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CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION HANDBOOK
Table of Contents
I. INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................................4
MissionStatement............................................................................................................4
II. GENERAL INFORMATION
CityHistory...........................................................................................................................4
Diamond Bar's Form of Government.......................................................................... 5
CityAdvisory Bodies......................................................................................................... 6
CityStaff. . I I I I I I I 10 o * 4 4 6 0 0 * * 0 4 * * 0 4 6 0 P w . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I 1 4 0 0 o 4 0 1 * 0 4 * * 0 0 0 * 6 0 0 4 w 0 0 N w 0 1 N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . * 0 9 * 0 & 4 0 0 0 6 w 0 0 N N w 0 N N 0 N . . . . . . . o 6
III. COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP AND OPERATIONS
Membership......................................................................................................................... 6
Officers................................................................................................................................... 7
Vacancies............................................................................................................................... 8
Quorum................................................................................................................................. 8
Meetings............................................................................................................................... 9
Agenda for Meetings....... . . . . . . . . . . . * & 0 4 . . . . . . . . . . . 00 9
Compensation...................................................................................................................10
Reimbursement.................................................................................................................10
Staff Liaison. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I o to 1 10 * * * 0 0 0 4 * * 4 V I P 1 0 P 0 N 0 N *a 11
IV. COMMISSION ROLE
Purpose................................................................................................................................11
Duties.................................................................................................................................11
MeetingProcedures........................................................................................................12
Motions,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I I I I I * 4 144 * k 0 * to * 0 * 6 V 0 P to N to 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 to * 0 * 04 * 060 0 60 * 600 0 4 0 P to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 0 1 0 * f 0 * 17
Resolutions.........................................................................................................................19
Voting................................................................................................................................... 20
StaffResponsibilities.......................................................................................................21
Staff Request Procedures............. $1, to I'll "I'll" . . . . . . . . . . . . *,* , . 0 * 4 6 4 * 6 2 2
Minutes, I I I I I I I I I I I o I 114 4 4 1 4 11 1 1 * 0 4 * 0 * 6 4 4 0 1 4 w 0 1 N N t 0 P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . o I I I o 4 0 1 0 0 4 * * 0 4 0 6 0 P w 0 N 0 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . o 1 0 10 4 6 14 * 4 0 1 N 0 N 0 4 0 N E22
Commission Recommendations.................................................................................22
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Relations with City Council, Commissions and Committees ............................23
V. LEGAL CONSTRAINTS
TheBrown Act...................................................................................................................23
Conflict of Interest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Disqualification from Commission Decisions,.,.,,,",",,, ......... ......... 24
PublicRecords Law................................................................................0.........................24
Discrimination and Equal Protection........................................................................24
DueProcess .......:................................. .................................. ........................................... ..25
VI. PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES
ParkFacilities.....................................................................................................................25
SchoolFacilities.................................................................................................................29
Other Recreation Facilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Recreation Opportunities. I I . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1111 1 * 0 * 0 4 * 0 4 * * 6 030
VII. APPENDIX
CityTelephone List..........................................................................................................36
Commission Phone Numbers, I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I * * 0 9 0 * * 0 0 6 * 04 1 1 0 6 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 * * 0 0 4 * 6 0 4 6 6 4 0 P 1 0 M 0 0 M M 0 0 P 3 7
Description of Commissions/Committees............................................................' 37
Statementof Principles.................................................................................................038
Policies for Service, . * 0 4 * 0 4 6 * 4 0 4 1 1 , 0"o .......... . . . . . . . . . d d 38
Diamond Bar Organization Chart, , . . . . 40
Parks and Recreation Department Organization Chart......................................41
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I. INTRODUCTION
This handbook is intended to give you an orientation of your role as a Parks and
Recreation Commissioner. It includes an overview of the Commission's role and
responsibilities and the structure and procedures of Diamond Bar's Municipal
Government. The handbook also provides an overview of the Parks and Recreation
programs.
Diamond Bar Commissioners are vital to the City's organization and its efforts to meet
the needs and interests of the Community. It is hoped this handbook will assist you as
a member of the team. The City Council and staff are most appreciative of your time
and efforts.
MISSION STATEMENT: The Mission of the Parks and Recreation Commission is to:
❑ Provide —
o 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 flexibilityto 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
II. GENERAL INFORMATION
History of Diamond Bar -
As with many Southern California communities, Diamond Bar's recorded history began
with a 4,340-acre Spanish land grant deeded by Governor Alvarado to Jose del la Luz.
The land was divided into parcels, which changed hands many times prior to 1900. In
1918, Frederick E. Lewis bought most of the original Rancho Los Nogales area to
establish a cattle ranch and registered the Brand of Diamond Bar with the Department
of Agriculture.
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In 1956, Transamerica Corporation paid $10 million to purchase 8,000 acres of
Diamond Bar Ranch from the Bartholome Family. Transamerica formed a master -
planned community that would eventually become home to some 56,365 people. The
first model homes were built at the north end of town in 1960 and a development
'boom" was begun.
The first effort to gain local voice in government began with the formation of the
Diamond Bar Homeowners Association in 1964. The name was changed in 1986 to the
Diamond Bar Improvement Association (DBIA) to serve the community as a whole.
Between 1964 and 1989, the DBIA represented the community before various county
agencies on matters of development and accepted responsibility for enforcing
covenants, conditions and restrictions (CC&R's) on the deeds of all residential tracts. In
1976, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors created the Diamond Bar Municipal
Advisory Council (MAC) to provide a focal point for community input to county
government.
Diamond Bar is a typical suburban bedroom community with limited commercial or
industrial land. Commercial acreage is primarily developed with uses designed to serve
residents of the community. Today's Diamond Bar is a young, upscale residential
community of about 54,764 situated among meandering hills and valleys of Brea
Canyon covering 14.9 square miles, it is located at the junction of the "57" and "60"
freeways.
Diamond Bar's Form of Government -
The City of Diamond Bar was incorporated April 18, 1989 as a general law City with a
Council/Manager form of government.
The City Council is composed of five members elected for overlapping four year terms
by Diamond Bar residents. It is the governing body of the City, vested with regulatory
and corporate power. The City Council establishes policy and is ultimately responsible
to the people for the actions of the local government. Diamond Bar's organizational
structure consists of a Mayor and a Mayor Pro-tem selected by the City Council. The
Mayor is the presiding officer of the Council for a period of one year, with the Mayor
Pro-tem as the position's backup.
Because of the complexity, diversity and quantity of issues facing the City Council,
Commissions are asked for input in the decision -making process.
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City Advisory Bodies -
There are two types of advisory bodies; one established by City ordinance of a
permanent nature. The duties, responsibilities and scope of authority are set forth in
the enabling ordinance. The other type of advisory body is created by a Resolution of
the Council to serve a particular function for the City.
