11-08-2018 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
PARKS &RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
November 8, 2018 -4:00 p.m.
City Hall Community Room—North
22795 Barton Road
MINUTES
CALL MEETING TO ORDER:
Brian Phelps, Chairman called the Parks&Recreation Advisory Committee Regular Meeting to order
at 4:20 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Committee Member Jeremy Rivera
ROLL CALL:
Present: Committee Members Firnkoess, Rivera; Chairman Phelps
Absent: Committee Member Suarez
1. Approve September 13, 2018 Minutes
Chairman Phelps moved and Committee Member Firnkoess seconded to approve the
September 13, 2018.
AYES: Committee Members Firnkoess,Rivera; Chairman Phelps
ABSENT: Committee Member Suarez
2. Public Comments
None.
3. Staff Presentation
None.
4. New Business
None.
Minutes Parks tt Recreation Advisory Committee November 8, 2018
5. RDA Bond Proceeds
G. Harold Duffey, City Manager provided the Committee with an update on the Parks&
Recreation list of projects that were initially going to be funded with RDA Bond Proceeds. City
Manager Duffey explained that the project list had been re-prioritized to additional projects if bond
funding was available,however he stated the Committee will need to look to other sources for
project funding.
6. New Parks
a. Update on Soccer Field Refurbishment—Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
City Manager Duffey provided an update to the Committee on the Soccer Field Refurbishment.
He explained how the partnership with Colton Joint Unified School District(CJUSD) and the
City works, and the requirements placed on CJUSD for basic field maintenance. If the soccer
club wants upgraded maintenance, the City is responsible for coordinating that effort however
the soccer club needs to pay for the additional maintenance.
b. Blue Mountain Nature Trail
City Manager Duffey provided the Committee with a general description of the design plan for
the Blue Mountain Nature Trail and timeline.
7. Recreation and Special Event Activities
a. 40th Anniversary Family Picnic and Car Show-Recap
b. Trunk or Treat—October 31, 2018 @ Richard Rollins Park-Recap
c. Veterans Day Celebration
November 11, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Veteran's Freedom Park. City Manager
Duffey recommended the Committee attend and shared event information such as:
Start Time: 11:00 a.m.
Amputee Basketball: 1:00 p.m.
Inductee Ceremony: 3:00 p.m. —, 5:00 p.m.
Laser Light Show: Sundown
d. Holiday Tree Lighting
November 29, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with the Tree Lighting Ceremony scheduled
for 6:30 p.m. at Azure Hills Church located at 22633 Barton Road
Minutes Parks Et Recreation Advisory Committee November 8, 2018
e. Recreation Activities
City Manager Duffey suggested that the Committee begin planning for the 2019 Summer
Activities beginning in January 2019.
8. Committee Member Comments
Chairman Phelps asked when the fifth member of the Committee will be appointed. Debra
Thomas, City Clerk explained that the new appointee will go before the next City Council meeting
scheduled November 13, 2018. If the,appointment is made,the new member will attend the next
Committee meeting scheduled December 13, 2018.
Chairman Phelps also suggested that a Vice-Chair be appointed at the December 13, 2018
Committee Meeting.
Committee Member Firnkoess mentioned she would like to see bicycle training activities held as
one of the Summer Activity Events. City Clerk Thomas recommended that all suggestions made
throughout the Committee's tenure be compiled from,previous minutes and provided to City
Manager Duffey to bring back at a future meeting of the Committee for discussion.
9. Staff Comments
None.
10. Adj ournment
Chairman Phelps adjourned the Parks &Recreation Advisory. Committee meeting at 5:08 p.m.
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Brian Phelps, C ai an Debra omas, Co ittee Secretary
Next Meeting Date:
December 13, 2018 @ 4:00 p.m.