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HomeMy WebLinkAbout032207 CC/TVUSD Jnt. Minutes I MINUTES OF A JOINT TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TEMECULA VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT MARCH 22, 2007 The Joint Temecula City Council and the Temecula Valley Unified School District Meeting commenced at 6:06 p.m., on Thursday, March 22, 2007, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. Singing Happy Birthday to Administrative Assistant Nell, the City Council, along with the School Board wished her a Happy Birthday. CITY COUNCIL CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Chuck Washington. SCHOOL BOARD CALL TO ORDER: President Stew Morris. Flag Salute: President Stew Morris. ROLL CALL: City Council: Comerchero, Edwards, Washington. ABSENT: Naggar and Roberts. Governing Board: Brown, O'Neal, Shafer, Tooker, Morris. I PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS Certificates of Achievement to the Temecula Vallev Hiah School Girls Soccer Team Congratulating the Coaches and Principal of Temecula Valley High School on the success of its CIF Champions, Mayor Washington presented the following champions with a Certificate of Achievement I o Melissa Bowlin o Natalie Ducatenzeiler o Lydia Johnston o Jacqueline Witz o Shannon Smith o Chelsea Morales o Danielle Quinones o Katherine Guerrero o Alex McLaughlin o Ana Lang o Ashley Giovannetti o Brittany Barr o Dana Menard o Lindsey Witz o Audri Grunauer o Sanvannah Moote o Sierra Clawson o Alison Quigley R:IMinutesl032207 I I I PUBLIC COMMENTS A. Ms. Maureen Bowlin, Temecula, invited the City Council to the kick off its Star Testing Program Day Middle School to be held on Wednesday, May 9 and Friday, May 11, 2007, from 7:30 a.m. to 8:15 a.m., advising that breakfast will be served to those in attendance. Ms. Bowlin also thanked the City Council for its efforts with regard to the youth in Temecula and its focus on a Youth Master Plan. Referencing the Think First Program, Mayor Washington queried if the City Council would consider providing financial support to implement the program at local high schools. Ms. Bowlin also advised that Day Middle School will be hosting the Catch Team Program and will be discussing internet safety with parents. Mr. Doug Blois, Temecula, expressed his concern with the increasing gang problem and relayed the importance of the proposed Youth Master Plan. CITY COUNCIUSCHOOL BOARD REPORTS A. Ms. Tooker thanked the City Council for its participation and support in the City, County, and School partnership at the State level as common projects are worked together. COUNCIL BUSINESS 1 Youth Master Plan RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 That the City Council and Board of Trustees of the Temecula Valley Unified School District jointly review and discuss the scope of services related to an agreement between the City of Temecula and Moore lacofano Goltsman, Inc. (MIG) for the development of a Comprehensive Youth Master Plan. Director of Community Services Parker provided a staff report (of written record). Representing Moore, lacofano Goltsman (MIG), Property Managers Ms. Esmeralda Garcia and Mr. Andy Pendoley provided a PowerPoint Presentation, highlighting on the following: o Phase 1 Environmental Scan o Plan Development o Plan Approval o Outreach o Products R:IMinutesl032207 2 I I I Council Member Comerchero relayed that although the City Council would be proud of the services and activities available for preschoolers, seniors, and adults, it has been challenging serving the needs of middle school and high school kids; therefore, he would be hopeful that the proposed Youth Mater Plan will create opportunities to service the needs of the City's youth from a social and recreational standpoint. Council Member Comerchero also noted that although it would be important to keep the children that are already engaged in recreational activities interested, it would be as important to reach the children who would not normally seek out recreational opportunities. Echoing Council Member Comerchero's comments, Mayor Washington noted that an assessment phase engaging the entire community will give MIG and staff direction as to what the current problems may be and what the needs would be. Board Member Tooker relayed the importance of parents being more involved with their children; and would be desirous of revisiting the District's Adopted Core Values Program to ensure that it is up to par to be distributed to all stakeholders and business partners in the community. Board Member O'Neal expressed concern with not being able to reach the children who would be in most need. In response to Board Member O'Neal's concern, Director of Community Services Parker noted that it will be challenging to reach those children who would be in most need; but that MIG and staff will be enlisting the help of the City's youth, their peers, the Teen Council, Boys and Girls Club, and the Safe Alternatives for Everyone (SAFE) program to accomplish this task. For Council Member Comerchero, Director of Community Services Parker noted that because MIG, the Council, and staff may hear an array of requests from children, it would be important to be open minded. Referencing Board Member Brown's query, Ms. Garcia noted that MIG has had past experience in developing Youth Master Plans, advising that all youth in the City will