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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/03/2003IRWINDALE COUNCIL CHAMBER 5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706 SEPTEMBER 3, 2003 WEDNESDAY 6:00 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 Linda Kimbro, Deputy City Clerk APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION A motion was made by Commissioner Fraijo, seconded by Commissioner Hernandez, to approve the minutes of the meeting held July 2, 2003. The motion was unanimously approved, Commissioner Duran and Vice Chair Zepeda abstained. RECREATION MANAGER UPDATE RECREATION Recreation Manager Grijalva presented the following update: MANAGER GRIJALVA The Fall schedule is about to begin. The Afterschool program will be part of the fall schedule and currently has 54 children enrolled and will operate from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. A new program to the schedule is the Hawaiian dance class, which has 23 children enrolled. The football season has been accelerated, with two games a week, and will begin September 15. This program has 37 youths enrolled. The September Fiesta, which will be held September 6`n will include song and dance performances from a variety of entertainers. COMMISSIONER In response to a question by Commissioner Hernandez, Recreation HERNANDEZ Manager Grijalva advised that the 54 children registered for the afterschool program will attend on a regular basis. COMMISSIONER In response to a question by Commissioner Duran, Recreation DURAN Manager Grijalva advised that children in kindergarten classes will have arts & crafts and study time to keep them occupied while participating in the Afterschool program. COMMISSIONER In response to a question by Commissioner Fraijo, Recreation FRAIJO Manager Grijalva advised that this program has sufficient staff to assist in its implementation. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES SEPTEMBER 3, 2003 REGULAR MEETING PAGE 2 PARK MASTER PLAN — STATUS (verbal) ASSISTANT CITY Assistant City Manager Diaz advised that the construction of the new MANAGER DIAZ park and improvements to the existing park will proceed as scheduled. FIESTA BOOTH SELECTION The following organizations were selected for the use of the propane booths: 1) Our Lady of Guadalupe 2) EI Buen Pastor 3) Sister Cities Association 4) Our Lady of Guadalupe 5) Senior Citizens Association 6) EI Buen Pastor 7) Sister Cities Association The following organizations were selected for the use of the non - propane booths: 1) The Irwindale Teen Club 2) Divine Savior 3) Senior Citizens Association The following organization was selected for the use of the barbecue pit: 1) EI Buen Pastor COMMISSIONER ITEMS COMMISSIONER In response to a question by Commissioner Fraijo, Recreation FRAIJO Manager Grijalva advised that management staff reviews accident reports relating to the pool if the severity of the accident requires it. COMMISSIONER Commissioner Fraijo advised that she has received numerous FRAIJO reports that the doors leading out to the pool are heavy and causes pool users to pinch their toes. She recommended that accident reports be reviewed periodically to help abate future accidents. COMMISSIONER In response to a question by Commissioner Duran, Recreation DURAN Manager Grijalva indicated that currently there are no staff members assigned to supervise the changing room area near the pool. However, staff can hear when inappropriate activity occurs. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES SEPTEMBER 3, 2003 REGULAR MEETING PAGE 3 COMMISSIONER Commissioner Duran advised that she has received reports from DURAN several individuals who have had their belongings stolen from the lockers at the changing area. RECREATION Recreation Manager Grijalva recommended that the lockers only be MANAGER GRIJALVA used when the user brings his/her own lock to secure his/her belongings. CHAIR DIAZ Chair Diaz reported that bottles are often thrown on top of the restroom roofs at the park. CHAIR DIAZ In response to a question by Chair Diaz, Public Works Manager Rados advised that grafitti at the park is removed regularly. PUBLIC WORKS Public Works Manager Rados advised that the Police Department is MANAGER RADOS responsible for locking the park's restroom doors every night at 11:00 P.M. CHAIR DIAZ Chair Diaz suggested sending a memo to the Police Department to remind them of the need to lock restroom doors at night. CHAIR DIAZ Chair Diaz suggested that the area at the park that was formerly the location of the volleyball courts could now be used, for example, for picnics. CHAIR DIAZ In response to a question by Chair Diaz, Recreation Manager Grijalva advised that the Summer Lunch Program will also be held next year. CHAIR DIAZ SPONTANEOUS COMMUNICATIONS ADJOURNMENT Chair Diaz suggested that the Summer Lunch Program be held at earlier times. There were no speakers. There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m. Dan Diaz, Chair ATTEST: Armando Hegdahl, Records Clerk