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Home My WebLink About041194 CSC Minutes I '0 . . /111/000 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MONDAY, APRIL 11, 1994 A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Community Services Commission was called to order on Monday, April 11, 1994,7:00 P.M. at the Temecula City Hall Main Conference Room, 43174 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jeff Nimeshein. Recording Secretary Gail Zigler 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 Recording Secretary Gail Zigler. Director Nelson announced he had received the resignation of Community Services Commissioner Evelyn Harker. PRESENTATIONS The Community Services Commission recognized the efforts of the following individuals and organizations: Chairman Nimeshein presented Certificates of Appreciation to the following individuals: Community Services Commission Evelyn Harker City of Temecula Park Inspector Kevin Harrington Commissioner Henry Miller presented Certificates of Appreciation to the following organizations: Operation School Bell Temecula Community Pantry Promising Christmas PUBLIC COMMENT None DIVISION REPORTS Recreation Superintendent Herman Parker reported the following: CSCMIN04/11/94 04115/94 ,,~ . . COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES APRil 11.1994 The Community Recreation Center (CRC) Grand Opening was held with a private ceremony by the CRC Foundation on March 24 and a public event on March 25. Staff estimates the attendance during the public event at 700 guests. The month of April began with the Annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Rancho California Sports Park and a Dixie land Jazz Festival at the new CRC. The Community Services Department is currently preparing for the aquatics program. Bridget Cummings has been hired as Program Coordinator and staff is currently interviewing for lifeguard positions at the Temecula Elementary School swimming pool and the new pool at the CRC. 80% of the Recreation Department classes have been moved to the CRC. The gymnasium is open at 12:00 Noon. From 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. the gymnasium is available for use by teens and from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. by adults. There are two full basketball leagues at this time. Staff is planning to implement a volleyball league in the next month. Two excursions are planned for the month of April. "Camelot" at the Whittier Theater and "Mid Summer Nights Dream" at San Diego State University. Commissioner Comerchero asked why the CRC closes at 5:00 P.M. on Saturday nights. He said he feels the facility should be available to the youth on Saturday nights to give them activities. Superintendent Parker explained the reason for the early closing on Saturday nights is due to staff requirements and hourly restrictions. He explained that when the Teen Center is in operation, if there are no special events scheduled for Saturday nights, very few are in attendance to use the facility. Mr. Parker said the peak attendance period is between 2:30 P.M. and 6:30 P.M., with the attendance by young adults dropping off between 7:00 - 9:00 P.M. Director Nelson said staff has considered opening the CRC later in the day and staying open later in the evening. Chairman Nimeshein asked what the pool use fees are going to be. Director Nelson explained the fee schedule as follows: 7 Years Old and Under 8 Years Old - 17 Years Old 18 Years Old and Over Non-resident Fee $1.00 $1.75 $2.25 $3.00 Children 7 Years old and under will not be allowed to the use the water slide. CSCMIN04/11/94 2 04115/94 . . COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES APRIL 11.1994 Maintenance Superintendent Bruce Hartley reported the following: Most of the month of March was spent preparing the eRe for the Grand Opening. Staff anticipates filling the swimming pool with water by the end of the month. The opening day for baseball was in March. The Rancho California Sports Park slope repair project, above the South field, will begin this month. COMMISSION BUSINESS 1. Aooroval of Minutes Chairman Nimeshein asked about the Riverton Park dedication ceremony on April 11, 1994. Director Nelson said the date should be changed to May 1994. Chairman Nimeshein verified with staff that Item 2 of the minutes was a public hearing item. Director Nelson said the minutes should reflect that the public hearing was opened and closed. It was moved by Commissioner Comerchero, seconded by Commissioner Walker to approve the minutes of March 14, 1994 as amended. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Comerchero, Miller, Walker, Nimeshein NOES: o COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: o COMMISSIONERS: None 2. Rancho California Soorts Park Imorovement Proiect Master Plan & NeQative Declaration Phyllis Ruse, Senior Management Analyst, presented the staff report. Allen Fishman, Landscape Architect with J.F. Davidson, provided a overview of the project and the design plan for the ten acre skateboard and roller hockey park. Planned park amenities are as follows: Parking for 300 hundred cars (250 car main parking lot and 50 car lot) . Existing tot lot with no changes Group picnic facilities in natural terrain area Group picnic facilities on turf with shelter 70' Span Foot Bridge from group picnic area to parking lot CSCMIN04/11/94 3 04115/94 . . COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES APRIL 11.1994 900 square foot concession/restroom/storage building Skateboard Park (one acre in size) Roller Hockey Rink Kevin Thatcher, from Thrasher Magazine, expressed his support for the design of the skateboard park. Mr. Thatcher talked about the proposed facility compared to other facilities in California. Chairman Nimeshein opened the public hearing at 8:30 P.M. John Winder, 45568 Classic Way, Temecula, president of the In-Line Hockey League, expressed his support of the Skateboard and Roller Hockey Park. Mr. Winder said the roller hockey league is growing very rapidly and the park will be essential to the league. Director Nelson advised the Commission the CRC Foundation is looking for a new fund raising project and they are considering making the roller hockey rink that project. Phyllis Ruse advised the Commission she received a FAX from the Metropolitan Water District prior to the meeting regarding their easements which are located in the area of the proposed project. She said this information will be included as part of the Negative Declaration. It was moved by Commissioner Comerchero, seconded by Commissioner Walker to close the public hearing at 8:38 P.M. and approve the Master Plan for Rancho California Sports Park Improvements and adopt the Negative Declaration for the project. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Comerchero, Miller, Walker, Nimeshein NOES: o COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: o COMMISSIONERS: None 3. Temecula Town Association Lease of the Northwest Soorts Comolex Director Nelson presented the staff report. Commissioner Walker asked that Page 3, Item 11. Disorderlv Person be revised to read "TTA shall permit no apparently intoxicated persons.....", deleting "use its best efforts to" . CSCMIN04/11/94 4 04/15/94 . . COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES APRIL 11. 1994 Commissioner Miller suggested Page S, Item 24. Fencina be amended to require the TTA to move the temporary fencing at the request of the City. Director Nelson suggested the following amendment to Item 24 "The City may require that the TT A, when not using the premises from November 5 to August 5 of each year, remove the fencing from the site and be responsible for any re- installation of said fencing. It was moved by Commissioner Walker, seconded by Commissioner Miller to approve the Lease Agreement between the City of Temecula and the Temecula Town Association for the use of the Northwest Sports Complex with the amendments to Item 11 and Item 24 as stated above. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Comerchero, Miller, Walker, Nimeshein NOES: o COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: o COMMISSIONERS: None COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR REPORT Director Nelson reported the following: Staff is currently working on the annual budget, Capital Improvement Program and Rates and Charges (Assessments). The Public Works Department is in negotiations with a contractor to complete a portion of the improvements at Pala Community Park. The pumping of ground water has been successful and staff will report next month on the status of this project. COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSIONER REPORTS Commissioner Miller expressed an interest in participating on the committee to design the park view site. Director Nelson said a committee will be appointed once the contract has been awarded. Chairman Nimeshein asked for an update on the naming of Highway 79 South. Director Nelson suggested the Community Services Commission send a letter to the PublicfTraffic Safety Commission regarding the naming of Highway 79 South. CSCMlN04/11/94 5 04/15/94 . . . . COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES APRIL 11.1994 Chairman Nimeshein suggested Director Nelson provide a State of the Department message for year end. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Nimeshein declared the meeting adjourned at 9:10 P.M. The next regular meeting of the City of Temecula Community Services Commission will be held on Monday, May 9, 1994,7:00 P.M., Temecula City Hall Main Conference Room, 43174 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. Chairman Jeffrey Nimeshein Secretary CSCMIN04/11/94 6 04/15{94