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Home My WebLink About100995 CSC Minutes . . MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION Monday. October 9.1995 A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Community Services Commission was called to order on Monday. October 9. 1995.7:05 P.M.. at Temecula City Hall Main Conference Room. 43174 Business Park Drive. Temecula. California. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Henry Miller. Commissioner Nimeshein led the flag salute. PRESENT: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Comerchero. Nimeshein. Soltysiak. Miller ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Rund Also present were Community Services Director Shawn Nelson. Deputy Director Herman Parker. Maintenance Superintendent Bruce Hartley. and Administrative Secretary Gail Zigler. PRESENTATIONS The Community Services Commission presented Certificates of Appreciation to the following individuals for their service to the City of Temecula: Matt Wiechec. City of Temecula Landscape Inspector John Norton. City of Temecula Recreation Assistant Gail Zigler. Community Services Commission Secretary Director Nelson also thanked these individuals for their community involvement and service. Chairman Miller declared a recess at 7:09 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 7:11P.M. PUBLIC COMMENTS None DIVISION REPORTS Maintenance Superintendent Bruce Hartley reported the following: Maintenance staff is currently preparing Nicolas Road Park and Voorburg Park for the October 19. 1995. dedication ceremony. The Kent Hindergardt Memorial Park monument project is completed. R:\MIN1TJ1lBI1~.C8C 1:1/&''' . . COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION OCTOBER 9. 1995 Staff is working with the Recreation Department staff on improving the Temecula Middle School Lighting Project with bleachers, dug-outs and fencing. Staff is working closely with the developer on Butterfield Stage Park. Staff is currently working on ADA upgrades for John Magee Park, Calle Aragon Park and the Rancho California Sports Park. Recreation Superintendent Julie Pelletier reported the following: Recreation staff is currently planning for these upcoming Halloween events: Temecula Spooktacula Halloween Bash, Friday October 27, 1995, 6:00 - 9:00 P.M. at the Community Recreation Center. This event will include game booths, contests, photos with Frankenstein, and a candy carnival. Monster Mash Kiddie Bash, Tuesday October 31, 1995,3:00.6:00 P.M., at the Temecula Community Recreation Center, for ages 6 to 12 years old. Knott's Scary Farm Teen excursion, Thursday, October 26, 1995. Senior Costume Party, Tuesday, October 31, 1995, at the Old Town Temecula Senior Center. Staff is presently developing the Winter/Spring recreation brochure. It is anticipated the brochures will be distributed to the public the first week of January, 1996. Staff is preparing for 1995 Christmas Holiday events as follows: Santa's Electric Light Parade on December 1, 1995. Holiday Lights and Festive Sights on December 11, 1995. Development Services Administrator Phyllis Ruse reported the following: The Parkview Fire Station Project is currently out to bid. The Community Services Department is the lead in the design of the new City Hall and Maintenance Yard faCility. The City Hall design consultant, Tsutsumida and Associates is working on the space plan. Staff anticipates the new City Hall will be complete and ready for occupancy in the summer of 1996. The Sports Park Improvement Project Roller Hockey Rink is formed, the pole R:\MINtrrBS\tOO99;5.CSIC ,..., . . COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION OCTOBER 9. 1995 standards are installed, and the skateboard facility has been rough-graded. COMMISSION BUSINESS 1. Aooroval of the Minutes from the Seotember 11. 1995 Commission Meetina It was moved by Commissioner Comerchero, seconded by Commissioner Soltysiak to approve the minutes of the September 11, 1995. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Comerchero, Nimeshein, Soltysiak, Miller NOES: o COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Rund 2. Election of Chairoerson and Vice Chairoerson 2.1 It was moved by Chairman Henry Miller, seconded by Commissioner Nimeshein to elect Commissioner Comerchero as Chairman of the Community Services Commission from November 1, 1995 to October 31, 1995. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Comerchero, Nimeshein, Soltysiak, Miller NOES: o COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Rund 2.2 It was moved by Commissioner Comerchero, seconded by Commissioner Nimeshein to elect Commissioner Soltysiak as Vice Chairman of the Community Services Commission from November 1, 1995 to October 31, 1995. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Comerchero, Nimeshein, Soltysiak, R:OON1Tl1lS\I~.ClIC 1216'9:S . . COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION OCTOBER 9. 