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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/12/2000AGENDAi A IRWINDALE COUNCIL CHAMBER APRIL 12, 2000 5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE MAY 3 2000 6:00 P.M. IRWINDALE, CA 91706 The City of Irwindale Park & Recreation met in an adjourned scheduled meeting at the above time and place. ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES RECREATION LEADERS REPORT Present: Commissioners: Theresa Chico, Paula Fraijo, Belen Zepeda, Erlinda Duran, and Chairman Diaz. Also present: Rod Posada, Public Works Director, Co -Recreation Coordinators, Jackie Delgado and Dan Grijalva, Interim City Manager Joseph Guzzetta and Secretary Arline Miranda The minutes of March 1. 2000 were approved with corrections as made by Chairman Diaz, to pages 2 paragraph 4, "the volunteer would be willing to take out the dirt" mention of bringing dirt back in, was deleted. Page 3, re Alarcon & Sons, it was noted that Chairman Diaz had not yet spoken to Mr. Alarcon. And, on page 4 Chairman Diaz asked that Commissioner Chico and Commissioner Zepeda's names be added to the minutes as they had also volunteered to help with the program. The changes were made. Motion: Commissioner Fraijo Second: Commissioner Zepeda Though it was not on the agenda, Chairman Diaz permitted the Co -Recreation Leaders to give a quick up -date to the Commission of the recreation department's activities for the month of March and the first part of April. EASTER PROGRAM Jackie Delgado, was happy to report to the commission that the Easter Program had been a great success and thanked the Commission for all their help. Their profit for the pancake breakfast and the raffle held, came to $824. The Commission expressed their pleasure and Chairman Diaz complimented the staff and said the pancakes were the best pancakes he had ever eaten. PARK & RECREATION MINUTES APRIL 12,2000 ARRIVAL OF PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR RECREATION LEADERS REPORT (continued) Page 2 Public Works Director Rod Posada arrived at 6:10 p.m. and apologized for being late due to an earlier meeting he attended. Jackie praised and thanked Eloise Grijalva who had done an outstanding job with the coordinating of the pancake breakfast and, the cooking. She again thanked Commissioner Zepeda for her help with the pancake breakfast too. The girls did an outstanding job, especially since the fans in the kitchen were not working and everyone was extremely hot. Jackie also complimented Delphi Tapia for her help in coordinating the raffle event. It went extremely well and Jackie will bring a list of the names to the next Park and Recreation meeting to acknowledge everyone who participated and donated to the raffle. The Irwindale Speedway and Roberto"s Car Wash were some of the businesses who helped out graciously and generously. HIP HOP Jackie apologized to the Commission for not having a Hip Hop program available to the young children at this time. She is currently searching for an instructor. At the last moment last month, the instructor who had been scheduled, informed Jackie she would not be available for classes after all. TINY TOTS The Tiny Tots Program has raised a little over $1,600 for the Young Explorer Computer. They have done an outstanding job. There are plans to attend `Sesame Street Live' at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium April 27th and go to the L.A. Zoo May 12th. Their graduation will be June 8th TEEN CLUB The Teens are planning a dance on Cinco de Mayo at the Community Center. They have assisted at all the programs and have done an outstanding job. PARK & RECREATION MINUTES APRIL 12,2000 Page 3 They will be going on a trip to the J. Paul Getty Museum May 27. ARTS & CRAFTS Jackie has met with an art instructor as well as a balloon decorating instructor. This will be for a one day class. Flyers will be sent out shortly. RECREATION LEADERS REPORT (Dan Grijalva) Dan reported that the Women's league is coming to an end but is a popular league and will probably begin another league. The Men's softball team will start Wednesday. There are six teams and it looks as if this will be a good, strong league. Adult basketball has been slow to start but with the change of weather they are getting more calls. Aerobic class has been going very well and is very popular. A new beginning step aerobic is going to begin soon. The instructor is very good instructor and the recreation department is very happy with her. POOL PLASTERING Dan announced to the Commission that the evening before, Mr. Posada had presented to the Council an emergency item to have the pool plastered as soon as possible. Work will begin April 26th. The pool will be closed and hopefully re -open before summer. ATTENDANCE The use of the gym is very good, used by both residents and the public. UP -GRADING OF SYSTEM Dan informed the Commission that they are in the process of up -grading the system for renewing the recreation ID cards for the use of the gymnasium facilities. Residents will be required to renew every year; a $1 dollar fee will be charged and their resident ID must be current. DAY CAMP — SPRING BREAK Dan said a trip to Knotts Berry Farm was very successful with 38 youth attending the activity. It was a nice day, not crowded at all, and the kids got to get on as many rides as they wanted. PARK & RECREATION MINUTES APRIL 12,2000 Page 4 Roller City was also a very successful trip. The owner of the establishment opened the facilities just for the city and everyone had a good time. ADULT FAMILY TRIPS March 19th at the Great Western Forum to see Disney On Ice. It was a great show. Very well presented. (Toy Story On Ice). UP -COMING TRIPS Alejandro Fernandez was a great success. All the tickets were sold. Nobody wanted to leave. Everyone really enjoyed the show. We have box seat tickets for the Mariachi U.S.A. Concert at the Hollywood Bowl June 10th. Friday, April 28, 2000 L.A. 2000 Cap Night at the Dodger vs. Marlins Baseball Game. Every youth attending will receive a cap. A Deep Sea Fishing Trip, June 3`d aboard the Sport King. Everyone likes this boat. Again in August there will be another trip on the same boat. There will be another baseball game June 13th - Dodgers vs. Diamond Backs. The 17`h of June there will be a family trip to the J. Paul Getty Museum. PHASE II Commissioner Fraijo asked how the Phase II was going. Dan said its been really nice. The work has not interfered with any of the activities and there have been no complaints. Commissioner Chico wanted to inform Dan that people had reported that children had been in one of the trash bins. Rod assured her that a close watch has been available and all hazardous material removed. FOURTH OF JULY Rod presented an idea to the Commission for their consideration. This was an idea that had been suggested by former City Manager Griego, He thought that perhaps the City could join forces with the Irwindale Speedway and encourage the community to attend the fireworks that the Speedway will be presenting on their grounds. This was suggested because the City will be unable PARK & RECREATION MINUTES APRIL 12,2000 Page 5 to have fireworks this year due to the development constructed on the site formerly used for the fireworks. Some discussion ensued regarding the traffic problems that might arise from this event at the Speedway. Commissioner Fraijo felt that the 41h of July crowd wouldn't be interested in leaving a busy event to attend another busy event at the Speedway. She recalled to the Commission of her experience with the traffic congestion and what a real problem it was in that area. Jackie said she was thinking of proposing a laser show this year in lieu of a fireworks show. She also reminded the Commission that the City is having their milleinnium celebration this 4`h of July and will probably have many activities that day. There being no further discussion regarding this matter, Chairman Diaz adjourned to the park. WALK -THROUGH -THE -PARK - INSPECTION Chairman Diaz adjourned the meeting at 6:38 p.m. to begin the Walk -Through -The - Park inspection. Interim City Manager Joe Guzzetta accompanied the Commission on the walk and complimented the Commission on our beautiful park. The Commission reconvened at 7:25 p.m. and Mr. Posada instructed Secretary Arline Miranda to compile a list of the necessary repairs and/or replacements. SPONTANEOUS COMMUNICATION None ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman Diaz adjourned the meeting at 7:31 p.m.. Approved as presentrAat the meeting held May 3, 2000.