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C I T Y O F T E M P L E C I T Y
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 e e t i n g o f J u n e 2 1 , 1 9 7 8
I N I T I A T I O N :
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 m m 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 A d a m s a t 8 : 4 4 p . m . o n W e d n e s d a y , J u n e 2 1 , 1 9 7 8 ,
i n t h e C o u n c i l C h a m b e r s o f t h e 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 A d a m s 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 B u r l i n g a m e , A d a m s
C o m m i s s i o n e r C r u m p a r r i v e d a t
7 : 4 2 p . m .
C o m m i s s i o n e r A n d r e w s a r r i v e d a t
7 : 4 8 p . m .
A B S E N T : C o m m i s s i o n e r V i l l a r
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 :
C h a i r m a n A d a m s i n d i c a t e d t h a t h e h a d r e c e i v e d a c a l l f r o m C o m m i s s i o n e r
V i l l a r p r i o r t o t h e m e e t i n g , s t a t i n g t h a t h e h a d b e e n c a l l e d t o w o r k
d u e t o a n e m e r g e n c y b u t w o u l d t r y t o a r r i v e l a t e r t h i s e v e n i n g , i f t i m e
a l l o w e d .
C o m m i s s i o n e r C r u m p 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 V i l l a r f o r c a u s e . 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 B u r l i n g a m e a n d 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 m m i s s i o n e r B u r l i n g a m e 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 M a y 1 7 , 1 9 7 8 . 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 .
C r u m p a n d 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 :
5 . T E N N I S C O U R T R U L E S - C o n t i n u e D i s c u s s i o n
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C h a i r m a n A d a m s s t a t e d t h a t t h i s i t e m h a d b e e n d i s c u s s e d a t t h e i r l a s t
r e g u l a r m e e t i n g o f M a y 1 7 , 1 9 7 8 , b u t h a d b e e n t a b l e d d u e t o C o u u n i s s i o n e r
A n d r e w s a b s e n c e a n d t o r e v i e w c o m m e n t s r e g a r d i n g T e n n i s C o u r t R u l e # 7
f r o m t h e S e n i o r R e c r e a t i o n L e a d e r s a t L i v e O a k P a r k . C h a i r m a n A d a m s
f u r t h e r i n d i c a t e d t h a t t h e C o m m i s s i o n w a s t o d e c i d e i f T e n n i s C o u r t
R u l e # 7 , w h i c h p r o h i b i t s b r i n g i n g f o o d o r b e v e r a g e o n t o t h e c o u r t s ,
w a s t o i n c l u d e w a t e r .
C o m m i s s i o n e r C r u m p m o v e d t o i n t e r p r e t T e n n i s C o u r t R u l e # 7 a s b e i n g
a l l l i q u i d s , i n c l u d i n g w a t e r , a n d t h a t w a t e r n o t b e a l l o w e d o n t h e
t e n n i s c o u r t s . C o m m i s s i o n e r B u r l i n g a m e s e c o n d e d t h e m o t i o n .
I n t h e d i s c u s s i o n t h a t f o l l o w e d , C o m m i s s i o n e r A n d r e w s s t a t e d t h a t h e
f e l t t h a t t h e r e s h o u l d b e n o l i q u i d s a l l o w e d o n c o u r t s , a s t h e r e w e r e
d r i n k i n g f o u n t a i n s o u t s i d e t h e g a t e s t o t h e t e n n i s c o u r t s .
C o m m i s s i o n e r C r u m p s t a t e d t h a t h i s f i r s t i m p r e s s i o n , w h i c h w a s t o a l l o w
w a t e r o n t h e t e n n i s c o u r t s , w a s b a s e d o n t h e f a c t t h a t h e t h o u g h t n o t
a l l o w i n g w a t e r w a s b e i n g " p i c k y ; ' b u t a f t e r f u r t h e r r e v i e w , d e c i d e d t h a t
r e a s o n s f o r n o t a l l o w i n g w a t e r , i n c l u d i n g s a f e t y , w e r e v a l i d .
C h a i r m a n A d a m s s t a t e d t h a t h e p e r s o n a l l y f e l t w a t e r w o u l d n o t b e a
m a j o r p r o b l e m , b u t h i s r e a s o n s f o r n o t a l l o w i n g w a t e r o n c o u r t s w e x e
m a i n l y b a s e d o n m a k i n g i t l e s s j u d g m e n t a l f o r s t a f f t o e n f o r c e t h e . r u l e s
a n d n o t t o c r e a t e a n o t h e r � . . p r o b l e m o f b r e a k a b l e c o n t a i n e r s , s u c h a s g l a s s ,
" b e i n g b r o u g h t o n t o t h e c o u r t s , t h a t i f b r o k e n c r e a t e a h a z a r d a n d l i -
a b i l i t y f o r t h e C i t y .
