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P A R K S A N D 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 o f M a r c h 1 9 , 1 9 7 5
1 . T h e r e g u l a r m e e t i n g o f t h e P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n C o i m u i s s i o n w a s c a l l e d
t o o r d e r b y C h a i r m a n V i l l a r a t 7 : 3 5 p . m . o n . W e d n e s d a y , M a r c h 1 9 , 1 9 7 5
i n t h e C o u n c i l C h a m b e r s o f C i t y H a l l , 5 9 3 8 N o r t h K a u f f m a n A v e n u e ,
T e m p l e C i t y , C a l i f o r n i a .
2 . C h a i r m a n V i l l a r l e d t h e P l e d g e o f A l l e g i a n c e t o t h e f l a g .
3 . R O L L C A L L : P r e s e n t : C o m m i s s i o n e r s A d a m s , S e i b e r t , S t a c k ,
V i l l a r .
A b s e n t : C o m m i s s i o n e r A n d r e w s .
A l s o P r e s e n t : V i c t o r B . K o b e t t , D i r e c t o r o f P a r k s
a n d R e c r e a t i o n .
A u d r e y G a f f r e y , C o m m i s s i o n S e c r e t a r y .
D i r e c t o 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 C o m m i s s i o n e r A n d r e w s h a d
n o t i f i e d t h e D e p a r t m e n t t h a t h e w o u l d n o t b e i n a t t e n d a n c e a t t h i s
m o n t h ' s m e e t i n g b e c a u s e o f a c o n f l i c t w i t h h i s p e r s o n a l s c h e d u l e .
C o m m i s s i o n e r S e i b e r t m o v e d t o e x c u s e C o m m i s s i o n e r A n d r e w s f o r c a u s e ,
" m o t i o n s e c o n d e d b y C o m m i s s i o n e r S t a c k a n d u n a n i m o u s l y c a r r i e d .
4 . A P P R O V A L O F M I N U T E S :
C o u m i i s s i o n e r S e i b e r t c a l l e d a t t e n t i o n t o a n e r r o r i n t h e m i n u t e s o f
t h e r e g u l a r m e e t i n g o f F e b r u a r y 1 9 , 1 9 7 5 , o n p a g e 5 , i t e m 1 1 - E , w h i c h
s h o u l d r e a d , " C o m m i s s i o n e r S e i b e r t r e p o r t e d t h a t h e o b s e r v e d t h a t
p e d e s t r i a n s h a d t o s t e p i n t o t h e s t r e e t t o w a l k a r o u n d t h e b i c y c l e s . . . . "
C o m m i s s i o n e r S t a c k m o v e d t o a p p r o v e t h e m i n u t e s o f t h e r e g u l a r m e e t i n g
o f F e b r u a r y 1 9 , 1 9 7 5 a s c o r r e c t e d . M o t i o n s e c o n d e d b y C o m m i s s i o n e r
S e i b e r t a n d , a s t h e r e w e r e n o o b j e c t i o n s , C h a i r m a n V i l l a r d e c l a r e d
t h e m o t i o n c a r r i e d .
U N F I N I S H E D B U S I N E S S :
N o n e .
N E W B U S I N E S S :
" 5 . R E Q U E S T F O R U S E O F T E M P L E C I T Y P A R K : Y . M . C , A . I n d i a n P r i n c e s s e s t o
p r e s e n t a C o s t u m e a n d C r a f t R e v i e w :
C h a i r m a n V i l l a r p r e s e n t e d a r e q u e s t r e c e i v e d f r o m t h e T e m p l e C i t y
Y . M . C . A . I n d i a n P r i n c e s s e s f o r t h e u s e o f T e m p l e C i t y P a r k f o r t h e i r
E i g h t h A n n u a l C o s t u m e a n d C r a f t R e v i e w o n S a t u r d a y , A p r i l 1 9 , 1 9 7 5
f r o m 2 : 0 0 t o 4 : 0 0 p . m . A l s o r e q u e s t e d w a s e l e c t r i c p o w e r f o r a c o f f e e
m a k e r a n d i t w a s i n d i c a t e d t h a t t h e y w i l l p r o v i d e t h e i r o w n p u b l i c
a d d r e s s s y s t e m . A d i a g r a m o f t h e p o r t i o n o f t h e p a r k t h e y a r e r e q u e s t -
i n g w a s a l s o p r e s e n t e d .
