HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/25/2001 PRC MinutesCITY OF DIAMOND BAR
MINUTES OF THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
HEARING BOARD ROOM OF S.C.A.Q.M.D.
21865 E. Copley Drive
OCTOBER 25, 2001
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Hull called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Commissioner Torres led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Chairman Hull, Vice Chairman St. Amant, and Commissioner
Torres.
Commissioner Anis arrived at 7:15 p.m. and Commissioner
Finnerty arrived at 7:12 p.m.
Staff: Bob Rose, Director of Community Services; Kim Crews,
Recreation Specialist; Sara West, Recreation Specialist and
Marisa Somenzi, Administrative Secretary.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As Presented.
MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE: None Offered.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
As stated in the agenda.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
C/Torres moved, VC/St. Amant seconded, to approve the consent calendar as
presented.
1.1 Minutes of September 27, 2001 Regular Meeting of the Parks & Recreation
Commission as presented.
2. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
2.1 Parent Training in Youth Sports in Diamond Bar — RS/West presented
staff's report.
2.2 Recreational Program Update — RS/Crews reported on the following items:
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a) Cross Country Meet
b) Youth Basketball
c) 3`d Annual Hall of Horrors and Fall Fun Festival
d) Adult Basketball
e) Adult Volleyball
f) Adult Softball
g) Community Recreation Guide
h) Contract Classes
i) Tiny Tots Preschool Program
j) Lil' Elves Workshop
k) Teen Jam 2001
1) Skate-a-Bration
m) Winter Snow Fest
n) Adult Excursions
2.3 Teen Advisory Committee - RS/Crews presented staff's report.
Renamed "The Teen Action Committee." The committee will consist of
Diamond Bar students who are in 7th, 8m, 9" and 10" grade. Duration of
service will be one school year. The department is seeking representation
as follows: One from each middle school; two from each high school, and
one from each secondary private school. The Mission of the committee will
be "to strive to creatively respond to the needs and interests of the teens in
our community while developing teen recreation programs." Committee
members would be required to attend two planning meetings per month and
at least three events during the year. In addition, members must commit to
volunteering at least 20 hours of community service during their school
service year. Meetings will be credited toward the 20 hours. Duties include,
but are not limited to, assisting with the planning and implementation of teen
activities, events, excursions, haunted house, volunteen youth leadership
and other citywide events.
2.4 Diamond Bar Community Foundation — No report.
2.5 Capital Improvement Program (C.I.P.) — CSD/Rose presented staff's
report.
a. Community/Senior Center Project
b. Peterson Park Drainage Correction Project
2.6 Veterans Day Celebration Update — CSD/Rose presented staff's report.
3. OLD BUSINESS: None
4. NEW BUSINESS: None
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS: CSD/Rose reported on an event sponsored by James
Prescott that will take place at the skate park on Saturday, October 27.
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CSD/Rose complimented RSMest and RS/Crews on their event preparation.
C/Anis reported on her visits to Pantera and Peterson Parks.
The City Birthday Party subcommittee met today and determined the theme for
the April event to be "Spirit of Diamond Bar", a celebration of diversity in the
community that will include an International Food Court and diversified
entertainment. She asked staff for an update on the discussion regarding picnic
areas and gazebos at Pantera Park.
CSD/Rose responded that staff is looking into some type of shelter with spacing
designed to accommodate the trees in the tot lot area. In addition, there has
been discussion about placing a "Peterson Park" type shelter in the canyon draw
where the picnic tables are currently located in the grass area.
C/Torres thanked C/Anis for offering to visit Pantera Park for him.
VC/St. Amant said the hockey courts are still available for mid to low 20's or best
offer. The packet of information regarding this matter has been turned into the
City for consideration.
C/Finnerty reported on her visit to Ronald Reagan and Starshine Parks. She has
yet to complete the pocket park visits.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no other business to come before the Commission, Chair/Hull adjourned the
meeting at 8:30 p.m.
Attest:
Respectfully Submitted,
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Bob ose
Secretary