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AGENDA
TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
TO BE HELD AT I
TEMECULA CITY HALL
MONDAY, OCTOBER 8) 2001
6:00 P.M.
Chairman Jim Meyer
Commissioner Edlards
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Edwards, Henz, Hogan, Yorke, Meyler,
CALL TO ORDER:
FLAG SALUTE:
ROLL CALL:
PRESENTATIONS:
Charlotte Fox
Master Gardeners
Liz Bibb
Master Gardeners
Lucy Belian
Office Specialist, City of Temecula
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 spea~ 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. I
When you are called to speak, please come forward and state your name and
address. I
For all other agenda items, a "Request to SPllak" form must be filed with the
Community Services Commission Secretary before the item is addressed by the
Commission. There is a three (3) minute time limit for individual speakers.
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DIVISION REPORTS
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approval of Community Services Commission Minutes
RECOMMENDATION:
1.1 That the Community Services Commission approves the
minutes of the September 10, 2001 rrteeting.
COMMISSION BUSINESS
2. Commission Volunteers Needed for Calendar Proiect
RECOMMENDATION:
2.1 That the Community Services Commission select two (2)
Commission members to be on a judging panel for a children's
poster contest.
3. Facility Vandalism Reduction ProQram Update
RECOMMENDATION:
3.1 That the Community Services Commission receive and file the
report on the Facility Vandalism Reduction Program Update.
4. Reschedulinq of Commission Meetinq
RECOMMENDATION:
4.1 That the Community Services Comrrission discuss
rescheduling the November 2001 CFommunity
Services Commission meeting to Monday, November 5,2001.
COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR'S REPORT
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSIONER'S REPORTS
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ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Community Services Commission
will be held on Monday, November 5,2001,6:00 P.M., at Temecula City Hall
Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Tem!ecula, California.
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ITEM NO.1
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY OF TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVI'CES COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 10, 2001
CALL TO ORDER
The City of Temecula Community Services Commission convened in a regular meeting
at 6:00 P.M., on Monday, January 10, 2001 in the City ICounCiI Chambers of Temecula
City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, Califorr;Jia.
ALLEGIANCE
The audience was led in the Flag salute by Commissioner Yorke.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Commissioners "Edwards, Henz, Hogan, Yorke, and
Chairman Meyler.
Absent:
None.
Also Present: Director of Community Services Parker,
Deputy Director of Commurity Services Ruse,
Recreation Superintendent, Pelletier,
Development Services Adrhinistrator McCarthy,
Management Analyst Smit~,
Administrative Secretary Zigler, and
Minute Clerk Hansen. I
"(It was noted that Commissioner Edwards arrived at 6:02 P.M.)
PRESENTATIONS
No comments.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. Larry Markham, representing the Los Ranchitos Ho~eowners Association, noted the
discussions with staff regarding the 7.5 acre parcel at the corner of Santiago Road/Ynez
Road; relayed that the association desired to work with btaff to develop the Master Plan
for this particular property which will potentially be ~ passive/equestrian riding ring
facility, noting the goal to have the project placed in the 5-year CIP next year; and for the
record, noted the letter dated June 21, 2001 forwarded to Director of Community
Services Parker addressing this issue, along with attached sketches of concepts that
had been previously discussed. l
Noting receipt of the referenced letter, Director of Com unity Services Parker advised
that it was staff's opinion that a passive facility would be appropriate for this particular
site, relaying that the project would be further inv I stigated as the CIP process
approaches which begins in approximately February.
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DIVISION REPORTS
Development Services Administrator McCarthv provide. an overview of the proiects in
process. notinq the current activitv. as follows: I
" Relayed that the Senior Center Expansion Project was progressing, noting that the
grading, the excavation, and the underground work has been completed, and that
the slab would be poured tomorrow morning (Sept~mber 11, 2001) at 6:30 P.M.
With respect to the Chaparral Pool Project, relaJd that efforts have been made
regarding the relocation of the facilities, noting that~ the excavation of the two pools
has begun. I
Advised that the Children's Museum Ad Hoc Sub<i:ommittee is scheduled to meet
on September 11, 2001 to review additional design concepts from the consultant.
