HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/05/1997IRWINDALE COUNCIL CHAMBER FEBRUARY 5, 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.
INTRODUCTION OF Secretary Ramirez introduced newly appointed City
CITY MANAGER Manager Robert Griego to Chairman Diaz and members of the
Parks & Recreation Commission. After a brief introduction,
Mr. Griego informed the commission of the his plans to move
the city in a forward direction while keeping and maintaining
the service levels that the residents are used to having.
Mr. Griego welcomed questions from the commission.
Mr. Griego was given a warm welcome by all members of the
commission and they look forward to working with Mr. Griego.
JANUARY 8, 1997 Upon motion, the minutes of January 8, 1997, were approved
as corrected on page 1, paragraph 4 as follows: replace the
word 'choral' with "instrumental'.
MOTION: Commissioner T. Chico
SECOND: Commissioner B. Zepeda
RECREATION DIRECTOR
EASTER PROGRAM /Recreation Director Barbosa informed the commission that
Spring break activities will be conducted during the week of
X31 through ATTR -5, f99'7. The easter egg hunt is
scheduled to be held on Saturday, March 22, 1997. The days
activities will include a marionette show, balloon giveaway,
and a bunny character who will mingle with the crowd.
RENTAL OF TABLES Recreation Director informed the commission that the
AND CHAIRS NO LONGER department has only two tables and twelve chairs available
AVAILABLE for use by the public. The condition of this equipment is so
deteriorated and is considered to be borderline hazardous.
A motion was unanimously approved to immediately eliminate
this benefit of renting equipment to residents. Matter to be
referred to the City Council for their approval.
WORKSHOP Recreation Director Barbosa informed the commission that he
has temporarily postponed the workshop that he originally
scheduled with the commission.
P & R Minutes
Page 2
After clarification of the City Manager's request for a
workshop, Director Barbosa felt that he should first meet with
his staff such that they are included in the preparation of a
plan for future recreation activities and to gather input from
them as well.
Once the plan is drafted, a workshop will be scheduled with
the commission members for their review and input.
COMMISSIONER ITEMS
BANQUET ROOM GAS LEAK Upon question from Commissioner T. Chico, Director
Barbosa informed the commission that the gas leak in the
banquet has been repaired. The gas company discovered it to
be a minuscule leak that was not considered harmful.
PICNIC SHELTER POLICY After lengthy discussion, a motion was unanimously approved
to increase the amount of deposit from $25.00 to $75.00. It
was unanimously approved to require the applicant to sign in
at the time the shelter is opened and sign out at the time the
shelter is closed. Failure to do so will be grounds for
forfeiture of deposit. This matter to be referred to the City
Council for their approval.
RESTROOM FACILITY Commissioner B. Zepeda questioned the work that was
performed at the restroom facility near the picnic shelter in the
park. Commissioner Zepeda noticed that this facility had not
been remodeled and that new equipment had not been
installed. Commissioner Zepeda was advised that the roof and
roof tiles were to be replaced.
BALL DIAMOND LIGHTS Director Barbosa informed the commission that two bids have
been received for the repair of the ball diamond lights (box).
One at $2,000.00 and the other at $8,000.00. Prior to
recommending an expenditure for the repair, the commission
requested that Building Inspector Pat Tarango inspect the
lights at the ball diamond to see if they perhaps they could be
repaired internally.
ADJOURNMENT Upon motion, meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m