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HomeMy WebLinkAbout040896 CSC Minutes . . MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MONDAY, APRIL 8,1996 A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Community Services Commission was held on Monday, April 8, 1996,7:00 P.M. TemecuJa City Hall Main Conference Room, 43174 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Comerchero. The flag salute was led by Cub Scout pack 337 - Den 4. Chairman Comerchero introduced the new incoming Commissioner Thomas W. Edwards Commissioner Edwards stated that he was pleased to sit on the Commission and enjoys the quality of life in T emecula. Commissioner Edwards said he is impressed by the many activities offered by the City of Temecula. PRESENT: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Henz, Miller, Nimeshein, Comerchero, Edwards ABSENT: o COMMISSIONERS: None Also present were Community Services Director Shawn Nelson, Deputy Director Herman Parker, Maintenance Superintendent Bruce Hartley and substitute Recording Secretary Joan Price. PRESENTATIONS The Community Services Commission presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Lindsay Kunkle, outgoing President of the Teen Council. Chairman Comerchero called for a recess at 7:07 P.M. , The meeting was reconvened at 7:10 P.M. DIVISION REPORTS Deputy Director Herman Parker reported on the following: Fire station #84 is progressing well toward completion. Community Services will hold the bid opening on the Sports Park Creek Restoration project on April 11 and the bid will be awarded on April 23, 1996. The Easter Egg Hunt was very successful and accommodated between 1200 and 1400 participants at the Sports Park and 1000 participants at the Paloma Del Sol Park. An additional ,location will be added next year. The Spring Bake contest will be held on Friday, April 12 at 1,0:00 A.M. at the CRC and a Senior Social Tea will follow at 1 :00 P.M. The Summer/Fall Recreation brochure will be created late in Mayor early June outlining the City's programs and activities. R:\lIIinutu\040896.CBC 1 . . COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION APRIL 8. 1996 Commissioner Miller asked if the Kent Hintergardt Park had been included in the Easter Egg Hunt. Deputy Director Parker responded that due to limited parking it had not been considered. Commissioner Comerchero asked about the Car Show previously held at the Sports Park. Deputy Director Parker responded that it is scheduled for Fathers Day at the Sports Park, but due to the damage to the grass area it will be re-Iocated next year. Community Services Director Shawn Nelson commented that the new parking area will be an attractive alternative for future car shows. Maintenance Superintendent Bruce Hartley reported on the following: The ROTC at the High School is considering participation in an "Adopt A Street" Program on Rancho California Road; renovating the wood trail fencing; and painting the iron fence as a possible Eagle project. The following projects are in plan check: City Hall Margarita Park 6th Street Parking improvements Landscaping a slope area at Ynez Road and Rancho Vista Road Sam Hicks Monument Park Sports Park Improvements Hydroseeding the Duck Pond will occur in mid-A prill Commissioner Miller reported that the Eucalyptus trees at the Pala Community Park are dead. Superintendent Hartley responded that several trees are under warranty and will be replaced by the contractor. Commissioner Miller reported that the lawn at John McGee Park was showing brown patches. Superintendent Hartley will check on this. Chairman Comerchero asked if the City was liable for the Skateboard facility and if security was in force. Shawn Nelson responded that the contractor held the primary responsibility but the City would always be considered as a responsible party. He stated that security was present at the site which was funded by the contractor for 50% and the City for the other 50%. Chairman Comerchero asked if security would be needed after the Skateboard facility was in operation. Shawn Nelson responded that once the fencing was completed, security personnel would be needed only during hours of operation. He also stated that the City will develop Rules and Regulations which prohibit after hours use and violators will be prosecuted by police. R,\-.in"t.~\040'96.=c: 2 . . COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION APRIL 8. 1996 COMMISSION BUSINESS 1. Annrove the Minutes of the March 11. 1996 Community Services Commission Meetino as Submitted. It was moved by Commissioner Henz, seconded by Commissioner Miller to approve the minutes of the March 11, 1996 Community Services Commission meeting as submitted. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Henz, Miller, Nimeshein, Comerchero NOES: o COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: o COMMISSIONERS: None ABSTAIN: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Edwards 2. Aonoint Vice Chairman - Commllnitv Services Commission Commissioner Nimeshein nominated and made the motion to approve Commissioner Henz as Vice Chairman, seconded by Commissioner Miller the nominations were closed. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Henz, Miller, Nimeshein, Comerchero, Edwards NOES: o COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: o COMMISSIONERS: None 3. Winchester Creek Park Proiect Desion Committee Community Services Director reported that the Acquisition Agreement would be received this week and as soon as escrow is opened, staff will move forward with the Master Plan and design. Commissioner Nimeshein made the motion to appoint Commissioners Comenchero and Henz to the Winchester Creek Park Project Design Committee, seconded by Commissioner Edwards. R,\lIIinutu\040896."ec 3 . . COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION APRIL 8. 