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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/03/1994r. IRWINDALE COUNCIL CHAMBER 5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE IRWINDALE, CA 91706 AUGUST 3, 1994 WEDNESDAY 6:00 P. M. The Irwindale Parks & Recreation Commission met in regular session at the above time and place in the City Hall Conference Room. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners: Chico, Orosco, Grijalva and Chairman Diaz. Commissioner Fraijo was absent. V <1 Also present: Recreation Director Dennis DeGruccio and Deputy City Clerk Arline Miranda. Ce�c4e� IT�r f4 stir+ APPROVAL OF MINUTES turd wa✓efIYO' F, a4<o lcfr P" Cps Ick Segy ek, t'.�t�1��1a *"er1 P'!a whekj d JUNE 1, 1994 Minutes of June 1, 1994 were approved with a correction to delete 'resident grandchildren and former residents' in the paragraph entitled " Teen Club Participants", as it caused confusion and did not apply to the 'teen' club participation. MOTION: Commissioner Chico SECOND: Commissioner Orosco JULY 6, 1994 Upon motion, minutes of July 6, 1994, were approved as presented. MOTION: Commissioner Orosco SECOND: Commissioner Grijalva RECREATION DIRECTOR AEROBIC CLASS Dennis DeGruccio gave a progress report on the Aerobic class held on Tuesday evenings. So far, the program has been quite successful with 24 paid sign ups with an average age of 22 for the 10 week program. Plans are now being made to begin another class in the middle of September and ending in the middle of December. PARK SIGNS Director DeGruccio reported that the group picnic signs have arrived, but the department will wait until the corresponding picnic slabs can be colored lined and numbered so people will know what table/area they are assigned. Letters will be mailed to the residents explaining the designation of the colored tables and areas. P & R Minutes A/"s August 3, 1994 ACTIVITY-HEARST Director DeGruccio reported the Hearst Castle received a CASTLE every favorable response from the residents who attended the train excursion to Hearst Castle. The department plans to have the trip again for next year. TINY TOTS PROGRAM Director DeGruccio also reported with enthusiasm the Tiny Tots program has been a good and successful program. He especially wanted to thank the leader Delfine Tapia, Theresa Orosco, helper, Priscilla Jauregui, crafts, Frank Zepeda, helper, Becky Barbosa and Dan Grijalva, physical education. He said the Tiny Tot students are listening and participating very well. PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT The Council approved the waiving of the public bidding and approved the purchase of the playground equipment from Iron Mountain Forge Company. Director DeGruccio thanked Commissioner Chico for being present at the last Council meeting and showing her support regarding the playground equipment. Director DeGruccio plans to have a meeting with service yard personnel next Monday, to coordinate the arrival of the new playground equipment, the removal of the old playground equipment, the old sand removed and new sand replaced; and the cement poured for the ramp that has to be installed. A temporary fence will be put up until the completion of the installation. It was suggested by members of the commission that there be some kind of ceremony or grand opening to be held at the completion of the installation of the playground equipment. Perhaps Ms. Irwindale could cut the ribbon and the preshcool children participate in the ceremony. RESCHEDULED FISHING Director DeGruccio reported there will be two fishing trips. TRIP One trip will be the trip that had to be canceled and is rescheduled for August the 6th and 7th. DODGERS GAME Depending upon the outcome of a possible baseball strike, there will be a Dodgers baseball game with the date of the event to be given at a later date. P & R Minutes August 3, 1994 MARIACHI HOLLYWOOD Director DeGruccio reported that this too, was also a BOWL CONCERT successful event. There was discussion pertaining to children attending the event and Director was instructed by the Commission to include children on the next flyer and make this a family event. CURFEWPDI TCH' GAME Commissioner Grijalva requested Director DeGruccio find out the exact time of the curfew set at the park and the age limit pertaining to the curfew. There have been numerous incidents of underage children being injured in the park and various locations in the neighborhood occurring past the curfew. The Commission expressed concern due to the large number of unattended and unsupervised children, the probability of more incidents occurring are certain to occur. It was suggested that perhaps a letter might be sent to the residents both in english and spanish reminding and advising parents of the curfew. It was also suggested the parents be reminded of their legal and financial responsibility in the event vandalism and injury occurs. GYMNASIUM RENOVATION Director DeGruccio stated he would bring plans for the gym STATUS remodel to the next meeting in order to bring the Commissioners up to date. He also stated that there would be a recommendation for resident cards to be issued in order to set policy, and charges, for use of the gym, weight room, and programs. Director DeGruccio will be coordinating with Architect Bob Moller the activities for the upcoming season programs. COMMISSIONER ITEMS Chairman Diaz requested the fence around the tennis courts be fixed. He also requested the feasibility of water sprinklers being installed to handle the water irrigation of the baseball field. Commissioner Grijalva reported a broken window in the banquet room. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business meeting was adjourned to September 7, 1994. �1Pprvve�l as �re�entccf ail- h Sept ��'t�; � a 90 Le C, Lqfr 6a rw Pte' /i C� I ANt►J�%t yM CITY OF IRWINDALE 5050 N. Irwindale Avenue Irwindale, CA 91706 WEDNESDAY August 3, 1994 6:05 P.M. The Park & Recreation Commission of the City of Irwindale met in regular adjourned session at the above time and place in the City Hall Conference Room. ROLL CALL Present:Commissioners: ico, Orosco, Grijalva and Chairman Diaz. Commissioner Fraijo wa nt. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AEROBIC CLASS PARK SIGNS ACTIVITY-HEARST CASTLE TINY TOTS PROGRAM Also present: ReciiffiffidlUlla D is DeGruccio and Deputy City Clerk Arline Minutes of a we a oved with a correction to delete 'resident ren and residents' in the parapgraph entitled " Teen C icipan , a caused confusion and did not apply to Orosco RECmR'EA1WOY V'IRECTOR G ccio gave a progress report on the Aerobic class held on Iings. So far, the program has been quite successful with 24 with an average age of 22 for the 10 week program. Plans ling made to begin another class in the middle of September and the middle of December. Diy6ctor DeGruccio reported that the group picnic signs have arrived, but 0-1 department will wait until the corresponding picnic slabs can be olored lined and numbered so people will know what table/area they are assigned. Letters will be mailed to the residents explaining the designation of the colored tables and areas. Director DeGruccio reported the Hearst Castle received a very favorable response from the residents who attended the train excursion to Hearst Castle. The department plans to have the trip again for next year. Director DeGruccio also reported with enthusiasm the Tiny Tots program has been a good and successful program. He especially wanted to thank the leader Delfine Tapia, Theresa Orosco, helper, Priscilla Jauregui, crafts, Frank Zepeda, helper, Becky Barbosa and Dan Grijalva, physical education. He said the Tiny Tot students are listening and participating very well. 1, Park & Recreation Minutes Page 2 August 3, 1994 PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT The Council approved the waiving of the public bidding and approved the purchase of the playground equipment from Iron Mountain Forge Company. Director DeGruccio thanked Commissioner Chico for being present at the last Council meeting and showing her support regarding the playground equipment. Director DeGruccio plans to have a meeting with service yard personnel next Monday, to coordinate the arrival of the new playground equipment, the removal of the old playground equipment, the old sand removed and new sand replaced; and the cement poured for the ramp that has to be installed. A temporary fence will be put up until the completion of the installation. It was suggested by members of the commission that there be some kind of ceremony or grand opening to be held at the completion of the installation of the playground equipment. Perhaps Ms. Irwindale could cut the ribbon and the preshcool children participate in the ceremony. RESCHEDULED FISHING TRIP Director DeGruccio reported there will be two fishing trips. One trip will be the trip that had to be cancelled and is rescheduled for August the 6th and 7th. DODGERS GAME Depending upon the outcome of a possible baseball strike, there will be a Dodgers baseball game with the date of the event to be given at a later date. MARIACHIS - HOLLYWOOD BOWL Director DeGruccio reported that this too, was also a successful event. There was discussion pertaining to children attending the event and Director was instructed by the Commission to include children on the next flyer and make this a family event. CURFEW/'DITCH' GAME Commissioner Grijalva requested Director DeGruccio find out the exact time of the curfew set at the park and the age limit pertaining to the curfew. There have been numberous incidents of underage children being injured in the park and various locations in the neighborhood occurring past the curfew. The Commission expressed concern due to the large number of unattended and unsupervised children, the probability of more incidents occurring are certain to occur. It was suggested that perhaps a letter might be sent to the residents both in english and spanish reminding and advising parents of the curfew. It was also suggested the parents be reminded of their legal and financial responsibity in the event vandalism and injury occurs. PARK & RECREATION MINUTES August 3, 1994 Page 3 GYMNASIUM REMODEL STATUS Director DeGruccio stated he would bring plans for the gym remodel to the next meeting in order to bring the Commissioners up to date. He also stated that there would be a recommendation for resident cards to be issued in order to set policy, and charges, for use of the gym, weight room, and programs. Director DeGruccio will be coordinating with Architect Bob Moller the activities for the upcoming season programs. COMMISSIONER ITEMS Chairman Diaz requested the fence around the tennis courts be fixed. He also requested the feasibility of water sprinklers being installed to handle the water irrigation of the baseball field. Commissioner Grijalva reported a broken window in the banquet room. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business meeting was adjourned to September 7, 1994. APero J tj (� ptej;6r�5 ►" sql . � `q4: