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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/06/2000ITEM C Y. IRWINDALE COUNCIL CHAMBER 5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE IRWINDALE, CA 91706 September 6, 2000 6:00 P.M. The City of Irwindale Park & Recreation met in a regular scheduled meeting at the above time and place. Y ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners: Theresa Chico, Belen Zepeda, Erlinda Duran, and Chairman Dan Diaz. Also present: Rod Posada, Public Works Director, Dan Grijalva and Jackie Delgado, Park Recreation Co -Coordinators and Secretary Arline Miranda. Absent: Commissioner Fraijo. APPROVAL OF MINUTES PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR -FOLLOW-UP The minutes of August 2, 2000 were approved as presented. Motion: Commissioner Chico Second: Comissioner Duran Public Works Director Posada announced to the Commission that the plans for `El Nido Park' were finished and the bids for the project would be September 28, 2000. He asked if there were any questions and Commissioner Zepeda asked Mr. Posada why the new water fountains were already broken. Mr. Posada explained that he was aware of the damage and it has been taken care of. Chairman Diaz requested Mr. Posada see to it that more brick dust be filled in the baseball field. Mr. Posada assured him it would be done. Chairman Diaz also asked Mr. Posada if he was aware of a on & off switch on the scoreboard. Mr. Posada answered that he was aware and they are attending to put something on the area so kids wouldn't be able to reach it. Co -Director Jackie Delgado's Report) Up -Date (Drug Awareness Program) SEPTEMBER FIESTA (BOOTHS) Jackie reported that she had spoken to Irwindale Police Officer Avila. He has indicated that he may possibly have some speakers and hopefully would have some definite idea of who the speakers would be and lined up by the next meeting. Chairman Diaz suggested having periodic meetings so the parents can attend more often. He stressed how important it was to have the parents fully involved. It was suggested that by having the parents help with calling other parents and the rest of the community, and handling out flyers, the more involved they'd be, the more successful the program. Commissioner Duran commented that many parents are into denial and don't want to admit that there is a real problem. It was suggested that at the September Fiesta and the Halloween Party, a table is set up to hold information re the Drug Awareness Program and have some kind of goodies available for the children. All the Commission offered to help with phone calls or in any way they could to aid Jackie with this program. Jackie thanked everyone. For the September fiesta, there were 14 sign-ups for booths. Jackie and Dan had a drawing in the presence of the Commission. The names drawn in order were: Non -Propane 1. Senior Citizen 2. V.F.W. Auxiliary 3. Toast Masters 4. Public Works - Recycling Program 5. AmVets.Auxiliary 6. Teen Club 7. Sister City 8. Divine Savior Propane 1. Sister City 2. Our Lady of Guadalupe 3. El Buen Pastor 4. Divine Savior 5. Our Lady of Guadalupe Bar-B-Que 1. El Buen pastor (David Chico, Public Works member and present in the office, reminded the Commission that an umbrella or some kind of covering would be required in order to use the bar-b-que. Jackie said she would notify the members of the club. PARK PATROL After a brief discussion of some of the problems with the skateboards and the bicyclists on the plaza area, it was requested that the park patrol be re -instated. Chairman Diaz instructed Secretary Arline Miranda to send a memorandum to the Interim City Manager Joe Guzzetta requesting the park patrol. Re Item 4. The replanting of colorful plants. Chairman Diaz requested this item be kept on the agenda for further discussion TEEN CLUB Jackie informed the Commission that the Teen Club would be selling food at the fiesta. There will be a trip to Knott's Halloween Haunt, Friday, October 13, 2000. A benefit Car show with Techniques of Los angeles TINY TOTS ARTS & CRAFTS FOR CHILDREN MODEL CAR & ART CONTESTS will again held, October 22, 2000. It begins at 6:30 a.m. and will end early in the day. Brenton Wood & the Dupree's will be performing. The Tiny Tots program will begin on September l9th, 2000. Adult painting class will be ongoing until December 12, 2000. Plans are in effect to bring back model car and art contests. Prizes, including ribbons will be awarded. This was done in the past and was very successful. DRILL TEAM The drill team under the direction of volunteer Carol Acosta, Senior Citizen Center Coordinator, is looking great! They will be performing at the September 16th fiesta. MUSIC -IN -THE -PARK Co -Director Dan Grijalva's Report The music -in -the -park concerts have been very popular. They had to reschedule the bands twice. Once due to a passing away of one of the band members, and De Je Vue covered most graciously, as did David Leon when he covered for the band, Balance, when they were unable to keep their commitment. Dan reported that the basketball league was starting September 20th. After the September fiesta the men's softball league would begin. Dan reported that the pool would be closed because since school started it was unusually quiet. Saturday was the last day opened due to lack of lifeguards due to their school schedules. They will also be closed on Labor Day weekend. RACE FOR THE CURE REPLACEMENT OF PLANTS SAND FOR PLAYGROUND ADJOURNMENT Seventy-seven people attended the beach trip. The beach trips have been very popular. Jackie and Dan are currently working on a pamphlet to be sent to the businesses. The playground will be inspected next week by a certified inspector. Dan had handed to the Commissioners all the flyers that have been mailed to the residents for the coming events. One of the flyers sent, is the Race for the Cure (Cancer) October 15, 2000 a 5k (3mi) race at the Rose Bowl. After a brief discussion regarding the selection of plants, Chairman Diaz requested this item be placed on the next agenda. Discussion regarding the sand area that needs filling in. Dan is to remind Rod. There being no further business, Chairman Diaz adjourned the meeting at 7:10 p.m..