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21810 Copley Drive
Chairman Ted Owens
Vice -Chair Benny Liang
Commissioner Dave Grundy
Commissioner Lew Herndon
Commissioner Kim Hsieh
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MOARKS AND RECREATION COMMISS10A
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THE WINDMILL ROOM at
Diamond Bar City Hall — 1st Floor
21810 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar
MISSION STATEMENT: The Mission of the Parks and Recreation Commission is to:
Li Provide —
Li Advice to the City Council.
• A quality parks system that is safe, properly maintained and equally accessible to
all residents of the City of Diamond Bar.
• Quality recreational programs for all ages.
u 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.
Li Develop facilities that will accommodate the needs of our active and growing
community.
City of Diamond Bar Parks and Recreation Commission
Approved May 27, 1999
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL: PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSIONERS GRUNDY, HERNDON,
HSIEH, VICE-CHAIRMAN LIANG, AND CHAIRMAN OWENS
PRESENTATION to Summer Volunteens of 2014 — Alison Meyers
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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Thursday, October 2 — Senior Excursion — Marilyn Monroe Hollywood Tour —
Level 1 — 2, 8:00am — 5:00pm — Departs DBC @ 8:00am
Friday, October 3 — Roctober — DB4Youth "In Action" joins the Southern CA
Teen Coalition at the Santa Monica Pier for an all teen night —
4:30pm — 12:00am — Departs DBC @ 4:30pm
Tuesday, October 7 — City Council Meeting - 6:30pm - AQMD Main Auditorium
21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar
Thursday, October 16 — Senior Excursion — Fantasy Springs — Level 1
9:00am — 6:30pm — Departs DBC @ 9:00am
Tuesday, October 21 — City Council Meeting - 6:30pm - AQMD Main Auditorium
21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar
Thursday, October 23 — Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting - 7:00pm
The Windmill Room, 1St Floor, 21810 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar
Saturday, October 25 — Time Capsule Dedication — City Hall Foyer
Tuesday, October 28 — DB4Youth and DB4Youth "In Action" Meeting - 6:00pm
The Diamond Bar Center, 1600 Grand Avenue, Diamond Bar
Wednesday, October 29 — Health Fair & Flu Shot Clinic — 9:00am — 11:30am
The Diamond Bar Center, 1600 Grand Avenue, Diamond Bar
Thursday & Friday, October 30 & 31 — Halloween Haunted House — 6-9pm —
Heritage Park, 2900 S. Brea Canyon Road, Diamond Bar
Thursday, October 31 — Fall Fun Festival — 4:30-8:30pm — Heritage Park,
2900 S. Brea Canyon Road, Diamond Bar
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
1.1 Approval of Minutes for August 28, 2014 Regular Meeting
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2.1 Recreation Program Update — AndeeTarazon, Community Services Coordinator
1. Power Point Presentation by Alison Meyers "Volunteens"
2.2 Parks Report — Anthony Jordan, Parks & Maintenance Superintendent
1. Power Point Presentation
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2.3 CIP Projects — Bob Rose, Community Services Director
1. Construction of Grand View Trail & Grand View Trail Link Project
2. Update on status of Diamond Canyon Park
3. Design of Heritage Park Improvements
2.4 List of pending Commission requests — Bob Rose
2.5 Financial Summary for 2013/14 Fiscal Year — Bob Rose
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
,MINUTES OF THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
DIAMOND BAR CITY HALL - THE WINDMILL ROOM
21810 COPLEY DRIVE, DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765
AUGUST 28, 2014
Chairman Owens 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 Hsieh led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: Commissioners Dave Grundy, Kim Hsieh, Vice
Chairman Benny Liang and Chairman Ted Owens
Absent: Commissioner Lew Herndon was excused
Staff Present: Bob Rose, Community Services Director; Jason
Williams, Senior Facilities Maintenance Worker; Andee Tarazon, Community Services
Coordinator; Crystal Knox, Community Services Coordinator, and Debbie Gonzales,
Administrative Coordinator
MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE: None
CALENDAR OF EVENTS: As presented by CSD/Rose
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1.1 Approval of Minutes for the July 24, 2014 Regular Meeting.
