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Home My Public Portal About05-28-96 RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSIONCITY OF LYNWOOD E RECREATION & PARKS DEPARTME CITY OF LYNWOOD COMMISSION MEETING CITY CLERKS OFFICE MAY 28, 1996 MAY 23 1996 AM PM IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS 71819110111112111213141516 6:00 P.M. AGENDA GEORGE MARTINI JULIO MENDOZA CHAIRPERSON COMMISSIONER BETTE ESPESETH JOSEPH LARA COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER RALPH W. DAVIS III, DIRECTOR JIM GIVEN RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES PROJECT MANAGER ANN LLANAS MINUTES CLERK OPENING CEREMONIES 1 Call to Order 2. Invocation 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Roll Call of Commissioners Chairperson George Martini Commissioner Julio Mendoza Commissioner Bette Espeseth Commissioner Joseph Lara 5 Certification of Agenda Posting by the City Clerk 6. Approval of minutes of meeting of April 23, 1996 7. CORRESPONDENCE A A local Alcoholics Anonymous Group known as "Nuevo Amanecer" is requesting 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. B The Greater Long Beach Girl Scout Council Troop #513 is requesting 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 are organizing a special year -end ceremony for the Girl Scouts and their parents E e .10 � e ti�,i�aitt P May 28, 1996 Page 2 7 CORRESPONDENCE - Continued 40 C Girl Scout Troop #540 of Lynwood is requesting waiver of fees for the use of one of our facilities during the Summer The exact dates are to be determined, although they would like to meet on Thursdays from 1 00 p.m to 2 30 p m R Monthly Staff Reports A Facility Usage - B News Releases - C Personnel - 9 10 11 12 CURRENT PROGRAM REPORT: Bateman Hall, Community Center, Ham Park, Teen Center (Attached Mailed on Current Basis Report on Assistant City Manager's Position Report on Recreation and Parks Commissioner Position SCHEDULED MATTERS REPORT ON CURRENT GRANT PROJECTS REPORT ON CITY'S 75TH ANNIVERSARY REPORT ON CITY BUDGET STATUS AND CDBG FUNDING PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATION COMMISSION ORALS PERTAINING TO AGENDA ITEMS ONLY Chairperson George Martini: Commissioner Julio Mendoza: Commissioner Bette Espeseth: Commissioner Joseph Lara: ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn to the next regularly scheduled meeting to be held on Tuesday, June 25, 1996 at 6:00 p m in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood r &p /agenda • • CITY OF LYNWOOD RECREATION & PARKS DEPARTMENT COMMISSION MEETING April 23, 1996 The Recreation and Parks Commission meeting of April 23, 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 March 26, 1996. Commissioner Espeseth motioned to approve the minutes, Commissioner Mendoza seconded the motion, all were in agreement and the motion was passed ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS GROUP "NUEVO AMANECER" A local Alcoholics Anonymous group known as "Nuevo Amanecer" is requesting 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. The Commission unanimously requested that the matter be tabled until a member of "Nuevo Amanecer" can appear before the Commission to represent their organization's intentions MONTHLY STAFF REPORTS A Facility Usage Report - Attached B. News Releases - Mailed on Current Basis C. Personnel Report - None E April 23, 1996 Page 2 CURRENT PROGRAM REPORT 0 The annual Easter Egg Hunt was a success Approximately 400 people were in attendance Candy and baskets were given to the winners The Ministerial Association held an Easter Sunday Sunrise Service. The All City Track Meet was held on April 13. Elementary school teachers and staff assisted with this event. Councilman Heine was present to hand out awards The annual peace march sponsored by Drive -by Agony was held this month One- thousand people were in attendance by the time the marchers reached Los Angeles. The SCMAF Track Meet will take place on Saturday, 4/20 - over 450 agencies are involved The City of Lynwood will participate in a 5 -City Torch Relay Race on Saturday, 4/27 SCHEDULED MATTERS BEAUTIFICATION TOUR AWARDS PRESENTATION Ten outstanding residential properties were chosen to receive awards during this year's Beautification Tour. The homes were chosen from the neighborhood surrounding both Lindbergh and Wilson Elementary Schools The Recreation and Parks Commission members served as judges for this annual event The top three homes chosen by the Commission were awarded plaques for their efforts in beautifying the City of Lynwood. Seven other homeowners received Beautification Award Certificates for their efforts Several of the winners were present to accept their awards and have take photos with the Recreation and Parks Commission and Lynwood Councilman, Louis J. Heine Present were: Heriberto Sauceda - Certificate Winner Clemis Brown - Plaque Winner Representative for J. Hooyenga - Certificate Winner Brenda Watts - Plaque Winner Chairperson Martini called for a recess from the regular agenda to present awards to several of the Five -City Torch Relay Sponsors present, such as Errick Lee for Vasilios and Maggie Godoy for the United Parents of Lynwood. Councilman Heine, Ms Roberta Mack and Mr. Mark Flores remarked on the success of the program, and the official City of Lynwood Olympic Torch Relay Banner was unveiled. • • April 23, 1996 Page 3 SCHEDULED MATTERS - Continued