HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/28/1997IRWINDALE COUNCIL CHAMBER
5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE
IRWINDALE, CA 91706
AUGUST 28, 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. Also present: Recreation Director Frank Barbosa
and Secretary Rosemary Ramirez.
BOOTH SELECTION A total of nine (9) organization submitted applications and the
booth assignment is as follows:
Four (4) booths in propane area; seven (7) booths in non -
propane and 1 booth in the b -b -q area for a total of 12
booths.
JUNE 4, 1997
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of June 4, 1997 were approved as presented.
JULY 2, 1997 Minutes of July 2, 1997 were approved as corrected by adding
the discussion regarding tiny tots as follows:
TINY TOT PROGRAM. • Director Barbosa informed the
Commission that this program has been eliminated from his
budget and transferred to the Library Department.
Commission requested this matter be placed on the agenda for
the P & R meeting to be held in August.
MOTION: Commissioner Chico
SECOND: Commissioner Fraijo
RECREATION DIRECTOR
DEPARTMENT UPDATE 4th OF JULY CELEBRATION: Director Barbosa reported
on the. success of this event with the exception of his
disappointment in the fireworks show.
16TH OF SEPTEMBER CELEBRATION: All plans are in
order for the 16th of September Celebration and it is
anticipated that this event will be a great success.
Aztecs Sky jumpers will begin their jump at 10:00 a.m., with
a scheduled drop zone in the baseball field. The parade will
begin immediately following the sky jump performance.
Parade participants will lineup at the Arce Building parking lot
on Arrow Highway. The parade route includes those streets
around the perimeter of the park. It is anticipated that the
parade will end by 11:30 a.m. Booths will open at 12:00
Noon. A karate demonstration is scheduled to begin at 1:00
p.m. Music entertainment will continue throughout the day.
P & R Meeting August 28, 197
16TH OF SEPTEMBER (Cont'd): Due to the fact that the
Irwindale dance class recently began classes with the new
instructor, they will not perform at this event. Upon request
of the Director, the instructor had no objection in bringing in
dancers from other locations to perform.
Director Barbosa is meeting with representatives from the
participating organizations to discuss the changes in the
itinerary such as street closures, parking, event starting time,
parade information etc. Director Barbosa will also advise
them to have their propane tanks inspected (if applicable) at
Benlo Company prior to this event.
COMMISSIONER ITEMS
DANCE INSTRUCTOR Commissioner Chico and Commissioner Fraijo complimented
Ms. Armijo, on her outstanding performance and skills as a
dance instructor and are pleased to have her instructing the
children of this community.
PARK GROUND Commission members expressed concern with the maintenance
MAINTENANCE of the park grounds specifically the brown spots within the
park and the weed growth in the park planters in front of the
gymnasium. Recreation Director will ask the maintenance
department to inspect the sprinklers in the park and request
weed removal prior to the upcoming celebration.
BANQUET ROOM ENTRANCE Upon request from Commissioner Chico, Director Barbosa
will ask the maintenance department to tack down the rubber
mat at the banquet room entrance.
BASEBALL FIELD After repeated requests, Commissioners Fraijo and Diaz
MAINTENANCE are not satisfied with the maintenance and deteriorating
condition of the baseball field. Both Commissioners have
received .complaints from league participants who have
indicated their frustration in the amount of fees they are
requested to pay for such a poorly maintained playing field.
Director Barbosa will discuss this matter with the Park
Maintenance Supervisor.
ADJOURNMENT Upon motion, meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m