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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY OF TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
MAY 10, 2004
CALL TO ORDER
The City of Temecula Community Services Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:00
p.m., on Monday, May 10, 2004, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200
Business Park Drive, Temecula, California.
ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Fox led the audience in the Flag salute.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Commissioners Edwards, Fox, Henz, Meyler, and Chairwoman
Hogan.
Absent:
None.
PRESENTATION:
Chairwoman Hogan presented Recreation Coordinator Walker with a plaque of appreciation
stating that she is an integral part of the success of the department and an outstanding
representative of community services.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
DIVISION REPORTS
Maintenance Superintendent Harrington presented a brief overview of items addressed by the
Maintenance Division since the last Community Services meeting, highlighting the following:
. That the new black and white vinyl flooring system in the Community Recreation Center
(CRC) teen room was completed;
· That the restroom/snack bar building at the Rancho Community Sports Park, north/south
fields, was painted;
· That a granite hitching post was installed in front of the Temecula Valley History
Museum;
. That the gymnasium floor at the CRC was stripped and sealed;
. That new tract lighting throughout the Temecula Valley History Museum was installed;
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. That the roof system restoration was completed at the Mary Phillips Senior Center;
· That due to the recent fires, the Maintenance Division assisted with the evacuation
center set-up and operations at the CRC;
· That the Maintenance Division has been working with Development Services
Administrator McCarthy, to add the final touch-ups on the Imagination Workshop, which
included landscaping, exterior lighting, cleaning of the building, touch-up painting, etc.
For Commissioner Henz, Mr. Harrington relayed that full restoration has been completed at the
Senior Citizens Center.
For Chairwoman Hogan, Mr. Harrington relayed that landscaping around the perimeter of the
building was installed by a contractor at the Imagination Workshop; but staff will be requesting
help from the Garden Club for the second phase.
Recreation Superintendent Pelletier presented a brief report, noting the following:
· That the recreation division staff is preparing for the many summer programs offered
through the department such as Summer Day Camp, SMART program, Swim Lessons,
Public Swim Programs, and many contract service programs which are scheduled to
begin within the next six (6) weeks;
· That the Community Recreation Center (CRC) pool will open for weekend public swim
Saturday, May 15, 2004 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.;
. That staff is preparing for the annual 4th of July event; that it will begin at 2:00 p.m. with a
parade in Old Town followed by events at the Rancho Community Sports Park beginning
at 4:00n p.m. and a fire works show at 9:00 p.m.;
· That on Saturday, May 15, 2004, staff at the Mary Phillips Senior Center will be hosting
a Living it Up Health Fair, that it will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 1 :00 p.m. and will include
health care information, entertainment, free screening, and refreshments;
· That the Annual Come Fly a Kite Day will be held at Paloma Del Sol Park from 2:00 p.m.
to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 16, 2004.
Development Services Administrator Mc Cathy presented a brief report, noting the following:
. That the tentative grand opening for the Children's Museum will be for Saturday, June, 5,
2004;
· That construction contracts for the improvements at Pablo Apis Park will go forward to
Council May 11, 2004 for approval; and that the improvements include a tot-lot, picnic
shelter, tables, benches, and walk-ways;
· That on May 11, 2004 the City Council will be asked to approve the plans and
specifications for the Sports complex and will be requesting authorization to solicit
construction bids.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Minutes
1.1 Approve the minutes of the March 8, 2004 Community Services Commission
meeting.
MOTION: Commissioner Edwards moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Commissioner
Henz seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval.
COMMISSION BUSINESS
2. TCSD MarketinQ
RECOMMENDATION:
2.1 That the Community Services Commission receive and file this
report regarding the marketing of the Community Services
Department logo, vision statement and slogan.
Recreation Manager Olsen and Senior Recreation Coordinator Gilliland presented a Power
Point presentation (of record), highlighting the following:
. That the Temecula Community Services Department (TCSD) will be implementing a
marketing campaign throughout the summer months to provide the general public with
information about the vision, values, and commitment that the department has been
providing;
· That the department has developed a new logo, slogan, and vision statement;
· That staff is of the opinion that the community should know and understand the
importance of parks, recreation, and community services;
· That the TCSD staff created a logo stating We're Here For You, We create Community
through People, Parks, and Programs.
The Commission expressed excitement with the new CSD logo.
For the Commission, Mr. Parker relayed the he will be exploring the possibility of implementing
a banner stating Presented by the Community Services Department, in the beginning of every
parade put on by the City.
It was the consensus of the Commission to receive and file this report.
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3. TCSD Proposed Rates and Charoes for Fiscal Year 2004-2005
RECOMMENDATION:
3.1 That the Community Services Commission receive and file this
report regarding the proposed TCSD Rates and Charges for Fiscal
Year 2004-2005.
Community Services Director Parker presented a brief overview of the TCSD proposed rates
and charges for fiscal year 2004-2005.
