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M I N U T E S
M A Y 1 7 , 1 9 9 5 7 : 3 0 P . M .
I N I T I A T I O N :
1 . C A L L T O O R D E R : C h a i r m a n C r u m p
2 . 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 - A d a m s , B r o g e , C a s w e l l , S t e r n q u i s t a n d C r u m p
A B S E N T : N o n e
A L S O P R E S E N T : D i r e c t o r C h a d w i c k
3 . P L E D G E O F A L L E G I A N C E : L e d b y C h a i r m a n . C r u m p
4 . T I M E F O R T H O S E I N T H E A U D I E N C E W H O W I S H T O S P E A K :
J o A n n e B a h a m , 6 6 0 0 T e m p l e C i t y B l v d . , A r c a d i a , p r e s i d e n t o f t h e p a r e n t s u p p o r t g r o u p f o r t h e
M i g h t y R a y s S w i m T e a m . T h e t e a m i s a y e a r r o u n d U S S s w i m t e a m , b e l o n g i n g t o a n d c o m p e t i n g
w i t h i n t h e S o u t h e r n C a l i f o r n i a A q u a t i c s A s s o c i a t i o n . T h e t e a m i s c u r r e n t l y s w i m m i n g a t t h e
T e m p l e C i t y H i g h S c h o o l p o o l .
M r s . B a h a m s t a t e d s o m e b a c k g r o u n d i n f o r m a t i o n o n t h e t e a m . S h e s t a t e d t h e y a r e a n a f f o r d a b l e .
c o m p e t i t i v e s w i m t e a m w i t h a n a g g r e s s i v e o u t r e a c h p r o g r a m a n d c a n p r o v i d e t r a i n i n g a n d
o p p o r t u n i t i e s f o r t h e c i t i z e n s o f T e m p l e C i t y t h a t e n j o y a q u a t i c s . T h e a g e r a n g e s f r o m f o u r y e a r s
t o a d u l t . T h e s w i m m e r s r a n g e f r o m n o v i c e t o n a t i o n a l l e v e l o f s w i m m i n g . -
M r s . B a h a m c a m e b e f o r e t h e C o m m i s s i o n t o r e q u e s t t h a t t h e C i t y o f T e m p l e C i t y r e c o g n i z e t h e
M i g h t y R a y s S w i m T e a m a s a T e m p l e C i t y t e a m . C u r r e n t l y t h e y u s e t h e T e m p l e C i t y H i g h S c h o o l
p o o l a t a c o s t s e t b y a n d p a i d t o t h e T e m p l e C i t y U n i f i e d S c h o o l D i s t r i c t . S h e s t a t e d t h e h i g h
s c h o o l h a s r e c o g n i z e d t h e n e e d f o r a g o o d f e e d e r p r o g r a m f o r t h e i r C I F a q u a t i c ' s p r o g r a m a n d
r e a l i z e s t h e i r s t u d e n t s p a r t i c i p a t i n g i n t h e a q u a t i c s p r o g r a m w i l l b e n e f i t f r o m a y e a r r o u n d t r a i n i n g
a n d c o m p e t i t i o n a s w e l l a s n e e d t o d e v e l o p f u t u r e s t u d e n t s i n a q u a t i c s . S h e r e q u e s t e d C o m m i s s i o n
t o p e r m i t a w o r k o u t t i m e f o r t h e s w i m m e r s i n s t e a d o f t h e r e c r e a t i o n s w i m t i m e t h e C i t y h a s
p r o v i d e d i n t h e p a s t f r o m 6 : 3 0 p . m . t o 8 p . m . , , M o n d a y t h r o u g h F r i d a y , d u r i n g t h e s u m m e r m o n t h s .
