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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1985 1204 PR REGMoorpark California December 4, 1985 The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of Moorpark, was held in the Community Center of said City, December 4, 1985, located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, California. 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m., with Chairman Rasey presiding. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Wilson. 3. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Margaret Sabine, Cheryl Zemont, Mike Wilson and Chairman Danny Rasey. ABSENT: Commissioner Carroll Roe, 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 consensus of the Commission was to hold the minutes of August 28th and October 2nd, over till the next meeting. 5. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC None. 6. BUSINESS ITEMS A. Peach Hill Park Improvements The City manager informed the Commission the agreement for Peach Hill Park had been signed. We now need a work schedule to proceed with the development of the park. After discussion regarding the improvements & responsibilities of the City and Pacifica Corporation the consensus of the Commission was that all improvements included in the conceptual design of Peach Hill Park be included in the initial development of the park. The rational for this recommendation is that the City is currently in need of an active park site to serve the residents of Moorpark and there are no other availa-ble park sites that may be developed in a timely manner to needill this B. 1985/86 Park Work Program The Administrative Assistant requested the Commission establish priorities for the work projects. December 4, 1985 Parks & Recreation December 4, 1985 page 2 1985/86 Park Work Program The discussion of the following parks were: Peach Hill Park - Consensus of Commission is to proceed with the park as designed. Monte Vista Nature Park -The Administrative Assistant reported he and Dan Claffey have met and are proceeding to work out the details. Mr Claffey is requesting he be allowed to contact specialist to identify the plants. Glenwood Park -The Administrative Assistant reported that this park has not been accepted into the City Parks system because the requirements have not been completed. The drinking fountain has not been relocated. Chairman Rasey then suggested the following as priorities: 1. Peach Hill Park 2. Campus Park 3. Griffin Park 4. Improvements to Glenwood Park 5. Community Center 6. Community Park Buttercreek Park will depend on the completion of the bridge which staff will work out. Chairman Rasey stated in his opinion the first priority is to improve the parks actually used such as: Griffin Park - install equipment Campus Park - completion of basketball court Peach Hill Park - complete entire park Glenwood Park - additional equipment Discussion also included the following subjects: 1. completion of the stage & dias for Community Center 2. air conditioning for Community Center 3. tot lot with fence for Community Center 4. completion time for each project 5. staff time 6. acceptance of Glenwood Park The City Manager stated his list of recommended priorities: 1. Peach Hill Park 2. Griffin Park 3. Monte Vista Nature Park 4. Campus Park 5. Glenwood Park 6. Community Center 7. Community Park Parks & Recreation Minutes December 4, 1985 Page 3 The Commission directed staff to establish estimated completion dates for each project on the work program and report back to the Commission by the following meeting. C. Review of Parks Master Plan The Administrative Assistant presented the Master Plan for comments and suggestions from the Commission. Discussion followed. Staff will make the suggested changes and return the Master Plan to the Commission at the earliest convenience. The Commission has asked that the Parks Master Plan be received 1 week prior to meeting date to enable close review of said plan. D. CPRS The Administrative Assistant presented the staff report dated November 29, 1985. Discussion followed regarding membership to CPRS. Consensus of the Commission was to let the membership remain until the subscription exprires. The Commission also requested seminar material from the League of California Cities. E. Certificates of Appreciation The Administrative Assistant presented the staff report. Commissioner Sabine made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Zemont which passed by the following roll call vote, to accept staffs recommendation to award Certificates of Appreciation to those who have served as chaperons for the Youth Dances three times in this past year 1985. AYES: Commissioner Sabine, NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Roe 7. STAFF UPDATES & COMMENTS Zemont, Wilson and Chairman Rasey A. Expenditure report for recreation department. The Administrative Assistant presented the staff report and discussion followed. The consensus of the Commission was to request from staff a complete financial report for the summer recreation program to include the number of people and bus trips for each class. The Commission also is requesting a quarterly financial report for all recreation programs, to be completed by the second meeting in January 1986. December 4, 1985 Parks & Recreation December 4, 1985 page 4 B. Proceeds from Youth Dance - September 14, 1985 No comments from the Commission. C. Proceeds from Halloween Dance - October 31, 1985 No comments from the Commission. D. Proceeds from Youth Dance - November 15, 1985 There was discussion regarding the difficulty in obtaining chaperons for the dances. Chairman Rasey suggested staff contact the Neighborhood Councils and Homeowner Associations and service clubs for their assistance in obtaining chaperons. E. Christmas Tree Lighting Discussion of scheduled events. F. December Calendar No comments from the Commission 8. COMMISSION COMMENTS There was discussion regarding the regular scheduled meeting January 1, 1986. The consensus of the Commission was to cancel the January 1, 1986 meeting and reschedule for January 2 if the Community Center is available. Chairman Rasey Chairman Rasey complimented Tom Genovese, Administrative Assistant, for utilizing his own time during the Thanksgiving weekend for completing the Master Plan for the Commissions review December 4,1985. Commissioner Sabine Commissioner Sabine requested staff write a response letter to Mr. Slater of Moorpark Unified School District regarding his letter about Monte Vista Nature Park. Commissioner Zemont Commissioner Zemont requested the status of the Position of Recreation Coordinator. Staff advised the position should be filled in January 1986. December 4, 1985 Parks & Recreation December 4, 1985 page 5 9. ADJOURMENT There being no further business, it was moved by Commissioner Sabine, seconded by Commissioner Zemont and unanimously carried to adjourn, the time being 10:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted A ministrative Secretary APPROVED C airman 4&J- 1 ':�" % 'Q