===== PAGE 1 ===== # COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE Regular Meeting Agenda Monday, May 18, 2026 4:00 p.m. Regular Session The Community Services Advisory Committee holds its business meetings in public in accordance with the requirements of the Ralph M. Brown Act, its established policies and procedures, and its adopted parliamentary authority. The Community Services Advisory Committee strives to carry out its meetings in an atmosphere of professionalism with full participation by members of the body and the public. As such, the Presiding Officer is empowered to govern Committee meetings to foster the efficient and fair administration of City business and reserves the right to enforce (or cause to be enforced) the Meeting Rules of Conduct and Decorum as set forth in Resolution No. 13-049, Adopting Rules and Procedures for the Various Advisory Committees. The Community Services Advisory Committee welcomes and encourages public participation and invites the community to attend in person. Participants are invited to address the Committee on agendized and non-agendized items at the beginning of the meeting. Public comments will be no longer than three (3) minutes per community member. Should a speaker conclude their comments prior to the expiration of three (3) minutes, the speaker waives the right to speak for any remaining amount of time. Members of the public may submit comments electronically to csadmin@victorvilleca.gov before 2:00 p.m. the day of the meeting to be distributed to the Committee. If your comment does not apply to a specific Agenda Item, please write General Public Comment in the subject line. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the office of the Community Services at 760.243.1969 no later than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Call to Order Roll Call Introduction to Public Comments ===== PAGE 2 ===== ## Public Comments ## NEW BUSINESS 1. Minutes of the March 16, 2026 Special Community Services Advisory Committee Meeting Recommendation: That the Community Services Advisory Committee approve the minutes of the Special Meeting held on March 16, 2026. 2. Community Services Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget Proposed Capital Improvements Recommendation: That the Community Services Advisory Committee receive and file the Community Services Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget Proposed Capital Improvements. 3. Park Adoption Reports from Committee Members (Oral Reports) 4. Community Service's Division Reports (Oral Reports) Recommendation: Receive division oral reports. 5. Community Services Director Report (Oral Report) Recommendation: Receive Director's report. 6. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Upcoming Agenda Items 7. Reports from Committee Members (Oral Reports) Adjournment ===== PAGE 3 ===== # COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE # New Business # Meeting of: May 18, 2026 Submitted By: Donna Meester, Community Services Director ## Subject: Minutes of March 16, 2026, Special Community Advisory Committee Meeting. ## Recommendation: That the Community Services Advisory Committee approve minutes of the Special Meeting held on March 16, 2026 Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact associated with this action Attachments: A. Minutes of the March 16, 2026, Special CSAC Meeting ===== PAGE 4 ===== Attachment A Minutes of the March 16, 2026, Special Meeting ===== PAGE 5 ===== # COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE Special Meeting Minutes Monday, March 16, 2026 4:00 p.m. Special Meeting Call to Order: The special meeting of the Community Services Advisory Committee was called to order by Donna Meester at 4:05 p.m. ## Roll Call Present: Member Mehrhof, Member Temple, Member Amaral Absent: Chair Smith, Vice Chair McDonald Also Present: Daysi Oxley, Nicole Banks, Arnold Castro, Eddie Gleason, Liset Laguna, Ed Sohm, Donna Meester ## Introduction to Public Comments Donna Meester provided Opening statement regarding public Comments ## Public Comments No Public Comment ## NEW BUSINESS ### 1. November 17, 2026, Special Community Services Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Recommendation: Approve the minutes of the November 17, 2026, Special Meeting Motion was made to approve minutes Moved: Member Temple Seconded: Member Amaral Motion passed 3-0 Ayes: Member Temple, Member Amaral, Member Mehrhof Absent Chair Smith, Vice Chair McDonald ### 2. Park Adoption Reports from Committee members (Oral Report) ===== PAGE 6 ===== Member Temple reported: Doris Davies Park a broken soap dispenser in the restroom near the skateboard park. Requested the installation of park wayfinding signage at the three primary entrances to improve visibility. Noted the door replacement in the men's restroom completed and beautiful creek. Member Mehrhof stated Eagle