C o m m i s s i o n e r B u r l i n g a m e s t a t e d t h a t s h e w a s a l s o a g a i n s t a l l o w i n g w a t e r
o n t h e t e n n i s c o u r t s , b a s e d o n t h e s a m e r e a s o n s g i v e n b y t h e o t h e r C o m -
m i s s i o n e r s .
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES - June 21, 1978
At this time Chairman Adams called for the vote, which carried.
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The Commission., in arriving at their decision, did so as there is a
drinking fountain in the immediate area of the courts; that restrict-
ing water facilitates uniform enforcement of the rule; that there would
be no control over the type of container used to bring water onto the
courts, such as glass, which if broken, constitutes a hazard, and if
in a commercially labelled container, such as pop or beer cans, etc.,
requires staff to inspect the contents to verify if the fluid is water,
Chairman Adams closed discussion on this item and directed the Depart-
ment to continue to enforce Tennis Court Rule #7 to include water.
NEW BUSINESS:
6. REQUEST FOR USE OF PLAYING FIELDS AND CONCESSION STAND AT LIVE OAK PARK:
Temple City Youth Football, Inc. and Temple City American Youth Soccer
Organization
With the concurrence of the Commission, Chairman Adams presented both
agenda items 6 and 7 at this time due to the nature of the request.
Chairman Adams stated that the applications for use of playing fields
and the concession stand at Live Oak Park by Temple City Youth Football,
Inc. and Temple City American Youth Soccer Organization as originally
filed, show an overlap in the use of the facilities. However, Chairman •
Adams continued, Director Kobett met with presidents of both groups and
the schedules have been revised in the best interest of both organizations.
At this time, Chairman Adams called on Director Kobeet to review the
applications with the Commission.
Director Kobett stated that the presidents of both organizations were
very cooperative in working out the overlap of schedules. Director
Kobett continued, stating that Youth Football will keep their practice
to the east lighted athletic field area. Youth Football will use both
the areas identified as the west lighted field and the east lighted
field, Monday through Friday before Youth Soccer starts their season,
at which time they will limit their use of the park to Tuesdays, Thursdays,
and Fridays, and they will only use the east lighted field,
Director Kobett further stated that on Monday and Wednesday, Youth Soccer
will use both the east and west lighted athletic field areas and on
Tuesdayq Thursdaysand Fridays they will use the west side only.
Regarding the use of the concession stand, Director Kobeet stated that •
Youth Football's request is for weekdays only, and Youth. Soccer's re-
quest is for Saturdays only.
Commissioner Andrews inquired of Director Kobett regarding how the
organizations plan on controlling their inventory in the concession
stand.
Director Kobett stated that the organizations plan to keep all supplies
separate and are hopeful of getting another refrigerator and to install .
locks on both refrigerators,
Commissioner Crump moved to approve the request for use of the playing
fields and concession stand at Live Oak Park by Temple City Youth
Football, Inc., as noted on application, subject to required Certifi-
cate of Insurance to include products liability coverage. Commissioner
Andrews seconded the motion which carried;.
Commissioner Andrews moved to approve the request received from Temple
City American Youth Soccer for use of playing fields and concession
stand at Live Oak Park, as indicated on their application, subject to
the required Certificate of Insurance to include products liability
coverage. Commissioner Burlingame seconded the motion which carrried.
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Commissioner Andrews moved that the motion be amended to include
Friday use of the concession stand by Youth Soccer is for set up only,
with Youth Football as the prime user. Commissioner Crump seconded
the amendment which carried.
Commissioner Andrews inquired as to Youth Soccer's request on their
application for use of a portable snack bar on the west field on
Saturdays.
Commissioners Andrews and Crump questioned the need for a portable
snack bar every Saturday as that was why the concession stand was enlarged
when rebuilt.
Couuuissioner Burlingame stated-she would like to hear Youth Soccer's
reason for the request of a portable snack bar before making her de-
cision.
As there was no representative from Youth,Soccer present to explain the
purpose of the portable stand, Chairman Adams tabled action on this
portion of their application to the next regular meeting. Director
Kobett was instructed to communicate with. Youth Soccer-and obtain ad-
ditional information in this regard.
Chairman Adams commended Robert Craig, President of Temple City Youth
Football, Inc., and Carol Wong, Regional Commissioner, Temple City
• American Youth Soccer Organization, on. their cooperative efforts in
working out their season schedules. The Commission expressed their
concurrence.
