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HomeMy WebLinkAbout011094 CSC Minutes . . MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION JANUARY 10, 1994 A regular meeting of the City 'of Temecula Community Services Commission was called to order on Monday, January 10, 1994, 7:00 P.M., at the Temecula City Hall Main Conference Room, 43174 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jeff Nimeshein. Commissioner Comerchero led the flag salute. PRESENT: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Comerchero, Harker, Miller, Nimeshein, Walker ABSENT: o COMMISSIONERS: None Also present were Community Services Director Shawn Nelson, Recreation Superintendent Herman Parker, Maintenance Superintendent Bruce Hartley and Recording Secretary Gail Zigler. PRESENTATIONS The Community Services Commission recognized the efforts of the following individuals and organizations. Chairman Nimeshein presented Certificates of Appreciation for Community Service as follows: Temecula Valley Soccer Association, accepted by Mike Verkouteren Temecula Valley Club Soccer, accepted by Alan Gordon Community Recreation Center Foundation, accepted by Thomas Langley Ruth Chesher, Volunteer Coordinator, City of Temecula PUBLIC COMMENT None DIVISION REPORTS Recreation Superintendent Herman Parker reported the following: The Santa Phone Line operated for 10 days during the Christmas holiday, with approximately 60 calls received per day. 310 individuals participated in the "Breakfast With Santa" event held at the Old Town Senior Center and following the breakfast the "Snow Frolic" event held at Sam Hicks Memorial Park had approximately 530 participants. January 28, 1994, the Recreation Department has scheduled an excursion to view the CSCMIN01/10/94 -1- 1/21/94 . . COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 10. 1994 taping of the television show "Grace Under Fire". All reservations are filled for this event. however. the studio has agreed to provide another bus. if the City has sufficient reservations to fill a second bus. The new Recreation Brochure has been mailed and several new classes are offered as follows: sign language. photo memories. acrylic nails.lamaze. fundamental english and french. tiny tots. Hawiian Dance. unlimited games. drop-in craft classes. handwriting analysis. The Teen Program continues to be successful. There is an increase in the T.E.E.N. (Teen Employment Experience Network) participants. Many of the programs offered at the Senior Center revolve around the daily meal program. The Senior Center serves an average of 52 meals per day. The following events have been held at the Senior Center: Health Fair Holiday Concert Thanksgiving Party Christmas Dance Billards Room open all day Continuous classes are: Bridge. Craft. Exercise A new home delivered meals program was implemented today using volunteers to make the deliveries. On Thursdays and Fridays the participants will receive an additional meal for the weekend. Tax preparation services will be offered at the Senior Center free of charge. Maintenance Superintendant Bruce Hartley reported the following: The City of Temecula provided holiday tree for Sharp Memorial Hospital. which was returned to the City to plant at one of the parks. Effective January 1. 1994. the City has hired a new maintenance contractor for the Sports Park. Kent Hintergardt Memorial Park is now under city maintenance. Riverton Park is starting the 120 maintenance program following construction. Paloma Del Sol Park will be under city maintenance effective this month. The Senior Center landscape maintenance will be completed this month. The rose bushes are being donated by the Rose Society and staff has found an Eagle Scout to coordinate the landscaping along the front and possibly the hillside. CSCMlN01/10/94 -2- 1121194 . . COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 10. 1994 Maintenance Superintendent Hartley announced the fOllowing scheduled park dedication ceremonies: John McGee Park Kent Hintergardt Park Paloma Del Sol Park 1:15 P.M. 2:00 P.M. 4:00 P.M. January 24, 1994 January 24, 1994 January 25. 1994 COMMISSION BUSINESS 1 . Aooroval of Minutes 1.1 Approve the minutes of the November 14, 1994 Community Services Commission meeting as submitted. It was moved by Commissioner Miller, seconded by Commissioner Comerchero to approve the minutes. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Comerchero, Harker, Miller. Walker. Nimeshein NOES: o COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: o COMMISSIONERS: None 2. Bov Scouts Communitv Service Proiects 2.1 Receive and file a report on the various park improvement projects completed by local Boy Scouts. Park Maintenance Superintendent Bruce Hartley presented the staff report and provided a slide presentation on the completed park improvement projects. Commissioner Walker suggested that the Community Services Commission recognize the efforts of Boy Scouts who have participated in community service projects by presenting each with a Certificate of Appreciation from the Community Services Commission at an upcoming meeting. Director Nelson commended Mr. Hartley for coordinating the Boy Scout projects. CSCMIN01/10/94 -3- 1121194 . . COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 10. 1994 3. Parks and Recreation Master Plan 3.1 Receive and file status report concerning the Parks and Recreation Master Plan for the City of Temecula. Community Services Director Shawn Nelson presented the staff report and provided a slide presentation highlighting various Community Services activities. Director Nelson advised that the Board of Directors approved the Parks and Recreation Master Plan on November 23, 1993. Mr. Nelson reported that on December 1, 1993, the City of Temecula was involved in a State of the City Address with the Chamber of Commerce. He said the report covered the improvements made by the City over the last two years. 4. Caoital Imorovement Proiects 4.1 Receive and file status report concerning parks and recreation Capital Improvement Projects. Community Services Director Shawn Nelson presented the status report for the following Capital Improvement Projects: Loma Linda Park Improvement Project (Phase II) - This project is currently in the design stage and the Department anticipates going out to bid for construction in February, 1994. John McGee Park - A park dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for January 24, 1994 at 1: 15 P.M. Kent Hintergardt Memorial Park - A park dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for January 24, 1994 at 2:00 P.M. Paloma Del Sol Park - A park dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for January 25, 1994 at 4:00 P.M. Sam Hicks Monument Park Improvement Project - A project committee has been established. A portion of the project to be completed by the Museum Foundation will include restoration and renovation of the church and its maintenance and construction of a museum facility. The committee is discussing other improvements to be made as part of the City's project which includes renovation of the tot lot, circulation to connect all elements of the park, restroom facilities, landscaping improvements, pic-nic facilities and refurbished monument plaza. Rancho California Sports Park Improvement Project - Encompasses the ultimate improvements to the eastern portion of the Rancho California CSCMIN01J10/94 -4- 1/21194 . . COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 10. 1994 Sports Park to include individual and group picnic areas, restroom facilites, landscaping, circulation including creek crossings, parking facilities, and a skateboard facility. Rancho California Desiltation Lake Improvement Project - City staff is working in conjunction with URGE to improve the channel and detention basin near the Community Recreation Center to more effectively function as a desilting facility. Staff anticipates making a recommendation to City Council for the award of a design contract at the second Council meeting in January. COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION REPORTS Commissioner Miller thanked the City for sending the ad-hoc committee to research some of the skate board parks in the state. Commissioner Comerchero told the Commission about his recent discussions with a group of young people. He told the Commission these are not straight "A" students, however, they don't drink or take drugs, and they aren't interested in sports. Commissioner Comerchero said the one thing they all had in common was an interest in music and suggested the City consider coordinating a band contest or concert for the local kids who have formed small bands. Commissioner Harker announced the dates of the League of California Cities Community Services Conference, April 14 - 16, 1994, in Sacramento, California. Chairman Nimeshein suggested that a tiny tot (bucket) swing replace one of the conventional swings at Loma Linda Park. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Nimeshein declared the meeting adjourned at 8:45 P.M. The next regular meeting of the City of Temecula Community Services Commission will be held on Monday, February 14, 1994, 7:00 P.M. at the TemecuJa City Hall Main Conference Room, 43174 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ~ $DYfl J Y Nimeshein Secretary CSCMIN01l10/94 -5- 1121/94