C/Grundy moved, VC/Liang seconded, to approve the July 24, 2014
Minutes as presented. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES:
COMMISSIONERS:
NOES:
COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN:
COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT:
COMMISSIONERS:
Grundy, VC/Liang, Chair/Owens
None
Hsieh
Herndon
2.1 Recreation Program Update — CSC[Tarazon
C/Grundy said he noticed revenues were down across the board for all
venues and asked why they went down and CSD/Rose said he believed it
was not that revenues were down but when the money comes in, which is
what is reported. Sometimes the money is paid months in advance and
the report indicates the amount of money that actually came
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in during the month in which it was received and not necessarily the
month of the actual space rental. As a result, the revenue fluctuates
throughout the year and usually revenues are good overall and
accordingly, he plans to provide the Commission a report next month that
shows that the revenue has been good for all facilities and venues.
C/Grundy said he noticed that the revenue for contract classes exceeded
projections and congratulated staff on getting the numbers up.
Apparently, more people are taking classes which does not necessarily
equate to more revenue. CSD/Rose said that CSC/Knox would address
in her report this evening how staff is always looking for new classes and
new experiences for the students. There is a solid core of classes for
which people regularly sign up such as tennis and hot button classes with
good instructors that provide greater numbers. It is a time-consuming
challenge for staff to keep up with what is available.
Chair/Owens asked how this year's Concerts in the Park attendance
compared to last year and CSC/Tarazon said that attendance was
definitely up this year and staff received a rash of compliments on the
band selection.
2.1.1 PowerPoint Presentation on Contract Class Summary— CSC/Knox
Chair/Owens asked what percentage of participants are non-
residents in the contract classes and CSC/Knox responded she did
not have the information at hand but would look it up and get back
to the Commission. Chair/Owens asked where tennis lessons are
held and CSD/Knox responded that most are held at Ronald
Reagan. The tournament tennis program participants practice at
Ronald Reagan and the tournaments are held at Ayala High School
in Chino Hills or at Carbon Canyon Regional Park. There are
several instructors who provide classes Monday through Thursday
from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m.
C/Hsieh asked if the City provided after-school tutoring classes.
CSC/Knox explained that AGI offered such a program but it was
not very successful. However, many of the schools offer such
programs. This semester the City will offer a book club for children
and over the summer the City provides math and science
programs. AGI provides programs for computer use, science,
writing, reading and SAT prep. C/Hsieh said she understood that
some counties have book clubs and walking programs for adults
and CSD/Rose said that reading programs are provided by the
library. The City provides parks to walk in but to organize a
program and have people pay a sufficient fee for an instructor
would not be feasible. The City has taken people on hiking trails to
initiate them and teach them where the trails are located. Once
people learn the parks and trails system, they take advantage of
these uses on their own so that they do not have to pay an
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instructor.
Chair/Owens asked if the tennis lesson instructor provides tennis
racquets and CSC/Knox said that attendees provide their own
racquets and tennis balls. All instructors are certified which is one
of the reasons that class is booked.
2.2 Parks Report — SFIVIW/Williams
2.2.1 Power Point Presentation on Grandview Trail and Grandview Trail
Link — SFIVIW/Williams
C/Hsieh asked if there were plans to develop the Upper Sycamore
Canyon area which is quite beautiful and serene. CSD/Rose said
the area is fairly rustic and not in the 20 -year plan to develop.
Certainly, a trail could be developed that would go all of the way to
Diamond Bar Boulevard with access to Sycamore Canyon Park
across Diamond Bar Boulevard; however, the Grandview Trail
project is a $600,000 project for a 3,000 foot trail and the
suggested Sycamore Canyon trail is much, much longer and
difficult if not impossible to phase. In addition, such a trail would be
very costly.
C/Hsieh asked if staff was concerned about the wildlife in the area
of the Grandview trail. SFIVIW/Williams said there was a good
chance that people would encounter wildlife along the trail. Staff
has seen a lot of deer, rabbits, some bobcats, etc. For the most
part, wildlife wants nothing to do with humans. The biggest
irritation at the bottom of the trail was the angry bees that had
resided in the area for a considerable amount of time and they
were removed from the area and relocated by a beekeeper.
