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Home My WebLink About041293 CSC Minutes . . MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MONDAY, APRIL 12, 1993 A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Community Services Commission was called to order Monday, April 12, 1993, 7:00 P.M., at the Temecula City Hall Main Conference Room, 43174 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Claudia Walker. Chairman Walker led the flag salute. PRESENT: 3 COMMISSIONERS: Harker, Nimeshein, Walker ABSENT: 2 COMMISSIONERS: Hillin, Miller Also present were Director of Community Services Shawn Nelson, Recreation Superintendent Herman Parker, Maintenance Superintendent Bruce Hartley and Recording Secretary Gail Zigler. PUBLIC COMMENT None DIVISION REPORTS Maintenance Superintendent Bruce Hartley reported the following: The re-fencing of the North/South field at the Rancho California Sports Park has been completed under the Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Superintendent Hartley stated that the snack bar facility will be completed next. In regards to the slope erosion at the Rancho California Sports Park, Staff has scheduled a meeting with NBS/Lowry to discuss engineering the slopes to prevent further erosion. The one acre Presley park has been completed and the City will take over maintenance of that park in July. The trees have been planted at the Loma Linda park site and hydro-seeding will be completed this week. Superintendent Hartley added that the entire park site will be fenced for 30 - 60 days after hydroseeding is complete. Superintendent Hartley reported that the Elizabeth Hospice donated a large evergreen tree to the Loma Linda park site and two ash trees to the Rancho California Sports Park. CSCMIN4/12/93 -,- 5111/93 . . Recreation Superintendent Herman Parker reported the following: The outcome of Teen Fest 93' which ran from March 19 thru March 28. Superintendent Parker stated that the program was well received and the Community Services Department is looking forward to a very good program in 1994. The outcome of the Community Services District Easter Egg Hunt which was held on Saturday, April 10. Superintendent Parker advised that the event started at 10:00 A.M. and was over at 10:30 A.M. with approximately 1,300 in attendance. Adventure Day Camp program which is currently running this week. The program is for ages 6 to 12 and the cost is $90.00. The participants will be visiting a different amusement park each day. The Community Services Department will be offering a First Aid and CPR class on April 17, 1993, from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. at the Teen Center. Commissioner Henry Miller arrived at 7:15 P.M. The two excursions to the Palm Springs Follies are fully booked with fourteen in attendance per excursion. The Community Services Department is currently holding registration for the Summer Day Camp program and plan to provide approximately ten (10) scholarships. The program consists of weekly field trips, guest speakers, entertainment, and refreshments. Information will be forthcoming on the aquatics program at the next meeting. COMMISSION BUSINESS 1. Aooroval of Minutes 1.1 It was moved by Commissioner Harker, seconded by Commissioner Nimeshein to approve the minutes of the March 8, 1993 Community Services Commission meeting. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Harker, Miller, Nimeshein, Walker NOES: o COMMISSIONERS: None CSCMIN4/12/93 -2- 5/11/93 . . ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Hillin 1.2 It was moved by Commissioner Nimeshein, seconded by Commissioner Harker to approve the minutes of the March 19, 1993 Community Services Commission meeting. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Harker, Miller, Nimeshein, Walker NOES: o COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Hillin 2. Caoital Imorovement Proaram - FY 1993-94 . Shawn Nelson presented the staff report outlining the Capital Improvement Program for FY 93-94 as follows: Pala Road Park Site Community Recreation Center Project Loma Linda Park Site Riverton Park Site Sports Park Parking and Skate Board Area Presley Park Restroom Project Sam Hicks Monument Park Senior Center Project Slope damage/drainage control-Sports Park $ 2,860,000.00 5,500,000.00 250,000.00 375,000.00 880,000.00 150,000.00 250,000.00 880,000.00 150,000.00 Commissioner Harker responded to comments made at a recent City Council meeting regarding a BINGO program, saying that she feels the seniors should have a BINGO program to help support their Senior Center. It was moved by Commissioner Nimeshein, seconded by Commissioner Harker to recommend to the Board of Directors approval of the updated Capital Improvement Program for FY 1993-94. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Harker, Miller, Nimeshein, Walker NOES: o COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Hillin CSCMIN4/12/93 -3- 5/11/93 . . 3. Smokina Policv for Citv Parks and Recreation Facilities Shawn Nelson presented the staff report. Commissioner Miller stated that the previous recommendation for non-smoking facilities, excluded the Northwest Sports Complex because of previously executed leases and contracts; however, because the staff recommendation is for no smoking within a twenty foot distance of non-smokers, Commissioner Miller suggested that the Northwest Sports Complex should be included. Director Nelson stated that the concern to ban smoking completely was that there was existing agreements which had been executed for the use of this facility without the smoking policy included in the lease agreement, and the City did not want to jeopardize any of those leases. Commissioner Nimeshein stated that he feels that the Northwest Sports Complex should be addressed as a separate facility from park sites. Commissioner Harker and Chairman Walker each stated they feel that the policy should apply to all parks and recreation facilities. Director Nelson stated if the Commission desires to include the Northwest Sports Complex in the policy, he could make sure that the Council understands that the Community Services Commission is in favor of this pOlicy for all park sites including Northwest Sports Complex. However, the Commission does not want the Northwest