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RECREATION & PARKS DEPARTMENT CITY CLERKS OFfiCE
RECREATION & PARKS COMMISSION MEETING OF
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IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7 �� 9 �� tll ��� 1 � 2 ��� 4 �5 8
6:00 P.M. � �
ROBERT MARKOVIC " �
CHAIRPERSON Q���� '��'��
BETTE ESPESETH JULIO MENDOZA
�OMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER
ELOISE EVANS GEORGE MARTINI
COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER
HARLOLD MATTOON RALPA DAVIS
DIRECTOR, RECREATION & PARKS ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
OPENING CEREMONIES �
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Roll Call of Commissioners:
Commissioner Bette Espeseth
Commissioner Eloise Evans
Commissioner George Martini
Commissioner Julio Mendoza
Chairperson Robert Markovic
SCHEDULED MATTERS
5. Certification of Agenda Posting by the City Clerk
6. Approval of minutes of regular meeting of FEBRUARY 26, 1991
7. PUBLIC ORAL:
8. CORRESPONDENCE:
9. MONTHLY STAFF REPORTS:
A. Facility Usage...attached to agenda
B. News Releases...mailed on a current basis
C. Personnel
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10. CURRENT PROGRAM REPORT:
Oral report on current programs
11, STATUS REPORT ON COMMUNITY/TRANSIT CENTER:
Review of plans & specifications for new facility
12. ACTIVITIES REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 1991
Distribution of activities report for February 1991
13. REPORT ON JOINT USE OF CITY & SCHOOL FACILITIES:
14. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATION:
15. COMMISSION ORAL & WRITTEN COMMUNICATION:
Chairperson Robert Markovic:
Commissioner George Martini: Discussion on beautificaiton program
and next tour.
Commissioner Bette Espeseth:
Commissioner Eloise Evans: Report on Commissioners view on CPBS
Convention held March 7-10
Commissioner Julio Mendoza:
16. ADJOURNMENT:
Motion to adjourn to the regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 23, 1991
in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood.
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T0= Charles Gomez, City Manag�r
� F���: Harold Mattoon, Director of Recreati�n and �a1 �
DATE� March 19, 1991
SUBJECT: ACTIVITIES REPORT FEBRUAftY, 199a.
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1. �et with Community Development regarding requirements for HUD funds_
2. Compieted �iec�rical 'no�k-up for portable orfices.
3. ��t WL�.h irri���lOn C�nSUlt�nt.
%. Served on oral board for HCO Personnel. �
S. Met with C.ity Manager regarding landscape plans for new tran�i�.
CP„t:�r .
5, AttPnded �nti Day.
7. Met with Adolph's Catering regarding contract.
8. Attended Teen Center Anniversary.
9. Met with copier representatives regarding new coo:sr.
10. Attended Natatorium Re-Opening Dedication.
11. Compieted UPARR Grant Application.
1.2. Met with insurance carrier regarding accident at. Community Center.
13. Met with staff regarding Black History Pr�gram.
14. Cnnducted final .�a1k through on new play equ.iQment.
15. Met with concessionaire for Cinco de Mayo.
16. Conducted 70th Anniversary meeting.
17 . Two ( 2} showcase and one ( 1) special edition were �roduczd .
28. Two (2) Profiies in Progress issues were published.
19. Conducted sports association golf tournament.
��. Coordinated Montebello Petting Zoo Visitation.
SATEMAN:
1. Repaired drinking fountain.
2_ Repaired lock in office.
3. Repaired front marquee sign.
4. Replastered wall in storage room.
5. Repaired leak in Auditorium ceiling.
NATATORIUM�
1. Prepared historical information for re-opening.
2. Completed inventory list.
3. Continued energy use survey.
4. Cleaned roof of leaves and excess water.
5. Continued department history report,
h. Painted bike rac�s.
7. Installed security lights N/W corner of facility.
8. Planted flowers in front of facility.
9. Built new counters in shower rooms.
10. Repaired universal shaft in filter room.
11. Repaired 6" line in detention chamber.
12. Repiaced windows in girl's shower room.
PARKS=
1. Removed old play equipment in Dymally Park.
?_. Replaced and repaired all benches,
3. Repaired concrete curb around center play area.
4. Seeded and covered soccer area between Tennis C�urts and Natatoriur.
5. Play equipment at Ham Park painted.
6. IHade and installed two ( 2) partition doors in restrooms a� Ha��n Par;< .
7. !�°p�iraa sprinklers at Ham aark.