2.3 CIP Projects — CSD/Rose
2.3.1 Construction of Grandview Trail and Grandview Trail Link —
Update provided by SFIVIW/Williams under 2.2.1. CSD/Rose
reported that this project should be completed by mid to late
October and upon completion there will be the usual opening
ceremony and public dedication.
2.3.2 Update on Status of Diamond Canyon Park — CSD/Rose said
that Lennar Homes continues to work on the construction
documents for this project. Staff is working with LA County Public
Works about a trail easement along the Brea Canyon Channel
(flood control channel) which would eventually lead to the LA
County Schubarum Trail.
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2.3.3 Design of Heritage Park Improvements — CSD/Rose stated that
staff completed its review and is recommending a consultant to
council for award of contract on September 16. At that point the
conceptual design process will begin for the improvement portion
which will involve a significant amount of public input.
C/Hsieh asked when the steps from Pantera down to the dog park would
be completed and CSD/Rose responded that this would be part of the
Pantera Park project for which a design and RFP must be done to obtain
a contractor. It is likely that it will be a year or so before the project is
completed.
2.4 List of Pending Commission Requests:
a) Silver Tip Park to Pantera Park Trail — Staff has developed a grant
request due October 1 to pay for better improvements at the trail head
at Silver Tip Park. In order to use grant funds, a portion of the trail that
is located on water district property must be moved about 15 to 20 feet
off of that property. In the meantime, there is and will continue to be a
walkable trail in operation.
b) Staff met with Pomona Unified School District regarding future
improvements at Lorbeer Middle School and other school district sites
including Golden Springs Elementary/Middle Schools. CM/DeStefano
is not interested in doing a non-binding MOU until it is determined
whether or not a new stadium will be coming to the area which will
result in funds to the City. Staff believes that if the City of Industry
stadium project is not approved by next spring it will not be forthcoming
and Industry will move forward with its Business Park development.
c) The special needs have been included in the Heritage Park RFP and
discussions with the consultant. These discussions will continue
through the RFP and public input segments of the process. Again, it is
most likely that the stairs will be done in about a year.
d) CSD/Rose said he was told there would be more programming listed
on YouTube during the summer but he has not had an opportunity to
look into whether or not that occurred.
e) The matter of a description to be added to the bottom of each trail has
been added to the multi-year CIP list.
C/Hsieh complimented the Community Services staff on their hard work and said
that as she was exploring the City and sitting on one of the park benches at
Silver Tip Park and found the park to be in good order and very serene. She felt
badly that not too many people were using the park because it is such a nice
place.
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C/Hsieh said she enjoyed the Concerts in the Park series this year and
especially the music of the 80's.
C/Grundy said he enjoyed teaching a referee class at the Diamond Bar Center
on Saturday, August 16. The class was originally scheduled in a different venue
that became unavailable, and staff was very accommodating by allowing the use
of the Pine Room (at the Diamond Bar Center). Staff did a great job setting up
and taking care of the facility. Residents from Diamond Bar and other cities
attended the class and everyone was impressed. Staff does a great job and their
hard work pays off by making the City more attractive, clean and up-to-date for
the residents and non-residents alike. He thanked staff for the reports this
evening. As they always are, tonight's reports were very informative.
VC/Liang said that as always, he appreciates staff's informative reports. He
visited the Diamond Bar Center recently and noticed that all of the chairs had
been replaced and that the new chairs look very nice. He asked if at the next
meeting the Commission could be provided data regarding how many senior
citizens use the parks. CSD/Rose said that staff knows the scheduled use of the
parks but does not have information on drop -ins. Staff could speak to the
various programs and number of participants which are facilitated by the seniors
as well. VC/Liang said he would appreciate the information.
C/Grundy recalled that the Parks Master Plan survey contained information that
might be helpful with respect to park usage by seniors.
Chair/Owens thanked staff for the reports and apologized to staff for not
attending the baseball barbecue. He thanked staff for the summer programs and
said he received a lot of positive feedback from attendees.
ADJOURNMENT: With no one objecting and no further business before the Parks and
Recreation Commission, upon motion by C/Grundy seconded by VC/Liang,
Chair/Owens adjourned the meeting at 8:08 p.m.
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The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this day of 12014.
