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Home My WebLink About020899 CSC Minutes . . MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8,1999 A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Community Services Commission was held on Monday, February 8, 1999, 7:00 P.M. at the Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Tom Edwards. Commissioner Miller led the flag salute. PRESENT: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Henz, Meyler, Miller Nimeshein, Edwards ABSENT: o COMMISSIONERS: None Also present were Director Herman Parker, Deputy Director Phyllis Ruse, Development Services Administrator Todd Holmes, Recreation Superintendent Julie Pelletier, Kevin Harrington, Maintenance Superintendent, and Administrative Secretary Gail Zigler. PRESENTATIONS A certificate of appreciation was presented to the following individuals for their community service: Ron Parks, Volunteer Santa Excel Rental Center PUBLIC COMMENT None DIVISION REPORTS Maintenance Superintendent Kevin Harrington reported the following: Staff installed "No Parking Of Commercial Vehicles" signs at Sam Hicks Monument Park. The Maintenance Division staff removed the wood lattice along the ramp to the gazebo at Sam Hicks Monument park and replaced it with wrought iron. Replaced a slide, tic-tac-toe, and shade structure at Rancho Vista Field tot lot. Steam cleaned all carpets at City Hall. Patched, resealed and restriped parking lot at City Hall, Kent Hintergardt Park and Paloma Del Sol. R:\MINUTES\020899.doc -1- . . Development Services Administrator Todd Holmes reported the following: Staff has released an RFQ for the expansion of the Mary Phillips Senior Center. RFQ's are due back on February 18,1999. The Temecula Valley Unified School District is reviewing the draft of the Joint Use Agreement for Campos Verdes Middle School. The Butterfield Stage Park basketball court project is in plan check. Staff has met with a resident of the Los Ranchitos area of Temecula, who has offered to map the trails in the Los Ranchitos area for the City. Staff is working on a conceptual design for the Rancho California Sports Park playground replacement project. The City will hold a community workshop for the Library Design Project on February 11, 1999. Director Parker advised the Commission staff will be bringing forward the Campos Verdes Middle School Joint Use Agreement in March or April for the Commission's review. Commissioner Nimeshein asked what will be included in the Mary Phillips Senior Center expansion project. Director Parker explained to the Commission the proposed expansion will add approximately 2500 to 3000 square feet to the building, and may include a multi-purpose room, activity rooms and upgrades to the existing kitchen. A project committee will determine the final design elements. Director Parker said staff wouldn't know the costs of the expansion until they are further into the design phase of the project. Recreation Superintendent Julie Pelletier reported the following: Staff has been training on a new Recreation Software Program. Staff has expressed the new program has allowed them to reduce the customer service response time. Family Fun Night was held at the CRC on February 19, 1999. Seventy-five adults and children participated in this event. The Annual Spring Egg Hunt is scheduled for Saturday, April 3, 1999. Staff is working on the details for this event. The Recreation Division has seen a significant increase in class registrations. Commissioner Miller asked when "Kite Day" would be held. Julie Pelletier reported that "Kite Day" is scheduled for Sunday, May 16, 1999. R:lMlNUTESI020899.doc -2 - . . COMMISSION BUSINESS 1. ADDroval of the Minutes 1.1 It was moved by Commissioner Meyler, seconded by Commissioner Henz to approve the minutes of the January 11, 1999 Community Services Commission meeting. The motion was carried as follows: AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Henz, Meyler, Miller, Nimeshein, Edwards NOES: o COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: o COMMISSIONERS: None 2. Naming of the Museum Facility Director Herman Parker presented the staff report. Fred Lamb, representing the Temecula Museum Board, asked the Commission and staff to consider naming a location in the museum facility after Tony and Mildred Tobin, in recognition of their contributions to the museum and the community. Fred Lamb explained that Tony Tobin was the founder of the original museum, founded in 1985. He said Tony Tobin has lived in the Temecula Valley since the 1930's and his wife Mildred Tobin's family has been in the valley since the 1800's. Commissioner Miller asked if the Commission could include naming the rotunda in the recommendation for naming the