The primary purpose of both Commissions and Committees is to gather information,
weigh public opinion, and examine issues in-depth in order to make a recommendation
to the City Council,
City Staff -
City Manager —The City Manager is responsible for the administration of the City's
government. He/she is appointed by the City Council, serves as the City's Treasurer and
appoints Department Heads and employees to provide services to the community.
City Clerk -The City Clerk has the responsibility of conducting all municipal elections,
providing administrative support to the City Council, recording their actions and
maintaining records for review. The City Clerk is also the Records Supervisor.
Departments -Diamond Bar's organization consists of the following Departments:
• Administration which includes City Clerk, Public Information, Public Safety,
Emergency Operations and Human Resources.
• Finance Department
• Information Systems Department
• Community Development Department
• Engineering / Public Works Department
• Parks and Recreation Department
The City contracts for Police, Fire and Building &Safety services. Department Directors
and contractors are responsible to the City Manager. The City Manager directs the
work of all departments by direction of the City Council.
III. COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP AND OPERATIONS
Membership -
The Parks and Recreation Commission consists of five (5) members, each of whom shall
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be a resident of the City of Diamond Bar. Each member of the Parks and Recreation
Commission shall be appointed by one member of the City Council. If a member of the
City Council fails to make an appointment within thirty days of a vacancy, a majority of
the City Council shall appoint to fill the unexpired term of the vacancy. The terms of
office for the Commission shall be two -years expiring on February 28th of even
numbered years.
Each member of the Parks and Recreation Commission shall be deemed to have
resigned from his/her position on the Commission ninety (90) calendar days after the
succession of the City Council person who appointed the Commissioner. That position
will be deemed vacant and available for appointment for the otherwise unexpired term,
if any.
Officers -
The Parks and Recreation Commission shall, at its first regular meeting in March of each
calendar year, elect a Chairperson and Vice -Chairperson from among its appointed
members for a term of one year. The Commission may create and fill such other offices
as may be deemed necessary.
Chairperson -The Chairperson shall be the Presiding Officer at all meetings of the
Commission. In the absence of the Chairperson, the Vice Chairperson shall preside. In
the absence of both the Chairperson and the Vice -Chairperson, the Commission shall
elect a temporary Presiding officer to serve until the arrival of the Chairperson or Vice -
Chairperson or until adjournment.
The Chairperson shall sign resolutions and documents approved by the Commission at
meetings when he or she is in attendance. In the event of his or her absence, the Vice -
Chairperson shall sign all such documents as have been adopted and approved. In the
absence of the Chairperson and the Vice -Chairperson, the temporary Presiding officer
shall sign all such documents as have been approved and adopted during the meeting
at which he or she presided.
The Chairperson or Presiding officer is responsible for the maintenance of order and
decorum at all times. No person should be allowed to speak who has not first been
recognized by the Chair. All questions and remarks should be addressed to the chair.
Vice -Chairperson -The Vice -Chairperson, in the Chairperson's absence or inability to
act, shall take the place of and perform all duties of the Chairperson..
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The Chairperson may appoint special subcommittees and ad -hoc committees of less
than a quorum of the Commission. Subcommittees and ad -hoc committees may then
meet to carry out their assigned tasks and meetings will be arranged by staff.
Vacancies -
If a vacancy occurs, other than by expiration of a term, an appointment to fulfill the
unexpired remainder of the term shall be made within thirty days by the
Councilmember who appointed, or had the opportunity to appoint, the Commissioner
whose position was vacated.
If that Councilmember fails to appoint within the thirty -day period, a majority of the
City Council shall appoint to fill the vacancy.
If a member of the Parks and Recreation Commission is absent from three (3)
consecutive regular meetings, or from more than fifty percent (50%) of the regular
meetings in any one (1) year, the office of said Commissioner shall thereupon be
deemed vacant and the Secretary to the Commission shall immediately inform the City
Council thereof.
Any member of the Parks and Recreation Commission may be removed without cause
during his/her term of office by a four -fifths vote of the City Council. No such member
maybe removed during the initial three months of any term of office for which he/she
is appointed except by unanimous vote of the City Council.
Quorum -
A quorum consists of a majority (3) of the members of the Commission and is sufficient
to conduct business. Motions may be passed 2-1 if only 3 Commissioners are in
attendance. A quorum is required for the conduct of business at any meeting whether
it is a regular, adjourned or special meeting. While a Commissioner is expected to be
present at all meetings, if he/she knows in advance that his or her attendance is not
possible, he or she should notify the Commission Secretary.
If a majority of Commissioners will not be present to allow for a quorum, staff
representatives and news media shall be notified by a written notice. The door at the
meeting room should also be posted with this information.
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Meetings -
Regular Meetings - The Parks and Recreation Commission meets on the fourth
Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 21810 Copley Drive as specified in a
Resolution adopted by the Commission. The meeting time and place may be changed
with 24-hour notice duly given to the public and media to accommodate specific
needs.
Adjourned Meetings If, for any reason, the business to be considered at a regular
meeting cannot be completed, the Commission may designate a time and date for an
adjourned meeting. Any matter to be considered at the regular meeting may be
processed at an adjourned meeting. The adjournment must be announced to the
public present at the time and recorded in the minutes. A notice of adjournment must
be posted near the door of the room where the meeting was held within 24 hours of
said adjournment. Any meeting may be adjourned to a time, place, and date certain,
but not beyond the next regular meeting. Once adjourned, the meeting may not be
reconvened.
Special Meetings -Special meetings shall be open to the public and held at such time
and place as the Commission determines. Special meetings may be called by the
Chairperson or majority of Commissioners or the Secretary with notice given to the City
Council and media at least 24 hours prior to the special meeting. The notice of the
meeting must specify the time and place of the meeting and the business to be
transacted and only matters specified in the notice may be considered pursuant to
Section 54956 of the California Government Code,
Study Sessions -Study sessions, often called "work sessions" are usually informal,
though public. They are usually scheduled as adjourned regular meetings and have a
separate agenda.
Notice
of
all meetings shall be made
pursuant to California Government Code Sections
54950,
et
seq., and agendas shall be
posted as required by law.
All regular and adjourned meetings, study sessions and special meetings of the
Commission shall be open to the public.
Agenda for Meetings -
The Commission Secretary is responsible for preparation and distribution of the agenda
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and supporting documents prior to each meeting. The Order of Business of each
meeting shall be as contained in the Agenda prepared by the Secretary. The Agenda
shall be a listing by topic of subjects which shall be taken up for consideration and
disposition in the order established by Commission policy. However, with the
unanimous consent of the Commission, items may be taken out of order.
Any person wishing to place an item on the Agenda shall advise the Secretary no later
than 12:00 Noon on Wednesday of the week preceding the meeting at which he or she
wishes the item to be considered. No matters other than those on the Agenda shall be
finally acted upon by the Commission; provided, however, that matters not on the
Agenda but deemed to be emergencies or of an urgent nature by any Commissioner,
the City Manager or the Secretary may be submitted for Commission consideration and
action in accordance with state law. The Commission packet will be available by 4:00
p.m. on the Monday preceding the Commission meeting on Thursday.
Compensation -
The Commission will be compensated for attending regularly scheduled, adjourned or
special meetings, in the amount of Forty-five ($45.00) dollars per each Parks and
Recreation Commission Meeting actually attended during any calendar month to a
maximum of One Hundred Thirty -Five ($135.00) dollars per month, per Resolution No.
90 — 75A of the City Council of Diamond Bar. The Commission Secretary is responsible
for processing warrants for payments and Commissioners will be paid on a monthly
basis. Each Commissioner has the right and opportunity to waive his or her right to be
compensated and a letter of waiving that right must be sent to the City Manager.
Reimbursement -
The Commission may receive reimbursement for travel, meals, lodging and related
expenses incidental to the performance of their official duties, including attendance at
seminars, conferences or training courses. Prior approval is required to be obtained
from the City Council for attendance at seminars or conferences. All other expenses
require City Manager approval. Said expenses may by advanced to Commissioners or
otherwise paid in accordance with policies, established by City Council, The Secretary
to the Commission will handle all paperwork necessary to receive compensation.
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Staff Liaison -
The Parks and Recreation Director shall be the Secretary to the Parks and Recreation
Commission,
N. COMMISSION ROLE
Purpose -
As defined in Diamond Bar Municipal Code 2.32.030, the purposes of the Commission
are:
1. To coordinate all of the recreation and leisure activities of the City.
2. To provide for the establishment and maintenance of sound recreation
and parks programs.
3. To ensure the efficient operation of all recreation and park facilities
within the City.
4. To encourage a sound and well-rounded program of activities to serve
the recreational, park, leisure time and related needs of people within the
City.
Duties -
The duties of the Commission are:
1. To identify the recreational, leisure time and other people -oriented needs
and aspirations of the community and shall be responsible for analyzing
alternative methods of fulfilling the needs and aspirations and to present
alternate solutions or recommendations for action.
2. To act in an advisory capacityto the City Council and City Manager in all
matters pertaining to public recreation and people -related activities and
to cooperate with all governmental agencies and civic groups in the
advancement of sound recreational planning and programming.
3. To recommendjoint recreational programming, and to render assistance
regarding the terms of contractual agreements and recommend policies
and procedures governing the use of recreational facilities.
4. To
interpret the community park, recreational and
leisure time
programs
to
public officials and to the general citizenship
in order to
promote
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understanding and financial support from public and private sources.
5. To recommend the establishment of general policies with respect to
recreation and parks.
advise in the acquison, development, beautification and
maintenance of recreation and park facilities in the City as part of a
sound master plan in keeping with community needs and future growth.
7. To advise in the preparation of the annual budget and the long-range
recreation and parks capital improvement budget.
Meeting Procedures -
The following steps are recommended for the efficient conduct of meetings:
Call to order:
Every meeting shall be called to order by the Presiding officer. In the absence of
both the Chairperson and Vice -Chairperson, the meeting shall be called to order
by the Secretary, whereupon the Secretary shall immediately call for the
selection of a temporary Presiding Officer,
Roll Call:
The order of roll call shall be alphabetical with the Chairperson called last, and
the Secretary shall enter the names of those present in the Minutes.
Public Comments:
Public Comments is the time reserved on each regular meeting 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 the agenda. The speaker may complete a
voluntary request to address the Commission form and hand same to the
Secretary.
Consent Calendar:
All matters under consent items on the agenda are considered routine and will
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be acted upon without discussion unless a Commission member or member of
the audience has a question or would like to discuss an item. In that event, the
Chairperson will remove that item from the Consent Calendar and place it for
separate consideration.
Presentation by Members of the Commission:
Any Commissioner may bring before the Commission any new business. These
matters need not be specifically listed on the Agenda, but action on such
matters must be deferred until a subsequent meeting unless acted upon
pursuant to California Government Code Section 54954-2.
Points of Order:
The Presiding Officer shall determine all Points of Order subject to the right of
any member to appeal to the Commission. If any appeal is taken, the question
shall be "Shall the decision of the Presiding Officer be sustained?" in which event
a majority vote shall govern and conclusively determine such question of order.
Decorum and Order -Commission Members:
Every Commissioner desiring to speak shall address the Chair and, upon
recognition by the Presiding Officer, shall confine himself or herself to the
question under debate.
Every Commissioner desiring to question the administrative staff shall address
his or her question to the Secretary who shall be entitled either to answer the
inquiry directly or to designate some member of staff for the purpose.
A Commissioner, once recognized, shall not be interrupted while speaking
unless called to order by the Presiding officer, unless a Point of Order is raised
by another Commissioner or unless the speaker chooses to yield to questions
from another Commissioner.
If a Commissioner is called to order while speaking, he or she shall cease
speaking immediately until the question of order is determined. If ruled to be in
order, he or she shall be permitted to proceed. If ruled to be not in order, he or
she shall remain silent or shall alter his or her remarks so as to comply with rules
of the Commission.
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Commission Members shall accord the utmost courtesy to each other, to City
employees, and to the public appearing before the Commission and shall refrain
at all times from rude and derogatory remarks, reflections as to integrity,
abusive comments and statements as to motives and personalities.
Any Commissioner may move to require the Presng Officer to enforce the
rules, and the affirmative vote of a majority of the Commission shall require him
or her to so act.
Members of the Commission shall not leave their seats during a meeting
without the consent of the Presiding Officer.
Participation of Presiding Officer:
The Presiding officer may move, second, and debate from the Chair, subject only
to such limitation of debate as is imposed on all Commission Members, and
shall not be deprived of any of the rights and privileges of a Commission
Member by reason of acting as Presiding officer. However, the Presiding Officer
is primarily responsible for the conduct of the meeting. If he or she desires to
personally engage in extended debate on questions before the Commission, the
Presiding Officer should consider turning the Chair over to another member.
Decorum and Order -Employees:
Members of the Administrative Staff and employees of the City shall observe the
same rules of procedure and decorum applicable to members of the
Commission. The Secretary shall insure that all City employees observe such
decorum. Any staff member, including the secretary, desiring to address the
Commission or members of the public shall first be recognized by the Chair. All
remarks shall be addressed to the Chair and not to any one individual
Commissioner or public member.
Decorum and Order -Public:
Public members attending Commission meetings shall observe the same rules of
order and decorum applicable to the Commission. Any person making
impertinent and slanderous remarks or who becomes boisterous while
addressing the Commission orwhile attending the Commission meeting shall be
removed from the room bythe sergeant -at -arms if so directed bythe Presiding
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officer, and such person may be barred from further audience before the
Commission. Unauthorized remarks from the audience, stomping of feet,
whistles, yells, and similar demonstrations shall not be permitted by the
Presiding officer, who shall direct the sergeant -at -arms to remove such
offenders from the room. Aggravated cases shall be prosecuted on appropriate
complaint signed by the Presiding Officer.
