HomeMy Public PortalAboutMinutes - 1978/07/19 - RegularCITY OF TEMPLE CITY
PARKS AND RECREATION.COMI"IISSION
Meeting of July 19, 1978
INITIATION
1, The regular meeting
was called to order
Wednesday, July 19,
the City Hall, 5938
California,
of the Parks and Recreation Commission
by Commissioner Villar at 7:35 p.m.
1978, in.the Council Chambers of
North Kauffman Avenue, Temple City,
2. Commissioner Villar led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
3. ROLL CALL: PRESENT:
Commissioners Andrews,
Burlingame, Crump, Villar
ABSENT: Commissioner Adams
ALSO PRESENT: Victor.B. Kobett
Director of Parks and Recreation
Director Kobett stated, that Commissioner Adams could not
attend the Commission meeting on July 19, 1978 because he
is vacationing in. Northern California. Commissioner Crump
moved to excuse Commissioner Adams for cause. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Andrews and carried.
4, APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Commissioner Crump moved to approve the minutes of the
regular meeting of June 21, 1978. The motion was seconded
by Commissioner Burlingame and carried,
5. REORGANIZATION OF COMMISSION:
At this time, Director Kobett opened nominations for the
Chairmanship of the Commission. Commissioner Crump moved
to nominate Commissioner Villar as the new Chairman of the
Parks and Recreation Commission. The motion was seconded
by Commissioner Andrews and carried." Commissioner Andrews
moved that the nominations. for Chairman be closed.
Commissioner Crump seconded the motion, which carried. Commissioner
Villar was unanimously elected Chairman of the Commission.
Director Kobett turned the meeting over to Chairman Villar,
who opened the nominations for Vice - Chairman. Commissioner
Andrews moved to nominate Commissioner Crump as Vice -- Chairman,
Commissioner Burlingame seconded the motion and moved to close
nominations for Vice - Chairman,which carried. Commissioner Crump
was unanimously elected as Vice - Chairman.
6. • UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Director Kobett directed the Commission's attention to a request
for use of a Portable Concession Stand at Live Oak Park and
introduced Carol Wong, President of the Temple City American
Youth Soccer Organization.
Carol Wong, 4816 Rio Hondo, Temple City addressed the Commission
indicating that the request for a portable snack stand at the
West end of the park stemmed from a request received from the .
parents and friends of the players wanting more access to
the food for sale. Previous use of card tables and picnic tables
for this purpose proved successful but lacked adequate protection
for the items. In response to questions, she indicated the stand
would be erected and taken down every Saturday and placed in
their storage room. She also indicated that only hot coffee,
cold drinks, and convenient food items such as candy would be sold.
Prepared food items such as hot dogs would only be sold from
the main snack bar. The stand, she stated, would not interfere
the public's use of the picnic shelter, however, they would need
to plug in an electrical extension cord in a receptacle in the shelter,
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Coujuiissi.oner Crump moved to grant Temple City American Youth
Soccer Organization permission to use a Portable Concession.
Stand and the necessary electrical hookup on Saturday
at Live Oak Park, seconded by Commissioner Burlingame and carried..
The Commission, in granting the request, did so as the Portable
Concession. Stand would only be used on Saturdays, would be
put up and taken down each time it was used and would not
interfere with the publics use of the picnic shelter
The Comu.isston then reviewed the proposed soccer field layout
for the 1978-79 season as brought forth by Carol Wong, -
Mrs; Wong indicated that they had one less field this year and
that the fields are larger than last years, which provides
for a better game and better prepares the participants
for the playoff competition,.
I.n response to questions, Mrs. Wong stated that three of the
fields were 60' x 110` and the clinic field 40' x 70`.: The
fields, she indicated, were located further away from the picnic
shelter and the arrangement should facilitate getting players
and spectators on and off the park;
Commissioner Crump then moved to approve the proposed soccer
field layout presented by the Temple City American Youth. Soccer
Organization, with the final placement of the fields coordinated
with the Parks and Recreation Department prior to the marking
of the boundary lines. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
Burlingame and carried;
NEW BUSINESS:
Director Kobett brought to the attention .of the. Commission. the
application in their agenda packets submitted by Pam - Larson.,
Program Director of the YMCA; The request, he indicated, was
received after the agenda had been prepared.
