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HomeMy WebLinkAbout091498 CSC Minutes . . MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF lHE CITY OF TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1998 D~ 10(/ A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Community Services Commission was held on Monday, September 14, 1998, 7:00 P.M. at the Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Tom Edwards. Commissioner Heni led the flag salute. PRESENT: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Henz, Meyler, Miller, Nimeshein, Edwards ABSENT: o COMMISSIONERS: None Also present were Director Herman Parker, Recreation Superintendent Julie Pelletier and Administrative Secretary Gail Zigler. PRESENTATIONS The Community Services Commission presented a Certification of Appreciation to the following: Rancho Fruit Market Alan Shaw, D.N.A. Enterprises David Smith, City of Temecula Police Officer Jenni Huter, City of Temecula Employee PUBLIC COMMENT None DIVISION REPORTS Maintenance Superintendent Kevin Harrington reported on the following Maintenance Division projects: Installation of an ADA accessible drinking fountain at the Rancho California Sports Park was completed. The Community Recreation Center gymnasium floor .was refinished. Emergency Exit only signs were applied to the gymnasium doors. Completed a quarterly maintenance of all the HV AC units. Baby changing stations were installed in the men and women's restrooms at the Community Recreation Center. R:\MINUIESI091498.doc . . Commissioner Miller asked if a mat could be purchased to cover the gymnasium floor so that the facility could be used for other types of activities. Director Parker said that in the past staffhas limited the activities of the gymnasium to sports type activities. He said staff could get a quote on protective coverings for the gymnasium floor. Chairman Edwards asked how many requests does the staff get for using the gymnasium for non- sports related activities., Recreation Superintendent said that staffusuaIly gets 1 or 2 requests a year, however staff discourages these activities because the acoustics have proven to be a problem. Recreation Superintendent Julie Pelletier reported the following: Summer Day Camp program has concluded. Summer youth swim lesson program has concluded. Staff is preparing for the following upcoming holiday events: .HaIloween Spooktacular .Winter Wonderland and Breakfast with Santa .Holiday Lights and Festive Sights .Electric Light Parade The Temecula Teen Council held their annual Search For The Stars event on Saturday, September 12, 1998. This event is very popular with the youth. There approximately 250 spectators. The Temecula Community Services Department planned an excursion to the San Diego Padres game on September 12, 1998. There were 47 people who participated in the excursion. On September 26, 1998, the Community Services Department will hold an Inline Skating Competition at the Temecula Skate Park. This event will begin at 10:00 A.M. On September 27, 1998, the Community Services Department, along with the Temecula Arts CounCil will sponsor the Annual Concert on the Green, featuring the Riverside Philharmonic, at the Temecula Sports Park. The event will take place at 3:00 P.M. and is free to the public. Commissioner Meyler suggested that Community Services Department events and excursions be advertised during the City Council meeting commercial breaks. Director Parker advised the Commission that Development Services Administrator Phyllis Ruse was promoted to the position of Deputy Director. Deputy Director Phyllis Ruse reported the following: Two - 35 ton air conditioning units have been installed on the roof of the Community Recreation Center gymnasium. R\MINUIESI091498.doc . . The tennis court lighting project plans have been submitted. The school district has reviewed and approved the plans. The plans will go through the City's plan check approval process and go out to bid in 30 - 45 days. The Library Project Committee participated in an all day tour of four library facilities. The committee members had an opportunity to talk to the librarians at each facility to discuss the design features that they liked and disliked about these libraries. COMMISSION BUSINESS I. ADDroval ofthe Minutes It was moved by Commissioner Henz, seconded by Commissioner Nimeshein to approve the minutes of July 8, 1998, with the following corrections: Page 4, Item 3: Page 4, Item 5: ABSENT: I Should be ABSENT: 0 Correct the motion to read as follows: It was moved by Commissioner Henz, seconded by Commissioner Nimeshein to approve the minutes of the June 8, 1998 Community Services Commission meeting. Page 3, Item 3: Sixth paragraph, "bare" should be "bear". The motion was carried as follows: AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Henz, Meyler, Miller, Nimeshein, Edwards NOES: o COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: o COMMISSIONERS: None 2. ADA ImDrovement Proiect ComDletion Deputy Director