HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1986 1105 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,November 5,1986 at 799 Moorpark Avenue,
Moorpark California.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:06 p.m. with Chairman
Danny Rasey presiding.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Cheryl Zemont.
3. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Commissioners Roe, Sabine, Wilson, Zemont and
Chairman Rasey;
ABSENT:
OTHER CITY OFFICIALS OR EMPLOYEES PRESENT:
Jerry W. Forde, Administrative Assistant
Scott D. Smith, Recreation Coordinator
Rebecca J. Hoshida, Administrative Secretary
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Wilson moved to approve the minutes of October 1, 1986,
as corrected,and placed on the consent calendar. Seconded by
Commissioner Zemont, motion carried unanimously.
5. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Olga Connolly, Executive Director of the Moorpark Boys and Girls
Club,addressed the Commission,thanking them for the use of the
building for the afternoon program for the club. The program is
getting off to a good start.
The club is requesting use of space for a storage unit to be
placed outside in back of the Community Center.
The Commission requested a letter of intent from the Boys and
Girls Club releasing the City from any liability,and also that
the storage cabinet would be removed if the City needed the space.
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After discussion,Commissioner Roe moved to accept the Boys and
Girls Club request to provide a storage unit in back of the
Community Center,as per staff recommendations relative to
location along with a waiver of liability at no expense to
the City. Seconded by Commissioner Wilson, which motion
carried unanimously.
6. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Warmington Homes Tract 3019/3535 Private Recreation Area
Administrative Assistant Forde introduced Dayle Henry, Landscape
Architect, representing Warmington Homes and presented a letter
from Mr. Henry dated November 4, 1986.
Mr. Henry reviewed the material presented to the Commission.
After discussion,Commissioner Zemont moved to accept staff's
recommendation to approve the-Warmington Homes proposal for the
Private Recreation area for tracts 3019/3525, to include a pool
18 x 44, spa 10' diameter, facilities building which houses a
bathroom and shower facilities. In addition,the tot lot area is
to be 1600 square feet with play equipment covering 50% of the play
area seconded by Commissioner Wilson, which motion carried
unanimously.
B. Allocation of California Parklands Act of 1986 (Prop 43)
Administrative Assistant Forde reviewed the staff report dated
October 21, 1986 requesting the Commission select a possible site
where the funds from the Grant could be best utilized.
After discussion of possible projects,Commissioner Zemont made
a motion to accept the staff recommendation that funds from
Prop. 43 be allocated for the rehabilitation of the City of
Moorpark Community Center and forwarding this recommendation to
Council for their approval at their regularly scheduled meeting
November 17, 1986. The motion failed due to the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners Zemont and Wilson;
NOES: Commissioners Roe, Sabine and Chairman Rasey.
Chairman Rasey declared a recess the time being 8:15 p.m.
The Commission reconvened at 8:20 p.m., with all Commissioners
present.
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At the suggestion from Commissioner Sabine and the consensus of
the Commission, item 6 -B was reconsidered.
After discussion,Chairman Rasey made a motion to allocate the
($42,000) monies to the Community Center Rehabilitation Project
excluding the air conditioning. The motion died due to the lack
of a second.
Chairman Rasey declared a recess, the time being 8:40 p.m.
The Commission reconvened at 8:55 p.m., with all Commissioners
present.
Discussion continued regarding the project where the Grant monies
would be used.
Commissioner Roe made a motion, seconded by Chairman Rasey,to ask
the City Council to release monies,not to exceed $30,OOO1in Quimby
funds to repair the roof of the Community Center. The motion
failed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioner Roe, Chairman Rasey;
NOES: Commissioners Sabine, Wilson, and•Zemont.
Commissioner Wilson made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Sabine,
to accept staff recommendation that the $42,000 in Grant monies
be allocated to the rehabilitation of the Community Center. The
motion passed by the following roll call vote.
AYES: Commissioners Wilson, Sabine and Zemont;
NOES: Commissioner Roe and Chairman Rasey.
Chairman Rasey stated he feels it is illegal and inappropriate
to spend park funds on the City Hall.
