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PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES OF ADJOURNED MEETING
November 28, 1962
1. The adjourned meeting of the Parks & Recreation Commission was
called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Vice - Chairman Andrist, who then
2. led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Commissioners: Andrist, Clemson, Gorham,
Lindberg
ABSENT: Commissioners: Gunst
ALSO PRESENT: Karl Koski, Administrative Assistant
Victor Kobett, Director of Recreation
STATUS REPORT: Director of Recreation Kobett outlined briefly
the status of currently budgeted items as follows:
1. Steel Picnic Shelter - Contract was awarded to Rheem Manu-
facturing Company for $3,180.00. The amount budgeted was
$3,500. The project will take 20 calendar days to complete.
The contract has been prepared and is awaiting their signature.
No tentative starting or completion date has been set yet.
2. Outside Lighting - .Contract was awarded to Cook Electric for
X2,992.00, and the amount budgeted was $2,875. The work will
require 35 working days, although Mr. Koski stated that the
job would not take that long. The contract has been signed
and the men are already on the job.
3. Santa Claus Suit - A Cambridge velour heavy duty Santa suit
Was been purchased for $83.68, complete with full wig and
beard.
4. Public Address System - All equipment is in and is being used.
Portable Platforms cstages) - Have been delivered and have
Seen used several times already.
6. Movie Projector - Has been delivered with the exception of
three items which are on the way.
7. Dishes - These items were ordered from Dormanns Hotel Supply
an St. Paul's Methodist Church. The church supplies are in
and the only back order is nine dozen cups from Dormann.
The kitchen is being revamped to handle this equipment and
plans are being made to control the new equipment.
8. Maintenance Building - Mr. Koski stated that he took the plans
for the maintenance storage building over to the Building
Department for approval. This will give us 150 ft. more
storage space, part of which is for storage of the pick -up
truck and maintenance equipment. The existing building will
be used for 'recreation department equipment.
With regard to the movie projector, a .discussion was entered into
concerning its use and the availability of low cost or free films.
Commissioner Lindberg moved to accept the Status Report as given,
seconded by Commissioner Clemson and carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Clemson, Gorham, Lindberg, Andrist
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Gunst
RECREATION REPORT: Each of the Commissioners had a copy of the
report before them so Mr. Kobett merely went over the highlights,
most prominent of which was the after school recreation program.
The new feature this year is the addition of two female leaders
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who alternate at the four elementary playgrounds, each working
two days a week at each playground. The Halloween program and
tots program were also included in the report.
• Mr. Kobett stated that the attendance at Live Oak Park was boostec .
by the Polio Clinics held on two Sundays in October. It was sug-
gested that an attendance of this nature be recorded separately
in the future to eliminate confusion. The attendance at all play-
grounds has increased tremendously over last year and Commissioner
Lindberg spoke for the Commission by stating that he felt Mr.
Kobett was to be congratulated and deserved a pat on the back.
He also asked Mr. Kobett if he felt that the girls' program was
working out successfully to the point where he might want to con-
sider female leaders five days a week at each playground? The
Director mentioned that he has been considering an increase from
two to at least four days per week, and will recommend this when
the budget is made up for next year.
Commissioner Clemson made a motion to adopt the Recreation Report,
seconded by Commissioner Lindberg and carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Clemson, Gorham, Lindberg, Andrist
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Gunst
• 8. BAND FESTIVAL REPORT: Although this item was touched upon briefly
at the Commission meeting on November 21, 1962, Mr. Kobett stated
that he had one more name to add to the list of replies received,
that of Los Altos High School, which now gives a total of two
"yesses" and two "noes ". A brief discussion followed as to
whether or not there would be enough favorable replies to go ahead
with the program and just how much publicity should be given at
the present time. It was felt that it might be better to soft -
peddle the publicity until the "go ahead" was given.
Commissioner Lindberg made a motion to accept the report on the
Band Festival, seconded by Commissioner Gorham and carried.
9. JUNIOR HIGH RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY PROGRAM:
The Commissioners each had a copy of the program, which included
the "Recreation Activity Standards ", "Program Contents ", "Outline
of Chaperone Duties ", a map of the recreation area at Live Oak
Park, and a numbered chart for checking off members upon arrival.
