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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1998 0708 CC JNTMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION Moorpark, California July 8, 1998 A Special Joint Meeting of the Moorpark City Council and Parks & Recreation Commission was held on July 8, 1998 at 7 :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 at 7:45 p.m. Chair Parvin called the Parks & Recreation Commission to order at 7 :46 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL: City Council: Parks & Recreation Commission: Absent: Councilmembers Evans, Perez, Teasley, Wozniak and Mayor Hunter Commissioners, Dubreuil, Thompson and Chair Parvin Commissioners Badoud, and Oberg Staff Present: Steven Kueny, City Manager; Mary Lindley, Director of Community Services; Deborah Traffenstedt, City Clerk; Susan Meyer, Deputy City Clerk 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 4. S. A. Commissioner June Dubreuil led the pledge of allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENT: Gerald Goldstein, 11932 Los Angeles Avenue, expressed his concern regarding the City's billboard along Moorpark Avenue. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION: Consider Fiscal Year 1998/99 Goals & Objectives. Staff Recommendation: Consider the proposed Goals and Objectives. Mr. Kueny gave the staff report. Mayor Hunter suggested that the Council and Commission work through the goals and objectives. Minutes of the City Council and Parks & Recreation Commission Moorpark, California Page 2 July 8, 1998 Goal A. Expand and encourage community involvement in establishing the general policies of the City and increase the public's understanding of local government operations. Commissioner Thompson discussed the possibilities of the City's government channel 10 and expanding what is shown, including all agendas on the channel. In response to Commissioner Thompson, Ms. Traffenstedt said that a new character generator had been purchased and with the enhanced capability it will be possible to have more information shown on Channel 10, including some of the same information currently included on the City's Internet Home Page. Goal D. Strengthen the City's fiscal well being and long - range financial growth. Commissioner Thompson stated that the community volunteers for city events helped to cut down on part -time staff costs. Goal E. Reduce the potential for juvenile crime through intervention and prevention efforts. Mayor Hunter identified that Planning Commissioner Acosta had suggested that for Objective No. E.4, the word afternoon should be inserted pertaining to evaluating the feasibility and interest for afternoon and late night teen activities. Commissioner Thompson stated that the skateboard facility at Arroyo Vista Community Park had been successfully implemented and questioned whether Objective E.6 should be deleted. In response to Commissioner Thompson, Ms. Lindley stated that in conjunction with development of the Phase II conceptual design plans for Arroyo Vista Community Park, the need for a permanent skateboard facility would be considered. Mr. Kueny commented that Objective E.6 could be incorporated into the Arroyo Vista Park Phase II Objective No. F.13. In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Lindley stated that the landscape architect was finalizing the drawings for eight- Minutes of the City Council and Parks & Recreation Commission Moorpark, California Page 3 July 8, 1998 lighted tennis courts that were proposed to be constructed in Arroyo Vista Community Park. Goal F. Enhance the delivery of services an expand program efficiencies. In response to Councilmember Perez, Mr. Kueny said that Objective No. F.1 was not funded but should be looked at for community development function. In response to Councilmember Wozniak regarding Objective No. F.11, Mr. Kueny stated that recreation billing rates for Recreation personnel and costs for programs are being developed. He further stated that the City does not capture full -time staff billing rates but that the full cost of a program can be identified. Ms. Lindley commented that full -time staff hours are not being used to calculate actual costs for programs; however, part - time staff hours will be calculated and a report will be brought back to the City Council and the Parks & Recreation Commission. Goal G. Reinforce and enhance Moorpark's attractive community character and safeguard its desirable resources. In response to Councilmember Wozniak regarding Objective No. G.12, Mr. Kueny gave a brief update on the General Plan Open Space, Conservation, and Recreation (OSCAR) Element. He said that staff's intent was to distribute the draft document this fiscal year and schedule a joint meeting with the City Council and both Commissions. In response to Mayor Hunter regarding Objective No. G.18, Ms. Lindley stated that the architect submitted grading plans for Campesina Park and the plans have gone to the City Engineer for approval. She also stated that the Park was near approval to begin construction for the initial phase that would include minimal hardscape, without a tot lot or basketball court. In response to Councilmember Evans, Mr. Kueny commented that security lighting would be included. Mayor Hunter requested a box item memorandum regarding the status of the Campesina Park. Minutes of the City Council and Parks & Recreation Commission Moorpark, California Page 4 July 8, 1998 In response to Chair Parvin regarding Objective No. G.15, Mr. Kueny stated that staff intended to include a report on the Council's August 19 agenda regarding the Carlsberg Specific Plan neighborhood park. In response to Commissioner Dubreuil, Mr. Kueny commented that the staff report would also address the zone of benefit for the Carlsberg Specific Plan park. Commissioner Dubreuil asked if the Parks and Recreation Commission should be looking at recapture of costs for all programs and whether the Commission should be more proactive in recommending new fees. Mayor Hunter commented that the City Council and the Commission have an obligation to look at a program from a fiscal standpoint. Councilmember Evans commented that the Council encourages all input, although not all needs can be addressed. He also stated that the Commission shouldn't waste its time if there is no money. Councilmember Wozniak commented that groups should be encouraged to propose solutions for problems or requests for funding that they bring to the Council and Commission. Councilmember Teasley commented that the priority should be to maintain current programs and increase revenues. Mayor Hunter commented that he could not support lowering standards but that the Commission should use its imagination. Ms. Lindley commented that in order for staff to evaluate ideas, such as paying for parking at Arroyo Vista Community Park, there should be a Council objective to accomplish that study. Mr. Kueny stated that focusing on having parks bring in revenue could be added as an objective. Commissioner Thompson commented on the need for a BMX track for youth and asked if a location could be identified for riders. Minutes of the City Council and Parks & Recreation Commission Moorpark, California Page 5 July 8, 1998 Councilmember Evans suggested going forward with the idea to develop it further and then bring back more information to the City Council. In response to Councilmember Evans, Mr. Kueny stated that staff resources and time are limited, and that if a BMX track is a priority, then it should be added to the goals and objectives. CONSENSUS: There was Council consensus not to include any objective regarding a BMX track at this time. Councilmember Perez commented on City efforts to provide intervention for juvenile crime and the need to be mindful of other agency programs that are available. Councilmember Teasley commented that there was a need to find out what youths that do not participate in sports would like to have available. Mr. Kueny stated that staff would reschedule the Goals and Objectives for the City Council's agenda. 6. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Hunter adjourned the City Council meeting at 8:52 p.m. Chair Parvin adjourned the Parks & Recreation Commission meeting at 8:52 p.m. (nice Parvin, Chair ATTEST: �r Deborah S. Traffens teck, City Cler