Bordwell Park Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
Date: Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m.
● Dell Roberts (President) called to Order at 11:07 am.
● Roll call was conducted, and all attendees provided introductions of their role in the community.
● Approval of Minutes for the last meeting on Wednesday, 11/20/2024. It was motioned for approval by Harold Ross and seconded by Etta Brown. Minutes approved with no changes or corrections. Motion passed.
● PRCSD Report
○ Bordwell Park Update (PRCSD Staff: Janet and Emily Carranza) ■ The masquerade ball is coming up next week, Friday- 1/31/25 9:30 am. Breakfast will be provided; attire will be black and gold.
■ Next Tuesday, 1/28/25, at 10 am, Senior Craft
■ Zumba class started 10-10:45am every Wednesday
■ Stretching class starting next week
● Gym Update
● Still working on the design and continuing to discuss updates within the design committee ○ Community Inquiry-Naming the Gym (Community Rep. Mary) ■ Advising and discussing with the community the process of selecting a name for the gym ● The application needed is given to the Director, then goes to the City Council ● Key reminder - the person named cannot be alive, but there have been exceptions in the past.
Coach Brown presented John W. North HS updates (Jodi Gonzales, Principal) - 80 students participated in the MLK walk on Monday 1/20/25 - 165 students were recognized for having above a 3.0 GPA - Assemblies, cultural booths, celebration
- 1/27/25 day of inclusion hosted by multi Kobe Merrill defeated #1 in the nation past week (wrestling) - USL hosting JW North leadership summit on Sunday
Poly HS (Darel Hansen, Principal)
- Strong finished semester - focused on the P-R-I-D-E acronym - Three students advanced into the history competition, three students advanced, - 81 students participated in the MLK walk on Monday 1/20/25 Charlie Samson Representatives
- Representing Samson Rodeo - honoring the legacy of Charlie Samson - will be joining BHM parade and expo event on 2/8/25
- American Saddle Club - getting kids involved to learn about horses and riding horses - June 28th at the facility in Norco CA - Rodeo event
Riverside Fire Department (Chief Steve McKinster)
- Introduction
- LA Wildfires and windy storms - RFD taking seriousness - overstaff and making sure they have enough equipment - goal is to get ahead and being more proactive - Many of the fires around the i.e. area - many have been homeless related / encampment. - Hayworth - juveniles caused fires and are in the system - Tips - no fireworks, call 911, watch duty app (receive alerts and warnings) - Several promotions and 10 firefighters are being hired- many are retiring - Council members will ride on the fire truck during the BHM parade & expo 2/8/25 Riverside Police Department (Chief Larry Gonzalez)
- Support the gym being named after the Dell Roberts
- Suffered with recruitment 2020, hired 88 police officers last year - 20 promotions December 2024
- Explorer program - students from schools surrounding the riverside area - 50% police officer hired participated in the Explorer program - Waiting on a new police department and it is in the works - money has been identified from Measure Z in 2016
- With the new president - commented on ICE deportation - no changes - immigration statuses will not be asked
- Reorganization within the department - school resource officer for RSUD - Every year they coordinate with Target (located on Day St.) and a $2,000 grant to spend on youth.
Park and Rec suggested with referrals. Youth can buy anything with their $100 allowance Council Member (Philip Falcone)
- Clearing area for building new elementary school, (Eastside Elementary) construction to begin soon at 14th St.
- Road repavement - Carlton’s request is being added to the request for the FY25-26 - Office hours every other month - Monday 1/27 at 6pm at RCC - Open to anyone - Corner of 3rd street - will open a 50 unit/beds for aged out foster youth - Joe Tavaglione is being honored with an interchange named after him. He passed away last year at 101 years old.
Council Member (Clarissa Cervantes; Representative Mel) - Thanking members for allowing her to join MLK walk on 1/20 - Planning Eastside Art & Culture event for spring 2025 potentially in May Library (Assistant Library Director Jessica Herdina)
- A new library coming soon next to the Bobby Bonds/Cesar Chavez Community Center - Phase 2 of the project
- Bidding process will take 2-3 months
- Single story - children space (story time area)- 4 study rooms - maker space (multi-purpose room) - Seeking community input (3 different designs) over the next two months - Library is rolling out book locker program - will be sent to the locker (similar to Amazon- roll out mid- February)
Round Table/announcements/items:
- Dr. Roberts provided a flyer geared toward Men to review with their doctor and African American health disparities (Available to participate in community service) - 45th year for parade and expo event on 2/8/2025
- Empowerment Young Women Conference on March 8th, 2025, at RCC - PACT project
The meeting adjourned at 12:06 pm.
Next Meeting: February 26h, 2025