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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 8, 1993
A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Parks and Recreation Commission was called to
order Monday, February 8, 1993, 7:00 P.M., Temecula City Hall Main Conference Room,
43174 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. Chairman Claudia Walker led the flag
salute.
PRESENT:
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COMMISSIONERS: Hillin, Miller, Nimeshein, Walker
ABSENT:
1
COMMISSIONERS: Harker
Also present were Director of Community Services Shawn Nelson, Recreation Superintendent
Herman Parker, Development Services Administrator Gary King, Maintenance Superintendent
Bruce Hartley and Minute Clerk Gail Zigler.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
PRESENTATIONS
Chairman Walker presented Pat Roustan with a Certificate of Appreciation for his work on the
bronze memorial plaque at the Sports Park on the corner of Rancho Vista Road and Margarita
Road remembering the victims of the June 2, 1992 traffic accident. Mr. Roustan installed the
plaque at no charge to the City.
Director Nelson advised that Development Services Coordinator Gary King has submitted his
resignation and will no longer be employed with the City of Temecula. Chairman Walker
presented Gary King with a proclamation recognizing him as the 31 st employee of the City
of Temecula and for the outstanding job he has done as the Development Services
Administrator for the City of Temecula.
DIVISION REPORTS
Development Services Coordinator Gary King reported the following:
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The Loma Linda Park tot lots are up for award of contract for the landscaping this
week.
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Riverton Park will go out for bid soon.
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The Pala Road Park will go out for bid in the later part of April.
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Approval of the Paloma Del Sol 8 acre park will go to City Council on Tuesday,
February 9, 1993.
Maintenance Superintendent Bruce Hartley reported the following:
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Thanked Mr. Roustan for attending and accepting the plaque recognizing his work.
Staff has completed winter renovations on the Rancho Vista fields at the Sports Park.
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Winter renovations on the upper soccer fields has been hampered by the weather.
Staff will continue once the weather has cleared.
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The renovations at the North/South fields will begin once baseball season starts.
Recreation Superintendent Herman Parker reported the following:
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The recreation brochure was distributed during the first part of January with a 70%-
75% success rate with most of the classes. The most popular classes are karate,
skating, bowling, country western dance, belly dancing and yoga.
Commissioner Harker arrived at 7:20 P.M.
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The Parks and Recreation Department is currently planning the annual Easter Egg Hunt
for April 10, 1993.
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The Teen Fest will be held March 19, 1993 through March 28,1993 with programs
and activities designed specifically for teens.
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Information is being circulated for the Spring Craft Fair to be held May 22, 1993.
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Sign-ups have been completed f!Jr softball. There are forty-four adult softball teams.
COMMISSION BUSINESS
1. Approval of Minutes
It was moved by Commissioner Miller. seconded by Commissioner Hillin to approve the
minutes of January 11, 1993 Parks and Recreation Commission.
The motion carried as follows:
AYES:
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COMMISSIONERS: Harker, Hillin, Miller, Nimeshein, Walker
NOES:
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COMMISSIONERS: None
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2. Storm Damaae Reoort
Maintenance superintendent Bruce Hartley presented the staff report.
3. Namina of Park Site on Pala Road
Shawn Nelson presented the staff report.
After a lengthy discussion on various names' submitted for the Pala Road park it was
moved by Commissioner Harker, seconded by Commissioner Miller to approve the
name Pechanga Park for the Pala Road park site to be forwarded to the Board of
Directors for consideration".
The motion carried as follows:
AYES:
5
COMMISSIONERS: Harker, Hillin, Miller, Nimeshein, Walker
NOES:
o
COMMISSIONERS: None
4. Commissioner Workshoo for the Temecu/a and Murrieta Parks and Recreation
Commission
Shawn Nelson presented the staff report and advised that due to recent budget
shortfalls, the City of.Murrieta has stated that they will not pay for the Commissioners
to attend the workshop, but will be asking them to pay for themselves to attend.
Commissioner Harker suggested that members of the Board of Directors also be invited
to attend.
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5. Joint Meetina with Citv Council and Parks and Recreation Commission
Shawn Nelson presented the staff report advising that the City Council will be involved
in several public hearings on the City's General Plan during the next month.
It was moved by Commissioner Harker, seconded by Commissioner Miller to continue
discussion of the joint meeting with the City Council and Parks and Recreation
Commission to the meeting of March 8, 1993.
The motion carried as follows:
AYES:
5
COMMISSIONERS: Harker, Hillin, Miller, Nimeshein, Walker
NOES:
o
COMMISSIONERS: None
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COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR REPORT
Director, Nelson reported the following: '
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The City Council has approved the recommendation to change the name of the Parks
and Recreation Commission to the Community Services Commission, however the
process will require an ordinance and will take approximately 60 days.
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The Planning Department is scheduled to provide the Commission with a presentation
on the Old Town Specific Plan.
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There is an increasing demand from kids within the community who want to
participate in skate boarding. Director Nelson asked the Commissioners to think of
some interim solutions to the problem.
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The smoking issue will be going to the Board of Directors on February 23, 1993.
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION REPORTS
Commissioner Miller stated that he had been advised by a local resident that their child had
become ill after being exposed to stagnate water while playing at the 20 acre property located
on Margarita Road.
Director Nelson advised Commissioner Miller that the City did not own this property however,
he would advise Public Works of the situation.
Commissioner Nimeshein suggested that the issue of enforcement of the American Disability
Act law should be placed on a future agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Walker declared the meeting adjourned at 8:25 P.M. The next regular meeting of
the City of Temecula Parks and Recreation Commission will be held on Monday, March 8,
1993,7:00 P.M., at the TemeculaCity Hall Main Conference Room, 43174 Business Park
Drive, Temecula, California. .
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Chairman Claudia Walker
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