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Shamara Anewo (listed in the meeting as Shamara Anewo), community services assistant for the Human Services Division, summarized May program activity. She said the division recorded 116 “impacts” in May, highlighted programs for participants with disabilities and special needs, and noted the Inclusive Visual Arts program (15 participants), an MRC Connect museum trip for five families, and a Global Citizens horticulture and viticulture vocational program that concluded its spring session with nine participants and excursions to local wineries.

Anewo said senior services reported 193 impacts for May and noted a 53% increase in senior participation year over year; commissioners also referenced a 457% year‑over‑year increase in a morning senior and special‑needs program at the CRC. Commissioners asked about session frequency and eligibility for the horticulture and viticulture program; staff said it runs two sessions per year and accepts applicants ages 18–29 through an application process.

Abigail “Abby” Solis, senior recreational leader with the Workforce Development Division, reported that workforce programming participation rose to 151 participants from 61 the prior year, driven in part by an inaugural Young Men’s Career Conference. Solis said mentors and community leaders participated and that mentors share contact information for follow‑up; commissioners praised the event and encouraged making it annual.

Director Russo told commissioners the splash pad at Nagar Park (near the MRC) is “very, very broken.” Initial inspection found two damaged water lines and a cracked tank; preliminary estimates staff provided put the repair at roughly $200,000 and a repair timeline of about two months. Russo said public‑works staff and the vendor are evaluating options for the quickest and most affordable durable fix and that staff will update commissioners as estimates are refined.

The damage comes as the city prepares to start its summer food service program. Staff and program lead Cece (staff) said the program will begin Monday and planned to serve 165 meals during the first week. Staff said they can relocate meal service from the damaged splash‑pad site to the MRC, Rotary Park, or indoors at the MRC in extreme heat and will publicize locations to reach children who need the meals. Commissioners praised staff flexibility and asked about impacts on other inclusive programs that use the splash pad.

Separately, the commission approved its consent calendar item to adopt action minutes from the May 12, 2025 meeting. Commissioner Kingsburg moved to approve; a roll‑call vote recorded votes from all five commissioners as “Aye,” and Chairperson Dr. Ewan Hawkes announced the motion passed unanimously.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Temecula Community Services Commission - June 9, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","City staff reported increases in Human Services and workforce programs and said a damaged splash pad will likely require a roughly $200,000, two‑month repair. Staff described contingency plans for the summer food program while parks amenities are out of service.","taxTitle","Temecula, Riverside County, California","taxId",4198,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6540924,"Temecula commissioners debate role and value of advisory commissions as council considers reorganizing them",1545,1915000,3460000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3770900-4ea9971f82e8279e51453e3512b0b8c6&start=1915&end=3460","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3770900-4ea9971f82e8279e51453e3512b0b8c6/thumbnail_1915000.jpg","/articles/6540924/Temecula/Riverside-County/California/Temecula-commissioners-debate-role-and-value-of-advisory-commissions-as-council-considers-reorganizing-them","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6540924-1c3339b55e7f7ab5bcddbd7ea8d0e160/orig.mp4?Expires=1773603897&Signature=llYS-IQgOH2oCkrCmPC69qZ2kgq~LZiuNduCwtOKKiv17rFMhCscMK2H96A3bPQ~zm~pErX26VuW8FueTkcqH~B3z3EyvBIkw75DGYlZTsSghP7-a1fVarM6qIPVGTKIO5vvN8lQSS~CWXVTfRsvK9oXzqBRvKvtDLljSunvGcbqSQ2myKYYtu20k7wNLht5~k08gl4moHZX~Te3GH1qSzoLImNKM9dx3q8YJdKKKq9wi43BzAE45wqXfaE5s5W0jpQxYlXAuwUrMVIt6pRmtMb3NyaJ0OZ-R5vdGb39n6vmc3t~F0dRDfsaz~IMRg5V7lMjXyT7k36fc5tMlI0PeA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Temecula Community Services Commission used a scheduled agenda item to discuss priorities and the commission’s role after the City Council signaled it may disband some advisory commissions and form a new “people commission.”

Commissioner Jeff Kingsburg opened the discussion by asking whether the commission should develop consensus positions ahead of a joint workshop with council and other commissions scheduled for early August. “Are we five different individuals who have different views, or is there any commission consensus?” he asked.

Director Russo told commissioners the item was properly agendized and that, because the discussion was on the public record, commissioners were free to express and form a consensus. Russo said prior joint workshops have been informal, open discussions that included council, the ready commission and sometimes the planning commission.

Commissioners voiced frustration at unclear lines of communication with council and with how the council has used subcommittees to handle issues that commissioners said could benefit from commission input. Several commissioners said they felt underutilized and asked for clearer assignments or opportunities to provide recommendations to council rather than only serving as event representatives.

