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Diamond Bar, California
Chairman Dave Grundy
Vice -Chair Ted Owens
Commissioner Lew Herndon
Commissioner Benny Liang
Commissioner Dave Roberto
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CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
AGENDA
THE WINDMILL ROOM at
Diamond Bar City Hall — Vt Floor
21810 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar
MISSION STATEMENT: The Mission of the Parks and Recreation Commission is to:
Li Provide —
n Advice to the City Council.
L) 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.
ci 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.
❑ 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 HERNDON, LIANG,
ROBERTO, VICE-CHAIRMAN OWENS, AND CHAIRMAN GRUNDY
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 or matters
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.
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Friday, April 26 — Arbor Day — 9:30am — Pantera Elementary School, 801 Pantera
Drive, Diamond Bar
Tuesday, May 7 — City Council Meeting — 6:30pm — The Government Center
Auditorium, 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar
Wednesday, May 8 — Senior Excursion — Fantasy Springs Casino — Level 1
8:00arn — 6:30pm — Departs DBC @ 8:00am
Thursday, May 9 — Traffic & Transportation Commission Meeting — 7:00pm
The Windmill Room, 1St Floor, 21810 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar
Friday, May 10 — 6th 7th
and 8th
Grade Dance — 7:00 — 1 0:00pm — Diamond Bar
Center, 1600 Grand Avenue, Diamond Bar
Tuesday, May 14 — Planning Commission Meeting — 7:00prn — The Windmill
Room, 1s' Floor, 21810 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar
Thursday, May 16 — Senior Excursion — Old Towne Trolley Tour — Level 2
Old 'Towne San Diego — 8:45am — 6:30pm — Departs DBC @ 8:45am
Tuesday, May 21 — City Council Meeting — 6:30pm — The Government
Center Auditorium, 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar
Thursday, May 23 — Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting — 7:00pm —
The Windmill Room, 1St Floor, 21810 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar
Saturday, May 25 — Adult Excursion — Palm Springs Air Museum — 8:30am
5:00prn — Departs DBC @ 8:30am
Monday, May 27 — CITY OFFICES CLOSED — In observance of Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 28 — Planning Commission Meeting — 7:00pm — The Windmill
Room, 1 st Floor, 21810 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar
Tuesday, May 28 — DB4Youth and DB4Y0Uth "In Action" Meeting — 6:00pm
The Diamond Bar Center, 1600 Grand Avenue, Diamond Bar
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
1.1 Approval of Minutes for March 28, 2013 Regular Meeting
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2.1 Recreation Program Update — Andee Tarazon, Community Services Coordinator
1. Power Point Presentation by Andee Tarazon, Community Services
Coordinator
2.2 Parks Report - Anthony Jordan, Parks and Maintenance Superintendent
1. Power Point Presentation
2.3 CIP Projects — Bob Rose, Community Services Director
1. Dog Park
2. Grand View Trail & Grand View Trail Link
3. Site D Public Park
4. Larkstone Park
2.4 List of pending Commission requests — Bob Rose
3. OLD BUSINESS — None.
4. NEW BUSINESS — None
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.
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CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
111INUTES OF THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
DIAMOND BAR CITY HALL - THE WINDMILL ROOM
21810 COPLEY DRIVE, DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765
MARCH 28. 2013
Chair/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, Vice Chairman
Benny Liang and Chairman Lew Herndon.
Staff Present: Bob Rose, Community Services Director; Anthony Jordan, Parks and
Maintenance Superintendent; Christy Murphey, Recreation Superintendent; Mickey
McKitrick, Recreation Specialist, and Debbie Gonzales, Administrative Coordinator.
A. PRESENTATION OF 2013 YOUTH BASKETBALL SPORTSMANSHIP
AWARDS:
RECESS: Chair/Herndon recessed the meeting at 7:16 p.m.
RECONVENE: Chair/Herndon reconvened the meeting at 7:21 p.m.
