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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/06/2004Approved as presented at the meeting held November 3, 2004. IRWINDALE COUNCIL CHAMBER OCTOBER 6, 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 Carol Hernandez, Erlinda Duran (arrived at 6:05 p.m.), Belen Zepeda; Vice Chair Paula Fraijo; Chair Dan Diaz Also present: 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 Hernandez, to approve the minutes of the meeting held August 4, 2004. The motion was unanimously approved. MOTION A motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez, seconded by Commissioner Zepeda, to approve the minutes of the meeting held September 1, 2004. The motion was unanimously approved. RECREATION MANAGER UPDATE RECREATION Recreation Manager Grijalva presented the following update: MANAGER GRIJALVA 1) There are 189 registered students riding the Irwindale school bus: 64 from Merwin School; 24 from Manzanita School; 52 from Las Palmas school; and 49 from Northview High School. All bus riders are required to have a bus pass. The first bus pass is free, replacement passes are $5.00. 2) Kids Zone Program (formerly the Afterschool Program) has 57 resident children registered. The program operates between 12:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. 3) Flag Football will begin October 12th with games being held twice a week. 4) There are 40 youth participating in flag football and 30 youth participating in cheerleading. 5) The Halloween party will be held on Saturday, October 30th, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 6) All coaches and referees for the flag football program are volunteers. CHAIR DIAZ In response to a question by Chair Diaz, Recreation Manager Grijalva advised that the referees have been provided rule books. VICE CHAIR FRAIJO In response to a question by Vice Chair Fraijo, Recreation Manager Grijalva advised that the September Fiesta was a great success. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES OCTOBER 6, 2004 REGULAR MEETING PAGE 2 VICE CHAIR FRAIJO In response to a question by Vice Chair Fraijo, Recreation Manager Grijalva advised that it was not cost-effective to keep the pool open on weekends in September. PARK MASTER PLAN — STATUS UPDATE PUBLIC WORKS Public Works Manager Rados advised that the park is nearly MANAGER RADOS complete, with only minor work, such as the paving of the parking lot, yet to be conducted. The testing of the facility shows that the park is functioning properly. He did, however, indicate that there have been several incidents where individuals have broken into the park. He advised that staff is working on mitigating these occurrences. Also, he requested that each of the sports areas be lit on separate timers. CHAIR DIAZ In response to a question by Chair Diaz, Public Works Manager Rados advised that motion sensor lights at the skate park would work except for the fact that the movement of animals or tree branches, in addition to trespassers, would also activate the lights. COMMISSIONER Commissioner Duran indicated that having lights constantly lit at the DURAN skate park would invite trespassers. PUBLIC WORKS Public Works Manager Rados advised that individuals still trespass MANAGER RADOS onto the park even in the dark. VICE CHAIR FRAIJO In response to a question by Vice Chair Fraijo, Public Works Manager Rados advised that the park contract stipulates a 6 month maintenance period due to the type of vegetation that has been planted. However, the park may be opened before the end of that 6 month period if the Council so chooses. CHAIR DIAZ Chair Diaz emphasized the need to have police patrol at the new park. PUBLIC WORKS Public Works Manager Rados advised that a final set of rules and MANAGER RADOS guidelines for the park has not yet been drafted. COMMISSIONER ITEMS VICE CHAIR FRAIJO In response to a question by Vice Chair Fraijo, Public Works Manager Rados advised that the football lines are sprayed onto the field. He also advised that the Bermuda grass installed on the field is very sensitive and that he is adjusting the irrigation to accommodate the field's needs. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING SPONTANEOUS COMMUNICATIONS ADJOURNMENT There were no speakers. OCTOBER 6, 2004 PAGE 3 There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 6:27 p.m. ATTEST: )[,,,.dI Armando Hegdahl, ecords Clerk