09-10-2020 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
PARKS &RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
September 10, 2020 - 4:15 p.m.
City Hall Community Room—North
22795 Barton Road
MINUTES
CALL MEETING TO ORDER:
Chairman Brian Phelps convened the Regular Meeting of the Parks & Recreation Advisory
Committee at 4:15 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Committee Member Cheri Freund led the Committee in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Committee Member Freund; Vice-Chair Firnkoess (via teleconference); Chairman
Phelps
Absent:, Committee Members Rivera, Reagan
1. Approve February 13, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes
Committee Member Freund moved, with a second from Chairman Phelps to approve the
February 13, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes.
Ayes: Committee Member Freund; Vice-Chair Firnkoess; Chairman Phelps
Absent: Committee Members Rivera, Reagan
2. Public Comments
None.
3. Discussion: Parks &Recreation Projects
a. Fitness Park
i. Canopy to Shield Playground Equipment from the Sun
Quotes are being sought by staff.
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ii. Replanting of Plants and Trees in the Park
This is slated as a long-term project. G. Harold Duffey, City Manager
suggested a field trip be taken to the Fitness Park with the Committee to
discuss in more detail what type of plants and trees should be re-planted at
the park.
iii. Construction of Outdoor Classroom
This is slated as a long-term project. City Manager Duffey suggested a field
trip be taken to the Fitness Park with the Committee to discuss in more detail
what an outdoor classroom would look like at the park.
iv. Camera to Observe Park
Cameras are ready for installation at the park. This item will be brought back
to the Committee for review and staff will present to Council within 30 days.
b. Richard Rollins Park
i. Restriping of Parking Lot
City Manager Duffey informed the Committee that restriping the parking lot
at the park will be ready in a couple of weeks.
ii. ADA Swing Placement
City Manager Duffey informed the Committee that the swing should be
purchased within 30 to 45 days.
iii. Wi Fi Hotspot Pilot
City Manager Duffey informed the Committee that a Wi-Fi Hotspot pilot
program will be implemented in the park to test whether there is a need.
c. Veterans Freedom Park
i. Entryway Sign
City Manager Duffey informed the Committee that this item will go before
the City Council within the next 60 days.
ii. Mural and Art in Public Places
This is slated as a long-term project. Items for discussion will include:
• Concepts/Type of Art(i.e. Mural in Park)
• Developers voluntarily assist with financing
• Recruit students to design beehive cut outs to place along the wall on
Barton Road by the freeway.
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iii. Wi Fi Hotspot Pilot
City Manager Duffey informed the Committee that a Wi-Fi Hotspot pilot
program will be implemented in the park to test whether there is a need.
d. Dog Park
i. Health and Education Program
City Manager Duffey suggested that this item be combined with an Annual
Fundraiser for the Dog Park Endowment Fund
ii. Annual Fundraiser for Endowment
City Manager Duffey expressed the need for a more detailed discussion at a
future Committee meeting. A tentative fundraising date would be June 2021,
which would include a health and education program.
e. Community Gardens
i. Community Garden Community Meeting
City Manager Duffey expressed the need for a more detailed discussion at a
future Committee meeting. The Committee would be responsible for the
Community Meetings and dates need to be selected to hold those meetings.
ii. Design of Community Garden
The concept for the design of a community garden will be discussed at the
upcoming Community Meetings.
iii. Construction and Development
Construction and development of the community garden will be discussed at
the upcoming Community Meetings
f. Blue Mountain Trail
i. Community Meeting
The trailhead design team is ready to schedule a Community Meeting for
late October 2020.
ii. Final Design
The final design will be discussed at the Community Meeting to be
scheduled in late October 2020.
iii. Acquisition of Property
City Manager Duffey stated that once the appraisal of the property located
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off of Palm Avenue has been received, an offer will be presented to the
property owner. If the property owner accepts the offer, staff will call an
emergency Committee meeting to discuss and present recommendations to
Council.
4. Committee Member Comments
None.
5. Staff Comments
City Manager Duffey announced drive-up movie night scheduled to be held at
Richardson's RV located on Michigan Avenue on September 25 and 26, 2020.
6. Adjournment
Chairman Phelps adjourned the Regular Meeting of the Parks & Recreation Advisory
Committee at 5:15 p.m.
Brian Phelps, Chairman Debra L. Thomas, Committee Secretary