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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1988 0411 PR REGPARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES OF APRIL 119 1988 The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of Moorpark, was held in the Community Center of said City April 11, 1988 at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California. 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., with Chairman John Roberts presiding. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairman Roberts 3. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Commissioners Pat Arambula, Lynn Crockatt, Sam Nainoa, Tom Wheeler and Chairman John Roberts; ABSENT: None. OTHER CITY OFFICIALS OR EMPLOYEES PRESENT: Philip E. Newhouse, Director of Community Services. 4. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS, AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: None. 5. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS, TO, THE AGENDA: Chairman Roberts requested Item 8 -K Budget Recommendations be continued until Saturday, April 16, 1988, 9 a.m. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR: Commissioner Crockatt moved to approve the Minutes of March 28, 1988 as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Arambula and carried unanimously. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES OF APRIL 119 1988 8. DISCUSSION /ACTION ITEMS: A. Urban West Communities The Director reviewed the staff report dated April 8, 1988. Chairman Roberts declared a recess to review a handout presented by Urban West Communities, the time being 7:12 p.m. The Commission reconvened at 7:16 p.m. with all Commissioners present. Residential Planned Developments 1070,-_1071 and 1072 Consensus of Commission was to allow the previous motion to stand regarding the private recreation areas. West Meadows Park Plan Chairman Roberts moved to rescind the previous motion made on March 28, 1988 item 10 A. (see attached) Motion seconded by Commissioner Wheeler and carried unanimously. After discussion, Chairman Roberts moved to approve West Meadows Park with the following conditions from the staff report of April 8, 1988. Items A- B- C- D- E- H- J- K- L- M- N- Q -R -S -T (see attached for wording), seconded by Commissioner Arambula. Commissioner Wheeler amended the motion to include item F and accept the wording of Urban West on item K and L regarding approval of play equipment. Seconded by Commissioner Nainoa and carried by a 4 -1 vote with Commissioner Arambula descenting. Motion carried unanimously. Peach Hill Watercourse After discussion Commissioner Wheeler moved to accept the staff recommendation on the staff report dated April 8, 1988, item 3 Peach Hill Watercourse. Seconded by Commissioner Crockatt. Commissioner Wheeler restated his motion to accept the staff recommendation as presented with comment: if lack of information on Baja Fescue is not available and is not acceptable, then the Commission would have opportunity to review information related to ground covers. - 2 - PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES OF APRIL 119 1988 Chairman Roberts amended the motion to include the wording: Baja Fescue to be used if found to be in line cost and durability wise for item 3 -J. Seconded by Commissioner Crockatt and carried unanimously. At this point in the meeting, Chairman Roberts declared a recess the time being 7:55 p.m. The Commission reconvened at 8:06 with all Commissioners present. B. Monte Vista Nature Park R.W. Graham, Landscape Architect, reviewed his revised park plan showing how the $66,000 would be allocated - Phase I. Items pointed out: 1. Parking lot soil stabilizer 2. Security Fence 3. Drinking Fountain 4. Boulders 5. Irrigation 6. Water meter 7. Irrigation 8. Eucalyptus chip bark 9. Ground cover, rosemary, atriplex 10. Maintain 90 days After discussion Commissioner Wheeler moved to accept the plan as submitted with changes: B -3, change to crush rock or chip seal most economical; C -3, Bolder withheld until such time as actual cost can be determined, also reduce from 30 to 15 boulders; C -4, Allocate monies for entrance sign and consider other signage; G, Costs not to exceed amounts stated; Alternates: add 2 picnic concrete tables and benches. Motion died due to lack of second. Commissioner Wheeler moved, to approve the plan as submitted deleting items B -3, C -3, C -4, E -5, and G not to exceed stated costs. Motion died due to lack of second. Discussion continued. Chairman Roberts moved, seconded by Commissioner Crockatt