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HomeMy WebLinkAbout100807 CSC Minutes - MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION OCTOBER 8, 2007 CALL TO ORDER The City of Temecula Community Services Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:00 p.m., on Monday, October 8, 2007, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Edwards led the audience in the flag salute. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners: Henz, Hogan, Meyler, Edwards, and Chairperson Fox. Absent: None. PRESENTATIONS: On behalf of the Community Services Commission, Chairperson Fox presented Mr. Dale Hoof, Mr. Karl Nordgren, and Mr. Richard Shay with a Certificate of Appreciation for their outstanding service to the Community Services Department. Director of Community Services Parker gave Mr. Nordgren, Mr. Shay and Mr. Hoof a special thanks. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. DIVISION REPORTS Maintenance Superintendent Harrington provided a brief overview of items that have been addressed by the Maintenance Division since the last Community Services Commission meeting, as followings: · That the Maintenance Division cleaned out the drain lines and cleaned out the grease interceptor at the Mary Phillips Senior Center · That the water heater at the Mary Phillips Senior Center was repaired . That the book drops at the Temecula Public Library were replaced . That staff repaired the lighting control wiring for the basketball court and volleyball court at Pal a Community Park · That staff is coordinating the final construction items and relocation to the new Field Operation Center. R: CSC/minutes/100807 - Development Services Administrator McCarthy reported the following: . That the grading plan for the Temecula Community Center (TCC) expansion has been submitted for review . The YMCA has begun its demo and retrofit of the lighting and irrigation for Margarita Community Park . That the next Youth Master Plan steering committee meeting is tentatively scheduled for October 23, 2007, and noted that the next community workshop is tentatively scheduled for November 15, 2007 . That the Service Level C process has begun . That the next community cleanup will be held at Chaparral High School on October 20, 2007, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Cultural Arts Administrator Betz, highlighted on the following events at the different facilities and programs within the Cultural Arts Division: . That the Temecula Valley Museum continues to have a steady attendance of patrons . That the drawing from the Nature Family Day was well attended . That the Temecula Valley Museum Tour Docent Program began on September 17, 2007, noting that 12 docents were in attendance . That Temecula Presents launched its 2007/2008 Season at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater . That the California Chamber Orchestra and The Secret Garden performed at the Old Town Community Theater for the month of September . That local artists perform every Wednesday in the Merc . That there were 31 entries for the Imagination Workshop's Wacky Robot Invention Convention . That the Back in Time Series - Knights and Heraldry event took place on Friday, September 21, 2007, at the Children's Museum. Recreation Superintendent Pelletier reported on the following: . That the last City Council meeting held at the Temecula Duck Pond on September 11, 2007, was well attended; and that after evaluation of the event, staff will be providing a larger sound system in the future to accommodate the crowd . That a 5K/10K FIT Walk Run was held on Friday October 16, 2007, at the Community Recreation Center (CRC) . That Family Fun Night to Pelzter Pumpkin Farm will be held on Friday, October 19, 2007, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. . That the City will be hosting its Annual Halloween Harvest Family Carnival on Friday, October 26, 2007, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. R: CSC/minutes100807 2 - CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Minutes RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 That the Community Services Commission approve the minutes of September 10,2007, Community Services Commission meeting. MOTION: Commissioner Meyler moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Commissioner Edwards seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Commissioners Hogan and Henz who both abstained. COMMISSION BUSINESS 2. Summer Proarams Overview RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 That the Community Services Commission receive and file a report summarizing the Community Services Department's summer programs. By way of PowerPoint Presentation, Recreation Superintendent Pelletier highlighted on the following summer programs: . 4th of July Extravaganza Parade and Fireworks Show . Summer Day Camp . Summer Aquatics Program . The 8.M.A.R.T. Program and 8.M.A.R.T. Excursions . Family Fun Nights . FIT Program - FIT Finale . The FAM. Program . Aglow in the Park . Special Interests Classes. Cultural Administrator Betz provided a PowerPoint Presentation, highlighting on the following: . Summer Concert Series . Harveston Park Concert Series . Moonlight Movies in the Park . Skateboard Design . Gizmos . Art Cart . Summer Explorers Camp . Bringing History to Life . Summer Exhibition . Gallery at the Merc . Excursions . Imagination Workshop R: CSC/minutes100807 3 - . Theater Camp. The Community Services Commission thanked Ms. Pelletier and Mr. Betz for their PowerPoint Presentations and commended staff for their dedication to City programs. It was the consensus of the Community Services Commission to receive and file this report. 3. Cancellation ofthe November 12,2007 Commission Meetina RECOMMENDATION: 3.1 That the Community Services Commission cancel the November 12, 2007, Commission meeting due to the observance of the Veteran's Holiday. MOTION: Commissioner Hogan moved to approve staff recommendation. Commissioner Meyler seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Commissioner Henz who abstained. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Director of Community Services Parker advised that after discussion with the City's Risk Manager, a decision was made to post warning signs at City parks forewarning the public that play structures may be hot; noted that the Youth Master Plan would be approaching its conclusion and will be brought to the Commission in the beginning of 2008 for review; and stated that engraving on currently placed bricks will take place at the Veteran's Memorial. COMMISSIONER'S REPORT A. Commissioner Henz thanked Superintendent Harrington for his report on shade structures, and suggested that monies be added to the budget yearly for shade structures. B. Commissioner Edwards thanked the Community Services Department staff for their efforts in all they do for the City. C. Commissioner Meyler relayed that he enjoyed the Old Town Temecula Community Theater's Second Anniversary Celebration. D. Commissioner Hogan spoke regarding her travels in Beijing, China. Commissioner Hogan also requested that a report with regard to a pet parade in the City be placed on an agenda for consideration. R: CSC/minutes100807 4 - ADJOURNMENT At 6:50 p.m. Chairperson Fox adjourned this meeting to the next regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, December 10, 2007, at 6:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, and Temecula. ~ 3z;c Charolette Fox, Chairperson ~1 w--:6. ;R Herman D. Parker, . Director of Community Services R: CSC/minutes100807 5