as part of the agenda. CSD/Rose advised that staff will work on the outline for this calendar. C/Medina asked that the Parks & Recreation calendar of events be advertised in the local publications. CSD/Rose advised that they currently are advertised in the local publications. VC/Ruzicka concurred with C/Medina's comments for placing the activities in the local publications. RS/Pearlman advised that the Recreation Staff has a press release format that is given to the local publications. She stated that it is up to the publication's FI discretion as far as what they place in the publication. LJ June 22; 1995 INFORMATION ITEMS Page'3 Parks & Recreation Commission 3. Commission Status - Raul Medina - CSD/Rose reported that at the May 25, 1995, Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, staff announced that due to the resignation of Councilmember Gary Miller, the term of Commissioner Raul Medina would expire in 90 days. However, since no replacement for the Councilmember has been appointed by the City Council, the current Commissioner shall remain in office, per Section 2.32.040(c) of the municipal code. He stated that staff was under the impression that when the vacancy occurred, 90 days from that date is when the seat had to be vacated. However, he clarified that in the Diamond Bar municipal code section 2.32.040(c) it clearly states that 90 days after the succession of a Council person is when the Commissioner shall be replaced. He also advised that in the next election in November, all of the Commissioner's seats will become vacant at the end of February 1996. C/Tye advised that he read the packet material the same way as staff and the l wording in the handbook is definitely different. j CSD/Rose advised that staff will revise the verbiage in the handbook. 4. Concerts in the Park Schedule - 9 Concerts in the Park DATE THEME BAND June 28 Patriotic Music LONG BEACH COMMUNITY BAND July 5 Calypso/Reggae SAPADILLA July 12 60's Classics SHOUT July 19 Rock & Roll BILLY LEMON & THE WARNING July 26 40's Jazz/Swing JOE PALUMBO JAZZ COMBO I August 2 Country Western DEAN DOBBINS BAND August 9 Roaring 20's CRAZY RHYTHM HOT SOCIETY ORCH. August 16 50's BOBBY COCHRAN August 23 Top 40 MID WEST COAST CSD/Rose advised the concession stands will be provided by the Rotary Club, F.C. International Soccer, Kiwanis Club, Lions Club, Ranch Festival, Jr. Woman's Club, Miss Diamond Bar and by the Diamond Bar Historical Society. He also advised that the L.A. County Health Department has required the City .. of Diamond Bar to follow a permit process in order to have the concession I June 22, 1995 Page 4 Parks & Recreation Commission 4 5. stands in the park. He stated that in order to abide by the permit process, a hot water heater was installed in order to have hot/cold running water. And the concessions will be moved from under the trees to the sidewalk area near the portable building. Recreation Up -date a. Contract Classes - RS/Pearlman advised that summer walk in registration was conducted on Saturday, June 17 at Sycamore Canyon Park. She reported that staff enrolled 140 families, over 300 participants, and collected $13,000 in revenue during three hours of registration. She stated that the most popular summer classes include Spanish for Kids, Soccer Camp, Basketball Camp, Computers and Kids, Gold and Accessing the Internet. C/Nledina asked where people would go if they were interested in teaching a contract class. RS/Pearlman advised that at this time they are getting the Fall contract schedule together and any interested people should contact Recreation staff. She also advised that contract classes can not be conducted in a private home. b. Athletics - Youth Baseball- - RS/Pearlman advised that the 4-5, 6-7, and 18-9 divisions for the summer league are filled with 450 participants enrolled. She advised that registration for 10-11 and 12-13 divisions care still be taken. She stated that coaches have received equipment and rosters for their teams and may begin practice immediately. RS/Pearlman advised that all coaches have attended certification training provided by Diamond Bar staff. She also advised that Dr. Ky Kugler, head athletic trainer for Cal Poly Pomona; provided a clinic for care and prevention of athletic injuries and also offered assistance to the coaches in the future should they have questions. She reported that Dr. Kugler also has made available coolers, books and tapes regarding athletic injuries. Roller Hockey - RS/Pearlman advised that there has been some delay in the confirmation from the Walnut School District and lack of interest :r .,.. w. �.... June 22, 1995 Page 5 Parks & Recreation Commission from the community. She advised that staff developed a small waiting list for the program of interested persons consisting of eight names. CSD/Rose advised that he spoke with Jerry White at the YMCA, and stated that any more referrals that come through Diamond Bar will be passed onto the YMCA. VC/Goldenberg asked if a roller hockey court is planned for Pantera Park. CSD/Rose advised that the court planned for Pantera Park is designed as a multi-purpose court to handle basketball and roller hockey. Adult Softball - RS/Pearlman reported that the adult softball league is set to begin on Sunday, June 25. She advised that the league consists of 20 teams, an increase of 4 teams over spring. Line Drive School of Softball - RS/Pearlman reported that staff has met with Line Drive School of Baseball Manager, Randy Kapano to negotiate future programming of individual baseball/softball lessons, clinics and camps. She advised that this program will serve both boys and girls and will be available by this fall. C. Summer Day Camp - RS/Pearlman reported that the first week of day camp for Diamond Bar began June 19. She advised that the day camp's weekly theme is "Welcome to the Wild". She reported that campers will be attending Wild Rivers and Skate Express the first week. RS/Pearlman reported that there are 12 children enrolled for week one and staff is distributing flyers throughout the community to "get the word out" that Diamond Bar now has a Day Camp. RS/Pearlman introduced the new day camp t -shirts: d. Excursions - RS/Pearlman advised that there . are three excursions available to the community over the summer months. She stated that the Stateline Turnaround is scheduled for June 24, Laguna Arts Festival and Pageant of the Masters is scheduled for July 20, and Tea and a Toast is scheduled for August 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS: C/Tye expressed his frustration at the politics being played over a very minimal wage increase for the City staff members. He stated that the Park and Recreation June 22, 1995 Page 6 Parks & Recreatio„rI _Corss'oa, Staff work very long and hard to keep the community activities successful and a 3.5% increase is not enough. CJMedina stated that he met pro -athlete Mark Kuykendall who is a resident of Diamond Bar. He stated that Mr. Kuykendall has done clinics and he asked him to help the community by putting on a baseball clinic. VC/Goldenberg concurred with C/Tye's remarks and comments. He stated that anyone ,that is unhappy should write letters, contact the Councilmembers and talk about how they feel about issues. ADJOURNMENT: At 7:55 p.m., it was moved by VC/Goldenberg and seconded by C/Tye to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 4-0. Attest: Jbe RUZi''Kca Chairman Respectfully submitted, x. !r!� Bob Rose` ..> Secretary 1