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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/03/2000ITEM -17A i .,va 7 IRWINDALE COUNCIL CHAMBER 5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE IRWINDALE, CA 91706 MAY 3, 2000 6:00 P.M. The City of Irwindale Park & Recreation met in a regular scheduled meeting at the above time and place. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners: Theresa Chico, Paula Fraijo, Belen Zepeda, Erlinda Duran, and Chairman Diaz. Also present: Rod Posada, Public Works Director, Co -Recreation Coordinators, Jackie Delgado and Dan Grijalva, and Secretary Arline Miranda APPROVAL OF MINUTES RECREATION LEADER UP -DATE (Dan Grijalva ) SWIMMING POOL The minutes of April 12, 2000 were approved as presented. Motion: Commissioner Fraijo Second: Commissioner Chico All ayes. Chairman Diaz instructed staff to proceed with the recreation leaders' up -date and the drug awareness up -date, due to Public Work Director Rod Posada attending another meeting. Dan reported that the women's softball league had just ended and would begin a new league May 23`d. He said the men's softball had started last week and looked as though it was going to be a good league. He also said he had sent out press releases today announcing the co-ed softball league. Hopefully they can start that league up along with the basketball league before the fiscal year. Dan reported that they have five men's teams ready to play. Dan reported that the fitness class is still going well and water aerobic classes will begin soon. Dan reported that the swimming pool is being replastered and will be refilled with water immediately. Dan complimented the contractor and his crew and commented on how accommodating and helpful the crew Park & Recreation Minutes Page 2 May 3, 2000 has been. Dan said everything in the pool looks real nice and he is very pleased with it. GYM ATTENDANCE Dan reported that the gym attendance has been good, with about 50 to 75 people attending daily. He stated that reconstruction has been an on-going project and so far has not caused any interference with the operating hours of the gym. Dan also reported that Tuesday, May 2nd, the plumbing inspection had been done and everything had passed inspection. He also said that the contractors are continuing to move forward and they have all the new framing up. Commissioner Fraijo asked Dan if there was an estimated date of completion. Dan said a date of June 30d' or July 1st had been given. GYM IDENTIFICATION CARD Dan told the Commission that there was one RENEWAL more thing staff would like to propose to the Commission and that is to propose to the Council an implementation of a renewal fee for all our residents' membership. This will help to know who is a valid resident member and who isn't. The proposed renewal fee would be a $1 annual fee plus a valid resident ID card that would be required to renew the recreation membership card. MOTION: Chairman Diaz SECOND: Commissioner Duran All ayes. ADULT FAMILY TRIPS One of the adult family trips was to see the Dodgers Vs Marlins, April 28d' on Cap Night. Everyone received a cap. They sold all of the tickets and everybody had a great time. Dan added that there'd be a deep-sea fishing trip June 3Cd aboard the Sport King. Mariachi U.S.A. will be on June I e, and another Dodger game vs. the Arizona Park & Recreation Minutes May 3, 2000 WEIGHT ROOM (Upstairs) DRUG AWARENESS PROGRAM (Jackie Delgado) Page 3 Diamondbacks on June 13th, beach bag night, and on June 17th a trip to the J. Paul Getty Museum. Commissioner Chico asked if people were allowed to work out in the weight room if an employee was not present. She was concerned in the event someone suffered from an injury or heart attack and was alone. Dan said there was supervision with the TV camera and it's not mandatory to have someone present. The public has been required to sign liability waivers and has been instructed in the use of the equipment. Commissioner Duran asked if each employee had job description guidelines. Dan explained that the employees do go through an evaluation once a year and Jackie added that there is a job description and that they hold staff meetings daily to reinforce instruction and duties, There was a brief discussion regarding the public walking in with water bottles. Jackie reported that she had made several phone calls and searched the Internet in an attempt to gather material for the drug awareness program, She spoke to the Deans of Covina High, Northview High, and South Hills High School. At Covina High School, there is a club called Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD). She will be getting information from them at a later date when the person in charge will be available. Jackie has been in contact with Irwindale Police Department Officer Falone who is in charge of the D.A.R.E. program for the local Park & Recreation Minutes May 3, 2000 Page 4 schools. Officer Falone has provided names of people Jackie can contact for assistance and direction in organizing the drug awareness program The D.A.R.E. program has as their main target the elementary school age children, which is good, but Jackie's recommendation is to go for a guest speaker from AA or a narcotic officer, to reach the older children and young adults. Jackie also has contacted L.A. County for materials and literature that would be distributed at the drug awareness program She will get an estimate for costs of materials and a tentative date for the drug awareness program. Commissioner Chico suggested the Commission coordinate with the police department to hold this meeting. Jackie replied that this was in and part of her plans. Commissioner Duran asked if this was going to be a one-time meeting. Chairman Diaz stressed that it is his goal is to get parents deeply involved. After discussion, it was decided that more than one meeting would be necessary. Chairman Diaz told the Commission that Councilmember Ahnaziin has offered his assistance. Through his work, he has contacts with people from rehab programs and he would arrange to have someone speak at the program. When a date has been decided on, a letter or flyer will be mailed to the residents. TINY TOTS Jackie said the Tiny Tots program