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HomeMy WebLinkAbout111008 CSC Minutes 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 Erie 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. COMMISSION CONSENT 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 staff's report introducing the new Performing Arts collaborative program, Arts Connection as follows: • The Program • The Performers • The Partnership R: CSC/minutes111008 2 • 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. Appointment of Commission Sub-Committee to Review Park and Recreation Ordinance 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. DIRECTOR'S REPORT 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 3 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 12th 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. iia Ho, an, Chairperson Herman D. Parker, Director of Community Services R: CSC/minutes111008 4