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• TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES
FEBRUARY 19, 1997 7:30 P.M.
INITIATION:
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Pursuant to the posted agenda on February 13, 1997, Chairman Adams called the meeting of the
Parks & Recreation Commission to order at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 19, 1997.
2. ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Commissioner - Broge, Caswell, Crump and Adams
ABSENT: Commissioner- Sternquist
ALSO PRESENT: Manager Burroughs and Supervisor Hampson
Commissioner Crump made a motion to excuse Commissioner Sternquist for cause, seconded by
Commissioner Caswell and unanimously carried.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Chairman Adams
4. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK: No one.
• 5. CONSENT CALENDAR:
On motion by Commissioner Crump and seconded by Commissioner C aswell the Consent Calendar
was unanimously approved as presented.
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - 1) Regular meeting of January 15, 1997
2) Special meetings of January 22 and February 5,
1997
Commission approved the Minutes from the regular meeting of January 15, 1997 and
Special meetings of January 22 and February 5, 1997.
B. MONTHLY ATTENDANCE REPORT
Commission received Attendance /Activity Report for the month of January, 1997.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None
7. NEW BUSINESS:
A. REVIEW PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AVAILABLE TO TEMPLE CITY
RESIDENTS.
Manager Burroughs recapped a memo, dated February 19, 1997, Commission received in
their packet regarding local public transportation services available to Temple City
residents and reviewed the City's dial -a -ride program. A survey was sent to all dial -a -ride
members in January. She indicted overall the survey results included in the packet were
positive.
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Manager Burroughs requested Commissioners to provide input regarding transportation
services and provide staff with recommendations /comments to improve services. She
stated since there was a savings of $20,000 from the previous contract, other services
could be considered at this time.
Manager Burroughs introduced Duke Perrin and Terry Crouch, San Gabriel Transit, 2623
River Ave., Rosemead, stating they were present to answer questions.
Commissioner Adams asked about the complaint that noted a rider who was let off two
blocks from his home. Ms. Crouch stated she was unaware of the situation.
Commissioners Crump and Caswell concurred based onathe survey most were in favor of
the service.
Commissioner Crump asked where most riders request to go outside of our current service
area. Mr. Perrin stated to social service agencies, hospitals and medical facilities.
Commissioner Caswell asked what the problems were with the computer. Manager
Burroughs indicated San Gabriel Transit installed computers in the vans. The computers
display to the driver the next location for a pickup and delivery. She stated the problems
noted were resolved as the system was used. Most of the complaints were in October and
November previous to the mailing of the questionnaire.
Commissioner Broge asked about a step to the front seat. Mr. Perrin stated according to
the Americans with Disabilities Act a non - stationary step is not an option. A small pull
out ramp can be used.
Commissioner Broge asked about a wheelchair caught on the hinge. Ms. Crouch stated
she would check into the complaint.
Commissioner Broge congratulated San Gabriel Transit for providing the service to the
community.
Manager Burroughs asked if Commissioners would want to consider elimination of service
on holidays and weekends so that money could be spent on peak hour service. During
discussion it was decided since there were 8 to 12 riders on those days possibly San
Gabriel Transit could provide taxi service. Mr. Perrin stated he would contact staff with
alternatives for that service.
B. SENIOR CITIZEN OF THE YEAR.
Chairman Adams requested appointment of a representative to participate on the
committee to select the Temple City Senior Citizen of the Year.
Commissioner Caswell recommended appointment of Commissioner Crump to represent
the Parks and Recreation Commission on the selection committee, seconded by
Commissioner Broge and unanimously approved.
Manager Burroughs indicated staff received information on the County's recognition
program. She indicated the fee for the lunch increased again from last year to $40 per
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person. She stated $300 is budgeted for this expense. She requested suggestions from
Commission on a recognition program for next year.
Commissioner Adams asked who will be participating at the County's program. Manager
Burroughs stated seven could attend.
Commissioner Caswell suggested using a local restaurant for honoring the person selected.
Commissioner Broge felt the County's program is impersonal. She felt the $300 could be
spent on a nice feception, which could include Council, Commission and guests. She added
the recipient will receive the proclamation from the County whether or not they attend
the County's program.
Commissioners Caswell and Crump concurred with Commissioner Broge.
Chairman Adams felt recognition at the County's luncheon was uplifting and a way to give
special honor to the recipient.
Manager Burroughs indicated staff will continue as in previous years to have the honoree
receive the Proclamation. Due to increased costs the program should be looked at for the
next budget year.
Commissioner Caswell made a motion to create a committee to study the recognition
program for the Temple City Senior of the Year. Seconded by Commissioner Crump and
unanimously approved.
Manager Burroughs received direction from Commission to invite previous senior of the
year recipients, a Commissioner, and staff to participate on the committee.
8. COMMUNICATIONS: None
9. ADDITIONAL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE:
10. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
A. COMMUNITY SERVICES MANAGER'S REPORT.
Manager Burroughs stated her report was included in the packet. She reviewed
information as outlined in the staff report dated February 19, 1997.
Commissioner Caswell made a motion to receive and file the Manager's report, seconded
by Commissioner Crump and unanimously approved.
Chairman Adams reminded Commissioners of opening day for each little league and the
Easter Egg hunt. He stated he has observed users with skate boards, roller blades, and
bikes on the pavilion. He noted there is no enforcement. Commissioner Crump
concurred.
Commissioner Caswell stated he may be out of town for the March meeting.
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Commissioner Crump stated he attended the CPRS luncheon earlier today along with
Commissioner Caswell and Chairman Adams. He stated there was good food, fellowship
and a presentation on Proposition 218 and Proposition 62.
Commissioner Crump stated he was interested in attending the Community Services
Conference in San Diego on April 10 and 11, 1997. Manager Burroughs indicated two
Commissioners are budgeted to attend. Commissioner Sternquist had indicated by phone
she was interested and would like Supervisor Hampson to attend. Manager Burroughs
stated staff would confirm with Commissioner Sternquist her availability and if she could
not attend Commissioner Crump would go along with Supervisor Hampson.
11. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, it was moved by Commissioner Crump and seconded by
Commissioner Caswell and unanimously carried that the next regular meeting of the Parks &
Recreation Commission will be held on March 19, 1997, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 5938
North Kauffman Avenue, Temple City. The meeting was djoi d at 7:59 p.
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