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Home My Public Portal About01-26-88 RECREATION & PARKS ";:a`i •. �'.= � .: ' , u�:. t .. I • CITY OF LYNWOOD • � " I RECREATION & PARKS DEPARTMENT i; RECREATION & PARKS COMMIS5ION MEETING OF �,, - JANUARY 26, '1988 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:30 P.M. � ;� , � , . � BETTE ESPESETH t; �� CHAIRPERSON � � CITY OF� NWOpp� I JULIO MENDOZA ELOISE EV S CITY CLERKS OFFICE COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER � � � 1988 GEORGE MA ROBERT MARKOVIC COMMISSIO �� sui 1 2t1t2�3 � P � COMMI S S I ONER � G'(/ � fi HAROLD MATTOON , RALPH DAVIS DIRECTOR, RECREATION & PARKS SUPERI;NTENDEN � �' �� OPENING CEREMONIES 1. Call to order. 2. Invocation 3. Pledqe of Allegiance 4. Roll Call of Commissioners: Commissioner Eloise Evans Commissioner Robert Markovic , Commissioner George Martini Commissioner Julio Mendoza Chairperson Bette Espeseth , - SCAEDULED MATTERS 5. Certification of Agenda Posting by The City Clerk 6. Approval of minutes of regular meeting of November 24, 1987 7. Public Oral Communication pertaining to any agenda item. 8. Correspondence 9. Monthly Staff Reports A. Facility Usage - attached to agenda B. News Releases...mailed on current basis C. Personnel �� • • . 10. CURRENT PROGRAM REPORT: Oral report on current programs 11. ANTI GRAFFITI PROGRAM: Status report on Community Anti Graffiti Program 12. JOHN D. HAM PARK LIGHTING PROJECT: Status report on Field Lighting Project. 13. CURRENT PROJECT REPORT: Information regarding special projects and programs conducted byer the Department. 14. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: 15. COMMISSION ORAL & WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: ADJOURNMENT: Motion to adjourn to the regular meeting scheduled Tuesday, February 23, 1988 in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood. HM/jn a:jncoma -�� • CITY OF LYNWOOD � i�% TO: Charles Gomez, City Manager FROM: Harold Mattoon, Director'of Recreation and Parks SUBJECT: ACTIVITIES REPORT DATE: . January 8, 1988 1. John D. Hatri Field Lighting Project has been delayed somewhat due to ' inclement weather. However, the project should be completed within the completion date of February 29, 1988. 2, Boys Basketball Camp has been completed. Highlights of the camp included an excursion to Pauley Pavilion for a tribute to Dr. J. and a trip to L.A. Sports Arena to view a game between U.S.C. and Tennessee. ' 3. Classes in Self Defense, Piano and Tutoring have completed their first sessions. Registration is now being taken for next session. 4. A holiday shopping trip to Tijuana was held on Saturday, December 14. Very successful. 5. Registration currently being taken for Youth Basketball Program. 6. A special Senior Citizen Bingo Day is scheduled for January 28. . 7. A trip to Los Angeles Childrens Museum is scheduled for January 27. This trip is being coordinated with the School District's Special � Education students. S. Preparations for upcoming Martin Luther King, Jr. Basketball Tournament are complete. The Tournament will be held January 15, 16 & . 17. 9. The Irrigation System in the new City Hall planters was restored and repaired where new curbing was installed. 10. All play equipment at City.Park and Ham Park was checked and repaired as needed. Swings and Flying Pony "S" hooks replaced, new seats and chairs added where necessary. 11. A 4" water 1ine�was repaired in City Park. 12. All portable picnic tables were painted. 