Group photos of twelve (12) out of the fourteen (14) 5 -City Olympic Torch Relay runners representing the City of Lynwood were taken, along with Councilman Heine, Mr Flores, and Ms Mack, who was instrumental in bringing this event into fruition. The following runners were present Gerald Williams Oscar Mendoza Brenda Swain Veronica Gannoway Toya Carmichael Estel Hendricks Ahmad Demery Richard Patterson Jessica Godoy Ruth Acosta Errick Lee Jim Rea (Representing Armando Rea) PROP "A" PROPOSAL - STATUS The Recreation and Community Services Department is hard at work preparing proposals on several different types of grant projects to garner Prop A monies. These should be ready for review by the August 1, 1996 deadline date RECREATION DEPARTMENT BUDGET PROPOSAL - STATUS The Department has begun preparations for the 96 -97 fiscal year budget. Concerns on how Prop 62 will affect the City's budget will be considered in the preparation of this years budget PUBLIC ORALS See "Beautification Tour Awards Presentation" COMMISSION ORALS PERTAINING TO AGENDA ITEMS ONLY Chairperson Martini - Minutes Clerk not present to take notes. Vice Chairperson Lopez - Absent Commissioner Espeseth - Inquires about lunch program in the park. Commissioner Mendoza - No Comment Commissioner Lara - Minutes Clerk not present to take notes ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned to the next regularly scheduled meeting, to be held at 6 00 p m on Tuesday, May 28, 1996 in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, California r &P /mtnutcs ® 1 • ALCO P LICOS ANONIMOS GRUPO "NUEtiO AMANECER" 10221 Long Beach B1. Lynwood California 90262 2 13 — 7�G3 (� lc_ April 4,1996 Dear To :Whom It Nay Concern: The purpose of this letter is in regards to our intern group meeting inregards to our "Nuevo Amanecer" Alcoholicos Anoni- mous 18th anniversary "Nuevo Amanecer is a non profit insti- tution that works in the Lynwood Commnity assisting those with an Alcoholic problem. In regards to our intern group -- meeting we would like to rent your auditoruma'to solicit Mr. Porfirio Diaz our representative to bring about our public - information meeting; ourgAhIV et, and dance.,that every year we follow. We would like to have this event' take place on -- 10-27-96 from 1:00 p.m. through 11:00 p.m. Again, the principal reason of this event is to solicit the possibility to grant - the necesary acommodations that are Riven to non profit insti- tutions, organizations, ie. All consideration riven recardins this matter will be greatly appreciated. Respectfully „ L4� [Secretary] Alcoholic Anonymnn "Nuevo Amanecer" •rnun E GIRL SCOUTS Greater Long Beach Girl Scout Council 4040 Bellflower Boulevard Post Office Box 8215 Long Beach, CA 90808 -0215 Office (310) 421 -8456 May 8, 1996 shop (310) 496 -4272 FAX (310) 429 -2751 Mr Ralph W Davis III Director of Recreation and Community Services Department City of Lynwood 11330 Bullis Road Lynwood, CA 90262 "- - - Dear Mr Davis: I am writing this letter on behalf of the Greater Long Beach Girl Scout Council Troop # 513 to respectfully request the use of one of your facilities without charge Troop # 513 is organizing a special end -of- the -year ceremony for all the girls and their parents on Wednesday, June 12, 1996 from 4*00 pm. to 8 pm. For these reason we would like to request the use of Bateman Hall without charge. We will need to accomodate aproximately 50 people. Thank you for considering this request; Ms. Sylvia Partida, Leader of Troop # 513 would be in contact with you to confirm the arrangements. Her phone number is (310) 604 - 8772. Speaking for the girls and parents of Troop # 513 in Lynwood who are enjoying their experience in Girl Scouts, we appreciate your support. Sincerely, Claudia S. - Ton Membership Specialist Seming the Communities of..- Artesia • Avalon • Bellflower • Cerritos • Compton • Dominguez • Hawaiian Gardens • Hollydale • Lakewood I® A United Way Agency La Mirada • Long Beach • Lynwood • Norwalk • Paramount • Santa Fe Springs • Signal HIII • Willowbrook Mr Ralph W. Davis ; Director of Recrea and Crnmmity Services Deparrnnant City of lKwood 1 -.1 a ITiR3i I an writing on behalf of U E GM S= of UNCOD # 540 to rPspecl fi,11 request the use of orle of your facilities with out charwe. sdml will be out for the SPIR a we will be in read of a place to tenet . We could like to met on Miry fiun 1:00 - 2:30 pn. Aod we will do are part in keeping the man dean. ••• • • - uu- r OH ail - . 1101 a / 1 - n/• SirlCer>? Mn. Stephanie Little• 3987 Le Sage St. Lynwood CA 90262 CITY OF LYNWOOD COMMISSIONERS AND BOARD MEMBERS APPLICATION I (For Residents Only) If you are interested in serving your community as a City Commissioner or Board Member, please complete this form and return it to the City Clerk's Office, Lynwood City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, Ca.,90262. A separate form must completed for each commission or board you wish to be considered for appointment. You have the option of attaching your resume. Name: / � 4.� Address: Telephone No.