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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/28/2012 PRC Agenda - Regular MeetingMr All AGENDA MINMENUM M�Me� 21810 Copley Drive Diamond Bar, California Chairman Lew Herndon Vice -Chair Benny Liang Commissioner Dave Grundy Commissioner Ted Owens Commissioner Dave Roberto Written materials distributed to the Parks and Recreation Commission within 72 hours of the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting are available for public inspection immediately upon distribution in the City Clerk's office at 21810 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California, during normal business hours. Copies of staff reports or other written documentation relating to agenda items are on file in the Community Services Office, located at 21810 Copley Drive, and are available for public inspection. If you have questions regarding an agenda item, please call 909.839.7060 during regular business hours. In an effort to comply with the requirements of Title // of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the City of Diamond Bar requires that any person in need of any type of special equipment, assistance or accommodation(s) in order to communicate at a City public meeting must inform the Community Services Department at 909.839.7060 a minimum of 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. MOMM Please refrain from smoking, eating or drinking The City of Diamond Bar uses recycled paper in the Hearing Board Room. and encourages you to do the same. City of Diamond Bar PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION The meetings of the Diamond Bar Parks and Recreation Commission are open to the public. Amember nfthe public may address the Commission on the subject of one or more agenda items and/or other items of which are within the aUhieC1 matter jurisdiction of the Diamond Bar Parks and Recreation ConnnliaaiOO. A request to address the Commission should be submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Commission. As a general rule the opportunity for public comments will take place at the discretion of the Chair. HoVvevor, in order [nfacilitate the Dloeting, persons who are interested parties for an dern may be requested to give their presentation atthe time the item iocalled onthe calendar. The Chair may limit the public input oDany item or the total amount of time allocated for public testimony based on the number of people requesting to speak and the business ofthe Commission. Individuals are requested to conduct themselves in a professional and businesslike manner. Comments and questions are vve|oonne so that all points of view are considered prior to the Co[nOniaeioO making recommendations tothe staff and City Council. In accordance with Government Code Section 54954.3(a) the Chair may from time to time dispense with public comment on items previously considered by the Commission. (Does not apply to Committee meetings.) In accordance with State Law (Brown Act), all matters to be acted on by the Commission must be posted at least 72hours prior tOthe Commission meeting. |ncase ofemergency o[when 8subject matter arises subsequent to the posting of the agenda, upon making certain findings, the Commission may act on an item that ionot onthe posted agenda. INFORMATION RELATING TQ/AGENDAS AND ACTIONS QFTHE CCJK8K8|SS|C)N Agendas for Diamond Bar Parks and Recreation Commission meetings are prepared by the Community Services Department and are available 72 hours prior to the meeting. Agendas are available electronically and may beaccessed byopersonal computer through aphone modem. Every meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission is recorded on cassette tapes and duplicate tapes are available for a nominal charge. A cordless microphone is available for those persons with mobility impairments who cannot access the public speaking area, The service of the cordless microphone and sign language interpreter services are available by giving notice atleast three business days inadvance ofthe meeting. Please telephone /909\O39-7OG0 between 7:3Oa.rn.tm5:5Op.[n. Monday through Thursday and 7:3Oe.rn.to4:3Op.nn.onFriday. HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS Copies of Agenda, Rules of the Commission, Cassette Tapes of Meetings (909) 839-7060 Computer Access toAgendas (90S)MGO'L|NE General Information (9O8)O39-7O8O CITY OF DIAMOND BAR PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION .i,GENDA 21810 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar MISSION STATEMENT: The Mission of the Parks and Recreation Commission is to: n Provide — Li Advice to the City Council. ❑ A quality parks system that is safe, properly maintained and equally accessible to all residents of the City of Diamond Bar. u Quality recreational programs for all ages. n Have vision and flexibility to meet the ever-changing interests of our diverse, multi -cultural community. u Be open and actively responsive to input from individuals and Community organizations. Li Develop facilities that will accommodate the needs of our active and growing community. City of Diamond Bar Parks and Recreation Commission Approved May 27, 1999 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: ROLL CALL: PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSIONERS GRUNDY, OWENS, ROBERTO, VICE-CHAIRMAN L.IANG, AND CHAIRMAN HERNDON MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE: This time is reserved on each agenda to provide an opportunity for members of the public to directly address the Commission on items ormatters of interest to the public that are not already scheduled for consideration on this agenda. Those who wish to speak on Agenda Subjects or Matters from the Audience may complete voluntary Speaker's Cards at the desk of the Commission Secretary. Speakers are limited to five (5) minutes. A. PRESENTATION OF 2012 YOUTH SOCCER SPORTSMANSHIP AWARDS: This award recognizes the team's outstanding efforts in good sportsmanship that was displayed and then rated throughout the just concluded youth soccer season. Three teams will be presented with awards. This award serves as an incentive for players, coaches and fans to demonstrate positive support and to place the emotional and physical well being of the children ahead of a personal desire to win. June 28, 2012 PAGE 2 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION Tuesday, July 3 — City Council Meeting — 6:30pm — The Government Center Auditorium, 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar Wednesday, July 4 — City Offices Closed — Offices will re -open Thursday, July 5, 2012, 7:30am Wednesday, July 4 — 4t" of July BLAST! — Lorbeer Middle School — 5-9:30pm 501 S. Diamond Bar Boulevard, Diamond Bar Tuesday, July 10 — Planning Commission Meeting — 7:00pm — The Windmill Room, 1 st Floor, 21810 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar Wednesday, July 11 — Senior Excursion — Griffith Observatory & Lunch at Tam O'Shanter — Griffith Observatory — 10:45am — 7pm Wednesday, July 11 — Concerts in the Park & Movies under the Stars — Concert begins at 6:30pm "Platinum Rockstars" 80's and 90's Hits — Movie follows at dusk "Zookeeper" — Sycamore Canyon Park Tuesday, July 17 — City Council Meeting — 6:30pm — The Government Center Auditorium, 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar Wednesday, July 18 — Senior Excursion — Valley View Casino — Valley Center 8:30am to 5:30pm — Leaves DBC at 8:30am - Returns at 5:30pm Wednesday, July 18 — Concerts in the Park & Movies under the Stars — Concert begins at 6:30pm "The Answer" Classic Rock — Movie follows at dusk "Grease" — Sycamore Canyon Park Tuesday, July 24 — Planning Commission Meeting — 7:00pm — The Windmill Room, Vt Floor, 21810 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar Wednesday, July 25 — Concerts in the Park & Movies under the Stars — Concert begins at 6:30pm "The Silverados" Country Variety — Movie follows at dusk "Winnie the Pooh" — Sycamore Canyon Park Thursday, July 26 — Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting — 7:00pm The Windmill Room, 1" Floor, 21810 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar Saturday, July 28 — Diamond Bar Library Grand Opening & Dedication — 1 0:00am — 21810 Copley Drive 1t Floor, Diamond Bar June 28, 2012 1. q 0 4. 1.1 Approval of Minutes for May 24, 2012 Regular Meeting 1.2 Transmittal of Thank You letter to Latter Day Saints Church volunteers 2.1 Recreation Program Update — Christy Murphey, Recreation Superintendent 1. Power Point Presentation 2.2 Parks Report — Anthony Jordan, Parks and Maintenance Superintendent 1. Power Point Presentation 2.3 CIP Projects — Bob Rose, Community Services Director 1. Sycamore Canyon Park Trail — Phase IV 2. Silver Tip Mini -Park 3. Larkstone Park 4. Design of Sycamore Canyon Creek Repair 5. Trails Free Standing Interpretive Exhibits 6. Dog Park at Pantera Meadow 7. ADA Improvements at Longview South and Stardust Mini Parks 8. Grand View Trail 9. Grand View Trail Link 2.4 List of pending Commission requests — Bob Rose OLD BUSINESS — None NEW BUSINESS — Proposed Dog Park Rules 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS — Commissioners may briefly respond to public comments, make announcements, ask a question of staff, and make a brief report on their activities, request staff to return with information at a future meeting or request that a matter of business be placed on a future agenda. [01111101��T 11:011"ill III I CITY OF DIAMOND BAR MINUTES OF THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSIOJ� DIAMOND BAR CITY HALL - THE WINDMILL ROOM 21810 COPLEY DRIVE, DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765 MAY 24. 2012 Chairman Herndon 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 Grundy led the Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Commissioners Dave Grundy, Ted Owens, Dave Roberto and Chairman Lew Herndon Absent: Vice Chairman Benny Liang was excused. Staff Present: Bob Rose, Community Services Director; Anthony Jordan, Parks and Maintenance Superintendent; Christy Murphy, Recreation Superintendent; Allison Meyers, Community Services Coordinator; Phil Williams, Facility Attendant 11; Robin Crawford, Community Services Coordinator, and Debbie Gonzales, Administrative Coordinator. D134YOUTH — RECOGNITION OF OUTGOING/INCOMING BOARD MEMBERS — CSC/Meyers MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE: None CALENDAR OF EVENTS: As presented by CSD/Rose. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1.1 Approval of Minutes for the April 26, 2012 Regular Meeting. C/Grundy moved, C/Owens seconded, to approve the April 26, 2012 Regular Meeting Minutes with the notation that the meeting recordation failed. Motion carried with C/Roberto and Chair/Herndon abstaining and VC/Liang being absent. 1.2 Received and Filed transmittal of July 2012 Parks and Recreation Month Proclamation. C/Owens moved, C/Roberto seconded, to receive and file the transmittal. Without objection, the motion was so ordered with VC/Liang being absent. MAY 24, 2012 PAGE 2 P&R COMMISSION 2.1 Recreation Program Update — RS/Murphey C/Owens asked how many Volunteens were selected and RS/Murphey responded about a hundred. C/Roberto asked the difference between major and minor excursions for the Summer Day Camp. RS/Murphey responded that major excursions are to amusement parks and minor excursions include roller and ice skating. Each week participants take advantage of both. C/Roberto asked if staff knew why the Diamond Bar Center rentals were so low as compared to last year and RS/Murphey responded that it happens to be the way the revenue was collected. The City is actually ahead of where it was last year at this point with revenue. C/Grundy asked when figures would be available for the City Birthday Party and wondered whether staff had enough information to know how much moving the date impacted the financial summary. CSD/Rose said staff knows that the revenue for the games and rides was lower by about $3000. Figures will be available for the entire event next month. C/Owens asked how many kids were registered for youth baseball last year and RS/Murphey thought about 150-200. C/Owens asked if notification went to all user groups and RS/Murphey said staff has an email list and notification is sent to all on the list including anyone who calls and inquires. 2.1.1 Power Point Presentation on the Diamond Bar Center Comment Cards — CSC/Crawford C/Grundy said he hoped that staff had the (Power Point Presentation) pictures in a photo album that prospective renters could look through because to him it would be a great way to sell folks on what could be done with the facility. CSC/Crawford responded that they have a picture book that staff gives out to prospective clients and she tries to keep it as up to date and diverse as possible, especially with newer events happening. C/Grundy said he had no idea that event planners were going to such length to decorate the facility. CSD/Rose stated that next year's budget contains about $150,000 to upgrade the technology at the Diamond Bar Center which will address some of the concerns addressed by renters on the comment cards. Chair/Herndon asked if the City would raise fees to compensate for the budget item and CSD/Rose said there would be no increase because the City is satisfied with the fees and the City Council supports a CPI increase as -needed. MAY 24, 2012 PAGE 3 P&R COMMISSION 2.2 Parks Report — PMS/Jordan C/Owens recommended the Commission send a thank you letter to the LDS Church for their volunteer effort. C/Owens asked if the wall is painted on an annual or as -needed basis and PMS/Jordan responded "as needed." 2.2.1 Power Point Presentation on Summitridge Trail Maintenance — PMS/Jordan C/Roberto asked if the City compensates the Conservation Corp and PMS/Jordan responded yes. DB has funds available for "at - risk" youth and the California Conservation Corp qualifies for that funding. C/Roberto asked the cost per year and PMS/Jordan responded that he had not yet received a bill for the year but typically, DB pays about $35,000 per year for the CCC Services. CSD/Rose explained that the Youth at Risk Funds are part of the Safe Parks Act and can only be used to pay a group or youth that qualify as "at -risk" youth and the California Conservation Corp qualifies by definition. The CCC also helps with graffiti removal and firebreaks in District 41. 