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AGENDA REPORT
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SUBJECT: Consider Status Report on Mission Statement,
Priorities, Goals and Objectives for Fiscal Year
2002/2003 and Direction for Fiscal Year 2003/2004
Attached are the City Council's approved Mission Statement,
Priorities, Goals and Objectives for FY 2002/2003. In approving
this document, the Council included a list of top ten (10)
priorities, which consist of twenty -nine (29) of the ninety -three
(93) identified objectives.
As in past years, it is generally acknowledged that with current
staff levels, there are many more objectives listed than can be
reasonably expected to be accomplished in the year. In fact,
many of the objectives will take several years to fully complete.
A written status report on the various priorities and objectives
is not included as part of this report. The City Council Monthly
Report provides a status on most of these items as well as other
staff work efforts. Staff will respond to specific Council
questions when this matter is considered.
In prior years, the proposed objectives were submitted to the
City Council as part of the annual budget process and usually
reviewed informally as part of the budget deliberations. Formal
consideration of the objectives usually followed adoption of the
budget.
In 2001, the Council concurred to review the objectives prior to
preparation of the budget with the purpose of having more
correlation between the Council approved objectives and City
Manager proposed budget.
City Council Agenda Report
Re: Status Report on Goals and Objectives for FY 2002/2003
Page 2
January 30, 2003 (CC Meeting of February 5, 2003)
The May 30, 2002, City Manager Report to the City Council
presenting the proposed Goals and Objectives for FY 2002/2003
included reference to a secondary list of objectives. It
included thirty -eight items, one of which was added as a FY
2002/2003 objective (related to the feasibility of a second
vehicular access for Arroyo Vista Community Park). The 37
remaining items from this list are as follows:
1. Conduct a community -wide survey to measure the level of
satisfaction residents feel about City services, develop a
program to regularly solicit public input and feedback
regarding service satisfaction, and continue to implement a
system to track customer requests and complaints.
2. Tape a minimum of two (2) special City- sponsored events or
meetings for replay supporting public information and
community promotion efforts and evaluate the feasibility of
taping a video about Moorpark City government.
3. Design and construct electrical system for decorative
lighting on High Street, utilizing recently constructed
underground conduit system.
4. Implement Neighborhood Preservation Program.
5. Propose legislation to allow cities and counties more
discretion in establishing speed limits that are enforceable
by Radar.
6. Conduct an Organization and Management Study and prepare an
implementation plan.
7. Analyze potential for franchising of telephone services
providers that provide cable television services.
8. Taping monthly announcements of upcoming city- sponsored
activities for replay on the City Government Channel.
9. Evaluate feasibility of establishing a teen center.
10. Apply for "Tree City U.S.A." designation after adoption of
Amended Tree Ordinance.
City Council Agenda Report
Re: Status Report on Goals and Objectives for FY 2002/2003
Page 3
January 30, 2003 (CC Meeting of February 5, 2003)
11. Evaluate feasibility of lighting additional parks and
recreation facilities including Arroyo Vista Community Park
(AVCP) multi - purpose court and second softball field, two
basketball courts at Mountain Meadows Park, and proposed
skatepark.
12. Develop inventory of natural open space properties owned by
City and HOA's and other privately owned property restricted
by conservation easement or other development condition or
limitation.
13. Install winter holiday decorations on street light poles at
various locations in the City.
14. Adopt formal traffic policies.
15. Install a compressed natural gas (CNG) pumping station for
City and public use in Moorpark.
16. Conduct an Arbor Day event.
17. Expand Poindexter Park.
18. Utility undergrounding projects.
19. Canine park.
20. Youth scholarship program for City recreation classes.
21. Specific Plan for area west of Virginia Colony on south side
of Los Angeles Avenue.
22. Rental Inspection Ordinance.
23. Expand Arroyo Vista Recreation Center and gym.
24. Work with property owner to improve west City entry.
25. Develop plan for recreational use of detention basin in
Specific Plan No. 1.
26. Electronic message sign.
City Council Agenda Report
Re: Status Report on Goals and objectives for FY 2002/2003
Page 4
January 30, 2003 (CC Meeting of February 5, 2003)
27. Install traffic signal at eastbound SR 118 Collins Drive /Los
Angeles Avenue off ramp.
28. Work with Historical Society on finalizing a site for its
proposed facility.
