HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1988 0405 PR ADJPARKS & RECREATION COIrMr1ISSION
MINUTES OF APRIL 51 1988
The adjourned meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission of the
City of Moorpark, was held in the Community Center of said City April
59 1988 at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:20 p.m., with Chairman John
Roberts presiding.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairman John Roberts.
3. ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Commissioners Pat Arambula, Sam Nainoa, Tom Wheeler and
Chairman John Roberts;
ABSENT: Commissioner Lynn Crockatt - excused.
OTHER CITY OFFICIALS OR EMPLOYEES PRESENT:
Philip E. Newhouse, Director of Community Services
Rebecca J. Hoshida, Administrative Secretary
4. REORDERING OFL AND ADDITIONS T0_1_THE AGENDA:
By consensus of the Commission, Public Comments will be heard
under item 8, 69 Acre Community Park.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR:
None.
7. DISCUSSION /ACTION ITEMS:
A. 69 Acre Community Park
The Director reviewed the staff report dated April 1, 1988,
requesting input from the Commission regarding the design for
the 69 Acre Community Park. The Director introduced the
representatives from B.S.I. and invited discussion.
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Lyle Richardson, Director of Facilities Moorpark Unified
School District, addressed the Commission and presented an
overview of the new high school site. Discussion included:
joint use with City for sports facilities; use of football
field at present high school site; and swap part of 69 acres
for lower fields at present high school site.
Dick Fisher, Vice President Landscape Architect Services
B.S.I., addressed the Commission presenting the process for
development of a conceptual design for the park.
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1. Meet with staff
2. Review information regarding site (site evaluation).
3. First public evolvement meeting.
4. Design alternatives.
5. Bring back to staff.
6. Public meeting with specific design.
7. Concept Plan
8. Come back to Commission third public meeting.
9. City Council Master Plan.
Additional Process:
A. Phases for development.
1. make sure dollars are spent wisely.
2. more grants - those agencies that have Master Plans
do better with their grants.
B. Costs - maintenance etc.
C. Final Master Plan - report costs for development and
logical phases.
Discussion continued with input from the public and
Commission which included:
* Use of Edison easement
* Fedele land use lease
* Footbridge at Liberty Bell
* Flood plane
* One acre of trees for Moorpark Beautiful Committee
Pam Castro addressed the Commission stating her displeasure to an
newspaper article include in the Commission packet.
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Discussion continued.
* Field for little league
* Bike trail
* Swimming pool
* Tennis courts
* Nice & clean facilities
* Multi -use park
* 6 soccer fields
* Restrooms
* Tot lot areas
* Underground irrigation
* Lights in sports fields
* Facilities for minor league team
* Baseball & soccer fields
* Softball fields
* Golf Course
John Hillmore, a golf course lease holder in Thousand Oaks, stated
his opinion regarding a self - supporting golf course.
Discussion continued:
* Parking lot & circulation
* Additional access
* Wading pool for tot lot age children
* Play items to have uniqueness and interesting - not just the
same items as in other parks
* Tot lots for 1 -6 graders
* More than one type gym facility
* Quite areas
* Picnic areas for both large & small groups
* Outdoor theatre
* Stadium
At this point in the meeting, Chairman Roberts declared a recess
the time being 8:54. The Commission reconvened at 9:10 with all
Commissioners present.
* Volleyball courts
* Mini golf course
* Maintenance costs
* Theme throughout park
* Possible swap of park property for lower fields at High School
* Passive area
* Removal of sewage
* Additional Community Center
* Stage area
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* Basketball courts
* Water pond
* Rose garden
* Small zoo
* Horseshoes and paddle courts
The next meeting to discuss the park plan will be May 3, 1988 at
7:30 p.m.
8. COMMENTS FROM THE COMMISSION /FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Commissioner Arambula - Did staff let City Council know the
Commission wanted to move on with alternate two (2) for the
Downtown Park site. If not, would staff notify Council the
Commission would like to move ahead with second choice.
Commissioner Wheeler - regarding negotiations with City and School
District on the lower fields at high School. Do we have a time
table for conclusion. Staff replied no further action has been
taken and a time table has not been established.
Commissioner Nainoa - Would like to see cooperation on both sides.
Chairman Roberts - Requested City Council item 11 -N be pulled and
brought back to the Commission for review. Staff replied: he
shared concerns - memo has gone to City Council with explanation.
Also explained that if a delay occurs there could be a liability
problem with Urban West Communities.
Commissioner Wheeler - Asked for clarification regarding procedure
for motions to reach City Council. He voiced concern regarding
staff adding items not approved by the Commission.
Commissioner Wheeler moved to recommend City Council item 11 -N
dated April 1, 1988 Urban West Track Conditions Compliance for the
Watercourse & West Meadows Park come back to Commission for
further consideration at next meeting. Motion died due to lack of
a second.
Chairman Roberts moved to have item City Council item 11 -N
returned to the Commission on the consent calendar before going to
City Council. Motion died due to lack of second.
Commissioner Wheeler expressed concerns regard turf area and low
germination.
Discussion continued regarding returning discussion /action items
on the consent calendar before forwarding to City Council.
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Staff will review with City Manager and place on next agenda.
9. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
10:07 p.m. on a motion by Commissioner Wheeler seconded by
Commissioner Nainoa and unanimously approved.
Respectfully submitted,
APPROVED
A ministrativ Secretary
Chairman
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