13. Trees along Hosler fences were trimmed (15 Jacaranda, 5 Oak) 14. Six new picnic tables were assembled, painted and placed in City Park. 15. Renovation work was begun on Long Beach Boulevard medians between Imperial Highway and Century Boulevard. The irrigation system will be redesigned, new valves, replacing controllers. New grass and shrubbery wiil be planted when all other work is completed. � .,16�L`� The old filters� the Natatorium have bee�emoved in preparation for installation of new filters. 17. Plans and specifications for the cogenertation system have been received. Presently being reviewed by staff. HM/jn a:hmlist.b � � FACILITY USAGE REPORT FEBRUARY 1988 BATEMAN HALL 1...Audit. OPEN 1...#1 SHAKLEE NO FEE 1...#2 COORDINATING COUNCIL 2...Audit. LYNWOOD SINGLES Z,,,#1 LYNWOOD SINGLES 2...#2 OPEN 3...Audit. OPEN 3...#1 LYNWOOD WOMENS CLUB GENERAL MEETING 3...#z OPEN 4...Audit. OPEN 4...#1 LYNWOOD ROTARY 4...#z OPEN S...V.I.P. COORDINATING COUNCIL 12-1PM NO FEE 5...Audit. UNITY BAPTIST CHURCH DINNER & FASHION SHOW 5...#1 UNITY BAPTZST CHURCH FASHION SHOW 5...#2 BUSINESS SERVICE DEV. INSTITUTE 6...Audit. STARVIS/BENSON RECEPTION 6...#1 OPEN 6...#2 OPEN 7...AUdit. OPEN 7...#1 OPEN 7...#Z OPEN 7...#2 OPEN 8...Audit. OPEN g,,,#1 SHAKLEE 8...#z OPEN 9...Audit. LYNWOOD SINGLES 9...#1 LYNWOOD SINGLES CLUB NO FEE g „ _#2 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 10...Audit. OPEN 10...#1 LYNWOOD WOMENS CLUB GARDEN SECTION NO FEE 10...#Z LYNWOOD SHERIFF'S DEPT. 11...AUdit. OPEN HOUSE FOR SENIORS - LUNCH NO FEE 11...#1 LYNWOOD ROTARY 11...#2 OPEN 1 � . � :.12...Audit. OPEN 12...#1 OPEN 12...#Z PERSONNEL ACCOUNT TECHNZCIAN EXAM NO FEE 13...Audit. AMERICA'S SWEET 16 13...#1 OPEN 13...#2 OPEN 14...Audit. ST. MARK MBC BANQUET 14...#1 VALENTINE TEA 14...#z OPEN 15...Audit. OPEN 15...#1 SHAKLEE 15...#2 OPEN 16...AUdit. LYNWOOD SINGLES 16...#1 LYNWOOD SINGLES 16...#2 OPEN 17...V.I.P. WOMENS CLUB BOARD MEETING NO FEE 17...Audit. OPEN 17...#1 LYNWOOD WOMENS CLUB GENERAL MEETING . 17...#2 OPEN 18...V.I.P. LOS CERRITOS WOMENS CLUB NO FEE 18...Audit. LOS CERRITOS WOMENS CLUB FINE ARTS FESTIVAL 18...#1 LYNWOOD ROTARY 18...#2 LOS CERRITOS WOMENS CLUB FINE ARTS FESTIVAL 19...Audit. DEPARTMENT BLACK HISTORY PROGRAM 19...#1 LUSD 19...#2 LUSD 20..:Audit. DEPARTMENT BLACK HISTORY PROGRAM 20...#1 DEPARTMENT BLACK HISTORY PROGRAM 20...#2 DEPARTMENT BLACK HISTORY PROGRAM 21...Audit. TODAYS WOMANS MINISTRIES DINNER & FASHION SHOW 21...#1 DEPARTMENT BLACK HISTORY PROGRAM 21...#2 DEPARTMENT BLACK HISTORY PROGRAM 22...Audit. OPEN 22...#1 SHAKLEE 22...#2 OPEN 23...Audit. LYNWOOD SINGLES 23...#1 LYNWOOD SINGLES 23...#2 OPEN 24...Audit. OPEN 24...#1 COUNCIL/LUSD JOINT MEETING NO FEE 24...#2 LUSD ...A.M. COUNCIL /LUSD JOINT MEETING NO FEE z . • • M ' 25...Audit. OPEN . 25...#1 LYNWOOD ROTARY 25...#2 BRiDGE TOURNAMENT DEPT. SPONSORED NO FEE 26...Audit. OPEN 26...#1 LUSD 26...#2 LUSD 27...AUdit. MILLER-RAY RECEPTION NO FEE 27...#1 PERSONNEL . Z�,,,#2 PERSONNEL NO FEE 28...Audit. OPEN ° 28...#1 OPEN 28...#2 OPEN 29..:Audit. OPEN . Zg,,,#1 SHAKLEE ' 29...#z OPEN • HAM PARK . Wednesday - T.O.P.S. (p.m.) ' Monday through Friday - Charles Drew Aead Start Program - 8am-Spm A:JNCBAB HM/7n A:JNCBAB 3 � � � COMMUNITY CENTER FACILITY USAGE FEBRUARY 1988 DEPARTMENT PROGRAMS = NO FEE Monday - Tax Preparation - 9am-12noon - Lounge Monday thru Friday - Meals Program - Room #1 - 8:30am-12:30pm Monday thru Thursday Exercise - Gym - 10-llam Monday thru Thurs. - Open Play - Gym - M-Thurs. 