S h e s t a t e d t h a t i n a d d i t i o n t o t h e e v e n i n g s w i m , T e m p l e C i t y h a s m a d e a v a i l a b l e r e c r e a t i o n s w i m
s t a f f e d b y L o s A n g e l e s C o u n t y L i f e g u a r d s a t t h e T e m p l e C i t y H i g h S c h o o l p o o l t h r e e a n d a h a l f
h o u r s a d a y , M o n d a y t h r o u g h F r i d a y , s e v e n h o u r s o n S a t u r d a y a n d f i v e h o u r s o n S u n d a y
t h r o u g h o u t t h e s u m m e r . S h e r e c o g n i z e s t h e a d u l t l a p s w i m i s o f f e r e d f r o m 6 p . m . t o 6 : 3 0 p . m . ,
M o n d a y t h r o u g h F r i d a y , a n d i s a p r o g r a m , a p p r e c i a t e d b y t h e c i t i z e n s o f T e m p l e C i t y a n d
s u r r o u n d i n g a r e a s . S h e a s s u r e d t h e C o m m i s s i o n t h a t s w i m w o r k o u t s a n d l a p s w i m c a n c o e x i s t
w i t h n o d i f f i c u l t y . S h e i n d i c a t e d s h e c a n b e o f a s s i s t a n c e b y c u t t i n g c o s t t o t h e C i t y s i n c e t h e t e a m
p r o v i d e s a c e r t i f i e d l i f e g u a r d d u r i n g t h e w o r k o u t s .
M r s . B a h a m , o n b e h a l f o f t h e T e m p l e C i t y M i g h t y R a y s S w i m T e a m , r e q u e s t e d t h e C o m m i s s i o n
g r a n t p e r m i s s i o n t o t h e s w i m t e a m t o c o n t i n u e u s i n g t h e T e m p l e C i t y H i g h S c h o o l p o o l f a c i l i t y
d u r i n g t h e C i t y ' s u s u a l s u m m e r h o u r s f r o m 6 t o 8 p . m . , M o n d a y t h r o u g h F r i d a y .
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She thanked the Commission for allowing her the opportunity of introducing herself and the Might
Ray Swim Team to the Commission.
Chairman Crump informed Mrs. Baham that pursuant to the Brown Act, the Commission cannot
respond nor take action on an item not listed on the posted agenda. He indicated the item could
be placed for consideration on the June 21, agenda.
Commissioner Broge requested clarification of the name of the swim team as the Monrovia
Aquatics Foundation. Mrs. Baham responded the Monrovia Aquatics Foundation is the parent
support group and the Might Rays are the swimmers. The USS charter was purchased by
Monrovia Aquatics Foundation and was assigned the name M. Rays team and is separate from the
foundation. She indicated that residents from Temple City have joined the team.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Commissioner Broge requested item A removed from the Consent Calendar. On motion by
Commissioner Caswell and seconded by Commissioner Adams the Consent Calendar was
unanimously approved as corrected.
B. MONTHLY ATTENDANCE REPORT
Commission received Attendance /Activity Report for the month of April, 1995.
A. APPROVAL OF 1VIINUTES - Regular meeting of April 19, 1995.
Commissioner Broge requested the minutes to reflect on page 2, paragraph 6, "Chairman
Crump indicated the date selected for the luncheon changed to reception was the same
weekend as California Contract Cities Conference in Palm Springs."
On motion. by Commissioner Caswell and seconded by Commissioner Adams, the Minutes
from the regular meeting of April 19, 1995, were approved as corrected.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None
7. NEW BUSINESS:
Chairman Crump addressed item B. first in order to give American Youth Soccer Organization an
opportunity to arrive for item A.
B. FACILITY USE REQUEST: REQUEST FROM TEMPLE CITY AMERICAN LITTLE
LEAGUE FOR RESERVED SUNDAY USE OF LIVE OAK PARK BASEBALL FIELDS
FOR TOURNAMENT GAMES (IF NECESSARY ON JULY 16 AND 23). REQUEST
ALSO INCLUDES EXTENDING PARK TIME FROM 10 P.M. TO 11:30 P.M. TO
ACCOMMODATE POSSIBLE LATER SCHEDULED GAMES. IN THE PAST THE
COMMISSION HAS APPROVED RESERVED SUNDAY USE AND EXTENDED THE
PARK HOURS TO 11:00 P.M. FOR THIS TYPE OF USE.
