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AGENDA
21810 Copley Drive
Diamond Bar, California
Chairman Dave Grundy
Vice -Chair Ted Owens
Commissioner Lew Herndon
Commissioner Benny Liang
Commissioner Dave Roberto
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MISSION STATEMENT! The Mission of the Parks and Recreation Commission is to:
❑ Provide —
• Advice to the City Council.
❑ A quality parks system that is safe, properly maintained and equally accessible to
all residents of the City of Diamond Bar.
❑ Quality recreational programs for all ages.
❑ Have vision and flexibility to meet the ever-changing interests of our diverse,
multi -cultural community.
❑ 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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Tuesday, November 26 — D134Youth and DB4Youth "In Action" Meeting, 6:00pm
The Diamond Bar Center, 1600 Grand Avenue, Diamond Bar
Tuesday, November 26 — Planning Commission Meeting, 7:00pm, The Windmill
Room, Vt Floor, 21810 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar
Thursday & Friday, November 28 & 29 — CITY OFFICES CLOSED — In observance
of the Thanksgiving Holiday
Tuesday, December 3 — City Council Meeting, 6:30pm, AQMD Auditorium,
21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar
Wednesday, December 4 — Tentative Field Allocation Meeting, 6:00pm,
The Diamond Bar Center, 1600 Grand Avenue, Diamond Bar
Thursday, December 5 — Senior Excursion, Harrah's Rincon Casino, Level 1,
8:30am -- 6:00pm, Departs DBC @ 8:30am
Saturday, December 7 — Candy Cane Craft Fair, 9:00arn — 2:00pm
Diamond Bar Center, 1600 Grand Avenue, Diamond Bar
Tuesday, December 10 — Planning Commission Meeting, 7:00pm, The Windmill
Room, Vt Floor, 21810 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar
Thursday, December 12 — Traffic & Transportation Commission Meeting, 7:00pm
The Windmill Room, 1s' Floor, 21810 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar
Tuesday, December 17 — City Council Meeting, 6:30pm, The Windmill Room,
1st Floor, 21810 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar
Thursday, December 19 — Senior Excursion, Holiday Lights at Mission Inn,
2:30pm -- 8:45pm, Departs DBC @ 2:30pm
Thursday, December 19 — Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, 7:00pm
The Windmill Room, 1st Floor, 21810 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar
Saturday, December 21 — Adult Excursion, Candlelight Pavilion, 10:30am —
3:30pm, Departs DBC @ 10:30am
Tuesday & Wednesday, December 24 & 25 — City Offices CLOSED — In
observance of the Christmas Holiday
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1.1 Approval of Minutes for October 24, 2013 Regular Meeting
2.1 Recreation Program Update — Christy Murphey, Recreation Superintendent
1. Power Point Presentation by Andee Tarazon, Veterans Day
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. Diamond Bar Center Improvements
2.4 List of pending Commission requests — Bob Rose
OLD BUSINESS — None
NEW BUSINESS —
4.1 Commission Meeting Schedule for December 2013 -
The Commission meeting is scheduled for Thursday, December 26. In past years, the
Commission has held this meeting a week earlier (December 19) or has adjourned the
Meeting due to an anticipated lack of quorum, depending on the business scheduled
to come before the Commission, or Commissioner's holiday plans.
Recommended Action — Determine if the Commission will meet during the month of
December, 2013, and if it will meet, determine the date.
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
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DIAMOND BAR CITY HALL - THE WINDMILL ROOM
21810 COPLEY DRIVE, DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765
OCTOBER 24, 2013 1
Chairman Dave Grundy called the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting to order
at 7:91 p.m. in the City Hall Windmill Room, 21810 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA
91765.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Vice Chairman Owens led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Present: Commissioners Lew Herndon, Benny Liang, Dave Roberto, Vice Chairman
Ted Owens, Chairman Dave Grundy
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.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS: As presented by CSD/Rose.
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C/Hemdon moved, VC/Owens seconded, to approve the Consent Calendar as
presented. Without objection, the motion was so ordered with C/Liang
abstaining.
1.1 Regular Meeting Minutes for September 26, 2013 — approved as
submitted.
2. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
2.1 Recreation Program Update — RS/Murphey
VC/Owens asked if there are seniors who participate in more than one
group and RS/Murphey responded that there are quite a few seniors who
participate in more than one group.
2.1.1 Power Point Presentation on Field Attendants — RS/McKitrick
Chair/Grundy asked if the City kept a portion of deposits if staff has
to clean up after a scheduled park event. RS/Murphey said that
staff turns in a form to the staff members who make the
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reservations and a portion or all of the deposit is retained,
depending on how much work the Field Attendants have to do. In a
recent incident, two Field Attendants spent about three hours
cleaning up after a scheduled event, which definitely affected the
deposit.
VC/Owens asked if groups take advantage of the parks without
scheduling. RS/McKitrick responded that it happens periodically;
however, the bigger issue is that a regular group of individuals drive
around looking for fields. Each time they are caught doing so, they
are told they have to submit evidence of insurance and go through
the proper channels to have field access. If user groups leave
lights on and leave the field, adults will often come onto the fields
for pickup soccer games. The lights automatically go off at 10:00
p.m. User groups are requested to let staff know if they intend to
leave the field early, however, they do not always do so and staff
will then discover that the lights have not been turned off when they
conduct their rounds.
Parks Report — PMS/Jordan
VC/Owens said there was a previous discussion about placing bollards in
parks to prevent vehicles from driving up to the picnic tables and wanted
to know if staff had completed its investigation. PMS/Jordan responded
that Pantera Park has removable bollards. Peterson Park is more open
which would likely require something like white vinyl fencing to preclude
access. To VC/Owens' question, no further mitigation measures have
been investigated or considered.
