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Home My WebLink About07/26/2012 PRC Agenda - Regular MeetingA GENDA ul�=M 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. Please refrain frorn smoking, eating or drinking in the Hearing Board Room. The City of Diamond Bar uses recycled paper 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 oOthe subject Vfone O[more agenda items and/or other items ofwhich are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the [}i@DlDOd Bar Parks and Recreation Commission. A request to address the Commission ShOU|d 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. However, in order to facilitate the meeting, pe[SVDn who are interested parties for an item may be requested to give their presentation atthe time the item is called on the calendar. The Chair may limit the public input on any 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 S0 that all points of view are considered prior to the Commission 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 nOeebnQa.) In accordance with State Law (Brown Act), all rO@thena to be acted on by the Commission nnUot be posted at least 72hours prior tothe Commission meeting. |ncase nfemergency orwhen aaubiec1nlatb*rohses subsequent tothe posting ofthe agenda, upon rnakinQma�ainfindings, the (�ornnliSei-nmay act oDenitem that ianot oOthe posted agenda. INFORMATION RELATING TO AGENDAS AND ACTIONS OF THE COMMISSION Agendas for Diamond Bar Parks and Recreation Commission meetings are prepared bvthe Conlnnuniv ServiceeDepa�nleOtoDdane8Vei|ab\e72hounaphortothenneetng. Agendas are available electronically and may beaccessed bvapersonal 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, ADA REQUIREMENTS 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 (SO8\83B-7UOO between 7:30 a.m, to 5:30 p.m.K8ond@ythrough Thursday and 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday.' HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS Copies of Agenda, Rules of the Commission, Cassette Tapes of Meetings (809) 839-7060 Computer Access toAgendas /SOS\000-L|NE General Information (SO8)O39-7OGO CITY OF DIAMORD-BAR PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSIO AGENDA THE WINDMILL ROOM at tiamond Bar City Hall — 1st Floo-r 21810 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar MISSION STATEMENT: The Mission of the Parks and Recreation Commission is to: u Provide — ci Advice to the City Council. ci A quality parks system that is safe, properly maintained and equally accessible to all residents of the City of Diamond Bar. ci Quality recreational programs for all ages. Li Have vision and flexibility to meet the ever-changing interests of our diverse, multi -cultural community. Li Be open and actively responsive to input from individuals and community organizations. I u 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 LIANG, 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. July 26, 2012 PAGE 2 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION Wednesday, August 1 - Concerts in the Park & Movies under the Stars - Concert begins at 6:30pm "Cold Duck" 70's Top 40 Hits - Movie follows at dusk "The Muppets" .- Sycamore Canyon Park Saturday, August 4 - Adult Excursion - "Old Spanish Days Fiesta" - Santa Barbara - 8:00am to 4:00pm - Leaves DBC at 8:00am - Returns at 4:00pm Tuesday, August 7 - City Council Meeting - 6:30pm -The Government Center Auditorium, 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar Wednesday, August 8 - Concerts in the Park & Movies under the Stars - Concert begins at 6:30pm "The Alley Cats" Doo Wop Hits - Movie follows at dusk "Cars 2" - Sycamore Canyon Park Thursday, August 9 - Traffic & Transportation Commission Meeting - 7:00pm -The Windmill Room, Vt Floor, 21810 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar Tuesday, August 14 - Planning Commission Meeting - 7:00pm - The Windmill Room, 1st Floor, 21810 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar Wednesday, August 15 - Concerts in the Park & Movies under the Stars - Concert begins at 6:30pm "Mike Sullivan Band" Acoustic Melody Hits - Movie follows at dusk "Adventures of Tin Tin" - Sycamore Canyon Park Thursday, August 16 - Senior Excursion - "Nethercutt Collection & Museum with Lunch" - BearPitt BBQ - Level 3 - 8:30am to 6:00pm - Leaves DBC at 8:30am - Returns at 6:00prn Thursday, August 16 - Senior Special Event "Western BBQ" - Diamond Bar Center, 1600 Grand Avenue, Diamond Bar - 6:00 - 9:00prn Tuesday, August 21 - City Council Meeting - 6:30pm - The Government Center Auditorium, 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar Wednesday, August 22 - Senior Excursion - "Fantasy Springs Casino" - Level 1 Indio - 8:30am - 6:30pm -- Leaves DBC at 8:30am - Returns at 6:30pm Wednesday, August 22 - Concerts in the Park & Movies under the Stars - Concert begins at 6:30pm "Cash Up Front" Tribute to Johnny Cash -- Movie follows at dusk "Puss In Boots" - Sycamore Canyon Park I � I I F 115 1 1 '1 Thursday, August 23 — Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting — 7:00pm The Windmill Room, 1St Floor, 21810 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar Tuesday, August 28 — DB 4Youth and DB 4Youth "In Action" Meeting — 6:00pm — Diamond Bar Center, 1600 Grand Ave., Diamond Bar Tuesday, August 28 — Planning Commission Meeting — 7:00pm — The Windmill Room, 1 st Floor, 21810 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar 1. CONSENT CALENDAR 1.1 Approval of Minutes for June 28, 2012 Regular Meeting 1.2 Transmittal of Congratulations Letter to Older Americans Day honorees 1.3 Transmittal of Congratulations Letter and photos to Brownie Troop for painting the Lodge Pole fence at Sycamore Canyon Park 2.1 Recreation Program Update — Christy Murphey, Recreation Superintendent 1. Power Point Presentation "Summer Programs" given by Alison Meyers, CS Coordinator 2.2 Parks Power Point Presentation "Playground Apparatus" - Anthony Jordan, Parks and Maintenance Superintendent 2.3 CIP Projects — Bob Rose, Community Services Director 1. Trails Free Standing Interpretive Exhibits 2. Dog Park at Pantera Meadow 3. Design of Grand View Trail 2.4 List of pending Commission requests — Bob Rose 3. OLD BUSINESS — None 4. NEW BUSINESS — Request for Swings at Silver Tip Park 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. CITY OF DIAMOND BAR MINUTES •, THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION DIAMOND BAR CITY HALL - THE WINDMILL ROOM 21810 COPLEY DRIVE, DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765 JUNE 28, 2012 Chairman Herndon called the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. in the City Hall Windmill Room, 21810 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Roberto led the Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Commissioners Ted Owens, Dave Roberto and Chairman Lew Herndon. Vice Chairman Benny Liang arrived at 7:05 p.m. Absent: Commissioner Dave Grundy was excused. Staff Present: Bob Rose, Community Services Director; Anthony Jordan, Parks and Maintenance Superintendent; Christy Murphey, Recreation Superintendent; Mickey McKitrick, Recreation Specialist; Cloris Vargas, Recreation Specialist Senior Programs, and Debbie Gonzales, Administrative Coordinator. MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE: None PRESENTATION OF 2012 YOUTH SOCCER SPORTSMANSHIP AWARDS — RS/McKitrick RECESS: Chair/Herndon recessed the meeting at 7:10 p.m. RECONVENE: Chair/Herndon reconvened the meeting at 7:20 p.m. CALENDAR OF EVENTS: As presented by CSD/Rose. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1.1 Approval of Minutes for the May 24, 2012 Regular Meeting. 1.2 Receive and File transmittal of "Thank You" letter to Latter Day Saints Church volunteers. C/Roberto moved, C/Owens seconded, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Motion carried with the following Roll Call vote: JUNE 28, 2012 PAGE 2 P&R COMMISSION AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Owens, Roberto, Chair/Herndon NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: Liang ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Grundy 2.1 Recreation Program Update — RS/Murphey Chair/Herndon asked if there was duplication with seniors attending more than one group and RS/Murphey responded that there was some overlap for the DB Evergreen, the Diamond Age Seniors and the Super Diamond Age Seniors. Chair/Herndon asked if staff could begin working on a grant for a trail from Silver Tip to Pantera Park and CSD/Rose said staff could pursue that matter. Staff's priority at this time is to get the trails in the Summitridge Park trail system completed. The City obtained Land and Water Conservation grants for two more trails, the Grandview Trail and the Grandview Trail link which pays for only 50 percent of the cost so staff is working on additional grant funds for these two trails and the Silver Trip access to the Pantera Trail will be the next trail that staff pursues. Chair/Herndon said he noticed there was nothing budgeted for the Sheriff's Department and wondered if staff had not yet received the bill. RS/Murphey responded that Chair/Herndon was correct in his observation. 