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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY OF TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 9, 2004
CALL TO ORDER
The City of Temecula Community Services Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:00
p.m., on Monday, February 9, 2004, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200
Business Park Drive, Temecula, California.
ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Henz led the audience in the Flag salute.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Commissioners Edwards, Fox, Henz, Meyler and Chairwoman
Hogan.
Absent:
None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. Darell Farnbach, 41403 Bittercreek Court, relayed that he has lived in Temecula for the last
25 years and is a member of the Temecula Valley Historical Society, Chairman of the Research
and Preservation Commission, and is President of Vail Ranch Restoration Association. Mr.
Farnback also relayed that the Vail Ranch Restoration Society in conjunction with the Historical
Society will be coordinating a program for third graders at the Old Historic Vail Ranch on
Feburary 23 and 25, 2004; and that it will be a two-hour session covering history from the
Luiseno Indians to present time.
Mr. Farnbach also invited the Community Services Commission and staff for a tour of the City's
historical sites.
Commissioner Meyler and Henz relayed that they would be interested in a tour after April 15,
2004.
DIVISION REPORTS
Services Administrator McCarthy presented a brief report relaying the following:
· That a contract will be in place for an electrical engineer for the design of the Vail Ranch
Middle School basketball court lighting;
· That the walls at the Children's Museum were textured, primed, and painted; that larger
shelves and cabinets were installed; that exhibits will be brought in after the flooring is
completed; and that grand opening will be in April 2004.
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For Commissioner Meyler, Director of Community Services Parker noted that a soft opening in
conjunction with Friends of the Children's Museum is currently pending.
For Chairwoman Hogan, Maintenance Superintendent Harrington stated that Director of
Community Services Parker and he reviewed the landscaping plans, submitted it to the
landscape contractor, and that pricing is currently pending.
Recreation Superintendent Pelletier gave a brief staff report, noting the following:
. That the annual Daddy Daughter Date Night was held Friday and Saturday February 6
and 7, 2004; that 330 were in attendance; that due to popularity, Friday night was added
and it was moved from the TCC to the CRC due to the large response;
. That classes in the brochure are continuing;
· That an excursion to Cirque Du Solei I will be offered on March 3, 2004;
· That the Youth baseball season will begin the first weekend in March.
Commissioner Henz relayed kudos to Recreation Coordinator Walker and Recreation
Supervisor Adkisson for a job well done with the Daddy Daughter Date Night.
Maintenance Superintendent Harrington presented a brief overview of items addressed by the
Maintenance Division since the last meeting, noting the following:
· That numerous damaged roof tiles were replaced at the Pala Community Park restroom
and snack-bar building;
· That a broken water supply mainline was repaired at the Mary Phillips Senior Center;
. That energy-efficient porch lights were installed at the Mary Phillips Senior Center;
. That the park lighting system at Long Canyon Creek Park was repaired;
· That approximately 10 dasher board panels and 10 kick-plate panels were replaced at
the Rancho California Sports Park Hockey Rink;
· That the Maintenance Division assisted with the installation of the painted ponies
throughout the Old Town area;
. That tree trimming began in January 2004; and that 600 trees in Vail Ranch, 300 trees in
Temeku Hills, and 350 trees at Rancho California Sports Park have been trimmed; and
that an average of 2500 trees per year are trimmed.
For Chairwoman Hogan, Maintenance Superintendent Harrington relayed that because there
have not been any high winds or heavy rains, trees have not been damaged.
For Commissioner Fox, Maintenance Superintendent Harrington relayed that he would be of the
opinion that the Public Works Department planted over 250 trees for the Street Trees for
Temecula program.
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COMMISSION BUSINESS
1. Commission Meetina Minutes
RECOMMENDATION:
1.1 That the Community Services Commission approve the minutes of the January
12,2004 meeting.
1.2 That the Community Services Commission approve the minutes of the January
23,2004 meeting.
MOTION: Commissioner Meyler moved to approve item Nos. 1.1 and 1.2. Commissioner Henz
seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval.
With respect to the January 12, 2004 minutes, page 5, Commissioner Fox relayed that she
queried regarding recycled water for landscaping, not recycled pool water.
