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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1986 0219 PR REGThe regular meeting of the Parks & Recreation Commission of the City of Moorpark, California, was held in the Community Center of said City February 19, 1986 at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California. 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:07 p.m. with Chairman Rasey presiding. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Zemont. 3. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Carroll Roe, Margaret Sabine, Mike Wilson, Cheryl Zemont, and Chairman Rasey. ABSENT: None. OTHER CITY OFFICIALS OR EMPLOYEES PRESENT: Dick Morton, Director of Community Development Thomas P. Genovese, Administrative Assistant Scott D. Smith, Recreation Coordinator Rebecca Hoshida, Administrative Secretary 4. APPROVAL MINUTES The minutes of January 15, 1986 were held over for corrections. 5. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Robert Schwab, Representative of the Homeowner Association in Peach Hill, addressed the Commission regarding Peach Hill Park. The Commission was presented with a petition with 24 names requesting that the lighted softball fields not be used more than 5 nights a week and automatically shut off at 9:30 p.m.. Chairman Rasey accepted the petition and stated that rules & regulations for the park have not been estabilshed. Chairman Rasey requested staff to notify Homeowners of the time of hearing for the rules and regulations for the park. 6. BUSINESS ITEMS A. Review of the Open Space, Conservation and Recreation Element of the Moorpark General Plan. The Director of Community Development addressed the Commission with opening remarks regarding the Oscar Element. The Director then introduced Allan Shaff, of Michael Brandman and Associates, Consultant retained by the City to prepare the Oscar Element. Mr. Shaff then introduced his associates, Frank Wein and Laura Worthington Ford. Ms. Ford reviewed the elementjpointing out the open space areas, service areas, trails, bikeways, freeways and roads and requested imput from the Commission and the Community. Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes February 19, 1986 Pam Castro, Citizen, addressed the Commission stating she would like to see the parcel of land located on new L.A. ave. east of Moorpark Rd. n and across from Metel Bellows remain as open space. Tom Thompson 12623 Hillside, Moorpark, CA., representing Tierra Rejada Neighborhood Council 14, addressed the Commission, stating he would like to see as much open space as possible. He would also like to see the property on new L.A. ave. east of Moorpark Rd. remain as open space and also expressed concern about a downtown park site. There was discussion between the Commission and Mr. Thompson. The areas discussed were: 1. Open space between Moorpark & Simi, 2. Hillside Ordinance, 3. List of approved trees. The Director of Community Development stated we have been using County Landscape guidelines and the design review board will be reviewing these guidelines. The consensus of the Commission was to have the OSCAR Element return to the Commission for review in approximately 1 (one) month. B. North Village Park Conceptual Design The Administrative Assistant introduced Tom Zanic, of Urban West Communities who then reviewed the final conceptual design for North Village Park. The plan includes all items that Urban West will develop if the site plan is approved. The plan includes: Soccer fields, 1 softball field with back stop and skinned infield area, and 1 softball field with backstop and no skinned infield, hard court /basketball area, land mark feature, 4 drinking fountains. Discussion included: - trees around the tot lot, they will be flowering trees- no hedges or bushes - security lighting and location of street lights - requirements for little league play - swing set - rest room facilities - trash enclosure for park - landscape maintenance should include the removal of debris - sprinkler control should be located against the block wall - the landmark monument is part of the tract conditions and will come back to the Commission for their approval of the design and location. Tom Thompson, 12623 Hillside Dr. Moorpark, CA.,President of Tierra Rejada Council #4,complimented Urban West for a good design atil spoke in favor of the names for the Village Parks remaining as named by Urban West, South Village Park, North Village Park and West Village Park. Bernado Perez, Peach Hill Homeowners Association, addressed the Commission. His concerns were; if the park was in the assessment district and ; if the park was a City park or private recreation area. Staff informed Mr. Perez that the park will be in the assessment district after acceptance and will be classified as a City park. -2- Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes February 19, 1986 After discussion Commissioner Zemont made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson to accept North Village Park as designed on the map, with moving the multi - purpose court - to the right,which staff and developer will work out; adding another security light in the lower right hand corner of park; with the landmark feature coming back to the Commission;: concrete slabs under the picnic tables; check into street lighting by the parking lot; and sprinkler control located against the block wall. The motion passed with a 5-0-vote. RECESS Chairman Rasey called for a recess, the time