C/Owens nominated C/Grundy. C/Roberto seconded the nomination. Without
objection, C/Grundy was unanimously elected to serve as Chairman of the Parks
and Recreation Commission.
C/Liang nominated C/Owens. C/Hemdon seconded the nomination. Without
objection, C/Owens was elected to serve as Vice Chairman of the Parks and
Recreation Commission.
MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE: None
CALENDAR OF EVENTS: As presented by CSD/Rose.
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C/Roberto moved, VC/Owens seconded, to approve the Consent Calendar as
presented. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Grundy, Owens, Roberto, VC/Liang,
Chair/Herndon
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NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None
1.1 Regular Meeting Minutes of the February 28, 2013 Meeting — approved as
presented.
2.1 Recreation Program Update — RS/Murphey
VC/Owens asked why the revenue for the Diamond Bar Center was off
and RS/Murphey responded that the revenue varies from month to month
depending on when the revenue for specific events is collected. March
revenues are already $10,000 ahead of last year. Revenues are recorded
when collected.
2.1.1 Power Point Presentation on the Youth Basketball Program —
RS/McKitrick.
C/Herndon asked if with , Lorbeer there were enough facilities to
handle the program and RS/McKitrick responded that the years
during which Lorbeer is available five days a week there are
enough facilities for 45 -minute practices.
VC/Owens asked if Lorbeer still had bleachers on the side of the
court and RS/McKitrick responded affirmatively.
RS/McKitrick responded to Chair/Grundy that his assumption that
the plug was pulled at Lorbeer due to restroom construction issues
was correct. He stated that as informed, if the Principal does not
want to take a chance it won't happen. The two days the
participants were at the school there were massive industrial sized
fans in the gym which his participants used to block access to the
corridor to the restrooms and had staff members sitting in front of
the fans to further restrict access. However, staff's efforts made no
difference and the City's use of the gym this year was cancelled.
VC/Owens asked if the bleachers functioned properly and
RS/McKitrick responded that he did not know because the school is
not willing to close them. Every time he has been onsite, the
bleachers have been open and the school has refused the City
access to the bleachers.
2.2 Parks Report -- PMS/Jordan
C/Herndon asked if the City was responsible for library maintenance and
PMS/Jordan responded affirmatively. The only thing for which the City is
not responsible is equipment specific to the library. CSD/Rose responded
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to C/Hemdon that building maintenance for the library amounts to about
$78,000 per year.
C/Liang asked if the City had any plans to clean the rust from the park
benches at Heritage Park or replace the benches altogether. PMS/Jordan
explained that once the powder coating starts to wear, any moisture that
accesses the metal tends to rust the bench from the inside out. The City
is aware of the problem and will be at Heritage next week to begin
sanding and then painting the benches. In order to get the powder
coating restored the benches would have to be removed and taken to
someone who specialized in powder coating which is a very expensive
proposition. It might be more cost-effective to purchase a new bench but
only if necessary.
VC/Owens asked if there were any prior acts of vandalism at Sycamore
Park. PMS/Jordan said that issues pop up from time to time but this type
of vandalism gets staff's attention. Sometimes there are incidents of
broken equipment due to wear and tear or vandalism. Such problems are
anticipated but the two incidents referred to in tonight's report were blatant
and it appeared that the perpetrators were looking for something specific.
2.2.1 Power Point Presentation on Peterson Park — PMS/Jordan
VC/Owens asked if there were any metal covers on electrical boxes
in the City and PMS/Jordan said that he was not aware of any
unless there were metal vaults. Covers for pole boxes are typically
plastic, concrete or fiberglass.
C/Hemdon asked if PMS/Jordan felt that the inspections and Power
Point Presentations replaced the Commissioner's walk-throughs.
PMS/Jordan responded no and further stated that he typically
inspects the parks on a regular basis but it does not circumvent the
Commissioner's visits and if the Commissioners would like to
accompany him on his visits those visits could be scheduled.
