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Home My WebLink About010896 CSC Minutes . .' MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MONDAY. JANUARY 8.1996 A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Community Services Commission was held on Monday. January 8. 1996,7:00 P.M.. Temecula City Hall Main Conference Room, 43174 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Comerchero. Commissioner Nimeshein led the flag salute. PRESENT: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Henz, Miller, Nimeshein. Soltysiak. Comerchero ABSENT: o COMMISSIONERS: None Also present were Community Services Director Shawn Nelson. Deputy Director Herman Parker, Recreation Superintendent Julie Pelletier. Maintenance Superintendent Bruce Hartley and Administrative Secretary Gail Zigler. "- PRESENTATIONS The Community Services Commission presented a Certificate of Appreciation to the following individuals for outstanding service to the City of Temecula: Denise Lanier, City of Temecula Employee Becky Karcher, City of Temecula Employee PUBLIC COMMENT None DIVISION REPORTS Recreation Superintendent Julie Pelletier reported the following: The 1996 Winter/Spring brochure was mailed out to all the residents in Temecula. Staff has received many favorable responses with this issue. Several of the minimum requirements for excursions have already been met. The Recreation Division has agreed to establish a 35 and older Softball League for Sunday afternoons. Staff will evaluate the program's participation and look at creating a weekly league program for the future. Additionally, staff has established specific gym hours for seniors, Monday. Wednesday and Friday, 9:00 AM to 11 :00 AM, for open gym. Staff will run this R:\MINUfES'lOI089lS.CSC 219196 . . COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 8. 1996 program on a trial basis and evaluate the program participation. The City of Temecula received an award for the design and content of the 1995 Summer/Fall Recreation brochure. Five other communities in the state of California received this award. One of the six award recepients will be presented the Award of Excellence at the CPRS Conference in early February. Commissioner Nimeshein commended staff on their development of the Community Recreation Center brochure. He suggested that staff may want to reference the facility is for rent as well. Commissioner Soltysiak asked if the 35 and over softball league's continuation will depend on the popularity of the Sunday afternoon program. Superintendent Pelletier told the Commission there is currently a Sunday church league which is very successful. She said staff looked at a Saturday morning league however, they were trying not to impact the existing leagues. Chairman Comerchero said he has known of other Sunday leagues which were very successful. Chairman Comerchero asked the status of the reassessment of the fee structure for facility rentals. Director Nelson said that the City is in the process of assessing user fees and developer fees and the information should be received sometime in early spring. Maintenance Superintendent Bruce Hartley reported the following: In response to a previous request by the Commission on park maintenance repair costs, Bruce reported the following expenditures: $ 8,000 Preventative Maintenance $13,000 Repairs $ 5.000 Graffiti Removal Staff is currently working on turf repairs at Sports Park, Paloma Del Sol and Rancho Vista fields. There are three Eagle Scout projects scheduled for this spring. The plaque for Voorburg is complete and will be installed at Voorburg Park in time for the Sister City visit in early May. 1996. Commissioner Miller expressed concern the aeration system at the Temecula Duck Pond was not working. R:\MINUI'F..S~l0896.CSC 2 2/9/96 . . COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 8. 1996 Superintendent Hartley advised the Commission that staff is currently working with a consultant on the water quality. Bruce stated that the aeration system should be running in approximately six months. Commissioner Miller asked for a status on the turf rehabilitation at the Temecula Duck Pond. Director Nelson advised the Commission the turf on the exterior of the property is dormant at this time, and the turf on the interior of the fence line is a mix. Director Nelson also said that over grazing of the turf area by the water fowl has caused the rapid deterioration of the property. COMMISSION BUSINESS 1. Aoorove the minutes of the December 11. 1995 Communitv Services Commission meetina as submitted. It was moved by Commissioner Nimeshein, seconded by Commissioner Henz to approve the minutes of the December 11, 1995 Community Services Commission meeting as submitted. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Henz, Miller, Nimeshein, Soltysiak, Comerchero NOES: o COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: o COMMISSIONERS: None 2. Liaison to Teen Council and Soorts Council Commissioner Miller volunteered to be the Community Services Commission liaison to the Teen Council. Commissioner Soltysiak volunteered to be the Community Services Commission liaison to the Sports Council. It was moved by Commissioner Nimeshein, seconded by Commissioner Henz to appoint Commissioner Miller as the Teen Council liaison and Commissioner Soltysiak as the Sports Council liaison. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Henz, Miller, Nimeshein, Soltysiak, Comerchero R;\MINUfES'OI0896.CSC , 'V9196 . . COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 8. 1996 NOES: o COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: o COMMISSIONERS: None 3. Teen Council ReDort Director Nelson presented the staff report. Recreation Superintendent Julie Pelletier introduced John Vandenburg, the Recreation Leader who is directly responsible for working with the Teen Council. He introduced each member of the Teen Council who was present. Lindsey Kunkle, Teen Council President, provided an overview of the Teen Council program. John Vandenburg talked about his work with the Teen Council and the Teen Recreation Program. The Commission as a whole praised the teens for their attendance at the meeting. Director Nelson stated that the Teen Council is a recognized representation of all the teens in the City of Temecula. He told the Teen Council the City supports and appreciates all their time and effort. COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR'S REPORT Director Nelson advised the Commission the Police Department currently has an adopt a park program. He explained that police officers are assigned to patrol different park sites during the regular shifts. Director Nelson said that the City's Traffic Engineer does not support placing a crosswalk adjacent to Nicolas Road Park at this time. He said he would recommend a crosswalk once a stop sign or traffic light is installed. Director Nelson said staff will be bringing forward a proposal for the Temecula Town Association Community Center at the next Community Services Commission meeting. Director Nelson advised the Commission the annual League of California Cities Community Services Conference will be held on April 10, 11 and 12,1996, in Monterey, California. COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION REPORTS Commissioner Soltysiak complemented staff on the completion of the Temecula Middle R:\MINlJI'ES'(lIOll9l5.CSC . 219196 . . COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 8.1996 School Lighting Project. Chairman Comerchero said he feels the City should promote their recent award received for the 1995 Summer/Fall Recreation brochure. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Comerchero declared the meeting adjourned at 8:25 P.M. The next regular meeting of the City of Temecula Community Services Commission will be held on Monday, February 8, 1996,7:00 P.M., Temecula City Hall Main Conf rence Room, 43174 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. feD. YU Secretary R:\MINI1I'ES\OI0896.CSC , 719/96