Enforcement of Decorum:
The Secretary shall be ex-officio sergeant -at -arms of the Commission and shall
carry out all orders and instructions given him or her by the Presiding Officerfor
the purpose of maintaining order and decorum. Any person disrupting
Commission proceedings may be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon
conviction thereof, shall be punished by fine or imprisonment or both. Upon
instructions from the Presiding Officer, it shall be the duty of the Secretary or his
or her representative to eject any person from the meeting.
Personal Privilege:
The right of a member to address the Commission on a question of personal
privilege shall be limited to cases in which such member's integrity, character, or
motives, are assailed, questioned, or impugned.
Personal Interest:
No member prevented from voting by personal interest shall remain on the dais
during the debate and vote on any such matter, unless permitted by the Chair.
In the event of such conflict, the member shall publicly state the grounds for the
record and upon acceptance by the Chair shall leave his or her seat during
debate on the issue.
Limitation of Debate:
No member shall be allowed to speak more than once upon any one subject
until every other member choosing to speak thereon shall have spoken. No
member shall speak for a longer time than five minutes each time he or she has
the floor, without the approval of majority vote of the Commission.
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Dissents and Protests:
Any member shall have the right to express dissent from or protest any action of
the Commission and have the reason entered in the minutes. Such dissent or
protest to be entered in the minutes shall be made in the following manner: "I
would like the minutes to reflect that I am opposed to this action for the
following reasons,,, ".
Procedures in Absence of Rules:
In the absence of a rule to govern a point of procedure, Robert's Rules of order
shall govern.
Manner of Addressing the Commission:
Any person desiring to address the Commission shall proceed to the podium
and wait to be recognized, he or she shall state his or her name and address for
the record and shall limit his or her remarks to the questions under discussion.
All remarks and questions shall be addressed to the Chair and not to any
individual Commission Member, staff member or other person. No person shall
enter into any discussion without being recognized by the Presiding Officer,
Time Limitation:
Any public member addressing the Commission shall limit his or her address to
five (5) minutes unless further time is granted by the Chairperson.
Addressing the Commission after Motion is Made:
After a motion has been made or after a public hearing has been closed, no
person shall address the Commission without first securing permission by a
majority vote of the Commission.
Written Correspondence:
The Secretary is authorized to receive and open all mail addressed to the
Commission as a whole and give it immediate attention to the end that all
administrative business referred to in said communications and not necessarily
requiring Commission action may be disposed of between meetings. Any
communication requiring action will be reported to the Commission at its next
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regular meeting together with a report and recommendation of the Secretary.
Regular Agenda Items:
- Announce the item and what is to be discussed.
Ask staff to present the report.
Ask the Commission if they have questions for staff.
Open the item for public discussion.
Invite those in favor of the item to speak.
Invite those in opposition to the item to speak.
Ask staff if any written communications have been received and, if
so, have them read or summarized into the record.
Ask the Commission if they have questions for staff or public.
Turn the item over to the Commission for discussion.
After a motion is made and seconded, the matter may be
discussed by the Commission. If there is no second, the motion
dies. Amendments may be made by proposal of new motions but
are only effective upon receiving a second. Discussion of an
amendment may only take place after a motion has been made
and seconded. The amendment must be voted upon bythe entire
Commission and if defeated, then the original motion will be
voted upon.
Motions:
The substance of a motion is presented by the moving Commissioner, requires a
second, and normally only requires a majority or a quorum (like most
Resolutions). A roll call vote is not necessary, but a roll call in all instances is
appropriate.
Processing of Motions:
When a motion is made and seconded, it shall be stated by the Presiding officer
before debate. A motion shall not be withdrawn by the mover without the
consent of the member seconding it and the approval of the Commission.
Motions Out Of Order:
The Presiding officer may at any time, by majority consent of the Commission,
permit a member to introduce an Ordinance, Resolution, or motion out of the
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regular Agenda order.
Division of Question:
If the question contains two or more divisible propositions, the Presiding officer
may, and upon request of a member shall (unless appealed), divide the same.
Precedence of Motions:
When a motion is before the Commission, no motion shall be entertained except
the following which shall have precedence in the following order:
a. Adjourn
b. Fix hour of Adjournment
c. Table
d. Previous Question
e. Amend
f. Postpone
Motion to Adjourn (not debatable):
A motion to adjourn shall be in order at any time except as follows:
a. When repeated without intervening business or discussion,
b. When made as an interruption of a member while speaking,
c. When the previous question has been ordered, and
d. While a vote is being taken.
A motion to adjourn"to another time" shall be debatable only as to the time to
which the meeting is adjourned.
Motion to Fix Hour of Adjournment:
Such a motion shall be to set a definite time at which to adjourn and shall be
undebatable and unamendable except as to time set.
Motion to Table:
A motion to table shall be used to temporarily by-pass the subject. A motion to
table shall be undebatable and shall preclude all amendments or debate of the
subject under consideration. If the motion shall prevail, the matter may be
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"taken from the table" at anytime prior to the end of the next regular meeting.
Motion for Previous Question:
Such a motion shall be used to close debate on the main motion and shall be
undebatable. If the motion fails, debate shall be reopened; if the motion passes,
a vote shall be taken on the main motion.
Motion to Amend:
A motion to amend shall be debatable only as to amendment. A motion to
amend an amendment shall be in order, but an amendment to amend an
amendment to an amendment shall not be in order. An amendment modifying
the intention of a motion shall be in order, but an amendment relating to a
different matter shall not be in order. A substitute motion on the same subject
shall be acceptable, and voted on before a vote on the amendment.
Amendments shall be voted first, then the main motion as amended.
Motion to Continue:
Motions to continue to a definite time shall be amendable and debatable as to
propriety of postponement and time set.
Resolutions:
Resolutions should be in written form before the Commission. The appropriate
motion is "I move that Resolution No, be adopted." Reading of the title is not
legally required. Upon seconding, a vote is taken. A roll call vote is the
desirable procedure on all resolutions.
Resolutions Prepared in Advance:
Where a resolution has been prepared in advance, the procedure shall be:
motionI second, discussion, vote and result declared. It shall not be necessaryto
read a resolution in full or by title except to identify it. Any member may call for
a roll call vote or require that the resolution be read in full.
Resolutions Not Prepared in Advance:
Where a Resolution has not been prepared in advance, the procedure shall be to
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instruct
the staff
to prepare a
Resolution for presentation at the next meeting as
follows:
motion,
second, "no
objections? - so ordered".
