HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/28/2015 PRC Agenda - Regular MeeitngCITY OF DIAMOND BAR
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
AGENDA
THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2015 - 7:00 PM
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:
❑ 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.
❑ Have vision and flexibility to meet the ever-changing interests of our diverse,
multi -cultural community.
❑ Be open and actively responsive to input from individuals and community
organizations.
❑ Develop facilities that will accommodate the needs of our active and growing
community.
City of Diamond Bar Parks and Recreation Commission
Approved May 27, 1999
CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL: PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSIONERS GRUNDY, LIANG, OWENS,
VICE-CHAIRMAN HERNDON, AND CHAIRPERSON HSIEH
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.
May 28, 2015 PAGE 2 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
Tuesday, June 2 — City Council Meeting - 6:30pm - AQMD Main Auditorium
21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar
Saturday, June 6 — Diamond Bar Relay for Life — Lorbeer Middle School —
3:00 — 9:OOpm — 501 S. Diamond Bar Blvd. — Diamond Bar
Thursday, June 11 — Senior Prom Dance — 6:OOpm — 9:OOpm —
Diamond Bar Center — 1600 Grand Avenue — Diamond Bar
Tuesday, June 16 — City Council Meeting - 6:30pm - AQMD Main Auditorium
21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar
Thursday, June 18 — Senior Excursion — Lake Arrowhead — Level 1-2 —
9:15am — 5:30pm — Depart DBC @ 9:15am — 1600 Grand Avenue
Diamond Bar
Wednesday, June 24 — Concerts in the Park — 6:30pm — 8:OOpm — Movies Under
The Stars — dusk to 10:00pm — Sycamore Canyon Park — 22930 Golden
Springs Drive — Diamond Bar
Thursday, June 25 — Senior Excursion — Harrah's Rincon Casino — Level 1 —
9:00am — 5:30pm — Depart DBC @ 9:OOam — 1600 Grand Avenue -
Diamond Bar
Thursday, June 25 — Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting — 7:OOpm -
The Windmill Room, 1st Floor, 21810 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar
Tuesday, June 30 — DB 4Youth and DB 4Youth "In Action" Meeting — 6:OOpm -
The Diamond Bar Center — 1600 Grand Avenue — Diamond Bar
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
1.1 Approval of Minutes for March 26, 2015
1.2 Approval of Minutes for April 23, 2015
1.3 Transmittal of 45 certificates of appreciation to the Retired Senior Volunteer
Program participants by Chairwoman Hsieh on behalf of the Parks and
Recreation Commission
1.4 Transmittal of Thank You Letter to Diamond Bar High School Instructor, Bill
Zylstra
2. INFORMATION ITEMS
2.1 Recreation Program Update — Christy Murphey, Recreation Superintendent
1. Power Point Presentation —
May 28, 2015 PAGE 3 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
2.2 Parks Report — Anthony Jordan, Parks & Maintenance Superintendent
1. Power Point Presentation —
2.3 CIP Projects — Bob Rose, Community Services Director
1. Diamond Canyon Park Design
2. Design of Heritage Park and Community Center Improvements
3. Pantera Park Trail & Steep Canyon Trail
4. Design of Longview Park South & Star Dust Park
5. Longview Park North — New swings & rubber surfacing
2.4 List of pending Commission requests — Bob Rose
3. OLD BUSINESS — None
4. NEW BUSINESS — None
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS — Commissioners may briefly respond to public comments,
make announcements, ask a question of staff, and make a brief report on their
activities, request staff to return with information at a future meeting or request that a
matter of business be placed on a future agenda.
6. ADJOURNMENT
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
MINUTES OF THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
DIAMOND BAR CITY HALL - THE WINDMILL ROOM
21810 COPLEY DRIVE, DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765
MARCH 26, 2015
CALL TO ORDER:
Chair/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 Herndon led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners Lew Herndon, Kim Hsieh, and
Chairman Ted Owens
Absent: Commissioner Dave Grundy and Vice Chairman
Benny Liang were excused.
Staff Present: Bob Rose, Community Services Director; Anthony Jordan, Parks and
Maintenance Superintendent; Christy Murphey, Recreation Superintendent; Mickey
McKitrick, Recreation Specialist, and Debbie Gonzales, Administrative Coordinator
A) PRESENTATION OF 2015 YOUTH BASKETBALL SPORTSMANSHIP
AWARDS — RS/McKitrick
RECESS: Chair/Owens recessed the meeting at 7:10 p.m.
RECONVENE: Chair/Owens reconvened the meeting at 7:23 p.m.
B) SELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE -CHAIR OF THE PARKS AND
RECREATION COMMISSION:
C/Herndon nominated C/Hsieh to serve as Chair of the Parks and Recreation
Commission. C/Owens seconded the nomination. There were no other
nominations offered. C/Hsieh was elected to serve as Chair of the Parks and
Recreation Commission by the following Roll Call vote:
C/Herndon
Yes
C/Owens
Yes
C/Hsieh
Yes
C/Grundy
Absent
C/Liang
Absent
C/Owens nominated C/Herndon to serve as Vice Chair of the Parks and
Recreation Commission. Chair/Hsieh seconded the nomination. There were no
other nominations offered. C/Herndon was elected Vice -Chair of the Parks and
MARCH 26, 2015 PAGE 2 P&R COMMISSION
Recreation Commission by the following Roll Call vote:
C/Owens
Yes
Chair/Hsieh
Yes
C/Herndon
Yes
C/Grundy
Absent
C/Liang
Absent
MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE: None
CALENDAR OF EVENTS: As presented by CSD/Rose
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1.1 Approval of Minutes for the February 26, 2015 Regular Meeting.
1.2 Transmittal of Thank You Letter to Boy Scout Troop 777 for work at
Heritage Park.
C/Owens moved, VC/Herndon seconded, to approve the February 26,
2015 Minutes as presented. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Owens, VC/Herndon,
Chair/Hsieh
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Grundy, Liang
2. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
2.1 Recreation Program Update — RS/Murphey
2.1.1 Power Point Presentation on Youth Basketball — RS/McKitrick
VC/Herndon asked about floor conditions which RS/McKitrick
explained. VC/Herndon congratulated RS/McKitrick on an
excellent overall program.
C/Owens asked if any players were hurt as a result of floor
conditions and RS/McKitrick responded "no." No incident reports
were filled out this season and he was not made aware of anyone
slipping and getting injured.
CSD/Rose said that staff would make an overture to the school
district to see if the City can help make sure the floor gets
resurfaced because the City depends on the facilities to be in the
best condition as possible and when the facilities are not in the best
condition it reflects negatively on the City.
CSD/Rose asked when the next adult basketball program would
MARCH 26, 2015 PAGE 3 P&R
start at South Point Middle School and RS/McKitrick responded
that he hopes to start the program in May; however, the school
district is very inconsistent on opening the facility on Sundays.
CSD/Rose asked if there was a specific break during the summer
months and RS/McKitrick responded that the school tends to lock
everyone out during August. It used to be that the school would
work on the courts in August but he believes they are no longer
doing so but continue with the routine of not allowing anyone in the
building during that time. CSD/Rose said he would find out if staff
could have access to the courts to help improve the facility.
C/Owens asked if South Point had school teams that play
basketball and volleyball and RS/McKitrick said yes, he would
imagine so. He knows that South Point has a basketball team
because there were a few kids in the City league that played on the
South Point basketball team.
2.2 Parks Report — PMS/Jordan
Chair/Hsieh asked how staff gets the messages about the trash cans.
PMS/Jordan explained that the trash cans are solar operated by a solar
panel on top. The trash can sends out a communication to a centralized
location and staff receives an email about the issue.
2.2.1 Power Point Presentation on the Sycamore Canyon Mesa Trail —
PMS/Jordan
Chair/Hsieh asked if the rudimentary path people have made could
actually be made into a real path and PMS/Jordan responded that it
could be done. There has to be a destination, which there is, and it
would have to reside on City owned property. Using the slide, he
pointed out areas that were private property. Trails could be
extended if they are within City property but the City does not want
to direct people onto private property. Chair/Hsieh said that
because so many people use that path perhaps the City could
place a resting bench at the edge of the City's property to prevent
individuals from walking onto private property.
VC/Herndon asked if staff had information regarding usage of this
portion of the trail. PMS/Jordan said he could not quantify numbers
but said that he took the photographs yesterday and this area was
full of people. Everybody loves the trail and it is heavily used.
2.3 CIP Projects — CSD/Rose
2.3.1 Diamond Canyon Park Design — CSD/Rose stated that Lennar
Homes has submitted the construction documents which are
continuing through the plan check process. Lennar Homes is
working on their permit from LA County Public Works which
MARCH 26, 2015 PAGE 4 P&R
involves the widening of Diamond Bar Boulevard just north of Brea
Canyon Road because it will require acquisition of a portion of the
flood control channel for which Lennar must pay a fee. Completion
of this permit process includes acquiring an easement agreement
approved by the LA County Board of Supervisors and the City
Council. The City of Diamond Bar entered into the permit process
for the future Crooked Creek Trail which will follow the Brea
Canyon channel down to the Schubarum Trail. Until all permits
have been obtained construction will not commence on the park.
Lennar plans to have the park constructed by the end of the fall
season.
2.3.2 Design of Heritage Park Improvements — CSD/Rose explained
that the consultant team continues to obtain public input on the
project. Members of the consultant team have interviewed all City
staff for the Tiny Tots and Day Camp programs as well as, the
senior club members. The consultant team continues to conduct
onsite interviews with park users.
2.3.3 Pantera Park Trail and Steep Canyon Trail — CSD/Rose gave a
Power Point presentation to explain the concept plans for these
projects.
2.3.4 Design of Longview Park South & Star Dust Park — CSD/Rose
stated that staff just received the plan check comments from the
Building and Safety Department. Staff will review the comments
and the comments will be sent back to the design team so that they
can continue with the plan check process. These construction
projects are included in the proposed FY 2015-16 Budget.
