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Home My WebLink About121195 CSC Minutes . . MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MONDAY, DECEMBER 11,1995 A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Community Services Commission was held on Monday, December 11, 1995, 7:00 P.M. at Temecula City Hall Main Conference Room, 43174 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. Chairman Jeff Comerchero called the meeting to order. Commissioner Miller led the flag salute. PRESENT: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Henz, Miller, Nimeshein, Soltysiak, Comerchero ABSENT: o COMMISSIONERS: None Also present were Community Services Director Shawn Nelson, Deputy Director Herman Parker, Maintenance Superintendent Bruce Hartley, Development Services Administrator Phyllis Ruse, Recreation Superintendent Julie Pelletier and Administrative Secretary Gail Zigler. PRESENTATIONS The Community Services Commission presented a Certificate of Appreciation to the following individual for outstanding service to the City of Temecula: David Fahrion of CR&R, Inc. PUBLIC COMMENTS None DIVISION REPORTS Recreation Superintendent Julie Pelletier reported the following: The Winter/Spring brochure has been sent out for printing. The brochure should be complete and ready to mail in January 1996. The Annual Breakfast With Santa and Snow Frolic will be held on Saturday, December 16, 1995. In addition. there will be a Craft Fair from 10:00 AM - 1 :00 PM. Maintenan6e Superintendent Bruce Hartley reported the following: I , , Maintenance staff is providing support to many Community Service Department I , R:\MINUI'ES\12119S: 119196 , I . . COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING DECEMBER 11. 1995 recreation events this month as follows: - City Hall Grant Deed Presentation and Employee Recognition Ceremony - Annual Electric Light Parade - Community Recreation Center Triathlon Butterfield Stage Park is currently under the 90 day maintenance period. Staff replaced two controllers at the Sports Park which will eleviate unscheduled watering. Staff is in the process of evaluating the irrigation system at the Sports Park and will look at centralizing the system. Staff will also evaluate the irrigation system for the medians to control water run-off. In an effort to meet mitigation requirements from the Department of Fish and Game, maintenance staff and Boy Scout Troop 337, earning their Community Services merit badges, planted 200 native and riparian plants and trees in the streambed at Rancho California Sports Park. Commissioner Nimeshein stated that he has noticed a lot of vandalism at the park sites. He asked staff to prepare a report of the repair costs related to vandalism. Maintenance Superintendent Bruce Hartley stated that he contacts the Police Department and asks for increased patrolling when there is repeated acts of vandalism at any particular park site. Director Nelson said that vandalism is not uncommon at public facilities and staff will continue to monitor all incidents and report them to the Police Department. Commissioner Henz suggested staff look at establishing a Park Watch Program. designed along the guidelines of the Neighborhood Watch Program. Director Nelson said staff will contact Neighborhood Watch and look into their programs and report back to the Commission. Development Services Administrator Phyllis Ruse reported the following: Bids were opened for Sam Hicks Monument Park. The apparent low bidder is Mahr Construction. Staff anticipates bringing the contract to City Council on December 19, 1995 and construction beginning in January, 1996. On November 14, 1995 the City Council approved the construction contract to Great West Construction for the Parkview Fire Station and Pauba Road widening. Construction will begin in January 1996. Staff has completed the RFP for the ADA improvements for John Magee Park, Calle Aragon Park and Rancho California Sports Park. R:\MINUI'ES\I21195 2 219196 . . COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING DECEMBER 11. 1995 Chairman Comerchero asked for a status on the Temecula Museum. Ms. Ruse said construction of the museum will not begin until sometime after the completion of the parksite improvements by the City of Temecula. Chairman Comerchero asked if staff has considered relocating the play equipment at Sam Hicks Monument Park. Director Nelson said that staff will look at utilizing this equipment at another parksite. COMMISSION BUSINESS 1. Approval of the Minutes 1.1 Approve the minutes of the November 13. 1995 Community Services Commission Meeting. Chairman Comerchero corrected the adjournment section of the minutes to state the next regular meeting of the Community Services Commission will be held on December 11, 1995. It was moved by Commissioner Henz, seconded by Commissioner Nimeshein to approve the minutes of the November 13, 1995 Community Services Commission meeting as corrected. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Henz, Miller, Nimeshein, Soltysiak. Comerchero NOES: o COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: o COMMISSIONERS: None 2. Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update Director Nelson- presented a overview of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, the Community Goals of the Master Plan and provided an update on the following: Parks and Recreation Facilities Developed and Undeveloped Bike Paths Recreation Division Programs and Services Commissioner Miller said he feels the Commission needs to define what they feel Human Services encompasses. Commissioner Miller said he feels Human Services R:\MINUI'ES\12119S 3 2J919<i . . COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING DECEMBER 11. 1995 should include services that would educate and improve the quality of life in the community overall. Commissioner Nimeshein commended staff for their progress over the last five years. Commissioner Nimeshein also stated that a needs assessment should be completed regarding the types of services desired and then define the number of programs to be offered. He felt it was extremely important not to try to provide too many programs. Commissioner Soltysiak asked if it was possible to update the language of the Master Plan annually. Director Nelson said he does not feel it is necessary to update the inventories in the Master Plan however. he agrees the Community Services Goals and Objectives need to be updated. Director Nelson suggested Goal #3 be amended to read "Provide a balanced recreation and human services program that meets the needs of all age groups in the community". Director Nelson told the Commission that he has had a vision for sometime for the Northwest Sports Complex. He said that he would like to see a sports facility built at this site which would not only provide a recreation opportunity for the community, but also a revenue generating facility for the City. Commissioner Henz suggested adding Human Services as Goal #4. He suggested that as part of that, the Commission could prepare a brochure of all the Human Services available in Temecula and distribute it to the Community. Commissioner Henz also said that he was surprised that the City offers no programs for the handicapped. Commissioner Henz said a common complaint he hears from the youth in the community is that there is nothing to do. He said he would like the Teen Council to present their needs to the Commission. Chairman Comerchero also agreed that parameters need to be established for Human Services programs. Chairman Comerchero said that the on a future agenda, he would the Commission to appoint a liaison to the Teen Council and the Sports Council. Chairman Comerchero said he would like to see more special events i.e.. street fairs in Old Town, and recreation programs for over 35 such as softball league. The recommendation by the Chairman was to receive and file this report. R:\MINUfES\l21195 4 "".. . . COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING DECEMBER 11. 1995 COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR'S REPORT Director Nelson reminded the Commission of the Park Tour scheduled on Friday, December 15. 1995.8:30 A.M. at the Temecula City Hall. COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSIONER REPORTS Commissioner Nimeshein expressed a concern regarding the excessive bird droppings at the Temecula Duck Pond which is a result of the over population of water fowl. Director Nelson advised the Commission the City is currently working with a biologist and the 4H Club to determine a effective method for managing the water fowl population at this park site. Commissioner Nimeshein thanked Director Nelson for the City Hall Grant Deed Presentation and Employee Recognition Ceremony held on December 1. 1995. Commissioner Nimeshein also commended Chairman Comerchero on his appearance before the City Council with respect to the naming of the Duck Pond. Commissioner Miller expressed concern that no progress has been made with regards to the Louis Wolf gravesite. Commissioner Miller said that the Museum Foundation has not moved forward with any action regarding the gravesite since the matter was turned over to them by the City. Director Nelson said staff can work with the family on resolving their tax issues with the County. He said staff will also contact the Museum Foundation and find out what their intentions are with regards to this issue. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Commissioner Nimeshein, seconded by Commissioner Miller to adjourn at 10: 1 0 P.M. The motion was unanimously carried. The next regular meeting of the Community Services Commission will be held on Monday, January 8, 1996,7:00 P.M.. Temecula City Hall Main Conference Room. 43174 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. .'" w JKo.YU Secretary Chairman Jeff Comerchero R:\MINUfES\12119S , 219/96