# Please indicate the Commission or Board you would like to serve on by placing a check on the line in front of the specified commission or board(SELECT ONE ONLY): RECEIVED CITY OF LYNWOOU Y CLERKS OFFICE AY P11 71i1 Community Affairs Commission Community Development Block Grant Commission Community Cable Access Advisory Commission Law Enforcement Review Board Lynwood Women Commission Personnel Board Planning Commission Recreation Commission Traffic & Parking Commission Youth Commission (For space, use additidfilil Pape 7 ignature Date L What types of interests do you have that would enhance your service as a commissioner or board member on this commision or board? (For example; hobbies, skills, or related involvements.) _ Based upon your interest, what do you feel you can contribute as a commissioner or board member on this commission or board? I 0 To: Faustin Gonzales, City Manager From: Ralph W. Davis, III, Assistant City Manager Recreation and Community Services 5 � Date: May 9, 1996 Subject: MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT - APRIL, 199 ADMINISTRATION 1 - Staff met with City Manager on Department operations Letters soliciting vendor bids for the July 4th Fireworks Display were mailed - Staff reviewed the minutes and agenda of the Lynwood Sports Association - Staff met with Facility Maintenance on Natatorium issues - Completed Lynwood Sports Association financial report 2 - Held regular Recreation Administrative Staff meeting - Staff attended the regular meeting of the City Council - Staff met with Facility Maintenance on Natatorium issues Did City purchasing 3 - Staff attended the Lynwood Community Violence Prevention Task Force meeting - Staff attended the Department Head meeting - A meeting was held on the planning and implementation of the Easter Egg Hunt and Easter Sunrise Service - Staff met with the Mayor and youth team members selected for the Olympic Torch Relay - Budget revenue information prepared and typed - Did City Purchasing 4 - Drive -By Agony held a press conference on the "March For Peace" Program - Held Cinco de Mayo Planning Committee meeting - Attended CPRS Administrator's section meeting in Yorba Linda 5 - Staff attended Senior Advisory Board meeting MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT FOR APRIL, 1996 PAGE 2 10 -. - - - -- - ------ - - - - -- -- - Staff attended the Employee Ridership Survey meeting Staff met with the City Manager on agenda items Supervisors attended the Risk Management Workshop in Carson 11 - 12 - 15 - 16 - Staff attended the monthly meeting of the Lynwood Sports Association Board Held regular Recreation Administrative Staff meeting Staff attended SEMAA Meeting in Montebello Did City Purchasing Staff attended the monthly meeting of the Lynwood Community Partnership Coalition Did City Purchasing Discussed 1996 Bond Act issues Spring /Summer Program information submitted Staff attended the monthly meeting of the Human Relations Coalition with Los Angeles County Held city wide Track and Field Meet Staff met with the City Manager on Recreation programming Met with Facility Maintenance Department on various issues Did City Purchasing 1996 Bond Act final information packet submitted to Trust for Public Land Typed agenda for special meeting of the Lynwood Sports Association Board of Directors on Thursday, April 18, 1996 Submitted Spring /Summer program information to Media Services Department Held regular Recreation Administrative Staff meeting 0 MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT FOR APRIL, 1996 PAGE 3 Staff attended the regular meeting of the City Council which was cancelled - lack of a quorum Met with Baseball Commissioner for Lynwood Sports Association - Attended Unity Festival meeting - Did City Purchasing 17 - Beautification awards ordered for the Recreation and Parks Commission - Staff attended the regular meeting of the Community Affairs Commission - Staff attended Youth Basketball Banquet 18 - Staff attended the special meeting of the Lynwood Sports Association Board to review the Board's Constitution and By -Laws - Staff met and worked on a marketing and promotional plan for the City's 75th Anniversary - Ordered a second bus for the Drive -By Agony Peace March for Saturday, April 20, 1996 19 - Staff attended the special City Council Budget Workshop - Staff attended the Drive -By Agony Peace March in Los Angeles 20 - Held a meeting with Diana Escalante on the preparation of the 1995 Lynwood Sports Association tax reports - Staff attended Soccer League Closing Ceremonies - Staff attended Drive -By Agony Peace March reception - Staff attended Council Budget Workshop 22 - Staff met with the City Manager on upcoming Council items - Staff met with Natatorium staff and Facility Maintenance staff on the condition of the Natatorium 11 MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT FOR APRIL 1996 PAGE 4 0 23 - Held regular Recreation Administrative Staff meeting Staff held a press conference on the Olympic Torch Relay event Staff attended the regular meeting of the Recreation and Parks Commission and Beautification awards were presented to the winners Had a meeting with Assistant City Manager regarding various issues Staff attended Block Captain's Meeting Did City Purchasing Attended luncheon facility regarding 24 - Staff attended Graffiti /Probation Staff met with Ad preparation meeting at the old bowling alley potential cooperative program the monthly meeting of the Coalition rianne Quinn on the issue of grant Staff attended a special workshop meeting on City program Attended Budget meeting with the City Manager Met with Facility Maintenance staff regarding the cleaning of the hair trap at the Natatorium as well as various other issues 25 - Staff met with Circus Vargas representatives to begin preparation for the event Staff met with the Lynwood Chamber of Commerce Director and the Director of Public Information on the planning of the City's 75th Anniversary Staff met on the preparation of the Juneteenth event Had a Parent /Daughter Day at work Contacted Lorna Hawkins regarding security at the Byork Building Staff attended the Five -City Torch Relay MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT FOR APRIL, 1996 PAGE 5 29 - Did City Purchasing 30 - Staff met with a representative from the JETA Youth Employment Program - Hub Cities - Held regular Recreation Administrative Staff meeting 31 - Staff met with Circus Vargas representative on payment to the City ACTIVITIES 1 -5 - Parks and Playgrounds extend the open hours of operation - Spring Break 4 - The Senior Citizen's Easter Program and Meal was held at Lynwood Community /Transit Center - Attendance f00 - The Afterschool Fun Club's Youth Basketball Banquet was held at Bateman Hall - Attendance 400 6 - The Annual Easter Egg Hunt co- sponsored by the Rotary Club was held at Mervyn M. Dymally Park - Attendance 400 7 - The Easter Sunrise Service was held at Bateman Hall - Ministerial Alliance - Attendance 100 13 - The All City /Schools Annual Track & Field Meet was held at Lynwood High School - Attendance 1,500 16 - A special dinner for the seniors was sponsored by St. Francis - Attendance 200 17 - The Lynwood Sports Association Youth Basketball Banquet was held at Bateman Hall - Attendance 500 25 to 28 - Circus Vargas offered at Lynwood Park 27 - The Olympic Torch Ceremony & Relay was held at Los Angeles Coliseum BATEMAN HALL 2,16 - Attended regular staff meetings 23,30 23,30- Attended supervisor's staff meeting MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT FOR APRIL, 1996 PAGE 6 Q 8 9 10 - Met with the Unity Dinner Committee (Councilman Heine to discuss final purchasing and comments for next year's event) - Met with Thanya Mercado to discuss hours for Arts Alive Program - Met with Jesus Trigo to collect monies from Weight Lifting Class - Attended Risk Management Workshop at Carson Community Center 17 - 18 - 23 - 25 - HAM PARR Met with James Cross, Yolanda, to discuss Workfare Program Met with Block Watch Expo sub - committee members Met with Thanya Mercado and Jessie Palacios to discuss Arts Alive Program Solicited prices for Proclamation parchment paper Secured VCR from City Manager's Office Met with Lorna Hawkins, Dorothy Siddell and Pat Shields to discuss activities for the Drive -By Agony event scheduled for April 20th Staff attended Block Watch meeting Met with Director's daughter for Parent /Daughter Day at work to discuss the duties I perform Spoke with refrigerator repairman to discuss the freezer at Batmen Hall Completed press releases for Summer Day Camp, Track & Field and Easter Egg Hunt Ordered shirts for Track & Field Program Staff distributed Cinco de Mayo packets to schools MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT FOR APRIL, 1996 PAGE 7 - Staff attended Rotary Club meeting Staff distributed photos to Media Services for Easter Egg Hunt, Track & Field and Playgrounds SPECIAL EVENTS - Easter Egg Hunt - attendance 300 Spring Day Camp - approximate attendance 65 PLAYGROUNDS - Basketball ended - Girls Softball - Monday through Thursday - 6 teams - Attended assemblies at Mark Twain, Lugo, Wilson, and Lindbergh - All City Track & Field Meet - approximate attendance 800 - Held mini -meets at Mark Twain, Lindbergh, Will Rogers and Abbott - Held Basketball Awards Banquet at Bateman Hall - attendance 85 MEETINGS - Attended Recreation Administrative Staff meetings on Tuesdays - Attended Rotary Club meetings - Attended Human Resources Workshop in Carson - Attended Playground Staff Meetings on Wednesdays - Magic Mountain - Day Camp to LaBrea Tar Pits - Day Camp to Skate Depot - Day Camp to Children's Museum MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT FOR APRIL, 1996 PAGE 8 TRIPS NATATORIUM ON -GOING PROGRAM: Recreation Swimming: Swim Lessons: Monday, April 8, 15, 22, 29, 1996 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, 16, 23, 30, 1996 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, 17, 24, 1996 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Thursday, April 11, 18, 25, 1996 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Friday, April 12, 19, 26, 1996 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday, April 13, 20, 27, 1996 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 14, 21, 28, 1996 CLOSED Session I April 1 to 20, 1996 Canceled Session IA April 9 to May 9, 1996 Tuesday 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Lesson Classes #1 through #7 completed Session II April 22 to May 11, 1996 Monday 6:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Wednesday 6:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Friday 6:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Lesson #1 rescheduled for May 4th Classes #1 through #3 Completed • ._.... ------------ MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT FOR APRIL 1996 PAGE 9 Swim Team Practice: Monday through Friday April 8 to 30, 1996 Due to fund raising activities no practice was conducted on Wednesday the 17th and Friday the 26th. Paperwork for the 1st swim meet submitted on April 29th (1st meet May 4, 1996) Aqua Aerobics: Tuesday, April 9, 16, 23 and 30, 1996 8:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Thursday, April 