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MINUTES OF THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
4 HEARING BOARD ROOM OF S.C.A.Q.M.D.
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21865 Copley Drive
NOVEMBER 20, 1997
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Finnerty called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by C/Tye.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Chairman Finnerty, Vice -Chairperson O'Connor, and Commissioners
r--, Tye and Holder
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Commissioner Medina arrived at 7:08 p.m,
Staff: Community Services Director Bob Rose and Community Services
Supervisor Wendy Bowman
MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE - None
CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
As presented in the agenda.
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1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1.1 Approval of Minutes of October 23, 1997 Regular Meeting.
VC/O'Connor moved, C/Holder seconded, to approve the minutes of October
23, 1997 as submitted. The motion was carried 4-0-1 with C/Tye abstaining.
2. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
2.1 Recreation Update.
CSS/Bowman presented the recreation update.
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CSD/Rose reported on the Park Reservations and Adult Excursions.
CSD/Rose responded to C/Tye that the City attempts to recover 70 percent of
Proposition A funds for Adult Excursions.
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VC/O'Connor indicated she has observed the City's Marketing Releases in the
Daily Bulletin on a weekly basis. She asked if the participation has increased
as a result of the printed notices.
CSS/Bowman responded that her department receives an average of one ',call
per week as a result of the publication notice.
CSS/Bowman indicated to C/Medina that press releases are regularly sent to all
area publications.
2.2 Status of Capital Improvement Projects.
CSD/Rose reported on the status of the Pantera Park Construction project ,and
the Peterson Park ADA Retrofit project.
Responding to Chair/Finnerty, CSD/Rose stated there has been at least a six
week delay as a result of plan problems incurred with respect to the Peterson
Park ADA Retrofit.
C/Tye pointed out that the fence surrounding the Peterson Park tot lot appears
to serve no purpose. He stated he is concerned about the contractor's lack of
attention to construction details.
3. OLD BUSINESS - None
4. NEW BUSINESS:
4.1 Subcommittee Assignments.
CSD/Rose stated that with the election of Commissioner O'Connor to the City
Council, there are now vacancies on two subcommittees:
a. 9th Anniversary Celebration
b. Parks Master Plan
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C/Holder volunteered to serve with CJMedina on the 9th Anniversary
Celebration Subcommittee.
C/Tye volunteered to serve with Chair/Finnerty on the Parks Master Plan
Subcommittee.
Without objection, the Commission concurred.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
C/Medina congratulated Debby O'Connor on her recent election to the City Council.
C/Holder asked if the Paul C. Grow restrooms are open for group use.
VC(O'Connor responded that the restrooms were open today and are opened after 3:00 p.m.
as needed.
CSD/Rase responded to C/Holder that Pantera Park is not yet available for reservations.
C/Tye complemented the City's Dial -a -Cab program.
C/Tye congratulated Debby O'Connor on her recent election to the City Council.
Chair/Finnerty also congratulated Debby O'Connor on her election to the City Council.
VC/O'Connor pointed out that Paul C. Grow park contains an excessive amount of water.
CSD/Rose responded to VC/O'Connor that drink vending machines should be in the parks
by the summer of 1998. With respect to fees received from LA Cellular for the Peterson Park
site, the revenue which is contemplated to cover the cost of park lighting will be placed in
the City's General Fund. He indicated that the 9th Anniversary Celebration letters were sent
out in October. Discussions regarding Larkstone Park and the Paul C. Grow joint agreement
are ongoing between the City and Walnut Valley Unified School District.
VC/O'Connor stated she has enjoyed serving on the Parks and Recreation Commission. She
indicated she will take Chair/Finnerty's suggestion regarding a regular meeting of the City's
Commission Chairpersons with the Mayor to the City Council.
C/Tye asked about the status of a tribute to former Commissioner Oscar Law.
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CSD/Rose responded that a bench and tree are proposed to be placed at Heritage Park in
honor of Oscar Law when the park's ADA retrofit is constructed.
CSD/Rase said that it has been wonderful working with Commissioner O'Connor for the past
two years and believes the Commission has accomplished a great deal during her tenure. He
cited the Parks Master Plan and City Anniversary Celebration as two examples of recent
Commission accomplishments and C/O'Connor's key role in promoting their success.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no other business to come before the Commission, Chair/Finnerty adjourned the
meeting at 8:30 p.m.
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Respectfully Submitted,
Bob Rose
Secretary
Attest:
Annette innerly
Chairman