Urgency Resolutions:
In matters of urgency a Resolution may be presented verbally in motion form
together with instructions for written preparation for later execution. After the
Resolution has been verbally stated, the voting procedure for Resolutions
prepared in advance shall be followed. Urgency Resolutions shall be avoided
except when absolutely necessary.
Voting -
Question to be Stated:
The Presiding Officer may verbally restate each question immediately prior to
calling for the vote. Following the vote, the Presiding Officer may verbally
announce whether the question carried or was defeated. The presiding officer
may also publicly state the effect of the vote for the benefit of the audience
before proceeding to the next item of business.
Voting Procedure:
On the passage of every motion, the vote shall betaken by voice or roll call and
entered in full upon the record. The order of voting shall be alphabetical with
the Chairperson voting last.
Roll Call Voting:
Resolutions shall be considered by roll call vote. Any other questions before the
Commission shall not require a roll call vote unless demanded by any member
before the negative has been put. It shall not be in order for members to
explain their vote during roll call. Any member may change his or her vote
before the next order of business.
Failure to Vote:
Every member shall vote unless disqualified for cause accepted by vote of the
Commission or by opinion of the City Attorney. Self -disqualification, without
approval, which results in a tie vote shall be avoided as thwarting Commission
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action, but no Commission member who abstains shall in effect consent that a
majority of the quorum may act for him or her. Tie votes shall be lost motions
and may be reconsidered.
Reconsideration:
Any member who voted with the majority may move a reconsideration of any
action at the same meeting. After a motion for reconsideration has once been
acted on, no other motion for reconsideration thereof shall be made without
unanimous consent of the Commission.
Staff Responsibilities -
The Parks and Recreation Director lends technical support to the Commission and
serves as the Secretary to the Commission. He or she provides the data, information
and professional counsel to the Commission while serving as liaison between policy
formulation and implementation of same through administrative procedures.
The Parks and Recreation Director is primarily responsible for administering the day-to-
day operation and functions of the Parks and Recreation Department within the policies
and guidelines as established by the City Council and the City Manager. It is also the
responsibility of the Parks and Recreation Director to function as communicator
between staff, the Commission and the City Manager.
The Parks and Recreation Director will facilitate clear, concise and efficient
communication of all direct questions, comments, and requests for information
between the Commission, City Manager and staff as well as similar requests between
individual Commission members and individual staff.
The City Manager will assign additional staff to assist the Commission in a technical and
professional capacity, as needed.
It is not expected that every staff recommendation will be followed; however, because
of staff's technical knowledge, full consideration should be given to their
recommendations.
Staff members make objective recommendations without consideration of personal or
political consequences. Following a staff report or recommendation to the
Commission, staff is at liberty to make the same recommendation to the City Council
via the City Manager, even though the Commission may have taken a different position.
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Staff Request Procedures =
All Commissionersrequests for information from staff requiring extensive time
commitments will come through the Commission as a whole at a regular meeting
during Commissioners Comments. If a Commissioner considers the request an
emergency, and time allows, he shall attempt to obtain the Chairperson's approval to
direct the request to the Parks and Recreation Director. If the Chairperson is
unavailable, then the Commissioner may directly contact the Parks and Recreation
Director, The Parks and Recreation Director will then report to the Commission at the
next regular meeting the nature of the request and the action taken. When a request is
made by a Commissioner for copies of correspondence or information, then all
Commissioners shall be sent copies of the same information.
Each Commission may adopt rules and procedures to accomplish its duties. These rules
are subject to City Council approval
Minutes
Minutes are taken at all Commission meetings, transcribed and included in the
following agenda packet. Once approved, the minutes are forwarded to the City
Council for their information. Minutes are then kept as the official record for the Parks
and Recreation Commission's actions and are open for public review.
Unless the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting is requested by a majorityof
the Commission, such minutes may be approved without reading if the Secretary has
previously furnished each Commissioner with a copy thereof.
The minutes shall consist of a clear and concise statement of each and every action
including the motions made and the vote thereon. Reasons for making a motion, or
voting, debate and audience reaction are generally irrelevant for purposes of the
minutes. Such items may be included if considered to be particularly relevant or
otherwise necessary bythe Secretary in the first instance and bythe Commission in the
final instance. The Secretary shall have exclusive responsibility for preparation of the
minutes, and any direction for changes in the minutes shall be made only by action of
the Commission.
Commission Recommendations -
All actions of the Commission are of an advisory nature and are forwarded to the City
Council by staff. A review of each recommendation is conducted by City Council and
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the City Manager for possible placement on a future City Council agenda. The
Commission may only recommend items to Council that are included on regular
agendas and are duly voted upon by a majority of the Commission. It is the Parks and
Recreation Director's responsibility to forward all Commission recommendations to the
City Manager.
Relations with City Council, Commissions and Committees -
In areas where there is an overlap of jurisdiction between various Commissions, it is
important that a liaison be developed to insure consideration of the different
viewpoints and to minimize duplication of effort. Joint meetings with the City Council
and other Commissions and committees may be mutually beneficial whenever two
bodies are simultaneously addressing the same topic.
V. LEGAL CONSTRAINTS
The Brown Act
"All meetings of the legislative body of a local agency shall be open and public, and all
persons shall be permitted to attend any meeting of the legislative body of a local
agency, except as otherwise provided in this chapter." (Government Code Section
54953)
The law requires that meetings, at which a quorum of the Commission is in attendance,
must be open to the public. Agendas must be posted 72 hours prior to regular
meetings and they must contain a brief description of each item to be discussed in
language understandable to the public.
No action, or commitment, may be taken on items which are not on the posted
Agenda. No discussion may occur regarding an item which is not posted on the
Agenda. Items brought up by the general public may be presented, but there will be
no discussion held or action taken. The Commission may refer the item to staff. Every
Agenda must provide an opportunity for the public to address the Commission. A copy
of the Brown Act is available in the City Clerk's office.
Conflict of Interest -
In compliance with the Political Reform Act, the City of Diamond Bar adopted a Conflict
of Interest Code on October 3, 1989. It states that newly designated Commissioners
must file a Conflict of Interest Statement within thirty (30) days of appointment and
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thirty (30) days after leaving office. Forms are obtained from the City Clerk's office and
must be filed with the City Clerk, no later than the due date.
Disqualification from Commission Decisions -
As a Commissioner, if a matter in which you have a financial interest comes before the
Commission on which you serve, and the decision will naturally affect that financial
interest, you must disqualify yourself from all participation. This means you may not
discuss the matter with your colleagues, may not participate in deliberations
concerning the matter, must abstain from voting, and refrain from any attempt to
influence the decision on this matter. Commissioners should leave the room while the
matter is under consideration in order to avoid violating these prohibitions. The
financial interest leading to abstention must be identified and recorded by the
Secretary. If a reason is not offered, the Chairperson should request it. There are two
exceptions to the general rule. The first exception is that a Commissioner will not be
disqualified if the decision will affect the Commissioner's financial interest in the same
manner it will affect the public generally.
The second exception is that a Commissioner may be advocates on their own behalf,
provided that they do this as any other citizen would. Personal interests are defined as
real property or businesses owned entirely by a Commissioner and his/her immediate
family, and businesses managed entirely by a Commissioner, spouse, or both. City
officials should seek the advice of the City Attorney before becoming involved in any
Commission decision wherein there is the possibility of conflict of interest. It is
desirable to guard against even the suspicion of unethical conduct by any City official.
City officials should be careful to avoid any act or statement that might be
misconstrued. Their official behavior should appear to all concerned, to be above
reproach.
Public Records Law -
The Government Code of the State of California provides that all official records of the
City are open for inspection by any interested czen at reasonable times. All
Commission minutes and supporting documents are public records and are available
for public review and copying.
Discrimination and Equal Protection -
All rules,
regulations,
laws, services, and facilities must apply equally to
all persons and
not give
favor to any
segment of the community. Similarly, all policies
and ordinances
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of the City must afford equal protection to all facets of the Community.
Due Process -
Governmental procedures and processes generally provide that an affected party has a
right to be heard and to present testimony during required public hearings.
Unfair determinations, such as bias, predetermination, refusal to hear, etc., may
invalidate a Commission action.
VI. PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES
Diamond Bar Park Facilities -
DIAMOND BAR CENTER
1600 Grand Avenue
This facility, located in picturesque Summitridge Park, is surrounded by lush
landscaping, breathtaking views of the San Gabriel Valley, and includes colorful
gardens; look -out points to enjoy the beautiful vistas; and a walking path that
connects with several trails leading to the Center. Highlights of the 22,500
square foot facility include: Banquet room that accommodates up to 438 people
for dining or 822 people for meetings. There are specialized rooms for
recreational programs such as aerobics and dance, a craft room forvarious City -
run arts programs and a dedicated Senior room for Senior activities that can be
scheduled seven days per week.
DIAMOND CANYON PARK —Scheduled to Open Summer, 2016
3M S. Brea Canyon Road
This new park, which is currently under construction, is located at the corner of
Diamond Bar Blvd and Brea Canyon Rd. This park has two tot lots, two picnic
shelters, exercise equipment, pedestrian bridge, small parking lot, walking paths,
and a botanical garden. The park is 4.3 acres with usable space of 2.5 acres. This
park will serve as the trailhead for the future Crooked Creek trail.
HERITAGE PARK
2900 S. Brea Canyon Road
Located adjacent to Castle Rock Elementary School, this 3.4 acre park is one of
the oldest in the City. It contains a youth baseball diamond with lights, and a
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parking lot with 36 spaces. It also contains the Heritage Park Community
Center, a basketball court, picnic facilities (3 tables/3 barbecue braziers), wheel
chair accessible tot lot (children's play area with equipment), restrooms and five
drinking fountains.
MAPLE HILL PARK
1355 S. Maple Hill Road
This 4-acre neighborhood park is located across the street from Maple Hill
Elementary School. It has three lighted tennis courts, one basketball court, a
wheel chair accessible tot lot, picnic facilities (10 tables/3 barbecue braziers),
restrooms and two drinking fountains. Its parking lot has 35 spaces.
PAUL C. GROW PARK
23281 E. Forest Canyon Drive
This neighborhood park occupies 5.0 acres and contains a tot lot, picnic tables,
and barbecue stands. This parkwas developed adjacent to Quail Summit School
through a Joint Powers Agreement between the City and the Walnut Valley
Unified School District. It has 10 parking spaces in addition to street parking.
ADA park improvements were completed in 2007.
LONGVIEW PARK NORTH
1071 Longview Drive
This small park is .8 of an acre in size and contains a tot lot and park benches.
LONGVIEW PARK SOUTH
1631 Longview Drive
This .89 acre park has a tot lot, small basketball court, turf volleyball area, picnic
tables, benches and a barbecue.
PANTERA PARK
738 Pantera Drive
This is the largest developed park in the City, with 15.5 developed acres. There
is a 1,000 sq. ft, meeting room, concession stand, restrooms, wheel chair
accessible children's area, 3 lighted basketball courts with roller hockey court
overlay, 2 lighted tennis courts and 2 lighted ballfields/soccer fields, 2 picnic
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shelters with tables and barbecues and 166 parking spaces. A trail leads to the
7.5 acre undeveloped hill top. In November 2012, the City's first off -leash dog
park opened. The 1.35-acre plot of land offers a small dog park for dogs under
25 lbs, and a large dog park for dogs over 25 lbs. Both areas are fenced and
offer amenities such as an ADA accessible walkway, trash receptacles, doggie
waste bags, covered benches and drinking fountains with attached pet bowls.
The dog park is open daily from sunrise to sunset.
CARLTON J. PETERSON PARK
24142 E. Sylvan Glen Road
This park occupies 9 acres. It has two lighted softball diamonds, a wheel chair
accessible tot lot, two picnic pavilions, 2 barbecue braziers, picnic tables, and
restrooms. It has 7 acres of undeveloped hillsides and a parking lot with 48
spaces. This is also the site of the Skate Park, which has a 10,000 square foot
skating surface designed for skateboards and in -line skates. Atrail is located on
the east side of the park and nicknamed the Diamond Bar Sunset Vista Trail,
RONALD REAGAN PARK
2201 S. Peaceful Hills Road
This park occupies 6 acres. It has 3 lighted tennis courts, 1 lighted basketball
court, a large wheel chair accessible play area for children, picnic facilities (1
sheltered area, 11 tables, 2 cooking areas, and 6 barbecue braziers), and
restrooms. The parking lot has 33 spaces.
STARDUST PARK
1323 Stardust Drive
Park benches and a tot lot are located on this .91 acre park.
SILVERTIP PARK
904 Longview Drive
This 2.98 acre park has a tot lot, picnic tables, barbecues, benches and a turf play
area. It also contains the trailhead for the Silver Tip trail, which leads to the
Pantera Park trail.
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STARSHINEPARK
20838 Starshine Avenue
This small neighborhood park occupies 2.0 acres and has a large wheel chair
accessible play area for children, picnic table and drinking fountain.
SUMMITRIDGE MINI PARK
1309 Summitridge Drive
This 1.04 turf area also provides access to the Summitridge trail system.
SUMMITRIDGE PARK
1425 Summitridge Drive
This hilltop park commands panoramic views of northern Diamond Bar,
including the undeveloped Tres Hermanos and upper Sycamore Canyon areas.
It occupies 26 acres and has a baseball field, grass field and is home of the
Diamond Bar Center. It is also home to three trails; the Ridge Route trail found
at the end of the cul-de-sac on Clear Creek Canyon Drive at Steep Canyon Road,
The Canyon Loop trail found at the Southern California Edison easement on the
east side of the Dare Court cul-de-sac. The Canyon Loop trail connects to the
Ridge Route trail. The Grand View trail is at the northwest portion of
Summitridge Park and is under construction. When completed, it will connect to
both the Ridge Route and the Canyon Loop trails.
