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HomeMy WebLinkAbout080805 CSC Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION AUGUST 8, 2005 CALL TO ORDER The City of Temecula Community Services Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:00 p.m., on Monday, August 8. 2005, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Henz 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 Cultural Services Administrator Betz, introduced newly hired Patron Services Coordinator Beatriz Barnett "Bea" and Theater Technical Supervisor William Van Vechten to the Community Services Commission. The Commission welcomed Ms. Barnett and Mr. Van Vechten. Development Services Administrator Mc Cathy provided a brief report of items addressed since the last Community Service meeting, noting the following: . That construction on the Patricia H. Birdsall Sports Park continues to progress; that the sports field lights and poles have been installed; and that the sub-base for the artificial turf soccer fields have been completed . That work on the Boys and Girls Club Facility and Kent Hintergardt Park will begin in the near future . That the basketball courts at Vail Ranch Middle School are nearing completion. Recreation Superintendent Pelletier offered the following report: . That the summer day program, swim lessons, and SMART program are progressing well R: esC/minutes/OaOa05 · That the Halloween and Harvest Family Carnival will be scheduled to take place on Friday, October 28,2005. Director of Community Services Parker noted that the Moonlight Movies in the Park and Summer Sunsets Concert Series continue to be well attended. Maintenance Superintendent Harrington provided a brief report of items addressed since the last Community Services Commission meeting, highlighting the following: · That the City Hall parking lot has been patched, sealed, and stripped · That patches of the parking lot at the Community Recreation Center were patched and sealed · That two new drinking fountains were installed on the exterior portion of the Community Recreation Center · That six wooden light poles were replaced with galvanized steel poles at the Ronald Reagan Sports Park north/south fields . That Maintenance Worker Anthony Martinez has been promoted to Lead Maintenance Worker. Commissioner Edwards queried on the condition of the opening mechanism of the amphitheater door at the Community Recreation Center, advising that it might be time to have it replaced. For Commissioner Edwards, Maintenance Superintendent Harrington noted that he will explore the possibility of repairing/replacing the door at the amphitheater. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. MINUTES RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 Approve the minutes of the July 11, 2005 Community Services Commission meeting. MOTION: Commissioner Edwards moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Commissioner Henz seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous aooroval. COMMISSION BUSINESS 2. Ad-Hoc Committee Aooointments For Friends Of The Temecula Children's Museum Art Piece 2.1 That the Community Services Commission appoint two members to serve on an ad hoc committee to determine the acceptance and placement of an art piece to be donated by the Friends of the Temecula Children's Museum in honor of Maggi Allen R: CSC/minutes080805 2 Director of Community Services Parker presented a staff report (of record). At this time, public hearing was opened. Ms. Pat Comerchero, member of the Friends of the Temecula Children's Museum, spoke in favor of the art piece in honor of Maggi Allen, noting that thus far, staff has collected $700 with more donations promised. Ms. Eve Craig, Temecula resident, thanked the Community Services Commission for their support of the art piece in honor of her daughter, Maggi Allen. At this time, the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Fox relayed her full support of the art piece honoring Maggi Allen and nominated Commissioner Hogan to serve on the ad-hoc committee to determine the acceptance and placement of an art piece. At this time, Commissioner Hogan accepted the nomination. Commissioner Hogan nominated Commissioner Henz to serve on the ad-hoc committee. Being of the opinion that he does not have enough expertise in this matter, Commissioner Henz opted, at this time, to decline Commissioner Hogan's nomination. Commissioner Hogan nominated Commissioner Edwards to serve on the ad-hoc committee. Commissioner Edwards accepted the nomination. It was the consensus of the Commission to receive and file this report. 3. Art In Public Places Ordinance 3.1 That the Community Services Commission receive and file a report on the Art in Public Places Ordinance As per PowerPoint Presentation, Cultural Arts Administrator Betz, briefly highlighted on the following: . Purpose . Implementation . Definitions . Art in Public Places Fund: . Applicability . Satisfaction of Requirement . Procedure for Donation or Installation . Payment in lieu of Art Fee . Summary R: esC/minutes080805 3 Director of Community Services Director Parker clarified that "Development project" would refer to construction or modification of a building and that "in lieu art fee" would refer to a fee in the amount of one-tenth of one percent of the project cost in excess of one hundred dollars and that "Project cost" would refer to the total value of a development project, excluding the land value, as indicated on the building permit issued by the City for the project. For Commission Fox, Director of Community Services Parker noted that currently there are no funds in the Art in Public Places Fund. Development Services Administrator McCarthy relayed that there will be monies coming in from Harveston, Wolf Creek, Roripaugh, multi-family homes, and all commercial development which are covered under development agreements. Commissioner Fox asked if a topiary garden would be considered public art. In response to Commissioner Fox's question, Director of Community Services Parker relayed that a topiary garden could be considered public art but that it would need to be properly maintained per City guidelines. Commissioner Hogan queried on ordinance fees. In response to Commissioner Hogan's query regarding ordinance fees, Director of Community Services Park relayed that fees would be applicable for construction on old units, new homes, and add-ons to a commercial buildings or homes; and that staff has not reviewed any public art ordinances that would address resale of property. Director of Community Services Parker also relayed that the intent of the Public Art in Public Places Ordinance would be to encourage the development of Public Art in Public Places so that the community of Temecula could enjoy public art. It was the consensus of the Community Services Commission to receive and file this report. 