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HomeMy WebLinkAbout080625IRWINDALE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS AUGUST 6, 2025 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 Michelle Duran, Justin Kelly, Nathan Romero; Vice Chair Carmen Roman; Chair Paula Fraijo Also present: Elizabeth Rodriguez, Public Services Director; Delfina Osterheim, Recreation Supervisor; Pedro Rodriguez, Public Works Services Supervisor; Daniel Grijalva, Aquatics Supervisor; and Armando Hegdahl, Management Analyst AB 2449 DISCLOSURES None. CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION A motion was made by Chair Fraijo, seconded by Commissioner Duran, to approve the Consent Calendar, except for Item No. 6B, which was removed for separate consideration. The motion was unanimously approved. ITEM NO. 6A MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD JUNE 4, 2025 MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD The minutes of the meeting held June 4, 2025, were approved as JUNE 4, 2025 presented. ITEM NO. 6C AQUATICS SUPERVISOR UPDATE AQUATICS SUPERVISOR UPDATE The Aquatics Supervisor update was received and filed. ITEM NO. 6D PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR UPDATE PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE The Public Works Maintenance Supervisor update was received and SUPERVISOR UPDATE filed. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 6B RECREATION MANAGER UPDATE RECREATION MANAGER UPDATE The Recreation Manager update was received and filed. CHAIR FRAIJO Responding to a question by Chair Fraijo, Supervisor Osterheim indicated that the Day Camp trip does not have anybody on a waiting list. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES AUGUST 6, 2025 REGULAR MEETING PAGE 2 Chair Fraijo also asked about registration dates for the Teeny and Tiny Tots programs, which Supervisor Osterheim noted that they begin in late August. MOTION A motion was made by Chair Fraijo, seconded by Commissioner Duran, to receive and file the Recreation Manager Update. The motion was unanimously approved. SPONTANEOUS COMMUNICATIONS There were no speakers. NEW BUSINESS None. PUBLIC SERVICES DIRECTOR UPDATE DIRECTOR RODRIGUEZ Director Rodriguez presented the following update: 1) She provided an overview of the Red, White, and You event held at the end of June. 2) The 22nd Annual Back to School event has been scheduled for August 14 during the Music in the Park concert. 3) There are currently 52 registered participants in the Kidzone program with another six temporarily on the waiting list; however, staff will meet to discuss available options. An update will be provided at the September meeting. 4) She also provided an update on the progress of the Irwindale Public Library Improvement Project. 5) An IPOA Gold Tournament has been scheduled for August 29. COMMISSIONER Commissioner Romero asked about processes for registering for ROMERO programs, to which Director Rodriguez advised that individuals may register online for most programs, excluding field trips and Kidzone, with their credit card if so desired. CHAIR FRAIJO Chair Fraijo asked whether staff would assist individuals that needed help in signing up for programs, which Director Rodriguez confirmed that staff would be more than happy to assist. DIRECTOR RODRIGUEZ Director Rodriguez added that the Aquatics Center and Senior Center will join the Recreation Department in using CivicRec soon. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES AUGUST 6, 2025 REGULAR MEETING PAGE 3 CHAIR FRAIJO Chair Fraijo asked about registrations for the teen trip and stated that she would not want to exclude any interested teens from participating. After Supervisor Osterheim noted that there are probably three or four on the teen trip waiting list, Chair Fraijo suggested purchasing additional tickets in the future. LINDA MAREZ Linda Marez spoke on the difficulty in purchasing the exact number of tickets needed for Disneyland trips. PAT GONZALES Pat Gonzales noted vehicles improperly parking along the red curb at the bus turnabout, suggested that fewer “Movies on Mondays” events be held due to low turnout, and that she just attended the Aquafitness potluck. REQUESTS FOR AGENDA ITEMS BY COMMISSION ITEM NO. 10A PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION INVITES TO SPECIFIC PARKS & RECREATION SPECIAL EVENTS HOSTED BY IRWINDALE AQUATICS CENTER COMMISSION INVITES AND IRWINDALE RECREATION – REQUESTED BY VICE CHAIR TO SPECIFIC SPECIAL ROMAN EVENTS HOSTED BY IRWINDALE AQUATICS CENTER AND IRWINDALE RECREATION DIRECTOR RODRIGUEZ Director Rodriguez stated that a question was raised regarding whether Parks Commissioners should automatically be invited to specific Recreation events without the need to register for them. Director Rodriguez noted that, historically, only members of the City Council would receive such invitations, and that the issue could be placed on an agenda for further discussion. VICE CHAIR ROMAN Vice Chair Roman asked if this accommodation could be applied to the end of summer event only. COMMISSIONER Commissioner Duran also requested that the commissioners be DURAN informed ahead of time when they will be requested to speak at events, to which Director Rodriguez stated that staff might include a list of events in the commissioners’ weekly updates. COMMISSION Commissioner consensus was reached to include the matter on the CONSENSUS next agenda. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES AUGUST 6, 2025 REGULAR MEETING PAGE 4 CHAIR FRAIJO Chair Fraijo requested to add an item to the agenda to discuss the feasibility of adding a dog park at Jardin de Roca Park. DIRECTOR RODRIGUEZ Director Rodriguez advised that staff has applied for various grants for different types of park amenities. VICE CHAIR ROMAN Vice Chair Roman stated that she received a request from a resident who asked for staff to check for toilet paper in park restrooms more frequently during city events. She also requested an update on the pool movie screen, asked that staff carry badges with names, positions, and photos, during Kidzone trips, and requested Recreation division incident reports. COMMISSIONER Commissioner Romero asked about replacing worn parts at the ROMERO exercise equipment in the park. He also suggested perhaps setting up meet and greets with the participants of the Kidzone program and requested more shade at the smaller city parks. COMMISSIONER Responding to a question by Commissioner Duran, Director DURAN Rodriguez advised that parents are informed of the bus pass program amenities when they sign their children up. She also suggested reducing the number of sessions of Movies in the Park and increase those of the Dive-In Movies. CHAIR FRAIJO Chair Fraijo asked about adding a section on the agenda for Commissioner comments, to which Director Rodriguez noted that changing or adding sections of the agenda would require Council approval. She noted that commissioners may speak during the “Requests for Agenda Items by Commission” section. Chair Fraijo thanked the Summer Youth workers for assisting various City departments throughout the season, thanked staff for the amazing 4th of July Fireworks show with the added music, commended staff for accommodating all children that signed up for Kidzone, thanked Supervisor Grijalva for the level of detail in his report, and thanked Public Works staff for always keeping the parks clean and beautiful. She then recognized the three deputies that recently lost their lives in the line of duty. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES AUGUST 6, 2025 REGULAR MEETING PAGE 5 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 7:02 p.m. _________________________________ Armando Hegdahl, CMC Management Analyst Approved as presented at the meeting held October 1, 2025.