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HomeMy WebLinkAbout091492 PRC AgendaCALL TO ORDER: AGENDA TEMECULA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING TO BE HELD AT TEMECULA CITY HALL SEPTEMBER 14, 1992 6:00 PM Flag Salute Chairman Harker ROLL CALL: Harker, Hillin, Nimeshein, Walker 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 Parks and Recreation 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. 080592.agn 080592 DIVISION REPORTS COMMISSION BUSINESS Approval of Minutes 1.1 Approve minutes of August 10, 1992 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting as submitted. Master Plan for Loma Linda Park Site. RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 Approve Master Plan for the Loma Linda Park Site. Status Report on Capital Improvement Projects RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 Receive and File COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR REPORT PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION REPORTS ADJOURNMENT Next regular meeting, October 12, 1992, 6:00 p.m., City of Temecula, City Hall, 43174 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California, 92590. 080592,agn 080592 2 ITEM NO. 1 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 1992 A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Parks and Recreation Commission was called to order Monday, August 10,, 1992, 6:00 P.M., Temecula City Hall, 43174 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Evelyn Harker. The Commission led in the flag salute. PRESENT: 4 COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: Hillin, Nimeshein, Walker, Harker None Also present were Shawn Nelson, Director of Community Services, Herman Parker, Recreation Superintendent, Bruce Hartley, Maintenance Superintendent and Gail Zigler, Minute Clerk. PUBLIC COMMENT None DIVISION REPORTS Herman Parker provided updates on the following: * Dill Hastie Memorial Softball Tournament * Magic Mountain Excursions * Summer day camp program * Aquatics program * Angel Baseball Tickets * Teen Center Bruce Hartley provided updates on the following: * Arts Festival * Hiring of two (2) maintenance workers * Preparation for soccer season * Installation of rose bush memorial at the intersection of Rancho Vista and Margarita FRMINa/10/92 -1- 8/30/92 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES AUGUST 10, 1992 *Opening of bids for Loma Linda and Riverton parksites on August 13. * Stripping for bike lanes Commissioner Hillin expressed his dissatisfaction with the condition of the playing fields with emphasis on the upper south field at the Sports Park and the length of the grass. He also expressed the need for additional playing fields in Temecula to be used for local youth and tournament soccer games. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Aporoval of Minutes it was moved by Commissioner Walker, seconded by Commissioner Nimeshein to approve the minutes of June 8, 1992 as mailed. AYES: 3 COMMISSIONERS: Nimeshein, Walker, Harker 0 COMMISSIONERS: None 1 COMMISSIONERS: Hillin NOES: ABSTAIN: PUBLIC HEARING 2. Naming of Two (2) Mini-Parks Shawn Nelson presented the staff report recommending the following park names: * Calle Aragon Park * Bahia Vista Park Mr. Nelson advised that a revision in the park naming policy would delete the requirement for a public hearing. Chairman Harker opened the public hearing at 6:30 P.M. It was moved by Commissioner Hillin, seconded by Commissioner Walker to Adopt Resolution No. 92-(next) approving the revised Naming Policy for Park Sites, and recommend to the Board of Directors that the policy be adopted by resolution. AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Hillin, Nimeshein, Walker, Harker NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None FRMINell 0/92 -2- 8/30/92 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES 'AUGUST 10, 1992 It was moved by Commissioner Hillin, seconded by Commissioner Walker to recommend to the Board of Directors Calle Aragon Park and Bahia Vista Park as names for two (2) mini-parks located within the Village Encore development. AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Hillin, Nimeshein, Walker, Harker NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None COMMISSION BUSINESS 3. CITY SMOKING POLICY Herman Parker presented the staff report. Mr. Parker advised that according to the League of California Cities, over 200 cities have adopted ordinances which regulate smoking in indoor facilities, however, there are no ordinances that regulate or restrict smoking in public open or outdoor spaces. Commissioner Nimeshein stated that he asked for this staff report because he feels that smoking in areas such as parks, is not a healthy situation for children. Commissioner Nimeshein stated that this is a very serious issue which the Commission should continue to investigate. It was moved by Commissioner Walker, seconded by Commissioner Hillin to appoint Commissioner Nimeshein as liaison to other public agencies on smoking issues and to bring a report back to the Commission at a later date on the subject. AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Hillin, Nimeshein, Walker, Harker NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None Pool Lease with Temecula Valley Unified School District Herman Parker presented the staff report. It was moved by Commissioner Hillin, seconded by Commissioner Walker to approve the agreement with the Temecula Valley Unified School District to lease the pool and bath house facility at Temecula Elementary School through September 30, 1994 with a two (2) year renewal option. m Capital Improvement ProQram - FY 1992-93 Shawn Nelson presented the staff report. PRMINa/10~92 -3- 813OI92 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES AUGUST 10. 