Al Millham, 9809 Daines, District Administrator of Baseball in the San Gabriel Valley. He
stated the international league rules have changed curfew of games from 11 p.m. to 11:30
p.m. Mr. Millham requested Commission to consider extending the park use from 10 p.m.
to 11:30 p.m. to accommodate possible later scheduled tournament games.
Mr. Millham indicated this is a special occasion, tournaments for senior leagues. The
request for extended time is only to determine a winner. There are no tied games in
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tournament play. He indicated that the international curfew has been extended to 11:30
p.m. for only senior leagues. Mr. Millham indicated the hours would stay the same as last
year (10:30 p.m.) for the younger divisions.
Commissioner Broge was in favor of no new innings starting after 11 p.m. Commissioner
Broge inquired when the second game starts. Mr. Millham stated the start time was
dependent upon the finish of the first game.
Commissioner Caswell asked how many nights would be affected by the request. Mr.
Millham indicated the request is for two weeks and all games are played every night with
the last game ending approximately 11 p.m. There may be two nights in the series ending
after 11 p.m.
Commissioner Adams stated the park closes at 10 p.m. and in the past the Commission
has approved extending the time to 11 p.m. He was not in favor of changing the time to
11:30 p.m. and suggested starting earlier.
Commissioner Sternquist stated 11:30 is late for residents. The tournament is exciting
and generates noise. She added that even 11 p.m. maybe too late when the residents are
used to the park closing at 10 p.m. She stated it could be as late as after midnight before
the cars leave the park if games were allowed to continue to 11:30 p.m.
Director Chadwick inquired if international rule stated no new inning starting after 11:30
p.m. Mr. Millham indicted that is the rule and indicated if the Commission does not
approve the request it may jeopardize international approving Temple City as a host
location.
Commissioner Caswell made a motion to grant the request from Temple City American
Little League for reserved Sunday use of Live Oak Park Baseball Fields for tournament
games (if necessary on July 16 and 23). Request . also includes extending park time from
10 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. to accommodate possible later scheduled games, seconded by
Chairman Crump. The motion failed by a roll call vote as follows:
Roll Call:
AYES: Commissioners Caswell and Crump
NOES: Commissioners Adams, Broge and Sternquist
ABSENT: No one
Commissioner Broge was not in favor of motion stating the time is too late for neighbors.
Regular season curfew is 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. curfew is an incentive for coaches and
players to leave the park at a reasonable time.
Commissioner Adams concurred with Commissioner Broge and added the games could be
started earlier.
Commissioner Adams made a motion to approve the request from Temple City American
Little League for reserved Sunday use of 'Live Oak Park baseball fields for tournament
games (if necessary on July 16 and 23). Request also includes extending park time from
10 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. to accommodate possible later scheduled games, seconded by
Commissioner Caswell and unanimously approved.
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Mrs. Ellingsworth requested additional trash pickup for the trash collected from the snack
bar.
FACILITY USE REQUEST: REQUEST FROM AYSO FOR USE OF OPEN FIELD
AREA AT LIVE OAK PARK FOR SPRING SOCCER PRACTICE.
Mrs. Ellingsworth commented that the Temple City American Little had no problems or
conflicts with the current use by Temple City American Youth Soccer Organization.
Commissioner Broge stated the fields are being used by club soccer and they do not have
a permit nor posted a certificate of insurance with the City. Commissioner Adams
concurred that a permit is need for organized use of the fields. Director Chadwick
indicated he would follow up on those teams.
Commissioner Caswell made a motion to approve the request from American Youth Soccer
Organization contingent upon soccer coordinating use with Temple City American Little
League with TCALL having priority of facilities, seconded by Commissioner Sternquist and
unanimously approved.
8. COMMUNICATIONS: None
9. ADDITIONAL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE:
Jo Anne Baham, 6600 Temple City Blvd., Arcadia, added to the previous presentation stating the
foundation is non - profit. She requested Commission to consider her request for use of the Temple
City pool for workouts beginning before July 1, scheduled from 6 -8 p.m. and affecting 80
participants. Chairman Crump reminded Mrs. Baham that the item was not on the posted agenda
and no action could be taken at this meeting.