2.2.1 Power Point Presentation on Dog Park Improvements —
PMS/Jordan
2.3 CIP Projects — CSD/Rose
2.3.2 Dog Park — CSD/Rose reported that Geronimo Concrete started
work on October 7 and expects to be finished prior to Thanksgiving.
2.3.3 Grandview Trail and Grandview Trail Link — CSD/Rose stated
that the revised plans were submitted by TKE and have been
approved by Building and Safety. Plans are now with the Public
Works Department for approval of the grading plan and once
approved, the project will go out to bid.
2.3.4 Site D Public Park — CSD/Rose reported that the Parks and
Recreation Commission reviewed the Conditions of Approval at its
last meeting and those conditions were reviewed and approved by
the Planning Commission on October 8. The Commission packet
contains a memorandum listing the Conditions that were
recommended for City Council approval on November 19.
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Chair/Grundy asked if any of the Parks and Recreation
Commission's recommended changes were eliminated or changed
by the Planning Commission. CSD/Rose responded that the only
condition that was tweaked was Condition No. 2, which had to do
with the Building Permit and the time frame for completion of the
park.
2.3.5 Diamond Bar Center Improvements — CSD/Rose stated that
office doors are being installed by the contractor early next week.
2.4 List of Pending Commission Requests — CSD/Rose said that the non-
binding MOU with the school districts would be added to the list of
Commission requests.
3. OLD BUSINESS:
3.1 Pony Baseball Fields -- CSD/Rose presented staff's report and stated that
participation in the allocation, monitoring or payment for use by community
organizations of the Pony Baseball fields presents too much risk to the
City of Diamond Bar and recommended that the City pass on the
opportunity.
C/Roberto asked who conducts the risk assessment for the City and
CSD/Rose responded the JPIA and management staff.
C/Herndon read his response to CSD/Rose's email into the record.
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Response to Interoffice Memorandum dated October 17, 2013
From: Bob Rose, Community Services Director
Re: Pony Baseball Fields
Liability to the City — the question that I ask is why is there more liability to the city on rented
property than on city owned property or school district owned property. It appears to me that
this is a failed argument. On school property the school district and the city are both deep
pockets. On city property the city is the only "deep pocket" involved, So to say that the city is
the only deep pocket involved on rented property does not make a sensible argument in that it
is already in that situation on its own property when it allows the youth sports programs to use
city fields.
In addition we have crowded onto one field both softball and soccer at this time. I have a
greater fear of a liability problem with the current situation.
Insurance — should the city go forth with this plan of renting Pony League fields I am sure that
all parties involved would carry appropriate insurance. I would assume that the Pony League
carries insurance, I believe that the sports organizations are required to carry insurance as a
prerequisite to using the city controlled fields and because the city is so concerned about their
deep pockets I am sure the city carries appropriate insurance.
Benefits — We are told that 119 hours per field would be made available to the sports
organizations through this program. I believe there are four fields at the Pony League complex.
That means that 476 additional hours of field use would be made to the youth sports
organizations. After sitting in on several Field Allocation Meetings I believe this additional time
would be greatly appreciated by the sports groups and the city staff.
One year trial — I believe that a three month trial of this arrangement is in order to test the
results.. The city has no direct costs as the Diamond Bar Community Foundation has agreed to
pay the rental fees for the three months involved. If the program is a failure or is sufficiently
flawed then it obviously should not be continued. However if the program successfully relieves
congested sports fields during the critical months of Aug., Sept. and Oct.. it should be renewed if
at all possible.
Respectfully submitted,
Lew Herndon, Parks and Recreation Commissioner
He further stated that if there is a concern about whether the Diamond Bar
Community Foundation will pay the money he is sure that the Foundation
would make the money available to the City's treasury long before the
program went into effect.
Chair/Grundy said he was uncertain why the money would have to be
available to the City because would not the Foundation pay the money
directly? C/Herndon said he believed the Foundation would pay at the
City's direction. Chair/Grundy said if the City was concerned about
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entering into an agreement, an alternative would be to have the
Foundation pay the rental without the City being directly involved and
therefore, he believed there would be no liability issue. C/Hemdon said
that the problem with that scenario is that the Foundation has very limited
personnel. There is no paid staff and everyone participates on a volunteer
basis. There are a lot of programs the Foundation is involved in and it
makes sense to him that these fields would be allocated through the City.
CSD/Rose stated that the maintenance provided at the Pony Baseball
fields is provided by Pony League volunteers or independent contractors
under the control of Pony Baseball — they are not under the control of the
City and the City does not want control over the maintenance because this
is an ongoing obligation. One of the liability concerns is that the City has a
contractor that is maintaining the parks, and with respect to the fields
owned by the school district that the City allocates, the City is in charge of
the maintenance. The Pony fields would be maintained under another
entity which would present a liability concern.
C/Herndon said that for most of the schools the City does not conduct any
maintenance. CSD/Rose agreed and stated that the City does not
allocate any other school fields except Paul C. Grow and Lorbeer Middle
School, both of which are maintained by the City.
C/Roberto asked if Pony League would agree that the City had no
contractual responsibility for maintaining the fields. Pony has already said
that it would continue to do the maintenance and the City would not have
any responsibility for the maintenance. CSD/Rose explained that without
controlling the maintenance, the City does not have control of the
condition of the fields and if something were to occur as a result of the City
allocating the facility, the City could be held liable and even though other
insurance coverage is in force, the City could ultimately be held liable for
injuries.