3-9pm Friday - Open Play - Gym 3-4:30pm Sat. - Open Play - Gym 12-4pm Monday & Wednesday - Craft Class - Room #2 - 9am-lpm (3rd Mon. in Lounge) Third Monday of each month - Grandmothers Club - Room #2 llam-2pm Tuesday - Senior Citizens - Lounge - 9am-2pm Wednesday - T.O.P.S. - Room #2 - 7:30 p.m. Wednesday - Senior Citizens - Bingo- Lounge - 9am-2pm Thursday - Mental Health - Lounge - 1:45-3:OOpm BUILDING RENTALS = FEE CHARGED Friday - Latin League Basketball - Gym - 5-lOpm Saturday - Latin League Basketball - Gym - 5-lOpm Sunday - Latin League Basketball - Gym - 9am-Spm Tuesdays & Thursdays - Community Legal Services -#2 - 1-Spm HM/jn a:ccfucom .�� • i CITY OF LYNWOCD � RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT RECREATION AND PARK5 COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 24, 1987 ' The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairperson Bette Espeseth.' ' The Invocation was given by Commissioner Julio PRendoza and the Pledge oi Allegiance was 1ed by Commissioner Robert Markovic. Commissioners Present: Commissioner Eloise Evans " Commissioner Ju1io Mendoza Commissioner George Martini Commissioner Robert Markovic , Chairperson Bette Espeseth SCHEDULED MATTERS Harold Mattoon certified Posting of the Agenda by the City Clerk. The minutes of the regular meeting of October 27, 1987 were approved as mailed by a motion by Commissioner Robert Markovic and a second by Commissioner Eloise Evans with all in agreement. PUBLIC ORAL'COMMUNICATION TO ANY ITEM ON AGENDA: None CORRESPONDENCE: .None MONTHLY STAFF REPORTS: p. Facility Usage...for Bateman.Hall, Ham Park and Community Center attached to agenda. B. News Releases...none, as mailed on current basis. _ C. Personnel..:None CURRENT PROGRAM REPORT: by Jim Given. f . The Halloween Carnival was held on Saturday, October 31st with a good turnout. Next 'year there will be a new category added for judginq, which wi11 be the family category. The Cheese Distribution wi11 be � Wednesday. Last Saturday the �4 Womens Basketball Team in the country, Long Beach State, gave a demonstration at the Workshop for the Girls Basketball Camp. The Christmas Boutique was held over the weekend. Flag Football is underway. Boys Basketball Camp is underway. Track is going' well with o'0 participants. . Their uniforms are being supplied through the.Amateur Athletic Foundation. The Track Team will be marchina in the Christmas Parade. The Drill Team wi11 also be marching in the Christmas Parade for their first performance. The o0 girls sold cookies or paid, up to $100.00 per outfit. The Natatorium is closed and the filters are being dismantled. Approximat�ly December 19th the new filfers will be put in. On November 30th tY�e ba11 diamond lights at Ham �-- Park will be install� The Cnristmas Parade • an upcoming event and tne contract classes are little past mid way point at this time. Commissioner Evans suggested the recreation programs could be promoted through local church bulletin publication. CHRISTMAS PARADE REPORT: by Harold Mattoon Mr. Mattoon invited all the Commissioners to attend the pre-parade reCeption at Bateman Hall. The Grand Marshall wzll be Ms. Marla Gibbs of the T.V. program "227". Ken Howe11 of the Dodgers will also participate. � ANTI GRAFFITI PROGRAM REPORTc ,by Harold Mattoon . Mr. Mattoon passed out copies of the proposal presented to Council describing how Parks and Recreation would administer the anti-graffiti program. Staff has spent considerable time studying the problem and investigating other communities that have an anti-graffiti program. Council has requested estimates from outside contractors. Commissioner Martini recommended the program be handled on an in-house basis. SURPLUS FOOD DISTRIBUTION: by Harold Mattoon The Cheese Distribution being held November 25th will give a 5 pound block of cheese and a 2 1/2 pound bag of rice to the citizens of Lynwood at the Community Center. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATION: None COMMISSION ORAL & WRITTEN COMMUNICATION: Commissioner Martini emphasized the need to make the community aware of what's happening on the graffiti program. Commissioner Mendoza wished all the Commissioners a Happy Thanksgiving. Commissioner Markovic extended the same and added a Merry.Christmas. Commissioner Fspeseth wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. She inquired as to how long the street behind the natatorium would be under construction. The Salvation Army wi11 be having a brown bag day on Wednesday and on Thanksgiving Day a free turkey dinner is planned for anyone in need. Harold Mattoon wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and Pleasant Holiday and advised that qeneraliy the Commission does not meet in December as it falls in Christmas week, so unless the Commission wished to charge...tonight's meetir.g would be adjourned to January 26,'1988. The meetinq was adjourned at 8:05 p.m. until Tuesday, January 26, 1988 in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 11330 Bullis HMjan L anjn a at 7:30 p.m. v_ 0 I .�' ,' .,� • I . " I C�-e��Cl � �� l9$8 SPRING PROGRAM SPECIAL' !/"� _ , , � . I` 'Inc� b- 1 � � All Spcc-rai—rrr�=eres� ciasses will be held at the Lynwood Community Center unless otherwise noted. SELF DEFENSE: FEE: $35.00-SINGLE �6-0.00-COUPLE $90.00 FAMILY Starting Date for Intermediate and Advanced 2/1/88 6:30-7:30 p.m. Intermediate 7:30-8:30 p.m. Advanced Starting Date for Beginners 2/8/88••••5:30 p.m. DAY BI Tue day &XThursdayFEEZ/9�88�� 4�i2�s8 ses TIME: AG 7:30 E 8N 30 P.MP BEGINNING BALLET/MODERN DANCE: FEE: $20.00 PER 10 WEEK SESSION DAYS: Saturday 2/13/88 - 4/16/88 Ages: 5-7 year o1d 8:45-9:30 a.m. g_12 9:30-10:30 a.m. Teens 10:30-11:30 a.m. BALLOT EOLKLORICO: FEE: $20.00 PER 10 WEEK SESSION (BEGINNEFtS) ' $22.00 PER 10 WEEK SESSION (ADVANCED) DAYS: Tuesday 2/9/88 - 4/12/88 AGE: 5-14 Years TIME: 4-5 P.M. Beginners Advanced 5-6 P.M. BEGINNING TAP: FEE: $20.00 PER 10 WEEK 5ESSION 2/13/88 - 4/16/SS DAYS: Saturday TIME: 11:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. AGES: 6-12 years FLOWER ARRANGEMENT: FEE: PER WEEK DAYS: Mondays TIME: 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. PIANO: FEE: $35.00 (one day per week) $50.00 (two days per week) Private Lessons.... week session DAYS: Saturday TIME: 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (1/2 hr. lessons) TUMBLING: FEE: $2�.�� pER 10 WEEK SESSION DAY: Saturday 2/13/88 - 4/16/88 TIME: 5-7PM AGES: 5-16 YEARS 10-11 a.m. (Beginners) 11-12 p.m. (Intermediate) 12 p.m. (Advanced) EDUCATION TUTORING CLASSES...FEE: FREE INSTRUCTOR: REV. WILLIAMS DAYS & TIMES: WEDNESDAY EVENIDIG•••7-9P•I`'i• SATURDAY - 11AM-2PM NO SIGN UP NECES$ARY...REPORT TO CLASS & TALK TO INSTRUCTOR .��. .�:: � � � 1988 SPRING PROGRAM ' BOYS SPORTS Ta'avasa (Junior) Mamea T BALL.....INSTRUCTIONAL BASEBALL 1981 - 1982 - 1983 PEE WEE . 