29. Develop policies for Arts in Public Places expenditures.
30. Develop guidelines for fine and cultural arts expenditures.
31. Install Tierra Rejada Road median landscaping.
32. Landscaping improvements and signage for Arroyo Vista
Community Park entry.
33. Landscape north side of Poindexter Avenue from Gabbert Road
east to vicinity of Chaparral School.
34. Establish apricot orchard at one or more locations for
community's historical purposes.
35. Evaluate feasibility of establishing a publicly owned,
privately operated equestrian center.
36. Work with Caltrans to install landscaping and decorative
pavement at Tierra Rejada Road /SR 23 ramps.
37. Develop program to assist City employees as first -time
buyers to purchase housing in the City.
At the present time, staff has included ten (10) additional
objectives for consideration, as follows:
1. Establish Underground Utility District to underground
electrical transmission lines on Los Angeles Avenue (SR 118)
from Shasta Avenue to Millard Street.
2. Consider feasibility of pedestrian bridge on Los Angeles
Avenue (SR 118) in vicinity of Moorpark Avenue.
3. Consider feasibility of pedestrian bridge over Poindexter
Avenue and Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) from Specific Plan
No. 1.
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City Council Agenda Report
Re: Status Report on Goals and Objectives for FY 2002/2003
Page 5
January 30, 2003 (CC Meeting of February 5, 2003)
4. Consider feasibility of converting Walnut Canyon Drain to a
more natural design from Casey Road to the planned Specific
Plan No. 1 detention basin.
5. Prepare General Plan Land Use Element and Zoning Code
Amendments for affordable housing site as part of West
Pointe Homes (William Lyon Homes) Development Agreement.
6. Establish Civic Hall of Fame to recognize city enhancement
efforts by individuals and organizations.
7. Upon completion of FEMA study for Arroyo Simi, update City's
Master Drainage Plan.
8. Upgrade Community Center kitchen facilities.
9. Conduct a commercial demand study to determine appropriate
range of commercial acreage for City at build out.
10. Construct a second lighted basketball court at Griffin Park.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Direct staff as deemed appropriate.
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CITY OF MOORPARK
Mission Statement, Priorities, Goals,
Objectives
FY 2002/2003
and
CITY OF MOORPARK
Mission Statement, Priorities, Goals, and Objectives
For FY 2002/2003
CITY MISSION STATEMENT
Striving to preserve and improve the quality of life in Moorpark.
TOP TEN (10) PRIORITIES
1. Construct new City Hall and Corporate Yard Facility. (F2 &
F20)
2. Construct police station. (F17)
3. Comprehensive update of General Plan Land Use and
Circulation Elements and adopt updated OSCAR Element to
insure internal consistency among all elements of the
General Plan. (G4, G11, & G16)
4. Widen Los Angeles Avenue /New Los Angeles Avenue (SR118) to
six travel lanes from Tierra Rejada Road to SR 23 Freeway
with a raised median and traffic signal interconnect system.
(Cl a) , b) , c) , & d)
5. Truck ban on Los Angeles /New Los Angeles Avenue (SR118) and
permanent truck scale facility west of the City. (C5 & C7)
6. Widening of Moorpark Avenue /Walnut Canyon Road from Los
Angeles Avenue (SR118) to north City limits. (C11 & C12)
7. Construct Arroyo Vista Community Park Phase II and evaluate
feasibility of a second vehicular access. (F3)
8. Increase City's General Fund revenue through enhancement of
existing revenue sources including business attraction and
retention programs and establishment of additional revenue
sources. (D1, D2, D5, D7, D13, D14, D15, D16, F10, F15, &
F27)
9. Enhance open space and greenbelt areas and determine
feasibility of establishing a trail system along the Arroyo
Simi and work with other public agencies to develop a
comprehensive Arroyo Simi Management Plan that incorporates
flood control, habitat preservation /restoration, and
recreation components. (G5 & G15)
10. Develop and implement program to encourage new multi and
single family housing on underutilized sites within the
Downtown Specific Plan area and increase the number of
affordable housing units. (B5, B6, B9, & G8)
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DEPARTMENTAL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
A. Expand and encourage community involvement in establishing
the general policies of the City and increase the public's
understanding of local government operations.
