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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1986 1112 PR SPCThe special meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of Moorpark, California, was held in the Community Center of said City, November 12, 1986 at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California. 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:05 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 Carroll Roe, Margaret Sabine, Mike Wilson, Cheryl Zemont and Chairman Danny Rasey; ABSENT: None. OTHER CITY OFFICIALS OR EMPLOYEES PRESENT: Steven Kueny, City Manager Jerry W. Forde, Administrative Assistant Scott D. Smith, Recreation Coordinator Rebecca J. Hoshida, Administrative Secretary 4. CAMPUS PARK Administrative Assistant Forde reviewed the staff report dated November 10, 1986, and attached letter from Tim and Carol Dahme. The letter addressed their concerns regarding the general up- keep of the park. Chairman Rasey recommended that the park be checked each day-and keep maintenance on a regular basis. The City Manager recommended going by each City park and check for safety conditions on a daily basis and develop a routine maintenance list. The consensus of the Commission was to have a daily safety check of the park. Commissioner Sabine moved to screen and replenish the sand, as soon as possible, so there is sufficient clean sand in the box, seconded by Commissioner Zemont, which motion passed unanimously. Regarding Sign for Campus Park Administrative Assistant Forde informed the Commission the signs are being worked on. The design and wording of the signs will come before the Commission the first or second meeting in December. Parks and Recreation Minutes November 12, 1986 Page 2 Regarding Play Equipment Staff will bring before the Commission information on play equipment. The City Manager recommended a sign be placed on the restrooms regarding their availability and how residents may reserve then for their use. The Commission requested Campus Park be added to the next agenda to discuss play equipment and the possibility of a sidewalk from the restroom building to the sidewalk, at the worn path in the lawn. 5. COMMUNITY CENTER LIGHTING CONVERSION Administrative Assistant Forde reviewed the staff report presenting an energy survey from Southern California Edison Company. There were no comments from the Commission. 6. COMMUNITY CENTER TOT LOT LOCATION Administrative Assistant Forde reviewed the staff report dated November 9, 1986, requesting the Commission reconfirm the site location and incorporate the project with construction of City Hall. Commissioner Wilson made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Zemont, to proceed with the tot lot a Location A with it being fenced, and start construction as soon as possible. The motion failed to carry by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Wilson and Zemont; NOES: Commissioners Roe, Sabine and Chairman Rasey. Commissioners Sabine and Roe voiced their disapproval of a tot lot at the Community Center. Commissioner Sabine made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Roe, that the Community Center tot lot be held in abeyance until the construction of City Hall is completed or the new Commission requests this item be placed on the agenda. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Sabine, Roe and Chairman Rasey; NOES: Commissioners Zemont and Wilson. Chairman Rasey delcared a recess, the time being 7:35 p.m. The Commission reconvened at 7:50 p.m. with all Commissioners present. Parks & Recreation November 12, 1986 Page 3 Commissioner Wilson made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Zemont, for staff to start proceedings with Ventura County for use of the land required for the installation of a tot lot at Location D. Construction to start as soon as possible. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Wilson, Zemont and Chairman Rasey; NOES: Commissioners Roe and Sabine. 7. STAFF SHIRTS The Administrative Assistant reviewed the staff report, dated November 10, 1986, explaining that staff had already ordered the shirts and the Company printing the shirts had already completed the order before we could change it. Chairman Rasey stated,how can a purchase be made without direction of the Commission, if not in the budget, how can it be spent? Also, the amount ordered was not included in the memo. After discussion, Commissioner Zemont made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Roe, to accept the kelly green shirts as recreation department staff shirts. The motion carried with the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Zemont, Roe, Sabine and Wilson; NOES: Chairman Rasey. 8. PD -1014 PALMER The City Manager gave a verbal report regarding the proposed_ park site. After discussion, the consensus of the Commission was to reaffirm the acceptance of land and not in -lieu fees. 9. TREE SITES PLANS The Administrative Assistant Forde reviewed the staff report, dated November 12, 1986, presenting an overview of the trees in City parks. The Commission would like the following suggestions for improvements to City parks given to the new Commission. Campus Park - drinking fountain. Community Center - Memorial trees need plaques replaced. Griffin Senior - 2 picnic tables covered, 2 drinking fountains. Parks & Recreation November 12, 1986 Page 4 Also, add to tree list cottonless Cottonwood and Magnolia tree. The Commission would like more trees planted. Staff replied the planting would be done as soon as possible with the approval by the Commission of trees, sites, as long as it could be determined, that there would not be problems at a later date. 10. OTHER BUSINESS The Commission presented resolutions to Councilmembers Leta Yancy- Sutton and Albert Prieto commending them for their support of the Parks and Recreation Commission. The Recreation Coordinator recommended asking Margaret Sabine to light the Christmas tree lights this year, in recognition of her service to the community of Moorpark. Commissioner Zemont made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, to ask Margaret Sabine to light the Christmas tree lights this year. The motion carried unanimously. RWrPQQ Chairman Rasey declared a recess, the time being 8:40 p.m. The Commission reconvened at 8:50 p.m. with all Commissioners present. Chairman Rasey read and presented a proclamation honoring City Council members: Mayor Thomas Ferguson, Danny Woolard, Jim Hartley, Al Prieto, Leta Yancy- Sutton and Jim Weak. Councilmember Hartley addressed the Commission and expressed his thanks, to the Commission, for a job well done. Chairman Rasey left his place on the Commission and the gavel passed to Vice - Chairman Wilson. Dan Rasey presented a request to the Commission requesting use of the Community Center Room A and the kitchen for a party for the commission members on November 121 1986, with all fees waived. Commissioner Roe made a motion to accept the request from Dan Rasey for the use or Room A and the kitchen on November 12, 1986, with the fees waived. Seconded by Commissioner Zemont, the motion passed unanimously. Chairman Rasey returned to his chair on the Commission and the gavel returned to the Chairman. Parks & Recreation November 12, 1986 Page 5 Commissioner Sabine expressed a thank you to the Chairman for an effective 21 years of service and thanked staff for the many personal courtesies extended to her in the last 4 years. 11. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, commissioner Roe made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, which motion carried unanimously, the time being 9:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, i ministrati e Secretary APPROVED Chairman