10, 17 and 24, 1996 8:00 P.M. - 8:45 p.m. SPECIAL EVENTS: Uncle Sam Tax Swim Monday, April 15th Secretaries Swim Wednesday, April 24th Track Team Swim Thursday, April 25th Track Team Swim Friday, April 26th MAINTENANCE 8 ACTIVITY REPORT: Entire pool deck disinfected Men's locker area hosed to clean debris from ceiling Disinfected walls at Men's Locker Area - Bags checked for lost and found - Cleaned mats with guard -all - Pool vacuumed - First -Aid box disinfected and organized - Pool backwashed (daily) - Front restroom floor cleaned with pit chlor - Detention chamber refilled eight (8) times - Entire deck cleaned with pit chlor - First -Aid room disinfected - Electrical Room reorganized and disinfected ----- ----- _ - - - - - -- - - - - - -- - - - -- -- - - - - -- MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT FOR APRIL, 1996 PAGE 10 - Low diving board disinfected with pit chlor - Disinfected public telephone booth walls - Marquee changed three (3) times - Window ledges from west, east and south ends of pool deck cleared of debris - South windows cleaned on the inside - East and West windows hosed down on the outside - Sloper swept - pool tank - Outside of front building hosed down - Pool walls cleaned (inside pool tank) - 5ft buoys cleaned and disinfected - Inlet covers checked six (6) times for tightness - Letters for Swim Team translated into Spanish - Attended Booster Club meeting - Typed memos throughout the month - Made copies throughout the month - Lesson information translated into Spanish - Completed calendar throughout June - Bleachers disinfected in patio - Disinfected Chlorine Room - Contacted Aqua Aerobics students - Office windows (facing pool) cleaned two (2) times - Disinfected lobby trash cans - May's birthday list completed and cards mailed - Disinfected shower tiles in Women's Locker Area MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT FOR APRIL 1996 PAGE it - Session I swim lessons cancelled and students transferred - Adjusted timers on outside security lighting - Made swim lesson registration charts for all three three (3) Spring sessions - Made weekly work assignments - Squeegees repaired six (6) times - Backwashed filters daily - Changed Chlorine cylinders - Set boiler temperature - Swim lesson registration taken daily - Had parent conference concerning swim lesson students - Swim team swimmer record sheet developed and typed - Swim team questionnaire developed, typed and distributed - Presented awards at Lincoln Elementary school assembly to second place Mural Winner - Mural contest judging completed and contestants awarded their prizes - Complimentary swim passes distributed Fliers for special events for April distributed: - Uncle Sam's Tax Day Swim - Secretaries Day Swim - Swim lesson schedule - Monthly Activity Calendar - Employee orientation completed with Gracy - Supplies ordered - Lobby mats returned to proper areas - Re- supplied M.S.D.S. sheets into locker room areas • • MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT FOR APRIL 1996 PAGE 12 Removed silent news Hosed down front entrance - Reorganized men's cage area - Caged area mopped - Six (6) press releases completed and submitted for mailing - Facility tour scheduled for Lincoln School - June 13th - Pool rental scheduled for June 4th (Will Rogers) - Public recreation swim monies counted, receipted and submitted for deposit - Swim lesson monies counted, receipted and submitted for deposit - Booster Club By -Laws reviewed and distributed to swim team parents - Lifeguard towers disinfected - Diving board stands disinfected - Rescue equipment returned to lifeguard towers - Patio swept clean of leaves and trash - Deck squeegeed and drain cleared daily - Pool gutters disinfected around pool - Bleachers disinfected - Windows in mens locker area cleaned - Removed plaster from ceiling repairs that dried on entrance walls - Glass from broken auto windows swept at west parking area - Re- supplied swim cap inventory 0 r MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT FOR APRIL, 1996 PAGE 13 - Removed storage supplies inside east and west storage areas of pool deck - Incident, Accident and Rescue Reports completed, reviewed and copied - Swim lesson criteria reviewed and minor adjustments completed - Continued swim club review - Completed two (2) applicant interviews - Added Soda ash as needed - Muriatic acid gallon container refilled from 30 gallon drum - Monthly Attendance, Financial Record Sheets, Lifeguard Check List and Water Reading folders completed and filed - Distributed student material for lesson 11 - Returned safety video after training session - Held Pool staff meeting - Price quotes retrieved for non - functioning soda ash feeder and filter backwashing valves - Replaced broken bag pins in mens cage area - Disinfected water fountain in lobby area - Disinfected shelves in cashier room and reorganized storage area of safe room - Refiled lobby files and renewed file folders - Made signs for re- scheduled swim class #1 Session II - Organized equipment bin on deck - Made repair list on necessary facility repairs AND REVENUE: SEE ATTACHMENT w�%us996.n • 0 LYNWOOD RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 3798 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BOULEVARD LYNWOOD, CA 90262 CONTACT KELLY KENNEDY PHONE: (310) 603 -0220, EXT. 319 THE LYNWOOD ROYALETTES ARE GOING OUT WITH A BANG! The City