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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1985 1113 PR REGMoorpark California November 13, 1985 The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of Moorpark, was held in the Community Center of said City, November 13, 1985, located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark California. 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., Vice Chairman Sabine. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Wilson. 3. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Carroll Roe Mike Wilson, Cheryl Zemont, Vice Chairman Margaret Sabine. ABSENT: Chairman Danny Rasey (excused) OTHER CITY OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES PRESENT: Steven Kueny, City Manager Thomas P. Genovese, Administrative Assistant Rebecca Hoshida, Administrative Secretary 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of August 28 and October 2 were held over for corrections. 5. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Day Claffey 730 Sierra, Moorpark CA. addressed the Commission regarding Monte Vista Nature Park. Mr. Claffey presented an alternate plan for the Commission to consider. The plan would include: 1. Inventory of resources in park. 2. Development of a system of identifying the birds, mammals plants etc. 3. Development of detailed information for a brochure. 4. Put together a volunteer advisory group. His concept was to see the park developed similar to botanic garden. The consensus of the Commission was to work with Mr. Claffey to incorporate his ideas into Monte Vista Park. Dion Lefler, News Chronicle, stated he would donate up to 1000 flyers for Mr. Claffeys suggestion for a brochure. Oscar Love, President of the Moorpark High School Booster Club addressed the Commission on behalf of the Booster Club. They are requesting a time extension and the fee waived for their News Years Eve Party. After discussion Commissioner Zemont made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson which_passed unanimously to extend the time from 3p.m. to 2 a.m. (if the Community Center is available) with no liquor sold after 1 a.m. and , fees waived except for clean up and security. narks & Recreation Minutes November 13, 1985 page 2 6. BUSINESS ITEMS A. PC -3 Mr. Randy Richardson, Ventura County Planning Department, presented 3 subdivision maps of Urban West for the developments of Butter Creek, Creekside, and the Willows. He gave an overview of the private recreation areas. Tc m Zanic, Urban West, addressed the Commission in support of the locations of the recreation areas. After discussion of the location and homes served by the private recreation areas Commissioner Zemont made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Sabine which carried unanimously to accept the site of the Private Recreation areas except for the middle site in the Buttercreek tract. The middle site shall be relocated to a more central location, with the location to be worked out by staff and the developer. A motion was made by Commissioner Zemont seconded by Commissioner Roe to include in the private Recreation areas a small wading pool, 2 play apparatus on grass. Discussion followed regarding available space for each item, the motion failed to pass by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioner Zemont and Commissioner Roe NOES: Commissioner Sabine and Commissioner Wilson The consensus of the Commission is for staff to'work with the developer regarding space for the addition of a drinking fountain, wading pool, and play equipment. Commissioner Wilson made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Sabine which passed unanimously for a redesign of the park to include wading pool, play apparatus and drinking fountain with location of anemities dependent on the size of each park. RFrFgq Vice Chairman Sabine called for a recess, the time being 8:55 p.m. The Commission reconvened at 9:10 p.m. with all Commissioners present except for Chairman Rasey. 6.B. Palmer PD -1010 Richard Morton, Director of Community Development reviewed the site plan. The Director explained that the City Council increased the width of Moorpark Ave. reducing the available space by 10 feet. The revised plan does include most of the Parks & Recreations recommendations. One major concern of staff is the location of the recreation building, and staff also noted that the developer has increased the square footage of each unit by 140 square feet. November 13, 1985 Parks & Recreation Minutes November 13, 1985 page 3 Robert Verlaan, 11740 San Vicente, Los Angeles, Director of Development for G.H. Palmer Associated addressed the Commission in support of the revised site plan. After discussion regarding open space and increased size of the buildings, Commissioner Zemont made a Recommendation to the City Council and Planning Commission, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that we are satisfied with the open space if buildings are returned to the original size. The site would gain approximatly 1600 square feet of open space. Mitchel Kahn, Attorney for G. H. Palmer, addressed the Commission in support of the plan,drawing attention to the fact that the Parks & Recreation conditions have been met. An amendment to the recommendation, to relocate the recreation building and play area to a more centralized location. Staff and the developer to work out the location. The motion passed unanimously. 6.8. Monte Vista Nature Park Roland Graham Landscape Architect, addressed the Commission & reviewed the site plan explaining, the types of trees, grass and watering system, maintenance, parking lot, weed control, picnic area, eucalyptus trees, removal of gophers, cost estimate of park design. After public comment from Dan Claffey regarding the use of the volunteer help for identification of natural resources (i.e. plants, insects, animals,etc.) and the preservation of the site as a nature study area the consensus of the Commission was to bring the plan back after consulting with Dan Claffey. PRr' :5:ZCZ Vice Chairman Sabine called for a recess, the time being 11:00 p.m. The Commission reconvened at 11:10 p.m. with all Commissioners present except for Chairman Rasey. 6.D. Peach Hill Park Roland Graham, Landscape architect, reviewed letters regarding the Eucalyptus trees in the park and the recommendation of removal of said trees. After discussion Commissioner Roe made a motion seconded by Commissioner Wilson for staff to make arrangements to remove the Eucalyptus trees at Peach Hill Park, which passed by the following roll call vote. AYES: Commissioner Roe, Wilson, and Sabine NOES: Commissioner Zemont ABSENT: Chairman Rasey Parks & Recreation Minutes November 13, 1985 Page A Peach Hill Park improvements defered to the next meeting. Items E,F, defered to next meeting by general consent of the Commission. 7. STAFF COMMENTS Items A & B defered to next meeting. C. No Comment D. No Comment E. No Comment F. Thomas Genovese informed the Commission the date of the Youth dance was changed to November 15, 1985 8. COMMISSION COMMENTS Commissioner Zemont - would like to see a financial report on Country Days Dance. Commissioner Roe made a motion seconded by Commissioner Sabine to cancel the November 27th meeting which passed unanimously. 9. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, it was moved by Commissioner Roe, seconded by Commissioner Wilson and unanimously carried to adjourn, the time being 11:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted ministra ive Secretary Chairman