Respectfully Submitted,
BOB ROSE, SECRETARY
Attest:
TED OWENS, CHAIRMAN
TO: Honorable Chair & Members of the Parks & Recreation Commission
FROM: Christy Murphey, Recreation Superintendent
DATE: September 18, 2014
MEETING DATE: September 25, 2014
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The Fall 2014 Recreation Guides are available at City Hall, the Diamond Bar Center,
Heritage Park Community Center, Pantera Park Activity Room and the Diamond Bar Public
Library. A PDF of the Fall 2014 guide is also available online at www.DiamondBarCA.gov.
Contract Classes
Summer 2014 -- The Summer session began May 31 and ended August 22. The summer
concluded with 1,042 students enrolled in 208 classes. Popular classes this summer
included: Baby Ballet, Tennis for all ages, Basketball Camp, Lego Camp, Kundalini Yoga,
Pilates and Kung Fu.
Fall 2014 -- The Fall session began August 30 and will run through December 13. As of
September 14, there are 399 students enrolled in 247 available classes. New classes
beginning this week include: Ice Skating, Canine Games and Agility, Kundalini Yoga, ennis
for all ages, AGI computer classes, and Kids Love Soccer.
Tiny Tots -- The Fall Session for Tiny Tots
started on Monday, August 25 and goes
through Friday, November 21. At the time
of this report Heritage Park 3 year old class
had 17 and the 4-5 year old class had 14.
Pantera Park Tiny Tots 3 year old class
had 19 and the 4-5 year old class had 16.
Enrollment stays open until classes are full
at 20 students each. Plans are set for the
classes to visit the Enchanted Pumpkin
Patch on Friday, October 17.
DB 4Youth "In Action" — There were 17
youth on the two trackless trains at
Diamond Bar Day at the LA County Fair Thursday,
September 11. They decorated the trains with 25 year
anniversary banners and DB 4Youth "In Action"
Banners. Saturday, September 13, Chairman Garrett
Masuda organized a group of 9 DB 4Youth "In Action"
youth to volunteer at the Food For Life Warehouse
food bank. They filled dozens of bags with food and
packaged about 800 sandwich bags of rice and beans.
The administration at the food warehouse was
extremely pleased with their work and welcomed
DB4Youth back again. Thank you to Garrett Masuda
for organizing this worthwhile volunteer activity. On
Saturday, September 20, 24 youth have signed up to
help at the Drive Electric Event held in the AQMD
parking lot. Their regular meeting will be on Tuesday,
September 30. They have chosen a WWII Victory
Celebration theme for the 6th 7th and 8th grade dance
in November.
volunteens -- Eighty-two Participants in the Volunteen
Program will be recognized at the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting on Thursday,
September 25. They will be presented a certificate, a letter with recorded hours served and a
small stipend.
Adult Basketball -- This season, 18 teams are registered to play in 3 different divisions.
Games began at Diamond Bar High School on Sunday September 14. The $360 registration
fee covers 10 league games plus a qualification game, scorekeepers, and championship
awards. Teams also pay $21 per week for the officials.
Adult Volleyball -- Adult volleyball has 29 participants registered for the current session.
The tentative dates are scheduled for September 8 through November 17. For only $40,
participants receive 10 weeks of play on two courts. Action takes place at South Pointe
Middle School's gym on Mondays from 7-9pm.
Skate Park -- The skate park averages 12 users per hour on weekdays and 16 users per
hour on the weekend. Field attendants check in on the skate park a few times each day, from
4prn - Dusk on weekdays and from 8am - Dusk on the weekends.
Table Tennis -- A new Butterfly table was recently purchased for the Table Tennis program.
Play continues at Heritage Park on Tuesday (average of 12 participants), Thursday (average
of 14 participants), and Sunday (average of 11 participants) evenings. Open play takes
place from 7:3011 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays while Sunday is open from 6:30-1 Opm.
Youth Basketball -- There are currently 123 participants registered for the 2015 youth
basketball program. The season begins with a skills evaluation day on Saturday, December
6 for children ages 6-14. An officiating clinic will be held for recreation staff on Saturday,
December 13. Games begin January 10, 2015 and continue until March 14, 2015. 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 $89 registration fee includes a jersey, a trophy, and ten
games. Volunteer coaches are being accepted and reviewed to assist with this program.
