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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1989 0710 PR REGMINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Moorpark, California July 10, 1989 The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of Moorpark was held on Monday, July 10, 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 Sam Nainoa. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Radich. 3. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Commissioner Teresa Radich and Vice - Chairman Sam Nainoa. ABSENT: Commissioner Lynn Crockatt. STAFF PRESENT: Philip Newhouse, Director of Community Services and Debra Broussalian, Administrative Secretary. Others present were City Councilmembers Harper, Perez and Mayor Eloise Brown; Steven Kueny, City Manager; Vickie McGowan; Teresa Godinez and her husband, Eddie Godinez; and members of the press. A. Introduction, Wel comi ng____a.nd Sweari ng______i in of New Commission Member, Teresa Godinez. Vice - Chairman Nainoa introduced and welcomed Teresa Godinez, the newly appointed Parks & Recreation Commission member. Debra Broussalian, Administrative Secretary, administered the Oath of Office to Teresa Godinez, and she joined the Commission on the dais. Commissioner Godinez' term will expire 11/90. B. Reorganization of Parks and Recreation Commission. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate. Staff informed the Commission that Vice - Chairman Nainoa automatically fills the vacancy of Chairman made by the resignation of former Chairman, Patricia Arambula. Therefore, nominations to fill the vacancy of Vice- Chairman were in order. MOTION: Chairman Nainoa moved and Commissioner Radich seconded the nomination of Commissioner Lynn Crockatt to fill the vacancy of MINUTE /7.10 /PRAGENDA Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission 2 July 10, 1989 Vice - Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Commission. No other nominations were made. The nomination passed unanimously. 4. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS,_AND._SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: None 5. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO-,--THE-AGENDA: None 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Vickie McGowan, 13060_ View_ Mesa, Moorpark, addressed the Commission regarding Moorpark Youth Activities Committee and its co- sponsorship of youth dances with the City. She requested the Commission consider restructuring the dance rules and change the age group from 6th, 7th and 8th grades to 7th, 8th and 9th grade students and to place discussion of this item on their next agenda so the proposed changes could be implemented by September, 1989; the new school year. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR: A. Approval of June 12,_1989, Minutes of the Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented. B. Monte Vista Nature Park _ -_ Updated _Report. Staff Recommendation: Receive report and file. C. Campus Canyon Park - Updated Report. Staff Recommendation: Receive report and file. D. Senior Citizens Center Addition - Updated Report. Staff Recommendation: Receive report and file. E. Summary Report, Recreation and Activities - Fund 33. Staff Recommendation: Receive report and file. F. Memorandum of Understanding with Urban West Communities - Community Center. Staff Recommendation: Receive report and file. G. Recreation Programs and Activities - Update_Rep_o_rt. Staff Recommendation: Receive report and file. MOTION: Commissioner Radich moved and Commissioner Godinez seconded a motion to approve Items A through G of the Consent Calendar as presented. Unanimously approved. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None MINUTE /7.10 /PRAGENDA Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission 3 July 10, 1989 9. DISCUSSION /ACTION ITEMS: A. Discuss and Review Existing Restrooms in City Parks. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate. The Commission agreed to postpone the discussion of this item until the expected arrival of Commissioner Crockatt. B. Consider Use of Urban West Communities' Settlement Agreement Funds for Constructing a Restroo_m_ Building at North Meadows Park. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate. Staff recommended the $40,000 be used to assist in development and construction of the Community Center building proposed for construction in the Arroyo Vista Community Park by Urban West Communities. Commissioners Godinez and Radich agreed with staff and recommended the $40,000 be used for a "Community Park" rather than just being used for a specific area /zone such as North Meadows Park. Chairman Nainoa stated that in several past Commission meetings, the use of the $40,000 for North Meadows Park had been discussed and desired to table further discussion of this item until the next Commission meeting when a full Commission would be in session. MOTION: Commissioner Godinez moved and Chairman Nainoa seconded a motion to table discussion of this item until the August 14, 1989, Parks & Recreation Commission meeting. Motion passed 2 to 1 with Commissioner Radich opposing. C. Consider Development Plan Recommendation: Direct staff for Colonia Park. Staff as deemed appropriate. Staff reviewed the amenities currently in place in the developed turf area of the proposed park and stated