2.1.1 Power Point Presentation on her biography and the City's Senior Clubs — RS/Vargas C/Owens asked for a definition of Super Diamond Bar Age seniors. RS/Vargas responded that Diamond Age and Super Diamond Age were once a single Club. Due to philosophical issues, they split into two clubs. C/Owens asked if there were a lot of out-of-town participants in the bingo group. RS/Vargas said that it is basically the same group except that during the summer members will bring family members who are from out of town. Bingo is for 18 and over so it is a different age group. VC/Chair/Liang asked if staff intended to designate a senior award to a member of all five groups rather than three. RS/Murphey said that each club can still make a nomination. Some clubs choose to not submit a nominee each year. RS/Vargas said that this year, two of the clubs chose not to turn in an application. Usually, everyone that has applied or turned in an application has received an award. She felt that it was because of the split in September; those were the two clubs that did not turn in a nomination. Chair/Herndon asked if it would be appropriate for the Commission to send a letter of congratulations. He asked if the activities were self - funding — the dances, bingo, etc. RS/Vargas explained that bingo is JUNE 28, 2012 PAGE 3 P&R COMMISSION sponsored by the senior club and the only thing DB offers is coffee, facility and staff time. DB has appropriate funding set aside for the dances. CSD/Rose stated that all of the senior activities are programmed to break even. That does not include full time staff and facility rental costs. The transportation for excursions is subsidized with Prop A funds. For regular adult excursions staff collects 70 percent in revenue of the Prop A funds. For the senior excursions no revenue is collected to reimburse Prop A, only the General Fund costs. RS/Murphy added that the next two staff reports will have a financial summary of all of the senior dances as well as, a summary of all of the senior excursions. Chair/Herndon asked what the average age was and RS/Vargas responded that all senior activities are for 55 and over. Mt. SAC classes tend to be 65-70. Mobility from Exercise ranges from 57-85. CSD/Rose explained that as mentioned, DB is the only City that has five clubs like this and DB is probably the only City that operates in this manner. Most cities have a dedicated senior center where they run a lunch program which is the primary reason for attendance. Many people who come to those programs are termed "frail and elderly." DB has a more active senior program. Lunches are delivered to homebound seniors through a separate program run out of Rowland Heights. The Diamond Bar Center program attracts more active seniors so the ages are anywhere from 50 something to 90 something. The majority of attendees are relatively healthy and active. C/Owens asked who provides the lunches to home bound seniors to which CSD/Rose responded that it is "Meals on Wheels." 2.2 Parks Report — PMS/Jordan 2.2.1 Power Point Presentation on the Sycamore Canyon Park Lodgepole Fence Installation — PMS/Jordan 23 Cl P Projects — CSD/Rose 2.3.1 Sycamore Canyon Park Trail — Phase IV — CSD/Rose stated that staff is developing new signs for the exercise stations because the ones that came with it do not sufficiently explain how to use them as well as they could have. The interpretive panels have been ordered but not yet received. 2.3.2 Silver Tip Mini -Park — CSD/Rose indicated that the reopening ceremony was held on Saturday, June 16 with about 75 residents in attendance. The picnic tables and barbecue were delivered the Tuesday after the opening and are now available for public use. 2.3.3 Larkstone Park — CSD/Rose reported that Building and Safety has requested updated structural calculations based on updated code requirements. Apparently the Calculations that were provided in 2007-08 are outdated since the building codes have changed. The JUNE 28, 2012 PAGE 4 P&R COMMISSION request has been forwarded to the developer. 2.3.4 Design of Sycamore Canyon Creek Repair — GSD/Rose stated that as reported by PMS/Jordan the lodgepole fencing was installed. The design of the Sycamore Canyon Creek Repair has been postponed due to budget issues and the item is now on the five year CIP. Unless something happens that pushes the need for earlier construction he believes it will not happen for a few years. 2.3.5 Trails Free Standing Interpretive Exhibits — CSD/Rose indicated that as previously stated, the panels have been ordered for Sycamore Canyon Mesa Trail and the Summitridge Park Trails and will be installed when received. 2.3.6 Dog Park at Pantera Meadow — CSD/Rose reported that City Council awarded a contract to Kormx, Inc. on June 5 to construct the accessible walkway to the dog park. The preconstruction meeting is scheduled for next Monday and construction is slated to commence on July 9 with completion and opening by the end of August. 2.3.7 ADA Improvements at Longview South and Stardust Mini Parks — CSD/Rose stated that the plans have been completed and both construction projects are delayed with Longview South being in the 2014-15 Fiscal Year and Stardust in the 2015-16 Fiscal Year. 2.3.8 Grandview Trail — CSD/Rose reported that the design of the Grandview Trail is included in this Fiscal Year budget and construction is scheduled for the 2013-14 Fiscal Year. A grant is paying for the design and the City has Park Development Funds for matching funds. The City has construction funds from the Land and Water Conservation but the City needs to come up with the matching funds. 2.3.9 Grandview Trail Link — CSD/Rose indicated that staff was just notified that the City received a $95,000 grant from the Land and Water Conservation which will allow the City to extend the SUmmitridge Trails to a loop completely around from the east parking lot of the Diamond Bar Center to the west parking lot of the Diamond Bar Center. The Land and Water Conservation believes that such a large loop trail is a significant accomplishment and staff is hoping that since most of the trail is completed different organizations will be incentivized to award grants for completion. Staff will be checking with Supervisor Knabe for Prop A funds, some of which were provided for the Phase III Sycamore Canyon Trail project and Silver Tip Park completion. Staff is also checking with the Rivers and Mountains Conservancy which provided JUNE 28, 2012 PAGE 5 P&R COMMISSION funding to the recently completed Mesa Trail at Sycamore Canyon Park. C/Owens asked who writes grants for the City and CSD/Rose responded CSC/Alison Meyers. 2.4 List of pending Commission requests — CSD/Rose. Chair/Herndon asked if anything has been done on the IMOU approved by the City Council and CSD/Rose responded not at this time. Staff needs to schedule meetings with the school districts to move forward on this item. 3. OLD BUSINESS: None 4. NEW BUSINESS: 4.1 Proposed Dog Park Rules: CSD/Rose reported that the City plans to open a Dog Park by the end of August. The draft set of rules came from the Southern California Joint Powers Insurance Authority which recommends design, features and other items to be included in the development of the dog park as well as, the rules to limit liability to the City. These items were reviewed by the City Attorney and the Inland Valley Humane Society. Staff also looked at rules posted at other dog park locations in Fullerton, San Dimas, Claremont, Huntington Beach and Arcadia. These rules will be set forth as an Ordinance and ultimately become a part of the Diamond Bar Municipal Code. These are considered infractions which means that the first violation is subject to a $100 fine, second violation in a year to a $200 fine, and third violation in the same year, a $500 fine. As with most park rules very few citations are ever issued and the rules primarily serve as a guideline for individuals using the dog park. Most dog parks are self- monitoring so that people who use the facility work with each other to create a good environment for the dogs. If someone shows up that has a non-cooperative attitude, that is Usually the instance in which the rules are enforced. CSD/Rose went through the proposed rules for dog owners and their dogs with a limit of 3 at a time per owner. Within the fenced area dogs are to be off -leash. Owners will use the dog park at their own risk — the City is not responsible. The City reserves the right to eject individuals. