HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/02/2016IRWINDALE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE
IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706
NOVEMBER 2, 2016
WEDNESDAY
6:00 P.M.
The Irwindale PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION met in regular session at the above time
and place.
ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Jason Hickman, Marguerite S. Lopez,
Belen Zepeda; Vice Chair Paula Fraijo; Chair Dan Diaz
Also present: 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 Lopez, 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 October 5, 2016
RECREATION
DEPARTMENT UPDATE
RECREATION Recreation Manager Grijalva presented the following update:
MANAGER GRIJALVA
1) A trip to Oak Glen, which was scheduled for October 8, was
cancelled due to a lack of signups.
2) The Teen Trip to Knott's Scary Farm, scheduled for October 14,
is sold out.
3) A trip to the Camarillo Outlets has been scheduled for November
19.
4) The Yoga at Noon program concluded yesterday. A mini 4 -week
session will begin next week.
5) He thanked the volunteers and participants of the Pumpkin
Decorating Contest held on October 27.
6) He also spoke on the great success of the Halloween
Spooktacular, held on October 29. He noted that there were
approximately 400 people in attendance, 15 volunteers, and 13
donors of bingo prizes. He thanked the Public Works Department
for their great help.
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT UPDATE
VICE CHAIR FRAIJO
COMMISSIONER ITEMS
NOVEMBER 2, 2016
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7) He then thanked everybody involved in the Trunk or Treat
program, from residents to city departments, and congratulated
the winner.
8) Recreation management recognized the department's hard-
working staff during National Customer Service Week.
9) The Teeny Tots and Kidzone kids recently had the opportunity to
participate in a Halloween parade where they visited various city
departments and the Irwindale Chamber of Commerce to receive
treats.
10)The Veterans Roll Call Ceremony will be held on November 11.
11)The Kidzone program will be closed the week of November 21 —
25.
Vice Chair Fraijo requested that the pine needles be cleaned up to
keep the park clean and looking good.
VICE CHAIR FRAIJO Responding to a question by Vice Chair Fraijo, Recreation Manager
Grijalva advised that the upcoming Christmas celebration will be held
on December 2"d and will likely include background music. He noted
several adjustments that will be made in comparison to last year's
celebration.
Vice Chair Fraijo commended the Recreation Department for their
wonderful work on the Halloween festivities.
COMMISSIONER Commissioner Hickman also commended the Recreation
HICKMAN Department staff for their hard work.
CHAIR DIAZ Chair Diaz noted the success of the bingo games.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was
adjourned at 11 p.m.
Armando Fi gdahl, Records Technician
Approved as submitted at the meeting held December 7, 2016.
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IRWINDALE Parks and Recreation Report Nov 2, 2016
Trips:
• Family Trip to Oak Glen: Saturday, October 8th, was cancelled due to lack of sign ups
• Teen Trip to Knott's Scary Farm: Friday, October 14th, sold out
• Upcoming trips:
o Family Trip to Camarillo Outlets, Sat Nov 19th, registration begins Nov 7th
Classes/Programs:
• Yoga at Noon concluded yeelerdety. MINI 4wk session will begin next week to finish off the year
(Nov 8 — Dec 1)
Special Events:
• Pumpkin Decorating Contest, Thursday, October 27th
• 19 Participants - Thank you to Laura Snyder, Mary Hull and Shayna Balli for taking on the
task of Judging.
• Halloween Spooktacular, Saturday, October 291h
• 400 Participants, 15 Volunteers, 13 donators tote " g 21 Bingo prizes (out of 30 needed)
• Great Big thank you to Delfina Osterheim who ok the lead in this years event and ALL
our Recreation Staff, volunteers an donators r making the 2016 Halloween
Spooktacular a success. Extra thanks to our Public Works Dept for help with the set
up/take down of our event.
• Trunk or Treat, Monday, October 31st
• 13 vehicles, including 4 Department vehicles (Rec, Senior Center, Yard and Library)
(6 cars more than last year). Approximately 300-400 trick or treaters came thru.
• This year's Resident Winner was Pedro & Griselda Rodriguez with their Beware entry,
they received a 32" Smart TV compliments of Royal Coaches
• This year's Department Winner was the Senior Center with their Gotham City entry, they
received the "Trunky" Trophy. This event is growing and we received a LOT of positive
feedback from the community.
Other:
• October 3 -7th was National Customer Service Week, we took the time to recognize our
hardworking Rec staff with fun activities and treats throughout the week.
• Teeny Tots and Kidzone Halloween Parade
• Our Teeny Tots and Kidzone students had the opportunity to Trick or Treat thru the City
Departments and the Irwindale Chamber of Commerce. Great big thanks to ALL the City
Departments that participated in this year's parade.
Coming in November:
Veterans Roll Call Ceremony, November 11th @ 11a
Kidzone will be closed the week of November 21 -25th