2.3 CIP Projects — CSD/Rose 2.3.1 Washington Park — CSD/Rose reported that the park has been completed and the Notice of Completion was recorded by the LA County Recorder's office. The contractor is finishing up their maintenance responsibilities. Dedication Ceremonies are scheduled for Saturday, June 2. Invitations have been sent to all residents in the neighborhood and a letter was sent to all of the individuals who completed tiles that are in the park. 2.3.2 Sycamore Canyon Park Trail — Phase IV — CSD/Rose stated that this project was completed and Notice of Completion was recorded by the LA County Recorder's office. Work is complete except for installation of the interpretive panels which are on order and should be received about the end of June. Staff is still looking at the exercise station signs to see if they need to be more explicit with respect to use of the equipment. 2.3.3 Silver Tip Mini -Park — CSD/Rose indicated that the Notice of Completion has been recorded and the contractor is performing the landscape maintenance. Dedication ceremonies are scheduled for Saturday, June 16 at 10:00 a.m. Notices to the neighborhood will go out early next week. 2.3.4 Trails Free Standing Interpretive Exhibits — Design & Construction — see Item 2.3.2 MAY 24, 2012 PAGE 4 P&R COMMISSION 2.3.5 Dog Park at Pantera Meadow — CSD/Rose reported that bid opening took place on Tuesday and the apparent low bidder is Kormx, Inc. with a low bid of $96,875. Six bids were submitted. This item will go to City Council on Tuesday, June 5 for award of contract. Construction is anticipated to commence early July with completion early to mid-August with opening late August. Chair/Herndon asked if the project came in at or under budget and CSD/Rose explained that the original budget for the sidewalk was about $25,000 but because of the elevations, existing drainage structures and ADA requirements, the cost increased significantly. The handrails added more than $41,000 to the cost. The original budget was about $131,600 and the current estimate is $235,000. 2.3.6 ADA Improvements at Longview South and Stardust Mini Parks — Design — CSD/Rose stated that these improvements are described in the CIP packet with tonight's agenda. These two projects have been delayed due to funding issues. The City has the CDGB funds but not the matching funds. Therefore, Longview South has been pushed out to FY2014-15 and Stardust has been pushed out to FY2015-16. 2.4 Presentation on Diamond Bar High School's new swimming pool. CSD/Rose presented staff's report and referred the Commissioners to the design drawings to explain the proposed layout and intended uses. Chair/Herndon asked if the City would charge for lessons or contract out the swimming lessons. CSD/Rose said that YMCA offers swim lessons at the Hills Club and it may be left to the YMCA to work with the school to offer lessons. The other option would be for the City to hire instructors and to advertise the classes on a break-even basis. The school would like for the City to help subsidize the cost of operating the pool but there would have to be a community benefit for that to occur. C/Owens asked if the City was involved in the design to which CSD/Rose responded "no." 3. OLD BUSINESS: 3.1 Discussion of Updated 5 -year CIP Program — CSD/Rose C/Owens asked if the projects are consistent with the Parks Master Plan to which CSD/Rose responded "yes." CSD/Rose stated that two projects not on the list are Larkstone Park and the Site D development park because they will be funded by developer fees. However, when those two parks are constructed the City will be MAY 24, 2012 PAGE 5 P&R COMMISSION responsible for ongoing maintenance costs. Chair/Herndon asked if the athletic improvements to Lorbeer and South Point costs were broken down by item in the Master Plan. CSD/Rose responded that within the Master Plan there is a breakdown of development costs for elements that are part of these projects which is not necessarily listed under each facility. C/Roberto asked if it was common for the City to miss the estimate by as much as it did on the Dog Park and CSD/Rose responded that when an estimate is done prior to getting engineers on site, anything can happen. In this case, the surprise was the fact that it was not feasible to dig out the ground Sufficiently to eliminate the elevation differences due to the underground flood control system. ADA requires handrails once the grade exceeds five percent. In addition, the path width was measured at five feet. However, in order to accommodate maintenance vehicles hand rails reduce the width of the pathway so the path had to be widened to eight feet which required more concrete. 4. NEW BUSINESS: None 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS: C/Roberto attended the City Birthday Party which seemed to him to be quieter than usual, perhaps due to the fact that it took place during Mother's Day weekend. He also attended the DB4Youth Dance. He announced that he would be out of town on June 2 Washington Park opening. C/Roberto thanked staff for the very informative reports. C/Grundy agreed with C/Roberto that the City Birthday Party was a very nice event. The Mesa opening was a nice event and staff did a really great job with the opening and construction which serves as a nice addition to the trails system. C/Grundy commended staff on reports and most especially the Power Point presentations. C/Owens echoed his colleague's comments regarding the City Birthday Party. He thought the event was more spread out which may have given an appearance of fewer attendees. The event was well done and he enjoyed it. He too, enjoys the Power Point presentations and said he had not previously realized how elaborate some of the events at the Diamond Bar Center were until tonight's presentation. He thanked staff for the Power Point on the trails system. Chair/Herndon said if the Commissioners were intended to be recipients of shirts next year he would appreciate a little larger size. He was on vacation during the last meeting and visited parks in the Washington D.C. and New York/Ellis Island area along with all of the monuments and facilities. It is nice to be home and appreciate DB and its parks and all of staff's good work. MAY 24, 2012 PAGE 6 P&R COMMISSION ADJOURNMENT: C/Roberto moved, C/Owens seconded, to adjourn the meeting. With no further business before the Parks & Recreation Commission, Chair/Herndon adjourned the meeting at 8:40 p.m. The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this day of 12012. Respectfully Submitted, Attest: LEW HERNDON, CHAIRMAN Ling -Ling Chang Mayor Jack Tanaka Mayor Pro Tem Ron Everett Council Member Carol Herrera Council Member Steve Tye Council Member June 28, 2012 Dear Charla Spence: 21810 Copley Drive - Diamond Bar, CA 91765-4178 (909) 839-7000 o Fax (909) 861-3117 www.DiamondBarCA.gov On behalf of the City of Diamond Bar Parks and Recreation Commission, I thank you for organizing the volunteers from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to complete an important park project this past April. Your crew painted approximately 150 ft. of fence in Ronald Reagan Park and, what's more, you plan on returning next year to tackle several hundred feet more. Projects like this not only beautify the City's parks, but the maintenance value of your efforts will help ensure the viability of this important park element for years to come. Thanks again for your volunteer work that has improved the quality and beauty of Ronald Reagan Park. 