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Home My WebLink About12/21/2000 PRC MinutesCITY OF DIAMOND BAR MINUTES OF THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION ^' HEARING BOARD ROOM OF S.C.A.Q.M.D. 21865 Copley Drive DECEMBER 21, 2000 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Finnerty called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: i The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Commissioner Jeff Hull. ROLL CALL: Present: Chairman Annette Finnerty, Vice Chairman Patty Anis and Commissioners Hull and St. Amant Commissioner Torres arrived at 7:10 p.m. ( Staff: Bob Rose, Director of Community Services; Gary Olivas, Recreation Superintendent, and Marisa Somenzi, Administrative Secretary. I MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE: None Offered. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR 1.1 Approved Minutes of November 16, 2000 Regular Meeting. C/Hull moved, VC/Anis seconded, to approve the Consent Calendar with a correction to Page 2, 2.2, last sentence of the minutes which should read: "Chair/Finnerty reported that residents adjacent to the park like the lights." Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Hull, St. Amant, Torres, VC/Anis, Chair/Finnerty NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None 2. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: 2.1 Recreation Program Update. RS/Olivas reported on the following items: 1. Youth Basketball DECEMBER 21, 2000 PAGE 2 PARKS & REC COMMISSION 2. All City Wide Youth Track Meet 3. Adult Basketball 4. Adult Softball 5. Adult Volleyball 6. Youth Sports Facility User Group Meeting 7. Recreation Guide 8. Contract Classes 9. Tiny Tots 10. Adult Excursions 11, Special Events 2.2 Capital Improvement Program Update - Report by CSD/Rose. 1. Pantera Park Ball Field Lighting 2. Skate Park at Peterson Park 3. Sport Court Re -Surfacing - 2.3 Trails Master Plan Update - Report by CSD/Rose. 2.4 Diamond Bar Community Foundation - Report by Chair/Finnerty continued to the January 25, 2001 meeting. 2.5 Tennis Court Rules - Status Report by CSD/Rose. The ad-hoc committee agreed to reconvene on Friday, January 12, 2001 at 8:30; a.m. at City Hall to consider a permit process for tennis instructors. 3. OLD BUSINESS: 3.1 Roller Hockey Courts - Commission St.,Amant has been.in touch with the business representatives of the closed Silo Roller Hockey facility and has been informed that at least one, and possibly two roller hockey courts are available at a discounted price. The city has received a written offer for the small court (110' x 50) for $20,000 ($66,545 value). A larger court may also be available. Last year, the City Council approved the purchase of the larger court from this business, but when staff made the purchase offer, business representatives said that it had already been sold. If the City acquires the smaller roller hockey court, it will require at least 650 square feet of storage space until an installation location can be determined. Representatives 'from the Diamond Bar/Walnut YMCA have expressed interest in having the small ourt installed on Sunset Crossing in front of the YMCA Building and running aouth roller hockey program. Installation costs for this location are unknown at this (time. Staff recommends that the Parks and Recreation Commission receive a report from Commissioner St. Amant and recommend appropriate action to the City Council. 1 x A ,. ,._,. -..,, —, -„ ,,,l,.,., � x ; ,�, �1J ,!9ll.,P �,i' 6 �6n w � wr r�RkkI ZiLta'� DECEMBER 21, 2000 .r x-n.NWxFYmMiINInl.olrlluMN*Yldbm4WaWWd.N...- _.� _, - i_ PAGE 3 PARKS & REC COMMISSION Report by C/St. Amant and CSD/Rose. Chair/Finnerty said she believes it would be good for the kids and in particular, if it is located close to the YMCA. Following discussion, C/St. Amant moved, C/Hull seconded, to recommend to City Council direct staff enter into negotiations with Ron Roy of the closed Silo Roller Hockey facility for possible purchase of 1) the large roller hockey court and 2) the small roller hockey court. Motion carried by the following Roll 'Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Hull, St. Amant, Torres, VC/Anis, Chair/Finnerty NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None 3.2 2001 Summer Concerts in the Park - Proposed Schedule of Dates - Staff proposes to start the 2001 Summer Concert Series on Wednesday, June 20 and continue until ` August 22. Concerts will be conducted from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Sycamore i Canyon Park. Future America is planning to conduct their own concert at Sycamore Canyon Park on Wednesday, August 29, 2001. This concert will not be included in the City's promotions and will not officially be a part of the City's Summer Concert Series. Staff recommends that the Parks and Recreation Commission review the proposed schedule of dates for the 2001 Summer Concert in the Park Program and recommend this schedule to the City Council for approval. The Commission emphasized the necessity for traditional patriotic music. C/St. Amant moved, C/Torres seconded, to recommend that the City Council approved the proposed Schedule of Dates for the 2001 Summer Concert Series. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Hull, St. Amant, Torres, Chair/Finnerty NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: VC/Anis 4. NEW BUSINESS: r 4.1 2001 CPRS Conference - The CPRS Conference in Sacramento will be held from Wednesday, March 14 through Saturday, March 17. For this conference to be of benefit to the Commissioners, it is recommended that a minimum commitment for attendance be made for the period of 5:00 p.m., Thursday, March 15 through 12 noon on Saturday, March 17. If a longer commitment can be made, there would be even DECEMBER 21, 2000 PAGE 4 PARKS & REC COMMISSION more benefits. The City Council has provided funds in the FY 2000/01 budget, for all five Commissioners to attend this conference. Staff recommends that the Parks and Recreation Commission provide preferred departure and return dates and times to staff so that the necessary travel arrangements can be made. Also, provide information on Wednesday institutes and other special activities each Commissioner plans to attend so that proper registration requirements can be completed. Each Commissioner stated their preference for institute and special activities attendance. 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS: C/Hull reported on the progress of the City Anniversary Party. He wished everyone Happy Holidays., VC/Anis wished everyone Happy Holidays. C/Torres said he attended the recent User Group meeting which was very well managed by RS/Olivas. C/St. Amant reported that his hockey teams finished their seasons last week. His JV team came in 4d' place and his varsity team came in 2nd place. ADJOURNMENT: C/Hull moved, C/St. Amant seconded, to adjourn the meeting. Therebeing no other business to come before the Commission, Chairman Finnerty adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m. Respectfully SuVatted, 4' Bob Y Secretary Attest: Chairman A nette Finnerty a, ,.iW..a�,h.��."'#+a.5