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Noted that the Draft Trails Master Plan would be igoing to the Trails Master Plan
Development Committee for review, and would most likely be presented to the
Commission in October. I
For Commissioner Henz, Development Services Administrator McCarthy noted that the
Senior Expansion Project was scheduled to be completed at the end of December.
Director of Community Services Parker noted that sinbe Maintenance Superintendent
Harrington was absent there would be no Maintenance Division Report this evening.
Recreation Superintendent Pelletier updated the com1mission reqardinq Recreational
activities and events. as follows: I
. Noted that the Summer Day Camp Program concluded on August 315" and that the
annual August Concert Series concluded on AugGst 301h which received greater
spectator participation than in the past, expressing a special thanks to
Administration Secretary Zigler for her efforts tegarding the success of this
program. 1
Relayed that on September 5th the last session of wim lessons began, noting that
the number of lessons offered throughout the su/nmer was approximately 2,100
lessons. j
With respect to the Halloween Spooktacular Festivi ies, noted that staff is beginning
preparations for this popular event which will tak~ place at the Hockey Arena on
Friday, October 26th from 6:00-9:00 P.M. at the Terhecula Skate Park, advising that
if the weather is rainy, the event will be held in the recreation Center.
Noting that preparations for the Holiday Season were underway, relayed that the
annual Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held on No~ember 29th, the annual Electric
Light Parade will be held on November 30th, the Holiday Lights and Festive Sights
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Event will take place from December 11-13, and the Winter Wonderland Event is
scheduled for December 15th, advising that each Commissioner would be provided
a calendar denoting the December activities.
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Commending staff, Chairman Meyler relayed that he and his wife had attended three of
the five Summer Concert Series, advising that he was v~ry pleased.
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In response, Director of Community Services Parker relayed that the marketing for this
program would continue, noting the goal for this prograni to grow.
COMMISSION BUSINESS
1. Approval of Community Services Meetina Minutes
RECOMMENDATION:
1.1 That the Community Services Commission approve the minutes of
the August 13, 2001 Community Servicbs Commission meeting.
MOTION: Commissioner Henz moved to approve the ~inutes, as written. The motion
was seconded by Commissioner Yorke and voice vote rJflected unanimous approval.
2. Communitv Advisorv Committee for the GenJal Plan UDdate Process
RECOMMENDATION:
2.1 That the Community Services Commission appoint a Commissioner
to the Community Advisory Committe~ for the General Plan Update
Process. I
Noting that in March of this year the City Council approved a contract with a consultant
to assist in updating the City's General Plan, and in llune provided direction to staff
regarding forming an advisory committee to assist in the I process, Development Services
Administrator McCarthy advised that the City Cou'ilcil had requested that each
Commission appoint one member to serve on this committee.
Senior Planner Hogan provided an overview of the infdrmation that would be reviewed
with the consultant; relayed that staff would be soliciting Ithe committee's input as well as
input from public forums and other community workshops; advised that there would be
approximately 3-5 committee meetings starting in December or January, and then
lasting over a 3-6 month period; provided an overvieW of the various members who
would serve on this committee; clarified what the Generkl Plan document encompassed
which was the future vision for the City, establishing policies for the development of the
community; and for Commissioner Yorke, reiterated the estimated meeting schedule.
Commissioner Hogan, as well as Chairman Meyler volunteered to serve on this
particular committee, Chairman Meyler advising that to t?e best of his knowledge he was
the only Commissioner without an outside assignment at this time.
For Commissioner Edwards, Senior Planner Hogan Jdvised that a General Pian is
updated on an as-needed basis, relaying that this wduld be the first comprehensive
update since the adoption of the General Plan; and for IDirector of Community Services
Parker relayed that Cotton Bridges Associates is the firm selected to consult during this
process.
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MOTION: Commissioner Edwards moved to appoint Crairman Meyler to serve on the
Community Advisory Committee for the General Plan Update Process. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Hogan and voice vote refledted unanimous approval.