Phyllis Ruse presented the staff report and provided a slide presentation of the playground structures that were renovated as part of the ADA Improvement Project. Commissioner Henz asked if all the City's parks and restrooms were ADA accessible. Deputy Director Ruse confirmed that all City recreation facilities and restroom facilities are ADA accessible. Commissioner Miller asked if the City would be donating any of the play structures that were removed as part of the ADA Improvement Project. Director Parker said staff would need to discuss this with the Finance Department to see if there is a procedure in place for donating used equipment. R:IMlNUTES\091498.doc . . Commissioner Nimeshein asked staff if they have done any research on the use of the ADA equipment at the City park sites and recreation facilities. Director Parker said staff could look at doing a survey of the demand for ADA facilities in Temecula. This report was receive and file. 3. Termination ofthe Temecula Vallev Museum Lease Al!reement Director Herman Parker presented the staff report. Commissioner Henz asked when do the day-to-day operations begin and with who. Director Parker said those details have not yet been resolved. He advised that the City hopes the construction of the museum facility will be complete by the end of December, with a plan for operation. Director Parker said that staff would bring that recommendation to the Commission. Commissioner Meyler asked if the museum organization would be involved in the operation of the facility. Director Parker said the museum organization will be involved, however it has not been determined to what degree they will be involved. Commissioner Meyler asked who is operating the chapel. Director Parker said the museum organization would continue to lease and operate the chapel until March of 1999. Commissioner Meyler said he would like to see an art wing included as part of the museum layout. This report was receive and file. 4. Temecula Duck Pond Master Plan Chairman Tom Edwards advised the Commissioners the Public Safety Traffic Commission is expressing a concern about the road that willrun through the Temecula Duck Pond. Chairman Edwards said he wanted to bring this item back before the Commission to review the master plan. Deputy Director Phyllis Ru~e reminded the Commission that the City has entered into a joint parking agreement with Oscars on the Pond for the 80 parking spaces that are part of the master plan, as well as speed undulations, marked cross walks and stop signs. Commissioner Meyler stated that he knows of many other parks with roads that run throughout the park sites. Commissioner Nimeshein asked what the demand is from Oscars for the shared parking. R:\MINUTES\091498.doc ~ . Director Parker said there is a lot of use of the parking lot during the lunch hour. Commissioner Nimeshein asked if the City could renegotiate the shared parking agreement if it becomes a problem. . Director Parker said the City can re-address parking if a problem arises. This report was receive and file. Community Services Director's ReDort The Cultural Arts Master Plan proj ect committee continues to meet. Focus group meetings were held in August. The committee will meet again on September 15, 1998 at which time the consultant will provide an overview of the statistical infonnation he has gathered. The Temeku Hills Park site is under protest by some of the homeowners in the Chardonnay Hills development. Their concerns include traffic and the lights that will be installed at the athletic fields. An EIR was prepared and our lighting engineer has assured us that the lights that are proposed for the park site will have very little impact on the community. Director Parker told the Commission this park site is very important to the City's overall parks and recreation program. He said without the lighting, the City would lose 50% of the planned use of the park site. Community Services Commissioner's ReDort Commissioner Miller congratulated Phyllis Ruse on her promotion. Commissioner Miller told staff he enjoyed the annual League of California Cities Community Services Conference. Commissioner Henz and Commissioner Nimeshein also congratulated Phyllis on her promotion and thanked the City for the opportuoity to attend the Community Services Conference. Commissioner Meyler discussed the direct correlation art has on a community with regards to higher property values and improved scores in math and SAT scores. Commissioner Meyler said with all the issues before the City Council today, a Civic Center would answer the needs for a performing arts center, library, City Hall facility, convention center, etc. Director Parker said the staff would be coordinating a meeting with the Cultural Arts Master Plan consultant and the Library Design consultant. Commissioner Edwards thanked the City for the opportunity to attend the annual conference. Adiournment 0.;_ """'" d~""" "" """"". "';00"",," 8,30 p~ J a Chairman Tom Edwards ~~ Secretary R\MINUTES\091498.doc