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HomeMy WebLinkAbout020690 TCSD Minutes HINUTES OF ~N ADJOURNED REGUL~ MEETING OF THE TF~ECUL~ COl.~UNITY SERVICES DISTRICT HELD FEBRUARY $, 1990 An adjourned regular meeting of the Temecula Community Services District was called to order at 8:13 P.M. in the Rancho California Water District Community Room, 28061 Diaz Road, Temecula, California. President Pat Birdsall presiding. PRESENT: 5 DIRECTORS: Lindemans, Moore, Mufioz, Parks Birdsall ABSENT: 0 DIRECTORS: None Also present were City Manager Frank Aleshire, city Attorney Scott F. Field, and Acting Deputy city Clerk June S. Greek. PUB?.IC COMMRNTS Terrence E. Aragoni, 41795 Humber Drive, Temecula, addressed the Board regarding the need to add telephone facilities at the Sports Park to take care of emergency situations. Glenn Richardson, representing the Temecula Valley Little League, introduced Randy Coats, 30949 Calle Pina Colata, Temecula who spoke in favor of the establishment of a City Parks and Recreation Department and the need for night lighting at the Sports Park. He recommended that the Park be reserved for residents of the City and organizations with vested interest in the City. He also suggested several financing methods for funding improvements to the Sports Park. Larry Lackey, 39592 Long Ridge Drive, Temecula presented the Directors with a "Free Parks for Kids" petition recommending that the City pay the fees for the Sports Park use and that this be funded through the general fund. Glenn Richardson spoke to items 1.4 and 1.5 of the agenda. He requested that the CSD adopt a policy which would allow first use of the parks in the City of Temecula to be reserved for residents of the city. He also addressed the conflicts of interest which he feels have occurred in the scheduling of the facilities by the CSA. He requested the City look into having an independent arbiter to take control of the facilities scheduling. Doug Scott, 31130 Humbolt Court, Temecula address the Board with regard to the CSA policy on unauthorized use of the fields at the Sports Park. He objected to the threats on a casual basis when they were free of scheduled activities. 2/CSDMinute.lO'2/06190 - 1 - 03/01/90 CSD M~nutes February 27, !990 Mark Winslow, 23250 Rancho Merlot Road, representing the Temecula Valley Little League requested the Board consider the lump sum payment currently being charged at the beginning of each season. He stated that the various organizations would like to have a payment schedule which is more equitable. He also spoke regarding the negative declarations required for park improvements. He requested that the Board direct staff to obtain the permits for installation of water and electric lines which are currently required for the snack bar at the Sports Park. Director Muhoz questioned CSA-143 staff if any plans are in the Works to light the playing fields by the CSA. Jeanine Overson responded that there were no such plans at this time. George Campos, 41593 Winchester Road, Suite 120, stated that he had spoken with Pat Fierro, of the City of Irvine, to secure a price to light an average playing field. She advised him that the cost for lighting a typical two-field back-to- back layout currently is $150,000 to $200,000. Director Parks questioned staff to determine if any studies have been made by CSA-143 as to which fields could be lighted. Jeanine Overson responded that this has not been for the Sports Park. Glenn Richardson stated that his Board would be willing to make a donation for lighting ball fields in lieu of the existing use fees. He also stated that his organization's concern is with the use of the parks by individuals who are not in CSD or in the CSA and that he feels the use of the playing fields should be reserved for the children of the City. Director Lindemans stated that he feels an appropriation of funds for hiring a Parks and Recreation Director is in order at this point. Director Mu~oz suggested that the non-economic aspects of the presentation be addressed during this meeting. chris Hatcher, Parks and Recreation Coordinator addressed the Board explaining the scheduling of the fields in the CSA-143 area and the efforts which have taken place to work with both of the Little League organizations. 