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21810 Copley Drive
Chairperson Dave Grundy
Vice -Chair Manisha Sulakhe
Commissioner Lew Herndon
Commissioner Kim Hsieh
Commissioner Benny Liang
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CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
AGENDA
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 —
L3 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
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ROLL CALL: PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSIONERS HERNDON, HSIEH, LIANG,
VICE -CHAIR SULAKHE, AND CHAIRMAN GRUNDY
MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE: This time is reserved on each agenda to provide an
opportunity for members of the public to directly address the Commission on items or matters
of interest to the public that are not already scheduled for consideration on this agenda.
Those who wish to speak on Agenda Subjects or Matters from the Audience may complete
voluntary Speaker's Cards at the desk of the Commission Secretary. Speakers are limited to
five (5) minutes.
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Tuesday, October 4 — City Council Meeting - 6:30pm - AQMD Main Auditorium
21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar
Thursday, October 13 — Senior Excursion — Queen Mary; Glory Days Tour —
Level 3 — 9:30am — 4:30pm — Departs DBC @ 9:30am
Saturday, October 15 — Barktober — 9:00am — 1:00pm — Bark Park at Pantera
Park — 738 Pantera Dr, Diamond Bar
Tuesday, October 18 — City Council Meeting - 6:30pm - AQMD Main Auditorium
21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar
Tuesday, October 25 — DB4Youth and DB4Youth "In Action" Meeting - 6:00pm
The Diamond Bar Center, 1600 Grand Avenue, Diamond Bar
Thursday, October 27 — Senior Dance — DBC Spooktacular Party — 6-9:00pm
The Diamond Bar Center, 1600 Grand Avenue, Diamond Bar
Thursday, October 27 — Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting - 7:00pm
The Windmill Room, 1St Floor, 21810 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar
Monday, October 31 — Fall Fun Festival — 4:30 — 8:30pm — Heritage Park —
2900 S. Brea Canyon Road, Diamond Bar
1.1 Approval of Minutes for July 28, 2016 Regular Meeting
2.1 Recreation Program Update — Christy Murphey, Recreation Superintendent
1. Power Point Presentation — Day Camp - Alison Meyers, Recreation
Coordinator
2.2 Maintenance Report — Anthony Jordan, Parks & Maintenance Superintendent
1. Power Point Presentation — Park Walk Through
2.3 CIP Projects — Ryan McLean, Assistant City Manager
1. Diamond Canyon Park
2. Stardust Park/Peterson Park Play Equipment
2.4 List of pending Commission requests — Ryan McLean, Assistant City Manager
3. OLD BUSINESS — None
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5. ANNOUNCEMENTS — Commissioners may briefly respond to public comments,
make announcements, ask a question of staff, and make a brief report on their
activities, request staff to return with information at a future meeting or request that a
matter of business be placed on a future agenda.
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CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
MINUTES OF THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
DIAMOND BAR CITY HALL - THE WINDMILL ROOM
21810 COPLEY DRIVE, DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765
JULY 28, 2016
CALL TO ORDER:
Chair/Grundy 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 Liang led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: Commissioners Lew Herndon, Benny Liang, Vice
Chair Manisha Sulakhe and Chair Dave Grundy
Absent: Commissioner Kim Hsieh was excused.
Staff Present: Ryan McLean, Assistant City Manager; Anthony Jordan, Parks and
Maintenance Superintendent; Christy Murphey, Recreation Superintendent; Monique
Saliu, Recreation Coordinator, and Debbie Gonzales, Administrative Coordinator
MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE: None
CALENDAR OF EVENTS: As presented by ACM/McLean.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1.1 Approval of Minutes for the June 23, 2016 Regular Meeting.
Upon motion by C/Hemdon, seconded by VC/Sulakhe, Regular Meeting
Minutes of June 23, 2016 were approved as presented with C/Liang
abstaining and C/Hsieh being absent.
2.1 Recreation Program Update — RS/Murphey
C/Hemdon asked if 162 baseball participants was typical of past years
and RS/Murphey responded she believed it was about 20 less than last
year. Numbers have been declining each year.
Chair/Grundy said the 4th of July Blast was a wonderful event and the
fireworks were fantastic. His family sat toward the back and were unable
to hear the announcements and asked RS/Murphey to consider better PA
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system coverage for next year. RS/Murphey asked if Chair/Grundy could
hear the band and he responded that he could but it was not very loud.
RS/Murphey said she would add it to her list.
2.1.1 PowerPoint Presentation -Diamond Bar Center Update — RC/Saliu
C/Hemdon said it appeared that the shortfall on the facilities is
about $1.4 million per year including payment on the bonds.
ACM/Ryan responded yes and that the bond payment is
approximately $850,000 this year which is not included in the
reported expenditures.
VC/Sulakhe asked if the projectors that come down covers the
stage and RC/Saliu responded that it covers the back portion of the
stage. VC/Sulakhe said she has had people tell her that it does not
work well because when an artist is performing both things cannot
be done at the same time. The options she offered were that they
could have side screens. RS/Murphey said that the new screen will
not come down as far. VC/Sulakhe said she was talking about the
position of the screen which is almost at the edge of the stage. If
someone is performing the orchestra is not seen. She wanted to
know if the screen could be moved back and RS/Murphey said
there were no plans to move it back. The issue is that the further
back the screen is the closer in people have to sit to be able to view
what is on the screen because of the pillars. VC/Sulakhe asked if
there could be two screens, one in the front and one at the back.
RS/Murphey said staff could look into the matter.
VC/Sulakhe said she was asked about hanging items and what
should she tell people about what is allowed. RS/Murphey
responded that people should talk with RC/Saliu to get their
decorations approved. She can help them come up with options for
their decorations which have to be approved. RC/Saliu said that
decorations are supposed to be free-standing to prevent damage to
surfaces that will increase expenditures. If people wish to hang
items 3M command strips are allowed because they do not leave
residue on the walls. It depends on the weight of the item.