Ranch Park graffiti gone next day after report. ### 3. Community Servies Department (Oral Report) Sohm, Parks Supervisor, at Hook Park replacing lifted sidewalks, turf maintenance with park aeration in preparation for fertilization. Roof at Liberty Park is complete. Lagunas, Recreation Manager upcoming events, “Glow in the Dark” Tween event at Hook Gym, April 3rd, Spring Festival, April 4th. Preparing for the July 4th celebration of America’s 250th Semi quincentennial at Silverado High School. Summer Programming with Summer Camp at Doris Davies Park, Concerts in the Park every Friday night. Aquatics programming begins in June, 7:00am to 7:30pm with lessons, inflatables all day Saturday, open Tuesday and Thursday Family Fun nights. We welcome two new staff, Ashley, with youth programming (Tag program (12-14yrs), Teen council, and Outdoor Education) and Laura for field allocations. Current open positions: Recreation leaders and Recreation specialist. Castro, City Librarian, Grand opening with almost 1,000 attendees and the issuance of 2,000 library cards within the first 20 days. Services expanded by doubling the schedule for passports and currently exploring new partnerships with the County to provide additional resources. Local Schools are scheduling field trips. April programs include a free Adult Canvas painting on April 4th, 12:00-1:00pm and daily events celebrating National Library Week from April 20th - 25th. Earth Day, tree give away with 300 children registered and will provide compost. Meeting rooms are available for two-hour reservations via Active Net, at $5 per hour for the small room and $10 per hour for the larger room. Gleason, Facilities Manager, new library opened last month, construction nearly finished. Eva Dell Park project completed design phase; the project is in the final review with building and planning, with bidding expected to be late April. Doris Davies is in conceptual design. Scoreboards at Liberty, Mojave Vista, and Center Street are complete, Hook Park in progress. New restroom at Eagle Ranch, Schmidt Park and Green Tree Golf Course. Security Cameras will be installed at Hook Community, Police Department, and 8th Street Community Center. Recent project completions include new flooring at Hook Community and a roof replacement at Liberty Park. Finally, a pilot solar project is underway at Village Park, focusing on the parking lot and playground areas. ### 4. Community Services Director Report Meester reported on Library master plan and finishing remaining five goals adjusting budget to move forward with the items. Recreation has six items in master plan for the year which includes a community survey to determine the needs and gaps. Grants ===== PAGE 7 ===== require community engagement. Goal is safety at Parks by increasing lighting, activating parks, gating park entrances. Civil Plaza design is near completion. Explained the upcoming Budget FY26-27 procedure. Proposing to change park hours from dawn to dusk and refining municipal code. ### 5. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Upcoming Agenda Items No motion to add items for upcoming Agenda ### 6. Report from Committee Members Member Amaral reported an incident involving disrespectful behavior by youth at Liberty Park but no further issues or maintenance concerns at this time. Member Temple shared no additional report aside from the previous report. ## Adjournment Donna Meester adjourned the meeting at 5:03 p.m. ===== PAGE 8 ===== # COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE # New Business # Meeting of: May 18, 2026 ## Submitted By: Donna Meester, Community Services Director ## Subject: Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget Proposed Capital Improvements ## Recommendation: Receive and file report. ## Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. ## Discussion: Annually the City develops a balanced budget. Each City department presents their financial plan which includes projected revenues, operational expenses, and capital improvement priorities. The 2026-27 Fiscal year budget has been developed to support essential services, maintain financial stability, and address both current and future organizational needs. The Community Services budget includes a priority of capital improvement projects as outlined in the table below.
Facility YardTransform prior library to new facility work yard355,000
Roof ReplacementsPolice Dept., 8th St Community Center, Fire Station 312581,210
HVAC ReplacementWellness Center46,000
HVAC ReplacementHook Community Center200,000
Citywide Camera InstallationPhase 2 Various locations TBD386,400
Access control installationHook Community Center42,500
Evaporative Cooler replacementHook & Liberty snack bars, Bad News Bear Den27,000
Drinking Fountain replacement76,952
Development Impact FundCivic Plaza Park19,917,081
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