HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1985 0109 PR REGMoorpark California
January 9, 1985
The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission
of the City of Moorpark, California, was held in the Community
Center of said City at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., Chairman Rasey
presiding.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairman Rasey led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Commissioners Charmane Deas, Carroll Roe, Margaret
Sabine, Randall Wormsbecher and Chairman Danny Rasey;
ABSENT: None;
OTHER CITY OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES PRESENT:
Mayor, Albert Prieto
Councilmember, Thomas Ferguson
Community Services Assistant, Thomas M. Coyle
Director of Community Development, Niall Fritz
Deputy City Clerk, Mary Jo Rasey
4. REORGANIZATION
It was moved by Commissioner Sabine that Chairman Rasey continue
as Chairman, which motion was seconded by Commissioner Rome a.n(9
unanimously approved.
It was moved by Commissioner Deas, seconded by Commissioner
Wormsbecher and unanimously approved that Commissioner Sabine
be re- elected as Vice - Chairman.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Commissioner Wormsbecher and seconded by Commissioner
Roe that the minutes of November 28, be approved, but that the
Commission receive a report on the painting of the curb at the
Community Center, which motion passed by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Commissioners Wormsbecher, Roe, Deas, Sabine and
Chairman Rasey;
NOES: None;
ABSENT: None.
It was moved by Commissioner Wormsbecher and seconded by Commissioner
Deas that the minutes of December 12 be approved, which motion
passed unanimously.
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It was moved by Commissioner Wormsbecher and seconded by Commissioner
Deas that the minutes of December 17, be approved as corrected
by the Deputy City Clerk, which motion passed by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners Wormsbecher, Deas, Roe, Sabine and
Chairman Rasey;
NOES: None;
ABSENT: None.
It was requested by the Commission that any lists made be in-
cluded in the minutes. The Commission further requested that
they receive a copy of the corrected pages of the minutes, and
that the list of concerns re the PC -3 item of the November 28,
agenda be added to those minutes.
6. PRESENTATIONS
6A. Status of PC -3 "Mountain Meadows"
This item was conducted by Niall Fritz, Director of Community
Development. Ms. Jean Albee was present representing the position
of the School District.
It has been suggested that the elementary school and the North
Village park site be exchanged. Ms. Albee presented a map of
the two sites and the School Districts' solution of moving the
parking lot to the side of the school which adjoins the park,
thereby eliminating the need for the buses to traverse the short
cul -de -sac to the North of the school site, and allowing the
parking lot to be shared with the park.
Access to the Community park was to be by way of a road provided
by the High School, adjacent to the park. The School District
now says the road does not fit in with their plans and they do
not want it. Mr. Fritz suggested the access to this park be
from the collector road south of the park. Mr. Fritz also
suggested that the park have a parking lot, the size of which
will be discussed at a later date.
Urban West Communities contends that with the Private Golf Course
there will be no need of public parks. The Commission feels
that the adult area will be people in the age group to have
grandchildren visit them and they will need some place for the
children to play.
Mr. Fritz stated that the recommendation will go to the Planning
Commission that the parks be active as well as passive.
Chairman Rasey questioned the stabilization of the hill adjoining
the Community park, Mr. Fritz stated that stabilization was a
factor in the original permit, and the houses were set back to
take care of the problem. Chairman Rasey stated that he and another
Commissioner were at the park after the rains and there were ruts
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quite evident in the side of the hill that were not there before
the rains. Mr. Fritz said he would have the City Engineer look
into it.
Chairman Rasey also questioned the improvement of the Arroyo
sides by the park, what are the requirements for developers to
have to make the improvements? Mr. Fritz was not positive as
to the actual requirements in a situation like the one with the
park being between the homes and the arroyo.
Mr. Fritz recommended to the Commission that they consider a
landscaping district be formed to take care of the maintenance
to the West Village and linear parks. Once the park maintenance
is turned over to the Citywide Assesment district, the extra
maintenance should remain with the homeowners of Mountain Meadows.
The Commission asked how long they have to make decisions on the
different items of this development. Mr. Fritz stated that it
would not be going to the Planning Commission until after the
January 22, meeting so there would be at least another two weeks.
This item is to be placed on the next agenda of the Parks and
Recreation Commission.
Mr. Fritz said he would check the Tot Lot requirements, to see
how many people make a tot lot a requirement.
6B. Neighborhood Councils - Mr. William Raney was present to
request the use of the Community Center for the following dates;
January 10, 24, and 31
February 7 and 21
The first meeting would be for the general public, to inform
them as to the purpose of forming the neighborhood councils, the
other meetings would be held for specific areas. Mr. Haney
is asking the Commission to allow the Community service group
rate for these meetings.
