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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/02/2001IRWINDALE COUNCIL CHAMBER 5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706 MAY 2, 2001 WEDNESDAY 6:00 P.M. The Irwindale PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION met in regular session at the above time and place. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Theresa Chico, Erlinda Duran, Paula Fraijo, Vice Chair Belen Zepeda; Chair Dan Diaz Also present: Rod Posada, Director of Public Works; Dan Grijalva, Recreation Supervisor; Camille Diaz, Assistant for Administrative Services; and Linda Kimbro, Deputy City Clerk. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION Commissioner Fraijo made a motion, seconded by Vice Chair Zepeda, to approve the minutes of the meeting held April 4, 2001. IRWINDALE PARK MASTER PLAN Assistant City Manager Camille Diaz stated that the purpose of the meeting tonight would be the first of a series of four meetings held, and that fliers had been mailed to the entire resident population to solicit public input. The public's response as to the location and general size is desired because after those items have been determined the consultants can then give a rough idea of the cost of these improvements to the City. The timing is very important because the City has an opportunity to renew some bonds with favorable interest rates. The City Council anticipates refinancing the bonds in June, placing this issue on the fast track. She introduced Nick DeLorenzo, the consultant hired to prepare the master plan and his staff; Dan Kribitz, Project Manager and Chip Cliththrow facilitator of presentation. He has worked previously with Steve Blancarte and the City of Montebello on a Park Master Plan. The items to be addressed are as follows. • Skate Park Area • Library PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 2, 2001 REGULAR MEETING PAGE 2 • Conversion of old library into a day care center, or choosing a location for a day care center somewhere in the park. He stated that his goal is to introduce this planning process to the Commission because the Park and Recreation are the designated leaders in this issue, and is requesting the Commissions response. The next public meeting will be held May 9, at 6 p.m. after an in -town process where the firm will stay three days to immerse themselves in the community and talk with the staff. Chip approached the podium and commented on the impressive park that the City has and stated the need to consider many things in the master plan. The siting of the building, traffic, parking, how people circulate around the park. RECREATION SUPERVISOR UPDATE Supervisor Dan Grijalva stated that he and Assistant for Administrative Services Diaz had met with both the Fire Marshall and Pyro Spectacular regarding the Fourth of July fireworks display. They scoped out several areas around the City including our own park. Fire Marshall suggested at least a 300 -foot radius from the point of launch of the fireworks show. They found a spot on the baseball field that would be feasible for the show. There is also an empty lot located behind Trammell Crow. Public Works Director Posada spoke with Trammell Crow and received their permission and it was agreed that the City could use that area for the Fireworks show if the Commissioners are in agreement. Supervisor Grijalva was able to point out this area to the Commission with the aid of a map. Commissioner Duran stated her concern with the fallout that occurs with the display stating that last year there was a great deal of fallout left in the yards and on the cars. Commissioner ? made a motion to use the Trammell Crow property for the Fireworks display for this year. Commissioner ? seconded the motion. Roll call was taken and all approved. Supervisor Grijalva suggested that the Public Works department grade the area in preparation for the display and PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING COMMISSIONER ITEMS MAY 2, 2001 PAGE 3 discussed the need to block off the street with a barricade to help the flow of traffic. Supervisor Grijalva also asked the Commission if they were interested in having a big band as part of the celebration. He said he was trying to get the band "War" to entertain at the event. Dan said it would benefit our non-profit organizations as well as add to the celebration. The Commission agreed. Chair Diaz thanked the staff for their efforts in finding the right location for the event, and suggested that a thank you note from the Commission should be sent to Trammell Crow. Supervisor Grijalva expressed his desire to approach the Council with a request for an increase in funding to make the event even more spectacular than in the past since this would be the last year that the City would be having the fireworks display. CHAIR DIAZ Chair Diaz reminded everyone that they had agreed to post pone the regularly scheduled Commission meeting until March 14tH There were no comments made at this time. COMMUNICATIONS ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned to March 14s' at 6:00 p.m. Dan Diaz, Chair ATTEST: Linda J. Kimbro, Deputy City Clerk