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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1984 0619 PR REGMoorpark California June 19, 1984 The regular meeting of the Recreation and Parks Commission of the City of Moorpark, California, was held in the Community Center of said City, located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California. 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m., Vice -Chair Margaret Sabine presiding. 2. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Tom Baldwin, Danny Rasey, Carroll Roe, Irene Barrera and Vice -Chair Margaret Sabine. ABSENT: None OTHER CITY OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES PRESENT: Mayor Pro -tem, Albert Prieto City Manager, Marshall Julian Deputy City Clerk, Mary Jo Rasey 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the meeting held on June 5, 1984 were discussed, and the following corrections made. In Item 4, page 1, the word Quimby was added to the last paragraph to designate the funds spoken about. In Item 8A Mr. Dan Schmidt gave a presentation concerning his placement of a newsrack at the Community Center. This presentation was moved to Item 7, Presentations. Item 8H. paragraph 1 concerning the Flood Control Channel Memo was adjusted to state that the action was a memo and it was cancelled. It was moved by Commissioner Rasey and seconded by Commissioner Roe that the minutes be approved as amended, which motion passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Rasey, Roe, Baldwin, Barrera and Vice -Chair Sabine; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. 4. TREASURERS REPORT None -1- 5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Commissioner Baldwin requested permission to make a presentation about his ideas for a Senior Center early on the agenda. By general consent it was held for the Commission Comments section. Two items were added to the agenda, Summer Recreation Budget was added as Item D. and Rental Forms and Procedures was added as Item E. All other items were moved down accordingly. It was moved by Commissioner Baldwin and seconded by Commissioner Roe that the Agenda be approved as amended, which motion passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Baldwin, Roe, Barrera, Rasey and Vice - Chair Sabine; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. 6. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC None 7. PRESENTATIONS None 8. BUSINESS ITEMS 8A Grace Chapel - Review of Community Center Use Representing Grace Chapel was: Reverend David Benefiel, 254 Harry St. Moorpark, CA Reverend Benefiel explained Grace Chapels present situation as far as renting the Community Center for an indefinate time period. Land is being sought for purchase, but rental of the Center would still be needed until the funds were raised and the church built. The problems of doors being left open and the Center not being cleaned after use were discussed. Commissioner Rasey stated that if the problems were not solved the only thing the Commission could do would be to require weekend custodians for this use, and that would double the fees. Reverend Benefiel stated that this would not be a financial hardship on the church and in fact they would prefer having the custodians so as to alleviate the worry of the building security etc. Commissioner Baldwin asked to go on record as objecting to the use by Grace Chapel if the Community Center as a public building was being used to say things contrary to other religions. -2- It was moved by Commissioner Roe and seconded by Vice -Chair Sabine that Grace Chapel be granted continued use of the Community Center until such time as the weekend custodians are in place, or for a normal period of three months, which motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioner Roe, Vice -Chair Sabine and Commissioners Baldwin, Barrera and Rasey; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. 8B. Heatherglen Park Naming (continued from June 5) The following names were nominated by members of the Commission: Mountain View Park Loretta Park Seco Park Glenwood Park Arroyo Park A vote was taken and Glenwood Park was the unanimous choice. It was moved by Commissioner Barrera and seconded by Commissioner Rasey that Glenwood Park be submitted to the Council for approval as the name for the park being constructed at the Heatherglen development, which motion passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Barrera, Rasey, Baldwin, Roe and Vice -Chair Sabine; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. The Deputy City Clerk was instructed to draft a memo tothe Council regarding this matter, and Councilmember Al Prieto said he would bring it up for discussion. 8C. Newsrack - Discussion Commissioner Rasey reported on the conversations he had with the Custodian and,for lack of a groundskeeper, the County Parks dept. concerning placement of newsracks on the Community Center patio area. Commissioner Roe abstained from this matter. After much discussion, it was moved by Vice -Chair Sabine and seconded by Commissioner Rasey that the Commission recommend the City Council adopt a policy prohibiting the placement of newsracks anywhere on the porch area of the Community Center, which motion passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Vice -Chair Sabine and Commissioners Rasey and Barrera; NOES: Commissioner Baldwin; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: Commissioner Roe. -3- The Deputy City Clerk was directed to send a memo to the City Council stating the Commission's position regarding newsracks. At this time, 8:50 p.m. Vice -Chair Sabine called a recess. The meeting was returned to order at 9:02 p.m. 8D. Summer Recreation Budget After discussion on this item, it was moved by Commissioner Barrera and seconded by Vice -Chair Sabine that the commission recommend $5,000. be included in the 1984 -85 budget for youth recreational programs, which motion passed with the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioner Barrera, Vice -Chair Sabine and Commissioners Baldwin, Rasey and Roe; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. 