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CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
PARKS &RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
October 10, 2019 -4:00 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 4:05 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Committee Member Jeremy Rivera led the Committee in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Committee Members Firnkoess, Freund, Rivera; Chairman Phelps
Absent: Vice-Chair Suarez
1. Select New Vice-Chair Due To Vacancy-Term through June 30, 2020
On October 5, 2019, Vice-Chair Suarez submitted her resignation. Committee Member
Cheri Freund nominated Committee Member Julia Firnkoess to serve as Vice-Chair.
Committee Member Jeremy Rivera moved, and Committee Member Freund seconded to
appoint Committee Member Firnkoess to Vice-Chair.
Ayes: Committee Members Freund, Rivera; Chairman Phelps
Abstain: Committee Member Firnkoess
2. Approve July 11, 2019 Minutes
Committee Member Rivera moved, and Committee Member Freund seconded to approve
the July 11, 2019 Minutes
Ayes: Committee Members Firnkoess, Freund, Rivera; Chairman Phelps
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3. Public Comments
None.
4. Staff Presentation
a. Update- March 1, 2019 Parks &Recreation Committee Workshop
The City of Grand Terrace 2020 Activity Guide is being completed and will be
available for the public to obtain a copy at the 5th Annual Light Up Grand Terrace
event on December 5, 20,19.
b. Art in Public Places
Jason Greeley provided the Committee with a concept rendering of the proposed
mural to be installed at Veteran's Freedom Park. Mr. Greeley will return the first
meeting in January 2020 with a quote.
c. Light Up Grand Terrace—Frank'e Byma
Committee Member Frank'e Byma provided the Committee with information on the
5th Annual Light Up Grand Terrace. The event is scheduled for December 5, 2019
beginning at 4:00 p.m. She reached out to the Committee for any help they can
provide and shared how the event has worked in the past and the steps taken to
make it a success.
d. Discussion-Appointment of Youth/Student Committee Member—One Year Term
G. Harold Duffey, City Manager brought up a request by Council to assign a local
student to participate in a one (1) to two (2) year term on the Parks & Recreation
Committee. Advertising the vacancy with the school, seeking recommendations
from school staff or ASB were some of the recommendations suggested. City
Manager Duffey stated student recognition could be established upon completion of
the term.
e. Schedule Meeting to Address Youth Activity Issues
City Manager Duffey coordinated the light timer to be replaced at the soccer and
baseball fields. The gatekeeper will lock the restrooms at dusk however it will be
the responsibility of the leagues using the fields after dusk to lock up the park. The
schedules for the soccer and baseball leagues will need to be coordinated and the
surrounding residents will be provided with the schedule.
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5. Committee Member Comments
Committee Member Firnkoess would like the City to consider establishing a special
needs park.
Committee Member Rivera requested an update on the Blue Mountain Trailhead and the
pool at Terrace Hills Middle School.
Committee Member Firnkoess announced Unity Day 2019 to be held at Terrace View
Elementary School on October 23, 2019.
6. Staff Comments
None.
7. Adj ournment
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Brian Phelpfs, Chairman Debra Thomas, Committee Secretary
Next Meeting Date:
November 14, 2019 @ 4:00 p.m.