C/Hemdon asked if there was any advantage to having a
Commissioner accompany him and PMS/Jordan responded that it
is always helpful to have an extra set of eyes.
2.3 CIP Projects — CSD/Rose
2.3.1 Dog Park at Pantera Meadow — CSD/Rose reported that staff has
ordered the two shade shelters. It will take about eight weeks for
the shades to be fabricated and delivered. The dog drinking
fountains and six additional benches for inside the fenced areas of
the dog park have been ordered. Staff's goal is to have these
items installed before summer.
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2.3.2 Grandview Trail and Grandview Trail Link— CS D/Rose stated
that staff met with TKE Engineering on Tuesday and received the
conceptual plan of the trail which is about 80 to 90 percent
complete. The remaining portion is the connection to the Canyon
Loop Trail which will take hikers from the west parking lot of the
Diamond Bar Center looping around to the east parking lot of the
Diamond Bar Center. As soon as the plan is available it will be
brought to the Commission. Staff's goal is to commence
construction late summer in order to have the completed trail ready
for next year.
2.3.3 Site D Public Park — CSD/Rose reported that Lennar Homes is
planning to present the result of the Site D Public Park Workshop
and as soon as the date is available Commissioners will be noticed.
The meeting will be held at Heritage Park Community Center. As
of today, RJM Group was still working on the plans for the park.
2.3.4 Larkstone Park — CSD/Rose stated that this project is in plan
check. The plans were recently reviewed by Building and Safety
and were sent back to Lewis Homes. Staff expects the plans to
come back to the City in the near future for a final plan check.
Although the plans will be completed, staff has no idea when Lewis
plans to move forward to construct the homes and build the park.
The housing market is getting better and the better the market gets
the more likely Lewis will move forward with construction.
2.4 List of Pending Commission Requests — CSD/Rose
2.4.1 Improvements at the Diamond Bar Center — CSD/Rose reported
that Improvements are moving forward. Currently under
consideration are the security cameras and AV technology
improvements, especially in the Grandview Ballroom. RS/Murphey
stated that construction is scheduled through the end of April.
CSD/Rose further stated that construction to increase the size of
the office area is scheduled to commence June 3. Plans and
Specs are complete and going out for bid next week.
2.4.2 Site D Funding — CSD/Rose stated that there is no word on when
funding might be received for this project in order to commence
construction. There are milestones set up for when the City
receives revenues from the project.
2.4.3 Poison Oak Signs for Dog Park — CSD/Rose said the signs are
ordered and when delivered will be posted.
3. OLD BUSINESS: None
4. NEW BUSINESS: None
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VC/Owens said he would be at Pantera Park on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. for the
Easter Egg Hunt.
C/Liang stated that when he visited Heritage Park there was a staff member
checking the park right after a barbecue party and later to make sure the fire was
out. He was very pleased that staff was so responsive.
C/Hemdon thanked staff for doing a great job. He thanked RS/McKitrick for his
work with the kids. It was very rewarding to see the kids tonight and to witness
their enthusiasm for the City's programs. A few months ago he had
conversations with the Pony League leaders and they requested that they have
contact with City personnel regarding possible joint use of their fields. He
thanked CSD/Rose for meeting with them and asked for a report.
CSD/Rose stated that a very good meeting was held two or three weeks ago with
three board members in attendance. The members mostly wanted to express
that the Pony League program numbers are declining. The league used to have
a year-round program but have scaled back to the traditional spring season. As
a result, their facility is available for others to use during the fall season and the
league was seeking a joint -use agreement with the City wherein the City would
assist with the maintenance of their facility, especially during their off-season.
That information was provided to the City Manager and at this point he is more
interested in pursuing agreements with the two school district's for Lorbeer and
South Point Middle School as articulated in the Parks Master Plan and is
therefore, not willing to commit City resources toward the private Pony League
facility.
