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Moorpark, California May 8, 1989
The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City
of Moorpark was held on Monday, May 8, 1989, in the Council Chambers of
the City Hall of said City, located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark,
California.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
The Meeting was called to order at 7:20 p.m. by Vice - Chairman
Arambula.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Nainoa.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners Lynn Crockatt, Sam Nainoa and
Vice - Chairman Patricia Arambula.
Absent: Commissioner Teresa Radich.
Staff Present:
Philip Newhouse, Director of Community Services and
Debra Broussalian, Administrative Secretary.
4. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
None.
5. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS_T0, THE AGENDA:
None
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. Approval of Minutes of Special Parks & Recreation Commission
Meetinq of April 24, 1989.
Commissioner Nainoa moved to approve the Minutes of the
Special Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting of April 24,
1989. Commissioner Crockatt seconded the motion but
requested discussion of two items as follows:
MINUTE5.8 /PRAGENDA
Minutes of the Parks and
Recreation Commission 2 May 8, 1989
Page 2, Item 9.C., the Motion should be changed to reflect it
was made by Commissioner Crockatt and seconded by Chairman
Wheeler.
Page 4, Item 4., under Peach Hill should state the $12,000
previously budgeted for development of the parking lot
improvements at Peach Hill Park be carried over and
redirected to assist with full development of the lower
portion of Monte Vista Nature Park with the balance of the
funds to complete the project to come from the Quimby portion
of the Peach Hill Park zone.
After discussing the items, Commissioner Nainoa withdrew his
motion and agreed with the suggested changes.
MOTION: Commissioner Crockatt moved and Commissioner Nainoa seconded a
motion to approve the Minutes of the Special Parks & Recreation
Commission Meeting of April 24, 1989, as amended. Unanimously approved.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None.
9. DISCUSSION /ACTION ITEMS:
A. Selection of Vice - Chairman to Fl.l___Vacancy Through January,
1990:
Staff reported Chairman Wheeler resigned as Chairman of the
Parks & Recreation Commission leaving the position of
Chairman vacant and deferred to Vice - Chairman Arambula to
indicate to the Commission whether she desired to fill the
vacancy of Chairman through January, 1990. Vice - Chairman
Arambula resigned her position as Vice - Chairman of the
Commission and accepted the position of Chairman through
January, 1990.
Nominations to fill the vacancy of Vice - Chairman through
January, 1990, were then opened. Commissioner Crockatt
nominated Commissioner Nainoa as Vice - Chairman. No other
nominations were received. By unanimous voice vote,
Commissioner Nainoa was elected as Vice - Chairman through
January, 1990.
B. Illegal Cutting Down of Trees on Poindexter Avenue.
Staff presented Commission with a letter dated May 5, 1989,
requesting continuance of this item because representatives
of West America are out of town and unavailable to attend
tonight. Staff recommended continuing the item to the next
regular scheduled meeting on June 12, 1989, but offered to
answer any questions of the Commission at this time.
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Minutes of the Parks and
Recreation Commission 3 May 8, 1989
Commission deferred the item to the next scheduled meeting of
June 12, 1989.
C. Consider Park Site Adjacent to_ Poindexter. Avenue, West of
Chaparral School.
Staff reviewed the issues of the park site as outlined in his
previous staff reports and recommended the developer pay in
lieu fees as opposed to dedicating land for a park site.
AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING, the Commission recessed to allow staff to
get a copy of the City's zoning map, the time being 8:00 p.m. At 8:12
p.m. the meeting reconvened.
MOTION: Commissioner Crockatt moved and Commissioner Nainoa seconded a
motion to recommend taking the in lieu fees for this parcel and
forwarding the recommendation to the Community Development Department.
Unanimously approved.
D. Consider Restroom Policy_ for.__City Parks
Staff reported a restroom policy was not presented because he
had received different opinions from the Commission regarding
their ideas of what should be included in the policy. Staff
requested further direction from the Commission and
recommended a restroom policy be forwarded to City Council
which states specific objectives regarding why restrooms are
needed.
Discussion commenced as follows:
1. Vandalism in park restrooms;
2. High costs to maintain restrooms once built;
3. Policing required due to vandalism;
4. Restrooms don't need to be elaborate or ornate in design
- keep costs down;
5. Consider on a usage basis - active vs. passive park;
6. Consider possibility of portable, secured restrooms in a
passive park for weekend use;
7. Consider portable restrooms with wells that can be
pumped out;
8. Consider on a case -by -case basis;
9. Keep policy simple and uncomplicated;
10. How do we pay for costs of restrooms?
After discussion of all options, it was the consensus of the
Commission that restroom facilities are needed in all City
parks because of the need for public comfort stations. Staff
was requested to draft a restroom policy for the Commission's
review at the June 12 meeting with the assistance of
Commissioner Nainoa.
MINUTE5.8 /PRAGENDA
Minutes of the Parks and
Recreation Commission 4 May 8, 1989
10. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS:
A. Commissioner Crockatt stated the fireworks show is going to
take place and congratulated Chairman Arambula and
Commissioner Nainoa on their appointments as Chairman and
Vice - Chairman, respectively. Also, thanked staff on his
speedy response to concerns expressed by citizens regarding
Campus Canyon Park.
B. Commissioner Nainoa congratulated Chairman Arambula on her
appointment as Chairman.
C. Chairman Arambula stated she is honored to be Chairman of the
Parks & Recreation Commission.
D. Staff reported the Star Club lease at the present location
expires in June, 1990. Ross Blackmer will begin employment
as Recreation Supervisor with the City of Moorpark May 22.
Randy Bailey is resigning as Interim Recreation Supervisor
effective May 18. Staff complimented Randy on a job well
done.
E. Commissioner Nainoa requested staff to write a letter of
appreciation to Randy Bailey.
11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
For the June 12, 1989, meeting, the following items were requested:
A. Illegal Cutting Down of Trees on Poindexter Avenue.
B. Proposed Restroom Policy for City Parks.
12. ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Commissioner Crockatt moved and Commissioner Nainoa seconded a
motion for adjournment at 9:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Administrative Secretary
APPROVED:
r
Chairman
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