Considerable discussion followed and several minor changes were
made, but the Commission was in agreement that a program of this
nature for the 7th and 8th grade students was very desirable.
This program would include all Junior High students who reside
in the City limits, as well as those living in the Temple City
School District. It was felt that a letter should be drafted to
the parents of those seeking membership giving full details of
the program and the parents responsibility.
Mr. Kobett stated that he will seek the support of the schools and
P.T.A.'s and after more of the details are worked out hopes to
start the program sometime in January. He will keep the Commissio;
apprised of progress made and will submit a draft of the letter
for the Commission's perusal.
Before taking up the next item, Mr. Kobett wished to get approval
from the Commission on two applications for use of the Park at
times other than normal operating hours.
1. KeWane Alan Troop, Campfire Girls wish to use Live Oak Park
from 7:00 - 9 :00 p.m. on Sunday, December 16, 1962.
Commissioner Lindberg moved to approve, seconded by Commission
er Gorham and carried.
2. Explorer Scout Troops 3, 13, 14, and 15. Request use of Live
Oak Park on Saturday, December 15, 1962 for an evening dance.
The same group had a dance at the Park last year which was
highly successful. Commissioner Gorham moved to approve,
seconded by Commissioner Clemson and carried.
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P a r k s & R e c r e a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n M i n u t e s , N o v . 2 8 , 1 9 6 2 P a g e 3
1 0 . A D U L T B A L L R O O M D A N C E I N S T R U C T I O N P R O G R A M :
M r . K o b e t t s t a t e d t h a t t h i s i s a n a c t i v i t y t h a t h e h a s r e c e i v e d
m a n y r e q u e s t s f o r a n d h a s d r a f t e d u p a n o u t l i n e o f t h e p r o g r a m
w h i c h w a s s u b m i t t e d t o t h e C i t y M a n a g e r . T h e i n s t r u c t o r s w i l l
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p e r c o u p l e . T h e i n s t r u c t o r s a r e a l o c a l c o u p l e a n d h a v e c o n s i d e r
a b l e b a c k g r o u n d i n b a l l r o o m d a n c e i n s t r u c t i o n a n d a r e v e r y m u c h
i n d a m a n d .
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w h a t m i g h t b e d o n e i t l e s s t h a n 3 0 c o u p l e s s i g n e d u p . I t w a s
a g r e e d t h a t t h e b e s t s o l u t i o n w o u l d b e t o p o l l t h e s e P e o p l e a n d
a s k t h e m i f t h e y w o u l d c o n s i d e r p a y i n g a h i g h e r p r i c e f o r l e s s o n s
i n l i e u o f t h e p r o g r a m b e i n g d r o p p e d .
G I R L S T A P A N D B A L L E T I N S T R U C T I O N :
T h i s p r o g r a m i s p r o p o s e d a s a r e s u l t o f m a n y r e q u e s t s r e c e i v e d b y
t h e d e p a r t m e n t . I t w o u l d i n c l u d e g i r l s o n l y f r o m a g e s 3 t h r o u g h
1 2 y e a r s ( o r i n k i n d e r g a r t e n ) . T h e c o u r s e o f i n s t r u c t i o n w o u l d
c o m p r i s e 1 2 l e s s o n s a t a f e e o f $ 3 . 2 5 p e r p e r s o n . T h e i n s t r u c -
t i o n w o u l d b e t w o d a y s a w e e k , M o n d a y s f o r T a p a n d W e d n e s d a y s f o r
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m a x i m u m o f 1 5 . T h e i n s t r u c t o r i s S u s a n M c F a r l a n d , a l o c a l g i r l
w h o i s p r e s e n t l y t e a c h i n g o n S a t u r d a y a t A z u s a R e c r e a t i o n D e p a r t -
m e n t , a s w e l l a s a t a p r i v a t e d a n c e s c h o o l i n A r c a d i a . H e r
s a l a r y w o u l d b e $ 3 . 0 0 p e r h o u r a n d w i t h a m i n i m u m o f 1 0 s t u d e n t s
f o r e a c h c l a s s w o u l d e n a b l e t h e p r o g r a m t o b e s e l f - s u s t a i n i n g .
