HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/19/1997IRWINDALE COUNCIL CHAMBER MARCH 19, 1997
5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE WEDNESDAY
IRWINDALE, CA 91706 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, Olivia
Grijalva, Belen Zepeda and Chairman Diaz. Also present:
Recreation Director Frank Barbosa and Deputy City Clerk
Rosemary Ramirez.
FEBRUARY 5, 1997 Upon motion, the minutes of February 5, 1997, were
approved as corrected on page 1, paragraph 5 as follows:
replace "March 31 through April 5, 1997" with "April 6
through April 11, 1997".
MOTION: Commissioner T. Chico
SECOND: Commissioner P. Fraijo
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ACTIVITY UPDATE Director Barbosa reported on the following activities:
Basketball: This Saturday league is going extremely well and
will continue until April 19th.; Spring Break Activities:
Activities are scheduled during the week of April 6, through
April 11, 1997. Director Barbosa expressed concern that
attendance would be down since the Easter egg hunt will be
held on week earlier, March 22, 1997 rather than on the
traditional date of the day before Easter. Commission
recommended notices be posted in gym and that an
announcement be made to children on the school bus.
4th OF JULY FIREWORK In an effort to offset the costs of the annual 4th of July firework
SPONSORED PROGRAM display, City Manager Griego suggested that a sponsor drive
be conducted among the business community. Director
Barbosa made reference to his letter dated February 27, 1997,
which was mailed to the business community approximately
one week earlier. To date, four responses have been received.
Recreation staff will follow up with a telephone call to the
business that have not responded. Director Barbosa anticipates
this program will generate positive results.
MEETING W/FILE CAPTAIN Recreation Director Barbosa informed the commission of a
4TH OF JULY meeting with Fire Captain Gonzales, Commander Crawford
and himself. During the meeting, Fire Captain Gonzales
expressed great concern to the fireworks fired in the park.
This problem will be addressed by first issuing a warning to
violators; second, fireworks will be confiscated; and third,
issuance of a citation or possible arrest.
Director Barbosa reassured Fire Captain Gonzales that in
addition to the city enforcing this matter, flyers will be
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distributed and announcements will be made throughout the
day. Local firework stand operators will be asked to pass out
flyers that will warn customers of the ordinance prohibiting
fireworks in the park.
CITY OF IRWINDALE'S Director Barbosa advised the commission of the Recreation
40TH ANNIVERSARY Department's involvement in the upcoming 40th anniversary
CELEBRATION celebrations. A committee headed by the Chamber of
Commerce, has been formed and consists of Business
community members and residents. At their meeting held
earlier today, a recommendation was made to delegate the
responsibilities of coordinating a car show and parade to
Director Barbosa, Irwindale Recreation Department. Director
Barbosa asked for commission cooperation and assistance on
this project. All members are invited to the next committee
meeting to be held on Thursday, March 27, 1997 at 12:00
noon at the recreation building. Commission members
unanimously expressed their support of this project and offered
their assistance where needed.
WORKSHOP A workshop date will be scheduled at the April 2, 1997
meeting.
COMMISSIONER ITEMS
BALL DIAMOND LIGHTS It was noted that the ball diamond lights have been repaired.
Replacement of the electrical box is requested in the 1997-98
budget for approval. Once received, commission members
will be advised of the disposition of this request.
BALL DIAMOND FENCE Chairman Diaz reported on the condition of the fence and
indicated that it is extreme need of repair or replacement.
Chairman Diaz also suggested that signs be posted on the
fence prohibiting "pepper" on the fence.
MAINTENANCE OF BBQ'S Chairman Diaz requested that the two large holes at the
bottom of the charcoal bin be repaired as soon as possible.
Chairman Diaz attempted to use this grill approximately three
weeks ago and had to bring material from home in order to
repair the grill for his use.
SHELTER MAINTENANCE Upon question from Chairman Diaz, Director Barbosa
informed the commission that the shelter is cleaned and
maintained after each use.
ADJOURNMENT Upon motion, meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m