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HomeMy WebLinkAbout120808 CSC AgendaAGENDA MEETING OF THE TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION TO BE HELD AT TEMECULA CITY HALL MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2008 6:00 PM CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Felicia Hogan ROLL CALL: Edwards, Fox, McCracken, Meyler, Hogan, FLAG SALUTE: Commissioner McCracken 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. COMMISSION CONSENT Minutes 1.1 Approve the minutes of the October 13, 2008 Community Services Commission meeting. R:\CSCAGEND\2008\120808 csc.doc COMMISSION BUSINESS 2. Election of Chair and Vice Chair RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 That the Community Services Commission elect a Chairman and a Vice Chairman to serve the term of October 31, 2008 to November 1, 2009. Holiday Lights and Festive Sights Bus Tour/Judging RECOMMENDATION: 3.1 That the Community Services Commission tour and judge the entries of the Holiday Lights and Festive Sights holiday decorating entries. DEPARTMENTAL REPORT COMMISSIONER REPORT DIRECTOR'S REPORT ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the Community Services Commission will be held on on January 12, 2009 6:00 P.M., at Temecula City Hall Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, CA. RACKAGEND\2008\120808 cmdoc ITEM NO. 1 RX65 ENUVWNO.SHL MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION NOVEMBER 10, 2008 CALL TO ORDER The City of Temecula Community Services Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:00 p.m., on Monday, November 10, 2008, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ALLEGIANCE Chairperson Hogan led the audience in the flag salute Present: Edwards, Fox, Meyler, McCracken, and Chairperson Hogan Absent: None PUBLIC COMMENTS No comments at this time. DIVISION REPORTS Development Services Administrator McCarthy highlighted on the following: That the next Citywide Clean Up is scheduled for Saturday, November 15, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Chaparral High School That the Community Services staff is pleased to provide the new Temecula Trails and Bikeways map and advised that the map can be accessed on the City's website and is available at all City facilities In response to Commissioner Edwards' question, Development Services Administrator McCarthy noted that staff continues to work on the soil condition for the Murrieta Creek trail, advising that plantings will be made in two weeks. Recreation Superintendent Pelletier noted that the City's Park Rangers will also be carrying the Temecula Trails and Bikeways map for its residents, and that the new Guide to Leisure Activities brochure will also feature the map. The Community Services Commission thanked Ms. McCarthy for her staff report. Cultural Arts Administrator Betz reported on the success of Haunted Old Town, and noted that the Erle Stanley Gardner's Days of the Delta is showing at the History Museum. R: CSC/minutes/111008 Recreation Superintendent Pelletier reported the following: • That the annual Halloween Family Carnival held at the Ronald Reagan Sports Park on Friday October 24th was a success; noting that the new location in front of the hockey arena was logistically a better option • That the second Rhythms Dance held at the Temecula storefront was a success and staff is looking forward to evaluating dates to sponsor additional dances throughout the year • That staff is working on the next "Guide to Leisure Activities" brochure which is scheduled to be mailed to Temecula residents in December • That staff is currently working on the following activities: o Campfire Family Fun Night Friday, November 14th at the CRC o Christmas Tree Lighting event on Thursday, December 4th @ 7:00 p.m. at the Temecula Duck Pond o Santa's Electric Light Parade Friday, December 5th o Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 13th from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at the CRC Commissioner Fox passed along positive feedback with respect to the improvements to the roller hockey arena, and advised that she will be unable to participate in the Christmas Light judging. The Community Services Commission thanked Ms. Pelletier for her staff report. 1. Minutes 1.1 Approve the minutes of the October 13, 2008 Community Services Commission meeting. MOTION: Commissioner Fox moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Commissioner Meyler seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. COMMISSION BUSINESS 2. Introduction of new Performing Arts Program - Arts Connection RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 That the Community Services Commission receive and file a report introducing the new Performing Arts collaborative program "Arts Connection". By way of PowerPoint Presentation, Cultural Arts Administrator Betz highlighted the following main components of staffs report introducing the new Performing Arts collaborative program, Arts Connection as follows: • The Program • The Performers • The Partnership R: CSC/minutes111008 • City of Temecula • The Theater Foundation • Temecula Valley Unified School District (TVUSD) • Arts Connection The Community Services Commission relayed their enthusiasm with the performing arts program. 