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It is also available to be viewed online on the City's website. Fall Recreation Guides are in progress and will be available in August. Recreation Classes — Summer 2012 -- Summer classes began June 2 and continue until August 24. There are currently 752 students enrolled in 146 classes. In summer 2011 there were 1293 students enrolled in 174 classes. Enrollment continues throughout the summer as new sessions and specialty camps begin and enrollment is slightly ahead of where we were last year at this time. Popular offerings include: Lego Engineering, Tennis, Soccer, Basketball, Ballroom Dance Line Dancing, Jazzercise, and Zumba. Youth Programs Tiny Tots -- Tiny Tot Graduation was Friday, June 15. Nine students from Pantera Park Tiny Tots and 19 students from Heritage Park Tiny Tots received their certificates of completion. About 200 students, parents, grandparents, siblings and friends attended the graduation and pot luck lunch. Mayor Pro -tem Tanaka and Councilman Everett said a few words to the students. The Patriotic theme was a big hit. Fifteen Diamond Bar High School musicians played patriotic music and shared their individual instruments with the children. The summer session started on Monday, June 18. Heritage Park Tiny Tots 3 year old class has 12 and the 4-5 77, year old class has 11. Pantera Park Tiny Tots 3 year old class has 10 and the 4-5 year old class has 12. DB 4Youth "in Action" -- The Youth have not been very busy this month with all that went on in May. They meet on June 26 for their regular monthly meeting. Plans are in the works for Teen Night Out happening on July 20 at Sycamore Canyon Park. They are in the process of comprising a list of appropriate songs to be played that evening. Flyers and posters are complete. The flyers will be distributed at summer school classes in the middle and high schools. The posters will be displayed throughout the city. Banners will go up at the end of the month. Volunteens -- Ninety-nine Volunteens are busy working in five summer programs. They started working Summer Day Camp, Tiny Tots and seniors the week of June 4. Volunteens working sports and Concerts in the Park will start shortly after the 4th of July. Summer Day Camp -- Summer Day Camp started on June 4 with a camp of 98 campers. Staff at the Diamond Bar Center maintains a waiting list to fill spots if someone needs to drop out. In addition to excursions, activities include making their own snacks such as fruit kabobs, dirt pudding and trail mix. The first week they used paper mache to make their own volcanoes that erupted using baking soda, liquid A; k A i pr They made solara soap cl" V "'­� . y m system collages, are growing lima bean plants and they have played games including sports throughout the first three weeks. Week 1 June 4 — June 8 / "Recycle Rescuers" - 98 Major: Discovery Science Center / Minor: Jumpin' Jacks Week 2 June 11 — June 15 / "Animal Kingdom" — Full 100 Major: LA Zoo / Minor: Castle Park with Water Playground Week 3 June 18 — June 22 / "Mystery Mayhem" — 97 Major: Pharaoh's Wild Kingdom / Minor: Harkins Theater Week 4 June 25 — June 29 / "Spurs, Boots and Saddles" — Full 100 Major: Knott's Berry Farm / Minor: Corona Del Mar Week 5 July 2 — July 6 (Closed —Wednesday, July 4th) / "Stars and Stripes!" - 77 Major: El Capitan / Minor: Oak Tree Lanes Week 6 July 9 — July 13 / "Slime Grime and Goop!" — Full 100 Major: La Mirada Splash / Minor: John's Incredible Pizza Week 7 July 16 — July 20 / "Oasis of Fun!" — Full 100 Major: Disney's California Adventure / Minor: Glen Helen Water Park Week 8 July 23 — July 27 / "Put me in, Coach!" - Full 100 Major: Angels Baseball / Minor: Medieval Times Week 9 July 30 — August 3 / "Ocean Commotion" - Full 100 Major: Medieval Times / Minor: Corona Del Mar Week 10 August 6 — August 10 / "Aloha Days" or "Tropical Heat Wave" — Full 100 Major: Raging Waters / Minor: Summer's Last Blast Week 11 August 13 — August 17 / "See Ya Real Soon!" — Full 100 Major: Disneyland / Minor: Skate Express (Excursions are subject to change.) Nreem, =.0Kr1*M11&T@= Adult Basketball -- The spring 2012 season began on May 20. 'There are 28 teams in the league this season. Included in the $360 registration fee are 10 league games plus a qualification game, scorekeepers, and championship awards. Teams also pay $20 per week for the officials. Adult Volleyball -- The current session will end June 25. There are 19 participants currently enrolled in the program. For only $40, participants receive 10 weeks of play on two courts of action from 7-9pm. Table Tennis -- The Table Tennis program continues play at Heritage Park on Tuesday (average of 9 participants), Thursday (average of 14 participants), and Sunday (average of 14 participants) evenings. Open play takes place from 7:30-11 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays, while Sunday is open from 6:30-1 Opm. Youth Indoor Soccer -- The 2012 season came to a close on June 2 at Mt Calvary Lutheran. One team in each division will be the recipients of the coveted sportsmanship award. The awards will be presented at the June 28 Commission meeting. Youth Baseball -- Heritage Park was the site of the skills evaluation day for the Double A and Triple A divisions on June 9. Teams were drafted immediately after the evaluations were completed. Practices began June 11 at Sycamore Canyon Park and Paul C Grow Park. Games begin on July 2 and continue until August 11. The $84 registration fee includes a team hat, jersey, trophy, and ten games. Volunteer coaches are being accepted and reviewed to assist with this program. There are currently 181 children enrolled in the program. Skate Park -- The skate park averages 10 users per hour on weekdays, with 15 users per hour on the weekend. Field attendants check in on the skate park a few times each day, from 4prn - Dusk on weekdays, and from 8am - Dusk on the weekends. Washington Park -- Field Attendant staff have been monitoring the use of this new park in the late afternoons and evenings. They have noted several users, 8-12 on their first stop between 5-7:30pm and no users between 7:30-9pm. They have not observed any misuse of the park. Temecula Balloon and Wine Festival -- This trip was sold out with 45 attendees! The excursion took place on Saturday, June 2. The festival featured food, wine tasting, a craft fair and live entertainment. The excursion included admission to the festival, roundtrip transportation and a snack for the ride home, for $43 per participant. The trip was conducted between Spm and 11 pm. Hollywood Bowl — Opening Night! -- Join in on this star-studded night! There are only 2 seats available at this time. The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra will be performing along with a spectacular fireworks display. Also the 2012 Hall of Fame inductees will be awarded. They will include Reba McEntire and Chaka Khan, Julie Andrews will be the host for the evening and Thomas Wilkins will be conducting. Bring a picnic dinner or purchase it at the Bowl. Excursion includes roundtrip transportation, admission to the show, seat cushion and a snack, at $44 each. The trip takes place the evening of Friday, June 22. The bus is scheduled to depart from the Diamond Bar Center at 6pm with a scheduled return time of 12am. Pageant of the Masters -- Come witness the return of the every so popular Pageant of the Masters at the Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach on July 20. View real live performers as they stand motionless within famous works of art. Displays are accompanied by a professional orchestra, live narration, intricate sets and sophisticated lighting in an outdoor amphitheater. This year's theme is "The Genius". The showcase will include masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance to today's modern masters. Bring your binoculars to get a closer look at each detail. The excursion includes roundtrip transportation, admission to the show and a snack for the ride home all for $56/person. The bus is scheduled to depart from the Diamond Bar Center at 5:30pm and return by 12am. Senior Programs Senior Classes -- Mt. San Antonio College partners with the City of Diamond Bar to offer free classes to seniors at the Diamond Bar Center. Spring session ended June 15 and summer session will start July 9 and continue until August 3, 2012. During summer, drawing, watercolor, home gardening, needlework and all exercise classes will be scheduled. Senior Seminars 6/4 Understanding Alzheimer's 12 people 6/6 Complimentary Legal Services 6 people 6/8 Reverse Mortgage Specialist 1 person 6/11 Legal Seminar 10 people 6/19 What is Diabetes 12 people 6/19 Premier Slide Show 2 people 6/26 Collette Vacation 2 people Senior Activities and Services Bridge every Wednesday — 8-12 per session average Mahjong every Wednesday — 30 per session average Bingo every Tuesday and Friday — 190 per session average Senior Excursions Valley View Casino, 6/13 -- 54 seniors spent the day in Valley Center at Valley View Casino. Upon arrival everyone received $15 in play. First time guests that have never received a Valley View Casino player's card also received a free buffet coupon. City tour of Downtown Los Angeles with Cathedral Tour, 6/22 -- 30 seniors will spend the day in L.A. with a step -on guide that knows Los Angeles better than anyone! Points of interest will include Hancock Park, Farmers Market, China Town, Hollywood & Highland, the Kodak Theatre, Sunset Strip and lunch at Phillipe's Original French Dip. Visit Hotel Del Coronado, 6/26 -- 45 seniors will start their day with lunch at Anthony's Fish Grotto in San Diego. Next, we arrive at Embarcadero for our one way ferry to Coronado Island. The bus will meet us on the other side and take us to the Hotel Del Coronado for a guided tour of this historical landmark! After our tour, there will be time for shopping in the hotel gift shop. Senior Special Events Sock Hop 50's Dinner Dance -- On June 13, 110 seniors attended our 50's dance. We introduced a new caterer Caf6 N Stuff, which the seniors loved. A great night of food, dancing and prizes was had by all. Senior Groups and Clubs Five senior clubs regularly meet and hold events at the Diamond Bar Center and Heritage Park Community Center: ® The Diamond Bar Senior Citizen's Club has 333 members and meets each Tuesday with approximately 185 at each meeting. ® The Diamond Bar Evergreen Club has 260 members and hold classes throughout the week at the Diamond Bar Center. ® The Diamond Age Seniors has 220 members and meets each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. ® The Sunshine Seniors has 250 members and meets the second and fourth Sunday of each month and every Saturday. ® The Super Diamond Age Seniors has 210 members and meets each Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Special Events 23rd City Birthday Party Full Financial Summary and Evaluation is attached. 4th of July Blast The event will take place on Wednesday, July 4, 2012 at Lorbeer Middle School, from 5- 9:30pm. The day will kick off with live entertainment from "Bumptown". The night will conclude with a firework show starting at 9pm guaranteed to light up the Diamond Bar sky. Grass seating- so don't forget your chairs, blankets, and picnic dinners. 9 non- profit community organizations will participate in this year's event by selling dinner, desserts and snack items for purchase. The Diamond Bar Community Foundation & DB4 Youth will also be on site selling glow sticks. Lastly, due to the venue change please see the parking information listed below for the general public. Commissioners will be issued 1 parking space in the Reserved Lot on site. FREE PARKING & SHUTTLE STARTING @ 4PM ® AQMD FACILITY& STREET PARKING —21865 Copley Drive ® CALVARY CHAPEL - 22324 Golden Springs Drive ® DIAMOND BAR GOLF COURSE — 22751 Golden Springs Drive — beginning at 6pm ® PARK& RIDE LOTS — 100 N. Diamond Bar Blvd (both sides) ® SYCAMORE CANYON PARK — 22930 Golden Springs Drive Shuttle service will also be available from neighborhoods immediately surrounding the venue. PASSENGER LOADING/UNLOADING WILL BE AVAILABLE AT DIAMOND BAR BLVD ENTRANCE EVENT ROAD CLOSURES 4PM — 11 PM GOLDEN SPRINGS DR - All lanes closed between Prospectors Rd and Diamond Bar Blvd 91319MIRNM NB/SB DIAMOND BAR BLVD - Reduced to one lane between Golden Springs Dr & Gold Rush Dr 8:30PM - 10PM DIAMOND BAR BLVD all lanes closed between Golden Springs Dr & Gold Rush Dr Concerts in the Park A food vendors meeting was held on Wednesday, June 6 at the Diamond Bar Center to gear up for this year's annual celebration. 