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. There is no admission charge. Dogs cannot be left unattended. Dogs must have current licenses and vaccination tags. Unruly dogs are not allowed. Female dogs in heat are not allowed. There are two parks — the small dog park is for dogs weighing less than 25 pounds and the large dog park is for dogs weighing 25 pounds and over. Dog owners must clean up after their dogs. No digging allowed and holes must be filled in by the owner. There JUNE 28, 2012 PAGE 6 P&R COMMISSION is no alcohol allowed and no drugs allowed on premises. There are no spectators permitted inside the fenced area of the dog park (there will be benches outside of the fenced park area). Dog owners may not bring equipment and obstacles into the dog park. No food or eating allowed. No glass containers. Permits are required for special events. CSD/Rose stated that staff intends to include information about the dog park being adjacent to a wildlife habitat and small dogs in particular may need protection from predators. Chair/Herndon asked about spiked collars, service dogs and puppies under 4 months old being included in the dog park rules. Chair/Herndon said he Would like to see prohibition of spiked collars and puppies under four months old included. VC/Liang asked if there should be a specific exclusion about professional dog walkers. CSD/Rose said staff felt the 3 -dog limitation would accomplish that. CSD/Rose said he would include no spiked collars allowed and puppies under 4 months not allowed. C/Owens moved, C/Roberto seconded, to recommend the City Council approve the rules with additions. Without objection, the motion was so ordered with C/Grundy being absent. 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS: C/Roberto thanked staff for their reports and lodgepole fence and thanked RS/McKitrick for his soccer program. C/Owens said he attended the Washington Park dedication and was impressed with the large number of people in attendance. He also thanked staff for all their work, and for the informative power point presentations. VC/Liang said he missed the Washington Park dedication but may be able to get to the Silver Tip dedication. It was a great event. Yesterday he was in the Diamond Bar Center and noticed that the chairs were soiled. He said he was very surprised and pleased about the proactive customer service and commended staff members for their dedication and professionalism. CSD/Rose should be very proud of his great staff. All of his colleagues who attended the meeting commented very positively about staff and the service. Chair/Herndon echoed comments about staff and said that the City was very blessed with a tremendous staff. He attended the Washington and Silver Tip park dedications and felt the community was very pleased with improvements to both parks, which was very rewarding. He requested that the Commission be informed of any and all of all income to the City that might come from the Site D JUNE 28, 2012 PAGE 7 P&R COMMISSION sale and subsequent building process. ADJOURNMENT: C/Owens moved, VC/Liang seconded, to adjourn the meeting. With no further business before the Parks & Recreation Commission, Chair/Herndon adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m. The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this day of ,2012. Respectfully Submitted, BOB ROSE, SECRETARY 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 July 2G,2D12 110111, Nolw Z1810Copley Drive ° Diamond Bar, CA -91765'4178 Jessica Fajardo Brownie Troop 2234Leader 4S0Red Cloud Dr. Diamond Bar, CA91705 (909) 0x9-70DU"Fax (9O9) 861'3117 www.Diamnn6DarCA.0nv RE: PAINTING OFTHE LODGE POLE FENCE ATSYCAMORE CANYON PARK Dear Jessica, The City of Diamond Bar Parks and Recreation Commission would like to extend its 8pp[8ci8UOD to B[OvVOie Troop #2234for your intent and viUiOgOeS3 to paint the lodge pole fence at Sycamore Canyon Park. The City is proud to work with dedicated youth such as Yourself. We greatly appreciate your willingness to donate your time and energy! Parks and R8Cre81 Bennykan�, Vice -d David Roberto, Commissioner Ted Owens, Commissioner Ling -Ling Chang Mayor Jack Tanaka Mayor Pro Tem Ron Everett Council Member Carol Herrera Council Member Steve Tye Council Member July 26, 2012 21810Copley Drive - Diamond Bar, CA 91765-4178 J8SSiC8Fai8[dO Brownie Troop 2234Leader 4OORed Cloud D[ Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (909) xJ9-70O0"Fax (9O9) 861-3117 RE: PAINTING DFTHE LODGE POLE FENCE ATSYCAMORE CANYON PARK Dear Jessica, The City ofDiamond Bar Parks and Recreation Commission would like to extend its appreciation to BrOvvOi8 Troop #2234for your intent and willingness to paint the lodge pole fence at Sycamore Canyon Park. The City isproud to work with dedicated youth such as yourself. We greatly appreciate your willingness to donate Your time and energy! SiO0eF8|y. Parks and Recreation CnDl[OiSSiOD Benny Liang, Vice -Chair David Roberto, Commissioner Lew Herndon, Chairman David Grundy, Commissioner Ted Owens, Commissioner Ling -Ling Chang Mayor Jack Tanaka Mayor Pro Tern Ron Everett Council Member Carol Herrera Council Member Steve Tye Council Member July 26, 2012 21810Copley Drive " Diamond Bar, CA 91765-4178 Steven Huang Evergreen Seniors 20SO5Running Branch Road Di@nlODd Bar. CA 91765 (909) O39-7000°Fax (909) 861`3117 www.Diamnn68nrCA.gov RE: 47 Ih Older Americans Day Award Program Dear Steven, 'The City of Diamond Bar Parks and Recreation Commission would like to extend its CoOg[8tU\8UODs to you as an honored 8VV8Pd recipient at this year's [)|d8[ Americans Recognition Day oOMay 30.2O12. The City iSproud 0orecognize dedicated individuals such 83yourself. We greatly appreciate your willingness to donate your time and energy! Parks and Recreation CoOlrDiX-s|'D Lew Herndon, David Roberto, Commissioner David qrund�C-6Rinfisoioner Ted Owens, Commissioner Ling -Ling Chan Mayor Jack Tanaka Mayor Pro Tern Ron Everett Council Member Carol Herrera Council Member Steve Tye Council Member July 26, 2012 21&18Copley Drive ° Diamond Bar, CA 91766+4178 Steven Huang Evergreen Seniors 2O9O5Running Branch Road Diamond Bar, CA017O5 (909) V39-70OO°Fax (909)861-3l17 www.DiammdRar[A.gow RE: 47 Ih Older Americans Day Award Program Dear Steven, The City ofDiamond Bar Parks and Recreation COnnrniS3iOO VYOUld like to extend its COOgGdU|8tiOnS UJ you as an honored @VV8Pd recipient at this year's (J|de[ Americans Recognition Day OOMay 3O.2O12. The City iSproud tOrecognize dedicated individuals such @Syourself. We greatly appreciate your willingness to donate your time and energy! Sincerely, Parks and Recreation Commission Benny Liang, Vice -Chair David Roberto, Commissioner Lew Herndon, Chairman David Grundy, Commissioner Ted Owens, Commissioner Ling -Ling Chang Mayor Jack Tanaka Mayor Pro Tem Ron Everett Council Member Carol Herrera Council Member Steve Tye Council Member ,July 26.2O12 2Y810Copley Drive ° Diamond Bar, CA 91765-4178 Nell Lackpour Diamond Bar Senior Citizens Club 311 Pierre Road Walnut, CAS17O5 (909) O39-7OOO°Fax (909) 861-3117 www.Diamon68ar[A.gnv RE: 47 th Older Americans Day Award Program The City 0fDiamond Bar Parks and R8C[e8UOD CO[DnnisSiOO vvOU|d like to extend its ooOgr8tU|8UOnS to you as an honored 8vV8nd [8[jpi8O1 at this year's [)|d8r Americans Recognition Day ODMay 3O'2012. The City iSproud 1Orecognize dedicated individuals such 8Syourself. We greatly appreciate your willingness to donate your time and energy! Parks and R8C[B8U0 Dg' berto, Commissioner Ted Owens, Commissioner Ling -Ling Chang Mayor Jack Tanaka Mayor Pro Tern Ron Everett Council Member Carol Herrera Council Member Steve Tye Council Member July 26, 2012 218/0 Copley Drive ° Diamond Bar, CA 91765-4178 N8UL8Ckp0U[ Diamond Bar Senior Citizens Club 311 Pierre Road Walnut, CA 91765 (909) 839-7nO0=Fax (909)861-3ll7 RE: 47 Ih Older Americans Day Award Program Dear Nell, The City nfDiamond Bar Parks and R8Cre8\iOO COOl[niSSi0D would like tOextend its COOg[8tU|8hOnS to you as an hODOn8d @VV3nd recipient at this year's C)|de[ Americans Recognition Day ODMay 3O.2O12. The City iSproud hJrecognize dedicated individuals such 8SYourself. We greatly appreciate your willingness to donate your time and energy! Parks and Recreation Commission Benny Liang, Vice -Chair David Roberto, Commissioner Lew Herndon, Chairman David Grundy, Commissioner Ted Owens, Commissioner Ling -Ling Chang Mayor Jack Tanaka Mayor Pro Tern Ron Everett Council Member Carol Herrera Council Member Steve Tye Council Member July 26, 2012 21810Copley Drive ° Diamond Bar, CA 91765-4178 TUl8iS8Y8nl Ui@000nd Bar Sunshine G8niO[S 22134Rim Fire Lane Diamond B8r, CA 91765 (909) 839-7000 e Fax (909) 861-3117 RE: 47 th Older Americans Day Award Program Dear Tulsi, The City VfDiamond Bar Parks and ReC[B8tiOO COOnDliSSiOn VVOU|d like t0extend its CODg[atU\8UODS to you as an honored @VV8nd recipient at this year's 0d8[ AnOeriC8OS Recognition Day on May 30, 2012. The City iSproud b]recognize dedicated individuals such @Syourself. We greatly appreciate Your willingness to donate your time and energy! Sincerely, Parks and R8o[e8ti[ Benn L' ng, Vice - Ted Owens, Commissioner Ling -Ling Chang Mayor Jack Tanaka Mayor Pro Tern Ron Everett Council Member Carol Herrera Council Member Steve Tye Council Member ,July 26, 2012 21810 Copley Drive ° Diamond Bar, CA 91765-4178 Tu|Si 88v@Di Diamond Bar Sunshine SeDk][S 22134Rim Fire Lane Diamond B@[, CA 91765 (909) O39-7000°Fax (909)861'3117 vvww.Diamon68arCA.Xov RE: 47 Ih Older Americans Day Award Program Dea[TU|Si. The City Of Di@rO0Dd B@[ Parks and Recreation COOODliSSk]D vv0U|d like to 8XtBDd its COngr8\U|8bOnS to you as an honored 8vv@nd recipient at this year's C)|de[ Americans Recognition Day nnMay 30,2O12. The City k;proud k}recognize dedicated individuals such aSyourself. We greatly appreciate your willingness to donate your time and energy! Gin[er8ly, Parks and Recreation COOlrniSSiOD Benny Liang, Vice -Chair David Roberto, Commissioner Lew Herndon, Chairman David Grundy, Commissioner Ted Owens, Commissioner TO: Honorable Chair & Members of the Parks & Recreation Commission FROM: Christy Murphey, Recreation Superintendent DATE: July 19, 2012 MEETING DATE: July 26,2012 MITTIMUM The Summer 2012 Recreation Guides are available to be picked up at City Hall, Diamond Bar Center, Heritage Park Community Center, and Pantera Park Activity Room. 