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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1984 0904 PR REGMoorpark California September 4, 1984 The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation 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 7:10 p.m., Vice -Chair Sabine presiding. 2. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Baldwin, Rasey, Roe, Wormsbecher and Vice -Chair Sabine; ABSENT: None. nTURR CTTY nFFTCTAT.S AND RMPT.nYF:FS PRESENT: Mayor Pro -tem, Albert Prieto City Manager, Steve Kueny Deputy City Clerk, Mary Jo Rasey 3. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Mr. Dan Schmidt, the Mirror Newspaper, spoke to the Commission re the survey distributed for public comments. Mr. Schmidt said he thought his paper was to be the only one publishing the survey, he was afraid the Commission would not receive a pure sampling if people could fill out more than one questionaire. The Commission assured Mr. Schmidt that the questionaire was purely for use as a quide and not something that they intended to rely on heavily. 4.D. Community Survey - this item was taken out of order at this time because of Mr. Schmidt being present for it. Commissioner Wormsbecher stated that he would like to distribute the questionaire to Countryside and Peach Hill homes. A member of the audience, Mr. Mike McElligott, stated that the Campus Park neighborhood newspaper was running a survey concerning the two parks in that area. Commissioner Baldwin stated that he had asked Mr. McElligott to do a survey in that particular area. Vice -Chair Sabine stated that she would like to see each orgianzation receive copies to distribute to members. It was decided that 50 copies each would be fair. -1- It was moved by Commissioner Baldwin, seconded by Commissioner Wormsbecher and unanimously passed that the Commission ask staff to proceed with distribution of the Community additudinal survey. Vice -Chair Sabine suggested to Mr. McElligott that the Commission receive results of his questionaire in writing. Commissioners Baldwin and Wormsbecher will be the committee to pick -up the questionaires at the various stores and bring them to the City Hall. 4. BUSINESS ITEMS 4.A. Election of Officers It was the general consensus of the Commission to leave the election of officers to the end of the meeting. Mr. John Galloway, 338 Sierra, Moorpark, asked if he could speak now as he seemed to miss the "Comments from the Public" section with Item no. 4.D, being taken out of context. Mr. Galloway was in attendance representing "Friends of Charlie Davis" committee which is seeking a waiver of fees for the showing of a film on Friday September 28. The Commission looked at the papers Mr. Galloway had and suggested that he re- submit at the next meeting with the proper signatures and proof of campaign connections, and the decision would be made to permit non - profit status for this event subject to final compliance with the requirements. 4.B. Survey of Existing Recreational Facilities in Moorpark Steve Kueny, City Manager, provided this information with the intent to summarize so the Commission would know what is already available in the community. The survey should help in developing a master plan. 4.C. Development of Parks Master Plan and Possible Facilities Steve Kueny, City Manager, pointed out to the Commission that without a Recreation Element in the General Plan, Moorpark will not be allowed to continue with the Quimby dedications. Staff is ready to proceed with this. Vice -Chair Sabine, with the consent of the Commission, appointed Commissioner Wormsbecher as a committee of one to draw up a rough general outline for a master plan and bring it to the Commission. She also pointed out that we need to have a brochure by November to hand out to the public showing the commission's intent, aim etc. also to let the public know what they need to do. -2- Mr. McElligott asked if the Committee would be closed to only Commission members. The City Manager stated that he felt for the first step it should be, then the Commission and Council will decide that issue. 4.E. Proposed Youth Recreation Activities 1. Dances - The City Manager produced the schedule of dances planned at the middle school. Stan Barnes is an accepted Disc Jockey, and is available on the 7th and the 14th which are the two dates that have been considered. Commissioner Rasey stated that he had talked with the school parent groups and the Jaycees and had people interested in running the concession and chaperoning. The City Manager suggested that we proceed with the dance for the Middle School (6 - 8) and get the High School schedule for the next time. It was moved by Commissioner Wormsbecher, seconded by Commissioner Baldwin and unanimously passed that Commissioner Rasey be in charge of this dance on the 14th for 6,7, and 8 grade students. The City Manager will take care of the Disc Jockey, the Sheriff, and the Publicity. It will be between the hours of 7pm and lOpm, parents must pick -up their child. $2.00 per person, $3.00 per pair. The schools will be notified. 2. Track team - It was suggested by Commissioner Rasey that the Commission co- sponsor a track team with the YMCA so the team would be able to use the college. It was moved by Commissioner Baldwin, seconed by Commissioner Rasey and unanimously passed that the Commission direct staff to approach the college for using the track at a reduced or non -fee rate for the S.E.C.O. Striders. At this time Vice -Chair Sabine called for a recess, the time being 8:45 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 8:55 p.m., with all members present. 