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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/05/2000RGENOR i - JAH IRWINDALE COUNCIL CHAMBERS January 5, 2000 5050 NO. IRWINDALE AVE IRWINDALE, CA 91706 The Irwindale Parks & Recreation Commission met in regular scheduled session at the above time and place. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners: Theresa Chico, Paula Fraijo, Belen Zepeda, Erlinda Duran and Chairman Dan Diaz. Also present: Co -Recreation Leaders: Dan Grijalva and Jackie Delgado, City Engineer Rod Posada and Secretary Arline Miranda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of December 1,1999 were unanimously approved as presented. Motion: Commissioner Chico Second: Commissioner Fraijo PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR Mr. Posada presented to the Commission a rendering of the proposed Nora Park drawn by a professional architect. The Commission complimented Mr. Posada on the rendering but emphatically stressed they wanted the walkway depicted on the drawing to be removed. After much discussion, it was decided to take the drawing back to the drawing board with the suggested ideas of the Commission. Another of the suggestions was to have the walkway placed bordering the area rather than constructed in the middle of the park. Chairman Diaz stressed to Mr. Posada that it had been the consensus of all of the Commission, that the proposed park be basically a 'lawn field', -- a playing field, -- where the children of the "EI Nido° neighborhood could play football, soccer, and 'sandlot' baseball on the playground rather than in the streets as they are currently doing. The Commission also suggested that the benches be placed along the sides of the field allowing a good view for the spectators watching the players. Mr. Posada informed the Commission that because there will be car parking at the front of the proposed park, the bus stop will have to moved. There was some discussion regarding the bus stop. Mr. Posada will report his findings at the next meeting. Chairman Diaz suggested the parking lot be removed. He stated that most of the children are in walking distance to the park. Commissioner Fraijo asked about the type of trees that are depicted in the rendering. She thought the Chinese Elms would be too messy and take too much upkeep. She recommended mulberry trees. Commissioner Chico commented that it was her opinion that an architect had not been needed for the proposed park. Commissioner Zepeda also stressed that from the PARK & RECREATION MINUTES January 5, 2000 SCOREBOARD & VOLLEYBALL COURT Page 2 beginning when they, the Commission, first came up with the idea for the park, they had voiced their opinion that an architect would not be needed just for a plain park. The Commission's sole interest and goal was just to have an area created and made available for the youth of the neighborhood. Since the surrounding community has always recognized the area comprising Fraijo and Nora streets as "EI Nido" (The Nest), Chairman Diaz recommended the proposed park be named "EI Nido". The Commission was in agreement with that suggestion. Mr. Posada informed the Commission that the scoreboard will be arriving next week. With regard to the volleyball court, Mr. Posada informed the Commission that a firm has been hired and will begin work soon. He added that the City crew would be able to handle the rest of the other repairs and items that need attending to. RECREATION LEADER GRIJALVA Dan gave an up -date on the activities for the month, which included Day Camp for 28 children. Day Camp went to Disneyland and on another day went to a movie. They are still taking registrations for the basketball league, which will start at the end of this month. He added that the women's aerobics class has slowed down somewhat and new registrations will begin in February. MEN'S BASKEBALL LEAGUE The men's basketball league is going well. GYMNASIUM HOURS Commissioner Fraijo suggested opening the gymnasium with regular hours during school vacation and Easter vacation. CO -RECREATION LEADER Jackie reported that she had been extremely busy with DELGADO the car show and she again thanked everyone for their time, help and support. There were over 100 car entries. The response to this family oriented activity was very successful and the entertainment provided by Brenton Wood had a favorable response. Reports from the vendors were that they were very happy about the results of the day's activities. CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING The tree lighting ceremony went well. The Tiny Tots CEREMONY performed as well as the Northview High School Choir. There were refreshments for sale provided by the Tiny Tots parents. IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY Jackie reported that an added surprise to the Christmas program, was the Irwindale Speedway's donation of 100 miniature toy cars, which was totally unexpected and very much appreciated by the children in attendance. The commission instructed the secretary to send a letter of thanks to the Speedway's for their generosity. PARK & RECREATION MINUTES January 5, 2000 Page 3 TEEN CLUB The Irwindale Teen Club was busy again helping at the Senior Center Christmas Dinner. Once again, Joshua Fraijo received many compliments. The Teen Club also collected food and clothing for the Mission in Los Angeles. The Teen Club enjoyed the movie, Toy Story 2, at Universal City Walk. They also attended Disneyland during the school Christmas holiday. Dan reported that Disneyland was very crowded during this holiday season, but the teens still managed to have a good time. NUTCRACKER PROGRAM Jackie said that the trip for the Tiny Tots to see a one- hour performance of the "Nutcracker" proved to be too long for these little children. It was chalked up to a learning experience. APPRECIATION Chairman Diaz thanked both Dan & Jackie for a job well done with the past activities. Commissioner Chico seconded the opinion. CHRISTMAS MAGICIAN There was also praise for the magician who performed at the Christmas program. Everyone agreed he was entertaining. ER ITEMS Hip -Hop class will again be initiated. Flyers will be sent out and Jackie said she would send out notices to the newspapers. Chairman Diaz would like to have a walk -through -the - park meeting arranged possibly the first of March to see if the park will be ready and safe for summer. The swimming pool still needs a pool chair and the pool still needs a lot of work done to it. Dan is also considering getting bids to have the door widened where the drums of liquid chlorine have to fit through the door to be placed for storage. These items will have to be put in the budget for consideration. Dan thought that after they close for Labor Day they'd be able to do the change regarding the type of chlorine. MUSIC IN THE PARK Due to the popularity and the great response of the Music in the Park program during the summer evenings, it has been re -scheduled. PARK & RECREATION MINUTES Page 4 January 5, 2000 Commissioner Chico asked if there was a possibility to purchase in the future to buy pre-school size playground equipment. SPONTANEOUS COMMUNICATION None ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman Diaz adjourned the meeting at 6:58 p.m..