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MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Moorpark, California July 11, 2005
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Thompson called the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Commissioner Weisberger led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. 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; Bob Stallings, Recreation Manager; Stephanie
Shaw, Recreation Coordinator; and Patty Lemcke,
Administrative Assistant.
4. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS, AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
Chair Thompson announced that the month of July is Parks
and Recreation Month.
A. Staff's Monthly Report.
Mary Lindley gave an oral report.
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 March 7, 2005. Staff
Recommendation: Approve as presented.
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B. Approval of Minutes for the Parks and Recreation
Commission Park Tour of March 26, 2005. Staff
Recommendation: Approve as presented.
C. Approval of Minutes for the Joint Meeting of the City
Council and Parks and Recreation Commission of April
27, 2005. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented.
D. Parks Quarterly Report. Staff Recommendation: Receive
and file report.
E. Recreation and Programming Quarterly Report. Staff
Recommendation: Receive and file report.
F. Easter Egg Hunt Event Report. Staff Recommendation:
Receive and file report.
Chair Thompson asked that item 7.F be pulled.
MOTION: Commissioner Catrambone moved to approve items 7.A
through 7.E. Commissioner Weisberger seconded. The
motion was carried 5 -0.
Stephanie Shaw gave a brief oral report on the Easter
Egg Hunt Event.
Commissioner Van Dam stated that he is pleased to
notice that the quarterly recreation report reflects a
positive balance for each City event.
MOTION: Commissioner Weisberger moved to approve item 7.F.
Commissioner Van Dam seconded. The motion was carried
5 -0.
8. DISCUSSION /ACTION ITEMS:
A. July 3rd Extravaganza Event Report. Oral report by
Recreation Coordinator Stephanie Shaw.
Stephanie Shaw gave an oral report on the event,
touching on parking control, game activities,
attractions, food vendors, the bands, the skydiving
team, and the fireworks show.
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The Commission was in agreement that the event went
extremely well and they commended Ms. Shaw on her hard
work and success of the event.
Commissioner Pflaumer stated that the police presence
was well seen and appreciated.
Mary Lindley stated that she wanted to recognize Ms.
Shaw publicly for her hard work on this event.
B. Review Parks' Rules and Regulations: Staff
Recommendation: That the Commission review the City's
current Parks' Rules and Policies and provide
comments.
Bob Stallings gave an oral report, stating that the
Parks' Rules and Regulations should be reviewed as the
City grows to assist in meeting new needs of the
Community.
The Commission and staff reviewed the current Parks'
Rules and Policies, in particular, the use of bounce
tents at designated parks, as well as allowing them at
additional parks. It was agreed that the parks could
be evaluated for bounce tents during the next park
tour.
Commissioner Van Dam stated that he had toured the
parks on his own and feels that there are a number of
parks, besides the current seven listed in the rules
and regulations, that could accommodate bounce tents.
Commissioner Weisberger stated that she feels the City
should establish a limit on the size of the bounce
tents allowed in the parks.
Chair Thompson requested that the section of the rules
and regulations regarding decorations include that the
use of nails and staples is prohibited.
The Commission would like to see the following items
considered at the next meeting:
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• Allowing Moorpark residents a longer period than:
non - residents in which to place a park rental;
• Review the different size bounce tents available
and possible size limits for various parks; and
• Compare the current fee schedule with surrounding
cities.
C. Park Improvements Status Report. Staff Recommendation:
Receive and file report.
Mary Lindley summarized the status of recent park
improvement projects, as well as new projects approved
for FY 2005/06.
Commissioners Pflaumer and Weisberger requested staff
to please research the cost of installing a ball wall
at Campus Canyon Park.
9. ANNOUNCEMENTS /FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Chair Thompson welcomed the City's new Recreation
Coordinator II Jeri Armstrong Letus. She also reminded to
public about the summer youth bus passes available through
the City for $20.
Commissioner Pflaumer once again stated what a great job
Stephanie Shaw did with the July 3rd event.
Chair Thompson stated what a great job Parks and Facilities
Superintendent Allen Walter and staff had done with the
maintenance of AVCP.
10. ADJOURNMENT:
Chair Thompson adjourned the meeting at 8:32 p.m.
APPROVED:
Sandra Thompson/. —Chair
Respectfully submitted:
Patty Lemcke, Administrative Assistant