F o r e a c h c h i l d e n r o l l e d o v e r t h e m i n i m u m , t h e C i t y w o u l d r e c e i v e
a r e t u r n o f $ 3 . 2 5 . I t i s h o p e d t h a t t h e p r o g r a m c a n g e t u n d e r
w a y o n M o n d a y , J a n u a r y 7 t h a n d W e d n e s d a y , J a n u a r y 9 t h .
S Q U A R E D A N C E P R O G R A M :
M r . K o b e t t s t a t e d t h a t t h e c o s t i s r u n n i n g a l o t h i g h e r t h a n t h e
C i t y h a s b u d g e t e d a n d h e i s s t i l l w o r k i n g o n t h i s . I t w o u l d b e
f o r y o u t h g r a d e s 5 t h r o u g h 8 . O n e f a c t o r t h a t m i g h t h e l p i n t h e
c o s t i s t h a t t h e C o u n c i l h a s a u t h o r i z e d a c h a r g e o f t o b e
l e v i e d o n e a c h c h i l d p a r t i c i p a t i n g .
1 2 . C O M M U N I C A T I O N S :
S e n i o r C i t i z e n s : C o m m i s s i o n e r L i n d b e r g i n f o r m e d t h e C o m m i s s i o n
t h a t o n t h e p r e v i o u s d a y t h e S e n i o r C i t i z e n s h e l d t h e i r r e g u l a r
m e e t i n g a t L i v e O a k P a r k a n d d i d v o t e t o i n c o r p o r a t e t h e c o m p r o -
m i s e S e c t i o n 2 i n t o t h e i r b y - l a w s . H o w e v e r , n o v o t e w a s t a k e n
o n w h e t h e r o r n o t t h e y s h a l l a f f i l i a t e w i t h t h e L o s A n g e l e s
C o u n t y S e n i o r C i t i z e n s A s s o c i a t i o n , I n c . , w h i c h w a s t h e r e q u e s t
o f t h i s C o m m i s s i o n a s t h e s e c o n d p a r t o f t h e i r r e c o m m e n d a t i o n ,
w h i c h w a s u p h e l d b y t h e C i t y C o u n c i l . T h e C o m m i s s i o n e r s a l l e x -
p r e s s e d t h e i r d i s a p p r o v a l , s t a t i n g t h a t i f t h i s m a t t e r s h o u l d b e
p u t o f f u n t i l t h e n e w B o a r d t a k e s o f f i c e a f t e r t h e f i r s t o f t h e
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t h i s w a s a s p e c i f i c r e q u e s t f r o m t h i s C o m m i s s i o n a n d t h e C i t y
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p e r h a p s a l o o p - h o l e w a s l e f t i n n o t s t a t i n g t h e d a t e o f t h e
S e n i o r C i t i z e n s m e e t i n g a t w h i c h t h i s v o t e s h o u l d b e t a k e n .
M r . K o b e t t i n f o r m e d t h e C o m m i s s i o n t h a t t h e C i t y M a n a g e r w a s
a w a r e o f t h i s l o o p - h o l e a n d h a s w r i t t e n M r . F r e d I n e s , P r e s i d e n t
o f t h e T e m p l e C i t y S e n i o r C i t i z e n s C l u b , r e q u e s t i n g t h a t a v o t e
o n t h i s i s s u e b e t a k e n a t t h e i r n e x t g e n e r a l m e e t i n g . T h e C o m -
m i s s i o n w a s s a t i s f i e d t h a t t h e m a t t e r h a s b e e n p r o P e r l y h a n d l e d .
1 3 . A D J O U R N M E N T : C o m m i s s i o n e r G o r h a m m o v e d t o a d j o u r n t o t h e n e x t
r e g u l a r m e e t i n g t o b e h e l d o n D e c e m b e r 1 9 , 1 9 6 2 a t t h e C i t y H a l l .
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