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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2003 0312 CC SPCMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION Moorpark, California March 12, 2003 A Special Joint Meeting of the Moorpark City Council and Parks & Recreation Commission was held on March 12, 2003, at 6:30 p.m. at the Moorpark Community Center located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California. 1. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Hunter called the City Council to order and Chair DeGuardi called the Parks and Recreation Commission to order at 6:40 p.m. 2. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Deborah Traffenstedt, Assistant to the City Manager /City Clerk. 3. ROLL CALL: City Council: Councilmembers Harper, Mikos, Millhouse, Parvin, and Mayor Hunter. Parks & Recreation Commissioners Catrambone, Pflaumer, Commission: Thompson, Weisberger, and Chair DeGuardi. Staff Present: Steven Kueny, City Manager; Mary Lindley, Community Services Director; Deborah Traffenstedt, Assistant to City Manager /City Clerk; and Patty Lemcke, Administrative Secretary. 4. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. 5. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION: A. Consider Priorities, Goals and Objectives for Fiscal Year 2003/2004. Staff Recommendation: Consider and discuss Priorities, Goals and Objectives for FY 2003/2004. Minutes of the City Council and Parks & Recreation Commission Moorpark, California Paqe 2 March 12, 2003 Mr. Kueny gave a brief overview of staff's report. Mayor Hunter inquired as to an approximate cost for the proposed Arroyo Vista Recreation Center (AVRC) gym expansion. Mr. Kueny stated that at this time, staff could not provide accurate cost information, but originally it was planned to have the expansion of the gym mirror the existing area at an approximate dollar amount of $1.5 million. He stated that staff would look at the cost and report back to Council. Mr. Kueny stated to the Commission that the Council had decided at its February 5, 2003, meeting to remove the second access into AVCP from the top priorities list because of the cost and the logistics. Councilmember Parvin inquired as to the status of the proposed aquatic facility. Mr. Kueny stated that Council had agreed in 2002, that the City would not proceed with this project due to the uncertainty regarding maintenance funding. Councilmember Parvin suggested that perhaps the construction of a teen center could be a joint venture between the City and another private organization. Councilmember Harper stated that once a new City Hall has been built, the proposed teen center could possibly be placed in the existing site of City Hall. Councilmember Harper stated that he would like to see the Parks and Recreation Commission review and comment on the development of the proposed North Park's public park components. Mayor Hunter agreed with Councilmember Harper, and Mr. Kueny stated that arrangements will be made for the Commission to review the proposed plans for North Park development prior to the closing of public hearings by the Planning Commission. Mayor Hunter stated that some of the objectives listed in staff's report are general maintenance items and can Minutes of the City Council and Parks & Recreation Commission Moorpark, California Page 3 March 12, 2003 be accommodated by the upcoming FY 2003/04 budget. Mayor Hunter requested that each Commissioner state their top three or four preferred objectives for consideration by the City Council. Chair DeGuardi stated that his top objectives are a Skatepark, a restroom at Glenwood Park, a second access to AVCP, and a sand volleyball court. Commissioner Catrambone stated that his top objectives are the installation of a play lot and a half basketball court at Villa Campesina Park, and replacement of the restroom at Campus Park. Commissioner Pflaumer stated that his top objectives are the construction of an aquatics facility, a second access to AVCP, expansion of the gym, and installation of restrooms and lights at the basketball court at Glenwood Park. Mayor Hunter discussed constraints to moving forward with the aquatics facility and AVCP's second access. He stated he liked the gym expansion and other existing park improvement ideas. Commissioner Thompson stated that her top objectives are expansion of the gym, a teen center with placement of the proposed Skatepark at the same location, a canine park, and online registration for sports, classes, permits, etc. Commissioner Weisberger stated that her top objectives are a teen center, a Skatepark, a canine park, and a sand volleyball court at AVCP. The Council discussed the pros and cons of these objectives with the Commission. Councilmember Millhouse stated that he agrees with the expansion of the gym, the proposed Summer Night events, a Skatepark, a canine park, and teen center. Councilmember Millhouse explained to the Commission the reasons why the aquatic facility was put on hold. Minutes of the City Council and Parks & Recreation Commission Moorpark, California Page 4 March 12, 2003 Mayor Hunter stated he agreed that the Commission should provide input on the plans for the proposed North Park project. He also stated that he would like staff to continue to be involved with, and help accommodate, the Special Olympics events. Councilmember Mikos stated she did not want to wait for City Hall expansion for the Skatepark, that she agrees with the construction of a sand volleyball court, but is not sure at this time about installation of basketball court lights at Glenwood Park. She also stated that she is very much in favor of a trail system along the Arroyo. Councilmember Parvin stated that she also would like to see the City continue to be involved with the Special Olympics programs and that service organizations should also be involved. Commissioner Catrambone asked the Council to consider approving the projects that would benefit the greatest number of people and also consider amenities that may be used for more than one purpose. Mr. Kueny stated that when staff arranges for an on site visit to the North Park development, the Parks and Recreation Commission will be invited. Minutes of the City Council and Parks & Recreation Commission Moorpark, California Paae 5 March 12, 2003 6. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Hunter adjourned the City Cou cil a d C a r DeGuardi adjourned the Parks and R creation Co4mi s' on at :30 p.m. i rick HLFter, Mayor n ATTEST: Deborah S. Traffens t City Clerk 'Patty mcke Administrative Secretary in OO'eGuardi, Chai