HomeMy Public PortalAbout1993-02-23 RECREATION & PARKS COMMISSION AGENDACITY OF LYNWOOD
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RECREATION & PARKS COMMISSION MEETING OF
FEBRUARY 23, 1993 R I C E I V E D C I T Y OF LYNWOOU
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY CLERKS OFFICE
6:00 P.M. FEB 18 1993
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GEORGE MARTINI 718191101ll112111213141516
CHAIRPERSON
BETTE ESPESETH ELOISE EVANS
COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER
ROBERT MARKOVIC JULIO MENDOZA
COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER
RALPH DAVIS
INTERIM DIRECTOR, RECREATION& PARKS
BEVERLY ANDERSON
MINUTES CLERK
OPENING CEREMONIES
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation
3. Pledge of Allegiance
JIM GIVEN
RECREATION SUPERINTENDENT
4. Roll Call of Commissioners: Commissioner Bette Espeseth
Commissioner Eloise Evans
Commissioner Robert Markovic
Commissioner Julio Mendoza
Chairperson George Martini
5. Certification of Agenda Posting by the City Clerk
6. Approval of minutes of regular meeting of / 91! 1993
7. CORRESPONDENCE: V
A. Letter from L.A. County Sheriffs - Waivers of fee request
8. MONTHLY STAFF REPORTS:
A. Facility Usage. Bateman Hall, Community Center, Ham Park,
Teen Center (Attached to Agenda)
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B. News Releases..Mailed on Current Basis
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C. Personnel
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9. ACTIVITIES REPORT:
10. CURRENT PROGRAM REPORT:
SCHEDULED MATTERS
11. Report on 1993 CDBG Project Request
12. Report on Fees and Services for Facilities
13. Report on Department's Strategic Plan
14. Report on Youth Summit
15. Report on After - school Playground Incident
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATION PERTAINING TO AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
COMMISSION ORAL & WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
Chairperson George Martini:
Chairperson Pro Tem Bette Espeseth:
Commissioner Julio Mendoza:
Commissioner Eloise Evans:
Commissioner Robert Markovic:
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion to Adjourn to the next regular scheduled meeting for
Tuesday, March 23, 1993 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at
City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood.
CITY OF LYNWOOD
RECREATION & PARKS DEPARTMENT
COMMISSION
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JANUARY 26, 1993
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson George Martini at
6:12 P.M. The invocation was presented by Commissioner Evans and
the Pledge of Allegiance was presented by Commissioner Espeseth.
ROLL CALL OF COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:COmmissioner Eloise Evans
Commissioner Bette Espeseth
Commissioner Robert Markovic
Chairperson George Martini
OPENING CEREMONIES
A motion was made by Commissioner Evans to excuse Commissioner
Mendoza for illness, with a second by Commissioner Evans.
Ralph Davis certified posting of the Agenda by the City Clerk.
Chairperson Martini asked for a motion to approve the minutes of
the meeting of November 24, 1992. A motion was made by
Commissioner Espeseth, with a second by Commissioner Evans.
CORRESPONDENCE
Mr. Davis discussed a Hearing that had been scheduled to
discuss the future of Recreation. A meeting will be held in Los
Angeles at the Museum of Science and Industry on Monday, February
8th from 3 - Spm and 7 =9pm. All were encouraged to attend.
Martini and Espeseth expressed interest in attending. All had
stated that they received the information in the mail.
MONTHLY STAFF REPORT
A. Concern was expressed about providing a room free to a
political activity may set a precedence for other political
activities which may be less positive. Commissioner Evans
recommended that the Commission forward its concerns on this issue
to the City Council.
B. Mailed Regularly
C. Mr. Davis announced that he had been appointed Interim
Director. Evans expressed continual support for him and the
department.
ACTIVITIES REPORT
Jim Given updated the Commission on recently held activities.
CURRENT PROGRAM REPORT
Mr. Given also updated the Commission on upcoming events.
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Report on Mid Year Budget
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SCHEDULED MATTERS
Mr. Davis updated the Commission on the mid year budget process. He stated the
concerns with the state of the City's finances and discussed possible upcoming
reductions.
Report on the Black History Program
Mr. Davis reported on the plans for the program which has been set for the
program which has for Friday, February 19th at Bateman Hall. This program
involves a greatly reduced budget.
Report on the City of Lynwood Strategic Plan
Mr. Davis passed out a hand out to the commission regarding the strategic
planning process that the City of Lynwood is now involved in. He discussed the
department's as well as the commission's role with the plan. He also discussed
the purpose of the plan.
