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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/04/2003IRWINDALE COUNCIL CHAMBER 5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706 JUNE 4, 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: Camille Diaz, Assistant City Manager; Dan Grijalva, Recreation Manager; Mike Rados, Public Works Manager; and Armando Hegdahl, Records Clerk APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION A motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez, seconded by Commissioner Fraijo, to approve the minutes of the meeting held May 7, 2003. The motion was unanimously approved. RECREATION MANAGER UPDATE RECREATION Recreation Manager Grijalva presented the following update: MANAGER GRIJALVA The Recreation Department is preparing to send out summer programs soon; all classes are continuing as scheduled; and the Tiny Tots class will be holding it's graduation ceremony on Thursday, June 05, 2003, at the Chamber of Commerce, followed by dinner at the Senior Center, and all Commissioners are invited to attend. Recreation Manager Grijalva also informed the Commission on operating hours for the gym during summer months and advised that June 12, 2003, will be the last day of the after-school program. COMMISSIONER In response to a question by Commissioner Duran, Recreation DURAN Manager Grijalva advised that there have not been any changes to the plans to hold the 4th of July celebration, which is still scheduled to be held at the Manning Pit. COMMISSIONER In response to a question by Commissioner Fraijo, Recreation FRAIJO Manager Grijalva indicated that the after-school program, which has been very successful with approximately 40 participants, will resume at the beginning of the next school year. COMMISSIONER ITEMS COMMISSIONER Commissioner Fraijo advised that she has spoken to Mr. Richard FRAIJO Sheehan, Principal of Northview High School, who expressed interest in speaking to the Commission about the possibility of using the gym for the school's sporting events. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES JUNE 4, 2003 REGULAR MEETING PAGE 2 RICHARD SHEEHAN, Mr. Richard Sheehan, Principal of Northview High School, introduced PRINCIPAL, himself and David L. Samuelson, Acting Assistant Superintendent, NORTHVIEW HIGH and stated that Measure K, which was passed about two years ago, SCHOOL caused conflicts with the use of the gym at the school. Therefore, the Covina Valley Unified School District is requesting use of the City gym from Mondays through Fridays, 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. over the coming months. He indicated that District officials are willing to work to avoid scheduling conflicts and rent the facility. RECREATION Recreation Manager Grijalva advised that the gym's operating hours MANAGER GRIJALVA are currently from 2:00 to 9:00, and that there are programs, such as the after-school program, that utilize the gym, which presents a scheduling conflict with the hours requested by the District. COMMISSIONER In response to a question by Commissioner Fraijo, Mr. Sheehan FRAIJO indicated that the school's sports practices run from November to February. CHAIR DIAZ Chair Diaz indicated that he prefers to wait to receive additional information from Recreation Manager Grijalva before making a recommendation. RECREATION Recreation Manager Grijalva reiterated that the city's current MANAGER GRIJALVA programs use the gym during the time that the District is requesting to use it and that it has been past practice to deny gym rental during program operating hours. COMMISSIONER In response to a question by Commissioner Fraijo, Mr. Sheehan FRAIJO indicated that the use of the city gym would only be for one season. RECREATION Recreation Manager Grijalva noted that the only possible time that MANAGER GRIJALVA the District may use the gym without causing a conflict to the current schedule is from 10:00 to 1:30. ASSISTANT CITY Assistant City Manager Diaz suggested setting up a meeting MANAGER DIAZ between District and City officials to discuss options and return with information for Commission consideration. DAVID SAMUELSON, In response to a question by Mr. Samuelson, Recreation Manager ACTING ASSISTANT Grijalva advised that the fees for the gym consist of a $1,000 SUPERINTENDANT, refundable deposit and $25 per hour for non-residents. COVINA VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CHAIR DIAZ On a separate subject, Public Works Manager Rados advised that Southern California Edison would need to be contacted if a street light went out. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES JUNE 4, 2003 REGULAR MEETING PAGE 3 COMMISSIONER In response to a question by Commissioner Duran, Assistant City DURAN Manager Diaz indicated that plans for the new park should be finalized soon for review by the City Council at its meeting to be held on June 23, 2003. Then the project will be sent out for bidding and construction could begin in August. SPONTANEOUS COMMUNICATIONS There were no speakers. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 6:15 p.m. Dan Diaz, Chair ATTEST: Armando Hegdahl, Records Clerk