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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES
OCTOBER 19, 1988
INITIATION
1. Pursuant to Agenda posted on October 14, 1988, the regular
meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was called to
order by Chairman Shaw at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber
of the Civic Center, 5938 N. Kauffman Avenue, Temple City.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairman Shaw led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
3. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Commissioner Adams, Burlingame,
Caswell, Crump and Shaw
Also present was Parks and Recreation Director Kobett.
• 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Caswell moved that the minutes of the regular
meeting of September 21, 1988 be approved as written. Com-
missioner Crump seconded the motion and it was unanimously
approved.
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5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. REQUEST RECEIVED FROM TEMPLE CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DIS-
TRICT REGARDING SUMMER USE OF SWIMMING POOL.
Due to the fact that the Commission had received commu-
nication from the school district saying they would
continue to keep the pool open through Labor Day, the
matter was removed from the Agenda.
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. CALIFORNIA WILDLIFE COASTAL AND PARK LAND CONSERVATION
BOND ACT OF 1988.
Director Kobett informed the Commissioners that there
was a memo outlining the Bond Act in their packets.
Also included was a list of suggested items from staff
for park improvements for the Commission's information,
but by no means was the list inclusive. Director
Kobett encouraged the Commission to consider any addi-
tional item(s) they felt important.
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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
R e g u l a r M e e t i n g o f O c t o b e r 1 9 , 1 9 8 8
P a g e 2
C o m m i s s i o n e r A d a m s a s k e d a b o u t t h e p r o p o s e d r e m o v a l a n d
r e d e s i g n o f t h e b a s k e t b a l l / v o l l e y b a l l c o u r t s ; i . e . ,
w h e t h e r t h e r e w a s c u r r e n t l y o n e o r t w o c o u r t s . H e
a d d e d t h a t h e t h o u g h t t h e r e w a s a n e e d f o r m o r e c o u r t s
b e c a u s e t h e o n e s p r e s e n t l y t h e r e a r e a l w a y s i n u s e .
C o m m i s s i o n e r C r u m p a g r e e d . C o m m i s s i o n e r B u r l i n g a m e
a s k e d i f t h e r e w a s e n o u g h r o o m f o r t h e e x p a n s i o n a n d i t
w a s d e t e r m i n e d b y t h e C o m m i s s i o n t h a t , y e s , t h e p a r k
c o u l d a c c o m m o d a t e t h e e x t r a c o u r t s ; h o w e v e r , b o t h
C o m m i s s i o n e r s A d a m s a n d S h a w s a i d t h e r e t e n t i o n o f t h e
h a n d b a l l c o u r t s w o u l d b e a n i m p o r t a n t f a c t o r .
T h e C o m m i s s i o n t h e n d i s c u s s e d t h e i n s t a l l a t i o n o f a
s a n d v o l l e y b a l l c o u r t . T h i s t y p e o f f a c i l i t y a p p e a l s
t o t e e n s a n d s h o u l d a t t r a c t t h e m t o t h e p a r k . T h e
s u b j e c t o f s a f e t y w a s d i s c u s s e d a n d i t w a s f e l t t h a t a
s a n d c o u r t w a s a s s a f e o r s a f e r t h a n c o n c r e t e o r a s -
p h a l t . I t w a s n o t e d t h a t v o l l e y b a l l i s v e r y p o p u l a r
w i t h y o u n g a d u l t s a t t h e b e a c h .
C o m m i s s i o n e r C r u m p i n q u i r e d a b o u t t h e r e h a b i l i t a t i o n o f
t h e i r r i g a t i o n s y s t e m a n d D i r e c t o r K o b e t t s a i d t h a t t h e
c u r r e n t s y s t e m w a s i n s t a l l e d i n 1 9 5 7 a n d h a s b e e n
e x t e n d e d s i n c e t h a t t i m e , b u t n e e d s w o r k .
C h a i r m a n S h a w s u g g e s t e d t h a t t h e C o m m i s s i o n a d d t o t h e
l i s t . i t e r n s t h e y w a n t e d c o n s i d e r e d a n d t h e n t h e C o m m i s -
s i o n c o u l d p r i o r i t i z e t h e l i s t . T h e C o m m i s s i o n n e e d s
t o m o v e s w i f t l y o n t h i s m a t t e r , h e n o t e d , i n o r d e r t o
g e t t h e i r r e c o m m e n d a t i o n t o t h e C i t y C o u n c i l f o r t h e i r
m e e t i n g o f N o v e m b e r 1 5 .
C o m m i s s i o n e r A d a m s a g r e e d a n d s u g g e s t e d t h a t t h e C o m -
m i s s i o n g e t t h e l i s t m o r e c l a r i f i e d s o t h a t d e c i s i o n s
c o u l d b e m a d e . H e t h e n a s k e d m o r e a b o u t t h e i r r i g a t i o n
s y s t e m ; i . e . , w h e r e i t i s n o t s a t i s f a c t o r y n o w . D i r e c -
t o r K o b e t t s a i d s o m e o f t h e h e a d s , t h e c o n t r o l l e r s a n d
g a l v e n i z e d p i p e s n e e d e d w o r k a n d / o r r e p l a c e m e n t . T h e
s y s t e m i s f u n c t i o n i n g a d e q u a t e l y a t t h e p r e s e n t t i m e ,
h o w e v e r .
