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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1988 0912 PR REGMINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Moorpark, California September 12, 1988 The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of Moorpark was held on September 12, 1988, 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 7:08 p.m. by Chairman John Roberts. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Wheeler. 3. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Pat Arambula, Sam Nainoa, Tom Wheeler and Chairman Roberts. Absent: Commissioner Lynn Crockatt, who notified the Commission of his absence before the meeting and submitted to each Commissioner a written statement of his views of each agenda item. Staff Present: Philip Newhouse, Director of Community Services; Cindy Turner, Recreation Supervisor; and Debra Broussalian, Administrative Secretary. 4. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: None. 5. REORDERING OF, ADDITIONS TO,---THE AGENDA: Commissioner Wheeler requested that Item 10.G. be moved to Item 10.a and that Item 10.E. be moved to Item 10.b, with the rest of the items to follow in order as indicated on the Agenda. Unanimously approved. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR: None. Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. 9. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS: 2 September 12, 1988 Chairman Roberts moved that Item 9, COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS, on the Agenda format be moved to follow Item 10, DISCUSSION /ACTION ITEMS, as in previous Agenda formats. Unanimously approved. 10. DISCUSSION /ACTION ITEMS: 10.a. Peters Ranch - Handicapped Program. Staff recommended the Commission give direction as deemed appropriate. Edward and Opal Peters of the Handicapped Equestrian Learning Program were present. Mr. Peters requested $1,990.00; of which $800.00 would be used to cover the costs of insurance for the handicapped children in his program, and the balance for the support of one horse for one year. The Commission asked questions regarding the program structure, facilities and insurance. Discussion followed. Commissioner Wheeler suggested fees be charged to those who participate in the program. Commissioner Wheeler would like to see a memo given to Council explaining the basis of the program and this program become part of the Recreation program so it could be expanded as years go by as an on -going program. MOTION: Chairman Roberts moved and Commissioner Arambula seconded a motion to forward a request to the City Council for $2,000 for the support of one horse and insurance for the Handicapped Equestrian Learning Program. Unanimously approved. 10.b. Youth Dances - Review Dance Policy. Staff recommended to cosponsor the next two dances with the Moorpark Youth Activities Committee. Also, each dance to have a minimum of nine (9) chaperones at the dance, or the dance would be canceled. Commission requested input from Mrs. Vickie McGowen, representing the Moorpark Youth Activities Committee. Mrs. McGowen reported the present arrangement with the City was great and would like the dances to continue. MINUTE9.12 /PRAGENDA Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission 3 September 12, 1988 MOTION: Commissioner Nainoa moved and Commissioner Arambula seconded a motion to cosponsor the next two dances with the Moorpark Youth Activity Committee with a minimum of nine chaperones or the dance will be cancelled. Unanimously approved. 10.A. Field Hockey Presentation - Mano Aaron. Staff recommended to receive report and have Commission give direction as deemed appropriate. Mano Aaron, Commissioner, Moorpark Field Hockey Federation, introduced Tom Harris, Professional Engineer and Vice President of the Federation, and Andrew Dunning. Mr. Aaron presented their Proposal for the Establishment of a Field Hockey Facility and reviewed the Capital Expense, Operating Expense and Income Schedules. The Federation is asking for a donation of $300,000 from the City of Moorpark. Discussion followed and questions were answered by Mr. Aaron, Mr. Harris and Mr. Dunning. Mr. Harris will contact Philip Newhouse to discuss further items at a separate meeting. Chairman Roberts directed staff to bring this back as an agenda item at the next meeting of October 10, 1988. 