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HomeMy WebLinkAbout041408 CSC AgendaAGENDA TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION TO BE HELD AT TEMECULA CITY HALL MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2008 6:00 PM CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Felicia Hogan FLAG SALUTE: Meyler ROLL CALL: Edwards, Fox, McCracken, Meyler, Hogan, PUBLIC COMMENTS: A total of 15 minutes is provided so members of the public can address the Commissioners on items that are not listed on the Agenda. Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes each. If you desire to speak to the Commissioners about an item not listed on the Agenda, a green "Request to Speak" form should be filled out and filed with the Commission Secretary. When you are called to speak, please come forward and state your name and address. For all other agenda items, a "Request to Speak" form must be filed with the Community Services Commission Secretary before the item is addressed by the Commission. There is a three (3) minute time limit for individual speakers. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and all will be enacted by one roll call vote. There will be no discussion of these items unless members of the Commission request specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. DIVISION REPORTS CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 That the Community Services Commission approve the minutes of the March 10, 2008 Community Services Commission meeting. R:\C SCAGEND\2008\041408.doc 2. Police Department Update RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 That the Community Services Commission receive and file a report provided by the Temecula Police Department. 3. Service Level C Election Results RECOMMENDATION: 3.1 That the Community Services Commission receive and file the report on the Service Level C Election results. DEPARTMENTAL REPORT DIRECTOR'S REPORT COMMISSIONER'S REPORTS ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the Community Services Commission will be held on on May 12, 2008, 6:00 P.M., at Temecula City Hall Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, CA. R:\C SCAGEND\2008\041408.doc ITEM NO. 1 R:~DGCAGENDYIEMNO.SHL MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MARCH 10, 2008 CALL TO ORDER The City of Temecula Community Services Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:00 p.m., on Monday, March 10, 2008, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ALLEGIANCE Commissioner McCracken led the audience in the flag salute Present: Fox, McCracken, and Fox Absent: PUBLIC COMMENTS Meyler and Edwards A. Expressing positive regard for the City of Temecula, Mayor Naggar thanked the Community Services Commission for their ongoing commitment to the City. Development Services Administrator McCarthy highlighted on the following: • That the bid opening for the grading portion of the Temecula Community Center (TCC) Expansion area is scheduled for the week of March 17, 2008 • That an amendment to Meyer & Associates was approved by the City Council for the tenant improvements of the Escallier House and barn which will be relocated to Pujol Street as part of the TCC expansion • That Wolf Creek Park is nearing its completion and advised that the ground-breaking ceremony will be scheduled in the near future • That ground-breaking for the Murrieta Creek Trail Project is scheduled for Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 3:30 p.m. at Diaz Road and Rancho Way Cultural Arts Administrator Betz reported on the following: • That the month of February was Black History Month at the Temecula Valley Museum which featured memorabilia from Dr. Norman Towels • That the month of February would also be the busiest school field trip season of the year • That Temecula Presents presented the Little Mermaid at the Old Town Community Theater That Katy Moffat and Rosie Flores brought their unique mix of country folk and rockabilly music to the Theater in the month of February • And that also for the month of February was the Golden Valley Music Society which presented Two Octets for a Winter's Night R: CSC/minutes/031008 That the Temecula Theater also presented Company C Contemporary Ballet for the month of February which was another success for the Theater That the Imagination Workshop hosted Have a Heart Day on February 9th, and The Science of Knights on Friday, February 29, 2008 which were both well attended That a Swing Dance Extravaganza was held at the Community Recreation Center and was a big success. Commissioner McCracken commended staff for their efforts in the implementation of all City programs. Recreation Superintendent Pelletier highlighted on the following: • That the ball fields will be in full swing through June, 2008 for baseball season • That the Father Daughter Date Night held on February 15th and 18th was a success • That the next Family Fun Night is scheduled for Friday, March 14, 2008 and will provide Irish Step Dancing in recognition of St. Patrick's Day • That staff is making final preparations for the annual Spring Egg Hunt to be held on Saturday, Mach 22, 2008 at 10:00 a.m., at Paloma Del Sol Park, Harveston Community Park, Temeku Hills Park, and Ronald Reagan Sports Park • That staff is currently preparing for its summer programs, activities and events. Commissioner McCracken relayed that he had a great time at the Father Daughter Date Night. For Chairperson Hogan, Superintendent Pelletier noted that she will advise the Commission if volunteers are needed for the Spring Egg Hunt. CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 That the Community Services Commission approve the minutes of the February 11, 2008 Community Services Commission meeting. MOTION: Commissioner Fox moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Commissioner McCracken seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exceation of Commissioner Meyler who was absent. 