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HomeMy WebLinkAbout111097 CSC Minutes ;... . . MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT HELD MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1997 A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Community Services Commission was held on Monday, November 10, 1997,7:00 P.M, at the Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Tom Edwards. Commissioner Henz led the flag salute. PRESENT: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Comerchero, Henz, Miller, Edwards ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Nimeshein Also present were Community Services Director Shawn Nelson, Deputy Director Herman Parker, Recreation Superintendent Julie Pelletier, Development Services Administrator Phyllis Ruse and Administrative Secretary Gail Zigler. PRESENTATIONS The Community Services Commission presented a Certificate of Appreciation to: Robert Lopez, Southern California Edison, Candice Adkisson Flohr, City of Temecula Employee JeffComerchero, 'Community Services Commissioner I I i PUBLIC COMMENTS None DIVISION REPORTS . , I Recreation Superintendent Julie Pelletier reported the following: The Annual Halloween Spooktacular was held on October 24, 1997. There were carnival games and booths, costume contests, and screaming contests. Two events were held on Halloween. At the Community Recreation Center there was a costume contest, games, crafts and a Halloween movie. At the Temecula Community Center there was a carnival which was provided in conjunction with the Temecula Boys and Girls Club. ' The Annual Volunteer Recognition Event was held on October 30, 1997. The theme was a "Magical Touch". Banana splits were served and a magician was on hand to provide the magic entertainment. r:\minutc:s\101397.csd ., . . In the next two months staff will be working on the Winter/Spring Recreation Brochure, the annual Christmas, festivities including the Annual Santa's Electric Light Parade and Holiday Lights and Festive Sights, and the Annual Breakfast with Santa and Winter Wonderland. The CitY has taken over the operation of the equipment rental center at the Temecula Skate Park. Development Services Administrator Phyllis Ruse reported the following: Saturday, November 8, 1997, the City of Temecula co-sponsored the Citywide Household Hazardous Waste and Citywide Clean-up. The drop-off was located at the Temecula Valley High School parking lot. This annual clean-up provides the residents an opportunity to get rid of any hazardous waste and non-hazardous waste. The County arranges for the City to have a free tip day at the County Waste Site. This year 33 residents dropped off non-hazardous waste and 106 residents dropped off hazardous waste products. The Community Services Dep~rtment is responsible for administering the TCI Cable Franchise Agrl!ement. Staff is, currently working with TCI to air the local high school football games, a program which is currently being utilized in other cities. Commissioner Nimeshein arrived at 7:19 P.M. and is no longer considered absent. Commissioner Miller asked for an update on the Margarita CommunitY Park site clean-up project. Phyllis explained that the clean-up of the Margarita Community Park site was held on November 8, 1997, and was performed by a group of private citizens. The City did provide the group with bins to dispose of the trash that was collected and free tip fees. . COMMISSION BUSINESS 1 . ADDrDvlI1 of the Minutes , , It was moved by Commissioner Edwards, seconded by Commissioner Miller to approve , the minutes of the October 13, 1997 Community Services Commission as prepared. The motion carried as follows: I AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Comerchero, Henz, Miller, Nimeshein, Edwards NOES: o COMMISSIONERS: None r:\minutes\10l397.csd 2 ., .. . 2. The Link Prooram Director Shawn Nelson presented the staff report. Commissioner Nimeshein expressed his support for the program. Director Nelson said staff will invite the Women's Club to attend a future meeting and update the Commission on the status of the program. Commissioner Miller asked how the program is advertised. Director Nelson explained the Women's Club held a kick-off meeting on October 31, 1997, and there have been follow-up press releases and the program will be highlighted in the Community Services Recreation Brochure. This report was receive and file. No action was taken. 3. Financino for Senior Citizen Services Shawn Nelson told the Commission the City Council is planning on implementing a new criteria stating no organization can receive more than $5,000 in CSD funding except arts in the community and the Temecula Valley Playhouse. These two categories will be given a special line item budget. Director Nelson said that organizations can consider applying for additional CDBG funds. Commissioner Comerchero said his concern with the Senior Center located on Winchester Road is that they currently provide a service which they may not be able to provide in the future without additional funding. Chairman Edwards expressed a concern that this is not a issue that has been brought forward to the Commission, and yet the Commission is trying to define a problem. He said he believes the Commission should make the management at the Senior Center aware there is open communication available between the Center and the City, and the Commission could offer their assistance. Commissioner Nimeshein said he agreed with Chairman Edwards. Commissioner Nimeshein said he understood Commissioner Comerchero to say that the Senior Center would be losing funding which they need to maintain current services. Director Nelson said this issue should be discussed by the City Council. He said staff will advise the Senior Center there are additional funds available through CDBG that they can apply for. . r:\minutes\101397.csd 3 ~~. . . Chairman Edwards said he supports staff making the management at the Senior Center aware that additional funds are available through CDBG. 4. Cancellation of the December 8. 1997 Communitv Services Commission Meetina It was moved by Commissioner Henz, seconded by Commissioner Comerchero to cancel the meeting of December 8, 1997. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Comerchero, Henz, Miller, Nimeshein, Edwards NOES: o COMMISSIONERS: None 5. Park Tour It was moved by Commissioner Henz, seconded by Commissioner Comerchero to select Friday, January 9, i 1998, 8:30 A.M. as the date for the Community Services Commission Park Tour. , I The motion carried as follows:: AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Comerchero, Henz, Miller, Nimeshein, Edwards NOES: o COMMISSIONERS: None Communitv Services Director's Reoort Director Nelson advised the Commission interviews will be held on November 18, 1997 with the three top ranking for the Citywide Cultural Arts Master Plan. He said once the City has selected the final top. ranking firm, a contract will be negotiated and the final proposal will be brought back to the Commission for r,eview. Director Nelson advised the commission staff has released the RFQ for the Library Master Plan which are due on November 25, 1997. Staff will schedule interviews with the top ranking firms from those submittals received. The City Council will be appointing a new Commissioner on December 16, 1997. Director Nelson thanked Commissioner Henz for his term as Chairman of the Community Services Commission. r:\minutcs\} 01397.csd 4 . . r Community Services Commissioner ReDons Commissioner Miller thanked staff for the invitation to panicipate in the Annual Halloween Spooktacular events held at the Temecula Skate Park. Commissioner Henz congratulated Commissioner Comerchero on his election to the Temecula City Council. He thanked Commissioner Comerchero for his leadership and his work on the Measure C campaign. Commissioner Nimeshein thanked Commissioner Henz for his leadership as Chairman of the Commission for the past year. Adiournment Chairman Edwards declared the meeting adjourned at 8:14 P.M. The next regular meeting of the Community Services Commission will be held on Monday, January 12, 1998, 7:00 P.M., atTemecula City Hall Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula. _AfunR- Secretary r:\minutcs\I01391.csd 5