1. Develop a general emergency preparedness manual for
distribution to Moorpark residents. The manual will
outline how to prepare for, and what to do following a
disaster. (ACM)
2. Evaluate the feasibility and legality of allowing
electronic messages from the public to be received by
the Mayor and Councilmembers during City Council
meetings. (AS & CC)
3. Evaluate the feasibility of a paperless City Council
agenda packet. (CC & AS)
4. Develop and implement an enhanced city web site that
provides the public with a variety of information about
city services including separate web page for
recreation programs and downloadable brochures of City
services. (AS)
B. Revitalize downtown Moorpark with a focus on High Street and
the surrounding business district and residential
neighborhoods, which includes consideration of public rail
transit, potential for increased residential density, and
governmental and related public uses.
1. Coordinate the City's efforts to resolve concerns with
day laborers. (MRA)
2. Complete project to landscape the railroad frontage
property along Moorpark Avenue, including the vacant
area west of the south Metrolink parking lot. (CS &
MRA)
3. Install landscaping and downtown identification signs
at entrances to High Street. (MRA)
4. Complete the conceptual design for Spring Road from the
railroad tracks south to Los Angeles Avenue, to
determine the design (sidewalk, travel lanes, bike
lanes, medians, parkways, landscaping, entry signs,
etc.) and right -of -way requirements. (PW)
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S. Review Downtown Specific Plan and consider modification
to current vision, policies, land use, zoning and
development standards and uses for City /Agency owned
properties. (MRA & CD)
6. Develop program to encourage new multi and single
family housing projects on underutilized sites within
the Downtown Specific Plan area and consider
feasibility of City /MRA acquisition of selected sites.
(MRA)
7. Install improved street lighting on designated downtown
residential streets. (MRA)
8. Prepare amendment to Moorpark Redevelopment Plan to
extend eminent domain authority and related ballot
measure. (MRA)
9. Modify land use and zoning and prepare related
documents and construct three affordable housing units
on Agency owned site at Millard Street and Los Angeles
Avenue. (MRA & CD)
10. Construct temporary parking lot improvements on Agency
owned High Street property. (MRA & PW)
11. Acquire site and construct mini -park within Downtown
Specific Plan area. (MRA)
C. Improve traffic circulation and mitigate impacts on the
movement of traffic through the City.
1. Work with Caltrans to complete a number of projects
including: (PW)
a) Obtain CalTrans approval for construction of a
raised median on Los Angeles Avenue /New Los
Angeles Avenue from west city limits to SR23
Freeway.
b) Installation of a traffic signal interconnect
system and permissive /restrictive left turns at
certain intersections to provide improved signal
coordination and traffic flow on New Los Angeles
Avenue and Los Angeles Avenue;
c) Acquire right -of -way and widen Los Angeles Avenue
at Beltramo Road;
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d) Complete design and acquire right -of -way to widen
Los Angeles Avenue between Spring Road and
Moorpark Avenue.
2. Complete report on the Citywide Traffic Mitigation fee
and develop more precise information on the proposed
east /west route that addresses local issues, including
retention of consultant for an implementation plan
pertaining to the level of improvement required to
serve as an east /west transportation corridor, cost,
funding alternatives, and plan for phased
implementation. (PW & CD)
3. Design traffic signal interconnect system on Tierra
Rejada Road from Spring Road to Countrywood Drive and
evaluate potential use of permissive /restrictive left
turns at certain intersections (PW).
4. Acquire right -of -way and improve Los Angeles Avenue
(East) from Condor Drive west to 1,500 feet east of
Spring Road. (PW)
5. Obtain a truck ban on SR 118 (except freeway portion).
(PW)
6. Install bus benches and shelters at selected City bus
stops. (CS)
7. Work with VCTC, CHP, Caltrans, and County of Ventura to
site a permanent truck scale facility west of the City.
(PW & ACM)
8. Monitor Caltrans' efforts to develop improvement plan
for widening of SR 118 west of Moorpark City limits
including proposed improvements at the SR 118 and SR
34 /Donlon Road intersection. (PW)
9. Pursue grant funding and design for the modification,
improvement, and widening of the rail crossings at
Spring Road and at Moorpark Avenue. (PW)
10. Proceed with street realignment and signalization at
the intersection of Flinn Avenue, Second Street and
Spring Road. (PW)
11. Proceed with the development of the design and
acquisition of additional right -of -way necessary to
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provide two southbound lanes on Moorpark Avenue (SR 23)
between Casey Road and Los Angeles Avenue (SR 118).