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. FROTIMMVIRMT-M, A Financial Summary and Evaluation for fiscal year 2011/12 Contract Classes will be included in the August report. Summer 2012 -- Summer session kicked off on June 2 and is scheduled to end August 24. There are currently 926 students enrolled in 188 classes. Some of our most popular classes this season are Tennis (for all ages), Ballroom Dance, Zumba, Online Driver's Ed and Beginning Line Dance. LEG OTM camps accounted for 59 students, Science Camps for 30 students and Tennis Camp had 10. Fall 2012 -- The Fall 2012 session begins on September 1 and is scheduled to end on December 7. There are 216 classes being offered this session. Some of our new classes include Children's' Choir, Boost Your Brain with Music, and Easy Song Writing for the Complete Amateur. Tiny Tots -- The Tiny Tot summer session started on Monday, June 18. Currently the Heritage Park Tiny Tots 3 year old class has 7 and the 4-5 year old class has 12. Pantera Park's Tiny Tots 3 year old class has 11 and the 4- 5 year old class has 16. Both sites have plans to visit Sycamore Canyon Park for a hike and a morning of nature activities in August - more to follow next month. DIB 4Youth "in Action" — The Youth sold over $700 in glow toys and glow necklaces at the 4t" of July Blast. A big thank you goes out to Commissioner Herndon for being the adult chaperone for the youth all evening. Teen Night Out was on Friday, July 20. Interact Event Productions provided the entertainment for the evening. DB 4Youth operated a snack bar with nachos, chili cheese nachos, soda, water and many other goodies. Volunteens -- Ninety-five volunteens continue working in five summer programs. They started working Summer Day Camp, Tiny Tots and seniors the week of June 4. The Tiny Tots teachers report their volunteens are very helpful and a pleasure to work with in the classroom. Volunteens are working at Heritage Park and Peterson Park two to three nights a week and some Saturdays helping umpire the youth baseball program. The volunteens scheduled to work Concerts in the Park started at the first concert on Wednesday. July 11. Summer Day Camp -- Summer Day Camp continued weeks 5, 6, 7 o and 8 for the month of July. Staff at the Diamond Bar Center keeps a waiting list to fill spots if someone needs to drop out. Activities during the past four weeks included tie dying shoelaces, making toy animals out of soda cans, cowboy dress relay races, making Disney cupcakes and playing baseball, basketball and soccer. Week seven is one of the most popular weeks as they were off to Disney's California Adventure. Glen Helen Water Park was changed to Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park in Ontario as Glen Helen Water Park could not accommodate a camp of 100+ campers and staff. Week 8 takes the campers to the Angels— Kansas City Royals game just in time for the 2012 summer Olympics to start. Games will have an Olympic twist to go along with the theme "Put me in, Coach," 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: Cucamonga-Guasti Week 8 July 23 — July 27 1 "Put me in, Coach!" - Full 100 Major: Angels Baseball / Minor: Oak Tree Lanes 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.) MeMIFFITIMTORM. if, =e, Adult Basketball — Playoffs for the spring 2012 season began on Sunday, July 15. The teams that finish first place in their respective division will receive championship tee shirts and trophies. Those that finish in second place will also receive a trophy. 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. Fiscal Year 11/12 financial summary and evaluation attached. Adult Volleyball -- The last session concluded on June 25. 'There were 19 participants enrolled in the program. For only $40, participants received 10 weeks of play on two courts of action from 7-9pm. The next session will begin in the month of September with dates to be determined. Table Tennis -- The Table Tennis program continues to play at Heritage Park on Tuesday (average of 10 participants), Thursday (average of 15 participants), and Sunday (average of 12 participants) evenings. Open play takes place from 7:30-11 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays, while Sunday is open from 6:30-10pm. Washington Park -- Recreation staff have been monitoring Washington Park to assess its amount of use. The most common uses thus far have been kids on the playground and adults taking an early evening stroll. Saturday gets the most usage, with family picnics being the most common event. Skate Park -- The skate park averages 12 users per hour on weekdays, with 16 users per hour on the weekend. Field attendants check in on the skate park a few times each day, from 4pm - Dusk on weekdays, and from 8am - Dusk on the weekends. Youth Baseball -- The season is up and running with our Double A and Triple A teams playing games on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at Heritage Park. The Tee Ball and Coach Pitch divisions play games Tuesdays and Thursdays at Peterson Park. We have 198 participants enrolled. The annual baseball picnic will be held Saturday, August 11. Players, coaches, and parents are invited to a day of activities including games, a 15 foot inflatable slide, and snow cones. We will also hand out trophies and announce the sportsmanship winners from each division for the season. Adult Excursions — Fiscal Year 11/12 financial summary and evaluation attached. Hollywood Bowl — Opening Night! -- This excursion sold Out with 45 participants. The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra performed along with a spectacular fireworks display. Also, the 2012 Hall of Fame inductees were awarded and introduced. Honorees included Reba McEntire and Chaka Khan. Excursion included roundtrip transportation, admission to the show, seat cushion and a snack, at $44 each. The event took place the evening of Friday, June 22. Pageant of the Masters -- There are Currently 20 people signed up to witness the return of the ever so popular Pageant of the Masters at the Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach on July 20. 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. Old Spanish Days Fiesta -- This excursion sold out with 45 excursion goers. Experience the rich culture history and traditions of old Santa Barbara. The theme this year is "Viva La Familia" (Long Live the Family). The event will be celebrated with Spanish Dancers, traditional food and market vendors, live music, arts and crafts show, Courthouse tours and the Stock Horse Show & Rodeo. A 250 shuttle is available to help you travel up and down State Street. Excursion includes roundtrip transportation, admission to the festival and a snack for the ride home, all for $25/person. The event takes place on Saturday, August 4. Fillmore & Western Railway -- This excursion sold out with 45 excursion goers. Relax on board a 1930's passenger car as we travel through century old citrus and avocado groves. The train will make its first stop of the day at Loose Caboose Garden Center. The second stop is in downtown Santa Paula. Lunch will be served on board the train. Excursion includes roUndtrip transportation, lunch, train admission and a snack for the ride home, all for $60/person. The event takes place on Saturday, September 15. Senior Classes -- Mt. San Antonio College partners with the City of Diamond Bar to offer 15 free classes to seniors at the Diamond Bar Center. The classes vary from computer to exercise and fine arts. Summer classes are in session from July 8 through August 3. All of the exercise classes including Tai Chi are at maximum capacity. Drawing and the Gardening classes are also full. Computer classes, Needlework, and Quilting are not offered during the summer. 7/2 Dementia & End of Life Care 8 people 7/3 How to Prevent Osteoporosis 14 people 7/9 What is final expense Insurance? 