2.2 Maintenance Report — PMS/Jordan
2.2.1 Introduction of City Operation and Maintenance Manual — Parks,
Facilities and Equipment — PMS/Jordan.
Chair/Grundy asked if this was a new or updated plan and
PMS/Jordan responded that it is new.
ACM/McLean stated that this is a new document that was a joint
effort between the City Manager's Office and the Public Works
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Maintenance Division. It is a digest for the basic maintenance
standards the City has (cliff notes version). The City is in the
process of completing a full revision of the technical specs which is
the document that gets into the length of the grass and specific
types of service in the maintenance plan. The goal is to create a
full maintenance strategic plan that will include Inventory of
Amenities, Replacement Schedule, and detailed Schedules for
Maintenance for every facility, with the goal being to stay on top of
the maintenance program, to be proactive, and to budget
accordingly for future years to make sure funds are available for
these projects. For example, the maintenance staff has secured a
citywide roof maintenance inspection plan that looks at all of the
roofs on all of the City's facilities (City Hall, Diamond Bar Center,
picnic shelters, etc.) and identified which will need upgrades in the
coming years. Part of the Diamond Bar Center is scheduled in the
CIP this year. He anticipates that other pieces will be brought
forward to the Commission for its information as they become
available.
VC/Sulakhe talked about including all standards (Federal and
State) and contractor checkoff lists in the manual and ACM/McLean
explained that the City has all of those documents, some of which
are standalone documents that are outside of this particular
document. The City has an IIPP. The ADA is a separate federal
act that falls outside of this. As far as the scope of work, it is
included with each of the contracts the City has for maintenance of
each facility. When referencing technical specs he referred to
those types of things and the City is revising the specs that have
been in place since 2007. They will be updated and more specific
technical specs will be included with each of the contracts that go
for those services.
VC/Sulakhe said she believed that those should be referenced at
the end of the document.
C/Hemdon said he did not see any reference to the sprinkler
system fertilization program. PMS/Jordan said there is no
reference to the fertigation program. This is something that is
being done in-house. The City has a contractor that is doing it but
in terms of specification, there is no specification requiring the
landscape contractors to do it.
C/Hemdon asked if he could get a contact list for all of the City's
vendors and PMS/Jordan responded "yes."
C/Hemdon asked if it was cost-effective to get more solar panels
for facilities.
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VC/Sulakhe suggested the manual contain a disclaimer about the
City's Fertigation program and its guidelines. ACM/McLean said
staff would attempt to include as much information as possible. He
reiterated that this document is a "digest" and not all of the
technical specs. When there are technical items such as the
Fertigation System it would be included in the specs under that
specific contract. Again, the City will be revising its specs and there
will be a lot more detailed information. This document contains the
"basic standards" for the City's parks and what they are expected to
look like and the types of maintenance that is done on a regular
basis. The detailed items and specifics of those detailed items will
be included in the "specs" document.
C/Herndon said the document reflects a great deal of work and he
is happy to see such a document and thanks to staff for their
diligence.
Chair/Grundy felt it was a great document that reflects a great deal
of work and it is a very valuable document. He appreciates that
staff put this together and he plans to go through it to help educate
him about what is done on a periodic basis.
2.3 CIP Projects — ACM/McLean
2.3.1 Stardust Park Improvements/Peterson Park Play Equipment
Approximately $300,000 of the Stardust portion of this project is
funded with a Prop A grant which means the City must complete
the project to get the reimbursement by the end of December 2016
which makes Stardust the highest priority project. As of yesterday,
the Plans, Specs and Bid Docs were available to contractors that
wish to bid. Bid opening is scheduled for August 9 provided the
City gets a responsible bidder that meets all of the qualifications.
Staff will evaluate the bids and make its recommendation to the
City Council on August 16. If approved, the contract will move
forward and the project will begin construction after Labor Day with
completion mid to late November, weather providing. This project
involves replacement of the play equipment, ADA access
improvements, drainage and landscaping and new tables, benches
and drinking fountain. Peterson Park is replacement of the play
equipment and the rubberized safety surfacing.
C/Hemdon asked if swings would be included at Stardust Park and
ACM/McLean said that swings were intended to be a part of
Longview North mini -park and is a separate project in the CIP.
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2.3.2 Longview Park South Improvements
This project is very similar to the Stardust project and includes
replacement of play equipment, pour -in-place safety rubberized
surfacing, ADA accessibility improvements, landscape
improvements as well as benches, tables and drinking fountain.
This was originally bundled with Stardust and Peterson but a partial
component of this project is funded with CDBG Funds which have
specific reporting requirements that tend to stretch the project
timeline and given the very tight deadline for the Stardust project
and the Prop A grant needing to be done by December the Public
Works Director made the decision to separate out the Longview
Park Project. Plans and specs are available for this project and the
department is in the process of prioritizing the projects. He
anticipates this project will begin in the later second half of this
Fiscal Year and will likely be bundled with other CDBG funded
projects in the CIP program.
2.4 List of pending Commission requests — ACM/McLean
2.4.1 Recommendation to redo drainage at Stardust
As noted, the Stardust project includes landscaping and drainage
improvements. C/Hemdon asked that this and the next item about
the Ballfield Lights in Sycamore Canyon Park be removed from the
pending list.
2.4.2 Request for breakdown of the number of events at the Diamond
Bar Center annually.
Staff is now in the very beginning process of conducting a full
Diamond Bar Center use analysis which includes looking at the use
of every room in the building. Staff will be compiling the total hours
available, the total hours used and break it down by event type.
This will be the first attempt in the history of the facility to get a real
good look at how the facility is used and use that data to try and
learn more about the trends of use, type of events, where the City
may be missing out on potential uses, etc. Every attempt will be
made to complete the Use Analysis during this fiscal year.
