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Home My WebLink About05/07/1997IRWINDALE COUNCIL CHAMBER 5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE IRWINDALE, CA 91706 AGENDA ITEM AN - 4 MAY 7, 1997 WEDNESDAY 6:00 P. M. The Irwindale Parks & Recreation Commission met in regular adjourned session at the above time and place. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners: Theresa Chico, Paula Fraijo, Belen Zepeda and Chairman Diaz. Commissioner Grijalva arrived at 6:25 p.m. Also present: Recreation Director Frank Barbosa and Deputy City Clerk Rosemary Ramirez. APRIL 2, 1997 Upon motion, the minutes of April 2, 1997, were approved as presented. MOTION: Commissioner P. Fraijo SECOND: Commissioner B. Zepeda RECREATION DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT UPDATE Director Barbosa reported on the following activities: PARK PATROL: Director Barbosa discussed the issue of park patrol with Chief Miranda. Due to budget cuts, Chief Miranda is not presently assigning officers to park patrol detail, he did however say that he would instruct his patrolmen to make themselves visible, especially during peak days and hours. SWIM POOL CLOSED MEMORIAL DAY: In an effort to cut costs, Director Barbosa will not open the pool (as in past years) for public use during the Memorial Day weekend. The pool is scheduled to open on June 9, 1997. PICNIC AREA RESERVATION FORMS: After the last meeting, Director Barbosa received a suggestion from Ms. Margaret Diaz, to post a copy of the picnic area reservation forms on the inside of the gymnasium doors so that the public can check to see if an area is reserved on a certain date or not. Director Barbosa will begin this process and have a notation that will direct a person to check the posting prior to setting up) printed on the signs at each of the picnic area locations. DANCE INSTRUCTOR: Director Barbosa informed the commission that a dance instructor has been contacted and an interview will take place on Monday, May 12, 1997. The prospective instructor, Carol Armijo, is an experience instructor in ballet, jazz, folklorico & tap. P-& R Minutes May 7, 1997 Page 2 ACTIVITY PRICE INCREASE ACTIVITY PRICE INCREASE: Director Barbosa informed (Con't) the commission of the fee increase as follows: Resident Children from .25 to .50; Non Resident Children from .75 to $1.00; Resident Adults from .50 to $1.00; Non Resident Adults from $1.00 to $1.50; Resident Swim Pass from $10.00 to $15.00; Swim Team from $5.00 to $10.00; Swim Lessons: Resident Child from $5.00 to $7.00 Non Resident Child from $16.00 to $20.00 Beach Trips from No fee to $2.00 per person; Commissioner Fraijo was expressed concern and disappointment with the fee increases that are being applied to the services of the Recreation Department. RENTAL OF KIOSK IN Recreation Director has received two requests for rental of the PLAZA AREA kiosk in the plaza area. There is no existing policy that addresses this issue and this matter is brought before the commission for the purpose of establishing a policy that will include fees, conditions, restrictions, etc. After lengthy discussion and by unanimous decision of the commission, a motion was approved to decline the two requests for use of the kiosk. A motion was also made and unanimously approved that the kiosk shall not be used or permitted to be used as a facility available for rent. REDUCTION IN GYM HOURS In an effort to cut costs, the gymnasium hours will be reduced as follows: 5 am - 2 pm; reopen at 3 pm - 9 pm. New hours: 6 am - 10; reopen at 3 pm - 9 pm. Director Barbosa stated that it is possible that during the winter months, the gymnasium will be by closed on Friday afternoons. COMMISSIONERS ITEMS PLAYAREA MAINTENANCE Commissioner Diaz asked that the sand be sifted and that the equipment be inspected and repaired, if necessary. TEEN CLUB SNACKBAR Commissioner Fraijo wished to thank the Teen Club for servicing the snack bar during the baseball games. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion, meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m IRWINDALE COUNCIL CHAMBER 5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE IRWINDALE, CA 91706 AGENDA ITEM JUN - 4 MAY 7, 1997 WEDNESDAY 6:00 P. M. The Irwindale Parks & Recreation Commission met in regular adjourned session at the above time and place. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners: Theresa Chico, Paula Fraijo, Belen Zepeda and Chairman Diaz. Commissioner Grijalva arrived at 6:25 p.m. Also present: Recreation Director Frank Barbosa and Deputy City Clerk Rosemary Ramirez. APRIL 2, 1997 Upon motion, the minutes of April 2, 1997, were approved as presented. MOTION: Commissioner P. Fraijo SECOND: Commissioner B. Zepeda RECREATION DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT UPDATE Director Barbosa reported on the following activities: PARK PATROL: Director Barbosa discussed the issue of park patrol with Chief Miranda. Due to budget cuts, Chief Miranda is not presently assigning officers to park patrol detail, he did however say that he would instruct his patrolmen to make themselves visible, especially during peak days and hours. SWIM POOL CLOSED MEMORIAL DAY: In an effort to cut costs, DirectorBarbosa will not open the pool (as in past years) for public use during the Memo 'al Day weekend. The pool is scheduled ' o open on Jun997. PICNIC AREA REy ERVATION FORMS: After the last meeting, Director Barbosa received a suggestion from Ms. Margaret Diaz, to post a copy of the picnic area reservation forms on the inside of the gymnasium doors so that the public can check to see if an area is reserved on a certain date or not. Director Barbosa will begin this process and have a notation that will direct a person to check the posting prior to setting up) printed on the signs at each of the picnic area locations. DANCE INSTRUCTOR: Director Barbosa informed the commission that a dance instructor has been contacted and an interview will take place on Monday, May 12, 1997. The prospective instructor, Carol Armijo, is an experience instructor in ballet, jazz, folklorico & tap. F & R Minutes May 7, 1997 Page 2 ACTIVITY PRICE INCREASE ACTIVITY PRICE INCREASE: Director Barbosa informed „uptTt 2Lhe commission of the fee increase as follows: �[/'Resident Children from .25 to .50; Non Resident Children from .75 to $1.00; ✓✓ Resident Adults from .50 to $1.00; Non Resident Adults from $1.00 to $1.50; Resident Swim Pass from $10.00 to $15.00; Swim Team from $5.00 to $10.00; Swim Lessons: Resident Child from $5.00 to $7.00 Non Resident Child from $16.00 to $20.00 Beach Trips from No fee to $2.00 per person; Commissioner Fraijo �a expressed concern and disappointment with the fee increases that are being applied to the services of the Recreation Department. RENTAL OF KIOSK IN Recreation Director has received two requests for rental of the PLAZA AREA kiosk in the plaza area. There is no existing policy that addresses this issue and this matter is brought before the commission for the purpose of establishing a policy that will include fees, conditions, restrictions, etc. After lengthy discussion and by unanimous decision of the commission, a motion was approved to decline the two requests for use of the kiosk. A motion was also made and unanimously approved that the kiosk shall not be used or permitted to be used as a facility available for rent. REDUCTION IN GYM HOURS In an effort to cut costs, the gymnasium hours will be reduced as follows: 5 am - 2 pm; reopen at 3 pm - 9 pm. New hours: 6 am - 10; reopen at 3 pm - 9 pm. Director Barbosa stated that it is possible that during the winter months, the gymnasium will be by closed on Friday afternoons. COMMISSIONERS ITEMS PLAYAREA MAINTENANCE Commissioner Diaz asked that the sand be sifted and that the equipment be inspected and repaired, if necessary. TEEN CLUB SNACKBAR Commissioner Fraijo wished to thank the Teen Club for servicing the snack bar during the baseball games. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion, meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m