9 non-profit organizations operating a food booth gained useful information on event procedures and health department requirements. The highlight of the meeting was a discussion about all the delicious food everyone would be selling. The City of Diamond Bar will present the 22nd Annual Concerts in the Park series this summer. The series will begin on July 11th and run through August 22nd on Wednesday evenings from 6:30pm until 8:00pm. The concerts are held at Sycamore Canyon Park, 22930 Golden Springs Road. Performance Date July 11 July 18 July 25 August 1 August 8 August 15 August 22 Band Name Platinum Rockstars The Answer The Silverado's Cold Duck The Alley Cats Mike Sullivan Band Cash up Front Music Style Super Hits of the 70's & 80's Classic Rock Country Variety 70's Top 40 Doo Wop Acoustic Melody's Tribute to Johnny Cash Movies "Under the Stars" Movies "Under the Stars" will take place on Wednesday evenings at dusk after Concerts in the Park. The movies will run from July 11th through August 22nd. All movies will be "PG" rated and are family oriented. A shuttle service between the golf course and Sycamore Canyon Park will be operating. Please come and join us for this whole night of fun! Date Rating July 11 PG July 18 PG July 25 PG August 1 PG August 8 PG August 15 PG August 22 PG Facility Rentals Diamond Bar Center -- The Diamond Bar Center was the location for a total of 41 private, business and non-profit rentals during the month of May. There were 19 church rentals, 2 Toastmasters meetings, 8 weddings, 2 birthday parties, 1 school banquet, 2 memorials and 1 prom. We had 1 retirement party, 3 seminars, 1 economic summit, 1 bunco night and 1 annual dinner celebration. A total of $65,463.69 in rental fees was collected during the month of May for Diamond Bar Center rentals. In May 2011 $42,500.30 in rental fees were collected. Movie Zookeeper Grease Winnie the Pooh The Muppets Cars 2 Tin Tin Puss in Boots Rental of the Grand View Ballroom is in high demand. The Diamond Bar Center is a popular venue for wedding receptions, business seminars, and Quinceaheras. Currently all Saturdays are reserved from now through 2013 and we have started taking reservations for 2014. Diamond Bar residents may make reservations up to 24 months in advance. Non- residents may make reservations up to 20 months in advance. A lottery is held on the first of every month to allow all renters an equal opportunity at obtaining a rental date. Heritage -- There have been 8 rentals of Heritage Park Community Center for the month of June. Rentals include 4 church rentals, 2 quarterly birthday celebrations, and 2 birthday parties. Total revenue for these rentals is $1,070.00. The revenue for June 2011 was $2,380.00. Pantera -- There have been 8 rentals of the Pantera Park Activity Room for the month of June. Rentals include 2 Toastmasters meetings, 1 AYSO meeting, 2 birthday parties, 1 graduation party, and 2 baby showers. Total revenue for these rentals is $825.00. The revenue for June 2011 was $525.00. Picnic Reservations -- As of June 16, 2012 there have been 30 picnic reservations made for the month of June. There have been 7 at Pantera Park, 2 at Heritage Park, 7 at Ronald Reagan Park, 1 at Maple Hill Park, 2 at Peterson Park, and 11 at Sycamore Canyon Park. The revenue of these picnic rentals is $725.00. The revenue for June 2011 was $925.00. Grants -- Staff was informed that the City has been recommended to receive $95,881 in grant funds from the Land and Water Conservation Grant, which staff applied for last November. This project will extend the Grand View Trail to the Canyon Loop Trail adjacent to Dare Court. When this project is completed, a hiker will be able to walk an entire loop on the Summitridge Trail System, starting in the parking lot (east side) of the Diamond Bar Center and ending in the overflow parking lot (west side) of the Diamond Bar Center. 1111111MR112 LM= Program Title: City Birthday Party Date: June 18, 2012 Evaluation Prepared by: Andee Tarazon, Community Services Coordinator 23rd City Birthday Party — Event postponed from April, 14, 2012 Pantera Park was jumping as an estimated 6,000 people attended the annual celebration on Saturday, May 12. The highlight of the day's activities took place on stage at 3pm as members of the City Council cut the official birthday cake and joined the community in singing Happy 23 d Birthday to Diamond Bar! In addition Mayor Ling -Ling Chang along with the rest of the City Council presented the Outstanding Diamond Bar Volunteer awards to 8 recipients. Once again the Regional Chamber of Commerce San Gabriel Valley operated the Business Expo with 50 businesses in attendance. Diamond Bar Friends of the Library operated the beer and wine garden. The City operated the Car Show with over 50 cars on display. 26 non-profit service organizations participated by operating information booths. In addition, there were 9 delicious food booths, 16 kid zone game booths, 14 teen action zone games, and 10 carnival rides operated during the event. This year's event also featured a disaster preparedness expo with 5 different organizations participating and a "going green" area with 10 organizations participating. Lastly, residents were amazed by the great entertainment on stage with 15 local groups twirling, dancing, singing and cheering! This event is offered for nominal charges to the residents of Diamond Bar, Staff turns in a proposed budget for the series each spring as part of the City's budget process. The approved budget reflects the Council's interest in continuing to offer this event at low cost. The following financial summary shows what the direct costs of the event were. Staff's budget does not include indirect costs such as full time salaries and benefits, printing in the Recreation Guide, vehicle maintenance, etc. Revenue was down and expenditures went up this year due to the date change and decreased attendance. Past City Birthday Revenue and Expenditure Recap Revenue Net Cost 2008 $20,667.00 $59,553.36 2009 $22,799.45 $58,997.13 2010 $21,591.20 $49,760.26 2011 $19,673.15 $46,836.82 2012 $ 15,799.00 $65,507.57 Recommendations and Ideas ® Continue to order 35 trash cans and 35 recycled cans. ® Paint kidzone and Taz games. ® Purchase additional soda bottles for ring toss games. ® Continue to block off Pantera Park for 2 days before event. ® Purchase 3-4 new games for teen and kid games. ® Create application for beer & wine garden area. ® Update ride contract to include weather circumstances. City of Diamond Bar Community Services Department City Birthday Party 2012 Conducted on May 12, 2012 Account_ Number Budgeted Spent Actual Revenue General Fund PT Staff 001,5350.40030 $ 4,000.00 $ 4,556.97 Overtime FT Staff 001.5350.40020 $ 2,515.00 $ 2,484.00 Sheriff's Deputies 001.441 1.45402 $ 1,500.00 Shuttles -Prop A 1 12.5350.45310 $ 2,500.00 $ 1,762.29 Sub -total General Fund (Does not include Prop A funds) $ 10,515.00 $ 7,040.97 Revenue 001.5350.34720 $ 22,750.00 $ 15,799.00 8 Carnival Rides @ $100 $ 1,200.00 $ 800.00 13 KidZone Game Booths @ $100 $ 1,400.00 $ 1,300.00 8 TAZ Game Booths @ $100 $ 1,200.00 $ 800.00 9 Food Booths @ $100 $ 1,000.00 $ 900.00 26 Info. Booths @ $100 $ 2,500.00 $ 2,600.00 Chamber's Business Expo $ 100.00 $ - Car Show $ 1,350.00 $ 1,375.00 Revenue from Rides/Games $ 14,000.00 $ 8,024.00 Total Expenditures 001.5350.42353 $ 73,355.00 $ 74,265.60 Expenses $ 17,900.00 $ 15,953.33 Vertical/Horizontal Banners $ 5,300.00 $ 5,820.00 Promo/ Flyers $ 1,000.00 $ 802.57 Committee Member Shirts $ 900.00 $ 953.75 kwik Covers( Table skirts Covers) $ 500.00 $ 2,205.58 Special Event Insurance (Driver) $ 1,800.00 $ 1,344.54 Wrist Bands $ 500.00 $ - _ Game Cards $ 300.00 $ 250.00 Event