4.F. Proposed Lighting Improvements at Flory School The City Manager presented this item, there is used lighting which can be purchased for 500 of normal cost, parks could go in jointly with the school district to light the field, or could buy the lights for future use. -3- Vice -Chair Sabine stated that the Commission should inves- tigate the lights either way. A proposal should come from the School District as to who or what programs would be willing to go in on doing this. The City Manager will research this project. 4.G. Glenwood Park The target date for the one year Maintenance to begin is November 1. There will be a report from the City Engineer at the next meeting. Vice -Chair Sabine stated that the Commission would like the actual dimensions of the park while the Engineer is making his inspection. 4.H. Peach Hill Park The City Manager suggested getting architects proposals for developing the park, the Commission would need more specific plans as to what it would like to see in the park. It was moved by Commissioner Roe, seconded by Commissioner Baldwin and unanimously approved to direct staff to proceed with securing plans for maximizing the active utilization of the park, not to exceed $1500. The general consensus of improvements wanted in the park was as follows: Tot lot Futures for restrooms Futures for a snack bar Two or more backstops Maximize "same time use" Maximum lighting phased with little impact to Peach Hill homes. Picnic area Underground drainage Block wall Drinking fountains Parking lot Equipment - more than Glenwood Park Commissioner Sabine stated that in the pre- incorporation meetings re this park, it was established that the developer was to cover the drain at the west end of the park and put a sidewalk on top of it. 4I. Monte Vista Park This item was merely a brief statement that the improvements were not really in process. -4- Arthur Pratti - Mr. Pratti sent a letter to the Commission to request a refund of his security deposit for a dance held at the Community Center. Commissioner's Rasey and Roe had seen the condition of the Center the morning following Mr. Prattis' use and described it to the Commission. It was moved by Commissioner Wormsbecher, seconded by Commissioner Roe and unanimously agreed to deny the refund. City Staff is to send a letter to Mr. Pratti stating the costs involved with cleaning and repairs to the center following his use, and denying his refund. Newsracks - The subject of the newsracks at the Community Center was sent to City Council for action with the Commission's recom- mendation that they not be allowed. The City Council approved a six month trial period to the Mirror for placement of a rack at the Center with the following conditions: 1. There should be at least two racks bloted together. 2. The racks should be colored an earthtone. 3. Liability insurance coverage by the newspaper. 4. Stand along the north wall of the patio, away from the building. Commissioner Sabine asked that the Commission send a letter to Irene Barrera enclosing a copy of Supervisor Dougherty's letter stating that the drainage ditch at the back of the Community Center property will be fenced. 4A. Elections - The elections commenced with the office of Chairman. It was moved by Commissioner Baldwin and seconded by Commissioner Roe that Commissioner Rasey be elected as Chairman, which motion passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Rasey, Sabine, Wormsbecher, Roe and Baldwin; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. Commissioner Rasey will serve as the new Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Commission. -5- It was moved by Commissioner Roe and seconded by Commissioner Wormsbecher that Commissioner Sabine be re- elected as the Vice - Chairman, which motion passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Baldwin, Sabine, Roe, Wormsbecher and Chairman Rasey; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. 5. COMMISSION COMMENTS: 5A. Commissioner Baldwin - stated that he was upset with the present condition of the parks. Several reasons were stated and it was suggested by Commissioner Baldwin that staff be directed to send a letter to American Landscape Maintenance informing them that the level of maintenance is not acceptable. City Manager, Steve Kueny, asked that the Commission delay any action for one month to give him time to see if he could work with the Landscape company to improve the level of service. Mr. Kueny also said he would see about having American Landscape empty the trash cans. 5B. Commissioner Sabine - announced that on September 18, the Pleasant Valley Parks and Recreation would be opening the Senior wing of their Community Center. The ceremony is from 4 to 7 p.m. if anyone is interested in attending. 5C. Commissioner Rasey - asked if the Commission would like to sponsor a 5 and 10K run, the SECO Striders will furnish the timer and people to help staff it. Commissioner Wormsbecher suggested that it be done late in October maybe in conjunction with Country Days. It was the general consensus of the Commission that it would be interested in doing this and that Commissioner Rasey should find out all the details and report back. There being no further business at this time, it was moved by Commissioner Rasey that the meeting be adjourned, which motion was seconded by Commissioner Roe and unanimously approved, the time being 10:55 p.m. APPROVED: CHAIRMAN Respectfully submitted; Deputy qja ty Clerk