HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - April 3, 1997 - PRC MINUTES OF AZUSA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING —APRIL 3, 1997
The meeting was called to order at 5:02 p.m. by Joe Torres. Jack Bean led the group in the CALL TO ORDER
pledge of allegiance.
PRESENT: Mary Sandlin,Jack Bean, David Santellan, Donna McCormick, Joe Torres, Condie ROLL CALL
Lopez
EXCUSED: Harry Hoke
OTHERS: Joseph Guarrera, Director
MINUTES
Minutes were approved as mailed. APPROVED
Mary Sandlin entered meeting. MARY ENTERED '
MEETING
Items I through 4 were approved on a single motion by Donna McCormick, seconded by Condie
Lopez, and unanimously approved.
1. Request from First Presbyterian Church to use Northside Park on Sunday, March 30, REQUEST FROM
1997 from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. for Easter Sunrise Service. IST PRES.CHURCH
Recommendation: No action, informational only.
2. Request from Azusa Unified School District Parent GATE Council to use a meeting REQUEST FROM
room on Wednesday, May 14, 1997 from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. for a parent's AUSD
meeting.
Recommendation: Approve
3. Request from Lenore Gonzales to use Day Camp room on Saturday, May 17, 1997 REQUEST FROM
from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. for father's surprise 70th birthday party. L. GONZALES
Recommendation: Approve
4. Request from Citrus College Alpha Gamma Sigma to use the fun jail on Wednesday, REQUEST FROM
April 16, 1997 from 7:00 a.m.to 4:00 p.m. for scholarships. CITRUS COLLEGE
Recommendation: Approve
Staff gave a brief update on various programs and events. PROG. REPORT
Invitation to the Girl Scouts 85th birthday celebration May 24&25, 1997, at Pomona Fairplex was INVITE TO GIRL
read. SCOUTS B-DAY
Invitation to CPRS District XIII annual Installation and Awards Dinner, Friday, April 18, 1997 at INVITE TO CPRS
Mountain Meadows County Club, Pomona. DINNER
The tree proposal will be presented to City Council Monday evening, April 7, 1997. It would be TREE PROPOSAL
beneficial to have all members present to show support. We will have two specimen trees to TO CITY
show the Council. COUNCIL
The April issue of the Senior Center newsletter was distributed. SR.CTR. NEWSLTR.
Commission member Donna McCormick expressed appreciation to those responsible for WEEDING ALONG
weeding the parkway along Cerritos north of Galdstone. CERRITOS
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Commission member Mary Sandlin expressed concern for the oak trees along Pasadena Ave. OVERGROWN
north of Gladstone. They are overgrown and obstruct the street lights; and one low hanging and TREES
luld cause damage to taller vehides like motor homes.
Commission member David Santellan stated that he had been approached by a park worker DRUG ACTMTY
expressing concern over accelerated drug activity at Memorial, Gladstone, and Slauson parks and AT PARKS
is fearful of locking up the restrooms at night.
Jack Bean offered an explanation for his absences, and stated he has changed jobs and would JACK BEAN
probably be available on Thursdays to attend meetings. Staff read the City Council agenda item EXPLANATION OF
requesting the position be declared vacant and not to be refilled. ABSENCES
There being no further business,the meeting was adjourned at 6:15 p.m. ADJOURN
The next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission will be Thursday, April 17, 1997 at NEXT MEETING
5:00 p.m. at the Memorial Park Office. 4/17/97