05-10-2018 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
May 10, 2018 - 4:00 p.m.
City Hall Community Room -North
22795 Barton Road
MINUTES
CALL MEETING TO ORDER:
Chairman Jeffrey McConnell called the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee Regular
Meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Committee Member Karen Suarez.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Jeffrey McConnell -Chairman
Julia Firnkoess-Committee Member
Brian Phelps-Committee Member
Karen Suarez- Committee Member
Absent: Richard Loder-Vice-Chair
1. Approve March 8, 2018 Minutes
Committee Member Suarez moved, and Committee Member Firnkoess seconded approval of
March 8, 2018 Minutes.
AYES: Committee Members Firnkoess, Phelps, Suarez; Chairman McConnell
ABSENT: Vice-Chair Loder
2. Public Comments
None.
3. Staff Presentation
None.
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8. Committee Member Comments
Chairman McConnell asked G. Harold Duffey, City Manager what was the reason behind the
recent dog park closure.
City Manager Duffey explained there was damage to the grass due to a water valve being
tampered with.
Chairman McConnell wants to find an outlet to promote the See/Click/Fix app in the City's
parks and Committee Member Firnkoess suggested signs could be placed throughout the
parks with instructions.
Chairman McConnell also made a recommendation to install cameras in all park locations.
City Manager Duffey stated Richard Rollins Park and Veterans Freedom Park have cameras
which are connected to the Sheriff's Department. Additional cameras will be added to the
Fitness Park and the Dog Park.
Committee Member Firnkoess recommended recruitment of vendors for community events
throughout the year. City Manager Duffey confirmed the City will help with securing
vendors for the 40" Anniversary events.
4. New Business:
None.
5. Park Assessment
City Manager Duffey provided the Committee with a wish list from the Grand Terrace Little
League which included things such as scorer's table, bleachers, canopies and new
scoreboard.
He also suggested the Committee host a meeting in June and provide a presentation on the
Youth Sports Leagues Gateway Sports Complex. The complex will consist of baseball fields,
soccer fields and a snack bar. Grand Terrace leagues will receive priority scheduling at the
facility and the City will assist with a Request for Proposal to recruit a coordinator to run the
sports complex.
a. Veteran's Freedom Park
City Manager Duffey provided the Committee with sample material to consider
upgrading the basketball court floors with sports tiles with a Veteran's theme. He also
suggested developing a memorial rose garden.
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City Manager Duffey informed the committee that the city has plans to reach out to local
cities in the Inland Empire to dedicate plaques on behalf of their local resident veterans
and bring them into the community of Grand Terrace.
Committee Member Suarez suggested adding wi-fi to the parks.
At 4:25 p.m. Committee Member Firnkoess excused herself from the remainder of the
meeting
6. New Parks
a. Doa Park
City Manager Duffey explained that there is a need for volunteers to close the dog
park at 7:00 p.m. daily. Committee Members Phelps and Suarez volunteered their
services.
b. Update on Soccer Field Refurbishment
City Manager Duffey informed the Committee that the soccer field will be ready to
use in approximately five weeks.
The City is considering a Request for Proposal to secure field maintenance services
for the turf.
7. Recreation and Special Event Activities
a. Swim Program
City Manager Duffey explained that the swim program will be delayed due to leaks
developing in the structure of the pool. Due to the inspection and time it will take for
repairs, the swim program will need to be addressed at a later date.
b. Holiday Tree Lighting
City Council has suggested that the Holiday Tree Lighting Committee be officially
named a sub-committee of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee.
Committee Member Suarez moved, and Committee Member Phelps seconded
welcoming the Holiday Tree Lighting Committee as a sub-committee of the Parks &
Recreation Advisory Committee.
AYES: Committee Members Phelps, Suarez; Chairman McConnell
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ABSENT: Vice-Chair Loder, Committee Member Firnkoess
8. Additional Committee Member Comments
Committee Member Suarez expressed the continued interest of the Foundation of Grand
Terrace to continue its support of community events as it has done in the past.
Committee Member Suarez also shared her visit to several skate parks in the area and was
impressed by their design. She is looking forward to bringing one into the City of Grand
Terrace.
9. Staff Comments
None.
10. Adjournment
Chairman McConnell adjourned the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee meeting at
5:07 p.m.
e cConnell, Chairman ebra Thomas, Committee Secretary