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Home My Public Portal About06-25-96 RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION0 CITY OF LYNWOOD RECREATION 8 PARRS DEPA COMMISSION MEETING JUNE 25, 1996 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:00 P.M. AGENDA GEORGE MARTINI CHAIRPERSON BETTE ESPESETH COMMISSIONER LORENE REED COMMISSIONER Pledge of Allegiance RALPH W. DAVIS III, DIRECTOR JIM GIVEN ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER PROJECT MANAGER ANN LLANAS MINUTES CLERK OPENING CEREMONIES 1. Call to Order 2. Invocation 3. 4. 5. 6. Roll Call of Commissioners P a-a- - itz - Z NT CITY OF LYNWOOD CITY CLERKS OFFICE JUN 2 0 1996 AN PM 71819110111112111213141516 JULIO MENDOZA COMMISSIONER JOSEPH LARA COMMISSIONER Chairperson George Martini Commissioner Julio Mendoza Commissioner Bette Espeseth Commissioner Joseph Lara Commissioner Lorene Reed Certification of Agenda Posting by the City Clerk Approval of minutes of meeting of May 28, 1996 7. CORRESPONDENCE: A. None 8. Monthly Staff Reports: A. Facility Usage - Bateman Hall, Community Center, Ham Park, Teen Center (Attached B. News Releases - Mailed on Current Basis C. Personnel - Swearing in of the new Commissioner; Lorene Reed 0 June 25, 1996 Page 2 9. CURRENT PROGRAM REPORT: SCHEDULED MATTERS 0 10. Report - Juneteenth Program, Saturday, June 15, 1996 11. Report - Unity Festival, Thursday, July 4, 1996 12. Report - 75th Anniversary Program 13. Update on Teen Center and Mervyn Dymally Park Projects 14. Update on Senior Citizens Meals Program PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATION COMMISSION ORALS PERTAINING TO AGENDA ITEMS ONLY Chairperson George Martini: Commissioner Julio Mendoza: Commissioner Bette Espeseth: Commissioner Joseph Lara: Commissioner Lorene Reed: ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn to the next regularly scheduled meeting to be held on Tuesday, July 23, 1996 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood. r &p /agenda 0 0 CITY OF LYNWOOD RECREATION & PARKS DEPARTMENT COMMISSION MEETING May 28, 1996 The Recreation and Parks Commission meeting of May 28, 1996 was called to order by Chairperson Martini. The Invocation was led by Commissioner Lara and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited by Commissioner Espeseth Roll Call of Commissioners: Chairperson Mendoza - Present Commissioner Martini - Present Commissioner Lopez - Absent Commissioner Lara - Present Commissioner Espeseth - Present Mr Ralph Davis, Director of the Recreation and Community Services Department certified the posting of the agenda by the City Clerk Chairperson Martini called for review and approval on the minutes for the Recreation and Parks Commission meeting held on April 23, 1996. Commissioner Espeseth motioned to approve the minutes, Chairperson Martini seconded the motion, all were in agreement and the motion was passed At this time Mr. Davis requests that Chairperson Martini call for a motion to move to Item 10 Commissioner Espeseth so moves, Chairperson Martini seconds the motion. (See Item 10) ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS GROUP "NUEVO AMANECER" Mr Porfirio Diaz, the treasurer for a local Alcoholics Anonymous group known as "Nuevo Amanecer" appeared before the Commission to request the waiver of fees for the use of Bateman Hall to celebrate their 18th Anniversary on Sunday, October 27, 1996 from 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p m After a discussion period regarding the purpose of the meeting; the activities being held; and whether or not any fees would be charged, Commissioner Espeseth motioned to waive the four hour fee and Commissioner Lara seconded the motion. The Commission then unanimously agreed that a four -hour fee waiver request should be granted. Nuevo Amanecer must still pay a six hour rental fee for the auditorium, plus a cleaning deposit fee. E May 28, 1996 Page 2 LONG BEACH GIRL SCOUT COUNCIL TROOP #513 rI The Greater Long Beach Girl Scout Council Troop #513 submitted a letter requesting the waiver of fees for the use of Bateman Hall on Wednesday, June 12, 1996 from 4 00 p m to 8 00 p.m They will be celebrating their year -end ceremony. Chairperson Martini motions for their fees to be waived, Commissioner Espeseth seconds the motion Commissioner Lara abstains from voting. The motion is approved and passes two to one. LYNWOOD GIRL