Set -Up/ Decorations/misc supplies $ 3,600.00 $ 1,776.92 Food Reimbursement $ 700.00 $ 689.17 Pantera Parking Lot $ 250.00 $ 250.00 Birthday Party Logo $ 350.00 $ 350.00 Commemorative Pins $ 2,700.00 $ 1,510.80 Rental Equip. $ 11,250.00 $ 11,862.66 Tables, chairs,canopies $ 9,000.00 $ 9,650.00 Generators and power supplies $ 500.00 $ 440.86 Sound System $ 750.00 $ 690.00 Restrooms and hand washing sink $ 1,000,00 $ 1,081,80 Birthday Cakes $ 700.00 $ 463.69 Albertsons -10 full sheet cakes $ 600.00 $ 431.90 Cake cutting Supplies $ 100.00 $ 31.79 Carnival Rides/Attractions $ 40,480.00 $ 43,545,54 Carnival Rides/Attractions $ 22,230.00 $ 30,109.00 Petting Zoo $ 1,550.00 $ - Game Prizes/Candy $ 3,500.00 $ 2,744.12 Game materials $ 900.00 $ 513.42 Organization Revenue Share Contract Staff $ $ 12,300.00 1,850.00 $ $ 10,179.00 1,355.50 _ Security $ 250.00 $ 568.50 Armored Car Service $ 400.00 $ - Valley Crest Staff $ 1,200.00 $ 787.00 Car Show $ 1,175.00 $ 1,084.88 Trophies $ 175.00 $ 166.38 Tee Shirts $ 1,000.00 $ 918.50 Supplies Total game/ride revenue budgeted = $12,300 $12,300 divided by 35 vendors = $351.00 per vendor (actual game/ride revenue 29 vendors x $351 = $10,179) Total Event Expenditures: $ 81,306.57 Total Event Revenue: $ 15,799.00 Total Net Cost: $ 65,507.57 III i 1 11; TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN & MEMBERS OF THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION FROM: ANTHONY JORDAN, PARKS & MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT SUBJECT: JUNE PARKS REPORT DATE: 6/18/12 MEETING DATE: 6/28/12 During the previous month, the Maintenance Staff have been working on various projects throughout the City. The following is a brief recap of some of the more significant projects. Diamond Bar Center ® Re-lamped one (1) lobby up -light and two (2) ceiling down lights in the upper men's room. ® Replaced lamp ballasts in the following light fixtures: hallway sconce light, Sycamore Room ceiling light, and lower storage ceiling light. ® Replaced three (3) nylon halyards with three (3) steel core halyards for flags in the memorial circle. ® Repaired a leak in the fire sprinkler system in the lower men's room. (Contractor) ® Raised trees adjacent to water feature. (ValleyCrest) ® Repaired ice machine which included a new control box and ice level sensors. (Contractor) ® Changed exhaust fan drive belt above the ice machine and adjusted pulley width to increase fan speed. ® Replaced fire alarm battery in fire alarm communicator box to silence beeping trouble alarm. (Contractor) ® Replaced batteries in the communication room A/C remote control. ® Repaired a banquet chair cart. ® Repaired torn carpet and replaced damaged reducer edge by lower storage room door. Damage was caused by a damaged table cart. ® Carpets were cleaned throughout the facility. (Contractor) Heritage Par ® Re-lamped three (3) wall pack fixtures on exterior of building. ® Cleared urinal drain in men's restroom. ® Cleared drinking fountain drain. Maple Hill Park ® Secured picnic table to slab adjacent to tennis courts. ® Installed new barbeque adjacent to tennis courts. ® Re-lamped men's restroom. ® Cleared clogged urinal drain in the men's restroom. Pantera Park ® Washed exterior windows and frames in Tiny Tot classroom. ® Installed two (2) new pole lights on walkway. ® Removed one (1) walkway light due to rusted pole. ® Installed one (1) new barbeque head. ® Removed damaged concrete trash can from softball backstop, ® Cleared clogged drinking fountain drain at snack bar. ® Cleared clogged urinal drain in men's restroom. Paul C. Grow Park ® Re-lamped men's restroom. Peterson Park ® Repaired sink in women's restroom. Sycamore Canyon Park ® Replaced one (1) barbeque head. Installed 150' L.F. of lodge pole fencing adjacent to the playground along the creek. Fence is to be painted at a later date by the Brownies. Interoffice MEMORANDUM To: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Parks and Recreation Commission From: Bob Rose, Community Services Director j./ f 612, Date: June 21, 2012 Meeting Date: June 28, 2012 Re: Proposed 1•• Park Rulee The City of Diamond Bar is scheduled to open its first off -leash dog park by the end of this summer. For the equitable and safe operation of the dog park, and to reduce the City's exposure to liability, it is necessary to develop rules that will be incorporated into the City Municipal Code by City Council action. The attached draft rules have been developed by staff with input from the following sources: 1. Southern California Joint Powers Insurance Authority 2. City of Diamond Bar City Attorney 3. Inland Valley Humane Society 4. Review of existing dog park rules posted on-line by the following agencies: City of Fullerton, City of San Dimas, City of Claremont, City of Huntington Beach, City of Los Angeles and City of Arcadia. Rules that staff recommends for the City's dog park are listed in bold on the attached page. Other rules that the Commission may wish to consider are listed below staff's recommendation. Also included in this area are explanations that other agencies include with their rules. Staff is seeking the Commission's input on the rules to recommend to the City Council for adoption. Recommended Action: Review the attached draft Dog Park Rules and recommend the rules the Commission believes should be adopted by the City Council. DRAFT DRAFT City of Diamond Bar Community Services Department PROPOSED DOG PARK RULES Draft 6121112 Y! I Wes 5 1 Lim Dog Park hours are from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. The dog park is for use by dog owners and their dogs only. All other activities are prohibited. Handlers may not bring more than three (3) dogs at any one time. Dog owners must leash their dog(s) outside of the fenced area of the dog park. Leashed dogs are not permitted within the fenced area of the dog park. Dog owners using the dog park are using it at their own risk. The City is not responsible for injuries to owners and dogs or illnesses dogs may contract from other dogs. The City reserves the right to eject anyone from the dog park for violating posted rules. Adults must accompany children under the age of 14 years. There is no admission charge to use the dog park. Dogs must never be left unattended. All Dogs must wear a current license and vaccination tags. Unruly dogs are not allowed. Note -- Dog scuffles and fights will occur as part of normal dog play and a single incident between two dogs does not mean that a dog is "unruly." However, a dog that consistently exhibits dominant aggression toward other dogs MUST leave the park immediately without debate, This is a judgment call by the general consensus of people in the park at the time. Female dogs in heat are not allowed. Dogs are allowed only in the area that is designated for their weight class. Small Dogs are under 25 lbs; Large Dogs are 25 lbs and over. DRAFT DRAFT Swners must stop their dog(s) from digging. Any holes created must be filled by the twner of the R-TITIOT-TrOm Unauthorized pieces of equipment, obstacles, or apparatus are not allowed in the dog park. No food or eating is allowed in the fenced area of the dog park. Glass containers are not allowed in the fenced area of the dog park. Special events or contests are not allowed in the dog park without first obtaining written authorization from the Community Services Department. Failure to follow the rules will subject persons to citation per Diamond Bar Municipal Code section 1.04.010(b). Phone Numbers Emergency 911 Community Services Department (909) 839-7060 Parks and Maintenance Services (909) 839-7063 L.A. County Sheriff's Department (909) 595-2264 Inland Valley Humane Society (909) 623-9777 Dog Park is Adjacent to a Wildlife Habitat Hawks, snakes, coyotes, and mountain lions may be present Remain cautious and alert Information: www.cityofdiamondbar.com 909-839-7000 Dogs with spiked, pinch and shock collars are not allowed. 