HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/07/1994IRWINDALE COUNCIL CHAMBER
5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE
IRWINDALE, CA 91706
SEPTEMBER 7, 1994
WEDNESDAY
6:00 P. M.
The Irwindale Parks & Recreation Commission met in regular session on the above date and
time.
ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners: Chico, Orosco, Grijalva, Fraijo
and Chairman Diaz.
Also present: Recreation Director Dennis DeGruccio and
Secretary Ramirez.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
AUGUST 3, 1994 Minutes of August 3, 1994 were approved as presented.
MOTION: Commissioner Orosco
SECOND: Commissioner Grijalva
ABSTAIN: Commissioner Fraijo
RECREATION DIRECTOR
PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAM Recreation Director DeGruccio informed the Commission
that the preschool program has not yet begun. A meeting
with his staff was scheduled for next week at which time
it would be decided whether or not the preschool program
would be continued. Commission members suggested a
Mommy & Me session as an alternative to the program
and asked the Director to look into matter.
USE OF NEW EQUIPMENT Recreation Director advised the Commission that two
hundred (200) chairs have been purchased. Residents are
authorized to use new chairs only when being used in
conjunction with an event held at the Community Center.
OTHER MATTERS
FIESTA BOOTH REPORT Secretary Ramirez reported on the 16th of September
booth selection and related matters.
The booth selection was held on August 31, 1994 at City
Hall. Two new organizations were added to the list of
participants (Amvets & Northview, Little League)
Sixteen (16) organizations were mailed applications and
of thirteen (13) organizations responded.
Two organizations have requested to use a barbecue grill.
Upon checking with the public works department, these
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SECOND: Commissioner Grijalva
ABSTAIN: Commissioner Fraijo
RECREATION DIRECTOR
PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAM Recreation Director DeGruccio informed the Commission
that the preschool program has not yet begun. A meeting
with his staff was scheduled for next week at which time
it would be decided whether or not the preschool program
would be continued. Commission members suggested a
Mommy & Me session as an alternative to the program
and asked the Director to look into matter.
USE OF NEW EQUIPMENT Recreation Director advised the Commission that two
hundred (200) chairs have been purchased. Residents are
authorized to use new chairs only when being used in
conjunction with an event held at the Community Center.
OTHER MATTERS
FIESTA BOOTH REPORT Secretary Ramirez reported on the 16th of September
booth selection and related matters.
The booth selection was held on August 31, 1994 at City
Hall. Two new organizations were added to the list of
participants (Amvets & Northview Little League)
Sixteen (16) organizations were mailed applications and of
thirteen (13) organizations responded.
Two organizations have requested to use a barbecue grill.
Upon checking with the public works department, these
P & R Minutes September 7, 1994
requests will be accommodated and will be situated east of
the kiosk.
It was noted that Secretary Ramirez had applied and
obtained the required health permit for this event. The
Commission was also advised that a new health inspector
has been assigned to this area and an inspection would be
conducted on the day of the event. A letter will be sent to
all participating organizations advising them of the
requirements.
The Commission made a change to the booth assignment
legend stating that it was not necessary for the Lions Club
snow cone vender to be situated next to the sponsoring
organization and approved situating said vender on either
end of the booths.
COMMISSION ITEMS
STATUS OF Upon question from the Commission, Director DeGruccio
PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT advised that the final contract would be approved in
approximately one week from today.
REQUEST SPRINKLER Commissioner Diaz recommended the installation of a
INSTALLATION AT sprinkler system with a timer which consists of three BALL
DIAMOND INFIELD sprinklers to be located on the backstop near home plate
and the first and third base near dug outs. The field is
always watered prior to being dragged. The existing
watering method is a rotating sprinkler head which
requires the presence of an employee to periodically move
the location of the water hose.
BANQUET ROOM WINDOW Commission recommended that the broken window on the
REPAIR east side of the banquet room be repaired.
PLACEMENT OF PARK SIGNS Director DeGruccio advised the Commission that placement
& DESIGNATED PICNIC of park signs was pending review by members of the City
AREAS Council who had questioned the precise location of the
designated picnic areas. Signs will be placed upon receipt
of City Manager's approval.
GYMNASIUM STATUS City Engineer Carlos Alvarado responded to Commission
inquiry regarding the status of the gymnasium renovation
project (memo dated August 2, 1994).
P & R Minutes September 7, 1994
The plans have been completed by Architect George
Stoops and Associates and have included both Phase I and
Phase II. In case the Commission has forgotten, Phase I
consists of the balcony improvements which includes the
weight room. Phase II consists of the control access lobby
which includes television monitors, etc. The total
estimated cost of this project is $1.1 Million.
The city is awaiting to receive approval from the Los
Angeles County Building Department so that we may
proceed to submit plans and specs to the City Council and
solicit for bids. The schedule is such that we will propose
to award the project at the City Council meeting to be held
September 22, or October 13, 1994.
It is estimated that construction will get under way in late
October or early November with a completion date of
approximately ten (10) months. In conversations held with
Mr. Dennis DeGruccio, we didn't want to disturb the.
recreation activities during the summer, this explains the
bid award date in September.
The key elements are that both Phase I and II have been
combined, with Phase I budgeted for last fiscal year and
Phase II this fiscal year.
COMMISSIONERS EXCUSED Commissioner Orosco was excused at 6:45 p.m.
Commissioner Fraijo was excused at 7:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, meeting adjourned at 8:00
p.m.
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