(PW)
12. Coordinate efforts of various developers to construct
improvements to Walnut Canyon Road (SR 23) from Casey
Road to north City limits to provide lane widening,
paved shoulders, and striped median. (PW & CD)
13. Complete report on potential alternative for SR23
between Broadway and Los Angeles Avenue (PW, CE & CD)
D. Strengthen the City's fiscal stability and long -range
financial growth.
1. Develop proposed Business License Program for
consideration by the City Council. (AS)
2. Prepare a City marketing brochure and related materials
for business attraction and retention. (MRA)
3. Revise park land dedication ordinance and Park Master
Plan and evaluate adequacy of current parks
improvements fee for commercial and industrial
development. Evaluate the feasibility of establishing
an endowment fund that would allow for equipment
replacement at parks. (CS)
4. Submit the seven -year Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
for City Council's consideration by December 31, 2002.
(PW)
5. Complete a comprehensive fee study for development
related fees for consistency with current direct and
indirect costs. (AS)
6. Implement Cost Recovery Program for Code Enforcement.
(CD & AS)
7. Develop improved cost and time accounting addressing
when to use flat fee amounts instead of deposits for
planning and engineering fees and develop real time
billing rates for all departments. (AS & CD)
8. Develop plan for expenditure of Traffic Systems
Management monies collected from development projects
for improvement of air quality. (CS & CD)
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9. Implement program to insure departmental responsibility
and accountability for maintaining the inventory and
protecting the City's fixed assets. (AS)
10. Develop an equitable basis for requirement on new
development projects to provide Affordable Housing
units and /or pay in lieu fees and for calculating the
amount of Traffic Systems Management (TSM) fees.
11. Implement a fee to be collected prior to final building
permit approval to pay the City's costs for scanning
approved building permits and plans into an electronic
imaging system. (CC & CD)
12. Begin process to implement GASB 34 requirements to
record infrastructure as capital assets and modify
annual financial reports to include a government -wide
component. (AS, PW & CS)
13. Evaluate potential uses for parcels deeded to City by
SDI. (ACM)
14. Conduct citywide mail ballot to seek increase in
assessments for street lighting and landscaping. (CS &
PW)
15. Develop a City impound fee for processing of towed
vehicles. (CM & PD)
16. Develop a fee program for businesses requiring
inspection to insure NPDES compliance. (PW & AS)
E. Reduce the potential for juvenile crime through intervention
and prevention efforts.
1. Develop a Youth Master Plan in collaboration with the
various agencies that serve Moorpark youth, including
MUSD and Moorpark Boys and Girls Club, and interested
residents to identify existing needs, services and
programs. (CS)
2. Work with community groups and school district to
address violence intervention and drug use among
teenagers. (PD & CS)
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3. Determine a location and construct a permanent
skatepark. (CS)
F. Enhance the delivery of services and expand program
efficiencies.
1. Coordinate City's efforts for proposed transfer of
Waterworks District No. 1 to the City. (CM)
2. Develop conceptual design proposal for new City Hall,
council chambers, and other government offices and
complete necessary property acquisition. (ACM)
3. Prepare a proposed construction phasing plan for
development of Arroyo Vista Community Park Phase II and
evaluate feasibility of a second vehicular access. (CS
& PW)
4. Prepare standard development project conditions of
approval used for each type of entitlement. (CD)
5. Update the Subdivision Ordinance and present it to the
City Council for adoption by December 31, 2002. (CD)
6. Complete a policy and procedures manual for code
enforcement activities. (CD)
7. Develop Citing Procedures for City Council action and
prepare an ordinance making any violation of a City
Ordinance subject to an administrative fine or penalty.
(CD & CA)
8. Prepare Guidelines for Landscape and Irrigation Plans.
(CD)
9. Prepare an Accounting Policies and Procedures Manual
and revise Purchasing Ordinance and related procedures.
