01-23-2020CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
SPECIAL MEETING
January 23, 2020 - 4:00 p.m.
City Hall Community Room — North
22795 Barton Road
MINUTES
CALL MEETING TO ORDER:
Chairman Brian Phelps convened the Special Meeting of the Parks & Recreation Advisory
Committee at 4:10 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Jason Greeley, Grand Terrace resident led the Committee in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Committee Members Freund, Rivera, Reagan; Chairman Phelps
Absent: Vice -Chair Firnkoess
1. Approve November 14, 2019 Minutes
Committee Member Freund moved with a second from Committee Member Rivera to
approve the November 14, 2019 Minutes.
Ayes: Committee Members Freund, Rivera, Reagan; Chairman Phelps
Absent: Vice -Chair Firnkoess
2. Public Comments
Jason Greeley introduced his partner, Stephanie Barrett with Image Mover and proposed
a change to the mural that was originally to be painted at Veterans Freedom Park. Mr.
Greeley and Ms. Barrett proposed using media printing. The design would be created
digitally and a material from Briteline MultiGRIP would be used in which it would
adhere to the surface. The cost for this procedure would run approximately $47,000
versus $66,000 for paint.
Discussion was held regarding whether the product was graffiti resistant and Ms. Barrett
stated she would need to run tests on the material.
Agenda Parks Ft Recreation Advisory Committee January 23, 2020
G. Harold Duffey, City Manager suggested that community outreach be held to allow the
public to review prepared concepts and receive input on what the community would like
the mural to include. These concepts could be shown at the State of the City address and
the Blue Mountain Hike.
After the completion of public outreach, the item would be brought back to the Parks &
Recreation Committee to prepare a recommendation of the concept selected and forward
that concept and quote to the City Council for review and approval.
3. Staff Presentation
a. Update - Appointment of Youth/Student Committee Member — One Year Term
This item has been delayed. Will be brought back to the Committee as soon as
possible.
b. Update - Address Youth Activity Issues at City Playing Fields
City Manager Duffey provided the Committee with a update on the letter sent to the
Little League Board and steps the City is taking to resolve the issues regarding the
use of park facilities and the disturbances caused to local residents.
c. Update - Dog Park Re -Seeding
d. Dog Park Celebratory Event
Committee Member Rivera would like to bring back a Grand Re -Opening of the
City's Dog Park after the completion of re -seeding. Suggestions made were to
recruit vendors from Petco, ASPCA, Food, Pets for Adoption (through the Riverside
Animal Shelter). Committee Member Rivera and Committee Member Reagan will
partner with the City to coordinate the event. The event would take place sometime
in late March, early April 2020.
4. Committee Member Comments
Committee Member Freund requested a status on the Blue Mountain Trailhead. City
Manager Duffey suggested a public meeting could be held in mid -February to discuss the
options for the grant money.
Committee Member Freund requested a status on the pool. City Manager Duffey
explained that a site plan has been requested by the State.
Committee Member Freund asked if the oranges located at Mt. Vernon and Grand
Terrace Road could be offered to the public.
Agenda Parks Et Recreation Advisory Committee January 23, 2020
New Committee Member Reagan took pictures of Richard Rollins Park showing the
disrepair of certain areas. Maintaining the grounds was discussed.
He also recommended coming up with a skateboard park for the local skateboarders.
5. Staff Comments
None.
6. Adjournment
Chairman Phelps adjourned the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee Special Meeting at
5:45 p.m.
Brian Phelps, airman era Thomas, ommittee Secretary