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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1985 0612 PR REGMooroark California June 12 ,19 8 5 The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of Moorpark, 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., Chairman Danny Rasey presiding. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The pledge of Alleginace was led by Commissioner Mike McElligott. 3. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Mike McElligott, Margaret Sabine, Cheryl Zemont, and Chairman Danny Rasey. ABSENT: Commissioner Carroll Roe ( excused) OTHER CITY OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES PRESENT: Steven Kuney, City Manager Niall Fritz, Director of Community Development Debby Harness, Recreation Coordinator Mary Jo Rasey, Deputy City Clerk Rebecca Hoshida, Administrative Secretary 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Commissioner Zemont that the minutes of May 15,1985 be approved as written by the Deputy City Clerk, which motion was seconded by Commissioner Sabine and passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Zemont, Sabine , McElligott and Chairman Rasey: NOES: None; . ABSENT: Commissioner Roe 5. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC There were no comments from the public. 6. BUSINESS ITEMS A. The new Recreation Coordinator, Debby Harness and Parks & Recreation Administrative Secretary, Becky Hoshida were introduced to the Commission. B. WARMINGTON HOMES: Director of Community Development, presented Planned Development permit applications # PD -941 & PD -1021. The Commission discussed the Quimby requirements and when the funds will be available. - 1 - Warmington Homes Con't Commissioner Zemont moved to recommend to the Planning Commission and the City Council, that the $150,000 be accepted in lieu of private recreation facilities. The motion was seconded by Commissioner McElligott and passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Zemont, McElligott, Sabine and Chairman Rasey. NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Roe Commissioner McElligott recommended that the Cityttccept Quimby fees in lieu of land dedication. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Zemont and passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners McElligott, Zemont, Sabine and Chairman Rasey. NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Roe B2. G.H. PALMER ASSOCIATES The Director of Community Development reviewed the proposed building site plan, drawing attention to the location and size of the tot lots, street frontage and open space for Volleyball and Basketball courts, Staff reccnrieded the tot lots be enlarged and not located so closely to street areas and parking areas. Commissioner McElligott stated his opinion, that plans coming to the Commission are not complete. He requested that future plans to be complete before being submitted to the Commission. Dan Palmer, Applicant, addressed the Commission, outlining the problems of dealing with a growing city. He agreed to meet with staff regarding payment of Quimby fees. The commission reviewed the overall plan and some concerns expressed were: - for a quality community - what was the intent in original plans re recreation facilites - size of this development and it's impact on the parks John Hanna, Landscape Developer for Palmer Assoc., addressed the Commission. There were no comments from the Commission. A motion was made by Commissioner McElligott to accept staff analysis; applicant to pay fees according to Quimby formula and reduce it by � the cost of the proposed bridge. Also tot lot to conform to staff_ recommendation. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Zemont and passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners McElligott, Zemont, Sabine and Chairman Rasey NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Roe - 2- June 12,1985 The Chairman declared a recess, the time being 8:40 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:00 p.m., with all members present, except Commissioner Roe who was on excused absence. 6C. PROPOSED SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM The City Manager reviewed summer recreation program. Sports, no comments Classes, no comments Bus trip to Magic Mountain. It was the consensus of the Commission that the City sell tickets for the trip for $8.95 not including transportation. Commissioner McElligott stated he would be willing to attend the School Board meeting to discuss better cooperation for distributing fliers. The Commission was in favor of Commissioner McElligott speaking to the School Board. High School Dance- General consensus of Commission was to try a dance for the High School age during the summer, not to exceed $300 cost. Admission will be $2.50 each. Playground Program - Commissioner McElligott moved to accept the committee's recommended playground program. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Zemont and passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners McElligott, Zemont and Sabine NOES: Chairman Rasey ABSENT: Commissioner Roe Chairman Rasey stated his reason for voting no was the City will not recoup any portion of the cost of the fliers. Commissioner McElligott made a motion to run the excursions at a minimum of 30 people, as outlined in the program. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Sabine and passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners McElligott, Sabine, Zemont and Chairman Rasey NOES: None ABSENT Commissioner Roe Dan Schmidt, Moorpark Mirror, addressed the Commission regarding cost of flier and future publicity. There were no comments Cram the Commission. At this point, a recess was declared, the time being 10:45 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 11:00 p.m., with all members present, with the exception of Commissioner Roe who was excused. 3 - D. PROPOSED 1985/86 BUDGET Commissioner Rasey made a motion to recommend to the City Council that Urban West be required to develop the North Village Park including the block wall adjacent to the residential sites, to be developed and open to the public no later than when the school site opens. The Landscape architect is requested to contact the City for design of the park. The motion was seconded by Commissioner McElligott and passed with the following roll call vote: AYES: Chairman Rasey and Commissioners McElligott, Sabine and Zemont NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Roe Recommendations from the ad Hoc Committee. 1. #50 -2 $6240.00 paid from general fund. 2. #50 -3 $1872.00 paid from general fund. 3. #149 -552 total Gas and Electric paid from general fund. 4. #5 -58 50% (2500) of $5000 come from the general fund. The consensus of the Coxmission is to uphold the committees reasoning that the Park Assessment District can not be used to maintain City rial l . Proposed budget to include purchase price of 100 chairs and 2 upright carts to be purchased at such time as City vacates the Community Center. Commissioner McElligott recommended to send the proposed budget to the Council as modified. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Zemont and passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners McElligott, Zemont and Chairman Rasey NOES: Commissioner Sabine ABSENT: Commissioner Roe By general consensus, the Commission agreed to postpone items E.F. and G until next meeting. H. CITY INCORPORATION CELEBRATION Commissioner McElligott made a motion to have an open house July 2,1985 for the City's 2nd Incorporation celebration. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Zemont and passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners McElligott, Zemont Sabine and Chairman Rasey NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Roe - 4 - STAFF UPDATES AND COMMENTS No comments from Commission. A. Campus Park Improvements B. Community Center Parking Lot C. Purchase of table games 8. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS COMMISSIONER MCELLIGOTT 1. He meet with Jaycees and reported they would like to be involved with impravements at the park sites. 2. He feels the Commission needs a liason to the School Board. 3. In favor of adjourning all meetings at 10:00 p.m. COMMISSIONER SABINE 1. Suggested meeting start earlier. COMMISSIONER ZEMONT 1. Requested the date of High School Dance and the City Manager advised, will fit it in schedule. 2. Moved to recommend that Council take measures to improve working conditions with the School Board. Commissioner McElligott seconded the motion which was passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Zemont, McElligott, Sabine and Chairman Rasey NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Roe 3. Requested recreation fliers be sent to all home owners quarterly Discussion resulted and it was pointed out the cost might be prohibitive. 4. Reguested that Debby Harness, Recreation Coordinator, research availability of grants for the Parks and Recreation Department. 5. Monday, June 17th,.is the Parks Assessment District hearing at the Council meeting and she urged that as many Commissioners as possible to attend. COMMISSIONER RASEY 1. Chairman Rasey, with approval of the Commission, appointed Commissioner McElligott as liason to the School Board meetings. 2. Announced that chaperons are needed for the 5th, 6th and 7th grade dance this Friday night. 5 - NEWSPAPER RACKS Commissioner Rasey read into the record the policy of the Commission heretofore adoped regarding voting, as follows: "Unless otherwise provided for in the Municipal Code, a majority of the Commission shall be sufficient to do business and motions may be passed 2 - 1 if only three members attend. The following matters, however, require three affirmative votes: a) adoption of Commission Policy; b) recommendations to the City Council concerning policy, appropriations, purchases, park improvements, recreation services and budget adoption & modifications; and c) changes to previous decisions made with three affirmative votes." Chairman Rasey then made a motion to reaffirm the Commission's original decision not to have newspaper racks on the patio, which was overturned at a later date by a 2 - 1 vote. The motion was seconded by Commissioner McElligott and passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Chairman Rasey, Commissioners McElligott, Sabine and Zemont; NOES: None; ABSENT: Commissioner Roe. There being no further business, it was moved by Commissioner Sabine, seconded by Commissioner Zemont and unanimously carried to adjourn, the time being 12:35 a.m. APPROVED Respectfully submitted Administra t've Secretary