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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/17/2002IRWINDALE COUNCIL CHAMBER JULY 17, 2002 5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE WEDNESDAY IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706 6:00 P.M. The Irwindale PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION met in special session at the above time and place. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Carol B. Hernandez, Erlinda Duran (arrived at 6:05 p.m.), Paula Fraijo; Vice Chair Belen Zepeda; Chair Dan Diaz Also present: Priscilla Zepeda, Recreation Supervisor; Robert Barnes, Police Lieutenant; Mike Rados, Public Works Manager; and Armando Hegdahl, Records Clerk APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION A motion was made by Vice Chair Zepeda, seconded by Commissioner Hernandez, to approve the minutes of the meeting held June 5, 2002. Motion was unanimously approved, Commissioner Fraijo abstained. RECREATION MANAGER UPDATE In the absence of Recreation Manager Grijalva, Recreation Supervisor Zepeda presented the report which detailed the following: So far, both day camp trips have been very successful, with over 90 children registered this year. The Summer Tots program, with 25 enrolled children, has completed its fourth week and will be going on a field trip to Chuck E. Cheese's next week. There will also be raffle tickets sold to help support the Tiny Tots program. The Teen Club will be selling food and drinks during the Music in the Park and will be going on a field trip to Raging Waters on July 26, 2002. The Men's League will be ending next week, but registrations for the next season are still being accepted. The Co -Ed League will begin July 18, 2002, with four teams registered. The Women's League will begin July 30, 2002, with four teams registered. The Summer Lunch Program has been a success, with an average of 55 children fed during lunch and an average of 43 children fed during snack time. So far, a total of 1,199 lunches and 946 snacks have been served throughout the summer. Recreation Supervisor Zepeda advised that she has received a call from Dena Zepeda, who requested that the Commission be informed PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES JULY 17, 2002 SPECIAL MEETING PAGE 2 of her appreciation of Carol Acosta's patience and commitment towards the Drill Team. COMMISSIONER Commissioner Fraijo commended the Recreation Staff for its efforts FRAIJO in providing excellent customer service and maintaining its programs. She also thanked Carol Acosta for her efforts. RECREATION In response to a question by Recreation Supervisor Acosta, SUPERVISOR ACOSTA Commissioner Fraijo advised that the Commission will bring suggestions for any possible changes/additions to the fiesta to the next scheduled Commission meeting. PUBLIC WORKS In response to a question by Recreation Supervisor Acosta, Public MANAGER RADOS Works Manager Rados advised that the power to the fiesta booths was supplied by two different sources and that one of those sources short-circuited, which caused a disruption in power. He further advised that his goal is to correct this problem by September. WALK THROUGH THE PARK Chair Diaz advised that he has periodically checked the conditions of the park and found that it is in great condition. Therefore, the park walk through is not necessary. He did, however, request that Public Works Manager Rados apply bright blue paint to indicate which benches were available for reservations. He commented that the Public Works staff has done a good job in removing graffiti and litter from the park. COMMISSIONER ITEMS VICE CHAIR ZEPEDA Vice Chair Zepeda thanked Public Works Manager Rados for having the tree wax removed. She then requested that the playground sand be raked every morning and sprayed for fleas. CHAIR DIAZ Chair Diaz repeated his previous request to set up a lattice overhead over the picnic tables in the park. VICE CHAIR ZEPEDA In response to a question by Vice Chair Zepeda, Public Works Manager Rados indicated that he was very pleased with the construction of the fiesta booths and that he received nothing but positive comments. He added that the booths were easier to set up and take apart. COMMISSIONER Commissioner Fraijo requested to receive a written update on the FRAIJO status of the New Park at the next Commission meeting. CHAIR DIAZ Chair Diaz suggested watering the baseball field in the morning and raking it in the afternoon to prevent the creation of more dust. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES JULY 17, 2002 SPECIAL MEETING PAGE 3 COMMISSIONER Commissioner Hernandez commended Public Works Manager HERNANDEZ Rados and his staff for their efforts in maintaining the cleanliness of the park. VICE CHAIR ZEPEDA In response to a question by Vice Chair Zepeda, Public Works Manager Rados advised that he has tested the scoreboard to determine the cause of its malfunction and discovered that it was due to an internal power supply failure. He advised that the board will have to be taken apart to address this electronics problem. CHAIR DIAZ Chair Diaz advised that he had requested Chief of Police De Ladurantey's or his representative's presence at the meeting to discuss the problems that are occurring at Irwindale Park due to the lack of Police Patrol. He advised that patrol is needed especially at night and that the restroom doors must be locked after park hours. He indicated that if the children received proper parental supervision, there would be less problems. LIEUTENANT BARNES In response to a question by Lieutenant Barnes, Chair Diaz advised that he would like the weekend