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HomeMy WebLinkAbout020690 CC Minutes MINUTES OF A SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL, THE TEMECULA VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD AND COUNTY SERVICE AREA 143 BOARD OF DIRECTORS HELD FEBRUARY 6, 1990 A special meeting of the Temecula City Council with the Boards of the Temecula Valley Unified School District and CSA-143 was called to order at 5:00 p.m., at the Performing Arts Center located at the Temecula Valley High School. PRESENT 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Lindemans, Moore, Mufioz, Parks ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None Also present were City Manager Frank Aleshire, City Attomey Scott F. Field, and Acting Deputy City Clerk June S. Greek. Opening remarks were made by City Manager F. D. Aleshire, who thanked the School Board members and the members of the Board of Directors of CSA-143 for their participation in this joint session. SCHOOL DISTRICT PRESENTATION Superintendent Pat Novotny gave a presentation using overhead graphics. She outlined the presentation which covered the developing District including existing school facilities, future school facilities and schools in the planning stages. She explained the comprehensive high school planning process at Temecula Valley High School and announced that the target date for the District's second high school is September 1993. She also discussed the possibility of joint use development of a swim complex and tennis facility adjacent to the Temecula Valley High School. Mayor Ron Parks, questioned Ms. Novotny regarding whether the School Board had addressed the apartment project density question during their long-range planning process. She responded that she and the School Board very much appreciated the City's recent action in denying the application for a high-density apartment project and stressed that the School District had addressed this matter, but needed to be kept informed of all such developments on a case by case basis. Minutes/Joint 2/6/90 I Councilmember Mufioz inquired about the time frame for the development of the swimming pool and tennis courts at the high school. Superintendent Novotny answered that the tennis courts could be completed in 1991, and the Swim Facility in 1992. She estimated costs to be from $1.5 to $1.9 million for the swim facility and $350,000 to complete the tennis court project. Councilmember Lindemarts asked if the School Sites listed on the back-up material entitled "Facilities Projections", and located within the City, were also potentials for joint-use development. Ms. Novotny responded that she felt they could be. Mayor Parks questioned if it is possible to use the Sports Park property for the Swim and Tennis facilities. Superintendent Novotny answered that some of the facilities could be developed on that property depending on the actual location relative to the High School property. She advised that CSA/School District Joint programs have been discussed even before the City was incorporated. CSA-143 PRESENTATION Jeanine Overson, Director of CSA-143 introduced Terry Bruchard, landscape architect, who described the master plan for the Rancho California Sports Park. He highlighted the existing and planned amenities for the park. Doug Kulberg, stated that 11% of the income for the parks is paid by user groups and 89 % is paid by parcel charges. He advised that only 1/3 of the City of Temecula is in the CSD for purposes of assessment of fees. In response to a question from City Manager Frank Aleshire, he stated that most of the planned parks have been planned to be located adjacent to the school sites. Jeanine Overson outlined the future park development to come on line this year. She explained that any subsequent development of parks will be the responsibility of the CSD and the City. Councilmember Mufioz questioned the current status of Sam Hicks Park. Ms. Overson responded that the Parks Department of the County of Riverside has donated the funds to maintain the Sam Hicks Park. The park has been donated to the CSA and this should be turned over to the CSD by mid-year. Rosie Vandehaak requested a description of a "passive" park. Ms. Overson explained that this is a park with landscaping, benches, sometimes picnic equipment but which has no facilities for sports. Minute~/$oint 2/6/90 2 Mayor Parks questioned if there are any facilities included in the Sports Park or any of the other planned parks for indoor sports such as basketball. Jeanine Overson said there is a small building in the plan for the Sports Park which could be used for some indoor sports and that there is a building within the CSA-143 area located outside of the City in the California Oaks area. Mayor Parks advised that the City Council has agreed to investigate the purchase of the acreage adjacent to the Sports Park. Walt Swicklee questioned if there was a way to annex the remainder of the City area into the CSA. County Counsel stated that there will be CSD Assessment Districts created to cover the entire City. In response to a question from Councilmember Birdsall as to why these areas were not included in the CSA, he stated that the areas in question were developed prior to the creation of the CSA. Mayor Parks requested that the City Attorney look into methods for fairly assessing the costs throughout the City. Director of Parks and Recreation for Riverside County, Paul Romero addressed the meeting and described the development of the Pepsi Cola Tot Lot at Sam Hicks Park. He also discussed the Parks and Recreation programs of the County and their funding needs. He advised that this funding could come from General Fund commitments, fees and charges collected, and from Benefit Assessment fees. Mr. Romero suggested that the City join with the County in a Parks and Recreation Regional District for the purpose of funding the needs for parks to be developed and maintained in the future. This type of Benefit Assessment District would fund regional parks and provide funds to the Cities for local park costs. He explained that the bond issue on the November ballot produce an additional $24 per parcel. Councilmember Lindemans questioned if Mr. Romero's proposal is in writing. He was advised that fact sheets would be available within two to three weeks. Councilmember Birdsall asked if all the Cities in Riverside County have met to indicate their interest in joining a district as described. Mr. Romero responded that a meeting of this type was planned for May or June, 1990. Councilmember Mufioz inquired if the parcel charges would be returned to the area in which they were collected or if they would be spread throughout the district. Mr. Romero answered that the fees would go for all areas in the zone. Cities would receive monies based on their master plans. Minutes/Joint 2/6/90 3 In conclusion Paul Romero stated that he has been and will continue to work with the City Manager to address all the questions put forth by the City Councilmembers. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned by President Walt Swicklee at 6:20 p.m. Ronald J. Parks, Mayor ATTEST: F. D. Aleshire, City Clerk Minutes/Joint 2/6/90 4