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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1987 0323 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 March 23, 1987, at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California. 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:06 p.m., with Chairman Baldwin presiding. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Zemont. 3. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Pam Castro, Cheryl Zemont and Chairman Tom Baldwin. ABSENT: Commissioners Charmane Deas and Danny Rasey - both excused. OTHER CITY OFFICIALS PRESENT: Jerry W. Forde, Director of Community Services Scott D. Smith, Recreation Coordinator Rebecca Hoshida, Administrative Secretary 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES There were no minutes presented for approval. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS Chairman Baldwin stated he had received a call from a Mr. Rosen regarding an equestrian trail. Mr. Rosen wanted to address the Commission under public comments, however,he will be late. Therefore, Chairman Baldwin is requesting the Commission allow him to speak when he arrives. The Commission agreed. 6. COMMISSION COMMENTS There was discussion of the necessity to include an item on the agenda after Public Comments allowing the Commission to set the agenda. It was agreed that the title "Approval of Agenda" would be added to the agenda. Commissioner Castro moved, seconded by Chairman Baldwin, to continue Item 7 -B Griffin Homes, and 7 -D Community Center Fee Schedule Revisions, until the next regularly scheduled meeting. Motion carried with a 3 -0 vote. Parks & Recreation Minutes March 23, 1987 Page 2 7. BUSINESS ITEMS A. Entry Sign Warmington Homes Tract 3019 and 3525 The Director reviewed the staff .report dated March 18, 1987, and +� introduced Dayle Henry, Landscape Architect for Warmington Homes. Mr. Henry review the sign letters, color and materials to be used. After discussion, Commissioner Zemont moved, seconded by Commissioner Castro, to approve the entry sign for Warmington Tracts 3019 and 3525 as presented, with letter style to be selected by the developer, length of sign determined by sign maker, color of stucco to be determined by staff and developer, letters to be mounted in stucco with 1/2 inch of letters raised. Motion carried by a 3 -0 vote. C. Tree Additions to Peach Hill Park Improvement_Contract Staff presented to the Commission a handout presenting options. After discussion, Commissioner Zemont moved, seconded by Commissioner Castro, to authorize staff to proceeri with utilizing Turf Pro or Valley Crest to plant only 20 -24" box trees at $115.00 each; to plant only 92 -15 gallon trees at $31.00 each; to plant only 8 -36" box trees at $190.00 each, not to exceed $1,520 with condition that the City negotiate with Mr_. Boething for the trees at no cost to the City and with no significant impact of future tree credit. Also, that staff would work with R.W. Graham and the other two contractors in determining the types of trees to be added, their locations, scheduling of planting and the way they are planted and return to the Commission for review and direction. Said motion carried by a 3 -0 vote. RECESS Chairman Baldwin declared a recess, the time being 8:35 p.m. The Commission reconvened at 8:50 p.m., with all Commissioners present. Commissioners Deas and Rasey absent. Mr. Rosen, f� Simi Valley addressed the Commission inviting them to attend a meeting to discuss a 14 mile trail system starting at Rocky Peak Road proceeding west to Moorpark. Meeting will be April 1.4, 1987. E. Community Center Tot Lot Chairman Baldwin moved, seconded by Commissioner Zemont, to send item to the Community Center Improvement Committee for review and bring back to the next regularly scheduled meeting. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Chairman Baldwin and Commissioner Zemont; NOES: Commissioner Castro. Parks & Recreation Minutes March 23, 1987 Page 3 F. Handicap Walkway - North Meadows Park The Director reviewed the staff report dated March 18, 1987, requesting authorization for expenditure of $500.00 for the installation of the walkway at North Meadows Park. Commissioner Zemont moved, seconded by Chairman Baldwin, to accept the staff recommendation using Parkland Lease funds and City to accept the lowest responsible bidder. Motion carried by a 3 -0 vote. G. Youth Dance Supervision After discussion of the Committees recommendation, the consensus of the Commission was to continue this item until the next meeting, directing staff_ to place ads in local newspapers soliciting chaperones for the youth dances. H. Anchoring Picnic Tables There was no action taken on this item, Commissioner Deas is to meet with the Facilities Coordinator to discuss options and report back to the Commission at the next meeting. I. Change of Motion - Campus Park Improvement The Director reviewed the staff report dated March 19, 1987, requesting the Commission eliminate the staff cost from prior motion. Commissioner Castro moved, seconded by Chairman Baldwin, to eliminate the $1,600 expenditure for staff hours from the prior motion, staff charges to come from account 01- 147 -502 which has been budgeted for staff costs. Motion carried by the following roll call. vote: AYES: Commissioner Castro and Chairman Baldwin; NOES: Commissioner Zemont. 8. STAFF UPDATES AND COMMENTS A. Older American Month - received and filed. B. Swing Set at Campus Park - received and filed. C. Report on Grant Allocations - received and filed. D. Letter to Simi Valley Parks & Recreation - Commissioner Zemont moved, seconded by Chairman Baldwin, to send a letter to Rancho Simi rega.rdi.ng Golf & Stuff. Motion carried by a 2 -1 vote. 9. CONSENT ITEMS- None Parks & Recreation Minutes March 23, 1987 Page 4 10. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Commissioner 7emont commented on the following items: * Community Center signage - staff replied it is in subcommittee. ' Survey for Community Recreation needs - in subcommittee. * Discussed how to get an item placed on the agenda. * Concerned about agenda item PUBLIC COMMENTS taking a lot of time. * Place on next agenda - Campus Park for review of prior action. * Downtown Park update. The Commission authorized Commissioner Castro to represent them at the School Board meeting when the Downtown Park is discussed. Commissioner Castro commented on the following: ' A CHILDREN AT PLAY sign for Moorpark Avenue south of High Street. She will meet with staff with the exact location. * The Grand Opening of North Meadows Park. a. Broken Play equipment - staff replied they will be meeting with the manufacturer tomorrow to discuss repairing or replacement of the equipment. b. The drop from the bottom of the orange slide to the ground, is to low - staff replied they will be adding more sand and will continue to check at the time of the regular maintance of the park. C. Signage for the park. She requested this be placed on the next agenda. * Summer Help - She suggested the City hire a bilingual person for the summer recreation program. The consensus of the Commission was to hire a bilingual person for the summer recreation program staff. Chairman. Baldwin commented on the following: * He passed out a summary of the Roberts Rules of Order. * He requested that a review of the County Standards for tree planting be placed on the next agenda. * Would like guidance from the Commission regarding his recent presentation before the City Council. Those present reaffirmed their support for his presentation. Parks & Recreation Minutes March 23, 1987 Page 5 10. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner Castro moved, seconded by Commissioner Zemont, to adjourn the meeting, the time being 11:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, APPROVED A ministrati Secretary Chairman