· That the current services provided by the TCSD are divided into the following four (4)
service levels as follows:
o Service Level B Residential Street Liqhtinq: Operations, maintenance, utility
costs and administration of residential street lighting.
o Service Level C - Perimeter Landscaoinq and Slooe Maintenance: Operations,
maintenance, utility costs, improvements, and administration for all perimeter
landscaping and slope maintenance areas maintained by the TCSD.
o Service Level D - Refuse Collection. Recvclinq and Street Sweeoinq: Operations
and administration of the refuse and recycling program, for single family
residences.
o Service Level R - Streets and Roads: Operations, construction, and
maintenance of unpaved streets and roads in designated areas in the City.
. That the proposed rates for 2004-2005 are as follows:
o That rate level for Service Level B will remain the same as last year with no
increase at $25.68;
o That rate level for Service Level C will remain the same with no proposed
increase;
o That rate level for Service Level D will increase by $7. 32 to $179.86 due to CIP
increase;
o That rate level for Service Level R-1 will remain the same with no proposed
increase and that for Service Level R-2 will decrease due to road improvements.
Commissioner Fox relayed that she is very pleased with all the landscaping improvements that
have taken place in Service Level C-7.
For Commissioner Fox, Mr. Parker relayed that the City of Temecula does not maintain any
walls in the City and, that since inception, the City has conditioned developers to take on that
responsibility of maintenance.
Commissioner Henz stated that he is impressed by the work and effort that has gone into
keeping the rates down and advised that TCSD is doing a terrific job.
4. Capital Improvement Prooram Proiects for FY 2004-2005
RECOMMENDATION:
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4.1 That the Community Services Commission approve, in its substantial form, the
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for projects proposed for the Temecula
Community Services Department (TCSD) for FY2004-2005.
Director of Community Services Parker presented a staff report of the Capital Improvement
Program Projects for FY2004-2005 (of record), highlighting on the following:
· That the list of CIP projects is divided into three categories: projects completed, project
with construction funding, or design funding for FY2004-2005 and new proposed
projects for future years;
. That the following 16 projects are funded in FY 2004-2005
o Community Dog Park
o Erie Stanley Gardner Exhibit
o Library
o Loma Linda Park Play Structure Surfacing
o Multi-trails System (Margarita Undercrossing Design)
o Murrieta Creek Multi-purpose Trail
o Old Town Gymnasium Design
o Pablo Apis Park Amenities
o Play Structure Retrofit at Various Parks
o Rancho California Sports Park north/south fields (replacement of light poles)
o Roripaugh Open Space Trails Master Plan
o Skate Park Drainage Improvements
o Sports Complex
o Temecula Community Center Expansion Design
o Vail Ranch Middle School Basketball Court Lighting
o Veteran's Memorial
o Relocation of the Escalliar House
o Ice Skating Facility
o Japanese Garden
o Kent Hintergardt (parking lot improvements)
· The following four (4) CIP projects were completed during FY2003-2004:
o Children's Museum
o Erie Stanley Gardner Design
o Rancho California Sports Park ADA Improvements
o Veteran's Memorial Design
. New proposed projects for future years:
o Butterfield Stage Park Restroom
o Children's Museum Parking Lot
o Pujol Street - Street lighting
o Roripaugh Ranch Open Space Trails
o Senior Center
o Ynez Road and Overland Drive Landscaping
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Commissioner Fox expressed amazement that TCSD will be able to fund so many projects.
Commissioner Edwards thanked staff for their hard work.
For Commissioner Henz, Mr. Parker advised that funding for park improvements in the
Redhawk area will take place when the Redhawk annexation is complete.
MOTION: Commissioner Edwards moved to approve staffs recommendation. Commissioner
Henz seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Mr. Parker thanked the Commission for the approval of the CIP and advised that once it is
approved by the City Council, the proposed projects will be moved forward; advised that the
League of Cities Community Services Conference will be at the end of July, in Monterey, and
noted that Administrative Assistant Zigler will be contacting each Commissioner to inquire of
attendance.
COMMISSIONER'S REPORTS
Commissioner Meyler advised that he distributed an Arts in the Country Festival brochure to
each Commissioner.
Commissioner Edwards praised staff for the wonderful programs that have been implemented
thus far.
Commission Henz requested that the City consider the implementation of a botanical garden;
that he would request that staff agendize the consideration/implementation of a botanical
garden for a future meeting.
For Mr. Henz, Mr. Parker advised that the implementation of a botanical garden could be added
to the following CIP.
Chairwoman Hogan expressed excitement to the idea of establishing a botanical garden and
noted that she has many thoughts and ideas to help with the implementation.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:05 p.m., Chairwoman Hogan adjourned this meeting to the next regularly scheduled
meeting on Monday, June 14, 2004, at 6:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 43200
Business Park Drive, Temecula.
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Herman D. Parker, Direc or 0 Community Services
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