2.3.5 Longview Park North Swing Set Project — CSD/Rose reported
that staff held the kickoff meeting with the design team and the
design team has surveyed the site and submitted a conceptual plan
to staff with estimated costs. Staff is reviewing the concept plan
and after completion of the review and recommendations, the
design team will begin to work on the construction documents.
2.3.6 Dog Park Improvements — CSD/Rose indicated that the main
waterline has been installed to bring the irrigation to the 50 trees
that will be planted in the park. Concrete stairs that are part of the
trails project will lead from Pantera Drive down to the dog park.
Chair/Hsieh asked if other amenities such as a rock climbing apparatus
could be added at the Longview Park South at this point. CSD/Rose said
that all parks have the opportunity for additional amenities. The limiting
factor is the budget. At this time, the City is in the construction document
phase for Longview Park South and Star Dust Park so any changes to the
construction documents at this time would require a change order with the
consultant which would add costs to the design. As the City does other
MARCH 26, 2015 PAGE 5 P&R COMMISSION
park projects in the future such as Maple Hill Park and Paul C. Grow Park
there may be an opportunity to add different amenities.
Chair/Hsieh asked if the Longview Park North Swing Set Project was near
completion as well and CSD/Rose responded that the City is budgeted for
adding swings. If anything else is added it would mean the play space
would have to be made bigger which would mean more concrete, sod,
irrigation changes, etc. Chair/Hsieh asked if the swing set that
incorporated seating for adults to face the children could be used.
CSD/Rose said the system that is being installed is a two -bay system and
there will be two belts for regular and two belts for tot swings. Staff can
look at that space to see if the new concept swings with the adult facing
the child could be incorporated. Chair/Hsieh asked if the new concept
swings could be placed in other parks and CSD/Rose said the new
concept swings might be more appropriate for adding to a more visible
park such as Heritage Park where the tot lot is much bigger and would not
require a redesign.
Chair/Hsieh asked if the view areas on the trails were covered and
CSD/Rose said he is not sure that all of them were covered. It appears
that there are two shelters as part of the Pantera project. Again, it is a
matter of budget. Chair/Hsieh asked if shelters could be added into future
budgets and CSD/Rose said absolutely, that could be done. In fact, when
the City renovated Silver Tip Park there was a space for a shelter which at
the time was not in the budget.
Chair/Hsieh asked if there was a possibility that a workout station could be
added to Steep Canyon. CSD/Rose said yes. As he previously indicated,
there is a little more money in the budget for adding this type of amenity
which would be similar to the stations PMS/Jordan was showing at the
Mesa. Three or four devices would be sufficient.
2.4 List of Pending Commission Requests — CSD/Rose reported on the
following items:
a) As previously mentioned, staff is pursuing grants for the Silver Tip Park
Trail to the Pantera Park Trail. Last week the state inspected the path
where the trail is proposed which is part of the competitive process for
determining which projects should be funded. The City should hear
about the two grant requests in June and September.
b) Public Information staff continues to add videos to YouTube.
c) The City currently has nine trailheads and the companies that provide
interpretive panels have indicated it would cost about $20,000 for the
nine panels. At this time, this project is listed on the multi-year CIP. In
addition, staff recommended this project be funded during FY 2015-16
which is yet to be determined. The reason staff added this item is
MARCH 26, 2015 PAGE 6 P&R COMMISSION
because the Trails Master Plan needs to be updated next year. A new
map of each trail can be placed at each trailhead to indicate "you are
here." As PMS/Jordan reported, the exhibit in the kiosk at the
Sycamore Canyon Trailhead needs to be replaced and this would
provide a great opportunity to develop new updated maps.
d) There is no additional information on the request for bricks for the
Diamond Bar Foundation.
e) Staff received an estimate of about $200,000 to construct walkway
lights at Peterson Park. This project will include conduit and electrical
installation around the walkway. This is an item that could be added
when the park is renovated which is second or third on the list behind
Heritage Park. Maintenance staff took out the old lenses, inserted new
lenses and cleaned out the lights and he does not know if the changes
have created sufficient lighting to resolve the issues presented. The
lighting is better than when staff originally received the concern about
the lighting level.
f) Staff submitted a decision package for FY 2015-16 for consideration
as a result of the request for redesign of the military banners.
g) The doggie bag dispensers for Pantera have been received and will be
installed at the entrance and by the proposed stairs.
h) There are drainage improvements planned for the Star Dust Park
project that will collect water from the toe of the slope and deliver it
through a curb cut to the gutter.
VC/Herndon said that someone suggested placing light standards at parks to
accommodate cell towers and he felt it was an opportunity to explore a lighted
field at Sycamore Canyon Park that would provide an opportunity for revenue
from cell companies.
C/Owens asked what the projected revenue would be from a cell tower and
CSD/Rose said that normally, the City receives about $2,000 per month. The
contracts are usually written for 20 years and there is an 'but' clause for the cell
companies which can jeopardize long-term revenue projections.
3. OLD BUSINESS: None
4. NEW BUSINESS: None
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
C/Owens said that RS/McKitrick was doing a good job with the basketball
program.
MARCH 26, 2015 PAGE 7 P&R COMMISSION
VC/Herndon said that RS/McKitrick and staff does a great job and all who are
represented here do a great job for the City. He attended the State of the City
last night and thought that the presentation by M/Tye was very well done and he
knows staff was involved with that program.
Chair/Hsieh thanked staff members for their wonderful Power Point
presentations. She thanked CSD/Rose and AC/Gonzales for their patience
during her Chairing this first meeting.
ADJOURNMENT: With no one objecting and no further business before the Parks and
Recreation Commission, Chair/Hsieh adjourned the meeting at 8:54 p.m.
The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this day of 2015.
Respectfully Submitted,
BOB ROSE, SECRETARY
Attest:
KIM HSIEH, CHAIRMAN
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
MINUTES OF THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
DIAMOND BAR CITY HALL - THE WINDMILL ROOM
21810 COPLEY DRIVE, DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765
APRIL 23, 2015
CALL TO ORDER:
Chair/Hsieh called the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
in the City Hall Windmill Room, 21810 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Grundy led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners Dave Grundy, Benny Liang, Ted
Owens and Kim Hsieh, Chairwoman
Absent: Commissioner Vice Chairman Lew Herndon was
excused.
Staff Present: Bob Rose, Community Services Director; Anthony Jordan, Parks and
Maintenance Superintendent; Christy Murphey, Recreation Superintendent; Alison
Meyers, Community Services Coordinator, and Debbie Gonzales, Administrative
Coordinator
A) D134YOUTH "IN ACTION': RECOGNITION OF OUT -GOING / IN -COMING
BOARD MEMBERS — CSC/Meyers
MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE: Mary Vy asked how her parents could go about
getting a block party approved.
CSD/Rose referred Mary to the Public Works Department on the second floor of City
Hall which handles permits for block parties because it involves an encroachment
permit when the request is to close part of the public street.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS: As presented by CSD/Rose
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1.1 Approval of Minutes for the March 26, 2015 Regular Meeting.
C/Owens moved, Chair/Hsieh seconded, to continue Consent Calendar
Item 1.1 to the May 28, 2015 meeting. Motion carried by the following Roll
Call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Grundy, Liang, Owens,
Chair/Hsieh
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
APRIL 23, 2015
PAGE 2 P&R COMMISSION
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: VC/Herndon
2. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
2.1 Recreation Program Update — RS/Murphey
2.1.1 PowerPoint Presentation on DB4Youth — CSC/Meyers
C/Grundy thanked CSC/Meyers for keeping this organization going
for the past 10 years. The City appreciates her service and she
has done a phenomenal job.
Chair/Hsieh asked the age range for members and CSC/Meyers
explained that when the organization was started it was designed
for teens and high school youth. However, when a few younger
individuals indicated an interest and the organization began hosting
6th, 7th and 8th grade dances, the age range was expanded to
include older elementary school students. So the organization
generally accepts individuals at about age 12 if they choose and
they can come into the organization anytime between 12 and 18
years of age. The organization is actually open to individuals up to
24 years of age and every once in awhile someone in that age
group comes back for a visit, but usually by the time individuals are
18 and moving onto college, they are likely to get very busy with
other things and they generally do not participate after that.
Chair/Hsieh asked about the turnout for youth night -out and
CSC/Meyers said that the event attracts about 200 kids on
average. Staff plans for larger participation and works to improve
the event every year.
2.2 Parks Report — PMS/Jordan
Chair/Hsieh said she saw the new doggie waste bag dispenser; however,
she was hoping that it would be at another location. PMS/Jordan said that
two dispensers were installed, one on Pantera Drive in proximity to the
dog park entrance and one a bit farther north on Pantera just north of the
northern most entrance into the park at the walking entrance. If staff
discovers they need to be in different locations they can be relocated.
2.2.1 Power Point Presentation on the Summitridge Park Walkthrough —
PMS/Jordan
C/Grundy asked if the parking issue has improved and PMS/Jordan
said that it is substantially better. When he was in the park there
were maybe three or four cars parked. He could not tell if the
drivers were using it as a park -n -ride but there was not the typical
slew of work trucks, etc. He said he intended to take a photo
APRIL 23, 2015 PAGE 3 P&R COMMISSION
of the new signs.
C/Grundy asked if staff considered putting in stepping stones or a
natural path instead of trying to divert the flow of foot traffic using
the short cut between the softball fields. PMS/Jordan stated that
staff is not attempting to divert the flow and in fact, opened up the
hedges to allow the foot traffic. He believed that if something more
permanent were to go into the area it would have to be engineered
and have it comply with ADA standards. PMS/Jordan said that he
felt it was working well as is. C/Grundy said there is an ADA path
around the area and CSD/Rose said that anything the City puts
down that is permanent means another liability for the City. If
people choose to cut through and walk on the hard pan soil that is
their risk. If the City installs stepping stones or any other type of
walkway the City has just incurred liability for possible injury.