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Summer 2014 Adult Excursions -- 27 people attended the Port of Los Angeles Lobster
Festival on September 13. Trip included roundtrip transportation, snack and admission for
$35/person. Lobster meals were available for purchase at the expense of the participant.
Fall 2014 Adult Excursions -- There are currently 9 enrolled to attend the 44th Annual Big
Bear Lake Oktoberfest on October 11. This excursion includes roundtrip transportation,
admission and a snack for $35/person. In honor of Veterans Day, we will take the "Her Finest
Hour: A WWII Tour" of the Queen Mary. Following the tour, participants will have time to
explore Shoreline Park. There are currently 6 enrolled to attend this trip on November 8.
Excursion includes roundtrip transportation, tour admission and a snack for $40/person. On
December 20 we will head out to Main Street, Huntington Beach for lunch and shopping. The
excursion will end with a yacht tour of the 52nd Annual Cruise of Lights in Huntington
Harbour. Trip includes roundtrip transportation, yacht tour admission, and a snack for
$45/person. We currently have 17 eager participants enrolled for this trip.
Winter 2015 Adult Excursions -- Rose Parade tickets went on sale early this year and are
featured in the Fall Recreation Guide. The 126th Tournament of Roses Parade's theme is
"Inspiring Stories". Olympian and World War 11 P.O.W. Louis Zamperini will be remembered
and honored posthumously as Grand Marshall for the 2015 Tournament of Roses.
Excursion includes continental breakfast, roundtrip transportation, grandstand seat, official
Rose Parade guide, a Diamond Bar seat cushion and a snack for the ride home for
$85/person. We already have 32 enrolled for this trip, with a maximum capacity of 47
passengers.
Diamond Bar Census -- According to the Nielsen Site Report (this information can be found
on the City's website) 16,881 persons age 55+ currently reside in the City of Diamond Bar.
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 filled to capacity. The fall session began on
September 2 and will conclude December 14. Currently there are 675 seniors
participating in these classes -263 of those participants are Diamond Bar residents.
Senior Seminars
9/12 FHA Home Loans- Cancelled
9/17 Balance and Stability- 5 participants
9/18 Case management- 0 participants
Senior Activities and Services
• Bridge every Wednesday – 12-14 per session, average
® Mahjong every Wednesday – 45 per session, average
® Bingo every Tuesday and Friday – 182 per session, average
® Complimentary Legal Services 1st Wednesday of each month -- 5 appointments were
booked for September
Senior Special Events
Italiano Dance – Our annual Italian themed dance will
be held at the Diamond Bar Center on Thursday,
September 25. We will celebrate the beautiful Italian
culture during this fun -filled evening featuring dinner,
dancing and prizes. We currently have 71 participants
enrolled (42 are Diamond Bar residents).
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 325
members (67 Diamond Bar residents). They meet each Tuesday with approximately
179 at each meeting.
® The Diamond Bar Evergreen Club has 267 (100 Diamond Bar residents). They holds
classes throughout the week.
® The Diamond Age Seniors has 200 members (53 Diamond Bar residents). They meet
each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
• The Sunshine Seniors has 800 members on their books; 234 attend their regular
programs (94 Diamond Bar residents). They meet the second and fourth Sunday of
each month and every Saturday.
The Super Diamond Age Seniors has 156
members (41 Diamond Bar residents). They meet
each Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
September 11 — Griffith Observatory — A bus of 25
seniors (11 Diamond Bar residents) went to Griffith
Observatory on Thursday, September 11. They started
their day at 1 1:00am at The Grove and Farmers Market
where they had a couple of hours to shop and eat at
their leisure. Next stop was the observatory where they
had three hours to explore.
September
(13 Diamond Bar Residents) currently signed up to travel to
Valley Center for this day trip. Everyone receives $25 in slot play on their player's card.
Tree Planting @ Armstrong Elementary School -- A BIG thank you to West Coast
Arborists (City Contractor) for donating and planting seven camphor trees at Armstrong
Elementary School. The planting took place on Thursday, September 4 in the early morning.
The trees will be a great addition to the campus in the near future to provide much needed
shade.