C/Roberto thanked staff for their reports and commended RS/McKitrick on
another good sports program. It appears that RS/McKitrick gets along well with
kids and their parents, which is great to witness. C/Roberto said he was recently
out running on some of the trails in the City and was surprised to see how many
people are on the trails early in the morning on Summitridge and Sycamore
Canyon.
Chair/Grundy asked how it would affect the Easter Egg Hunt should it rain on
Saturday. CSD/Rose said that weather forecasts indicate it should not rain on
Saturday. Staff has been informed that the rain has been pushed off to Sunday
and into Monday to give the kids a perfect morning for an Easter Egg Hunt.
Chair/Grundy thanked staff for their excellent reports. Staff is very good at
keeping the Commissioners informed in a way that really helps to understand
what is going on in the City. He thanked C/Hemdon and C/Liang for serving as
Chair and Vice Chair of the Commission during the past year and for their
leadership to the Commissioners.
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ADJOURNMENT: C/Liang moved, VC/Owens seconded, to adjourn the Parks and
Recreation Commission meeting. With no one objecting and no further business before
the Parks and Recreation Commission, Chair/Grundy adjourned the meeting at 8:17
p.m.
The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this day of 1 2011
Respectfully Submitted,
BOB ROSE, SECRETARY
Attest:
DAVE GRUNDY, CHAIRMAN
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TO: Honorable Chair & Members of the Parks & Recreation Commission
FROM: Christy Murphey, Recreation Superintendent
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MEETING DATE: April 25, 2013
The Spring 2013 Recreation Guides are available to be picked up at City Hall, the Diamond
Bar Center, Heritage Park Community Center, Pantera Park Activity Room and the Diamond
Bar Public Library. A PDF is also available online at www.DiamondBarCA.gov. The Summer
Guide will be available the first week of May.
Contract Classes
Spring 2013 -- The Spring 2013 session began on March 16 and is scheduled to end on
May 31. As of April 14, there are 557 students enrolled, with 181 classes being offered.
Popular classes this semester are Jazzercise, Ballet Barre, Kundalini Yoga, Baby Ballet,
Baseball and Basketball. Spring 2012 had 748 total participants.
Tiny Tots -- The Tiny Tots spring session is in full swing. Registration is on going until the
classes are full. The Tiny Tots registration form and parent handbook are available at the
Diamond Bar Center, City Hall and in the Tiny Tot Classrooms. Both classes at Pantera are
full with 20 participants each. Heritage Park has 13 enrolled in 3 year old class and 15
enrolled in the 4-5 year old class. Flyers are posted in the City Kiosks throughout the City.
Posters are in the windows at both sites. Staff has information that a new preschool will be
opening in the H -Mart Center and could be causing a lower enrollment at Heritage Park Tiny
Tots. Parent permission slips and information flyers for the Spring Excursion to the La Habra
Children's Museum are being prepared this week. Both sites will join together for this
excursion on May 10.
DB 4Youth "in Action" -- DB 4Youth "in Action" is in
the process of electing a new board. Candidates gave
speeches at the last meeting. Final speeches and the
election took place on Tuesday, March 26. Fifteen
candidates were on the ballot for the six positions. The
new board will be introduced to the Parks and
Recreation Commission at the April meeting. Plans for
decorations are in the works for the "Stone Age" themed
6th 7th and 8th grade dance coming up on May 10.
Volunteens -- The City of Diamond Bar's Youth
Volunteen Program is a leadership training program
designed for youth ages 13 to 15 who reside in Diamond
Bar. Volunteens will be assigned as assistants to
summer programs throughout the City. Programs
include: Summer Day Camp, Youth Baseball, Tiny Tots,
Concerts in the Park and Senior Programming. All
participants must apply regardless of past volunteer status. Applications were accepted until
5:30pm on Thursday, April 18, 2013. At the time of this report, seventy-four applications had
been received. Letters will go out to eligible applicants the last week in April for interviews
that will be conducted the third week in May.