8. Replaced window at Art House.
9. Stri�ped and r�-coated stage at Bateman Hall.
10. Re�air�d d�or at Teen Center.
11. Installed non-slip ta�e at Teen Center entrance.
12. Repaired air conditionirig at Community Cent�r.
13. Relocated sprinkier at City Hall flag pole.
14. Removed jumper in front of Bateman pools_
15. Met with contractors on resurfacing patio at 8ateman Hall.
ftECREA
1. Met with school district regarciing elack History �rogram.
2. Coorainated and conducted Black History Program.
3. Concluded Adult Co-Ed Sof�ball League.
4. Began registration for Men's and Women's Softball i_eague.
5. 8egan second session of drill team.
6. Drill team participated in Los Angeles County Black History
Parade.
�'. Att2nded Senior Citizens meeting to encourage part.icipation.
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BATEMAN HALL FACILITY USAGE
FEBRUARY 1991
2.....AUDIT. ALCALA WEDDING RECEPTION NO FEE
3.....ROOM ��2 NEW FELLOWSHIP CHURCH MEETING (CC)
4.....ROOM ��2 COORDINATION COUNCIL LUNCHEON MTG. (A)
4.....ROOM �62 SHAKLEE MEETING (CC)
5.....AUDIT. LYNWOOD SINGLES NO FEE
5.....ROOM ��1 LYNWOOD SINGLES NO FEE
5.....ROOM ��1 LYNWOOD SENIORS CARDS NO FEE
6.....AUDIT. MISS LYNWOOD REHEARSAL NO FEE
6.....ROOM 4�1 WOMEN'S CLUB MEETING (CC)
6.....ROOM ��2 LYNWOOD SENIORS BINGO NO FEE
7.....ROOM 4�1 ROTARY LUNCHEON MEETING (A)
7.....ROOM ��2 L.U.S.D. (CC)
9.....AUDIT. TABERNACLE CHURCH LUNCHEON (A&CC)
9.....ROOM 4�2 COMMUNITY BLOCK DEVELOPMENT (ELIZABETH DIXON) NO FEE
10....R00M ��2 NEW FELLOWSHIP CHURCH MEETING (CC)
11....ROOM 4�2 SHAKLEE MEETING (CC)
12....AUDIT. LYNWOOD SINGLES NO FEE
12....ROOM ��1 LYNWOOD SINGLES NO FEE
12....ROOM 4�1 LYNWOOD SENIORS CARDS NO FEE
12....ROOM 4�2 CHAMBER LUNCHEON MEETING (A)
13....AUDIT. MISS LYNWOOD REHEARSAL NO FEE
13....ROOM 4�1 WOMEN'S CLUB MEETING (CC)
13....ROOM ��2 LYNWOOD SENIORS BINGO NO FEE
14....ROOM ��1 ROTARY LUNCHEON MEETING (A)
15....AUDIT. PLAYGROUND DANCE NO FEE
15....ROOM ��1 BLACK HISTORY PROGRAM NO FEE
15....ROOM 4�2 BLACK HISTORY PROGRAM NO FEE
16....ROOM ��1 BLACK HISTORY PROGRAM NO FEE
16....ROOM 4�2 BLACK HISTORY PROGRAM NO FEE
17....AUDIT. BLACK HISTORY PROGRAM NO FEE
18....AUDIT. WOMEN'S CLUB FINE ARTS REHEARSAL (CC)
18....ROOM 4�2 SHAKLEE MEETING (CC)
19....AUDIT. LYNWOOD SINGLES NO FEE
19....ROOM 4�1 LYNWOOD SINGLES NO FEE
19....ROOM 4�1 LYNWOOD SENIORS CARDS NO FEE
20....AUDIT. EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION NO FEE
20....AUDIT. MISS LYNWOOD REHEARSAL NO FEE
20....ROOM 4�1 WOMEN'S CLUB LUNCHEON MEETING (A&CC)
20....ROOM ��1 DR. BETTY JACKSON NO FEE
20....ROOM 4�2 LYNWOOD SENIORS BINGO NO FEE
20....ROOM ��2 PUBLIC HEARING NO FEE
21....AUDIT. LOS CERRITOS WOMENS CLUB (A&CC)
21....ROOM ��1 ROTARY LUNCHEON MEETING �A�
21....ROOM ��1 PAC MEETING NO FEE
21....ROOM 4�2 LOS CERRITOS WOMENS CLUB ART FESTIVAL (CC)
23....AUDIT. MARIA CHAVEZ QUINCINERA (A&CC)
24....AUDIT. NON STOP PRODUCTIONS TALENT SHOW (CC)
25....ROOM 461 FIRE STATION ��1 MANAGEMENT II�4PLOYEE MEETING NO FEE
• 25....ROOM �62 SHAKLEE MEETING (CC)
25....ROOM ��2 RETIREMENT SEMINAR - GAIL BLACK NO FEE
