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HomeMy WebLinkAbout041408 CSC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION APRIL 14, 2008 CALL TO ORDER The City of Temecula Community Services Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:00 p.m., on Monday, April 14, 2008, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Meyler led the audience in the flag salute Present: Edwards, Fox, McCracken, and Meyler Absent: Hogan PUBLIC COMMENTS No comments at this time. DIVISION REPORTS Recreation Superintendent Pelletier highlighted on the following: • That the Family Fun Night entitled Irish Step Dancing was a huge success • That the annual Spring Egg Hunt held on Saturday, March 22, 2008 was also a success That the annual Thank our Volunteers event will be held on Thursday, May 1, 2008 at South Coast Winery • That the many contracted classes continue to maintain interest • That staff is currently in the process of preparing for the summer activities, programs and special events. Commissioner Edwards relayed that it would be his desire to rename the annual Spring Egg Hunt to the annual Easter Egg Hunt. Cultural Arts Administrator Betz reported on the following: • That the Memoirs of a Citrus Grower at the Temecula Valley Museum Exhibit has concluded • That the Temecula Valley Museum will host Contemporary Desert Photography: The Other Side of Paradise • That the Imagination Workshop hosted its annual Jellybean Science Night on Friday, March 7, 2008 which was a big success • That Temecula Presents presented Contemporary C Campany Ballet at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater R: CSC/minutes/041408 • That The Living Last Supper and Disney's Alice in Wonderland was a success at the Theater • That five chickens were hatched at the Imagination Workshop in March, 2008. Development Services Administrator McCarthy highlighted on the following: • That the contract amendment for the grading of the Temecula Community Center expansion was approved by the City Council and work will begin within the next 30 days • That ground-breaking for the Murrieta Creek Trail was held on March 18, 2008 • That the next Household Hazardous Waste Event will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2008, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at City Hall parking lot and the City Wide Clean up will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2008, at Chaparral High School from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p. m. • That Wolf Creek Park construction has been completed and that the dedication will be held on Tuesday, May 13, 2008, at 3:00 p.m. Maintenance Superintendent Harrington highlighted on the following: • That the maintenance division repaired the north lake fountain at Harveston Lake Park • That all the windows at the Temecula Public Library were cleaned inside and out • That the gymnasium floor at the Community Recreation Center (CRC) was refinished • That staff is in the process of replacing worn and tired flooring at the Community Recreation Center (CRC) such as the multi-purpose room, AB meeting rooms, and hallways With respect to the parking lanes at the Ronald Reagan Sports Park, Maintenance Superintendent Harrington noted that he will have staff review its maintenance issues. Commissioner Fox expressed her personal appreciation for the landscaped medians throughout the City, noting that they are aesthetically pleasing. Director of Community Services Parker commended Recreation Superintendent Pelletier and staff for their superb efforts with respect to the City's annual Egg Hunt held at various parks throughout the City. CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 That the Community Services Commission approve the minutes of the March 10, 2008, Community Services Commission meeting. Due to a lack of a quorum, it was the consensus of the Community Services Commission to roll the minutes over to the May 12, 2008 meeting. R: CSC/minutes031008 2. Police Department Uadate RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 That the Community Services Commission receive and file a report provided by the Temecula Police Department. By way of PowerPoint Presentation, Corporal Gaskin and Task Force Commander Santiago, highlighted on the Murrieta/Temecula Gang Task Force, as follows: • Riverside County Demographics • The Problem • Gang Growth & Migration • Weapons • Strategies for Prevention • Strategies for Intervention • Contact Information. In response to the Commission's queries, the following was answered: • That the 8-Task Force regions would have the same goal, to educate the youth and attain control of suppression • The 8-Task Forces work under one director • That the Task Forces assist one another if necessary • That ride-a-longs would be welcome • That the Task Force Crew wear regular clothing twice a week The Community Services Commission commended the Task Force for their efforts to the program. It was the consensus of the Community Services Commission to receive and file this report. 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. By way of overheads, Director of Community Services Parker provided a brief staff report (of record). It was the consensus of the Community Services Commissioner to receive and file this report. DIRECTOR'S REPORT No report at this time. R: CSC/minutes031008 3 COMMISSIONER'S REPORTS The Community Services Commission gave kudos to the Community Services Department. Commissioner Edwards relayed his excitement for the new upcoming Youth Master Plan for the City's youth. ADJOURNMENT At 6:48 p.m. Chairperson Hogan adjourned this meeting to the next regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, May 12, 2008, at 6:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, and Temecula. ~~~ Fel a Ho n, Chairperson Herman D. Parker, Director of Community Services R: CSC/minutes031008