C/Hsieh said she had the same concern and if people are using it
does the City have a liability and PMS/Jordan said that in this case
there is a defined path that meets ADA requirements all of the way
to the bottom so people cutting through are just taking a short cut
which is detrimental to the plant growth. There is a clearly defined
path and there are no obstacles to get from that point down below
up on top so in terms of any work that needs to be done it would
involve the aesthetics of the landscaping. The second area is
where the walkers have forged the hardpan trail around the gate. It
is a very stable area and staff opened it up by taking out some of
the shrubs. In terms of people who are walking it affords a very
viable way for them to get around the gate. In terms of any future
improvements he believed they were not necessary because there
is an existing and very viable means for folks to circumnavigate the
gate. CSD/Rose further stated that there probably should have
been a sidewalk that went along the road when the facility was built
and this project could be put on a list for future project
consideration. There is a v -ditch in the area so there's not much
space for a sidewalk.
2.3 CIP Projects
2.3.1 Steep Canyon Trail Connector and Pantera Park Trail —
CSD/Rose reported that the design team has completed the survey
work and are now working on construction documents. After the
construction documents are completed the project will go out to bid
to obtain a contractor. The Steep Canyon Trail will result in a trail
from the top of the stairs at Steep Canyon that connects to the
Canyon Loop Trail. The Pantera Park Trail will result in a trail
going up the steep slope above the dog park and will connect to the
Silver Tip Park Trail and include a set of stairs from Pantera Drive
down to the dog park. Staff's goal is to have these two trails
APRIL 23, 2015 PAGE 4 P&R COMMISSION
completed by the end of the calendar year.
2.3.2 Diamond Canyon Park— CSD/Rose stated that staff continues to
work with LA County Public Works to get approval of the easement
along the Brea Canyon Channel which will eventually lead to the
Schubarum Trail. Although the trail is probably years away, now is
the time to get the easement so that when the City is ready to put in
the trail and have it available to the public all legal matters and
easement issues will have been resolved. Lennar Homes has
indicated the park will be completed by next fall. However, it is
more likely the project will be delayed since Lennar is waiting for all
of the permits to put in the pedestrian bridge which is part of the
park project.
2.3.3 Design of Heritage Park Improvements — CSD/Rose indicated
that public input continues. Construction is now likely to commence
in FY 2016-17 rather than FY 2015-16. The design will be
completed in FY 2015-16 and construction will commence in FY
2016-17. CM/DeStefano set aside about $700,000 in the 2015-16
proposed FY budget that goes to City Council on May 5 for
consideration in order to have the funds available when the project
is ready for construction. Depending on the number of
improvements for the park and community center the cost could be
as high as $1 million to $1.5 million.
2.3.4 Design of Longview Park South & Star Dust Park — CSD/Rose
stated that the City plan check has been completed and the plans
have gone back to Architerra for their response to the plan check
comments. Both parks are projects that are included in the draft
budget for the 2015-16 FY. In looking at the project there are new
ASTM standards that are being considered for the tot lots
surfacing, whether it be sand or rubberized surfacing. The
standard states that when a weight likened to a child's head is
dropped onto the surface it must conform to the required impact
force that determines whether the surfacing material meets the
safety standards established by the Consumer Safety Product
guidelines. If the new standards go into effect which are slated to
be considered by ASTM in mid-May, several of the City's tot lots
may be required to have the rubber surfacing replaced
immediately. As PMS/Jordan reported, the surfacing at Maple Hill,
Ronald Reagan and Pantera Parks was just changed. There are
other parks including Longview North, Starshine, Peterson and
Heritage that have rubberized surfacing that will have to be tested
and if the standards are exceeded, surfacing at those parks will
probably not pass the new stricter standards and have to be
replaced as well. Longview South and Stardust have sand
surfacing which can be fluffed up to meet the drop standards.
Rubberized surfacing is very expensive to replace so it is possible
that instead of constructing Longview South and Stardust one or
APRIL 23, 2015
PAGE 5 P&R COMMISSION
both may be delayed to allow the change out of the rubber
surfacing at Heritage, Peterson and Longview North parks.
2.3.5 Longview Park North Swing Set installation — CSD/Rose
reported that this project is budgeted this year and next year and
replacement of the rubberized resurfacing at Longview Park North
has been included as well as replacement of a walkway to meet
ADA requirements.
2.3.6 Dog Park Improvements — CSD/Rose stated that amain waterline
has been completed and the irrigation laterals are yet to be done
before the 50 trees can be planted.
2A Pending Commission Requests — CSD/Rose
No. CSD/Rose reported that staff is waiting to hear back on two grant
applications, one of which is expected in June and the other one in
September, for the funding to design and construct the Silver Tip
Park trail.
► Heritage Park is currently in the design phase.
► Stairs at the dog park are included in the Pantera Park Trail project.
No. The Public Information Department continues to put new videos on
the City's YouTube site; the trail descriptions for each trail are
included in the CIP budget and if the budget is approved on May 5
the description and design process will begin and be completed in
FY 2015-16.
► No new information is available on the bricks and tiles at the
Diamond Bar Center.
► Walkway lights at Peterson Park are part of a future project.
CSD/Rose explained that during the budget process the Council
discussed this matter and the overall need for Peterson Park to
receive a Master Plan for the park site. There is a master plan
included in the Parks Master Plan which serves as a guide for
proceeding with future improvements. Because there are a lot of
requests for different improvements that are not currently in the
master plan such as walkway lights, parking lot lights, removing
and replacing the concession stand, it would be better to provide a
master plan for the entire park which staff is projecting will be done
in FY 2016-17, after which the design & construction work will
commence in phases.
No. Military Banners were submitted as a decision package for the
budget but this item was not approved and has been removed from
the list.
APRIL 23, 2015
PAGE6 P&R
► Dog waste bag dispensers have been installed at Pantera Park.
► Drainage at Star Dust Mini -Park is in the design that is proposed to
be constructed in FY 2015-16.
► A new type of tot/parent swing will be considered for future park
upgrades, including Heritage Park, as that project moves forward
as well as, Maple Hill Park during a future rehab project.
► Additional outdoor exercise and rock climbing amenities at
Longview Park South and North and Steep Canyon will be
considered as future projects.
► VC/Herndon asked about ball field lights for Sycamore Canyon
Park in conjunction with the installation of the cell tower. The cell
tower mono elm or pine tree project goes to the Planning
Commission in May and there is a possibility that one of the
Commissioners will request that it be placed on a ball field light.
Lights for Sycamore Canyon Park are not a high priority in the
Parks Master Plan. The projected order for ball field lights is
Lorbeer Middle School middle field first, then South Point Middle
School and then other potential project sites. From the City's Parks
Master Plan point of view it shows the possibility of ball field lights
at Sycamore Canyon Park but unless the cell tower developer is
interested in paying for either a four -pole system or a six -pole
system, it does not make sense to install only one light pole.
C/Owens asked who has the lead on the bricks and tiles at the Diamond
Bar Center. CSD/Rose explained that the Diamond Bar Community
Foundation took the lead on the initial installation and most of the tiles
were installed through that effort when the center first opened. After that
the Foundation contacted the City and said they were no longer interested
in overseeing the project and CSD/Rose has been taking care of the tiles
on a per -request basis. The City does not promote the project.
Occasionally, the City will be contacted by individuals who have another
family member they want to recognize. New tiles are engraved every
other year, which is when staff updates the Mayors' list. Over the last 10
years, five or six tiles have been purchased and engraved. VC/Herndon is
interested in having the Foundation take over the project as a fundraiser
but that request has not been approved by the City.
C/Hsieh asked if the reason the banners were not approved was because
of the cost and CSD/Rose responded no, that staff has a goal of
concluding the banner program. The purpose of the banners was to
commemorate participation in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars which were
initially thought to be short term conflicts. Although those events are
winding down, it is difficult to stop the banner project. To invest money to
install all new banners at a time the program should be concluded was
more the issue.
APRIL 23, 2015 PAGE 7 P&R COMMISSION
3. OLD BUSINESS: None
4. NEW BUSINESS: None
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Chair/Hsieh asked Diamond Bar High School students to come to the podium,
state their names and residence.
Gabriel asked for support of tomorrow's baseball game at Claremont High
School. He said he and his fellow students were representing the Civics and
Econ project, a senior project.
C/Owens thanked staff for the reports and audience participation.
Chair/Hsieh said she attended the opening day event for senior softball and that
she was asked if the City could promote the fact that they are seeking more
players to form a fourth team. She asked if the City presents certificates to
individuals and organizations for a job well done. She has been doing a lot of
public relations appearances on behalf of the Parks and Recreation Commission
to let people know about the Commission and that the City is interested in what
people do. She would like to present them with certificates as a form of
recognition and to encourage their continued efforts. CSD/Rose asked C/Hsieh
to contact AC/Gonzales.
C/Hsieh asked where Rowland Heights got the money to open a new community
center and CSD/Rose responded from Supervisor Don Knabe. C/Hsieh asked
Diamond Bar High School students to contact the Supervisor and promote
Diamond Bar.
C/Liang thanked staff for the great presentations this evening. He commended
staff on the dog park. A few weeks ago he and his wife visited the dog park for
the first time because his wife had heard so many great comments from her
friends and decided they needed to see it for themselves. He was shocked
because it appears that the dog park has become a community gathering place.
Dog owners seem to know the names of other dogs and their owners. It was a
great opportunity for him to observe what takes place. He stayed there for more
than half an hour to observe the goings on and it seems like the dog park is a
great project and he wanted to commend staff for taking such good care of the
dog park. This year's Birthday Party attendance seemed to be slightly less than
last year's participation. He suggested that more signs directing people to next
year's event might help, especially on Golden Springs Drive and Grand Avenue
and to promote the event to new residents. C/Liang said that he and CSD/Rose
attended the Rowland Heights Community Center Grand Opening which is a
county funded project. Rowland Heights is an unincorporated area and is not a
city so they have a different funding source. He asked for input from CSD/Rose
because he was concerned that because the center will book events it might
affect the Diamond Bar Center revenue.