8E. Forms and Procedures Commissioner Rasey submitted several forms and a list of procedures for handling the Community Center to be approved by the Commission. It was moved by Commissioner Baldwin and seconded by Commissioner Roe that the Commission adopt the procedures and permit forms as submitted by Commissioner Rasey, which motion passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Baldwin, Roe, Barrera, Rasey and Vice - Chair Sabine; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. 8F. Library Expansion - (continued from June 5) This item was removed from the agenda by general consent. 8G. By -laws Ordinance - (continued from June 5) This item was removed from the agenda by general consent. 8H. Parks Master Plan - (continued from June 5) This item was continued to the July 3 meeting by general consent, and the Commission requested a copy of the Parks Master Plan from the Moorpark General Plan in effect prior to incorporation. 8I. Guidelines for Apartment Parks - (continued from June 5) This item was removed from the agenda by general consent. 8J. Coastline Park - (continued from June 5) This item was removed from the agenda by general consent. MEAM 9. COMMISSION COMMENTS 9A. Commissioner Rasey - List of Supplies & Equipment for Custodian Commissioner Rasey submitted a list of the supplies and equipment needed by the Custodian in order to do the job in a reasonable time and manner. It was moved by Commissioner Baldwin, seconded by Commissioner Roe and unanimously approved that the Commission state concurrence with the need for the supplies and equipment and recommend it be purchased as expeditiously as possible. 9B. Commissioner Baldwin - Senior Affairs Commissioner Baldwin presented his ideas for a Senior Center in Moorpark, and submitted material to the other Commissioners to look over. An appology was offered for the article in the Enterprise and a request to be placed on a later agenda. Vice -Chair Sabine stated that she would like to clear up a gross misconception apparently held by Debbie Ryono of the Enterprise, in both articles done by her re Seniors, she has stated that the Community Center building was built with money allotted for the Moorpark Senior Citizens. Vice -Chair Sabine was on the parks board at that time, and says the original allotment was for "Moorpark" not for Seniors. At this time, 10:00 p.m. Commissioner Barrera asked to be excused and left the meeting. Commissioner Roe stated that he would like to remind the Commission that a policy was adopted stating that no one member would speak for the Commission unless prior authorization was given. 9C. Vice -Chair Sabine - Beach Busses for Youth Vice -Chair Sabine reported that she had no final figures as yet, it would cost approximately $96 per bus for an all day trip. (charter) She will continue to investigate, there is still time for a few trips in August. She will try to have more information at the next meeting. 9D. Commissioner Baldwin - Park Maintenance Commissioner Baldwin stated that several people in Campus Park have asked him about the maintenance of the parks. He asked for per- mission to speak at the Campus Park Neighborhood Council meeting to explain that it has been contracted etc. Permission was given by general consent. Vice -Chair Sabine mentioned to the City Manager that she would like to know who will be responsible for checking the parks during the development and after. -5- Commissioner Rasey agreed with that question and also wanted to know if anyone knew how much compost is being added to the parks such as Heatherglen, and who authorized that amount. That par- ticular area is nearly 85% sand and the water bill will be enormous unless enough compost is added. Marshall Julian said he would find out. He said he would also like to report that a Landscaping firm, American Landscaping, has been contracted to maintain the parks and are investigating them now to determine what else needs to be done. Vice -Chair Sabine said she would like to know when Boething purchased the land adjacent to the Heatherglen park, and from whom. Marshall will find out. Commissioner Rasey questioned whether Monte Vista Park has been bought off yet, as they haven't done anything in the last four months since they insisted they had to have the name as they were going to be finished with the park in two weeks. Commissioner Roe brought up the July meetings, he for one will not be in town the week of the fourth. Two or three other members will also be gone. After discussing the possibilities, it was moved by Vice -Chair Sabine and seconded by Commissioner Roe that the July meetings be held on the second and fourth Tuesdays instead of the first and third, which motion passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Vice -Chair Sabine, Commissioners Roe, Baldwin and Rasey; NOES: None; ABSENT: Commissioner Barrera. (excused) The Deputy City Clerk was instructed to send a memo informing the Rotary Club of the change in date and that they will be on the July 24 agenda. There being no further business it was moved by Commissioner Rasey, seconded by Commissioner Baldwin and unanimously approved that the meeting be adjourned, the time being 10:40 p.m. APPROVED: Chairman Respectfully submitted Depu ty Clerk