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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1986 0416 PR REGMoorpark California April 16, 1986 The regular meeting of the P4rks and Recreation Commission of the City of Moorpark, California, was held in the Community Center of said City April 16, 1986 at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, CA. 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:15 p.m. with Vice Chairman Wilson presiding. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Zemont. 3. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Carroll Roe, Margaret Sabine, Cheryl Zemont and Vice Chairman Mike Wilson; ABSENT: Chairman Danny Rasey. (Excused) OTHER CITY OFFICIALS PRESENT: Thomas P. Genovese, Administrative Assistant Scott D. Smith, Recreation Coordinator 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES February 5, 1986 - Commissioner Zemont made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Sabine, to approve the minutes of February 5 as corrected the motion passed with a 4 -0 vote. March 5, 1986 - Consensus of the Commission was to hold over minutes of March 5 for corrections. April 2, 1986 •- Consensus of the Commission was to hold over the minutes of April 2 for corrections. 5. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC The were no comments from the public. 6. BUSINESS ITEMS A. Monte Vista Nature Park The Administrative Assistant introduced this item and Planning Commissioner Dan Claffey. Commissioner Claffey conducted a slide presentation for the Commission showing plant and animal life in Monte Vista Nature Park. After discussion Commissioner Zemont made a motion allowing Dan Claffey to start supplement planting of native plants and seed, which requires no purchase, and to start trapping rodents for identification. Commissioner Wilson seconded the motion which passed unanimously with a 4 -0 vote. Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes April 16, 1986 page 2 Monte Vista Nature Park Cont. Commissioner Claffey discussed the need for prelimary signage for initial identification of plant life at the park. After discussion the Consensus of the Commission was to approve $500 for expenditure.for supplies for the making signs for the park. Staff is also to seek donations from developers for surplus materials. After further discussion regarding the conceptual design of the park site the Consesnsus of the Commission was to have the conceptual design include: * Bus opening lane * nature area on the bottom portion * picnic area with table & benches * boulders * water to all areas * stand for park brochure * signage 3x3 * gazebo on top portion * phasing of development * all nature park B. Community Park Pedestrian Bridge The Administrative Assistant introduced this item and made a correction on the staff report. The City is not responsible for 50% of the cost of the bridge. Dan Claffey, Planning Commissioner and Dan Schmidt, Moorpark Mirror presented the concept of utilizing an existing railroad bridge for the predestrian crossing at the community park. The bridge is now located in Piru. After discussion Commissioner Zemont recommended, seconded by Commissioner Roe, that the Commission strongly support the concept of the railroad bridge and recommend to the City Council the use of the bridge, should it be deemed feasible. The recommendation passed unanimously with a 4 -0 vote. C. Selection of Park Names The Consensus of the Commission was to continue this item to a future agenda when all five of the Commissioners will be present. D. Response to letter from Tina Gedne The Consensus of the Commission was to continue this item to a future agenda date. E. Community Center Rules & Regulations After discussion the Consensus of the Commission was to refer this item back to staff for corrections and revisions. Sections of concern were: 113 Clean -up, 102 Definitions, 104 Applications. RECESS Vice Chairman Wilson called for a recess the time being 9:05 p.m. The Commission reconvened at 9:20 with all Commissioners present, with Chairman Rasey being absent. Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes April 16, 1986 page 3 F. Peach Hill Park Improvements The Administrative Assistant reviewed the staff report dated April 10, 1986 requesting the Commission to consider the following: 1. the building design 2. interior park lighting 3. timetable for the playfield lighting After discussion the Consensus of the Commission was to proceed with design for the necessary lighting for the park. Also the Commission approved the traditional construction 24'x 50' size for the restroom, storage and concession facility. G. Summer Recreation Program The Recreation Coordinator presented the Summer Recreation program and after discussion the consensus of the Commission was to accept the overall concept with the playground program to operate on a minimum of 20 participants with the cost to be $24, 7. STAFF UPDATE A. Softball League - Recreation Coordinator gave an update for the softball league. B. Financial Report of Recreation - No comment from the Commission C. Decision of Council on Summer Recreation Brochure - The Recreation Coordinator gave an update on the Brochure, stating the City Council directed staff to proceed with Option B for the printing of the Summer Brochure. As of this meeting 10,000 copies are ready. 8. COMMISSION COMMENTS Commissioner Zemont - The letter to City Council regarding the OSCAR did not mention the Carlsberg property. Tierra Rejada Task Force - has not received information from the Task Force The Administrative Assistant explained staff has verified that her name is listed as the representative from Moorpark. A letter was received at her home regarding chaperones for the youth dances. The letter stated the person did not leave the last dance with a good feeling. There were beer cans on the floor and too much loud screaming. After discussion the Commission recommended: 1. at least 12 chaperons for each dance. 2. contact police 15 minutes before the dance is completed 3. to conduct a bag check 4. not to allow skateboards 5. lock the outside door between bathrooms Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes April 16, 1986 page 4 Commission Comments Cont. The Consensus of the Commission was to have 15 chapprones signed up by Tuesday before the dance, if not, consideration will be Riven to cancelling the dance. Rules & Regulations for the dances will be developed by staff and presented to the Commission. 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 12:15 p.m. APPROVED airman` Respectfully Submitted C R becca J. Ho ida Administrati'e Secretary