HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/13/2001 PRC MinutesCITY OF DIAMOND BAR
MINUTES OF THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
HEARING BOARD ROOM OF S.C.A.Q.M.D.
21865 Copley Drive
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CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Finnerty called the meeting to order at 7:09 p.m.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Chairperson Finnerty.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Chairman Annette Finnerty, Vice Chairman Patty Anis and
Commissioners Hull, St. Amant and Torres.
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Staff:
Bob Rose, Director of Community Services; Gary Olivas, Recreation
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Superintendent, and Marisa Somenzi, Administrative Secretary.
- MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE: None Offered.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
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1.1 Approval of Minutes of the January 25, 2001 Regular Meeting.
C/Hull moved, C/St. Amant seconded, to approve the Consent Calendar as corrected.
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.
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RS/Olivas reported on the following items:
1. Youth Basketball
2. City Wide Youth Track Meet
3. Adult Basketball
4. Adult Volleyball
5. Adult Softball
6. Recreation Guide
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7.
Contract Classes
8.
Tiny Tots
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Adult Excursions
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Special Events
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Concerts in the Park
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Day Camp
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Youth Excursions
14.
Volunteen Program
2.2 Trails Master Plan Update - Report by CSD/Rose
Two community meetings were held to discuss the Trails Master Plan and receive
community feedback. On Thursday evening one member of the public was present.
On Saturday approximately 15 members of the public participated in the discussion.
Excellent input was received in spite of the low turnout.
C/Torres reported that the community member who attended the Thursday evening
meeting suggested that Parks and Recreation consider establishing hiking/walking
clubs.
CSD/Rose stated that at the Council Study Session on February 6`h the City Council
discussed the fact that the contract for the Trails Master Plan was awarded in January
2000 with the expectation that the process would be completed by the end of August
2000. The Council's concern will be forwarded to the consultant. The reason for the
delay is that the consultant failed to have the trails walked when the inventory of
recreation trails was completed. As a result, it took until December 2000 for the sub -
consultant to complete this required task.
2.3 Community /Senior Center Update - Report by CSD/Rose.
Chair/Finnerty stated that a tot lot could be constructed in the Summitridge
neighborhood park.
2.4 Diamond Bar Community Foundation Report - Continued to the next meeting.
2.5 CPRS Conference Update - Report by RS/Olivas.
3. OLD BUSINESS: None
4. NEW BUSINESS:
4.1 Commercial Tennis Instructor Permit Process:
CSD/Rose presented staff's report. Staff recommends that the Commission review
the Commercial Tennis Instructor Permit Process and recommend its approval to the
City Council.
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Mark Dali, Mad Dog Racquet Sports, said that legitimate instructors do not pay
hourly fees, they pay a percentage of their income derived from teaching at a specific
location. He believes that pirate instructors will not pay the city these kinds of fees
which will eliminate them from the courts. He recommended that the city educate
the community about how to locate legitimate instructors. He thanked the
subcommittee for their good efforts.
Mr. Dali indicated to C/Hull that he generally charges $50 per hour for instruction.
A series of five lessons costs $200.
C/St. Amant explained the difference between infraction and misdemeanor.
Following discussion, C/Hull moved, C/Torres seconded, to recommend that the City
Council approve the Commercial Tennis Instruct Permit Process as presented.
Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Hull, St. Amant, Torres, VC/Anis,
Chair/Finnerty
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
F ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None
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5. ANNOUNCEMENTS: C/Hull asked for an update on the roller hockey courts to which
CSD/Rose responded that he has not heard from the owner.
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C/St. Amant requested that the special project's deputies be invited to attend the next Parks
and Recreation Commission meeting to discuss the skate park.
ADJOURNMENT:
C/Hull moved, VC/Anis seconded, to adjourn the meeting. There being no other business to come
before the Commission, Chairman Finnerty adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m.
Respectful Submitted,
Bob ose
Secretary
Attest:
Annette Findrty, Chairman%