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HomeMy WebLinkAbout112596 CSC Minutes . . OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1996 A re9ular meeting of the City of Temecula Community Services Commission was held on Monday, November 25, 1996, 7:00 P.M. at the Temecula City Hall Main Conference Room, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. Chairman Comerchero called the meeting to order. PRESENT: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Henz, Miller, Nimeshein, Comerchero ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Edwards Also present were Community Services Director Shawn Nelson, Deputy Director Herman Parker, Development Services Administrator Phyllis Ruse, Maintenance Superintendent Bruce Hartley, Recreation Superintendent Julie Pelletier and Administrative Secretary Gail Zigler. PRESENTATIONS The Community Services Commission presented a Certificate of Appreciation to: John Meyer, City of Temecula Employee Gene Gonzales, Temecula Unified School District PUBLIC COMMENTS None DIVISION REPORTS Maintenance Superintendent Bruce Hartley reported the following: Staff has been working hard on getting the new City Hall and the Temecula Community Center ready for occupancy. The division has added some new project inspectors and custodians which has required staff to spend some of their time training new employees. Staff is currently completing renovations to the Community Recreation Center pool. . Staff is preparing for field renovations once soccer season ends. R:\MINU1ES\IOI496.CSC JanuaI}'lO.I997 . . Development Services Administrator Phyllis Ruse provided the following update: Staff released an informal bid for acoustical panels in the Community Recreation Center gymnasium. The installation of these panels will reduce the noise levels within the gymnasium during activities. The bids came in higher than anticipated, therefore staff is preparing the documents now for a formal bid. Staff has been working with the Alhambra Group to design a foot bridge at the Sports Park from the new parking lot across the Arizona Crossing to the tot lot, to encourage pedestrians to not walk through the Arizona Crossing to access the Tot Lot, Temecula Skate Park and roller hockey rink. We have completed the permit application with Fish & Game. Commissioner Nimeshein asked if the Community Services Department is involved in the 6th Street Parking Project. Director Nelson advised that the Temecula Stage Stop is a Redevelopment Project, however the Community Services Department is participating in the construction of the parking lot and restroom project. Commissioner Nimeshein asked the status of the Father's Day Car Show. Director Nelson advised that staff has given the Car Club participants a. 18 month notice that they will no longer be able to use the turf at the Sports Park for their annual Father's Day Car Show. Director Nelson stated that he believes the Car Club will still bring forward a request to use the park site for a show again. He advised that staff's recommendation will be for denial. Recreation Superintendent Julie Pelletier reported the following: Upcoming special events the Community Services Department will be participating in are: 4th Annual Santa's Electric Light Parade. The parade will travel down Jefferson Avenue from Del Rio to Overland. 5th Annual Holiday Lights and Festive Sights will be held on December 12th and 13th, with the awards ceremony held on December 15th, 1996. Breakfast with Santa and Snow Frolic will be held on December 14, 1996. R:\MINUTES\101496.CSC IllDUllIYIO.l997 2 . . COMMISSION BUSINESS 1. Aooroval of Minutes 1.1 Approve the minutes of the October 14, 1996 Community Services Commission meeting. Commissioner Comerchero stated that he did asked about bus service from the Community Recreation Centers. Director Nelson directed Herman Parker to look at how the RT A route interfaces with the Community Center. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Henz, Miller, Nimeshein, Comerchero NOES: o COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Edwards 2. Fox Initiative - Prooosition 218 Director Nelson outlined the impacts of Proposition 218 to the Temecula Community Services and the City's proposed replacement tax, which will continue to allow the Temecula Community Services District to provide the same programs that are currently being offered with no increase in cost to the property owners without an approval by the voters. Commissioner Comerchero confirmed that Director Nelson said if the replacement tax is approved by a 2/3 majority, the tax cannot increase without another election of the voters. Director Nelson confirmed this is correct. Commissioner Comerchero asked what would be the scenario if the replacement tax is not passed. Director Nelson said the outlook would not be positive for the City. If the replacement tax does not pass, it may mean that the City will have to close some facilities, reduce hours of operations at other facilities, reduce the level of maintenance at parks, close some parks (fence off). eliminate many recreation programs, eliminate special events such the 4th of July parade, Santa's Electric Light Parade, Annual Easter Egg Hunt, Annual Breakfast with Santa and Snow Frolic, etc. R\MINtrrES\101496.CSC January 10, 1997 3 . . Director Nelson added that public safety may be impacted. Commissioner Comerchero commended staff on the verbiage in the ballot measure. He said he feels it is very important that the public be made aware that this is a replacement tax and will be at the same rate as the existing TCSD rates. Chairman Henz asked if the Commission has any constraints with regards to participating in a campaign to promote Measure C. Director Nelson said the City Attorney would have to make the final determination on the Commissioners position with regards to this ballot measure. 3. Cancel December 6 1996 Park Tour Director Nelson advised the Commission the December 6, 1996 park tour should be canceled due to conflicts with vacation scheduled. It was moved by Commissioner Comerchero, seconded by Commissioner Nimeshein to cancel the park tour scheduled for December 6, 1996. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Henz, Miller, Nimeshein, Comerchero NOES: o COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Edwards COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR'S REPORT Director Nelson advised he will be bringing forward to the City Council on November 26, 1996, a recommendation for ballot Measure C for the March 4, 1997 election. COMMISSIONER REPORTS Commissioner Miller said he did some research and he has found the RTA bus schedule connects the Temecula Community Center on Pujol Street with the Community Recreation Center on Rancho Vista Street. R:\MINUTES\10l496.CSC Janwuy 10, 1997 4 . . ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Commissioner Comerchero, seconded by Commissioner Miller to adjourn at 8:30 P.M. The motion was unanimously carried. ~DY1k - Secretary The next regular meeting of the City of Temecula Community Services Commission will be held on Monday, January 13,1997,7:00 P.M., Temecula City Hall Main Conferen e Roo , 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. 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