C. Recreation Program Refund Policy
The Recreation Coordinator reviewed the staff report dated
October 20, 1986 and discussion followed:
Commissioner Wilson made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Roe,
to approve staff recommendation that refund requests will be
granted if received prior to first regularly scheduled class
meeting. A $3.00 administrative service charge will be assessed
each requested refund. No refunds will be granted if program
involves advance purchase of tickets. The motion carried-unanimously.
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D. Parks and Recreation Department Staff Shirts
Administrative Assistant Forde reviewed the staff report dated
October 27, 1986,requesting the Commission decide if they would
like a staff shirt policy.
After discussion,Commissioner Zemont made a motion, seconded by
Commissioner Wilson,to accept staff recommendation of staff shirts
for part -time staff with the color to be other than green with
blue lettering, the motion carried unanimously.
E. Holiday Program
The Administrative Assistant reviewed the staff report dated
October 29, 1986,recommending the recreation department enter
into a joint program with the Boys and Girls Club of Moorpark.
Following discussion,Commissioner Roe moved, seconded by Chairman
Rasey,to accept staff'srecommendation for a Holiday Program with
the Boys and Girls Club. The motion carried unanimously.
F. Annual Christmas Tree LiQhtinQ Ceremon
The staff report dated October 30, 1986,recommended Thursday,
December 4, 1986 for the Ceremony.
Chairman Rasey pointed out that the date and time had been set
by the City Council, the first Thursday in December starting at
5:00 p.m.
After discussion, Commissioner -Wilson made a motion, seconded
by Commissioner Zemont,to ask City Council to change policy
and allow this years'ceremony to be on December 11, at 6:00 p.m.
The motion carried unanimously.
Discussion continued regarding the purchase of Christmas Tree
Lights.
Commissioner Roe made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson,
to allocate $250.00 from Special Event funds to purchase enough
lights to complete lighting for the tree and the building. Motion
carried unanimously.
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7. STAFF UPDATES AND COMMENTS
There were no comments from the Commission on the following items.
A. Coaches Certification Program
B. October 10, 1986 Youth Dance Report
C. November Calendar
Administrative Assistant Forde invited the Commission to attend
a ground-breaking ceremony for the Peach Hill Park on Monday
November 101 1986 starting at 4:30 p.m.
Commissioner Wilson requested comment from staff regarding a
letter from Daryl Kibota. Staff replied with an explanation
of the events which led up to the letter from Mr. Kibota. A
reply letter will be sent in response to the letter.
8. CONSENT ITEM
No comment from the Commission.
9. COMMISSION COMMENTS -
Commissioner Sabine - requested status on agreements for Monte
Vista Nature Park, Campus Park and Community Center tot lot.
Staff reply, tot lot referred back to the Commission by the
City Council. Monte Vista agreement approved.
Staff requested committee meeting to discuss the time line
for starting Monte Vista Nature Park.
City Council Update - Boys and Girls Club - meeting will be held
between the Mayor, staff and the Edison Co. to discuss the request
of the Boys and Gilrs Club for a site adjacent to the Community
Center.
Community Center Signage - the Council referred the signage back
to the Commission stating it was not easy to read and had too many
letters.
Commissioner Sabine requested an update on the Campus Park Letter.
After discussion, Commissioner Sabine asked staff to see
that Campus Park be cleaned up with the sand removed and
replaced with new sand.
Chairman Rasey requested this item be placed on the next agenda.
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Status on Weight Watchers continued use application. Staff
replied that they have not heard from them with a reply
to the letter stating the conditions of the continued use.
Status on Moorpark College Class continued use application.
Staff replied the class has not been booked for use, as yet.
Status on Pacifica Agreement- staff replied the agreement has
been finalized.
Commissioner Zemont thanked the Commission for all the hard work
each had contributed over the last two years. It has been a
pleasure to serve Moorpark on the Commission.
Chairman Rasey thanked the Commission for its service and it's
been an honor to serve on the Commission, ,for
the residents of Moorpark.
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission,
Commissioner Roe made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded
by Commissioner Sabine, and carried unanimously,the time being
10:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
A ministra iv IJ4 Secretary
APPROVED
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Chairman