HomeMy Public PortalAboutMinutes - 1981/09/09 - RegularTEMPLE CITY PARKING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 9, 1981 MEETING
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41, 1. Chairman Ward called to order the regular bimonthly meeting of
the Parking Commission at 7:30 P. M., on Wednesday, September 9,
1981, in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
2. The chairman led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
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3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners Clark, Driver, Kelker, Millham, Ward
Absent: Commissioners Graham and McCoy
Also Present: Assistant City Manager Kimbrough
Commissioner Millham moved to excuse for cause the absence of
Commissioner McCoy due to a previous commitment. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Clark and carried. Commissioner Millham
moved to excuse for cause the absence of Commissioner Graham;
seconded by Commissioner Clark and carried.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular Bimonthly Meeting of July 8, 1981
Commissioner Kelker moved to approve the minutes of the regular
bimonthly meeting of July 8, 1981, as written. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Millham and carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
5. RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT TO CROSS PEDESTRIAN MALL NO. 4
- Gwendolyn Harris, 96592 Las Tunas Drive
Assistant City Manager Kimbrough stated that he regretted to inform
the Commission that Gwendolyn Harris had been killed in a traffic
accident. Chris William, her business associate, had advised the
staff that there would be no need at the present time to renew the
agreement which permitted Mrs. Harris to cross over the mall for the
purpose of parking in the garage overnight from 9 p. m. to 6 a. m.
Commissioner Clark stated he had talked with Mr. Williams who was
uncertain whether he might close up the business or sell it. He
felt the matter should be held in abeyance.
Commissioner Driver noted that until such time as a request is
received from an applicant at the 96592 Las Tunas Drive address,
the Commission cannot take any action.
7:38 P. M. Commissioner Graham arrived to the meeting, explaining
that she had just arrived back into town and was sorry to be late
for the meeting.
Commissioner Millham commented that a new applicant at the subject
address may wish to apply for use of the garage and he concurred that
no action should be taken by the Commission on the current request for
renewal. In answer to Commissioner Clark's question, Mr. Kimbrough
that the agreement with Gwendolyn Harris expires in October 1981,
that such agreement is valid only between the applicant and the City.
Any other person wishing to use the garage would have to reapply
For instance, Mr. Williams may wish to make an application if he
remains at the location. Commissioner Clark moved to hold the
application for renewal in abeyance; seconded by Commissioner Millham
and carried.
6. PARKING ENFORCEMENT SCHEDULE FOR DECEMBER HOLIDAYS
- Public Parking Lots
Mr. Kimbrough reviewed the hours of enforcement during the month
of December 1980 in the public parking lots within the central
business district. The Comiission had recommended the Sheriff's
Department patrol the lots to ensure that parking would be available
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for customers during the holidays. Mr. Kimbrough presented the
amount which the same level of enforcement would cost if the
Commission wanted to recou111iend increased enforcement for the
current year during the holidays.
Commissioner Clark asked if there were funds available in the
current budget for the additional services of the Sheriff's Dept
Mr. Kimbrough said sufficient funds were budgeted. Commissioner
Clark said he felt the increased enforcement was a good idea.
Commissioner Millham commented that he felt it proved out well
during December of 1980 in that convenient parking was available
for customers and patrons to shop. He was in favor of the same
level of enforcement as last year during the month of December.
Commissioner Graham suggested that Christmas Eve be excluded
because some difficulties had been encountered last year which she
felt were counter- productive. Commissioner Driver concurred with
Commissioner Graham's suggestion.
Commissioner Millham moved to recommend to the City Council that
enforcement of posted restrictions in the public parking lots
within the central business district be increased to four hours
per day, Monday through Saturday, from December 1, 1981, to
January 1, 1982, with the exception of Christmas Eve. The motion
was seconded by Commissioner Driver and carried unanimously.
Chairman Ward asked how the business people were to be notified.
It was explained that enforcement of the posted restrictions takes III
place at selected days and hours presently. However, the Chamber •
of Commerce normally sends a letter enlisting the cooperation of
business people to ensure there is convenient parking for customers.
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7 COMMUNICATIONS: There were no communications.
8. TIME FOR THOSE IN AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK: No one came forward.
9. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS
A. Commissioner Graham advised that she will be in town until
the end of November according to present plans. She has been
travelling extensively throughout the country with her husband
who is on business.
B. George Krause, 9128 Rancho Real Road, stated as a concerned
citizen he had observed cars parking for long periods of time in
the public parking lots primarily between Camellia and Cloverly
Avenues, both north and south of Las Tunas Drive. Cars parked for
long periods of time impede the cleaning operation of the lots
and afford opportunities for vandalism. He suggested shorter time
limit parking. Commissioner Graham advised that there is also a
72 hour limit for parking but such vehicles must be reported.
Mr. Krause commented that apparently these vehicles are not reported.
It was his contention that many of the cars are from tenants of
adjacent apartment building. Mr. Kimbrough replied that the use of
parking lots overnight only is encouraged.
After brief discussion on some of the problems that had been observed
or experienced by the Commissioners, Mr. Kimbrough suggested that
a call be made directly to the Sheriff's Department with the license
number and description of the vehicle in violation.
The Commission expressed appreciation for the fine work done in the
malls and in the park by Mr. Krause, a city employee.
C. Chairman Ward welcomed Jackie Millham who was in the audience.
D. Couunissioner Millham asked the Assistant City Manager if funds
had been budgeted for the restriping of public parking lots. Mr.
Kimbrough replied in the affirmative, adding that the restriping
will be undertaken tentatively before the holidays.
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P A R K I N G C O M M I S S I O N - M I N U T E S O F S E P T E M B E R 9 , 1 9 8 1 P A G E 3
E . C o m m i s s i o n e r D r i v e r d r e w a t t e n t i o n t o t h e n e e d t o t r i m a t r e e
i n t h e m a l l n o r t h e r l y o f L a s T u n a s D r i v e ( L o t N o . 5 ) w h i c h i s
o b s c u r i n g t h e G l a s s C o m p a n y s i g n . M r . K i m b r o u g h s a i d h e w o u l d
r e f e r t h e r e q u e s t t o t h e T r e e M a i n t e n a n c e S u p e r i n t e n d e n t .
F . C o m m i s s i o n e r G r a h a m a p o l o g i z e d f o r b e i n g u n a b l e t o a t t e n d t h e
l a s t b i m o n t h l y m e e t i n g o f t h e C o m m i s s i o n b u t t h e r e w a s a s e r i o u s
i l l n e s s i n , t h e f a m i l y a n d s h e w a s c a l l e d o u t o f s t a t e .
1 0 A D J O U R N M E N T
T h e r e b e i n g n o f u r t h e r b u s i n e s s t o c o n d u c t , C o m m i s s i o n e r C l a r k
m o v e d t o a d j o u r n a t 8 : 1 0 p . m . T h e m o t i o n w a s s e c o n d e d b y
C o m m i s s i o n e r K e l k e r a n d c a r r i e d . T h e n e x t r e g u l a r b i m o n t h l y m e e t i n g
o f t h e C o m m i s s i o n w i l l b e h e l d o n W e d n e s d a y , N o v e m b e r 1 1 , 1 9 8 1 ,
7 : 3 0 P . M .
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