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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2004 0301 PR REGY- A MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Moorpark, California 1. CALL TO ORDER: March 1, 2004 Chair Catrambone called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. 2. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chair Weisberger led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Thomas Pflaumer, Sandra Thompson, Julie Weisberger, and Chair Joseph Catrambone. Commissioner Quentin DeGuardi was absent. Staff Present: Mary Lindley, Director of Community Services; John Hartnett, Recreation Manager; and Patty Lemcke, Administrative Secretary. 4. PROCLAMATION, COMMENDATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: A. Staff's Monthly Report. Mary Lindley and John Hartnett gave oral reports. Commissioner Pflaumer congratulated the Teen Council on the great job they did with this year's card recycling program. Chair Catrambone suggested that perhaps a volunteer program could be organized to help with the clean up of the newly acquired Poindexter property. 5. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: None. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR: A. Approval of Minutes for the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of January 5, 2004. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented. P &R Commission Meeting March 1, 2.004 Page 2 B. Moorpark Hometown Holiday Report. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file report. C. Parks Quarterly Report. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file report. D. Recreation Programming Quarterly Report. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file report. E. Winter Camp Program Report. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file report. Commissioner Weisberger requested Item 7.B be pulled for discussion. MOTION: Commissioner Thompson moved to approve Items 7.A, 7.C, 7.D, and 7.E. Commissioner Pflaumer seconded. The motion was carried 4 -0. Commissioner DeGuardi was absent. Commissioner Weisberger stated that she felt the Hometown Holiday event was very enjoyable, and that attendance was down perhaps because of the rainy weather. She suggested that this year perhaps the City could line up vendors for the event. She also suggested that imported snow would be a nice addition. Commissioner Pflaumer stated that staff did a fine job with the Hometown Holiday evert, and that he enjoyed lighting the tree. MOTION: Commissioner Pflaumer moved to approve Item 7.B. Commissioner Weisberger seconded. The motion was carried 4 -0. Commissioner DeGuardi was absent. 8. DISCUSSION /ACTION ITEMS: A. Consider Request from Tri- Valley Roller Hockey to Expand Its Use of the Multi - Purpose Court. Staff Recommendation: Support staff's decision to decline Tri Valley's request. Mary Lindley explained that staff had received a request from Tri Valley Roller Hockey League asking additional time for use of the multi purpose court. P &R Commission Meeting March 1, 2004 Page 3 They were requesting to use the court 6 full days a week and until 2:00 p.m. on Sundays, leaving the court available to the Skatepark only on Sunday afternoons. Mary Lindley stated that currently the Skatepark is open Thursdays and Fridays and averaging 10 to 12 skaters per day. One Speaker: Walt Collins, from Tri Valley Roller Hockey League, stated that because of the growth of the league, more time for practices is needed, as well as trying to promote new programs, such as an after school High School league. The Commission asked Mr. Collins questions and discussed other alternatives with him. Commissioner Pflaumer stated that he feels we should stay with the current schedule for the Skatepark and suggested that Tri Valley contact the schools for areas on school property that could be used for practices on Thursdays and Fridays. Commissioner Thompson stated that she feels we need to first establish a permanent Skatepark at another park before closing the multi purpose court to the current skaters during the week. She suggested that perhaps Tri Valley could look into portable lights for the court, allowing more evening play, as well as contacting the schools. MOTION: Commissioner Weisberger moved to support staff's recommendation to decline Tri Valley's request. Commissioner Thompson seconded. The motion was carried 4 -0. Commissioner DeGuardi was absent. B. Review of the City's Goals and Objectives for 2003/04. Staff Recommendation: Review Goals and Objectives for FY 2003/04. Mary Lindley stated that the Commission and staff had begun discussing this item at Saturday's Park Tour and again reviewed the City's current Goals and P &R Commission Meeting March 1, 2004 Page 4 Objectives. She asked the Commission to state any new goals and objectives that they would like to present to the City Council. CONSENSUS: The Commission reached a consensus to recommend the following objectives to the City Council as additions to the existing list for FY 2004/05: 1. Expansion of the Arroyo Vista Gym and the Recreation Center. 2. Replacement of the play equipment at Virginia Colony Park. 3. Consider the feasibility of locating a canine park, specifically at Monte Vista or Country Trail parks. 4. Consider the feasibility of lighting a basketball court at an existing facility. 5. Consider the feasibility of a splash park. Both Commissioner Weisberger and Chair Catrambone stated that they would like to see all demographics addressed, not just the sports organizations, when planning and creating new recreation programs and park improvements. C. Consider Recreation Programs and Events for FY 2004/05. Staff Recommendation: Concur with staff's FY 2004/05 recreation programs and events proposal, as outlined in the Agenda Report. John Hartnett reviewed staff's report with the Commission, highlighting proposed programs and events for FY 2004/05 and minor changes that staff is recommending. Some of those changes are: • Simplifying the July 3rd event from last year's, when it coincided with the City's anniversary celebration. • Modifying the Hometown. Holiday event by moving the event site for better visibility, securing food vendors, and craft vendors as well. • Considering the feasibility of joining SCMAF's insurance program for City instructors' use. P &R Commission Meeting March 1, 2004 Page 5 • Discontinuing the teen event, Club 4550 due to lack of attendance. • Offer more golf programs to both youth and adults. • Offer a year -round tennis program. • Build an outdoor volleyball court and offer league play. • Establish a Special Needs Camp. Commissioner Pflaumer suggested that perhaps the City could work with Mavericks and offer swimming lessons during the summer. Commissioner Weisberger suggested the City consider the feasibility of working with the Ventura County Junior Golf Academy in assisting to offer a youth golf program. D. Consider Park Capital Improvement Budget for FY 2004/05. Staff Recommendation: Develop a list of potential park improvement projects for FY 2004/05 for City Council consideration. Mary Lindley reviewed staff's proposed park improvement projects for FY 2004/05 and encouraged the Commission to add or delete items at this time. The Commission requested the following items be included: 1. Expansion of Arroyo Vista Gym and Recreation Center. 2. Consider Poindexter Park for the proposed skatepark. 3. Consider the feasibility of locating a canine park at Monte Vista or College View Parks. 4. Consider feasibility of lighting existing basketball courts. 5. Add mile markers and benches throughout Serenata Trail. Mary Lindley stated that she would really like to see the Veteran's Memorial enhanced at Poindexter Park. P &R Commission Meetina March 1, 2004 Page 6 Chair Catrambone stated that when the time comes to enlarge the Memorial, it would be important to meet with the American Legion and get their input. Commissioner Thompson stated that perhaps Miller Park should also be considered for placement of a canine park. Chair Catrambone suggested that sometime in future, the City may want to form a foundation to aid in the construction and maintenance of a Community pool. E. Discussion of City Council's Policies. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file report. Mary Lindley reviewed the City Council's policies, specifically policies 3 and 16: Expense Reimbursement and Harassment in the Workplace. F. Consider Selection of a Parks and Recreation Commissioner to Serve on the Youth Sports Committee. Staff Recommendation: For the Commission to select one of its members to serve on the Youth Sports Committee. Commissioner Weisberger volunteered to serve on the Youth Sports Committee. The Commission concurred. 9. ANNOUNCEMENTS /FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Commissioner Thompson encouraged the public to vote on Tuesday, March 2. 10. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Catrambone adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m.