C/Hemdon asked how RS/McKitrick would use those fields if he had 476
additional hours to allocate during critical months. RS/McKitrick
responded that he would be able to schedule baseball/softball teams to
use the Pony fields, as the current situation leaves baseball/softball in a
position to where coaches are unable to teach children how to track a fly
ball. The possibility of being able to hit into the outfield would likely be
greatly appreciated.
Sophia Rice Gonzales asked if denial of the Pony League allocation would
affect the Commission's endorsement of a new facility. C/Hemdon said
that use of the Pony fields during the three month period would not solve
the City's field shortage problem.
Jill Ferris said it would be great to play with an outfield. She felt the real
liability issue was how congested the parks are becoming and thought it
would be worth a try to use the Pony fields.
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Greg Busch, 518 Navajo Springs has 24 years with AYSO and 13 years
with Diamond Bar Girls Softball, said the Pony fields afford an opportunity
to open other fields for the kids and when someone makes an offer to use
an established facility it should be considered. The Commission and staff
have always been very supportive of the community organizations and the
City needs to continue that posture.
Roger Pearce, 652 Blenfield Place, Upper Division Commissioner for
AYSO in Diamond Bar, in response to whether or not IRS/McKitrick could
use another 476 hours for field allocation, suggested that if RS/McKitrick
and others were to contact the sports organizations a lot could be
accomplished.
VC/Owens said he thought Pony League was in the process of scheduling
the facility. C/Hemdon said he spoke with the President of Pony League
this evening before coming to the meeting and he was told they are willing
to rent the facilities to the City on weekday afternoons, not on weekends
and not on Holidays. However, he understood the big need was for
practice fields and not for games. VC/Owens wondered why the City
would want to get involved at all. He asked why the Pony League would
not just continue to work with the user groups. C/Hemdon said that it
would be more cumbersome because for this to work, in his opinion, it
needs a central control for allocating field time to the various groups.
Chair/Grundy said it sounds to him like the heavily congested period of
time is actually August through October and that time frame has passed
this year. Is there any value to reconsidering this for Spring to position the
groups for next year? C/Hemdon said he was talking about next August
to October (2014) which would give RS/McKitrick time to plan and discuss
options with the organizations. This year there is nothing available that
would benefit the organizations.
Chair/Grundy said that given the time to consider alternatives he would
suggest that the Commission ask the City to consider a three month trial
for next August through October (2014) to see if there is any liability
strategy for the three month period of time and determine how much value
is provided. After the three month trial the City could consider whether
there was enough value to enter into a more permanent arrangement and
work to overcome the potential liability issues.
C/Liang asked RS/McKitrick how long it would take for him to work with
the user groups to allocate the hours. RS/McKitrick responded that he
sends paperwork to the user groups and they have a few weeks to turn in
their field requests. A couple of weeks after that staff meet with the user
groups which gives him about a month to prepare. With the increase in
travel groups, new groups are also requesting field use. It usually takes
another two weeks to map out the calendar.
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C/Roberto agreed there was time to consider an arrangement for next
year and felt it was important to continue to attempt to work it out.
C/Hemdon moved to recommend that the City move forward with the
project if possible, and that staff and the City Council attempt to mitigate
insurance liability concerns. Motion died for lack of a second.
Chair/Grundy moved, VC/Owens seconded to recommend that this be
sent back to staff for further study to determine whether the City can enter
into an agreement and mitigate the liability issue. Motion passed 4-0 with
C/Roberto abstaining.
CSD/Rose asked what the time period was on the Commission's
recommendation. C/Hemdon asked when RS/McKitrick needed the
information and RS/McKitrick responded that he would like to have the
information available by June 2014.
4. NEW BUSINESS:
4.1 Request to Study Funding Options for Athletic Facility Improvements -
CSD/Rose presented staff's report and recommended that the Parks and
Recreation Commission recommend that the City Council direct staff to
examine all available and potential sources of funding for the
implementation of the capital improvement plan in the Parks Master Plan
including the future funding of construction and maintenance of athletic
facility improvements.
Chair/Grundy asked for confirmation that staff's recommendation does not
contain a specific recommendation for use of the proceeds of the Site D
property, which he received from CSD/Rose.
C/Hemdon read his response to the recommendation for Item 4.1 into the
record:
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Response toInteroffice Memorandum dated October 17, 2013
From: Bob Rose, Community Services Director
Re: Request to Study Funding Options for Athletic Facility Improvements
Background: I agree with all of this information provided by Mr. Rose's memorandum. I feel
that there is additional information that is necessary to consider. The shortage of lighted and
unlighted sports fields in Diamond Bar is older than the city itself. The city spent over $1.70,000
to consultants to provide us with the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and I think they did an
outstanding job. I agree with their acknowledgment that we have a shortage of sports fields.
Each and every year thousands of kids are involved in youth sports programs. Each and every
year the city holds Field Allocation Meetings to parcel out the available fields to all the sports
organizations involved. Each and every year the city fathers turn a blind eye to this problem, or
in fairness, they fail to consider to provide funding to alleviate the problem. We need to move
this problem way vp^nthe prioritylist.
