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MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Moorpark, California
1. CALL TO ORDER:
March 7, 2005
Chair Thompson called the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m.
2. OATH OF OFFICE:
City Clerk Deborah Traffenstedt administered the Oath of
Office to Commissioner Thomas Pflaumer.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Commissioner Pflaumer led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners Joseph Catrambone, Thomas Pflaumer,
Mark Van Dam, Julie Weisberger, and Chair Sandra Thompson.
Staff Present: Mary Lindley, Director of Community
Services; Stephanie Shaw, Recreation Coordinator; Rachele
White, Recreation Coordinator; and Patty Lemcke,
Administrative Secretary.
5. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS, AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
A. Teen Council Presentation.
The Teen Council was introduced and the Vice Chair,
Allyson Rueckert, gave a brief summary on the
activities they have worked on so far this term and
some upcoming events.
B. Staff's Monthly Report.
Mary Lindley gave an oral report.
6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
None.
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7. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. Approval of Minutes for the Parks and Recreation
Commission Meeting of February 7, 2005. Staff
Recommendation: Approve as presented.
MOTION: Commissioner Catrambone moved to approve the minutes
as presented. Commissioner Weisberger seconded. The
motion was carried 5 -0.
9. DISCUSSION /ACTION ITEMS:
A. Consider Staff Proposal for 3rd of July Fireworks
Extravaganza. Staff Recommendation: Support the staff
proposed outline for the 2005 3rd of July Fireworks
Extravaganza.
Stephanie Shaw gave an overview of staff's proposed
agenda for the 3rd of July Extravaganza. She played
music clips of the two bands that have been selected
for the event.
Commissioner Pflaumer asked if vehicles would be
allowed to exit by means of the pedestrian bridge at
the end of the event. Mary Lindley stated that no,
only emergency vehicles are authorized to use the
bridge.
Commissioner Van Dam asked if the local schools could
also participate as vendors in this event. Stephanie
Shaw stated that yes, they can participate as long as
they comply with the state's health regulations.
Commissioner Pflaumer stated that Stephanie Shaw has
done an excellent job coordinating this event
throughout the years.
B. Consider FY 2005/06 Goals and Objectives. Staff
Recommendation: Recommend Goals and Objectives for FY
2005/06.
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Mary Lindley reviewed the Goals and Objectives for FY
2004/05 and staff's additions.
The Commission discussed their priorities and
recommended the following items to be considered by
Council for the FY 2005/06 Goals and Objectives:
■ Identify a safe gathering place for teens, with
the suggestion of Poindexter Park if the proposed
Skatepark is constructed there;
■ Construct a ball wall at Campus Canyon Park;
■ Construct a Spray Park(s), with the suggestion
that one spray park be located in Park
Improvement Zone 1.
■ Consider use of a portable spike strip at the
AVCP pedestrian bridge, allowing for vehicular
exiting only following large events.
C. Consider Recreation Programs and Events for FY
2005/06. Staff Recommendation: Concur with staff's FY
2005/06 recreation programs and events proposal, as
outlined in the Agenda Report.
Mary Lindley reviewed staff's report on proposed
upcoming programs and events for FY 2005/06. She
stated that there are no new additions and only one
program being eliminated, which is the Teen Travel
Camp.
The Commission reached a consensus to concur with
staff's proposed FY 2005/06 recreation programs and
events.
D. Consider Park Improvements for FY 2005/06. Staff
Recommendation: Develop a list of potential park
improvement projects for FY 2005/06 for City Council
consideration.
Mary Lindley stated that she had given the Commission
a list of staff's proposed Park Improvement Projects
and suggested that the Commission wait until after
they tour the parks before finalizing a recommended
list to Council.
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Commissioner Weisberger stated that she would like to
include the repair or replacement of the wrought iron
fence at Country Trail Park.
Chair Thompson suggested that maybe a prefabricated
restroom could be used to replace the existing
restroom at Campus Park.
Commissioner Weisberger moved to continue this item to
the upcoming Spring Park Tour on March 26tH.
Commissioner Catrambone seconded. The motion was
carried 5 -0.
10. ANNOUNCEMENTS /FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
A. Spring Park Tour.
Mary Lindley announced the upcoming Spring Park Tour
on March 26, starting at 10:00 a.m. The Commission and
staff will meet at the Community Center.
Chair Thompson announced that the Spring Recreation
Brochure was mailed to all residents and she suggested
that parents may like to consider registering their
children in the upcoming Spring Camp Moorpark.
Commissioner Weisberger requested that AVCP be placed
on the agenda for the upcoming park tour.
11. ADJOURNMENT:
Chair Thompson adjourned the meeting at 8:08 p.m.
APPROVED:
Sandra Thompson, Ch it
Respectfully submitted:
Patty Le cke, Administrative Secretary