of Lynwood was represented well by the Lynwood Royalettes at Lemon Park in the City of Compton on Saturday, May 4, 1996 at Compton's annual Drill Team Competition. The Royalettes Drill Team and Drum Squad both won second place trophies in their respective divisions. Their trophies are on display at the Lynwood Community /Transit Center located at 3798 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Lynwood. The Drill Team season will officially end on Saturday, June 22, 1996. Registration for the 1996/1997 season will begin on Monday, August 12, 1996 at the Lynwood Community /Transit Center. For further information please contact Kelly Kennedy at (310) 603- 0220, Ext 319. KK/sf nmsr \sf51596.a • • LYNWOOD RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 3798 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BOULEVARD LYNWOOD, CA 90262 CONTACT: PHYLLIS COOPER PHONE: (310) 603 -0220, EXT. 319 OR (310) 886 -0425 SWEET WATER BLUES The City of Lynwood Recreation and Community Services Department is hosting a trip for Senior Citizens on Saturday, May 11, 1996 at 2:00 p.m. to see "Sweet Water Blues ". The show is being performed for one weekend only at the historic and newly renovated 5 *4 Ballroom located at 310 West 54th Street in the City of Los Angeles. This show will take you back to the early days of the "blues" when Monk, Dizzy, Coltrane and "Muddy Waters" were the show stoppers of their era. The cost for the trip is $12 00 per person CASH ONLY and includes transportation. Registration for this trip is now being taken and will end on Tuesday, May 7, 1996. Registration is taken between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., 12:00 noon to 2:00 p m and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Recreation and Community Services office located at 3798 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Lynwood. PC /sf "ewsr \sf42996.b • LYNWOOD RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 3798 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BOULEVARD LYNWOOD, CA 90262 CONTACT: PHYLLIS COOPER PHONE: (310) 603 -0220, EXT. 319 OR (310) 886 -0425 BIG BEAR MOUNTAIN LAKE ESCAPE On Friday, June 7, 1996 from 9:00 a m. to 6:00 p m. the City of Lynwood will be hosting a trip for Senior Citizens ages 55 and older to the San Bernadino Mountains where the quaint little town of Big Bear Lake lies The first stop will be lunch at one of Big Bear's most popular cafes. After lunch you will have time for sight seeing and browsing through the charming shops and boutiques in town. You will find everything from antique stores to gift shops and ice cream parlors. The highlight of the afternoon comes when we board the Big Bear Queen for a delightful afternoon cruise on Big Bear Lake. Please join us on our mountain lake escape. The cost for this trip is $24.00 per person CASH ONLY and lunch is included. Registration begins Monday, April 29, 1996 and ends Thursday, May 23, 1996. Registration is taken between the hours of 7 00 a.m to 9:00 a m., 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Recreation and Community Services office located at 3798 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Lynwood. For further information please contact Phyllis Cooper, Recreation Specialist at (310) 886 -0425 or (310) 603 -0220, Ext. 319. NOTE: There will be no refunds issued unless the City of Lynwood cancels the trip. PC/sf nmsr \sf42996 a 0 LYNWOOD RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 3798 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BOULEVARD LYNWOOD, CA 90262 CONTACT: JIM COLES, AQUATIC DIRECTOR PHONE: (310) 603 -2768 AQUA AEROBICS EXERCISE MOVES TO MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY The very popular Aqua Aerobics exercise period has resumed a summer schedule of Monday and Wednesday evenings from 8:00 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. This very popular adult program is designed for both the working person who just wants to enjoy some light to medium exercise and the senior citizen who desires a more exhilarating exercise period. The program is open to male and female adults over the age of 18 years, and is entirely conducted in shallow water. This exercise period does not involve swimming nor is swimming a requirement. The cost for the Aqua Aerobics class is $1.00 per visit. The current Monday and Wednesday 8:00 p.m. schedule will remain in effect through September 9, 1996. The only schedule difference will be on Friday, May 31, 1996. This day will replace the preceding Monday (Memorial Day). The Aqua Aerobics exercise classes are conducted at the Natatorium Swim Complex located at 3770 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Lynwood. For more information please contact one of our friendly staff members at (310) 886 -0414 or (310) 603 -2768. nmsrlef52196.a LYNWOOD RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 3798 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BOULEVARD LYNWOOD, CA 90262 CONTACT: JIM COLES, AQUATIC DIRECTOR PHONE #: (310) 603 -0220, EXT. 319 OR (310) 886 -0414 THE MARLIN SWIM CLUB RETURNS TO THE NATATORIUM The City of Lynwood Marlin Swim Club is proud to announce the team has resumed its swimming schedule in preparation of the 1996 swim year. In cooperation with the City of Lynwood Recreation and Community Services Department, the "Marlin Swim Club exemplifies hots successfully the program can be