2. Community Services Commission Park Tour RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 That the Community Services Commission select a date for a park and facility tour. Director of Community Services Parker advised that Administrative Assistant Zigler will contact the Commission with a date for the park tour. R: CSC/minutes031008 DIRECTOR'S REPORT Director of Community Services Parker provided a brief report as follows: • That staff is in the process of finalizing the Youth Master Plan, noting that copies of the plan will be available to the public in the near future • That the Community Services Department is in the process of recruiting for a Human Services Manager position that will oversee teen services, human services, and will manage the Temecula Community Center (TCC) • That the Master Plan for the TCC expansion is progressing • That RJM Group is working on the plans and specifications for Phase 1 of the Redhawk Park improvements which would include the portion of the Dog Park • That the Big Band Extravaganza held at the Community Recreation Center (CRC) was a success • That the Community Services Department received four Awards of Excellence from the California Parks State Conference (CPRS) in February, 2008 • That staff will be will providing a full report with respect to Service Level C at the April, 2008 meeting COMMISSIONER'S REPORTS A. Thanking Director of Community Services Parker for allowing her to attend the California Parks State Conference, Commissioner Fox remarked on the educational sessions she had opportunities to partake in and distributed handouts to Director of Community Services Parker. B. Chairperson Hogan requested a presentation with respect to gang activity in the County. She also advised that the Temecula Garden Club will be landscaping the Habitat Community Homes on Pujol Street. ADJOURNMENT At 6:35 p.m. Chairperson Hogan adjourned this meeting to the next regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, April 14, 2008, at 6:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, and Temecula. Felicia Hogan, Chairperson Herman D. Parker, Director of Community Services R: CSC/minutes031008 AGENDA TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION TO BE HELD AT TEMECULA CITY HALL MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2008 8:00 PM CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Felicia Hogan FLAG SALUTE: Meyler ROLL CALL: Edwards, Fox, McCracken, Meyler, Hogan, PUBLIC COMMENTS: A total of 15 minutes is provided so members of the public can address the Commissioners on items that are not listed on the Agenda. Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes each. If you desire to speak to the Commissioners about an item not listed on the Agenda, a green "Request to Speak" form should be filled out and filed with the Commission Secretary. When you are called to speak, please come forward and state your name and address. For all other agenda items, a "Request to Speak" form must be filed with the Community Services Commission Secretary before the item is addressed by the Commission. There is a three (3) minute time limit for individual speakers. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and all will be enacted by one roll call vote. There will be no discussion of these items unless members of the Commission request specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. DIVISION REPORTS CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 That the Community Services Commission approve the minutes of the March 10, 2008 Community Services Commission meeting. R:\C SCAGEND\2008\031008. doc 2. Police Department Uadate RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 That the Community Services Commission receive and file a report provided by the Temecula Police Department. 3. Service Level C Election Results RECOMMENDATION: 3.1 That the Community Services Commission receive and file the report on the Service Level C Election results. DEPARTMENTAL REPORT DIRECTOR'S REPORT COMMISSIONER'S REPORTS ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the Community Services Commission will be held on on May 12, 2008, 6:00 P.M., at Temecula City Hall Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, CA. R:\CSCAGEND\2008\031008. doc ITEM NO. 2 R ~OSOAGENDYTEMNOSHL CITY OF TEMECULA AGENDA REPORT TO: Community Services Commission FROM: Herman D. Parker, Director of Community Services DATE: April 14, 2008 RE: Police Department Update RECOMMENDATION: That the Community Services Commission receive and file a report provided by the Temecula Police Department. DISCUSSION: At the request of Commissioner Charlotte Fox, members of the Temecula Police Department are present tonight to provide a brief update on law enforcement and police services in the City of Temecula. Tonight, Cpl. Chris Gaskins and Officer Danny Young are here to provide you with a brief update. R:\CSCAGEND\041408 Police Department Update.doc ITEM NO. 3 R ~CSCAGENDY~EMNO SHL CITY OF TEMECULA AGENDA REPORT TO: Community Services Commission FROM: Herman Parker, Director of Community Services DATE: April 14, 2008 SUBJECT: Service Level C Election Results PREPARED BY: Phyllis L. Ruse, Deputy Director of Community Services Barbara Smith, Senior Management Analyst RECOMMENDATION: That the Community Services Commission receive and file the report on the Service