& recent article in a local newspaper stated that only 1 in 3 of the kids in our schools can pass
the minimum requirements ofthe California Physical Fitness Test. In my estimation this is a
great tragedy. Atthe same time vve(the city) are not providing the necessary sports fields to
accommodate the needs of the people that are trying to overcome this problem through their
sports groups. In fact, it appears that this issue is a lower priority than providing a place for
dogs to exercise. I like animals but they do not come before our children on my list of priorities,
Disouss)pn—| again agree with Mr. Rose's statement that "the Park and Recreation Cononnissior
is asking the City Council to consider the development of additional lighted athletic facilities
when establishing priorities for future funding." I believe though that the onetime funds
(approx. $1.8 M) being generated bythe sale ofthe city property adjacent toSite Oshould be
devoted solely to the overlooked and decades old problem of sports fields. We need $5K8to
solve the sports fields problem so there will be a need for future funding and we should be
looking for the source for those funds. Mr. Rose states, "The City Council iscertain ,oconsider
numerous options for the use of these one-time funds". That is the problem, they have a
history ofalways considering other options for all funds.
On'GminOMeintenance Costs - Yes the economy has been weak and yes itiyimproving. |nfact,
a recent article in the local paper tells us that average property value tax assessment in the are'
has increased 4.7Y6this last year. This should produce additional funds for the city. Certainly far
in excess of the $62,000 needed for additional maintenance and operations mentioned at
Lorbeer Middle School. I have also made an appeal to the Walnut Valley Unified School Board
of Trustees to consider using some of their funds from the sale of Site D to help solve the
shortage of fields.They are also concerned about their student's health and availability of after
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school sports programs. I have subsequently had one on one conversations with several of the
trustees and they have encouraged me to pursue this issue with the district.
Approximately a year ago the Parks and Recreation Commission recommended to the City
Council that the city staff negotiate a Memorandum of Understanding with the two school
districts in Diamond Bar regarding the possible joint use of district property as suggested in the
P & R Master Plan. There has been a change of leadership at WVUSD so that project was
delayed. I have spoken to the new superintendent, Dr. Taylor, and I think now is the time to
follow through with the City Council's direction to put the MOU in place.
Respectfully submitted,
V3/
Lew Herndon, Parks and Recreation Commissioner
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C/Herndon further commented that upgrading the Lorbeer Middle School
field would cost $1.5 million and if the City gets $1.8 million from the sale
of Site D that leaves $300,000 to cover the maintenance for that property
for five years which would give the City time to improve its financial
situation.
Jill Ferris, Publicity Chair, Diamond Bar Girls Softball, and volunteer
advocate for the American Heart Association, talked about the need for
more sports facilities in the City and asked the Commission to recommend
to the City Council that it set aside $1.8 million from the sale of the
property adjacent to Site D for that purpose. She presented a petition with
300 plus signatures in support of the proposed recommendation.
Tom Balderama, 1502 Strawflower Lane, President, FC Man United, said
he agreed with speakers that the biggest challenge to the City is lack of
fields. It is very difficult to train on a 15' x 20' piece of grass. He said he
supported the request to study funding options for athletic facility
improvements. His organization is seeking funding from Cal South
Foundation that looks to cities for capital improvement plans on a
matching funds basis. He recommended that the Commission consider
potential funding from Cal South Foundation.
Chair/Grundy asked if the funds would have to be dedicated to soccer or
could they be used toward field improvements. Mr. Balderama said he
believed the funds could be used toward field improvements; however,
The Foundation is obviously looking to develop soccer fields and he felt
that strong usage of fields for softball and soccer could be of interest to
The Foundation. Mr. Balderama said he would provide staff with a contact
name.
Mr. Busch said that Walnut Valley Unified School District has taken AYSO
for tens of thousands of dollars and he would like to see the funds go to a
school district that is supportive of youth athletics such as the Pomona
Unified School District which never charges for use of fields for athletics.
Mrs. Ferris asked what else the money could be used for in addition to
lighting facilities. CSD/Rose responded that the only other project he is
aware of at this time is an update of the General Plan which he
understands will cost the City $2 million. Mrs. Ferris asked if the main
concern about using the money was "maintenance" and CSD/Rose
explained that money is always a concern whether it is building or
maintaining a facility. Mrs. Ferris thought the user fees paid for ongoing
maintenance. CSD/Rose explained that the City of Diamond Bar does not
charge for use of its athletic facilities or for the lighting. Staff has asked
the City Council to consider charging fees for field use, but the City
Council has chosen not to charge user fees for athletic fields.
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C/Hemdon reminded the Commission that over 1,700 people have signed
the petition asking the City to use the Site D proceeds for sports fields.
He asked CSD/Rose if he was aware of any other item that had received
more than 1,700 signatures and CSD/Rose said he was aware of one
other time when the City incorporated.
Chair/Grundy said he would agree to include a reference to the $1.8
million to the effect that the City use part or all of the $1.8 for future
athletic facilities. He acknowledged C/Hemdon's desire to recommend
that all of the $1.8 million be used for athletic fields, and his only concern
about that was that if the recommendation left no wiggle room and was
not palatable to the City Council, it may negate the original intent, as
opposed to saying the Commission would like to have it all but that the
Commission is willing to settle for at least part of the proceeds, should that
be the will of the Council.
C/Roberto agreed with Chair/Grundy and believes the City has to be
fiscally responsible in determining the best use of funds. If some of the
money could be set aside for improvement on some of the sports
complexes the City currently uses, it should be done.
VC/Owens agreed with C/Roberto that the opportunity to use some of the
funds from the sale of Site D for some of the Master Plan items such as
Lorbeer would open a lot of opportunities for sports fields, especially if
they are lighted fields that can be used during the day, into the evening
and on weekends.
C/Hemdon said that this issue has not been addressed for a number of
years and he is concerned that unless something specific is decided he
cannot imagine the City moving forward with athletic fields. $1.8 million
would allow everything in the Parks Master Plan to be done for Lorbeer as
well as provide five years of maintenance for that facility.