2.4.3 Request for additional lighting at the Diamond Bar Center near the
rear entrance to the kitchen.
Staff is developing in-house options for lighting at that particular
area. One of the concerns is the proximity to the generator and the
electrical panels and whether implementing this option would
attract more use toward those areas given that safety distance
needs to be maintained.
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2.4.4 Investigate the possibility of irrigating Sycamore Canyon Park with
water from the creek at the park.
This is a difficult project because there are significant
environmental barriers when dealing with a blue -line creek. The
City would have to overcome significant environmental standards,
determine if the creek had measurable impact (sufficient water
flow) throughout the year, create storage facilities, have pump
transfer and irrigation lines, etc. Based on initial review, staff
believes the cost would outweigh the benefits because of the lack
of flowing water. At this time, staff does not believe it is an option
to irrigate the park with water from the creek. C/Hemdon asked
that this item be stricken from this report.
2.4.5 Request for additional fencing between Brea Canyon Road and the
play area at Diamond Canyon Park.
Fencing was included as an original component in the original
plans for the park and at some point the fencing was not included in
the final plans. That said, PMS/Jordan has been working closely
with the project manager from Lennar, the housing project and park
developer and they have provided verbal confirmation that there
will be fencing in the area near the playground and staff will
continue working with Lennar to make sure it happens.
PMS/Jordan said that the item was noted on the punch list when
the walkthrough was completed. Lennar is currently designing the
fence so as not to interfere with the irrigation that is in place.
C/Hemdon said he appreciated that this would be taken care of.
2.4.6 Request for City staff to research grant applications for lights at
ballfields.
Staff has done some preliminary work and will continue to do so
until information can be provided to the Commission.
2.4.7 Request for information on the Diamond Bar Center annual bond
payment and duration of the Bond Issue.
As previously stated, the payment of $860,606 is budgeted for
Fiscal Year 2016-17. The Bond Issue runs through 2033. In 2011
the City refinanced the bond to take advantage of the record low
interest rates at that time.
2.4.8 Request for annual Diamond Bar Center revenues
Covered by staff under Item 2.1. He reiterated that the
expenditures noted in the Revenue and Expenditure presentation
do not include the bond payment which comes from the Debt
Service Fund.
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C/Hemdon stated that Items 2.4.7 and 2.4.8 have been answered
and can be removed from the list as well.
3. OLD BUSINESS: None
4. NEW BUSINESS: None
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
C/Herndon thanked staff for their work. He is always proud to be associated with
this Commission and he appreciates the reports which help the Commission to
understand what is going on in the City. He believes that Chair/Grundy
requested information and updates on the Pony League Field situation when
available and asked if that item should be on the Request for Information sheet.
He is interested in more information on the item as well.
ACM/McLean stated that as he reported at the last meeting, there is no change
to the Pony League field situation. Staff has reviewed the data that came back
from the City's polling consultant which indicated that it was "not feasible" for
2016. The voter appetite for such a measure was not evident and so as of this
time the Council has yet to determine whether there might be any future options
available. C/Hemdon noted there was a Closed Session about the fields and
asked if there was anything from that meeting that could be elaborated on and
ACM/McLean responded that as reported by the City Manager, there was no
reportable action from the Closed Session.
C/Liang thanked staff for their work on the Operations and Maintenance Manual
which provided a great overview.
VVC/Sulakhe thanked staff for their reports and the manual which is a good
overview and is a static document. It is a good document for the Commission
and Parks and Recreation Department but it would be a good idea to provide a
copy for the rest of the City. She had a good trip. She took seven flights in 15
days traveling to Mumbai, Nepal, Frankfurt, and Los Angeles.
Chair/Grundy thanked staff for all of the reports and the effort put forth. Great
job! The 4th of July Blast was very successful and enjoyable.
ADJOURNMENT: C/Herndon moved, C/Liang seconded to adjourn the meeting. With
no one objecting and no further business before the Parks and Recreation Commission,
Chair/Grundy adjourned the meeting at 7:58 p.m.
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The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this day of )2016.
Respectfully Submitted,
RYAN MCLEAN, SECRETARY
Attest:
DAVE GRUNDY, CHAIRMAN
TO: Honorable Chair & Members of the Parks & Recreation
Commission
FROM: Christy Murphey, Recreation Superintendent
DATE: September 14, 2016
MEETING DATE: September 22, 2016
The Fall 2016 Guide is available online at www. Diamond BarCA..qo . The Guide has
been mailed to Diamond Bar residents and is available at the Diamond Bar Center, City
Hall and Heritage Park.
Contract Classes —The Fall season began on August 27 and will conclude on
December 2. As of September 14, there are 417 students enrolled, with 267 available
classes. Classes popular this month include; Tennis for all ages, Zumbini, Pilates,
Junior karate, Harmony Aikido, Baby Ballet, Jazzercise and Ballet Bar.
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Tiny Tots -- Tiny Tots fall session, "Acorns and Apples!" started on Monday, August 22
and ends November 10. Both classes are full. Plans are set for the fall excursion to the
Enchanted Pumpkin Patch in Brea for Friday, October 14 at 10 am.
The Holiday Mini Session is four weeks this year. It begins on Monday November 14
and ends on December 16 with a week off for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
DB 4Youth "In Action" -- DB 4Youth met for their regular monthly meeting on
Tuesday, August 30. Thirteen volunteered for the Drive Electric event on September 10
at the AQMD. This was the fourth year they have participated, helping in all areas of the
event including handing out City of Diamond Bar items and monitoring electric vehicles
open to the public.
Diamond Bar Day at the LA County Fair is on Thursday, September 15. Eighteen youth
are signed up to ride in the two electric, trackless trains in the Community Day Parade
and three youth are planning to work the FairKids Expo in the morning. They will hand
out paper fans to the students coming through from local elementary schools.
