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HomeMy WebLinkAbout030804 CSC Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MARCH 8, 2004 CALL TO ORDER The City of Temecula Community Services Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:00 p.m., on Monday, March 8, 2004, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Meyler led the audience in the Flag salute. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Edwards, Fox, Henz, Meyler and Chairwoman Hogan. Absent: None. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. DIVISION REPORTS Maintenance Superintendent Harrington presented a brief overview of items addressed by the maintenance division since the last meeting, noting the following: . That the winter sports field renovation was completed and ball field preparation program to begin the baseball season; that opening day was and that staff was advised that it was a very successful event; · That revamping of the north/south ball field sports lighting system was completed; · That burnt lamps, fuses, and capacitors were replaced at various other sites which included Temecula Middle School, Temecula Elementary School, Paloma Del Sol Park, and Pala Community Park; · That the annual preventative maintenance at Temecula Elementary School pool was completed, which includes draining the pool, cleaning the gutters, cleaning out the surge pit, replacing the sills and lamps on the lighting system, cleaning the tile, and refilling the pool, and balancing the water chemicals; · That Automatic External Defibrillators (AED) were installed at the Community Recreation Center (CRC), the maintenance facility, as well as City Hall; R: CSC/minulesl030804 . That the interior/exterior of the Pala Community Park was painted as well as Kent Hintergardt Memorial Park restroom/snack bar building and the Sixth Street restroom building; · That the Maintenance Division assisted with the Good Old Days Car Show in Old Town. For Commissioner Edwards, Maintenance Superintendent Harrington noted that when musco lighting gets older it gets noisier; that the maintenance division takes care of the problem one field at a time and replaces the ones that are most needed. For Maintenance Superintendent Harrington, Mr. Meyler noted that a Community Services pick up truck passed him on the road traveling around 65 to 70 mph. Development Services Administrator McCarthy presented a staff reporting noting the following: · That KTU&A is working with Helix Environments to development the latest mapping to complete the biological assessment for the Roripaugh Johnson Ranch Master Plan; · That construction has begun on Harveston Community Park by the developer; · That review of the third submittal of the sports complex plans will be completed soon; · That there will be a ribbon cutting for Pauba Ridge Park and Serena Hills Park in the near future; and that the Community Services Commissioners will be contacted as soon as a date has been scheduled. For Chairwoman Hogan, Director of Community Services Parker relayed that the Good Old Days Car Show was not coordinated by the Community Services Department, that it was coordinated as a Redevelopment Economic Development project, and that the parking situation will be explored. Commissioner Edwards is of the opinion that some of the merchants sold parking spots to attendees of the Good Old Days Car Show. COMMISSION BUSINESS 1. Commission Meetina Minutes RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 That the Community Services Commission approve the minutes of the February 9,2004 meeting. MOTION: Commissioner Edwards moved to approve Item No. 1.1. Commissioner Henz seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. 2. Erie Stanlev Gardner Exhibit Expansion RECOMMENDATION: R: CSC/minutes030804 2 2.1 That the Community Services Commission receive and file a report concerning the Temecula Valley Museum expansion and creation of a permanent Erie Stanley Gardner exhibit. Deputy Director Ruse presented an update of the Erie Stanley Gardner Exhibit Expansion noting the following: · That staff and the non-profit museum board have been working together in obtaining various artifacts, personal items, and memorabilia related to Erie Stanley Gardner; · That a temporary exhibit was created which displayed and highlighted Mr. Gardner's years in the Temecula Valley; and that the exhibits ran concurrently with Erie Stanley Gardner Murder Mystery Weekend and was very well received by the public; . That staff and the Board have acquired enough items that a permanent exhibit may be created and show-cased in the museum; that an area on the second floor of the Temecula Valley Museum has been identified as an appropriate location to provide a home for the items and create a permanent exhibit for one of Temecula's most famous residents; · That