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HomeMy WebLinkAbout031306 CSC Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MARCH 13,2006 CALL TO ORDER The City of Temecula Community Services Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:00 p.m., on Monday, March 13,2006, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Hogan led the audience in the flag salute. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners: Fox, Meyler, Henz, Hogan. Absent: Chairman Edwards. PUBLIC COMMENTS: No additional comments. DIVISION REPORTS Maintenance Superintendent Harrington provided a brief overview of items that were addressed by the Maintenance Division since the last Community Services Commission meeting, noting the following: · That the Maintenance Division assisted with the preparations and provided support services for the Rock'n-Rod Run · That the interior of the restrooms were pained at Sam Hicks Monument Park, Sixth Street parking lot, Ronald Reagan Skate Park, and the Temecula Duck Pond · That street light lamps were checked and replaced throughout the Old Town area · That new up-lighting fixtures were installed at the entry arch monument at both ends of Old Town · That the parking lot light lamps were checked and repaired at Ronald Reagan Sports Park, Paloma Del Sol Park, and Pala Community Park · That two new fire grill bleachers were installed at Ronald Reagan Sports Park on baseball fields one and two R: CSC/minutes/031306 . That a new fountain motor for the north geyser at Harveston lake Park was installed . That the Maintenance Division pressure-washed the concrete decking around the boat house, gazebos, and tot-lot at Harveston lake Park. Relaying his appreciation, Commissioner Meyler thanked Maintenance Superintendent Harrington for installing guard-rails inside of the Old Town Temecula Community Theater. Development Services Administrator McCarthy provided the Community Services Commission with a brief report, noting the following: · That construction on the Sports Complex continues to progress; that trees have been planted, irrigation and concrete work continues; and that the ball-fields will be hydraseeded within the next few weeks · That the City Council approved the design contract with RJM for the improvements of the Redhawk Parks and work will begin soon . That Standard Pacific has begun the work on the parking lot at Kent Hintergardt Park. Cultural Arts Administrator Betz provided a brief summary of activities in the Cultural Arts Division, noting the following: · That an exhibition by artist Leverne Parker opened at the History Museum and will feature 37 water colors · That the Children's Museum completed Mars month which included four special events . That a new show will open at the Mercantile by the name of Gwen Pool on Friday, March 24,2006 · That staff would be working on the series for Temecula Presents for 2006 · That in collaboration with the Temecula Art league, art work will be displayed throughout City Hall, and art work will be rotated every six months. For the Commission, Director of Community Services Parker noted that staff is currently working on the process of being able to sell prepackaged foods and beverages for entertainment at the Mercantile. Recreation Superintendent Pelletier provided the Community Services Commission with a brief staff report, noting the following: · That the annual volunteer recognition event will be held on Tuesday, April 4, 2006, at the Old Town Community Theater · That the annual Spring Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, April 15, 2006, at 10:00 a.m. at Paloma Del Sol Park, Temeku Hills Park, Ronald Reagan Sports Park, and Harveston lake Park R: CSC/minutes031306 2 . That staff would be in the process of preparing for the 2006 summer Guide to Leisure Activities brochure . That the Fitness In Temecula (FIT) program will begin on May 8, 2006. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Minutes 1.1 That the Community Services Commission approve the minutes of the February 13,2006 meeting. MOTION: Commissioner Meyler moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Commissioner Hogan seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exceDtion of Chairman Edwards who was absent. COMMISSION BUSINESS 2. Amendment to the Old Town Specific Plan 2.1 That the Community Services Commission receive and file a report regarding amendments to the Old Town Specific Plan. Associate Planner West provided the Commission with brief report (of written material), of the proposed changes to historic preservation, noting the following: . That the Old Town local Review requested that language be added to the Specific Plan that would allow the Director of Planning the ability to add new historic structures to the historic register without having to amend the Old Town Specific Plan . That the Old Town local Review Board requested that the Mercedes Pujol School be added to the list of historic list; and that letters were mailed to the new fours homes that would be affected by the amendment to the Old Town Specific Plan. With regard to the expansion of Historic Provisions beyond Old Town, Associate Planner West advised that a public notice would be submitted with a public comment period. Commissioner Fox and Commissioner Hogan informed that they would appreciate receiving the minutes of the Old Town local Review Board meeting of Monday, March 13,2006, regarding the expansion of the historic provisions beyond Old Town. Commissioner Hogan queried on why expansion of the historic provisions beyond Old Town would be brought to the attention of the Community Services Commission. In response to Commissioner Hogan's query, Director of Community Services Parker stated that although the item would be a receive and file with the Community Services Commission, it would be the function of the Cultural Arts Master Plan; and that staff would be of the opinion that the Commission should be made aware of the amendment of expansion of the historic provision beyond the Old Town, Temecula. R: CSC/minutes031306 3 Commissioner Hogan asked that if a property owner whose home had been identified as an historic