2. Turf Maintenance Standards
RECOMMENDATION:
2.1 That the Community Services Commission receive and file the report on Turf
Maintenance Standards
Maintenance Superintendent Harrington presented a staff report (as per agenda material),
noting the following:
· That the City has a reputation of being a well-maintained City with a high-level of design
and architectural standards;
. That many of the City's residents have moved to the area for its high-quality services
and appearance;
· That the City's parks and landscaped areas are one of the main focal points that has
helped maintain the distinctive image; therefore, it is imperative that landscape areas be
maintained in a consistent fashion to meet the image and expectations of the citizens;
. That the turf maintenance requires detailed standards to ensure appropriate cultural
practices are implemented;
. That turf maintenance standards are as follows (per staff report):
o Mowing
o Frequency
o Height
o Machine Type
o Clippings
o Edging
o Weeds
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o Pre-emergent Herbicide
o Fertilizer
o Irrigation Management
o Turf Reseeding and Restoration of Bare Areas
o Aeration
o Renovation
For Commissioner Meyler, Maintenance Superintendent Harrington relayed that the City has
two centralized irrigation control systems; that not all the systems are on the central control; and
that most of the large sports fields are parks are on a central control system.
For Chairwoman Hogan, Mr. Harrington relayed that the City has a maintenance contract which
includes the mowing, edging etc.; that there are inspectors that oversee the maintenance
contractors; and that there are three different contractors to perform services.
For Commissioner Edwards, Mr. Harrington relayed that the City does not control irrigation at
school sites but that the City does oversee the infield maintenance.
For Commissioner Henz, Mr. Harrington relayed that the inspectors determine what turf areas
need to be treated with Pre-emergent Herbicide; that during the winter months, a product nitra
king is used; and that during the summer months, sulfur coded urea is used.
3. Mary Phillips Senior Center Proaram Update
RECOMMENDATION:
3.1 That the Community Services Commission receive and file this report on senior
programs at the Mary Phillips Senior Center.
Recreation Superintendent Pelletier introduced Recreation Supervisor Adkisson.
Recreation Supervisor Adkisson presented a staff report (as per agenda material), noting the
following:
· That the programs at the Mary Phillips Senior Center continues to attract a greater
participation;
· That the programs offered at the Senior Center include a daily nutrition program,
transportation program, exercise classes, dance classes, art classes, bridge, pot lucks,
excursions, special events, and much more;
. That several new classes include: The Alzheimer's Association Support Group, Yoga for
Seniors, Picking up the Pieces, Ceramics, Bereavement Support Group, Crazy Quilting,
Chess, Care Connection, Inc., and Grand-parents Support Group, which is a now in
conjunction with the Riverside Office on Aging;
· That the Senior Center will be planning its second annual Stepping Out for Seniors,
which is a statewide special event in conjunction with the California Parks and
Recreation Society aging section; and that the event will be held Saturday, May 15,
2004;
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. That staff will be working to create programs which are not traditionally offered at Senior
facilities such as golf and softball;
· That it would be staffs desire to create programs designed to meet the needs of active
Seniors;
· That the Senior Golden Years of Temecula Valley (a non-profit organization) have
additional programs such as dances, excursions, special events, as well as much
needed volunteer support that is instrumental in the overall success of the center.
For the Commission, Recreation Supervisor Adkisson relayed the following:
. That the Senior Center averages over 500 people weekly;
. That the Senior Center provides 115 meals daily;
. That with the expansion of the Senior Center, staff was able to offer more programs;
. That currently staff is able to meet the needs of the community as far as available space;
. That at this time, the current 2003 statistic for senior population is 11 to 15 percent;
In regard to a new Senior Center, Development Services Administrator McCarthy relayed that
staff will be adding a sheet for the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for the next year.
Director of Community Services Parker relayed the following in regard to adding a new Senior
Center into the Capital Improvement Program (CIP):
. That staff will be preparing a list of worksheets of proposed CIP projects;
. That staff and the Community Services Commission review the worksheet;
. That a workshop session will be scheduled with the City Council;
. That the City Council will review and make changes if needed;
. That once a resolution is adopted by the City Council, it will be entered into the five-year
CIP;
. That currently there are several programs that are not funded;
. That the City Council prioritizes the allocation of funds.
For Commissioner Fox, Director of Community Services Parker noted that staff has approached
HOAs in regards to using its facilities for public programs and have been turned away due to the
fact that HOA facilities are built and paid for by the people who pay the HOA dues.
Chairwoman Hogan queried why the Mary Phillips Senior Center has not been designated on a
tourist map that is distributed to tourists who visit Old Town area.
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Recreation Superintendent Pelletier stated that she would investigate this matter.
Commissioner Edwards and Chairwoman Hogan congratulated Recreation Supervisor Adkisson
for her outstanding work with the Mary Phillips Senior Center.
DIRECTOR'S REPORTS
Director of Community Services Parker queried if the Community Services Commission would
be interested in using the speaker request to speak screens at the dais.
COMMISSIONER'S REPORTS
None at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
At 6:45 p.m., Chairwoman Hogan adjourned this meeting to the next regularly scheduled
meeting on Monday, March 8, 2004, at 6:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 43200
Business Park Drive, Temecula.
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Herman D. Par er, Director of Community Services
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