Director Chadwick suggested Mrs. Baham contact the activity director at the high school for an
alternate time.
10. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
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COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR REPORT.
Commissioner Adams made a motion to receive and file the Directors Report as presented,
seconded by Commissioner Broge and unanimously approved.
Director Chadwick reported the proposed reorganization of Community Services
Department has been discontinued this time. However, the Commission will continue
with the name change to Parks and Recreation Commission.
Commissioner Broge stated she requested a merchant to sweep cigarette butts from the
front of Epcott Computers, located on the southwest corner of F•Im•ose and Las Tunas.
She reported that the sidewalk was cleaned today. Also she reported the basketball lights
are turning off at 10:30 p.m. She also commented that the youth organizations using the
facilities at Live Oak Park have a certificate of insurance on file naming the City as
additional insured. She felt club teams need to follow the same procedure when using
City facilities.
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A l s o C o m m i s s i o n e r B r o g e s t a t e d d i s p l e a s u r e w i t h s c a v e n g e r s s c a t t e r i n g t r a s h i n t h e s t r e e t
w h e n s e a r c h i n g f o r r e c y c a b l e s i n t h e t r a s h c a n s a n d r e m o v i n g r e c y c a b l e s f r o m r e c y c l i n g
c o n t a i n e r s .
D i r e c t o r C h a d w i c k s t a t e d t h e n e x t n e w s l e t t e r w i l l a d d r e s s t h i s i s s u e .
C h a i r m a n C r u m p s t a t e d h e a n d C o m m i s s i o n e r A t o m s a n d C o m m i s s i o n e r C a s w e l l a l o n g
w i t h s t a f f a t t e n d e d t h e s e n i o r r e c o g n i t i o n l u n c h e o n a t t h e D o r o t h y C h a n d l e r P a v i l l i o n
w h e r e 8 7 c i t i e s a c k n o w l e d g e d t h e i r s e n i o r s o f t h e y e a r .
D i r e c t o r C h a d w i c k i n v i t e d a l l C o m m i s s i o n e r t o a t t e n d t h e v o l u n t e e r r e c o g n i t i o n r e c e p t i o n
J u n e 4 t h , f r o m 2 t o 4 p . m . T h e r e c e p t i o n i s t o r e c o g n i z e i n d i v i d u a l s a n d g r o u p s h a v i n g
v o l u n t e e r e d 2 5 o r m o r e h o u r s t o t h e . C i t y .
C o m m i s s i o n e r B r o g e r e p o r t e d t h e Y o u t h C o m m i s s i o n S u b c o m m i t t e e a t t e n d e d C i t y o f
C l a r e m o n t ' s T e e n C o m m i s s i o n m e e t i n g . S h e i n d i c a t e d C l a r e m o n t i s d e d i c a t e d t o y o u t h
b y k e e p i n g t h e m i n v o l v e d i n a c t i v i t i e s a t t h e t e e n c e n t e r .
C o m m i s s i o n e r B r o g e a l s o c o m m e n d e d M r s . E l l i n g s w o r t h f o r t h e d e d i c a t e d y o u t h b a s e b a l l
v o l u n t e e r s i n h e l p i n g w i t h m a i n t a i n i n g t h e p a r k .
1 1 . A D J O U R N M E N T :
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 , i t w a s m o v e d b y C o m m i s s i o n e r A d a m s 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 a n d u n a n i m o u s l y c a r r i e d t h a t t h e m e e t i n g b e a d j o u r n e d t o t h e n e x t r e g u l a r
m e e t i n g o f t h e C o m m u n i t y S e r v i c e s C o m m i s s i o n t o b e h e l d o n J u n e 2 1 , 1 9 9 5 , a t 7 : 3 0 p . m . i n t h e
C o u n c i l C h a m b e r s , 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 h a i r m a n C r u m p a d j o u r n e d t h e
m e e t i n g a t 8 : 3 5 p . m .
A T T E S T :
S e c r e t a r y