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MINUTES OF THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
DIAMOND BAR CITY HALL - THE WINDMILL ROOM
21810 COPLEY DRIVE, DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765
NOVEMBER 21. 2013
Chairman Dave Grundy 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 Herndon led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: Commissioners Lew Herndon, Dave Roberto, Chairman Dave Grundy
Commissioner Ted Owens arrived at 7:12 p.m.
Absent: Commissioner Benny Liang was excused.
Staff Present: Bob Rose, Community Services Director; Anthony Jordan, Parks and
Maintenance Superintendent; Christy Murphey, Recreation Superintendent; Andee
Tarazon, Community Services Coordinator, and Debbie Gonzales, Administrative
Coordinator.
MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE: None Offered.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS: As presented by CSD/Rose.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
C/Herndon moved, C/Roberto seconded, to approve the Consent Calendar as
corrected. Without objection, the motion was so ordered with C/Liang and
C/Owens absent.
1.1 Regular Meeting Minutes for October 24, 2013 -- approved as corrected.
2. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
2.1 Recreation Program Update — RS/Murphey
Chair/Grundy asked the difference in the amount the City made from the
Fall Fun Festival this year compared to last year. CSC/Tarazon
responded that the amount was very similar, last year 253 game cards
were sold and this year 262 game cards were sold.
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2.1.1 Power Point Presentation on Veterans' Day -- CSC/Tarazon
Chair/Grundy said he would like to see recognition of those who passed in
the line of duty commemorated at the Veterans' Day event. CSC/Tarazon
said she would add that option to the application that is sent out each
year.
2.2 Parks Report — PMS/Jordan
C/Roberto said he would like to see implementation of anti -theft measures
at Pantera Park, and PMS/Jordan responded that staff would be
implementing anti -theft measures at Pantera Park.
C/Hemdon said he was concerned about brown spots at Lorbeer field.
2.2.1 Power Point Presentation on the Dog Park at Pantera Park —
CSD/Rose presented information about the CIP project and
reported on the projected construction costs and year-to-date
maintenance costs.
2.3 CIP Projects — CSD/Rose
2.3.1 Dog Park — CSD/Rose reported that the construction of the Dog
Park has been completed.
2.3.2 Grandview Trail and Grandview Trail Link— CSD/Rose indicated
that the project is still in plan check.
2.3.3 Site D Public Park — CSD/Rose reported that C/Tye said at the
last City Council meeting that he would like to see the flood channel
covered at the Site D Public Park. Chair/Grundy agreed it was a
good idea because the flood channel is an eyesore.
C/Hemdon asked how the Council responded to the Commission's
recommendations about the park and CSD/Rose responded that
the recommendations are in the Council's hands for further
discussion. The City Council continued the Site D approvals until
December 3. Staff will be providing additional information about
how that might be accomplished at the December 3 City Council
meeting.
2.3.4 Diamond Bar Center Improvements -- CSD/Rose 'Lated that he
was very impressed with the Diamond Bar Center improvements
which he had an opportunity to view firsthand when he attended the
Di mond Bar Community Foundation's Gala as C/Hemdon's guest.
2.3.1 List of Pending Commission Requests — CSD/Rose stated that at a
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future date RS/McKitrick would provide the Commission with a
presentation on the December 4 field allocation meeting.
-IffIrew
4.1 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for December
2013.
Following discussion, the Commission unanimously concurred to adjourn
tonight's meeting to January 23, 2014.
The Commissioners expressed their thanks to staff for their hard work during
2013 and wishes everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and Holiday Season.
ADJOURNMENT: C/Roberto moved, C/Hemdon seconded, to adjourn the Parks and
Recreation Commission meeting. With no one objecting and no further business before
the Parks and Recreation Commission, Chair/Grundy adjourned the meeting at 8:14
p.m. to January 23, 2014.
The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this 11 day of _February_, 2014.
Respectf lly Su mliiea,
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