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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1985 0424 PR REGMoorpark California April 24, 1985 The regular meeting of the Parks & 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 7:10 p.m., the honorable Chairman Danny Rasey presiding. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Wormsbecher. 3. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Carroll Roe, Margaret Sabine, Randy Wormsbecher, Cheryl Zemont and Chairman Danny Rasey; ABSENT: None. OTHER CITY OFFICIALS AmD LEMPLOYL'ES P'RESEN- T : City Manager, Steven Kueny Deputy City Clerk, Mary Jo Rasey 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Commissioner Sabine that the minutes of the joint meeting with City Council held on March 27, be approved as corrected, which motion was seconded by Commissioner Roe and passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Sabine, Roe, Wormsbecher, Zemont and Chairman Rasey; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. It was moved by Commissioner Roe that the minutes of the meeting of April 10, be approved as written, which motion was seconded by Commissioner Sabine and passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Roe, Sabine, Wormsbecher, Zemont and Chairman Rasey; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. 5. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC There were no comments from the public. 6. BUSINESS ITEMS 6A. Obligation for Improvement of Peach Hill Park - City Manager, Steven Kueny presented the Commission with a list of 12 items to consider before making any committment to the developers concerned with this park. Present to represent the developers were: Mitchel Kahn, Attorney for Pacifica Corporation 500 Esplanade Drive Oxnard, CA Mary Gayle, Attorney for Pardee Construction Co. 350 N. Lantana Camarillo, CA Mitchel Gilbert, Landscape Architect (Pacifica) 389 Broderick Ventura, CA Jon Hedberg, President of Pacifica Corporation 200 N. Westlake Blvd. #200 Westlake Village, CA All of these representatives agreed that the main goal was to develop the park to a point where the City could add the items wanted without having to take out what had been put in. The object would be to combine the two plans, and end with the desired design. After discussion of the items of concern on the list, it was moved by Commissioner Wormsbecher to forward the modified list to the City Council with a recommendation to approve, which motion was seconded by Commissioner Roe and passed by the fol- lowing roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Wormsbecher, Roe, Sabine, Zemont and Chairman Rasey; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. The following is the modified list to be sent to City Council: 1. Use Ventura County Park Construction Standards with any modifications to be mutually agreed upon. 2. City to receive as -built drawings. 3. Pacifica to design irrigation plan to accomodate City's conceptual plan including, but not limited to, ball diamonds, tot -lot and playground, sidewalks, pad for future building, south parking lot, mounding and additional trees and shrubs. ENC 4. Pacifica's landscape architect to provide a signed cert- ificate of completion. 5. 12 -month period to begin upon a minimum of 85% coverage with successful seed germination, but not less than (30) days from date of seeding. (Germination is estimated to take about 21 days). 6. Guarantee for completion of maintenance period of City's satisfaction with a deposit of two months equivalent for maintenance costs, or at City's option, earlier acceptance of park for administrative purposes with Pacifica providing funds necessary to finance maintenance for completion of the twelve (12) month period. 7. Components of maintenance program to be approved by the City, e.g., fertilization, frequency of mowing, tree replacement etc. 8. Availability of park to the general public for a minimum of six (6) months prior to the conclusion of the twelve (12) month maintenance period, with Pacifica responsiblity for any damage during the maintenance period, except for those items planted or installed by the City separately from the agreement with Pacifica. 9. Ability of City to provide certain amenities prior to start of construction and during construction and main- tenance periods including, but not limited to, block wall, undergrounding of drainage culvert, removal of all or some of the existing trees, play equipment and additional soil treatment and trees. 10. Conversion of certain improvements, such as sidewalks, to other improvements, such as backstops, concrete pad, conduit for future undergrounding, desired by the City; value of all such improvements to be as mutually agreed upon by City staff and Pacifica. 11. City Staff and Pacifica to work together to provide detail needed to permit installation /construction of items such as backstops, picnic shelters and lighting. 12. Pacifica to provide a plan check and inspection- deposit fee for City Resolution No. 84 -119, based upon a preliminary estimated cost of $150,000.00 for park construction. Deposit fee is 4% for total of $6,000.00 upon submission of irrigation plan. 13. Written agreement concerning these points to be prepared as soon as possible to permit construction to begin. -3- It was moved by Commissioner Wormsbecher to recommend to the City Council, approval of $2,000 to retain an Architect for estimates, which motion was seconded by Commissioner Sabine and unanimously approved. It was the consensus of the Commission to direct staff to look at the wall, trees and other improvements. At this time, 8:35 p.m., a break was called for. The meeting returned to order at 8:50 p.m., with all members present. 