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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1986 0115 PR REGThe regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of Moorpark, California, was held in the Community Center of said City January 15, 1986 at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark. 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:22 p.m. with Vice Chairman Sabine presiding. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Zemont. 3. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Carroll Roe, Mike Wilson, Cheryl Zemont and Vice Chairman Margaret Sabine ABSENT: Chairman Danny Rasey, excused ( arrived at 7:54 p.m.) The secretary read a letter from Chairman Rasey stating he would be late to this meeting. OTHER CITY OFFICIALS OR EMPLOYEES PRESENT: Thomas P. Genovese, Administrative Assistant Scott D. Smith, Recreation Coordinator Rebecca J. Hoshida, Administrative Secretary REORGANIZATION By general consent this item was deferred to later in the meeting. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of January 2, 1986 were not ready at this time. 5. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC There were no comments from the public. 6. BUSINESS ITEMS A. Naming of Parks The Commission discussed various methods of naming parks, such as themes, road location, area location and the following are some of the names suggested: Arroyo Vista, Meadow View, Memorial Park, Rio Vista, Buena Vista, Creekside, Mt.Trails, Highland, Walnut Creek, Tierra Rejada and Mountain Meadows, North Village, South Village, and West Village. Staff made the recommendation that the Commission refer this item to committee for consideration of a theme or to develop a further list of names. -1- Parks& Recreation Minutes January 15, 1986 After discussion it was moved by Commissioner Wilson seconded by Commissioner Zemont and unanimously carried by those Commissioners present with Chairman Rasey being absent, to leave the parks as already named by Urban West Communities: North Village Park, South Village Park, West Village Park. B. Location of Improvements Glenwood Park - The Administrative Assistant reviewed the Committee's recommendation indicating the location of the BBQs and trash containers located on concrete slabs, proposed swing set and tot lot equipment. Chairman Rasey entered the chambers and took his chair on the Commission. There was discussion regarding different types of installation for the BBQs and trash receptacles and the location of such. The consensus of the Commission was to place the BBQ and trash receptacles in the park without concrete slabs and if it is a maintenance problem then come back later and install the said slabs. RECESS Vice Chairman Sabine called for a recess, the time being 8:10 p.m.. The Commission reconvened at 8:22 p.m. with Chairman Rasey presiding. Discussion continued and Commissioner Zemont made a motion seconded by Commissioner Sabine, that the BBQs are to be located 10 feet to the west /east of respective tables. Trash containers side by side adjacent to the walkway equidistance between existing tables. Swing set to be located south of the basketball court and Tot lot in conjunction with the Volleyball court. Additional trash can to be installed with no slab at the easterly drinking fountain location. Said drinking fountain being located to the north of walkway. A sleeping turtle installed south /west of the current play equipment. The motion passed by the following roll call vote. AYES: Commissioners Zemont, Sabine, Wilson, and Chairman Rasey NOES: Commissioner Roe Commissioner Roe stated he feels they are making a mistake not putting the trash cans and BBQs on concrete slabs. The Commission requests staff to report back in February with an update on the repair of the existing play equipment in Glenwood Park. Campus Park - After discussion of the Committee's recommendation Commissioner Zemont recommended acceptance, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, which passed unanimously, of the proposed basketball court to be at the east end of the park and include and adjustable goal post. Basketball court size to be: width 42 -5U feet Length 74 -94 feet. Community Center - The Commission discussed the Committee's recommendation to delete the tot lot from the proposed improvements to the Community Center. Chairman Rasey suggested that staff check into the possibiliity of leasing or possible zone change on the property owned by the Railroad at Bard Street for a possible park site for the downtown area. Staff was also requested to check the feasibility of a tot lot next to the library. -2- Parks & Recreation Minutes of January 15, 1986 RECESS Chairman Rasey called for a recess, the time being 9:04 p.m.. The Commission reconvened at 9:20 p.m. with all Commissioners present. Discussion continued regarding a tot lot for the Community Center. Commissioner Wilson made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Zemont to have staff prepare a cost estimate for a small tot lot located at the south end of the Community Center building or the lawn area in front of the center. The tot lot should be like the area in the Glenwood Park with swing set, play apparatus, fencing and sand. The size to be a minimum of 30 feet in diameter. The motion passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Wilson, Zemont, Roe and Chairman Rasey NOES: Commissioner Sabine The cost estimate to return to the Commission the 2nd meeting in February by request of the Commission. Commissioner Sabine made a motion seconded by Chairman Rasey which passed unanimously to have 3 permanent slabs with tables and benches, installed on the grass area at the Community Center with the locations decided by committee, and to be installed at the same time as the slabs are installed at the other parks. C. Basketball Program Scott Smith the new Recreation Coordinator was introduced to the Commission He then reviewed the proposed Basketball and Volleyball leagues. Commissioner Roe madea mction, seconded by Commissioner Zemont which passed by unanimous decision to accept the Men's Basketball and Coed Volleyball league program as submitted. D. Athletic Equipment After discussion Commissioner Zemont made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Roe which passed unanimously to allow $550 for the purchase of Athletic Equipment recommended_by staff, to include 4 basketballs and allow the transfer of funds from the professional service account (541) to the operating fund (551). E. Moorpark Community Action Board The Recreation Coordinator reviewed the program and after discussion Commissioner Zemont made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Sabine which passed unanimously to direct staff to prepare a recommended program for the Commissions approval, which will then be submitted to the Moorpark Community Action Board for their review. The consensus of the Commission was to recommend to the City Council that they consider the possibility of a formal Joint Powers agreement with the School District which should include the fees for the use of their facilities. Isle Parks & Recreation Minutes of January 15, 1986 7. STAFF UPDATES AND COMMENTS A. Recreation Fund Report After discussion the Commission directed staff to prepare a Recreation Program Master Plan to return to the Commission in March,1986. B. Status of the Park Master Plan no comments at this time C. Community Center After discussion Chairman Rasey made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson which passed unanimously, that a staff person shall be present at all Community Center events that are attented by 10 or more people. D. CPRS Materials no comments from the Commission E. February Calendar no comments from the Commission F. Moorpark Central Neighborhood Council Letter Suggestions from the Commission in response to their letter. 1. Possible change of zoning for the Railroad property 2. Possible purchase of High School football field 3. Possible funding for a downtown park to come from the development of Gisler Field. The Commission would like to see a downtown park. 8. COMMISSION COMMENTS Commissioner Zemont - Requested an update on Peach Hill Park. Staff's response, we are working on the removal of the trees, play fields, lighting costs, drain construction and block wall construction design and costs. Commissioner Sabine - would like staff to check into the funding for the construction of the drain at Peach Hill Park. Why is the City paying for this construction? Commissioner Zemont - Suggested we change the next scheduled dance (January 31, 1986) to January 24, 1986 because report cards are due that day. The request was denied by the Commission because flyers have already gone to the school for distribution. 3. A REORGANIZATION Item 3A was heard at this time. Commissioner Zemont nominated Danny Rasey as Chairman, seconded by Commissioner Sabine which passed unanimously. -4- Parks & Recreation Minutes January 15, 1986 Reorganization continued Commissioner Roe nominated Mike Wilson as Vice Chairman, seconded by Commissioner Zemont 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 11:10 P.M. Respectfully submitted ministrativ Secretary APPROVED Chairman