HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/03/1997IRWINDALE COUNCIL CHAMBER
5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE
IRWINDALE, CA 91706
SEPTEMBER 3, 1997
WEDNESDAY
6:00 P. M.
The Irwindale Parks & Recreation Commission met in regular adjourned session at the above time
and place.
ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners: Theresa Chico, Paula Fraijo, Belen
Zepeda and Chairman Diaz. Commissioner Olivia Grijalva
was absent. (Commissioners Chico and Fraijo arrived at 6:10
p.m.) Also present: Recreation Director Frank Barbosa and
Secretary Rosemary Ramirez.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
August 28, 1997 Minutes of August 28, 1997 were approved as presented.
MOTION: Chairman Diaz
SECOND: Commissioner Zepeda
RECREATION DIRECTOR
16 OF SEPTEMBER/ Director Barbosa informed the commission of a schedule change
40TH ANNIVERSARY as follows:
Dance class will perform at 1:00 p.m. and karate
demonstration will begin at 5:00 p.m.
The department has yet to acquire a portable stage, a generator
and a vehicle to pull the horse and buggy carriage. If anyone
knows or has access to any of the above, please notify the
Recreation Department as soon as possible.
Director Barbosa reported that approximately 80 vehicles have
registered for the car show and approximately 53 parade
entries have been received.
COMMISSIONER ITEMS
TINY TOT PROGRAM It was noted that the tiny tots program will be administered
with one person from the Parks & Recreation Department and
the two employees from the Library department. The
Commission suggested that the new program consider
including an array of activities such as storytime; a literacy
program, nature walks and any others that will help and teach
our children the importance of reading.
PARK MAINTENANCE Commissioner Chico noted that the park maintenance
department has been working on the items of concern to this
commission, i.e. sprinklers etc. It is noticeably visible that
the grass is turning green again.
ADJOURNMENT Upon motion, meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m
RECREATION DIRECTOR
■ Currently in the process of preparing for the start of Tiny Tots which will be on
Tuesday, October 21;
■ Now accepting registrations for flag football;
■ In the process of planning Halloween festivities and asking for volunteers for this
evening;
■ Glen Oaks field trip is scheduled for October 18;
■ Santa Anita Race Track Trip is scheduled for October 25;
■ Folklorico and Drill team are on going activities. Drill team will perform at the Azusa
Golden Days Parade on Saturday, October, 11;
■ New Gymnasium Hours are now from 6:30 AM TO 9:30 AM;
■ Softball league games are played on Monday and Tuesday. There will be no new leagues
after the holidays;
■ Picnic Shelter applications are now being processed by the Recreation Department,
including payment of deposit and fees. (This was previously handled by City Hall)
■ Step aerobic class is on going.