3. Summer Months and Recreation in Temecula ]CS.M.A.R.T.1 ProQram
RECOMMENDATION:
3.1 That the Community Services Commission receive and file this
report and video presentation regal-ding the "Summer Months
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Activities and Recreation in Temecula (S.M.A.R.T) Program.
Recreation Superintendent Pelletier introduced Recrealion Coordinator Lawrence who
was responsible for the overall planning, programmihg, and implementation of the
S.MAR.T Program. I
Providing an overview of the program, Recreation Coordinator Lawrence advised that
per the recommendation of Councilman Stone, the Rec~eation Department was directed
by the City Council to begin a program which would provide youths from the ages of 7-
15 a drop-in program in a neighborhood park near theit home; noted that the program
began on Monday, June 25th and concluded on Friday, August 17'h; advised that with the
aid of 12 dedicated recreation assistants and Senior] Recreation Leader Hursh, the
program was a great success, noting the plethora of po~itive feedback received by staff
from the community; and recognized Senior Recreation Leader Hursh and various
recreation assistants who contributed to this program's kuccess; and presented a video
which provided an overview of the S.M.A.R.T. Prograrh, highlighting the five park site
locations, the hours, the staff members, the activities, and the sporting events.
In response to Chairman Meyler, Recreation coordinltor Lawrence relayed that the
number of participants varied from park to park, notirig that at some locations there
would be an average of 30-40 youths per day, while either site would average 15-25,
relaying that participation also varied daily. I
For Commissioner Edwards, Recreation Superintendent Pelletier clarified that the
program concluded on August 17th due to school beginning on the 22"d; for
Commissioner Yorke, advised that the program could bel expanded next year, depending
on funding provisions; and noted that staff was given the recommendation to develop the
program in early June, and by June 25th the program was underway.
In response to Commissioner Hogan, Director of commLnity Services Parker confirmed
that the video would be submitted for the California Park land Recreation State Award.
Expressing thanks to Recreation staff, Commissioner Henz relayed gratitude for their
efforts in making Temecula a better place to live. I
In order to express appreciation, Recreation Superintendent Pelletier presented
Recreation Leader Hursh with a Certificate of Appre9iation. Additionally, Recreation
Coordinator Lawrence recognized Recreation Assistant Mendoza for his perfect
attendance, and Recreation Assistants Potoczac, and] Wood for their diligent efforts,
Director of Community Services Parker adding his thanks for the outstanding work of
these individuals, reiterating how quickly this program w~s developed and implemented.
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The Commission received and filed this report and video presentation.
4. November 12. 2001 Commission Meetina DatJ Conflict
RECOMMENDATION:
4.1 That the Community Services Commi,sion discuss rescheduling or
canceling the November 12, 2001 Community Services Commission
meeting. I
Noting that the regularly scheduled November meeting falls on the National Holiday for
Veteran's Day, Administrative Secretary Zigler noted theil necessity to reschedule or
cancel the November meeting: and for Chairman Meyler, relayed that if the November
meeting was cancelled the appointment for a new Chairman and Vice Chairman would
be agendized for the following meeting. I
For Commissioner Yorke, Director of Community Services Parker relayed that to the
best of his knowledge there were no vital agenda items for the November meeting.
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MOTION: Commissioner Henz moved to reschedule the November meeting for
November 19th. The motion was seconded by Commibsioner Yorke. (Ultimately this
motion passed; see below.) 1
Chairman Meyler noted that this meeting could be ca celled at a future date if there
were no agenda items. I
At this time voice vote was taken reflecting unanimous approval.
COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR'S REPORT
A.
Updating the Commission, Director of Community Services Parker relayed that
the Parade Guidelines approved by the Commission were presented to the
TCSD Board of Directors, advising that the guid+lines were not adopted but that
staff was directed to continue the program and to develop the rules and
regulations as in the past, noting that the numbet of entries for the 4th of July and
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Christmas parade were limited, relaying that additionally staff was directed to not
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allow any type of commercial publicity on the floats.
