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HomeMy WebLinkAbout011193 PRC Minutes ! . . fA" 16 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION JANUARY 11, 1993 A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Parks and Recreation Commission was called to order Monday, January 11, 1993, 7:00 P.M., Temecula City Hall Main Conference Room, 43174 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. Chairman Claudia Walker called the meeting to order and led in the flag salute. PRESENT: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Harker, Hillin, Miller, Nimeshein, Walker . ABSENT: o COMMISSIONERS: None 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 '- DIVISION REPORTS Recreation Superintendent Herman Parker reported the following: . The Pepsi Hot Shot program was concluded prior to Christmas. Eight finalists represented the City of Temecula at the Southern California area finals in South Gate. None of these finalists placed. . The Recreation brochure is complete and currently being distributed throughout the City by direct mail. . The Recreation Division is planning "Teen Fest 1993", an event to be held 3/20/93 - 3/28/93 and will consist of the following activities: . Teen Dance Career Night Teen Barbecue Teen carnival at Sam Hick's Monument Park . . . . The Community Services Department is in the introductory phase of planning a July 4th fireworks show at the Sports Park. This event will be coordinated with Temecula Town Association's July 4th events. PRCMINl/11/93 -,- '/28/93 .. . . " PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION JANUARY 11. 1993 Maintenance Superintendent Bruce Hartley reported the following: . Maintenance crews assisted the Public Works Department in sand bagging along Front' Street during the recent storms. Also worked on the Sports Park tot lot to preserve recent landscape renovations and made repairs on the upper field due to severe erosion. . Finalized bid for fencing and snack bar renovations at the North/South fields. . Rancho California Water District has approached the department with an interest in upgrading their pump station facility located at the Sports Park. Development Services Administrator Gary King reported the following: . The Department is preparing for the next steps in accepting slopes and parks into the TCSD. . Project employee is currently being recruited for a capital project manager position. . . Staff is currently performing the master plan review for the Paloma Del Sol Park Site. . The Alhambra Group (landscape architect) is working on plans and specifications for the Riverton Park Site. . Development Services is finalizing the maintenance contract for the slopes and park sites to send out for bid. COMMISSION BUSINESS 1. Approval of Minutes It was moved by Commissioner Nimeshein, seconded by Commissioner Harker to approve the minutes of December 14, 1992 as mailed. The'motion carried as follows: AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Harker, Hillin, Miller, Nimeshein, Walker NOES: o COMMISSIONERS: None 2. Winter Renovations at Sports Park Bruce Hartley presented the staff report detailing the various repairs and renovations to the Sports Park fields. . PRCMIN1/11/93 -2- 1/28/93 . . . PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION JANUARY 11. 1993 3. Smokinq Policy for City Parks Shawn Nelson presented the staff report. Commissioner Nimeshein stated that he feels with all the information available on the health hazards of second hand smoke.' especially the risk to young people, the City , should create smoke free zones within the City parks. It was moved by Commissioner Nimeshein, seconded by Commissioner Harker to recommend to the Board of Directors that the City create all City parks and all City recreation (excluding the Northwest Sports Complex) facilities as smoke free zones inside and outside. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Harker, Hillin, Miller, Nimesheiri, Walker NOES: o COMMISSIONERS: None The Commission's decision to exclude the Northwest Sports Complex was based on the fact that there are several planned events which will be permitted to sell alcohol. 4. Joint Meetinq With City Council and Parks and Recreation Commission Shawn Nelson presented the staff report. The Commission stated the following are issues they would like addressed at the joint meeting: . Input from the Council as to what role they would like to see the Parks and Recreation Commission take. . Review the policy for naming park sites. . Provide an overview of what Community Services has done to date. '. Meet all the new Commissioners and Councilmembers. . Priorities as stated by each Council member. After discussion, the Commission unanimously agreed that the Chairman should meet with the president of the Community Services District to discuss the role of the Commission. It was moved by Commissioner Harker, seconded by Commissioner Hillin to continue the joint meeting with City Council and Parks and Recreation Commission to the PRCMIN1/11/93 -3- 1128/93 . . PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION JANUARY 11. 1993. February 8, 1993 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting to allow Chairman Walker to meet with President Birdsall, and discuss the role of the Parks and Recreation Commission. The motion carried as follows: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Harker, Hillin, Miller, Nimeshein, Walker 5 NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None o COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR REPORT Shawn Nelson advised the following items will be presented to the Council: Januarv 11. 1993 . Naming of the Pala Road Park Site. Reduction of landscape bonds for Vintage Hills slopes. . January 26. 1993 . Recommendation to approve the Master Plan for the Paloma Del Sol. Park Site. Name change from Parks and Recreation Commission to Community Services Commission. Mid-year budget. Modifications to Contract Agreements for the Loma Linda Park Site and Pala Road Site. * . . Director Nelson provided an update on the following: . Phase I of Community Recreation Center is near completion. Phase 11 should commence at the end of this month, first of February. Anticipate a grand opening in Fall 1993. . The Senior Center is currently under construction. The City has not executed a lease agreement for the parking area. A grand opening in April 1993 is anticipated. * Joint City of Temecula and City of Murrieta Parks and Recreation Commission workshop tentatively scheduled for February 26, 1993, 9:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. After discussion, the Commission agreed that March 5; 1993 would be a better date. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION REPORTS Chairman Walker recommended that the Parks and Recreation Commission make a PRCMINl/11j93 -4- 1/28/93 , . . PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION JANUARY 11. 1993 presentation to Monty Lesmeister at the February meeting for his rescue of the Wade family children during a fire of their family home. Commissioner Miller reported that after talking to area residents about what they would like to see at park sites, an interest was shown in the following activities: . Handball Courts Tiny Tot Swimming Pool Trampoline / . . Shawn Nelson advised that a extensive survey was done for the master plan and handball courts were not high on that list. He added that a tiny tot pool will be included at the CRC and a trampoline is being considered as additional equipment for the CRC. Commissioner Harker advised that there was no attendance at the dinner to feed the poor/homeless on December 20, 1992, provided by the Greek Orthodox Church. Commissioner Nimeshein recommended that the Commission establish some guidelines for presenting awards to individuals. Commissioner Walker commented on the poor condition of Ynez Road between Rancho California Road and Winchester Road and the potential safety hazard. Commissioner Walker questioned the status of an emergency shelter in the City to aide the homeless during extreme weather conditions. Shawn Nelson asked Commissioner Harker to contact the principals of the Pantry and find out what services they provide. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Walker declared the meeting adjourned at 8:50 P.M. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the City of Temecula Parks and Recreation Commission is scheduled for February 8, 1993, 7:00 P.M., Temecula City Hall Main Conference Room. 43174 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. '\ ~YJl Secretary ~-L/'~~ Chairman Claudia Walker PRCMIN1/11193 .5. 1128/93