C/Liang asked how South Point Middle School fields could be lighted with
so many homes adjacent to the school. There was an issue of neighbors
concerned with the use of fields at Maple Hill School even during the
daylight hours. CSD/Rose said that anytime lights are installed on a ball
field there are concerns about potential issues with the residents. The
City had the issue with Peterson Park and also at Pantera Park. In fact,
Pantera Park is still in the midst of mitigation. Most of the lighted fields
are open until 10:00 p.m. and at Pantera, unless there is a game in
process that extends beyond that hour, the lights are on only until 9:00
p.m. The outreach process would include working with neighbors to
mitigate their concerns, which is always balanced against the benefit to
the entire community. The lights do not spill over into the neighborhood;
however, the neighbors can see the lights, which to some is an issue.
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C/Liang asked what would happen if the $1.8 million was set aside for
Lorbeer and during the outreach process the City ran into problems and
by the time the issues were resolved, $1.8 million might not be enough.
CSD/Rose said it was always a possibility an outreach process might take
longer than anticipated and there is never a guarantee that the outcome
will be favorable. The last time the City went through the Lorbeer process
it was a pretty smooth process with no outcry from the community;
however, another field that is located closer to homes could certainly
lengthen the public process.
Chair/Grundy called for a vote on staff's recommendation which was
rejected by a 5-0 vote.
Chair/Grundy asked for a vote on a revised recommendation that included
the following: "that the proceeds of $1.8 million from the sale of Site D will
be used for future funding of athletic fields" which failed by a voice vote of
1 Aye and 4 No votes.
Chair/Grundy asked for a vote on a second revision of staff's
recommendation to include the following: "that part or all of the $1.8
million proceeds from the sale of Site D should be included in the future
funding and construction of athletic fields."
C/Hemdon asked for a specific minimum amount to be included.
Chair/Grundy asked the Commission to comment on what a minimum
threshold should be and C/Hemdon suggested 50 percent.
C/Liang asked if the City Council had to accept the Commission's
recommendation and CSD/Rose responded "no."
Chair/Grundy asked for a vote on a third revision of staff's
recommendation to include the following revision: "that at least half up to
all of the $1.8 million proceeds from the sale of Site D will be used for
future construction of athletic fields." Without objection, the motion was so
ordered.
C/Herndon said the school districts have not been approached about a
joint use agreement and the districts are in the dark about the Parks
Master Plan. The (non-binding) MOU would clear up that issue and
ensure their cooperation and agreement when funding becomes available.
If the City Council grants the Commission's request it may not bode well
with the school district if the City suddenly told the district what it intended
to do with the district's land. The (non-binding) MOU clearly states what
the City would like the school district to know and seeks their cooperation
when funding becomes available.
CSD/Rose explained that when Agenda Item 2.4 was discussed this
evening the non-binding MOU was added back onto the list and staff will
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move forward with the item.
VC/Owens thought that when the Master Plan was developed the two
school districts bought into that plan during the development process.
CSD/Rose said that the school boards did not officially vote on whether to
support it or approve it. The non-binding MOU is actually a
communication between the City Council and school boards.
C/Herndon moved to direct staff to resume activity on the Memorandum of
Understanding with Walnut Valley Unified School District and Pomona
Unified School District regarding the possible joint use of district property
as suggested in the Parks Master Plan. Without objection, the motion was
so ordered.
C/Roberto thanked staff for the Power Point presentations and the work they do.
He asked that a list of the current and future projected expenditures for the Dog
Park to be included in the Commission's meeting agenda.
C/Herndon thanked his colleagues for their presence and staff for the
outstanding job they do. He asked for a report from RS/McKitrick on the field
allocation meetings. He does not want staff to feel that any of his comments this
evening were directed at them. His motivation is strictly to help the kids in the
City and it was not his intention to offend anyone.
C/Liang thanked staff for their informative presentations. He appreciated the
thoughtful discussion by his colleagues and the ability for each Commissioner to
feel free to express his concerns. He thanked the user group participants who
spoke this evening.
VC/Owens thanked staff for the Power Point presentations. He advised staff he
will attend the Veterans event. He thanked the user group individuals who were
present this evening.
Chair/Grundy thanked staff for the great reports and for doing such a great job
day in and day out as witnessed by how well the City's facilities are maintained.
He thought tonight's discussion was great and wished for more public input
during Commission meetings.
OCTOBER 24, 2013 PAGE 14 P&R COMMISSION
ADJOURNMENT: C/Hemdon 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 9:10
p.m.
The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this day of 2013.
Respectfully Submitted,
BOB ROSE, SECRETARY
Attest:
DAVE GRUNDY, CHAIRMAN
TO: Honorable Chair & Members of the Parks & Recreation Commission
FROM: Christy Murphey, Recreation Superintendent
DATE: November 14, 2013
MEETING DATE: November 21, 2013
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Fall 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. Diamond BarCA.,qov. The Winter 2014
Recreation Guide will be available the first week of December.
Fall 2013 -- The Fall 2013 session began August 31 and is scheduled through December 6.
As of November 14 there are 856 students enrolled with 237 available classes. Popular
classes this season include Tennis for all ages, Baby Ballet, Reading and Written
Expression, Kundalini Yoga, Pilates and Smart Phone Smarts.
Winter 2014 -- The Winter 2014 session will be held January 4 through March 14. Proposals
were due to the Contract Class Coordinator on September 11. Many new programs will
come along with the new year, including Beginning Sewing for Teens/Adults,
Tumbling/Acrobatics, Shreducate Skateboarding, Flag Football, Hip Hop Workout, and Oil
Painting. Registration for Winter 2014 classes will open the first week of December.
Spring 2014 -- Spring class proposals are due by December 4. We have received proposals
for new programs such as Volleyball and Capture the Flag. The Spring session will run
March 15 thru May 30.