The youth also have plans to do a food drive at Albertson's on Diamond Bar Blvd on
one of two dates, September 17 or September 24.
Summer Day Camp -- A financial summary and evaluation are attached.
Adult Basketball -- The fall season is set to begin on September 18. Games are played
at Diamond Bar High School and Lorbeer Middle School. The season is set to conclude
with championship games on December 4. 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 adult volleyball program plays at South Pointe Middle School on
Mondays. There are currently 12 participants registered for the session which ends on
November 21. For only $40, participants receive 10 weeks of play on two courts of
action from 7-9pm.
Skate Park -- The skate park is averaging 11 users per hour on weekdays, with 10
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 8arn - Dusk on the weekends.
Table Tennis -- The Table Tennis program continues play at Heritage Park on Tuesday
(average of 13 participants), Thursday (average of 10 participants), and Sunday
(average of 11 participants) evenings. Open play takes place from 6-1 Opm on
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays.
Youth Baseball -- There are currently 107 participants registered for the 2017 youth
basketball program. The season begins with a skills evaluation day on Saturday,
December 5 for children ages 6-14. An officiating clinic will be held for recreation staff
on Saturday, December 10. Games begin January 7, 2017 and continue until March 11,
2017. Children ages 4-8 & 13-14 will play at South Pointe Middle School, while children
ages 9-12 will play at Mt. Calvary Lutheran School. The $89 registration fee includes a
jersey, trophy, and ten games. Volunteer coaches are being accepted and reviewed to
assist with this program.
San Diego, November 6 -- We will fall back in time at the Fall Back Festival and
Historic Children's Street Faire presented by the Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation
in San Diego on November 6. There will be an abundance of historical demonstrations
and interactive activities, contests, and entertainment stages. The whole family can
enjoy free food and fun activities like gold mining, pony rides, blacksmith
demonstrations, and more! Excursion includes festival admission, roundtrip
transportation and a snack all for $35/person. Some activities and food may have a fee
and are at the expense of the participant.
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 of these classes are filled
to capacity. The fall session began on August 29 and
will conclude December 12.
Senior Seminars
9/12 Balance and Stability -- 8 participant
9/19 Question on special need plans -- 3
participants
9/30 Reverse Mortgage -- 1 participant
Senior Activities and Services
® Bridge every Wednesday -- 8-10 per session
® Mahjong every Wednesday -- 40 per session
average
® Bingo every Tuesday and Friday -- 180 per
session average.
® Complimentary Legal Services -- 5 appointments were booked for September
September 22 — Italiano Senior Dance -- Currently 57 seniors are signed up for the
Italiano Night. Tiscareno's is providing the food and the ever popular Keith Johnson
Entertainment will provide the music.
Evergreen Senior Club -- The Evergreen Senior Club will hold their quarterly birthday
celebration at the Diamond Bar Center on September 19th Their expected attendance is
300 seniors. The festivities include lunch, performances and birthday cake.
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 347 members. They meet each
Tuesday with approximately 171 at each meeting at the Diamond Bar Center this
month.
® The Diamond Bar Evergreen Club has 345 members. They hold classes
throughout the week at the Diamond Bar Center.
® The Diamond Age Seniors has 205 members. They meet each Monday,
Wednesday, and Friday.
® The Sunshine Seniors has 810 members on their books; 230 attend their programs
on a regular basis this month. They meet the second and fourth Sunday of each
month and every Saturday morning.
® The Super Diamond Age Seniors has 209 members. They meet each Tuesday,
Thursday, and Friday.
Senior Excursions
Sept 15 — Diamond Bar Day at the Fair — Trip cancelled due to low enrollment.
Sept 22 — Pala Casino — This trip currently has 36 seniors registered. The trip cost is
$22 and everyone will receive a $5 incentive from the casino.
Concerts/Movies in the Park
Financial summary and evaluation attached.
Diamond Bar Day at the Fair — Thursday,
September 16 -- The day's activities will
include: Fair Kids Expo, Community Parade,
Community reception and Hometown Hero
Presentation. This year Diamond Bar will
honor Jeanette Shapiro (senior), Debbie
Avila -Mott (adult), and Cyrus Hung (youth)
as its hometown heroes. In addition, the
Diamond Ranch High School Stylus Singers
will perform at the community reception
which will once again be held in the Court of
the Redwoods.
Barktober Fest — Saturday, October 15, 2016 -- Planning for this event is well
underway with 15 vendors already signed up for participation in the expo. In order to
participate vendors have agreed to bring free dog treats to pass out at their booth so
participants can trick or treat around the vendor fair.
Doggie games will also be a crowd pleaser; an MC has been scheduled to help operate
this portion of the event. Games will include, bobbing for hot dogs, lick a plate, best
kisser and doggie limbo. Volunteers from DB4 Youth and recreation staff will help
coordinate each game and pass out prizes to the winners. For additional information
please contact Recreation Coordinator Tarazon at 7067.
Fall Fun Festival -- It will be all treats -no
tricks at the City's annual Fall Fun Festival
taking place Monday, October 31 from
4:30pm to 8:30pm at Heritage Park.
Parents are encouraged to bring their
children ages 2 to 8 to enjoy a scare -free
Halloween filled with crafts, games, prizes
and picture -taking opportunities. Admission
is free; however participation in games or
crafts requires the purchase of a $5 punch
card (good for 10 games).
Veterans Day Recognition Ceremony — Save the Date! -- The City of Diamond Bar
and City Council will host this annual event on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at the
Diamond Bar Center from 9am-1 1 pm.
