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Home My WebLink About12/14/1989 PRC MinutesMINUTES OF THE PARRS AND RECREATION COMMISSION F-1 MEETING OF DECEMBER 14, 1989 e_ CALL TO ORDER: Chair/Ivan Nyal called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. at Heritage Park, 2900 S. Brea Canyon Road, Diamond Bar, California. PLEDGE OF The audience was led in the Pledge of ALLEGIANCE: Allegiance by VC/ Nardella. ROLL CALL: Chairman Nyal, VC/Nardella, and Commissioners Ruzicka, Stitt and Whelan. Also present were Parks and Maintenance Superintendent Donald Hensley, Christine Adams with Walnut Valley Parks and Recreation, Councilman Gary Werner and Secretary Tommye Nice. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: With consensus of Commission, the Minutes of the November 15, 1989 meeting were approved. CORRESPONDENCE: Chair/Nyal read the letter that Mr. Janiel had sent to Donna Thompson thanking the Diamond Bar Ranch Festival ,w for the donation of $2000.00 for recreational equipment for Peterson Park. REPORTS: Deputy Luter gave a presentation on possible law enforcement problems with the "Pay for Play" Racquetball location at Peterson Park. He stated that he had contacted Glendora, Manhattan Beach, Huihtington Beach and Huntington Park police stations. The only problems were in regards to minor graffiti. Deputy Luter went on to advise that the only other problem that he might foresee would be of someone trying to break into the coin box, however, that problem could be totally eliminated by installing a proper coin box. Both Com/Ruzicka and VC/Nardella asked about security. Deputy Luter advised r that there would be no problem, as long as the entrances were placed in a way as I to be easily viewed. He also advised December 14, 1989 Page 2i;', iF that the Sheriff's Department has the ability to provide foot patrol due to the hand held radios that they have. Chair/Nyal advised that Mr. Janiel had requested that the report of the survey of the neighborhood regarding the "Pay for Play" Racquetball facility at Peterson Park be tabled until the January meeting. VC/Nardella stated that at the last i meeting, he was under the impression that the company wishing to develop this concept would be conducting the survey. Chair/Nyal stated that he believed that the company and City would be conducting the survey jointly. Chris Lancaster - 1129 Barton Avenue, Covina, Ca. presented,pictures illustrating possible sites for the facility. Li Chair/Nyal asked if Mr. Janiel had contacted him regarding the survey. Mr. Lancaster advised that he had not been contacted and that he was not aware that his company was to provide the survey. He did state that he would contact Mr. Janiel. i Chris Adams from the Walnut, Valley Parks and Recreation Department gave a staff' report on the Halloween "Haunted House", Field Usage Fees and an update on the Joint Powers Study between Walnut/Diamond Bar/Walnut Valley Unified School District. She requested that the Commission review the report and give it to Council. The Commission requested that Ms. Adams report monthly to the Commission. Chair/Nyal advised that in the past there were some concerns over the December 14, 1989 Page 3 field usage fees. After discussion Chair/Nyal appointed Com/Stitt to head a sub -committee for an analysis of this issue and bring it back to the Commission for.recommendations. Both Mr. Luzano and Mrs. Morton advised that they would be happy to be on this committee. MATTERS FROM THE Clarence Broski, 1508 Gide Court, AUDIENCE: advised the Commission that when the plans for Maple Hill Park had been done initially, a fence was to be put up on the property line. He, as well as the other residents, would like to see a fence constructed because of the children climbing the slope and destroying private property as well as going through the residents' properties to get to the park. He also advised I that there are children who use a water pipe to slide down to the park, which could be dangerous to a child. 4 VC/Nardella stated that the Commission I is surveying each park to see what the needs of that particular park are as well as to get input from the citizens in the area. He would like to make this the first suggestion for Maple Hill. Park. Cindy Morton, President of Diamond Bar Girls Softball League, stated that on August ,8th, she had presented a proposal to the City Council concerning the development of fields for the Girl's Softball League at Peterson Park. She went on to state that their request was --� for 4 fields consisting g of 2 big fields and 2 smaller fields in the further most corners of the park. I i ni. December 14, 1989 Page 4 _,I,''j After discussion it was decided that Mrs. Morton would prepare a more formal proposal, including dimensions of the fields to the Commission. Also staff was directed to prepare a report on the development of the berm system. Frank Luzano, a member of the Diamond Bar Little