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HomeMy WebLinkAbout090325IRWINDALE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS SEPTEMBER 3, 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; Melissa Marez, 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 Kelly, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion was unanimously approved. ITEM NO. 6A MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD JULY 2, 2025 MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD The minutes of the meeting held July 2, 2025, were approved as JULY 2, 2025 presented. ITEM NO. 6B RECREATION SUPERVISOR UPDATE RECREATION SUPERVISOR The Recreation Supervisor update was received and filed. UPDATE 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. ITEM NO. 6E MAINTENANCE UPDATE FROMN THE 2025 WALK-THROUGH MAINTENANCE UPDATE FROM THE 2025 The maintenance update was received and filed. WALK-THROUGH END OF CONSENT CALENDAR PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 REGULAR MEETING PAGE 2 SPONTANEOUS COMMUNICATIONS There were no speakers. NEW BUSINESS ITEM NO. 8A RED, WHITE & YOU POST EVENT REVIEW RED, WHITE & YOU POST EVENT REVIEW COMMISSIONER Responding to a question by Commissioner Romero, Director ROMERO Rodriguez advised that unused funds are returned to a pool of funds where the Executive Director of the Irwindale Community Foundation can redirect them to benefit the community in another way. CHAIR FRAIJO Chair Fraijo suggested potentially setting tables under shaded areas, such as is done for the MariachiFest. She thanked staff from all departments that contributed to the event’s success. COMMISSIONER Commissioner Kelly asked whether novelty items, such as t-shirts, KELLY that display the event’s date could be sold to which Director Rodriguez advised that staff would look into the request. ITEM NO. 8B DOG PARK AT JARDIN DE ROCA PARK DOG PARK AT JARDIN DE ROCA PARK DIRECTOR RODRIGUEZ Director Rodriguez presented the staff report. CHAIR FRAIJO Chair Fraijo voiced concern that the noise and odors emanating from a dog park may bother some in the community, to which Director Rodriguez advised that these issues could be mitigated by the slope at the subject site. She also noted issues with homelessness and vandalism at the site that may be alleviated with the establishment of a dog park. VICE CHAIR ROMAN Vice Chair Roman agreed that the subject site may be the best area to set up a dog park. COMMISSIONER Commissioner Romero concurred and asked who would clean and ROMERO maintain the dog park, and on which days. He also asked when dog owners would be permitted to take their dogs to the park. DIRECTOR RODRIGUEZ Director Rodriguez responded by indicating that, at this point, the subject site is merely a potential site for a dog park and advised that additional details would be provided to the Commission once the dog park is added to the project list and has funding allocated. She added that staff would research rules, procedures, and maintenance PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 REGULAR MEETING PAGE 3 for other dog parks, the results of which would also be presented to the Commission. COMMISSIONER Commissioner Kelly stated that cameras should also be included KELLY when considering the dog park. COMMISSIONER Commissioner Duran suggested that bags be supplied so that DURAN owners can clean up after their pets. CHAIR FRAIJO Chair Fraijo noted that many residents have requested a dog park and expressed her excitement that the request is now being considered. She asked whether existing trees and/or shrubs would be removed from the subject site if it is used for a dog park, to which Director Rodriguez stated that it is likely that only shrubs would be removed. ITEM NO. 8C COMMISSION INVITES TO SPECIFIC SPECIAL EVENTS COMMISSION INVITES TO SPECIFIC SPECIAL EVENTS DIRECTOR RODRIGUEZ Director Rodriguez presented the staff report. VICE CHAIR ROMAN Vice Chair Roman indicated that she requested that this item be discussed to determine whether Commissioners should automatically be invited to attend certain Recreation/Aquatics events without the need to register. DISCUSSION HELD Discussion was held regarding dress requirements at the pool when patrons do not plan on getting into the pool, to which Director Rodriguez stated that staff would look into how to best address the concern. ITEM NO. 8D SUMMER HIGHLIGHTS AT THE DAN DIAZ RECREATION SUMMER HIGHLIGHTS CENTER AND IRWINDALE AQUATICS CENTER – VERBAL AT THE DAN DIAZ RECREATION CENTER AND IRWINDALE AQUATICS CENTER DIRECTOR RODRIGUEZ Director Rodriguez presented the report and made a PowerPoint presentation. PUBLIC SERVICES DIRECTOR UPDATE DIRECTOR RODRIGUEZ Director Rodriguez presented the following update: PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 REGULAR MEETING PAGE 4 1) The purchase and installation of a movie screen for the Dive In program was placed on hold due to the conflicting summer season. However, now that the summer season is over, staff will proceed with the purchase and installation of the screen. 