HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/22/2021 - Minutes of Regular MeetingCITY OF DIAMOND BAR
MINUTES OF THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
DIAMOND BAR CITY HALL WINDMILL ROOM
21810 COPLEY DRIVE, DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765
JULY 22, 2021
Chair/Salo announced that given the global COVID pandemic, tonight's meeting was
being conducted via teleconference and in person, and that members of the
Commission and limited staff would be participating in person. The public was
encouraged to join the meeting online or by phone rather than in the Windmill Room
where public seating remains limited due to distancing requirements on a first -come,
first -serve basis.
CALL TO ORDER:
Chair/Salo called the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Plunkett led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL: Commissioners Lia Murphy, Raphael Plunkett, Stephen Qiu
(Telephonically), Vice Chair Manisha Sulakhe, Chair Aaron Salo.
Staff present: Ryan Wright, Parks and Recreation Director; Christy Murphey,
Recreation Superintendent (Telephonically); Jason Williams, Maintenance Supervisor
(Telephonically); Debbie Gonzales, Administrative Coordinator, Robin Crawford,
Administrative Assistant
PUBLIC COiv1MENTS: None Offered
CALENDAR OF EVENTS: PRD/Wright
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1.1 Approval of Minutes for the May 27, 2021 Regular Meeting:
C/Plunkett
moved,
VC/Sulakhe seconded, to
approve the
Regular
Meeting
Minutes of
May 27,
2021. Motion carried by
the following
Roll
Call
vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
2. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
MurphyPlunkettQiu
VC/Sulakhe, Chair/Salo
None
None
2.1 MAY 2021 RECREATION PROGRAM UPDATE - RS/Murphey
2.2 MAY 2021 MAINTENANCE REPORT— MS/Williams
C/Qiu noticed that the trail running downslope at Summitridge Park near
Summitridge Drive has no flat surface to cross over a V-ditch to access
the trail from the stairs. C/Qui asked if there were plans to install a
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crossing. MS/Williams explained that was the only way to cross the
hardpan trail and there are no plans to design a bridge. The trail was
formed by residents continuing to use it and staff maintains the trail in its
current condition.
3: OLD BUSINESS: None
4. NEW BUSINESS: None
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
C/Plunkett attended a meeting with the Diamond Bar Women's Club and shared
information about current Parks and Recreation programs. She also attended the
City's Wednesday Walkers at Pantera Park and truly appreciated the walk led by
Recreation Coordinator Monique Weeks. It was a great opportunity to talk with
other residents while exercising. C/Plunkett thanked the staff for all their hard
work.
VC/Sulakhe thanked staff for their continued efforts during these trying times.
Chair/Salo also thanked staff for their continued efforts managing the
Commission meetings during these trying times.
ADJOURNMENT: With no one objecting and no further business before the Parks and
Recreation Commission, Chair/Salo adjourned the meeting at 6:49 p.m. to September
23rd, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.
The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this � 3 day of Gu.J , 2021.
Respectfully Submitted,
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R(AN WRIGHT, SECRETARY
Attest:
AARON SALO, CHAIRPERSON