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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/21/2001IRWINDALE COUNCIL CHAMBER FEBRUARY 21, 2001 5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE WEDNESDAY IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706 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; (arrived at 6:10 p.m.) 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. SWEARING IN OF COMMISSIONER ZEPEDA Belen Zepeda was sworn -in by Deputy City Clerk Kimbro as reappointed Parks & Recreation Commissioner for a term expiring December 31, 2003. EL NIDO PARK PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT SELECTION Mr. Gregg Meek, of Landscape Structures Equipment, made a presentation to the Commission, discussing his professional background and safety guidelines for playground equipment, along with guidelines for selecting such equipment based on age appropriateness, the anticipated number of children using the equipment, durability and maintenance of the material used, noise considerations, budget considerations, available area, etc. He explained the different types of structures available and discussed options with regard to suitable equipment. Commissioners conveyed their preferences that the equipment allow for easy visibility of the children; be suitable for children ranging in age from two to 12; be within a budget of approximately $10,000 to $12,000. A request was also made that additional catalogues be made available so that a broader selection of equipment could be considered. At the request of the Commission, Mr. Meek agreed to prepare custom designs in accordance with suggestions PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES February 21, 2001 REGULAR MEETING Page 2 made this evening for presentation at an adjourned meeting to be held on Wednesday, March 14tH 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. Taking into consideration the Fire Department guidelines, several sites within the City were visited to determine suitability. Discussions were held with Trammell Crow, wherein it was agreed that a site on their property could be used as the fall zone. Commissioner Fraijo made a motion to use the Trammell Crow property for the Fireworks display for this year. Commissioner Chico 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 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 as it would benefit the 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 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. COMMISSIONER ITEMS CHAIR DIAZ Chair Diaz reminded everyone that they had agreed to postpone the replarly scheduled Commission meeting until March 14t . PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES February 21, 2001 REGULAR MEETING Page 3 SPONTANEOUS There were no speakers. COMMUNICATIONS ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m. to March 14r' at 6:00 p.m. Dan Diaz, Chair ATTEST: Linda J. Kimbro, Deputy City Cleric