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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/04/2013IRWINDALE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706 DECEMBER 4, 2013 WEDNESDAY 6:00 P.M. The Irwindale PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION met in regular session at the above time and place. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Erlinda Duran, Marguerite S. Lopez, Belen Zepeda; Vice Chair Paula Fraijo; Chair Dan Diaz Also present: William Tam, Director of Public Works; Dan Grijalva, Recreation Manager; and Armando Hegdahl, Records Technician SPONTANEOUS COMMUNICATIONS There were no speakers. CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION A motion was made by Vice Chair Fraijo, seconded by Commissioner Lopez, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion was unanimously approved; Commissioner Duran abstaining. ITEM NO. 1A MINUTES MINUTES The following minutes were approved as presented: 1) Regular meeting held November 6, 2013. RECREATION MANAGER UPDATE RECREATION Recreation Manager Grijalva presented the following update: MANAGER GRIJALVA 1) The Classic Video Game Challenge held recently went very well with 39 registered participants and 65 in attendance. This is the first time this type of event is held and, since it was so successful, staff will organize future challenges that will feature different game categories. 2) The Teen Club has started their "Operation Appreciation" fundraiser. The club has adopted 12 troops that they'll be sending care packages and writing letters to. 3) The teens also helped serve food and clean at the Seniors' Thanksgiving Day Dinner. The Tiny Tots also performed songs for the seniors. 4) A trip was held to the Camarillo outlets during November. 5) The annual Christmas Spectacular and Mayor's Tree Lighting Ceremony will begin at 6 pm on Friday. 6) During the Christmas break, the teens and Day Camp will go watch a movie at the AMC Theatre. 7) The December 14 trip to Disney on Ice is sold out. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING NEW BUSINESS DECEMBER 4, 2013 PAGE 2 8) The teens will attend a trip to Knott's Berry Farm on December 27; the Day Camp will go on the 30tH 9) A trip to Mission Inn has been scheduled for December 30. 10)Royal Coaches is a sponsor of the Christmas program. ITEM NO. 3A PARK — PLAZA- GAZEBO IMPROVEMENT PROJECT—VERBAL PARK — PLAZA REPORT GAZEBOIMPROVEMENT PROJECT — VERBAL REPORT STEVEN ORMENYI Steven Ormenyi, of Ormenyi and Associates, presented updates to the design and layout of the proposed improvements at the park / plaza / gazebo area. He discussed the fountain area, the plaza area, and the designs for the fountain and the benches. VICE CHAIR FRAIJO Responding to several questions by Vice Chair Fraijo, Mr. Ormenyi advised that the palm trees will be about 18 feet tall when planted at the park. She also asked whether there will be picnic tables at the new concrete areas, to which Mr. Ormenyi confirmed that there would be. Vice Chair Fraijo suggested that bricks be made available to the community should somebody want the name of their loved one engraved on it before it is installed in the memorial garden. DIRECTOR TAM Director Tam advised that Phase One of the project should be complete by June 2014. The plaza area will be untouched until after the Music in the Park Program and any other summertime activities be concluded. COMMISSIONER Commissioner Zepeda asked whether the Easter program will still be ZEPEDA held, to which Recreation Manager Grijalva confirmed that it will be held; however, it would be located at an area that's away from construction. STEVEN ORMENYI Steven Ormenyi then discussed trees and the bus turnout lane. COMMISSIONER Responding to a question by Commissioner Duran, Recreation DURAN Manager Grijalva noted that electricity boxes at the picnic areas had been vandalized in the past. STEVEN ORMENYI Mr. Ormenyi then introduced Mr. Doug Stewart, the fountain consultant, who then discussed the proposed fountain as well as its safety, the type of pump it would use, maintenance, and lighting. He added that a maintenance manual will be provided to city staff. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 4, 2013 PAGE 3 Mr. Ormenyi indicated that the lighting colors at the fountain can be controlled by staff. DOUG STEWART Mr. Stewart then explained the water filtering process at the fountain. VICE CHAIR FRAIJO Vice Chair Fraijo asked about the materials to be used at the fountain, to which Mr. Ormenyi indicated that it will include light blue colored tile on the inside and light tan colored cement on the outside. The fountain will include skate stoppers. STEVEN ORMENYI Mr. Ormenyi asked whether the benches at the park should have backs, to which Vice Chair Fraijo suggested that not all benches should have backs. Mr. Ormenyi also spoke on the type of basketball hoops that will be used. He added that staff plans on presenting the plans to the Council in January. COMMISSIONER ITEMS VICE CHAIR FRAIJO Vice Chair Fraijo asked whether the video game competition generated revenue, to which Recreation Manager Grijalva indicated that it did not. Signups were free, and prizes were donated by local sponsors. The cheerleaders, however, were able to raise some funds by selling snacks. COMMISSIONER Commissioner Lopez asked how the video games were selected, to LOPEZ which Recreation Manager Grijalva indicated that staff had to choose games that were appropriate for all ages. CHAIR DIAZ Chair Diaz stated that he spotted a coyote recently during daylight hours. CITY MANAGER QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS None. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m. /� Armando Heg ahl, Records Technician Approved as presented at the meeting held January 9, 2014.