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HomeMy Public PortalAboutMinutes - 1993/09/15 - RegularCITY OF TEMPLE CITY COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES SEPTEMBER 15, 1993 INITIATION: 1. CALL TO ORDER: Pursuant to the agenda posted on September 10, 1993, Chairman Caswell called the meeting of the Community Services Commission to order at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 15, 1993. 2. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Commissioner - Adams, Broge, Caswell, Crump and Sternquist ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: Director Chadwick and Supervisor Burroughs 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Chairman Caswell 4. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK: None. 5. CONSENT CALENDAR: On motion by Commissioner Crump and seconded by Commissioner Broge, the Consent Calendar was unanimously approved as presented. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular meeting, of July 21, 1993. Commission approved the Minutes of the regular meeting of July 21, 1993 as submitted. B. MONTHLY ATTENDANCE REPORT Commission received the Attendance /Activity report for the months of July and August, 1993. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: JOINT CITY /SCHOOL DISTRICT A. SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMS EVALUATION. The Commission received information regarding the 1993 summer youth programs organized through a partnership between the Temple City School District and City of Temple City. Commissioner Broge stated that she was pleased with the programs this past summer and that the City could present more programs for youths over 14 years of age. She was in favor of the high school teachers promoting their classes in the summer program. Commissioner Crump stated he would like to see the present programs enhanced and no new programs started next year. Commissioner Caswell stated there are youths not interested in sports and would like to see some hobby type classes. He suggested possibly a program in creating race cars or COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION 1VIINUTES Page 2 September 15, 1993 ** airplanes. He suggested a class on how to negotiate at a yard sale. Also a car restoration class could draw over 100 people. Commissioner Adams stated the programs represented the participation of many youths. He stated the swim program attracts many adults. He suggested the adults should pay to swim. He would like at least one hour in the evening for adults with no young people in the pool. He recommended an exercise class for non - swimmers be planned. He felt the volleyball program was just for girls and emphasized that boys and girls should be encouraged to participate. Commissioner Sternquist suggested a name change on the karate class for teens. Possibly "Self Defense in the 90's." She also suggested a baby sitting course. Commissioner Broge made a motion to receive and file the report, Commissioner Sternquist seconded and unanimously approved. 7. NEW BUSINESS: A. REVIEW OF FIREWORKS ORDINANCE. The Commission discussed the community benefits and costs of the selling and use of safe and sane fireworks in Temple City. Commissioner Adams stated that the City Council had the safe and sane fireworks issue on the 1988 ballot and that citizens voted to support the continued sales of safe and sane fireworks. He felt this was not the time to discuss the issue. Commissioner Adams stated that he felt they are safe. He stated that if the local non - profit groups were in agreement he would go along with abolishment. If enforcement of the ordinance prohibiting fireworks at city parks is a problem, Commissioner Adams stated that perhaps the Temple City Emergency Reserves or the Boy Scouts could patrol the park. Chairman Caswell indicated he didn't see why the Commission should discuss this issue. Commissioner Broge called the Sheriff's Department to have a Sheriff come to the park and enforce no safe and sane fireworks in the parking lot at Live Oak Park. When the Sheriff's responded they stated that the group was orderly and let them stay. She stated that she had to clean up the street the next morning and City staff cleaned up the parking lot. She felt that staff should not clean up fireworks. Director Chadwick indicated that part of the Commission duties is to review City ordinances and policies affecting use of parks. Given the issue as presented it would be appropriate for the Commission to discuss this issue. There was some discussion on the groups and their membership including Temple City residency. The City Clerk approves the applicants and according to City Ordinances, organizations must be based in Temple City. • • COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES Page 3 September 15, 1993 ** ** ** Commissioner Sternquist stated that 43% of the 28 cities polled allow fireworks. Therefore some cites think it is a problem. She concurred with Commissioner Broge and suggested the issue be placed on the ballot. Director Chadwick responded to questions on the impact to the Sheriff and Fire Departments. He stated that Lt. Osborne indicated in a course of a average day they respond to 25 -30 calls. During a 24 hour period, last 4th of July, the Sheriff's Department responded to 51 calls. He had reported that the demand for Sheriff's service during the same period in other communities also increased even, in communities that ban safe and sane fireworks. Commissioner Sternquist made a motion to recommend to City Council to place on the April ballot to ban the sale of safe and sane fire works. Seconded by Commissioner Broge. After some discussion Commissioner Broge rescinded the second and Commissioner Sternquist withdrew her motion. Commissioner Sternquist made a motion to invite the Sheriff's and Fire Departments and community groups selling safe and sane fireworks to the October Commission meeting, seconded by Commissioner Broge. The motion was approved on a roll call vote as follows: Roll Call: AYES: Commissioners Broge, Crump, Caswell and Sternquist NOES: Commissioner Adams Commissioner Broge made a motion for Chairman Caswell and Commissioner Broge and Sternquist develop a list of questions for representatives to respond at the October meeting, seconded by Commissioner Adams and unanimously approved. Chairman Caswell requested Commissioners to submit questions to them. 8. COMMUNICATIONS: None. 9. ADDITIONAL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE: None. 10. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: A. COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR REPORT. Commission received and filed the Community Services Director's report. Chairman Caswell stated that the meeting with the City Manager, Mayor and Mayor Pro - Tem included discussion of term limits and he solicited comments from the Commission. All the Commissioners concurred a city the size of Temple City does not have a need for term limits. Commissioners thought that purpose of term limits (having new people on the Commission) can be achieved when a Commissioner's term is due to expire. The City Council has the option to appoint a new member at that time. Director Chadwick informed the Commission on the status of the Live Oak Park improvement project. The competitive grant for Live Oak Park could represent a major COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES Page 4 September 15, 1993 renovation or a re -build project. A project would need to be in place before submitting for the grant. The building is not in compliance with the ADA and we believe it would be a major expense to make accessible. Also there are some environmental concerns. The facility would include public in put. The deadline for submitting a grant proposal is January. He indicated a City Council sub - committee would be formed to work with staff in developing the project and indicated that the Commission will be included in the project's process. Commissioner Adams - indicated he was in favor of City Council action to increase staff on the playgrounds and the closing of La Rosa and Cleminson due to construction. He stated those students can participate at other schools. Also, he will be out of town for the meeting in October. Commissioner Caswell - requested Commissioners to help Vic Kobett line up the cars for the Festival & Craft Faire. He asked Supervisor Burroughs to rope the cars off with flags and pylons, have the ballots ready for the voting of the cars and some blank car forms to display on cars. He stated Awards by Champion donated the mayors plaque for her to pick her favorite car and dash plaques for the first 30 cars. 11. ADJOURNMENT: • There being no further business, it was moved by Commis oner Crump and seconded by Commissioner Broge and unanimously carried that the fleeting b adjourned to the next regular • meeting of the Community Services Commission to be h ld Wednesday, October 20, 1993, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 5938 North Kauffman venom, Temple City. Chairman Caswell adjourned the meeting at 9:03 p.m. i ATTEST: •