6B. Parkland Dedication Requirement for Tentative Tract 3963 (Griffin Development Company) - Since there were items to display for this discussion, item 6C was taken while Griffin's representatives set up. 6C. Jazzercise (Letter of protest to Commission's treatment of MW class requested)- Present to speak on the subject was: Cheryl Goergen, Jazzercise Instructor 4320 N. Clavele Court Moorpark, CA 93021 After discussion with Ms. Goergen, it was moved by Commissioner Wormsbecher that the $10 set -up charge for meetings following classes, be deleted, which motion was seconded by Commissioner Zemont and passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Wormsbecher, Zemont, Roe and Chairman Rasey; NOES: Commissioner Sabine; ABSENT: None. It was then moved by Commissioner Sabine that the one -time free class fee of $15 be abolished, which motion was seconded by Commissioner Wormsbecher and unanimously approved. It was moved by Commissioner Wormsbecher that the Commission allow Jazzercise only, to remain on a 70 - 30o basis, which motion was seconded by Commissioner Zemont and defeted by the following roll call vote: AYES: None; NOES: Commissioners Wormsbecher, Zemont, Roe, Sabine and Chairman Rasey; ABSENT: None. A new motion was then made by Commissioner Wormsbecher to reverse policy and return to 70 - 300 on all recreational programs, which motion was seconded by Commissioner Sabine and passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Wormsbecher, Sabine, Roe and Zemont; NOES: Chairman Rasey; ABSENT: None. -4- 6B. Parkland Dedication Requirement for Tentative Tract 3963 (Griffin Development Company) - Niall Fritz, Director of Community Development, presented this item and stated that the Commission's objective would be to recommend to the Planning Commission. Staff believes it appropriate to provide more private recreational facilities for the apartments and that the single family homes should have some active recreational facilities provided. Present to represent the developer was: Elaine L. Freeman (Griffin) 4846 Heather Court Moorpark, CA Ms. Freeman presented a map of the proposed development, showing a trail (greenbelt) system and trees between cul -de -sacs and in open areas. The developer would prefer not to provide private recreational areas in the single family homes because of the qualifying costs to the individual buyers. After some discussion, Ms. Freeman said she would look at the possibility of property west of the developemnt (lot 475) for suitability as parkland, and come back in about a month. At this time, 10:25 p.m., a break was called. The meeting returned to order at 10:35 with all members present. 6D. Proposed Summer Recreation Program and Latch Key Program - Mr. Kueny said he had surveyed the surrounding districts and and spoken to John Newton re the program that has operated here for the last few years. John Newton said his program averaged 15 children per day. Simi operates a typical playground program, and say it attracts only those children within walking distance. Agoura Hills operates a 2 day program, it operates no free programs. Conejo offers special interest programs, their Community Center Parks are staffed 12 hours a day, year around, the parks without Community Centers are staffed Mon, Wed and Fri afternoons for summer program. Present to speak on this issue were: Bill LaPerch, citizen, (Planning Commissioner) 7200 Walnut Canyon Road Moorpark, CA Karen Chapel, citizen 347 Dorothy Avenue Moorpark, CA -5- Commissioner LaPerch stated that he was present merely as a citizen supporting the Latch Key program being presented by Ms. Chapel. After discussion of the program, it was suggested that the City Manager write a letter to the School Board and Ms. Chapel prepare a flyer to send out with the spring packet to the school children, to see what type of response it gets. If there is enough response, the program will be held. After some discussion re the committee's recommendation for a summer recreational coordinator, it was moved by Commissioner Zemont to recommend to the City Council the hiring of a rec- reational coordinator for five to seven weeks not to exceed the cost of $1,800.00, which motion was seconded by Commissioner Roe and passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Zemont, Rde, Sabine, Wormsbecher and Chairman Rasey; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. 6F. Senior Citizens Use of Community Center - It was the general consensus of the Commission that the Senior Committee discuss this topic with the Senior Citizens group. It was moved by Commissioner Sabine that upon request, if there are no scheduling conflicts, the seniors be given use of the Community Center free of charge, which motion was seconded by Commissioner Wormsbecher and passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Sabine, Wormsbecher and Roe; NOES: Commissioner Zemont and Chairman Rasey; ABSENT: None. 6E. Scheduling for Special Interest Classes - After discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Wormsbecher that staff spend up to $500 to put the recreation flyer in both the Moorpark News and the Mirror, and distribute flyers, which motion was seconded by Commissioner Zemont and unanimously approved. 6G. Proposed 1985 -86 Budget - this item was deferred to a later date. The High School has requested the use of the Community Center free for the annual Career day on May 22, from 9:00 a.m., to 1:00 p.m. High School custodians will be responsible for set- up, and clean -up. It was moved by Commissioner Sabine, seconded by Commissioner Roe and unanimously approved to allow the waiver of fees for the May 22, use. 0Me 7. STAFF UPDATES AND COMMENTS There were no comments or discussions on the following items: 7A. Parking lot Sweeping - 7B. Purchase of Display Rack for Community Center - 7C. Proposed Senior Citizens Facility - 7D. Monte Vista Nature Park - 7E. School District Use of Peach Hill Park - 7F. Dance report - 8. COMMISSION COMMENTS Commissioner Zemont stated that she would like to ask Commissioner Wormsbecher to reconsider his resignation (which was given at the beginning of the meeting). Commissioner Wormsbecher stated that he had given it several weeks debate since his job became more demanding, but he didn't feel the City was getting what it needed from him. Council - member Weak, who appointed Commissioner Wormsbecher, was informed that until a replacement was found Commissioner Wormsbecher would serve. Chairman Rasey stated that none of the other Commissioners wanted to lose Commissioner Wormsbecher but since it has to do with his job, they could understand his choice. There being no further Commission Comments, it was moved by Commissioner Wormsbecher, seconded by Commissioner Sabine and unanimously agreed to adjourn the meeting, the time being 12:05 a.m. APPROVED: LAll -a-HAI RIr ) - �\ -7- Respectfully submitted D put y Clerk