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TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES
MARCH 16, 1994
INITIATION:
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Pursuant to the agenda posted on March 11, 1994, Chairman Caswell called the meeting of the
Community Services Commission to order at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 16, 1994.
2. ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Commissioner- Adams, Broge, Crump, Caswell 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 Adams the Consent Calendar
was unanimously approved as presented.
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular meeting of February 16, 1994.
Commission approved the Minutes of the regular meeting of February 16, 1994 as
submitted.
B. MONTHLY ATTENDANCE REPORT
Commission received Attendance /Activity report for the month of February, 1994.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None
7. NEW BUSINESS:
A. REVIEW OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO TEMPLE CITY RESIDENTS.
Director Chadwick welcomed the representatives from the transportation agencies that
provide service to Temple City residents. The representatives presented comments on
local transportation regarding the level and quality of services available in Temple City.
Mark Stanley, Director of Planning, Foothill Transit, stated that Foothill Transit is a Joint
Powers Authority made up of 20 member cities in San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys.
There are five Executive Board Members who oversee the transit services within Foothill
Transit's service area. They operate 21 bus lines. He referred to a service area map
stating it represented a five year overview of the services planned by the bus company.
The map focused on a time transfer system with eight major transfer centers. Passengers
connecting from one line to another may experience a delay with the service. The new
system will have buses at the same time so a person can avoid delays. He stated Temple
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City is served by line 492 on Santa Anita Boulevard. There is a proposal to increase
service with bus pick up every 15 minutes at peak hours and 30 minutes at the off hours.
Another improvement in the Temple City area is an express line to run from Arcadia
down to El Monte. He stated that El Monte is a major time transfer area where ridership
can transfer and connect with Foothill Transit and MTA service at the El Monte depot.
Most service in Temple City is provided by MTA.
Steve Lantz, Director of Planning for the West San Gabriel Valley Team, Metropolitan
Transportation Authority (MTA), stated RTD and LACTC merged together to form MTA.
Services provided range from fixed route bus service, park and ride lots to high occupancy
vehicle lanes to metro link line and light rail services. They provide funding for local
jurisdictions such as Temple City for local transit programs. He stated that the 30 year
plan proposal is under funded due to the recession. They have cut back in their transit
operating budget and employee staffmg. He gave an overview of the metro link lines and
construction in the area. He stated Temple City subsidizes the bus passes for Temple City
residents. He indicated this subsidy is important due to rising bus pass costs.
Mr. Lantz stated Metro Access provides transportation access for the disabled that cannot
ride public transportation. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) the agency
has a responsibility to provide people with disabilities with the same access to trips if they
were able to ride a fixed route bus. This service is provided throughout the San Gabriel
Valley.
Mr. Lantz answered Commissioner Crump questions stating a potential Metro Access rider
is interviewed and must pass an evaluation to qualify for the program which is door to
door service. The cost is $1.50 per 15 miles traveled within the zone.
He distributed fact sheets about MTA services to the Commissioners.
Earl Hooper, Operations Manager, Dootson Enterprises, Inc., stated that the dial -a -ride
service provided in the past year was due to the response of the City survey last year.
Dootson Enterprises, Inc. operates a sedan and a van.
Director Chadwick indicated the City extended Dootson's agreement for three years. He
stated that Dootson Enterprises, Inc. provides excellent service and we receive far less
complaints compare with other dial -a -ride programs.
There was some discussion regarding expanding the dial -a -ride service.
Commissioner Caswell did not support dial -a -ride taking the ridership to the Arcadia Mall.
He felt we should promote city businesses to the community.
Commissioner Sternquist stated Temple City shopping district is limited for the disable
and senior ridership. She stated that some seniors are afraid to get on a bus and would
like one van to go to the mall. She suggested the ridership could be charged more.
Mr. Lantz stated that some local jurisdictions join together to provide joint services in
communities.
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s e r v i c e m a y b e a r r a n g e d b y c o n t a c t i n g t h e S a n t a A n i t a M a l l .
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i n f o r m a t i o n o n t h e s e r v i c e t h e y p r o v i d e t o t h e c o m m u n i t y .
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F I S C A L Y E A R 1 9 9 4 - 9 5 .
