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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1991 0812 PR REGMINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Moorpark, California August 12, 1991 The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of Moorpark was held on Monday, August 12, 1991, in the Council Chambers of City Hall 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. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Thompson. 3. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners John R. Hall, Jr., Sandra G. Thompson and Chairman Ronald W. Corzine. Commissioner Ginger Stratton (excused). Staff Present: Philip Newhouse, Director of Community Services, Shelly Shellabarger, Recreation Supervisor, and Debra Broussalian, Administrative Secretary. Others Present: Councilmember Talley and his wife, Dee Talley, and Jim Hartley. 4. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: A. Administrative Secretary Administers the Oath of Office to the Newly Appointed Commissioner, Connie Volke. Debra Broussalian, Administrative Secretary, administered the Oath of Office to the newly appointed Parks and Recreation Commissioner, Connie Volke. Commissioner Volke was appointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission by City Council on July 17, 1991. Her term will expire November, 1992. Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission 2 8/12/91 5. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: None. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS: A. Jim Hartley, 5950 Gabbert Road, Moorpark, introduced himself to the Commission and stated he and his wife are Coordinators for the Santa Monica Mountain Conservancy for Happy Camp Park in Moorpark. The park is now open to the public, and he urged the Parks and Recreation Commission, through his coordination, to consider using the park to promote future recreational activities in Moorpark. B. Dee Talley, 306 McFadden, Moorpark, thanked the Commission for installation of the new Community Center tot lot and congratulated and welcomed Connie Volke to the Parks and Recreation Commission. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR: A. Approval of the Parks and Recreation ommi Sion Minutes of July 8 1991. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented. MOTION: Commissioner Hall moved and Commissioner Thompson seconded a motion to approve the Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of July 8, 1991, as presented. Unanimously approved. B. Receive Staff's a Report of City Parks. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file the report. MOTION: Commissioner Thompson moved and Commissioner Volke seconded a motion to receive and file the report. Unanimously approved. C. Consider Particil2ating in the "Labor Day in the Park" Softball Game on p emb r 2, 1991. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file the report. BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT, the Commission received and filed the report. N Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission 3 D. Play Equipment Warning Sign. Receive and file the report. 8/12/91 Staff Recommendation: BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT, the Commission received and filed the report. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. 9. DISCUSSION /ACTION ITEMS: A. Consider Community Services Department Logo. Staff Recommendation: Approve the Logo Committee's recommendation and forward to City Council for approval. The Commission reviewed the recommended logos and discussed whether to use the bold lined or fine lined logos. Commissioner Hall recommended the bold lined logo over the fine lined logo for T- shirts as it could better withstand being washed. Staff stated pictures on the youth logo representing various recreational activities, such as basketball, softball, volleyball, ballet, T- ball, etc., will be placed in the open circle area. The City logo could also be placed in the circle area if desired. By Unanimous Q of 4-0. the Commission agreed on the follQwincf logos: For the Adult T- hir : lines. For the Youth T- hirt: lines. Logo #1 with the bold Logo #2 with the bold However, if the logos are used on stationery, the Commission unanimously agreed the "fine lined" logos should then be used instead of the bold lined logos. MOTION: Commissioner Hall moved and Commissioner Thompson seconded a motion to forward their approved logo recommendations, as stated above, to City Council for approval, including their recommendation to use the fine lined logos for stationery /paper print. Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission 4 8/12/91 B. Consider Installation of Children's Play Equipment at Campus Campus Canyon Glenwood and Griffin Parks. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate. Staff stated the equipment recommended was for children aged 2 to 6 as current park equipment is generally for children over this age group and there is a void in equipment for the younger age groups. Staff and the Commission reviewed each park and unanimously agreed upon installation of the following play equipment: CAMPUS PARK: Iron Mountain Forge, Kid Kubes 1, in the colors of blue /yellow, with modifications: Delete the arch climber and replace with a yellow tunnel slide, Model KK72 -28. The Commission discussed equipment colors in detail. Staff requested a short recess to call the Iron Mountain Forge representative to verify the equipment color specifications. At 8:07 p.m. the Commission recessed. At 8:10 p.m. the Commission reconvened. Staff informed the Commission that Kid Kubes equipment is only available in the color combination of blue /yellow. CAMPUS CANYON PARK: Modify the existing equipment by relocating the swing set to swing parallel to the equipment, adjust the height of the current decks to accommodate a new tot spiral slide, Model KK72 -64, and add a stair climber, Model KK72 -80. All equipment to be in brown /tan tones to match existing equipment. GLENWOOD PARK: Iron Mountain Forge, Kid Builders 10, in the colors of green /tan, with modifications: Delete the tire swing, extend the swing bar and add two bucket swings and one belt swing. GRIFFIN PARK: Iron Mountain Forge, Kid Kubes 2, in the colors of blue /yellow, with modifications: Eliminate the tire swing, extend the swing bar and add two bucket swings and one belt swing; eliminate Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission 5 8/12/91 the arch climber and replace with a stair climber; eliminate the chain net climber and enclose with a tic -tac -toe panel. MOTION: Commissioner Volke moved and Commissioner Thompson seconded a motion to forward the Commission's play equipment recommendations to City Council for approval. Unanimously approved. 10. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS: A. Commissioner Hall welcomed Connie Volke to the Commission, thanked Commissioner Thompson for her efforts on the Logo Committee and thanked staff on successful installation of the Community Center tot lot. B. Commissioner Volke stated she is glad to be serving on the Parks and Recreation Commission, has already received many public requests and is willing to take criticism. C. Commissioner Thompson welcomed Connie Volke to the Commission and thanked Commissioner Hall for his input on the Logo Committee. D. Chairman Corzine thanked the Talleys for participating in the meeting, welcomed Connie Volke to the Commission, thanked the Logo Committee for their presentation of logos, congratulated the Commission on the success of the Community Center tot lot, thanked staff for preparation of the agenda packet and congratulated the Administrative Secretary on her nomination as Employee of the Month. E. Staff reported the October Commission meeting will probably be viewed by live television as the Community Center renovations should be complete. 11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: The Commission did not request any future agenda items for discussion. Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission 6 8/12/91 12. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Commissioner Thompson moved and Commissioner Volke seconded a motion for adjournment at 9:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Administrative Secretary APPROVED: 1 RONALD W. CORZINE, CHAIRMAN Pa & Recreation Commission