Tiny Tots -- Halloween was a festive time in
both classes. Pantera Park Tiny Tots
celebrated with costumes and treats the week
of Halloween. Heritage Park Tiny Tots
celebrated the week before Halloween due to
the closure of their classroom for the Haunted
House. Heritage Park Tiny Tots had a
Halloween party with a book exchange and
costumes. Miss Mariela joined Mrs. Karen to
teach the classes at Pantera Park the week of
Halloween. The Holiday Mini Camp session
registration is coming along; Heritage Park
Tiny Tots has 6 enrolled in the 4- 5 year old
class and 4 enrolled in the 3 year old class.
Pantera Park Tiny Tots has 9 enrolled in the
4- 5 year old class and 8 enrolled in the 3 year
old class. This session is three weeks. The
Holiday Mini Camp is designed for children
wanting to have some extra fun over the
holiday break, and gives parents some extra
time to do some shopping. Camp activities will
include holiday art projects, stories, songs,
and a variety of other festive activities. Santa
will be visiting the classes on Tuesday,
December 17 and Wednesday, December 18.
D13 4Youth "In Action" -- The DB 4Youth 6th
7t" and 81h grade "Hawaiian Dance" took place
on Friday, November 8 with 225 in
attendance. By 6pm the volcano and grass
but were built, tikis were constructed and an
island scene was put up for a photo backdrop.
Twenty DB 4Youth volunteered their time and
enjoyed pizza donated by the staff of the new
Chase Bank branch opening in December.
There were 12 people checking in the youth as
they arrived. Using the thinner conference
tables proved to be a good idea and check-
in/check-out went smoother than ever before.
Over the Veteran's Day weekend several
youth helped the Diamond Bar United Church
clear their vacant lot for a community garden.
Twenty youth are signed up to help at the
Diamond Bar Community Foundation Dinner
on Friday, November 15. They will help with
decorations, greet guests at the door and
distribute silent auction items.
Adult Basketball -- There are 23 teams participating in the 2013 fall adult basketball league.
Games are played at Diamond Bar High School and South Pointe Middle School.
Championship games will be held Sunday November 17. 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 adult volleyball program plays at South Pointe Middle School on
Mondays. There are currently 29 participants registered for the session which ends on
November 19. 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 6:30-1 Opm.
Youth Basketball -- There are currently 333 participants registered for the 2014 youth
basketball program. The season begins with a skills evaluation day on Saturday, December
7 for children ages 6-14. An officiating clinic will be held for recreation staff on Saturday,
December 14. Games begin January 4, 2014 and continue until March 8, 2014. Children
ages 4-8 & 13-14 will play at South Pointe Middle School, while children ages 9-12 will play
at Mt. Calvary Lutheran School. The $84 registration fee includes a jersey, trophy, and ten
games. Volunteer coaches are being accepted and reviewed to assist with this program.
Skate Park -- The skate park averages 9 users per hour on weekdays, with 15 users per
hour on the weekend. Field attendants check in on the skate park a few times each day, from
4pm - Dusk on weekdays, and from 8am - Dusk on the weekends.
Field Allocations -- Applications have been mailed out to local organizations who requested
the use of a field in one of the City's parks. The allocation period covers reservations made
from January 1, 2014 to July 31, 2014. For this allocation period, there are typically around
20 youth and adult organizations that request use of the fields and courts. The deadline to
submit an application is Wednesday, November 20. The allocation meeting is scheduled for
December 4 at 6pm at the Diamond Bar Center.
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Fall 2013 Adult Excursions -- The Fall series of adult excursions started off with the 27th
Annual AVOFESTTM , taking place in the beachside community of Carpinteria. The sold out
excursion of 45 set out on Saturday, October 5. Excursion included roundtrip transportation
and a snack for the ride home for $35/person. On Saturday, November 9, 32 excursion goers
set off to the Fillmore Railway Murder Mystery Luncheon, for $80/person. The afternoon train
ride included a three -course lunch, hearty laughs and murderous entertainment. Passengers
participated in the entertainment to help solve the mystery. Lastly, we will enjoy the show at
Candlelight Pavilion on Saturday, December 21, for $75/person. Each fall excursion includes
roundtrip transportation, admission, meal and a snack for the ride home.
Winter 2014 Adult Excursions -- On January 1, 2014 bands, floats, and equestrian units
from all over the world will participate in the largest and most beautiful parade in the world.
The 2014 Rose Parade's theme is, "Dreams Come True". Excursion includes roundtrip
transportation, grandstand seat, continental breakfast, a snack, official Rose Parade guide
and Diamond Bar seat cushion for $85/person. On March 1 we will head to the Getty Center.
Excursion includes roundtrip transportation, lunch, entrance to the Museum and a snack for
$36/person.
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. Fall classes run 8/26-
12/13. Most classes are full.
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 375 members and meets each Tuesday
with approximately 181 at each meeting.
• The Diamond Bar Evergreen Club has 260 members and hold classes throughout the
week.
® The Diamond Age Seniors has 220 members and meets each Monday, Wednesday,
and Friday.
® The Sunshine Seniors has 178 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.
Senior Seminars
11/1
You Life Your Legacy
5 people
11/12-13
AARP Driving Class
10 people
11/13
Reverse Mortgage
2 people
11/13
Wills and Trust
6 people
11/16
Long Term Care
7 people
11/20
Annuities
6 people
11/20
How to Deal with Alzheimer's
2 people
11/25
Preparing for the Big Move
7 people
11/26
Managing Depression
3 people
11/28 Legal Seminar Part 1 6 people
® Bridge every Wednesday: 8-10 per session average
® Mahjong every Wednesday: 43 per session average
® Bingo every Tuesday and Friday: 185 per session average
® Talk with the Attorney: November had 6 appointments booked.
