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HomeMy WebLinkAbout091106 CSC Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 11, 2006 CALL TO ORDER The City of Temecula Community Services Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:00 p.m., on Monday, September 11, 2006, 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. In remembrance of those who died in the 9/11 tragedy, the Community Services Commission took a minute of silence. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners: Fox, Henz, Hogan, Meyler, and Chairman Edwards. Absent: None. PUBLIC COMMENTS No comments. DIVISION REPORTS Recreation Superintendent Pelletier provided the Community Services Commission with an update of items addressed since the last Community Services Commission meeting, highlighting on the following: . That the Summer Season is officially over and that the Summer Day Camp, SMART, Swim Lessons, excursions, and a variety of contracted classes were very successful . That the aquatic staff continues to offer Fall Swim Lessons through the end of September . That this evening at the Duck Pond, the community has been invited to reflect upon the occurrences of September 11th, advising that this will begin at 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. . That the First Annual FIT 5K 10K Walk-Run will take place on Sunday, September 17, 2006 from 6:45 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. . That Holiday events are in the process. R: CSClminutesl091106 Maintenance Superintendent Harrington provided the Community Services Commission with a brief overview of items that were addressed by the Maintenance Division since the last Community Services Commission meeting, noting the following: . That silt and debris was cleared from the easterly section of the vintage Hills Channel on Rancho California Road at Butterfield Stage Road . That temper safety-glass was installed throughout the lower two sections of the windows at the Community Recreation Center (CRC) multi-purpose room . That the southeast corner of the maintenance facility was reorganized and cleared to make way for the initial phase of construction for the new field operation center . That the decking at the main entrance to the Imagination Workshop was rebuilt . That the Veteran's Memorial second phase granite paver process has begun . That preparation for the 9/11 Remembrance Event was detailed. In response to Commissioner Fox's query, Maintenance Superintendent Harrington stated that the purchase of pavers for the second phase of the Veteran's Memorial has been closed and informed that pavers can no longer be purchased. For Commissioner Henz, Mr. Harrington noted that staff is currently is the design phase for the dog park plans for Margarita Community Park, and noted that currently there would be no installation date. Development Services Administrator McCarthy provided a staff report, offering the following: . That construction of the Patricia H. Birdsall Sports Complex continues to progress . That approval of the contract for construction of the Erie Stanley Gardner Exhibit will be going to City Council on September 12, 2006 . That the Murrieta Creek Trail Project (west side of creek) will be going to City Council for authorization to bid on Tuesday, September 12, 2006 . That the City will host the Riverside County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event on Saturday, September 16, 2006; that e-waste, pesticides, b.b.q. propane tanks, paint, and pain thinners, batteries both household and vehicle and sharps will be collected . That the Citywide Community Clean-Up which includes bulky items pick up will be held on Saturday, November 11, 2006, at Chaparral High School between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Cultural Arts Administrator Betz provided the Community Services Commission with a brief overview of items addressed in the Cultural Arts Division, noting the following: . That the Bringing History to Life at the History Museum was a success . That staff would be in the planning stages for the Erie Stanley Gardner Weekend . That the Dennis Chiniaeff Collection opened at the History Museum on Saturday, September 2, 2006 . That the month of September at the Children's Museum will be Wild Wacky Wet World month . That the David Rosales Exhibition is currently being held at the Merc . That an excursion to the 25th Annual Watch Tower Drum Festival will take place on September 23, 2006, meeting at the Theater at 8:00 p.m. R: CSClminutes091106 2 CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes 1.1 That the Community Services Commission approve the Minutes of the August 14, 2006 Community Services Commission meeting. MOTION: Commissioner Henz moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Commissioner Fox seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Commissioner Hogan who abstained. COMMISSION BUSINESS 2. . Old Town Temecula Community Theater Recap and Temecula Presents Season 2.1 That the Community Services Commission receive and file a report recapping the Old Town Temecula Community Theater inaugural year and presenting the 2006/2007 Temecula Presents season. Per PowerPoint Presentation, Theater Manager Beers and Patron Services Coordinator Barnett, highlighted on the Old Town Temecula Community Theater inaugural year, and presented the 2006/2007 Temecula Presents Season. Expressing their enthusiasm for the inaugural year of the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, the Commission commende~ staff for their hard work and dedication. It was the consensus of the Community Services Commission to receive and file this report. 3. Multi-Use Trails and Bikewavs Master Plan 3.1 That the Community Services Commission receive and file a report on the Multi- Use Trails and Bikeways Master Plan. Development Services Administrator McCarthy presented a PowerPoint Presentation regarding the Multi-Use Trails and Bikeways Master Plan, highlighting on the following: . Goal . Objectives . Commission Input . Class 1 Trail System . Class 2 Bikeways . Combined Trails and Bikeways . General Plan Exhibition . New Development Conditioned for Trails and Bike Lanes . County Projects . Bike Lane Constraints . Class 1 Trails Maintained . Bike Lane Maintained . Enforcement . Collision Statistics R: CSClminutes091106 3 . Education At this time, the public hearing was opened. Mr. Bill Bibb and Ms. Deborah Hollingsworth, representing the Temecula Transportation Transformation Program (TTT), presented a PowerPoint Presentation, advising that the below- mentioned streets would be in need of bicycle safety enhancements: . De Portola Road, off Margarita Road - covered with sand . Meadows Parkway - no bike lane . Nicholas Road - (nice bike lane with markings) . Rancho Vista Road - no bike lane . Rancho California Road . Pauba Road, off Pauba Road - no bike lane . Meadows Parkway, approaching 79 South - no sign directing drivers or cyclists thru the intersection . Trim trees to make bike lanes signs clearly visible . Repaint faded bike lane markings . Address and fix intermittent bike lanes that suddenly end . Initiate and publicize an aggressive enforcement program targeting drivers who enter bike lanes illegally . Encourage the County to initiate the above actions on County-maintained roads . That street sweeper would solve some of the problems with debris in bike lanes. In response to Mr. Bibb's request, Director of Community Services Parker noted that staff will discuss these issues with the Public Works Department and address as many issues as possible. Mr. Parker also suggested that if the community is aware of debris on roadways, the Public works Department should be contacted. Mr. Sean Scott, Murrieta, spoke regarding bike safety issues, and requested that the City's website offer an opportunity for the public to report unsafe road conditions with regard to bike safety. Mr. Tim Donovan, Temecula, also spoke with regard to the need of keeping the bike lanes safe. Mr. Bill Dull, Temecula, expressed enthusiasm with regard to Multi-Use Trails and Bikeways Master Plan, but requested bikeway enhancements for current bikeways. Ms. Katie Bradley, relayed the importance of keeping bikeways safe for families. At this time, the public hearing was closed. Advising that the PowerPciint Presentation was very informative, the Commission Services Commission thanked Mr. Bibb's and Ms. Hollingsworth for their presentation. Understanding the concerns of Mr. Bibb's, it was the opinion of the Community Services Commission that other than trim trimming issues, the above mentioned concerns should be addressed with the Public Traffic Safety Commission. R: CSClminutes091106 4 It was the consensus of the Community Services Commission to receive and file this report. COMMISSIONER' REPORTS For the Commission Administrative Assistant Zigler noted that the Memorial Service for Patricia H. Birdsall will be held at Rancho Community Church on Saturday, September 30, 2q06, at 11 :00 a.m. Commissioner Henz requested an update of the Teen Council and the Mary Phillips Senior Center. DIRECTOR'S REPORTS No report at this time. ADJOURNMENT At 7:38 p.m., Chairman Edwards adjourned this meeting to the next regular scheduled meeting on Monday, October 9, 2006, at 6:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, and Temecula. ~b-Jl ~ Herman D. Parker, Director of Community Services R: CSClminutes091106 5