Commissioner Evans spoke about the fact that the commissioners had received a
sample plan done by the City of Compton. She praised the City Manager for the
fund raising efforts of while in Compton with this plan, and hoped that he would
be as successful here in Lynwood.
Public orals
None
Commission Orals:
Chairperson George Martini: Expressed support of the Block Watch Program, but
the community must get behind it to make it effective. He also expressed concern
about the condition of street near St. Francis Hospital. Evans suggested taking
the issue to the Traffic and parking Commission. He is concerned about needing
more benches in the park. Wants to know if a weight room would be placed in CTC.
Chairperson Pro Tem Espeseth: At a Commissioners workshop in the City of Commerce
she learned such issues as on time as well as brief and to the point on issues
that they are addressing. She also discussed some programs going on at the
Salvation Army.
Commissioner Evans: Commented again on the Strategic Plan. Expressed her
support for the efforts of the Democratic Club. Needed to be excused from the
February Meeting and wished that issue be included on the next agenda.
Commissioner Markovic: Discussed the Commission Workshop that he and Betty
attended. Inquired as to whether or not Hosler School would be using the
Natatorium. Mr. Davis clarified that the school district did not currently have
a budget for this activity.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Commissioner Espeseth, with a second by Commissioner Evans to adjourn
to the next regular scheduled meeting for Tuesday, February 23, 1993 at 6:00 P.M.
in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood.
TO: Lawrence H. Adams, City- Manager
FROM: Ralph Davis, Interim Director of Recreation & Parks Department
DATE: February 8, 1993
SUBJECT: Activities Report for January, 1993
Recreation Administration
1. Recreation staff meetings held for all administrative personnel.
2. Hosted the monthly meeting of the Wall of Fame Executive Board.
3. Attended the Youth Commission monthly meeting.
4. Attended the regular City Council meetings.
5. Staff attended the Southeast Municipal Athletic Association (SEMAA)
meeting in Pico Rivera.
6. Completed and submitted monthly report for December, 1992.
7. Met with administrative staff on safety issues and incident reports.
8. Attended the Lynwood Sports Association monthly meeting.
9. Attended the various meetings on the Strategic Plan.
10. Attended the Youth Summitt Committee meeting.
11. Met with Arthur Wright, President of non -stop production on Black
History Program.
12. Met with Dr. Audrey Clark, L.U.S.D. Superintendent, on Black History
Program.
13. Submitted the initial request for funding from the Prop. " A " Safe
Neighborhood Act.
14. Attended budget workshops with financial team of the City Manager's
Office on mid -year budget.
15. Staff attended the regular Community Relations Strategic Plan Committee
meetings.
16. Staff contacted Long Beach Museum of Arts and Los Angeles County
Arts Council to assist in judging Natatorium Mural Contest.
17. Senior Citizen's monthly Meals Giveaway Program held and coordinated
by staff.
Recreation Administration (cont.)
18. Attended Lynwood Chamber of Commerce Installation Dinner Program.
19. Attended the regular department head's meeting.
20. Attended the Chamber of Commerce's program on Sexual Harassment.
21. Met with staff on personnel issues and items.
22. Attended the regular meeting of the Recreation and Parks Commission.
23. Met with administrative staff on the request for funding DCBG projects.
24. A number of staff were in court regarding the Junior Mamea case.
25. Met with Commissioner Eloise Evans regarding CPRS Conference.
26. Staff assisted with the entry and coordination of the City Council's
participation in the Los Angeles Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade.
27. Attended Councilman Heine's meeting regarding having all service
organizations (public & private) work with the Coordinating Council.
28. H.I.V. and H.B.V. program developed and staff training has begun at
Natatorium.
29. Christmas Tree Recycling Program held in Dymally Park.
30. Committee meetings held on the Educational Element of the Strategic
Plan.
31. Committee Plan held regarding Recreational Element of the Strategic
Plan.
32. Attended the City's workshop on Image Enhancement.
Community /Transit Center
Procxrams
1993 Youth Basketball Program started January 23, 1993, and includes teams
from the Recreation Departments of the cities of Artesia and Compton. Our
Youth Basketball theme this year is "Education ". Therefore, all participants
are wearing college -style uniforms. Ages are from 6 years to 14 years with
each team playing twice per week. The Lynwood Sports Association holds its
monthly meetings in Room 11 at 6:30 PM. They have opened a concession stand
here in the Center and are doing very well.