Diamond Bar Center -- The Diamond Bar Center was the location for a total of 43
private, business and non-profit rentals during the month of August. There were 16
church rentals, 2 seminars/meetings, 2 recitals, 1 retirement party, 1 BUNCO
fundraiser, 1 school district welcome lunch and 4 birthday parties. There were also 8
weddings, 1 anniversary party, 1 high school reunion, 1 garba, 1 graduation party, 1
engagement party, 1 toast masters meeting, 3 bridal suite, and 1 engagement party. A
total of $61,707.25 in rental fees was collected during the month of August for Diamond
Bar Center rentals. In August 2015 a total of $63,645.40 was collected.
Heritage Room -- There have been 7 rentals of Heritage Park Community Center for
the month of September. Rentals include 3 church rentals, 1 fundraiser, 2 baby showers
and 1 birthday party. Total revenue for these rentals is $1,580.00. The revenue for
September 2015 was $900.00.
Pantera Room -- There has been 2 rental of the Pantera Park Community Center for
the month of September. Rental was for a 1 Full Moon Festival and 1 birthday party.
Total revenue for these rentals is $390.00. The revenue for September 2015 was
$635.50.
Picnic Reservations -- As of September 10, 2016 there have been 24 picnic
reservations made for the month of September. There have been 4 at Ronald Reagan,
1 at Peterson, 7 at Pantera Park, 3 at Heritage, and 9 at Sycamore Canyon Park. The
revenue of these picnic rentals is $735.00. The revenue for September 2015 was
$775.00.
Program Evaluation and Financial Summary
Program Title: 2016 Summer Day Camp
Date: September 1, 2016
Evaluation Prepared by: Alison Meyers, Recreation Coordinator
Program Overview
The City of Diamond Bar's Summer Day Camp is an eleven week recreational program that
takes place at Heritage Park from lam to 6pm, Monday -Friday. Children ages 6-12 experience
a safe, well monitored environment that also includes two excursions per week, one pool or hike
trip, plus daily activities such as arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor sports and activities. Camp
fees also include a T-shirt for wear on excursion days.
Planning & Staff Training
Beginning in November, the Recreation Coordinator and Day Camp Specialist began the
planning process, which includes development of weekly themes and activities, booking of
excursions and transportation, and part-time camp staff training and development. Staff also
used this time to evaluate the previous year's program and make adjustments and
improvements.
To encourage high staff performance and readiness, training begins in January. Trainings
include the Playworks program, which focuses on respect and inclusion in the community. Staff
training also includes full day trainings that cover staff responsibilities, child abuse procedures,
child development, the development of new games and crafts, and first aid, CPR, AED and
bloodborne pathogens.
Participation and Financial Impact
Registration was opened to Diamond Bar residents in March and opened to non-residents in
April. The 2016 program reached 98.3% capacity (1,081 of 1,100 spaces available), with 81.4%
of all participants being Diamond Bar residents. 20% of all participants chose to register via the
City's website.
Program revenues are generated through weekly registration fees. Each 55 -hour week (with the
exception of the four-day Memorial Day and 4th of July holiday weeks) costs $165 per
participant, which equates to a cost of $3 per hour per participant. Participant fees generated
revenues of $176,062 offset by direct expenditures of $165,715, resulting in a total surplus of
$10,347. The surplus revenues can be used to account for the months of staff time attributed to
program planning and preparation that are not accounted for in the direct expenditures amount
listed above.
Session
Resident
Non -Resident
Total Participants
Revenue
Week 1
69
20
89
$13,705
Week 2
78
21
99
$16,103
Week 3
76
24
100
$16,300
Week 4
74
20
94
$15,510
Week 5
86
14
100
$16,500
Week 6
68
30
98
$14,830
Week 7
96
5
101
$16,533
Week 8
77
24
101
$16,566
Week 9
76
22
98
$16,170
Week 10
96
5
101
$16,565
Week 11
84
16
100
$16,500
Total
880
201
1,081
$176,062
Program Evaluation and Observations
1. Participation Levels & Start Date
For the first time, the Day Camp program began in May immediately following the
dismissal of the schools for the summer. This early start resulted in the lowest participant
levels of the session. Staff believes this can be attributed to families choosing vacations
and/or other activities as opposed to camp during the first week out of school. With local
school districts now releasing students for the summer much earlier than in the past,
staff recommends reducing the program to a 10 -week period that begins one week after
the end of the school year.
2. T-shirt Purchases
Because campers attend multiple excursions each week, many wish to purchase
additional T-shirts. To provide better and more convenient service and to maintain
compliance with the City's cash handling policy, this option will be made available at the
Diamond Bar Center or online at the time of registration rather than at the camp facility.
3. Heat Safety Policy
With extreme heat at times during the summer, staff implemented a heat safety policy.
The policy establishes safety procedures and modifies activities based on temperature
thresholds. This policy was a successful addition to program procedures and will be
expanded upon next year.
4. Transportation
The transition to a new bus transportation provider proved to be successful. Buses were
timely, well-maintained, and the company's administration worked with staff to have the
same bus drivers on a weekly basis. This resulted in an improvement over past year's
transportation providers.
5. Staffing
Staff will begin recruitments earlier in the year to ensure staffing levels are in place well
enough in advance to conduct full trainings and prepare adequately.
Program Title: Concerts/Movies in the Park
Date: September 9, 2016
Evaluation Prepared by: Andee Tarazon, Recreation Coordinator
Event Overview — Concerts in the Park
The 26th Annual Summer Concert in the Park Series was held at Sycamore Canyon
Park from 6:30pm-8:00pm every Wednesday night starting June 15 and continuing
through August 3 (no concert July 6). Each week the event featured a live band, food
concessions provided by local non- profit organizations, City sponsored information
booths, and children's activity area. The July 27th concert "Hot August Night"- a tribute
to the Neil Diamond was sponsored by the Diamond Bar Community Foundation who
donated $2,000 towards this event. On August 3rd, concertgoers participated in
Diamond Bar Night Out where they received an opportunity to meet the men and
women that keep Diamond Bar safe. The Los Angeles County Sheriffs and Fire
Departments were on site to promote programs and educate the community on how
they could help keep Diamond Bar a great place to live, work and play. Concerts
provide a fun and entertaining environment where adults and children of all ages can
dance and sing along to their favorite songs. There is no admission to attend and free
shuttle service is provided from the Diamond Bar Golf Course to Sycamore Canyon
Park.
