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Home My WebLink AboutMIN 1986 0820 PR REGThe regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of Moorpark, California, was held in the Community Center of said City August 20, 1986 at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark California. 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. with Chairman Rasey presiding. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Sabine. 3. ROLL CALL PRESEN'T: Commissioners Margaret Sabine, Cheryl Zemont, Mike Wilson Chairman Danny Rasey. ABSENT: Commissioner Carroll Roe. (excused) OTHER CITY OFFICIALS OR EMPLOYEES PRESENT: Thomas P. Genovese, Administrative Assistant Scott D. Smith, Recreation Coordinator Rebecca J. Hoshida, Administrative Secretary 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- None 5. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Bill Cody, 896 Warren Circle Moorpark, CA. addressed the Commission requesting the Commission consider the corner of Charles St. and Moorpark Rd. as a park site. Liz Rucker, 633 Charles St. Moorpark, CA addressed the Commission regarding a park site at Charles St. and Moorpark Rd. She had a petition to submit, however the Commission suggested the petition be filed with the City Council due to the fact the development for this site has already been approved. The Commission informed the public there are other sites being considered for use as a park, 1) the canyon area when Moorpark Road is continued, 2) Gisler Field, 3) Lower field at High School, 4) several small lots near Flory school. Don A. Gockel, 721 Sir George Ct., Moorpark, CA addressed the Commission speaking in support of a park site on the corner of Charles St. and Moorpark Rd.. 6. APPLICATION FOR EXTENDED USE A. Senior Health Clinic The Administrative Assistant reviewed the staff report dated August 14, 1986. The application is for Room A and the Kitchen. The request is for the 4th Monday of each month, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Linda Hitt, representative from the Senior Health Clinic addressed the Commission and explained the program. Commissioner Sabine made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Zemont, to accept the application for Extended Use from the Senior Health Clinic, waiving all fees with the applicant to set -up and take down tables and chairs. The motion passed with a 4 -0 vote, Commissioner Roe being absent. Parks & Recreation August 20, 1986 Page 2 Weight Watchers The Administrative Assistant reviewed the staff report dated August 14, 1986 noting a correction, the current fees should be $80 not $95. The applicant is requesting extended use of Room A of the Community Center, every Tuesday 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.. After discussion Commissioner Wilson made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Zemont to accept the application for 2j hours and charge the required fees breaking them down to an hourly rate. The total charge to be $80.00 per meeting effective September 1, 1986 with staff to set -up and take down the chairs and tables. The motion passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Wilson, Zemont and Chairman Rasey; NOES: Commissioner Sabine. B. Parks Master Plan The City Manager arrived, the time being 8 P.m. The Administrative Assistant reviewed the staff report dated August 15, 1986. RF.('FQ, C' Chairman Rasey called for a recess the time being 8:05 p.m. The Commission reconvened at 8:30 p.m. with all Commissioners present, Conunissioner Roe being absent. Discussion followed regarding rewording of Zone 2 in the Master Plan. Commissioner "Lemont made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson to accept the addition in language to the Moorpark.Master Plan for approval by the City Council. To be inserted after the definitions of Zone 1 & 2 on page 9 of the Master Plan. The motion passed with a 4 -0 vote. Rewording of "Lone 2: Zone 2 is currently lacking of any facilities. The City should explore all possibilities to remedy this situation. The aquisition and development of a total of 12 to 15 acres would satisfy the current need. Any one park site selected should be approximatley six acres in size. In response to this need on March 17, 1986, the City Council, based on the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission, directed City staff to: (1) pursue a possible lease/ purchase of the lower fields at the High School site,(2) work with the property owners of the Geisler Field area (property located between Shasta Avenue and Chaparrel School, bordered on the north by Poindexter Avenue and on the south by Lassen Avenue), and (3) investiage the possible purchase of property to the west of the lower fields at the High School site. It is imperative that the City work with the School District to improve the present school sites to help satisfy the recreation needs in this area on an interim basis. Currently Flory Elementary School, Chaparral Middle School, and Moorpark Memorial High School are used for organized youth sports and recreation. Due to the lack of parks in zones 1 and 2 the City should be willing to consider acquiring park sites of less than the desired size of 6 acres, should they become available, to satisfy the park and open space needs within these zones. ,t A park located