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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1988 1128 PR SPCMINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Moorpark, California November 28, 1988 A Special Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of Moorpark was held on November 28, 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 7:02 p.m. by Chairman John Roberts. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Nainoa. 3. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Pat Arambula, Lynn Crockatt, Sam Nainoa, Tom Wheeler and Chairman Roberts. Staff Present: Philip Newhouse, Director of Community Services; and Debra Broussalian, Administrative Secretary. Others Present: Mano Aaron of the Field Hockey Federation of Moorpark; Eloise Brown, Mayor Pro Tem; Mr. & Mrs. Paul Lawrason; and Linda Symchak. 4. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: None. 5. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS T0, THE AGENDA: Chairman Roberts requested that Item B be placed after Item E. Commission concurred. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mano Aaron, 14443 E. Rutgers, Moorpark, representing the Field Hockey Federation of Moorpark, requested the Commission to identify an area within the Arroyo Vista Community Park to be dedicated for field hockey and their proposed facility. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR: None. MINUTE11.29 /PRAGENDA Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission 2 November 28, 1988 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. 9. DISCUSSION /ACTION ITEMS: A. Approval of October 24,J988 _Minutes MOTION: Commissioner Wheeler moved and Commissioner Nainoa seconded a Motion to approve the Minutes of the October 24, 1988, meeting. Unanimously approved. C. Presentation of Field Hockev Federation of Moorpark Commission mutually agreed they support this project, would like to see the development phasing moved up, agree with Staff's recommendations and feel a field hockey /astro turf field should be specifically designated. Two field locations were discussed; easterly most soccer field and overflow sports area. Mr. Aaron felt the overflow sports area would accommodate the space needed for a protective fence around the astro turf, but the easterly 4th field is positioned better for the sun. Commissioner Wheeler felt a layout or rendering would be helpful in getting a general idea of the facility, lights, fencing, etc. MOTION: Chairman Roberts moved and Commissioner Nainoa seconded a motion to adopt Staff's recommendations as follows: 1) Identify an area of the Community Park to be dedicated for field hockey; 2) Direct staff to work with the Field Hockey Federation to identify and prepare a proposal for development of a field hockey facility; 3) Direct staff to work with the Field Hockey Federation to prepare a joint agreement between the Field Hockey Federation and the City for use of a site within the Community Park, maintenance, upkeep and use of a field hockey facility; and 4) Items 1, 2 and 3 to be reviewed and approved by the Commission before transmittal to the City Council for approval; with one addition, to add the wording, "on the easterly most field as field hockey /astro turf." Unanimously approved. D. Final Presentation of Arroyo _V_ i sta Community Park Development Plan Commission concurred in their dissatisfaction with BSI's performance. This was approximately their fourth cancellation of a scheduled meeting. Staff reported the buildings built in the flood zone would not be insurable; the amount of fill from the road cut was undetermined by Urban West at this time; and questions regarding costs of items would again be addressed by the Commission before each phase of development occurred. MINUTE11.29 /PRAGENDA Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission 3 November 28, 1988 Commission concurred this item should now go before the City Council and expressed concern that they receive all significant information collected by the Commission thus far. MOTION: Commissioner Wheeler moved and Chairman Roberts seconded a motion to send on to City Council the Master Plan for the development of the Arroyo Vista Community Park along with a comprehensive staff report as to the events and discussions that have taken place during the past six months, and also to request that after Council has reviewed this, the Commission would like to ask for a joint meeting to clarify any questions they may have on the park's development. Unanimously approved. AMENDED MOTION: Commissioner Crockatt moved and Commission Nainoa seconded a motion to request the City Council meet with the "present" five Commissioners at the joint meeting, if they so desire. Unanimously approved. E. Restrooms - South Meadows Park Commissioner Wheeler expressed concern there were no restrooms planned for development in the South Meadows Park. In the settlement agreement between the City and Urban West Communities, there is $40,000 available to the City for the building of restrooms at a location of their choice. Commissioner Wheeler would like to use this money to fund restrooms in South Meadows Park. Commissioner Nainoa thought the Commission should also consider restrooms at North Meadows Park. Commission agreed that the restroom policy should be addressed for all the parks. MOTION: Commissioner Wheeler moved and Commissioner Crockatt seconded a motion to send to City Council their request for restrooms to be included in the South Meadows Park development and to be funded per the agreement between the City of Moorpark and Urban West Communities as stated in Section 5 of the Urban West Communities Settlement Agreement, which states Urban West Communities agrees to give the City $40,000 for development of a restroom structure or build a restroom structure of equal value not to exceed 500 square feet in size and to proceed with this as soon as possible. Unanimously approved. AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING, the Commission recessed, the time being 8:00 p.m. At 8:09 p.m., the Commission reconvened with Chairman Roberts presiding. MINUTE11.29 /PRAGENDA Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission 4 November 28, 1988 B. Reorganizing of the Commission Chairman Roberts briefly discussed Ordinance 33, Section 2.06.170 and Resolution No. 87 -412, Section 3, and asked Commission for their views on reorganizing at this time. It was the consensus of the Commission to carry this over to the January meeting. 10. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS: Commissioner Crockatt: A. Requested Staff to check with the City Manager to see if each Commissioner can select an advisory committee person from different areas of Moorpark to serve under the Parks & Recreation Commission. Also requested Staff to check with the Simi Valley Advisory Committee for their organizational information. B. Peach Hill Park pond status - Receiving estimates to add two additional drains. C. Peach Hill Park Signage status - Staff is waiting for costs to come in. Commissioner Arambula: A. Status of Monte Vista Park - Staff reported that final review of specifications is now taking place, and it will go to Council on December 14 to request it going to formal bid. Staff also reported that plans are being reviewed for the Senior Center and South Meadows Park. B. Downtown park area status - Staff reported there is $50,000 set aside for a downtown park, but no designated area has been set yet other than the City Council's proposal to the School District for a portion of the lower athletic field at the old high school site. C. Campus Park status - Staff reported that a work stop order was currently issued because the grading plan wasn't suitable. Staff has requested resubmittal of the grading plan. Commissioner Wheeler: A. Status on downtown park site with school - Staff has not heard anything. However, the City recently deposited $500,000 in an escrow account for acquisition of a portion of the lower athletic field at the old high school site on Casey Road. MINUTE11.29 /PRAGENDA Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission 5 November 28, 1988 11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: For the December 12, 1988, meeting, the following items were requested: A. Report back on Advisory Committee status B. Peach Hill Park Signage 12. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Chairman Roberts moved and Commissioner Crockatt seconded a motion for adjournment at 8:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Administrative Secretary APPROVED: Chairman MINUTE11.29 /PRAGENDA