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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1985 0123 PR REGMoorpark California January 23, 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., the honorable Chairman Rasey presiding. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Randy Wormsbecher. 3. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Carroll Roe, Margaret Sabine, Randy Wormsbecher and Chairman Danny Rasey; ABSENT: Commissioner Charmane Deas (excused) OTHER CITY OFFICIALS AND STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT Councilmembers Thomas Ferguson, James Weak and Danny Woolard Lt. Arve Wells, Sheriff's Department Steve Kueny, City Manager Niall Fritz, Director of Community Development Thomas Coyle, Community Services Assistant Mary Jo Rasey, Deputy City Clerk 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the January 9, 1985 meeting were approved as written. 5. PRESENTATIONS 5A. PC -3 Mountain Meadows - Niall Fritz, Director of Community Development, briefly introduced the project, which was returning from the January 9, meeting. The question for the Parks Commission to decide is the best placement for the park considering its intended uses and the wishes of all concerned. Mr. Cal Porter, Architect for the School District was present to show the location maps drawn with the school and park in both locations. During his presentation, Mr. Porter stated that the School District would prefer plan A, but either plan was acceptable to the state. Mr. Charles Schwabauer, School Board representative was present to answer questions. After answering questions from the audience, Mr. Schwabauer stated that this change in the school location was -1- only 'if' the major modification to PC -3 was allowed. Mr. Schwabauer also stated that the School District preferred the school location on plan A, but would manage with either plan. Lt. Arve Wells, Sheriff's Department, spoke as to the preference of the Sheriff's department. Lt. Wells gave a short talk on the different things law enforcement has to consider with a school and a park, and stated that since he was given only the two choices, and must consider both the park and school, his choice was plan A, but if they could be separated, both are better suited to a location within housing areas and not on a main street. Lt. Wells expressed the opinion that the best policing for a park is a neighborhood watch program, which also amounts to less need for police services. At this time the issue was opened for public comments. Janet Anderson, 4488 Skyglen, Moorpark - Homeowner Mrs. Anderson expressed displeasure with the entire idea of having the park and school at the location being discussed, at the time her home was purchased, the school and park were to be located in the south village. Of the two plans presented Mrs. Anderson said she and all the residents she has spoken to prefer plan B. Khristine Anderson, 4488 Skyglen, Moorpark - child Miss Anderson read a letter she had written for the occasion stating that she hoped the park would be located as in plan B as her mother would let her play there, but would not allow her to go alone if the park were located as in plan A. Norm Johnson, 4450 N. Autumglen, Moorpark - Homeowner Mr. Johnson stated that he preferred plan B for the park as he is a runner and would use the park to run in if it is located within the homes, but would not use it if it is located on a major through street. When asked if the park having active uses i.e. soccer & baseball would in his opinion bother the residents, he said he couldn't see how it would, since the residents would be the ones using the park. Kay Slone, 4491 Cedarglen, Moorpark - Homeowner Ms. Slone stated that she didn't like either plan for the school, and thought the park should be even farther into the homes. Of the two plans available she would choose plan B. Patti Stucky, 4468 Cedarglen, Moorpark - Homeowner Ms. Stucky stated that she also preferred plan B. Ms. Stucky also asked questions re the park having bathroom facilities and how long the residents would be paying for the park upkeep. There being no more public speakers on this issue, it was moved by Commissioner Wormsbecher that the Commission send a recom- mendation to the City Council for plan B. Commissioner Roe stated that he would second the motion, but he wanted the residents -2- to be aware that active uses were intended for this park, and he hated to see them all back later to complain about it. The motion passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Wormsbecher, Roe and Chairman Rasey; NOES: Commissioner Sabine; ABSENT: Commissioner Deas. At this time Chairman Rasey called a short break, the time being 8:12. The meeting returned to order at 8:30 p.m., all members present with the exception of Commissioner Deas who was excused. 6. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC 6A. Ernie Bergmann, 14384 Cambridge, Moorpark - Jaycees Mr. Bergmann was present representing the Moorpark Jaycees who would like to rent the Multi - purpose room for a public awareness program on February 2. The rental comes before the next meeting of the Commission, and the Jaycees will pay the regular fee for the rental, but would like the Commission to consider a refund at their next meeting. The program will alert the public to ways of identifing molesters etc. 6B. Errol Hale, 4330 Deepwell, Moorpark - Shiloh Community Church - Mr. Hale was present to request being allowed to rent the Community Center for sunday services of the Shiloh Community Church begining in March when he was informed the present church would be vacating the center. The Commission stated that they had had no notice of the present rentor's intention to vacate, and until such time they could not re -rent to someone else. Mr. Hale said all they wanted from the Commission was approval to take over the rental when the present church did vacate. It was moved by Commissioner Wormsbecher and seconded by Commissioner Roe that the Commission grant the use of the Community Center at the Community service group rate as long as there is no conflict with the present group, which motion passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Wormsbecher, Roe, Sabine and Chairman Rasey; NOES: None; ABSENT: Commissioner Deas. -3- At this time, Chairman Rasey asked the Commission's permission to take Item 10 before Item 6, and there were no objections. 