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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/07/1998IRWINDALE COUNCIL CHAMBER 5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE IRWINDALE, CA 91706 JANUARY 7,1998 WEDNESDAY 6:00 PM The Irwindale Parks & Recreation Commission met in regular session at the above time and place. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Teresa Chico, Paula Fraijo, Olivia Grijalva, Belen Zepeda and Chairman Dan Diaz. Also present: Recreation Director Frank Barbosa and Secretary Rosemary Ramirez. APPROVAL OF MINUTES JANUARY 7,1998 Minutes of December 3, 1998 were approved as corrected on page 3, paragraph 1, last sentence as follows: Commissioner Chico recommended repainting and relocating the line a few feet back so that it sets further back from the street. MOTION: Commissioner Fraijo SECOND: Commissioner Zepeda RECREATION DIRECTOR DIRECTOR'S REPORT CHRISTMAS PROGRAM: Director Barbosa reported on the success of the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. He estimated that approximately 150 persons attended the festivities. Commission members unanimously agreed that the event was very well coordinated and would like to have the tree lighting ceremony as an annual recreation department sponsored event. Commission members supported Director Barbosa's suggestion to sponsor a home Christmas decorating contest in 1998. This matter will be discussed at a future date. CHRISTMAS BREAKACTIVITIES: Director Barbosa reported that all activities and trips conducted during Christmas break were sold out. Activities included roller-skating, Knotts, Disneyland and the movies. Ins summary, the selected excursions were enjoyed by all that participated. AEROBICSAND DANCE CLASS: The aerobics and dance classes are scheduled to begin next week. Registrations are going well for both events. COMMISSIONER ITEMS TREE MAINTENANCE Commissioner Chico would like to know if the dead trees within the park area are scheduled to be removed. Commissioner Chico also expressed concern that the branches are hanging extremely low on the olive tree located by the restrooms near the children's play area. Commissioner Chico requested that the branches be cut. P & R Minutes Page 2 January 7, 1998 GYMNASIUM Upon question from Commissioner Fraijo, Director ATTENDANCE Barbosa informed the commission that the gymnasium attendance is good between the hours of 6:30 — 9:30 a.m, and continues to remain steady. SOFTBALL LEAGUE Director Barbosa informed Commissioner Fraijo that he would advertise the upcoming softball league in search of participants. Commissioner Fraijo requested a staff report on registrations at the next meeting. SUMMER CONCERTS Commissioner Fraijo asked Director Barbosa if he IN THE PARK would begin looking into having a summer concert series in the park. Director Barbosa will begin contacting various cities and music contacts. VOLUNTEERS Chairman Diaz wished to thank the following persons who RECOGNIZED volunteered their time to the Recreation Department Football League: Clifford Orosco, Joseph Miranda, Michael Diaz, Jason Hickman, Mike Rodriguez and Andrew Acosta. Director Barbosa wished to also thank Chairman Dan Diaz for his volunteer services as team coach during the season. ADJOURN There being no further items to be discussed, meeting adjourned at 6:45 pm.