structure, would have the ability to receive special benefits. Clarifying for Commissioner Hogan, Director of Redevelopment Meyer stated that the purpose for the creation of the local at a City level register, would be to allow a property owner an opportunity to take advantage of the historical building code; that by creating a local registry and placing a property owner of a historic structure on it, the benefits received would be the ability to use the historical building code; that if an owner of a historical building were desirous of an alteration or demolition of a historic structure, a property owner would need to go through a process; that it would also describe what the penalties would be if an alterationldemolition was done without going through the process; that if an owner was desirous of demolishing a historic structure or altering it in any way, the property owner would need to submit an application outlining the requests, which would be determined by the Old Town local Review Board; and that if a property owner were desirous of removing a designated historic structure from the list, they would need to go through the same process for removal. Expressing concern with property values, Commissioner Hogan stated that a home that would not have the ability to be altered would have a different value compared to a home that would have the ability to be altered. For Commissioner Hogan, Director of Redevelopment Meyer stated that there would be no language in the Old Town Specific Plan that would prevent a home owner from making any alterations to their home; that it would merely state what the process would be; and that any changes to a non-historic building within the Specific Plan area, would still be required to go through the Old Town local Review Board. In response to Commissioner Henz's query, Director of Redevelopment Meyer stated that the Old Town local Review Board would act only as an advisory body to the Planning Department staff; that the Old Town local Review Board would make a recommendation to the Planning Director, whereby, an initial study would take place. That it would also be his opinion that there would be language in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), that would address guidelines for reviewing historical structures; that currently the process does not identify adding new properties to the list; and that the Planning Department may need to modify the process of the Specific Plan to include new properties being added to the historical list. Director of Community Services Parker requested that Planning staff explore the possibility of adding new properties to the historical list, as well as modify the process that would allow an owner of a historic structure an opportunity to object to being added to the list. In response to Commissioner Hogan's query, Director of Redevelopment Meyer stated that it would not be a requirement of the Old Town local Review Board to be an owner of a historic home. For Commissioner Henz, Associate Planner West stated that interior alterations of a historic structure would also need to go through the process. Although understanding the importance of preserving historic structures, Commissioner Henz stated that it would be his opinion that the process a home owner of historic structure would need to endure to make alterationsldemolition would be too restrictive. It was the consensus of the Community Services Commission to receive and file this report. R: CSC/minutes031306 4 3. Universal Waste Reaulations 3.1 That the Community Services Commission receive and file a report regarding the Universal Waste. Senior Management Analyst Smith provided the Commission with a staff report (of record), regarding Universal and Hazardous Wastes. · That lowe's Home Center agreed to accept household batteries and will be allowing the City to advertise · That the lobby in City Hall provides information on where to dispose of propane tanks and appliances · That in the future the Guide to Leisure Activities brochure and Inside Temecula brochure will provide recycling information . That the Recycling and Litter Reduction Calendar advertises recycling locations in the community · That advertisement for recycling opportunities would run through the Californian and Press Enterprises. In response to Commissioner Henz's query, Ms. Smith stated that other than batteries and cell phones, citizens would need to go out of town to dispose of hazardous wastes. Director of Community Services Parker noted the following: · That the City would be faced with new laws and restrictions on hazardous wastes and that the disposal of hazardous waste would have a large cost · That staff will continue to research and explore new opportunities to provide easy disposal of hazardous wastes. For Commissioner Henz, Ms. Smith advised that a Household Hazardous mobile event would be held three times a year. Commissioner Henz expressed his dismay with regard to disposal of hazardous wastes. In response to Commissioner Henz's question, Director of Community Services Parker noted that a trash bin at each Temecula home to collect hazardous wastes would not be covered in the City's franchise agreement. Commissioner Fox suggested that other location points such as businesses and banks be implemented as collection sites. Commissioner Henz stated that it would be his opinion that in order for collection of hazardous. wastes to work efficiently, trash bins should be provided from the local trash collector to each home; and that as a homeowner he would not be interested in carrying hazardous wastes to a business. R: CSC/minutes031306 5 It was the consensus of the Community Services Commission to receive and file this report. COMMISSION BUSINESS No additional comments. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS No additional comments. COMMISSIONER' REPORTS No additional comments. ADJOURNMENT At 7:05 p.m., Chairman Edwards adjourned this meeting to the next regular scheduled meeting on Monday, April 10, 2006, at 6:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, and Temecula. ~~~ Herman D. Parker, '-"'" Director of Community Services R: CSC/minutes031306 6