Summer Day Camp -- With Summer Camp beginning on June 3 there are six weeks left for
planning and camper registrations. At this time, 11 weeks of camp have an average of 73
campers per week with two weeks filled to capacity. The day camp staff planning meetings
including crafts, games and sports will begin on Friday, April 19. Seven new staff members
are scheduled to attend this training. The 22 excursions and buses are set and ready to go.
The Summer Day Camp, Camper, Volunteen and Staff T -Shirts are being finished up.
Weekly Themes and Excursions:
Week 1 June 3 - June 7 - 71 registered
"Space is the Place!"
Major: CA Science Center - Minor: Castle Park and Water Playground
Week 2 June 10 - June 14 - 63 registered
"Jumping, Jousting and Juggling!"
Major: Medieval Times
Minor: Jumping Jacks
Week 3 June 17 - June 21 - 66 registered
"Desert Oasis!"
Major: Pharaoh's Wild Kingdom
Minor: Harkin's Theater
Week 4 June 24 -June 28 - 73 registered
"Wild, Wild West"
Major: Knott's Berry Farm
Minor: Corona Del Mar
Week 5 July 1 - July 5 - 57 registered
(Closed 'Thursday, July 4th)
"Four Score and Seven Summers!"
Major: El Capitan
Minor: John's Incredible Pizza
Week 6 July 8 - July 12 — 72 registered
"Shipwrecked!"
Major: La Mirada Splash
Minor: Leeland Sailing Center
Week 7July 15 - July 19 - 102 registered
"Movin' and Groovin'!"
Major: Disney's California Adventure
Minor: Laser Quest
Week 8 July 22 - July 26 - 67 registered
"Sports Extravaganza!"
Major: Angel's Baseball - Minor: Oak Tree Lanes
Week 9 July 29 - August 2 - 61 registered
"To the Extreme!"
Major: X -Games - Minor: Corona Del Mar
Week 10 August 5 - August 9 - 71 registered
"Hawaiian Hullabaloo!"
Major: Raging Waters
Minor: Summer's Last Blast
Week 11 August 12 - August 16 - 102
registered
"Happily Ever After!"
Major: Disneyland - Minor: Skate Express
(Excursions are subject to change)
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Adult Basketball -- The spring season will come to a close on May 19. Due to a lack of gym
space, the next season likely won't begin until September. Games are played at Diamond
Bar High School and South Pointe Middle School. 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 ends on April 22, with the program starting up again
on April 29. There are 17 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 12 participants), Thursday (average of 13 participants), and Sunday (average of
11 participants) evenings. Open play takes place from 7:30-11 pm on Tuesdays and
Thursdays, while Sunday is open from 6:30-10pm.
Youth Indoor Soccer -- There are 143 children enrolled in the program, which began April 6
and will conclude on June 1. Participants practice and play games on Saturdays at Mt.
Calvary Lutheran School. The $84 registration fee includes a jersey, trophy, and eight
games.
Skate Park -- The skate park averages 11 users per hour on weekdays, with 18 users per
hour on the weekend. On Thursday, April 4 staff counted 30 users between 5:30-7pm. 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.
Spring 2013 Adult Excursions -- There are three excursions planned for the spring season.
The excursion for April 27 to the Treasures of Walt Disney Archives at The Ronald Reagan
Library was cancelled due to low enrollment. Our next trip is to the Palm Springs Air
Museum on May 25. This trip includes transportation, admission, lunch and a snack for the
ride home for $46/person. Currently there are 10 enrolled. On June 22 we will head to Long
Beach for some summer fun at the Bayou & Mardi Gras Festival. This excursion includes
transportation, admission and a snack for $46/person. Food and shopping will be at the
participants own expense. Currently there are 20 enrolled.
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. Most of these classes are
full. The spring session started on
February 25 and will conclude June 16,
2013.
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 403 members and meets
each Tuesday with approximately
175 at each meeting.
