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HomeMy WebLinkAbout011005 CSC Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION JANUARY 10, 2005 CALL TO ORDER The City of Temecula Community Services Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:00 p.m., on Monday, January 10, 2005, in the City Council Chambers ofTemecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Edwards led the audience in the flag salute. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Edwards, Fox, Henz, Hogan and Chairman Meyler. Absent: None. PUBLIC COMMENTS Via overhead, Children's Museum Manager Allen relayed that the Children's Museum's has recently celebrated its 20 thousandth visitor. DIVISION REPORTS Development Services Administrator McCarthy provided a brief overview of items addressed since the last Community Services Commission meeting, highlighting the following: . That due to recent heavy rains the grading at Wolf Creek Sports Complex has been delayed and will start up as soon as weather permits · That the Harveston Community Park dedication is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, January 25, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. and staff would request that the Chairman speak a few words at the dedication . That a community picnic will be scheduled at Harveston Community Park on Saturday, January 29, 2005 from 11 :00 am to 2:00 p.m.; that there will be a D.J., balloon art, face painting, hot dogs, popcorn, and Sparky the Fire Dog from the Fire Department will be in attendance; and that the Community Service Commissioners will be receiving invitations for both events. For Commissioner Henz, Community Services Director Parker relayed that the City suffered only minor impacts from the recent rains. R: CSC/minulesl011005 CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Commission Minutes RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 That the Community Services Commission approve the minutes of the November 8, 2004 Community Services Commission meeting. MOTION: Commissioner Fox moved to approve Consent Calendar Item No. 1.1. Commissioner Hogan seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Commissioner Henz who abstained. 1.2 That the Community Services Commission approve the minutes of the December 13,2004 Community Services Commission meeting. MOTION: Commissioner Hogan moved to approve Consent Calendar Item NO.1.2. Commissioner Edwards seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. COMMISSION BUSINESS 2. Appointment to Weed Abatement Appeals Board RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 That the Community Services Commission receive and file this report. Principal Planner Brown presented a brief report noting the following: . That the City Council appointed standing chairs of the Public Traffic Safety and Community Services Commission to the Weed Abatement Appeals Board along with the Fire Marshal · That recently, an appeal was filed with the City regarding Weed Abatement which is currently pending · That a training session will be provided for the Chairman and that staff will be scheduling the appeal at a convenient time for all parties involved. It was the consensus of the Commission to file and receive this report. 3. 2005 RecvclinQ and Litter Reduction Calendar Presentation RECOMMENDATION: 3.1 That the Community Services Commission present to the students, whose artwork was selected for the 2005 Recycling and Litter Reduction Calendar, their certificates of excellence and acknowledge the teachers of the students. R: CSC/minules011005 2 Management Analyst Smith thanked CR&R Inc. and the State of California Department of Conservation noting that staff could not have produced the calendar without their financial support. Also thanking the Administrators and Teachers of the participating schools for allowing City staff to attend classrooms during school hours, Ms. Smith acknowledged the children who participated in the project, noting that out of the 300 submittals, only 22 posters were selected. Ms. Smith also gave kudos to Judges Felicia Hogan, Charlette Fox, Delores Sanchez-Badillo of CC&R, Maggie Allen, Museum Manager, and Jessica McNally, President of the Earth Club at Great Oak High School for their participation. Staff member Janet Kitchel was also recognized for all her hard work on the project. Each student received the following: . framed copy of their art work . certificate of excellence signed by David Fahrion, President of CC&R, and Herman Parker, Director of Community Services . piggy bank made of recycled material . gift certificate to the Promenade Mall . three additional copies of the Recycling and Litter Reduction Calendar to share with family and friends Ms. Smith presented teachers of the participating schools with a recycled piggy bank and a gift certificate to the Promenade Mall Judges Felicia Hogan and Charlette Fox presented the above mentioned awards to the following students and teachers: Student Teacher . Catie Bates Mr. Cantu . Rachel Skinner Mrs. Esparza . Delaney Davis Mr. Myers/Mr. Denine . Rachel Burdette Mrs. Sosa . Justine Taylor Mrs. Kraft . Haley Brousseau Mrs. Standard/Mrs. Smith . Shayna Ann Khachadoorian Mrs. Eberle . Nathan Deleon Mrs. Kraft . Gabrielle Manglicmot Mr. Meyers/Mr. Denine . Ryan Schaefer Mr. Cantu . Lindsay Bogati Ms. Eberle . Noelle Sanz Mrs. Scott . Mary A. Runde Mr. Cantu . Kaitlyn McCluskey Mrs. Prommier . Madison Myers Mrs. Scott . Nicky Radosevich Mrs. Kale R: CSC/minules011005 3 . Brittany Castellanos . Jake Cabrera . Cameron Gamble . Allison Underwood . Hailey Nicewonger . Jacob Hughes Mrs. Kale Mr. Cantu Mrs. Scott Mr. Meyers/Mr. Denine Mrs. Meyers Mr. Cantu DIRECTOR'S REPORT No report at this time. COMMISSIONER REPORTS For the Commission, Mr. Parker relayed that the Children's Museum has won a California Park and Recreation Society Award of Excellence for the design of the Museum as well as an Award of Excellence for the youth programming. Administrative Secretary Zigler stated that the Community Services Commission will be hosting a 2005 Concert Faire Share; that this program will be an opportunity for the Cities in Southern California to preview 100 bands and entertainment agencies; and this event will take place on January 20, 2005 at the Community Recreation Center (CRC). ADJOURNMENT At 6:32 p.m., Chairman Meyler adjourned this meeting to the next regular scheduled meeting on Monday, February 14, 2005, at 6:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula. ~~uh-t<,-<~ Jim yler, Chairman { ~(~ Herman D. Parker, Director of Community Services R: CSC/minutes011005 4