HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/01/2012IRWINDALE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE
IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706
FEBRUARY 1, 2012
WEDNESDAY
6:00 P.M.
The Irwindale PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION met in regular session at the above time
and place.
ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Erlinda Duran, Marguerite S. Lopez,
Belen Zepeda, Vice Chair Paula Fraijo; Chair Dan Diaz
Also present: Kwok Tam, Director of Public Works; Dan Grijalva,
Recreation Manager; and Armando Hegdahl, Records Technician
SPONTANEOUS
COMMUNICATIONS There were no speakers.
CONSENT CALENDAR
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 January 4, 2012.
RECREATION
MANAGER UPDATE
RECREATION Recreation Manager Grijalva presented the following update:
MANAGER GRIJALVA
1)
The Cheer group came in 3rd place in each of two competitions
held recently. There will be move events throughout the year.
2)
Thirty family trip tickets to watch the "Wicked" play were sold.
3)
The football banquet held recently was enjoyed by all. He
thanked the volunteers for all their help.
4)
Staff will try to implement a 'Belly, Tap, and Jazz" class for
children 4 — 6 years old.
5)
A Princess Ballet - Parent and Me class will be held for children 2
'/2 to 4 years old.
6)
There will also be a modern Latin Dance class held for children 6
years and up.
7)
The Teen Club will attend a trip to Build -A -Bear in February.
8)
The Teen Club will also hold their "Stuffed with Love" campaign
to try to collect as many new stuffed animals for donation to a
worthy cause.
9)
Hopefully there will be four teams participating in the basketball
program, which should begin in February.
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
COMMISSIONER ITEMS
FEBRUARY 1, 2012
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10)In addition to having the Lil' Dunkers program, staff will also hold
an "Itsy Bitsy Sports Clinic" for children ages 3 — 6 to introduce
them to basic drills, such as dribbling and passing the ball. The
classes will be taught by recreation staff.
11)The gym floor was recently re -finished and staff will be cleaning,
polishing, and deodorizing it daily.
CHAIR DIAZ Chair Diaz asked about program signups, to which Recreation
Manager Grijalva advised that he has received about 12 so far. As
soon as enough are received, the program will start.
VICE CHAIR FRAIJO Vice Chair Fraijo asked about the summer recreation program, to
which Recreation Manager Grijalva informed that, as of now, the
program will remain the same as last year. She also asked about the
Recreation Department's financial status, to which Recreation
Manager Grijalva indicated that, since the City has lost its
Redevelopment Agency, certain monies may not be available for
their intended uses.
COMMISSIONER Responding to a question by Commissioner Lopez, Recreation
LOPEZ Manager Grijalva advised that two overnight camping trips will be
held.
VICE CHAIR FRAIJO Vice Chair Fraijo asked about a 4th of July Fireworks Show, to which
Recreation Manager Grijalva advised that the Council seemed to be
in agreement that the show should be held.
COMMISSIONER Commissioner Duran asked about the Music in the Park Concert
DURAN Series, to which Recreation Manager Grijalva stated that the series
will begin on July 5 and will run for about seven weeks.
COMMISSIONER Responding to a question by Commissioner Zepeda, Recreation
ZEPEDA Manager Grijalva advised that a trip will be held to Huntington Beach
instead of Corona Del Mar.
VICE CHAIR FRAIJO Vice Chair Fraijo asked about repairs to the pool building, to which
Recreation Manager Grijalva advised that there are no repairs
needed except for the roof.
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CITY MANAGER
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
VICE CHAIR FRAIJO Vice Chair Fraijo asked about the budget for the summer months
CHAIR DIAZ Chair Diaz encouraged everyone to contact the Police Department if
they notice any strange or suspicious activity at the parks.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was
adjourned at 6:14 p.m.
Armando Hegdahl, Records Technician