C o m m i s s i o n e r S e i b e r t a s k e d i f t h i s u s e w o u l d p r e s e n t a n y c o n f l i c t w i t h
D e p a r t m e n t p r o g r a m s a n d C o m m i s s i o n e r A d a m s a s k e d i f t h i s a c t i v i t y h a d
b e e n c o n d u c t e d a t T e m p l e C i t y P a r k i n t h e p a s t . D i r e c t o r K o b e t t r e -
p l i e d t h a t t h i s p r o g r a m o n A p r i l 1 9 t h w o u l d p r e s e n t n o c o n f l i c t t o
D e p a r t m e n t p r o g r a m s p r e s e n t l y p l a n n e d a n d t h a t t h e Y . M . C , A , h a s n o t
p r e v i o u s l y c o n d u c t e d t h i s a c t i v i t y i n T e m p l e C i t y P a r k .
T h e C o m m i s s i o n r e v i e w e d t h e p r o p o s e d c o n d i t i o n s o f p a r k u s e t o d e t e r -
m i n e w h i c h c o n d i t i o n s w o u l d a p p l y t o t h i s r e q u e s t .
C o m m i s s i o n a l s o d i s c u s s e d t h e p r o s a n d c o n s o f r e q u i r i n g g r o u p s u s i n g
t h e C i t y f a c i l i t i e s t o f i l e a n i n s u r a n c e c e r t i f i c a t e n a m i n g t h e C i t y
o f T e m p l e C i t y a s a d d i t i o n a l l y i n s u r e d , w i t h t h e C i t y C l e r k . C o m m i s -
s i o n e r A d a m s r e c o m m e n d e d t h a t i f s u c h a c e r t i f i c a t e i s r e q u i r e d b y o n e
g r o u p , t h e n t h e C o m m i s s i o n s h o u l d b e c o n s i s t e n t a n d r e q u i r e e v e r y g r o u p
t o f u r n i s h a n i n s u r a n c e c e r t i f i c a t e , A l l C o m m i s s i o n e r s a g r e e d w i t h
t h i s r e c o m m e n d a t i o n .
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Commissioner Seibert moved to recommend to the City Council that the
request received from the Temple City Y.M.C,A. Indian Princesses for
use of Temple City Park on April 19, 1975 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. to
present the Eighth Annual Costume and Craft Review, be approved subject
to the following conditions:
1. That the Indian Princesses be totally responsible and liable for
all expenses related to the event.
2. That the park be cleaned at the conclusion of the event.
3. That a certificate of insurance be filed with the City Clerk
naming the City of Temple City as additionally insured.
Commissioner Adams seconded the motion. As there were no objections,
Chairman Villar declared the motion carried.
Chairman Villar directed the Director to coordinate the use of the
park to include appropriate set -up and take -down times, use of electric-
ity, public address system and guide lines pertaining to the displays
which have been planned.
6. COMMUNICATIONS:
A. Director Kobett presented a request received for the use of the
Auditorium at Live Oak Park on Sunday, April 13, 1975 from 3:00
to 7:00 p.m. for a family reunion. He informed the Commission
that a written application had not yet been received but that the
request was received over the telephone on Tuesday, March 18th
and the Commission will not meet again until after the requested
use date. As the family lives in Temple City, they meet the
requirements of Group IV, Local Private Groups, in the City's
Schedule of Fees and Charges. In this category, the charge levied
is $40.00 for the first four hours of use and each additional
hour is $10.00 per hour, he added. It was indicated over the
telephone that the plans include music by a three -piece "combo,"
he continued._ Also, they have been informed that no alcoholic
beverages are allowed at the park. This request is presented to
the Commission as it is for a Sunday use of the buildings at
Live Oak Park which requires Commission action.