C o m m i s s i o n e r A d a m s t h e n a s k e d a b o u t t h e r e m o v a l o f t h e
e x i s t i n g a s p h a l t p a t h w a y s i n t h e p l a y a p p a r a t u s a r e a
a n d r e p l a c i n g i t w i t h c o n c r e t e . H e h a s n o t i c e d t h a t
t h e r e a r e p o t e n t i a l l y d a n g e r o u s s p o t s w h e r e t h e a s p h a l t
i s c r a c k e d . D i r e c t o r K o b e t t i n f o r m e d C o m m i s s i o n e r
A d a m s t h a t t h e a s p h a l t i s i n s a f e c o n d i t i o n , b u t i t
c o u l d b e u p g r a d e d w i t h c o n c r e t e . T h e a s p h a l t h a s b e e n
i n s i n c e 1 9 5 7 a n d h a s b e e n r e p a i r e d b u t n o t r e p l a c e d .
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There was some brief discussion on the advantages of
replacing the existing bleachers with aluminum bleach-
ers. The bleachers had been repaired and painted not
too long ago, but they could be replaced with aluminum
which stands up to wear and tear much better and re-
quires less maintenance.
Commissioner Burlingame stated that she would like to
have lighting for the four unlit tennis courts added to
the list.
Upon further discussion, it was determined by the
Commissioners that, since there were no cost estimates
on the projects and because the majority of the Commis-
sioners wanted to go to Live Oak Park to more fully
look over what needed to be done, an adjourned meeting
should be called prior to the City Council meeting of
November 15.
Upon motion by Commissioner Burlingame, seconded by
Commissioner Adams, it was unanimously approved that
the Commission hold an adjourned meeting on the 2nd of
November at 7:30 p.m. in the Staff Lounge of the Civic
Center; that every member of the Commission go to the
park before then to look over what needs to be done;
and that the Director get some estimated costs on the
suggested improvements.
B. REQUEST RECEIVED FROM THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES DEPART-
MENT OF HEALTH SERVICES TO CONDUCT A FLU CLINIC AT LIVE
OAK PARK NOVEMBER 10, 1988.
Commissioner Burlingame moved that the Commission allow
the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services to
conduct their Flu Clinic at Live Oak Park on the re-
quested date subject to the required Certificate of
Insurance. Commissioner Caswell seconded the motion.
Commissioner Crump asked if this was the same request
as in the past, and Director Kobett said yes, it was a
yearly request. The vote was called and the motion was
unanimously approved.
C. REQUEST RECEIVED FROM TEMPLE CITY CUB SCOUT PACK 156
FOR RESERVED USE OF THE CRAFT ROOM AT LIVE OAK PARK ON
THURSDAYS FROM 4:15 TO 5:15 P.M. BEGINNING OCTOBER 20,
1988 THROUGH JUNE 15, 1989.
Commissioner Crump asked if the request conflicted with
any Departmental activities, and Director Kobett said
no. Commissioner Crump then moved that the Commission
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recommend to City Council approval of the request by
Temple City Cub Scout Pack 156 for reserved use of the
Craft Room at Live Oak Park on the requested days
subject to a valid Certificate of Insurance. Commis-
sioner Burlingame seconded the motion and it was unani-
mously approved.
7. COMMUNICATIONS - None.
8. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK
Ron Song, 9023 E. Youngdale, San Gabriel, carne to the podium
to comment on the Park Land Bond Funds item on the Agenda.
He wanted to let the Commission know that, as a student at
Temple City High School, he felt that sand volleyball courts
at the park would be very popular. Similar courts in other
cities are always in use and he said he was sure they would
draw young adults and students to the park. He also said it
would be nice to have all the tennis courts lit because he
goes to the park to play tennis often and has to wait 35 -40
minutes for a lighted court.
9. DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Director Kobett informed the Commission that a copy of the
Director's Report was in their notebooks. He added that at
the City Council meeting of October 18 the final payment for
the Live Oak Park Project was delayed because the work is
not finished. The City Attorney is working out details with
the contractor so that the Department can go ahead and use
the facilities. A date of October 25, 1988 has been set for
an Open House and Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies.
Commissioner Shaw asked if there was going to be a Halloween
Carnival this year and Director Kobett informed the Commis-
sion that, yes, staff had planned the Carnival for Monday,
October 31 from 7:00 -8:45 p.m. He invited the Commissioners
to attend and further encouraged them to help out by selling
donuts and coffee at the event.
Director Kobett also added that the Department is hosting
the CPRS District 13 luncheon on November 16 at Live Oak
Park and extended an invitation to all the Commissioner's to
attend.
10. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS
Commissioner Adams - nothing.
Commissioner Burlingame - nothing.
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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
R e g u l a r M e e t i n g o f O c t o b e r 1 9 , 1 9 8 8
P a g e 5
C o m m i s s i o n e r C a s w e l l
C o m m i s s i o n e r C r u m p
C o m m i s s i o n e r S h a w
1 0 . A D J O U R N M E N T
- s a i d h e w i l l b e i n C o l o r a d o f o r
t h e n e x t r e g u l a r m e e t i n g f o r h i s
d a u g h t e r ' s w e d d i n g a n d w i l l b e
u n a b l e t o a t t e n d .
- s a i d t h a t h e a n d C o m m i s s i o n e r s
C a s w e l l , S h a w , A d a m s a n d D i r e c t o r
K o b e t t w e r e a b l e t o m a k e t h e C o n -
f e r e n c e i n S a n D i e g o t h e p a s t f e w
d a y s a n d i t w a s v e r y i n t e r e s t i n g .
- n o t h i n g .
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 b e f o r e t h e C o m m i s s i o n , o n
m o t i o n m a d e 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 s e c o n d e d b y C o m -
m i s s i o n e r C a s w e l l , t h e m e e t i n g w a s a d j o u r n e d a t 8 : 2 5 p . m . t o
t h e a d j o u r n e d m e e t i n g o f N o v e m b e r 2 , 1 9 8 8 i n t h e S t a f f
L o u n g e .
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