In response to Commissioner Henz' request fO~ a report on vandalism issues,
Director of Community Services Parker noted that Maintenance Superintendent
Harrington would present a report at the OClober!meeling.
Referencing a recent new article which referred to a Memorial Park in the City of
Temecula, Director of Community Services Parker clarified that actually there is
no "memorial" park, noting that staff has designated an area in the Rancho
California Sports Park for individuals who have requested to plant a tree in honor
of one who has passed away. I
For Commissioner Yorke, Director of Community Services Parker specified the
two specific areas in the sport park where memonial items have been placed.
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D.
Reiterating that the Children's Museum Ad Hoc Subcommittee would be meeting
on September 11, 2001, Director of Communityl Services Parker relayed that at
this meeting a logo, character, and theme would be selected.
Director of Community Services Parker adviseb that staff would be accepting
nominations for the Wall of Honor through Octobtr 29, 2001.
Noting that staff was currently recruiting for a Museum Service Manager, Director
of Community Services Parker relayed that thiS individual would manager the
Children's Museum once it opened, additionailyladvising that recruitment for an
Aquatics Supervisor would begin in the next month, or so.
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For Commissioner Henz, Director of Community Services Parker advised that the
two museums would be operated separately whil~ both managers would report to
Recreation Superintendent Pelletier.
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COMMISSIONER REPORTS
No additional comments.
ADJOURNMENT
At 6:42 P.M. Chairman Meyler formaily adjourned this meeting to October 8. 2001 at
6:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula.
James. A. Meyler, Chairman
Herman D. Parker, Director of Community Services
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ITEM NO.2
CITY OF TEMECULA
AGENDA REPORT
TO:
FROM:
Community Services Commission
Herman Parker, Director of clmmunity service~
October 8, 2001
DATE:
SUBJECT: Commission Volunteers Needed for Calendar Project
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PREPARED BY: Barbara Smith, Management tnalyst
RECOMMENDATION: Thatthe Community Services Commission select two (2) Commission
members to be on a Judgin'g Panel for a children's poster cdntest.
BACKGROUND: The City received two grants this yeaJ, one from the Department of
Conservation and one from CR&R our franchised solid wast~ hauier. The focus of both of these
grants is to promote recycling and litter abatement. I
Last year the "Extreme Recycling Program" was funded by these annual grants. This year we
wanted to focus on the education of our community's childre'n, hopefully to establish and
encourage life long habits of recycling and litter abatement. IWe will be funding a 2002 calendar
with these grants. The City. will be designing the calendar with recycling hints from the
Department of Conservation, as well as information provided by CR&R. The monthly
illustrations will be selected from posters submitted by childr~n.
Information about recycling and litter abatement has been dibtributed to all 3rd and 41h grade
classes within the Temecula Valley Unified School District. Gina Bishop, Director of Elementary
Education for the District, sl:lggested that we focus on these Igrades because of the age
appropriateness and the recycling theme would incorporate well into 3rd and 4th grades' normal
Life Science curriculum. . I
We asked that the teachers incorporate recycling and litter abatement information into their Life
Science lessons, then allow time for an art project of illustrating the lessons. We emphasized
that the most important criteria in our poster selections will b~ focused on the illustrations that
best communicate the importance of recycling and not Iitteri~g. We asked that all posters be
submitted to us by November 1 st. A panel of five (5) judges kill select the best 13 posters, one
for each month and one for the cover. I
I respectfully request two (2) volunteers to from the Commu~ity Services Commission to serve
on this judging panel. Two staff members and Ed Campos, General Manager of CR&R will join
the volunteers to form the entire panel. Time wiil be schedul~d time shortly after November 151 to
meet and review the posters so that the winners can be selepted. This will allow us time to print
and distribute the calendars prior to the District's winter break in late December.
