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HomeMy WebLinkAbout091195 CSC Minutes . . 70! -0(,,- r"- / b{ MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION Monday, September 11, 1995 ( A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Community Services Commission was called to order on Monday, September 11, 1995,7:00 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 Comerchero led the flag salute. PRESENT: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Comerchero, Nimeshein, Rund, Soltysiak, Miller ABSENT: o COMMISSIONERS: None 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: Mike Wolff, City of Temecula Public Works Inspector Opal Hopcraft, City of Temecula Volunteer Glen Bohanan, City of Temecula Volunteer June Ehrlich, Cloud Nine Limo Director Nelson also thanked these individuals for their community involvement and service. Chairman Miller declared a recess at 7: 1 0 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 7: 12 P.M. DIVISION REPORTS Director Nelson introduced Herman Parker as the newly promoted Deputy Director of Community Services; Julie Pelletier as the newly promoted Recreation Superintendent; and Phyllis Ruse as the newly promoted Development Services Analyst. Maintenance Superintendent Bruce Hartley reported the following: The City of Temecula acquired "The Pond" as a new City park site on July 28, 1995. Staff completed tree trimmin9 and splitting the irrigation. Staff has contacted a water quality company. The division is working with a biologist to discuss water and water fowl management. Alhambra Group will be preparing a R:\MIHUus\091196 10f2(l/06 . . COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 11. 1995 Master Plan. Maintenance staff worked diligently preparing Pala Community Park for the August 24, 1995, dedication ceremony. Construction of the following parks should be completed as follows: Butterfield Trail Park, anticipate opening late December 1995. Nicolas Road Park, anticipate opening in October, 1995. Rotary, Park, anticipate opening in late September, 1995. Staff coordinated the following Boy Scout Projects during July and August: John Magee Park, planted trees and installed picnic areas. Kent Hintergardt Memorial Park, placed a memorial plaque and monument. A roll-up window was installed in the snack bar at the North/South field at the Sports Park. Director Nelson advised the Commission that Kevin Harrington was promoted to Maintenance Supervisor and a part-time slope inspector was hired. Commissioner Nimeshein asked what problems, if any, the preliminary biological study shows. Bruce Hartley responded that the study identified some concerns regarding the algae content of the water and the quantity of water fowl on the site. Commissioner Soltysiak expressed a concern regarding the watering schedule at the Sports Park. He said the Rancho Vista Field was flooded for an early morning soccer game. Bruce Hartley stated the parks are contractor maintained, and staff will work with the contractor to resolve this issue. Development Services Administrator Phyllis Ruse reported the following: The Pala Community Park Dedication Ceremony was held on August 24, 1995. The contractors broke ground on the Rancho California Sports Park Improvement Project on July 5, 1995. The tot lot has been closed during the grading process. The improvements are scheduled for completion in February of 1996, followed by a 90 day maintenance period. The improvements include a skateboard park and a roller hockey rink. R'\MINUns\01l1196 10/20/96 . . COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 11. 1995 The Temecula Middle School Lighting Project should be completed by the end of October, 1995. The contract for the Parkview Fire Station, proposed for the east side of Temecula, will go to the City Council on October 17. 1995. There will be an eight (8) month construction schedule. The project committee completed the Margarita Park Site Master Plan and staff will be bringing that to the Commission at the October meeting. Commissioner Comerchero asked when the tot lot at the Rancho California Sports Park would be open again. Phyllis Ruse said that staff anticipates re-opening the tot lot to the public in October. Commissioner Nimeshein asked the status of the Sam Hicks Monument Park project. Phyllis Ruse advised the Commission a problem arose during the bidding process and it was determined by the City Attorney to reject all bids and re-bid the project. Recreation Superintendent Julie Pelletier provided the following status report: The City's Aquatics Program officially ended August 25, 1995. The pool will remain open on the weekends, Wednesday nights for family swim night, and two mornings per week for lap swim. If the weather continues to be warm, the City will keep the pool open through October. Lorri Ann Amavisca was promoted to Recreation Supervisor. She will oversee the operation of the Community Recreation Center. John Vandenburg was recently promoted to Recreation Leader. He will meet with the Teen Council on a bi-monthly basis and oversee the activities at the gymnasium. A "Search For The Stars" talent night was held on September 2, 1995. There was approximately 125 people who attended the event. The general opinion from the participants was that they would like to have more of these events. The Summer Day Camp Program ended August 25th. There were five two week sessions, and an average of 40 participants during each session. Staff received several positive comments about the program throughout the summer. Current sports programs are adult volleyball, softball and basketball. Jeff Lawrence was recently promoted to Recreation Leader. He will oversee the Sports Program. R;\MINUTES\0liI1196 , 10120196 . . COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 11. 