7. COMMUNICATIONS:
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A. Director Kobett brought to the Commission's attention a letter to
each of the Commissioners inviting them to Temple City National Little
League's Closing Night Ceremonies on Friday, June 23 at the Longden
School baseball field.
B. Director Kobett stated that Temple City American Little League
had asked him to-extend an invitation to the Commission to attend. their
Closing Day Ceremonies on Saturday, June 24 at 10 a.m. at Live Oak Parka
C. Director Kobett brought to the Commission's attention a letter
received from the United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service,
thanking those that made comments on the San Gabriel Planning Unit Final
Environmental Statement.
D. Director Kobett reminded the Commission of the Los Angeles Basin
Parks and Recreation Commissioners and Board Members Dinner, hosted by
the City of Carson on Thursday, June 29 at 6:30 p.m. Reservations must
be made by Friday, June 23.
TIME FOR THOSE IN AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK:
There were no persons in the audience wishing to speak.
9. DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
The Departmen.t's Seventh-& Eighth Grade Girls Softball Team partici-
pated in an Inter - City- League-which-culminated last month. Games
were- played on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons on a home and away
basis. .
On Saturday, May 13, one girl represented. Temple City in the Southern
California Municipal Track and Field Meet at San Diego. The girl placed.
4th in the long jump event.
On May 26, participants at Live Oak. Park made an artificial floral wreath
which was placed on the Veterans Monument in Temple City Park on.
• Memorial Day, May 29.
Classes that began during May included a morning session of Cake Decor-
ating with seven adults, and Oil Painting with twelve adults en.rol:led.,.
Programs that culminated during May included Adult Oil Painting, Morning
Cake Decorating, Youth Drawing, Chil.dren.s Dance and. Acrobatics_ Karate,
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Baton, and some daytime Adult Tennis classes,
On Saturday, May 13 and May 20, 163 youths presented the Annual Dance
Recital which was held at La Rosa School. Approximately four hundred .
and fifty parents, relatives and friends were in attendance. On
Thursday, June 8, the Tots Recreation Program was concluded with their
Annual Graduation at Live Oak Park. Commissioners Burlingame and Crump
awarded the diplomas.
Afterschool recreation closed on June 2.
Last week, 4,350 Summer Recreation Brochures were distributed to local
public schools, Longley Way, Gidley, Clem.inson and St. Lukes.
The Summer Recreation Program is scheduled to begin. on June 26 and staff
in- service started today.
The exterior of the concession stand was painted this month.
Construction of the tennis courts began on June 1. The contract calls
for a 90 day construction period, excluding the curing time for appli-
cation of the surface coating,
10. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
A. Commissioner Crump wished to commend the Parks and Recreation staff
on the fine job they do.
B. Commissioner Andrews inquired of Director Kobett as tothe progress
of the Athletic Field Lighting Project.
Director Kobett stated th.e project-has-been approved by the State and
that Temple City American Little League has been authorized to proceed
with construction, Price increases since the project was submitted to
the State has caused. delay as the youth organizations are reviewing
the plans for possible changes to reduce cosh
C. Commissioner Andrews also inquired of Director Kobett regarding the
outcome of the Mayor's recent meetings with the Youth. Groups of Temple
City regarding the concession stand at Live Oak, Park.
Director Kobett replied that the purpose of keeping the con.cess.ion stand
open was to provide a. conie.nient food service for, patrons of the park.,
and as a fund raiser for the•groups•operating the stand. The first meet-
ing was to explore t :he•concept•with interested youth groups and to share
ideas. At the second meeting, the groups indicated. they could not operill
ate the•stand all summer, however, two groups will keep 'the stand. open
for two weeks to determine-if-there is a need for a service of this
nature and if it was economically feasible.
D..,Director Kobett informed the Commission that the City Council has
authorized funds for•operating a. Youth Employment Program for six weeks
this summer. The City Council took. this action as the service formerly
provided by the School District was cancelled when Summer School was
cancelled. The Department will coordinate the program and use pe.r.sonn.el
and facilities of Temple City High School. An effort will be made to
develope jobs for youths as well as providing youth. for work requests
received.
E. Director Kobett further stated that at last night's City Council
Meeting, Commissioners Adams, Burlingame and Crump were reappointed for
a two year term.
11. ADJOURNMENT:
Commissioner Crump moved to adjourn to t1 next. regular meeting on Wednes-
day, July 19, 1978 at 730 p.m. in the. Council Chambers at City Hall.. •
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Andrews and carried.
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Chairman Adams adjourned the meeting at 8:25 p.m.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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