APRIL 23, 2015 PAGE 8 P&R COMMISSION
CSD/Rose responded that the Rowland Heights facility is beautiful. It was
designed by the same architect that designed the Diamond Bar Center. About
2,000 people attended the dedication. One of the reasons he wanted to visit this
facility was to determine if it will likely compete for reservation business with the
Diamond Bar Center. His first reaction is that it probably won't affect future
reservation business at the Diamond Bar Center. The Diamond Bar Center has a
very unique location on top of a hill which is a very rare location for a publicly
operated community center. He believes the Diamond Bar Center revenue
stream is safe and that upscale events will continue to rent space because the
view is unrivaled.
C/Owens said he would like to purchase a tile and asked CSD/Rose to let him
know when he would be making changes.
Andre Casias, Diamond Bar High School student said he was concerned about
wood chips at the dog park which his dog does not appreciate. Andre feels the
dog park needs more grass. CSD/Rose said that others have expressed similar
concerns about wood chips but it is difficult to keep grass growing, plus it creates
a huge maintenance issue. It is likely the surface will remain wood chips.
C/Grundy said he hiked the trails last weekend and congratulated staff for doing
such a nice job keeping them well maintained which obviously helps make the
trails very popular. Not too many cities have the ability to have the kind of trails
system Diamond Bar has. This feature is very unique to Diamond Bar. He
complimented staff on the City Birthday Party. It was a great job as always. It
seemed to him that attendance was down but it did not take away from the nice
setup and well-run event. He thanked staff for their reports and all of the hard
efforts staff puts into public works and park improvements.
C/Hsieh thanked CSD/Rose and staff for the reports and thanked the senior
class for attending tonight's meeting.
ADJOURNMENT: With no one objecting and no further business before the Parks and
Recreation Commission, Chair/Hsieh adjourned the meeting at 8:23 p.m.
The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this day of 2015.
Respectfully Submitted,
BOB ROSE, SECRETARY
Attest:
KIM HSIEH, CHAIRMAN
Steve Tye
Mayor
Nancy A. Lyons
Mayor Pro Tem
Carol Herrera
Council Member
Jimmy Lin
Council Member
Jack Tanaka
Council Member
May 28, 2015
City of Diamond Bar
21810 Copley Drive • Diamond Bar, CA 91 765-41 78
Mr. Bill Zylstra
Diamond Bar High School
21400 Pathfinder Road
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Dear Mr. Zylstra,
(909) 839-7000 . Fax (909) 861-3117
www.DiamondBarCA.gov
The City of Diamond Bar Parks and Recreation Commission would like to
commend you for encouraging your Civics class students to attend the
Parks and Recreation Commission meeting April 23, 2015. We would also
like to recognize your efforts as an educator to encourage the youth of our
community to become involved with local government.
We greatly appreciate your hard work and dedication!
Sincerely,
Parks and Recreation Commission
Dave Grundy
Vice Chairman
Benny Liang
Commissioner
Kim Hsieh, Chairman
Lew Herndon
Commissioner
Ted Owens
Commissioner
�I llL1_.NO�D IlPr�
Recreation Program Update
TO: Honorable Chair & Members of the Parks & Recreation Commission
FROM: Christy Murphey, Recreation Superintendent
DATE: May 20, 2015
MEETING DATE: May 28, 2015
Community Recreation Guide
The Summer 2015 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 Summer 2015 guide is also available online at
www. Diamond BarCA.gov.
Contract Classes
Spring 2015 -- The Spring season began on
March 14 and will run thru May 29. As of May
14 there are 689 students enrolled in 190
classes. Numbers are slightly lower this
season than they were in 2014 (788 students).
This is due in part to the fact that the last
session of Spring Tennis starts later this year
on May 26. This class will run through June
18. There are three other classes that have late start dates that will
be included in the final
Spring count; Kajukenbo for Adult/Teens, Kajukenbo for Kids and Kung Fu. It is projected
that with the start of all four classes our numbers will surpass last year's.
Youth Programs
Tiny Tots -- The Tiny Tot spring session will end on June 12. At the time of this report
Heritage Park Tiny Tots had 16 in the 4-5 year old class and 20 in the 3 year old class.
Pantera Park Tiny had 20 in the 4-5 year old class and 20 in the 3 year old class. Both Tiny
Tot classes are set to go on their excursion to the La Habra Children's museum on
Wednesday, May 27. Plans are in the works for Graduation on Friday, June 12. Tiny Tots
Teacher Mrs. Karen Barnett has resigned her position. Part Time Staff has stepped up to
finish teaching the Pantera Park Tiny Tots spring session. The Summer Session at Pantera
Park is closed. Both sites are combined for the summer at Heritage Park with Miss Mariela
and Miss Joyce. Enrollment opened on Monday, May 11. Heritage Park has 13 in the 3 year
old class and 18 in the 4-5 year old class.
DB 4Youth "In Action" -- DB 4Youth "In Action" hosted the 6th, 7th and 8th grade dance
"Hawaiian Luau" on Friday, May 15. There were 113 - 6th, 7th and 8th graders at the dance.
There were 27 youth volunteers. Attendance was a little lower than usual and there were
only two 6th graders at the dance. Staff is investigating what may have happened to have so
few 6th graders. Threat of rain is one possibility for having fewer participants overall. The
surfboard scene and the glow bar looked wonderful. By 10:50pm the Grand View Ballroom
was all cleaned up and staff was preparing for the next event. The next regular meeting is
Tuesday, May 26 where the youth will make plans to participate in Diamond Bar Relay for
Life.
Volunteens -- The 2015 Volunteen Orientation will be held on Tuesday, May 19. This year
staff will utilize Volunteen Leaders to assist staff in leading trainings, activities, meetings, and
discussions. These leaders are selected based on their leadership and development skills.
They will help out other Volunteens on site. Volunteen leaders are 2nd and 3'd Year
Volunteens who have exemplified a "leadership" role with others. The first year Volunteens
will benefit from the knowledge of the older more experienced Volunteen Leaders.
Summer Day Camp -- Registration for Summer Day Camp will continue throughout the
summer as openings become available. Each week is limited to 100 campers. Currently all
the weeks are full with waiting lists. If cancellations come in, staff calls families from the
waiting list to assure we have 100 campers per week.
Week 1: June 1 - June 5
Medieval Times
Castle Park
Week 2: June 8 - June 12
Aquarium of the Pacific
Laser Quest
Week 3: June 15 - June 19
Ca Science Center
Splash Kingdom
Week 4: June 22 - June 26
"LA Zoo"
Boomers
Week 5: June 29 - July 2
Knott's Berry Farm
Oak Tree Lanes
Week 6: July 6 - July 10
Disney's California Adventure
Skate Express
Week 7: July 13 - July 17
Sparks Game
La Mirada Splash
Week 8: July 20 - July 24
EI Capitan
John's Incredible Pizza
Week 9: July 27 - July 31
Sky Zone
Community Hero's Day
Week 10: August 3 - August 7
Raging Waters
Harkins Theater
Week 11 August 10 - August 14
Disneyland
Corona Del Mar
*Excursions are subject to change
Youth and Adult Sports
Adult Basketball -- The summer season will begin on May 31. There are 18 teams in the
league this season. Games will be conducted at Lorbeer Middle School. Included in the
$360 registration fee are 10 league games plus a qualification game, scorekeepers, and
championship awards. Teams also pay $21 per week for the officials.
Adult Volleyball -- The current session began on March 23. There are 25 participants
currently enrolled in the program. For only $40, participants receive 10 weeks of play on two
courts of action from 7-9pm at South Pointe Middle School.
Skate Park -- The skate park averages 14 users per hour on weekdays, with 19 users per
hour on the weekend. Field attendants check in on the skate park a few times each day, from
4pm - Dusk on weekdays, and from 8am - Dusk on the weekends.
Table Tennis -- The Table Tennis program continues play at Heritage Park on Tuesday
(average of 10 participants), Thursday (average of 12 participants), and Sunday (average of
11 participants) evenings. Open play takes place from 7:30-11 pm on Tuesdays and
Thursdays, while Sunday is open from 6:30-10pm.
Youth Indoor Soccer -- There are 143 children enrolled in the program, which began April
11 and will conclude on June 6. Participants practice and play games on Saturdays at Mt.
Calvary Lutheran School. The $89 registration fee includes a jersey, trophy, and eight
games.
Youth Baseball -- Registration began on April 6. The $89 registration fee includes a team
jersey, team hat, trophy, and ten games. We will hold a parents meeting on June 3 at the
Diamond Bar Center at bpm for new and returning participants. Skills Day will be held at
Heritage Park for the Double A and Triple A divisions on June 6. Teams will be drafted
immediately after skills day. Practices will begin the week of June 8, and games will start
June 29. There are currently 89 participants enrolled and we will take registration until the
league fills.
Adult Excursions
May 16 — Strawberry Festival, Oxnard -- There were 30 participants that celebrated 32
years of strawberry fun at the Strawberry Meadows of College Park in Oxnard, California.
The festival celebrated the region's rich agricultural heritage while raising funds for numerous
charities. Festivities include interactive exhibits, live entertainment, arts and crafts vendors,
Strawberryland for Kids and of course yummy strawberry treats and beverages! This
excursion included roundtrip transportation, admission to the California Strawberry Festival
and a snack on the way home for $40 per person.
June 13 — Temecula Wine Country -- We have 14 signed up to visit Temecula Wine
Country with a guided tour of Thornton's Winery, specializing in sparkling wines and
champagnes on June 13. Tour guide will show us how the two are produced and offer
sample tastings. Next we will have time to stop at the Temecula Olive Oil Company for
tasting and shopping and lunch in Old Town Temecula. Excursion includes roundtrip
transportation, wine tasting, tour admission, and a snack on the way home. Lunch and
shopping will be at your own expense for $50 per person.
July 3 — Hollywood Bowl -- We are SOLD OUT for the July 4 Fireworks Spectacular at the
Hollywood Bowl on July 3. The L.A. Philharmonic will perform patriotic music and there will
be a live performance by the King of Motown, Smokey Robinson. Bring a picnic dinner or
purchase it at the Bowl. Excursion includes roundtrip transportation, admission to the show,
seat cushion rental and a snack for $60 per person.
