HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/03/2001IRWINDALE COUNCIL CHAMBER
5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE
IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706
JANUARY 3, 2001
WEDNESDAY
6:08 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; Chair Dan Diaz
Absent: Commissioner Belen Zepeda
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 COMMISSIONERS
Paula Fraijo was sworn -in by Deputy City Clerk Kimbro as
reappointed Parks & Recreation Commissioner for a term
expiring December 31, 2003,
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting of December 6, 2000, were
approved as submitted on the motion of Commissioner
Chico, seconded by Commissioner Duran, and
unanimously approved, Commissioner Zepeda absent.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS UPDATE
Director of Public Works Posada presented his update and
discussed items as follows:
El Nido Park is progressing satisfactorily. Grading has
been completed; bases for street lights have been
installed; sidewalks will be installed shortly.
Commission input will be sought at a later time relating
to playground equipment, which was not a part of the
contract.
• Backstops for the ball field will be ready by February
1st. Subsequent to Commission discussion, it was
decided that the backstops will be painted.
• Brick dust for ball field will also be ready by February
ISt
RECREATION SUPERVISOR UPDATE
DRUG AWARENESS Manuel Almazan, Mayor Pro Tem, presented an update
PROGRAM UPDATE on the upcoming Drug Awareness Workshop, and
discussed the purpose and goals:
• Safety of all residents
• Methods of identifying drug users and dealers
• Providing assistance to "get out'
Mr. Almazan advised that the title of the workshop will be
"Life After the Party," and will be conducted by Mr. Clyde
Brown, an award-winning musician who became heavily
involved in the drug scene. He noted that the workshop
will also provide handouts and resources, e.g., web sites.
Mr. Almazan encouraged cooperation between the Parks &
Recreation Commission and the Recreation Department in
making drug awareness an ongoing program.
Subsequent to general discussion, it was decided that the
workshop should be open to all ages; should encourage
participation of parents, not only in the workshop but in the
lives of their children as well.
Discussion was held relating to the importance of the police
park patrol and the positive aspects of reinstituting the
program.
Commissioners made the following suggestions:
• Request staff to attend the workshop so that they can be
aware and available to lend assistance.
• Implementation of a "Drug Hotline."
• Post flyers on church bulletin boards; schools; bus stop
area; bus; gym; distribute door-to-door.
• Conduct workshop in the gym.
• Conduct first workshop on Saturday and elicit input as
to what would be the most convenient day and time to
attract participants.
• Conduct a survey at the workshop to determine topics
of interest for future workshops.
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Mr. Almazan advised that the workshop will include raffle
prizes and refreshments in order to encourage participation.
BEAUTIFICATION Chair Diaz discussed his desire to beautify the gazebo
OF GAZEBO AREA area in some way. The following suggestions were made:
Use of plants in pots for ease of replacement.
Competitions held between individual civic groups, or
individuals, each with a designated area for creating its
own garden.
Director of Public Works Posada offered any assistance
needed by way of equipment, plants, etc., should it be
decided that a citizens committee would maintain a garden.
He noted that such a community effort would instill pride
in the project. He pointed out that gardens are labor
intensive and costly to maintain.
Chair Diaz requested that this item return at the next
meeting.
COMMISSIONER ITEMS
COMMISSIONER CHICO Commissioner Chico conveyed her preference of having
the puppets at the recreation activities rather than the
magician.
COMMISSIONER FRAIJO Commissioner Fraijo thanked the Recreation Department
for distribution of extra Christmas stockings to local pre-
schools and Children's Hospital.
COMMISSIONER DURAN Commissioner Duran discussed the need and importance of
the police park patrol.
COMMISSIONER FRAIJO Commissioner Fraij o raised the possibility of having
designated areas for activities such as roller blading,
skateboarding, riding scooters, etc.
COMMISSIONER CHICO Commissioner Chico requested that the "Park Patrol/
Curfew" issue be discussed at the next meeting.
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SPONTANEOUS
COMMUNICATIONS
MANUEL ALMAZAN Manuel Almazan, Mayor Pro Tem, suggested that the Parks
& Recreation Commission provide periodic reports to the
City Council indicating needs and recommendations.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct, the meeting
was adjourned at 7:04 p.m.
Dan Diaz, Chair
ATTEST:
Linda J. Kimbro, Deputy City Clerk