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HomeMy Public PortalAboutE) IV.A.b - Dec. 12 Community Meeting NotesTemple City Community Meeting 12/12/2013 Partnerships with School Districts What's Working Contracting for joint use of gym After school program at Live Oak Park, including transportation Planning for P3 Teen zone Parks and recreation program Funding for crossing guards Safe routes to school grant Youth sports Fundraising opportunities (Concerts in the park, Camellia festival, farmer's market, sale of fireworks) Identify Opportunities Shared green spaces at times when not in use Recreational facilities (basketball & tennis courts) should be accessible to community City garden with a greenhouse Free wifi provided for public spaces and schools More communication between policy making bodies Performing arts center Community input for hiring of new superintendent Sponsorship of special school district programs i.e. robotics, band uniforms Branding and marketing opportunities for both school districts Aquatic center at the high school for public use Informing/educating students on financial aid for college Financial partnerships for common facilities Engaging source experts Exclusive internships with government departments for students within the District Resource officer Entrepeneur start up competition Government Information and Engagement What's Working Website (City Council meeting agenda & minutes, city manager's report, crime statistics/crime blotter) Connect magazine (Senior/kids programming, directory, departmental updates, its timely) City Hall email notifications: for meetings and activities Publicize and televise City Council meetings Connect CTY phone messages and texts (accessible City info) Nixle Banners Youth committee Senior excursions Neighborhood watch Open information between staff and City Council Improved transparency City Council chambers renovation and new cameras Friendly City Hall atmosphere and friendly staff 1 Temple City Community Meeting 12/12/2013 Receptionists and staff answer phones and reply for requests for info or services; quick replies Public meetings for City Council on commissions Opportunity to participate in public meetings: public responses taken to heart Public has access to info in person and online City Council looks to commissions for input Public records requests Identify Opportunities Get citizens informed of everyday issues and keep them engaged through policymaking processes, especially for planning Encourage more community members to serve on commissions Provide public more visuals/images of planning/C.I.P projects Provide message boards on transit shelters Make budget presentations more engaging and digestible (have more public meetings/budget notifications especially regarding general funds) Information and numbers/economic jargon in laymen terms; provide quarterly or semi-annual budget briefs or in City Manager's report Use Connect magazine to inform public of types of funds, restrictions, how it works. Downtown What's Working Trees Easy access (cars and pedestrians) Safe, beautification, well-lit, code compliance Cleanliness (streets, sidewalks, parking lots) Communications (outreach) Proximity (resources are nearby i.e. banks, post office, library) Restaurants Destination (wedding row and churches) Fixed-route transit system Asian community Concerts in the park Landscaping Identify Opportunities Not enough foot traffic Support of businesses is lacking Improve visibility of stores Liven-up aesthetics Public spaces Programs to promote local businesses: Religious/cultural events Art walks, street fairs, concerts, parade Discount/promotions for shopping local (shop local week with discounts) Themed events (walk your dog, walk your kids, senior walk) Use Temple bucks. All local businesses accept a voucher/currency; to generate activity and business Improve relationship between City and Chamber of Commerce 2 Temple City Community Meeting 12/12/2013 Include all areas of Las Tunas and other commercial neighborhoods for improvements Streamline the business license process Illuminate parking signs in city lots on Las Tunas Banners Drinking fountains/amenities for visitors Clock (landmark) More parking for customers (separate area for employees) Structured parking in keeping with character of Downtown with good security Cohesive looking Downtown: More guidelines for Downtown facades/aesthetic Code enforcement More density/within proper Temple City scale Street sweeping enforcement Diversity of uses, cultures, businesses Parking enforcement (overnight abuse) Asian market Neighborhood What's Working Call information Patrol car Visual presence Continue to call for all cases Code enforcement CERT Program Monthly meeting Area meeting Identify Opportunities Neighborhood flyers Welcoming new neighbor event Block party to meet existing neighbors New neighborhood committee Smaller block meeting instead of area meeting Greet your neighbors Community/public art Larger sidewalks CERT Program (area training and integrate the CERT program and the Neighborhood Watch Program - monthly trainings) Parks and Recreation What's Working Youth sports Aquatics Active adult programs Folk dance Game room (electronics) Arcade/casino Walking/jogging trail 3 Temple City Community Meeting 12/12/2013 New playground equipment Family center (multi-generational) Badminton courts in community room Bike lanes/avenues (i.e. along Eaton Walsh) Wifi/internet access Music classes Lights in playground Community garden Group field trips Arts and crafts Identify Opportunities Larger playgrounds Encourage restaurants to create outdoor dining areas along streets Dedicated senior center Dog parks (designate certain days for existing parks as dog parks) Glendora-applications for college and more information on colleges More programs for teens/adults Citizens academy for teens Community service projects Alumni banks - stars, teen pass info down More community projects for kids Exposure to different cultures Create opportunities for different age groups to mix: Family center Shadow a business Possible tie in with Boys and Girls Scouts Help with technology - have the youth help seniors with phones, computers, ipads, etc Use of adults/seniors to work/mentor teens; - mix generations More parks to open space Need more active adult programs 4