10. COMMITTEES Chairman Rasey handed a list of proposed committees to the Commission and asked for any amendments or changes. It was moved by Commissioner Wormsbecher, and seconded by Commissioner Sabine to accept the Committees as listed, which motion passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Wormsbecher, Sabine, Roe and Chairman Rasey; NOES: None; ABSENT: Commissioner Deas. The list of committees will be attached to the minutes, and sent to the Council. At this time. Commissioner Sabine moved to accept and approve the memo concerning the tree lighting, which was presented to the Commission by Commissioner Deas at the previous meeting, and to send it to City Council with a recommendation for approval. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Wormsbecher and passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Sabine, Wormsbecher, Roe and Chairman Rasey; NOES: None; ABSENT: Commissioner Deas. 7. BUSINESS ITEMS 7A. Red curb-in front of the Community Center - Thomas Coyle, Community Services Assistant, informed the Commission that if approved by the City Council to make this a no parking zone, it will be the same violation as any street and parking tickets can be issued. It was moved by Commissioner Wormsbecher and seconded by Commissioner Roe to recommend to the City Council that the curb in front of the Community Center be designated as a no parking zone and painted red, which motion passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Wormsbecher, Roe, Sabine and Chairman Rasey; NOES: None; ABSENT: Commissioner Deas. 7B. Rules and Regulations for use of Community Center - 7C. Fee Schedule for use of Community Center - It was the general consensus of the Commission that these two items be sent to the Community Center Committee for a recommendation in writing. -4- 7D. Break -dance Contest - Chairman Rasey proposed opening the Community Center for a few hours on Sundays to allow the boys to break -dance and to see how much response there is from the dancers and the audience. Also the volunteers could learn a little about how to judge the dancing. It was a suggestion by Steve Kueny, City Manager, that it not only be on Sunday, but try different days. The general consensus of the Commission that Chairman Rasey be permitted to go ahead with the trial break - dancing. 8. STAFF UPDATES OR REPORTS Chairman Rasey asked the Commission if there were any comments on any of the items in the staff updates or reports. Tom Coyle, Community Services Assistant, wanted to report on the recreation program. The classes which have been doing well are Jazzercise, Jr. Jazzercise, Kids in Motion and the Color workshops. The Pre -teen modeling will start a week late due to last minute enrollment. If all goes as forcast, the City should recover the costs and maybe make a small profit. Chairman Rasey had a question concerning the newsracks, one of them is not within the requirements, and the six months trial basis is over, what is the Council going to do? This is to return to Council at their second meeting in February the Commission would like an update on their February 27, agenda. 9. COMMISSION COMMENTS 9A. Chairman Rasey gave a report on the January 18, 1985 youth dance. (copy attached) It was recommended that the present D.J. continue. 9B. Community Center Operations - this item was referred to the committee. 9C. Staff was notified that there was a conflict with the High School dance on February 1, there is to be a home basketball game held at the College. It was the consensus of the Commission to extend the dance to 11:30, and to keep the doors open for admission untill 9:45 to enable these attending the game to be able to make it to the dance also. 9D. Commissioner Wormsbecher asked staff what had been done about leasing the Edison easements. Staff is directed to look into leasing the Edison easement from Williams Ranch Road north to the Community park as an alternate entrance to the park. -5- 9E. Staff was questioned about the fertalization and aeration of the parks. Tom Coyle stated that American Landscape Maintenance had done it one time, and that a contract for doing it on a regular basis will be negotiated. 9F. It was the general consensus of the Commission for staff to go directly to City Council with a bid for reinforcement of the wrought iron uprights at Campus Park. 9G. Niall Fritz, Director of Community Development was asked for the information on the stabilization of the hill at the Community Park site, the improvement of the Arroyo near the Community Park site, and the requirements for the size of a Tot lot. Mr. Fritz did not have the answers for these things at this time, but said he would report back. 11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 11A. Happy Camp Canyon Design Development Public Forum - is to be held at the Community Center on Wednesday February 13, at 7:00 p.m. It was agreed by the Commission that the next regular meeting will be kept short and adjourned to attend the forum. 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business at this time, it was moved by Commissioner Roe, seconded by Commissioner Wormsbecher and unanimously agreed that the meeting be adjourned, the time being 9 :45 p.m. APPROVED: CH I a mo Respectfully submitted