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City of Temecula
43200 Business Park Drive - Post Office BJx 9033, Temecula, California 92589-9033
(909) 694-6444
FAX (909) 694-1999
September 4, 2001
Dear Teachers,
The City of Temecula has obtained grant money that needs to be expended on aluminum beverage container
recycling and litter abatement education. The City, in cooperatibn with Temecula Valley United School
District, would like to spend these funds on a program to promote rclcycling with 3,d and 41h grade students. It is
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our hope that children exposed to the importance of recycling will become more aware of it's benefits on a
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social, environmental and economical level as well as develop lifelong recycling habits.
We need your cooperation by asking that you incorporate recycling and litter abatement information into your
curriculum within the next two months. We have provided some mdterials to supplement any information you
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may already use. The book entitled "50 Simple Things Kids Can 40 to Recycle" has some exciting projects
that may be particularly helpful. The projects look like fun and will help illustrate methods and reasons for
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recycling. Unfortunately, the City could not obtain enough books for each teacher, but there will be four (4)
available at each school site that can be shared.
A major part of this project is to create a 2002 calendar with your student's drawings illustrating their views
and ideas on recycling. The City will hold a contest and select, by cbmmittee, the best 13 posters, one for each
month and one for the cover. Criteria for selection will not only be based on drawing ability, but also how well
the poster illustrates the importance of recycling and picking up litter.
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The winning student artists will receive a recognition prize as well as the opportunity to see their artwork
"published". The calendar will provide as a reminder each month in 2002 to keep good recycling habits
throughout the year. In order for the City to print and distribute tHis calendar prior to winter break, we will
need all drawings submitted to the City by Thursday, November 1, 2001.
The following are poster specificalions that need to be met:
1. Drawings need to be on 8 Yz by llinch white paper within margins. (See Sample)
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2. Drawing orientation must be landscape layout. (See 1ample)
3. Please provide the following information on the back of the poster:
a. Student's name
b. Student's age
c. Student's grade
d. Teacher's name
e. School's Name
In order to satisfy a requirement of the grant, I will ask allleachers 0 complete aVER Y SIMPLE evaluation
form after this project is completed. If you have any questions, plclase contact me at 694-6480.
Sincerely.
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Barbara Smith
Management Analyst
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TRIVIA.
FACTS AND OTHER STUFF
The numbers following each trivilt puce
correspond to the numbers in the
iC'WOrks Cited" section.
ALUMINUM:
Every minute of every day over
120,000 aluminum cans are recycled
in rhe U.S. (11)
n ecycling aluminum results in 95%
~ess air pollution and 97% less water
pollution than producing aluminum from
natural resources. (9)
n ecyding aluminum saveS 95% of the energy that
.l\.would be required to mine bauxite oce and extract
alumina, the raw materials needed to manufacture
aluminum. (49)
For each pound of aluminum recycled, you
eliminate the need to mine four pounds of bauxite
ore. (48)
Recycling.l ton of aluminum saves ,the equ~v~ent
. n energy of 2,350 gallons of gasohne. ThIS IS
equivalent to the amount of electricity used by the
rypical home over a period of 10 years. (28)
One recycled aluminum can saves enough
elecrriciry to operare a TV for 3 hours. (55)
Using recycled aluminum beverage cans to
produce new cans allows the aluminum can
industry to make up to 20 times more cans for the same
amounr of energy. (J 1)
Americans discard enough aluminum to rebuild
our entire commercial air fleet every 3 months. (2)
"""rhe aluminum beverage can returns to the
.1 grocer's shelf as a new, filled can in as little as 90 days
after collection, remelting, rolling, manufacturing and
distribution. Consumers could purchase the same
recycled aluminum can from a grocer's shelf every 13
weeks or 4 rimes a year. (J 1)
It's estimated that since 1972 some 13 million tons
of aluminum cans have been recycled in rhe U.S.
These 534.7 bil1ion aluminum cans placed end-to-c:nd
could strerch ro rhe moon some 170 times. (J 1)
'T"' he aver~e American family recycles 150 six-
.1 packs of aluminum cans a year. (J)
Used alu+-inurn cans are melred down into
ingots which can weigh as much as 30,000 tons.