2/CSDMinutea/02/06/90 -2- 03/01/90 CSD M~nutes February 27, !990 Director Munoz questioned if the American Little League could be given priority over any non-CSA residents. Mel Bohlken, CSA Administrator responded that all the fields have been booked for the period through June 30, 1990. Director Moore requested that the members of the Board consider getting on with the hiring of a Parks and Recreation Director for the City to begin working on resolving these matters. George Campos, 41593 Winchester Road stated that all groups need to have access to the playing fields. He expressed the opinion that adult softball should be given the same consideration as the youth groups. He requested the CSD take sufficient time to consider all aspects of the problem. David Hatcher, 27768 Cannon Drive, addressed the subject of the fees required for the use of the fields and stated that the costs are high for all of the groups, both adult and youth organizations. He also complimented the job the CSA is doing in the total area of providing recreation programs. Mary Porter, 41479, Chenin Blanc, representing the Temecula Valley Pop Warner League stated that her organization was not allowed to use the parks between the hours of 6:00 and 10:00 p.m. all last season. She expressed the concern that the CSA is sponsoring adult sports teams at the expense of the youth activities. John Dedovesh, 39450 Long Ridge Drive commented on the development fees which have been paid for parks purposes. He felt that the CSD should determine where these fees are. Glenn Richardson summarized the presentation by stating that the Little Leagues do not have a problem with use by the adult leagues if the players are residents of the City. President Birdsall suggested that a motion to hire an expert to look into the use and scheduling situations would be in order. It was moved by Director Parks and seconded by Director Lindemans to hire a consultant to examine the usage and the equitability of the usage, the lighting problems, investigate spreading the assessment over the entire City of Temecula and to examine the overlapping use of facilities between the County Service Area and the Community Service District. 2/CSDMinutes/02/06190 -3- 03/01/90 CSD Minutes February 27, !990 Finally staff was directed to return to the CSD with a report on the consultant's findings. Director Muhoz suggested a change in the policy regarding unauthorized use of the fields. He also suggested authorizing a payment schedule as opposed to the current lump sum payment for use. He requested consideration by the CSD to obtain a telephone for the playing fields at the Sports Park and authorization of payment of the fees to install the water and electricity to the snack bar at the Sports Park. Director Moore, speaking to the motion, questioned if the position of Parks and Recreation Director could be added. The motion to hire a consultant was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 DIRECTORS: Lindemans, Muhoz, Parks, Birdsall NOES: 1 DIRECTORS: Moore ABSENT: 0 DIRECTORS: None It was moved by Director Muhoz, seconded by Director Lindemans to change the policy in existence which threatens arrest for unauthorized use of the playing fields. City Attorney Scott Field advised the Board that he would need to investigate the County Ordinance and redraft an Ordinance for the City Council to consider, in order to effect this change. Director Muhoz amended the motion and Director Lindemans amended the second to direct the City Attorney to come back to the City Council with an appropriate ordinance. The motion was unanimously carried. It was moved by Director Muhoz, seconded by Director Parks to refer to staff the implementation of a payment schedule which would do away with the requirement for lump sum payment of use fees at the beginning of a season. The motion was unanimously carried. 2/CSDMinut~s/02/06/90 4- 03/01/90 CSD M~nutes February 27, 1990 It was moved by Director Muhoz, seconded by Director Moore to refer to staff the installation of the water and electric lines to the snack bar at the sports park, and to waive the customary fees. The motion was unanimously carried. Resolut4on authorizing General Manager to accept donat4ons for Sports Park. It was moved by Director Parks, seconded by Director Moore to adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION CSD NO. 90-03 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT AUTHORIZING THE GENERAL MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO RECEIVE DONATIONS FOR THE RANCH CALIFORNIA SPORTS PARK The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 DIRECTORS: NOES: 0 DIRECTORS: ABSENT: 0 DIRECTORS: Spo,rts Park ~leachers Lindemans, Moore, Muhoz, Parks, Birdsall None None It was moved by Director Moore, seconded by Director Parks to accept the donation of the CDM Group, Inc. with the Boards thanks. The motion was unanimously carried· 2/CSDMinute~/02/06/90 -5- 03/01/90 CSD M~nutes Febr~,ary 27, 1990 It was movedby Director Parks, seconded by Director Muhoz to adjourn to the next regular meeting at 8:00 PM on February 13, 1990, to be held at the Temecula Community Center, 28816 Pujol Street, Temecula. The motion was unanimously carried. Patricia Birdsall, President ATTEST: F. D. Aleshire, Secretary [SEAL] 21CSDMinutes102/06190 4- 03/01/90