1992 Cathie Dieda Weeks, 45359 Zuma Drive, Temecula, advised the Commission that the residents in the area of Silverwood Park were very positive about getting the park site improved and would be willing to contribute to the improvements by donating trees, etc. After a lengthy discussion, the Commission prioritized the capital improvement projects as follows: Phase 1 - Silverwood Park ($150,000) Phase 1 - Riverton Park ($150,000) 2. Pale Park - Design and Construction(S2,200,000) 3. Sam Hicks Monument Park(S250,000) 4. Acquisition of McDowell Property(~1,650,000) 5. Acquisition of Property above Sports Park(S2,000,000) Commissioner Hillin expressed his concern that there have been no new playing fields added in the last three years and he felt that Item No. 2 (Pale Park) was of highest priority. It was moved by Commissioner Nimeshein, seconded by Commissioner Walker to approve the prioritized list as shown above. Commissioner Hillin asked the maker of the motion to add the Pale Park as a first priority project as well. The maker of the motion declined his request. AYES: 3 COMMISSIONERS: Nimeshein, Walker, Harker NOES: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Hillin Parks and Recreation Commission Workshop Shawn Nelson provided the staff report. Recommendation to approve the scheduling of a joint workshop with the Temecula and Murrieta Parks and Recreation Commission to be facilitated by representatives from the California Association of Park and Recreation Commissioners and Board Members. Chairman Harker stated that she would like the topic "What It Means To Be A Commissioner" to be included in the program. Commissioner Harker also asked that the City of Murrieta provide an update on the status of their program. PRMINB/10/92 -4- B/30/92 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES AUGUST 10, 1992 It was moved by Commissioner Nimeshein, seconded by Commissioner Walker to approve the scheduling of a joint workshop with the Temecula and Murrieta Parks and Recreation Commissions. AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Hillin, Nimeshein, Walker, Harker NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None Commissioner Vacancy Shawn Nelson provided the staff report. It was moved by Commissioner Walker, seconded by Commissioner Nimeshein to receive and file the report. The motion carried unanimously. COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR REPORT Shawn Nelson advised of the following: * Update on the status of the Community Recreation Center Project. * Parks and Recreation Master Plan Committee Meeting * Neighborhood Council Meeting * Recycling Award received by the City of Temecula * Senior Center Project Meeting PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION REPORTS Commissioner Hillin suggested that the Commissioner Evaluation Test might be a good resource for the Commissioners to study prior to the joint City workshop. Commissioner Nimeshein reported on a trip to the Washington State Botanical Gardens. Commissioner Walker asked about the condition of the median trees on the Rancho California Road over-crossing. Bruce Hartley advised that the City has consulted with a specialist in an attempt to protect the life of the trees. Commissioner Walker thanked staff for planting the rose buses at the corner of Rancho California Road and Margarita. CommissionerWalker stated that her original recommendation was for the five rose bushes and some type of memorial. Commissioner Walker suggested PRMIN8/10/92 -5- 8/30/92 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES AUGUST 10, 1992 a bronze memorial to those who lost their lives and a letter presented to the families identifying the memorial. Chairman Harker advised that she had distributed a copy of the program for the Annual League of California Cities meeting October 10 through October 13, at the Los Angeles Bonaventure. Chairman Harker provided staff with information on the park system in San Luis Obispo. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Harker declared the meeting adjourned at 8:15 P.M. The next regular meeting of the City of Temecula Parks and Recreation will be held on Monday, September 14, 1992, 6:00 P.M., City of Temecula Conference Room, 43174 Business Park Drive. Chairman Evelyn Harker Secretary PRMINB/1OI92 -6- 8130/92 ITEM NO. 2 TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT AGENDA REPORT TO: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION FROM: SHAWN D. NELSON DATE: SEPTEMBER 14,1992 SUBJECT: MASTER PLAN FOR LOMA LINDA PARK SITE RECOMMENDATION: That the Parks and Recreation Commission: Approve master plan for the Loma Linda Park Site. DISCUSSION: On August 10, 1992, the Parks and Recreation Commission recommended that the City Council consider spending $150,000 To develop a grassed area throughout the 2.9 acre park site located adjacent to Loma Linda Road in the Rainbow Canyon area. However, on August 13, 1992, the lowest bid to install irrigation to this park site was submitted at $57,000. Therefore, staff is now requesting an additional $50,000, for a total of $200,000, to be appropriated to master plan the park site, install irrigation, plant landscaping, install a tot lot area, and provide picnic areas. It is felt that this work can be accomplished within the $200,000 budget. A presentation will be made by the Alhambra Group concerning the master plan for the neighborhood park site. If the master plan is approved, staff will forward it for final approval by the Board of Directors. Once approved, staff will immediately begin construction on the site. ITEM NO. 3 TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT AGENDA REPORT TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION SHAWN D. NELSON SEPTEMBER 14, 1992 STATUS REPORT ON CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS RECOMMENDATION: Receive and File. DISCUSSION: That the Parks and Recreation Commission: A presentation will be given concerning the status of the Community Recreation Center Project, the Pala Road Park Site, the Senior Center, the Riverton Park Site, the Initial Bike Way Project, and the Parks and Recreation Master Plan.