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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/05/2011IRWINDALE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706 OCTOBER 5, 2011 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, Marguerite S. Lopez, Belen Zepeda; Vice Chair Paula Fraijo; Chair Dan Diaz Also present: Camille Diaz, Assistant City Manager; Kwok Tam, Director of Public Works; 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. ITEM NO. 1A MINUTES MINUTES The following minutes were approved as presented: 1) Regular meeting held September 7, 2011 RECREATION MANAGER UPDATE RECREATION Recreation Manager Grijalva presented the following update: MANAGER GRIJALVA 1) Sixteen attended the recent trip to the L.A. County Fair. 2) All classes continue as scheduled with none having been cancelled. 3) Eleven have signed up to participate in flag football, with mostly 10, 11, and 12 year old participants. 4) Only five have been registered to participate in the munchkin program. 5) One hundred thirty eight bus passes have been issued thus far. 6) The Halloween event will be held on October 30, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Prizes will be given away. 7) Staff is currently experiencing problems with the phone system at the gym lobby. 8) He thanked the Public Works crew for removing a fallen tree near the gym after the recent storm. 9) A pumpkin carving contest will be held on October 26. 10)A trip to Oak Glenn will be held on October 15. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING COMMISSIONER ITEMS OCTOBER 5, 2011 PAGE 2 11)A teen trip to Knott's Scary Farm has been scheduled for October 28. VICE CHAIR FRAIJO Vice Chair Fraijo asked about the status of the piano classes, to which Recreation Manager Grijalva advised that the classes are full. The activity calendar will be sent out to residents soon. She also asked about the Tiny Tots program, to which Recreation Manager Grijalva advised that the program participation is at full capacity, with two or three non-resident children being sponsored to participate. There currently is no waiting list for the program. COMMISSIONER Commissioner Duran asked about the lights at the skate park, to DURAN which Recreation Manager Grijalva advised that the lights are not turned on since the park is open from dusk to dark. CHAIR DIAZ Chair Diaz commended the Public Works staff for the great job they are doing in maintaining the parks. COMMISSIONER Commissioner Zepeda asked about the performance of the new ZEPEDA janitorial services company, to which Recreation Manager Grijalva advised that they are performing well, though there are a few glitches to work out. CITY MANAGER QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS VICE CHAIR FRAIJO Vice Chair Fraijo asked about the status of the budget, to which Assistant City Manager Diaz advised that there has been no change to the budget since the last update. She added that budget talks will resume in the spring. Of interest to the City Council have been the request to open the pool during Labor Day, seeking sponsorships to hold a 4th of July Fireworks Show, and a contract for a new City Manager which will be placed on the agenda for consideration at the October 12 City Council meeting. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 6:17 p.m. Armando Hegda I, Records Technician Approved as presented at the meeting held November 2, 2011.