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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2001 0524 CC JNTMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION Moorpark, California May 24, 2001 A Special Joint Meeting of the Moorpark City Council and Parks & Recreation Commission was held on May 24, 2001 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 Thompson called the Parks and Recreation Commission to order at 6:47 p.m. 2. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mary Lindley, Director of Community Services. 3. ROLL CALL: City Council: Councilmembers Harper, Mikos, Millhouse, and Mayor Hunter. Absent: Councilmember Wozniak. Parks & Recreation Commissioners Catrambone, DeGuardi, Commission: Pflaumer, and Chair Thompson. Absent: Commissioner Chally. Staff Present: Steven Kueny, City Manager; Mary Lindley, Director of Community Services; Deborah Traffenstedt, Assistant to City Manager /City Clerk; and Patty Lemcke, Administrative Secretary. 4. PUBLIC COMMENT: Mr. Mike Dillehay, 476 W. Los Angeles AVE Moorpark business owner and he spoke construction of a permanent skatepark Dillehay stated that he, his friends, and surrounding cities on a regular basis to Mr. Dillehay stated his opinion that !nue, stated he is a in favor of the in Moorpark. Mr. customers travel tc use the skateparks. not only will a Minutes of the City Council and Parks & Recreation Commission Moorpark, California Page 2 May 24, 2001 permanent skatepark be heavily used, but it will also bring business to City stores. S. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION: A. Presentation by Ventura County Flood Control District Representatives regarding Improvement Plans for the Arroyo Simi. (No agenda report or staff recommendation.) Representatives from the Vei District were Mr. Jeff Pratt, Musgrove, Manager of Quality Taylor, Manager of Operations Mr. Hassan Kasraie, Manager Division. itura County Flood Control Deputy Director; Ms. Vicki Control Division; Mr. Mike & Maintenance Division; and of Planning & Regulatory Mr. Pratt gave a brief presentation on the Arroyo Simi channel. Mr. Pratt and Mr. Kasraie discussed the District's improvement plans with the Council and City staff. Discussion included leaving designated areas as natural as possible, to include a number of recreational uses along the Arroyo, and to provide the City with a sample agreement for use of the District's maintenance road for trail purposes. B. Consider Goals and Objectives for Fiscal Year 2001 /2002. Staff Recommendation: Consider and discuss Goals and Objectives for FY 2001/02. Mayor Hunter suggested that the Council and Commission begin by reviewing the objectives being presented by the Commission in the agenda report. Commissioner Catrambone stated that he feels that before any consideration be given to having ballfield lights installed at Miller Park, the matter of lighting some of the older parks should be addressed. Commissioner Pflaumer disagreed and stated that he feels ballfield lights should be installed at Miller Park. He also stated that not all youth sports should be focused at Arroyo Vista Community Park (AVCP). Minutes of the City Council and Parks & Recreation Commission Moorpark, California Page 3 May 24, 2001 Mr. Kueny stated that perhaps the installation of lights at existing basketball courts should also be considered at this time. Councilmember Millhouse stated that he feels an important short term goal is the build out of AVCP, with the inclusion of additional sports fields and lights. Also, he stated he would like to see a permanent skatepark, the development of a trail system, enlarging the parking lot at Miller Park, and relocating Moorpark Little League to another area that would better accommodate their growth. Mayor Hunter inquired if Commissioner Pflaumer still felt as strongly about opening a second vehicle access to AVCP. Commissioner Pflaumer said yes, but would like to see the construction of a permanent skatepark first. Chair Thompson stated that because the teen programs now have such large participation and continue to show popularity with the teens, she would like to include the construction of a teen center as an objective. She stated that it might be beneficial to locate it at the same site as the skatepark. She also stated that a Youth Master Plan should be a priority. Councilmember Mikos stated that a permanent location for a skatepark needs to be identified. She also stated that she does not necessarily agree with the installation of lights at Miller Park. While lights at the softball field would be acceptable, a lighted soccer field could affect the surrounding wildlife as well as the residents. Councilmember Mikos stated she agrees with the summer Beach Bus and would like to see it implemented by this summer. Councilmember Harper stated that he feels ballfield lighting at Miller Park would have minimal affect on the nearby residents and wildlife. However, he stated he is not in favor of lights at the soccer field. He also stated he supports the construction of a skatepark, but requested that staff review with surrounding cities the Minutes of the City Council and Parks & Recreation Commission Moorpark, California Page 4 May 24, 2001 cost and problems that will have to be dealt with, which may affect a location decision. Councilmember Harper stated he would like to see the completion of the community pool. Commissioner DeGuardi suggested that perhaps the City could try temporary lighting at Miller Park to determine the effect on the residents and the wildlife. Mayor Hunter requested that staff evaluate the feasibility of using an online program at AVRC for registration of recreation classes and sports. He also requested an update on the status of AVCP Phase II. Ms. Lindley stated that the City is proceeding on the construction of the second restroom and will be conducting interviews before selecting the architect for the community pool. Mayor Hunter stated that the Council has a copy of the geotechnical report on the proposed pool site and that he would like the report discussed at an upcoming Council meeting. He requested the selected architect be invited to attend the Council meeting. Councilmember Mikos stated that she feels the City should proceed with the pool and with the construction of a skatepark. She also stated she would also like to see a trail system established. Commissioner Catrambone stated he would like to see some amenities planned for Villa Campesina Park. Chair Thompson stated that she would like to see the City establish some type of agreement for maintenance responsibilities with the sports organizations who use the City's fields. Mr. Kueny stated that this issue can be addressed with renewal of the sports agreements. Minutes of the City Council and Parks & Recreation Commission Moorpark, California Page 5 May 24, 2001 6. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Hunter adjourned the City Council and Chair Thompson adjourned the Parks and RecreaSiaN Commission at 8:15 p.m. ATTEST: Deborah S. Traffenste t City Clerk Patty fe cke Administrative Secretary atrick ITnter, Mayor �iim dj � .�R -ut, Sandra Thompson, Chair