park patrols to begin at about 3:00 p.m. or 4:00 p.m. He added that this patrol would prevent people drinking beer at the park. LIEUTENANT BARNES Lieutenant Barnes advised that he has discussed this item with Chief of Police De Ladurantey in May of this year and that he has set up a deployment schedule to notify officers of the need for weekend park patrols. He advised that a park patrol was implemented during summer months, but was not fully staffed. He added that normally reserves are used to patrol the park, but the number of reserves has gone down. COMMISSIONER In response to a question by Commissioner Fraijo, Lieutenant FRAIJO Barnes advised that the Police Department is down to essentially six reserve officers out of a possible thirteen, which is causing the delay of the park patrol. He added that two reserves may be hired within the next two months, but would still require training. He advised that this problem should not exist next year. THERESA CHICO Theresa Chico expressed her opinion that the damage that has occurred at the park has been committed by individuals who are not residents of Irwindale. She continued by saying that the Park Patrol is crucial on nights and weekends, especially during evening hours. LIEUTENANT BARNES Lieutenant Barnes indicated that, during the period between June 15, 2002, to July 15, 2002, the Police Dispatcher logged the number of times an officer patrolled the park and the types of service calls PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING JULY 17, 2002 PAGE 4 received. He handed out an information sheet detailing the results of this study. COMMISSIONER In response to a question by Commissioner Fraijo, Lieutenant FRAIJO Barnes referred to the information sheet he distributed where it indicates that the Explorers who served on Foot Patrol were dispatched along with a trained supervisor. CHAIR DIAZ In response to a question by Chair Diaz, Lieutenant Barnes advised that two citations were issued for drinking alcoholic beverages at the park. SPONTANEOUS COMMUNICATIONS THERESA CHICO Theresa Chico expressed her opinion that the fiesta was a success and that the Police Department did a good job enforcing the fireworks regulations. She also commended the Recreation Department for all its programs. ROSE GUERRERO Rose Guerrero suggested placing posters throughout Irwindale Park to limit the use of scooters and skateboards. VICE CHAIR ZEPEDA Vice Chair Zepeda indicated that signs are currently posted indicating that scooters and skateboards are not allowed in the park. PUBLIC WORKS Public Works Manager Rados advised that these signs should be MANAGER RADOS updated. COMMISSIONER Commissioner Duran advised that the Park Patrol is needed to take DURAN care of these types of situations. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 6:32 p.m. Dan Diaz, Chair ATTEST: Armando Hegdahl, Records Clerk IRWINDALE COUNCIL CHAMBER _� b t� JULY 17, 2002 5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE / WEDNESDAY IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706 7�����2 8' �� -�/+) 6:00 P.M. The Irwindale PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION met in special session at the above time and place. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Carol B. Hernandez, Erlinda Duran (arrived at 6:05 p.m.), Paula Fraijo; Vice Chair Belen Zepeda; Chair Dan Diaz Also present: Priscilla Zepeda, Recreation Supervisor; Robert Barnes, Police Lieutenant; Mike Rados, Public Works Manager; and Armando Hegdahl, Records Clerk APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION A motion was made by Vice Chair Zepeda, seconded by Commissioner Hernandez, to approve the minutes of the meeting held June 5, 2002. Motion was unanimously approved, Commissioner Fraijo abstained. RECREATION MANAGER UPDATE In the absence of Recreation Manager Grijalva, Recreation Supervisor Zepeda presented the report which detailed the following: So far, both day camp trips have been very successful, with over 90 children registered this year. The Summer Tots program, with 25 enrolled children, has completed its fourth week and will be going on a field trip to Chuck E. Cheese's next week. There will also be raffle tickets sold to help support the Tiny Tots program. The Teen Club will be selling food and drinks during the Music in the Park and will be going on a field trip to Raging Waters on July 26, 2002. The Men's League will be ending next week, but registrations for the next season are still being accepted. The Co -Ed League will begin July 18, 2002, with four teams registered. The Women's League will begin July 30, 2002, with four teams registered. The Summer Lunch Program has been a success, with an average of 55 children fed during lunch and an average of 43 children fed during snack time. So far, a total of 1,199 lunches and 946 snacks have been served throughout the summer. Recreation Supervisor Zepeda advised that she has received a call from Dena Zepeda, who requested that the Commission be informed PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING JULY 17, 2002 PAGE 2 of her appreciation of Carol Acosta's patience and commitment towards the Drill Team. COMMISSIONER Commissioner Fraijo commended the Recreation Staff for its efforts FRAIJO in providing excellent customer service and maintaining its programs. She also thanked Carol Acosta for her efforts. RECREATION In response to a question by Recreation Supervisor Acosta, SUPERVISOR ACOSTA Commissioner Fraijo advised that the Commission will bring suggestions for any possible changes/additions to the fiesta to the next scheduled Commission meeting. PUBLIC WORKS In response to a question by