“Sometimes we have people come to us to make public comments and there’s nothing we can do about it,” Commissioner DeWaive said, describing public commenters who had appealed parade decisions. Vice Chair Sizemore and others said the commission should continue to represent the city at community events while the council resolves commission restructuring, but they asked for more integration and clearer direction from council on specific tasks.

Some commissioners also raised the emotional impact of the council’s decision to reduce or restructure commissions. Commissioners said they intend to continue serving through the end of the year and encouraged staff to keep them informed about opportunities to advise council on items within their purview.

No formal motions or votes were taken on the item. Director Russo and staff agreed to provide additional information about the structure and expected agenda for the planned joint workshop and to keep commissioners apprised of council action on commission reorganization.","Commissioners discussed the future of the Community Services Commission, concerns about limited formal channels to advise council, and whether to continue event representation through year-end as the council considers restructuring commissions.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6540928,"Temecula commission hears appeals ahead of city council vote on parade participation",2926,166000,3092000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3770900-4ea9971f82e8279e51453e3512b0b8c6&start=166&end=3092","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3770900-4ea9971f82e8279e51453e3512b0b8c6/thumbnail_166000.jpg","/articles/6540928/Temecula/Riverside-County/California/Temecula-commission-hears-appeals-ahead-of-city-council-vote-on-parade-participation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6540928-c315054acd39e62e96f7f1b79e1057f6/orig.mp4?Expires=1773603897&Signature=cle4D847KwMM3SZx0dPYEbG34Q9FSCZSA5fGjBOHV0zK0vDaMg-e0nFLL4lKlDB-a8OJ6Dfc6TVC33a8hNWwllpuL2TuSHWKskXY9fatDkcYBlI9qifk39iRXqQXyiZgRLpx5iVZknqrNJAbQHkAehveic8fbQNZ27fOdgm8zh9ovKh75tNmq6N9-o2nHUSgyej5RhclfM2ICWFN1SFmizMCBC-WFrkqdc0NEy5lFsw1tlcG5l44aOVBjm3YDV6o~DGEFeZVMiOZf-mQWzKRWYP5uWm5B50WGpPORDVzKLJUV60~XiDawSXjL3TrTWFQFdyW70wQ27WULS25ugbb9Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Members of two community organizations told the City of Temecula Community Services Commission that they should be allowed to participate in the city’s Fourth of July parade, and staff said the denials will be considered at a city council hearing scheduled for the next day.

Rick Reese, a member of the Murrieta-Temecula Republican Assembly, told the commission the group has marched in the parade for decades and said the organization’s application was denied because city policy bars political campaigning in parade entries. “Fourth of July is all about political speech,” Reese said, referencing U.S. free‑speech principles and the city motto “old traditions, new opportunities.”

Jeanette Keachan, identified in her remarks as president of MTRA, said the organization sought only to honor the nation’s founding in the parade and asked the commission to convey support to council for overturning the denial. “We weren’t even given the opportunity to fail,” Keachan said, urging the city to allow the entry under parade guidelines and to enforce rules if a violation occurs.

A separate speaker representing the Sons of the American Revolution said the organization’s presentation of colors and period dress are longstanding parade traditions. The speaker said members are descended “by birthright” from Revolutionary War participants and complained that the group’s historical weapons or replicas were rejected. He described the ban as a break with tradition.

City staff briefed the commission on the reasons the two matters reached the council. Director Russo said the parade rules prohibit weapons and prohibit entries from political organizations that “advocate for a political ballot measure, platform, party affiliation or candidate.” Staff said the MTRA was denied because it is a partisan organization that endorses candidates and positions; that denial was upheld by the city manager and is now agendized for council review.

Russo said the Sons of the American Revolution are allowed to participate in the parade but were denied permission to carry reproduction or functional firearms as part of their color guard. Staff noted the rule is meant to reduce public‑safety risk after incidents in other parades and because of past local noncompliance. The staff explanation confirmed both items will be heard by the City Council the following evening.

Several commissioners said they appreciated the public comment and asked that staff continue to explain the specific guideline language and the appeal process to the public. Director Russo told commissioners that staff had met with MTRA and others, that the city treats the requests as administrative appeals, and that council will hear the final determinations at its public hearing.

No formal action on the appeals was taken by the commission; both items were described by staff as pending before the City Council.","Members of the Murrieta-Temecula Republican Assembly and a Sons of the American Revolution representative urged the commission to support their participation in the city’s Fourth of July parade. City staff explained denials and said both matters are scheduled for the Temecula City Council hearing the next day.","actionData","errors"]

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