Pam Larson, 5926 Rowland, Temple City stated that the reason. for
the YMCA request for the use of Live Oak Park for the Summer Day
Camp is because of the overwhelming enrollment of youngsters
due to the lack of summer school this year_ . Pam stated there would
be approximately 40 in attendance at.theday camp, using the •
grass area and picnic table shelters.should-_their application be
approved by the Comwissiono She stated that. :the youngsters would
be picked up at the end of each day by the parents, at Live Oak
Parks The .classes are to be held Monday Friday from
9 a,m. to 6 p.m. • July 17, 1978 through September 8, 1978,
Chairman. Villar asked Director Kobett .if there were any other
groups scheduled to use the park at this time. Director Kobett
replied that there were none except that the general public uses
the picnic shelter throughout the day with most use being after
five o'clock, He continued that Ms Larson has requested the
picnic shelter because of the tables therein. The Director further
indicated. that if the Commission. would like the entire picnic
shelter available for public use, the park ..could accommodate the
Summer Day Camp under th.e .trees nearby and still meet their needs,.
The Director pointed .out that-groups •do use the shelter from time.
to time but that he could not - forsee any conflicts at this time.;
Commissioner Andrews asked 'am Larson if she felt there would
be any conflict if her group were placed under the trees as opposed
to being in the shelter. Pam stated that she felt ilhere would
be no conflict, In answer to other, questions, she. stated that
her group would not be on the area at all times, but that
trips were scheduled and swimming is planned for the youngsters
which. would take the group away from the park. at different times.
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She also indicated that they had considered other areas but needed
a location within walking distance from the YMCA. The YMCA
she stated, was not large enough to accommodate the activity.
Funds derived from the day camp fees, she explained, are used
by the YMCA to defray expenses of the activity such as personnel
cost, supplies, and equipment.
Commissioner Andrews asked• if there would be any problems
regarding insurance. coverage. Director Kobett replied that
the YMCA had the required coverage on file with the City,.
Commissioner Crump moved to grant the YMCA, a non - profit
organization, the use of a portion of the grassed area at
Live Oak Park from July 20, 1978 through September 8, 1978.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Andrews and carried.
The Commission, in granting the request, did so as the use
is by a local non - profit organization ,.accommodates - primarily
local children and the size of the area to be used will not
interfere unreasonably with the general public use of the park.
7. REVIEW OF TENNIS COURT RULES:
Director Kobett stated that the Commission, at their June 21, 1978
meeting, had decided to review the Tennis Court Rules in light
of the construction of new courts at Live Oak Park. To assist
the Commission in their review,. the Department, he continued,
had obtained copies of Tennis Court Rules of nearby cities which
were in their packets.
Commissioner Andrews opened the discussion indicating that he
had received several complaints regarding rule number five
which restricted teenagers from playing on Saturdays, Sundays,
holidays, and after 7 p.m.. daily. He spoke in favor of eliminating
the rule and having the courts available to everyone equally
on a first come, first served basis.
Director Kobett reviewed the basis of the.r&le indicating that
when the rule was established, :it was to give the working adult
better access.to the courts as the youth could use them weekdays
when adults could-not.
Commissioner Villar also was of the opinion that the rule number
five should be eliminated, Director Kobett presented a
consideration of eliminating preference to adults on the three
existing courts but contihu ng to enforce rule number five on
the four new courts, thereby recognizing the playing needs of
both age groups.
Commissioner Burlingame advised that she felt that the
enforcement of the rule in question, . differently on the courts,
could cause a problem. Commissioner Andrews agreed and also
stated that many of the 14, 15, and 16 year old youngsters
could play as well as many of the adults and for this reason, the
young adults do not think the rule is fair.
