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HomeMy WebLinkAbout081307 CSC Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION AUGUST 13, 2007 CALL TO ORDER The City of Temecula Community Services Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:00 p.m., on Monday, August 13, 2007, 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: Henz, Hogan, Meyler, Edwards, and Chairperson Fox. Absent: None. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. DIVISION REPORTS Maintenance Superintendent Harrington provided a staff report, as followings: . That the ball field lighting was repaired at Margarita Community Park and Temecula Elementary school fields . That the sports field lighting was relamped at the Harveston Community Park . That the construction of an additional chlorine storage area was completed at the Community Recreation Center (CRC) swimming pool . That plumbing for the Community Recreation Center wader pool heater was rebuilt . That staff hydro seeded the turf at the Margarita Dog Park. In response to Commissioner Henz's question, Maintenance Superintendent Harrington advised that vandals steal and sell copper. Development Services Administrator McCarthy reported the following: . That the Youth Master Plan Advisory Committee will meet Tuesday, August 14, 2007; that the consultant will be sharing information gathered from workshops and surveys of previous meetings; and that the group will begin to discuss goals and strategies for the plan . That work continues on the grading plan and construction documents for the Temecula Community Center (TCC) expansion R: CSC/minutes/081307 . That the bid opening for the Murrieta Creek Trail project will be Wednesday, August 15, 2007 . That the City Council approved the design contract for the Old Town Gymnasium . That the Conceptual Master Plan for the Redhawk Park improvements was approved by the City Council. For the Commissioner Henz, Ms. McCarthy noted that because she would not have the scope of service at this time, she would not have a timeline for the Redhawk Park improvements. Cultural Arts Administrator Betz, highlighted on the following events at the different facilities and programs within the Cultural Arts Division: . That the Glen Travis Photo Exhibition at the Temecula Valley Museum was well attended . That the opening reception for Romance of the Bells: The California Missions in Art will be Saturday, August 18, 2007 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. . That the Imagination Workshop has been hosting Hot Summer Nights as of Friday, July 13 to Friday, July 31,2007 . That the Summer Sunset Concert Series has been a huge success . That the Moonlight Movies in the Park has been a huge success . That the Harveston Park Concerts have been a success. Recreation Superintendent Pelletier reported on the following: . That most of the summer programs will end Friday, August 17, 2007 . That staff will provide a complete season overview at the September 10, 2007, Community Services Commission meeting . That tonight at the Community Recreation Center staff will be hosting its third F.A.M. Night; that this event will continue to take place every second and third Monday through September from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. . That the Community Services Department will be sponsoring Aglow at Dusk on Friday, August, 24th from 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; and that the free event will include a Live Band and vendors will be on site . That the Annual 5k 10k walk/run event will take place on Sunday, September 16, 2007. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Minutes RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 That the Community Services Commission approve the Minutes of the July 9, 2007, Community Services Commission meeting. MOTION: Commissioner Meyler moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Commissioner Henz seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. R: CSC/minutes081307 2 COMMISSION BUSINESS 2. Old Town Temecula Community Theater Recap and Temecula Presents Season Preview RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 That the Community Services Commission receive and file a report recapping the Temecula Presents 2006/2007 Season at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater and previewing the upcoming 2007/2008 Season. Theater Manager Beers offered a staff report as follows: . That during the past season 31,879 patrons attended 213 performances; that 196 performances were in the theater and 17 were in the Merc; that average attendance in the theater was 179 patrons per performance and 43 patrons per performance in the 48 seat Merc; that in addition, 23,700 people attended non-ticketed events, classes, rehearsals and tours; that therefore, total patronage for the season was 56,600 people; and that there are 357 volunteers on the volunteer roster. By way of PowerPoint Presentation, Mr. Beers highlighted on the following Temecula Presents 2007-08 Season preview as follows: . Dance Series o Paul Taylor Dance Company's Taylor 2 o BodyVox o Company C Contemporary Ballet o Jump Rhy1hm Jazz Project . Classical Music Series o Classics form the Cinema: California Chamber Orchestra o A Symphony of Winds and Strings: California Chamber Orchestra o Alfredo Rolando Ortiz with the California Chamber Orchestra o Two Octects for a Winter's Night: California Chamber String Ensemble . Cabaret/Big Band Series o An Andrew Lloyd Webber Spectacular o Big Band Jazz with Sherry Williams o Monster Hits from the Animated Blockbusters o Sinatra Sings Again featuring Vic Leon o Wild Women of Broadway with Mara Getz and Kirsten Chandler . American Roots Music Series o Daddy Mack Blues Band o Deke Dickerson & The Ecco-Fonic o Buckshot Dot, Curly Musgrave and Belinda Gail o Geno Delafose and French Rockin' Boogie o Katy Moffat and Rosie Flores o Leon Redbone. Ending his report, Mr. Beers advised that Foghat will perform at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater's second Anniversary Celebration on Thursday, October 4, 2007 at 8:00 p.m. R: CSC/minutes081307 3 The Community Services Commission thanked Theater Manager Beers for his presentation. It was the consensus of the Community Services Commission to receive and file this report. 3. NaminQ of the Linear Park Wolf Creek Specific Plan RECOMMENDATION: 3.1 That the Community Services Commission recommend a name for the Linear Park in the Wolf Creek Specific Plan to the Board of Directors for approval. By way of overheads, Development Services Administrator McCarthy provided a staff report (of record), requesting that the Community Services Commission consider the naming of the park Wolf Creek Trail Park. MOTION: Commissioner Henz moved to name Linear Park in the Wolf Creek Specific Plan Wolf Creek Trail Park. Commissioner Hogan seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Director of Community Services Parker added the staff continues in the development of the Youth Master Plan; that staff received over 1,000 returned surveys; and that the next steering committee meeting will be held Tuesday, August 14, 2007. COMMISSIONER'S REPORT A. Commissioner Henz expressed his appreciation for the installation of the shade structure over the tot-lot at Wolf Creek Trail Park. Referencing the election, Commissioner Henz noted that the language in the ballots would not be clear and would need of more information as to what the pros and cons would be if it were to pass or were not to pass. In response to Commissioner Henz's comment, Director of Community of Services Parker advised that the language in the ballot was evaluated extensively; and that staff would not know what the outcome would be at this time but will take his request into consideration. ADJOURNMENT At 6:50 p.m. Chairperson Fox adjourned this meeting to the next regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, September 10, 2007, at 6:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, and Temecula. (l~Ah~. Jr;c Charolette Fox, Chairperson ~l~r6iX-, Herman D. Parker, Director of Community Services R: CSC/minutes081307 4