Commissioner Adams moved that the request be approved as stated,
with details to be supervised by the Director of Parks and Re-
creation. Motion seconded by Commissioner Stack and, as there
were no objections, the motion was declared carried by Chairman
Villar.
7. TIME FOR THOSE IN AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK:
No one came forward at this time.
8. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
A. Commissioner Stack said he would like to have a -representative
from each group requesting use of City facilities present at the
Commission meeting when the request is discussed. So many times
the Commission has questions which are not answered in the writ-
ten requests but which might be answered if someone representing
the group were present, he continued.
The Department was directed to notify groups or persons requesting
use of City facilities that the Parks and Recreation Commission
requests their presence at the time their request is being considered,
B Commissioner Stack questioned the procedure for requests received
by the City for use of City parks as some are directed to the
Parks and Recreation Commission and others are directed to the
City Council without a Commission recommendation. He requested
that the Chairman and Director review the conditions which neces-
sitate requests for City facilities be reviewed by the Commission.
C. Commissioner Stack mentioned that he was very much impressed with
the Seeman School property which he visited on March 7th. He
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reported that the property is rustic and nostalgic, with beautiful
pepper trees and that it is a quiet, secluded place that would
lend itself well to a wilderness park.
D. Comuuissioner Seibert said he was pleased that some of the Commis-
sioners had taken the opportunity to view the Seeman School property
and also that the invitation is still open for other Commissioners
to view this property. He stated that he will continue to pursue
the possibility of the City obtaining this site if at all possible.
E. Commissioner Seibert reported that one of the City Councilmen
expressed concern about the attendance at the elementary play-
ground afterschool activities and wondered if the attendance is
increasing, decreasing or remaining the same.
Director Kobett presented ,a chart showing attendance reports of
the elementary playground from FY 1973 -74 through February 1975.
He explained to the Commission that there are many things which
affect the attendance at the playgrounds; some of which are the
enthusiasm of those directing and presenting the activity, the
weather, turn -over of recreation leaders and the time the activity
is presented. The Director commented on LaRosa's attendance,
indicating that the program is now offered from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.
and that the earlier schedule, although beneficial to that age
group, was difficult to staff and consequently, lack of adequate
leaders affected the quality of the programs and quantity of
participants to some degree. In the discussion that followed, it
was Commissioner Adams opinion that the afterschool recreation
programs are well worthwhile and that the attendance totals
reflected in the report, on an overall basis, were acceptable
to him. He further commented, "that leadership is an important
factor in the success of a playground program, citing an occasion
where a change in leadership significantly increased participation
at a school playground site.
As a means for the Commissioners to be.aware of the playground attend-
ance, the Department will mail copies of the monthly attendance
reports to them, Director Kobett said. He . also informed the
Commission that new programs are planned at Temple City High School
Gymnasium this spring and the attendance report will also show the
number of participants in these programs. The two programs were
identified as wrestling and body conditioning for boys, grades
seven through twelve and co -rec volleyball, for youth in grades
nine through twelve.
• F. Commissioner Seibert reported that when visiting a.t..Longden School
playground, the recreation leaders mentioned to him that little
league practices are sometimes started before 5:00 p.m. and, as
a result, the leaders found it necessary to leave the fields.
Director Kobett indicated that if this is happening, the Depart-
ment will contact the little league representatives to resolve this
situation.
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G. Commissioner Adams asked the Commission to consider the possibility
of the installation of neighborhood tennis courts. It seems to
him, he said, that there is some merit in providing tennis courts
throughout the City rather than all in one central location.
One such location, he suggested, could be the property across the
street from Longden School on'Longden Avenue. Also, he said, it
is his feeling that the high school tennis courts should be renovated.
H. Chairman Villar extended congratulations to Commissioner Seibert on
his election to the Board of Directors of the California Association
of Park and Recreation Commissioners and Board Members (CAPRCBM).
Chairman Villar said that Commissioner Seibert has much to offer
to the community at large and to the state association.
I. Commissioners Stack and Adams and Chairman Villar commented on the
excellent workshop which was conducted in San Diego by the CAPRCBM.