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r e g i s t r a t i o n p r o g r a m w i l l a c c o m m o d a t e t h e u s e o f c r e d i t c a r d s . C o m m i s s i o n e r C a s w e l l
s u g g e s t e d T e m p l e C i t y f u r n i s h a c r e d i t c a r d .
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w e r e o f f e r e d . T h e i n f o r m a t i o n c o u l d b e d i s t r i b u t e d t o t h e s e n i o r c l u b o r d i a l - a - r i d e
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a s s i g n e d t h i s p r o j e c t .
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t h a t a r e k n o w n t o g i v e s e n i o r d i s c o u n t s . C o m m i s s i o n e r A d a m s s t a t e d t h e C h a m b e r s h o u l d
h a v e t h e s t r a t e g y t o s o l i c i t t h i s i n f o r m a t i o n . H e w o u l d l i k e t o s e e s o m e a t t r a c t i o n f o r
s e n i o r s t o s h o p i n t h i s c o m m u n i t y . H e s u g g e s t e d t h a t s o m e o n e s p e a k w i t h t h e C h a m b e r
t o s e e i f t h e y a r e w o r k i n g o n a r e f e r r a l b o o k l e t f o r s e n i o r d i s c o u n t s . D i r e c t o r C h a d w i c k
s t a t e d h e w o u l d c o n t a c t t h e C h a m b e r .
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Chairman Caswell stated the City had a welcome wagon program at one time.
Commissioner Crump stated that there is a national organization that franchises or
administers a welcome wagon program. Chairman Caswell stated that some cities provide
the service and he felt that this should be a Chamber duty.
Commissioner Broge suggested a family fee for fee and charge activities. A membership
fee or family charge in order to get a discount on classes. Supervisor Burroughs stated
contractors are paid on a percentage basis, however, day camp fees might be a program
that could be discounted. Commissioner Broge suggested a list of classes be prepared that
could be discounted. Director Chadwick indicated that this is a good suggestion.
Commissioner Broge asked if number 4 on A list "Continue to implement a computer
registration process for the Department's fee and charge activities" and number 3 on B
list "Implement credit card payment process for Department fee and charge programs" are
they the same. Director Chadwick indicated they are separate projects, the
implementation of the computer registration process would be first then the credit card
payment will be addressed later.
Commissioner Broge asked the status of number 2 on B list "Plan and conduct an
afterschool program for intermediate school age youth ". Director Chadwick indicated that
an intermediate school program needs to be very good at the beginning or it will loose the
interest of the youth. There is an interest to implement a program. Director Chadwick
indicated that he and Supervisor Burroughs have met with the Oak Intermediate School
Principal and Vice - principal and came up with a list of classes and programs desirable for
this age group.
Commissioner Broge suggested deleting "develop and complete a community resource
assessment that would inventory existing local recreation facilities available to the public;
identify the types of recreational facilities needed to address the community's current and
future use; and develop a plan that would enable the City to address the community's
recreational facility needs ". Commissioners were in agreement to delete this project.
Director Chadwick restated the input from the Commission regarding the Department's
work program priorities for the 1994 -95 fiscal year.
C. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS TOUR.
Chairman Caswell asked Commission if there was an interest to tour the Capital
Improvement Project sites. Commissioners indicated they were interested in viewing the
park facilities and being informed as to what improvements are being proposed.
It was agreed that the Commissioners will meet with the Public Services Director on
Thursday, March 31, at 9:30 a.m. at Temple City Park. The tour will include Temple City
and Live Oak Parks.
8. COMMUNICATIONS: None
9. ADDITIONAL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE: None
10. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
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A. COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR REPORT.
Commission received and filed the Community Services Director's Report.
Commissioner Sternquist indicated an article in the real estate section of the Star News
highlighted a Temple City family and the emphasis of the article was the youth activities
available in the community.
11. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, it was moved -b Commissioner Broge and seconded by
Commissioner Crump and unanimously carried hat to meeting be adjourned to the next regular
meeting of the Community Services Commission to, a held on April 20, 1994, at 7:30 p.m. in the
Council Chambers, 5938 North Kauffman Ave 9e(Temple City. Chairs . Casweli adjourned the
meeting at 9:13 p.m.
ATTEST:
Secretary /
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