26....AUDIT. LYNWOOD SINGLES NO FEE
26....ROOM ��1 LYNWOOD SINGLES NO FEE
26....ROOM 4�2 SAFETY MEETING - GAIL BLACK NO FEE
27....AUDIT. MISS LYNWOOD REHEARSAL NO FEE
27....ROOM ��1 SHERIFF'S DEPT. MEETING NO FEE
27....ROOM ��2 LYNWOOD SENIORS BINGO NO FEE
COMMUNITY CENTER FACILITY USAGE
FEBRUARY, 1991
� DEPARTMENT PROGRMAS - NO FEE
Monday thru Friday - Meals Program - Room 4�1 - 8:30 a�a - 12:30 pm
Monday thru Thursday - Senior Exercise - Gym - 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Monday & Wednesday - Craft Class - Room 4�2 - 9:00 am - 1:00 pm (3rd Monday
held in Lounge)
Wednesday - T.O.P.S. - Room ��2 - 7:30 pm
First Friday - Senior Group Advisory Board - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
BUILDING RENTALS - FEES CHARGED:
FELIX REYES BASKETBALL LEAGUE...Gymnasium & Hosler - Friday, Saturday and Sunday
DEPARTMENT USE:
SPECIAL EVENTS NONE
HAM PARK FACILITY
Charles Drew Head Start.......8:00 am - 5:00 pm... Monday thru Friday
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CITY OF LYNWOOD �
RECREATION & PARKS COMMISSION
MINUTES OF THE RECREATION & PARKS COMMZSSION MEETING OF FEBRUARY 26, 1991
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Robert Markovic at 6:05 p.m.
The Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance was presented by Chairperson Markovic.
ROLL CALL OF COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Commissioner Bette Espeseth
Commissioner Julio Mendoza
Commissioner George Martini
Chairperson Robert Markovic
SCHEDULED MATTERS
Harold Mattoon certified posting of the Agenda by the City Clerk.
Chairperson Robert Markovic made a motion to approve the Minutes of the regular
meeting of January 22, 1991, with a second by Commissioner Bette Espeseth and
all in agreement.
PUBLIC ORAL: None
CORRESPONDENCE: None
INTRODUCTION: by Harold Mattoon
Mr. Mattoon introduced Beverly Anderson as the new Minutes Clerk for the Recreation
& Parks Commission.
MONTHLY STAFF REPORTS:
A. Facility Usage for Bateman Hall, Ham Park and Community Center were
attached to the agenda.
B. News Releases...mailed on a current basis.
C. Personnel...None
CURRENT PROGRAM REPORT: by Ralph Davis
The City of Lynwood Natatorium dedication was held 2/2/91. This re-opening was
presented to show the work that was done during the shut down period. Also,
the diving board dedication was one of the events that took place at the re-opening.
The diving board was purchase by the City Council. Mr. Davis announced that
approximately 200 - 300 were in attendance. Refreshments and free swin"�ing was
provided for those attending.
The Youth Commission and the Reacreation & Parks Department will host the Lynwood
Teen Center Anniversary Celebration on 2/27/91 at 6:00 p.m. Invitations were sent
to the Commissioners. A special program in planned. Refreshments will be
provided.
The monthly Anti-Graffiti Program was successful. The clean-up was held 2/23/91
in the Brenton Avenue vicinity by Alpha Beta. There was 50 - 60 participants in-
volved in the face lift project. The lunch provided to the participants was
donated by Domino's Pizza (hot dogs).
