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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1987 0223 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 February 23, 1987, at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California. I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m., with Chairman Baldwin presiding. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Deas. 3. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Pam Castro, Charmane Deas, Cheryl Z_emont and Chairman Tom Baldwin. ABSENT: None - with one chair vacant. OTHER CITY OFFICIALS OR EMPLOYEES PRESENT: Steve Kueny, City Manager Jerry W. Forde, Director of Community Services Scott D. Smith, Recreation Coordinator Rebecca J. Hoshida, Administrative Secretary 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Castro moved, seconded by Commissioner Deas, to approve the minutes of December 29, '1986 as corrected. Said motion carried by the following roll call vote. AYES: Commissioners Castro, Deas and Chairman Baldwin; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: Commissioner Zemont -due to the fact she was not present at that meeting. Commissioner Zemont moved, seconded by Commissioner Castro, to approve the minutes of January 12, 1987, as written. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no comments from the public. 6. BUSINESS ITEMS A. Community_ Park Site _ 69 Acre Site Chairman Baldwin instructed the public that there would not be a 3 minute limit per speaker, however, he did ask the public riot to repeat things other speakers have stated already. Also he stated, that each member of the Commission is also a resident of the Community and that no member has made up their mind, but as resident of the Community and that no member has made up their mind, but as a resident and Commissioner they do have an opinion. Parks & Recreation minutes February 23, 1987 Page 2 Commissioner Castro read a prepared statement which included the following: * She apologized for the Commission and City staff if they had in any way mislead the public regarding information on the Community park site. * She stated she had never made a statement about the abandonment of the proposed PC -3 park site. * The term alternate was a term chosen by a Commissioner as a title for the agenda when the work program was being discussed for establishing priorities. The term should have been additional park site. * Another misconception, is that park land funds denotes that all funds are for the sole use of 1 community park site of 16 acres or more. She feels it is short sighted to consider only the 69 acres as the community park site. * Community park funds are a source of funds for the development of a municipal pool, which is #6 on the Commission list of priorities. * If the General Plan is not amended, we will have to stay with the park sites we have now. * She stated she is opposed to using all of the Community or Neighborhood Park funds on this one park site. * She never made such a statement as wanted apartments on the 69 acres. * If the developer promised a Community Pool in the park, it was snot his to promise unless he was willing to pay for it. * Shared concerns of the recreation subcommittee -they have talked to others in the community, trying to determine youth needs. * Before any major decision on the park is made, she will express her concerns so things are fair rational and the quality of distribution of park funds are used to best serve the community. * Invited anyone to ask her questions regarding her opinion. Commissioner Deas read a prepared statement and gave some back ground on the history of the PC -3 park, stating it was #16 on the list of priorities for the Commissioner,s work program. Additionally, she stated she never wanted to sell the property or any park land. Also, she never opposed the development of any park site. Parks & Recreation Minutes February 23, 1987 Page 3 The City Manager reviewed the staff report dated February 20, 1987. Mike Slater, Superintendent of Moorpark School District, addressed the Commission stating the School District has not had any formal conversation with the City regarding the acquisition of the lower fields at the High School to be use as a park site. Mr. Slater explained the financial position of the School District, stating it may not be necessary to sell the High School property and the School Board is sympathetic to a park site. Also, a meeting has been scheduled with the City Manager to discuss the proposed park site. Commissioner Zemont addressed Mr. Slater, asking why the School District would like the Community Park next to the new High School. He responded, that because of the lower enrollment in the district's schools, the district cannot build all the amenities desired, the funds are just not available. Therefore, with the park next to the school, the athletic facilities could be shared. Mr. Slater also stated, the students will be bussed to the present High School site to participate in the industrial arts program and use of the stadium. Tom Thompson, 12623 Hillside, Moorpark, CA addressed the Commission and spoke in favor of the location of the 69 acres as a community park site. He feels the intersection of Moorpark Road and Highway 118, the suggested alternate site for the community park, is a dangerous intersection. He pointed out that an EIR was conducted already and it would cost approximately $15,000 to repeat. Richard Stratton, President of AYSO, address the Commission regarding the need for sports fields in the community and requesting a complex of at least 6 fields at the proposed community park. RECESS Chairman Baldwin declared a recess, the time being 8:35 p.m. The Commission reconvened