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Home My WebLink About05/25/2000 PRC Minutes— ,�.- �r.--.�. �=y.IdIYW!WCtllhillNLianu4ulid,JlldAWn�lVa�,� _—_ — CITY OF DIAMOND BAR MINUTES OF THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION HEARING BOARD ROOM OF S.C.A.Q.M.D. 21865 Copley Drive MAY 25, 2000 - 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 Commissioner Stone. ROLL CALL: Present: Chairman Annette Finnerty, Vice Chairman Patty Anis and Commissioners Jeff Hull, Eric Stone and Marty Torres. ffi Staff: Bob Rose, Director of Community Services; Gary Olivas, Recreation Superintendent and Debbie Gonzales, Administrative Secretary, 1. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1.1 Minutes of April 27, 2000 regular meeting. On motion by C/Torres, seconded by VC Anis, the minutes of the April 27, 2000 regular meeting were approved as presented by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Hull, Stone, Torres, VC/Anis, Chair/Finnerty NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None 2. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: 2.1 Recreation Report i RS/Olivas presented staff's report for the following events: -- - -- - - --- _ _.. ---7-:1 —«_...---- ---- MAY 25, 2000 PAGE 2 PARKS & REC COMMISSIONI 1. Youth Track & Field 2. Youth Indoor Soccer 3. Youth Baseball 4. Adult Basketball 5. Adult Softball 6. Contract Classes 7. Tiny tots 8. Summer Day Camp 9. Concerts in the Park 10. Adult Excursions Commissioner Stone left the meeting at 7:32 p.m. He requested a copy of the meeting tape for review. 2.2 Capital Improvement Program (C.I.P.) - Oral Report by CSD/Rose. 1. Skate Park -77 CSD/Rose reported that construction is on schedule. Tentative Grand Opening date July 15, 2000. 2. Community/Civic Center CSD/Rose reported that tomorrow is the due date for the RFP's. 3. Pantera Park Ball Field Lights CSD/Rose reported that the plans and specifications have been approved by the City's Building and Safety Division and go to the City Council on June 6 for approval for release for bids. Sealed bids are expected in early July., A contract award is slated for the July 18 City Council meeting with project completion anticipated to be in time for daylight savings time in October (October 29). The Commission asked that staff provide copies of the user group documents. 2.3 Trails Master Plan CSD/Rose reported. He said he was very pleased with the dialogue that occurred at the May 11 joint meeting with the Traffic & Transportation Commission. The next joint meeting is 5h scheduled for July 13 at 7:00 p.m. ' i. , MAY 25, 2000 PAGE 3 PARKS & REC COMMISSION 2.4 Diamond Bar Community Foundation - Oral Report by Chair/Finnerty. 'The foundation is currently compiling a priority list of potential large and small projects. The foundation is planning to sponsor a booth at a Concerts in the Park. The foundation is currently proceeding with a logo, stationary, business cards, telephone, bank account, etc. and asking the City Council for their assistance to fund these startup costs. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 15 at 7:00 p.m. 3. OLD BUSINESS: 3.1 Skate Park Rules CSD/Rose reported that the City Council approved the first reading by title only of Ordinance 03- 2000, skate park rules, at their meeting on May 16. The rules designate that safety equipment including helmet, elbow pads and knee pads, must be worn by users of the skate park. The City Council also requested that advisory rules such as "skate park must be used in a safe and courteous manner" be posted. This agenda item offers the Commission the opportunity to suggest additional language for signs to be posed at the skate park. Chair/Finnerty said she likes the special youth skating hours for young novices. RS/Olivas stated that Huntington Beach has two skate parks, a mixture of young and old. The older people like the younger people because they feel the younger skaters look up to them and enjoy watching and learning from them. You might think that the older kids would take over the court and not let. the younger kids participate. However, it is equal and there is a good mixture of young and old and experienced and non -experienced. You see the older more experienced skaters showing the younger inexperienced skaters how to do things and it is a nice mixture. He said he has visited the parks several times and has never witnessed a problem. CSD/Rose explained that D.B.'s skate park has an area in the center for more difficult maneuvers with the perimeter specializing in easier elements. The intent is to allow the less experienced skaters to begin on the outside ring and work their way into the center