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MINUTES OF THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
THE GOVERNMENT CENTER HEARING BOARD ROOM
DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765
MAY 27, 2010 —
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Grundy called the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting to order at
7:00 p.m. in the SCAQMD/Government Center Hearing Board Room, 21865 Copley
Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:, Commissioner Herndon led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioner Lew Herndon, Benny Liang, Dave
Roberto, Vice Chairman Ted Owens and Chairman
Dave Grundy.
Staff Present: Bob Rose, Community Services Director; Claude
Bradley, Parks and Maintenance Supervisor; Christy
Murphey, Recreation Supervisor; Lorry Meyer,
Recreation Specialist, and Marcy Hilario, Senior
Administrative Assistant.
MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE: None Offered.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
As presented in the. agenda.
1.1 Approval of Minutes for April 22, 2010 Regular Meeting.
C/Roberto moved, C/Hemdon seconded, to approve the April 22, 2010
regular Meeting Minutes as amended. Motion carried by the following
Roll Call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS
NOES:
COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN:
COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT:
COMMISSIONERS:
2. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Herndon, Roberto, VC/Owens,
Chair/Grundy
None
Liang
None
2.1 RECREATION PROGRAM UPDATE — RS/Murphey
2.1.1 PowerPoint Presentation — Senior Programs — RS/Meyer
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2.2 - Parks Report — PMS/Bradley
2.2.1 Power Point Presentation — Sycamore Canyon Park Trail Phase IV
— PMS/Bradley
2.3 CIP Projects Update — CSD/Rose
2.3.1 Washington Street Mini Park — CSD/Rose reported that the
construction documents have been submitted for the first round
plan check which generally takes about six weeks for completion.
After the plan check is completed, the project will go out to bid.
The City Council set the appropriation for construction at $510,000
which was approved in the budget on May 18.
2.3.2 Sycamore Canyon Park Trail — Phase IV — CSD/Rose stated that
the consultant is still working on the construction documents. The
next step is to design the retaining walls to make certain they meet
the same criteria as in Phase 111. This project should go out to bid
by early summer with the 90 -day construction phase to commence
no later than the beginning of fall.
2.3.3 Sycamore Canyon ADA — Restroom and Office Project —
CSD/Rose reported that this project was completed on May 13 and
a Notice of Completion was filed. The restrooms are now open for
public use.
2.3.4 Silver Tip Mini -Park — CSD/Rose stated that the second
neighborhood meeting will take place on June 12 at 10:00 a.m. at
the site. Residents will comment on alternative plans and, if all
goes well, the project will be presented to the Commission in June
for consideration and recommendation to the City Council.
3. OLD BUSINESS: None
4. NEW BUSINESS:
4.1 Subcommittee Assignments
Chair/Grundy asked for consideration of additional subcommittees and
asked that this matter be held over to the next Commission meeting for
consideration.
4.2 Park Walkthroughs
After some discussion by the Commission, the following schedule was
agreed upon:
C/Hemdon — Peterson and Ronald Reagan Parks
C/Liang — Maple Hill and Heritage Parks
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C/Roberto — Sycamore Canyon Park
Chair/Grundy — Pantera Park
VC/Owens — Pantera and Maple Hill Parks
Commissioners will be contacted with further details of dates and times.
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
C/Liang expressed his positive feelings about the senior program.
C/Roberto asked if the City participated in the VVVUSD 5K run/walk. CSD/Rose
said that the only City involvement was by the Sheriffs Department. C/Roberto
wondered if the City might do something to help the school district with the event
in the future.
C/Herndon asked if there was any updated information available regarding the
new City Hall purchase and/or the NFL stadium. CSD/Rose responded that the
City has not yet opened escrow on the building, but would likely be in escrow in
the next couple of weeks. The close of escrow is anticipated by August or
September, with the move to take place about the first of July 2011, the next
fiscal year. With respect to the stadium, CSD/Rose's understanding is that there
will be no updates until after the next Super Bowl, 2011.
VC/Owens thanked staff for maintaining the City's facilities in good fashion. He
also asked about a senior excursion that he and his wife attended during the
week and it was discovered that this was a senior club sponsored trip, not a City -
offered trip. VC/Owens stated that he and his wife enjoyed the trip.
Chair/Grundy shared that he appreciates all of the work staff does. He
requested that the Commission receive a presentation on the building the City
plans to purchase for the new City Hall when staff feels the time is right.
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 7:45 p.m.
The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this a40 day of 2010.
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