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HomeMy WebLinkAbout101298 CSC Minutes . . MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEEI1NG OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1998 A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Community Services Commission was held on Monday, October 12, 1998, 7:00 P.M. at the Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Tom Edwards. Commissioner Meyler led the flag salute. PRESENT: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Henz, Meyler, Miller, Nimeshein, Edwards ABSENT: o COMMISSIONERS: None Also present were Director Herman Parker, Deputy Director Phyllis Ruse, Maintenance Superintendent Kevin Harrington, Recreation Superintendent Julie Pelletier and Administrative Secretary Gail Zigler. PRESENT A nONS The Community Services Commission presented a Certification of Appreciation to the following: Eagle Scout Robbie Slater Sign Xpress Members of Explorer Post 884 Jenni Huter, City of Temecula Employee Chairman Edwards declared a recess at 7:07 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 7:10 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENT None DIVISION REPORTS Maintenance Superintendent Kevin Harrington reported on the follo\\~ng Maintenance Division projects: Staff cleared and re-established a flow line in the channel at Rancho California Sports Park. Kent Hintergardt trash receptacles were replaced. The Temecula Elementary School Pool heater was rebuilt. Staff located and arranged for the emptying of the septic tank at the Rancho Vista Field. Responded to 60 Service Order Requests from various City departments. R:\MINUfES\IOI298.doc -1- . . Repaired the lattice at Sam Hicks Monument Park. Due to the continuous vandalism to the lattice, staff is looking at replacing the fencing with wrought iron fencing. Removed an unsafe shade structure at Ranch Vista Tot Lot. Repaired erosion and washouts along the banks of the channel at Rancho California Sports Park. Recreation Superintendent Julie Pelletier reported the following: Summer Day Camp and swim programs have concluded. Fall swim lesson program is nearing conclusion. Staff is preparing for the following upcoming holiday events: Halloween Spooktacular - Target has donated flashlights and Halloween Treat Bags to be handed out to the first 800 kids who attend this event. Electric Light Parade will be held on December 3, 1998. Holiday Lights and Festive Sights will be held on December 9 and December 10 Winter Wonderland and Breakfast with Santa on December 12 Commissioner Miller asked the status of the Skate Park Competition. Recreation Superintendent Julie Pelletier reported that entries to the event were low and therefore staff decided to cancel the event and focus on ways to increase participation in the event. Another event will be scheduled at a later date. Commissioner Miller asked what the current attendance is at the Temecula Skate Park. Director Parker reported that attendance is down from the first year, however several other cities have built skate parks since the T emecula Skate Park has opened and staff feels this is the cause for thedecline in attendance at the City's facility. COMMISSION BUSINESS 1. Aooroval ofthe Minutes It was moved by Commissioner Henz, seconded by Commissioner Meyler to approve the minutes of the September 14,1998 Commission meeting. The motion was carried as follows: AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Heoz, Meyler, Miller, Nimeshein, Edwards NOES: o COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: o COMMISSIONERS: None R:\MINlITESIIOI298.doc -2- . . 2. Tot Lot InsDection Prol!ram Maintenance Superintendent Kevin Harrington provided an overview of the Tot Lot Inspection Program. Commissioner Henz asked if the City has experienced any lawsuits as a result of tot lot equipment being worn or broken. Maintenance Superintendent Kevin Harrington reported there has been no lawsuits as a result of damaged or broken equipment. He said the tot lot inspection program is a very good program. This report was receive and file. 3. CIP UDdate Deputy Director Phyllis Ruse presented the staff report. Commissioner Miller asked for a description of the Rotary Park Improvements. Phyllis explained the improvements include a small picnic shelter with two picnic tables and split rail fencing along the back of the park property. Commissioner Henz asked for a status on the Cultural Arts Master Plan project committee. Commissioner Meyler provided an update of the coinmittee's progress. Director Parker said the consultant should be submitting a draft of the plan within the week. Commissioner Henz asked for a status of the Library Design Committee. Commissioner Nimeshein provided an update of the committee's progress. Chairman Edwards asked about the timing of the Duck Pond Phase II Construction Project. Deputy Director Ruse said staff anticipates the award of contract to be approved by the City Council on October 13, 1998. She said the pre-con meeting would be held within 30 days, the construction period would last approximately six months, followed by a 90-day maintenance period. This report was receive and file. Community Services Director's ReDort Director Parker provided a status report on TemekuHills Park site as follows: A sub-committee meeting was held on October 8, 1998. Council Members Jeff Stone and Karel Lindemans were in attendance as well as several members of staff and the developer. R:\MINtITESIl01298.doc -3 - . . Members of the public were present to state their support or lack of support for the project. Most appeared to be in favor of the park site without lights. A petition containing 240 signatures was submitted against the lighting of the park site. A petition containing 140 signatures was submitted in favor oflighting the park site. The Council will look at the feasibility of completing Meadows Parkway, La Serena and Rancho California Road. Staffhas been discussing the museum project with the City Council. Staffwill probably proceed with a recommendation to complete construction of the museum facility and a recommendation for the museum organization to operate the facility. The City is currently proceeding with the recruitment for the Development Services Administrator position. Community Services Commissioner's Renort Commissioner Miller advised he attended the September 11, 1998 anniversary celebration for the Mary Phillips Senior Center. Commissioner Miller said he attended the Sunday in the Park programs during the month of August and he would like to see this program continued and expanded to the T emecula Community Center. Commissioner Miller recommended "No Smoking" signs be installed in the amphitheater. Commissioner Henz asked if the City should look at developing the Northwest Sports Complex. Director Parker advised the Commission there are a lot of issues related to the Northwest Sports Complex site. He said staff would look at that site during the CIP process. Commissioner Meyler asked about installing a sign at the Duck Pond to announce upcoming events. Director Parker advised that the City Council has given strict orders that no advertising signs are to be installed at the Temecula Duck Pond. Commissioner Edwards said he agrees that communicating special events to the community needs to be improved. Commissioner Nimeshein asked if the Commission needs to address smoking in park sites, facilities, etc. Director Parker said quite some time ago staffdid a lot of research on what other City's were doing in relation to smoking at parks and facilities. Commissioner Nimeshein said the Commission recommended there be no smoking a City parks and facilities and the City Council came back with a recommendation of no smoking within 25 feet of parks and facilities. R:\MINUTES\101298.doc -4- . . Director Parker said staff could bring this item back at a later date for the Commission to discuss. Adjournment Chairman Edwards declared the meeting adjourned at 8:30~.m. . r:/f~ Chairman Tom Edw ~l- Secretary R:\MINurESIl01298.doc .s-