Thar's enoug/, aluminum to make 1.6 million cans. (38)
"\VThen Jroduced in the early 1960's, 1,000
W alumirium beverage cans weighed about 55 Ib5.
Today, throu~ improved design, 1,000 aluminum
beverage cans weigh less rhan 35 Ib5. This is a significanr
reduction in taw material use and in waste to be recycled.
(38) I
According1to the U.S. Environmemal Protection
Agency fjEPA), aluminum cans represent less than
1 % of the nation's solid waste stream. (J 1)
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D ecycling pas created an esrimated 30,000 jobs
.l'-'ince 1970. In 1985, an estimated 2 million
aluminum cah collectors earned over 200 million dollars
for their reCYiling efforts. (3)
To make a ton of aluminum from raw materials,
we have t~ treat and dispose of 3.290 lbs. of red
mud, 2,900 Ibs. of carbon dioxide, 81 Ib5. of air
pollurants and 789 Ib5. of solid waste. (5)
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COMPOST:
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I n Sacrame~to Counry, 150,000
cubic yardsl of grass clippings (or
the equivalent of a 7 story building
rhe size of a f60rball field) are
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generated every year. (50)
American.!,hrow away about
10% of the food they buy ar rhe
supermarket.IThis results in dumping
the equivalent of more than 21 million
shopping bagj full of food inro landfills
every year. (21)
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One pound of red worms can consume half a
pound df food wasre every day. (26)
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ecyc 109 an average-sIze I Y s waste can
ake abo~r 300-400 pounds of finished composr, or
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humus, a year. (21)
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""rhiny-five million tons of yard trimmings
.1 (including grass, leaves, and tree and brush
trimmings) are generared in rhe U.S. annually. Each
year, 12% of rhe yard trimmings produced are
compo5red. (62)
Fallen leaves contain 50-80% of the nutrients that
a tree extracts from the Earth. By composting them,
we're helping rhe earch replenish irself. (21)
G cass makes up 70% of all yard wasre. If grass
clippings are short enough. they quickly decompose
and supply rhe soil wirh nitrogen and carbon. (21)
'\VJhen yard wasre is buried in landfills, where
W there is not much oxygen, it releases methane gas,
a powerful greenhouse gas that contributes to air
pollurion and global warming. Methane and other roxics
can also condense into liquid and leach into
groundwater. (21)
GLASS:
In rhe u.s., approximarely 13.2 million
(ons of glass waste are generated annually
and about 22% of all glass beverage
concainers are recycled. (62)
Abour 5 billion glass borrles and jars
of all kinds are recycled each year
in rhe Unired Scares; a nearly 500%
increase in the last ten years. That
represenrs about 2.5 billion pounds of
glass that won't end up in a landfill.
(38)
W,e save 'over a ton of resources for every ton of
glass recycled--I ,330 Ib5. of sand, 433 Ib5. of soda
ash, 433 Ibs. oflimesrone and 1511bs. offeldspar. (21)
A ron of glass produced from raw materials
creates 384 pounds of mining waste. Using 50%
recycled glass curs waste by abour 75%. (21)
Using recycled glass ro make new glass curs
relared air pollurion by up co 20%. (10)
n ecycIing 1 ton of glass saves the equivalent in
~nergy of 10 gallons of oil. (28)
n ecycling a glass borde saves enough energy to
~ighr a 100-wart bulb for 4 hours. (51)
Mosr borrles and jars conrain ar leasr 25%
ecycled glass. Glass never wears out-it can be
recycled forever. (21)
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Abour 75% of rhe Unired Srare's glass is used for
packagin~. (21)
If all rhe gl.L borrles and jars collected rhrough
recycling i~ rhe U.S. in 1994 were laid end ro end,
rhey'd reach rhe moon and half way back ro eanh. (24)
Glass conLners recycled in rhe U.S. in 1994,
would qlll 03,333 rractor crailers. Bumper to
bumper, rheyld screrch from Dallas ro Los Angeles. (24)
Glass makes up about 8% of Americas
municital wasre. (21)
More than 4,000 California restaurants and bars
ecycle their glass. (6, JO)
LANDFILLS:
From 199J ro
1995, rhej
number oflandfills
has declined ~y
49%. That is 2,833 less
landfills in rh~ U.S. (15)
We duml mosr of the magazines printed in rhe
U.S. each year (about 8 million tons) iDeo
landfills. If wb recycled just half of rhem, we could save
over 12 milliJn cubic yards of landfill space. (21)
More rhal two-rhirds of rhe material going into
andfill~ is degradable. However, very lirrle
change occurJ because moisture is the most
important entironmenral variable of degradation.
