CITY OF MURRIETA
Council Chambers
1 Town Square
Murrieta 92562
Thursday, September 5, 2024
Parks and Recreation
Commission
6:00 PM
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Chris Collopy
Chair
Paul Parker Carmella Wood Vice Chair Commissioner John Hunneman Robin Gilliland Commissioner Commissioner YOU MAY VIEW THE MEETING LIVESTREAMED VIA THE CITY’S WEBSITE AT https://murrieta.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes September 5, 2024 6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chair Parker.
ROLL CALL
Present Commissioner John Hunneman, Commissioner Carmella Wood, and Vice Chair Paul Parker
Excused Chairperson Christopher Collopy, and Commissioner Robin Gilliland Absent None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Wood.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It was moved by Commissioner Hunneman, seconded by Commissioner Wood to approve the Agenda for September 5, 2024. The motion carried by the following vote:
Action:
Ayes: Commissioner Hunneman, Commissioner Wood, and Vice Chair Parker Noes: None
Absent: Chairperson Collopy, and Commissioner Gilliland
ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATE
· Senior Recreation Coordinator Liset Lagunas and Recreation Supervisor Victor Patino provided an update on the Youth Center expanded hours, summer youth camp, and aquatics program. - Vice-Chair Parker questioned drop in attendance for aquatics and cost of the program.
Recreation Supervisor, Victor Patino, explained attendance was affected by the change of location and reduced hours. The costs are even as with prior years. - Commissioner Hunneman asked about comments received from the public and plans to reopen the pool at Cal Oaks Sports Park. There has been an adjustment with having to share the pool at Vista Murrieta High School. Plans to reopen the pool are currently on hold due to funding.
· Youth Advisory Committee member Nick Trinh provided a Youth Advisory Committee update.
No questions from the Commission.
· Parks and Community Services Manager Lea Kolek provided an update on the Parks and Rec Master Plan and Trails Master Plan, both drafts are in review. No questions from the Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON-AGENDA)
None
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes September 5, 2024 CONSENT CALENDAR - APPROVAL OF ITEMS 1 – 3
It was moved by Commissioner Hunneman, seconded by Commissioner Wood to approve Consent Calendar Items 1-3 . The motion carried by the following vote:
Action:
Ayes: Commissioner Hunneman, Commissioner Wood, and Vice Chair Parker Noes: None
Absent: Chairperson Collopy, and Commissioner Gilliland
1. Minutes
2. Recreation, Activities and Events Report
3. Parks, Projects and Maintenance Report
PULLED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
None
1. Adopt-A-Trail Program
· Parks and Community Services Manager Lea Kolek and Office Assistant II Roseann Otis provided an update on the Adopt-A-Trail program requesting input from the Commission on program language, rules and requirements, and volunteer recognition. - Commissioner Hunneman asked about the option for a business to sponsor funds towards the program rather than participate in clean-up. - It was decided by the Commission that replacement of Adopt-A-Trail signage due to vandalism will be provided at no cost to the volunteer. - The Commission suggested that trail clean-up be changed from once every three months to once a month.
· There were no Public Comments.
DISCUSSION
It was moved by Commissioner Hunneman, seconded by Commissioner Wood to bring this item back on the November 7, 2024 agenda for further review and discussion. The motion carried by the following vote:
Action:
Ayes: Commissioner Hunneman, Commissioner Wood, and Vice Chair Parker Noes: None
Absent: Chairperson Collopy, and Commissioner Gilliland
COMMISSION MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
· Commissioner Hunneman expressed concern about the Commission not being notified about the Park Naming Policy being brought before City Council on August 20. Parks and Community Services Manager Lea Kolek confirmed that email notification was sent.
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes September 5, 2024
COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD OR WITHDRAW ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS · Parks and Community Services Manager Lea Kolek informed the Commission that this agenda item is the time for the Commission to request items to be included on a future agenda. · There were no requests from the Commission at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:19 p.m.