HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/07/2003IRWINDALE COUNCIL CHAMBER
5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE
IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706
MAY 7, 2003
WEDNESDAY
6:01 P.M.
The Irwindale PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION met in regular session at the above time
and place.
ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Carol B. Hernandez, Paula Fraijo; Erlinda
Duran; Vice Chair Belen Zepeda; Chair Dan Diaz
Also present: Joseph De Ladurantey, Chief of Police; Mark
Benavides, Police Sergeant; Dan Grijalva, Recreation Manager;
Mike Rados, Public Works Manager; and Armando Hegdahl,
Records Clerk
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION A motion was made by Commissioner Fraijo, seconded by
Commissioner Hernandez, to approve the minutes of the meeting
held April 2, 2003. The motion was unanimously approved.
RECREATION MANAGER UPDATE
RECREATION Recreation Manager Grijalva presented the following update:
MANAGER GRIJALVA
The Easter celebration held this month was a great success, thanks
in part to the efforts of staff. Also, the Fire Marshall has approved
the use of the Manning Pit site for use during the 4th of July
Fireworks Show.
COMMISSIONER In response to a question by Commissioner Fraijo, Recreation
FRAIJO Manager Grijalva advised that the Manning site could possibly be a
site for future fireworks shows.
RECREATION Recreation Manger Grijalva concluded his report by indicating that
MANAGER GRIJALVA the summer programs are coming to a close.
COMMISSIONER In response to a question by Commissioner Fraijo, Recreation
FRAIJO Manger Grijalva advised that the area to be used for the fireworks
event has been cleared of brush and that there will be a fire truck on
standby should it be needed.
COMMISSIONER ITEMS
CHIEF OF POLICE Chief of Police De Ladurantey reported on the status of the Park
DE LADURANTEY Patrol and advised this matter is taken seriously by the Police
Department. He explained that, since the park is a City facility, it
should be enjoyed by all who visit. He introduced Sergeant Mark
Benavides and indicated that he has prepared a schedule to
maintain constant police presence. He also indicated that the
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Department is currently revising the deployment of reserve officers in
order to utilize them for park patrol and other duties.
SERGEANT Sergeant Benavides reported that the park is one of the highlights of
BENAVIDES the City, which adds to the need to seriously address the park patrol.
He indicated that police presence at the park helps control deviant
behavior and that reserves, cadets and bicycle officers will be used
to patrol the park. An officer will coordinate the park patrol with
assistance from the Parks & Recreation Commission. He
commented that the Park Patrol has been neglected in the past but
should be one of the Police Department's priorities.
COMMISSIONER In response to a question by Commissioner Duran, Sergeant
DURAN Benavides advised that notifying residents about the park curfew is a
great start for the Park Patrol. However, if necessary, those who
break their curfew may be taken into the station and have their
parents notified. Juvenile citations may also be necessary in more
extreme cases.
Sergeant Benavides also advised that the curfew may aid in cutting
down on graffiti, though it would not entirely eliminate this problem.
CHAIR DIAZ Chair Diaz expressed his gratitude for the re -implementation of this
program and advised that the Commission will assist the Police
Department whenever possible.
COMMISSIONER In response to a question by Commissioner Fraijo, Sergeant
FRAIJO Benavides advised that the park has a current curfew of 11:00 p.m.
for adults and 10:00 p.m. for children and that active enforcement of
these curfews will be applied.
COMMISSIONER On another matter, Recreation Manager Grijalva responded to a
FRAIJO question by Commissioner Fraijo by indicating that there are two
fishing trips scheduled: one in June and one in August.
COMMISSIONER In response to a question by Commissioner Fraijo, Public Works
FRAIJO Manager Rados advised that the park renovation work will likely
begin in September.
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ADJOURNMENT
There were no speakers.
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There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was
adjourned at 6:20 p.m.
Dan Diaz, Chair
ATTEST:
Armando Hegdahl, Records Clerk