July 18 — Santa Barbara -- There are currently 26 participants enrolled to Spend the Day in
Santa Barbara. The afternoon will be spent, at the participant's leisure, in Downtown Santa
Barbara, Stearns Wharf or strolling along the beach. Excursion includes roundtrip
transportation, and a snack for the ride home for $35/person.
August 15 — Long Beach -- This day we take a trip to Rainbow Lagoon in Long Beach for
the 231d Annual Long Beach Crawfish Festival. This family friendly festival is packed with live
Cajun, Zydeco music, fresh boiled crawfish in the world's largest crawfish kettle, dancing, two
beach bars, an international food court, children's stage, free bouncers for the kids and so
much more. Excursion includes roundtrip transportation, admission, and a snack for the ride
home for $40/person.
September 19 — Solvang -- There are currently 34 participants lined up to celebrate
Solvang's annual Danish Days. There will be folk dancers, village singers and a village band.
Lunch is available for an additional cost with the local street fair or try an authentic
smorgasbord at one of the popular Scandinavian restaurants. There are plenty of shops and
boutiques that line the streets of Solvang to explore. Excursion includes roundtrip
transportation and a snack for the ride home for $35/person.
Senior Programs
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, Heritage Park, and City Hall. The classes
vary from computer to exercise and fine arts—most are filled to capacity each session. The
Spring session began on February 23rd and will conclude on June 12tH
AARP Maturing Driving – The AARP driving course helps keep older drivers independent,
safe and confident while on the road. There were 25 seniors signed up for Thursday 5/14 &
Friday 5/15 for "AARP Mature Driving" class hosted by a volunteer from AARP. This is the
largest class we have ever had. AARP sent out reminder mailers that dramatically increased
numbers.
Senior Seminars
5/4 Take control of your retirement funds - 3 participants
5/14 & 5/15 AARP Mature Driving - 25 participants
5/18 Legal Seminar Pt. 1 - 21 participants
5/19 Hiring In Home Care - 9 participants
Senior Activities and Services
• Bridge every Wednesday – 8-10 per session, average
• Mahjong every Wednesday – 40 per session, average
• Bingo every Tuesday and Friday – 155 per session, average
• Complimentary Legal Services 1 st Wednesday of each month – 5 appointments were
booked for May
Senior Special Events
Cinco De Mayo Senior Dance – On
May 6th, 150 seniors were signed up
for our Cinco De May Dance. A
delicious meal was catered by Gary's
Catering and DJ Keith Johnson
provided a delightful mix of Spanish
classics keeping the seniors on their
feet all evening long. The event
concluded with everyone's favorite:
raffle prizes!
Diamond Bar Senior Citizens Club – D.B. Senior Club Annual Mother's Day Luncheon was
celebrated by the seniors on May 5th at the Diamond Bar Center from 10am-12:30pm. The
room was bustling with over 225 people in attendance. Everyone had a fantastic time.
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 315 members. They meet each Tuesday
with approximately 175 at each meeting.
• The Diamond Bar Evergreen Club has 313
members. They hold classes throughout the
week.
• The Diamond Age Seniors has 207 members.
They meet each Monday, Wednesday, and
Friday.
• The Sunshine Seniors has 800 members on
their books; 185 attend their programs on a
regular basis. They meet the second and fourth
Sunday of each month and every Saturday.
• The Super Diamond Age Seniors has 190
members. They meet each Tuesday, Thursday,
and Friday.
Senior Excursions
May 21, 2015 -- Titanic Exhibit — A group of 29
seniors headed to Buena Park to experience the
new attraction "Titanic". The Artifact Exhibition
features over 250 authentic artifacts that have been
recovered from the wreck site of Titanic, 2.5 miles beneath the ocean surface.
Lunch was on
their own at Knott's Berry Farm Marketplace, there was plenty to explore before heading
home.
May 28, 2015 -- Valley View - Currently 26 seniors are signed up to spend the day in Indio
at this luxurious casino. On this trip $25 is given in slot play credit by the casino. Lunch will
be on their own.
Special Events
Easter Egg Hunt -- Financial Summary and
Evaluation Attached
26th City Birthday Party -- Financial
Summary and Evaluation Attached
Arbor Day -- Financial Summary and
Evaluation Attached
4th of July Blast -- The event will take place
on Saturday, July 4, 2015 at Diamond Bar High School, from 5-9:30pm. The day will kick off
with live music from the band, "Yard Sale". The night will conclude with a firework show
starting at 9pm, guaranteed to light up the Diamond Bar sky. Grass Seating- so don't forget
your chairs, blankets, and picnic dinners.
Concerts in the Park -- The City of Diamond Bar will present the 25th Annual Concerts in the
Park series this summer. The series will begin on June 24th and run through August 12th on
Wednesday evenings from 6:30pm until 8:00pm (no concert July 1). The concerts are held
at Sycamore Canyon Park, 22930 Golden Springs Road.
Free Parking & Shuttle from the Diamond Bar Golf Course parking lot will begin at 5:30pm.
Free Activities for kids and concession available for purchase.
August 5th — Diamond Bar Night out!
August 12th — Sponsored by the Diamond Bar Community Foundation.
Performance Date
Band Name
Music Style
June 24
Southland Band
R&B, Classic Rock
July 8
The Kings of 88
Piano Rock
July 15
Stone Soul
Soul
July 22
Southern Caliber
Country Rock
July 29
Last Chance
Classic Rock
August 5
Cold Duck
70's top 40
August 12
Surfin'
Tribute to Beach Boys
Movies "Under the Stars" -- Movies "Under the Stars" will take place on Wednesday
evenings at dusk after Concerts in the Park. The movies will run from June 24th through
August 12th (no movie on July 1). All movies will be "PG" rated and are family oriented. A
shuttle service between the golf course and Sycamore Canyon Park will be operating.
Please come and join us for this whole night of fun!
Date
Title
June 24
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Da
July 8
Maleficent
July 15
The Box Trolls
July 22
Big Hero 6
July 29
101 Dalmatians
August 5
Alice in Wonderland 2010
August 12
Finding Nemo
Facility Rentals
Diamond Bar Center — The Diamond Bar Center was the location for a total of 32 private,
business and non-profit rentals during the month of April. There were 12 church rentals, 2
Toastmasters meeting, 2 Sunshine senior events, 1 seminar, 2 proms and 1 DPSS meeting.
There were also 5 weddings, 1 bunco fundraiser, 1 DBHS band banquet, 1 memorial, 1
farewell party, 1 annual meeting, 1 DBHS student workshop and the Diamond Bar Friends of
the Library Wine Soiree. A total of $53.934.45 in rental fees was collected during the month
of April for Diamond Bar Center rentals. In April 2014 a total of $86,759.03 was collected.
Event season is now in full swing! We encourage renters to communicate with staff early in
the planning process so that we can do our best to assist with all questions. Front desk staff
have been receiving numerous inquiries for not only wedding but graduation parties, end of
the year banquets and birthday parties.
Heritage -- There have been 8 rentals of Heritage Park Community Center for the month of
May. Rentals include 4 church rentals, 2 baby showers, 1 graduation party and 1 birthday
party. Total revenue for these rentals is $2,320.00. The revenue for May 2014 was $1,290
Picnic Reservations -- As of May 7, 2015 there have been 37 picnic reservations made for
the month of May. There have been 7 at Ronald Reagan, 1 at Peterson, 12 at Pantera Park,
4 at Heritage, 2 at Maple Hill and 11 at Sycamore Canyon Park. The revenue from these
picnic rentals is $1,075. The revenue for May 2014 was $1,475.00.
Program Title:
Date:
Evaluation Prepared by:
Program Evaluation and Financial Summary
Easter Egg Hunt
May 7, 2015
Andee Tarazon, C. S. Coordinator
The City of Diamond Bar and the Diamond Bar Breakfast Lions Club hosted the 32"d Annual Easter Egg
Hunt on Saturday, April 4, 2015 at Pantera Park. This FREE fun -filled event started at 8:30am with
pancake breakfast provide by Fire Explores Post 19. The group provided pancakes, eggs, hash
browns, two sausages or bacon and a drink for $7. The egg hunting began promptly at 10am. The
hunt was for children ages toddlers through 12 years old. Hunting areas were separated based upon
their age. Children had a blast hunting for eggs and enjoyed a special appearance by the Easter
Bunny and his friends the "Peeps"! Pictures with the Easter Bunny were available inside the tiny tot
room for a nominal fee.
This event is offered free of charge to the residents of Diamond Bar and those from surrounding
cities that choose to attend. Staff turns in a proposed budget for the event each spring as part of the
City's budget process. The approved budget reflects the Council's interest in continuing to offer this
event for free. The following financial summary shows what the direct costs of the event were.
Staff's budget does not include indirect costs such as full time salaries and benefits, printing in the
Recreation Guide, vehicle maintenance, field maintenance, etc.
Staff Recommendations
• Look into the idea of handing out eggs
in parent assisted area.