accomplished through parental participation ", says Jim Coles, Aquatic Director. The swim team has been out of the water since the pool closure in October, 1995, and while they did attend two (2) swim meets during this six (6) month period, the swimmers are more than happy to get their feet wet once again. Understandably, out of top condition, the 1996 Marlin Swim Club is practicing daily from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Competitions are conducted on the weekends. Practices are conducted at the Marlin home pool located at 3770 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Lynwood. The "Natatorium" swim complex is an indoor 50 -meter swimming pool complete with separate locker rooms, an enclosed patio area and is open to the public for recreation swimming, swim lessons and pool rentals. • • The tryouts for the swim team are conducted each Monday at 5:00 p.m. All interested swimmers who are between the ages of 5 to 18 have experienced and completed at least the intermediate level of a swim lesson program (level 5 - Red Cross) are encouraged to tryout. Please report to the front desk and ask to speak with the swim coach. Bring a proper swim suit and protective goggles (no mask) if desired. Testing will vary, and is limited to approximately 20 minutes. Upon the completion of testing, each person will meet with the swim coach who will either approve the swimmers level or identify which swim class /level the student qualifies for. If you have any questions please feel free to contact the Natatorium facility at (310) 886 -0414 or (310) 603 -2768. om.e„a2296., • CITY OF LYNWOOD RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES NATATORIUM SWIM COMPLEX 3770 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BOULEVARD LYNWOOD, CA 90262 CONTACT: JIM COLES, AQUATIC DIRECTOR PHONE: (310) 603 -0220, EXT. 414 OR 350 NATATORIUM NOW OPEN FOR PUBLIC SWIMMING The City of Lynwood Recreation and Community Services Department is happy to announce that the Lynwood Natatorium located at 3770 East Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard is now open for public recreational swimming The "Natatorium" Swim Complex consists of an indoor, 50- meter, Olympic -sized swimming pool - equipped with separate locker rooms, an enclosed sun deck, as well as an experienced staff to assist with your aquatic needs. The public recreational swim hours are scheduled for your convenience. The pool is open on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons from 3:00 p.m. to 5 00 p.m. and each Tuesday and Thursday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday afternoon swim periods are scheduled from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Due to the large crowds we have experienced each Saturday afternoon, an additional period will be added each Saturday. Effective Saturday, May 4, 1996 the pool will also be open from 3:00 p m to 5:00 p.m. The cost remains an economical $1.00 for adults, 18 years and above and .75 cents for children from birth to 17 years. For your safety we have a participant only policy during the recreation swim periods - no spectators are allowed E Page 2 0 So please bring your swim suit, consisting of either a one or two - piece suit without sleeves for women or swim trunks with a drawstring or elastic waist for men. Trunks must be hemmed above the knee, and not have zippers, buttons or pockets. These requirements are for safety reasons. Also for the safety of young children, we require that any child under 45" in height be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older. Please call us at (310) 603 -0220, Ext 414 or 350 for further information. 1C /a10496.v /nwsr LYNWOOD RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES 3798 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BOULEVARD LYNWOOD, CA 90262 CONTACT: JIM COLES PHONE: (310) 886 -0414 MARLIN SWIM CLUB LOOKING FOR ADVANCED SWIMMERS The Lynwood Marlin Swim Club in cooperation with the City of Lynwood Department of Recreation and Community Services would like to invite all advanced swimmers above the age of ten (10) years, to challenge themselves by becoming a member of the Marlin Swim Club Testing is available each Monday afternoon from 5:00 p.m. to 5:40 p.m. All you need to do is go to the home of the Marlins - 3770 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Bring your swim suit and goggles (if you desire) and report to the swim coach and he will direct you into the testing area. A maximum of ten - minutes is necessary. In the event you require some improvement in any area of your swimming skills the coach will identify the area(s) in which you require improvement and direct you into the proper swim class For persons successfully completing this "try -out" the team welcomes you! Practices are conducted each weekday, Monday through Friday from 5 00 p m. to 7:00 p.m. Swim Meets are conducted on weekends Parents are a big part in any childs success and the primary reason for the swim club's success is parent participation. We really welcome and encourage family support • • Page 2 If you are interested in learning how to work towards establishing goals and do not fear the work necessary to achieve your goals then the Marlin Swim Team is for you. Feel free to stop by the home of the Marlins and watch a practice session. For more information please feel free to contact the Natatorium at (310)886 -0414 or (310) 603 -2768. fcf :f nmsr\sf42596.a CITY OF LYNWOOD RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 3798 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BOULEVARD LYNWOOD, CA 90262 CONTACT: JIM COLES, AQUATIC DIRECTOR PHONE: (310) 603 -0220, EXT. 414 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARLIN SWIM CLUB BEGINS NEW SEASON AT CITY SWIM MEET The City of Lynwood Marlin Swim Club traveled to Los Angeles on Saturday, May 4, 1996 for the Annual Cinco de Mayo Swim Meet. The team has had less than a full month of practice, yet all swimmers competing had this year's best times. Only a limited number of swimmers attended this competition. Listed below are their names, age group, stroke division and times: Swimmer Age Group Stroke used Time Brenda Figueroa 15 50 -meter Backstroke 41.2 Jose Pacheco 14 Freestyle 31.08 Butterfly 34.6 Breaststroke 39.60 50 -meter Backstroke 40.91 Silvia Castro 13/14 Freestyle 33.41 50 -meter Butterfly 37.57 P' Abigail Bencito 13/14 50 -meter Breaststroke 48.3 50 -meter Freestyle 36.5 Stephanie Paz 13 Butterfly Stroke 50.14 Breaststroke 1:00.05 Backstroke 51.56 Freestyle 41.5 Cynthia Aranda 11 Backstroke 51.7 0 0 Armando Hernandez 11 Butterfly Stroke 58.5 Backstroke 1:21:1 Freestyle 50.2 Joanna Morales 10 Breaststroke 58.7 Butterfly Stroke 1:16 Backstroke 1:00.6 Freestyle 51.5 The Marlin Swim Club is open to all swimmers at or above the Red Cross Swimmer 5 Level. Tryouts are conducted each Monday from 5- 5:30 p.m. at the Marlin's home pool located at 3770 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Lynwood, between St Francis Medical Center and Bullis Road. ' For more information please feel free to contact one of our friendly staff members at (310) 886 -0414 or (310)- 603 -2768. IC/a10596 dnmsr 'P' LYNWOOD RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 3798 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BOULEVARD LYNWOOD, CA 90262 CONTACT: JIM COLES, AQUATIC DIRECTOR PHONE: (310) 603 -0220, EXT. 414 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NATATORIUM SWIM COMPLEX PROGRAMS The City of Lynwood Natatorium Swim Complex located at 3770 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard between St. Francis Medical Center and Bullis Road, remains open for children and adults. This 50- meter, indoor swimming pool offers an enclosed patio, separate male and female dressing areas, two diving boards (a 3- meter and 1 -meter board), as well as the warm comfort of 84 water temperature. The Summer of 1996 will represent the City's 75th Anniversary, so what better way to celebrate than with a refreshing evening swim during the Tuesday- Thursday, 7 -9 p.m. public recreation swim period? Or workout at your own pace during the Monday and Wednesday evening (8:00 p.m.) Aqua Aerobics class. Do you have a child between the ages of 6 months - 17 years old who can't swim? Parents - don't take such a dangerous risk! Swim classes are only $15.00 for ten, thirty- minute lessons Or, if you only want to improve your swim stroke or style, advanced classes are also available. 0 • Public recreation swim periods are available for children afterschool each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 12:30 p m. - 2:30 p.m. So, as you can see, we have something for everyone - but don't guess - just give us a call at (310) 603 -2768 or (310) 886 -0414 and we'll answer all your questions 1C /a10596.d /nmsr 0 CITY OF LYNWOOD RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES NATATORIUM SWIM COMPLEX 3770 EAST MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BOULEVARD LYNWOOD, CA 90262 CONTACT: JIM COLES, AQUATIC DIRECTOR PHONE: (310) 603 -0220, EXT. 414 OR 350 MOTHERS DAY SWIM SET FOR SUNDAY MAY 12, 1996 The City of Lynwood Recreation and Community Services Department is proud to announce the opportunity to surprise Mom before taking her out for that special dinner. The facility will be open for a special Mother's Day Afternoon Swim on Sunday, May 12, 1996 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. As a gift to our Mothers, all children accompanying their Mother to swim, will result in Mom 'swimming free! That's correct, all Mothers accompanied by a child will be admitted at no cost. The regular fee of 75 cents applies to all children birth to 17 years of age, and adults 18 years and above pay only $1.00. Fear not Dad, your special day is scheduled for next month, Sunday, June 16, 1996. The Natatorium Swim Complex is located at 3770 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard between St. Francis Medical Center and Bullis Road, and consists of an indoor, Olympic sized, 50- meter, heated swimming pool with separate dressing areas for men and women, an enclosed sun deck, two diving boards and a warm, friendly staff Page 2 For safety reasons the Natatorium allows only the following types of swim suits. For women: either a one or two - piece, sleeveless swim suit, and for men: knee - length trunks with a drawstring or elastic waist band Cut -offs, buttons, pockets, and zippers are not allowed. Only active participants are permitted during recreation swim hours. No spectators are allowed during this time. Children under 45 in height must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older. For additional hours and swim lesson schedules please feel free to contact our Aquatic Division at (310) 886 -0414 or (310) 603 -0220, Ext. 350. JCM10496.x/newsr