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Open Gym
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Currently the Community Center has two open gym times: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM,
Monday through Thursday and 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
Racquetball
The Community Center racquetball court is available daily from 7:30 AM to
7:00 PM. For court times, please call the department for a reservation.
Baseball /Softball Season
The upcoming Baseball /Softball season is now under way with sign -ups. This
year our 5 and 6 year olds will pay $25.00 and our 7 through 16 year old's
will pay $35.00. Cost will cover uniform, insurance and awards.
Adult Basketball Program
On March 7, 1993, the Recreation Department will present a 3 on 3 Basketball
tournament that will draw over 50 contestants from the City of Lynwood and
surrounding areas. This will lead into our 1993 Adult Basketball League for
both men and women.
Attendance Report
Senior Lunch Program ....................... ............................898
Senior Bingo Program ....................... ............................124
Martin Luther King Jr. Basketball Tournament ...........................591
DrillTeam .. ............................... ............................100
Youth Basketball League .................... ............................926
LatinLeague ............................... ............................250
ExerciseClass ............................. .............................80
Karate...... ............................... ............................120
KungFu.... ........................... .............................30
Ballet Folklorico ....................................................... 75
TransitDivision Meeting ................... .............................10
Teen Center Staff Meeting .................. .............................10
Racquetball................................ .............................40
OpenGym AM/ PM ............................. ...........................1320
Total Attendance: 4574
Teen Resource center
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* As of Janaury 3, 1993, all teenagers entering the facility must be
Teen Center /Youth Council members.
Game Room
Day
Date
Number of Teens
Remarks
Friday
January
1
Closed
New Years
Saturday
January
2
Closed
New Years
Sunday
January
3
Closed
Monday
January
4
8
Tuesday
January
5
10
Wednesday
January
6
14
Thursday
January
7
8
Rain
Friday
January
8
10
Saturday
Janaury
9
12
Rain
Sunday
Janaury
10
Closed
Monday
January
it
21
Tuesday
January
12
16
Rain
Wednesday
Janaury
13
10
Thursday
Janaury
14
22
Friday
January
15
5
Heavy Rain
Saturday
Janaury
16
11
Heavy Rain
Sunday
January
17
Closed
Monday
January
18
5
Heavy Rain
Tuesday
January
19
21
Wednesday
January
20
19
Thursday
January
21
10
Friday
January
22
16
Saturday
January
23
18
Sunday
January
24
Closed
Monday
January
25
14
Tuesday
Janaury
26
22
Wednesday
Janaury
27
18
Thursday
Janaury
28
20
Friday
January
29
19
Saturday
January
30
20
Rain
Sunday
January
31
Closed
Subtotal: 323
Daily Average: 13.1
Special Events
Janaury 9: Christmas Tree Recycling Program Project - 4 teenagers.
January 12, 19, 26: Community Youth Gang Services Meeting - 54 in attendance.
January 14: Community Awareness Meeting on "Hazards of Tobacco" -
25 teenagers.
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Special Events (cont.)
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Students needing tutoring: 22
Grand Total: 433
* Hosler Program could not fulfill their weekly Friday visitations because
of the heavy rains.
Plavarounds
January'5 Meeting held at Lynwood Library for Tutoring Program.
Meeting held at Abbott Elementary for Tutoring Program.
Visited school classrooms to promote Tutoring Program.
January 6 Flyer completed on Tutoring Program. Fundraising meeting
with staff.
January 7 Class presentations held at Twain and Lincoln schools to
promote basketball and tutoring.
January 11 Special Events staff meeting held for all supervisors.
Janaury 12 Attended SEMAA meeting in Pico Rivera.
Janaury 14 Met with Lynwood High School track coach, Elliot White, on
this year's All City Track & Field Meet.
January 18 Staff drove Council members in Martin Luther King Parade in
Los Angeles.
January 19 Packets prepared for All -City Track Meet.
Janaury 20 Tutoring Program began at Lynwood Library, to continue
through May, Monday through Friday, 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM.
January 21 Attended SEMAA Chairperson's Workshop in City of Downey.
January 22 Confirmed 1993 transportation schedule with L.U.S.D. for
playground program activities.
January 25 Attended organizational meeting with Recreation Department.
Janaury 26 Appearance in Compton Court on Junior Mamea trial.
Janaury 27 Attended S.C.M.A.F. meeting at Vet's Stadium for track and
field.
January 29 Playground Dance at Bateman Hall. Playground closed at
Lincoln.
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Playgrounds (cont.)