within any of the three (3) alternative sites identified by the City Council on March 17, 1986. could serve to satisfy the park needs of both zones 1 and 2. Parks & Recreation August 20, 1986 Page 3 C. Monte Vista Nature Park The Administrative Assistant reviewed the staff report dated August 15, 1986. Rowland Graham, Landscape Architect - Consultant, introduced the conceptual design for the park. The proposed design includes: bus turnout along Moorpark Rd. ° parking for 12 cars pathway system ° low ground cover along Moorpark Rd. ° directional signs ° bolders major information station ° 2 picnic tables with 1 close to parking lot drinking fountain in lower section ° overhead irrigation ° atriplex ground cover ° railroad ties as steps in trail system ° 4 observation stations ° 1 drinking fountain on the upper level ° major shade structure IQ.x 12 with benches with storage facilities on the upper level ° access from Laurehurst St. with information station at entrance ° types of plants not identified at this time Erosion problem on the trail system was discussed and literature was passed out explaining a product from "Peak International" to help control the erosion on the pathway system. Also a cost estimate for the Monte Vista Park was handed out with suggestions for construction of Phase 1. Note: Correction on Cost Estimate, section D subtotal should read $24,009.00. After discussion Commissioner Zemont made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson to accept the conceptual design for Monte Vista Park. The motion passed with a 4 -0 vote, Commissioner Roe being absent. Commissioner Wilson made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Sabine to direct City staff to apply for the Grant amount specified on the cost estimate, $100,597.00 from R.W. Graham & Associates, per the revisions of the Grant Committee minus the City's portion of $23,350 and deleting the amount for the bus turnout. The motion passed with a 4 -0 vote, Commissioner Roe being absent. Commissioner Sabine made a motion, seconded by Chairman Rasey to proceed with Phase 1 of development, per the revisions of the Grant Committee for the Monte Vista Nature Park. The motion passed with a 4 -0 vote. Commissioner Roe being absent. .t Parks & Recreation August 20, 1986 Page 4 D. Parks Work Program The Commission expressed their disappointment with not being able to get their projects completed and obtaining approximate completion dates. The Commission exchanged conversation with Rowland Graham regarding the consultant proposal for Griffin Senior Park. The Commission requested a list of options to complete the work program projects in a more timely manner. Discussion followed regarding the consultants proposal for Griffin Senior Park. Discussion included the following changes: Item II -D of the proposal should read 157 annually Item VI -A Ownership of documents Eliminate the hard court surface from the contract Length of time for the consultant to complete the park site Chairman Rasey left the meeting room the time being 10:45 p.m., the gavel passed to Vice Chairman Wilson. Chairman Rasey returned to the - meeting room at 11 p.m.. Commissioner Zemont made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Sabine, to retain R.W. Graham & Associates to complete tht-Griffin Senior Park with deleting the hard court surface, adjusting item II -D to 157 annual, with the work completed as soon as possible, with staff to work with consultant, with City to order all the park equipment. After discussion of the completion time Commissioner Zemont withdrew her motion with permission of the second. Due to the fact that R.W. Graham could not complete the project in a timly manner. Commissioner Zemont left the meeting room, time being 11:05 p.m. Discussion continued regarding the time it will take to complete drawings and specifications for the park. Commissioner 'Lemont returned to the meeting room, time being 11:15 p.m.. RECESS Chairman Rasey called for a recess, the time being 11:15 p.m. The Commission reconvened at 11:30 p.m. with all Commissioners present, Commissioner Roe being absent. ,t i Parks & Recreation August 20, 1986 Page 5 Chairman Rasey recommended the following item be carried over till the next meeting: Item E. Griffin Park Amenities F. Peach Hill Park Amenities H. Fall Program Item 6G. Country Days Update will be discussed at this time. G. Country Days Update The Recreation Coordinator reviewed the staff report dated August 14, 1986. After discussion Commissioner Zemont made a motion seconded by Commissioner Sabine, to contract with the Jawbone Band for the Country Days Dance September 20, 1986 for no more than $1,000. The motion passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioner Zemont, Sabine and Wilson; NOES: Chairman Rasey. ABSENT: Commisisoner Roe Commissioner Wilson made a motion seconded by Chairman Rasey for the admission price to be $7.50 per person. The motion passed with a 4 -0 vote, Commissioner Roe being absent. The consensus of the Commission was to have a full service bar and hire a bartender. rill Mrsu ! ik,ISTi ►Mir Chairman Rasey made a motion seconded by Commissioner Wilson to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed with a 4 -0 vote. The time being 11:50 p.m Respectfully submitted, Administrativ Secretary APPROVED Chairman