3ertified Service Dogs, of any size, are exempt from "dog size" restrictions and are allowed in any part of the park. Certified Service Dogs, because of the training and testing they receive, are allowed to be with and stay with their owner at all times - anywhere the person is allowed to be. Read more about Certified Service Dogs. Puppies under four months old are not permitted inside the park. Dogs in heat, pregnant or lactating are not permitted inside park. Dogs cannot be left in a vehicle without close supervision. No strollers are allowed in the off -leash areas. Spaying/neutering of dogs is required Users must obey all other park rules. Please do not allow young children to run and play in the Dog Park as they may easily be accidentally injured by running dogs. Remember, your children have many places to play. The dog park is your four -legged friend's only playground. Children MUST remain with arms reach of a supervising adult at ALL TIMES. This is a dog park, not a playground. It is not fair to dog owners to have to be aware of unsupervised children. Food, dog treats, sports activities, bicycles, dog training or dogs in season are ABSOLUTELY PROHIBITED Grooming of dogs is prohibited in the dog park. Please do not leave valuables in your vehicle; leave them at home or secure them out of view in your vehicle prior to leaving home. Dogs only! Animals other than dogs are not permitted inside the park. This includes but is not limited to: Wolf hybrid, cats, pot bellied pigs, rabbits, ferrets, rats, birds and reptiles. Professional dog trainers/handlers are not permitted to use the facility for instruction. Certified Service Dogs PLEASE NOTE: Certified Service Dogs (of any size) are exempt from park "dog size" restrictions and ARE allowed in any part of the park. Certified Service Dogs, because of the training and testing they receive, ARE allowed to be with and stay with their owner at all times — anywhere the person is allowed to be. This means that a large Certified Service Dog is welcome to enter the small dog area with its owner, as long as the owner is there with his small dog pet. That also means that a small Certified Service Dog is welcome to enter the large dog area with its owner, as long as the owner is there with his large dog pet. Denying a disabled person entrance to a public facility because of his service animal is illegal. With that said, any person bringing a small or large Certified Service Dog to Fullerton Pooch Park must make sure the Certified Service Dog is wearing some type of identification stating it is a Certified Service Dog. Please also remember that, although your dog is a Certified Service Dog, 99% of the dogs at Pooch Park are not certified. This means that a large dog may not welcome a small dog (regardless of its certification) into the large dog area. Please carefully consider `he situation before entering any area for the safety of all animals and people. To all visitors: if you see a disabled person at the park, please do your best to assist that person. And as always, be kind, be thoughtful and be aware. Interoffice MEMORANDUM To: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Parrr and Recreation Commission From: Bob Rose, Community Services Director A/0-�._ 611 GO 2._ Date: June 18, 2012 Meeting Date: June 28, 2012 CIP Projects Up -date: Sycamore Canyon Park Trail — Phase IV — Staff is developing new signs for the exercise stations. Also, the interpretive panels have been ordered but have not been received. They will be installed by the contractor after they have been delivered. Silver Tip Park — The Re -opening ceremony was held on Saturday, June 16 with about 75 residents in attendance. The picnic tables and BBQ were delivered on Tuesday, June 19 and have been placed in the park. The park is now open to the public. Larkstone Park — Building & Safety has requested up -dated structural calculations from the developer for the restroom building, monument sign and light pole footings. The developer will have to provide these calcs before they can obtain a builder for this project. Design of Sycamore Canyon Creek Repair — The lodge pole fencing between the tot lot and creek that was scheduled as a part of this project has been installed at Sycamore Canyon Park. Free -Standing Interpretive Panels — ACE Construction, the contractor that completed the work on Sycamore Canyon Trail, Phase IV, will install the ten interpretive panels when they are received. Panels will be installed along the Sycamore Canyon Mesa and Summit Ridge trails. Dog Park — The City Council awarded a contract to Kormx, Inc. on June 5 for the construction of the accessible walkway at the Pantera Park Dog Park in the amount of $96,875. The City Council also authorized the expenditure of up to $235,000 for the development of the Dog Park. Construction is expected to begin the week of July 9 and to be open by the end of August. ADA Plans for Longview South and Star Dust Parks — Construction documents have been completed. Due to funding issues, construction of these projects has been delayed. Longview South is now scheduled for the 2014/15 FY and Star Dust is now scheduled for the 2015/16 FY. Grand View Trail — The design of the Grand View Trail will be completed during the 2012/13 FY. Construction will be completed during the 2013/14 FY. This trail leads from the overflow parking lot of the Diamond Bar Center and heads west to a view point with a gazebo that will be constructed as a part of this project. Grand View Trail Link — Staff was informed this month that the City is recommended to receive $95,881 in grant funds from the Land and Water Conservation Grant, which staff applied for last November. This project will extend the Grand View Trail to the Canyon Loop Trail adjacent to Dare Court. When this project is completed, a hiker will be able to walk an entire loop on the Summitridge Trail System, starting in the parking lot (east side) of the Diamond Bar Center and ending in the overflow parking lot (west side) of the Diamond Bar Center. The design of the Grand View Trail Link should be completed during the 2013/14 FY. Construction should be done during the 2014/15 FY.