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TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 19, 2023 — 7:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 5938 KAUFFMAN AVENUE
1. CALL TO ORDER -- Chair Tarin
2. ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Commissioner Baroldi, Haddad, Rosso, Tarin
ALSO PRESENT: Director of Parks and Recreation Matsumoto and Parks and
Recreation Secretary Venters
Commissioner Rosso made a motion to excuse Vice -Chair Vance for due cause.
Seconded by Commissioner Baroldi and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Commissioner — Baroldi, Haddad, Rosso, Tarin
Commissioner — None
Commissioner — Vance
Commissioner — None
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Chair Tarin led those present in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
4. PRESENTATIONS - None
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA - None
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
Commissioner Haddad moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Seconded by
Commissioner Rosso and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Commissioner — Baroldi, Haddad, Rosso, Tarin
Commissioner — None
Commissioner — Vance
Commissioner — None
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Action: Approved.
B. MONTHLY ATTENDANCE/ACTIVITY REPORTS
Action: Approved.
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7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. COMMITTEE ON AGING UPDATE
Director of Parks and Recreation Matsumoto stated that the second
quarterly meeting of the Committee will take place on April 25 at 6:30 p.m.,
at the Community Center in Live Oak Park. He stated that agenda items
include action item goals, review of applications for two open Committee
seats and report card encompassing the years of 2021 and 2022.
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. MARCH PROGRAMMING RECAP
Director of Parks and Recreation Matsumoto stated that the Youth
Basketball program was highly successful with approximately 300
participants, Spring Camp had 55 youth enrolled and that Youth Track, Mini
Soccer and STARS Club remain consistently popular. He concluded that
the City is drafting the next Fiscal Year budget to employ additional staff to
accommodate increased program enrollment.
Commissioner Haddad asked Director of Parks and Recreation Matsumoto
if the Parks and Recreation Department is currently recruiting for staff.
Director of Parks and Recreation Matsumoto stated that the City is currently
recruiting seasonal part time employees.
9. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
- None
10. UPDATE FROM PARKS & RECREATION DIRECTOR
A. PARKS & RECREATION DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Director of Parks and Recreation Matsumoto stated that the City is no longer
required to include CEQA findings that do not have environmental impacts.
He briefed the Commission on the Easter Egg Hunt and Pancake Breakfast
event and provided an update regarding the outreach conducted for the
playground renovations at Live Oak Park and Temple City Park. He stated
that the survey included themes, amenities and equipment for each park.
He stated that the City is working alongside the Historical Society to
celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Temple Township. He stated that
proposed ideas include a barbeque and pie eating contest hosted by the
Historical Society, incorporating the founding of the Temple Township in
summer events, and include a parade and historical context at the Fall
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Festival and Classic Car Show. He concluded by thanking staff who aided
during his paternity leave.
Commissioner Rosso asked Director of Parks and Recreation Matsumoto if
the spaceship or a piece of the spaceship would be included in the
playground renovation, if the Commission would have a specific roll with the
centennial celebrations and if centennial themed merchandise will be sold.
Director of Parks and Recreation Matsumoto stated that the City would
reinvent an exploration theme by using the spaceship as a point of
inspiration, the Commission would provide the same support as other
events and the Historical Society will spearhead the sale of centennial
themed merchandise.
Commissioner Baroldi asked Director of Parks and Recreation Matsumoto
if there would be further opportunity for the public to take the survey.
Director of Parks and Recreation Matsumoto stated that the City is no longer
conducting the survey as ample input regarding the public's desire has been
received.
Chair Tarin asked Director of Parks and Recreation Matsumoto for an
update regarding the Concerts in the Park and if dignitaries would be
present at the Fall Festival and Classic Car Show.
Director of Parks and Recreation Matsumoto stated that the schedule and
line up for the Concerts in the Park are finalized and will be included in the
upcoming Connect Magazine and the City is currently discussing the
activities that will take place at the Fall Festival and Classic Car Show.
11. COMMISSION ITEMS SEPARATE FROM THE REGULAR AGENDA
A. COMMISSIONER BAROLDI — Thanked the staff that were involved in the
Easter Egg Hunt and Pancake Breakfast Event.
B. COMMISSIONER HADDAD — Provided the following suggestions: install
bicycle racks on each corner of Live Oak Park as part of the playground
renovation and at Live Oak Park to paint the shelter area to match the
tables, install banner extenders in the shelter area and to have a hook for a
coat or purse and a mirror in the bathroom.
Director of Parks and Recreation Matsumoto stated that the City could
install additional bicycle racks at Live Oak Park and a hook can be placed
in the bathroom at Primrose Park. He stated that the bathroom purposely
does not have a mirror in the bathroom to avoid vandalization.
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C. COMMISSIONER ROSSO — Spoke favorably of the Easter Egg Hunt and
Pancake Breakfast. She suggested an additional grill to cook pancakes.
D. VICE -CHAIRPERSON VANCE - Absent
E. CHAIRPERSON TARIN — Concurred with fellow Commissioner Rosso. He
stated that he was happy to be able to meet SWA.
12. ADJOURNMENT
NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF:
The Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting was adjourned at 8:07 p.m. to the
Parks and Recreation Commission Regular Meetin ednesday, May 17, 2023,
at 7:30 p.m.
Jose Tarin, Chair
ATTEST:
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Jenni , Secretary