with all Commissioners present, the time being 8:45 p.m. Joe Luntuski, 289 Casey Road, Moorpark, Addressed the Commission, stating he feels we need more parks, City staff needs more space and recommended using the current High School site for both. Kelly McKinney, 12469 Mountain Trail, Moorpark, addressed the Commission and spoke in favor of the PC -3 Community Park site versus the Carlsberg property. Parks & Recreation Minutes February 23, 1987 Page 4 Aaron Sloan, 4491 Cedarglen Court, Moorpark, addressed the Commission and spoke in favor of the PC -3 Community Park site. His main concerns were with the cliffs at both the PC -3 and the Carlsberg property, and building the park in phases. Paul Lawrason, 4291 Ambermeadow Street, Moorpark, spoke in support of the PC -3 Community Park site. His concerns included the funds received from the farming on the property, and developing the park in phasing. He also suggested the Commission wait until Dan Rasey returns to the Commission before any decisions are made. Janet Anderson, 4488 Skyglen, Moorpark, spoke in favor of the PC -3 Community Park site. Patty Smith, 12868 Country Meadow, Moorpark, representative from the Tierra Rejada Neighborhood Council, stated she is in 100% support of developing the 69 acre Community Park site. Paul Cruz, 520 Moorpark Road, Moorpark, spoke in opposition to the 69 acre park site. Commissioner Castro moved, seconded by Commissioner Deas, to postpone the decision on the park until the next regular scheduled meeting. The motion failed to carry by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Castro and Deas; NOES: Commissioners Zemont and Chairman Baldwin. Commissioner Zemont moved, seconded by Chairman Baldwin to accept the staff recommendation that the PC -3 property, designated as a Community Park, remain as proposed and request that City Council appropriate an additional $25,000 from the Park Improvement fund to prepare a conceptual plan for the ultimate development of the subject site, which was to be done in phases and that the phasing of the facilities and amenities be brought back to the Commission prior to consideration of the proposals for design. Said motion carried unanimously by a 4 -0 vote. RECESS Chairman Baldwin declared a recess, the time being 10:15 p.m. The Commission reconvened at 10:30 p.m., with all Commissioners present. Parks & Recreation minutes February 23, 1987 Page 5 Commissioner Castro moved, seconded by Commissioner Deas to recommend to City Council to keep in mind the Carlsberg property for a possible additional large park site and that the City Council consider obtaining the property for a possible park site. After discussion, Commissioner Castro removed her motion with the consent of the second and recommended this item be placed on the next agenda. B. Review of Streetscape - Griffin Homes Tract 3963 Elaine Freeman, of Griffin Homes and Dayle Henry, Landscape Architect, reviewed the streetscape. Commissioner Castro moved, seconded by Commissioner Deas to leave the landscape with monolithe sidewalks as approved by the Planning Department. Said motion carried unanimously with a 4 -0 vote. Discussion was carried on regarding the growth rate of trees with the Commission requesting a staff report on how to get trees to grow faster. C. North Meadows Acceptance The Director reviewed the staff report dated February 19, 1987, requesting acceptance of the park into the City system with a One -year Maintenance Agreement with Urban West Communities. After discussion, Commissioner Castro moved, seconded by Commissioner Deas, to accept the staff recommendation and recommend to City Council that they accept North Meadows Park into the City park System as constructed in -lieu of review of the one-year maintenance agreement. The Maintenance Agreement upon approval by City Council was to be returned to the Parks & Recreation Commission for review. They also, recommended waiving the installation of the Gas utility outlet stub in. Said motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Castro, Zemont and Deas; NOES: Chairman Baldwin. Parks & Recreation Minutes February 23, 1987 Page 6 The Commission requested that staff place on the next agenda the issue of the sidewalk and bicycle rack, along with a review of the Grand Opening of the park, as scheduled for March 21, 1987. D. Park Improvement Funds By consensus of the Commission, this item was carried over to the next meeting. E. Peach Hill Park The Director reviewed the staff report dated February 19, 1987. The City Manager reviewed a handout to the Commission titled "Peach Hill Park Financial Overview ". After discussion, the consensus of the Commission was to carry this item over until March 2, 1987. 7. STAFF UPDATE AND COMMENTS None at this time. 8. CONSENT ITEMS The minutes for January 22, 1987 will be presented at the next meeting. 9. COMMISSION COMMENTS /FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Next_ Agenda: Time limit for Commission meetings Letter to Rancho Simi regarding Golf -N -Stuff Chairman Baldwin inquired of staff regarding the relocation of the Olive Trees on Highway 188. Staff replied that they are waiting to hear back from the people they contacted about taking the trees. Chairman Baldwin requested the subcommittees submit budget requests for the fiscal year 1987/88. Parks & Recreation Minutes February 23, 1987 Page 7 10. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner Deas moved, seconded by Commissioner Castro to adjourn the meeting to March 2, 1987, for a Special Meeting to hear items Peach Hill Park and Park Improvement Funds. Said motion carried unanimously, the time being 12:15 a.m. Respectfully submitted, A ministrative S cretary APPROVED Chairman