Level C Election results. BACKGROUND: On October 9, 2007, the City Council, acting and the Community Services Board of Directors, adopted a Resolution of Intent to conduct a mailed property owner election seeking a simple majority approval to increase certain rates and charges for services proved through Service Level C. The Board conducted a public hearing on December 11, 2007 to receive protests and comments from the community. Upon the close of the public hearing, the Board called for the election and directed staff to prepare and mail ballots to all effected property owners. The election was conducted with ballots due to the City Clerk's Office no later than March 4, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. Staff will provide an oral update to the Commission as the election results. R:\RUSEP\1 CSC Staff Reports\2008G3-10-08 service level c election update.doc TCSD DEPARTMENTAL REPORT FOR COMMISSION REVIEW R ~CSONGENDYTEMNO.SHL Approvals City Attorney Director of Finance City Manager TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT AGENDA REPORT TO: General Manager/Board of Directors FROM: Herman D. Parker, Director of Community Services DATE: April 14, 2008 SUBJECT: Monthly Departmental Report PREPARED BY: Gail Zigler, Administrative Assistant On February 29, 2008 members of the TCSD staff and Community Services Commission attended the Annual California Parks and Recreation Society Annual Conference to receive four (4) state awards. The City of Temecula Community Services Department received a First Place Award of Excellence for the design of the Patricia H. Birdsall Sports Park, the design of the Temecula Public Library, the Marketing Campaign for the Old Town Temecula Community Theater and for the Theater's seasonal brochure "Temecula Presents". The master plan for the Temecula Community Center expansion is complete. A bid opening forthe grading occurred on March 18, 2008. Staff will be reviewing the bids and awarding the grading contract for the project in the next few weeks. The expansion will add an additional 3500 square feet of office space to the Temecula Community Center and will be used by S.A.F.E. to provide Human Service Programs. The Redhawk Parks Improvement project is currently in the design development stage. The project architect, RJM Design Group, is currently preparing the plans and specifications for Phase I of the improvement project. The Phase 1 project includes improvements to Redhawk Community Park and Redhawk Dog Park. This project will include a restroom facility, ADA improvements, turf and irrigation modifications, playground upgrades, picnic benches, shade structures, half-basketball courts, and a permanent dog park which includes water fountains, picnic tables, ornate fencing, landscaping and concrete walkways. The Community Services Department, in conjunction with the Public Works Department, has completed the design for the Murrieta Creek Multi-Purpose Trail project. Aground breaking ceremony, hosted by Mayor Mike Naggar, TCSD President Jeff Comerchero and Community Services Chair Felicia Hogan, was held on March 18, 2008. Spring Egg Hunts were held at four (4) different City parks sites: Temeku Hills Park, Ronald Reagan Sports Park, Harveston Community Park and Paloma Del Sol Sports Park. Youngsters between the ages of 3 and 12 years of age took part in the egg hunts collecting eggs redeemable for prizes and candy in their age appropriate hunting areas. Ronald Reagan Sports Park is the most heavily attended site with approximately 600 in attendance while other sites attract approximately 300 in attendance. A majority of our recreation programs advertised in the 2008 Winter/Spring Guide to Leisure Activities are currently underway. The brochure features over 250 different classes, several special events and information on all of our recreation and community facilities. The brochure has been well received and many of our classes and activities are sold out. The Cultural Arts Division continues to program and carry-out the classes and activities as outlined in the 2008 Winter/Spring Guide to Leisure Activities, and the Old Town Temecula Community Theater's musical and theatrical performance line-up. In addition to classes and activities, there are many special events including theater performances, excursions, etc. The Cultural Arts Division is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, the Temecula Valley History Museum and the Imagination Workshop, Temecula Children's Museum. The Development Services Division continues to participate in the development review for projects within the City, as well as overseeing the development of parks and recreation facilities, and the contract for refuse and recycling, cable television services and assessment administration. The TCSD Maintenance Division continues to oversee the maintenance of all City parks and facilities, and assist in all aspects of Citywide special events. The Recreation Division is currently carrying out the classes and activities as outlined in the 2008 Winter/Spring Guide to Leisure Activities. In addition, staff is planning and programming the upcoming spring activities to include the Annual Volunteer Recognition and the Spring Egg Hunt. The Spring Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, March 22 at Ronald Reagan Sports Park, Paloma Del Sol Park, Harveston Community Park and Temeku Hills Park. These egg hunts have been well attended events for the past several years. Hunts are designed for ages toddler to 12 years old and areas are held in designated areas at the listed park sites. These events attract approximately 600 participants at each location.