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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/03/1997IRWINDALE COUNCIL CHAMBER 5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE IRWINDALE, CA 91706 ITEM /-A JAN _-"'DECEMBER 3, 1997 WEDNESDAY 6:00 P. M. The Irwindale Parks & Recreation Commission met in adjourned session at the above time and place. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners: Theresa Chico, Paula Fraijo, Belen Zepeda, Olivia Grijalva and Chairman Diaz. Also present: Recreation Director Frank Barbosa and Deputy City Clerk Rosemary Ramirez. APPROVAL OF MINUTES NOVEMBER 12, 1997 Minutes of November 12, 1997 were approved as presented. MOTION: Commissioner Chico SECOND: Commissioner Zepeda RECREATION DIRECTOR DIRECTOR'S REPORT FLAG FOOTBALL TEAM: Director Barbosa reported on the recent SMATH Football Tournament in which the city's flag football team participated. The opposing team (of which all players were significantly larger in stature than our players) won the tournament. Our team did extremely well and team members thoroughly enjoyed themselves and felt it was a great first time experience for all participants. Chairman Diaz thanked the volunteer coaches for doing such an excellent job as coaches. Commissioner Fraijo also wished to thank the Coaches for the time they have contributed to the Recreation Department and commended them all for a job well done. The note of thanks and sentiments were shared by all commissioners. Commissioner Chico wished to thank all parents for their overwhelming support of this and all other football related events. CHRISTMAS PROGRAM: The Christmas program for this year will be a combined event together with the tree lighting ceremony that is being planned by the Irwindale Chamber of Commerce. The event is scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m and will include entertainment by Loretta Martinez, Steve Robles the Northview Choir and a visit from Santa Claus. Stockings will be distributed and the first 100 children will receive a free photo with Mr. Claus. The public has been asked for their support to the Public Works Department by bringing a canned food for the less fortunate in the community and an unwrapped toy which will be distributed to the Women's Battered Shelter. The public is also invited to bring an ornament to hang on the tree. P & R Minutes December 3, 1997 Page 2 CHRISTMAS PROGRAM (Cont'd): The tree was donated by the Chamber of Commerce and will be Planted in front of the Police Department. Upon question from Commissioner Chico, Director Barbosa informed the commission that an alternate plan will be used in the event of rain. Commissioners Fraijo, Chico and Chairman Diaz volunteered to help Director Barbosa. VOLLEYBALL AREA: Director Barbosa advised the commission that the Public Works Department would be able to perform the work needed to make the grass area near the playground into a volleyball area. The work would include the installation of a concrete edging filled with approximately 3" of sand for an estimated cost of $700.00. This item is not budgeted therefore, it would have to go before the City Council for appropriation. Chairman Diaz feels that some of these costs could be eliminated, particularly the sand, if it is donated by a local sand and gravel company. Chairman Diaz will look into this matter further. LANDSCAPING IN FRONT OF GYMNASIUM: Director Barbosa advised the commission that this work can be performed by the Public Works Department for an estimated cost of $100.00. This project is scheduled to begin after the first of the year. KARATE CLASS: Director Barbosa informed the Commission that the fees charged for the Dance Class were enough to cover only the costs of this class whereby leaving no excess funds to cover the cost of a Karate Instructor/Class. MAINTENANCE OF PLAYGROUND: Director Barbosa informed the commission that the sand in the playground area is raked once a week and the equipment is checked and maintained (if needed) at that time as well. COMMISSIONER ITEMS LEAK IN BANQUET ROOM Upon question from Commissioner Fraijo, Director Barbosa stated that the leak in the banquet room had been repaired. P & R Minutes December 3, 1997 Page 3 BUS STOP BOUNDARY LINE Commissioner Chico express d concern that the existing yellow boundary line that the 'ds line up at the bus stop is too close to the area that the bus stops at. Commissioner Chico recommended.relocating and repainting the line so that it sets further back from the street. SIGN PROHIBITING SPITTING On several occasions, Commission Fraijo has witnessed basketball players spitting on the gym floor. Commissioner Fraijo asked that signs be posted in the gym that prohibit spitting on gym floor. ADJOURNMENT There being no further items to be discussed, meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.