being 9:15 p.m.. The Commission reconvened at 9:25 p.m. with all Commissioners present. C. Tierra Rejada Streetscape Tom Zanic of Urban West addressed the Commission. He described the changes in wall facing and described materials to be used. After discussion Commissioner Zemont made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson to accept the changes in the streetscape with the Village signage to go before the appropriate City approving body. The motion passed with a 5 -0 vote. D. Naming of Parks PC -3 There was discussion between members of the Commission regarding re- evaluation of the 3 Village Park names. Roger Presburger, 4764 Park Granada, Calabasas Park, CA of Presburger & Associates Landscape Architecture, spoke in support of the approved names, North Village park, South Village Park, and West Village Park. A concerned citizen spoke in favor of road names used for park sites because of her experience trying to locate parks for sporting events. She feels having road names makes it easier to locate the correct park. Tom Zanic, Urban West, stated his personal preference was for either road names or North Village Park, South Village Park and West Village Park. Commissioner Zemont made a motion seconded by Commissioner Wilson to stand by the original decision, and to name the parks as North Village Park, South Village Park, West Village Park_ which motion passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Zemont, Wilson and Roe NOES: Commissioner Sabine and Chairman Rasey. Moorpark Community Park There was discussion regarding the re- evaluation of the name for the Community Park. -3- Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes February 19, 1986 Commissioner Sabine feels the name would lend to confusion with the Community Center. After discussion Commissioner Sabine made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Roe to rescind the original motion to name the park the "Moorpark Community Park" and hold any naming of this park in abeyance. The motion passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Sabine, Roe, Zemont and Chairman Rasey NOES: Commissioner Wilson In reference to park names, Commissioner Zemont stated she does not like a 4 -0 vote changed. She hopes the Commission would give more thought to motions they are voting for. The City Manager explained the City Council has imposed a moratorium on building in the downtown area and has established broundries, to consider a park location for the downtown area. This Commission has been asked to recommend appropriate sites. The Commission discussed several suggested areas that could be used as a park and requested staff to return with information regarding ownership, estimated cost, and access of suggested sites. Pearl Nuno, Citizen, spoke in support of a downtown park, suggesting the Carlsberg property on new L.A. Avenue. The City Manager informed Mrs. Nuno that the property she suggested is outside the boundries set by the City Council at its meeting of February 17, 1986. E. Griffin Sr. Park Improvements The Administrative Assistant reviewed the staff report, maps , location of items suggested by the Commission at a previous meeting. Discussion followed. Recommended improvements: 1. Upgraded play equipment with possible handicap accessibility. 2. Drinking fountains, 3. Covered eating /picnic area. 4. Swing sets. S. Softball backstop. 6. Future location for possible hard court surface. 7. Additional tables /or seating capacity. Chairman Rasey made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Sabine to approve the improvements as shown. The motion passed unanimously, the vote being S -0. I= Parks & Recreation Minutes February 19, 1986 Commissioner Zemont made a motion, seconded by Chairman Rasey to include two (2) extra picnic tables, one (1) trash can, one (1) BBQ, and swing set with total amount not to exceed $2500; items to be place near the tot lot, with the exact location referred to committee. The motion passed with a vote of 5 -0. RECESS Chairman Rasey called for a recess, the time being 11 :15 p.m.. The Commission reconvened at 11:20 p.m. with all Commissioners present. By general agreement of the Commission items 6 -F, Installation of raised planter at Community Center and 6 -G, Cost estimates for proposed Community Center Tot lot, be carried over until the next regular meeting of the Commission. I. Youth Services Proposal The Recreation Coordinator reviewed the staff report. Commissioner Sabine recommended the Commission follow staff's recommendation not to develop a program at this time but to direct staff to assess the possibilities for a program over the next year in order to pursue funding at that time. Commissioner Zemont seconded the recommendation, which passed with a 5 -0 vote. H. Peach Hill Park Improvements The Administrative Assistant reviewed the staff report and discussion followed regarding the block wall location and construction. Consensus of the Commission was to defer decision on this until the next regular meeting of the Commission, with staff to check the feasibility of purchasing the property where part of the block wall will be constructed, in the northwest corner of the park site. Chairman Rasey made a motion to adjourn, the time being 11:50 p.m., Commissioner Wilson seconded the motion which passed by.the following roll call vote: AYES: Chairman Rasey, Commissioners Wilson, Sabine and Zemont NOES: Commissioner Roe. Respectfully Submitted 00e Administrative S cretary APPROVED Chairman -5-