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.
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Minutes April 16, 1986
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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.
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Minutes April 16, 1986
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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
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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
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Respectfully Submitted
C
R becca J. Ho ida
Administrati'e Secretary