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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/01/2000AGE UA ITER -1A IRWINDALE TEM/- IRWINDALE COUNCIL CHAMBER DEC g _L®pa NOVEMBER 1, 2000 5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE 6:00 P.M. IRWINDALE, CA 91706 The City of Irwindale Park & Recreation met in a regular scheduled meeting at the above time and place. ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES RECREATION CO -COORDINATOR (Drug Awareness Program) Present: Commissioners: Theresa Chico, Paula Fraijo, Belen Zepeda, Erlinda Duran, and Chairman Diaz. Also present: Co -Recreation Coordinators, Ms. Delgado and Dan Grijalva, City Manager Steve Blancarte, Assistant for Administrative Services Camille Diaz, Public works Director Rod Posada, and Secretary Arline Miranda The minutes of October 4, 2000 were approved with the addition of Commissioner Duran's name reflecting that she had seconded the approval for the minutes of September 6, 2000. Motion: Commissioner Fraijo Second: Commissioner Diaz Camille Diaz, Assistant for Administrative Services, approached the Commission and informed them that the new City Manager, Steve Blancarte, would like an opportunity to familiarize himself with the drug awareness program before the Commission proceeded with the program. Ms. Diaz informed the Commission that Mr. Blancarte had expressed that he was very interested to see what goals and objectives had been established by the Commission for the proposed program. She added that the city staff was now in the process of collecting and preparing documentation related to the program and would submit them to Mr. Blancarte for his review. Park & Recreation Minutes November 1, 2000 RECREATION CO -COORDINATOR'S REPORT CAR SHOW HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL Commissioner, Zepeda responded to Ms. Diaz that the initial plan at this time for the program, was to introduce to the parents and the rest of the community what the drug awareness program would entail and would also welcome the community's input. Commissioner Chico added, that one of the objectives was to have a variety of speakers and informative material regarding drag abuse, that would be made available for distribution at the meeting. After a brief discussion, it was established that it was the City Manager's desire to work with the Commission on this new program and requested that the scheduled workshop for November be postponed until such time he could meet with the Commission with specific goals and objectives for this proposed program. Ms. Delgado reported that the car show held October 22"d made proceeds of a little over $1,000. She said she hoped that with these proceeds the Recreation Department would be able to purchase drill team uniforms. This request will be submitted to the City Council for their approval. Attendance for the car show was low this year compared to last year. Ms. Delgado was of the opinion that it might be because trophies were not given out this year. Ms. Delgado reported that the Halloween Carnival was a success. The Bingo game was very popular and made $500. The snack bar, ran by the parents of the Tiny Tots, made approximately $400. This money will be used for the Tiny Tots program. The Teen Club also raised money with their Pizza -Walk but Ms. Delgado has not had the opportunity to count the money as yet and will report the amount at the next meeting. Park & Recreation Minutes November 1, 2000 Ms. Delgado thanked the Commission and the members of their families for their help at the Halloween Carnival. DRILL TEAM The Drill Team will have a banquet at the community center November 14th to acknowledge their performance at the September Fiesta. Pizza will be served. TEEN CLUB The Teen Club will have a canned food drive November 11tH The Teen Club will attend City Walk November 17th, Disneyland on December 28th and Cosmic Bowling on January 6th. The Teen Club will sell coffee, hot chocolate, and hot dogs during flag football starting this Saturday. Commissioner Fraijo inquired as to when the flyers for the food drive would be sent out, and Ms. Delgado informed her the flyers had already been sent out. Commissioner Fraijo asked for the date of the Christmas party. Ms. Delgado answered that she didn't have a set date as yet because some plans and commitments still have to be finalized. Ms. Delgado informed the Commission that there is a new choir director at Northview High School. In the past, the Choir has performed at the Christmas Program and Ms. Delgado will have to wait and see what will transpire this year. Chairman Diaz thanked Ms. Delgado for the great job she did with the Halloween Carnival. Commissioner Duran made a suggestion regarding the flyers mailed to residents. She thought they should be sent out at least two Park & Recreation Minutes November 1, 2000 CO -COORDINATOR GRIJALVA'S REPORT BASKETBALL weeks in advance of any program offered. She has received complaints that the flyers have not been sent out in a timely manner. Ms. Delgado assured her that they would try to do better. Dan Grijalva reported that 393 people used the gym during the month of October. Basketball season is in, and the showers are being used by the basketball players. TREADMILL There has been one more treadmill added to the cardio vascular room. REPAIRS IN POOL & SNACK BAR Mr. Grijalva reported that the repairs that had been requested were currently being worked on and he was satisfied they would be completed before the end of the year. WOMEN'S SOFTBALL Mr. Grijalva reported that the Co -Ed softball league had just finished and mentioned that there wouldn't be anymore women's softball leagues until February. All leagues will begin again in February. FIELD REPAIR Commissioner Fraijo asked if during the time the leagues were off, would all the repairs for the backstop and the fill in of the field dirt be done. Mr. Posada assured her everything would be taken care of. YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL CHRISTMAS VACATION (Day Campers) Youth flag football is held every Sunday and is going strong. The league is well balanced with 11 and 12 year olds participating. The Smath Football Tournament is December I" through January 3`a in the City of Baldwin Park. Christmas vacation activities include a trip to the El Capitan Theatre to see the `Emperor's New Groove' December 27th and the Disneyland trip will be Wednesday, January 3, 2001. Park & Recreation Minutes November 1, 2000 ADULT TRIPS The adult trip to Oak Glen was attended and enjoyed by 25 people. The Race for the Cure (Cancer) fundraiser at the Rose Bowl had 15 participants from the city. The `Lion King' stage production sold out and the UCLA vs USC is scheduled for November 18, 2000. A trip to Santa Anita Race Track is scheduled for this Saturday. There will be a trip to the Crystal Cathedral during December. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Rod Posada reported to the Commission the latest on the swimming pool; the trimming and tending to of the trees; the bees that were in a tree that had been causing a problem also had been taken care of and a new tree has been replanted. The city crew has worked on the irrigation system because of some of the dry areas in the park. Mr. Posada said he thought these dry grass patches had been taken care of satisfactorily. He said the air conditioning in the snack bar area had been taken care of as well as the repairing of the snack bar walls. Mr. Posada informed the Commission that the award of the El Nido Park contract had been announced at the last Council meeting. H & H General Contractors, Inc. of San Bernardino, CA, had been awarded the contract in the amount of $149,860. Work should begin sometime in December and hopefully will be completed by March, 2001. When finished, he asked if there were any questions. Commissioner Chico asked about the section by the playground and wondered if it didn't need to be re -seeded. Rod replied that the area will be hydrated and the department will plant some more grass and Park & Recreation Minutes November 1, 2000 REPLANTING OF PLANTERS IN THE GAZEBO AREA PICNIC TABLE AREA COMMISSIONER ITEM with the change of weather, he thinks it will be sufficiently irrigated. Commissioner Fraijo reminded the Com- mission of the item of the replanting of the gazebo area that had been carried over from the last meeting. At the last meeting, it had been discussed and decided that the bushes currently in the planters, are unattractive and obstructive. Mr. Posada asked the Commission what their wish was regarding this matter. Commissioner Chico responded that they would like the planters cleaned out and something replanted. Commissioner Fraijo suggested something colorful, perhaps ground cover or some other low growing plant. Something that would allow people sitting on the planters not to get hooked or stuck by the branches or bushes and still be able to view performers at the various festivities. Mr. Posada assured the Commission he would look into this. Commissioner Duran asked if the blue lines surrounding the picnic tables had been re- painted. Mr. Posada answered yes. Commissioner Duran also requested that larger signs be used to inform the public that the area was reserved. She suggested that perhaps a brighter, more colorful sign be posted. Mr. Grijalva said they would post larger, brighter paper to see if that would help. Commissioner Chico requested the trees in front of the gymnasium be trimmed. She also asked about the sign she requested some time back to designate the recreation building. Mr. Posada explained to her that there is currently one adhered to on the front door. The Council will soon make a decision on the same design and motif to be used as a central them for all the signs used on the various buildings of the city. Park & Recreation Minutes November 1, 2000 SPONTANEOUS COMMUNICATION John Fraijo, 16154 Calle de Paseo addressed the Commission regarding several subjects, among them the misuse by the public of using skateboards and scooters on the park grounds and in the gazebo area. He encouraged the Commission to be stronger in the enforcement of the park's rules citing the possibility of people becoming injured because of the misuse. The Commission thanked him for his opinions. CITY MANAGER The new City Manager Steve Blancarte arrived during this time and introduced himself to the Commission and gave a brief history of his background to them. Chairman Diaz thanked and welcomed Mr. Blancarte and said he and the Commission looked forward to working with Mr. Blancarte. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman Diaz adjourned the meeting at 6:45 p.m..