SCOUT TROOP #540 A Girl Scout Troop from Lynwood is requesting the use of one of our facilities every Thursday during the Summer from 1:00 p.m to 2:30 p.m. to hold their meetings The Commission discusses the matter and it is agreed that if the Girl Scout meetings are held during the normal hours of operation of the facility and do not conflict with any revenue operations they may use a room free of charge. No motion is required on this item. LYNWOOD POP WARNER FOOTBALL Mr. Theo Mabon, representative for Pop Warner Football missed the posting deadline for the May Recreation and Parks Agenda Mr. Davis informs the Commission a majority vote is needed to recognize Mr Mabon's request Commissioner Lara motions to hear the request, Commissioner Espeseth seconds the motion, and the item is approved for recognition. The Lynwood High School Pop Warner Football Team is requesting waiver of fees for use of Bateman Hall for a banquet to be held on Friday, May 31, 1996 After a brief discussion Commission Espeseth motions to waive 4 -hours of the rental fee. Commissioner Lara seconds the motion, all are in favor and the motion is passed MONTHLY STAFF REPORTS A Facility Usage Report - Attached B. News Releases - Mailed on Current Basis C Personnel Report - Assistant City Manager, Roger Haley has resigned He will be working for Southern California Edison The responsibilities for the position he is vacating have been divided equally among three other Department Heads; Emilio Murga, Alfretta Earnest and Ralph Davis Council will vote at the next meeting on possible candidates for the Recreation and Parks Commission vacancy 0 0 May 28, 1996 Page 3 C Personnel Report (Continued) Mr Davis requests that Commissioner Espeseth submit a reappointment letter. CURRENT PROGRAM REPORT (No notes taken as Minutes Clerk was excused from meeting) SCHEDULED MATTERS REPORT ON CURRENT GRANT PROJECTS Facility Maintenance Director, John Oskoui gave the following report: Mervyn Dymally Park Renovation - Power lines are currently being relocated, contractors are removing trees, construction plans for restrooms and buildings approved by Health Department New plans include a satellite Sheriffs Station, new restrooms, and a concession stand. Youth Center - The current youth center contains asbestos and will be demolished along with the park yard within 10 days. The new youth center will include 6 parking spaces in the front of the building which will be located at Birch and Mulford. Los Amigos Park - Council and Commissioners are invited to the ground breaking at Los Amigos Park on Saturday, June 1, 1996 at 10:00 a m Improvements are being made with Prop A funds Natatorium - Currently does not pass Earthquake codes, and only $750,000 have been allotted for improvements Bateman Hall - Furniture for the patio is due to arrive soon The patio will be stocked with goldfish. REPORT ON CITY'S 75TH ANNIVERSARY (No notes taken Minutes Clerk was excused from meeting) REPORT ON CITY BUDGET STATUS AND CDBG FUNDING (No notes taken Minutes Clerk was excused from meeting) PUBLIC ORALS See Correspondence - Alcoholics Anonymous Group "Nuevo Amanecer ". • May 28, 1996 Page 4 0 COMMISSION ORALS PERTAINING TO AGENDA ITEMS ONLY (No notes taken as Minutes Clerk was excused from meeting). Chairperson Martini - Vice Chairperson Lopez - Absent Commissioner Espeseth - Commissioner Mendoza - Absent Commissioner Lara - The meeting was adjourned to the next regularly scheduled meeting, to be held at 6 00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25, 1996 in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, California. r &p /minutes 0 0 TO: Ralph W. Davis, Assistant City Manager FROM: Recreation and Community Services DATE: June 5, 1996 SUBJECT: MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT - MAY 1996 Enclosed you will find the Natatorium Swim Complex activities for the month of May. MAINTENANCE AND ACTIVITY REPORT - Benches in patio were disinfected j - Swim Team By -Laws retyped / - Memos typed throughout the month / - Lesson sign ups / - Womens locker room disinfected throughout the month - Updated monthly activities board - Minutes for the Booster Club were rewritten and typed - West end hosed down ten (10) times - East end hosed down eight (8) times - Chemicals added to the pool throughout the month - May's Birthday list completed - Attended a swim meet at Victoria Park - Attended two (2) Booster Club meetings - Monies counted and receipted daily - Filters backwashed - Detention chamber were filled - Activity list typed - 02 bottle filled at fire station two (2) times - Gum scrapped from marble floor - Gum scrapped from the pool deck - Top windows at the front of the building cleaned - C.P.R. and First Aid class conducted 0 0 Page 2 Accident, Rescue and Incident Reports completed throughout the month Instructor lesson plans completed for Session II swim lessons - Lesson folder made for Spring Sessions I and II - Phone list updated - Birthday list updated - Trash cans disinfected throughout the facility - Two public rentals - Set up for rentals completed; patio hosed down, volleyball, basketball and tetherball set up, removed upon rental completion - Marquee changed four (4) times - Letter for marquee organized in alphabetical order - Pool gutters cleaned two (2) times - Inlets checked twenty (20) times - Meeting with parents regarding conducting the Swim Team - Meeting with a lawyer in regards to an accident - Mens locker attendant area pit chlored - Womens locker attendant area cleaned and disinfected with pit chlor - First Aid room disinfected five (5) times - Window ledges cleaned throughout the facility - June's Birthday list called to verify addresses - June's Birthday list completed and mailed - Pool slopes brushed - Times adjusted for security lights - Front restroom disinfected • Page 3 CA - outside south windows cleaned - Changed empty chlorine cylinder - Employee interviews conducted - Bleachers disinfected - Completed swimmer portion of club review - Interviews conducted with each swimmer and their parent(s) - Distributed lesson nine (9) material to lesson students - Distributed tenth day "Dear Parent" lesson forms - Lesson Session II materials completed for distribution of lesson I - Soda ash container refilled - Water adjustments made daily - Removed metal objects from pool bottom - Resupplied handout copies to customer rack ATTENDANCE AND REVENUE: SEE ATTACHMENT SWIMMING: Monday, May 6, 13, 20, 27, 1996 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, 14, 21, 28, 1996 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 1996 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Thursday, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Friday, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 1996 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday, May 4, 11, 18, 25, 1996 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Page 4 SWIM LESSONS: SESSION IIA May 13 to June 13, 1996 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. SESSION III May 14 to June 14, 1996 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. SWIM TEAM PRACTICE Monday through Friday May 1 through May 31, 1996 AQUA AEROBICS Monday, May 6, 13, 20, 27, 1996 Wednesday, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 1996 Lesson #5 rescheduled for May 31, 1996 SPECIAL EVENTS: CINCO DE MAYO Monday, May 6, 1996 MOTHER'S DAY Sunday, May 12, 1996 ARMED FORCES DAY Saturday, May 18, 1996 MEMORIAL DAY Monday, May 27, 1996 0 0 LYNWOOD RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 3798 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BOULEVARD LYNWOOD, CA 90262 CONTACT: JIM COLES PHONE: (310) 603 -0220, EXT. 414 FATHER'S DAY SWIM SCHEDULED AT THE NATATORIUM The City of Lynwood Recreation and Community Services Department is proud to announce the upcoming Father's Day Swim scheduled for Sunday, June 16, 1996. This activity is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. All children seventeen (17) years of age and younger who would like to treat dad to an afternoon of swimming need to bring dad to the pool. That's right, all fathers accompanied by a child 17 years and under will be admitted at no cost. The regular fee schedule applies to all children ($.75) as well as adults ($1.00). The Natatorium Swim Complex is located at 3770 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in the City of Lynwood. It houses an indoor 50 -meter heated swimming pool with separate dressing areas and enclosed sun deck, as well as two diving boards for your family to enjoy. Additional programs are scheduled throughout the year. For more information please do not hesitate in contacting one of our friendly staff members at (310) 886 -0414 or (310) 603 -2768. 