It was the feeling of the Commission that rule number five
was not fair and not needed. Commissioner Andrews requested
that staff check with. the City Attorney as to the
discriminating nature of the rule.
Chairman Villar then asked for comments from the audience..
Carol Won , 4816 Rio Hondo, Temple City informed the. Commission .
tit er 4 year old son and three other teens after waiting
almost two hours had recently been turned away from
the courts because he was playing tennis during the evening hours.
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Mrs. Wong indicated that her son did work and go to school during
the day and could not play tennis during the weekdays. She
also indicated that he was a very good player and that she and
her son did not feel the rule was a fair one.,
Commissioner Andrews then asked the Director about the rule
regarding six ball maximum to be used on any one court
except for department tennis instruction classes and whether
that had been a problem for other cities who had asopted such
a rule_ Director Kobett replied that the existing rule number
four controls this situation in that if all the courts are in
use and others are waiting to play tennis, then only regulation
tennis under rule 4a may be played. The Commission, he continued,
has officially interpreted rule 4a to permit "practice play"
limited to 45 minutes with the time limit beginning when a claim
is made for the court under rule 4a. Only department tennis classes
are permitted and use of more than six tennis balls on a court is
usually only found with an instructional class or someone
practicing their serve..
Director Kobett inquired of the Commission if they would like
to reduce "practice play" to a maximum of 30 minutes rather than
the existing 45 minutes, It was the consensus of the Commission
that the time limit be left as it is currently.
Also discussed was the consideration of enforcement of tennis
court rule violations under the infraction ordinance. Such
enforcement would require that the rules be incorporated into
the Municipal Code.
It was the decision of the Commission to continue discussion
of the court rules to the next regular meeting of the Commission
on August 16, 1978 when Commission Adams would be present .
to present his comments and suggestions.
8, COMMUNICATIONS.
Director Kobett informed the Commission that they had received
an invitation to attend the rededication and open house
the El Monte Community Center, 3130 Tyler Avenue, El Monte on
Tuesday, July 25, 1978 from 10:00 a,m. to 4:00 p.m,
The Director then announced the Little League San Gabriel Valley
Area Tournament on July 20, 21, and 22, 1978 at Longden School
with ceremonies beginning at 7:00 p.m. Commissioner Burlingame
stated that she could attend the Thursday night game with
Chairman Villar attending the Friday night function,
9, TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH. TO SPEAK.:
There were no persons in the audience. . wishing to speak.
100 DIRECTORS REPORT:
Director Kobett informed the Commission that the Athletic
Field Lighting project began July 8, 1978 with volunteers
placing the electrical conduit. underground, More supplies
are due this week.
The Youth.•Employment Program opened June 23, 1978, The. Job
Center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a,m, until 12 noon_.
Thirty—two jobs were listed and•twent.y of them were filled through
July 7, 1978. Thirty work permits were issued since the opening
day.
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The pool at Temple City High School is open from 12 noon
until 5 p.m. for recreation and from 10_a.ma until 12 noon
for classes. Both are no fee activities Night swimming
has not been reinstated and it is doubtful it will be offered
th.i.s summer.
Tennis Court development has -progressed.. .The fence poles
have been set, forms are being placed for walls.
Persons unknown ex.ploded.a pipe bomb in the South restroom
of Live. Oak Park on July 17th The Sheriff'and Bomb
Squad were called and the incident is-under investigation.
The Summer Recreation Program 'began the week: of June 26th..
Attendance for the first week 'was .in excess -of-.1,200 children
Attendance for the week of July 10th was. 1,068 youth attending
programs and 445 using the playgrounds for supervised play.
Successful All -City Special..Event.s .included:.the Get Acquainted
Night with a Balloon -to -the -moon -contes.te Two cards which were
attached to balloons were returned; the first from. Hesperia
and the second from Duarte. The Annual penny carnivals were
exceptionally well presented and-attendeda. .