® The Diamond Bar Evergreen Club
has 245 members and holds
classes throughout the week.
® The Diamond Age Seniors has
215 members and meets each
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
® The Sunshine Seniors has 197
members and meets the second
and fourth Sunday of each month
and every Saturday.
® The Super Diamond Age Seniors
has 205 members and meets each
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Senior Seminars
4/8 Medicare Part C Explained
4/9 Support Group
4/12 FHA Home Loan Program for seniors
4/15 Diabetes 2.0- Part 1
4/24 Memory
Senior Activities and Services
® Bridge every Wednesday: 8-10 per session average
® Mahjong every Wednesday: 35 per session average
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7 participants
6 participants
® Bingo every Tuesday and Friday: 185 per session average
® Complimentary Legal Services: 1 st Wednesday of each month. April had 3 appointments
booked.
April 4, 2013- Valley View Casino -- This was a trip of 43 passengers who enjoyed a day at
Valley View. All participants received $15 in free play and the cost of the trip was $22.
April 18, 2013- Santa Anita Racetrack with Lunch -Level 3 -- This racetrack is one of the
most beautiful in California, and Thursday is "Senior Day" hence the trip -goers were catered
to in style. The ticket includes admission into the racetrack, daily race program, and a buffet
lunch in the clubhouse. The first post starts at 1 pm and the last race ends approximately
5pm. There are 30 seniors signed up and the fee is $24 per person.
Senior Extended Excursions -- Two seniors will enjoy a 6 day stay in San Antonio, Texas.
The trip departs April 18 and some highlights include; The Alamo, San Antonio Riverwalk,
Texas Capitol and a real Cowboy dinner.
April 8, 2013 - Extended Tour and Travel Slide Show -- There was one in attendance at
this slide show that highlighted Premier World Discovery's 2013 trips.
Senior Special Events
April 11, 2013 Swing into Spring Dance — There were 106 in attendance at this event.
"They danced to the selections of DJ Keith Johnson and enjoyed a dinner catered by BC
Continental.
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Easter Egg Hunt -- The City of Diamond Bar and the
Diamond Bar Breakfast Lions Club hosted the 30th
Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30 at
Pantera Park. This FREE fun -filled event started at
8:30am with a pancake breakfast provided by Fire
Explorers Post 19. The group provided pancakes, eggs,
hash browns, two sausages or bacon and a drink for $6.
The egg hunting began promptly at 10am. The hunt
was for children ages toddlers through 12 years old.
Hunting areas were separated based upon their age.
Children had a blast hunting for eggs and enjoyed a
special appearance by the Easter Bunny and his friends
the "Peeps"! Pictures with the Easter Bunny were
available inside the tiny tot room for a nominal fee.
24th City Birthday Party -- Pantera Park was jumping
as an estimated 6,000 people attended the annual
celebration on Saturday, April 13. The highlight of the
day's activities took place on stage at 3nm as the Mayor
and members of the City Council cut the official birthday cake and joined the community in
singing Happy Birthday to Diamond Bar! In addition, Mayor Tanaka, along with the rest of the
City Council, presented the Outstanding Diamond Bar Volunteer awards to 7 recipients.
Once again the Regional Chamber of Commerce San Gabriel Valley operated the Business
Expo and the Diamond Bar Friends of the Library operated the beer and wine garden. 24
non-profit service organizations participated by operating an information booth. In addition,
there were 13 delicious food booths, 14 kid zone game booths, 14 teen action zone games,
and 10 carnival rides operated during the event. The event also featured an emergency
operations and vehicle display with LA County Fire and Sheriff's departments participating.
LA County Fire gave a test for disaster preparedness with their new "Shakey Quakey"
schoolhouse. Lastly, residents were amazed by the great entertainment on stage with 15
local groups twirling, dancing, singing and cheering!
