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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY OF TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
JANUARY 8, 2007
CALL TO ORDER
The City of Temecula Community Services Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:00
p.m., on Monday, January 8, 2007, 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: Henz, Hogan, Edwards, and Chairman Fox.
Absent:
Meyler.
PRESENTATIONS:
The following individuals were presented with plaques of appreciation.
o Tom Edwards - 2006, Commission Chair
o Amer Attar - Principal Engineer, Public Works
oRick Serven - Senior Landscape Inspector, TCSD
o Cathy McCarthy - Development Services Administrator, TCSD
o Phyllis Ruse - Deputy Director, TCSD
o Kevin Harrington - Maintenance Superintendent, TCSD
The above-mentioned individuals thanked the Community Services Commission for its
recognition.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No comments.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Minutes
1.1 That the Community Services Commission approve the minutes of the December
11, 2006 Community Services Commission meeting.
MOTION: Commissioner Henz moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Commissioner
Edwards seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval.
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COMMISSION BUSINESS
2. 2007 RecvclinQ and Litter Reduction Calendar Awards Presentations
2.1 That the Community Services Commission present to the students, whose
artwork was selected for the 2007 Recycling and Litter Reduction Calendar, their
certificates of excellence and acknowledge the teachers of the students.
Thanking CC&R the City's franchised solid waste hauler and the State of California Department
of Conservation, Development Services Technician Kitchel, advised that without its financial
assistance, the project would not have been able to be produced. Ms. Kitchel also thanked
Dolores Sanchez-Badillo, of CR&R; administrators and teachers for allowing staff time in its
classrooms to complete the project; students who participated in the project; and advised that
380 students submitted posters.
At this time, Chairperson Fox and Commissioner Hogan presented the awards to the following
students and teachers:
Students
Teachers
o Cathleen Rundu
o Emma Gamble
o Ariane Bonaparte
o Riley Schaefer
o Carleen Villareal
o Anthony Agbab
o Baile Rapaport
o Kevin Meling
o Nathan Myers
o Keana Elderts
o Sydney Magnin
o Makaila Arreola
o Ziggy Wilk
o Luke Pfeiffer
o Silvy Hill
o Bryce Mahan
o Brianne LaHood
o Miles Bishop
o Jenna Peck
o James Zuckerman
o Spencer Whittle
Mrs. Keb
Mrs. Voye
Mrs. Hayes
Mrs. Meyers
Mr. Scott
Mrs. Cook
Mrs. Smith
Mrs. Standard
Mrs. Roper
Mrs. Scott
Mrs. Weirenga
Mr. Cantu
Mr. Yorke
DIVISION REPORTS
Maintenance Superintendent Harrington provided a brief overview of items that were addressed
by the Maintenance Division since the last Community Services Commission meeting, noting
the following:
o That the Maintenance Division would be in the process of completing renovations at the
TemecuJa Elementary School swimming pool
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o That relamping of the ballfied lighting at Ronald Reagan Sports Park would be
completed
o That various lamps at Paloma Del Sol Park, Temecula Elementary School, and
Temecula Middle School was completed
o That winter renovations at various sports parks have begun
o That the interior of the Community Recreation Center (CRC) was painted
o That the Community Recreation Center (CRC) stage roll-up door was motorized.
For the Commission, Maintenance Superintendent Harrington advised that he will explore
options on how to maintain the dog park grass at Redhawk Community Park while maintaining
full operating hours.
Development Services Administrator McCarthy provided the following report:
o That the Erie Stanley Gardner Exhibit at the History Museum would be nearing its
completion
o That the conceptual design for the Temecula Community Center (TCC) expansion will
be brought to the February 12, 2007, Community Services Commission meeting
o That a Household Hazardous Waste Collection event is scheduled for Saturday, January
22, 2007 from 9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. at City Hall.
Cultural Arts Administrator Betz provided a brief summary of activities in the Cultural Arts
Division, noting the following:
o That the next exhibition at the History Museum will be Abe Lincoln from the Charles
Bechtloff Collection which will run from January 20 - April 1 , 2007
o That 7,000 patrons attended the Old Town Community Theater in December
o That 61,000 patrons attended the Old Town Community Theater in 2006
o That the Children's Museum hosted Winter Wonderland and the New Year's Eve at noon
for the month of December
o That January 2007 will be Germ month at the Children's Museum
o That a Skate Board Design Exhibition will open at the Mercantile on Friday January 12,
2007
o That the First Annual Temecula Youth Film Festival calls for entries began.
Recreation Superintendent Pelletier provided a staff report, noting the following:
o That the Winter/Spring Guide to Leisure Activities brochure was mailed to Temecula
residents during the week of December 18, 2006, noting that registration would begin
January 3, 2007
o That the Community Services Department has recently hired two Park Rangers to assist
with day to day operations of parks and to assist with weekend rental and special
events; and will be introduced to the Commission at the February 12, 2007, Community
Services Commission meeting.
3. Old Town Gvmnasium Proiect
3.1 The Community Services Commission appoint one (1) Commissioner to serve on
the ad-hoc committee to design the Old Town Gymnasium project.
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Deputy Community Services Director Ruse provided a staff report (of record).
Commissioner Edwards advised that if Commissioner Meyler cannot volunteer to serve on the
ad-hoc committee for the design of the Old Town Gymnasium project, he would be happy to
volunteer to serve on the ad-hoc committee.
MOTION: Commissioner Hogan moved to appoint Commissioner Edwards to serve on the ad-
hoc committee if Commissioner Meyler is not available. Commissioner Henz seconded the
motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Commissioner Meyler who was
absent.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Administrative Assistant Zigler advised the Commission that there will not be a League of
California Cities Commissioner's Conference for Calendar Year 2007; but that the CPRS
conference will be held March 8 - 10, 2007, in Sacramento, and noted that those interested
advise her as soon as possible.
Ms. Zigler also advised that the Community Services Department won an Award of Excellence
for the Guide to Leisure Activities brochure and Achievement of Merits for the Temecula
Presents brochure and Teen Band Jams at the Community Recreation Center (CRC).
Deputy Director Ruse advised the Commission that Friends of the Temecula Library, City of
Temecula, Temecula Valley School District, and the Temecula Valley PTA would be
participating in the first Temecula Reads Program; and relayed that the opening day would be
Sunday January 14, 2007 through Sunday, March 18, 2007.
Chairperson Fox relayed that she would be in attendance of the CPRS Conference and
requested more information on the event.
COMMISSIONER'S REPORTS
Chairperson Fox expressed concern with an article she read regarding vandalization of Los
Angeles' public murals.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:00 p.m., Chairperson Fox adjourned this meeting to the next regular scheduled meeting on
Monday, January 12, 2007, at 6:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park
Drive, and Temecula.
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/ Charolette Fox, Chairperson
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Herman D. Parker,
Director of Community Services
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