Fantasy Springs - 11/13 -- 52 seniors spent the day in Indio at Fantasy Springs Casino.
Upon arrival everyone received $20 to spend on their player's card. There was matinee
Bingo from 2:30 until 4 pm. Bus departed at 4pm (after Bingo) for home. Lunch was on their
own.
Lawrence Welk Resort - 11/21 -- A sold out bus will be off to the famous Lawrence Welk
Resort for a matinee performance of Hairspray. This play is known to be full of life with
energetic music and dancing. A wonderful buffet lunch will be included before the show.
Everyone that has signed up is really looking forward to this trip!
Halloween Haunted House --The Haunted
House operated on October 30 and 31 from
6pm to 9pm each night. The maze was 3-D
and consisted of several different room
themes and hallways. The rooms featured
were: camping, clowns, faces, killer doctor,
dot room and graveyard. All were dark with
creatures lurking around corners. Staff were
equipped with flashlights and whistles in case
of emergency.
On October 30 only, a special coupon was available for a buy one get one free entrance into
the Haunted House. The coupon was available for print off the City's web site. 96 people
were frightened in the hall of horrors on October 30 while 234 people were horrified on
October 31. Over 30 volunteers from Diamond Bar and Diamond Ranch High Schools
volunteered each night the event was in operation. A full financial summary and evaluation
will be available in the next Commission report.
Fall Fun Festival -- This was a safe and fun alternative to trick or treating. The event
included game booths, prizes and of course candy! The Festival was held on October 31 at
Heritage Park. Game/Craft cards were available for purchase for $5 starting at 4:30pm and
running until 8:30pm. There were 14 different games and 3 crafts for children 8 and under.
Some of this year's popular games were graveyard dig, skee ball, trick or treat toss and
pumpkin bowl toss. Lastly, each game was operated by Leo Club volunteers from Chaparral
Middle School and Diamond Bar High School. The event sold 262 game/craft cards.
A full financial summary and evaluation will be available in the next Commission report.
Veterans Day Recognition Ceremony -- The City of
Diamond Bar and City Council hosted the annual event on
Thursday, November 7, 2013 at the Diamond Bar Center.
The event started at 9am with a welcome speech from Mayor
Tanaka followed by presentations to eleven honored
veterans. One armed forces banner was also presented
back to the family of Timothy Whitlock. The event concluded
with a musical selection from South Pointe Middle School
and light refreshments.
Candy Cane Craft Fair -- The City of Diamond Bar invites
you to experience our 8t" annual holiday craft boutique. This
one -day craft fair has free admission, free parking and local
crafters featuring hundreds of handmade seasonal items.
The event will feature 77 crafters, Santa's workshop
(children's craft area) and pictures with Santa. Please join us
for this spectacular event on Saturday, December 7 from
9am to 2pm at the beautiful Diamond Bar Center.
Diamond Bar Center -- The Diamond Bar Center
was the location for a total of 47 private, business
and non-profit rentals during the month of
October. There were 20 church rentals, 1 dental
seminar, 1 memorial service, 2 HOA meetings, 1
d6but, 1 birthday party and 1 legends soccer
meeting. There were also 9 weddings, 2 Garbas,
2 Fundraisers, 2 Toastmaster meetings, 1
networking events and 4 business meetings. A
total of $63,128.54 in rental fees was collected
during the month of October for Diamond Bar
Center rentals. In October 2012 a total of
$55,626.00 was collected.
On October 23, 2013 the Diamond Bar Center co -hosted a bridal networking event with OC
Brides. It was a great opportunity to network with different vendors in the wedding industry,
meet potential brides, and show off our venue. Vendors were able to showcase their
businesses by providing food, decorating our ceremony oval, and displaying their
merchandise. There were approximately 40 vendors and brides in attendance.
Heritage -- There have been 9 rentals of Heritage Park Community Center for the month of
November. Rentals include 4 church rentals, 1 baby shower, 1 meeting and 3 birthday
parties. Total revenue for these rentals is $2,447.50. The revenue for November 2012 was
$1,840.00.
Pantera -- There have been 3 rentals of the Pantera Park Activity Room for the month of
November. Rentals included 3 birthday parties. Total revenue for these rentals is $627.50.
The revenue for November 2012 was $735.00.
Picnic Reservations -- As of November 7, 2013 there have been 15 picnic reservations
made for the month of November. There have been 2 at Heritage Park, 3 at Pantera Park, 2
at Peterson Park, 3 at Ronald Reagan and 5 at Sycamore Canyon Park. The revenue of
these picnic rentals is $575.00. The revenue for November 2012 was $425.00.
TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN & MEMBERS OF THE PARKS &
RECREATION COMMISSION
FROM: ANTHONY JORDAN, PARKS & MAINTENANCE
SUPERINTENDENT
SUBJECT: NOVEMBER PARKS REPORT
DATE: 11/13/13
MEETING DATE: 11 /21 /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
0 Repaired bollard (twice) in motor court.
AQMD inspection performed on the facility's "Energy Lab" air handler.
Permits needed to be issued due to compressors holding more than 100
lbs. of Freon refrigerant.
® Cleaned carpet in GVBR at various locations.
® Adjusted LED lights for dance floor and stage.
Installed new Mecho shade switch in GVBR section C. Repaired Mecho
shade switch in Pine room.
® Adjusted doors to lower storage.
® Rewired vacuum cleaner.
