HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/06/2001IRWINDALE COUNCIL CHAMBER
5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE
IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706
.MUNE 6, 2001
WEDNESDAY
6:05 P.M.
The Irwindale PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION met in 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: Rod Posada, Director of Public Works; Dan
Grijalva, Recreation Manager; and Linda Kimbro, Deputy
City Clerk.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION Commissioner Fraijo made a motion, seconded by
Commissioner Chico, to approve the minutes of the
meetings held May 2, 2001, and May 15, 2001.
Commissioner Chico abstained on the minutes of May 15th
from which she was absent.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS UPDATE
Director of Public Works Posada advised that the opening
dedication ceremony for the El Nido Park Project is
scheduled for June 16, 2001.
Commissioner Chico commented on how colorful the
planters were looking and how healthy the roses look.
Commissioner Fraijo requested that a trash can be placed
on the tennis courts along with a bench. Recreation
Manager Grijalva said he would make a service request for
Public Works to take care of this. Chair Diaz reminded
Director Posada about his request for the Mulberry trees for
El Nido Park. Director Posada said this would be done in
the future after the dedication ceremony.
RECREATION SUPERVISOR UPDATE
Recreation Manager Grijalva advised that all programs are
continuing to operate very well. The women's softball
league just ended, and the plans are to have it up and
running again in about two weeks. The summer program
flier has just been sent out, as well as the Calendar of
Events. He thanked Jackie Delgado for the creativity of the
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fliers and the information they contain. He said his
department was getting ready for the Fiesta and other
summer programs.
Recreation Manager Grij alva asked the Commission if they
had all received their invitations to the Trammell Crow
Open House, which was confirmed.
Chair Diaz asked how the Basketball leagues were doing.
Recreation Manager Grijalva stated that there were 6 full
teams.
Chair Diaz also commented on how good the field was
looking, Recreation Manager Grijalva agreed and said he
also thought the pool was looking good and noted that it
had passed inspection by the Health Department.
SELECTION OF FIESTA BOOTHS
Recreation Manager Grijalva and Deputy City Clerk
Kimbro drew for the selection of the Fiesta booths as
follows:
Propane
Sister City Association
41
Our Lady of Guadalupe
#2
El Buen Pastor
#3
Sister City Association
#4
Divine Savior
#5
Our Lady of Guadalupe
#6
Non -Propane
Chamber of Commerce
#1
Senior Center
#2
Divine Savior
#3
Teen Club
#4
Toastmasters
#5
VFW
#6
El Buen Pastor 1 BBQ
Commissioner Duran inquired about the type of music that
was selected. Recreation Manager Grijalva said Mariachi
Sonora and Tierra will be playing. Commissioner Duran
requested that the all woman Mariachi band that will be
performing at Baldwin Park this summer be considered for
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Irwindale next year. Recreation Manager Grij alva said he
would look into their costs.
WALK THROUGH THE PARK
Chair Diaz recessed the meeting at 6:15 p.m. for the
Commission and Directors to take the scheduled walk
through the park. The results of the walk through the park
will be mailed to the Commissioners once the information
is compiled. The Commission reconvened at 7:20 p.m., to
continue with its regular business.
COMMISSIONER ITEMS
Commissioner Fraijo Commissioner Fraijo suggested having a further discussion
about an outside volleyball court. She requested that it be
placed on the next agenda.
Commissioner Duran Commissioner Duran asked what was needed to have a
permanent Park Patrol and asked that there be enforcement
of the "No Skateboarding Allowed" notice in the Park.
Chair Diaz Chair Diaz recommended that a memo be sent to the City
Council for an update on the permanent Park Patrol.
SPONTANEOUS There were no comments made at this time.
COMMUNICATIONS
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct, the meeting
was adjourned at 7:25 p.m. Chair Diaz noted that since the
date of the next regular meeting falls on a holiday (4`h of
July), the meeting will be re -scheduled for Wednesday,
July 11, 2001.
Dan Diaz, Chair
ATTEST:
Linda J. Kimbro, Deputy City Clerk