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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/02/1994Cts CITY OF IRWINDALE 5050 N. Irwindale Avenue Irwindale, CA 91706 AGENDA ITEM I -Jk DEC 71994 WEDNESDAY November 2, 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 Council Chambers. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners: Chico, Orosco, Grijalva and Chairman Diaz. Commissioner Fraijo was absent. Also present: Recreation Director Dennis DeGruccio and Deputy City Clerk Arline Miranda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of October 5, 1994 were approved as presented. MOTION: Commissioner Grijalva SECOND: Commissioner Chico RECREATION DIRECTOR GROUP PICNIC FACILITIES Director DeGruccio gave his report on the Group Picnic facilities and the new application form that has been sent out to the residents with a memo explaining how the picnic areas have been arranged and sectioned off. Once a resident has applied and been approved for a designated area, copies will be sent advising the police and City yard. Copies for City files will be sent to (1) City Hall, (2) Park & Recreation Dept., (3) Director DeGruccio's files, (4) Police Dept., and (5) City yard. Director DeGruccio stated he would be handwriting on the application, "PLEASE BRING THIS APPLICATION WITH YOU THE DAY OF YOUR ACTIVITY" or words to that effect in order to avoid any confusion as to who has an assigned designated area. Discussion ensued regarding the posting of the regulations and it was suggested the Police Department be reminded that these regulations are posted. Some people using the park and the picnic areas have often become argumentative, as to what use is allowed in the park. Arguments could be avoided by directing their attention to the the posted regulations. One prohibition is the 'Moon Bounce'. Director DeGruccio also pointed out that the new application form is to be used for the picnic shelter too. Park & Recreation Minutes Page 2 NEW PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT INCREASED HOURS/AEROBIC CLASS CHANGE OF DATES/TIME] (Pre -School) FOOTBALL ,o,2P&R.mm November 2, 1994 Director DeGruccio gave a report on the new playground equipment. It arrived Monday, October 31. The contractor will start at the end of the week. It should take approximately three days after the footings are set in. The Commissioners have requested that as soon as possible, after the equipment is set in place, a ribbon cutting ceremony be held. They also requested the City Council, the City Manager and the pre-school children be invited to the ceremony. A flyer will be sent out to residents to notify them of the new equipment. Director DeGruccio presented the Commission with a sheet of signatures of residents requesting the increased hours for the aerobic class. The Commissioners expressed favorable comments and stated they would like also like to see a sign -in sheet be used for any dance class that may be implemented in the future in order to ascertain and observe the attendance, progress and success of such a program. Director DeGruccio presented to the Commission a copy of a report on the successful pre-school class staffed by Delfina Tapia and Stefanie Contreras as the education teachers. Priscilla Jauregui and Frank Zepeda were craft instructors and Steve Suarez organized the physical education activities. Dan Grijalva and Maja Carlson will also be instructors in the pre -School class. Director DeGruccio also informed the Commission that a change of time and dates of the pre-school on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Tuesday morning the children will be doing craft projects and Thursday mornings they will have story -telling activities. Commission Diaz asked for a sign in sheet for the record and Director DeGruccio explained to the Commission that the pre-school has a rather large sign -in sheet, but will provide a sign -in sheet for the Commission's use. Registration is for 10 weeks and ends in December and will start again in January. He complimented the program and told the Commission that he thought the program was a very good one and thanked his staff workers on a job well done. Commissioner Diaz gave the Commission a short report on the success of the football program set up for boys ages 8 to 12. He is very pleased at the turn out and the 28 boys who have signed up. There will be enough players to have a little league among themselves. Ruben Tapia, Gordo Zepeda and Julian Miranda are the coaches. Park & Recreation Minutes November 2, 1994 Page 3 REMODELING OF GYM COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT nov2P&R.min A discussion ensued regarding the remodeling of the gymnasium and the Commission requested a status report. Chairman Diaz asked for staff to direct a memo to City Staff requesting that inspections be made on the park tables, benches, and BBQ Pits and to make sure these items are maintained on a semi-annual basis. Commission Chico inquired as to the status of the old wooden tables and benches. She suggested that perhaps they be auctioned off to the residents at a lower price thereby getting rid of them in a quicker fashion. She also wanted to know if it was possible to begin a dancing class with instructions it be a sign in class in order to facilitate a status report. Commission Orosco requested a volleyball area be designated in an area with the proper grass planted to withstand the wear and tear of the game. It was suggested the area by the picnic area be utilized as it is already be used for volleyball. But, this is her concern that since players are already using the area for volleyball, if something is not done, the grass in that area will be ruined. Director DeGruccio suggested that Bermuda Grass be planted as it is much stronger and durable. Commissioner Diaz expressed his thanks for the quick installation of the new sprinkling/irrigation system on the baseball field Director DeGruccio thanked Commissioner Diaz' family, the Valencia family, Lennie Orosco's family and staff for their help at the Halloween party. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. The next meeting will be December 7, 1994.