• Purchase new "peep" costumes
• Order portable restrooms
• Purchase new music for event
• Eliminate purchasing photos with the
Bunny, have available for personal
photo taking
• Order backdrop banner for photo
taking
• Post 19 — no confetti eggs
• Order 12,000 eggs
• Need additional staff for monitoring hunt areas
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
Easter Egg Hunt
Financial Summary
FY 2015
Projected General Fund Expenditures $ 7,716.52
Actual General Fund Expenditures $ 7,358.07
PERSONNEL SERVICES $ 1,585.83
Projected Amount $1,416.52
Part- Time (001.5350.40030)
Event
(2) CS Leader II - 7 hours @ $12.24
(5) CS leaders - 7 hours @ $10.44
(4) CS Workers - 7 hours @ $9.44
Office Assistance
(1) CS Leader II - 15 hours @ $12.24
(1) CS Workers - 15 hours @ $9.44
Full - Time (001.5350.40020)
Event
(1) CS Coordinator (OT) - 7.5 hours @ $43.36
Personnel Services (40000)
Worker's Compensation (40083) @ 3.0%
Medicare (40085) @ 1.45%
Social Security (40085) @ 6.2%
SUPPLIES (001.5350.41200) $ 3,805.59
Projected Amount $4,500.00
Plastic Easter Eggs $ 1,218.18
Baskets, chocolate, candies $ 1,123.97
Decorations/ Supplies $ 226.44
Costume Suits Cleaned S -
New Bunny Costume $ 1,237.00
PRINTING (001.5350.42110) $ 650.00
Projected Amount $650.00
Postcards $ 650.00
CONTARCT SERVICES (001.5350.45300) $ 1,316.65
Projected Amount $1,050.00
Banners/ Signage $ 641.65
Special Event Insurance $ 675.00
RENTAL/LEASE OF REAL PROP (001.5350.42140) $
Projected Amount $100.00
Pantera Parking Lot $
$ 1,126.23
$ 171.32
$ 365.32
$ 264.39
$ 183.60
$ 141.60
$ 325.20
$ 325.20
$ 134.40
$ 43.54
$ 21.04
$ 69.82
SUPPLIES (001.5350.41200) $ 3,805.59
Projected Amount $4,500.00
Plastic Easter Eggs $ 1,218.18
Baskets, chocolate, candies $ 1,123.97
Decorations/ Supplies $ 226.44
Costume Suits Cleaned S -
New Bunny Costume $ 1,237.00
PRINTING (001.5350.42110) $ 650.00
Projected Amount $650.00
Postcards $ 650.00
CONTARCT SERVICES (001.5350.45300) $ 1,316.65
Projected Amount $1,050.00
Banners/ Signage $ 641.65
Special Event Insurance $ 675.00
RENTAL/LEASE OF REAL PROP (001.5350.42140) $
Projected Amount $100.00
Pantera Parking Lot $
Program Evaluation and Financial Summary
Program Title: City Birthday Party
Date: May 7, 2015
Evaluation Prepared by: Andee Tarazon, Community Services Coordinator
261h City Birthday Party
Pantera Park was jumping as an estimated 4,000 people attended the annual celebration. The
highlight of the day's activities took place on stage at 3pm as the Mayor and members of the City
Council cut the official birthday cake and joined the community in singing Happy Birthday to
Diamond Bar! In addition Mayor Tye along with the rest of the City Council presented the
Outstanding Diamond Bar Volunteer awards to 5 recipients.
Once again the Regional Chamber of Commerce San Gabriel Valley operated the Business Expo and
the Diamond Bar Friends of the Library operated the beer and wine garden. The City operated the car
show with 25 cars on display. 22 non-profit service organizations participated by operating an
information booth. In addition, there were 12 delicious food booths, 16 kid zone game booths, 14
teen action zone games, and 10 carnival rides operated during the event. The event also featured an
emergency operations and vehicle display with LA County Fire and Sheriffs departments
participating. Lastly, residents were amazed by the great entertainment on stage with 11 local groups
twirling, dancing, singing and cheering!
This event is offered for nominal charges to the residents of Diamond Bar. Staff turns in a proposed
budget for the series each spring as part of the City's budget process. The approved budget reflects
the Council's interest in continuing to offer this event at low cost. The following financial summary
shows what the direct costs of the event were. Staff's budget does not include indirect costs such as
full time salaries and benefits, printing in the Recreation Guide, vehicle maintenance, etc.
Past City Birthday Revenue and Expenditure Recap
Revenue
Net Cost
2008
$
20,667.00
$ 59,553.36
2009
$
22,799.45
$ 58,997.13
2010
$
21,591.20
$ 49,760.26
2011
$
19,673.15
$ 46,836.82
2012
$
15,799.00
$ 65,507.57
2013
$
18,578.25
$ 66,850.85
2014
$
19,075.00
$ 92,441.31
2015
$
15,569.00
$ 82,731.49
Recommendations and Ideas
• Need professional signs for ticket booth prices
• No outside "generators" permitted — Noted on food/info booth applications
• Need cones for big canopy to cover large stakes
• Order New Big Ducks for Ring a duck game
• Paint Games
• Need new remote control cars
• Need additional dinosaurs for Dino Dig
• Need to advertise car show months in advance
• Ask "Mayor" if want to do Mayor choice award in car show area.
• Need new games- replace bowling game
• Need a spin wheel
• Chamber not allowed to unload on grass, unless they have people guiding them in and out
• Need more participation in business expo
• Need to charge Chamber $300 for space rental
• Continue to have DJ for car show area
• Have rental stage configured 24 x16
• Remind James Events that they need a ground rod for generator
• Need "Cash Only" Signs for ticket booths
• Remember to e-mail council about where to pick up Birthday Party pins.
City of Diamond Bar
Community Services Department
City Birthday Party 2015
Budgeted
Actual
PROJECTED GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
$ 93,934.54
$
82,731.49
PROJECTED REVENUE
$ 18,100.00
$
15,569.00
PROJECTED PROP A (112.5350-45310)
$ 3,300.00
$
3,000.00
PROJECTED PROGRAM COST
$ 75,834.54
$
67,162.49
PERSONAL SERVICES
Budgeted $9,459.54
Actual $7,209.71
Account Number
Actual
PT Staff $5,922.22
001.5350.40030
$ 3,838.83
Event set-up
$
1,255.79
(2) CS Leader II - 8 hours @ $12.07
$
193.12
(5) CS leaders - 8 hours @ $10.98
$
439.20
(5) CS Workers - 8 hours @ $9.90
$
396.34
(2) Facility Attendant II - 4 hours @ $14.19
$
227.13
Event
$
2,418.34
(3) CS Leader II - 12 hours @ $13.85
$
498.72
(6) CS leaders - 12 hours @ $11.00
$
792.24
(7) CS Workers - 12 hours @ $9.09
$
763.88
(3) Facility Attendant II - 10.5 hours @ $11.53
$
363.50
Office Assistance
$
164.70
(1) CS Leader- 15 hours @ $10.98
$
164.70
Full Time Staff $2,782.78
001.5350.40020
$ 2,835.86
Event set-up
$
570.25
(1) CS Coordinator (OT) - 5 hours @ $39.33
$
526.89
(1) CS Coordinator (OT) - 1 hours @ $43.36
$
43.36
Event
$
2,265.61
(1) CS Coordinator (OT) - 11 hours @ $39.33
$
432.63
(2) CS Coordinator (OT) - 14 hours @ $43.10
$
603.40
(2) Accounting Technician (OT) - 9 hours @ 45.54
$
819.72
(1) Sr. Admin Assistant (OT) - 9 hours @ $45.54
$
409.86
Personal Services (4000) $644
$ 535.02
Worker's Cpmpensation (40083) @ 3.0%
$
200.24
Medicare (40085) @ 1.45%
$
96.78
Social Security (40085) @ 6.2%
$
238.00
REVENUE
Account Number
Budgeted
Actual
001.5350.34720
$
18,100.00
$
15,569.00
Carnival Rides @ $100
$
1,000.00
$
600.00
KidZone Game Booths @ $100$
1,600.00
$
1,600.00
TAZ Game Booths @ $100
$
1,400.00
$
1,400.00
Food Booths @ $100
$
1,000.00
$
1,200.00
Info. Booths @ $100
$
2,500.00
$
2,200.00
Beer Booth
$
100.00
$
100.00
Car Show
$
1,500.00
$
650.00
Revenue from Rides/Games
$
9,000.00
$
7,819.00
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
Account Number Budgeted
Actual
001.5350.42353 $
84,475.00
$
75,521.78
Expenses
Vertical/Horizontal Banners
$
5,300.00
$
2,086.58
Promo/ Flyers
$
3,000.00
$
2,867.75
Committee Member Shirts
$
900.00
$
742.55
kwik Covers(Table skirts Covers)
$
500.00
$
2,137.16
Special Event Insurance (Driver)
$
1,800.00
$
2,002.00
Wrist Bands
$
500.00
$
-
Game Cards
$
300.00
$
250.00
Event Set -Up/ Decorations/mise supplies
$
3,000.00
$
2,366.09
Food Reimbursement
$
700.00
$
637.63
Pantera Parking Lot
$
250.00
$
-
Birthday Party Logo
$
350.00
$
300.00
Commemorative Pins
$
2,400.00
$
1,406.10
Entertainment
$
3,000.00
$
-
Rental Equip.
Tables, chairs,canopies
$
13,200.00
$
14,071.48
Generators and power supplies
$
500.00
$
1,005.21
Sound System
$
1,700.00
$
1,700.00
Restrooms and hand washing sink
$
1,150.00
$
867.00
Birthday Cakes
Albertsons-11 full sheet cakes
$
500.00
$
550.89
Cake cutting Supplies
$
100.00
$
44.53
Carnival Rides/Attractions
Carnival Rides/Attractions
$
26,000.00
$
24,883.00
Game Prizes/Candy
$
3,500.00
$
2,552.28
Game materials
$
900.00
$
806.00
Organization Revenue Share
$
11,000.00
$
10,998.00
Contract Staff
Security
$
450.00
$
477.00
Valley Crest Staff
$
1,000.00
$
900.00
Car Show
Trophies
$
175.00
$
164.59
Tee Shirts
$
1,000.00
$
1,000.00
Ramp
$
800.00
Supplies
$
500.00
$
705.94
Total game/ride revenue = $10,998
$10,998 divided by 36 vendors = $305.50 per vendor
Program Evaluation and Financial Summary
Program Title: Arbor Day Celebration
Date: May 5, 2015
Evaluation Prepared by: Andee Tarazon, Community Services Coordinator
Summary
On Friday, April 24 the City of Diamond Bar celebrated Arbor Day at Pantera Elementary School in
honor of the City's designation as Tree City U.S.A. for the 14th consecutive year. Children from the
school were invited to participate in a special tree planting ceremony to recognize and observe Arbor
Day.
Each student assisted with the planting of five camphor trees donated by West Coast Arborists. They
also took home an Eldarica Pine seedling. Los Angeles County Fire Department/Forestry Division
donated the seedlings and Scott Gardner with the forestry division provided the students with a
demonstration and planting instructions. The ceremony included special comments by Mayor Pro
Tem Lyons, including recognition of the 2015 Pantera Elementary School Poster Contest winner 5th
grader Cassie Nam. Mayor Pro Tem Lyons presented her with a $50 gift card to Target and her
winning poster framed. The students, organized by Principal Todd Riffell and Kindergarten teacher
Mrs. Pantanini, made presentations in support of Arbor Day. At the end of the day each student was
presented with a recycled litter bag filled with Arbor Day goodies.