3. RECOMMENDATION: 3.1 That the Community Services Commission appoints two members as a sub- committee to work with staff in the review of the Park and Recreation Ordinance. Deputy Director of Community Services Ruse provided a brief staff report (of record). Commissioner Edwards and Meyler both volunteered to serve on the committee. It was the consensus of the Community Services Commission that both Commissioner Edwards and Meyler serve on the committee to review the Park and Recreation Ordinance. No reports at this time. COMMISSIONER REPORT A. Commissioner Fox distributed to the Commission an invitation to the Oak Grove Center for Education Treatment & the Arts, which benefits special needs children of Oak Grove Center to be held on January 23 & 24 at the Old Town Community Theater. B. Advising that he had an opportunity to attend the Youth and Arts Festival, Commissioner McCracken relayed his enjoyment and reported on the success of the event and is looking forward to the festival growing each year. C. Referencing next appointed Chairperson for the Community Services Commission, Commissioner Edwards relayed his desire of having the appointment being handled in the month of November or December of each year. In response to Commissioner Edwards' request, Deputy Director Ruse noted that she will inquiry of this request with the City Clerk's Department who is responsible for its implementation. D. In an effort to not burden the 2009 Chairperson in attending biweekly City Council meetings, Chairperson Hogan noted that if it were the desire of the new Chairperson and Vice Chairperson, the two could alternate attending the City Council meetings. R: CSC/minutes111008 E. Advising that he has now been on the Community Services Commission for a year, Commissioner McCracken thanked his colleagues and staff for making his first year a great experience, and relayed his desire of continuing to serve on the Community Services Commission. F. Commissioner Meyler advised that he was approached by public television station KVCR to do an interview with respect to his experiences in the Korean War, and noted that the program/interview will be aired beginning Tuesday, November 12'" on KVCR public television station. G. Commenting on the Halloween Carnival event, Chairperson Hogan relayed her enthusiasm with the parents dressing in costumes with their kids as a family unit; and also noted that due to the large amount of participants in the Halloween contest, that it may be helpful to give out more prices in each category. ADJOURNMENT At 6:40 p.m. Chairperson Hogan adjourned this meeting to the next regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, December 8, 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/minutes111008 ITEM NO. 2 RGSORGEROYIEM1WO.SHL CITY OF TEMECULA AGENDA REPORT TO: Community Services Commission FROM: Herman D. Parker, Director of Community Services DATE: December 8, 2008 SUBJECT: Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson - Community Services Commission PREPARED BY: Gail Zigler, Administrative Assistant RECOMMENDATION: That the Community Services Commission: 1. Elect a member from the Community Services Commission to serve as Chairperson from November 1, 2008 to October 31, 2009. 2. Elect a member from the Community Services Commission to serve as Vice Chairperson from November 1, 2008 to October 31, 2009. DISCUSSION: The term of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for the Community Services Commission is for one (1) year beginning November 1 and ending October 31 of any given year. Therefore, it is necessary for the Commission to select two members to serve as Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for the upcoming new term. R:ICSCAGEND\ELECTN.08.doc ITEM NO. 3 Rif. =ENO WNO. NL CITY OF TEMECULA AGENDA REPORT TO: Community Services Commission FROM: Herman D. Parker, Director of Community Services DATE: December 8, 2008 SUBJECT: Holiday Lights and Festive Sights Tour and Judging PREPARED BY: Gail L. Zigler, Administrative Assistant RECOMMENDATION: Thatthe Community Services Commission tour and judge the entries to the Holiday Lights and Festive Sights home decorating contest. DISCUSSION: The Community Services Commission, after conducting their regular meeting business, adjourns the regular to participate in the judging of the entries in the Holiday Lights and Festive Sights Home Decorating contest.