Event Overview — Movies under the Stars
Movies under the Stars operated at dusk following each concert. For the past ten years
attendees have been asked to simply turn their chairs around and enjoy the Diamond
Bar inflatable big screen. The crowd was kept entertained during the transition from
concerts to movies by commercials prepared by the City's Public Information
Department. The commercials featured up -coming special events, emergency
preparedness information and snapshots in the community. All movies were rated PG
with a running time between 80 to 140 minutes. The company used to provide the
movie licensing was Swank Motion Pictures, which has the largest non -theatrical movie
selection in the United States. The inflatable screen which was purchased in 2006 has a
projection surface of 20ft x 1 1ft with of frame size of 26ft x 20ft.
Staffing was provided by full and part-time employees from the Parks and Recreation
and Public Works Departments. Traffic and crowd control support was provided by the
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Departments. AMR ambulance transportations was also
on site to provide first responder coverage. There were no participant injuries reported
throughout the series. The City's Volunteen program assisted with the operation of each
concert and the transition between concerts and the movies. Approximately eleven
volunteens attended each concert to help assist staff with set-up and tear down, operate
the children's craft area, monitor playgrounds, assist patrons on and off the shuttles and
pass out promotional materials. The volunteens were a vital part of the operational
success at each concert.
In order to prepare for this series of events multiple City departments had to coordinate
months in advance for vital equipment evaluation, logistical layout and event
implementation. It is crucial to ensure that all the equipment necessary to facilitate the
events are in working order such as the movie screen and projector, speakers and
power cords. The evaluation of the equipment must take place in advance with enough
time to order replacements if necessary. Band selection and contract agreements are
completed by February. The selection of bands and movies is a time consuming project.
Staff spends hours listening to band demos and reading movie reviews to select the
perfect pairings for Diamond Bar. The success of the concert and movies series is
attributed to the preparedness of staff, attention to details and the communication
between City Departments and outside agencies.
Financial Impact
The Concerts in the Park and Movies under the Stars series is a free public event that
generates no revenue besides the $2,000 donation provided by the Diamond Bar
Community Foundation. As outlined in the attached financial summary, the total direct
cost of the entire series is $52,659.59 with an average cost of $7,522.79 per
concert/movie event. The largest financial impact came from the concerts in the park
account that incurred the cost of the bands, sound services, vertical banners and
special event insurance. In addition, personnel services do not fully account for all the
related cost, due to planning taking place months in advance.
The following is an annual expenditure comparison.
Fiscal Year
General Fund and Prop A Expenditures
2016/17
$52,659.59
2015/16
$57,101.59
2013/14
$38,917.50
2012/13
$39,522.75
2011/12
$36,093.27
2010/11
$35,195.33
2009/10
$34.056.00
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Following the event, staff conducts a self-evaluation to identify areas in which the event
can be further improved. This year's recommendations included:
1 . Operate concert/movie series in conjunction with WVUSD & PUSID summer
breaks.
2. Look into changing DVD equipment to blu-ray equipment for Movies under the
Stars series.
3. Consider utilizing food trucks for concessions instead of non-profit organizations
due to the lack of participation from non -profits during the summer.
4. Secure adequate staff from contractors for custodial services to monitor
restrooms and park during event.
5. Advertise handicapped parking procedures on City website.
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Financial Summary
2016
Projected General Fund Expenditures $ 48,114.59
Actual General Fund Expenditures
Actual Prop A Expenditures
Actual Revenue
Total Direct Expeditures
$ 42,609.59
$ 12,050.00
$ 2,000.00
$ 52,659.59
PERSONNEL SERVICES $ 10,672.70
Projected Expenditures - $11,593.59
Part- Time (001.6350.40030)
Event
(3) CS Leader 11 - 62 hours @ $12.32
(3) CS leaders - 62 hours @ $10.81
(5) CS Workers - 62 hours @ $10.11
Office Assistance
(1) CS Leader 11 - 25 hours @ $12.32
(1) CS Lerder - 25 hours @ $10.81
Full - Time (001.5350.40020)
Event
(1) CS Coordinator (OT) - 42 hours @ $47.13
Personnel Services (001-5350-40000)
Worker's Compensation (40083) @ 3.0%
Medicare (40085) @ 1.45%
Social Security (40085) @ 6.2%
$ 7,436.28
$ 2,291.52
$ 2,010.66
$ 3,134.10
$ 340.65
$ 181.05
$ 159.60
$ 1,979.46
$ 292.69
$ 141.46
$ 482.16
$ 1,979.46
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OPERATING SUPPLIES (001.5350.41200) $ 1,992.97
Projected Expenditures - $2,375.00
Propane $ 150.00
Table Covering & Skirting $ 800.00
Crafts $ 491.64
Supplies $ 459.47
Movie Supples $ 91.86
PRINTING (001.5350.42110) $ 1,040.00
Projected Expenditures - $1,075.00
Flyers/Promo $ 790.00
Ad Design $ 250.00
CONCERTS IN THE PARK (001.5350.45305) $ 25,203.92
Projected Amount - $29,375.00
Bands - 7 Concerts $ 9,000.00
Sound System - 7 Concerts $ 4,500.00