1996 The motion carried as follows: AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Henz, Miller, Nimeshein, Comerchero, Edwards . NOES: o COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: o COMMISSIONERS: None 4. Review Goals - Parks and Recreation Master Plan Community Services Director Nelson presented the staff report and requested the Commission approve the recommended Amendment to the Goals and Objectives of the Master Plan. He summarized the request. He explained the expansion for a Human Service Program city-wide, will be included in the Master Plan beginning July 1, 1996. This will be funded from Block Grant funds. A survey will be taken in the Pujol area, La Serena area and in the apartments on Margarita Road as to what services are needed by the community. Results of the survey will be brought before the Commission in the summer, 1996. Goal #3 will be amended to include a Human Services component to the goals and objectives.. Commissioner Niemshein commented that this was a good program for Temecula, he recommended that the word bl!1h be deleted from goal #3 and add and or community aoenc;es and orouos. Commissioner Henz expressed concern with including Human Services Program to Goal #3 and recommended that an additional Goal, number 4 - be developed to address the Human Services component. Community Services Director Shawn Nelson responded that the human service component will grow in time and to add Goal #4 may lead to community services taking on too much. His recommendation is to modify Goal #3 and review the Master Plan within three years when further modifications could be developed. Commissioner Henz stated that by creating Goal #4 future modifications could be avoided. Commissioner Niemshein applauded Commissioner Henz for his comments, although he recommends the program begin as soon as possible, due to the magnanimous project this could turn in to. R;\lIIinutu\040896.c"c 4 . . COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION APRIL 8. 1996 Commissioner Edwards stated that this could be a great benefit to the community and the City should not jump in before exploring what the community's needs are. Commissioner Henz asked for survey area clarification. Director Nelson responded that the survey is in conjunction with the Neighborhood One Program and the areas were targeted by Public Works. This is a 3 part program: 1) to improve esthetics by making housing affordable; 2) organizing a strong law enforcement program with hands-on approach to enforcement; 3) provide recreational and human service activities in the Pujol area especially. Commissioner Henz expressed concern for targeting these three areas and asked if services were to be provided to other areas as well. Commissioner Niemshein responded that the program facilitates a guideline for community services to interact with other agencies and the city acting as mediators with health services, and all other resources available to the program. These areas are a start as to where to concentrate the efforts now. Director Nelson stated that the survey is piggy backing on the Temecula One Program which developed the criteria for the selection of the targeted areas. Community Director Shawn Nelson presented additional rationale against the development of Goal No.4, which staff felt this program should be a component of existing program and not out on its own. Staff is committed to keeping this focused and well managed. Commissioner Niemshein concurred with adding the word to #3 in goal 3 amended. Chairman Comerchero called for consensus of the Commission to amend Goal #3. It was moved by Commissioner Henz and seconded by Commissioner Miller to approve the amendment to Goal #3 to read: .Provide staff to organize recreation and human service programs involving City personnel, community agencies, community volunteers andlor groups.. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Henz, Miller, Nimeshein, Comerchero, Edwards NOES: o COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: o COMMISSIONERS: None R,\minut"s\040&96.C5C 5 . . COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION APRIL B. 1996 DIRECTOR'S REPORT Community Services Director Shawn Nelson reported on the following. Packets have been delivered to Commissioners regarding the Community Services Conference which takes place this week and Shawn is available to answer any questions in the trip. A status update on the CIP Program will be brought before the Commission at the next meeting. If the Commissioners have any CIP items they wish to bring up, please report those at the next meeting. COMMISSIONER'S REPORT Commissioner Henz wished to thank everyone for being elected as Vice-Chairperson. Commissioner Miller reported that last month Brian Amos, as part of his Eagle Scout project, cleaned the Louis Wolff grave site. He cut shrubery and painted the fence. Commissioner Miller wishes to thank the staff for providing assistance in this project. There is another Eagle Scout that wishes to start where Louis left off and Commissioner Miller will keep staff posted. Commissioner Nimeshein commended Commissioner Miller for his work and conscientious effort with the Eagle Scout program. Chairman Comerchero also commended Commissioner Miller for the successful results he has achieved through these projects. Chairman Comerchero declared the meeting adjourned at 8:45 P.M. The motion was unanimously carried. The next regular scheduled meeting of the City of Temecula Community Services Commission will be held on Monday, May 13, 1996,7:00 P.M., Temecula City Hall Main Conference Room, 43174 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. airman Jeff Comerchero J'-7J. 'ilL . Secretary Rl\lIl1nutn\Ot0896.c"c 6