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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/19/1998 PRC MinutesCITY OF DIAMOND BAR MINUTES OF THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION HEARING BOARD ROOM OF S.C.A.Q.M.D. 21865 Copley Drive NOVEMBER 19, 1998 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 Commissioner Anis. i ROLL CALL: Present: Chairman Finnerty, Vice President Nolan and Commissioners, Anis, and Pruitt. Commissioner Holder arrived at 7:08 p.m. Staff: Bob Rose, Community Services Director and Wendy Bowman, Community Services Supervisor. MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE: Keith Flisik, 1114 Grubstake Drive, spoke on behalf of several audience members who j were present to request the Commission's assistance in securing a skate park for Diamond Bar. He said their request is for a facility similar to the Chaffey High School area which incorporates a concrete skating floor that is surrounded by planters and benches. He stated that the request contemplates a much smaller scale skate park than is contemplated in the City's 10 year plan for a multiple use facility at the YMCA location. The City's youth need a skate park now so that they do not have to travel to other cities for recreation. He suggested that the area immediately north of the lower parking area at Summitridge Park could be used for a small skating area. CSD/Rose responded to Chair/Finnerty that contemplated park improvements are reviewed by the Planning Commission. Chair/Finnerty indicated to the concerned audience members that consideration of a 6_. facility could not be included in this year's Capital Improvement Program but it might be i i NOVEMBER 19, 1998 PAGE 2 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION considered as a 1999/2000 project. She stated that the Parks Master Plan contemplated multi -functional facilities in order to more adequately address the needs of the community. She cautioned the youth that they may encounter resistance from community members especially with respect to location. She requested that the matter be agendized for the December 17, 1998 meeting. Aaron Flisik spoke about a skate facility at the mall in Orange. He said that he and his friends are only interested in skating and do not paint graffiti or consider any type of vandalism. He stated that there is no safe place in the City to skate. Dave Oliver, 510 Charmingdale Road, asked the Commissioners what the group can do to effect a change in the Parks Master Plan priorities. Chair/Finnerty reiterated her request for information as to the number and ages of youth that may wish to utilize a skate park facility. C/Pruitt stated she believes that shopping centers and schools are concerned about potential liability when they advise young people not to skate in their parking lots. Thom Pruitt, President of Diamond Bar Pop Warner Football and Cheerleading Association, stated that his organization is into post season play. He thanked staff and the Commissioners for their contribution to the success of the regular season and fundraising efforts. He indicated that three of the Diamond Bar teams will participate in Championship Games at Bonita High School on Saturday, November 28. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1.1 Approval of Minutes of September 24, 1998 - Regular Commission Meeting. VC/Nolan moved, C/Anis seconded, to approve the September 24, 1998 minutes as amended. Motion carried 5-0. 1.2 Approval of Minutes of October 6, 1998 - Joint Meeting with the City Council and Parks & Recreation Commission. VC/Nolan moved, C/Anis seconded, to approve the October 6, 1998 Joint Meeting minutes as amended. Motion carried 5-0. 1.3 Approval of Minutes of October 22, 1998 - Regular Commission Meeting. NOVEMBER 19, 1998 PAGE 3 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION 1 VC/Nolan moved, C/Anis seconded, to approve the October 22, 1998 minutes as amended. Motion carried 4-0-1 with C/Pruitt abstaining. 1.4 Transmittal of 1999 CPRS Conference Information. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: r 2. Recreation Update CSS/Bowman presented the recreation update. VC/Nolan passed along compliments from Marty Torres and Vasel Camaj regarding the youth basketball staff, how great they were and how well they treated the youth and parents. 