HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/01/2007IRWINDALE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE
IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706
AUGUST 1, 2007
WEDNESDAY
6:00 P.M.
The Irwindale PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION met in regular session at the above time
and place.
ROLL CALL:
SPONTANEOUS
COMMUNICATIONS
CONSENT CALENDAR
Present: Commissioners Erlinda Duran, Belen Zepeda;
Vice Chair Paula Fraijo; Chair Dan Diaz
Absent: Commissioner Carol B. Hernandez
Also present: Dan Grijalva, Recreation Manager; and Armando
Hegdahl, Records Technician
There were no speakers.
MOTION A motion was made by Vice Chair Fraijo, seconded by
Commissioner Duran, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion
was unanimously approved; Commissioner Hernandez absent
ITEM NO. 1A MINUTES
MINUTES
The following minutes were approved:
1) Special meeting held July 3, 2007.
RECREATION
MANAGER UPDATE
RECREATION Recreation Manager Grijalva presented the following update:
MANAGER GRIJALVA
1) The 4th of July Fiesta went very well and drew a large attendance.
The fireworks show was also a success.
2) Unfortunately, attendance at the Farmers' Market has been low.
3) The bands that perform at the Music in the Park series have not
been changed since they are the ones that the community prefer.
4) Advertisements have been placed in the local newspaper in an
effort to boost attendance at the Music in the Park and Farmers'
Market events.
5) Day Camp attendance averages about 50 participants per trip.
6) Attendance at the pool has also decreased.
7) The Teen Club will be unveiling its new Teen Room on Saturday
at 9:30.
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES AUGUST 1, 2007
REGULAR MEETING PAGE 2
COMMISSIONER ITEMS
COMMISSIONER In response to a question by Commissioner Duran, Recreation
DURAN Manager Grijalva advised that each vendor at the Farmer's Market
sets his own price for his products.
Commissioner Duran indicated that more trash cans are needed in
the park.
VICE CHAIR FRAIJO In response to several questions by Vice Chair Fraijo, Recreation
Manager Grijalva reported on an incident at the park in which police
assistance was necessary, indicated that Thursday softball leagues
are on hold pending payment from the teams, and indicated that the
dugout areas at the park will be cleaned.
CITY MANAGER
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS There were none.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was
adjourned at 6:19 p.m.
Armando Hegdahl, Records Technician