Staff turns in a proposed budget for the event each spring as part of the City's budget process. The
approved budget reflects the Council's interest in continuing to offer this event for free. The
following financial summary shows what the direct costs of the event were. Staffs budget does not
include indirect costs such as full time salaries and benefits, printing in the Recreation Guide, vehicle
maintenance, field maintenance, etc.
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
Arbor Day
Financial Summary
2015
Projected General Fund Expenditures
Projected Revenue
Difference
Actual General Fund Expenditures
Actual Revenue
Difference
$ 1,703.35
$ 1,703.75
$ 1,167.80
$ 1,167.80
PERSONNEL SERVICES $ 197.43
Projected Amount - $553.35
Personnel (40020)
Event set-up $ 132.68
(1) CS Worker -4 hours @ $10.93 $ 43.72
(1) CS Leader - 4 hours @ $11.12 $ 44.48
Event
$ 44.48
(1) CS Leader -4 hours @ $11.12
$
44.48
Personnel Services (40000)
$ 20.27
Worker's Compensation (40083) @ 3.8%
$
6.73
Medicare (40085) @ 1.45%
$
2.56
Social Security (40085) @ 6.2%
$
10.98
SUPPLIES (001.5350.41200) $ 970.37
Projected Amount - $1,150.00
Goodie bag items $ 735.36
Poster Contest $ 109.39
Supplies $ 125.62
DONATED ITEMS
Goodie Bags, coloring books, pencils, and rulers from Public Works $400
200 Seedlings - LA County Fire Dep. Forestry Division $200
MAY PARKS REPORT
TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN & MEMBERS OF THE PARKS &
RECREATION COMMISSION p_
FROM: ANTHONY JORDAN, PARKS AND MAINTENANCE P
SUPERINTENDENT
SUBJECT: MAY PARKS REPORT
DATE: 5/19/15
MEETING DATE: 5/28/15
During the previous month, the Community Services Maintenance Staff has been
working on various tasks throughout the City. The following is a brief recap of some
of the routine maintenance items completed.
Diamond Bar Center
• Re-lamped five (5) interior lights. Replaced two (2) ballasts.
• Performed monthly generator test.
• Repaired inoperable PTZ parking lot security camera. Found a short circuit
in the camera housing.
• Performed temporary repair to Oak room operable wall. Worked on contract
and other documents for Advanced Equipment to replace the wall (JW).
• Removed and replaced malfunctioning batteries on the GEM electric car.
• Performed a safety site inspection with the City's safety Officer.
• Replaced two (2) ice maker water filters.
• Repaired damaged light bollard in the motor court.
Heritage Park
• Repaired malfunctioning "Chicago" faucet in the exterior men's room.
Maple Hill Park
• Removed damaged picnic table from picnic area. Table was constructed
of expanded metal and deteriorated beneath its rubber coating. Ten new
tables are slated to be installed in FY 15/16. Removed associated
concrete anchors to avoid tripping hazards.
• Replaced four metal trash cans in picnic and tennis court areas.
• Snaked the main sewer line to clear obstruction. Found tree roots in the
line.
Pantera Park
• Assisted with setup, operation and take down of the City Birthday Party
and the Easter Egg Hunt.
• Built a shelf for the Tiny Tot cabinets.
Paul C. Grow Park
• Repaired irrigation backflow prevention device. Device was leaking from
the pressure relief valve.
Peterson Park
• Removed vandalized A/C unit from decommissioned cell site. A/C unit
was most likely damaged by metal thieves. No city property was
damaged.
• Installed CATV cover on vault in parking lot.
• Performed various plumbing repairs in the women's restroom.
Ronald Reagan Park
• Removed damaged slide and slide supports from the playground. Damage
was due to regular wear and tear. A new style slide has been ordered to
replace the damaged slide as the existing slide is no longer in production
due to its age. Installation of the new slide is tentatively scheduled for the
week of May 18.
Sycamore Canyon Park
• Serviced the ice machine.
• Performed trail maintenance work with the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints who painted all of the lodge pole fencing along the mesa
trail.
• Installed three (3) game cameras at the storage yard to provide camera
surveillance of the facility. Two cameras are mounted on the front of
storage containers and the third is mounted on the light pole. The cameras
are motion activated and images can be downloaded as needed.
Performed a safety site inspection with the City's safety Officer.
Washington Street Park
• Repaired drinking fountain and cleared drain.
City Hall/Library
• Serviced the ice machine in 1St floor kitchen.
• Re-lamped six (6) lights in the library space and replaced two (2) ballasts.
Re-lamped three (3) lights in the city hall space.
• Retrofitted two (2) LED can lights in the city hall space. Re-lamped two (2)
additional existing fixtures with LED bulbs.
• Performed monthly generator test.
• Installed new batteries in the automatic flush valves in the library space.
• Performed quarterly carpet cleaning in the City Hall and Library spaces.
Additional Details Added to Supplement Parks Report
Staff is developing an expanded format of the Parks Report that lists the current
maintenance issues for each park. As this report is further refined, the status of
each item listed will be up -dated monthly until the issue is resolved. Information
from this report will not only document the work being performed, it will also aid in
the development of future budget requests that will be necessary to complete the
more costly items. Please provide feedback to staff on the level of detail that
should be included in the report so that the final format contains the items of
most interest to the Commission.
Ill
N
N
Ln
v
al
y
IZ
E
0
0
O
2
al
c
0
0
w
z ar
E "
m c
O_J
E •O
N -O
0 v
o —
on -0
m 0
m o
U U
\ ja
O
N
O
0
cm
Z —
LL
C
Y
iu E
c
p
c
N
v
9—
a
C
US
O
�
ha
ba
O
ba
�
N
N
O
N
3
M
io
O
O
c W
y-
O
'0 u
E
wu
m
E
v
a
O
Oco
•y �^
E
3
E
t
u
E
E
�^
u
u
m
u
m
u
y
Oa
u
K
N
Q
a
a
r
n
v>
v
0.
v
'
L
u>v
m
O
m
m
LO
3O
a'
,�
L
U
a
E
a
u
�
N
C
N
i
tua
a
N
N
O1
Ql
N
a)
U
N
N
"M
0
>>
a
-0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
y.,
\
\
\
\
\
\
\
\
\
\
\
\
\
\
N
N
m
.-4
on
m
�
m
�
J
N
00
@
C41
N
K
m
mm
E>
E
o
c
O
U
m
m
c
'>
N
EN
E
+m'
o
>
E
v
v
0
m
m
3
0
aY'
w
mY
Y
U
J
K
Y
c
c
a)
E
m
N
¢
m
a
'6
y
0 Z
n
c
J
r
N 0
v
o
>
E
r
r
v
V+
0
°
r
r
r
r
r
r
r
r
r
r
r
r
m
ODD O
N
N
M
J
w a
(q
fxf
M
M
N
m
O'd
r
M
M
f+f
m
m
m
m
m
m
m
m
m
m
r
M
Y
Y
U
u
u
u
u
u
u
u
u
u
h
m
m'
u
u
u
i
U
c
O
iU
ti
a
Lny
U
aa))
m
m
c
N
m
C
Oi
u
m
c
O
H
E
Y
m
N
N
DD
m
bD
a
J
L
N
C
N
a
to
N
Q1
a1
N
J
U
aQ
O
0
Y
M
m
E
a)
J
L
LL
C
O
N
0_
.0
O
N
m
•vf
_M
m
ba
N
O
u
O
m
m
N
N
N
i
Y
t
m
✓
N
U
a)
_y
U
f0
N
3—o
°p
v
a
-O
Y
U
a
s
>v
N
C
N
N
p
N>
L
u
N
dc
a
j
m>
c
m
r
z
N
x
m
a
g
v
L
n
E
U
m
m
m
v
a
N
=
�'
N
O
O.
r
N
m
m
D
o
3
v
N
N
•�
N
a)
'n
a
t
m
z
m
m
a
a
vm
a
z
3
a
a
=
a,
N
N
N
U
v
Q
O
6
�
c
v
L
Y
U
N
�
N
a
Y V�
-
Y
N
C
@
OO
>O
>O
06
w
N
U
U
U
N
o
m
y
O
O
N
o
z
Y
0
o
0
0
0
0
o
0
a
rl
rl
N
N
N
N
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
o
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
H
O
N
\
\
\
N
N�
N�
N
N
N
V1
VI
N
V1
N
N
N
.-i
dt
al
w
a1
O1
N
Y
N
O
v
T
@
N
U
3
@
N
C
y+O+
O
N
O
C
U
N
CCp
,+0+
N
N
N
@
VI
V•
+O+
U
N
v
Y
Y
N
J
_
@
@
@
VI
U
U
@
@
@
J
@
YO
@
@
N
N
N
N
N
O
O
YY
y
u
u
u
mJ
m
m
C
C
C
@
N
v
N
Ol
v
v
m
V1
V1
V1
%
LL
F-
LL
LL
LL
d'
CL
W
(n
l/)
d
d
In
�-
(/1
(�•
N
@
L
U
@
v
i
i
i
T
r
c
1—
F-
F-
F-
(/1
(/1
1/1
(/1
VI
VJ
J
J
J
J
UI
V1
J
J
In
J
(n
N
In
N
VI
In
N
VI
N
N
ff
N
rf
r -I
ttt
N
M
N
M
to
nt
NI
N
N
f+'1
n1
M
N
N
fel
N
N
N'
(v1
N
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
@
@
@
@
@
@
@
@
@
@
@
@
@
@
@
@
@
@
@
@
@
@
@
@
@
@
v
v
u
v
u
v
u
v
v
u
v
v
v
u
u
u
u
u
u
u
v
u
u
v
u
u
m
N
cd
C
u
U
O
Y
W
`
v
.O
_
.O
'6
p
Y
b0
i
f6
C)
0
N
K
Y
d
N
Y
Y
C
O
•i
C
U
Y
L
@
T
N
bA
@
p
�•
O
Y
U
@
Y
v
N
@
m
U
\@
v
Cr
m
@
C
m
E
C
E
U
@
N
C
C
bA
U
U
@
N
U
aO
Y_
U
V1
N
a
v
N
@
•O
M
O
U
C
@
d
N
L
O
Ei
u
m
o_
acu
aEi
v
�'
y
O
E
O
O
E
U
U
LL
U
l
Y
%
i
L
N
-O
@
'L
Y
U
a
£
N
@
Y
MO
N
N
:S2%
w
w
@
@
a
s
a
a
a
c
❑,
E@
.,
c
5
c
a
>>
L
Q
a
a
£
o
m
v
m
v
v
u@
N
N
@
N
N
N
@
v
N
N
v
G)
N
@
O
>
>
Y
i
N
N
v
N
3
Z
T
K
J
Z
C
>,
K
K
d'(7
O.