(AS)
10. Complete negotiation of cable television franchise
renewals with Adelphia for City Council consideration
by June 30, 2003. (ACM)
11. Prepare administrative policies for use of e -mail and
Internet access by City employees. (AS)
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12. Evaluate the feasibility of on -line park reservations
and registration for recreation programs. (CS & AS)
13. Consider options for funding construction and
maintenance of a community aquatic facility. (CS)
14. In conjunction with other interested agencies, work
with Catholic Charities to locate a permanent site in
Moorpark. (MRA)
15. Complete negotiation of refuse franchise for City
Council consideration including provision for automated
service by December 31, 2002. (CS)
16. Evaluate City's law enforcement needs and priorities
and related allocation of resources. (CM & PD)
17. Develop conceptual and final design for police station
and determine feasibility of siting California Highway
Patrol and emergency services at same location. (ACM &
PD)
18. Evaluate feasibility and implement additional energy
conservation measures for City facilities including the
option for photovoltaic system and determine
feasibility and cost for electrical generator to serve
Arroyo Vista Recreation Center. (AS & CS)
19. Update City's Record Retention Schedule to conform to
federal and state law and prepare for increased
destruction of paper records. (CC)
20. Develop design plans for a new Corporate Yard for the
Public Works and Community Services maintenance
functions. (PW & CS)
21. Install mutt mitt dispensers at all City parks. (CS)
22. Construct second restroom /concession /storage facility
at Arroyo Vista Community Park by September 30, 2002.
(CS)
23. Construct a play lot and half court basketball court at
Villa Campesina Park. (CS)
24. Install new playground equipment in both play lot areas
at Mountain Meadows Park. (CS)
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25. Install new park name monument signs at Villa Campesina
Park, Mountain Meadows Park, and Tierra Rejada Park.
(CS)
26. Implement initial phase of GIS application. (AS)
27. Implement new database system for tracking, analyzing
and reporting developer deposits and charges including
staff time charges. (AS & CD)
28. Prepare municipal code amendment granting authority to
issue citations for violation of animal control
provisions of the Municipal Code. (CS)
G. Reinforce and enhance Moorpark's attractive community
character and safeguard its desirable resources.
1. Work with Ventura County Fire Prevention District to
consider siting a fire station in the Campus Park area
of the City. (ACM)
2. Plan and conduct an emergency response exercise
involving the City Council and a simulated emergency
response drill and update City's SEMS Multi Hazard
Functional Plan (Emergency Plan) and improve
communication capabilities of the City's EOC. (ACM &
PD)
3. Develop Ordinances and related policies and program
guidelines for collection and use of Art in Public
Places and Tree and Landscape fees. (CS & CD)
4. Complete an updated OSCAR Element of the General Plan
and process GPA and environmental document and update
the Park Master Plan by June 30, 2003. (CD & CS)
5. Develop options to enhance open space and greenbelt
areas for consideration by the City Council. (CM & CD)
6. Process General Plan amendment and Zoning Code
amendment to create a Natural Open Space land use
designation and zone district as initiated by City
Council in 1995. (CD)
7. Prepare a Business Recovery Plan. (AS)
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8. Develop affordable housing assistance programs in
conjunction with residential development projects in
the City and develop a program for affordable housing
assistance projects utilizing redevelopment set aside
funds and other available funding sources to increase
the affordable housing stock in Moorpark. (MRA)
9. Work with State of California to achieve appropriate
reuse of former Caltrans yard including widening of Los
Angeles Avenue. (CD & MRA)
10. Develop plan and conceptual design for City entry
signs. (CS & PW)
11. Initiate comprehensive update to General Plan Land Use
and Circulation Elements and insure internal
consistency among all General Plan Elements. (CD)
12. Consider amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to allow
greater use of a variety of residential development
concepts to ensure optimum open space and recreation
amenities while achieving appropriate densities. (CD)
13. Establish design standards for commercial, industrial,
and residential development projects. (CD)
14. Complete landscaping improvements on south side of Los
Angeles Avenue east of Tierra Rejada Road.
15. Conduct study to determine feasibility of establishing
a trail system along the Arroyo Simi through the City
and east to connect to trail system in Simi Valley.
(PW & CD)
16. Process amendments to City Zone Ordinance including
lighting, signage and second dwelling units. (CD)
17. Analyze feasibility and if feasible, prepare policy and
standards requiring installation of a photovoltaic
system for residential projects for consideration by
Planning Commission and City Council by June 30, 2003.