SYCAMORE CANYON PARK
22930 Golden Springs Drive
This is the largest and most natural park in the City, although 50 of its 54 acres
are presently undeveloped. On its developed 4 acres, a creek runs through the
park. It also contains one baseball diamond, two wheel chair accessible tot lots,
picnic shelter and facilities (13 tables and 8 barbecue braziers), five drinking
fountains and restrooms. Its parking lot has 72 spaces. A trail leads to the
undeveloped area of the park and to the trail head located on Diamond Bar
Boulevard. The Mesa portion of the trail has a landscaped habitat area and
exercise equipment for public use.
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WASHINGTON PARK
21208 Washington Street
Located at the corner of Lincoln Avenue and Washington Street, this 15,000
square -foot park features a tot lot with rubberized surfacing, picnic tables and
benches, decomposed granite walkways, small turf area, and rock seating walls
featuring tiles decorated by several dozen of the park Is neighborhood children.
LARKSTONE PARK — (Undeveloped) Larkstone Drive at Dab Court
20668 Larkstone Drive
Currently in design phase by Lennar Homes
Its 2 acres are presently undeveloped, located next to South Point Middle
School.
School Facilities
Pomona Unified School District facilities:
Armstrong Elementary School
22750 Beaverhead Dr.
Golden Springs Elementary School
245 Ballena Dr,
Pantera Elementary School
801 Pantera Dr.
Diamond Point Elementary School
24150 Sunset Crossing Rd,
Lorbeer Junior High School
501 S. Diamond Bar Blvd.
(Note: Lighted Football/Soccer field)
Diamond Ranch High School
101 Diamond Ranch High School Dr,
Walnut Valley Unified School District facilities:
Castle Rock Elementary School
2975 Castle Rock Rd.
Maple Hill Elementary School
1350 Maple Hill Rd.
Walnut Elementary School
841 Glenwick Ave.
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Evergreen Elementary School
2450 Evergreen Springs Dr.
ail Summit Elementary School
Qu
23330 Quail Summit Dr.
South Pointe Middle School
20671 Larkstone Dr.
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(Located in Diamond Bar)
Chaparral Intermediate School
1405 Spruce Tree Dr,
Other Recreation Facilities -
Diamond Bar Golf Course:
Diamond Bar High School
21400 Pathfinder Rd.
An 18 hole, 72-par golf course. It is open to the public and is operated by the Los
Angeles County Parks and Recreation Department. The course also has club house
facilities available for rent by the public.
Diamond Bar Pony League Facilities:
This "park" is actually 4 improved baseball fields owned and maintained by the
Diamond Bar Pony League Association.
"The Country" Park:
This oak and walnut tree dotted canyon occupies 132.7 acres within "The Country", a
private gate -guarded community. The park has 16.4 developed acres that includes a
tennis club.
Diamond Bar/Walnut YMCA
22600 Sunset Crossing Road/1673 Maple Hill Road
The Diamond Bar/Walnut YMCA has two baseball fields and a community building for
recreation activities (Sunset Crossing) and an aquatics/health & fitness facility (Maple
Hill).
Recreation Opportunities -
The City of Diamond Bar's Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of
recreational activities for all age groups throughout the year. In addition, various
recreation facilities such as banquet rooms, picnic areas and athletic facilities are
available for reserved use for events such as wedding receptions, birthday parties,
sports activities, etc. at reasonable hourly rates. The Department strives to offer
excellent service to the community and is always willing to consider suggestions. A
quarterly Community Recreation Guide is mailed to each City resident throughout the
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year. Each guide provides a current listing of recreational activities, which enables the
public to conveniently select the programs that meet their needs. A sample of activities
offered to the community is listed below by age group:
Leisure Classes -
A variety of over 200 classes are offered throughout the year for different ages and skill
levels. Professional instructors are selected in their area of expertise. Classes are
offered at City parks and facilities, as well as private offsite locations. Class sessions
vary in time, size, length of class, and fees, which are established with the input of the
instructor. Listed are samples of Youth, Adult and Senior classes, which are offered by
the Parks and Recreation Department. Senior classes offered are coordinated with the
Mt. San Antonio College Parks and Recreation Department. These programs have no
fee for the participants.
Youth Classes
Tiny Tots Preschool
Martial Arts
Gymnastics
Ballet
Soccer
Bowling
Tennis
Golf
Youth and Adult Sports -
Adult Classes
Jazzercise
Martial Arts
Yoga/Pilates
Online & hands on
Computer
Ballroom Dancing
Digital Photography
Tennis
Senior Classes
Healthy Aging — Posture &
Flexibility, Slow Movement,
and Fitness
Sewing & Design
Drawing
Art
Gardening
Computers
The Parks and Recreation Department offers various opportunities for residents to be
involved in various youth and adult sports. Youth sports programs are based on age
and are offered on a seasonal basis. Adult sports programs have both competitive and
recreation levels of play and are offered throughout the year.
Youth Sports
Coed Indoor Soccer
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Summer Day Camp -
Summer Day Camp is an eleven week program designed to involve children between
the ages of 6-12 years in a fun, active, educational and safe environment. Camp
excursions include major excursions to amusement parks, the beach, a baseball game
and minor excursions to go swimming, bowling and skating. Camp activities include
crafts, sports, games and special events. Weekly sessions begin in June and run
through August.
Summer Volunteen Program -
The Parks and Recreation Department Youth Volunteen Program is a leadership
training program for boys and girls ages 13 through 15, residing in Diamond Bar, who
are interested in receiving work experience and training in recreation. Volunteens are
assigned as aides to summer programs such as Day Camp, Youth Baseball, Tiny Tots,
Seniors, and Concerts in the Park. All applicants must be available June through August
and volunteer a minimum of 15 hours per week. Qualified applicants are required to
complete an application and participate in an interview to be eligible to participate.
Adult and Senior Excursions -
Exciting excursions are. offered throughout the year for families, adults and seniors.
Excursions include round trip deluxe motor coach transportation and snack and
beverage are provided for the return home. Sample excursions include the Hollywood
Bowl, 4th of July Spectacular with Fireworks, Rose Parade with official Rose Parade guide
and continental breakfast, and gambling trips to Indian Casinos,
Special Events -
The Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of exciting special events
throughout the year.
Arbor Day: The Parks and Recreation Department plans an annual Arbor Day
Celebration to honor the City's status as a Tree City U.S.A. The ceremony includes a
special tree planting, presentations by students from Pantera Elementary School, and
recognition of the Poster Contest winner from Pantera Elementary School.
