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HomeMy WebLinkAbout071105 CSC Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION JULY 11, 2005 CALL TO ORDER The City of Temecula Community Services Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:00 p.m., on Monday, July 11, 2005, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Fox led the audience in the flag salute. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Edwards, Fox, Henz, Hogan and Chairman Meyler. Absent: None. PUBLIC COMMENTS No public comment. DIVISION REPORTS Maintenance Superintendent Harrington provided a brief report of items addressed since the last Community Services Commission meeting, highlighting the following: · That the Maintenance Division assisted with the Redhawk Community Annexation event · That the Maintenance Division assisted with the preparation and implementation of the 4th of July activities, which included hillside weed abatement and lawn site trenching, portable sprinklers, equipment setup, vendor setup and many other items · That the Temecula Elementary School swimming pool rehabilitation was completed and ready for swim season which begun on June 20, 2005 · That the kitchen ventilation system at the Mary Phillips Senior Center was repaired · That several items were repaired at the Community Recreation Center (CRC) 'such as: replacement of the kitchen countertop, replacement of the damaged laboratory sink in the men's restroom, replacement of a broken window in the women's restroom, main doors and walls were painted throughout the City Hall building and Maintenance Facility, and the semi-annual cleaning of the carpets throughout City Hall was performed. R: CSC/minutes/071105 In response to Commissioner Edwards' query, Director of Community Services Parker noted that the slopes across from Temecula Elementary School are maintained by individual property owners and that the City has no maintenance responsibilities or ability to maintain the area, but that Code Enforcement notifies the property owner if the property becomes unsightly. For Commissioner Fox, Mr. Harrington noted that the wall on Redhawk Parkway and Vail Ranch Road will be repaired in the near future. Recreation Superintendent Pelletier provided the following comments: . That the Redhawk Annexation event took place at Redhawk Elementary School on Saturday, July 2, 2005 noting that the event was well attended . That the Summer Day Camp, Swim Lessons, and S.M.A.R.T program are progressing well . That staff will soon begin preparing for the Halloween Harvest Family Carnival. The Commission noted that the fire works on the 4th of July were spectacular and different from what was held in the past. Cultural Services Administrator Betz, provided a brief overview, offering the following comments: . That the programs in the Guide to Leisure Activities has begun and that thus far has been successful . That on Saturday, July 9, 2005, a Nigerian talking drum was held at the CRC which was enjoyed by all who attended . That an Intergenerational Arts class began at the Mary Phillips Senior Center on Friday, July 8, that was well attended · That a skateboard building and design class will begin on Tuesday, July 19,2005 · That additional management staff have been hired for the Theater; that Beatriz Barnett has been hired as a Patron Service Coordinator and William Van Bectin has been hired as a Technical Supervisor . That the tentative opening date of the Theater will be Tuesday, October 4, 2005 . That the Children's Museum has been well attended. Commissioner Henz gave kudos to Cultural Arts Administrator Betz for his fine work with the Cultural Arts section of the Guide to Leisure Activities magazine. For Chairman Meyler, Mr. Betz relayed that he or the City of Temecula are not involved with the International Jazz Festival. R: CSC/minutes071105 2 CONSENT CALENDAR 1. MINUTES RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 Approve the minutes of the June 13, 2005 Community Services Commission meeting. MOTION: Commissioner Henz moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Commissioner Edwards seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. COMMISSION BUSINESS 2. INFRASTRUCTURE DESIGN AND PUBLIC ART 2.1 That the Community Services Commission receive and file a report regarding infrastructure design and public art. By way of numerous slides from various cities/states, County Planning Director Johnson commented on various interchange enhancements, landscape maintenance, automobile bridges/crossings/overcrossing, freeway walls, residential walls, elimination of sound walls or creative sound walls, gateways/entryways, signs, and bus stop shelters. Impressed with the enhancements in the slide show, the Community Services Commission thanked Mr. Johnson for the presentation and encouraged City awareness of such enhancements. Director of Community Services Parker relayed to the Commission that the City Council will be appointing a sub-committee to explore the possibility of incorporating infrastructure design into the community. It was the consensus of the Community Services Commission to receive and file this report. 3. CIP UPDATE 3.1 That the Community Services Commission receive and file a report on the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Director of Community Services Parker, provided the Commission with an overview of the projects approved by the City Council, highlighting the following: . Community Theater . Erie Stanley Gardner Exhibit . Kent Hintergardt Memorial Park improvements . Temecula Public Library . Loma Linda Park play structure surfacing . Multi-trail system (Murrieta under crossing) . Murrieta Creek Multi-purpose Trail . Redhawk Park improvements R: CSClminutes071105 3 . Ronald Reagan Sports Park channel silt removal . Roripaugh/Johnson Ranch Open Space Trails . Patricia H. Birdsall Sports Complex . Temecula Community Center Expansion Design . Vail Ranch Middle School basketball court lights, and . Dog Park Mr. Parker also noted that 200 to 250 pavers will be installed at the Veteran's Memorial. Mr. Parker also noted that the freeway entry monument sign will be taken down and a new sign will be replaced at a different location. It was the consensus of the Community Services Commission to receive and file this report. 4. TEMECULA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ITESI POOL UPDATE 4.1 That the Community Services Commission receive and file a report on the Temecula Elementary School (TES) Pool By way of numerous slides, Maintenance Superintendent Harrington provided an overview of Temecula Elementary School (TES) swimming pool renovation, noting that staff worked with Aquatic Design Group, Horizon Mechanical and Knoor Pool Systems to design and install a state of the art mechanical system. The new system includes the following items: . Automated water chemistry monitoring system . Automated chemical injection system . High rate sand filtration system . Automated circulation system . Automatic pool fill · Equipment plumbing and chemical storage tanks · Steel gates were installed on the pool equipment room as well as a roof extension to protect the new equipment · New exterior shower heads, faucets, and drinking fountain . Cracked and chipped deck surface was patched and new depth makers were installed . New paint was applied to pool buildings · New perimeter chain link fence was installed to meet current safety codes. In response to Commissioner Hogan's query, Maintenance Superintendent Harrington relayed that the light fixtures at the pool will be replaced at another date. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Director of Community Services Parker reminded the Commission of the League of California Cities Conference. COMMISSIONER'S REPORTS A. Commissioner Fox noted that she attended the Redhawk Annexation event, the 4th of July Parade, and the Children's Museum 1st Anniversary, noting that they were all well attended. R: CSClminutes071105 4 B. Commissioner Henz relayed his appreciation and gave kudos to staff for a spectacular 4th of July parade and fireworks program. Commissioner Henz also queried on the possibility of receiving a copy of the presentation given by Mr. Bob Johnson, Director of Planning, Riverside, California C. Commissioner Hogan passed kudos along to staff for an excellent Neil Diamond show. Director of Community Services Parker noted that he would be happy to provide the Commission as well as the Arts Council, with a copy of Mr. Johnson's presentation regarding Infrastructure Design and Public Art. Development Services Mc Carthy noted that she would be happy to provide Commissioner Henz with a copy of Mike Colte's presentation of the Murrieta Creek Trail Design. ADJOURNMENT At 7:35 p.m., Chairman Meyler adjourned this meeting to the next regular scheduled meeting on Monday, August 8, 2005, at 6:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula. ri( :).~ Herman D. 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