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Home My WebLink About071095 CSC Minutes . . MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION Monday. July 10. 1995 A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Community Services Commission was called to order on Monday. July 10, 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: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Comerchero, Nimeshein, Rund, Miller ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Soltysiak 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: Tom Leevers Bob Taylor Ryan Hurst, Public Works Maintenance Worker Randy West, Public Works Maintenance Worker Mike Currell, Public Works Maintenance Worker Terry Kirk, Public Works Maintenance Worker Director Nelson also thanked these individuals for their community involvement and service. Chairman Miller declared a recess at 7:07 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 7:20 P.M. DIVISION REPORTS Deputy Director Herman Parker reported the following: 4th of July activities: . Parade through Old Town Temecula. 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon. 70 entries, approximately 8.000 to 10,000 in attendance Fireworks event at Rancho California Sports Park, 12:00 Noon to 9:30P.M.. co-sponsored by KRTM Radio. Five different local artist bands provided entertainment, as well as, various arts and crafts vendors. food vendors and . R:\MINUTES\071096.CSC 11/11/95 . . COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES JULY 10. 1995 jolly jumps and dunk tank activities, were offered at the Sports Park throughout the day. The 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular began at 9:00 P.M., synchronized to patriotic music, and lasting approximately 23 minutes. Softball registrations have been completed. There are an additional nine new teams signed up this year. Magic Mountain tickets are on sale now through the Community Services Department. Tickets are $17.50 each and can be used from July 29,1995 through August 31,1995. Commissioner Comerchero commended staff on an excellent 4th of July program. He suggested staff do some preventative maintenance work on the City's float. Commissioner Comerchero suggested staff consider concluding the parade with festivities which take place in Old Town, immediately following the July 4th parade. Deputy Director Parker said staff works with the Old Town merchants on a continuous basis to coordinate their events with the City's proposed events. He stated that the merchants had not advised the City of any events they had planned for the 4th of July this year. Commissioner Rund advised staff she lives in the Starlight Ridge tract and experienced people using the slope to her residence to view the fireworks display. Deputy Director Parker told the Commission that staff and the Police Department will be holding a debriefing of the entire event and he would discuss her concerns. Mayor Stone suggested staff ask the California Highway Patrol to assist with traffic control at Highway 79 South at future events to alleviate traffic congestion. Maintenance Superintendent Bruce Hartley reported the following: * Staff has worked diligently to prepare for the following events which have taken place in the last month: Father's Day Car Show at the Sports Park 4th of July parade and Sports Park activities and fireworks event * Staff is currently in the process of renovating the turf at numerous ball fields. * Nakayama Park is beginning construction, anticipate completion in six months. * Staff is monitoring the renovations at St. Catherine's Church at Sam Hicks Monument Park. R:\MINUTES\071095.CSC 9111195 . . COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES JULY 10. 1995 . The City Council will award a contract for Sam Hicks Monument Park next month. . Pala Community Park is currently in the 90 day maintenance period. Anticipate dedication of park at the end of August. 1995. COMMISSION BUSINESS 1 . Aooroval of Minutes 1.1 Approve the Minutes of the June 12, 1995, Community Services Commission meeting. Commissioner Nimeshein expressed some concern that the minutes did not contain enough information regarding the main points of discussion concerning various agenda items. Director Nelson stated that although the City Council has adopted a format of preparing "Action Minutes", staff will attempt to provide more information regarding the main points of discussion as it relates to particular agenda items. It was moved by Commissioner Nimeshein, seconded by Commissioner Rund to approve the minutes as submitted. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Comerchero, Nimeshein, Rund, Miller NOES: o COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Soltysiak 1.1 Approve the minutes of the June 19, 1995, Community Services Commission meeting. It was moved by Commissioner Comerchero, seconded by Commissioner Nimeshein, to approve the minutes as submitted. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 3 COMMISSIONERS: Comerchero, Nimeshein, Miller NOES: o COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Soltysiak R:\MINUTES\07109li.CSC 9/11/gS . . COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES JULY 10. 1995 ABSTAIN: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Rund 2. Summer Dav Camo and Aauatics Proaram Uodate Deputy Director Herman Parker presented the staff report and slide presentation. outlining the City of Temecula Community Services Department summer day camp and aquatics programs. This item was receive and file, no action was taken by the Commission. 3. Amendment to the Citv's Caoital Imorovement Proaram - FY 1995-96 Director Shawn Nelson presented the staff report, amending the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to include a park site located adjacent to the Winchester Creek development. Commissioner Nimeshein asked what staff envisioned as use for this park. Director Nelson stated that staff will design the park site as a passive use park. It was moved by Commissioner Nimeshein, seconded by Commissioner Comerchero to recommend the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) be amended to include a park site located adjacent to the Winchester Creek development. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Comerchero, Nimeshein, Rund, Miller NOES: o COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Soltysiak 4. Cancellation of the Auaust 14. 1995 CommunitvServices Commission Meetina It was moved by Commissioner Nimeshein, seconded by Commissioner Rund to cancel the regularly scheduled Community Services Commission meeting of Monday, August 14, 1995. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Comerchero, Nimeshein, Rund, Miller NOES: o COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Soltysiak R:\MINUTES\071095.CSC 9"'/95 . . COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES JULY 10. 1995 COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR REPORT Director Nelson advised the Commission after the park tour on Friday, July 21,1995, he would like to hold a roundtable discussion with the Commission to talk about future park projects and programs. Director Nelson advised the Commission he received a renewal for the Commissions membership to California Association of Park and Recreation Commissioners and Board Members (CAPRCMB), and asked if they found the literature they received as member of this organization, beneficial to them as Commissioners. The majority consensus of the Commissioners is they would like to continue and receive the mailings from CAPRCMB. COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSIONER REPORT Commissioner Comerchero advised he participated in the Children's Disney Art program competition and he felt it was a great event. Commissioner Comerchero said he would like to see more programs in the future which will broaden cultural horizons. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Miller declared the meeting adjourned at 8:25 P.M. A special meeting of the City of Temecula Community Services Commission will be held on Friday, July 21, 1995,9:00 A.M.. at Temecula City Hall Main Conference Room, 43174 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. The Community Services Commission will be touring City Park facilities. The next regular meeting of the Community Services Commission will be held on Monday, September 11,1995,7:00 P.M., Temecula City Hall Main Conference Room, 43174 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. Jtp,w ylvn . ~~ ~irman, Henry Miller Secretary R:\MINUTIS\071095.CSC 9111/95