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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/12/2001IRWINDALE COUNCIL CHAMBER SEPTEMBER 12, 2001 5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE WEDNESDAY IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706 6:00 P.M. The Irwindale PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION met in adjourned regular session at the above time and place. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Theresa Chico, Erlinda Duran, Paula Fraijo; Vice Chair Belen Zepeda; Chair Dan Diaz Also present: Camille Diaz, Assistant City Manager; Dan Grijalva, Recreation Supervisor; and Linda Kimbro, Deputy City Clerk MINUTE OF SILENT PRAYER Chair Diaz requested a minute of prayer for the tragic terrorist attack that took place in New York and Washington, D.C., on September 11, 2001. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION Commissioner Fraijo made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Duran, to approve the minutes of the meeting held July 11, 2001, with corrections. The motion was unanimously approved, Vice Chair Zepeda abstaining due to her absence from the meeting. SELECTION OF FIESTA BOOTHS The fiesta was cancelled due to the terrorist tragedy. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS UPDATE This item was postponed until next month. RECREATION MANAGER UPDATE Recreation Manager Grijalva advised that: ♦ The 1St Annual City Swim Meet was held in August and was well received with over 30 participants. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES SEPTEMBER 12, 2001 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING PAGE 2 The swimming pool will be open weekends through the month of September. The revenue for the pool was a little over $13,000 for a two-month period. ♦ Day camp trips ended in August with 62 resident children enrolled. ♦ All adult leagues ended in August and will resume at the end of September. The department attended "Wild Bili's", Universal City Walk, and a fishing trip for family and adult trips. All trips sold out. ♦ 186 bus passes were distributed. ♦ The fall program is currently being organized. Commissioner Chico said that she was glad that the bus passes were distributed. Upon Commissioner Duran's request, Recreation Manager Grijalva explained that State Law requires any child that rides a state school bus to carry a bus pass on him/herself that has his/her name, school name, and a phone number. This pass needs to be presented before boarding the bus. Commissioner Fraijo stated that she was pleased with the wonderful job conducted by the pool manager. Chair Diaz concurred with Commissioner Fraijo's statement. Upon Commissioner Chico's request, Recreation Manager Grijalva stated that the lunch program was a success with over 50 resident children being served daily. The details for next year are still being worked out. In response to Chair Diaz's question, Recreation Manager Grijalva announced that flag football is scheduled to begin Monday, September 17, 2001, at '4:00 p.m. Applications are still being accepted. Recreation Manager Grijalva also stated that: ♦ There is a UCLA vs. Ohio St. football game that will be held September 22, 2001. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES SEPTEMBER 12, 2001 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING PAGE 3 ♦ Tickets are being sold for the Paul Rodriguez comedy show at the Universal Ampitheatre. ♦ Several coaches are already signed up for flag football. ♦ Cheerleading will begin soon. ♦ Gymnastic/tumbling classes will begin in October. COMMISSIONER ITEMS COMMISSIONER CHICO Commissioner Chico commented about the graffiti on the picnic tables that should be cleaned off. lJOTITTIMID-7.151 SPONTANEOUS COMMUNICATIONS ADJOURNMENT ATTEST: Linda J. Kimbro, CMC Deputy City Clerk Chair Diaz inquired about the status of the drinking fountain at EI Nido Park. There were no speakers. There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 6:15 p.m. Dan Diaz, Chair _!WMMffAMw.A111�W i I y o�1 a Q l°l. m � F 7 6 Q Jl d _o o ti ti s amt r $a a « L� O s o ° o