(CD)
18. Plan activities to celebrate City's 20th anniversary of
incorporation. (CS)
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MEMO RELATED TO:
ITEM 5.A.
MEMORANDUM
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
TO: Steve Kueny, City Manager
FROM: Mary K. Lindley, Director of Community Services (mv
DATE: March 6, 2003
SUBJECT: Parks and Recreation Commission's FY 03/04 Recommended
Goals and Objectives, Park Improvements, and Recreation
Programs
At their March 3, 2003, meeting the Parks and Recreation Commission
discussed potential FY 03/04 Goals and Objectives. The following is a summary
of the objectives the Commission believes to be important, if not in FY 03/04, in
the near future. This report represents the Commission recommendations and
not necessarily staffs' recommendation. At a staff level, we have not yet had an
opportunity to review each item for fiscal impact, general benefit, and overall fit
with long -term goals.
FY 2003/04 Objectives
• Carryover all non completed projects from FY 02/03 as follows:
1. Determine a location and construct a permanent Skatepark.
2. Install new playground equipment in both play lots at Mountain
Meadows Park.
3. Install a playground and half -court basketball court at Villa
Campesina Park.
4. Complete an updated OSCAR Element of the General Plan and
process GPA and environmental document and update the Park
Master Plan.
• Light the Glenwood Park basketball courts.
• Consider feasibility of constructing a restroom at Glenwood Park.
• Refurbish or construct new restrooms at Campus Park.
• Consider the expansion of AVRC gym.
• Proceed with the construction of the aquatic facility at AVCP.
• Construct a second access at AVCP.
• Enhance the entrance of AVCP (better signage and landscaping).
• Construct a sand volleyball court, with lights, behind the AVRC gym, if
the gym is not going to be expanded in the next five years.
• Consider the feasibility and location alternatives for a canine park.
• Construct a Veteran's Memorial in one of the City's parks (an enhanced
version of the memorial at Poindexter Park).
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March 6, 2003
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• Implement online registration for classes, camps, leagues, and park
rental permits.
• Apply for "Tree City USA" designation.
• Develop an Arbor Day event.
• Implement a scholarship program for City youth recreation programs
Coordinate a new holiday Tree Lighting Event.
• Coordinate a Summer "Family Night' program.
• Create a Teen Center.
FY 2003104 Park Improvement Projects
The following list represents the Commissions recommendations for park
improvement projects. The Commission recognizes that it may not be financially
feasible to do all of them in FY 03/04, but they wanted the Council to know that
they felt these were priority projects for the near future. Projects with an asterisk
are FY 02/03 projects that need to be carried over to FY 03/04.
Park
Improvement
Cost
Estimate
AVCP
Sand volley ball court
with lights
$10,000
Build out gym
Speed bumps along
access road
$3,000
New set of soccer goals
$3,000
Poindexter Park
Slurry seal parking lot
$8,000
Community Center
Park
Glenwood Park
Stand alone play
equipment
$3,500
Restroom facility
$200,000
Replace drinking
fountain
$2,000
Resurface basketball
courts
$5,000
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March 6, 2003
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Light basketball courts
$60,000
Villa Campesina
Park
Small play lot with
equipment *
$50,000
Half court basketball *
$12,000
Campus Canyon
Park
Benches around
playground
$3,000
Resurface basketball
courts
$7,000
Campus Park
Replace restroom
$200,000
Resurface basketball
court
$1,000
Griffin Park
Canine park
$10,000
Virginia Colony
Replace picnic table and
benches
$5,000
Tierra Rejada Park
Remodel restroom
interior
$15,000
Replace 2 drinking
fountains
$4,000
Mountain Meadows
Park
Replace playground
equipment *
$90,000
Replace 3 drinking
fountains
$6,000
Slurry seal parking lot
$8,000
Country Trail Park
Peach Hill Park
Stand alone play
equipment *
$3,000
Slurry seal parking lot
$11,000
Resurface basketball
court
$3,000
Monte Vista Park
Miller Park
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Additionally, the Commission recommends that the City construct a Veteran's
Memorial in one of the City's parks to recognize veterans and to commemorate
national days of remembrance. A specific park was not identified.
FY 2003/04 Recreation programs and Events
The following list represents the Parks and Recreation Commission's
recommendations regarding recreation programs and special events.
