HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/02/2015IRWINDALE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER SEPTEMBER 2, 2015
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 Veronica S. Barbosa Lara, Marguerite S.
Lopez, Belen Zepeda; Vice Chair Paula Fraijo; Chair Dan Diaz
Also present: Eva Carreon, Interim City Manager; William Tam,
Director of Public Works; Rene Sapien, Police Sergeant;
Dan Grijalva, Recreation Manager; Pedro Rodriguez Jr.,
Maintenance Lead Worker; and Armando Hegdahl, Records
Technician
SPONTANEOUS
COMMUNICATIONS There were no comments
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.
ITEM NO. 1A MINUTES
MINUTES
The following minutes were approved as presented:
1) Regular meeting held August 5, 2015.
RECREATION
MANAGER UPDATE
RECREATION Recreation Manager Grijalva presented the following update:
MANAGER GRIJALVA
1)
Attendance at the Movie Madness ranged from 150 people on the
3`d and 100 people on the 10th
2)
Thirty people participated in the Day Camp program, which had
two trips: Discovery Zone on the 4th and Soak City on the 11th.
3)
The Back to School event was very successful. The Teen Club
gave out 31 school kits to elementary school children and 33 to
high school kids.
4)
A total of 213 individuals, aged 4 and up, were taught how to
swim under the summer swimming program.
5)
Seventeen children participated in the Mommy and Me classes.
Staff received lots of positive feedback on this program.
6)
An average of 20 people attended each beach trip this summer.
7)
A total of 85 bus passes were passed out and people continue
applying for them.
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ITEM NO. 3A
CYBER BULLYING
PREVENTION
MEASURES
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8) The Music in the Park concerts were very successful and
averaged between 200 and 250 people per night. Many people
complimented the park plaza renovation.
9) There are currently 22 children registered for the KidZone
program, but averages about 15 children per week.
10)The Tiny Tot program currently only has one child registered. It
seems many parents are taking advantage of other, free classes.
11)A new program named "Wood You Be Mine', where children are
encouraged to work on small wood projects, will take place every
2nd Monday of the month, for children ages 7 to 13.
12)A trip to CityWalk has been scheduled for September 6.
CYBER BULLYING PREVENTION MEASURES (Verbal Report
Requested by Commissioner Barbosa)
SERGEANT SAPIEN Sergeant Sapien, representing the Irwindale Police Department,
advised that Officer Cornejo has been assigned to work with
Recreation Manager Grijalva regarding cyber -bullying. He distributed
pamphlets to the Commission and indicated that Officer Cornejo is
getting ready to implement the program.
VICE CHAIR FRAIJO
ITEM NO. 3B
EFFECTS OF SOCCER
ON LAWN AT
DESIGNATED PARK
AREAS
ITEM NO. 3C
POLICING OF CITY
PARKS
Responding to a question by Vice Chair Fraijo, Sergeant Sapien
stated that fliers could be sent to the community to advertise the
program.
EFFECTS OF SOCCER ON LAWN AT DESIGNATED PARK
AREAS (Verbal Report Requested by Commissioner Barbosa)
This item was withdrawn at the request of Commissioner Barbosa.
POLICING OF CITY PARKS (Verbal Report Requested by
Commissioner Barbosa)
SERGEANT SAPIEN Sergeant Sapien stated that the Police Department is aware of the
stolen backflow devices from EI Nido Park and that officers are
conducting extra patrol in that area. He added that he has also
spoken to Director Tam regarding placing a cage over the backflow
valves to prevent theft.
DIRECTOR TAM Director Tam added that the cage for the backflow device has
already been ordered.
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VICE CHAIR FRAIJO Responding to a question by Vice Chair Fraijo, Recreation Manager
Grijalva advised that staff takes the larger bus on beach trips since
the smaller bus is not capable of holding all the campers' gear.
Vice Chair Fraijo also asked about the KidZone program, to which
Recreation Manager Grijalva advised that the current program has
about 5 less people participating compared to last year. He added
that staff can also send out fliers to try to catch people's interest in
the Tiny Tot program.
Vice Chair Fraijo also asked whether there were any issues related
to the park renovation, to which Recreation Manager Grijalva
advised that one light still needs to be repaired. She also asked
about the Halloween festivities, to which he responded by saying that
they are scheduled for Saturday, October 24, inside the gym.
COMMISSIONER Commissioner Barbosa asked about the requirements to participate
BARBOSA in the Trunk or Treat program, to which Recreation Manager Grijalva
advised that participants would need to show their ID's, vehicle
registrations, and proof of insurance.
COMMISSIONER Commissioner Lopez suggested fliers be distributed to try to get
LOPEZ more participants in the Tiny Tot program. She also suggested
lowering the price to attract more participants.
VICE CHAIR FRAIJO Responding to a question by Vice Chair Fraijo, Recreation Manager
Grijalva indicated that he would check which programs are being
offered elsewhere for free.
CHAIR FRAIJO Chair Diaz spoke very highly of the summer concerts and thanked
the police department for their park patrols.
COMMISSIONER Commissioner Barbosa thanked the staff members that maintain the
BARBOSA baseball field and noted that those who are playing soccer on it are
not damaging the turf, to which Recreation Manager Grijalva
indicated that the individuals who are practicing soccer in the
designated areas are meeting all city requirements.
Commissioner Barbosa also asked if staff can start up a slow pitch
softball league, to which Recreation Manager Grijalva advised that
staff can try; he noted that interested people have already reached
out to him to inquire about it.
COMMISSIONER Commissioner Lopez thanked recreation staff for its excellent
LOPEZ summer program.
VICE CHAIR FRAIJO Responding to a question by Vice Chair Fraijo, Maintenance Lead
Worker Rodriguez stated that most of the devices at the various city
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parks already have cages. He added that the cage for the devices
near EI Nido Park will be installed soon.
Vice Chair Fraijo asked whether staff can provide weekly police
updates to the commission.
COMMISSIONER Responding to a question by Commissioner Barbosa, Director Tam
BARBOSA advised that staff is currently working on a design of a plaque to
place on the new park fountain to discourage people from playing in
or near it. He added that the plaque should be placed soon.
Commissioner Barbosa thanked the recreation workers who work at
the swimming pool and noted that they must each obtain the
appropriate licenses and certifications to begin working there. She
said that she appreciated their loyalty.
VICE CHAIR FRAIJO Vice Chair Fraijo concurred and stated that the pool workers serve
the community well.
COMMISSIONER Commissioner Lopez spoke on the recent Metro Gold Line event
LOPEZ held recently and reminded everyone of the upcoming Metro event in
Azusa to be held on September 19.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was
adjourned at 6:18 p.m.
Armando Hegdahl, Records Technician