3 people 7/11 Wills and Trust 10 people 7/18 Improve Your Back Health 2 people 7/18 Medical and Long Term Care 2 people 7/25 Facts about Annuities 2 people Senior Activities and Services ® Bridge every Wednesday 8-12 per session • Mahjong every Wednesday -30 per session (average) ® Bingo every Tuesday and Friday — 190 per session (average) ® Complimentary Legal Services — 5 appointments Senior Excursions -- Fiscal Year 11/12 financial summary and evaluation attached. Griffith Observatory & Lunch at Tam O'Shanter-7/11 19 seniors spent the day at the Griffith Observatory & Lunch at Tam 0 c3hanter. We started The afternoon with a great lunch of Prime Rib, Rotisserie Chicken or Salmon. Then the seniors had a free day at the Griffith Observatory to spend how they pleased. Valley View Casino -7/18 35 seniors spent the day at Valley View Casino. Upon arrival everyone got $15 in play. First time guests that have never received a Valley View Casino player's card received a free buffet coupon. Luau Dinner Dance -7126 -- 110 seniors are signed up for our Luau dance. We will have a Hula performance from Da Hula Studio, a local dance studio in Diamond Bar. They have offered to perform for the seniors at no cost. A great night of food, dancing and prizes awaits the seniors. 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. 4th of July Blast -- On Wednesday, July 4, 2012 an estimated 5,000 people attended the fireworks show at Lorbeer Middle School. The day started off with a welcome speech and introductions from Mayor Chang introducing all Council Members and Commissioners present. Also introduced was the band the "Bumptown", who rocked the night away. Everything went great with the help of the Sheriff's Department, Fire Department, Public Works Department, MCE Corp and, of course, Pomona Unified School District. The night concluded with a fireworks show at 9pm. Patrons raved as fireworks lit Up the Diamond Bar sky. Full Financial Summary and Evaluation to follow in the August Commission report. Concerts in the Park/ Movies under the Stars Concerts are off to a great start with good attendance. Participants have been gathering at Sycamore Canyon Park every Wednesday night starting on July 11. The first concert had huge success entertaining the crowd. Diamond Bar residents are looking forward to the rest of the series including Wednesday, August 22 when Cash Up Front (tribute to Johnny Cash) takes the stage. The Wednesday, July 11 movie had great reviews. "Zookeeper" was Shown and got a round of applause at the end. In addition, the City's Public Information Department provided a commercial to be shown before the movie. The commercial featured valuable information about the history of Diamond Bar and upcoming City special events. Please join us for this popular night of fun! W1,=tM1*?_TMM Diamond Bar Center — The Diamond Bar Center was the location for a total of 37 private, business and non-profit rentals during the month of June. There were 20 church rentals, 2 Toastmasters meetings, 9 weddings, 1 annual celebration, 2 seminars, 2 birthday parties, and 1 wedding shower. A total of $53,288.01 in rental fees was collected during the month of June for Diamond Bar Center rentals. In June 2011 $63,751.10 in rental fees were collected. 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 every first of the month to allow all renters an equal opportunity at obtaining a rental date. Heritage -- There have been 6 rentals of Heritage Park Community Center for the month of July. Rentals include 3 church rentals, 2 birthdays and 1 anniversary party. Total revenue for these rentals is $1,550.00. The revenue for July 2011 rentals was $2,040.00 Pantera -- There have been 5 rentals of the Pantera Park Activity Room for the month of July. Rentals include 2 Toastmasters meetings and 3 young ambassadors tutoring sessions. Total revenue for these rentals is $210.00. The revenue for July 2011 was $40.00. Picnic Reservations -- As of July 13, 2012 there have been 23 picnic reservations made for the month of July. There have been 4 at Pantera Park, 2 at Heritage Park, 5 at Ronald Reagan Park, 1 at Maple Hill Park, 1 at Peterson Park, and 10 at Sycamore Canyon Park, The revenue of these picnic rentals is $600.00. The revenue for July 2011 was $1,050.00. Grants -- Staff is completing paper work to finish the $150,000 grant from Don Knabe and the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District Grant — Excess Funds — Cities Grant Program, dated 2011. The funds were awarded to complete the Silver Tip Mini Park. As part of the grant the California Conservation Corp will finish lip the park by adding lodge pole fencing and some decorative boulders. Once completed, staff will submit the paperwork to receive the $150,000. Program Evaluation and Financial Summary Program Title: Adult Excursions Fiscal Year 11/12 Date: July 18, 2012 Evaluation Prepared by: Crystal Knox, Community Services Coordinator Summary The Adult Excursion program is advertised in the quarterly community Recreation Guide. Excursions are planned by city staff. All trips were open to participants of every age. This fiscal year's excursions were: Fireworks Spectacular at the Hollywood Bowl, Pageant of the Masters, A Day in Lake Arrowhead, Danish Days in Solvang, USS Midway, Carlsbad Street Faire, Ronald Reagan Library for a White Christmas, the Rose Parade, Getty Villa, California Strawberry Festival, Temecula Balloon and Wine Festival, and Opening Night at the Hollywood Bowl. One excursion was cancelled due to low enrollment (Carlsbad Flower Fields & Premium Outlets). The cancellation was mainly due to the fact that we had offered a trip to the Carlsbad Street Faire in November. This was only 5 months prior to the Flower Fields trip and may have been perceived as "too similar." Staff plan on offering different trips to keep the interests of returning customers. Eight of our trips were sold out with 45+ participants including the excursion to Danish Days in Solvang which had 90+ participants. There were 550 participants who enjoyed the program and the average fee was $44 per trip. This is an increase from last year which had 460 participants and the fee decreased from an average fee of $46. Excursions always include roundtrip charter bus transportation and a snack. If the trip is advertised as so, it includes admission and lunch. The lower than anticipated revenue for 11/12 fiscal year is attributed to the low enrollment for the Pageant of the Masters and the USS Midway excursions. The tickets were priced at $55 for Pageant of the Masters and we only sold 33 seats. The USS Midway was priced at $41 per person and we only sold 24 seats. This accounts for a loss of $1,617. Admission for these trips had to be purchased in advance. A less expensive staff member will be leading such groups in 2012/13. The lower revenue was also credited to the fact that staff charged less than the anticipated $50 per trip. Staff was able to recover some of the costs by offering a second June trip and increased enrollment in the Danish Days excursion. The cancellation of the Carlsbad Flower Fields trip allowed for us to budget for the second trip. Also, a February trip is not offered due to years of low enrollment and cancellations. The lack of interest may be due to the colder weather and the holiday recovery. This is why a second trip is also offered in July. This program is offered for the benefit of the residents of Diamond Bar. Staff turns in a proposed budget for the program each spring as part of the City's budget process. The approved budget reflects the Council's interest in continuing to offer this program while passing along the direct costs to the participants. The City uses Los Angeles County Prop A transportation funds to pay for transportation costs for adult excursions. Only 70% of the transportation fee is passed along to the participant. The following financial summary shows what the direct costs of the program were. Staff's budget does not include indirect costs such as full time salaries and benefits, printing in the Recreation Guide, vehicle maintenance, etc. iiiiiiii II;I 11111�111 1111111 I!!IjI 11111111 FY Revenue General Fund Exp Prop A_Exp 2008/09 $18,824.00 $12,404.58 $6,673.39 2009/10 $19,069.00 $14,369.52 $6,970.62 2010/11 $21,770.00 $18,138.96 $7,621.84 2011/12 $23,545.00 $16,267.72 $8,516.67 Staff Recommendations 1. Continue to offer a wide variety of excursions 2. Survey participants to gain knowledge of participants' interests 3. Continue to offer affordable excursions, look for low admission fees and free festivals 4. Continue to offer excursions that are popular and are known to sell out 5. Continue to offer a second July trip instead of a February trip 6. Continue to provide cost effective staff Staff Notes Six different staff rates were accounted for in the 11/12 fiscal year. Six different staff members participated as chaperones to accommodate for staffing changes; including 2 retirements, a resignation, and a new hire. CITY OF DIAMOND BAR Adult Excursions Financial Summary FY 11-12 Projected Revenue $27,000.00 Projected General Fund Expenditures $30,218.97 Projected Prop AExpenditures $10,500.00 Difference -$3,718.97 Actual Revenue $23.545,00 Actual General Fund Expenditures $16.26772 Actual Prop AExpenditures $8.51667 Difference -$1,239.39 Fee per trip x number of SUPPLIES (001.5350.41200) $522.68 Projected Amount - $730, 