HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1986 0514 PR ADJThe adjourned meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission of the
City of Moorpark, California, was held in the Community Center of
said City May 14, 1986 at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark California.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:10, with Chairman Rasey presiding.
2. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Commissioners Carroll Roe, Margaret Sabine, Mike Wilson,
Cheryl Zemont and Chairman Danny Rasey;
ABSENT: None.
OTHER CITY OFFICIALS OR EMPLOYEES PRESENT:
Thomas P. Genovese, Administrative Assistant
Scott D. Smith, Recreation Coordinator
Rebecca Hoshida, Administrative Secretary
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Wilson moved, seconded by Commissioner Roe, to accept the
minutes of March 5, 1986 as corrected, said motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Zemont moved 'seconded by Commissioner Sabine, to accept
the minutes of April 2, 1986 as corrected, said motion passed unanimously.
4. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
There were no comments from the public at this time.
5. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Parks Rules and Regulations
The Administrative Assistant reviewed the staff reports dated 5 -2 -86
and 5 -1 -86, Peach Hill Park Lighting.
Robert Schwab, 13131 Honeybee Street, Moorpark, CA representating
homeowners near the park site. Mr. Schwab spoke in favor of recreation
in Moorpark but is concerned about the lighting planned for the baseball
fields at Peach Hill Park. The homeowners are requesting the Commission
to consider limiting the games to 5 nights a week and turning the lights
out at 9:30 p.m.
After discussion between the Com:i.ission and the public regarding the
noise level, curfew time, length of time games will be played and
game scheduling. Consensus of the Commission was that the proposed
Park Rules and Regulations which state the lights will go off at 10:00
p.m. will not be changed at this tim?.
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The Commission encouraged the community residents to return to the Commission
if the lighting is a problem after being installed and games are being played.
Discussion continued regarding the Rules & Regulations for Parks &
Recreation area. Commissioner Zemont moved, seconded by Commissioner
Wilson to accept the Rules and Regulations policy for Park & Recreation
areas with section 10A to include the wording "without the appropriate permit"
The motion passed with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners Zemont, Wilson, Roe and Sabine;
NOES: Chairman Rasey.
Chairman Rasey stated in his opinion items coming to the Commission
are not complete, he feels they are not getting the entire picture.
Would have liked the fee schedules and forms included in the original
presentation of the Rules & Regulations.
RECESS
Chairman Rasey called for a recess, the time being 8:30 p.m.
The Commission reconvened at 8:55 with all Commissioners present.
B. Open Space, Conservation and Recreation Element
Continued until May 21, 1986.
C. Parks Master Plan
The Administrative Assistant passed out inserts regarding persons per dwelliog
unit as information for the Commission.
Commissioner Zemont moved, seconded by Commissioner Roe, to accept the
Parks Master Plan and move it on to the City Council for adoption. The
motion passed unanimously with a 5 -0 vote.
D. Community Center Rules & Regulations
The Administrative Assistant presented the item and discussion followed.
The Consensus of the Commission was that condition 104 third paragraph
should read " an application will not be considered more that six
months in advance of the requested use, without prior commission written
approval"
Commissioner Zemont moved, seconded by Commissioner Sabine, that the
Rules & Regulations return to the Commission when the suggested changes
are completed. The motion passed unanimously with a 5 -0 vote.
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F. Rules & Regulations for Youth Dances
After discussion Commissioner Zemont moved to adopt the Youth Dance
Rules & Regulations with corrections. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Roe and passed unanimously with a 5 -0 vote.
G. Response to letter from Tina Gedney
After discussion regarding information previously requested Commissioner
Zemont made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, to send the response
letter to Tina Gedney. The motion passed unanimously by a 5 -0 vote.
The Administrative Assistant informed the Commission that a representative
from Pardee Construction Co. was present and requests the Commission
consider approval of the wall facing at Monte Vista Nature Park.
Chairman Rasey declared a recess, the time being 9:55 p.m.
The Commission reconvened at 10:10 with all Commissioners present.
Mary Gayle and Lin Frank, representives for Pardee Construction.
addressed the Commission regarding the fence at Monte Vista Nature Park.
After discussion Commissioner Zemont moved, seconded by Commissioner Wilson,
to have the wall left natural slumpstone with a 60 day option that the
developer will apply stucco to the outer wall of fence if deemed
necessary by the Commission. The motion failed to pass by the following
roll call vote.
AYES: Commissioners Zemont and Wilson;
NOES: Commissioners Roe, Sabine and Chairman Rasey.
Commissioner Roe made a motion, seconded by Chairman Rasey to have
the wall left natural slumpstone with a 90 day option to have the
developer apply stucco to the outer wall of fence if deemed necessary'
by the Commission. The motion passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners Roe, Chairman Rasey, Wilson, Zemont;
NOES: Commissioner Sabine.
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6. STAFF UPDATES & COMMENTS
A. Youth Dance reports - no comment from the Commission
B. Basketball & Volleyball League report - no comment from
the Commission.
C. Summer Recreation update - no comment from the Commission.
Additional Items Discussed
Purchase of Equipment for Summer Recreation Program
After discussion Commission Wilson made a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Sabine, to approve an expenditure not to exceed $4000 for the purchase
of recreation equipment and supplies for the summer recreation program.
The motion passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners Wilson, Sabine, Roe and Zemont;
NOES: Chairman Rasey.
Chairman Rasey stated his reason for the no vote was the Commission
only received the information at tonights meeting, and therefore there
has not been adequate time to review the proposal.
Smoking at Public Meetings
The Administrative Assistant presented a request from the City Council
for the Parks & Recreation Commission to determine the Rules & Regulations
regarding smoking in the community center at public meetings.
Community Center Rules & Regulations section 113 " SMOKING" reads
Smoking is permitted in the Community Center facility at the discretion
of the user provided there is no fire hazard created by the smoking
activity. Such determination shall be made by the City staff. Lessee is
required to provide its own ashtrays. Cigarette butts and burns may result
in loss of cleaning deposit.
Consensus of Commission was to forward on the above mentioned Smoking
Regulations to the City Council for their review & determination
during their use of the center.
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Palmer Pd -1010 Quimby Fee
The Administrative Assistant presented information regarding the request
of the Palmer Development PD -1010 for the Commission to reconsider the
Quimby requirement to build J the bridge across the Arroyo Simi.
Consensus of Commission was to request background material before making
a decision.
Community Center Park Benches
After discussion Commissioner Sabine made a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Roe, to ask City Council to approve an appropriation for 3 picnic tables
with benches on concrete slabs to be placed here at the Community Center Park.
7. COMMISSION COMMENTS
Commissioner Zemont 1) Wanted to thank Scott for the beautiful brochure for the
summer program - it looks good. 2) She stated she is upset about the
progress for Peach Hill Park, there are so many small problems. 3) The
Commissioner presented the Commission with a letter from Michael Slater
District Superintendent, Moorpark Unified School District, regarding
the possible availability of the lower athletic field at the high school
for future use and /or acquisition as a downtown City park.
Chairman Rasey - Would like an update on the work scheudle.
8. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved by Commissiner Roe,
seconded by Commissioner Wilson and unanimously carried to adjourn
the time being 11:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
APPROVED Xor '0- --'3L
Ad inistrativ Secretary
Chairman