1995 The Old Town Temecula Senior Center is planning a two year anniversary program on September 25, 1995 at 11 :00 A.M. A Community Services Volunteer Recognition Ceremony is planned for October 5, 1995 and will be held at the Community Recreation Center from 1 :00 - 3:00 P.M. COMMISSION BUSINESS 1. Aooroval of the Minutes from the Julv 10. 1995 and Julv 21. 1995 Communitv Services Commission Meetinas It was moved by Commissioner Nimeshein, seconded by Commissioner Comerchero to approve the minutes of the July 10, 1995 and July 21, 1995 Community Services Commission meetings as submitted. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Comerchero, Nimeshein, Rund, Miller NOES: o COMMISSIONERS: None ABSTAIN: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Soltysiak ABSENT: o COMMISSIONERS: None Due to his absence at the July 10, 1995 Community Services Commission meeting, Commissioner Soltysiak abstained from approving the minutes. 2. Rotarv Park Lease Aareement Deputy Director Herman Parker presented the staff report. Commissioner Comerchero thanked the Temecula Town Association for the efforts in building a park on Pujol Street. Commissioner Comerchero asked if the City was protected in the event the property was subject to foreclosure. Deputy Director Parker stated he would address Commissioner Comerchero's concerns with the City Attorney. John Sterling, representing the Temecula Town Association, expressed the TTA's appreciation to the Rotary Club. Randy Fleming, representing the Rotary Clubs, thanked staff and the TTA for all their work on the project. R:WINUTES\0911Sll> . 10120106 . . COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 11. 1995 It was moved by Commissioner Comerchero. seconded by Commissioner Nimeshein to approve staff recommendation as follows: 2.1 Recommend that the City Council approve the Lease Agreement between the City of Temecula and the Temecula Town Association for the operation and maintenance of Rotary Park subject to the final approval by the City Attorney. 2.2 Recommend the official name of this proposed park site be Rotary Park. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Comerchero. Nimeshein. Rund. Soltysiak. Miller NOES: o COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: o COMMISSIONERS: None 3. Namina of Newlv Acauired Park Site Deputy Director Herman Parker presented the staff report. Commissioner Comerchero said that he feels people are familiar with the park site as the Duck Pond and it should be called the "Duck Pond". Commissioner Nimeshein and Commissioner Soltysiak said they also feel the site should be named the "Duck Pond". Commissioner Rund suggested holding a contest to name the park site. Chairman Miller said he solicited approximately 100 individuals who expressed their support of naming the park site the "Duck Pond". It was moved by Commissioner Nimeshein. seconded by Commissioner Comerchero to recommend to the City Council the park site. commonly referred to as the "Duck Pond" be named "The Duck Pond". The motion carried as follows: AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Comerchero. Nimeshein. Soltysiak. Miller NOES: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Rund ABSENT: o COMMISSIONERS: None R:\MINUTES\0ll111l6 1012019ti . . COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR'S REPORT SEPTEMBER 11. 1995 Director Nelson reported the following: Next month staff will bring forward a recommendation for two Commissioners to sit on a project committee to master plan the duck pond site. Also, staff will bring to the Commission for review the master plan for Margarita Community Park. The dedication ceremony for Nicolas Park will be on October 19, 1995. At that time, there will also being a ribbon cutting ceremony at Voorburg Park. The following is a list of projects the department is currently working on: City Hall/Maintenance Yard Facility 6th Street Parking and Restroom facility, in conjunction with Temecula Shuttle's bus depot. COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION REPORT Commissioner Comerchero asked staff to place on the October agenda review of the fee schedule for the Community Recreation Center. Director Nelson stated the City is in the process of completing a user fee study and once completed, staff will bring that information to the Commission for review and discussion. Commissioner Nimeshein asked the status of a formation of the Senior Citizen Advisory Committee. Deputy Director Parker advised staff has not yet finalized this issue. He said staff contacted a similar committee acting in the City of Westminster, however their program operates differently than the program that is being proposed for the City of Temecula. Deputy Director Parker said he will be arranging a meeting with the City of Westminster committee and Irene Rogers and will be reporting back to the Commission the outcome of this meeting. Commissioner Soltysiak expressed some concern regarding Agenda Item 2 being presented to the Commission when the park is scheduled for grading already. Director Nelson advised Commissioner Soltysiak that the City is not involved in the construction of the park. The issue that was discussed by the Commission is the lease agreement between the City of Temecula and the Temecula Town Association. Director Nelson added that staff encouraged the Temecula Town Association not to move forward with their grading plans until the Lease Agreement was approved by the Commission and the City Council. R;\MINUTEs\09118ti . 10120196 . . COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 11. 1995 ADJOURNMENT Chairman Miller declared the meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M. The next regular meeting of the City of Temecula Community Services Commission will be held on Monday, October 9, 1995,7:00 P.M., at Temecula City Hall Main Conference Room, 43174 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ~7 ~-<'~ Chairman Henry Miler ~Yll Secretary 1l:\MlNUTES\091196 10120/96