00 Excursions Rose Parade $385.96 PERSONNEL SERVICES (001.5350.40030) $3,831.89 Projected Amount - $3,988.97 Personnel Overtime Admissions participants Revenue July 2O11 - Hollywood Bowl $1.47000 $51x45 $2.295.00 July 2O11 - Pageant ofthe Masters $1.87000 $55x33 $1.815.00 August 2U11'ADay inLake Arrowhead MOO $31x45 $1.39500 September 2O11 - Danish Days inSo|wang MOO $31x90 $2.790,00 October 2011-UGSMidway $844O0 $41x24 $984,00 November 2011 - Carlsbad Street Faire $OOO $23x45 $1.035O0 December 2011 - Ronald Reagan Library $1.30275 $54x44 $2.37800 January 2O12 - Rose Parade $3.351�50 $8445 $3,780.00 March 2012 - Getty Villa $52875 $36x45 $1,620.00 April 2O12 - Carlsbad Flower Fields (CanmaUad) $0O0 $40xO $0.00 May 2O12 - California Strawberry Festival $459,15 $35x44 $1,540,00 June 2012 - Temecula Balloon and Wine Festival $1.091�00 $43x45 $1.935.00 June 2U12 - Hollywood Bowl Opening Night $1,196.00 $4445 TOTAL $11.913,15 SUPPLIES (001.5350.41200) $522.68 Projected Amount - $730, 00 Excursions Rose Parade $385.96 PERSONNEL SERVICES (001.5350.40030) $3,831.89 Projected Amount - $3,988.97 Personnel Overtime $3.193.20 1CSCoordinator- 20.5@3725 1,098.88 1 CSCoordinator- 285 @ 37.25 1,061.63 1CSCoordinator- Qhours @43.13 388.17 1Admin Assist- 7.5hours @2Q.88 224.10 1Admin Assist- 1O5hours @4O�O4 420.42 Personnel (40020) $44&80 1 CSSpecialist- 85hours @- Rose Parade S149.60 1CGSpecialist- i7hours @17.6O $299.20 Personnel Services (40000) $189.89 Workers Compensation (40O83)@3% $109.26 Medicare (40085)@1.45Y6 $52.81 Social Security (40O85)@O.296 827.83 CONTRACT SERVICES (001.5350.45310) $11,913.15 Projected Amount -$Y5'b0O00 Admissions $11,913.15 PROP A EXPENDITURES (112.5350.45310) $8,516.67 Projected Amount - $10,500, 00 Excursions (Adult excursions recover 7O%ofProp /Q Program Evaluation and Financial Summary Program Title: Senior Excursions Date: July 11, 2012 Evaluation Prepared by: Cloris Vargas, Recreation Specialist -Senior Programs Summary The Senior Excursion program is advertised in the quarterly Community Recreation Guide. I plan and coordinate all the Senior Excursions. Trips are open to participants 55 years of age and over. There are usually 24 trips each year with 1 gambling trip per month. This year we offered. 13 trips to local areas of interest, 9 casino trips and 2 horse races. One senior excursion (to San Diego) was cancelled this fall due to having too many trips planned in a short time span to the same location. We also did 2 holiday themed trips in December instead of going to a casino. However, the second trip did not have as many participants. The majority of our trips were sold out with 45 + participants. The average fee for a casino trip is $20 and those are the trips that help us cover the most overhead for the program. The average fee for all other trips was $45; these excursions usually include lunch. All excursions always include roundtrip charter bus transportation and a snack. The lower than anticipated expenditures are due to the cancelled trip and continued lower transportation fees. However the increase in actual revenue was due to high enrollment and staff charging more per trips to local areas on average than we budgeted. Staff originally anticipated charging an average of $39 per person for these trips. This program is offered for the benefit of the seniors of Diamond Bar. Staff turns in a proposed budget for the program each spring as part of the City's budget process. The approved budget reflects the Council's interest in continuing to offer this program while passing along the direct costs to the seniors except for the transportation costs. The City uses Los Angeles County Prop A transportation funds to pay for transportation costs for senior excursions. The City does not pass along these costs to the participants. The following financial summary shows what the direct costs of the program were. Staff's budget does not include indirect costs such as full time salaries and benefits, printing in the Recreation Guide, vehicle maintenance, etc. Past Senior Excursion Revenue and Expenditure Recap FY Revenue General Fund Exp Prop A Exp 2008/09 $29,892.00 $16,340.88 $20,630.00 2009/10 $32,696.00 $21,758.99 $ 23,1,51 .00 2010/11 $32,761.00 $27,213.97 $20,079-04 2011/12 $35,672.00 $23,532.99 $18,482-05 Recommendations and Ideas 1. Continue to offer a wide variety of excursions 2. Survey participants to gain knowledge of participants' interests 3. Continue to offer affordable excursions CITY OF DIAMOND BAR Senior Excursions Financial Summary FY 11-12 Projected Revenue $32,940.00 Projected General Fund Expenditures $26'345.00 Projected Prop /4Expenditures $23,000.00 Difference ($16/405.00) Actual Revenue $35,672JK0 Actual General Fund Expenditures $23,532.89 Prop AExpenditures $18.482.05 Difference ($6'343.04) REVENUE (001.34730) Battle nfthe Dance 7/13/11 45x$35 $ 1.57500 Fantasy Springs 7/27/11 52x$20 $ 1.040,00 Valley View Casino 8/24/11 54x$20 $ 1.080,00 BaUonaVVet|ands 8/03/11 45x$51 $ 2.295,00 Foirp|oxHorse Races 9/15/11 47x$38 $ 1.786.00 Temecula Wine Tasting 9/28/11 21x$61 $ 1.428.00 Harrah'eRinconCasino 10/05/11 54x$22 $ 1.18&00 Pomona Valley Mining 10/20/11 39x$55 $ 2'145�00 Palm Springs Follies 11/02/11 SSx$SS $ 3.02500 Fantasy Springs 11/14/11 54x$20 $ 1'08&00 Candlelight Pavi||ion 12/01/11 38x$64 $ 2.432,00 Spend the day inRancho 12/14/11 19x$39 $ 741�00 KAorongnCasinn 1/11/12 45x$30 $ 80&00 Hollywood Celebrity Home Tour 1/25/12 43x861 $ 2.623�00 Camelot Theatre 2/01/12 54x$43 $ 2.623.00 Santa Anita Racetrack 2/16/12 41x$25 $ 1.025,00 International Orchid Show 3/16/12 52x$20 $ 1.04000 Fantasy Springs 3/28/12 54x$20 $ 1.080.00 Harrah'nRinoonCasino 4/11/12 38x$30 $ 700.00 Historical Tour ofSan Diego 5/03/12 CANCELLED $ - Fantasy Springs Casino 5/10/12 52x$30 $ 1.040.00 Valley View Casino 6/06/12 52x322 $ 1.14400 City Tour ofLA/Cathedral 0/22/12 29x$38 $ 1.102,00 Hotel del Coronado 6/26/13 45x$56 $ 2.520,00 PERSONNEL SERVICES $ 371.40 Projected Amount -$20b Personnel 'Overtime (1) CG Rec. Spec, $21� 41 x2 hours x3trips $ 128.46 (1)Administrative Aesitent$2543x1.5hours xStrips $ 22890 Personnel Services Worker's Compensation (40O83)@30Y6 Medicare (40085) @ 1,45% $ 10,72 $ 332 SUPPLIES -Operating Supplies (41200) $ 1,035.00 Projected Amount -$/'080 Consumables (001,5350.41200) $45x23 $ 1.03500 CONTRACT SERVICES -Excursions (4531D) $ 22'126.59 Projected Amount -$25,000 Admissions (0015350.45310) $ 22.128,59 TRANSPORTATION -PROP &-SeniorExcursions (45D1O) Projected Amount -$23000 $ 18,482.05 Transportation (11Z5350.45310) $ 18.48205 (Senior excursions recover U96nfProp A) I V) 0 C: 0 u (1) cr Q; U 0 Z) SQ) E (1) C: > E 0 te 0 c 0 E t 45 x E 0 — 0 C)- 0 0 on (U bD 0 _0 0 m U 0 E a) 0 Q) v O -O :3 U bo - = ru cr (1) u a) V) Qj cr, 'o Ln 00 CL � 12) u cn, bn m :R z z z 0 0 0 0 0 z z z z z z Z) Of w w z cl� cr LU wui ui < uj (D m C: > 0 CL c cu 0 0 ca. ro bO -0 0 ai 2 CD N C) rr) 00 a; 0 0 . ro 0 -0 C) (D Ln Q). a) I-- 0 U E 0 C: 0 u (1) cr Q; U Z) SQ) (1) C: > E 0 te 0 c 0 E t 45 x 0 0 — 0 C)- 0 0 (U bD 0 _0 0 m U E a) 0 Q) v 0 tw , :3 U bo - = ru cr (1) u a) V) Qj cr, Ln 00 u 0 � 12) Interoffice MEMORANDUM To: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Parks and Recreation Commission From: Bob Rose, Community Services Director Date: July 18, 2012 Meeting Date: July 26, 2012 Lelgw�� 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 — At the time of this report, the contractor, Kormx, Inc. was having trouble securing the bonds required for this project. Staff will provide an oral report up -date of this project at the Commission meeting. 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. The RFP to obtain a consultant to design the project will be released next week. Interoffice MEMORANDUM To: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Parks and Recreation Commission From: Bob Rose, Community Services Director/44�,_ Date: July 19, 2012 Meeting Date: July 26, 2012 Re: Request for swings at Silver Tip Park On Friday, July 19, staff received the attached request for swings at Silver Tip Park. Silver Tip Park had swings before the park was recently up -graded, and swings are not a part of the new improvements. According to the request, swings were and are still very important to children in the neighborhood. Staff is seeking the Commission's input on this request. Recommended Action: Please recommend to staff and the City Council the prioritization of swings at Silver Tip Park. To: Bob Rose 3,ubject FW: WHERE ARE ALL THE SWINGS GOING? -----Original Message ----- From: Ihe20cox-net [maiIto:lhe2@cnx.net] Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2012 2:37 PM To: Stella Marquez Subject: WHERE ARE ALL. THE SWINGS GOING? Hello, Z am an Auntie of a boy who has autism like tendencies, He lives in Diamond Bar with my sister who is a widow and has 4 boys, the youngest one is the one I am speaking of. Z would like to understand the reason for the need of removing all the swings in this renovation of parks. Children with autism have huge sensory inLergration issue/swings supply a huge gift for children with autism, Almost all therapy room have swings, it is not something Z think, this is a fact. My nephew confided in me ,-,that he no longer likes the parks in Diamond Bar because they don't have swings/ at least the ones he can walk to. Z asked my sister if this was true and she sadly confirmed. She thought she heard something about older children miss using them. If so/ surely one would out way the other. You make park accessible for handicap children, but/ what about sensory issued children. `Iease forward this to the proper authorities, so they may help me replace the missing swings to help ALL children with autism in Diamond Bar. Here is something to read so you may understand a little more about swings and autism': **********How would you like it if for whatever reason you were told you could no longer release your anxiety/frustration,stress after a hard days work. Perhaps you workout after work, have a beer or watch T.V.