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HomeMy WebLinkAbout092600 TCSD Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT SEPTEMBER 26, 2000 A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Community Services District was called to order at 8:20 P.M., at the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. President Comerehere presiding. ROLL CALL PRESENT: 5 DIRECTORS: Nagger, Pratt, Roberts, Stone, and Comerchero ABSENT: 0 DIRECTORS: None Also present were General Manager Nelson, City Attorney Thorson, and City Clerk Jones. PUBLIC COMMENTS No input. CONSENT CALENDAR 1 Minutes RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 Approve the minutes of August 8, 2000. 2 Solicitation of Construction Bids for Rancho California Spods Park Field Liqhtinq - 3 4 Project No. PW00-19CSD RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 Approve the project plans and specifications and authorize the Department of Public Works to solicit bids for the construction of Rancho California Sports Park Field Lighting - Project No. PW00-19CSD. Authorization to release a formal bid for the Desiltation Pond Proiect RECOMMENDATION: 3.1 Authorize the release of a formal public bid for the Desiltation Pond Project. Tract No. 29036 - Service Level B and Service Level D Rates and Charqes (located on the southeast side of Via La Vida) RECOMMENDATION: 4.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: Minutes.csd\092600 I RESOLUTION NO. CSD 2000-15 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT ACKNOWLEDGING THE FILING OF A REPORT WITH RESPECT TO SERVICE LEVEL B, AND SERVICE LEVEL D RATES AND CHARGES FOR TRACT NO. 29036 BEGINNING FISCAL YEAR 2001-2002 AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING IN CONNECTION THEREWITH 5 Water Park Feasibility Study Professional Services Contract RECOMMENDATION: 5.1 Award a professional services contract of $28,000 to the Natelson Company, Inc. for the preparation of a feasibility study for a Water Park; 5.2 Approve a 10% contingency of $2,800 for the project. MOTION: Agency Member Roberts moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 - 5. The motion was seconded by Agency Member Stone and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Agency Member Naggar who abstained with regard to Item Nos. 2, 3, and 4 and Agency Member Comerchero who abstained with regard to Item No. 4. DISTRICT BUSINESS 6 Temecula Public Library Master Plan RECOMMENDATION: 6.1 Approve the Temecula Public Library Master Plan. Deputy Director of Community Services Ruse presented the staff report (as per agenda material). In an effort to ensure a state-of-the-art facility with regard the technology element of this project, Ms. Ruse advised that this element would be readdressed once full funding has been made available. If the District were to approve the Master Plan, Ms. Ruse advised that LPA, Inc. would begin with the construction document phase of the project to ensure a shelf- ready project once funding is secured. In closing, Ms. Ruse thanked each member of the Project Design Committee for his/her diligence and countless hours of dedication to this project. Senior Management Analyst Adams provided information with regard to Proposition No. 14 (Library Construction Bond), advising that this $350 million bond is based on a 65% State and 35% local matching share; referenced disbursement language; commented on the time table; and apprised of upcoming public workshops. By way of a PowerPoint presentation, Mr. Rick Demado, representing LPA, Inc., in detail, reviewed the final Master Plan and referenced the design development elements such as architectural treatments (interior/exterior), floor plan layout, colors/materials, furnishings, lighting elements, signage schedule, and landscaping design. District Member Pratt relayed his support of the proposed design plan. Minutes.csd\092600 2 In response to District Member Naggar, Mr. Demado advised that provisions will be provided to ensure that the neighboring residential area will not be impacted by glaring headlights pulling into the Library parking lot. On behalf of the Friends of the Temecula Library, Ms. Grace Mellman, 36500 DePortola, extended heartfelt gratitude to the City Council and staff for the opportunity to serve on the Library Project Design Committee; commended LPA, Inc. for paying particular attention to the details and, thereby, creating a beautiful yet functional Library design; and, therefore, requested that the District approve the Master Plan for the Temecula Public Library. Noting that the City has outgrown its current Library, Mr. Raul Herrera, 33243 Fox Road, on behalf of the Friends of the Temecula Library, extended his compliments and commended the Project Design Committee on a job well done and, therefore, encouraged the District to approve this Master Plan. Ms. Marginia Kelly, 31201 Corte Alhambra, commented on the cooperative efforts and the enthusiastic participation of all those involved; commended the Project Design Committee, the City, the County, and LPA, Inc. on a job well done; and requested that the District support the approval of this Master Plan. District Member Stone, as a Project Design Committee member, relayed his pleasure in having had the opportunity to work with the talented individuals involved; commented on the cooperative efforts of all those involved; noted that the City designed its Library; and expressed his support of this Master Plan. Commenting on the Committee's commitment to this project and attention to detail, District Member Roberts, as a Project Design Committee member, relayed his support of the final version of the Master Plan. MOTION: District Member Stone moved to approve the Temecula Public Library Master Plan. The motion was seconded by District Member Roberts and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. President Comerchero expressed appreciation to the Project Design Committee, staff, and all those involved for their efforts and involvement. DEPARTMENTAL REPORT No additional comments. DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES REPORT No comments. GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT Having been involved in several Master Plans on various public facilities/park projects, General Manager Nelson praised the project and commended Community Services Director Parker, Community Services Deputy Director Ruse, Senior Management Analyst Adams, Development Services Administrator McCarthy, and Management Analyst Smith on a job well done. Mr. Nelson Minutes.csd\092600 3 as well extended appreciation to LPA, Inc. on an outstanding project, one which will benefit the citizens of the City of Temecula for many years to come. BOARD OF DIRECTORS' REPORTS No comments. ADJOURNMENT At 8:57 P.M., the Temecula Community Services District meeting was formally adjourned to Tuesday, October 10, 2000, at 7:00 P.M., City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ATTEST: [SEAL]~2 Jeff Comerchero, President Minutes.csd\092600 4