HomeMy WebLinkAbout071100 TCSD Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT
JULY 11, 2000
A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Community Services District was called to order at
8:25 P.M., at the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. President
Comerchero presiding.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
5 DIRECTORS: Nagger, Pratt, Roberts, Stone, and
Comerchero
ABSENT: 0 DIRECTORS: None
Also present were Acting General Manager O'Grady, City Attorney Thorson, and City Clerk Jones.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No input.
CONSENT CALENDAR
I Minutes
RECOMMENDATION:
1.1 Approve the minutes of April 27, 2000.
2 Chaparral Pool- Desiqn Contract Phase II
RECOMMENDATION:
2.1 Approve a Design Services Agreement with RJM Design Group, Inc. in the
amount of $210,094 to complete the second phase of the design process for the
Chaparral High School swimming pool;
2.2 Approve a 10% contingency in the amount of $21,010 for the phase II design
of the Chaparral High School swimming pool project.
MOTION: Director Naggar moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. I and 2. The
motion was seconded by Director Stone and voice vote reflected unanimous approval.
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DISTRICT BUSINESS
3 Children's Museum Feasibility Study
RECOMMENDATION:
3.1 Receive and file the findings of the Children's Museum Feasibility Study.
(Director Stone abstained with regard to this Item.)
Community Services Director Parker reviewed the staff report (as per agenda material) and
introduced Mr. Arthur Greenberg of AMS Planning and Research who, in turn, reviewed
elements of Phase of I of the project and addressed the results of the Phase II research, noting
the following:
· Location
· Serving a wide range of ages in the community
· Studies
· Volunteer/fundraising/sponsorship/schools/mentors/parents
· Community focus group/public intercept survey
· Revenue/expenses
· Utilization of an existing building in Old Town
· Primary investing in exhibits and programs versus the construction of a new building;
exhibits to encourage repeat visitation; explore the possibility of a larger facility within
the next 5 to 6 years;
· Professional staff- four full-time employees and two part-time employees
· Gift shop/caf~
· Level of attendance - 25,000 visitors a year and 8,000 school group visitors
· Revenue projections - $4 general admission, $1.50 school visit, $45 family
membership unlimited children; it was suggested to explore fundraising to ensure
attendance availability for underprivileged children
· Average length of visit - 2 to 3 hours
Mr. Greenberg ~,iewed the proposed, existing Temecula Trading Post site for the Children's
Museum as visionary.
MOTION: Director Naggar moved to approve the staff recommendation. The motion was
seconded by Director Robeds and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Director
Stone who abstained.
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES REPORT
Community Services Director Parker thanked the City Council for its support and expressed
appreciation to the community for its attendance at the Fourth of July festivities.
GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT
Commenting on the success of the activities, Acting General Manager O'Grady, echoed Mr.
Parker's comments, and thanked the City Council for its support, commended staff on a job well
done, and appreciated the community participation.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS' REPORTS
No comments.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:49 P.M., the Temecula Community Services District meeting was formally adjourned to Tuesday,
July 18, 2000, at 7:00 P.M., City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California.
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Jeff Comerchero, President
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