HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/23/1998 PRC MinutesCITY OF DIAMOND BAR
MINUTES OF THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
HEARING BOARD ROOM OF S.C.A.Q.M.D.
21865 Copley Drive
JULY 23, 1998
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Finnerty called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Vice Chairman Nolan.
ROLL CALL:
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Present: Chairman Finnerty, Vice Chaiman Nolan and Commissioners, Anis,
Holder and Pruitt
Staff: Community Services Director Bob Rose, and Community Services
Specialist Paolo Lopez
MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE - None
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1.1 Approval of Minutes of June 25, 1998 Regular Meeting.
Chair/Finnerty asked that the minutes be changed as follows: The first sentence
on Page 4 is changed to read as follows: "The banners are recommended to be
placed near the intersections of Grand Avenue and Diamond Bar Boulevard
(one on Grand Avenue and one on Diamond Bar Boulevard), on Golden
Springs Drive at Brea Canyon Road, and Diamond Bar Boulevard near the
Kmart Center."
C/Pruitt moved, C/Holder seconded, to approve the minutes of June 25, 1998
as amended. The motion carried 4-0-1 by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Anis, Holder, Pruitt, Chair/Finnerty
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
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ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: VC/Nolan
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
2. Recreation Update
CSS/Lopez presented the recreation update.
3. Pantera Park - Update
CSD/Rose stated that the Grand Opening ceremonies will take place on
Saturday, July 25, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. He explained that about 65 card stock
invitations were sent out and 1,300 flyers were mailed. The area newspapers
have noted the park's completion and opening. Deejay Flavio Garcia will
provide music starting about 9:30 a.m. Los Angeles County Supervisor Don
Knabe will make the dedication. A representative from Congressman Jay Kim's
office will make a presentation to the City. The City Council will conduct the
ribbon cutting ceremony and Miss Diamond Bar will be present for the
festivities. The Tiny Tots program will begin at the site on Monday morning,
July 27.
Responding to C/Anis, CSD/Rose indicated the City will begin taking
reservations for the park on Monday, July 27. The park contains three picnic
areas. Reservations are limited to one per day.
Chair/Finnerty stated that the neighborhood residents are very enthusiastic
about the park's opening and have planned a block party for the day beginning
at 10:00 a.m. in coordination with the Grand Opening Ceremonies. She
reported that a neighbor indicated to her that he was enthusiastic about lighting
in the park.
4. Status of Selection of Recreation Provider - Update.
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Staff will present its report to the City Council on August 4, 1998 along with its
recommendation to retain the City of Brea as the City's recreation provider. The
current contract expires on August 31, 1998. As an alternative, a second
recommendation has been made to extend the current contract to December
31, 1998.
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OLD BUSINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS - None
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
C/Anis stated that she is enjoying the Concerts in the Park series. The bands are exceptional.
She said that she noticed some slight flooding by the water fountain in Sycamore Canyon
Park.
CSD/Rose responded to C/Anis that there is an ongoing problem with drainage at the park.
He explained how the drainage needs to be revised in order to eliminate the problem.
C/Holder reported that she will participate in the Long Beach Renaissance Festival.
C/Pruitt said she has attended all of the Concerts in the Park. The overall attendance and
�y participation has been good and the persons running the concessions have done an excellent
job and have been financially successful. Pop Warner has conducted registration at each
concert which has been good for visibility. Pop Warner will host an opening day ceremony
at Diamond Bar High School on Saturday, July 25, 1998 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. The
organization will receive a $5,000 grant from the Amateur Athletic Foundation. She reminded
the Commission that Pop Warner will host the "Kids Helping Kids" Pancake Breakfast and
Blood Drive to be held on Sunday, July 26, 1998 from 8:00 to 11:30 a.m. to benefit the
Stoddard family. The Diamond Bar Rotary and Adohr Farms will co -host the event at
Diamond Bar High School. She reported that the subcommittee held its first meeting to
discuss the formation of a 501- C - 3 non-profit foundation. The next meeting is scheduled for
9:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 6, 1998. She pointed out that flooding occurs during the night
when the street median sprinkler systems are activated.
VC/Nolan thanked CSD/Rose for arranging AYSO's use of Heritage Park for registration. He
asked that the City seek Sheriff's Department patrol presence in the upper Sycamore Canyon
area on the weekends._ He stated he has been greeted by confrontational individuals in the
area. He commended C/Pruitt and her husband for the volunteer work they do on behalf of
the community.
C/Anis suggested the City consider conducting hiking tours for youth in upper Sycamore
Canyon Park.
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C/Pruitt thanked VC/Nolan and his company for assisting Pop Warner and the Rotary Club
with the Pancake Breakfast. She asked that the Commission review the possibility of signage
at the beginning of the trail in Sycamore Canyon Park.
ADJOURNMENT:
C/Anis moved, VC/Nolan seconded, to adjourn the meeting. There being no other business
to come before the Commission, Chair/Finnerty adjourned the meeting at 8:07 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Bob'0"se
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Secretary
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Avnet Finnerty
Chairman