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TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
JULY 17, 2013
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Fish called the Parks and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting to
order at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 5938 Kauffman Avenue,
Temple City.
2. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Commissioner - Georgino, Haddad, Lopez, Rosso, Fish
ALSO PRESENT: Parks & Recreation Director Burroughs, Parks and
Recreation Coordinator Koski
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairman Fish led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
• 4. REORGANIZATION OF COMMISSION
The Commission will elect a Chairman and Vice - Chairman for fiscal year 2013-
2014.
Director Burroughs called for nominations for Chairman and Vice - Chairman for
the ensuing year 2013 -2014.
Commissioner Haddad nominated Vice - Chairman Georgino as Chairman,
seconded by Commissioner Rosso. There were no further nominations.
Commissioner Georgino was elected as Chairman by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioner - Georgino, Haddad, Lopez, Rosso, Fish
NOES: Commissioner -None
ABSENT: Commissioner -None
ABSTAIN: Commissioner -None
Chairman Georgino called for nominations for Vice - Chairman. Commissioner
Fish nominated Commissioner Haddad as Vice - Chairman, seconded by
Commissioner . Lopez. There were no further nominations. Commissioner
Haddad was elected Vice - Chairman by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioner - Georgino, Haddad, Lopez, Rosso, Fish
NOES: Commissioner -None
ABSENT: Commissioner -None
ABSTAIN: Commissioner -None
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5. PUBLIC COMMENTS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Mayor Sternquist welcomed the newly appointed Commissioners and
congratulated Commissioner Fish for successfully serving as Chairman during
fiscal year 2012/2013.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
Vice - Chairman Haddad moved to approve the Consent Calendar, seconded by
Commissioner Lopez and unanimously carried.
The Consent Calendar consisted of the following items:
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — MEETING OF MAY 15, 2013
Recommended Action: Approve
B. ATTENDANCE /ACTIVITY REPORTS — MAY AND JUNE 2013
Recommended Action: Approve
C. MONTHLY REPORT ON SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT ACTIONS AT LIVE
OAK PARK AND TEMPLE CITY PARK — MAY AND JUNE 2013
Recommend Action: Approve
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. UPDATE ON PARKS AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN
Director Burroughs provided a brief update of the Parks and Open Space
Master Plan. She spoke of the survey scheduled to be sent to random
household in Temple City by the consultant RHA Landscape Architects
Planners, Inc. The consultant will present preliminary recommendations
to the Parks and Recreation and Planning Commissions in November
2013.
Vice - Chairman Haddad moved to receive and file Agenda Item 7A,
seconded by Commissioner Fish and unanimously carried.
B. UPDATE ON FIXED ROUTE TRANSIT STUDY NEEDS ASSESSMENT
AND PLANNING STUDY
Director Burroughs provided a brief update of the Fixed Route Transit
Study Needs Assessment and Planning Study. The project consultant,
Diversified Transportation Solutions will present recommendations at a
joint meeting with the Parks and Recreation Commission and Public
Safety Commission on July 24, 2013.
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Commissioner Rosso moved to receive and file Agenda Item 7B,
seconded by Vice - Chairman Haddad and unanimously carried.
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FROM TEMPLE CITY AMERICAN YOUTH SOCCER
ORGANIZATION (AYSO) FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ALLOW OUTSIDE
VENDORS TO SELL ITEMS AT LIVE OAK PARK AND FOR
INFLATABLE BOUNCERS FOR THEIR 2013 SOCCERFEST
Parks and Recreation Director Burroughs presented the staff report.
A representative from Temple City AYSO was in attendance.
Commissioner Fish moved to approve the request from Temple City
American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) for authorization to allow
outside vendors to sell items at Live Oak Park and for inflatable bouncers
for their 2013 Soccerfest with the following conditions: TCAYSO restrict
use of the inflatables to registered AYSO participants and power source is
provided by the provider of the inflatables, seconded by Vice - Chairman
Haddad and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Commissioner- Fish, Georgino, Haddad, Rosso
Commissioner -None
Commissioner -None
Commissioner -Lopez
B. REQUEST FROM TEMPLE CITY YOUTH FOOTBALL TO WAIVE THE
51% RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT FOR RESERVED USE OF THE
ATHLETIC FIELDS AT LIVE OAK PARK
Parks and Recreation Coordinator Koski presented the staff report.
A representative from Temple City Youth Football was in attendance.
Victor Sanchez, TCYF President, provided background of league
boundaries and means of advertising to local youth.
Director Burroughs stated staff will work with the league to coordinate
practice areas and will meet with league representatives after the 2013
season to look at options to reduce the possibility of overcrowding use of
the fields.
Commissioner Rosso moved to approve the request from Temple City
Youth Football to waive the 51% residency requirement for reserved use
of the athletic fields at Live Oak Park, seconded by Vice - Chairman
Haddad and unanimously carried.
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9. COMMUNICATIONS — None
10. ADDITIONAL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE — None
11. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS
A. PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Director Burroughs reviewed recent City Council actions.
Director Burroughs welcomed Commissioners Lopez and Rosso to the
Commission and thanked Commissioner Fish as outgoing chairman for
last fiscal year.
Director Burroughs recapped recent special events and upcoming summer
programs.
Director Burroughs announced staff's efforts to get the community
involved in national Parks and Recreation month.
Vice - Chairman Haddad moved to receive and file the Director's Report,
seconded by Commissioner Fish and unanimously carried.
B. APPOINTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION LIAISON
TO YOUTH COMMITTEE (no attachment)
Commissioner Lopez accepted the appointment as liaison to the Youth
Committee.
12. COMMISSION ITEMS SEPARATE FROM THE REGULAR AGENDA
A. COMMISSIONER FISH — welcomed the new commissioners and thanked
Commissioners Arrighi and Wong for their service to the Commission.
B. COMMISSIONER HADDAD — concurred with Commissioner Fish and is
looking forward to the Relay for Life.
C. COMMISSIONER LOPEZ — thanked members of the Commission for
welcoming him to the Commission.
D. COMMISSIONER ROSSO — concurred with Commissioner Lopez.
D. CHAIRMAN GEORGINO — welcomed the new commissioners and
thanked Commissioner Fish for her service as Chairman. She notified
staff of upcoming events associated with City of Hope's 100th anniversary.
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