10.B. Moorpark Neighborhood Councils - Request Waiver of Building Rental Fees for Candidates Forum. Staff recommended to deny the request for waiver of fees and recommend one official night for a candidate's forum be established which would be hosted by a recognized nonprofit group. Chairman Roberts abstained from discussion of this item as he stated he is a Council candidate. Commissioner Wheeler presided. MOTION: Commissioner Nainoa moved and Commissioner Arambula seconded that we deny the request for waiver of fees and recommend to Council one official night for a candidate's forum be established that would be hosted by a recognized nonprofit group such as Moorpark Chamber. Unanimously approved. AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING the Commission recessed, the time being 8:30 p.m. At 8:40 p.m., the Commission reconvened with Chairman Roberts now presiding. MINUTE9.12 /PRAGENDA Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission 4 September 12, 1988 10.C. Peach Hill Park - Permanent Park Identification Sign. Staff recommended the Commission direct them on a park sign design so staff could solicit costs for their review and recommend wording for a park rule sign modification. Commissioner Wheeler requested to see the official rules for the park signs at future meeting. Commission expressed pleasure with the existing verbiage of the park rules sign. Staff was directed to get cost for a permanent identification sign in wood, concrete and slump stone, (single sided and double sided) which includes the City logo and name, "Peach Hill Park." The North Meadows school sign to be used as a reference for size and dimensions in getting costs. 10.D. 69 Acre Community Park - Recommendation for Park Name. Staff recommended they be directed as deemed appropriate. Chairman Roberts stated for the record the Commission did provide a contest prior to the Council making a recommendation to hold an event, and there was no indication from the Council to hold this type of a contest until this was forwarded to them. Commission reached an impasse on this subject. AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING, The Commission recessed, the time being 9:28 p.m. At 9:35 p.m., the Commission reconvened. Chairman Roberts attempted to reach Commissioner Crockett during the recess. It was felt that Commissioner Crockett possibly could arrive within the next 30 minutes. Therefore, Item 10.D. was tabled at this time. 10.F. Griffin Park - Additional Playground Equipment. Staff recommended purchase of a heavy duty swing set, 6 swing seats, 6 swing hangers, 2 tot seats, and 12 swing hangers for a total cost of $1,684.34 from Iron Mountain Forage: Chairman Roberts stated there was a $3,000 balance from the approved Griffin money which could be used to purchase the items. It was his understanding if the money was not used, it would have to be refunded. MINUTE9.12 /PRAGENDA Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission 5 September 12, 1988 Commissioner Wheeler stated he was concerned about safety and having the swing set on turf. MOTION: Chairman Roberts moved and Commissioner Arambula seconded a motion to approve the amenities as outlined from the September 9 memo from the Community Services Department and funds to come from already allocated Griffin monies. The motion carried 3 to 1, with Commissioner Wheeler opposing the motion. 10.0. 69 Acre Community Park_ - Recommendation for Park Name. Discussion resumed. MOTION: Commissioner Wheeler moved and Commissioner Arambula seconded a motion to send to Council the Commission's former prior recommendation on holding a City -wide contest for the 69 acre park, which was voted on at the meeting of late March, 1988. Motion failed 1 to 3, with Commissioners Arambula and Nainoa and Chairman Roberts voting against. AMENDED MOTION: Chairman Roberts moved that the contest rules and applications be distributed September 28 through the school flyer system, and the contest winner to be judged by the park commission and the winner announced October 15. If this timetable is not adhered to, then our previous MOTION be reenacted. Motion failed 2 to 2, with Commissioners Arambula and Nainoa opposing. Commissioner Wheeler moved to recommend that the Amended Motion be modified to change the word "winner" to "finalist" and add the statement, "The final park name will be determined by City Council," at the end. Motion passed 3 to 1, with Commissioner Nainoa opposing. 11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: For the October 10, 1988, meeting, the following items were requested: 1. Field Hockey Presentation Evaluation; 2. Peach Hill Park Identification Sign; 3. Youth Dance Policy. Other comments: Chairman Roberts commented that the concrete splashed on the base of the drinking fountain at Griffin Park had not yet been removed. MINUTE9.12 /PRAGENDA Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission 6 September 12, 1988 12. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Commissioner Nainoa moved and Commissioner Arambula seconded a motion for adjournment at 10:27 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Administrative Secretary APPROVE . n, Ch lifman MINUTE9.12 /PRAGENDA