CS Coordinator Andee Tarazon worked with PUSD staff and the Principal on this project to
ensure proper planting locations and with the agreement that PUSD will maintain the trees
once they are planted. Both PUSD and the Principal were very excited about the donation.
Diamond Bar Day at the Fair -- Diamond Bar Day took place on
The day's activities included: Fair Kids and
Business Expos, Community Parade,
Community reception and Hometown Hero
Presentation. This year Diamond Bar
honored Eileen Ansari (senior), Serena
Avilia-Mott (adult) and Andy Shin (youth)
as its heroes. In addition, because
Diamond Bar Day fell on 9-11, special
certificates were given to the LA County
Fire and Sheriff's Departments for their
excellent service to Diamond Bar as our
first responders. Lastly, a certificate was
issued to Captain Khai Luu of the United
States Army for his services during 9-11
and the integral role he played following
the attacks to help provide security to our
country.
Thursday, September 11.
Overall the day was a success with Diamond
Bar Residents packing the Fairplex to support
their City. A wrap up meeting will take place in
November with the Diamond Bar committee and
staff from the Fair to discuss this year's day and
expectations and changes for next year.
Halloween Haunted House -- The Haunted
House dates have been set for Thursday &
Friday, October 30 & 31, 2014. The event will
be held at Heritage Park, 2900 S. Brea Canyon
Road from 6-9 pm. Admission will be $5 and is
recommended for ages 8 and up. In addition, a
2 for 1 coupon will be available for print off the
City webpage and for distribution for the October
30th date. Staff will be re -painting all the props for the maze to look more realistic and have a
classic haunted house vibe.
Volunteer Information -- The City is looking for local high school students to help with the
set-up and operation of the popular Haunted House starting Saturday, October 25 - Tuesday,
October 28. Volunteers must be in high school and either live in Diamond Bar or attend
Diamond Bar or Diamond Ranch High School. School identification and waiver will be
required.
An informational meeting will be held on Monday, October 20 at 5pm at Heritage Community
Center. Event details and volunteer roles will be discussed, and waiver forms will be handed
out.
Fall Fun Festival -- This is a safe and fun alternative to
trick or treating. The event will include game booths,
craft area, prizes and of course candy! The festival
date is Friday, October 31 at Heritage Park. Game
cards will be sold from 4:30pm until 8:30pm for $5
each. This event is recommended for ages 2 to 8 years
old.
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Diamond Bar Center -- The Diamond Bar Center was the
location for a total of 50 private, business and non-profit
rentals during the month of August. There were 20 church
rentals, 2 Toastmasters meetings, 13 weddings, 3 birthday
parties, 1 surprise engagement and 5 AYSO meetings. Also
held were 3 business events, 1 Boy Scout appreciation, 1
Bunco night and 1 fundraiser. A total of $50,083.76 in
rental fees was collected during the month of August for
Diamond Bar Center rentals. In August 2013 a total of
$53,786.75 was collected.
Pamtera Room — There were 2rentals ofPanteraPark
Community Center for the month OfSeptember which
consisted Of@O/\YG(} meeting and @ birthday party. Total
revenue for these rentals iS$19O.0O. The revenue for
September Of2O13was $882.50.
Heritage Room — There were Orentals ufHeritage Park
{}O[DDlUOhv Center for the Dl0Dth Of September. Rentals
included 4church FeOt@lG. 1 birthday party and 1 baby
shower. Total revenue for these rentals iS$1.45O,The
revenue for September 2013 was $2,420.00.
Picnic Reservations —AeofSeptember 12.2O14there
have been 27picnic reservations made for the month Of
September. There were 3 at H8[it8ge, 3 at Maple Hill, 7 at
Ronald ReaQan, 3GtPanteraPark, 2atPeterson and 9 a
Sycamore Canyon Park. The revenue Ofthese picnic
rentals iS$875.00.The revenue for September 2O13was
$900.00.
SEPTEMBER PARKS REPORT
TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN & MEMBERS OF THE PARKS &
RECREATION COMMISSION
FROM: ANTHONY JORDAN, PARKS AND MAINTENANCE
SUPERINTENDENT
SUBJECT: SEPTEMBER PARKS REPORT
DATE: 9/18/14
MEETING DATE: 9/25/14
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
® Monitored/managed Grand View Trail project.
