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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1987 0119 PR SPCConsent Calendar June 22, 1987 The special meeting of the Parks & Recreation Commission of the City of Moorpark, California, was held in the Community Center of said City January 19, 1987 at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California. 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., with Chairman Baldwin presiding. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Rasey. 3. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Castro, Deas, Rasey, Zemont and Chairman Baldwin; NONE: None. OTHER CITY OFFICIALS OR EMPLOYEES Jerry W. Forde, Director of Community Services Scott D. Smith, Recreation Coordinator Rebecca J. Hoshida, Administrative Secretary Commissioner Zemont requested time to address the Commission and by consensus she proceeded. Commissioner Zemont stated she believes there has been a violation of the Brown Act. She stated she received a phone call from Chairman Baldwin who stated that an item had been added to the Parks Work Program. She was informed that the Commission had decided to add the item of an alternative Community Park site at the December 29, 1986 adjourned meeting. She and Commissioner Rasey were not in attendance because they understood the purpose of the meeting was to acquaint the new Commissioners with the facilities and locations of City parks. She objected to items being added to the Parks Work Program list once it had been established. She was concerned that this item had not come before the Commission before this meeting. Staff also indicated that the meeting had adjourned prior to the tour of City Park sites. Commissioner Zemont informed the Commission she had written a letter to Michael Bradbury, District Attorney, informing him of her concerns and requested an investigation into the alleged violations. Staff suggested that City Attorney, Cheryl Kane explain the Brown Act at the Joint Meeting with City Council scheduled for January 26, 1987. Parks & Recreation Minutes January 19, 1987 Page 2 Commissioner Rasey stated for the adjourned meeting become acquainted with the Community Park site or he in attendance. 4. PARK WORK PROGRAM that his understanding on the purpose was for the new Commissioners to park sites,not to select an alternate and Commissioner Zemont would have been After compiling the data from the Commissioners, Director Forde presented the list of priorities to the Commission. Based on this presentation, the Commissioners established the following list of projects along with a priority rating. Priority # Project 1. Downtown Park site 2. Senior Citizens Project 3. Peach Hill Park /Community Center 5. Community Center Tot Lot 6. Municipal Swimming Pool 7. Revise Community Center Fees 8. Griffin Senior Park 9. Grant Research 10. Campus Park Improvements 11. Alternate Community Park site 12. Maintenance Agreement /Monte Vista 14. Joint Powers Agreement 15. Revise Master Plan /OSCAR 16. Community Park 17. Monte Vista II 18. Community Center signage 19. Revise Park use fee schedule 20. Happy Camp 21. Off Highway Vehicle Study 22. Tierra Rejada Lake Task Force Items referred to Committee: Community Center rehabilation Revision of Community Center fees Community Center Signage Rehabilation Park I Peach Hill Park - staff gave a brief oral update. Downtown Park Site - The suggestion was made to proceed with condemnation to obtain a park site. Also, the Commission should pursue obtaining a location, not City Council. The subject of the lower field at the High School should be placed on the agenda for the joint meeting with City Council. Parks & Recreation Minutes January 19, 1987 Page 3 Community Park Site 69 acres - Place on Agenda for February 9, 1987. Municipal Pool - Staff gave a verbal update and the suggestion was given to consider a port -a -pool. urrrcc Chairman Baldwin declared recess, the time being 8:35 p.m. The Commission reconvened at 9:00 p.m., with all Commissioners present. The City Manager joined the meeting, the time being 9:05 p.m. Agreement with Urban West Communities - for North Meadows Park Consensus of the Commission was to open the park as soon as possible. The Commission did not want the park dedicated and not open to the public due to the fact the Maintenance Agreement not being completed. If the park was to be opened to the public then the City should provide the maintenance until the agreement with Urban West could be completed. Campus Park Improvement City Manager left the meeting room, the time being 9:15 p.m. After discussion Commissioner Deas moved, seconded by Commissioner Castro, to place the Campus Park Improvement project on the February 9th agenda. The purpose was to establish the amount of funds to be expended and for staff to provide an analysis of replacing play equipment and to _refurbish the tot lot equipment, picnic table and benches. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioner Deas, Castro, Rasey; NOES: Commissioner Zemont and Chairman Baldwin. Monte Vista Nature Park - Staff reported that park designs are underway and Commissioner Castro requested a copy of the conceptual design. RECESS Chairman Baldwin declared a recess, the time being 9:50 p.m. The Commission reconvened with all Commissioners present, time being 10:08 p.m. Park Use Fee Schedule - Leave as is. Alternate Community Park Site - Place on agenda for February 9. Parks & Recreation Minutes January 19, 1987 Page 4 Commissioner Rasey requested a report on the Off Highway Vehicle Study. Items to be added to the Work Program: 1. Tree planting program. 2. Plaques for Memorial Trees at Community Center. Chairman Baldwin appointed Commissioners Rasey and Zemont to go back over the minutes to see if there are projects that haven't been completed, and return to the February 9th meeting with the information. 5. MEETING ROOM CHANGE After discussion, Commissioner Deas made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Rasey to meet in Room A of the Community Center, starting with the February 9 meeting. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Deas, Rasey and Castro; NOES: Commissioner Zemont and Chairman Baldwin. 6. WALK THROUGH OF NORTH MEADOW PARK The Commission decided the time would be; Thursday January 22, 1987 at 3:45 p.m. at North Meadows Park. 7 - FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS /COMMENTS Chairman Baldwin 1. If the trees are to be removed for Princeton Avenue Signals /L.A Avenue Widening, could they be relocated and if so, how may and where? Staff indicated they were researching available options with no luck to date. Costs appeared to be prohibitive. 2. Expressed concern about the homeless, especially in cold weather. maybe we could do something, perhaps use the Community Center to house people over night. 8. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner Rasey moved, seconded by Commissioner Deas to adjourn to North Meadows Park January 22, 1987 at 3:45 p.m. for the purpose of a walk - through, the time being 11:00 P.M. Respectfully submitted, APPROVED Chairman A m nistrativ Secretary