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HomeMy WebLinkAbout051198 CSC Minutes . . MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT HELD MONDAY, MAY 11, 1998 ?~/- {) '" A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Community Services Commission was held on Monday, May 11, 1998 7:00 P.M., at the Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Tom Edwards. Commissioner Miller led the flag salute. PRESENT: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Henz, Meyler, Miller, Nimeshein, Edwards ABSENT: o COMMISSIONERS: None Also present were Community Services Director Shawn Nelson, Deputy Director Herman Parker, Recreation Superintendent Julie Pelletier, Development Services Administrator Phyllis Ruse, Maintenance Superintendent Kevin Harrington and Administrative Secretary Gail Zigler. PRESENTATIONS The Community Services Commission presented a Certificate of Appreciation to: Temoc DeSantiago, TCSD Maintenance Division Project Employee , Vylani Almon, Vylani's Hawaiian Tahitian Dance The Community Services Commission presented Director Shawn D. Nelson with a plaque recognizing his contributions to the community during his tenure as Director of the City of Temecula's Community Services Department. The inscription read as follows: Shawn D. Nelson The citizens of the City of Temecula thank you for your years of dedicated service, leadership, and professionalism as Director of the City of Temecula Community Services Department. Your exemplary performance, and that of your exceptional staff, have helped to ensure the quality of life in our City. Your friends on the Community Services Commission wish you continued success and happiness in your future endeavors. 1990-1998 A short recess followed the presentations. PUBLIC COMMENTS None R:\MINUTES\051198.CSD . . DIVISION REPORTS Maintenance Superintendent Kevin Harrington reported the following projects were completed by maintenance division staff: Coordinated the grade modifications, irrigation retrofit and sod installation at Rancho Cal Sports Park, Veterans Park and John Magee Park. The ADA Improvement Project is 95% complete at those sites. Calle Aragon improvements are incomplete, pending delivery of the play equipment. Detailed the CRC gymnasium. This included cleaning and painting walls, resealing floor in key areas and cleaning bleachers. Repainted all the door frames throughout the CRC. Painted picnic shelters at Pala Park and the Skate Park. Completed the installation of new kick plate material to the interior dasher boards at the hockey rink. Coordinated a community service project with the Mormon Church to remove and replace the old split rail fence at Rancho Vista and Margarita Road/Rancho Cal Sports Park. Commissioner Miller said the chair caddies at the Community Recreation Center have been damaged beyond repair and cannot be used in their present condition. Kevin advised that new chair caddies have been ordered. Commissioner Nimeshein asked if the City has ever considered doing a study on the demand for or use of the ADA playground equipment. Deputy Director Herman Parker said the City has spent several thousands of dollars on upgrading the playground equipment to meet the state law's requirements for ADA accessibility. He said staff can look at performing a needs assessment in the future. Commissioner Nimeshein said the Commission has discussed installing some alternative playground equipment at some of the park sites in the past, and asked if staff is still looking at other options for play ground equipment. Development Services Administrator Phyllis Ruse said staff has been looking into alternative playground equipment and has incorporated a overhead flyer (a zip line type product) and a talk phone at Winchester Creek Park. Phyllis said staff is also looking at a era designed theme product for Sam Hicks Monument Park playground equipment. R:\MINlITESIOS 1198.CSD 2 . . Development Services Administrator Phyllis Ruse reported the following: As part of the ADA Upgrade project, the City had only enough funds to retrofit the existing playground equipment at Calle Aragon park. However, the City was able to obtain additional funding for this project and a change order will be going forward to the City Council to purchase a new play structure for this park site. Grading has begun at Winchester Creek Park and Margarita Community Park. It is anticipated Winchester Creek Park will be completed in 7 months and Margarita Community park will be completed in 9 months. On May 2, 1998, the City of Temecula co-sponsored the semi-annual clean-up and Household Hazardous Waste round-up. This event was held in conjunction with the City of Murrieta's Clean-up day and the local law enforcement. The City will be going out to bid for the picnic shelter and split rail fencing at Rotary Park prior to June 30, 1998. Commissioner Miller asked about mosquito abatement and weed abatement at the Desilting Basin. Administrator Ruse advised the Commission that the issue of mosquito abatement has never been brought forward to the City. She said she did not believe the County would address this issue, however she would call vector control. Administrator Ruse said because the desilting pond is a designated habitat, the Fish and Game and the Army Corp of Engineers will be looking at what plant materials the City is proposing the removal of and how the City will mitigate the removal. She said generally when you remove plant material from a habitat area, you are required to replace it with native plant material. Recreation Superintendent Julie Pelletier reported the following: The Annual Spring Fair was held on April 18, 1998 at the Community Recreation Center. The event was well attended and local entertainment