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The 2nd Annual Benefit Basketball Game will be 3/2/91 in the Lynwood High School
Gymnasium, at 1:00 p.m. The Lynwood Sheriffs will compete against the Lynwood
Fire Department.
' The Annual Reacreation & Parks Conference will be attended by Ralph Davis and Eloise
Evans. The conference is to take place in Santa Clara from 3/8/91 - 3/10/91.
Mr. Davis confirmed that the Commissioners will be advised of the content of the
conference.
The Recreation & Parks Department will host an Easter Gospel Concert on 3/28/91.
It will be held at the Lynwood Seventh-day Adventist Church Auditoruim. The
admission will be free. This program will bring together talents of choirs
and singers from the Southern California area. This program will show-case the
churches of our community. Mr. Davis stated this is the first such event�given by
the City of Lynwood.
The Annual Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for 3/30/91 at 10:00 a.m. at Dymally Park.
Added to the attractions this year will be the petting zoo which will be supplied
by Knott's Berry Farm. The Baseball Grand-Opening Celebration, Picture Day, and
Pancake Breakfast will also take place.
Mr. Davis passed out the souvenir program booklets to those Commissioners in
attendance. He stated this was one of the best Black History Programs that the
Recreation Department has had. On 2/15/91 the Recreation and Parks Department and
the Lynwood School District presented Youth On Parade. on 2/16/91 the Cultural
Extravaganza was rendered. On 2/17/91 there was a Gospel Musical Program to close
the festivities.
ACTIVITY REPORT: by Harold Hattoon
A copy of the report was attached to each agenda given to the Commissioners present
to be reviewed.
REPORT ON STATUS OF COMMUNITY/TRANSIT CENTER: by Harold Mattoon
Mr. Mattoon stated the report was basically the same as last reported. The
projected demolition, is targeted for April 1991. There will be a possible one
year construction period for completion. A pending claim against the City may
hold up the demolition.
DISCUSSION ON FEES & CHARGES:
Copies of Fees & Charges were given last month for the Commissioners to review
with recommendations. The current procedure was explained by Mr. Mattoon.
A motion was made by Chairperson Markovic that the staff research the situations,
bring back the suggestions onthis item for the Commissioners' approval. There was
a second by Commissioner Mendoza with all in agreement.
RENAMING OF ROOM II AT BATEMAN HALL:
�Chairperson Markovic suggested the room should be named after a resident that
has made a favorable impression on the City. The names to be presented to
the City Council are: Anne Poortner, E.L. Morris, Jim Rowe, and Kenneth Hahn.
Chairperson Markovic made a motion that these names be presented to the City
Council for the renaming, with a second by Commissioner Mendoza and all in agreement.
(continued)
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COMMISSION ATTENDANCE POLICY: by Harold Mattoon
City Ordinance N0. 1356 was attached to each agenda and given to the Co�issioners
present. Mr. Mattoon stated the way the ordinance read was if 3 consecutive
meetings are missed unexcused the Commissioner is automatically removed. Under
the new ordinance, with meetings scheduled for once a month, only 3 absences are
allowed within a 12 month period, excused or not is grounds for removal. This
allows the Commissions to take a more active role. Commissioners are also asked to
attend events sponsored by the Recreation Department if however brief.
SPECIAL COMMENTS: by Harold Mattoon
Mr. Mattoon said the Commissioners can notify the Recreation & Parks Department in
advance of items they might wish to be placed on the agenda. He also stated the
agenda will be changed at the end to list each of the Commissioners' names and
the item to be discussed by that Commissioner.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
COMMISSION ORAL & WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
Commissioner George Martini...was concerned about Dymally Park (land) used by Hosler
Jr. High for physical education. He stated the park should have a separated
identity.
Remark - Ralph Davis...stated that staff will look into the sophistication to be
added at the wording of the agreement of the two entities, and the possibility
of fees to be added to the agreement, with notations of the fields that
both parties are using.
Commissioner Bette Espeseth ...concerned about the homeless sleeping in the park
after hours. She suspects they may be stealing in the area.
Remark - Ralph Davis... suggests the Sheriff should be called in to handle
these types of problems.
Commissioner Julio Mendoza
Commissioner Robert Markovic
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made, seconded and approve to adjourn to the regular meeting scheduled
for March 26, 1991 in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood.
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