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HomeMy WebLinkAbout050994 CSC Minutes . . MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MONDAY, MAY 9,1994 A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Community Services Commission was called to order on Monday, May 9, 1994, at 7:00 P.M. in the Temecula City Hall Main Conference Room, 43174 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jeffery Nimeshein. City Clerk June Greek led the flag salute. PRESENT: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Comerchero. Miller, Walker, Nimeshein ABSENT: o COMMISSIONERS: None Also present were Community Services Director Shawn Nelson, Recreation Superintendent Herman Parker, Maintenance Superintendent Bruce Hartley and City Clerk June S. Greek. PRESENTATIONS The Community Services Commission recognized the efforts of the following individuals and organizations: Chairman Nimeshein presented a Certificate of Appreciation to the Rancho Temecula Area Woman's Club for their generous contributions to the City. Director Shawn Nelson spoke regarding the accomplishments of Recreation Superintendent Herman Parker and Chairman Nimeshein presented him with a Certificate of Appreciation as the employee of the Month. PUBLIC COMMENT Michelle Bedard. 39857 Knollridge spoke regarding the need for parks in the area of the Winchester Creek Homes, in the northeast section of the city. Community Services Director Nelson reported that two large specific plans in that area are being worked on at this time and both include neighborhood parks. He stated both the Campos Verde and the Winchester Hills developments will contain parks and an additional three parks are planned for the northeast area adjacent to Nicolas Road. DIVISION REPORTS Recreation Superintendent Herman Parker reported the following: The Recreation Division is currently finalizing the next recreation program brochure which should be ready for distribution the second week in June. A trial Spring Swim program has been started on a trial basis with 94 enrollees. CSCMIN05/09/94 July 13. 1994 . . COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 9.1994 A "Get Acquainted with the CRC" program during the past weekend was very successful with an attendance of approximately five to six hundred. A "Romper Gym" has 'also been implemented for children, ages six to eleven years, and is being held from 3:30 to 4:30 PM on Tuesdays. The 4th of July fireworks and parade plans are also being finalized. Maintenance Superintendent Bruce Hartley reported the following: The park dedication for Riverton Park is scheduled for May 19. 1994. The CRC landscaping is in the final inspection process. Training sessions have been on-going with the department staff to learn the operational procedures of the CRC. The slope repair project at the Sports Park is underway. Several Community Services projects by high school students, such as doing tree inventories, are being supervised. An Eagle Scout project dealing with landscaping at the Senior Center is also on- going. COMMISSION BUSINESS 1. Aooroval of Minutes It was moved by Commissioner Walker. seconded by Commissioner Comerchero to approve the minutes of April 11, 1994 as amended. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Comerchero, Miller, Walker, Nimeshein NOES: o COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: o COMMISSIONERS: None CSCM1N05/09f94 2 July 13, 1994 . . COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 9.1994 2. All American Citv Award Aoolication Community Services Director Shawn Nelson presented the staff report. Commissioner Comerchero asked if the City of Temecula can obtain copies of the winning applications from other cities. Director Nelson advised the commission that Phyllis Ruse, Senior Management Analyst, will be attending the All American City jury hearings in Oakland, California, June 9-11, 1994. At that time the applications being judged should be available and she will be able to observe the judging process first-hand. Commissioners Miller and Comerchero indicated a willingness to serve on a project committee for 1995. It was moved by Commissioner Miller, seconded by Commissioner Walker to appoint Commissioners Miller and Comerchero to the project committee to prepare the 1995 All America City award application. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Comerchero, Miller, Walker, Nimeshein NOES: o COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: o COMMISSIONERS: None 3. Status ReDort Concernina CaoitallmDrovement Proiects Director Nelson presented the staff report and commented that the Desiltation project at the Sports Park lake was not accepted by HUD for CDBG funding. He reported the City Council will be considering a proposal to re-allocate the CDBG monies ($125,000) approved for the Desiltation project to the Sam Hicks Monument Park improvement project. Director Nelson also reported on the progress of the Pala Community Park test pumping. Commissioner Nimeshein asked for amplification on the negotiations with the contractor for a reduced scope of work. Director Nelson explained that the easterly section of the planned park will contain the bulk of the amenities and this is the area which will be developed. The remainder of the park will be placed in turf to allow staff the opportunity to judge the effectiveness of the ground water pumping. CSCMlN05109/94 3 July 13,1994 . . COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 9.1994 There being no further discussion, the Chairman declared the report received and filed. 4. Leaaue of California Cities - Communitv Services Conference Director Nelson presented the staff report, giving a recap of the conference highlights. He stressed the importance of the session dealing with joint-use agreements with school districts and gave an example of this being possible in Temecula through a joint use agreement to establish a joint maintenance facility. Commissioner Comerchero stated he especially found the War on Drugs session which dealt with parenting to be worthwhile. He suggested that tapping some of the resources available in the City's senior citizen community might prove beneficial. Commissioner Miller thanked the City for sending the commissioners to this annual conference and added he feels it is a tremendous resource for educating the members of the commission. He suggested that the City look into providing parenting classes to improve the quality of life within the community. Chairman Nimeshein stated the League Community Services Conferences traditionally touch on deeply emotional issues, but he also cited the networking as being very beneficial. He commended the commissioners for attending all of the sessions and further suggested that staff obtain information on the City of Claremont's youth committee and the City of Santa Monica's interactive communications system. There being no further discussion, the Chairman declared the report received and filed. COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR REPORT Director Nelson reported the following: The Riverton Park dedication will be held on May 19, 1994 at 5:00 PM, the invitations should be mailed by Wednesday, May 11, 1994. The City Council Agenda for the next two meetings will cover the landscape easements for slopes, the resolution of intention for the TCSD rates and charges for FY 1994-95, the FY 1994-95 budget and the appointment of a Community Services Commission member to fill the unexpired term of Evelyn Harker. COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSIONER REPORTS Commissioner Walker commented on the fact that Substance Abuse is finally being CSCMIN05/09/94 4 July 13. 1994 , . . . COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 9.1994 recognized in the City. She indicated she agrees parenting classes would be a good idea, but suggested they include the subject of substance abuse and recommended the staff contact the County Department of Mental Health and Barbara Tooker for assistance. Commissioner Miller reported a high interest in the skateboard ordinance and indicated that he is hearing a good deal of objection to it. He suggested that skateboarders and roller blade skaters be permitted to use the bike lanes on public streets. Director Nelson clarified that the ordinance does not prohibit use of the public rights of way. Chairman Nimeshein suggested that the annual State of the Department report include some of the innovative goals that the Director might have for the coming year. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Nimeshein declared the meeting adjourned at 8:37 P.M. The next regular meeting of the City of Temecula Community Services Commission will be held on Monday, June 13, 1994, 7:00 P.M., Temecula City Hall Main Conference Room, 43174 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ~7).yU Secretary ~ Ch CSCMIN05/09f94 5 July 13, 1994