Concessionaire Reimbursements $ 1,437.92
Special Event Insurance $ 2,970.00
Banners/ Signage $ 5,202.75
AnnudA8CAP $ 66925
Annuo|BK8| $ 889.00
Annual SESAC $ 755.00
CONTRACT SERVICES (001.5350.45300) $ 3,700.00
Projected Amount - $3,700-00
Movie Rentals
$ 3,700.00
PROP A TRANSIT (1112.5350.45310) $ 12,050.00
Projected Amount - $11,000.00
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
Summer Day Camp
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
2016
Projected General Fund Expenditures $ 158,667.00
Projected Prop A Expenditures $ 30,000.00
Projected Revenue $ 159,000.00
Difference $ 333.00
Actual General Fund Expenditures $ 137,461.17
Prop A Expenditures $ 28,264.00
Actual Revenue $ 175,672.00
Difference $ 38,220.83
REVENUE SOURCES Total Revenue: 175,672.00
Projected Amount - $159,000
2016 Week Resident Non Total
1
69
20 89
$
13,705.00
2
78
21 99
$
16,103.00
3
76
24 100
$
16,300.00
4
74
20 94
$
15,510.00
5
86
14 100
$
16,500.00
6
68
30 98
$
14,830.00
7
96
5 101
$
16,533.00
8
77
24 101
$
16,566.00
9
76
22 98
$
16,170.00
10
96
5 101
$
16,565.00
11
84
16 100
$
16,500.00
Total Actual Revenue
$
175,282.00
Misc/T-Shirts/Late Fees
$
390.00
Personnel (40020) Total Expenditure: $ 73,855.00
Projected Amount - $83,421.60
Specialist $ 10,286.00
Part Time Staff $ 63,569.00
Personnel Services (40000) Total Expenditure: $ 7,865.56
Projected Amount - $8,884.40
Worker's Compensation (40083) @ 3.% $ 2,215.65
Medicare (40085) @ 1.45% x $ 1,070.90
Social Security (40085) @ 6.2% $ 4,579.01
Operating Supplies (41200) Total Expenditure: $ 7,724.00
Projected Amount - $10,481.50
Arts & Crafts Supplies
Durable Supplies
Consumables
Participant T -Shirts
Staff Lunches
$ 1,921.00
$ 1,930.00
$ 2,771.00
$ 1,102.00
Admissions (42410) Total Expenditure: $ 44,941.00
Projected Amount - $49,724
Excursion Fees $ 44,941.00
Printing (42110) Total Expenditure: $ 775.61
Projected Amount - $9,109
TNT
775.61
Contract Services (45300) Total Expenditure: $ 2,050.00
Projected Amount - $4,300
Conflict Resolution Training
2,050.00
Education and Training (42340) Total Expenditure: $ 240.00
Projected Amount - $765
Training
Prop A Expenditure (112-5350-45310) Total Expenditure: $ 28,264.00
Projected Amount - $30, 000
Bus Transportation $ 28,264.00
TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN & MEMBERS OF THE PARKS &
RECREATION COMMISSION
FROM: ANTHONY JORDAN, PARKS AND MAINTENANCE
SUPERINTENDENT
SUBJECT: SEPTEMBER PARKS REPORT
DATE: 9/14/16
MEETING DATE: 9/22/16
During the previous month, the Public Works Maintenance Staff has been working
on various tasks throughout the City. The following is a brief recap key
maintenance items completed.
Diamond Bar Center
® Re-lamped twenty two (22) light fixtures throughout the facility.
Replaced seven (7) lighting ballasts. Replaced one (1) battery back-up
emergency ballast.
® Installed new water faucet in the Pine room.
® Diagnosed and attempted to repair ice machine. Found bad computer
control panel. Ordered new machine.
• Performed preventative drain maintenance in restroom lavatories. Un-
clogged sink in upper women's room.
® Removed temporary test lights in upper men's room.
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® Performed maintenance and repair on carpet cleaner including installation
of new batteries,
® Performed preventative maintenance in men's room urinals. Replaced
three (3) urinal flush valves in upper and lower men's restrooms.
® Replaced eight (8) faucet valves in the kitchen and unclogged one (1) sink
drain.
® Worked on LED retrofit lighting project in GVBR.
® Keyed and installed a new cabinet lock at the front desk.
® Serviced water feature weekly (contractor). Drained cleaned and filled
water feature additionally as needed.
® Replaced toilet seat cover dispenser in upper men's room.
® Prepped facility for touch-up painting.
® Repaired women's room door.
® Re -set filters in GVBR AV projector.
• Inspected and tested wheel chair lift.
® Performed monthly emergency generator test. Passed.
® Performed monthly exterior lighting maintenance. (Best)
Heritage Par
® Welded new chain onto parking lot bollard.
® Replaced padlocks as needed.
® Performed park/playground inspections.
® Painted fire control backflow device.
Longview North Mini -park
® Performed Park/playground inspections.
Longview south Mini -park
® Performed Park/playground inspections.
Maple Hill Park
® Painted to remove graffiti from playground playhouse.
• Performed Park/playground inspections.
® Applied muriatic acid to urinal drains.
Pantera Park
® Replaced damaged belt swing in playground.
® Performed park/playground inspections.
Peterson Park
® Repaired drinking fountain adjacent to field #1.
® Performed park/playground inspections.
Ronald Reagan Park
® Repaired gate lock to women's restroom.
® Performed park/playground inspections.
• Applied muriatic acid to urinal drains.
Summiltridge Park/DBC
® Painted blue lettering in monument signs,
Sycamore Canyon Park
® Assisted with setup and operation of Tiny Tot excursion to the park.
Washington Park
® Troubleshooting inoperative park light.
City Hall/Library
® Cleaned monument sign and bollards. Sprayed for spiders and insects.
® Arranged and supervised the replacement of an evaporator coil for the 90
ton air handler on the west side of the roof (three days).
® Installed new Diamond Bar history panel in the City Hall lobby.
® Repaired hot water recirculation pump restoring hot water to City Hall
restrooms.
® Replaced microwave oven in lower kitchen.
• Installed pipe insulating foam in server room and adjacent hallways.