It was moved by Commissioner Wormsbecher that the Commission
grant the use of the center on the dates (subject to availability)
requested, at the reduced rate, which motion was seconded by
Commissioner Deas and passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners Wormsbecher, Deas, Roe, Sabine and
Chairman Rasey;
NOES: None;
ABSENT: None.
At this time a break was called, the time being 8:25 p.m.
The meeting was returned to order at 8:35 p.m., all members
present.
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7. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
There were no comments from the public.
8. BUSINESS ITEMS
8A. Report on Tree Lighting - Commissioner Deas presented the
Commissioners with a report on the costs and the events at the
Tree lighting ceremony. After everything was paid, there is
a balance remaining of $104.27.
It was moved by Commissioner Roe, seconded by Commissioner
Wormsbecher and unanimously agreed that the Commission recommend
to City Council that the $104.27 be earmarked for next years
tree lighting, since it was raised by public donation for that
purpose.
8B. Report on December 28th dance - a written report was
presented to the Commission showing that the December 28, dance
had a net loss of $95.84.
Commissioner Deas recommended that only the refreshment window
be decorated from now on.
Tom Coyle reported to the Commission that a new D.J. has been
found for the next dance. He ususally charges $150. but has
agreed to do the January 18, dance for $75. as a trial.
The February dance is to be a High School dance and preparations
have to be made now as the tickets must be pre -sold.
8C. Campus Park Fencing Filing Notice of Completion - Tom Coyle
reported that he checked the job and found four areas that needed
work, the company has done that work.
Chairman Rasey stated that he also checked the fence and the
wrought iron up- rights need to be reinforced.
8D. Recreation Programs - Tom Coyle presented the Commission
with copies of the flyer he had printed to hand out at the
schools and businesses in town. So far about a dozen responses
have been received from the newspaper articles.
Chairman Rasey pointed out that the costs for the SECO Striders
were wrong. Tom was sure he had called the change in to the
printer, but in case there are calls about it, the staff should
be aware of the correct prices.
Tom is checking with other Cities re their printed materials and
will also ask about the participation in the various classes.
Commissioner Deas stated that she had contacted a few Cities
herself, and will be receiving material from them.
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8E. Ticor Title - Ticor Title sent a letter to the Commission
submitting three options for the monument they want to place in
memory of Paul E. Griffin Sr.
It was decided by the Commission at the previous meeting that
they were not in favor of any further monument since the park
is already named in memory of Mr. Griffin. It was suggested that
Ticor Title donate equipment in lieu of the monument.
It was moved by Commissioner Rasey, seconded by Commissioner
Roe and unanimously agreed that the Commission not accept the
latest proposals of Ticor Title, and that the action of the
December 17, meeting be reaffirmed.
8F. Bollards for Community Center - It was the general consensus
of the Commission that the Bollards were not wanted. They would
be broken the first time someone drove over the lock, and they
would not serve the intended purpose.
Commissioner Sabine mentioned that what is really needed at the
Community Center are handrails down the steps.
8G. Information Items
1. List of City Parks (updated)- Tom Coyle presented the
Commission with an updated list of the parks and their
acreage.
2. Weight Watchers - has decided not to hold a class here
because there is no storage for their scale and file cabinet.
Commissioner Deas asked if they would reconsider if there
was storage available, Tom said they might. Tom is to check
what is in storage here now and have it removed. Also to
contact Weight Watchers and see what their proposal would be
for using the Multi - purpose room with storage.
9. COMMENTS FROM THE COMMISSION
9A. Commissioner Deas asked that she be supplied with a job
description for a commissioner, the proceedures for operating
the Community Center, and any printed information re commissions.
9B. Commissioner Wormsbecher asked about the progress of the
swapping of land with Boething, and about acquiring the Edison
Easements. These things need to be done or it will not be
possible.
9C. Vice -Chair Sabine - inquired if Mr. McGillis requested
anything be done by the Commission in regards to his letter.
Tom said no, he was just reporting as to the status of the
trash issue near Buttercreek Park.
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9D. Chairman Rasey stated that he would have to defer to
staff on the Community Center modification issue, as he had
heard from Councilmembers that the modification may be used
for City offices instead of a Senior Center.
Tom stated that he would not be able to tell the Commission
anything until further information becomes available.
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business at this time, it was moved by
Commissioner Wormsbecher, seconded by Commissioner Deas and
unanimously approved that the meeting be adjourned, the time
being 10:15 p.m.
APPROVED:
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Respectfully submitted
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