104 nmsr \sf64%.e TO: Faustin Gonzalez, City Manager FROM: Ralph W. Davis, Assistant City Manager DATE: June 18, 1996 SUBJECT: MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT - MAY, 1996 I. ADMINISTRATIVE 1 - The monthly meeting of the Youth Commission was held at Community /Transit Center 2 6 7 8 E 13 - Staff met with the owner and lessee of the restaurant and bowling alley on the possibility of unlimited use of the bowling alley - Staff met and reviewed final details for the Cinco De Mayo Program - City Hall and facilities closed - Cinco De Mayo Holiday - The weekly Recreation Administrative Staff meeting was held - Staff attended the regular meeting of the City Council - Staff attended the Department Heads Staff meeting - Staff attended the meeting luncheon of the Lynwood Lions Club - Staff met with representatives from Wasatch Inc. on shirts for the 75th Anniversary Program Staff attended the regular meeting of the Human Relations Consortium in Pasadena Staff met with the Sheriff's Department on the Block Watch Program - Staff met and toured the Natatorium with representatives from OSHA Staff met with the City Manager on budget matters Staff met with St. Francis Medical Center staff on the City's 75th Anniversary Program - Staff met with the Lynwood Chamber of Commerce on the funding of the fiscal year 96 -97 Business Improvement District - Staff met with the Board Members of the Lynwood Sports Association on the planning of the Youth Soccer Program MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT PAGE 2 A meeting was held with staff on the preparation of the upcoming Juneteenth Program 14 - The regular staff - meeting of the Recreation Administrative Staff was held Staff attended the meeting of the Lynwood Family Preservation Network - Staff attended the special joint meeting of the City Council and the Lynwood Unified School District Board Members - The regular meeting of the Lynwood Sports Association Board was held 15 - Staff attended the Violence Task Force meeting at St. Francis Medical Center - The monthly meeting of the Community Affairs Commission was held 16_ - Staff met with a patron on the use and policy of the Racquetball Courts at the Community /Transit Center 20 - Staff met with the City Manager on Department operations - Staff met with a variety of local businesses on cost and estimates for the City's 75th promotional items - Evaluations were reviewed with a member of Full Time Employee in the Recreation and Community Services Department 21 - The weekly staff meeting of the Recreation Administrative Staff was held - Staff met with the Sheriff's Department and Public Works to discuss operations of the 75th Anniversary - Staff attended the regular meeting of the City Council 22 - Staff attended the Graffiti /Probation Consortium meeting - Staff attended the Department Heads Staff meeting - Staff attended the meeting of the Community Affairs Commission and the Business Improvement District Board E F - 1 MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT PAGE 3 23 - Staff met with members of the 1996 Cinco de Mayo Committee to evaluate this year's program - 28 - Staff met with Lyngate Printing on preparing poster logos for the 75th Anniversary promotions The regular staff meeting of the Recreation Administrative Staff was held The regular meeting of the Recreation and Parks Commission was held - The monthly Block Watch Captains meeting was held 29 - Staff met with the Director of Facility Maintenance on the opening ceremonies of Los Amigos Park Staff met with the Company representative on the status of Lynwood's efforts with the Human Relations Coalition 30 - Staff met with a committee of the Lynwood Sports Association on the projects and future goals II ACTIVITIES 4 - CINCO DE MAYO The annual Cinco de Mayo Program was held in Mervyn M. Dymally Park to the delight of hundreds. Music and entertainment was offered with a variety of vendors available offering delicious hispanic food items and clothes. 11 - SOUTHEAST MUNICIPAL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION ANNUAL TRACK AND FIELD MEET The City of Lynwood hosted this prestigious track and field meet which catered to twenty (20) plus cities in the Southeast area of Los Angeles County. Lynwood had over 100 youngsters participate in this track meet. 25 -27 - Teams from the Lynwood Youth Baseball Program participated in the Memorial Youth Baseball Tournament hosted by the City of Montebello