Recreation Supervisor Acosta, Public MANAGER RADOS Works Manager Rados advised that the power to the fiesta booths was supplied by two different sources and that one of those sources short-circuited, which caused a disruption in power. He further advised that his goal is to correct this problem by September. WALK THROUGH THE PARK Chair Diaz advised that he has periodically checked the conditions of the park and found that it is in great condition. Therefore, the park walk through is not necessary. He did, however, request that Public Works Manager Rados apply bright blue paint to indicate which benches were available for reservations. He commented that the Public Works staff has done a good job in removing graffiti and litter from the park. COMMISSIONER ITEMS VICE CHAIR ZEPEDA Vice Chair Zepeda thanked Public Works Manager Rados for having the tree wax removed. She then requested that the playground sand be raked every morning and sprayed for fleas. CHAIR DIAZ Chair Diaz repeated his previous request to set up a lattice overhead over the picnic tables in the park. VICE CHAIR ZEPEDA In response to a question by Vice Chair Zepeda, Public Works Manager Rados indicated that he was very pleased with the construction of the fiesta booths and that he received nothing but positive comments. He added that the booths were easier to set up and take apart. COMMISSIONER Commissioner Fraijo requested to receive a written update on the FRAIJO status of the New Park at the next Commission meeting. CHAIR DIAZ Chair Diaz suggested watering the baseball field in the morning and raking it in the afternoon to prevent the creation of more dust. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES JULY 17, 2002 SPECIAL MEETING PAGE 3 COMMISSIONER Commissioner Hernandez commended Public Works Manager HERNANDEZ Rados and his staff for their efforts in maintaining the cleanliness of the park. VICE CHAIR ZEPEDA In response to a question by Vice Chair Zepeda, Public Works Manager Rados advised that he has tested the scoreboard to determine the cause of its malfunction and discovered that it was due to an internal power supply failure. He advised that the board will have to be taken apart to address this electronics problem. CHAIR DIAZ Chair Diaz advised that he had requested Chief of Police De Ladurantey's or his representative's presence at the meeting to discuss the problems that are occurring at Irwindale Park due to the lack of Police Patrol. He advised that patrol is needed especially at night and that the restroom doors must be locked after park hours. He indicated that if the children received proper parental supervision, there would be less problems. LIEUTENANT BARNES In response to a question by Lieutenant Barnes, Chair Diaz advised that he would like the weekend park patrols to begin at about 3:00 p.m. or 4:00 p.m. He added that this patrol would prevent people drinking beer at the park. LIEUTENANT BARNES Lieutenant Barnes advised that he has discussed this item with Chief of Police De Ladurantey in May of this year and that he has set up a deployment schedule to notify officers of the need for weekend park patrols. He advised that a park patrol was implemented during summer months, but was not fully staffed. He added that normally reserves are used to patrol the park, but the number of reserves has gone down. COMMISSIONER In response to a question by Commissioner Fraijo, Lieutenant FRAIJO Barnes advised that the Police Department is down to essentially six reserve officers out of a possible thirteen, which is causing the delay of the park patrol. He added that two reserves may be hired within the next two months, but would still require training. He advised that this problem should not exist next year. THERESA CHICO Theresa Chico expressed her opinion that the damage that has occurred at the park has been committed by individuals who are not residents of Irwindale. She continued by saying that the Park Patrol is crucial on nights and weekends, especially during evening hours. LIEUTENANT BARNES Lieutenant Barnes indicated that, during the period between June 15, 2002, to July 15, 2002, the Police Dispatcher logged the number of times an officer patrolled the park and the types of service calls PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES JULY 17, 2002 SPECIAL MEETING PAGE 4 received. He handed out an information sheet detailing the results of this study. COMMISSIONER In response to a question by Commissioner Fraijo, Lieutenant FRAIJO Barnes referred to the information sheet he distributed where it indicates that the Explorers who served on Foot Patrol were dispatched along with a trained supervisor. CHAIR DIAZ In response to a question by Chair Diaz, Lieutenant Barnes advised that two citations were issued for drinking alcoholic beverages at the park. SPONTANEOUS COMMUNICATIONS THERESA CHICO Theresa Chico expressed her opinion that the fiesta was a success and that the Police Department did a good job enforcing the fireworks regulations. She also commended the Recreation Department for all its programs. ROSE GUERRERO Rose Guerrero suggested placing posters throughout Irwindale Park to limit the use of scooters and skateboards. VICE CHAIR ZEPEDA Vice Chair Zepeda indicated that signs are currently posted indicating that scooters and skateboards are not allowed in the park. PUBLIC WORKS Public Works Manager Rados advised that these signs should be MANAGER RADOS updated. COMMISSIONER Commissioner Duran advised that the Park Patrol is needed to take DURAN care of these types of situations. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 6:32 p.m. Dan Diaz, Chair ATTEST: Armando Hegdahl, Records Clerk