Landfills are ~ept as dry as possible to help prevent
groundwater tomamination from runoff. For
example, newlspapers are still readable more than
20 years afterlbeing thrown away. Food, such as
T-bone srea!d and hot dogs. remain relatively
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unchanged for more rhan a decade. (17)
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In 1993, 207 million rons of garbage were
generared ih the U.S. Thar's 4.4 pounds per
person per day. After recycling and composting.
3.4 pounds of garbage per person per day was
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combu5ted 01 sene to landfills. (61)
""rhe Environmental Protection Agency projects
1 rhar per fPira generarion of solid wasre will
decrease by rlie year 2000 from 4.4 pounds per
person per day ro 4.3 pounds. (61)
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ITEM NO.3
CITY OF TEMECULA
AGENDA REPORT
TO:
Community Services Commission
~evin T. Harrington, Maintenanrl e Superintendent
October 8, 2001
Facility Vandalism Reduction Program Update
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RECOMMENDATION: That the Community Services dommission receive and file the report
on the Facility Vandalism Reduction Program Update. I
DISCUSSION: As our park system and population becomes larger so to does the
potential for incidents of vandalism at our facilities. The City currently has 26 park sites and 6
recreational facilities. The incidence of significant vandaliS1' has increased only slightly over the
past several years.
One reason that vandalism has not increased significantly is the close working relationship the
Community Services Department has with our police departrpent. We currently have a program in
place to report all incidents of vandalism to our police dep~rtment. We have developed a form
(Incident Report Form) for our maintenance staff to completelin the event of vandalism or any other
items of concern, which is sent to our pOlice department as soon as it is reported. Community
Services staff meets regularly with the police department andl the public works department to review
the frequency of incidents and discuss measures to reduce vandalism, graffiti, transient issues or
other problems at our facilities. In addition, the Problem Orie~ted Policing Program (POP Program)
and the Park Patrol Program have been very successful in keeping the incident rates down in our
~~:. police department is working on implementing yet anothlr program to help keep our City safe
and beautiful. This program is called the Community Action ~atrol (CAP). Deputy Eric Albert of the
Temecula Police Department will be heading up this progral and he is here tonight to provide you
with an overview of this wonderful new program.
Because our park sites lie open and are accessible 24 hours a day7 days a week the occasional
incidences of vandalism are inevitable. The Community Services Department will continue to do its
very best to stay ahead of this very important problem. Staff Will continue to meet regularly with the
police department and other City departments to ensure th~t vandalism remains in check in the
future.
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
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ITEM NO.4
CITY OF TEMECULA
AGENDA REPORT
FROM:
Community Services Commissi . n
Herman Parker, Director of coJmunity Services~
TO:
DATE:
October 8, 2001
SUBJECT: Rescheduling of Commission Meeting
RECOMMENDATION: That the Community Services co~mission reschedule their November
meeting to Monday, November 5, 2001 at 6:00pm. I
BACKGROUND: At the September Community Services Commission meeting the
Commission rescheduled the regularly scheduled Commissio~ meeting for the month of November
to November 19, 2001, because the regularly scheduled Con\mission meeting falls on Veteran's
Day, a National Holiday. However, it was later brought to staff!. attention that November 19th is the
week of Thanksgiving and some members of staff may be on VI' acation that week in celebration of
the holiday. As a result, this staff report requests that the Community Services Commission
consider rescheduling the Commission meeting to meet on N vember 5, 2001.
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