as they advance in their skills. Chair/Finnerty said that RS/Olivas's comments make sense. C/Hull requested a sign indicating "No Bicycles." The Commission concurred. He asked if youth with regular roller skates will be asked to leave. LJCSD/Rose responded that roller skates are allowed but the city is silent on this matter because it is -- - -_-. -1_ - _ . - - -- - - -.m�I 4 i � - _ r ,� zt- �, 1, ,, - MAY 25, 2000 PAGE 4 PARKS & REC COMMISSION' not mentioned in the state law. Chair/Finnerty says she believes it is a good idea to post that skaters are not allowed on other park facilities, that safety equipment is required, tobacco is not allowed, graffiti and stickers are not allowed and alcohol is not allowed. VC/Anis asked if the increased number of kids at the park would require additional pay itelephones. CSD/Rose responded that the City pays $80 per month for pay telephones. C/Hull moved, VC/Anis seconded, to recommend the following be included in the language for signs to be posted at the- skate park as skate park rules: No bicycles, no tobacco or tobacco products, no graffiti, tagging or stickers, skating at surrounding park prohibited, park hours 7:00 a.m. to dusk, and no alcohol. Motion carried 4-0 by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Hull, Torres, VC/Anis, Chair/Finnerty NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Stone LIZ 4. NEW BUSINESS: 4.1 Commission Subcommittee Appointments 1. User Group Subcommittee - C/Torres and Chair/Finnerty 2. 120` Birthday Celebration Subcommittee - C/Hull and VC/Anis CSD/Rose stated that if C/Stone represents the Diamond Bar Improvement Association, the Commissioners will not violate the Brown Act as long as they do not discuss other Commission business. 3. Trails Master Plan Subcommittee - C/Stone and VC/Anis CSD/Rose stated that user group meetings are posted and any and all Commissioners are welcome to attend. 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS: C/Hull stated that on May 18 he conducted visits of Ronald Reagan Park and Starshine Park. He presented a list of items of concern for Ronald Reagan Park: All hard surfaces need cleaning and n.,L'T III.4P� "��i,�� ;MAY 25, 2000 PAGE 5 PARKS & REC COMMISSION particularly the barbecue grills; replace plates missing around light -standards next to the basketball court; repair two bottom rows of the bleachers, repair tire ruts in the grass area by the tot lot; repair hole in block wall in the parking area (he is aware that the city is awaiting bids for repair of the block wall. However, he believes that it needs to be torn down or immediately repaired for safety reasons) and clean graffiti from picnic table seats. CSD/Rose responded that bids have been received for about 25 feet of repair to the block wall. C/Hull address the following concerns regarding Starshine Park: Weeds in cracks around the tot lot and a dead Crape Myrtle needs to be replaced on Peaceful Hills Road. C/Torres stated that AYSO is holding its final regularly scheduled registration on Wednesday, June 7. Diamond Heights Girls Softball ended the season this past weekend and they are now in the playoffs. Last year AYSO sponsored a couple of camps. This year there will be two one-half day youth soccer camps the last week of June and the last week of August. VC/Anis said she noticed several banners on Lorbeer Middle School's fence which look unsightly. CSD/Rose said that the fence belongs to the school district. VC/Anis said that the person who took the pictures for her at the La Verne skate park liked the fencing. She asked if D.B. would have a fence around its skate park. CSD/Rose stated that depending upon the use of the park, it will be a policy question that will arise as a reaction to how the park is used. It would not be difficult to fence the area should it become necessary. At this point, the park will be run without a fence and the matter will be monitored. VC/Anis suggested that as an alternative, time-lapse video cameras could be installed to monitor the area. CSD/Rose stated that staff has spoken with the Sheriff's Department regarding this matter and apparently state grants are available for exactly that type of use. They are looking into the possibility of using some sort of surveillance in the parks. Chair/Finnerty asked if any more of the coke machines have been vandalized to which CSD/Rose responded "no." MAY 25, 2000 PAGE 6 PARKS & REC COMMISSIONI ADJOURNMENT: VC/Anis moved, C/Torres seconded, to adjourn the meeting. There being no other business to come before the Commission, Chairman Finnerty adjourned the meeting at 9:10 p.m. Respectful ub tted, e ' Bob Rose Secretary Attest: Annette -inn Chairman