January 30 Visited Teen Center
tournaments.
Met with staff about video game
Bateman Hall
Attended Black History Program meeting.
Began coordinating 1993 Black History Program.
Helped City Manager's office plan Image Motivation Meeting on January 16,
1993.
Held meeting with Senior Citizen's Club on activities and coordination.
Free Food Distribution on January 22, 1993.
Drill Team parents meeting January 25, 1993.
Mervvn Dvmallv Citv Park
1. Mowing done as weather permitted. Had six (6) days of rain.
Turf areas too wet to mow or vehicles driving through parks for
approximately 14 days.
2. Restrooms cleaned daily, seven (7) days per week and checked
periodically during the day.
3. Painted over graffiti in three (3) public restrooms.
4. Tennis courts and basketball courts squeegeed twice a day to be used for
play.
5. Water was pumped out of wading pool areas twice during the month as
well as children's sand play area and ball diamond areas.
6. Ball diamonds were bladed and leveled out after rains.
7. Painted six (6) park picnic benches.
8. Removed approximately 4,000 sq. ft. from corner of Bullis Road and
Martin Luther King for future Trolley Station. Removed six (6) trees
and removed sprinklers and lines. Cut and capped sprinkler lines.
9. Sodded south side of Transit Center and north side next to Transit
entrance.
10. City Park blown clean. Areas include tennis courts, basketball area,
Transit Center, picnic shelters, Freedom Memorial, ball diamond bleacher
areas, and all parking areas. This performed seven (7) days per week.
Mervyn Dymally Park (cont.)
11. Litter pick -up done daily. Includes Transit Center and entire park
areas.
Civic Center
1. Mowing done on Fridays as weather permitted.
2. Litter picked up daily.
3. Entire parking lots, all concrete walkways and building entrances
blown clean daily, Monday through Friday.
4. Rose bed and parking lot islands weeded.
5. Crew working City Hall - two (2) men. Worked most of the month inside
of Bateman Hall assisting in custodial duties: shampooing carpet,
washing walls, painting hallway and interior restrooms, painted north
wall in kitchen. Cleaned fixtures in kitchen areas, mopped and waxed
floors throughout building, cleaned windows, assisted in set -ups,
cleaned roof gutters, assisted building maintenance man on various
repairs. Balance of park crew also involved with much of this work due
to rainy weather conditions.
Community /Transit Center
1. Custodial work done daily. Restrooms checked periodically.
2. Floors stripped and waxed.
3. Work done by Park Maintenance employees during rainy weather included
washing hallway, cleaning all windows, assisting in set -ups, sweeping
and cleaning gym floors, walls and racquetball court, cleaning and
polishing restroom fixtures, cleaning roof gutters, sweeping and spot -
mopping exterior areas by bus stops.
4. Tree was trimmed in front of Transit Center for future Trolley Station.
Used Selma.
Ham Park
1. Custodial work performed daily, seven (7) days per week.
2. Litter picked up daily.
3. All parking lots and concrete walkways blown clean daily.
4. Play equipment and park picnic benches painted.
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Ham Park (cont.)
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5. Park mowed, edged and cleaned on Wednesday's, as weather
permitted.
6. Two (2) 6' high by 6 diameter pipes were removed from asphalt area
to accommodate new ball wall posts. Holes were filled with concrete.
Street Medians (47)
1. Mowing performed weekly as weather permitted.
2. Atlantic median ends from Martin Luther King north to Imperial Highway
were trimmed and edged.
Water Wells (5) Islands (2)
1. Mowed weekly as weather permitted.
Los Amigos Park I and II
1. Litter picked up daily or as needed and trash cans emptied.
2. Mowing done weekly (Tuesdays) as weather permitted.
3. Play areas cleaned and leveled.
Teen Center
1. Custodial work performed daily, Monday through Friday.
2. Lawn mowed weekly as weather permitted.
3. Litter picked up daily, front and rear areas blown clean.
Special Events
1. Assisted in Christmas Tree Recycling Program with two (2) men.
Park Crew Worked Regular Schedule On
a. New Year's Day (Holiday)
b. Martin Luther King (Holiday)
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Community /Transit Center
1. Replaced light bulbs in Transit and Recreation interior entrances.
2. (Heavy rains 1- 6 -93). Repaired roof leaks in skylight in Recreation
entrance.
