HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - August 7, 1997 - PRC MINUTES OF AZUSA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING -- AUGUST 7, 1997
The meeting was called to order at 5:10 p.m. by Joe Torres. Mayor Cristina Madrid led the group in the CALL TO ORDER
dge of allegiance.
PRESENT: Harry Hoke, David Santellan, Joe Torres, Condie Lopez, Mayor Cristina Madrid,Joe Jacobs ROLL CALL
EXCUSED: Mary Sandlin,Joe Guarrera
Minutes were approved as mailed. MINUTES APPROVED
Items 1-4 on the consent calendar were approved as recommended.
1. Request from Lee School to use Slauson Pool on Friday, September 12, 1997 from 12 noon to LEE SCHOOL TO USE
2:00 p.m.for homework incentive. POOL 9/12/97
Recommendation: Approve with appropriate fees.
2. Request from San Gabriel Valley Irish Baseball to use 15 tables and 100 chairs on Thursday, SGV IRISH BASEBALL
August 7, 1997 from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m.for world series open lunch. REQUIRED DENIED
Recommendation: Deny, private group not City sponsored.
3. Request from Glendora Alliance Church to use BBQs on Saturday,August 9, 1997 at Slauson GLENDORA ALLIANCE
Pool. CHURCH TO USE BBQs
Recommendation: Approve as pool had already been rented by group.
4. Request from Rob Velasco to use Day Camp room on Saturday,August 23, 1997 from 12:00 ROB VELASCO TO USE
noon to 4:00 p.m.for baby shower. DAY CAMP ROOM
Recommendation: Approve with appropriate fees. 8/23/97
Prior to staff overview of departmental program and activities, Mayor Madrid addressed the issue of the MAYOR MADRID
'- 'dget and the inaccuracies of the recent coverage of the San Gabriel Valley Tribune. ADDRESSED BUDGET
ISSUES
Mayor Madrid asked "How we can work together?" to restore cut recreation programs and asked for the
Commission to play an active role in the search for a solution to the shortfall. Madrid also addressed
"revolving account" issue as a vehicle to identify those programs that generate revenue to gain an accurate
depiction of each program. She also stated that in the event the 1.2 million dollar deficit is not recouped in
the November 4, 1997 election, layoffs and or/salary fall backs are to be expected. Suggested revenue
generating activities: 5K/I OK Run, Bike Races.
Harry Hoke shared a concern regarding Jr.All American Football program and City subsidized costs. He HARRY HOKE CONCERN
inquired as to cost of lights,field prep, utilities, etc. Staff to research and provide information at an upcoming RE:JAAF COSTS
meeting.
There being no further business,the meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m. MEETING ADJOURNED
The next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission will be Thursday,August 2 I, 1997 at 5:00 p.m. NEXT MEETING 8/21/97
at the Memorial Park Recreation Center.