Special Events
There are no significant recommended changes to the following events:
• July 3rd Fireworks Extravaganza (Independence Day)
• Trick or Treat Village (Halloween)
• Breakfast with Santa (Christmas Holidays)
• Visits From Santa (Christmas Holiday)
• Easter Egg Hunt (Easter)
• Apricot Festival (May)
Recommended new events include:
• Summer Family Nights: This program would consist of several different
events held on the same night each week for six consecutive evenings
during the summer. Activities would include skate nights, movies in the
park, and concerts.
Events recommended to be reinstated include:
Tree Lighting Ceremony: This popular event ran for several years and
included performances by local groups, a speech by the Mayor, the
tree lighting itself, refreshments, and a visit from Santa. The event was
discontinued after 1997 due to the cost and lack of revenue. It is
proposed that this event be reinstated, with some modifications. These
include combining the event with the "Santa Train" sponsored by
Metrolink.
Events recommended for discontinuation include:
• Arts in the Park: This event started as the "Holiday Craft Faire" in 1993
and was held in November of each year. The event consisted of craft
vendors, entertainment, attractions, and food vendors. In FY 2001/02,
the name was changed to "Arts in the Park" and the City attempted to
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place greater emphasis on the arts by holding a teen photo contest
and sidewalk chalk drawing contest. Attendance began to decrease
with the change in focus. In an effort to make the event successful as
an "Arts in the Park," the event was rescheduled to Labor Day in
2002/03 to change the emphasis to celebrating the arts rather than
holiday shopping. Additional art elements were added and the event
concluded with a concert by the Moorpark Symphony. Despite these
additions and modifications, attendance has continued to decline. This
past year, attendance for the entire event was only 800 participants. It
appears that getting residents to attend an event on Labor Day will not
succeed. It is proposed that the popular elements in this event be
included in the Apricot Festival.
Youth Camps
The City's Summer, Spring, and Winter Camps continue to be successful. Each
season the programs are enhanced. Camp continues to generate significant
revenue above its expenses. While attendance fluctuates somewhat each
season, enrollment numbers are generally strong. It is recommended that all
three sessions of camp continue.
The Teen Travel Camp for its first year was a success. The program was
designed to provide youth ages twelve through fifteen with a constructive
summer activity. Overall, 48 teens enrolled in the program. The average daily
attendance was 16 teens per day. Staff anticipates that the program will grow in
the future. Staff is planning to enhance the program this summer by providing
both daily and weekly registration rates and sibling discounts.
One new possibility for the future is to offer a Summer Theatre Camp for youth,
in cooperation with the Gold Coast Players who operate out of the Theatre on
High Street.
Recreation Classes
The City offers a number of recreation classes designed for children, teens, and
adults. We are continuously looking for new class ideas and instructors. We
attempt to stay abreast of the latest trends so that we can provide classes of
interest to our residents.
Last year we began utilizing some of the outstanding part-time staff to instruct
certain classes, in place of contract instructors. This has proven to work well and
have since been able to add several new classes, including a variety of dance
classes, Kid's Night Out, and Play Days. Staff will continue to utilize part time
staff when feasible.
Youth and Adult Sports
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The City offers youth and adult leagues throughout the year in various sports
areas including softball, basketball, tennis, and volleyball. Adult leagues are
comprised of separate men's and women's leagues as well as coed. We also
offer youth sports camps designed to teach kids the finer skills of their chosen
sport.
Staff is proposing to offer a new outdoor volleyball program for both youth and
adults. This would require the construction of an outdoor volleyball court. The
preferable site would be at Arroyo Vista Community Park. In addition, staff
anticipates offering one new youth sports camp. Some ideas under consideration
are a golf or volleyball camp.
City staff is currently working with Ventura County Special Olympics to find ways
to jointly offer programs for youth with special needs. Staff's goal is to continue to
evaluate the feasibility of expanding our efforts to reach out to more
developmentally disabled Moorpark youth through our sports programs.
Youth Scholarships
Recreation staff have discussed the possibility of offering youth scholarships to
those families who can't afford the full price of recreation programs. Some cities
offer these types of programs through CDBG funding or private donations.
Families are required to meet certain income criteria to be eligible for
scholarships. In order for the City to offer such a program, a funding source,
either through a private or non - profit donation, fundraising efforts, or through the
general fund, will have to be made available.
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