League, wanted to know if w there were any practice fields available at Peterson Park. Com/Ruzicka stated that he would get together with Mr. Luzano to discuss. Mr. Don Schad asked that during the review of the parks, the Commission consider making arrangements to allow l the wildlife to roam freely without fences or obstructions. He also stated J that the City needs to develop areas to protect wild animals. He also advisedr that he had a book that addresses the issue of animal -proof light fixtures which he had given to Councilman Miller for his.review. VC/Nardella asked Mr. Schad if there were any resources that would enable the Commission to know where the particulaX7 animal trails may exist. Mr. Schad said that he would be happy to help in the research to pinpoint these trails. � t ACTION ITEMS: Chair/Nyal presented Resolution No. PRC Resolution No. 89-1 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE PARKS PRC 89-1: AND RECREATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR ESTABLISHING THE PLACE, DAY AND TIME OF COMMISSION MEETINGS. VC/Nardella moved and Com/Ruzicka seconded the adoption of Resolution Noy s PRC 89-1. With the following Roll Call vote the motion was approved: 4 h♦ ,. ... .._ _.A, ..- R. .. . 1. f December 14, 1989 l Page 5 AYES: COMMISSIONER - Stitt, Nardella, Nyal,Whelan and Ruzicka NOES: COMMISSIONER - None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS -None Walnut Valley Christine Adams proposed that the Recreation Program: current program be continued from January 1 through June 30, 1990 and requested the Commission recommend to the City Council which parks should be involved in the continued program. Chair/Nyal suggested that a meeting be scheduled between the Commission and the Walnut Valley Recreation Department to study the recreation programs for the City. After some discussion, Com/Ruzicka moved and Com/Whelan seconded to approve a recommendation to the City Council to continue the recreation program provided by the Walnut Valley Parks and Recreation Department in the amount of $8700.00 per park for the period of January 1 to June 1, 1990. With the following Roll Call vote the motion was approved: AYES: COMMISSIONERS - Stitt, Nyal, Whelan and Ruzicka NOES: COMMISSIONERS - None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS - None ABSTAINED: COMMISSIONERS - Nardella Ms. Adams asked for clarification from the Commission as to which parks are to have programs. VC/Nardella advised that by the motion, it was to continue with the five parks that were in the report. December 14, 1989 Page 6 It was also decided that Chair/Nyal would contact Ms. Adams to secure a date to have a meeting to discuss more fully the recreation program. Chair/Nyal is then to contact Commission members for date and time, COMMISSIONERS' MANUAL: Chair/Nyal presented the Commissioners' Manual for approval. A motion was made by VC/Nardella, seconded by Com/Ruzicka and with consensus of Commission the motion was approved. DISCUSSION AND INFORMATION: Peterson Park Plans Chair/Nyal stated that the Commissioner I had each received a copy of the plans for Peterson Park. Park Facility Chart Chair/Nyal also advised that the Commission received a chart of the parks, outlining what facilities and equipment are available at each.Li Memorial Grove Survey Mr. Tom Greenberg, President of the Diamond Bar Jaycees, asked the Commission about the feasibility of a memorial or plaque in memory of Donald, G. Stokes. After discussion it was decided that the Jaycees would research the Memorial concept and make a report to the Commission. Mad Dog Tennis Chair/Nyal advised that a local tennis) school was requesting to use City tennis courts for private lessons. After discussion Com/Whelan moved and _ Com/Ruzicka seconded the denial of allowing Mad Dog Tennis the use of City facilities for a tennis clinic and direct staff to respond in the negative. The motion passed by consensus of the Commission. r December 14, 1989 Page 7 Final Comments Com/Stitt stated that he had completed and drafted a survey of the parks. Secretary Nice was requested to prepare and make the survey available to the Commission. VC/Nardella commented on the lack of facilities in the City. He requested that when public comments are made, that staff keep a record of them. This way, when there is a reconsideration of improvements to parks, the comments can be taken into consideration. Com/Ruzicka stated that other items have been brought to his attention that he too would like to have on record. Com/Whelan stated he would like to see the Commission get out and speak to the -_A Community Clubs, PTA's and civic groups to find out their needs and desires. He would also like to see the programs at the parks. Adjournment With no further comments, the meeting was adjourned at 8:58 p.m. to Thursday, January 11, 1990 at 7:00 p.m. at Heritage Park. Respectfully Submitted, / A TOMMYE A. NICE, Secretary ATTE VAN NYAL, Chairman