3. Greased basketball backboards.
4. Drilled holes in Beverly's desk for future wires.
5. Replaced doorstops on various doors.
6. Replaced fire extinguisher at Transit Center.
7. Replaced fluorescent bulbs in custodial room.
8. Removed and installed two (2) locks.
9. Repaired damaged door in gym storage area.
10. Removed cylinder from snack bar area.
11. Checked building daily during the month. Marked all ceilings and
windows informing of leaks due to rain.
12. Cleaned out rain gutters.
Bateman Hall
1.
Repaired
marquee. Replaced ballast and changed tubes.
2.
Painted over graffiti in men's restroom.
3.
Repaired
light switch for stage area.
4.
Replaced
various light bulbs throughout building - auditorium, etc.
5.
Repaired
door entry to auditorium.
6.
Hung clock in kitchen.
7.
Repaired
floor buffer.
8.
Repaired
noisy restroom exhaust fan inside of building.
9.
Repaired
and cleaned liquid soap lines leading to soap dispensers in
men's and women's patio restrooms.
10.
Repaired
light in women's interior restroom.
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Bateman Hall (cont.)
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11. Installed new exhaust fans in men's patio restroom and custodian room.
12. Repaired floor receptacles in stage area in auditorium.
13. Installed lock in closet in patio area by women's restroom.
14. Installed sanitary napkin dispenser in women's patio restroom.
15. Repaired leak in women's patio restroom.
16. Removed graffiti from men's patio restroom.
17. Repaired tables in storage area.
18. Finished taping drywall in storage area.
19. Repaired roof leaks in Room #1 and storage room.
20. Cleaned roof gutters.
21. Repaired faucet in patio area.
22. General check of facility on a daily basis.
23. Cleaned and checked waterfall in patio area.
Mervvn Dvmall_Y Park
1. Mondays - General check of all restrooms and shelter areas for vandalism
and stoppages. Checked lights.
2. Unclogged drinking fountain behind Birch Street restroom.
3. Unclogged toilet in men's middle restroom.
Ham Park
1. Removed and installed door on exterior of men's restroom.
2. Repaired heater leading to Day Care program.
3. Installed lock in men's restroom.
4. Installed deadbolt at control building.
5. Changed filters for heating system.
6. Poured concrete in holes by ball wall, where poles were removed.
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Ham Park (cont.)
7. Daily general check of facility on regular basis.
8. Repaired sink in women's restroom.
Teen Center
1. Hung two (2) outdoor signs for events.
2. Unclogged toilet in women's restroom.
Park Yard
1. Installed rain gutters in park yard.
2. Installed hand towel dispenser.
3. Installed shelf in office.
Natatorium
1. Swim Team parents meeting conducted.
2. Replaced name plates on Council pictures.
3. Repainted deck "WALK" signs in white background.
4. Repainted black lettering around deck wording.
5. Repainted caution red around pool deck caution marks.
6. Repainted "NO DIVING" strip around shallow sections of pool.
7. Posters printed for mural project and distributed.
8. Touched -up red on 3 -meter board.
9. Murals placed out for judging.
10. Mural judges contacted and murals retrieved from Wilson, Lugo and
Washington schools.
11. Long Beach Museum of Arts and Los Angeles County Arts Council assisted
in judging.
12. Pool refilled.
13. Pool acid - washed.
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Natatorium (cont.)
14. Pool detention chamber flushed.
15. Hair -traps cleaned.
16. Mural winner contacted and arrangements completed for material
purchased.
17. Meeting with Lugo School representative regarding pool swim.
18. H.I.V. and H.B.V. staff training.
19. H.B.V. and H.I.V. Program developed.
20. Super Saturday swim classes developed.
21. Roof patch applied again to lower roof.
22. Installed new air vent to filter 15.
23. Installed new thermometer on boiler #1.
24. Installed new air release valve on boiler #1.
25. Replaced defective 6 cap at broken pipe in pit.
26. Installed new motor on chemical feed system.
27. Secured both diving board fulcrums and lubricated.
28. Cut required plumbing for filtration system.
29. Removed broken flange from 8 intake section of plumbing.
30. Installed 58 pool inlets in pool.
31. Vacuumed pool tank two (2) times.
32. 3/4 hose bib replaced on air relief.
33. Developed new guidelines for locker attendant.
34. Updated employee duties.
35. Schedule and program submitted for typing.
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CITY OF LYNWOOD
RECREATION & PARKS DEPARTMENT
RECREATION & PARKS COMMISSION MEETING OF
FEBRUARY 23, 1993
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
6:00 P.M.
A D D E N D U M
SCHEDULED MATTERS
16. Recommended Board members to Wall of Fame Board