® Installed four (4) LED light fixtures in the GVBR.
® Replaced stage light dimmer.
® Re-lamped twelve (12) interior and eight (8) exterior light fixtures. Replaced
two (2) interior and two (2) exterior ballasts.
• Repaired three (3) motion sensors for conference room lights.
® Installed new relay for exterior flag pole lights.
® Replaced relay for office lights.
® Repaired broken bollards in motor court.
® Cleaned carpet in GVBR.
® Treated various locations for fire ants.
® Repaired ice machine (Glenn's).
® Welded chains onto park gates to "daisy chain" locks.
® Repaired coffee maker by removing excessive calcium deposits.
® Performed water feature cleaning and maintenance.
® Replaced three (3) broken freezer locks in kitchen.
® Performed monthly generator testing.
® Performed preventative maintenance on urinal drains.
® Replaced motors on ventilation fans #5 and #7.
Replaced three (3) soap dispensers in the upper and lower women's
restrooms.
Heritage Park
e Cleared clogged urinal drain in exterior men's room.
® Cleaned/vacuumed water from carpet in Tiny Tot classroom.
Staff responded to a call on 8/25/14 of no water in the community center
restrooms. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the backflow
prevention device for the building's domestic water had been stolen. Staff
immediately ordered a new backflow device and the necessary parts to
reconstruct the backflow manifold. Repairs were completed and the
building was back on line the following day.
Maple Hill Park
® Repaired drinking fountain at tennis courts.
Pantera Park
® Repaired drinking fountain in large dog park.
® Cleared clogged drain in drinking fountain at building.
Paul C. Grow
® Cleared drain and cleaned drinking fountain at parking lot.
® Repaired gate to school from parking lot.
Peterson Park
® Repaired faucet in in men's restroom.
® Cleared clogged drain in men's restroom urinal.
® Replaced one (1) green trashcan.
® Cleared drain and repaired drinking fountain at softball field.
® Assisted with set up and operation of Summer Concerts in the Park.
City Hall/Library
Re-lamped six (6) light fixtures in the Library space and seven (7) fixtures
in the City Hall space.
Cleaned carpets in entire Library space and in 33% of City Hall space
(DFS).
® Performed monthly emergency generator test.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Chairman and Members Ofthe Parks and Recreation Commission
From: Bob Rose, (�0DORlUD�V��8rViC85[li[��tO[ir
' ' �-��/--Date: September 17, 2014 Meeting Date: September 25, 2014
Re: C|P Projects Up -date
CIP Projects Up -date:
Grand View Trail & Grand View Trail L[nk—Coneinuohon of this trail continues. It is scheduled to be
completed in mid to late October.
[J|annmnd Canyon Park — Lennar Homes continues to work on the construction documents for this
new park. Staff will have the opportunity to approve the construction documents before construction
starts. During the approval process, staff will verify that all the amenities from the concept plan are
included.
Design of Heritage Park |mnprmvemnenta—Chv Council has awarded the design contract to ICG, Inc.
Several of the team members with ICG worked on the City's Parks Master Plan that was adopted in
2011 and on the Grand View Trai|, which is now under construction. The first Stop of this project will be
the public input process. Commissioners will be notified when community meetings are scheduled.
Design of Star Dust and Longview Park South Improvements — This design work will result inthe
dBSiQO for ADA accessible play equipment and the removal of architectural barriers at both Star Dust
Park and Longview Park South.
Design and Construction of Steep Canyon Trail Connector toCanyon Loop Trail—Thisp ject
will result in the design and construction of a developed trail from the top of the stairs at Steep Canyon
tnthe Canyon Loop Trail.
Installation of Swing Set at Longview Park yJmrtb — This project will reou|t in the expansion of the
accessible play area and the installation ofatwo-bay swing set for 2tO12 year-old children,
Design of Trail Improvements at Panbmra Park — This project will naou|t in the design of a developed
trail going up the Steep e|np8 above the dog park at PaOter8 Park. Design will include 8 set of concrete
St8i[S leading down the slope from P@nte[8 Drive.
Dog Park Improvements — Addition of trees, irrigation, and solar irrigation controllers to the dog park.
Concrete stairs leading down the slope from Pantera Drive will be added as a part of the Pantera Trail
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