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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/05/1994AGEN'N ITEM 1-A Nov. 2, 1994 IRWINDALE COUNCIL CHAMBER OCTOBER 5, 1994 5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE WEDNESDAY IRWINDALE, CA 91706 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: Secretary Rosemary Ramirez. Recreation Director was absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES PRESCHOOL PROGRAM Reference was made to this item which was discussed at the previous meeting of September 7, 1994. The Commission expressed concern over the amount of resident complaints received about the hours that preschool classes will be held. In previous years, interest and attendance has been thirty plus children. The program currently consists of three interested participants. The Commission is requesting the following changes: 1) Age requirement 3-5; Children must be toilet trained and capable of using restroom facilities unassisted; 2) Two meeting days per week; 3) Two hour morning sessions; 4) Require parent participation of one meeting date per month; and 5) Send another resident flyer with changes. In order to facilitate the above changes, it was suggested by the Commission that a part time position be made available and advertised as soon as possible to interested residents who would be available to work the above schedule. SEPTEMBER 7, 1994 Minutes of September 7, 1994 were approved as corrected, on page 1, paragraph 1, to read: "The Irwindale Parks & Recreation Commission met in regular session on the above date and time"; and Roll Call to read: "Commissioner Fraijo was present". MOTION: Chairman Diaz SECOND: Commissioner Grijalva P & R Minutes Page 2 RECREATION DIRECTOR RESERVATION OF GROUP PICNIC TABLES NEW PARK REGULATIONS October 5, 1994 This Commission has designated four group picnic areas which residents may reserve by completing an application for use of facilities. The application for use of facilities should be submitted at least one week prior to the planned event and approved by the Recreation Director. There will be no charge for reserving group picnic areas. The four designated group picnic areas are at the following locations: Area la: West of swimming pool and has a total of 6 picnic tables. Area lb: West of swimming pool along south side of area 1 a and has a total of 5 picnic tables. Areas la and lb may be reserved together on the same day. Area 2: West of the playground equipment and has a total of 4 picnic tables. Area 3: North of family picnic shelter with a total of 5 picnic tables. Both facilities may be reserved together for the same day. With the exception of the four group picnic areas, all picnic tables are available for use on a first come/first served basis. Roping off of areas or placing personal items (ice chest, chairs, blankets, etc.) to reserve picnic tables will not be permitted. When a person leaves the picnic table unattended, that tables is available for use by the next person. Amplified music, bands, carnival rides, moon bounces, tents, or animals (dogs on lease - ok) are not allowed on the City park grounds unless the activity is a City sponsored event. Amplified music or bands may be possible with a City permit. Special fees, restrictions and conditions may apply. Commission is recommending that the new park regulation be added to the application for use of the picnic shelter. The application should also provide space for the applicant to sign acknowledging that the rules and regulations have been read and understood. PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT Commission would like to celebrate the completion of the CELEBRATION new playground equipment. It was recommended that cake and punch be served and that city officials and residents be included in the invitation of the opening celebration. P & R Minutes Page 3 October 5, 1994 FIESTA MATTERS Secretary Ramirez informed the Commission that the intake application period for all ensuing city sponsored events will be required to be at least three months in advance of the event date as opposed to one and half months in advance of event date. This change is required in order be in compliance with the requirements of the Los Angeles County Health Department whereby they require that health permit application be received in their office no later than thirty days in advance of the event date. Commissioner Grijalva informed the Commission that on the day of the fiesta, a citizen complaint had been received with regard to booth switching The resident complained that the booths were not in the same order as assigned in the selection process. The Commission confirmed that the booths were in fact assigned in the order in which they were selected and if switching does occur (as it sometimes does) it is done amongst the organizations. The Commission maintained its' previous position that if the organizations mutually agree to trade booths, they may do so. EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS RESPONSE TO COMMISSION It was noted that the items requested at the previous meeting REQUESTS OF 9/7/94 of September 7, 1994 (more specifically outlined in memo dated September 8, 1994 to the City Manager) had been referred to the appropriate Department Heads for handling. COMMISSION REQUESTS GRAFFITI - PARK PATROL Due to the increase of graffiti in the park and especially in CURFEW ORDINANCE & the park restrooms, Commission members would like to RESTROOM SECURITY recommend that the curfew ordinance be enforced and that the park restrooms remain locked until 9:00 a.m. daily. Commission members also asked that park patrol be increased. Commissioner Grijalva also suggested sending a notice to advise parents that the Police Department will enforce the curfew ordinance. ADJOURNMENT There being no further matters before this Commission, meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.