HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1989 0724 PR SPCMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Moorpark, California
July 24, 1989
A special meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of
Moorpark was held on Monday, July 24, 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 7:10 p.m. by Chairman Nainoa.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Godinez.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners Godinez and Radich and Chairman Nainoa.
Excused Absence: Commissioner Crockatt.
Staff Present: Philip Newhouse, Director of Community Services
and Debra Broussalian, Administrative Secretary.
Others Present: Mayor Eloise Brown; Haydi Danielson, Moorpark
Beautiful; Jim Taylor, Boy Scouts of America; Vickie McGowan,
Moorpark Youth Activities Committee.
4. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
None.
5. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
None.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
A. Jim Taylor, 4645 Peppermill,_Moorpark,_ representing the Boy
Scouts of America, Troop _707, stated young men in the Boy
Scouts earn merits for donating 50 hours of community
services, and the Urban Forestry Grant Program would be a
project they would support, along with other community
service projects such as painting curbs, etc.
B. Ha di Danielson, P.O. Box_._9.2 Moorpark _representing Moorpark
Beautiful, stated their organization supports the Urban
Forestry Grant Program and offered assistance in the planting
of trees and related needs regarding the program.
MINUTES7.24 /PRAGENDA
Minutes of the Special Meeting
of the
Parks and Recreation Commission 2
7. CONSENT CALENDAR:
None.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None.
9. DISCUSSION /ACTION ITEMS:
July 24, 1989
A. Approval of July 10, 1989,__Parks & Recreation Commission
Meeting Minutes. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented.
Commissioner Radich stated on Page 3 of the Minutes, under
Item B, the "Motion" should be corrected to reflect that it
was moved by Commissioner Godinez and seconded by Chairman
Nainoa.
MOTION: Commissioner Radich moved and Commissioner Godinez seconded a
motion to approve the Minutes of the Parks & Recreation Commission
meeting dated July 10, 1989, with the corrections to the "Motion" under
Item B, Page 3, stating Commissioner Godinez moved and Chairman Nainoa
seconded the motion. Unanimously approved.
B. Consider Urban Forestry_ Grant Proqram.
Staff reviewed the guidelines of the Urban Forestry Grant
Program with the Commission and service organizations in the
audience. Additionally, staff reported he met with the
subcommittee of Commissioner Godinez and Chairman Nainoa, and
they proposed the following areas be considered for the grant
program:
1. Spring Avenue from Los Angeles to Tierra Rejada;
2. Tierra Rejada island median from Spring Avenue west to
Edison Easement;
3. New median north of bridge on Tierra Rejada;
4. Poindexter from Gabbert Road east to Chaparral School;
5. Princeton Avenue;
6. South side of Campus Park Drive from Penn to Happy Camp;
7. East side of Spring Avenue between 118 and Charles;
8. East side of Peach Hill Road north of Peach Hill Park to
corner.
Maintenance costs of the trees planted were also addressed.
Staff reported funding for maintenance costs could come from:
1. Gas tax monies;
2. General fund;
3. Landscape & Lighting Assessment District.
MINUTES7.24 /PRAGENDA
Minutes of the Special Meeting
of the
Parks and Recreation Commission 3 July 24, 1989
Chairman Nainoa invited the service organizations present at
the meeting to meet with Staff and the Subcommittee after
adjournment of the Parks & Recreation Commission meeting to
discuss and prioritize the areas recommended for the Urban
Forestry Grant Program. The service organizations of
Moorpark Beautiful and Boy Scouts, Troop 707, accepted
Chairman Nainoa's invitation, and the Commission unanimously
agreed with Chairman Nainoa's recommendation.
C. Consider Restructuring of Youth Dance Rules and Procedures.
Staff recommended that a subcommittee be formed to review
with Staff and representatives of Moorpark Youth Activities
Committee the Youth Dance Rules and Procedures.
Commissioner Radich recommended this item be postponed for
discussion until the next regular Commission meeting when a
full commission is expected to be present.
Commissioner Godinez reported she attended the last dance and
stated Vickie McGowan does an excellent job coordinating the
dances and agrees that the age group should be changed,
possibly eliminating the 6th grade students.
It was the consensus of the Commission to continue discussion
of this item to the next regular meeting of the Parks &
Recreation Commission.
D. Consider Booth for Country_Days.
Staff reported the City has already proceeded to file an
application for having a booth at Country Days. Staff will
report back to the Commission with further particulars of the
booth at a later date. Additionally, staff reported the
booth may be shared with the Planning Commission, City
Council and Chamber of Commerce.
E. July 3 Fireworks Report.
Due to Commissioner Crockatt's absence, this item was
postponed to the next regular Commission meeting.
10. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS:
A. Commissioner Godinez praised Vickie McGowan for her
coordination of the youth dances.
B. Chairman Nainoa stated he had received a complaint from a
softball manager because they and one other team were having
to play at Chaparral while other league teams were playing at
Peach Hill.
MINUTES7.24 /PRAGENDA
Minutes of the Special Meeting
of the
Parks and Recreation Commission 4 July 24, 1989
Staff stated 12 teams had signed up for Tuesday night
softball. Since all teams could not play weekly at Peach
Hill, Chaparral School was scheduled for use. After four (4)
teams agreed to play at Chaparral, two (2) of the teams
dropped, leaving only two (2) teams for play. Because of
this, the remaining two (2) teams were rescheduled for play
at Peach Hill Park. The Recreation Supervisor is also
preparing a fee reimbursement to cover fees payed for lights
to those teams which will be playing at locations that do not
have any lights.
11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
For the August 14, 1989, meeting, the following items were
requested:
A. Consider Restructuring of Youth Dance Rules and Procedures.
B. Fireworks Report by Commissioner Crockatt.
Staff reported that a copy of the current Rules & Regulations
Governing the Use of the Moorpark Community Center were attached
to the Commission packet for the Commission's review. Discussion
of possible changes to the rules and regulations will be on the
August 14 agenda.
12. ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Commissioner Godinez moved and Commissioner Radich seconded a
motion for adjournment at 7:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Administrative Secretary
APPROVED:
Chairman