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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/04/2004Approved as presented at the meeting held October 6, 2004. IRWINDALE COUNCIL CHAMBER AUGUST 4, 2004 5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE WEDNESDAY IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706 6:00 P.M. The Irwindale PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION met in regular session at the above time and place. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioner Erlinda Duran; Vice Chair Paula Fraijo; Chair Dan Diaz Absent: Commissioners Carol B. Hernandez, Belen Zepeda 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 Vice Chair Fraijo, seconded by Commissioner Duran, to approve the minutes of the meeting held July 7, 2004. The motion was unanimously approved. RECREATION MANAGER UPDATE RECREATION Recreation Manager Grijalva presented the following update: MANAGER GRIJALVA 1) All recreational programs continue as scheduled. 2) The Summer Lunch Program remains a success, with a total of 1,618 lunches and 837 snacks served during July. 3) The total amount of participants of the recreational programs during July, including the lunch, sports, facility uses, field trips, teen club, special events, and swimming programs, was 18,538 individuals. COMMISSIONER In response to a question by Commissioner Duran, Recreation DURAN Manager Grijalva advised that both residents as well as non- residents participate in the Summer Lunch Program. There have been a couple of incidents where staff did not have sufficient lunches for this program, but this is due to groups attending without notifying staff. He added that the state does not completely fund the program and that the City contributes a small portion for its operation. Also, the meals for the Summer Lunch Program, as well as the Gym and the Snack Bar, have been inspected by the Health Department and received passing grades. PARK MASTER PLAN - STATUS UPDATE PUBLIC WORKS Public Works Manager Rados advised that the new Skate Park MANAGER RADOS should be completed within four weeks and that, once completed, the contractor's 90 -day maintenance period will begin. Therefore, PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING COMMISSIONER ITEMS AUGUST 4, 2004 PAGE the park will probably be opened for public use in November. CHAIR DIAZ Chair Diaz indicated that the pool area is dark at night and requested more adequate lighting. VICE CHAIR FRAIJO In response to a question by Vice Chair Fraijo, Public Works Manager Rados advised that certain sections of the park were flooded for a day due to maintenance work conducted on the sprinklers. CHAIR DIAZ In response to a question by Chair Diaz, Public Works Manager Rados advised that irrigation system runs every night, including weekends. However, some areas require extra water, which is why these areas are watered by hose. Also, a computerized sprinkling system will be installed in the future that will monitor the field's precipitation rate and moisture and will adjust sprinkler coverage accordingly. VICE CHAIR FRAIJO In response to a question by Vice Chair Fraijo, Recreation Manager Grijalva advised that the scoreboard's control panel is currently under repair. VICE CHAIR FRAIJO In response to a question by Vice Chair Fraijo, Recreation Manager Grijalva advised that the fishing trip will be held in September. CHAIR DIAZ Chair Diaz suggested that the picnic shelter be cleaned. RECREATION In response to a question by Chair Diaz, Recreation Manager MANAGER GRIJALVA Grijalva advised that the Summer Lunch Program will end the first week of September. SKATE PARK GUIDELINES STUDY SESSION RECREATION Recreation Manager Grijalva advised that the staff report, which MANAGER GRIJALVA includes sample guidelines, has been provided to the Commission for its input and recommendation. He added that the information contained within the report has been provided by the City's Joint Powers Insurance Authority. CHAIR DIAZ Chair Diaz recommended that the park be unsupervised. VICE CHAIR FRAIJO Vice Chair Fraijo suggested that the park's year-round schedule be 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. RECREATION Recreation Manager Grijalva suggested that the park be closed at MANAGER GRIJALVA 9:00 p.m. rather than 10:00 p.m. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 4, 2004 PAGE VICE CHAIR FRAIJO In response to a question by Vice Chair Fraijo, Recreation Manager Grijalva advised that the restrooms at the current park are closed at 9:00 p.m. and that the lights on the timer at the new park can be set to turn off at 9:00 p.m. COMMISSIONER In response to a question by Commissioner Duran, Assistant City DURAN Manager Diaz advised that the State Government Code provides immunity to public entities and public employees from liability to individuals participating in skating on several conditions, one of them being that the person skating is 14 years or older. However, persons under 14 years of age will not be prohibited from utilizing the park. RECREATION Recreation Manager Grijalva indicated that this Code was likely MANAGER GRIJALVA written this way since more daring skating stunts are performed by individuals 14 years of age or older. VICE CHAIR FRAIJO Vice Chair Fraijo recommended that Police Officers be made more readily available to enforce the guidelines at the park should it remain unsupervised. ASSISTANT CITY Assistant City Manager advised that one of the drawbacks to having MANAGER DIAZ an unsupervised park is that it places a greater demand on police services. She also advised that, once a recommendation on the guidelines is received by the Commission, this item will then be heard by the City Council for a final determination. However, before the Council considers this item, input is still needed from the City Attorney's Office and the Police Department. VICE CHAIR FRAIJO Vice Chair Fraijo suggested that a sign be added at the park that reads "No Loud Music". ASSISTANT CITY Assistant City Manager Diaz advised that, although the City already MANAGER DIAZ has a noise threshold clause in its Municipal Code, a more specific sign can be placed at the park. VICE CHAIR FRAIJO In response to a question by Vice Chair Fraijo, Recreation Manager Grijalva advised that the Public Works staff will routinely inspect and maintain the park. ASSISTANT CITY Assistant City Manager Diaz advised that, although the lights at the MANAGER DIAZ park can be turned off at 9:00 p.m., the rest of the park can remain open until the existing park closes. These lights have been designed sensitive to the concerns of neighboring residents. She added that many of the existing parks guidelines can be used for the skate park, when applicable. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES AUGUST 4, 2004 REGULAR MEETING PAGE 4 VICE CHAIR FRAIJO Vice Chair Fraijo advised that potential problems could arise if the basketball and tennis courts remain lit after the skating section of the park is closed at 9:00 p.m. CHAIR DIAZ Chair Diaz indicated that the skate park will still be used even after the lights are turned off. He suggested that the park be closed at an earlier time. VICE CHAIR FRAIJO In response to a question by Vice Chair Fraijo, Recreation Manager Grijalva advised that closing the entire park at 9:00 p.m. might be too early. COMMISSIONER Commissioner Duran suggested establishing summer and winter DURAN hours. ASSISTANT CITY Assistant City Manager Diaz advised that modifications to the Skate MANAGER DIAZ Park may be necessary to gain better police access to and control of the park. SERGEANT BENAVIDES Sergeant Benavides suggested placing motion sensor lights at the Skate Park. ASSISTANT CITY Assistant City Manager Diaz advised that surveillance cameras may MANAGER DIAZ be installed at the park at some point in the future. VICE CHAIR FRAIJO In response to a question by Vice Chair Fraijo, Recreation Manager Grijalva advised that waiver forms are not needed for unsupervised parks. CHAIR DIAZ Chair Diaz advised that the Commission has requested Park Patrol from the Police Department for years due to the need for proper guideline enforcement. LIEUTENANT BARNES Lieutenant Barnes advised that the Police Department desires to patrol the parks, however, adequate staffing has historically presented a problem since officers are not always readily available. However, the department is considering new methods of enforcement, such as having officers include the park as part of their patrol beat, assigning overtime hours so that officers can include the park as part of their patrol, or have officers not currently on-call to conduct the patrol. RECREATION Recreation Manager Grijalva advised that enforcement would also MANAGER GRIJALVA be needed after 9:00 p.m. LIEUTENANT BARNES Lieutenant Barnes suggested conducting random patrol at the park during the winter months, especially around the time the park closes, PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 4, 2004 PAGE 5 and increase visibility during the summer months, especially when the pool closes. CHAIR DIAZ Chair Diaz advised that the Commission is always willing to assist the Police Department should it be necessary. SPONTANEOUS COMMUNICATIONS There were no speakers. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 6:48p.m. ATTEST: Armando Hegdahl, Re ords Clerk