1979 - 1980 TINY LEAGUE 1977 - 1978 MIDGET LEAGUE 1975 - 1976 DOUBLE,AA ' , 1973 - 1974 Registration will begin March lst, 1988 League Play begins Apri1 16, 1988. OPENING DAY OF BASEBALL: Join us in a day of Fun & Food & Baseball. Come and support your favorite team. Everyone is invited!! BOYS DEVELOPMENTAL BA5EBALL CAMP: FEE: $10.00 This camp will teach basic fundamentals on baseball to those young boys who would like to improve or learn more about baseball. Registration starts February 1- April 9, 1988. Ages 5- 15 years old. Camp dates:Saturdays from March 5- April 9 1-3pm on Diamond #1 TRACK PROGRAM -'LYNWOOD LIGHTNING TRACK CLUB The Track Program is coached by Hardie Massingill and Marlue Cole. Workouts are held after school at Lynwood High School from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. (good weather permitting) Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays (time to be announced), and meets are scheduled for various days and times. This program is open to both Girls and Boys - Ages 8 to 15. Monthly dues ' wi11 be required to help defray cost of coaches and other (administrative) items. Monthly Dues are as follows: $5.00 (1) person, g7.pp (21 persons, �10.00 (3) or more living in the same household. � The coach can be contacted after 6 p.m. at 423-6920 for more information. _ GIRLS & WOMENS SPORTS Dorothy Siddell Free of charge.... Girls Softball Clinic.... DATE: WEEK OF SPRING BREAK....3/28 - 3/31/88 Learn the fundamentals and techniques of softball and pitching. REGISTRATION FOR THE 1988 GIRLS SUMMER SOFTBALL PROGRAM WILL BEGIN AT THIS TIME. FEE TO BE ANNOUNCED. Division I born in 1978 & 79 Division II born in 1976 & 77 Division III born in 1974 & 75 Division IV born in 1972 & 73 1988 SPRING WOMEN'S BA5KETBALL LEAGUE....offered to women 18 years and older. REGISTRATION TO START MID FEBRUARY WITH LEAGUE PLAY SCHEDULED TO BEGIN EARLY APRIL...FEE TO BE ANNOUNCED. ` � � >� ' 1988 SPRING PROGRAM EXCURSIONS: BIG BEAR SNOW TRIP - FEE: $10.00 DATE: FEBRUARY 20, 1988 Come and join us in a day of skiing.and tobogganing at Big Bear. Pack a lunch and bring a change of clothes and be prepared to have a good time!! Departure: 7am Return: 3pm HUNTINGTON LIBRARY, ART GALLERY & GARDENS - FEE: $14.00 DATE: MARCH 19, 1988 Time of Departure and return TO BE ANNOUNCED. On display, you wi11 enjoy Henry Huntington's Art Collection, library or visit the Twelve Gardens, each with its own identity. A buffet lunch is included in the cost to complete your day. CATALINA ISLAND FEE: $29.00 DATE: APRIL 23, 1988 ' The bus will take you to the harbor where you will board your ocean cruiser to Catalina Island. Price includes (1) tour on island. Time of Departure and Return TO BE ANNOUNCED. LAWREYS CALIFORNIA CENTER : FEE: $18.00 DATE: MAY 21, 1988 Your day at Lawreys begins with a 45 minute tour. Visitors see how ." Lawrey products are made. The tour includes production labs and kitchens. After your tour enjoy an informal lunch in the gazdens and time for browsing in the gift shops. Time of Departure and arrival TO BE:ANNOiJNCED. (lunch included in price) SPECIAL EVENTS: BLACK HISTORY: FEBRUARY 19, 20, 21, 1988 CINCO DE MAYO: MAY 1, 1988 Celebrate with us this annual spectacular with mariachis, folklorico entertainment and great food. Don't miss out. ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT...FREE...SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 1988 11AM Baseball Diamond #1 @ Lynwood City Park. For 4th grade and under. Easter treats for. a11 participants. ALL CITY TRICK MEET: April 16, 1988 TM/JN a:spring.pro