it would serve as a neighborhood park for the Nogales and Colonia Avenue area residents. Staff further suggested master planning the park with passive amenities such as: picnic tables, barbecues, extending the sidewalk, small playground area for tots and chain link fencing for protection from the railroad tracks. Additionally, staff recommended the Commission appoint a subcommittee to work with staff to prepare a proposed Master Plan for Commission's review. MOTION: Commissioner Radich moved and Commissioner Godinez seconded a motion to create a subcommittee consisting of herself and Commissioner Godinez to work with staff to prepare a proposed Master Plan for Colonia Park. Unanimously approved. MINUTE /7.10 /PRAGENDA Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission 4 July 10, 1989 D. Consider Master Plan_ for Griffin Park. Staff Recommendation: Appoint a subcommittee to work with staff to prepare three proposed master plans for continued development of Griffin Park based upon City capital items approved in the FY 1989/90 budget. MOTION: Chairman Nainoa moved and Commissioner Radich seconded a motion to form a subcommittee of Commissioner Radich and himself to prepare proposed master plans for continued development of Griffin Park based upon City capital items approved in the FY 1989/90 budget. Unanimously approved. E. Consider Special Events for FY 89/90. Staff Recommendation: Direst staff as deemed appropriate. Staff recommended the following special events be held during 1989/90: 1. Easter Egg Hunt March 24 2. Cinco De Mayo May 5 3. July 4 July 4 4. Halloween Costume Contest October 31 5. Tree Lighting Ceremony December 7 6. Christmas with Santa December 16 7. New Years Eve Dance December 31 MOTION: Commissioner Godinez moved and Commissioner Radich seconded a motion to approve the Special Events and dates in the staff report, Item 9.E., as presented. Unanimously approved. Commissioner Radich questioned staff as to whether the City had a booth at Country Days in past years and the cost of the booth. Staff reported the City did not have a booth last year, but it had in previous years. The cost of a booth is $25 to $50. F. Consider Urban Forestry __ Grant Program. Staff Recommendation: Establish a two person subcommittee to work with staff to establish an application program by July 24 for Commission review. MOTION: Chairman Nainoa moved and Commissioner Godinez seconded a motion to form a subcommittee of Commissioner Godinez and himself to work with staff to establish an application program for the Urban Forestry Grant Program by July 24 for Commission review. Unanimously approved. MINUTE /7.10 /PRAGENDA Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission 5 July 10, 1989 G. July 3rd Fireworks Program Report By Commissioner Crockatt. Due to Commissioner Crockatt's absence, Chairman Nainoa requested this item be deferred and placed on the next Parks & Recreation Commission meeting agenda. H. Consider Car Show at a CiM Park. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate. Staff reported he was opposed to having a car show in a City park because it would impact an entire park for a full day, irrigation system damage could result if cars were driven on the turf, and controlled access into and out of the parks would be difficult. Chairman Nainoa stated Mr. Thompson of the Roman Relics Car Club had contacted him. They are sponsoring an annual car show charity event for the USC burn unit. Because of the unsure status of the lower athletic field this Fall at the Old High School, they were considering the possibility of the car show being held at Griffin Park. Staff suggested Mr. Thompson look into other possible sites in Moorpark such as at the schools or college. Commissioner Nainoa stated he would contact Mr. Thompson and inform him that the City doesn't have an adequate location for the car show at this time. A. Discuss and Review Existing Restrooms in City Parks. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate The Commission unanimously agreed to defer discussion of this item until the August 14, 1989, Parks & Recreation Commission meeting. 10. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS: A. Commissioner Radich Commissioner Godinez She also requested getting a booth at Commission. 11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: apologized for being late and welcomed to the Parks & Recreation Commission. staff to look into the possibility of Country Days for the Parks & Recreation A. Booth for Country Days for Parks & Recreation Commission. B. Consider Restructuring of Youth Dance Rules and Procedures. C. Present Procedures for Rental of Community Center. D. Discuss and Review Existing Restrooms in City Parks. MINUTE /7.10 /PRAGENDA Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission 6 July 10, 1989 E. Consider Use of Urban West Communities Settlement Agreement Funds for Constructing a Restroom Building at N. Meadows Park. F. Consider Urban Forestry Grant Program. G. Fireworks Report by Commissioner Crockatt. 12. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: At 8:48 p.m., Commissioner Radich moved and Commissioner Godinez seconded a motion for adjournment to a Special Meeting on July 249 1989, at 7:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Administrative Secretary APPROVED: Chairman MINUTE /7.10 /PRAGENDA