be targeted, not just the at-risk child; and that the ideas of a Youth Master Plan will come from the community. Agreeing that the Council and Board will need to be sensitive and open minded as to what may be requested by the City's youth, Board Member Shafer relayed his excitement for the proposed Youth Master Plan. President Morris relayed his enthusiasm with the proposed Youth Master Plan and stated that this plan will build social competency and gang diversion, providing a basic core education for the City's youth. Speaking enthusiastically regarding the proposed Youth Master Plan, Council Member Edwards stated that in conjunction with SAFE, the Teen Council, and the Boys and Girls Club, these agencies will be able to target the City's youth and, therefore, relayed support to move the project forward. Thanking the Police Department, SAFE, the Temecula Valley School Board, City staff, the Fire Department, and Mr. Gould from Full Value Entertainment for their representation and support of the Youth Master Plan, Mayor Washington relayed his desire to have a human service agency created that would direct individuals in need in the right direction; and that the Youths R:\MinutesI032207 3 I I I Master Plan would not only provide athletic activities but would address the emotional, spiritual, and physical iSSUI~S of all teens. Echoing comments made by Director of Community Services Parker, Dr. Leighty expressed that in her opinion it will not be difficult reaching the children in need; that it would be important that the task force behind the proposed Youth Master Plan listen to the needs of the children and to have an out-of-the-box approach in order to fully understand and evaluate what the City and District may provide for its youth. Dr. Leighty thanked Director of Community Services Parker, staff, the Temecula Valley School Board, and the City Council for taking the initial step to move the project forward. For the Council and Board Members, Director of Community Services Parker noted that the Scope of Approval will be forwarded to the City Council meeting of March 27, 2007, for an approval of an appropriation of funds for the study. 2 Joint Use Oooortunities/Collaboration RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 That the City Council and the Board of Trustees of the Temecula Valley Unified SChOClI District jointly discuss and explore possible options to enhance existing joint uses and possible resources to the benefit of our community. Director of Building and Safety Elmo provided a staff report (of record). Speaking in favor of Joint Use opportunities, Dr. Leighty relayed that Temecula could be a state- wide model; that it would be vital to be prepared for any type of emergency; and that a connection and communication with the City would be crucial to its community. In response to Council Member Edwards' query with regard to communication, it was noted that Assistant Superintendent Okun would be working on the communication between the school and the City; and that in the near future, the Temecula Valley School District will be using the Nextel System which will allow linkage to the City's Nextel System. Deputy City Manager Yates advised that there would be a School District radio placed at Fire Station No. 84. City Manager Nelson relayed the importance of the Joint Use Agreement as well as the City's Youth Master Plan. In response to Council Member Edwards' query, Police Captain Aim noted that due to budgetary constraints, the JOLT Program was diminished, but that with collaboration from the Probation Department, District Attorney, and more agencies, it may be possible to restart the program. Board Member TCloker relayed the importance of the role that the new public library will play in the lives of the community and applauded all involved with its efforts. Dr. Leighty applauded Mr. Robert Roy and Captain Buckley, noting that without their efforts the Temecula Valley School District would not have its 42 AED units. Dr. Leighty requested that the City and School District update the Joint Use Agreement. R:\MinutesI032207 4 I Mayor Washington relayed the importance of the City and the Temecula Valley School District collaborating to ensure that every high school student have an opportunity to witness the Every 15 Minutes Program before graduating high school. Sergeant Jim Adams, representing the Police Department, noted that the Every 15 Minutes Program has been addressed and that two more assemblies to the program will be implemented; and that staff is also considering expanding the program to have a mock trial for students. Dr. Leighty thanked and congratulated the cooperation for all involved to keep the community vital. CITY MANAGER REPORT/SUPERINTENDENT REPORT Relaying a story of the Temecula Public Library, City Manager Nelson advised that the City has been fortunate to have had the resources to build quality buildings that will stand the test of time such as the Temecula Public Library; and that the City is committed to maintaining the quality of life for its citizens. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT No additional comments. I ADJOURNMENT At 7:36 p.m., the City Council meeting formally adjourned to Tuesday, March 27, 2007, at 5:30 p.m., for a Closed Session with the regular session commencing at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecul Calif ia. fL ) I R:\Minutesl032207 5