HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/01/2010IRWINDALE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE
IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706
SEPTEMBER 1, 2010
WEDNESDAY
6:00 P.M.
The Irwindale PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION met in regular session at the above time
and place.
ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Veronica S. Barbosa-Lara, Carol B.
Hernandez, Belen Zepeda; Vice Chair Paula Fraijo;
Chair Dan Diaz
Also present: Camille Diaz, Assistant City Manager; Mike Rados,
Public Works Manager; Dan Grijalva, Recreation Manager; and
Armando Hegdahl, Records Technician
SPONTANEOUS
COMMUNICATIONS
DAVE CARSON Dave Carson, from the KARE Youth League, commended the Parks
Department for its outstanding Music in the Park concert series.
THERESA CHICO Theresa Chico thanked all those who donated at the Music in the
Park events. She indicated that $276 was raised for scholarships.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION A motion was made by Commissioner Barbosa, seconded by Vice
Chair Fraijo, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion was
unanimously approved.
ITEM NO. 1A MINUTES
MINUTES
The following minutes were approved as corrected:
1) Regular meeting held August 4, 2010.
RECREATION
MANAGER UPDATE
RECREATION Recreation Manager Grijalva presented the following update:
MANAGER GRIJALVA
1) All summer activities went very well.
2) Some complaints were received regarding individuals who
camped too close to the movie screen. He added that this may
need to be addressed so that everybody can have clear visibility
to the screen.
3) Each of the eight beach trips has averaged 25 attendees.
4) The Music in the Park concert series was extremely successful.
He indicated that he is working on inviting three new bands for
future series. He also spoke on the success of the 50/50 raffle.
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5) The programs at the pool went very well, and the pool itself
experienced no mechanical failures this summer. He added that
there were three saves by the lifeguards this summer, as
opposed to the average amount of 10. However, revenue was
lower this year than the previous two years. Scheduling changes
may be necessary.
6) The new Zumba class held on Saturdays is also very popular,
with 14 people having registered. The program will continue for
another seven weeks.
7) The Kids Zone program has 24 youths participating.
8) The Tiny Tots program currently has four children registered for
participation. However, three more participants are expected to
register soon. The program, designed for 3 — 6 year olds, needs
at least 12 participants in order to begin.
9) Eighty bus passes have been distributed thus far.
10)There are currently only two registered to participate in the Flag
Football program. There is only one registered for the Munchkin
Football program. Fliers will soon be distributed at Merwin,
Manzanita, and Las Palmas schools to solicit participation. Fliers
were also sent to residents advertising the program.
None.
VICE CHAIR FRAIJO Vice Chair Fraijo asked whether the pool building had a termite
problem, to which Recreation Manager Grijalva advised that it does;
however, the Public Works Department is looking into mitigating the
problem.
CHAIR DIAZ Chair Diaz asked to be informed of football signups.
COMMISSIONER Commissioner Hernandez commented about the apparent lack of
HERNANDEZ restroom supplies during special events at the park, to which Public
Works Manager Rados advised that staff routinely ensures that the
restrooms are completely stocked before leaving for the day.
Commissioner Hernandez also asked about the possibility of placing
additional trash bins throughout the park, to which Assistant City
Manager Diaz advised that disposable bins may be obtained for use
in the park.
VICE CHAIR FRAIJO Vice Chair Fraijo requested to obtain an update on termite control
measures at the pool building at the next Commission meeting.
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COMMISSIONER Commissioner Zepeda asked whether the swing sets have been
ZEPEDA retrofitted, to which Public Works Manager Rados confirmed that he
completed the installation of the kit.
COMMISSIONER Commissioner Barbosa conveyed her heartfelt appreciation to the
BARBOSA Recreation Department staff for the wonderful and successful
summer events. She also expressed her appreciation to the staff
members who work at the pool and commended them for their
loyalty and professionalism.
In response to a question by Commissioner Barbosa, Recreation
Manager Grijalva advised that a carnival will be held during
Halloween day, which would end by 6:00 p.m.
CHAIR DIAZ Chair Diaz asked about the conditions of the City parks, to which
Public Works Manager Rados advised that they are all doing well.
COMMISSIONER Commissioner Barbosa advised that the Kare Youth League will be
BARBOSA hosting a walk at Santa Fe Dam and requested that staff provide any
available details to the League that may assist them in their
scheduling.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was
adjourned at 6:26 p.m.
Armando Hegdahl, Records Technician