HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/23/2003 PRC MinutesCITY OF DIAMOND BAR
MINUTES OF THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
HEARING BOARD ROOM OF S.C.A.Q.M.D.ITHE GOVERNMENT CENTER
21865 E. Copley Drive
OCTOBER 23, 2003
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Hull called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m. in the SCAQMD/Government
Center Building Hearing Board Room, 21865 E. Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California
91765.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Commissioner Torres led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Chairman Hull, Vice Chairman Grundy and Commissioner
Torres.
Absent: Commissioners Lui and Lyons were excused.
Staff: Bob Rose, Director of Community Services; Teresa Arevalo,
Senior Management Analyst; Sara West, Recreation
Supervisor 11, and Marisa Somenzi, Administrative Assistant.
MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE: None Offered.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS: As presented.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
1.1 Regular Meeting Minutes for September 30, 2003.
VC/Grundy moved, C/Torres seconded, to approve the minutes of
September 30, 2003 regular meeting as presented. Without objection, the
motion was so ordered with C/Lyons and C/Lui absent.
1.2 Transmittal of Adopted Community/Senior Center Use Policy.
VC/Grundy moved, C/Torres seconded, to receive and file 1.2. Without
objection, the motion was so ordered.
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4. NEW BUSINESS:
4.1 Resident Request for Morning Lighting of Tennis Courts from 6:00 a.m. to
7:00 a.m.
CSD/Rose presented staff's report. Staff recommends that the Parks &
Recreation Commission determine whether or not it will recommend to the
Planning Commission and the City Council a revision in the park operating
hours and the tennis court lighting schedule.
Arlan Jethwani explained the reason for his request.
Mr. Jethwani responded to VC/Grundy that a maximum of four individuals
play tennis each morning on the two available courts. He presented the
Commission with a copy of his letter and signatures of the four interested
parties.
Following discussion, the Commission decided to schedule a community
workshop at Pantera Park to receive community input on the matter.
Commissioners concurred to schedule a meeting on December 3, 2003.
2. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
2.1 Youth Master Plan update — CSD/Rose
2.2 Recreation Program Report — RSII/West
2.3 Diamond Bar Community Foundation Oral Report — Chair/Hull
Chair/Hull was disappointed and discouraged that it was becoming
increasingly difficult to meet the meeting quorum. Tile and used street sign
sales have been brisk with proceeds supporting the Community/Senior
Center, Parks Master Plan and Trail Projects.
2.4 C. 1. P. Program Report — CSD/Rose
a. Summitridge Park
b. Starshine Park Improvements
b. Trail Development at Sycamore Canyon Park
C. Community/Senior Center Project — Slated for completion February 7,
2004 and Grand Opening Saturday, March 20, 2004.
d. Pantera Park Picnic Shelters
2.5 Sports Complex Task Force update =- C/Torres, VC/Grundy and CSD/Rose.
3. OLD BUSINESS - None
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4. ANNOUNCEMENTS — C/Torres was impressed with the passion of the City
Manager and staff members who participated in the Sports Complex Task Force.
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VC/Grund found it a'to run on the Peterson Parkfields. The difference in Valle
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Crest's work is apparent.
Chair/Hull read a note from Nancy Lyons who asked that the minutes reflect her
appreciation for the excellent participation of the Parks & Recreation staff,
especially Bob, Ryan and Marisa, in the Friends of the Library 5K on October 4.
Chair/Hull reiterated the tremendous difference between the work product of Valley
Crest and TruGreen. He knows that Valley Crest is extremely expensive but the
difference is worth it. He also liked the check -off form provided by Valley Crest for
park walk-throughs and wished TruGreen would provide a comparable form. At the
driveway leading into the parking lot at the top of Pantera Park there is a huge area
of land that extends into a valley area that he felt the Sports Complex Task Force
could consider as an option for location of athletic facilities.
ADJOURNMENT: Upon motion by C/Torres, seconded by VC/Grundy and there being no
further business to come before the Parks and Recreation Commission, Chairman Hull
adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m.
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Attest:
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Chair ari Jeff Hull
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Respectfully Submitted,
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