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Home My WebLink About101005 CSC Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION OCTOBER 10, 2005 CALL TO ORDER The City of Temecula Community Services Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:00 p.m., on Monday, October 10, 2005, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Hogan led the audience in the flag salute. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners: Henz, Hogan, and Chairman Meyler. Absent: Edwards and Fox. PUBLIC COMMENTS No public comment. DIVISION REPORTS Development Services Administrator McCarthy provided a brief update of items addressed since the last Community Services Commission meeting. · That staff is currently working with Temecula Valley School District to get the easement required by Edison for the Vail Ranch Middle School lighting · That the next Household Waste Round-Up and City Wide Clean-up is scheduled for Saturday, October 22, 2005, from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm at Chaparral High School. Ms. McCarthy relayed that the Household Waste Round-Up will not be taking computers but that the Commission could call her and she would be happy to provide information on where to donate computers. Cultural Arts Administrator Betz provided a brief summary of items addressed since the last Community Services Commission meeting, highlighting the following: · That in the year 2007, the History Museum will be mounting an exhibition on Romance of the Bells, the California Missions in Art · That the Erie Stanley Gardner week will take place on November 4th, 5th and 6th of 2005 R: CSC/minutesl10100S · That the Grand Opening of the Old Town Temecula Community Theater went well and gave kudos to staff for all their efforts · That four new staff members were hired for the Children's Museum . That staff is currently in the process of reviewing applications for the Manager position at the Children's Theater · That staff is preparing for Museum Gone Mad which will be the Halloween presentation at the Children's Museum which will begin on Thursday, October 13 to Sunday, October 30, 2005. Commissioner Hogan stated that she had experienced some difficulty finding parking in Old Town on Friday, October 7,2005 due to the Rod Run taking place. For Commissioner Hogan, Mr. Betz relayed that staff anticipated that there might be some problems with parking on Friday due to the Rod Run and the performance at the Theater, but that a shuttle bus was available for use from the parking lot on Pujol Street to; that patrons who purchased tickets for Friday nights performance at the Theater received a map explaining where they could be picked up at, if they so desired. Mr. Betz relayed that he was not aware of any parking problems. Recreation Superintendent Pelletier provided a staff report, noting the following: · That an Anniversary dinner was held for the High Hopes group · That on Wednesday, September 21, 2005, a fitness finale was hosted at the Ronald Reagan, and advised that the next Fitness program will begin in March of 2006 · That staff is preparing for the Halloween and Harvest Family Carnival that is scheduled to take place on Friday, October 28, 2005 · That staff is working on the final details of the holiday events and that a detailed calendar will be mailed to the Commission; that the Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held on Monday, November 28, Holiday Light Parade will take place on Friday, December 2, 2005, the Winter Wonderland Event is scheduled for Saturday, December 10,2005, and the Holiday Lights and Festive Sights Program will be held throughout the month of December; and that judging for the holiday lights has been extended to December 12, 2005. For the Commission, Ms. Pelletier relayed that advertisements for all holiday events will run through the Californian, through press releases, and that previous participants will be mailed an application. Commissioner Hogan suggested that staff explore the possibility of having Homeowner Associations advertise through their monthly newsletter. R: CSC/minutes10100S 2 CONSENT CALENDAR 1. MINUTES RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 Approve the minutes of the September 12, 2005 Community Services Commission meeting. MOTION: Due to a lack of quorum and an abstention, the September 12, 2005 minutes will be rolled over to the Monday, November 14, Community Services Commission meeting. COMMISSION BUSINESS 2. NAMING CHILDREN'S AREA WITHIN THE TEMECULA PUBLIC LIBRARY 2.1 That the Community Services Commission consider naming the Children's area within the Temecula Public Library for Guidant Corporation. Deputy Director of Community Services Ruse presented a staff report (of written material). MOTION: Commissioner Henz moved to approve the naming of the area within the Temecula Public Library, the Guidant Foundation Children's Library. Commissioner Hogan seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Commissioner Edwards and Commissioner Fox who were both absent. 3. PATRICIA H. BIRDSALL SPORTS PARK UPDATE 3.1 That the Community Services Commission receive and file an update on Patricia H. Birdsall Sports Park. By way of photos, Development Services Administrator McCarthy presented a staff report (of record), highlighting on the following: . Four lighted synthetic turf soccer fields . Four lighted ball fields . Four lighted basketball courts . Concession stand . Restrooms . Maintenance building . Tot 10Vplayground . Picnic areas . Barbeques . Drinking fountains . 460 parking spaces For the Commission, Ms. McCarthy noted that any field could be converted to synthetic turf and that there are no current plans to convert any other fields to synthetic turf. R: CSC/minutes 101005 3 The Community Services Commission expressed excitement toward the Patricia H. Birdsall Sports Park. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Deputy Director of Community Services Ruse thanked staff for all the efforts with regard to the Old Town Temecula Community Theater and invited the Commissioners to attend the Erie Stanley Gardner Murder Mystery weekend to be held on November 4th, 5th, and 6th of 2005. For the Commission, Ms. Ruse advised that the Temecula Pubic Library is progressing well. COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS Commission Henz gave kudos to staff for their efforts with the Old Town Temecula Community Theater and is looking forward to future performances. Commissioner Hogan asked if there were opportunities to donate to the Old Town Temecula Community Theater. In response to Commissioner Hogan's query, Deputy Director Ruse relayed that she will have the Theater Foundation contact her with information regarding donation opportunities for the Theater. Chairman Meyler informed the Commission of the following that was approved by the City Council: · Approval of $70, 500 for a concert grand piano for the Old Town Temecula Community Theater . Approval of $64,000 for water management at the Harveston Park and the Temecula Duck Pond · Approval of the Harveston Lake paddle boat concession stand . Approval of the Dan and Beverly Stephenson Auditorium · Approval of the conceptual master plan for a monument to be installed at the Ronald Reagan Sports Park. Deputy Director Ruse stated that although Adelphia Cable would not be required to have local programming, staff could advise Adelphia Cable of the Community Services Commissioners' desire to have local programming. In response to Deputy Director Ruse's comment, Chairman Meyler encouraged staff to pursue this possibility R: CSC/minutes10100S 4 ADJOURNMENT At 7:40 p.m., Chairman Meyler adjourned this meeting to the next regular scheduled meeting on Monday, November 14, 2005, at 6:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, and Temecula. ~l~ Herman D. a er, Director of Community Services R: CSC/minutes10100S 5