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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/05/2000AGENDA ITEM I-A IRWINDALE COUNCIL CHAMBER AUG 2 July 5, 2000 5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE 6:00 P.M. IRWINDALE, CA 91706 The City of Irwindale Park & Recreation met in a regular scheduled meeting at the above time and place. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners: Theresa Chico, Paula Fraijo, Belen Zepeda, Erlinda Duran, and Chairman Dan Diaz. Also present: Rod Posada, Public Works Director, Dan Grijalva, Recreation Coordinator and Secretary Arline Miranda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES RECREATION LEADER'S REPORT (Dan Grijalva) The minutes of June 7, 2000 were approved with a correction on page 8, the last paragraph. Should read: "Vice Chairman Zepeda adjourned" instead of "Chairman Diaz adjourned". Motion: Commissioner Fraijo Second: Commissioner Zepeda Abstain: Chairman Diaz (Due to his absence.) Because Public Works Director Posada was detained attending another meeting, Chairman Diaz instructed Recreation Coordinator Dan Grijalva to proceed with his report of the July 4th & Millennium Celebration. Dan was pleased to announce to the Commission that the celebration had been a success and the recreation department had received numerous compliments on the day's events, which included the fireworks show. Park & Recreation Minutes July 5, 2000 The crowd enjoyed the music of the "Mariachi Sonora" and the songs by two local singers, Audry Leyva and Erika Rojo. The Hawaiian Dance Performance was also enjoyed and was well received. The special performance by "Tierra" with another local talent from La Puente, Rocky Padilla, was very popular with the audience. During Rocky's performance, T-shirts and CD's of the performer's music were handed out to some of the audience. Dan reported that the swimming pool brought in $400 that day, and with the ticket sales of $2000 for the Inter - Activities, he was very pleased with the results. The Inter -Activities proved to be very popular and Dan received many compliments on them. Commissioner Chico stated she was glad to see the use of the Inter -Activities and thanked the city for the great celebration. BOOTHS Commissioner Fraijo also expressed her pleasure in the day's activities and program, but also expressed her disappointment in the fireworks display. She felt there was too much time in between each of the fireworks set off. The Commission concurred. Chairman Diaz 2 Park & Recreation Minutes July 5, 2000 WALK—THROUGH—THE—PARK INSPECTION added that he did like the ending of the fireworks display. Commissioner Fraijo also wanted to commend the Police Department on their excellent work with traffic and crowd control. The Commission agreed and comments were made on what a fine job had been done by the police department. Mr. Posada commented on the nice ribbon cutting ceremony that took place for the new showers and lockers. He also remarked that he thought the park was in great condition. Mr. Posada informed the Commission the City had applied for and would be receiving monies that would be used for the community center. He plans to send a letter of thanks to Senator Solis for her helping in obtaining this money. Mr. Posada gave a list of the items needed to be done as observed from the walk- through -park inspection to Commissioner Fraijo per her request. Commissioner Fraijo asked that a copy be given to each Commissioner at the next meeting. Commissioner Fraijo thanked Mr. Posada for the list and also thanked him for the completion of the jobs his staff has done. 3 Park & Recreation Minutes July 5, 2000 Commissioner Chico reminded Mr. Posada to check the drainage in the new showers. He assured her that he would and mentioned that he would be meeting with Mr. Bob Moller regarding all the things that need to be completed before they can receive a final inspection. Commissioner Chico also asked Mr. Posada to have some graffiti removed by the stairway of the gymnasium as well as removing some pieces of wood that are sticking out from the wall and do not seem to serve any purpose. Mr. Posada said he would have this checked out. There was discussion regarding the trees in different areas that need to be replaced. Mr. Posada couldn't recall the specifics of a grant that had been available at one time, but upon Recreation Coordinator Grijalva,s request, he would look into it. Commissioner Chico requested the drinking fountains be cleaned and that a weekly raking of the playground be done. There was also discussion with regard to the use of the TV room primarily used by the teens. The Commission wondered if it couldn't 4 Park & Recreation Minutes July 5, 2000 sometimes be used for the younger kids for movies. EL NIDO PARK Mr. Posada told the Commission that the plans for `E1 Nido Park' will be presented to the Council and he has given an estimated start time to begin in August and commented that he is hoping the project will be completed by the end of the year. 5 COMMUNICATION Nellie Tapia of 15830 Hidalgo Street wanted to lodge a complaint with regard to a parking problem she had in the library parking lot during the fiesta. She was asked by the police to move her car because the parking spaces had been designated for the band entertaining at the fiesta. In years past, she and other senior citizens had been allowed to park at the library to unload their merchandise and stay parked during the time they sold their merchandise. She was dismayed and became very upset when she was asked to move her car at a most inconvenient time. Chairman Diaz apologized for any inconvenience she had experienced and assured Mrs. Tapia this matter would be looked into by having it placed onto the agenda for the next meeting. There being no further business, Chairman Diaz adjourned the meeting at 6:50 p.m..