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MINUTES OF THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
DIAMOND BAR CITY HALL - THE WINDMILL ROOM
21810 COPLEY DRIVE, DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765
JANUARY 24, 2019
CALL TO ORDER:
Vice Chair Sulakhe called the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting to order at
6:41 p.m. in the City Hall Windmill Room, 21810 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Hsieh led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners Kim Hsieh, Tommy Orona, Vice Chair Manisha Sulakhe
Absent: Chair Benny Liang was excused.
Staff Present: Ryan Wright, Parks & Recreation Director; Anthony Jordan, Parks and
Maintenance Superintendent; Christy Murphey, Recreation Supervisor; Andrea Nino,
Recreation Coordinator; and, Robin Crawford, Administrative Assistant.
MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE: None
CALENDAR OF EVENTS: As presented by PRD/Wright
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1.1 Approval of Minutes for October 25, 2018 Regular Meeting.
C/Orona moved, C/Hsieh seconded to approve the Minutes of the
September 25, 2018 regular meeting. Motion carried by the following Roll
Call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Hsieh, Orona, VC/Sulakhe
NOES COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Chair/Liang
2. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
2.1 JANUARY 2019 RECREATION PROGRAM UPDATE — RS/Murphey
2.1.1 2018 WINTER SNOW FEST PROGRAM EVALUATION AND
FINANCIAL SUMMARY— RC/Nino
2.2 JANUARY 2019 MAINTENANCE REPORT — PMS/Jordan
C/Hsieh said she noticed rust on one of the equipment storage boxes at
Summitridge Park. PMS/Jordan said he would look into it.
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3. OLD BUSINESS: None
4. NEW BUSINESS: None
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
C/Orona asked for an update on FEMA's response to the Sycamore Canyon
Park Slope Erosion project.
PRD/Wright explained that the City was successful in getting FEMA to fund the
majority of the erosion project as anticipated and Council approved a contract for
repair of the area. The anticipated start date is sometime in March depending on
the weather with reopening of the trail late summer/early fall.
C/Hsieh requested reconsideration of lighting outside of the kitchen in the patio
area at Summitridge Park.
C/Orona thanked staff for their diligence and said he looked forward to seeing
what happens in the City in 2019.
C/Hsieh said that staff does an outstanding job and she appreciates the reports
and the way PMS/Jordan keeps the parks beautiful. She hopes to continue
attending meetings but, due to health issues, may not be able to do so in which
case she thanked her colleagues and staff and said it had been a pleasure
serving with everyone.
VC/Sulakhe said she appreciates the progress toward getting the community
together. The wristband pre -sales was a great idea and she is excited to move
forward with the Heritage Park rehab and the new Sunset Crossing Park in 2019.
She also appreciates the Tech Time which offers a great opportunity for young
people to patiently pass along their knowledge and interact with seniors. Thank
you to the staff for all of their hard work in 2018 and she looks forward to a great
2019 with all of the new programs.
ADJOURNMENT: With no one objecting and no further business before the Parks and
Recreation Commission, Vice Chair Sulakhe adjourned the meeting at 7:11 p.m.
The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this 2 rT day of te;J%r'1 2019.
Respectfully Submitted,
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RYAN WRIGHT, SECRETARY
Attest:
VICE CHAIR MANISHA SULAKHE