HomeMy WebLinkAbout060908 CSC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY OF TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
JUNE 9, 2008
CALL TO ORDER
The City of Temecula Community Services Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:00
p.m., on Monday, June 9, 2008, 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
Present: Edwards, Fox, McCracken, Meyler, and Hogan
Absent: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No comments at this time.
DIVISION REPORTS
By way of staff report, Recreation Superintendent Pelletier highlighted on the following:
• That the Summer/Fall 2008 Guide to Leisure Activities brochure was mailed to each
resident in Temecula on Friday, May 16, 2008
That the Community Services Department held one of its largest Family Fun Night
events entitled "Magic Night" which included 185 participants at the Community
Recreation Center (CRC)
That the entire TCSD staff held its 15f Annual Community Services Department Expo
which was very well attended, noting that citizens had an opportunity to take advantage
of the early bird registration for summer classes
That the official summer/fall registration of classes and activities began on Wednesday,
June 4, 2008
That staff continues to finalize summer programs, activities and major special events
Chairperson Hogan advised that she did not receive a Guide to Leisure Activities brochure in
the mail.
In response to Chairperson Hogan's comment, Recreation Superintendent Pelletier advised that
she will explore why she did not receive a brochure in the mail and relayed that she would be
happy to supply her with a brochure.
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Cultural Arts Administrator Betz provided a staff report as follows:
• That May was an extremely busy month at the Temecula Valley Museum; noting that the
Museum completed its 3'~ grade history contest
• That the Old Town Community Theater had 3,562 patrons attend 20 ticketed events and
an additional 1,000 attended non-ticketed events
• That Live at the Merc in conjunction with Bill Gould of Full Value Entertainment has
begun its live music on Friday nights which has been successful
• That onsite concessions (beer and wine) are up and running at the Merc
• That in the month of May the Imagination Workshop hosted over 2,000 patrons
• That the Merc will host exhibits by Durre Wasseem from May 9th -June 22nd
• That Lyndon Travers will host his exhibits at the Merc from June 27 through August 10th
• That the Children's Museum parking lot hosted a Children's Matsuri on Sunday, June 1,
2008, noting that there were over 3,000 attendees
• That the traveling arts carnival begun its first show at the CRC noting that there were
over 1,200 attendees
Commissioner McCracken expressed his enthusiasm with respect to the Children's Museum.
The Commission relayed their amazement with the high attendance for the cultural arts
programs offered.
Development Services Administrator McCarthy highlighted on the following:
• That the Escallier House and Barn were relocated on Thursday, June 5
• That the Temecula Community Center (TCC) expansion will go out to bid in the near
future
• That the YMCA will be issued their building permit in the next few days
• That the Citywide Clean Up was held on Saturday, May 17th and was very successful
• That Wolf Creek Park and Wolf Creek Trail Park were dedicated on Friday, May 13th
Maintenance Superintendent Harrington highlighted on the following:
• That the Maintenance Division recently detailed Temeku Hills Park in preparation of the
15S Annual Community Services Department Expo
• That the Maintenance Division recently detailed the Imagination Workshop which
included repairing various exhibits, painting and cleaning
• That the Maintenance division repaired a failing section of the City Hall parking lot
• That the carpets at City Hall and maintenance facility were cleaned
• That staff worked with the Fire Department to install a security system at Roripaugh
Ranch Fire Station
• That the Maintenance Division will be making minor repairs and will restripe the
Community Recreation Center Parking lot
• That the Maintenance Division will also be replacing the plastic rail fence at Rotary Park
Commissioner Edwards commended Maintenance Superintendent Harrington with respect to all
the upgrades at the Community Recreation Center (CRC).
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CONSENT CALENDAR
MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION:
1.1 That the Community Services Commission approve the minutes of the April 14,
2008 Commission meeting
1.2 That the Community Services Commission approve the minutes of the March 10,
2008 Commission meeting
1.3 That the Community Services Commission approve the minutes of the May 23,
2008 Commission meeting
MOTION: Commissioner Edwards moved to approve staff recommendation. Commissioner
Fox seconded the motion and voice vote reflected aaaroval with the exception of
Commissioner Meyler and Edwards who abstained from the March 10, 2008 meeting.
2. Summer Pros~rams and Events
RECOMMENDATION:
2.2 That the Community Services Commission receive and file a report on the 2008
Summer Programs and Events.
Recreation Superintendent Pelletier highlighted on the 4`h of July, 2008 Extravaganza and the
Summer Aquatics Program.
Recreation Supervisor Lawrence, by way of overheads, reported on the Summer Day Camp
Program offered at the Community Recreation Center (CRC).
Recreation Supervisor Adkisson-Flohr and Senior Recreation Leader Jay, by way of overheads,
updated the Community Services Commission with the upcoming S.M.A. R.T. events.
By way of overheads, Senior Recreation Coordinator Adamiak also updated the Community
Services Commission with an overview of the upcoming summer events such as the following:
The F.A.M Program will be held on Monday nights beginning July 7`" through August 25'"; that
this event will be held at the Community Recreation Center (CRC) and will host family fun and
activities, games, arts and crafts.
That the second Annual Aglow in the Park will be held on July 11`h; that this event will be held at
the Ronald Reagan Sports Park and includes the first movie in the Movies in the Park Series;
that this year's theme is "Surfin USA"!, noting that the event will include arts and crafts,
audience games, food vendors, hot air balloons and the movie.
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Administrative Assistant Zigler by way of handout, updated the Commission with the upcomin~q
Annual Summer Sunsets Film and Concert Series beginning July 10'" and ending August 22" ;
advising that concerts are held Thursday evenings at the Temecula Amphitheater and include a
different band each week and clowns to entertain the kids; on Friday evenings, a family oriented
movie is shown, rotating to various park sites throughout the City, noting that the event includes
arts, crafts, group activities and a DJ. The Harveston series will take place on Wednesdays.
At this time, a movie made by the Teen Camp was shown.
The Community Services Commission commended staff for such an extraordinary venue.
It was the consensus of the Community Services Commission to receive and file this report.
3. Community Recreation Center Rehabilitation 2008
RECOMMENDATION:
3.2 That the Community Services Commission receive and file the report on the
Community Recreation Center Rehabilitation.
By way of overheads, Maintenance Superintendent Harrington provided a staff report with
respect to the Community Services Center's Rehabilitation.
The Community Services Commission commended Maintenance Superintendent Harrington
and his staff for the center's rehabilitation.
It was the consensus of the Community Services Commission to receive and file this report.
COMMISSIONER REPORT
No reports at this time.
Director of Community Services Director commended his staff for the great programs.
ADJOURNMENT
At 6:48 p.m. Chairperson Hogan adjourned this meeting to the next regularly scheduled meeting
on Monday, July 14, 2008, at 6:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park
Drive, and Temecula.
Chairperson Herman D. Parker,
Director of Community Services
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