raised (Computer) $1600. The total cost for the computer is $2500. The balance should be approved at the Council meeting of May 11, 2000. Jackie again, congratulated the Tiny Tots parents for doing such a good job. Park & Recreation Minutes May 3, 2000 Page 5 TINY TOTS Tiny Tots went to see `Sesame Street Live' at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, April 27th. They had been scheduled to go the L.A. Zoo May 12th but Jackie moved the date to May 23`d because the events were so close to each other. Shakeys parry will be June 1st. This was an actual educational incentive and is their reward for reading! TEEN CLUB The Teen Club had a Teen Activity Night in the gym last Friday. A pie eating contest, a game called chubby -bunny -- eating the most marshmallows without barfing and whiffle ball games were held and enjoyed by all. Earlier in the day they had a mini - rummage sale. They are anticipating another rummage sale and will send out flyers to the community and will be selling table spots for $10 at the southeast part of the parking lot. This event will probably be in June. The teens are scheduled to go to the J. Paul Getty Museum May 27`h and Jackie is looking for chaperons. MILLENNIUM CELEBRATION Jackie gave the Commission an up -date on the Millennium celebration and the 4th of July celebration. She plans to have fireworks. She has spoken to Edgar Rojas of the Public Works Department and Reuben Arceo, Director of Planning and Development Services and they are hoping to get permission from Trammel -Crow to see if there is a possibility of having the fireworks on their property. (Ca1Mat Business Center). Rod Posada, Public Works Director, replied that he did not foresee any problems and Jackie replied that sounded great, but she needed that in writing. She has contacted a fireworks Park & Recreation Minutes May 3, 2000 MILLENNIUM/4'ru OF JULY CELEBRATION (continued) ARTS and CRAFTS DRILL TEAM PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR'S UP -DATE Page 6 company and they've assured her they have someone available for that day. The recreation department would be having arts and crafts booths, pony rides, inflatables, inter -active games and rides set up in the ball field. There will also be promotional items for sale: pens, cups, T- shirts, seat stadium cushions, etc.. There will be a beginning balloon class in May and then the advanced balloon class in June. Jackie has spoken to Carol Acosta and they plan to start the Drill Team again. Mr. Posada, Public Works Director, apologized for being late due to another meeting. He reported that the plastering for the swimming pool was going very well and that the showers and lockers continue to be worked on. They are 20 to 30 percent done. Most of the work being done is plumbing and is the most difficult. Most of the pipes in the wall have been installed, as has the electrical system. They are currently putting the framing in. In the dressing room, the tiles, the toilets, and the lockers, will be ready by June 30s'. He thanked Chairman Diaz for signing the letter of the Notice of Completion to Ms. Elisa Estrella, Program Manager, Regional Park and Open Space District, of the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation. This letter served as a Notice of Completion for items included under the Irwindale Park Miscellaneous Improve- ments. He said the representative from L.A. Park & Recreation Minutes Page 7 May 3, 2000 County would be here to have the Interim City Manager sign the final invoice. The City should receive $40,000. (The City spent $65,000.) He reviewed the Commissioner's list of requests and repairs. Chairman Diaz asked about the bar-b-que pits and the resident's picnic areas. Mr. Posada told Chairman Diaz they would be attended to. Commissioner Chico also asked about the drinking fountains by the picnic shelter. The water is shooting out quite far. Public Works employee, David Chico was in the audience and told the Commission it had already been fixed. Commissioner Chico also commented about the grafitti on the playground. Mr. Posada said this would also be attended to. THE HISTORY OF THE NAME Mr. Posada explained to the Commission OF "EL NIDD" that the design they had previously displayed for the "El Nido Park" project, was the Site plan. He explained that they still have to do a grading plan and an irrigation plan. He said as soon as this is done, the City would send it out for bids. He said he had been hoping to have more volunteers involved but said the City has to be careful and has to have someone oversee the project and it is very difficult because of liabilities. Chairman Diaz stated he hoped that there could be a contractor to do the whole project. Jackie told the Commission that she was still searching for the origin of the name of "El Nido". Chairman Diaz told of how his parents had arrived here in Irwindale in 1916 and it was "El Nido" then, but he still does not know how it came to be known as "El Nido". COMMISSIONER ITEMS Commissioner Chico asked about the plaza area and asked if flowers couldn't be planted Park & Recreation Minutes May 3, 2000 Page 8 and the bushes trimmed. With the Millennium Celebration coming up, she thought it would be nice to have it looking extra special. Commissioner Chico asked why only one picture of the City logo was put on one door rather than both doors. Rod explained that on the door opposite the door with the logo, the hours of operation would be posted. Commissioner Fraijo asked if a lighted sign could be put on the outside of the recreation door that would light up. She also suggested a `reader board' announcing events be put UP, MONUMENT Commissioner Chico asked why there had not been a monument erected with large letters on it like the two in front of City Hall, displaying and showing that it is the Recreation Department. MUSIC IN THE PARK SPONTANEOUS COMMUNICATION ADJOURN Jackie assured the Commission that there will be music in the park on Thursday evenings. She said she is still searching for a variety of music. Dave Chico, 16039 Pepper Tree Lane, suggested the park be named in honor of Ms. Maria Valenzuela, the donor of the park. There being no further business, Chairman Diaz, adjourned the meeting at 7:06 p.m..