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Home My WebLink About082801 TCSD Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT AUGUST 28, 2001 A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Community Services District was called to order at 8:17 P.M., at the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. President Stone presiding. ROLL CALL PRESENT: 5 DIRECTORS: ABSENT: 0 DIRECTORS: Comerchero, Naggar, Pratt, Roberts, Stone 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 July 24, 2001; 1.2 Approve the minutes of August 14, 2001. 2 Namincl of the New Temecula Theater RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 Accept the recommendation of the Community Services Commission and officially name the new theater in Old Town The Old Town Temecula Community Theater." 2.2 Accept the recommendation o1 the Community Services Commission and officially name the courtyard at the new community theater The Jeanne and Bob Burns Courtyard. (Consent Calendar Item No. 2 considered under separate discussion; see page 2.) 3 Completion and Acceptance of Rancho California Sports Park Culvert Modification - Proiect No. PW00~23CSD RECOMMENDATION: 3.1 Accept the Rancho California Sports Park Culvert Modification Project - Project No. PW00-23CSD as complete; Minutes.csd~082801 1 3.2 Authorize the Clerk to file the Notice of Completion; 3.3 Accept the Maintenance Bond in the amount of 10% of the contract. MOTION: Director Naggar moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 and 3 (Item No. 2 was pulled for separate discussion). The motion was seconded by Director Comerchero and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM CONSIDERED UNDER SEPARATE DISCUSSION 2 Naminq of the New Temecula Theater RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 Accept the recommendation of the Community Services Commission and officially name the new theater in Old Town The Old Town Temecula Community Theater. 2.2 Accept the recommendation of the Community Services Commission and officially name the courtyard at the new community theater The Jeanne and Bob Burns Courtyard. Community Services Director Parker reviewed the staff report (of record) and it was noted by Deputy City Clerk Ballreich that written communication, with regard to this item, had been received from Ms. Joan Sparkman, advising that copies have been distributed to the City Council. Ms. Mary A. Davis, 42896 Santa Suzanne, expressed her interest in the naming of the Old Town Theater and shared with the Councilmembers and audience history as to the formation of the theater, noting that the Temecula Valley Theater was originally started in 1977. Mr. Chuck Washington, 31205 Kahwea Road, relayed his support as well as the support of the Board members of the Theater Foundation of the naming of this future facility; commented on the Foundation's participation in the process; referenced upcoming fundraising events for the Theater; and thanked the City Council and staff for its continued, collaborative support. Commending staff on a job well done, Mr. Wayne Hall, 42131 Agena, spoke in support of the overall facility. Community Services Commission Chairman Meyler reiterated the Commission's support of the proposed names for the Theater and the courtyard. For Director Naggar, it was noted that it was solely the Community Theater Design Committee that participated in the selection process of the names. For Director Naggar who had envisioned a more grand name such as the Temecula Theater for the Performing Arts, it was noted that the title of a Performing Arts Theater would give a connotation of a much larger facility than what is being proposed (300 seats). Director Pratt commented on the implementation of a policy of limiting the naming of buildings, courtyards, etc. after individuals not until the individual has passed away. Minutes.csd~082801 2 In light of the joint efforts of Mr. and Mrs. Burns, President Stone, echoed by Director Roberts, spoke in support of the recommendation. MOTION: Director Roberts moved to approve the staff recommendation. The motion was seconded by Director Comerchero and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Director Pratt who abstained. DISTRICT BUSINESS 4 Parade Guidelines RECOMMENDATION: 4.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 01- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING GUIDELINES FOR THE CITY'S INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE AND ELECTRIC LIGHT PARADE Recreation Superintendent Pelletier-Crowe and Recreation Coordinator Gilliland reviewed the staff report (of record), highlighting the proposed guidelines as it relates to entry dimensions, signage, safety, and theme requirements. It was noted that the three main differences between the two sets of guidelines are as follows: 1) Entries - Independence Day Parade maximum 70 entries and Electric Light Parade maximum 95 entries 2) Electric Light Parade - Grand Marshal will be Santa Claus and, therefore, no other Santa Claus look alikes will be permitted 3) Electric Light Parade - no heating or open flames shall be permitted. For Director Roberts, Recreation Coordinator Gilliland advised that Guideline No. 3 (participants shall not distribute flyers, business cards, or other materials to spectators along the parade route during the parade) does not prohibit the distribution of American flags and that Guideline No. 12 (shooting of firearms, discharge of fireworks, and sounding of loud horns is prohibited) does not prohibit the Fire/Police Departments to utilize its sirens. In response to Director Naggar, City Attorney Thorson noted that the proposed guidelines would not prohibit anybody from participating in the parade but that it would limit signage to the name of the entrant and that no message/advertising may be displayed with the entrant's name. With regard to the distribution of American flags, Mr. Thorson noted that the flag is a traditional symbol and viewed it as part of the Independence Day parade. City Attorney Thorson informed the City Council and the audience members that he had received a letter from the United States Justice Foundation, dated August 28, 2001, (copies of which have been distributed to the City Council), relaying the Foundation's opposition to the proposed parade guidelines. Mr. Thorson noted that non-adherence to the parade guidelines would not result in criminal action because the guidelines are not part of the Municipal Code and could not be citable as an infraction or misdemeanor but that the City would have the authority to request an entrant to leave the parade if the guidelines were not adhered to. Minutes.csd~082801 3 For President Stone, Recreation Coordinator Gilliland advised that the enforcement of these guidelines would be overseen by the committee. Director Naggar commended those staff members associated with the organization of the parades on a job well done. Mr. Jim Meyler, 31813 Via Campanario, representing the Community Services Commission, relayed the Commission's desire to eliminate politics from the parades; advised that the proposed guidelines are similar to those of other cities; and reiterated the Commission's support of the adoption of these guidelines. If it were the City's intent to restrict politics from the parades, Mr. Carl Ross, 43886 Butternut Drive, noted that all politicians or political groups that do not reside within the City of Temecula should be restricted from participation. Director Naggar relayed his opposition to supporting any guidelines that would prohibit a Council candidate from displaying his/her candidacy along with his/her name, noting that otherwise, he could support the guidelines. Echoed by President Stone, Director Comerchero relayed objection to an entrant not being able to display his/her professional/occupational title along with his/her name. City Attorney Thorson suggested that guideline no. 2 be amended to include occupational or professional title of the entrant such as Captain, Doctor, etc. MOTION: Director Comerchero moved to approve the guidelines as proposed and requested that an entrant's professional/occupational title be permitted. This motion died for the lack of a second. Additional Council discussion ensued with regard to geographic qualifications after which Director Naggar suggested that the matter be taken off calendar to which Director Roberts relayed his support and the following motion was offered: MOTION: Director Naggar moved to take no formal action with regard to the proposed parade guidelines and that staff be directed to limit the number of entries of the Independence Day Parade to 79 and the Electric Light Parade to 95 and that political candidates be permitted to ride in the parades. The motion was seconded by Director Naggar and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES REPORT No additional comments. GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT No additional comments. BOARD OF DIRECTORS' REPORTS No additional comments. Minutes.csd~082801 4 At 9;09 P.M., the Temecula Community Services D Tuesday, September 11 2001 at 7:00 p M, Ci ~stnct meeting was form Dr~ve, Temecula, Cahfornia. ' ' ty Council Ch~_~ ally ad./ourn--, ~-,~ers, 43200 Business ffrey E. Stone, President Minule$.csd~08280~