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MINUTES OF THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
THE GOVERNMENT CENTER MAIN AUDITORIUM
DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765
MARCH 25, 2010
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Herndon called the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting to order at
7:05 p.m. in the SCAQMD/Government Center Hearing Board Room, 21865 Copley
Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765.
ADMINSITRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE FOR PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSIONERS — Administered by Tommye Cribbins, City Clerk
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Vice Chairman Grundy led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioner Benny Liang, Ted Owens,
Dave Roberto, Vice Chairman Dave Grundy, and
Chairman Lew Herndon.
Staff Present: Bob Rose, Community Services Director; Anthony
Jordan, Parks and Maintenance Superintendent;
Christy Murphey, Recreation Supervisor; Crystal
Knox, Community Services Coordinator, and Marcy
Hilario, Senior Administrative Assistant.
PRESENTATION OF 2010 YOUTH BASKETBALL SPORTSMANSHIP AWARDS
RECESS: Chair/Herndon recessed the meeting at 7:15 p.m.
RECONVENE: Chair/Herndon reconvened the meeting at 7:45 p.m.
SELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR FOR THE PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION:
C/Owens nominated VC/Grundy to serve as Chairman of the Parks and Recreation
Commission. C/Liang seconded the nomination. There were no other nominations
offered. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: Herndon, Liang, Owens, Roberto
None
Grundy
None
COMMISSIONERS:
NOES:
COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN:
COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT:
COMMISSIONERS:
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C/Herndon nominated C/Owens to serve as Vice Chairman of the Parks and Recreation
Commission. C/Roberto seconded the nomination. There were no other nominations
offered. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES:
COMMISSIONERS:
Herndon, Liang, Roberto, Chair/Grundy
NOES:
COMMISSIONERS:
None
ABSTAIN:
COMMISSIONERS:
Owens
ABSENT:
COMMISSIONERS:
None
MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE: Ahmed Alsawalhy, 2249 Evergreen Springs
likes to use the skateboard park and felt there should be lighting. Mr. Alsawalhy stated
that the skate park currently closes when the sun goes down. He shared that he works
after school until 5:00 p.m. and he would like to have more evening time to skateboard
with a curfew at 10:00 p.m. He felt that many of his friends (probably up to 250
additional individuals) would use the skate park if it was open later. He noted that the
Chino Hills skate park has lighting and allows use up to the 10:00 p.m. curfew.
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2.
CONSENT CALENDAR
C/Owens moved, C/Liang seconded, to approve the February 25, 2010 regular
Meeting Minutes as amended. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES:
COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN:
COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT:
COMMISSIONERS:
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Herndon, Liang, Roberto, VC/Owens,
Chair/Grundy
None
Roberto
None
2.1 RECREATION PROGRAM UPDATE — RS/Murphey
2.1.1 PowerPoint Presentation — Facilities Rentals — CSC/Knox gave the
PowerPoint presentation and responded to Commissioners'
questions.
2.2 Parks Report — PMS/Jordan
2.2.1 Power Point Presentation — Heritage Park — PMS/Jordan
Prior to his presentation, PMS/Jordan responded to
Commissioners' questions on last month's presentation regarding
Sycamore Canyon Park.
2.3 CIP Projects Update — CSD/Rose
2.3.1 Washington Street Mini Park — CSD/Rose reported that the
consultant is working on the construction documents with the
process expected to take about two months. Staff will be getting
about 500 tiles to include in the project.
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2.3.2 Sycamore Canyon Park Trail — Phase III — CSD/Rose stated that
this project is complete and the Grand Re -opening is scheduled for
Saturday, April 10 at 10:00 a.m.
2.3.3 Sycamore Canyon ADA — Restroom/Office Building — CSD/Rose
reported that the restroom building is still under construction and
expected to be done the first week of April in preparation for the
April 10 Grand Re -opening.
2.3.4 Sycamore Canyon Park Trail — Phase IV — CSD/Rose stated that
staff is still working on the Phase IV plans for the plateau area
behind homes on Rio Lobos. Construction is expected to
commence sometime this summer and with project completion prior
to the end of the fall season.
2.3.5 Silver Tip Mini -Park — CSD/Rose reported that the April 24
Neighborhood Meeting will kick-off the project design work. CDBG
construction funds are budgeted for FY 2010/11. After the design
is completed, the project should move immediately into the
construction document phase.
3 OLD BUSINESS: None
4. NEW BUSINESS: None
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
C/Liang welcomed C/ Roberto
C/Roberto said he was looking forward to serving on the Commission, his
initiation into public service.
C/Herndon welcomed C/Roberto and thanked residents and speakers for their
attendance this evening.
VC/Owens thanked CSD/Rose for coordinating his registration for the CPRS
conference that he found to be very informative and worthwhile. He asked that
staff include information about surrounding cities in its April report on skateboard
parks.
Chair/Grundy welcomed C/Roberto. He asked if the Council intended to present
former Commissioner Ruth Low with a City Tile. CSD/Rose said that Ruth Low
was presented a tile at a Council Meeting which she was not able to attend.
Chair/Grundy was sorry he would have to miss the Easter Egg Hunt and trail re-
opening since he would be out of the country on a cruise. He attended the
CPRS Conference and shared some information with his colleagues and staff.
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He saw a new kind of Astroturf which he felt was a great innovation. It looks like
natural grass but actually contains simulated thatch that keeps the rubber pellets
from popping up. There was a play structure with the exterior skeleton designed
in the form of a ball with a three dimensional net and referred staff to the
catalogue "Berliner Sail Fabrics." He presented staff with several brochures on
outdoor exercise equipment designed like indoor equipment and made out of
rugged materials; plus information about drinking fountains and rock climbing
units. Another item that caught his attention was a company that does solid
terrain modeling which is a process that uses topographical maps to create
three-dimensional plastic molds of the terrain of the city which he felt might be
useful for planning for different areas of the city.
ADJOURNMENT: C/Herndon moved and VC/Owens seconded the motion to adjourn
the meeting. With no further business before the Parks & Recreation Commission,
Chair/Grundy adjourned the meeting at 8:29 p.m.
The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this Pa-t,/ti day of AOZii- 2010.
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DAVE QRUND,X, CHAIRMAN