1
U
VI
C7
D
D
d'
d'
V)
V)
V)
CL
:I
3
N
C
0
0
0
L
3
Y
0
a
c
LL
N
ul
N
ut
to
N
h
to
N
N
N
N
vl
N
i/1
V1
N
N
to
vl
v1
N
�
N
N
N
vl
v1
N
.-1
-I
N
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
0
0
OY
0
O`
0
0
ON
0
0
0
a
0
0
0
0
O
O
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
\
\
\
\
\
\
\
\
\
\
\
\
\
\
\
\
\
\
\
\
\
\
\
\
\
\
\
\
\
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
\
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
V1
N
vl
�
vt
v1
to
vt
vt
N
V1
N
N
vl
ut
N
to
N
V1
N
N
vt
vt
to
V1
N
vl
to
a
9
3
o
c
u
06
01
Y
Y
E
'o
a�-'
'O
v
c
o
U
3
N
U
O
Y
Y
N
Y
Y
Y
N
J
(U
N
d
fU
v
N
N
N
fU
m
O
w
Y
O
"O
O
a
O
O
d
a
a
a
a
a
O
`
O
O
m
N
O
o?i
v
O
O
O
O
N
v
>S
Q
fJ
D•
6
ZS
m
Q
N
N
N
Q
Y
�'
a'
a
v
O
W
W
W
W
W
W
m
U
bn
U
O
0
L
C
p�
o
U
to
N
O
iC
iC
N
3
J
>
r
r
T>
r
C
p
0
m
p
u
U
C
X
N
fn
<:
U
U
C
O`
U
Q
N
K
m
u
Z
Z
Z
m
m
F-
a
a
a
:
a
a
a
w
a
3>
>
F-
a
LL�
o
m
m
m
a
I-
V
c*
N
m
C
ik
Yk
�#
SC
SF
SC
a
a
a
d
fi
a
W
d
fi
d
y
as
a
W
ri
ri
fi.
a
fi
o.
a'
a
a
a
a
a
a
LL
a
d
�
r
�
i-
r
F-
i --
m
f+1
N
m
fy
M
M
ry
N
M
fff
fv1
m
n'1
n'1
N
M
M
M
fff
N
N
N
n'I
M
.-1
rr
c -I
YY
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
RI
(0
(O
(t)
f0
(p
f0
@
lO
(0
@
(O
f0
RI
It)
10
l0
f0
lO
(0
(0
(0
(0
f6
fp
(0
f0
f0
f0
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
uU
N
�
L
i
s
c
N
N
fa
u u
u
c
c
v
m
L
u
a
U
O
Y
N
E
O
OO
X
L
N
-O
C
N
m
N
C
v
O
O
N
=
m
a
fo
v
d
mm
i
ra
'�
3
�aai
Lon
0
0
3
nl
N
y�
Y
N
Y
vl
m
C
L
a
�
a
n1
N
O
G
Y
0a
a
3
c
c
N
C
C
O
O
Ul
O
�+
O
N
CL
v
C
4%
,L
Y
O
Q
•�
op
C
N
bA
U
C
d
v
N
3
O
N
Y
L
O:^
7
U
C
C
U
N
N
v
O
v
a
G
C
O
N
C
•O
i
Y
X
d
a
K
m
N
fa
N
E
O
O
L
O
C
v
Z
d
>.
v
'+�
N
z
o
c
v
v
v
3
a
v
Ln
m
m
fY°
o
C
r
m
—
fr
C7
.O
aci
>
U
U
N
U
s
fi
pp
U
l7
to
fU
C
m
Q
E
a
L
u
W
v
a
j
m
o
m
ma
c
c
Im
u
u
3>
m_
•0!J
•�
cvi�
'-
N
a
Q
C
a
s
a
a
Y
E
`7
C
K
K
U
d
C
0
�'
m
N
Y
O
E
a
Q
O
a
U
'm
v
v
v
v
v
v
l�1
lY
of
d
a
a"
3
c
CL
:I
�
N
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
\
\\
\
\
\
\
\
\
\
\
\
\
N
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
\
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
'i
N
v1
v1
u1
�+1
V1
N
vl
vt
N
N
N
N
V\1
N
19
O
u
N
�Y.
C
r
u
O
V
�p
Y
0
m
o
�
m
o
�
J
Ul
N
U
J
J
O
JO
v
JO
a
a
JO
c
JO
I-0
.-
F
Fes-
voi
-2
H
a
F
Fes-
Fes-
F
F
vii
w
v
v
co
a
m
�m
v1Oi
m
�o
N
a
v
vni
as
xx
x
xp
xx
xa
xr
ax
xc
a
u
r
r
r
r}
r
r
r>
r
r>
r
r
r
a
s
a
a
a
a
a
d
a
as
a
a
d
a
a
Ih
N
N
N
n1
N
N
N'
'M
rr
M
N
N
N
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
f0
m
f0
f0
f0
(0
@
m
(O
(0
(0
(O
@
IG
(0
f0
l0
:..)
V
U
V
V
U
U
U
V
V
V
:..)
V
V
u
n•
v
v
x
-a
v
p
m�
F
0
O
U
�
N
m
m
t
u
E
Om
9
m
C
U
T
�n
F
O
o
.0
O-
U
>
O
U
0
E
>,
Y
o
0
C
o
Y
u
m
h
O
p,
x
Y
g
yQ
o
o
m
in
>
3
3°
w3
u
o
u
u
>>
>
p
m
u
m
o
av
a
m
c
m
m
«'
'-F,
o
E
a
v
o
m
v
o
m
va
m
m
m
E o
m===�
m
u
z
z
F
m
m
= Z
m
Ln
Ln
Interoffice
MEMORANDUM
To: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Parks and Recreation Commission
From: Bob Rose, Community Services Director A�r.�
Date: May 21, 2015 Meeting Date: May 28, 2015
Re: CIP Projects Up -date
CIP Projects Up -date:
Steep Canyon Trail Connector & Pantera Park Trail — The design team continues to work on the
construction documents. After the construction documents are completed, the project will go out to bid
to obtain a construction contractor. The Steep Canyon Connector will result in a trail from the top of the
stairs at Steep Canyon that connects to the Canyon Loop Trail. The Pantera Park Trail will result in a
trail going up the steep slope above the dog park at Pantera Park. It will also include a set of concrete
stairs leading down the slope from Pantera Drive. Our goal is to have these trails constructed by the
end of the calendar year.
Diamond Canyon Park — Plan check for this new park continues. Also, the City Council approved a
concept plan for a City entry monument & picnic area that will be constructed as part of the park. The
entry sign and picnic area will be located just off of Diamond Bar Blvd, at the north side of the
botanical garden. Lennar believes the park, and new entry sign / picnic area, will be constructed by
next fall.
Design of Heritage Park Improvements — The consultant team has completed its work collecting
public in -put for this project. Staff is now reviewing the data that was collected to determine the plans
for this project going forward.
Design of Longview Park South & Star Dust Park Improvements — The team from Architerra
Design Group is working to respond to the most recent plan check comments. The City Council has
approved both sites for construction of improvements during the 2015/16 FY. Staff plans to start
construction sometime this fall.
Installation of Swings at Longview Park North — The team from ICG, Inc has completed the survey
work and is developing a concept plan for this project. A two -bay swing set for 2 to 12 year-old
children and the expansion of the accessible play area are a part of this project at Longview Park
North.
Dog Park Improvements — Work on the irrigation laterals continues. Once completed, 50 trees will be
planted. Concrete stairs down the slope from Pantera Dr. are a part of the Pantera Trail project.
ILn
N
I
1 N
r c
N
N
H
Y
C
N
c
a
as
oo
0
0
0
- 0
w'
E'
z
>
a
N;
v
y
N
w
°
0
�
�
N
a
E
E
V
Z
O
z
Z
p
�
Or
Z
- Z
W
N
N
O
W
O
c
o
o
v.
rn
0
3
oZ3L
a
s
c
v
L
�
>
o
a
E
3
r
G
l
c
2°
°
U
+�
m
O
Id
u
«
i °u
c
-o
z
Y
a
O
°
S>
ui
'C
w
a
m
�o
Y',
p"
v
a
N
n
❑
O
-O,
v
c
W
�❑
'
Y
O
O:
O
o`
u
o
r
V
°
z
U
m
yO
A
v
:O
m¢>
i
W
N
m
I
C
•a
�
o
�
N
V
v
C
Q
o
a'
m'.
m
m
omQ
mm°
i
p'
O
>
p
0
Z
w
z
..
ZI
C
LM
a
a
m
E
00
i N
`m
s
V1
E
u
Y
O
T
Y
N
i 6
v
m
c
�;
v
:
E
: j
1 O
QV
ry
c
'S
U
q
N
m
L,,
)
6
m
m
o.
o:
a
o
N
a
m
S
m
p
t
`m
a
t
E-
C
m
Y
9
•
L
C
v
m '.
�
N
O
�
N
m
Y
E
N
w
i0
m$
3
v
a
v
c'.
c
i
i
Q
m
a
W
O
N
O
O
Y
49
N
O
ul
u)
N