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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/06/1994AGENDA ITEM MAY 41994 CITY OF IRWINDALE WEDNESDAY 5050 N. Irwindale Avenue April 6, 1994 Irwindale, CA 91706 6:00 P.M. The Park & Recreation Commission of the City of Irwindale met in regular adjourned session at the above time and place. ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES COMMISSION REORGANIZATION RECREATION DIRECTOR PRESENTATION OF PLAYGROUND PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT Present: Commissioners: Chico, Orosco, Grijalva and Chairman Diaz. Commissioner Fraijo was absent. Also present: Recreation Director Dennis DeGruccio and Deputy City Clerk Arline Miranda. Minutes of March 2, 1993 were approved as presented. MOTION: Commissioner Chico SECOND: Commissioner Grijalva Nominations were opened. Commissioner Chico nominated Commissioner Grijalva for Chairman. Commissioner Grijalva declined. Commissioner Grijalva nominated Chairman Diaz for another term, seconded by Commissioner Chico and was unanimously elected. Chairman Diaz then nominated Commissioner Chico for Vice Chairman, was seconded by Commissioner Grijalva and was unanimously elected. Upon Director DeGruccio's recommendation, it was decided to forgo the Community Notices until the conclusion of the presentation by Iron Mountain representative Tom Lott. Mr. Tom Lott representative from Iron Mountain Forge, a subsidiary of Rubbermaid, and Kompac, producers of Plaground Equipment gave a film slide presentation. He presented brochures to the Commission for their use in following his slide PARK & RECREATION MEETING PAGE 2 APRIL 6, 1994 presentation. A scale model was also available for the Commissioner's review. Upon questioning as to the length of time on the warranties of their merchandise, he explained that there is a ten year warranty for the metal equipment and a 5 year warranty for the wood equipment. There is also a one year warranty on any gears or moving parts. It was suggested that whatever equipment is selected, that a sand base of at least 10" to 12" be utilized for the playground area. Mr. Lott also advised the Commission that his companies do not offer merry-go-rounds because they consider them unsafe. The Commission thanked Mr. Lott for his time and advised him they would be having a special study session to go over his presentation and decide what kind of playground equipment they would like to select. The Commission agreed to meet Thursday, April 14, 1994 for special study session regarding the playground equipment. AEROBIC INSTRUCTOR Director DeGruccio stated that he wrote a memo to the City Manager regarding approval of hiring a certified aerobic instructor. He would upon the Commissioner's recommendation send out a flyer announcing the Aerobic program. It is planned for the program to be for a period of 12 weeks. The lower level of the Chamber of Commerce is to be used and the amount of people to be allowed will be determined by the capacity of the room. Taped music for the classes will be selected once the instructor is hired. The cost of the class will be $8 for residents and $10 for non-residents. Classes PARK & RECREATION MINUTES Page 3 RECREATION DIRECTOR USA WRESTLING COMMISSIONER EXCUSED April 6, 1994 will be on Tuesdays and Thursday evenings. Director DeGruccio gave his report on the Community Notices. The Los Angeles Dodgers were sold out, Santa Anita - Day -at -the Races, Roller Skating at Skate Junction, Universal Studios, Six Flags Magic Mountain,Spring Break Recreation Schedule, and discussion re the Easter Egg Hunt. It was suggested that possibly next year the hunt would not be as publicized as much as it has been in the past. There was some discussion on the subject, but no action was taken. David Barbosa initiator of the project, was not present and Commissioner Grijalva asked the wrestling concept be continued until the next regular meeting so David Barbosa could be present. Commissioner Orosco asked she be excused, as he had another committment. Time was 7:25 p.m.. DEPUTY CITY CLERK EXCUSED Deputy City Clerk Arline Miranda asked to be excused due to illness. Time was 7:30 p.m. Director DeGruccio agreed to record the remaining minutes for the Commission. FOOD BOOTHS ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Chico made the motion that during the 4th of July and September fiesta, all food, beverages and other items must be sold only in City booths. Commissioner Grijalva gave the second and motion was passed. There being no further matters before the Commission, meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m to a Special Meeting, Thursday, April 14, 1994 at 6:00 p.m.. hpMVed as 00r ® Nth K j W MA� 41 rag*