to accept R.W. Graham's plan as submitted deleting items C -3, 30 Boulders; C -4, Main information station allowance. Add, if money will allow, 1) Handicap access, 2) Tables & Trash containers, 3) Signage, 4) Boulders. Motion carried by the following roll call vote. AYES: Commissioners Arambula, Crockatt, Nainoa, and Chairman Roberts; NOES: Commissioner Wheeler. - 3 - PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES OF APRIL 11, 1988 C. Peach Hill Ballfield Lights The Director reviewed the staff report dated April 6, 1988. No action taken. D. Peach Hill Sign The Director reviewed the staff report dated April 8, 1988, requesting approval of proposed sign with City Seal and City colors. After discussion the consensus of the Commission was to continue this item until April 16, 1988, to obtain cost estimates for both designs and a concrete sign like Griffin Sr. park. At this point in the meeting, Chairman Roberts declared a recess. The Commission reconvened with all Commissioners present. E. Restrooms - Construction & Maintenance Costs The Director reviewed the staff report dated April 7, 1988. After discussion Chairman Roberts moved to place this item on the agenda for the budget session for discussion. Directed staff to obtain prices from Monogram Sanitation, Super Secure, and a local builder for cost estimate of a permanent facility. Motion carried unanimously. F. Griffin Park Facilities Chairman Roberts reviewed the staff report dated April 7, 1988, and presented a list for priorities he solicited from the community adjacent to Griffin Park. 1. Drinking fountain. 2. Bucket type swings. 3. Additional swing set for older children set on the lawn area. Chairman Roberts moved, seconded by Commissioner Nainoa to use the $4,640 to install items 1 thru 3 at Griffin Park. Commissioner Wheeler amended the motion to remove the swing set. The amendment failed to receive a second. - 4 - PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES Or APRIL 11, 1988 Commissioner Arambula amended the motion to include 1 BBQ per table. Seconded by Commissioner Nainoa and carried unanimously. Main motion carried with a 4 -1 vote. G. Security Liqhts at Campus Park The Director reviewed the staff report dated April 7, 1988, stating funds are not available but the Commission should consider this at the budget session. After discussion Chairman Roberts moved to accept the staff report and return the item on the agenda for the budget session. Seconded by Commissioner Wheeler and carried unanimously. H. Public Information Meetin The Director reviewed the staff report dated April 28, 1988, suggesting five areas of discussion to consider for the public meeting. No action taken. I. Park Maintenance Worker The Director recommended the Commission consider this item at their budget session. Consensus of the Commission was to consider at the budget session, and receive and file this report. J. Projected Park Assessment District Expenditures Costs After discussion no action was taken. K. Parks and Recreation Budget Recommendation - Fiscal Year 1988-89 Chairman Roberts recommended this item be continued until the budget session April 16, 1988, at 9 a.m. L. Safety Concerns No action taken. - 5 - PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES OF APRIL 119 1988 9. COMMENTS FROM THE COMMISSION /FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Commissioner Wheeler - Requested the subject of a joint meeting with Council be placed on the agenda for discussion. Commissioner Arambula - Requested information regarding the sign at North Meadows Park. Also, regarding the downtown park, was the Council notified the Commission wanted to proceed with alternate #2. Commissioner Crockatt - Regarding Peach Hill Park drains- staff will check with City Engineer and report back. Regarding resurfacing basketball courts at North Meadows. Staff is working on alternatives. Regarding negotiations between School Board and Council. Staff will check with City Manager. Chairman Roberts- Requested status on funds allocated to Parks, but not used. Regarding Punch list for North Meadows Park - how much of the list has been completed. Staff replied: all but two item have been completed. Regarding motions to Council - would like the item placed on the agenda for discussion of a procedure. Commissioner Wheeler stated in opinion there should be a delineation between Commission and staff recommendations going to Council. 10. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:53 p.m. Respectfully submitted, YJAPPROVED Administrativ Secretary Chairman