Birthday Celebration: The month of April brings the Annual Birthday Celebration to
Pantera Park. In coordination with the Regional Chamber of Commerce -San Gabriel
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Valley, and numerous community service organizations, this event provides a day of
games, rides, food and entertainment for the entire family. Popular attractions at the
Birthday Celebration include Carnival Rides, Car Show, Public Safety Display, Business
Showcase, and "Going Green" area and a disaster preparedness area. This event serves
as a great fund raising opportunity for local non-profit service organizations.
Easter Egg Hunt: This special event brings together the efforts of the Parks and
Recreation Department and Diamond Bar Breakfast Lions Club with the Annual Easter
Egg Hunt at Pantera Park. Over 1,000 boys and girls enjoy the challenge of hunting for
plastic decorated eggs. Separate hunting areas are provided for ages: parent assisted,
4 and under, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, and 11-12. Children should be on the look out for the
Easter Bunny and his friends the "Peeps".
Summer Concerts in the Park: The seven week concert series runs from June through
August on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 p.m. — 8:00 p.m. The concerts are held at
Sycamore Canyon Park. The concert series features a variety of music styles including
Top 40, Caribbean, Swing, Latin, Country, Broadway and Rock-n-Roll.
Movies "Under the Stars': The movies take place on Wednesday evenings at dusk
after the Concerts in the Park. The movies run seven weeks. All movies are "G or PG"
rated and are family oriented. Please come and join us for this whole night of fun!
Fourth of July Fireworks Show: The 4th of July Fireworks Show features a variety of
meal choices and fine musical performances. The festivities also include a kid zone area
and picnic games. The night is capped off by a 25 minute fireworks show that lights up
the Diamond Bar sky in a patriotic fashion.
Halloween Festival: The month of October brings together both children and adults
at the Annual Haunted House and Fall Fun Festival at Heritage Park. Over 300
volunteers from Diamond Bar High School and Diamond Ranch High School directly
participate in the coordination and operation of this successful special event. The Hall
of Horrors is open for two nights to frighten all who dare to enter. The Fall Fun Festival
offers a safe and fun alternative to trick or treating on Halloween night.
Veterans Day: The City hosts an annual Veteran Recognition Ceremony. Veterans are
recognized with a commemorative plaque by the Diamond Bar City Council in a special
ceremony that takes place at the Diamond Bar Center. The event includes musical
entertainment, military displays and refreshments.
Winter Snowfest : This event is held at Pantera Park on a selected Saturday during the
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month of January from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. This event features entertainment,
food booths, game booths, crafts, a snow play and sledding areas and a visit by the
event mascot, Flurry the sledding Penguin.
Candy Cane Craft Fair: This event is held on a Saturday in December at the Diamond
Bar Center from 9:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m. This one day craft fair has free admission, free
parking, and hundreds of local crafters featuring handmade items.
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VII. APPENDIX
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City of Diamond Bar
Telephone List
ADMINISTRATION
James DeStefano, City Manager 839.7011
City Council Office 83947010
CITY CLERK
Tommye Cribbins 839.7010
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Greg Gubman, Director of Community Development 839.7031
PUBLIC WORKS
David Liu, Director of Public Works 839.7041
PARKS AND RECREATION
Bob Rose, Director of Parks and Recreation
839.7061
Debbie Gonzales, Administrative Coordinator
839,7060
Christy Murphey, Recreation Superintendent
839.7074
Anthony Jordan, Parks & Maintenance Superintendent
839,7063
Claude Bradley, Facilities Maintenance Supervisor
376,0794
Jason Williams, Senior Facilities Maintenance Worker
839,7059
Dave Seiler, Parks & Maintenance Inspector/Technician
37640187
Monique Saliu, Parks and Recreation Coordinator (DBC)
839,7065
Alison Meyers, Parks and Recreation Coordinator
839,7062
Crystal Knox, Parks and Recreation Coordinator
83947072
Andee Tarazon, Parks and Recreation Coordinator
839,7067
Cloris Vargas, Recreation Specialist/Seniors
83947068
Mickey McKitrick, Recreation Specialist/Athletics
839,7073
Robin Crawford, Administrative Assistant (DBC)
839.7070
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSIONERS
Dave Grundy (Lyons) (909) 860.6472
365 Covered Wagon Drive
Lew Herndon (Tye) (909) 860.4072
22853 Rio Lobos Road
Kim Hsieh (Lin) (909) 773.2904
801 Rexford Ct.
Benny Liang (Herrera) (909) 396.8185
1450 Spruce Tree Drive
Manisha Sulakhe (Low) (909) 496.3666
22826 Rio Lobos Road
DESCRIPTION OF COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES
Planning Commission -
Comprised of five members, the Planning Commission reviews all development issues
(tract maps, specific plans, hillside development, etc.) to assure they conform with the
General Plan. Many actions of the Planning Commission are final, unless appealed to
the City Council
Traffic and Transportation Commission -
Comprised of five members, the Traffic and Transportation Commission reviews local
traffic conditions and recommends to the City Council appropriate actions to deal with
traffic issues.
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Statement of Principles -
The proper operation of Diamond Bar government requires that:
1. Public officials are independent and impartial in their judgments and
actions.
2. Decisions and policies are made in the proper channels of the
governmental structure.
3. Public office, whether appointed or elected shall not be used for personal
gain.
4. The public have confidence in the integrity and openness of its
government and public officials.
Policies for Service -
The City Council has, therefore, adopted the following policies:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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Respect the importance of American ideals of government and the rule
of the law.
Work for the common good of the City of Diamond Bar and its citizens
and not for any private interests.
Provide
fair, equal
and courteous
treatment for all persons and matters
coming
before the
Council or any
Commission.
Learn and study the background and purposes of important items of
business before voting.
Perform faithfully all duties of office, including attendance at Commission
training sessions.
Refrain from disclosing any confidential information concerning the
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government of the City of Diamond Bar. (For example: personnel,
negotiations, litigation.)
7. Avoid
accepting any
gifts, or favors, or promises of future
benefits, which
might
compromise or impair independence of judgment
or action.
8. Refuse to approve any breach of public trust or improper attempts to
influence any pending matter.
9. File a Conflict of Interest Statement with the City of Diamond Bar within
ten (10) days of appointment as a public official. Make sure all "financial
interests" are disclosed as required. Thereafter, file appropriate Conflict
of Interest Statements as required by law.
10. Disclose
financial interests,
which are likely to be materially affected by
the City's
or Commission's
decision,
when performing City duties.
11. Refuse to vote, appoint a person, commit the City, and enter into a
contract or otherwise make City decision in which you have a
disqualifying financial interest.
12. Refuse to negotiate, advise, make recommendations, conduct research,
or prepare any analysis or reports concerning City decisions in which you
have disqualifying financial interest.
13. Decline any employment incompatible with public duty or resign from
his/her position as a public official, elected or appointed.
14. Recognize that repeated disqualification demeans the value of our
service to the Y. If this is occurring, resignation would be appropriate.
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