Temecula council forms ad hoc panels for senior services master plan update and wildfire mitigation

The Temecula City Council on June 10 voted unanimously to create two ad hoc subcommittees: one to update the Senior Services Master Plan and another to focus on wildfire mitigation, including a community wildfire protection plan (CWPP). The council appointed two members to serve on each subcommittee and set a target for return recommendations by December 2025.

Staff reported the May 22 budget‑workshop direction that prompted the subcommittees. The senior‑services subcommittee will work with staff to review the current master plan, identify updates to meet current community needs, and deliver recommendations to the full council by December 2025. Council moved and approved appointments for that subcommittee naming Council Member Ron and Council Member Stewart to serve. The wildfire mitigation ad hoc will develop and implement a work plan related to wildfire strategies and a CWPP; the council appointed the mayor and Council Member Ron to that panel. The council approved the creation of both subcommittees and the appointments by a unanimous 5-0 vote.

Council members emphasized the importance of both topics: updating services for an aging population and enhancing community wildfire preparedness in a region with increasing fire risk. No public comments were recorded on the item. Staff noted the subcommittees will coordinate with relevant departments and return with recommendations by the December 2025 timeline described in the staff report.

Speakers (quoted or cited) - City Clerk/Staff member (staff report) - Dr. Ewan Hawks, Chair, Community Services Commission (reporting commission activity prior to this item) - Council Member Ron, Temecula City Council - Council Member Stewart, Temecula City Council

Discussion vs. decision - Discussion: staff explained scope and timelines; council briefly deliberated on appointments and responsibilities. - Direction: create two ad hoc subcommittees and appoint council members. - Formal action: motion to create both subcommittees and appoint members passed unanimously 5-0.

Actions - Create Senior Services Master Plan Update Ad Hoc Subcommittee and appoint Council Member Ron and Council Member Stewart; report due to full council by December 2025 — approved 5-0. - Create Wildfire Mitigation Ad Hoc Subcommittee (including development of a CWPP) and appoint the Mayor and Council Member Ron; report due to full council by December 2025 — approved 5-0.

Clarifying details - Senior Services participants reported for inclusive services: 116 participants; senior services: 193 participants (a 53% year-over-year increase for the month referenced in the commission report). - Deadline for subcommittee recommendations: December 2025 (staff report).

Proper names - Senior Services Master Plan (program) - Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) (program)

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