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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/05/2001IRWINDALE COUNCIL CHAMBER 5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706 DECEMBER 5, 2001 WEDNESDAY 6:00 P.M. The Irwindale PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION met in regular session at the above time and place. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Theresa Chico, Paula Fraijo, Erlinda Duran; Vice Chair Belen Zepeda; Chair Dan Diaz Also present: Camille Diaz, Assistant City Manager; Dan Grijalva, Recreation Manager; Michael Rados, Public Works Manager; and Armando Hegdahl, Records Clerk APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION A motion was made by Chair Diaz, seconded by Commissioner Chico, to approve the minutes of the meeting held November 7, 2001. Motion was unanimously approved; Commissioner Fraijo abstaining. RECREATION MANAGER UPDATE RECREATION Recreation Manager Grijalva presented his report detailing MANAGER GRIJALVA the following: ♦ The Team Club did a great job in collecting canned goods and clothes and donating them to the Mission. ♦ Approximately 258 cars were pre -registered for the Car Show that was held on November 11, 2001, with an additional 137 cars taken that same day. There were approximately 791 attendees and a total of $8,782.84 was raised and donated to the scholarship foundation. ♦ All recreational programs are coming to an end. Events such as tumbling, aerobics, and yoga will resume January 8, 2002. Softball leagues are currently being advertised. ♦ Volunteers are needed for the Christmas party scheduled for December 8, 2001. Fifteen tons of snow and crafts will be available from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Team Club will have cakewalks throughout day and the Drill Team will perform at 2:00 p.m. The show will begin after 4 p.m., with the magician performing for Y2 an hour, the Tiny Tots PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 5, 2001 PAGE 2 will perform for about 5 minutes, and the Northview choir will sing. The tree lighting ceremony will be held at 5:00 p.m. and Santa will immediately follow to hand out stockings. Four sleds will also be available for use by the children. COMMISSIONER Commissioner Fraijo advised that the softball league needs FRAIJO to make calls to recruit more people. RECREATION Recreation Manager Grijalva advised that flyers have been MANAGER GRIJALVA sent out to recruit and fees have been reduced by $100 to attract more people. COMMISSIONER Commissioner Fraijo reiterated the need to make calls in FRAIJO order to recruit more people for the softball league. COMMISSIONER In response to a question from Commissioner Fraijo relating CHICO to vendors for the Christmas programs, Recreation Manager Grijalva advised that a jewelry vendor and a craft vendor have been established for this year. He also advised that the Tiny Tots would be selling items such as nachos, doughnuts and coffee. COMMISSIONER In response to another question from Commissioner Chico, CHICO Recreation Manager Grijalva advised that the recreational classes that are being held through Mt. San Antonio College will re -open in January, with the addition of a knitting and yarn class, both of which are scheduled for Thursday nights. COMMISSIONER Commissioner Fraijo expressed her opinion that the cost of FRAIJO the tickets for the Disneyland trip are too high. RECREATION Recreation Manager Grijalva advised that the cost of these MANAGER GRIJALVA tickets was increased since the park itself has also increased the prices of tickets, from $32 for adults and $26 for children, to $36 for adults and $32 for children. COMMISSIONER Commissioner Chico suggested adjusting the budget to CHICO reduce the cost of these tickets, noting that high ticket costs would deter people from attending. RECREATION Recreation Manager Grijalva advised that this adjustment MANAGER GRIJALVA might be possible. CHAIR DIAZ Chair Diaz thanked Public Works Manager Rados for the great job in installing the monument. Chair Diaz also PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 5, 2001 PAGE 3 inquired about the status of the water fountain, and advised that, when it is received, it should be installed in an area where children would not be able to put sand in it. ASSISTANT CITY Assistant City Manager Diaz clarified that the fountain has MANAGER DIAZ not been ordered yet. CHAIR DIAZ In response to an inquiry by Assistant City Manager Diaz, Chair Diaz suggested ordering a blue colored water fountain. ASSISTANT Assistant City Manager Diaz advised that she would look into ordering the water fountain. CHAIR DIAZ Chair Diaz commended Recreation Manager Grijalva for his efforts in organizing the Car Show. COMMISSIONER Commissioner Chico also thanked Recreation Manager CHICO Grijalva for organizing the Car Show and noted that it allowed many families to spend time together. She also advised that a conference that pertains to recreation issues would be held in April and inquired about who was interested in attending. COMMISSIONER Commissioner Fraijo advised that there is no budget set FRAIJO aside for Commissioners to attend conferences. ASSISTANT CITY Assistant City Manager Diaz advised that there is no budget MANAGER DIAZ for Commissioners to attend conferences, however she also indicated that she would check if there are funds available to allow the Commissioners to attend. ASSISTANT CITY In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Chico, Assistant MANAGER DIAZ City Manager Diaz advised that there has been no change in the status of the Recreation sign. She did, however, indicate that staff wants to set up a sign that is similar to other signs set up throughout the City. COMMISSIONER In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Duran, DURAN Recreation Manager Grijalva advised that the after-school program has been advertised and that there have only been four people who have signed up, although one was not a resident. COMMISSIONER Commissioner Duran indicated that there does not seem to DURAN be a need for this program, noting the low amount of people who have signed up. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 5, 2001 PAGE 4 RECREATION Recreation Manager Grijalva advised that the "Little MANAGER GRIJALVA Dunkers" basketball league, for children between 3 and 6 years of age, will begin soon. The games are scheduled for Sundays at 1:00 p.m. COMMISSIONER Upon question from Commissioner Fraijo, Assistant City FRAIJO Manager Diaz advised that there is no "Public Works Manager Update" item set aside on the agenda since the Commission may address any Public Works issues it has during the section entitled "Commissioner Items". COMMISSIONER Commissioner Duran commended staff and noted that the DURAN Christmas decorations that have been set up look good. SPONTANEOUS COMMUNICATIONS There were no speakers. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 6:20 p.m. Dan Diaz, Chair ATTEST: Linda J. Kimbro, CMC Deputy City Clerk