17th Annual Diamond Bar Car Show -- There were 48 cars in attendance for the 17th
Annual Car Show at the 24th City Birthday Celebration. Car Show participants received a bag
full of useful car care products, a raffle ticket and a T-shirt. Raffle prizes included products
and services donated by Mother's, Meguiar's, RockAuto.com, Petersen Automotive Museum,
SEMA and Honest 1 Auto Care. There were also eight awards; Best of Show, Best Classic,
Best American, Best Foreign, Best Engine, Best Custom, Best Paint and Oldest Ride.
Winners were chosen by our Judging Panel; Sergeant Marc Saunders, Traffic and
Transportation Commissioner Ken Mok and Sean Cooke of Interlock Service Specialist. In
addition, Mayor Tanaka presented the Mayor's Choice Award and the ever popular People's
Choice Award. Additional T-shirts were sold for $10. T-shirts may still be purchased at the
Diamond Bar Center.
Arbor Day -- Friday, April 26 at Pantera Elementary School - 9:30arn
In honor of the City of Diamond Bar's designation as a Tree City U.S.A., children from
Pantera Elementary School will celebrate Arbor Day with special presentations and
participation in an exciting tree planting ceremony. The ceremony will also include
recognition of the 2013 Pantera Elementary School Poster Contest winner. Everyone is
invited to join us for this special event.
Diamond Bar Center -- The Diamond Bar
Center was the location for a total of 55
private, business and non-profit rentals
during the month of March. There were 25
church rentals, 2 Toastmasters meetings, 3
Quinceneras, 7 business meetings /
seminars, and 1 soccer banquet. There
were also 8 weddings, 4 birthday parties, 2
Sunshine senior events and 3 baby
showers. A total of $77,956.80 in rental
fees was collected during the month of
March for Diamond Bar Center rentals. In
March 2012 a total of $66,924.56 was
collected.
Heritage -- There have been 11 rentals of
Heritage Park Community Center for the
month of April. Rentals include 4 church
rentals, 6 birthdays and 1 baby shower.
Total revenue for these rentals is
$2,800.00. The revenue for April 2012 was
$1,360.00.
Pantera -- There have been 5 rentals of
the Pantera Park Activity Room for the
month of April. Rentals include 2
Toastmasters meetings, 1 AYSO
registration, and 2 birthday parties. Total
revenue for these rentals is $457.50. The
revenue for April 2012 was $160.00.
Picnic Reservations -- As of April 12, 2013 there have been 29 picnic reservations made for
the month of April. There have been 2 at Heritage Park, 9 at Pantera Park, 2 at Peterson
Park, 5 at Ronald Reagan and 11 at Sycamore Canyon Park. The revenue from these picnic
rentals is $675.00. The revenue for April 2012 was $1,000.00.
TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN & MEMBERS OF THE PARKS &
RECREATION COMMISSION
FROM: ANTHONY JORDAN, PARKS & MAINTENANCE
SUPERINTENDENT
SUBJECT: APRIL PARKS REPORT
DATE: 4/15/13
MEETING DATE: 3/25/13
During the previous month, the Maintenance Staff has been working on various
projects throughout the City. The following is a brief recap of some of the more
significant projects.
Diamond Bar Center
Completed various lighting repairs throughout the facility which included
re-lamping three (3) parking lot pole lights, sixteen (16) landscape up
lights, fifteen (15) interior lights and the replacement of two (2) interior
ballasts.
® Reinstalled security camera in the kitchen hallway.
® Replaced 120V outlet in the GVBR rear wall.
® Repaired damaged closer on lower men's room door. Reset and adjusted
as needed.
® Painted trellis pillars along walkway by grass oval.
® Painted rusty roof drain on west side of DBC.
® Repaired leaking sinks in lower and upper women's restrooms.
® Performed monthly emergency generator test.
Heritage Par
® Re-lamped two (2) park pole lights.
® Painted drinking fountain bases and bicycle racks.
Welded new wheels onto table tennis frame.