—,.whatever it is — you now no longer can. How do you think that would affect your worId. Should you just accept and let the anxiety/ anxiousness and/or anger be released some other way. Or should you advocate to your boss^ how VERY important it is to have this release to be a productive human being in society now and till you retire/die. Sensory integration is critical to the developmental process and plays an important role in how children interact with the world. Sensory integration isn't something a child either has or doesn't have. All children develop along the lines of integrating sensory information. However, if a child has a number of gaps in the process/ it can push them down the spectrum into an area of developmental disability. For normal development to occur/ our senses must work together. Each sense works with the others to form a composite picture of who we are physically, where we are in space/ and let us know what is going on around us, Sensory Integration is the critical function for the )rain that is responsible for producing this composite picture. It organizes sensory information for ongoing use, 0 You may know a child who, although bright' has difficulty using a pencil, playing with toys, or doing self-care tasks` like dressing or getting ready for school. Sensory integrative problems may be an underlying factor. Its far-reaching effects can interfere with academic learning, social skills, motor development, and self esteem. Jho benefits from sensory integration therapy! What are some signs of possible dysfunction? In infants/toddlers, look for: (ages 1 to 36 mos) 1. Poor muscle tone/ drooling, delayed potty training 2. Picky eater 3. Difficulty consoling self; unusually fussy. 4. Slow to roll over, creep, sit, or stand/ Inability to build blocks, S. Dislikes baths` having face washed, loud noises/ and food textures, 6. Resists being held; dislikes being cuddled, 7. Unable to settle down/ sleep difficulties, 8. History of feeding problems, colic or reflux In pre-schoolers, look for: (ages 3 to 5 years) l, Says "Z can't" or "I won't" to age appropriate self care or play activities, 2^ Bumps into furniture or people.; has trouble judging body in relation to space around him/her, 3- Does not enjoy jumping, swings, or having feet off the ground, 4. Difficulty coloring in lines` doing puzzles or cutting with scissors. 5. Delayed language development. 6. overly active' unable to slow down. 7. Over reacts to touch/ tastes, sounds, or odors. 8. Tires easily 9. Toe walks 10. Breaks toys easily In schooI-age* look for: 'ages 6 & up) 2. Difficulty focusing attention or over -focused and unable to shift to the next task, 2. Low muscle tone; tends to lean on arms or slumps at desk, 3, Breaks pencils frequently or writes with heavy pressure, 4. Dislikes handwriting/ tires quickly during written class work, S- Difficulty paying attention or following instructions, 6. overly active, unable to slow down. 7. Dislikes bathing/ hugs, and haircuts. O. Clumsy, breaks toys, bumps into things 9. Trouble with social skills Sensory processing can be a considerable problem for people diagnosed on the autism spectrum. An activity like swinging can help a person to calm and organize behavior by providing sensory input. The activity can be very motivational and it can encourage communication and social interaction. Sensoryintegration therapy involves engaging the senses in a systemattcalIy. Autism swings are excellent because they work on a number of different levels, allowing for better attention and behavior. Swinging may appear to be a simple activity, but it addresses many things, ° Vestibular system , Visual processing ° Proprioception Thank you` An Autism Advocate, Linda Hogan -Estrada 0 MEMORANDUM 10000MENOW-9-M M To: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Parks and Recreation Commission From: Bob Rose, Community Services Director, 7 7 Date: July 25, 2012 Meeting Da July 26, 2012 Re: Request for Swings at Silver Tip Park — Additional Information This item is included on Your agenda for the July 26, 2012 meeting. Included in this memo is the information I will be presenting at the Commission meeting during this agenda item. At its meeting on May 24, 2012, the Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed the attached 5 -year CIP list (attachment A) that was provided by staff. The 5 -year CIP list was then approved by the City Council at its meeting on June 5, 2012. On Thursday, July 19, 2012, staff received an e-mail request for the City to install swings at Silver Tip Park. Estimated cost to install a two -bay set of swings including ADA accessibility, proper fall zone and surfacing with drainage is about $30,000 (attachment B), Funds for this installation are not budgeted in the 2012/13 FY budget, which was approved by the City Council on June 5, 2012. In order for the request for swings at Silver Tip Park to be considered, the first step is to establish the need and then to prioritize the funding, Z= The Commission has never taken a position as to the type of playground equipment to include in a park improvement project. This has always been determined by the public input process at the start of a park improvement project and through recommendations from the Landscape Architect assigned to the project. Silver Tip Park had swings prior to its recent renovation and swings were not included in the new construction. Another park located near Silver Tip Park, Longview Park North was renovated in 2001, and swings were not re -installed in that project either. The closest park with swings to Silver Tip Park is Pantera Park, which is located about 3/4 of a mile from Silver Tip Park. Swings are included in small park projects less and less due to changes in the Consumer Product Safety Guidelines (compliance for cities required by California state law) that require a large fall zone for swings (attachments C & D) . For example, a two -bay swing -set, which can accommodate 4 play elements, requires as much as 1,600 square feet of space, including the fall zone (attachments E & F). The play structure for children ages 2 -to -5 years at Silver Tip Park requires less space, about 900 square feet including fall zone, and provides 12 play elements. One obvious consideration is that only a swing -set can provide the play experience that comes from a swing. The e-mail dated July 19, 2012 (attachment G) that was included in the Commission's agenda packet also provides information on why swings are needed at Silver Tip Park. As mentioned earlier, there are no funds budgeted to pay the approximate $30,000 needed to install a two -bay swing -set. The Commission could recommend that this project be added to the 5 -year GIP list, but City Council is not scheduled to re -visit the list again until the 2013/14 FY budget process next spring. The Commission could request staff to research potential grants for the purchase and installation of playground equipment, but most of the grants staff is aware of prefer to provide funding for low and moderate income census tracts. 'The City of Diamond Bar has no low and moderate income census tracts within its city limits. Staff will double-check the playground grants it is aware of to confirm if this is still the case. Grants recently available for playground equipment funding include those offered by KaBOOM, PepsiCo, and Coca-Cola. Authorization for staff to pursue funding from any of these grants will require City Manager approval, Safety The Consumer Product Safety Commission compiles data on injuries related to public playground equipment (http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/325.pdf ). A recent report stated that 22% of public playground equipment related injuries involved swings, (http://www.safekids.org/our-work/research/fact-sheets/pIayground-safety-fact-sheet.htm1) This compares to 23% for climbers, 17% for slides and 9% for overhead ladders.Swing injuries were caused by falls, children crossing the path and colliding with another child using the swing, and from inappropriate use Such as jumping from the swing. Some cities and school districts are removing swings from their playgrounds over safety concerns (http://blog. sfg ate. com/sfmoms/201 0/09/02/playg rou nd-swi ngs-too-da ngerous/), Recommended Action: Please recommend to staff and the City Council the prioritization of swings at Silver Tip Park. Alternative Actions the Commission may wish to consider: 1. Request that playground equipment continue to be determined by the public input process at the start of a park improvement project and through recommendations from the Landscape Architect assigned to each project. 