HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/24/2013 PRC MinutesCITY OF DIAMOND BAR
MINUTES OF THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
DIAMOND BAR CITY HALL - THE WINDMILL ROOM
21810 COPLEY DRIVE, DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765
JANUARY 24, 2013
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VC/Liang called the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in
the City Hall Windmill Room, 21810 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Owens led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: Commissioners Dave Grundy, Ted Owens, Dave Roberto, Vice Chairman
Benny Liang.
Absent: Chairman Lew Herndon was excused.
Staff Present: Bob Rose, Community Services Director; Anthony Jordan, Parks and
Maintenance Superintendent; Christy Murphey, Recreation Superintendent; Cloris
Vargas, Recreation Specialist, and Debbie Gonzales, Administrative Coordinator.
MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE: None
CALENDAR OF EVENTS: As presented
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
C/Roberto moved, C/Grundy seconded, to approve the Consent Calendar as
presented. Without objection, the motion was so ordered with Chair/Herndon
being absent.
1.1 Approved Minutes for the November 15, 2012 Regular Meeting.
1.2 Transmitted Thank You Letter to Brownie Troop for completing the
painting of the lodge pole fence at Sycamore Canyon Park.
2. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
2.1 Recreation Program Update — RS/Murphey
2.1.1 Power Point Presentation on Senior Programming (Events,
Excursions and Seminars) by RS/Vargas
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2.2 Parks Report — PMS/Jordan
C/Roberto asked at what point the fire department responds to an alarm
and PMS/Jordan responded that when an alarm is triggered the fire
department immediately receives the call and responds.
2.2.1 Power Point Presentation on Interpretive Panels along Trails —
PMS/Jordan
2.3 CIP Projects — CSD/Rose
2.3.1 Trails Free Standing Interpretive Exhibits — CSD/Rose reiterated
that all of the free-standing interpretive panels have been installed.
2.3.2 Dog Park at Pantera Meadow — CSD/Rose reported that the dog
park opened on Saturday, November 17, 2012 with over 200
people and about 100 dogs in attendance. The DG (decomposed
granite) path is a path that leads up to the large dog park. Three
benches have been installed in each of the dog areas. The second
construction phase will provide an ADA accessible concrete
walkway to each of the dog areas and will include the installation of
five additional benches along the outside of the dog areas along
the path. During recent construction staff closed the large dog park
because there was no access during the time construction was
taking place on the path. During that time staff allowed both small
and large dogs to use the small dog area and there were some
complaints that some of the dogs did not get along. As a result,
staff has worked with the sheriff's department and Joint Powers
Insurance Authority to determine that there is no liability issue with
the large and small dogs being together as long as individuals are
aware of that fact before they enter the dog park. Staff felt the City
would be able to allow the combined use when one area is closed,
but Council wishes to discuss the matter in more detail before staff
commences another work phase.
2.3.3 Grandview Trail and Grandview Trail Link — CSD/Rose stated
that TKE Engineering has put together a couple of potential routes
using GPS technology to connect the hard pan trail from the
Grandview Trail that starts at the overflow parking lot and continue
over to the canyon loop. There will be public input meetings to
discuss options for improvements. Once completed, the trail will
make a complete loop from the Diamond Bar Center around the
open space to the west side of the Center.
2.3.4 Site D Public Park — CSD/Rose reported that the Site D Public
Park input meeting will be held on Saturday, January 26 from 1:30
to 4:30 p.m. at Castle Rock Elementary School. RJIVI Design, the
firm that has worked with the City on Pantera Park and Maple Hill
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Park as well as Larkstone Park will conduct the meeting, which is
scheduled to include a walk of the site depending on weather and
site conditions. The school district will provide bus transportation
from the meeting site to Site D.
2.4 List of Pending Commission Requests — C SD/Rose
2.4.1 Improvements at the Diamond Bar Center — Improvements
are moving forward with some of the security and camera
work in the planning stages. LPA architectural group is
Putting together plans and specs for an office renovation
which also includes redesign work at the front counter and
front door area where the swing -out door will be replaced
with a automatic opening sliding door.
2.4.2 Site D — no new information available regarding the
construction project and when it will take place. Staff will
provide additional information to the Commission as the
project moves forward.
2.4.3 MOU with the School District — CSD/Rose and
CM/DeStefano met with representatives of PUSID and
WVUSD to talk about a non-binding MOU (Memorandum of
Understanding) for use of Lorbeer and South Point Middle
Schools as future lighted sports facilities which begins the
communication process so that when funding becomes
available projects can move forward to further accommodate
sports facilities use.
C/Owens asked how large the park site is for Site D and
CSD/Rose responded that the project has committed 2
acres. There is some discussion that the developed park
might be located near Brea Canyon and Diamond Bar
Boulevard. Previous input was to have a passive play area
up near the cul-de-sac closer to the existing neighborhood.
3. OLD BUSINESS: None
4. NEW BUSINESS: None
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
C/Owens said he was unable to attend the Snow Fest due to the passing of a
long time friend, but did see a nice photo of the event.
C/Roberto thanked staff for the reports and said he looked forward to a fun 2013
with the Parks and Recreation Commission.
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C/Grundy said he and his dogs enjoyed the Bark Park opening. They also
visited the park when the upper park area was closed and understood some of
the concerns expressed because at one point a larger enthusiastic dog bowled
his dachshund over. He feels it is a great park that the dogs and their parents
seem to really enjoy. Especially enjoyable for him is when after visiting the park
his dogs sack out for a couple of hours. He said he loved staff's reports this
evening and is also looking forward to a great year.
VC/Liang commended staff and the City of Diamond Bar for its very
comprehensive senior programs which he appreciates because so many in
Diamond Bar are reaching the point where the programs are and will remain very
important.
ADJOURNMENT: C/Owens moved, C/Grundy seconded, to adjourn the Parks and
Recreation Commission meeting. With no one objecting and no further business before
the Parks and Recreation Commission, VC/Liang adjourned the meeting at 7:41 p.m.
The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this 12 day of March 12013.
Respe - ull bmitted,
B -R/,SECRETARY
Attest:
BENNY LI G, VICE -CHI AN