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Home My WebLink AboutMIN 1986 0205 PR REGThe regular meeting of the Parks 6 Recreation Commission of the City of Moorpark, California, was held in the Community Center of said City February S, 1986 at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California. 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m. with Chairman Rasey presiding. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Zemont. 3. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Margaret Sabine, Cheryl Zemont and Chairman Rasey. ABSENT: Commissioners Carroll Roe, who, will be late and Mike Wilson, excused. OTHER CITY OFFICIALS OR EMPLOYEES PRESENT: Steven Kueny, City Manager Thomas P. Genovese, Administrative Assistant Scott D. Smith, Recreation Coordinator Rebecca J. Hoshida, Administrative Secretary A. Selection of Members of Parks & Recreation Committees. This item was moved until a later time in this meeting. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Zemont made a motion, seconded by Chairman Rasey, which passed unanimous by those Commissioners present, to approve the minutes of January 2, 1986 as corrected. Commissioner Sabine would like to discuss the name for the Community Park and would like it placed on the next agenda. Commissioner Carroll Roe arrived, the time being 7:10 p.m. Chairman Rasey requested item 3 -A Selection of Members of Parks & Recreation Committee be heard at this time. Chairman Rasey presented the Selection of Committees. 1. Park Location & Development Commissioner Roe Commissioner Sabine Alternate: Chairman Rasey 2. Budget Commissioner Wilson Commissioner Sabine Alternate: Commissioner Zemont 3. Community Center Commissioner Zemont Commissioner Roe Alternate: Commissioner Sabine Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes February 5, 1986 4. Grants Commissioner Zemont Chairman Rasey Alternate: Commissioner Wilson 5. Recreation Program Chairman Rasey Commissioner Wilson Alternate: Commissioner Roe 6. Seniors Committee - Appointed by the City Council Commissioner Sabine Chairman Rasey Representative to City Council - Chairman Rasey Representative to Planning Commission - Vice Chairman Wilson 5. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Tina Gedney 200 LA Ave. Moorpark, CA addressed the Commission in support of a park on the railroad property in the downtown area. By general consent item 6 -E, Proposed use of Railroad Property for Park Facility, was heard at this time. The City Manager arrived. The time being 7:15 p.m. Discussion continued regarding the railroad property. Items discussed included the following: * Zoning * Purchasing * Length of time to complete arrangements with Southern Pacific * Health & Safety problems that exist on the property now. * Long term lease * Could Grant money be used to purchase property * Contact Cities of Fillmore and Santa Paula for information regarding their dealings with the Southern Pacific The consensus of the Commission was for staff to investigate leasing of the railroad property and, if not a lease, then possible purchase of all or part of the property. 6. BUSINESS ITEMS A. Donation of Community Center Padded Folding Chairs. After discussion regarding the black padded chairs belonging to the Community Center, it was moved by Commissioner Roe that the City donate the Senior Citizens Group 14 of the surplus chairs for the purpose of use only and not for resale purposes. The motion was seconded by Chairman Rasey and passed unanimously by those Commissioners present, with Commissioner Wilson being absent. -2- Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes February S, 1986 B. Location of Improvements- Griffin Sr. Park The Administrative kssistant presented and reviewed the AD -Hoc Committee's recommendations; Discussion followed and included the following areas of concern. * Play equipment should include items that would accommodate the handicapped. * Griffin will develop a full court basketball court and $10,000 in play equipment. * Time schedule After discussion Commissioner Roe made a motion seconded by Commissioner Zemont that this item be carried over to the next meeting with Staff inquiring as to the obligation of Griffin for improvements to Griffin Sr. park that were conditioned in the approval of Tract 3963 Discussion continued. The Consensus of the Commission was to refer this item back to committee with the following items to be considered for this park site. * Softball diamond - pick up play with backstop * Swing Set - Play equipment. * Shade structure- Picnic area * Drinking fountain * Tables /Benches /trash can /BBQs * Future site allowed for hard surface play area Commissioner Roe withdrew his motion with approval of the second. C. Parks Master Plan Discussion was heard regarding the Recreation Element and the Parks Master Plan. Pamela Castro , 439 Charles Street Moorpark, CA 93021, Chairperson for the Parks for Central Neighborhood Council, addressed the Commission regarding OSCAR (Open Space, Conservation and Recreation Element) Their major concerns were: * Rezoning of low density or parks. By the time OSCAR is approved available land will be gone. * Would like to see the Carlsberg property used as a Community Park. The advantage of this location is the open visability where children can bike or walk to the area. * The OSCAR will be presented to this Commission on February 19 and the general public is welcome to attend and give their comments. Discussion continued regarding the Parks Master Plan. -3- Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes February 5, 1986 Commissioner Zemont made a motion seconded by Chairman Rasey and approved unanimously by those Commissioners present, with Commissioner Wilson being absent, to recommend to City Council they include in the next assesment billing a community recreation survey and recreation brochure. Chairman Rasey made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Zemont to direct staff to include amendments suggested at this meeting in the Master Plan with completed copies forwarded to the Commission for final review and approval at the first meeting in March. The motion passed unanimously by those Commissioners present, with Commissioner Wilson being absent. RECESS Chairman Rasey called for a recess, the time being 8:45 p.m. The Commission reconvened at 9:05 p.m. with all Commissioners present except for Commissioner Wilson, excused. F. Naming of PC -3 Parks. At the request of Chairman Rasey this item was returned to the agenda. After discussion of this item Commissioner Zemont made a motion to uphold the Commissionk original decision regarding names for the PC -3 parks. The motion died due to the lack of a second. Commissioner Sabine made a motion,seconded by Commissioner Roe, which passed by the following roll call vote, to re- evaluate the names of the PC -3 parks when all 5 Commissioners are present. AYES: Commissioners Sabine, Roe, and Chairman Rasey NOES: Commissioner Zemont ABSENT: Commissioner Wilson D. Proposed Fireworks Special Event The Recreation Coordinator reviewed the staff report and discussion followed which included lighting costs, police costs, and fire hazards. Staff's recommendation was not to pursue the program for this year, but to research alternative sites and companies for a program in the future. Commissioner Zemont made a motion seconded by Commissioner Roe which passed by the following roll call vote, to table this item and refer to the recreation committee for consideration next year. AYES: Commissioner Zemont, Roe and Sabine NOES: Chairman Rasey ABSENT: Commissioner Wilson. -4- - ...-..... - -� �%� -4..ivl♦ V%J LIUU A. J O A. V 11 Minutes February 5, 1986 7. STAFF UPDATES There were no comments on items 7A,B or C. A. Revised Athletic Costs B. Cost analysis for Volleyball C. Report on cost of use of Moorpark High School Gym D. Update on Progress of Monte Vista Park The Administrative Assistant stated he has had several meetings with Planning Commissioner Dan Claffey regarding the Park and progress is being made. Following discussion regarding squirrels the consensus of the Commission was to request a recommendation from Dan Claffey regarding status of the squirrels. 8. COMMISSION COMMENTS Commissioner Zemont - has not received literature for the Tierra Rejada Task force. Would like Peach Hill Park on the Agenda for an update. Would like to see something in writing from the Commission stating our position, study and investigation for a downtown park including list of options. Commissioner Sabine - Requested report re status of the roof repair, purchase of Wet Vac and air conditioning. The Administrative Assistant stated that some cost estimates for roof repair have been obtained however, staff must investigate the coordination of installation of air conditioning and roof repair since they will ultimately affect one another. It was also stated that the Wet Vac has been purchased. 9. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, it was moved by Commissioner Roe, seconded by Commissioner Zemont and unanimously carried to adjourn the time being 9:50p.m. Respectfully submitted minist rat ive ecretary APPROVED Chairman