2. Determine that the 5 -year CIP list is sufficient as --is, and recommend that swings be installed at either Silver Tip or Longview Park North if grant funding can be located and obtained. 3. Determine that the 5 -year CIP list is sufficient as -is and that the playground equipment at Silver Tip Park and Longview Park North is also sufficient as -is. 4. Request more information from staff and request that staff place this item on the agenda of a future Commission meeting. Staff's Recommendation after Researching Topic: Determine that the 5 -year CIP list is sufficient as -is, and recommend that swings be installed at Longview Park North if grant funding can be located and obtained. 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Further, if steel-heltccl radials are used, they should be closely examined to ensure that there are no exposed steel belts or wires that could be a potential protrusion or laceration hazard, Plastic materials can he used as an alternaitivc to simulate actual automobile tires. Drainage holes should be provided in the underside of the tire. Pay special attention to maintenance of the hanger mech- anism because the likclih( of failure is higher for tiro swings due to the added stress of rotational movement and multiple occupants. The hanger mechanisms for multi -axis Lire swings should not have any accessible crush points. The minimum clearance between the seating surface of a tire swing and the uprights of the supporting structure should he 30 inches when the tire is in a position closest to the support structure (Figure 26). The minimum clearance between the bottom of the seat and the protective surface should not be less than 12 inc..hes. Denotes Use Zone with Protective Surfacing iwe Figure 25. Use Zone for Single -Axis Belt Swings 40 ATTACHMENT C 5.3.8.4.1 Multi -axis swing use zones The use zone should extend in any direction from a point directly beneath the pivot point for a minimum distance of 6 feet plus the length of the suspending memhers (see Figure 27). This List zone should never overlap the use zone of any other equipment. JyY017 7 L ATTACHMENT D Handbook for Public, Playground Safety I4 D4 PI h D4 I -I Figure 23. Minimum Clearances for Single -Axis Swings Fable 7. Minimum clearance dimensions for swings Reason Dimension Toddler Preschool -age School-age Full bucket Belt Belt Minimizes collisions between D1 20 inches 30 inches Winches a swing and the supporting structure Minimizes collisions between D2 20 inches 24 inches 24 inches swings Allows access D3 24 inches 12 inches 12 inches Reduces side-to-side motion D4 20 inches 20 inches 20 inches Fiber ropes are not recommended as a means of suspend - ing swings since they may degrade over time - Swing structures should be located away from other equipment or activities to help prevent young children I170111 in,idvcrtcntly running; into the path of moving swings. Additional protection can be provided by means of a low blockade such as a fence or hedge around the perimeter of the swing arca. 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X o ``PA Longv�ew 'ark North ATTACHMENT F ;opynght 2011 City of Diamond Bar All rights reserved Wed Jul 25 2012 102928 AM 4K ATTACHMENT G To: Bob Rose ubject: FW-SikerTlpPark > > Hello, > > I am an Auntie of a boy who has autism like tendencies' He lives in Diamond Bar with my sister who is a widow and has 4 boys, the youngest one is the one I am speaking of. > / I would like to understand the reason for the need of removing all the swings in this renovation of parks. Children with autism have huge sensory integration issue,swingy supply a huge gift for children with autism' Almost all therapy room have swings, it is not something Z think' this is a fact. �> > > My nephew confided in me ,.,that he no longer likes the parks in Diamond Bar because they don't have swings' at least the ones he can walk to. I asked my sister if this was true and she sadly confirmed. She thought she heard something about older children miss using them. If so, sureIy one would out way the other. You make parks accessible for handicap children, but, what about sensory issued children. > > Please forward this to the proper author1ties, so they may help me replace the missing swings to help ALL children with autism in Diamond Bar. } > Here is something to read so you may understand a little more about > > swings and > / autism.: � > > **********How would you like it if for whatever reason you were told you could no longer release your anxiety/frustration,stress after a hard days work, / > Perhaps you workout after work' have a beer or watch T.V.—.'whatever it is — you now no longer can. How do you think that would affect your world, Should you just accept and let the anxiety' anxiousness and/or anger be released some other way. Or should you advocate to your boss. how VERY important it is to have this release to be a productive human being in society now and till you retire/die. >} ` > Sensory integration is critical to the developmental process and plays an important role in how children interact with the world. > > Sensory integration isn't something a child either has or doesn't have. All children develop along the lines of integrating sensory informatiVn. However, if a child has a number of gaps in the process, it can push them down the spectrum into an area of developmental disability. �> ` > For normal development to occur, our senses must work together' Each sense works with the others to form a composite picture of who we are physically, where we are in space, and let us know what is going on around us. Sensory Integration is the critical function for the brain that is responsible for producing this composite picture. It organizes sensory information for ongoing use. > You may know a child who, although bright, has difficulty using a pencil, playing with toys, or doing self-care tasks, like dressing or getting ready for school. Sensory 1 integrative problems may be an underlying factor. Its far-reaching effects can interfere with academic learning, social skills, motor development, and self esteem. > > Who benefits from sensory integration therapy? Whet are some signs of possible dysfunction? > In infants/toddlers' look for: > > (ages I to 36 mos) > } I. Poor muscle tune' drooling/ delayed potty training > > 2. Picky eater > > 3. Difficulty consoling self; unusually fussy. > / 4. Slow to roll over, creep, sit, or stand' Inability to build blocks. > / 5. Dislikes baths' having face washed, loud noises' and food textures. > / 6. Resists being held; dislikes being cuddIed. > / 7. Unable to settle down, sleep difficulties. > ` O. History of feeding problems, colic or reflux > } In pre-schoolers, look for: > > (ages 3 to 5 years) > > l. Says ^Z can't" or ^Z won't^ to age appropriate self care or play activities. ; > 3. Bumps into furniture or people; has trouble judging body in relation to space > > around him/her' / > 3. Does not enjoy jumping, swings' or having feet off the ground. > > 4. Difficulty coloring in lines, doing puzzles or cutting with scissors, > > 5. Delayed language development. > > 6. overly active' unable to slow down, / > 7. Over reacts to touch, tastes, sounds, or odors. > > O. Tires easily > > 9. Toe walks > > 10. Breaks toys easily } > In schnoI'age' look for: ` > /ages 6 & up) > I. Difficulty focusing attention or over -focused and unable to shift to the next / > task. > > 2. Low muscle tone; tends to lean on arms or slumps at desk- > > 3. Breaks pencils frequentIy or writes with heavy pressure. > > 4. Dislikes handwriting, tires quickly during written class work. > > 5. Difficulty paying attention or following instructions. > > 6. Overly active, unable to sImu down. > / 7. Dislikes bathing' hugs, and haircuts. > > 8. Clumsy, breaks toys, humps into things > > 9. Trouble with social skills > > Sensory processing can be a considerable problem for people diagnosed on the eutism spectrum. An activity like swinging can help a person to calm and organize behavior by providing sensory input. The activity can be very motivational and it can encourage communication and social interaction. > > Sensory integration therapy involves engaging the senses in a systematically. > > Autism swings are excellent because they work on a number of different levels, allowing for better attention and behavior. Swinging may appear to be a simple activity' but it addresses many things. > > ° Vestibular system / > ° Visual processing > > ° Proprioception >> > > Thank you, ` / An Autism Advocate, > Linda Hogan -Estrada Z