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Home My WebLink About090996 CSC Minutes . . MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9,1996 A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Community Services Commission was held on Monday, September 9, 1996, 7:00 P.M. at the Temecula City Hall Main Conference Room, 43174 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. Chairman Comerchero called the meeting to order. Commissioner Miller led the flag salute. PRESENT: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Edwards, Miller, Nimeshein, Comerchero ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Henz 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: City of Temecula Volunteers: Mike Monteleone Gil Beaudoin Mike Theising Geoffrey Gaier PUBLIC COMMENTS None DIVISION REPORTS Maintenance Superintendent Bruce Hartley reported the following: The aerators have been placed in the Temecula Duck Pond. The pond is in good condition. Staff in currently working on completing the ADA renovations and improvements at various park sites. Staff will be completing repairs and improvements to the Temecula Community Center during this month. R;\MINUTES\090996.CSC January 10, 1997 . . The Brownie Scouts planted a tree at the Rancho California Sports Park Tot Lot. The Temecula Valley High School R.O.T.C. program will be cleaning up litter along the main roads in the City. After a meeting with Chairman Comerchero to discuss ideas in playground equipment. staff has developed a booklet on innovative playground equipment. Recreation Superintendent Julie Pelletier reported the following: Staff is winding down from the summer session and gearing up for the upcoming holiday season and the many festivities. Each session of summer day camp was sold out. There has been an interest from the community to see more day camp sessions as well as an extended swim program for off track students. The Temecula Skate Park is well publicized and the attendance is high, with the evening session being the most popular and usually sold out. Staff attributes that to hot summer weather. The Teen Council held a "Search For The Stars" event on September 7, 1996. The event was very well organized and there was a great turnout. The second Family Fun Night was held on Friday, August 30, 1996, with approximately 80 - 90 people in attendance. Part of the program is to take a donation of one canned food item per person in attendance. The food is then turned over to the Community Pantry for distribution to the needy in the community. Commissioner Miller complimented staff on the Search for the Stars program. He expressed that he felt the event was very well organized, with a lot of good talent participating. Commissioner Miller asked if staff has considered putting together a boxing program. Supervisor Pelletier said that staff has not had a request for a boxing program however, she does know that it works well in other cities. Director Nelson confirmed that the City has not had a request for such a program. Commissioner Nimeshein asked how many participants are in a day camp session and is a year round day camp program warranted. Supervisor Pelletier advised that there are 45 openings for each two week day camp R:\MINUTES\090996.CSC January to, 1997 2 . . session. Julie said that as a municipality, the City is only allowed 12 weeks in a one year period to run a day camp program because the City is not licensed as a day camp provider. Commissioner Edwards asked for a update on the vendor at the Temecula Skate Park. Deputy Director Herman Parker said the vendor at the Temecula Skate Park is doing very well. He advised that the City received $600.00 from the vendor's proceeds from his first month of operations. Chairman Comerchero commended staff on the recreation programs overall. Development Services Administrator Phyllis Ruse reported the following: The Creek Restoration Project is nearing completion. Once the project completes the final walk through, there will be a 66 day maintenance period. Sam Hicks Monument Park landscape improvements are nearing completion. The museum has hired a contractor and they are in plan check. The Temecula Community Center is closing escrow at the end of this week. Maintenance staff will begin the renovations to the facility once escrow closes. Matthew Fagan of the City of Temecula Planning Department submitted the Temecula Skate Park for a Vintages & Vinegar Award and the City won a vintage award for this facility. Staff will be attending an awards banquet to receive the award. Commissioner Miller asked if the museum plan check will be complete before improvements to Sam Hicks Monument Park are complete. Phyllis advised that the museum project should be beginning construction approximately the same time Sam Hicks Monument Park is completed however, the museum project will be fenced off from the park site. COMMISSION BUSINESS 1. Aooroval of Minutes 1.1 Approve the minutes of the July 8, 1996 Community Services Commission meeting. It was moved by Commissioner Miller, seconded by Commissioner Nimeshein to R:\MINUI'BS\090996.CSC January 10, 1997 3 . . approve the minutes of the July 8, 1996 Community Services Commission meeting. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Edwards, Miller, Nimeshein, Comerchero NOES: o COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Henz 2. Winchester Creek Park Master Plan Development Services Administrator Phyllis Ruse presented the staff report and an overview of the project. Landscape architect Vince DiDonato of the Alhambra Group provided an overview of the master plan and site analysis. Chairman Comerchero expressed a concern about the park site fronting on Margarita Road. He suggested staff look at perimeter fencing for the entire park site however, he wanted to make sure there is fencing along Margarita Road. Chairman Comerchero recommended that some type of shade material be erected over the tot lot areas. Director Nelson said the shade structures can be added to the construction budget at a minimal expense. It was moved by Commissioner Nimeshein, seconded by Commissioner Edwards to approve the master plan for the Winchester Creek Park project, with the addition of shade structures for the two tot lots, and along Margarita Road, and the remaining perimeter of the park if the budget allows. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Edwards, Miller, Nimeshein, Comerchero NOES: o COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Henz R:\MINUTES\090996.CSC January 10, 1997 4 . . COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR'S REPORT Director Nelson advised the Commission that the ground breaking ceremony for the 6th Street Parking/Restroom Project and the transportation depot, will be held on Friday, September 13, 1996, at 4:00 P.M. Director Nelson said staff is currently preparing for the upcoming Fox Initiative - Proposition 218. Staff and the City Attorney have attended workshops on this issue and will be preparing an analysis. Director Nelson said he will take forward a presentation to City Council on October 22, 1996, which will outline the potential implications of Proposition 218. Director Nelson advised he will bring forward a full presentation to the Commissioners at the November Commission meeting. Director Nelson advised that November 11, 1996 is the next regular Commission meeting and that falls on a legal holiday, therefore staff will bring forward a recommendation to reschedule the November Commission meeting. COMMISSIONER REPORTS Chairman Jeff Comerchero said he feels the Community Recreation Center amphitheat~r facility is being under utilized. He suggested that staff look at more art shows, talent shows, family fun nights, etc. Director Nelson said staff will look at more opportunities to use the facility for community events. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Comerchero declared the meeting adjourned at 8:38 P.M. The next regular meeting of the City of Temecula Community Services Commission will be held on Monday, October 14, 1996,7:00 P.M., Temecula City Hall Main Conference Room, 43174 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. Jl7). 'r1f- Secretary R:\MINUTES\090996.CSC JI:IlUBl)' 10, 1997 5