Adjusted water pressure at drinking fountain near restrooms and cleared
sand from the drain line.
Maple Hill Park
® Unplugged men's room urinal.
® Re-lamped two (2) pole lights.
® Re-lamped one (1) tennis court light.
Pantera Park
® Repaired door lock assembly on storage cabinet in Tiny Tot classroom.
® Re-lamped three (3) parking lot lights.
® Installed three (3) "S" hooks on play equipment chain ladder.
® Re- secured three (3) picnic tables to concrete slab in picnic shelters.
® Replaced two (2) basket ball goal nets.
® Re-lamped eight (8) pole lights and replaced four (4) ballasts around the
perimeter walkway.
® Installed one (1) new pole light at perimeter walkway. Previous pole rusted
out.
® Re-lamped one (1) basketball court light.
® Unplugged drinking fountain at snack bar building.
® Installed new ballast in Tiny Tot classroom ceiling light.
® Re-lamped four (4) exterior building lights.
® Secured pitching "L" screens in batting cages.
® Installed "Dog Park" directional signs in parking lot and park. (PW)
® Laid out field for Easter Egg Hunt. Assisted with set up and operation of
event.
Paul C. Grow Park
® Re-lamped one (1) exterior building light.
® Cleared clogged drinking fountain drain line.
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• Replaced home plate in batting cage.
• Secured pitching "L" screen in batting cages.
• Ground down concrete displacements in the skate park.
• Installed new floor drain in the skate park.
• Unplugged urinal in the men's restroom.
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• Cleared drain in men's room urinal.
• Re-lamped one (1) tennis court pole light.
Sycamore Canyon
• Re-lamped five (5) park pole lights.
• Installed cabinets in back storage/work room.
Steep Canyon Trailhead
• Installed/replaced Nexpave decomposed granite along the stairs at the
trailhead.
City Hall/Library
• Replaced U.S. and City flags on exterior flag poles.
• Replaced light bulbs in second floor southwest hallway.
Built one (1) woodpecker house. Due to the amount of woodpecker activity
experienced at the City Hall/Library facility, staff constructed a
woodpecker house, which is scheduled to be installed in a tree adjacent to
building where there is a lot of woodpecker activity. It is hoped that the
woodpeckers will use the newly constructed house instead of continually
boring holes into the building.
® Performed monthly emergency generator test.
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MEMORANDUM
To: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Parks and Recreation Commission
From: Bob Rose, Community Services Director &__ — I t1i 1/0
Date: April 17, 2013 Meeting Date: April 25, 2013
CIP Projects Up -date:
Dog Park – The plans for the two shade shelters for the dog park have been approved by
the City's Building & Safety Department and the shelters are now being fabricated. Delivery
of the shelters is estimated for the week of May 20, 2013. Staff has already received the two
additional dog drinking fountains and six additional benches for inside the fenced dog play
areas. Staff plans to install all these items along with the shade shelters prior to the start of
summer.
Grand View Trail & Grand View Trail Link – The survey work for the conceptual plan has
been completed and TKE Engineering and Planning is now working on the construction
documents. Staff plans to meet with TKE during the week of April 29 to start the review
process on the plans. Construction of this trail is not scheduled to start until the new fiscal
year.
Site D Public Park – Lennar Homes is planning to present the results of the Site D Public
Park Workshop that was conducted on January 26 at a meeting yet to be announced. The
presentation is expected to be made by RJM Design Group, the facilitator of the January
meeting. Lennar Homes will send out written invitations to all the residents who attended the
January 26 meeting when the date, time and location are determined. Staff will send an e-
mail to each Commissioner with the meeting details after they are received.
Larkstone Park – The plan check process for Larkstone Park is still in process. The plans
are back in the hands of the developer, Lewis Homes, for a response to plan check
comments from the City's Building & Safety contractor. No time frame for the construction of
the park has been set by the developer. With the recent improvements to the housing
market, staff is optimistic that this project could get back on track sooner than later.
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