Coming activities include the Festival. of. Arts at Temple
City. Park on July 27th; Show 'Follies, th.e Annual' Drama Festival
and Talent Show.on.August3rd; and Moving Wheels at Temple.
City High School on August 10th.
Excursions to be held include Knotts.Bearry Farm, Huntington
State Beach, Disneyland; Wild-Animal Park and Old -
Fashioned Hay.Ride,
Classes that began during the.'month included Ballroom Dance with
an enrollment of 19; Youth:Cooking with an.enrollment of 24;
Youth Karate with an enrollment of 28;: Adult Karate-with an
enrollment of 11; Youth Baton .with - an enrollment. of 16;
Tots Day Camp with an enrollment of.66; Adult Oil painting with.an
enrollment of 17; yoga with an enrollment.of 27;. Slim and Trim
with an enrollment of 48; Belly Danncing with an enrollment of
17; Adult Tennis with an enrollment of 92; and Youth. Tennis with
an.enrollment.of 64. Of the 29 classes offered in Tennis, two
adult classes were cancelled and three teen.classes were cancelled
as well as the three combination classes for youth and adults.
A tennage: girls 'basketball.league..also.began its summer season
with six teams :participating The league is :composed of a
team from Temple City and other nearby schools.,
Director Kobett. then. p.resented:several.sugges:tions received from
Mayor Tyrell for .: consideration •by the _Commission which included
1) A_ fence. along ..the.North, side :of the..new tennis courts with
lockable gates at the .East and :West ' ends for-security and to
control the use of the 'courts; .:2) consideration- .of a Pro -Shop
North of the existing courts'to.help defray maintenance and
operating expenses of the. tennis_courts;.3) Bleachers for spectators
located between the new and existing tennis courts; 4) Development
of a City Tennis Tournament; and .5) 'Development of a City Tennis
Club,
The Couuuission. reviewed '.drawings -of the new tennis courts as
related'to the location -of the proposed security control fence.
In response .to ..questions ; Director Kobett stated that additional
control and security would be.ach.ieved as those using the courts
would have to enter and exit from the West side. Also, the gate.
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would be lockable for additional security. Director Kobett
continued that the control•fence was not a new concept but had
been. considered previously as part of the Pro -Shop concept.
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Commissioner Andrews questioned if the additional fencing was
needed and if it would provide the additional security and
control indicated. In regard to the price, Director Kobett
indicated that •cost estimates would be mailed to the. Commission
as soon as received and before their next regular meeting
Chairman. Villar, with the concurrence of the. Commission, closed.
discussion on the tennis court; suggestions to their next
regular meeting in August He expressed hisappreciati.on to
Mayor Tyr.e.11 for bringing the suggestions to the attention of
the Commission indicating that each would be given careful
consideration.
11, MATTERS FROM CITY ,OFFICIALS
Commissioner Andrews introduced Joe Killen., the new President
of Temple City American Little League, who was. in the audience.
He also informed the Commission that foul balls from the baseball
diamond are going into the area of the new courts and will present
a problem to tennis players once the courts are completed.
In response to questions, Director. Kobett stated the courts are
further to the East and thus closer to the home plate area
of t.h.e ball diamond. That due to the addition of the fourth court,
the North fence of the ball diamond, he stated, is engineered
to be extended higher to deflect foul balls. Director K.obett .
indicated that he would investigate the concern.
Commissioner Andrews also informed the Commission that he
felt the "No Steel Cleats" rule was not being enforced at Live
Oak Park, Director Kobett stated that the rule is posted on both .
ball diamond backstops and that staff have informed groups of
the rule. The Director indicated that he would instruct the
park staff to be more watchful for violation of the rule.
12. ADJOURNMENT:
Cowutissioner Crump moved to adjourn to the next regular meeting
of the Parks and Recreation Commission on Wednesday, August 16,
1978 in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 5938 N. Kauffman,
Temple City at 7:30 p.m.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Andrews and carried,
Chairman Villar adjourned the meeting at 9 20 p.m.
ATTEST.
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