HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/04/2007IRWINDALE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER APRIL 4, 2007
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: Commissioners Carol B. Hernandez, Erlinda Duran,
Belen Zepeda; Vice Chair Paula Fraijo; Chair Dan Diaz
Also present: Camille Diaz, Assistant City Manager; Priscilla Zepeda,
Recreation Supervisor; Mike Rados, Public Works Manager;
Armando Hegdahl, Records Technician
SPONTANEOUS
COMMUNICATIONS There were no speakers.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION A motion was made by Vice Chair Fraijo, seconded by
Commissioner Duran, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion
was unanimously approved.
ITEM NO. 1A
MINUTES
RECREATION
MANAGER UPDATE
RECREATION
MANAGER GRIJALVA
COMMISSIONER ITEMS
ITEM NO. 3A
CONSIDERATION OF
POSSIBILITY OF
ESTABLISHING A DOG
PARK
MINUTES
The following minutes were approved:
1) Regular meeting held March 7, 2006.
Recreation Manager Grijalva presented the following update:
1) The C Division Boys Basketball tournament was recently held.
Pasadena won 15t place and La Verne placed 2nd
2) The gym was painted.
3) The teens wish to hold a ribbon cutting ceremony in May when
heir Teen Room is completed.
4) There are two week left in the basketball league.
5) Day camp and teen trips have been scheduled, such as the trip to
Disney's California Adventure and a trip to see the play "Wicked".
CONSIDERATION OF POSSIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A DOG
PARK (Requested by Vice Chair Fraijo)
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES APRIL 4, 2007
REGULAR MEETING PAGE 2
VICE CHAIR FRAIJO Vice Chair Fraijo stated that several residents have expressed
interest in a dog park within the city and suggested that a flyer be
sent to residents to determine interest.
ASSISTANT CITY Assistant City Manager Diaz suggested refraining from sending
MANAGER DIAZ flyers yet since it conveys the idea that the city is already planning to
build one. She also spoke on the various issues involved in setting
up such a park, such as funding and land allocation. She also
suggested that the group that is interested in the dog park present its
expectations to staff.
ITEM NO. 3B DISCUSSION OF PARK PATROL DURING SPRING BREAK
DISCUSSION OF PARK
PATROL DURING
SPRING BREAK
POLICE SERGEANT Police Sergeant Robert Avila advised that park patrol plans have
ROBERT AVILA been established, consisting of patrolling the parks daily from 5 p.m.
to 10 p.m., and will include responses to CAD calls. An officer will
also be present on the weekends from 2 p.m. until closing. This
schedule will begin this weekend on Saturday and will continue
through April 20.
CHAIR DIAZ In response to a question by Chair Diaz, Sergeant Avila indicated
that the park has only seen minor incidents lately and that patrols are
being conducted daily.
Assistant City Manager Diaz, responding to a question by Chair
Diaz, indicated that the park cameras are now operational and are
recording.
VICE CHAIR FRAIJO In response to a question by Vice Chair Fraijo, Lieutenant
Christopher Bojorques advised that summer patrol will commence
June 15t and continue through September.
CHAIR DIAZ Chair Diaz reported a damaged window at the gym.
RECREATION Recreation Manager Grijalva indicated that the window will be
MANAGER GRIJALVA replaced very soon.
VICE CHAIR FRAIJO In response to a question by Vice Chair Fraijo, Public Works
Manager Rados indicated that the tears at the tennis court tarps can
be patched.
As a response to question by Vice Chair Fraijo, Assistant City
Manager Diaz indicated that the city's waste hauler sorts recyclables
from the rest of the waste.
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES APRIL 4, 2007
REGULAR MEETING PAGE 3
COMMISSIONER In answer to Commissioner Duran's question, Recreation Manager
DURAN Grijalva stated that the Music in the Park concert series will begin the
week after 0' of July.
CHAIR DIAZ In response to a question by Chair Diaz, Recreation Manager
Grijalva indicated that the Easter Egg Hunt will be held this Saturday.
He added that the KidZone program is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
CITY MANAGER
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS There were none.
There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was
adjourned at 6:24 p.m.
Armando Hegdah(,, Records Technician
Approved as presented at the meeting held May 2, 2007