museum. Director Parker said staff would bring that recommendation back on the March agenda for the Commission approval. Commissioner Meyler expressed support for naming the rotunda area of the museum after the Tobins. Rick Busenkell, 31556 Lorna Linda Road, Temecula, Vice President of the Temecula Valley Museum, expressed his support of naming the museum "The Temecula Valley Museum". Rick Busenkell said he recognizes the importance of Earle Stanley Gardner in the history of Temecula, a name for consideration for naming the museum. Rick said he did not feel naming the museum after an individual would be appropriate because people tend to assume the contents of the museum would be about the individual. He said the museum plans on having an exhibit that will honor his memory and he would actually like to see the museum become a repository for information about Earle Stanley Gardner. Rick suggested the City could name some of the bridges that will be under construction soon, after local historical figures such as Earle Stanley Gardner, R:lMlNUTESI020899.doc -3- . . Louis and Ramona Wolf and possibly the local Indian tribes. Rick also expressed his support for naming the rotunda after Tony and Mildred Tobin. Commissioner Nimeshein asked Rick Busenkell what name he would recommend for the museum. Rick said he would support the name Temecula Museum or Temecula Valley Museum. Commissioner Miller said he supports the comments made by Rick Busenkell and Fred Lamb. Commissioner Miller said he supports the name Temecula Valley Museum for the museum facility. It was moved by Commissioner Miller, seconded by Commissioner Henz to approve the name "Temecula Valley Museum" for the museum, including naming the rotunda after "Tony Tobin". The motion was carried as follows: AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Henz, Meyler, Miller, Nimeshein, Edwards NOES: o COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: o COMMISSIONERS: None 3. Capital Improvement Project Status Report Development Services Administrator Todd Holmes presented the staff report. This item was receive and file, no action was taken. 4. Community Services Department Accomplishment for 1998 Director Herman Parker presented the staff report. Commissioner Henz asked about the status of the Santa Gertrudis Trail Undercrossing. Deputy Director Ruse advised the Commission that Beryl Yasinosky, Development Services Technician in the Community Services Department, along with Public Works Department staff, secured funding through SB821, the Riverside County Transportation Commission. The City of Temecula was awarded a substantial portion of the grant monies, $159,000. Deputy Director Ruse said the City has set aside $100,000 for the project and along with the $159,000 grant, funds should be available to complete the project. Commissioner Henz asked the status of the trail master plan. R\MINUTES\020899.doc -4 - . . Director Parker said staff plans to include the trails master plan in the Capital Improvement Program process. Commissioner Henz asked for a clarification on what solid waste diversion is. Deputy Director Ruse explained that in 1989 the State of California passed the Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989, AB939, which requires each City to divert 25% of the solid waste from the landfills by 1995, and 50% by the year 2000. In conjunction with the waste hauler, CR&R, the local businesses and residents, the City has attained their goal of 50% diversion in 1998. Commissioner Nimeshein suggested staff look at promoting their accomplishments over the last nine-(9) years. This item was receive and file, no action was taken. COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR'S REPORT Director Parker advised the Commission staff will be bringing forward the Campos Verdes Middle School Joint Use Agreement on the next agenda. Director Parker advised the Commission City staff has discussed with County Flood Control, a proposed flood control detention basin east of the Northwest Sports Complex, and a potential joint use for recreational opportunities. COMMUNITY SERVICES COMISSIONER REPORTS Commissioner Henz thanked Kevin for getting the signs posted for "No Parking Of Commercial Vehicle" in the area of Sam Hicks Monument Park. Commissioner Meyler asked about the status of the date for the joint City Council and Community Services Commission meeting. Commissioner Meyler said he would like to get direction from the Council on the following issues: -Library -Children's Museum -Proposed Uses for the Merchantile Building -Performing Arts Center -Civic Center/Convention Center ADJOURNMENT Chairman Edwards declared the meeting adjourned at 8:18))J ~airman To dwards -(~~ Secretary R:1M1NUTESI020899.doc - 5-