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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/02/1998AGENDA ITEM 4�3- J JANUARY 6, 1999 CITY OF IRWINDALE December 2,1998 COUNCIL CIIAM 3ER 5050 N. IRWINDALE AVE. IRWINDALE, CA 91706 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, and Chairman Diaz. Also present: Recreation Frank Barbosa, City Engineer Rod Posada and Secretary Arline Miranda. Absent: Commissioner Belen - Her mother, Leonarda Zepeda passed away. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of November 4, 1998 were approved a spresented. Motion: CommissionerFraijo Second: Commissioner Zepeda CITY ENGINEER/PUBLIC WORKS Public Works Director, Mr. Posada gave an update to the Commission the recent work and repair that has been completed at the park. The roof at the Senior Center and the Chamber of Commerce is almost complete. There are plans to remove eight trees. (see attached report). One of the signals is not visible on Irwindale and Gladstone due to the branches covering the signal and the signal at Irwindale Avenue and Martinez is also covered, He asked for authorization to remove the trees on Calle de Paseo. The 1996 Bond issue will be used for the curb & gutters and replacement of the trees. Trees will be replanted in other areas. Motion to remove the trees was made by Commissioner Chico. Motion: Commissioner Chico Second: Chairman Diaz All ayes. RECREATION DIRECTOR Frank Barbosa, Recreation Director, reported to the Commission his survey he took regarding charging the different organizations for the use of the fiesta booths. This had been discussed at the last recreation meeting. He stated he received a very negative response from the various organizations he contacted. Many of the people he contacted were strongly opposed to the idea, citing the cost and trouble already imposed upon them. Mr. Barbosa corrected the date of the Christmas program. It will be Tuesday, December 8, 1998, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.. The Northview High School Choir will be singing and the Marionettes will be performing. He let the Commission know he would welcome help and they graciously offered their help. Recreation Director Frank Barbosa reported to the Commission the flag football program has received great support from the parents. Money that has been earned will be used to have a football banquet. Chairman Diaz concurred the football program is going very well and expressed his pleasure at the success of the program. Mr. Barbosa extended thanks to the coach (Chairman Diaz) and the rest of the Commissioners for their help and support during the program. Park & Recreation Meeting December 2, 1998 Paget Mr. Barbosa also thanked the Commission for their support during all the years he has served in the Recreation Department, and how much he appreciated everyone. He, also stated, he hoped the support would be extended to whoever took his place after his retirement at the end of this month. There was discussion regarding the sprinklers by the ball park gate. The area around the gate gets very muddy. Mr. Posada assured the Commission it would be taken care of. Commissioner Chico brought to Mr. Posada's attention the need for more sand at the playground and the need for the rubberized area be kept up. Commissioner Chico also requested the leaves be blown off the tennis courts on a regular basis. She also noted the trash cans be left out when flag football practice/games take place in order to help maintain the cleanliness of the area. Both Commissioner Fraijo and Commissioner Chico then took a moment to graciously thank Park Director Frank Barbosa for all his help and cooperation during these past years. Commissioner Grijalva added her love for him. Chairman Diaz then expressed his thanks, admiration and his sincere fondness for Frankie. The Commission wished him sincere best wishes for a happy retirement. Frankie will be missed! Back to business, Commissioner Chico asked if there was going to be any ats & crafts during Christmas vacation. The answer was no, there will not be any this year. SPONTANEOUS COMMUNICATION None ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman Diaz adjourned the meeting to January 6, 1999. Meeting adjourned at 6: 50 p.m..