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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/05/2017IRWINDALE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706 JULY 5, 2017 WEDNESDAY 6:00 P.M. The Irwindale PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION met in regular session at the above time and place. ROLL CALL: SPONTANEOUS COMMUNICATIONS CONSENT CALENDAR Present: Commissioners Jason Hickman, Marguerite S. Lopez, Belen Zepeda; Vice Chair Paula Fraijo; Chair Dan Diaz Also present: Dan Grijalva, Recreation Manager; Pedro Rodriguez Jr., Public Works Maintenance Supervisor; and Armando Hegdahl, Records Technician There were no speakers. 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 June 7, 2017 RECREATION DEPARTMENT UPDATE RECREATION Recreation Manager Grijalva presented the following update: MANAGER GRIJALVA 1) The Summer Teen Tot program began on July 3. 2) The first movie in the park, "The Secret Life of Pets", was held on Monday. The Teen Club and the Recreation Department sold food and snacks. 3) The 4th of July Fireworks Show and related activities were a great success. He thanked the Public Works Department for all their help in preparing for the event. 4) The Music in the Park concerts will begin tomorrow night. 5) The Teen Club will be attending a trip to the beach this Friday. 6) The Day Campers will be going to Santa Monica Pier next week. 7) All swimming pool -related classes are completely full. 8) Two beach trips have been cancelled thus far due to a lack of signups, but staff anticipates that participation will increase soon. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES JULY 5, 2017 REGULAR MEETING PAGE 2 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT UPDATE SUPERVISOR Supervisor Rodriguez advised that a valve at the new fountain RODRIGUEZ cracked. Staff is working on replacing it and the fountain should be fully operational by tomorrow. Also, the playground equipment is scheduled to be replaced under warranty; additional parts have also been ordered. NEW BUSINESS ITEM NO. 4A SEPTEMBER FIESTA IMPROVEMENTS (verbal discussion) SEPTEMBER FIESTA IMPROVEMENTS VICE CHAIR FRAIJO Responding to a question by Vice Chair Fraijo, Recreation Manager Grijalva advised that the Mexican Independence Festival that was held last year was in lieu of the September Fiesta. This year, the Council has mentioned the idea of hiring a mariachi band for inclusion in the event. COMMISSIONER Commissioner Lopez suggested perhaps inviting non-profit LOPEZ organizations to sell items at the event, to which Recreation Manager Grijalva stated that they may find it difficult to make a profit due to low attendance. VICE CHAIR FRAIJO Vice Chair Fraijo reminded that the event should be small scale due to low turnouts, since many opt to attend the LA County Fair instead. She suggested that staff ensure that there be enough food for all attendees and that vendors may find it beneficial to attend to advertise for their businesses. COMMISSIONER ITEMS VICE CHAIR FRAIJO Responding to several questions from Vice Chair Fraijo, Recreation Manager Grijalva indicated that: 1) no banners are hung over Arrow Highway to advertise for the Music in the Park concerts, 2) as she suggested, staff can gauge interest in re -implementing an Irwindale Swim Team, and 3) National Night Out will be held on August 1st, with a softball game between residents vs. Irwindale officers. Vice Chair Fraijo thanked the Recreation and Public Works Departments for their hard work in ensuring the success of the 4t" of July activities. She also asked when the playground sand is raked, to which Supervisor Rodriguez advised that Summer Youth workers clean the area and look for sharp objects on Mondays. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES JULY 5, 2017 REGULAR MEETING PAGE 3 COMMISSIONER Commissioner Lopez asked about installing exercise equipment at LOPEZ the park, to which Supervisor Rodriguez indicated that he would be in favor of it. RECREATION Recreation Manager Grijalva added that the Council has discussed MANAGER GRIJALVA replacing the existing playground equipment. COMMISSIONER Commissioner Hickman commended the Recreation and Public HICKMAN Works Department for all their hard work. He also asked whether any property was damaged during the 4th of July event, to which Supervisor Rodriguez indicated that he was not aware of any damage. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 6:1,� p.m. r Armando Hegdahl, Records Technician Approved as presented at the meeting held August 2, 2017.