2) New doors were installed near the Kidzone area of the Dan Diaz Recreation Center 3) She provided details on upcoming “Too Toxic to Trash” waste disposal events. 4) She also welcomed Mariana Quinones as the new Aquatics Assistant. 5) Ben Garcia will retire on September 8. As a result, Gary Strobehn has been promoted to Maintenance Worker 2 and Ernie Espino has been promoted to Maintenance Worker 1. 6) She also provided an update on the Irwindale Public Library Improvement Project. 7) She also provided details on the Community Development Department’s Hazard Mitigation Plan. 8) MariachiFest begins tomorrow and will run every Thursday in September. The Mexican Independence Day Fiesta has been scheduled for September 11. COMMISSIONER Commissioner Kelly thanked staff for inviting residents to sign the KELLY iron beam that will be used in the construction of the new library. CHAIR FRAIJO Responding to a question by Chair Fraijo, Director Rodriguez indicated that staff included the replacement of park restroom toilet paper to the list of concerns brought up by the Commission at its recent park walk through and noted that the issue has been remedied. Chair Fraijo also asked whether park visitors continue to clog toilets with toilet seat covers, which Supervisor Rodriguez stated that he would check with staff to confirm. Chair Fraijo suggested that staff no longer offer seat covers if they are being used to vandalize the toilets. REQUESTS FOR AGENDA ITEMS BY COMMISSION VICE CHAIR ROMAN Vice Chair Roman suggested improved lighting at the horseshoe pits, to which Commissioner Kelly stated that the angle of the current lights cast shadows which make it difficult to see the poles. Vice Chair Roman also suggested installing a cover over the Margaret Diaz Pavilion to provide shade. She also requested for staff to install a fan at the gazebo. COMMISSIONER Commissioner Duran voiced concern over the cleanliness of the DURAN restrooms during events at the park, to which Director Rodriguez PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 REGULAR MEETING PAGE 5 advised that staff immediately cleans the restrooms once they are informed of the need to clean them. VICE CHAIR ROMAN Vice Chair Roman reported individuals inappropriately parking in the bus turnabout and walking over to the Aquatics Center, to which Supervisor Grijalva advised that an announcement could be made and that a message could also be sent out via the app to discourage the practice. COMMISSIONER Commissioner Romero thanked staff for installing curtain partitions ROMERO to the showers. COMMISSIONER Commissioner Kelly commented that not many individuals use the KELLY bowl at the Skate Park, to which Director Rodriguez advised that staff is looking for funding to revitalize the park and remove the bowl. COMMISSIONER Commissioner Duran thanked Rize Credit Union for organizing the DURAN Mad Money event for youth. She then asked whether all Recreation staff are trained to work with children who have special needs and asked to agendize the matter for further discussion. She also requested adding the matter regarding the shade at the Margaret Diaz Pavilion to the agenda for discussion. CONSENSUS Consensus was reached to add the Recreation staff training and REACHED Margaret Diaz Pavilion shade matters to a future agenda. COMMISSIONER Commissioner Duran then indicated that she reported dogs off DURAN leashes to a couple of Police Officers, who did not follow up on the concern. She also asked whether individuals are allowed to purchase unused tickets for events, to which Director Rodriguez indicated that the Field Trip Policy would have to be revised to address the request. CHAIR FRAIJO Chair Fraijo asked for an update on this request at the next meeting. She also asked about the ability to sponsor children for participation in the Tiny Tots program, which Director Rodriguez clarified that the sponsorship applied to non-residents, though it is no longer practiced. Chair Fraijo asked about a sign at the gym prohibiting organized practices there, to which Supervisor Marez advised that it previously was allowed, until it became too unruly with too many teams participating. Chair Fraijo asked whether a policy prohibits use of the gym for organized events, to which Director Rodriguez advised that staff would check to confirm. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 REGULAR MEETING PAGE 6 DENA ZEPEDA Dena Zepeda thanked Commissioner Duran for mentioning the issue with loose dogs at the parks. VICE CHAIR ROMAN Vice Chair Roman requested prayers for a resident who is currently experiencing medical issues. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 7:43 p.m. _________________________________ Armando Hegdahl, CMC Management Analyst Approved as presented at the meeting held October 1, 2025.