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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1987 0511 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 May 11, 1987, at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California. 1. 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 Castro. 3. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Pam Castro, Charmane Deas, Cheryl Zemont and Chairman Tom Baldwin; ABSENT: Commissioner Danny Rasey (excused). OTHER CITY OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES PRESENT: Jerry W. Forde, Director of Community Services Thomas P. Genovese, Director of Administrative Services Jan Weaver, Interim Recreation Coordinator Rebecca Hoshida, Administrative Secretary 4. PROPOSED REORGANIZATION OF COMMISSION Commissioner Castro moved, seconded by Commissioner Deas, to continue this item until the next meeting date when there would be a full Commission. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. AYES: Commissioner Castro, Deas and Chairman Baldwin; NOES: Commissioner Zemont. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES There were no minutes submitted for approval. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no comments from the public. The Director introduced Jan Weaver to the Commission, as the new interim Recreation Coordinator. Parks & Recreation Minutes May 11, 1987 Page 2 7. ADOPTION OF AGENDA By consensus of the Commission, the agenda was adopted as presented. 8. BUSINESS ITEMS A. West America Construction -Corporation Entry_Monument Signs and Streetscape The Director reviewed the staff report dated May 6, 1987. Staff is requesting approval of the concrete monument entry signs and streetscape for the project on the corner of Gabbert Road and Maureen Lane. He then introduced Mr. Nick Brown from West America Corporation Company. Mr. Brown reviewed the project and discussion was carried on between himself and the Commission. After discussion, Commissioner Zemont moved, seconded by Commissioner Deas, for the approval of West America's entry signs and streetscape for their project on the corner of Gabbert Road and Maureen Lane. The letters are to be the same style as submitted on the plans, and size to be the same as presented or larger. The Commission recommended a request be sent to CalTrans requesting they consider approving meandering sidewalks and landscaping for this project. The motion carried by a 4 -0 vote. B. Change in Meeti ngDate_ for May 25 _ 1987 The consideration of changing the regular scheduled meeting May 25, 1987 to May 18, 1987, due to the Memorial Day holiday. Also, staff is requesting the Commission designate the next meeting as a Budget Work Session. Chairman Baldwin moved, seconded by Commissioner Deas, to change the regular meeting of May 25, 1987 to May 18, 1987, due to the Holiday. The motion carried by a 4 -0 vote. The consensus of the Commission was to designate the next meeting as a Budget Work Session. C. Country Days Councilmember Eloise Brown addressed the Commission requesting the Commission appoint two members to work on the Bicentennial Committee. Chairman Baldwin appointed Commissioners Deas and Castro to serve on the Committee. f Parks & Recreation Minutes May 11, 1987 Page 3 RECESS Chairman Baldwin declared a recess, the time being 8:08 p.m. The Commission reconvened at 8:15 p.m., with all Commissioners present. Commissioner Rasey being absent. After discussion of the previous years events and suggestions for this year's event, Chariman Baldwin appointed Commissioner Zemont and himself as a subcommittee for Country Days. Suggestions for this year were: 1) use Wally Todd's Band; 2) admission fee to be $5.00 instead of $7.00; 3) check to make sure another group is not holding an event the same evening as the dance. 9. STAFF _UPDATES AND COMMENTS A. Boething_Lease Agreement The Director reviewed the staff report dated May 6, 1987 requesting the Commission review the proposed terms of the lease agreement to be negotiated with Boething Farms. Discussion included the following concerns Trading of the park land. * The Edison easement could be used as part of Glenwood Park. * A $50,000 severance fee beacuse of dividing the Boething property: * Not limiting the City's use of the property. No action was taken. 10. CONSENT ITEMS There was no action taken. 11. COMMISSION COMMENTS /FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Commissioner Zemont requested: 1) Youth Dance report; 2) a meeting of the Park Development Committee; 3) Results of actions taken by the City Council on Parks & Recreation items. Commissioner Castro requested: 1) That staff place on the next City Council agenda, funding for youth programs - a presentation by the Recreation Subcommittee; 2) Information regarding the hiring of bilingual personnel for the recreation programs. Parks & Recreation Minutes May 11, 1987 Page 4 The Commission discussed holding a joint meeting with the Moorpark Unified School District Board for the purpose of discussing the Downtown Park. The consensus of the Commission was for a letter to be sent to the School Board requesting a meeting to discuss the Downtown Park. This item is to be placed on the next City Council agenda for their approval. The Commission discussed the Cultural Arts event on May 9th and requested staff send thank you letters to those who participated in the event. Chairman Baldwin requested an update on Campus Park and the broken glass problem. Staff replied that we do not have staff to clean up the glass, however, staff will speak to Wooley Landscaping regarding clean up. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS The Commission requested the following items be placed on the next agenda. Update on Monte Vista Park Grants available Boething land swap Downtown Park Walkway at Campus park Glenwood park - lack of shade trees 69 Acre Community Park - development of the east end Update on Tot Lot at Community Center Update on repairs of the play equipment at North Meadows Park Joint meeting with the School Board Update on Griffin Senior Parks & Recreation Minutes May 11, 1987 Page 5 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner Castro moved, seconded by Commissioner Deas to adjourn the meeting, the time being 9:15 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted APPROVED Adm inistrati.0 Secretary Chairman