1995 Miller NOES: o COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Rund 3. Maraarita Communitv Park Master Plan Deputy Director Herman Parker presented the staff report. Landscape Architect Vince DiDonato of the Alhambra Group outlined the design elements of the master plan for the Commission. Commissioner Nimeshein asked if the representatives from the Towne Center Shopping Center had any concerns or comments regarding the access from the center to the park. Deputy Director Parker said all the conversations he has had with the center's representatives, have been favorable regarding the access to and from the park and the center. Dean Davidson, architect designing the restroom facility, presented a conceptual design drawing of the restroom facility at the park which provides individual restroom facilities for men and women and a unisex restroom. Deputy Director Parker explained that after attending a California Parks and Recreation workshop, staff has some concerns related to the unisex restroom design which has been proposed by the committee. Deputy Director Parker explained that the City of Riverside has used this type of restroom design in some of their parks and indicated the restrooms created personal safety concerns and representatives from the City of Riverside indicated they would not use this design in future parks. Commissioner Comerchero stated he didn't want to see the idea dropped completely however, he would like the architect to look at other ways to accommodate the need for a unisex restroom that would not create concerns for personal safety and welfare. Commissioner Nimeshein asked if the concerns expressed at the workshop were for the Riverside park system as a whole, or were the problems stemming from a particular area that may already have crime problems. Director Nelson suggested the Commission continue approval of the restroom design to the November 13, 1995 Commission meeting to allow staff time to address the concerns expressed by the Commission and look at alternatives. R:\M1NU'1'BS11~.CSC , ,v." . . COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION OCTOBER 9. 1995 Commissioner Comerchero said he would like to see some more advanced playground equipment for older children as opposed to the standard tot lot type recreation equipment. Mayor Jeff Stone expressed concerns regarding non-irrigated areas which are incorporated into the design of the park landscaping. Mayor Stone suggested these areas be included as add alternates for irrigation and hydroseeding. It was moved by Commissioner Nimeshein, seconded by Commissioner Soltysiak to approve the Master Plan for Margarita Community Park and bringing the restroom design back to the Commission at the November 13, 1995 meeting for their review and approval. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Comerchero, Nimeshein, Soltysiak, Miller NOES: o COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Rund 4. Duck Pond Imorovement Proiect Committee Chairman Miller recommended Commissioner Soltysiak be appointed to serve on the project committee. Commissioner Nimeshein volunteered to serve on the project committee. It was moved by Commissioner Comerchero, seconded by Chairman Miller to appoint Commissioner Soltysiak and Commissioner Nimeshein to serve on the project committee for the design of the improvements for the Duck Pond. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Comerchero, Nimeshein, Soltysiak, Miller NOES: o COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Rund COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR'S REPORT Director Nelson reported the following: R:\MIN11Jll9,.t<lO!m.CSC lZf6'~ . . COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION OCTOBER 9. 1995 On October 10, 1995, the City Council will be appointing two Commissioners to serve a three year term on the Community Services Commission. Also, the City Council will be voting on the Rotary Park Lease Agreement and the naming of the duck pond. On October 17, 1995, staff will present the Margarita Community Park Master Plan to the City Council. COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION REPORT Commissioner Comerchero stated that the symphonies, which are held on the grounds at the Embassy Suites Hotel, are out growing this location. He suggested that staff consider finding an alternative location for these events. Commissioner Soltysiak expressed concern about the intersection of Margarita Road and De Portola near Paloma Del Sol Sports Park. Commissioner SOltysiak stated his concerns related to the increased traffic at that intersection. Director Nelson said he would relay his concerns to the Traffic Engineer. Commissioner Nimeshein commended Commissioner Henry Miller for his jOb as Chairman of the Community Services Commission from November 1, 1994 through October 31, 1995. Chairman Miller thanked staff for assisting him with the Job Fair and Education Expo he co-chaired. Chairman Miller suggested staff look at placing temporary restroom facilities at the Duck Pond until the improvements are completed. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Miller declared the meeting adjourned at 8:55 P.M. The next regular meeting of the City of Temecula Community Services Commission will be held on Monday, November 13, 1995,7:00 P.M., at Temecula City Hall Main Conference Room, 43174 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ~ '~ . ~. . 4 '7 ~a-n enry Miller R:ll.ONt.ITIls\l~.CliIC . ,v." . . . . CO~n1.ES COMMISSION Secretary R:\MIN\1I'BS.lotl!m.ClIC OCTOBER 9. 1995 l1'fi!1$