3. Video Presentation on the construction of Pantera Park. CSD/Rose stated that Pantera Park is being entered in the CPRS competitive awards program. i OLD BUSINESS: 4. Proposed Schedule of 1999 Commission Meetings. The Commission concurred with.the proposed schedule of 1999 meetings to be held the fourth Thursday of each month with the exception of November and December which will be held on the third Thursday. NEW BUSINESS: None ANNOUNCEMENTS: C/Holder stated that she visited Sycamore Canyon Park today. The park was in excellent condition. She noted that it appears that a park bench and a post have been damaged by construction equipment. CSD/Rose responded to C/Holder that the City has contracted for re -planting of the front slope. Also, the City's contract maintenance service has donated three doggie pots which will be placed at Peterson Park as a test of their effectiveness. NOVEMBER 19, 1998 PAGE 4 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION C/Holder commented on school principal changes for various schools. Diamond Bar High School is going to CIF football playoffs. She also stated she has been appointed Assistant Director of Youth Ministry at St. Denis Church. If anyone Junior High age and up is interested in decorating Rose Parade floats, please contact her at the church. C/Anis stated that she found a few items that needed to be corrected when she visited Summitridge Park. She stated that on Governors Island, certain patches of grass are dedicated to dogs called "Doggie Islands". She recommended that Diamond Bar consider this type of accommodation for the City's parks. C/Pruitt commented on the wonderful plants that were placed in front of the concession and restroom areas at Peterson Park. The Diamond Bar afternoon Rotary in conjunction with the Diamond Bar High School Key Club is sponsoring gift holiday baskets for Thanksgiving and Christmas and are looking for families in need. She recommended that the Commissioners consider attending the Diamond Bar High School play which continues through this weekend. She attended the Holiday Inn Express Grand Opening. She commented that she appreciates the banquet and meeting facilities. She stated she attended the Diamond Ranch End of Football Season banquet at which her son received special recognition as ballboy. She invited Commissioners to attend the November 28 Pop Warner Bowl Games and participate in the festivities at the end of the day (approximately 5:00 p.m.). VC/Nolan stated that he arrived at a prospective list of improvements when he visited Peterson Park. He commented that the park looked much better than when he previously visited the park. He commented that he has arranged for PMS/Hensley to receive $150 worth of coupons for. Hagen Daas ice cream to be used to reward people who commit "good citizen" acts in the park. He recently completed a stint as Assistant Concession Manager for Troy High School's football team. The concessions contributed approximately $3,500 to the school. Responding to VC/Nolan, C/Pruitt stated that she received a message from Keith McCarter that he is interested in pursuing a 10k run for the 10th Birthday Celebration. She has not',, been able to reach him to discuss the matter in person. However, she will keep trying to reach him to coordinate a meeting. VC/Nolan stated he is anxious to begin discussions regarding the 10k run. He commented that Vince Polmaneri has announced that this will be his last year as AYSO's Regional Commissioner. He spoke about being excited to participate as a Community Center/Civic Center Task Force member. Chair/Finnerty stated she participated in a tour of Heritage Park. She stated that the 2 I NOVEMBER 19, 1998 PAGE 5 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION concrete borders around the edge of the park are not particularly effective and may in fact be dangerous. It was determined that the borders are unnecessary and should be eliminated. Further, it was determined that the storage unit at the end of the dugout on the first base side prevented wheel chair access and needs to be moved to a more suitable location on the grassy area behind home plate. The second storage unit is an eyesore and needs to be replaced. In general, the park looks beautiful. She said she hates to see the swings come down although she realizes it is necessary due to the ADA retrofit. She commented that during her park visit she photographed people allowing their dog to defecate on park grounds. She is concerned that people who allow their dogs to roam the parks do so in order to avoid having to clean up their own yards and will not clean up after their dogs at the parks. CSD/Rase responded to Chair/Finnerty that the matter of soda machines in the City's parks is agendized for the December 15, 1998 City Council meeting. Upon approval, staff will distribute RFPs. Chair/Finnerty reported on the October 28, 1998 Community Center/Civic Center Task Force meeting. ADJOURNMENT: C/Holder moved, C/Pruitt seconded, to adjourn the meeting. There being no other business to come before the Commission, Chair/Finnerty adjourned the meeting at 9:05 p.m. to December 17, 1998. Respectfully Submitted,- Bob'Rile Secretary Attest: Annette F4innerty Chairman