4. Harveston Lake Park Prooosed Paddleboat Concession 4.1 That the Community Services Commission receive and file a report on the proposed paddleboat concession at Harveston Lake Park Development Services Administrator Mc Carthy presented a staff report (of record), noting the following: · That the paddleboats would be available on weekends and holidays from 10:00 a.m. until dusk; that from June 1st through September 15" the concessionaire would operate on Thursdays and Fridays; and that extended hours could be approved by the Community Services Director · That paddleboats would be only type of boat permitted on the Lake and that no personal water crafts would be permitted. At this time, the public hearing was opened. Mr. Keith Gors, owner and operator of Goodtime Rentals offered the following comments: R: esC/minutes080805 4 . That Harveston Lake would be an ideal size for a paddleboats · That although only three people will be allowed on the paddleboats at a time, they are coast guard approved for up to 5 people or a-thousand pounds · That the paddleboals will be made of aluminum and plastic · That life preserves will be provided to the public. At this time, the public hearing was closed. It was the consensus of the Community Services Commission to receive and file this report. 5. Old Town Temecula Community Theater Marketina Proaram 5.1 That the Community Services Commission receive and file a report on the Old Town Temecula Community Theater Marketing Plan Theater Manager Beers and Patron Services Coordinator Barnett presented a PowerPoint Presentation (as per written material), highlighting on the following: . Temecula Theater Facts . Our Philosophy . Mission Statement . Objectives . Strategy . Tacties . Promotions . Press Schedule - In Depth Stories . Grand Opening Schedule . Tag Line Concept . Next Steps: Finalize Grand Opening Schedule; Present Budgets for Creative Elements; Develop Creative Elements; Implement the Press Release Schedule; Pitch Stories to Media Outlets; and Launch of the Theater. It was the consensus of the Community Services Commission to receive and file this report. 6. Ad-Hoc Committee Aooointments For Redhawk Park Imorovements 6.1 That the Community Services Commission appoint two Commissioners to serve on an ad-hoc committee to recommend improvements to the four Redhawk community park sites Director of Community Services Parker presented staff report (of written record). Chairman Meyler nominated Commissioner Henz to serve on the ad-hoc committee to recommend improvements to the four Redhawk Community Park sites. R: CSC/minutes080805 5 In response to Chairman Meyler's nomination, Commissioner Henz happily accepted the nomination. Commissioner Hogan nominated Commission Fox to serve on the ad-hoc committee. Commissioner Fox accepted the nomination. It was the consensus of the Community Services Commission to receive and file this report. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Referencing the Art in Public Places Ordinance, Director Parker noted that it would be important to keep in mind that as development goes through the City, the City conditions projects to ensure that the City receives what the City is entitled too (park land), and that as development tapers off, development impact fees will as well. COMMISSIONER'S REPORTS Commissioner Hogan thanked Director of Community Services Parker and staff for the opportunity to attend the League of California Cities Community Services Conference, noting that she thoroughly enjoyed it. Commissioner Henz requested that the Teen Program return to the Community Services Commission with a report in the near future. Referencing her appreciation for the literature available regarding West Nile Virus, Commissioner Fox asked if City has an emergency or standby plan in place. In response to Commissioner Fox's concern, Maintenance Superintendent Harrington relayed that the City has a very aggressive vector control program; that the City works with the County and Code Enforcement Department; that all sites that have water or have the capability of having standing water, are monitored regularly; that the landscape inspectors have designated areas that are checked periodically and that if there were any breeding taking place, it would be treated immediately. Chairman Meyler queried on an article that he read in the newspaper regarding a Teen Center being built in Temecula. In response Chairman Meyler's query, Director of Community Services Parker noted that currently there are no plans for a Teen Center but is of the opinion that the City Council may have some interest in building one sometime in the future. Chairman Meyler noted that after a conversation with Councilmember Washington, it was brought to his attention that it is Councilman Washington's opinion, that the Community Services Commission members should be actively involved in City events by establishing more sub-committees. Chairman Meyer asked Councilman Washington to attend a Community Services Commission meeting to express his opinion in this regard. R: CSC/minutesOBOB05 6 ADJOURNMENT At 7:35 p.m., Chairman Meyler adjourned this meeting to the next regular scheduled meeting on Monday, September 12, 2005, at 6:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula. ~ Cc~~~~ Jim yler, thairman ~7,~~7L Herman D. Parker, Director of Community Services R: CSC/minutesOBOB05 7