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HomeMy WebLinkAbout021097 CSC Minutes =- . . OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10,1997 A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Community Services Commission was held on Monday, February 10,1997, 7:00 P.M. at the Temecula City Hall Main Conference Room, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. Chairman Henz called the meeting to order. Commissioner Miller led the flag salute. PRESENT: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Comerchero, Edwards, Henz, Miller, Nimeshein ABSENT: o COMMISSIONERS: Absent Also present were Community Services Director Shawn Nelson, Deputy Director Herman Parker, Maintenance Superintendent Bruce Hartley, Recreation Superintendent Julie Pelletier and Administrative Secretary Gail Zigler. PRESENTATIONS The Community Services Commission presented a Certificate of Appreciation to: City of Temecula Volunteer Jane Krznaric City of Temecula Volunteer Kay Williams PUBLIC COMMENTS None DIVISION REPORTS Maintenance Superintendent Bruce Hartley reported the following: The Parkview Fire Station landscaping is near completion. The equipment bays, floors, cabinets, etc., are in place. Sam Hicks ,Monument Park is in its final 30 day maintenance period. Ballfield renovations are complete. Staff is in the process of modernizing some of the older play equipment at some of the parks. R\MJNUTES\0210nCSC February 4, 1998 . . Recreation Superintendent Julie Pelletier reported the following: Interest has been expressed by the community for a morning lap swim program. The Community Services Department will be offering a Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning lap swim, from 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM, at the Community Recreation Center. The City's annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held on March 29, 1997. The event will be held at the following park sites: Sports Park Paloma Del Sol Rotary Park. COMMISSION BUSINESS 1. Aooroval of Minutes 1.1 Approve the minutes of the January 13, 1997 Community Services Commission meeting. It was moved by Commissioner Comerchero, seconded by Commissioner Miller to approve the minutes of the January 13, 1997 as submitted. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Comerchero, Edwards, Miller, Nimeshein, Henz NOES: o COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: o COMMISSIONERS: None 2. Taste of the Vallev Deputy Director Herman Parker presented the staff report. Dave Wilson, Melody Brunsting and Tom Langley, were present to represent the CRC Foundation. Foundation President Melody Brunsting explained the purpose of the event. She said the CRC Foundation has raised $90,000 towards the $200,000 commitment they have made for the Margarita Community Park Recreation Center. She said this event is their largest fund raiser, which in the past has been on the lawn of the Embassy Suites in T emecula, however the land has been purchased and is no longer available to them. R:\MINUTES\021097.CSC February 4, 1998 2 . . Commissioner Nimeshein said that staff had discussed holding these types of events at the Temecula Duck Pond once Phase II of the improvements are complete. Deputy Director Parker agreed that staff has discussed the Temecula Duck Pond as an alternative location, however the Phase II improvements will not be complete for quite some time. Commissioner Comerchero asked if this event will have any significant impact on the athelic fields. Deputy Director Parker said the fields are primarily Bermuda grass which is highly tolerable to this type of activity. Commissioner Comerchero stated his full support of the event. Commissioner Nimeshein concurred, however he expressed some concern with setting. Commissioner Nimeshein said he had some concern with setting a precedent by approving this request. Deputy Director Parker said staff is considering this request a special needs circumstance. It was moved by Commissioner Edwards, seconded by Commissioner Comerchero to approve the North and South ballfields of the Rancho California Sports Park as the temporary location for the annual "Taste of the Valley" special event to occur in June of 1997 and 1998. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Comerchero, Edwards, Miller, Nimeshein, Henz NOES: o COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: o COMMISSIONERS: None 3. I ollis Wolf Grave Site Commissioner Miller asked staff to place this item on the agenda. Commissioner Miller explained the tax on the Louis Wolf grave site property have gone up and they are due to be collected on in July of 1997. He said that he approached the museum board and asked them to take an active role in preserving this site, however no action has been taken and there has been no communication between the family and the museum board. Commissioner Miller said the County has taken no position on the tax base or absolving the past due taxes. He said the County will determine R:\MINUTES\021097.CSC February 4, 1998 3 . . whether they are going to place a tax lien on the property or process a foreclosure. This determination should come through by February 20, 1997. Commissioner Miller asked for the Commission's input on preserving the historical value of the site. Commissioner Comerchero asked if anyone has approached the State with regards to this site and its historical value. Commissioner Miller said the site is currently on the County's historical Block, however the state has not chosen to declare the tomb a historical site. Director Nelson said he feels it is important to determine which group or body is responsible for preserving history in the City. Director Nelson said the County is considering forgiving the back tax because this is a historical site and the City can continue to assist the Pi co family in an attempt to resolve this issue. Director Nelson said it should be determined whether or not the museum is interested in preserving the Louis Wolf grave site. Director Nelson said he feels the museum foundation is the best resource for handling this matter. Director Nelson suggested a sub- committee could be formed to approach this matter with the museum foundation. Commissioner Nimeshein suggested the museum foundation be invited to attend an upcoming Commission meeting to discuss their facility which is currently under construction at Sam Hicks Monument Park. Commissioner Nimeshein suggested the Commission recommend to the City Council that a committee be formed to look into the historical preservation of the community or determine who is in charge of these issues. Chairman Henz appointed Henry Miller to meet with the museum foundation and discuss historical preservation issues in the community. Director Nelson said staff will ask the museum board to come before the Commission at the April 14, 1997 meeting and provide a status report on the new museum and activites of the foundation. COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR'S REPORT Director Nelson reminded the Commission the Measure "C" election was on March 4, 1997. He advised the Commission a debate between Council Member Jeff Stone and City of Temecula Resident Phil Hoxsey will be held on Thursday, February 13, 1997, at Temecula Middle School. R:\MINUTES\021097.CSC February4,l998 4 . . COMMISSIONER REPORTS Commissioner Nimeshein requested a report from staff on the naming of trails in Temecula. Director Nelson asked staff to prepare a report the March, 1997 Commission meeting. Commissioner Edwards said he attended an Arts Council meeting on this date and they have no location for their annual Concert on the Green which is held sometime in late September. He asked if staff had any recommendations for a location for this event. Deputy Director Parker said staff has discussed holding a series of summer concerts at the Pavilion at Sam Hicks Monument Park. Director Nelson said staff would prepare a report for the March, 1997 agenda. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Commissioner Comerchero, seconded by Commissioner Edwards to adj07urn " at 8: 1 0 P.M. The motion was unanimously carried. I The next regular meeting of the City of Temecula Community Servic . e held on Monday, March 10, 1997,7:00 P.M., Temecula City Ha ain , 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. JfD~- Secretary R: \}..illWTES\021 097.CSC February 4, 1998 5