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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1985 1009 PR REGMoorpark California October 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 October 9, 1985 at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark California. 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m., Chairman Rase_ presiding. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Margaret Sabine. 3. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Margaret Sabine, Mike Wilson, Cheryl Zemont, Chairman Danny Rasey ABSENT: Commissioner Carroll Roe (excused) Chairman Rasey welcomed the new Commissioner Mike Wilson, filing the vacancy left by Mike McElligott. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of August 14, 1985 were approved as corrected. Commissioner Carroll Roe arrived the time being 7:15 p.m. 5. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC None 6. BUSINESS ITEMS a. North Village Park Janet Anderson,4488 Skyglen,Moorpark- Homeowner Mrs. Anderson addressed the Commission regarding her approval of the conceptual design. She also realizes all the items will not be included at this time. This park is to be open before the school opens, however Urban West would like to complete the park before the required time. They would like to know what the Commission would like planned for the park. After discussion the Commission would like the followinq items planned for in North Village park. 1. Allow space large enough for 2 tennis courts. 2. Two fields for baseball /soccer, one with a skinned in /field. 3. Picnic area, tables, benches, BBQ, trash cans. 4. Play equipment to support both pre - school and older children. Security fencing for the tot lot. Parks & Recreation Minutes October 9, 1985 page 2 North Village Park Cont. 6. Minumin security lighting 7. No need for emergency access 8. Walk ways 9. Exercise court - a par course 10. Funding discussed for backstops 11. Leave allowance for Jogging trail - no sprinkles in the trail area. The Consensus of the Commission was to return the plan to Urban West for redesign of the park to include the suggestions from the Commission. A ''(`V C C Chairman Rasey called for a recess, the time being 8:23 p.m. The Commission reconvened at 8:40 p.m. with all Commissioners present. 6.b. Park Master Plan Held over until next meeting. The City Manager informed the Commission that in the next month the City Council will be asked to hire a professional to prepare a recreation element. 6.c. Work Program 1. Improvements to Glenwood Park Park has not be accepted by the City yet. 2. Monte Vista Nature Park It is close to acceptance 3. Campus Park All items completed except item G. This year the City will secure a cost estimate for the Basketball court. 4. Weed Control at Park sites This is part of park maintenance specifications. 5. Peach Hill Park a. Have retained a landscape architect b. 3rd. draft with Mr. Headberg C. On City Council agenda October 21 d. Drain - Pardee to install e. Trees - architect checking & recommended they be removed. Parks & Recreation Minutes October 9, 1985 page 3 Peach Hill Park cont. f. Secure bids for block wall at property line 6. Griffin Park Decisions have not yet been made regarding what type of trash cans, tables, play equipment, bar -be -ques needed for this park. 7. Community Center a. Grant applied for Senior Center b. Stage /dias being redesigned C. Completed d. Pending - approximate cost $1000 e. Pending f. Completed g. Completed h. Completed i. Parking lot expansion refered to Committe A motion was made by Commissioner Sabine to delete the lighted Bulletin board from the work program & Community Center. The Motion failed due to the lack of a second. j. Revision of fee schedule & rules still pending. 8. Communitv Park in PC -3 a. Pending - conceptual design b. Letter sent to Edison re right of way C. Completed d. Completed 9. Buttercreek Park a. Pending land swap or conceptual plan 10. Parks Master Plan No comment 11. Clarify Neighborhood & Linear Parks City Council adopted option B as access road to PC -3 community park. West Village park - the City wiil continue with the linear park ana retention basin concept, and that the linear park portion of the West Village Park be included in the City wide maintenance assessment district on a zone assessment basis to be funded by property owners within PC -3. Parks & Recreation Minutes October 9, 1985 page 4 6.0 Recreation The Commission will not review at this time. Will wait until a new Recreation Coordinator has been hired by the City. The work program will then return to set priories and additions. 6.D. Proposed trash receptacle for Patio After discussion of purpose and funds Commissioner Zemont recommended, seconded by Commissioner Wilson to purchase trash receptacle in amount of $400 to match existing ash urn. The recommendation passed by the following roll call vote. AYES: Commissioner Zemont, Commissioner Wilson, Commissioner Roe NOES: Commissioner Sabine and Chairman Rasey 6.E. Letter from Moorpark Neighborhood Council The City Manager agreed that the letter contained good ideas. When the City is involved in the downtown renewal the City will look at a park site for the downtown area. The suggestion was made to puuchase the High School property when the school moves to the new school site. Discussion followed regarding * funding * available land * McCloud property *Happy camp park John Galloway represenative from the Nei _qhborhood Council and Robert Mason a youth representative from the council addressed the Commission regarding the letter and future park for the downtown area. Discussion followed. 1. On new developments can funds be obtained for the downtown area. 2. Can the Commission add a park site to the General Plan in the downtown area 3. Landswap & trade off The suggestion was made to John Galloway that he address the Planning Commission or the City Council regarding an Enviromental impact on the area. 6.F. Letter regarding Glenwood Park Consensus of the Commission to direct staff to respond with what we have recommended already. Parks & Recreation Minutes October 9, 1985 page 5 7. STAFF UPDATES & COMMENTS A. Already discussed B. Recreation Coordinator - Approximately 4 -6 weeks before starting date for new coordinator C. Christmas Tree lighting will be 1st. thurs in December D. Senior Center Bond - Committee will meet to formalize an appeal E. Moorpark Unified School District letter - General discussion regarding cooperation with the school district. 8. COMMISSION COMMENTS Commissioner Zemont - made a motion for staff to look into the possibility of Grant Monies. The motion failed due to the lack of a second. Chairman Rasey discussed Seminar material, has not received any, would like the Commission to be informed when Seminars are being held. Commissioner Sabine - Has the Moorpark College cooking class responded to our recommended use of the kitchen. As yet we have not received a reply. There being no futher business, Commissioner Wilson moved to adjourn the meeting seconded by Chairman Rasey and unanimously carried, the time being 10:15 p.m. APPROVED Chairman D fry INS ey Respectfully submitted -A ministra ive ecretary October 9, 1985