® Repaired electronic magnet on fire doors.
® Performed monthly generator test.
® Cleaned roof drains.
® Installed new boiler manifold gasket.
® Repaired various malfunctioning locks throughout the facility.
Installed new soap dispenser in lower women's restroom and two (2) soap
dispensers in lower men's room.
® Unclogged drain at retaining wall pit and on IDG path.
e Cleared kitchen sink and floor drains.
® Re-lamped one (1) park pole light.
® Cleared leaves and debris from community center roof.
® Performed roof inspection and water tested roof. Found source of leak
over main hallway and repaired. (Tremco).
® Assisted with the setup and operation of the Haunted House and Fall Fun
Festival.
® Replaced two (2) tennis court light bulbs.
® Cleared clogged drinking fountain drain.
Pantera Park
® Re-lamped two (2) basketball court light fixtures.
Staff responded to a concern of stolen copper wire adjacent to softball
field #2. Upon inspection, staff found four (4) pull boxes open and
approximately 600' of copper wire pulled from the field lights. It appears as
if something scared off the thieves before they could make off with the
wire as most of it was accounted for in the field. Unfortunately, due to the
locations of the cuts, the wire was not able to be reused. It can and will,
however, be sold as scrap by the City to offset some of the repair costs
which totaled $1,420. The value of the scrap is estimated to be 200 to 300
dollars. This is the first copper theft encountered at Pantera
Paul C. Grow Park
® Cleared clogged drinking fountain adjacent to parking lot.
Peterson Park
® Cleared two (2) clogged drinking fountain drains
® Re-lamped two (2) walkway lights.
Repaired spalls and resurfaced one (1) ramp in the skate park to evaluate
the effectiveness of the "Plexipave" product and "Nano" coating for skate
park applications. If the repair holds up well, staff will expand the use of
this product throughout the skate park (Zaino Tennis Courts).
® Unplugged urinal in men's room.
® Re-lamped one (1) park pole light.
0 Re-lamped two (2) tennis court light fixtures.
Sycamore Canyon
® Re-lamped three (3) park pole lights.
® Repaired drinking fountain at west side of softball field.
Installed posts and chain to restricted access to flood control district
easement.
Washington Street Park
® Removed sand and cleared drain at drinking fountain.
City Hall/Library
® Re-lamped six (6) interior light fixtures.
® Replaced six (6) interior ballasts.
® Performed roof inspection (Tremco).
® Tested facility backflow prevention devices (contractor).
® Performed monthly generator test.
® Performed quarterly carpet cleaning of entire library space (DFS Floors).
Interoffice
MEMORANDUM
To: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Parks and Recreation Commission
From: Bob Rose, Community Services Director A PXIOI-----, 11/131
Date: November 13, 2013 Meeting Date: November 21, 2013
Dog Park — The contractor for this project, Geronimo Concrete, completed this project on
November 12, 2013. The Notice of Completion will be considered by the City Council at their
November 19, 2013 meeting. This project provided for the construction of three ADA
accessible walkways to the dog park entrances, plus a set of stairs to the fourth entrance.
Five park benches are also scheduled to be installed by staff next week.
At the Commission meeting on October 24, 2013, Commissioner Roberto requested a
breakdown of costs for the construction of improvements, and potential future improvements
at the dog park.
Original Phase I Estimated Budget: $131,600
Actual Phase I Costs: $234,408
Construction Contract
Change Order
Design Documents
Bidding & Environmental Processes
Site Preparation
Inspection & Testing
Fencing & Concrete Curbs
Wood Chips
Amenities & Signage
TOTAL PHASE I COSTS
Original Phase 11 Estimated Budget: $26,000
Actual Phase 11 Costs $35,843
Construction
Shade Shelter & Footings
Two Drinking Fountains
Six Benches
TOTAL PHASE 11 COSTS
2011/12 FY Budget
Completed 12/11/12
$94,491.25
$ 9,434.74
$19,934.00
$ 4,459.23
$ 4,840.08
$ 3,671.00
$45,700.50
$35,350.00
$16,527.20
$234,408.00
$ 7,500.00
$21,843.00
$ 3,500.00
$ 3,000.00
$35,843.00
Original Phase III Estimated Budget: $60,000 2013/14 FY Budget
Actual Phase III Costs: $54,376-38 Completed 11/12/13
Construction Contractor (Original Contract) $37,200.00
Construction Change Order #1 $ 9,500.00
Geotechnical Plan Check / Inspection $ 6,200.00
Building & Safety Plan Check / Inspection $ 800.00
Plans & Specs Photocopies and Bid Release Ads $ 676.38
TOTAL PHASE III COSTS $54,376.38
There are no other improvements planned for the Dog Park at this time. However, staff is
receiving requests from the community to have more trees planted. In order to plant more
trees, the irrigation system will need to be expanded. Estimated cost to plant an additional 50
trees adjacent to the dog park is:
Expand irrigation system $ 4,000.00*
Plant 50ea 24" box trees $10,410.00
$14,410.00
* Assumes labor provided by California Conservation Corps (CCC)
Grand View Trail & Grand View Trail Link — The revised plans were submitted by TKE
Engineering on September 27 and have been approved by Building & Safety. The plans are
now with the Public Works Department for approval of the grading plan. Once the plans have
been approved, the plans & specifications will be released for bidding.
Site D Public Park — The conditions of approval go to the City Council for final approval at
their meeting on November 19, 2013. Staff will report on the results of this item at the 11/21
Commission meeting.
Diamond Bar Center — The office doors have not yet been installed correctly by the
contractor. The doors are now supposed to be installed by early next week. The glazed glass
in the office has been completed.
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