a portion of the exhibit will be the recreation of Mr. Gardner's office in his Temecula home which was known as Rancho del Paisano, and will feature many of Mr. Gardner's personal items; · That the balance of the exhibit space will house a continuous run video, additional artifacts, and memorabilia. At this time, Ms. Ruse presented an overhead presentation. Museum Services Manager Ott presented an overview of the Erie Stanley Gardner exhibit, relaying the following: . That the exhibit intends to represent the total spectrum of Erie Stanley Gardner's career; · That the video theater will be driven by a collection of over 6,000 slides that were acquired from the estate of Jean Gardner; · That there were will be two photo murals on either side of the room; · That staff is hoping to include the cast and characters who were in the Perry Mason series; · That Temecula will have the best Erie Stanley Gardner memorabilia in California; · That not all the donations came from the estate, some were from private donors, the Board, the Women's Club, and there were also some individual donors. For Commissioner Fox, Mr. Ott noted that the Museum is not losing as much wall space as they are floor space; and that there will always be docents available for any aspect of the museum presentations. R: CSC/minules030804 3 For Commissioner Edwards, Mr. Ott relayed that the Chapel brings in more revenue than the gift shop; but that the gift shop and the Women's Club does fund raising events which help contribute to projects. Commissioner Meyler also expressed excitement with the Erie Stanley Gardner Exhibit and noted that he spent a few days at the Pier Pont Inn, in Ventura, commenting that there is a huge Erie Stanley Gardner Exhibit. It was the consensus of the Commission to receive and file this report. 3. The Imaaination Workshop. Temecula Children's Museum Update Slide Presentation RECOMMENDATION: 3.1 That the Community Services Commission receive and file this update on the Imagination Workshop, Temecula Children's Museum project. By PowerPoint presentation, Development Services Administrator McCarthy presented a brief update on the Children's Museum since the Commission visited the site in January 2004. In response to Commissioner Meyler's query, Ms. McCarthy relayed that in each room there are approximately 3 to 4 exhibits that are interactive. Ms. McCarthy also relayed that the grand opening will be either at the end of Mayor beginning of June and will be open for the public in the summer. It was the consensus of the Commission to receive and file this report. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Director of Community Services Parker relayed that a few people in the Community Services will be leaving for the state conference in Anaheim; and that the Community Services Department will be receiving two state award of excellence, one for the Erie Stanley Gardner Murder Mystery weekend and the other for the summer movie and concert series logo design. Mr. Parks also noted that within the next few weeks the Community Services Department will be dedicating Pauba Ridge Park and Serena Hills Park, and the Community Services Department will be contacting the Commissioners when a date is scheduled. COMMISSIONER'S REPORTS In response to Commissioner Edwards' query regarding sites for the tractor race, Mr. Parker relayed that the Community Services Department has explored sites but have not been able to find enough open space that is necessary within the City limits; that the space behind Fillippi's belongs to the Riverside County Flood Control and their intent is to build a flood detention facility; and that the Community Services Department is hopeful of building a 50 acre sports complex on some of the property. For the Commission, Director of Community Services Director Parker relayed that there is a master plan for trail and bikeway improvements and development in the City; that the Community Services Department keeps a close tab on new developments that come into town; R: CSC/minules030804 4 and that the Community Services Department keep something in the Capital improvement budget each year for trail enhancement. For Chairwoman Hogan, Mr. Parker relayed that he will be preparing a staff report for the Commission in regard to the Redhawk annexation ceremony. Commissioner Edwards suggested inviting President of Los Ranchitos Homeowners Association, Larry Markham, to a Community Services Meeting to listen to any input he may have for developing trails in the Los Ranchitos area. ADJOURNMENT At 6:54 p.m., Chairwoman Hogan adjourned this meeting to the next regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, April 12, 2004, at 6:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula. ~~(~ Herman O. Parker, irec or of Community Services R: CSC/minutes030804 5