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HomeMy WebLinkAbout031008 CSC MinutesMINUTES 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 Hogan Absent: Meyler and Edwards PUBLIC COMMENTS A. Expressing positive regard for the City of Temecula, Mayor Naggar thanked the Community Services Commission for their ongoing commitment to the City. DIVISION REPORTS 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 Contract 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 Contemporary C Campany 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 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. ~~ el is Ho an, Chairperson Herman arker, Director of Community Services R: CSC/minutes031008