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Home My WebLink About03/25/1999 PRC Minutesi C CITY OF DIAMOND BAR LL_ MINUTES OF THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION HEARING BOARD ROOM OF S.C.A.Q.M.D. 21865 Copley Drive MARCH 25, 1999 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Finnerty called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Commissioner Anis. i ROLL CALL: Present: Chairman Finnerty, Vice Chairman Nolan and Commissioners Anis, N Holder and Pruitt. Staff: Bob Rose, Community Services Director; Wendy Bowman, Recreation Supervisor; and Marsha Roa, Administrative Secretary. MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE: Thom Pruitt commended the Commissioners for their accomplishments on behalf of the City during the past year - the opening of Pantera Park, adoption of the Parks Master Plan, the City Birthday Party and planting the seeds for construction of a skateboard park. He thanked each Commissioner for their participation and promotion of the Pop Warner Football and Cheerleading organization. In post season play, three teams participated in bowls against other cities. Two of the teams became champions and one team placed second. Pop Warner will sponsor its annual golf tournament on May 3, 1999 at Via Verde Country Club. He invited the Commissioners to attend. He also thanked the Commissioners for initiating participation by individuals to clean up after their dogs. i 1. REORGANIZATION OF PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION: 1.1 Election of Chairman Chair/Finnerty opened the nominations for Chairman of the Parks & Recreation Commission. I MARCH 25, 1999 2. 3. PAGE 2 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION Chair/Finnerty nominated Dan Nolan to serve as Chairman of the Parks & Recreation Commission for the term March, 1999 through February, 2000. Commissioner Pruitt seconded the nomination. There being no further nominations, Chair/Finnerty closed the nominations. Dan Nolan was unanimously elected to serve as Chairman of the Parks & Recreation Commission. 1.2 Election of Vice Chairman Chair/Nolan opened the nominations for Vice Chairman. Chair/Nolan nominated Commissioner Pruitt to serve as Vice Chairman of the Parks_ & Recreation Commission. Commissioner Anis seconded the nomination.' There being no further nominations offered, Chair/Nolan closed the nominations. Commissioner Pruitt was unanimously elected to serve as Vice Chairman of the Parks & Recreation Commission. CONSENT CALENDAR: i 2.1 Approval of Minutes of February 25, 1999 Regular Commission Meeting. C/Finnerty moved, VC/Pruitt seconded, to approve the minutes of February 25, 1999 as presented. Motion carried 5-0 by Roll Call vote. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: 3.1 Recreation Update: RS/Bowman presented the recreation update. RS/Bowman asked for the Commissioner's assistance in obtaining the Pomona School District's help to distribute recreation flyers. She offered to accompany the Commissioners to school sites, provide Commissioners with a list of contacts 1 and have staff members place flyers in school mailboxes. r - - ---------' ----t_ _..�i,.«uo,ue��wuw.«,��.iw,a.awa �..w . _ , _. , ,. . -.-,_ . . -_.- ,.. i�-ni- =-_,.T __- - . .u,ren.«��.mx�w�wW��wnna��.»w•�.., _ -- -- MARCH 25, 1999 PAGE 3 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION Chair/Nolan offered to contact Golden Springs Elementary School and Lorbeer Middle School. He suggested that a Commissioner/staff member attend the school district board meeting. CSD/Rose recommended that the Commissioners first contact school principals. VC/Pruitt stated she will contact Armstrong Elementary School officials. 3.2 10th City Birthday Party Update: CSD/Rose presented the report. C/Holder suggested ' that the Community Services Department provide an information booth manned by staff and Commissioners. She said she envisions having a copy of the Parks Master Plan with a visual presentation to show what is planned for the community. She further suggested that a booth be provided at the high school's April 17 event. Nick Anis suggested that the Commission provide a map of the City's parks together with a list of facilities available at each location. C/Finnerty suggested that the overhead picture of the City be used to provide visual information regarding park locations. VC/Pruitt recommended that written information be provided with respect to what the Parks & Recreation Commission's function is and the fact that it is an advisory Commission to the City Council. C/Holder suggested that a "fact sheet" be provided at the booth to update people on status of the Community Center/Civic Center Task Force's discussions. 3.3 Update of Heritage/Ronald Reagan Park ADA Retrofit. CSD/Rose presented the report. He stated that the Contract has been awarded to 4 -Con for the Heritage/Ronald Reagan Park ADA Retrofit. Construction will commence at both parks on April 5, 1999. Construction is anticipated to be completed by June 30, 1999. MARCH 25, 1999 PAGE 4 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION C/Holder indicated that construction may interfere with the June 9 or 10 Castle Rock Elementary School 5th grade picnic. CSD/Rose responded that the contractor will provide a detailed sched le of completion. The grass area, barbecue areas, community center and rest�ooms should be available as well. The area most likely to be blocked off for the longest period of time during construction is the Tot Lot area. 3. OLD BUSINESS - None 4. NEW BUSINESS - None ANNOUNCEMENTS: C/Holder stated her son is the top shot putter for Diamond Bar High School. Several colleges are calling him and there may be a track scholarship in the offing. C/Anis congratulated Chair/Nolan and VC/Pruitt on their appointments. She expects the Commission to have a great year under their leadership. She commended C/Finnerty for the wonderful work she has done on behalf of the City. The Friends of the Library is holding a Used Book Sale on Friday and Saturday, March 27 and 28 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. She reminded the Commission about the Friends of the Library Wine Tasting Soiree on April 25 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Shilo Hilltop. She stated she is enjoying her new job with the Walnut/Diamond Bar weekly newspaper doing ad designs. C/Finnerty congratulated the Community Services Division on obtaining a $25,000 grant to be used for playground resurfacing at Sycamore Canyon Park. She thanked her fellow Commissioners for their time, effort and hard work during her tenure as Chairman. VC/Pruitt thanked the Commission for their support and C/Finnerty for her leadership. The City Birthday Party Celebration meetings are going strong. She said she is looking forward to this weekend's track meet. She reiterated that plans are in full swing for the Pop Warner Golf Tournament. Chair/Nolan commended C/Finnerty for her service as Chairman of the Commission. He appreciates the Commission's support and enthusiasm, and he is looking forward to another great year. He stated he was elected the Regional Commissioner for AYSO and because his daughter suffered a second knee injury, he withdrew his nomination. 0i ��.•y. .,iii e -,-n _. •,� r+r.. n,-cx-_ ,r-.. y r .r cir_.. .,i., .,..19k.'... .-i i.. ^,ai:.rn •, ^. ,i...p + -Jl.19 I rug➢f J` 11-1 ":11, 1, ;1 1 14wrMI)M--14- uiw ttl.u].. a�A�4�tsArveY MARCH 25, 1999 PAGE 5 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION CSD/Rose announced that Chair/Nolan is the 1999 reigning Rotary Club golf champion based upon last Monday's tournament. ADJOURNMENT: C/Finnerty moved, C/Anis seconded, to adjourn the meeting. There being no other business to come before the Commission, Chair/Nolan adjourned the meeting at 8:06 p.m. Attest: I)aq Dan Nolan Chairman Respectful)y Submitted, AV Bob—Rose Secretary