was provided by the following Community Service Department contract instructors: Vylani's Hawaiian Tahitian Dancers, Mexican Folklore and Temecula Valley Taekwondo Club. The Community Recreation Center Swimming Pool was opened for weekend public swim sessions on April 18, 1998. There were 110 in attendance for opening day. May I, 1998, the "Call of the Wild" was held at the Community Recreation Center. Animal Ambassadors provided entertainment with a display of exotic animals. There was also a movie and arts and crafts. This event was sold out with 160 participants. May 3, 1998, a Cinco de Mayo Celebration was held at the Temecula Community Center, and co-sponsored by the Temecula Town Association. Nick's Burgers held prepare the food and the Tortilleria ofTemecula donated chips and tortillas. The event included Mexican folk lore dancing and games for the children. R:\MINUTESIOS 1198.CSD 3 . . A skateboard competition was held on May 9, 1998, at the Temecula Skate Park. There were 17 competitors and approximately 100 spectators. The next competition at this facility will be for in-line skates. May 16, 1998 will be the second annual "Come Fly a Kite Day" to be held at the Rancho California Sports Park. Target ofTemecula will be co-sponsoring this event. Staff is finalizing the Summer/Fall Recreation brochure which will be delivered to the Temecula residents in early June. Also, staff has been working on the July 4th festivities. Commissioner Miller asked if prizes were awarded at "Come Fly a Kite Day". Superintendent Pelletier explained that this event is not a contest. Families are encouraged to come to the park and make their kites and fly them. Also there are members of the public who provide kite demonstrations. Target ofTemecula will be at the event with their volunteer staff to assist with kite construction. Target will be giving away some free kites. COMMISSION BUSINESS 1. Approval of the Minutes It was moved by Commissioner Meyler, seconded by Commissioner Miller to approve the minutes of the April 13, 1998 Community Services Commission meeting. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Henz, Meyler, Miller, Nimeshein, Edwards NOES: o COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: o COMMISSIONERS: None 2. Receive and File Report: Overview of the Proposed Annexation of Redhawk and Vail Ranch Communities .. Deputy Director Herman Parker presented the staff report. Commissioner Henz asked if Park Site F will remain a private park with annexation. Deputy Director Herman Parker said the County is moving forward with a supplemental assessment to the residences ofRedhawk. If approved, the developer will move forward with construction of the park, however we are not certain whether it will remain a private park site. R:\MINUfES\OS 1198.CSD 4 . . Commissioner Henz asked if the proposed park site development within Redhawk and Vail Ranch adequately meets the City's standards for park site development. Deputy Director Parker said yes, that all the park sites will be required to meet with City standards. . Commissioner Miller expressed his concern regarding historical sites and asked if the Redhawk and Vail Ranch area will be included in the Cultural Arts Master Plan. Deputy Director Parker said if annexation occurs, t he Redhawk and Vail Ranch communities will be included in the Cultural Arts Master Plan. Commissioner Henz asked the Redhawk Golf Course will have any impact on the City. Deputy Director Park said the golf course is private. The report was receive and file. No action is required. 3. Capital Improvement Program Projects for 1998-1999 Herman Parker presented the staff report. Chairman Edwards asked the status of the Duck Pond Improvements. Development Services Administrator Phyllis Ruse advised the project is in third plan check. Phyllis explained that the road improvements required along Ynez Road changed the scope of work and required another environmental review. Additionally, the improvements will require the pond level to be reduced 3 - 4 feet. Commissioner Nuneshein asked if the project could be broken down into three phases to get some of the improvements done. Phyllis said the issue at this time is where the discharge water will be directed and the cost of discharging the water. She said the County has stated they want the road improvements completed first. Chairman Edwards asked what the schedule was for completion of the road improvements. Phyllis said that staff believes the road improvement project will move quickly and coincide nicely with the project time line. Commissioner Henz asked if the City had plans to build another swimming pool. R:\MINUTESIO'1198.CSD 5 . . Deputy Director Herman Parker advised the Commission the rehabilitation of the Temecula Elementary School Pool is included in the Capital Improvement Program for FY2000-200 1. . It was moved by Commissioner NJDleshein, seconded by Commissioner Henz to approve the Capital Improvement Program Projects for FYI998-99. COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR'S REPORT None COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSIONER REPORTS Commissioner Meyler asked the status of the Cultural Arts Master Plan. Deputy Director Parker advised that staffhas sent several documents to the consultant for his review. Additionally, letters have been mailed out the various arts organizations within the community inviting them to attend the first Cultural Arts Master Plan Project committee meeting. The first meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 16, 1998, at the Temecula Community Recreation Center. ADJOURNMENT ~~}lL Chairman Tom Edwards Chairman Edwards declared the meeting adjourned at 8:45 P.M. -- K~-~~,- Secretary / R:\MIN\ITESIOS 1198.CSD 6