® Performed monthly emergency generator test. Passed.
® Re-lamped thirteen (13) light fixtures in the City Hall spaces and two (2)
lights in the Library spaces.
® Replaced four (4) ballasts in the City Hall spaces.
® Performed monthly carpet cleaning in City Hall spaces.
® Performed monthly exterior lighting maintenance. (Best)
Citywide
® Wash, fuel and service City vehicles.
Inspected fire extinguishers and first aid kits at all City Facilities. Re-
stocked as needed.
® Removed "Concerts in the Park" banners.
Park Walkthrough Schedule
The Parks and Maintenance Superintendent will be performing park
walkthroughs monthly commencing on the Monday two weeks prior to the Parks
and Recreation Commission meeting. Walkthroughs will have mid-morning start
times. Start times and dates will be flexible to accommodate any Commissioners
who would like to attend. Inspection locations may change as issues or new
projects arise that may be of interest to the Commission. Please review the
schedule below and feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. The
schedule will be as follows:
January (Com. Lew Herndon 1.18.16)
Paul C. Grow/Lorbeer Middle School
February
Summitridge Park
March
Sycamore Canyon Park
April (Chairman Grundy 4.19.16)
Heritage Park
May
Maple Hill Park
June
District 39 Mini -Parks
July
Ronald Reagan/Starshine
August
Grandview Trail/Summitridge Trails
September
Pantera Park
October (Com. Lew Herndon 10.6.16)
Washington Street Park
November
Peterson Park
December (Com. Hsieh 4.20.16)
Sycamore Canyon Creek/Trails
To: Honorable Chairman & Members of the Parks & Recreation
Commission
From: Ryan McLean, Assistant City Manager
Date: September 22, 2016
Re: Parks CIP Update
Diamond Canyon Park
Diamond Canyon Park is in the final stages of construction. On Saturday,
December 3, 2016, the Mayor and City Council will hold an event dedicating
the park to the Diamond Bar community. Detailed event information will be
forthcoming.
The construction of Diamond Canyon Park extended beyond anticipated
schedules due to unforeseen delays in bridge -related project review and
approvals by the County and the completion of mandatory electrical
infrastructure construction work by Southern California Edison. In the
meantime, ntime, project developer Lennar continued with the installation of other
park components, including playground equipment, landscaping, benches
and tables, etc. This led to the appearance that the project was complete
and sitting unopened for months, when in fact the bridge and electrical work
have been outstanding.
The bridge, electrical construction, and monument signage was placed in
mid-September and Lennar and City staff are now working through the
remaining punch list items, including the placement of wrought iron fencing to
enclose the playground area along Brea Canyon Road. Staff anticipates
these punch list items will be complete in the next month with the
landscaping establishment period and equipment warranty period to follow.
See photos on the following page.
Diamond Canyon Park
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Stardust Park Improvement Project
Work began September 6th. The playground equipment area has been
demolished and work on the drainage improvements is underway. Barring
any unforeseen delays, the project is expected to be complete and open to
the public in late November.
Peterson Park Playground Equipment
Work also began September 6th. The playground equipment area has been
demolished and new equipment ordered. Upon receipt of the new
equipment, installation will begin. Barring any unforeseen delays, the project
is expected to be complete and open to the public in November.
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REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION / ACTION — 2016
UPDATED — September 22, 2016
Meeting Date Request
Requested By / Respondent/
Commissioner's Name Status
02.27.14
Commission would like to review Heritage
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Park "special needs" input before the
McLean
conceptual plans have been finalized to
verify "special needs" listed in the plan.
Upon commencement of the redesign of
Heritage Park, staff will bring forward options for
the Commission for review and comment.
04.24.14
Concern was raised by residents about the
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need for additional stairs at the dog park.
McLean
Stairs are a component of the Pantera Park Trail
project. The design component has been
completed and the project is anticipated to be
under construction by early November with an
expected March completion date.
Request for trail descriptions to be placed at
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the base of each trail.
McLean
Final designs have been created and will be sent
to the manufacturer this month, with installation
expected later this year.
04.23.15
For future consideration — a sidewalk
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installation project at the Diamond Bar
McLean
Center from the Summitridge Drive entrance
to the top.
Staff is considering a revision to the design of
the gate to accomplish this access issue.
04.28.16
Request for a breakdown of the number of
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events (i.e., weddings, quincenieras) held at
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the DBC annually.
Staff continues to conduct research of all DBC
events and compile data. Upon completion, the
analysis will be brought to the Commission for
their information.
04.28.16
Request for additional outdoor lighting at the
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DBC near the rear entrance to the kitchen by
Jordan
the generator.
This project requires more intensive work than
originally anticipated, now requiring a
standalone public bid and contract to complete.
This work is not budgeted in FY 2016-17 and will
be revisited upon completion of other ongoing
priority capital improvement projects.
04.28.16
Request for additional fencing between Brea
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Canyon Road and the play area at Diamond
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Canyon Park to better protect the children.
Staff and the developer are working on the
punch list items, including the fencing. The fence
posts are now installed with the wrought iron
fencing to be installed shortly. The fence will be
installed prior to the park dedication ceremony
scheduled for December 3.
06.23.16
Request for signage on Pantera Park trail
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directing walkers from the trail back into the
McLean
dog park.
No update at this time.
06.23.16
Request for city staff to research grant
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applications that could be used for the
Meyers
installation of lights at ball fields.
Staff has not yet discovered any eligible sources
but will continue to monitor.
06.23.16
Request for updated trails map.
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Meyers
Staff will produce an updated trails map with the
completion of the currently under -construction
Pantera Park trail.
07.28.2016
Inquiry about the feasibility of installing
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solar panels at City facilities.
McLean
The City has installed solar panels on the roof of
the City Hall/Library building. Future solar
projects may be considered during renovation of
existing facilities and/or new construction.