Sports Complex to preclude implementing the smoking policy in the remaining park sites. It was moved by Commissioner Nimeshein, seconded by Commissioner Harker to approve the revised recommendation concerning the smoking policy for all outdoor City Parks and Trails to include the Northwest Sports Complex. The motion carried as follows: . AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Harker, Miller, Nimeshein, Walker NOES: o COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Hillin 4. NaminQ of the Park Site on Para Road Director Nelson advised the Commission that the TCSD Board of Directors approved the recommendation of Pechanga Park for the Pala Road park site, however after contacting the Pechanga Indian tribe, he was advised that they have plans for a future CSCMlN4/12/93 .4- 5/11/93 . . park site on their reservation and would like to use Pechanga Park as the name for their park site. After much discussion the Commission considered the name Pala Park. Councilmember Stone suggested that the Commission consider the name Pala Community Park. It was moved by Commissioner Nimeshein, seconded by Commissioner Harker to approve the name Pala Community Park for the Pala Road park site and forward the recommendation to the Board of Directors for consideration. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Harker, Miller, Nimeshein, Walker NOES: o COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Hillin 5. Teen Center Drua Abuse Proaram Herman Parker presented the staff report. He advised that staff has investigated the possibility of implementing a drug/alcohol awareness program at the Teen Center, in conjunction with Riverside County Department of Mental Health program, and they have expressed a strong interest in working with the City, however, they are unable to participate in a "no fee" program due to budgetary constraints. Superintendent Parker advised that City and County officials will be meeting on April 16, 1993 to discuss what programs could be offered to the community. Chairman Walker advised that she has discussed this matter with Bunny Collins, Substance Abuse Counselor, Riverside County Department of Mental Health, and she has offered to volunteer her time at the teen center. Commissioner Harker suggested that staff investigate the possibility of applying for a grant to assist in funding the program. Director Nelson stated that he would pursue the offer by Bunny Collins as well as look at local service clubs and the availability of grants and report his findings to the Commission as well as the outcome of the April 16th meeting. 6. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Bruce Hartley provided the staff report. CSCMIN4112/93 -5- 5111/93 . . Commissioner Miller advised that he has received complaints about the handicapped access to park facilities at the Rancho California Sports Park. Bruce advised that improvements to handicapped accessibility at all park sites is being addressed through the Capital Improvement Program. Director Nelson added that all new park facilities will be fully handicapped accessible. 7. Joint Meetina with Citv Council and Communitv Services Commission Director Nelson advised that due to the heavy schedule the City Council has to complete the General Plan public hearings, his recommendation is to continue this item for 90 days. It was moved by Commissioner Harker, seconded by Commissioner Nimeshein to continue consideration of the joint meeting with the Temecula City Council and Community Services Commission. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Harker, Miller, Nimeshein, Walker NOES: o COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Hillin 8. Commission Assianments Chairman Walker requested that the Commission discuss the possibility of appointing Commissioners to provide input and suggestions to the Community Services Department concerning various areas of interest and concern. It was moved by Commissioner Harker, seconded by Commissioner Nimeshein to appoint the Commissioners as follows: Commissioner Harker Commissioner Hillin Commissioner Miller Commissioner Nimeshein Chairman Walker Seniors and Liaison to the Senior Council Sports and Liaison to the Sports Council Programs for the Disabled Environmental and Safety Concerns/Issues Youth - Substance AbuselTeen Council CSCMIN4{12/93 -6- 5/11/93 . . The motion carried as follows: AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Harker, Miller, Nimeshein, Walker NOES: o COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Hillin COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR REPORT Director Shawn Nelson reported the following: Effective April 9, 1993 the Parks and Recreation Commission is now officially called the Community Services Commission. The League of California Cities Conference in Brea, April 22 thru April 24. Call Administrative Secretary to arrange for transportation. May 11, 1993 City Council agenda items: No Smoking policy Award of contract for landscape maintenance bids Award of contract for a recreation software program Acceptance of bond for 1/2 acre park site off Nicolas (Van Daele) Director Nelson introduced Councilmember Stone, liaison to the Community Services Commission, and welcomed him to attend future meetings. COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSIONER REPORTS Chairman Walker thanked Councilmember Stone for attending the meeting. Commissioner Miller advised that he has been gathering a lot of information regarding skateboard parks and will pass all the information he receives on to staff. Commissioner Miller volunteered to represent the Commission on the design of the skateboard area proposed for the Rancho California Sports Park. Commissioner Harker stated that once the Community Recreation Center is open, she would like staff to investigate the possibility of using the Teen Center for a Senior Day Care Center. CSCMIN4/12/93 .7. 5/11/93 . . ADJOURNMENT Chairman Walker declared the meeting adjourned at 9:05 P.M. The next regular meeting of the City of Temecula Community Services Commission will be held on Monday, May 10, 1993, 7:00 P.M. at Temecula City Hall Main Conference Room, 43174 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. 4I(>U ~~Lu'W~ Chairman Claudia Walker CSCMIN4/12/93 -8- 5111/93