Commissioner Seibert added that the Workshop Program of the
CAPRCBM is a self - supporting unit and also that there are tentative
plans- to enlarge the training program this coming year.
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J. Commissioner Adams suggested that a time other than Saturday
mornings be offered for youth programs such as track and tennis,
K, Commissioner Seibert encouraged the Commissioners to attend the
seminar being offered by the Chamber of Commerce. on April 22nd
at the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints,
The topic will be. "Adventures in. Achievement" and will be conducted
by Mr. James Rohn, he said.
9. DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Director Kobett reported to the Commission:
A, That the Department has prepared a tentative schedule of programs
and activities to be conducted during the nation's Bicentennial
celebration, as distributed to the Commission,. He solicited any
ideas or thoughts for programming during this time from the Com-
missioners,
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Commissioner Seibert questioned whether or not some of the activi-
ties during this period of time could be conducted at the Temple
City Park, to which. Director Kobett replied, "Yes," and that
"the Department was hopeful of presenting several at that location."
B. That the Department has received several concerns from the public
regarding the reservation of two of the tennis courts at Live Oak
Park for the Temple City High School tennis teams, as reported by
the Recreation. Supervisor. Since the end of February, when the
tennis teams started to play on the Live Oak Park courts, it is
estimated that approximately five to seven complaints have been
received; however, that there have been no concerns expressed
in the past few weeks.
Other comments received by the Department in regard to tennis
include a"r.equest.,for more tennis courts at Live Oak Park and
flights ' installed :'o ithe high school courts, he added,
C. That.' Chairman'Villar had received a concern regarding the Tots
Recreation registration at. Live Oak Pa ;k,
Chairman Villar stated that the concern he receivedwas''from a
1, man whose child was not registered for g r the comin session of
'Tots Recreation at Live Oak Park as the 'c'1 es were all filled.
It is this person's feeling that there sYibul`dJ be 'aano`ther system
of registering whereby .Temple City residents could register one .
day, those living in the Templ'eEityTJnifi'ed='School District
another day and non - :residents_ on a different day. After
reviewing the present registration procedure, it was the feeling
of the Commission that no change was necessary at this time,
Director Kobett said that since the time the concern was received,
the Department has instituted another class on Friday" mornings and
that all people whose names, including the concerned parent, had
been placed on a waiting list had been notified. 'A minimum num-
ber, however, must enroll for the new class to be presented,
That' Recreation Systems, Inc. is still working on the development
plan fo"r "Live Oak Park. The Department has recently worked with
the firm; regarding drainage and relocation of ball diamonds
That the City has received a notice from the State Clearinghouse
stating that review of our application or funds from the Park
Bond" Act of 1974 will begin on Februa -, 1975. It is expected
that the. City will hear further by April 9th. He also reported
that the Southern Association of Governments (SCAG) has notified
the City of receipt of the City's application,
That one call was received from a non - resident expressing concern
over the fact that no dogs are allowed in the parks in Temple City.
The person phoning felt that dogs should be accommodated in the
parks and would like consideration be given to the possibility of
allowing dogs in the parks if leashed:
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G. That 16 women attended the first day of women's volleyball at
Live Oak Park, that 20 women attended the first day of women's
crafts and that women's softball would be offered for the first
time tomorrow (Thursday, March 20th) from 10:00 a.m. to 12 :00 noon.
H. That a Baton program was being presented this evening, (Wednesday,
March 19th) at Memoli Hall by the participants in the Department's
Baton classes.
I. That Temple City Youth Football has removed the blocking sled
from Live Oak Park with apologies for the delay.
J. That the 13th Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Easter Bonnet Contest
will be conducted at Live Oak Park on Saturday, March 29th.
K. That activities will be conducted at Live Oak Park during the
spring vacation for the children who live in Temple City but who
attend schools in other school districts which have spring vaca-
tions at different times than the Temple City Unified School District.
10. ADJOURNMENT:
Commissioner Adams moved to adjourn to the next regular meeting on
Wednesday, April 16, 1975 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the
City Hall, 5938 North Kauffman, Temple City. Motion seconded by
Commissioner Stack and carried.
Chairman Villar adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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Chairman