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Moorpark, California January 8, 1990
The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City
of Moorpark was held on Monday, January 8, 1990, 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 7:05 p.m. by Vice Chairman
Crockatt.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Radich.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present:
Commissioners Ronald W. Corzine, Teresa Godinez, Teresa Radich and
Vice Chairman Lynn Crockatt.
Staff Present:
Philip Newhouse, Director of Community Services, and Debra
Broussalian, Administrative Secretary. Also present were
Councilmembers Eloise Brown and Bernardo Perez.
A. Introduction, Wel comi_n.g and Sweari nq___ i n_._ of New Commission
Member, John Torres.
Vice Chairman Crockatt introduced and welcomed John Torres,
the newly appointed Parks & Recreation Commission member, to
the Commission. Debra Broussalian, Administrative Secretary,
administered the Oath of Office to John Torres, and he joined
the Commission on the dais. Commissioner Torres' term will
expire 11/90.
4. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
None.
5. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
None.
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6. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Elsie DeGagne, 12537 Westmont Drive, Moorpark, stated she is
planning on renting the Community Center for a wedding reception
and is interested in the Commission's and Council's decision on
the use of alcohol and related rules for the Center as she needs
to prepare invitations, etc.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. Approval of November 13L_1989Parks &_ Recreation Commission
Meeting Minutes. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented.
Commissioner Radich requested on Page 3 under her section of
the "Comments from Commissioners" that it be noted she
"welcomed Ronald Corzine to the Commission."
MOTION: Commissioner Radich moved and Commissioner Torres seconded a
motion to approve the Minutes of the November 13, 1989, Parks &
Recreation Commission meeting with the correction as requested by
Commissioner Radich. Unanimously approved.
B. Approval of the Joint P Ian ning_____and Parks &_ Recreation
Commission Meeting___of August 29 1988. Staff
Recommendation: Approve a-, presented.
MOTION: Vice Chairman Crockatt moved and Commissioner Radich seconded
a motion to approve the Minutes of the Joint Planning and Parks &
Recreation Commission meeting of August 29, 1988, as presented.
Unanimously approved.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None.
9. DISCUSSION /ACTION ITEMS:
A. Reorqanization of the Parks & Recreation—.-Commission.
Vice Chairman Crockatt opened nominations for the vacancy of
the Chairman position created by the resignation of former
Chairman Sam Nainoa. Commissioner Torres nominated Lynn
Crockatt for the position of Chairman with Commissioner
Corzine seconding the nomination. No other nomination were
made. Unanimously approved.
Chairman Crockatt then opened nominations for the vacant
position of Vice Chairman. Commissioner Godinez nominated
Commissioner Radich for the position of Vice Chairman with
Commissioner Corzine seconding the nomination. No other
nominations were made. Unanimously approved.
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B. Discuss and Review Existinq_ Rules and Regulations for _Rental
of Moorpark Community Cen_t.e_r. Staff Recommendation: Approve
Rules and Regulations as recommended by staff.
The Commission discussed the following issues:
1. Security:
a. Staffing by City employees; (custodial /maintenance
personnel on duty during event).
b. Use of Security Companies;
C. Pros and cons of City providing list of preferred
Security Companies;
d. Possibility of City contracting with one Security
Company to cover every event for one year with an
annual renewal clause;
e. Provide a list of criteria that every security
company must meet when being hired by the rental
applicant.
2. Alcohol:
a. Without alcohol being permitted, there would be a
significant loss of revenue;
b. Liability factors when alcohol is permitted;
C. Limit number of hours alcohol could be served;
d. Allow hard liquor as well as beer, wine & champagne;
3. Fees:
a. Change cleanup /damage deposit with alcohol to $800;
4. Insurance:
a. Change amount of liability insurance from $300,000
to $500,000.
BY COMMISSION CONSENSUS, the following changes were made to
the proposed City of Moorpark Community Center Rules, Regulations and
Fee Schedule:
SECTION 5 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGFS:
o Eliminate "A." on Page 5: (No GLASS containers shall be
permitted in Center except for CHAMPAGNE.)
o Change "F." on Page 6 to read: "Alcoholic beverages
shall NOT be sold or served one (1) hour prior to
closing time of event."
o Change "G." on Page 6 to read: "The sale or consumption
of alcoholic beverages may occur during operating hours
only if the function will not disrupt or conflict with
the general programming of the Center." (Strike the
last sentence.)
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SECTION 13 - LIABILITY:
o Change the liability insurance coverage limits of bodily
injury and property damage from "$300,000" to "$500,000."
SECTION 18 - PROHIBITION OF RETAIL OR COMMERCIAL USE OF
FACILITY:
o Change the paragraph to read: "Use of the facility for
selling of goods, products or services will not be
allowed except for local, recognized service groups or
organizations within the City limits of the City of
Moorpark."
FEE SCHEDULE of the proposed RESOLUTION:
o Change "2. Cleanup /Damage Deposit" with alcohol from
$400 to $800.
o On Page 2 of Resolution, change "A." to read:
"Includes, tables, chairs, lights, heating /cooling,
restrooms, patios and City staffing."
COMMUNITY CENTER RENTAL APPLICATION:
o After #10. and #11., add "TYPE
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MOTION: Chairman Crockatt moved and Commissioner Torres seconded a
motion to accept the proposed Rules, Regulations and Fees of the City
of Moorpark Community Center as presented by staff with amendments as
stated above. Unanimously approved.
C. Discuss Attendance to the 42nd_ Annual & _Pacific
Southwest Recreation & Park Conference and Exhibit Show.
The Commission reported their, intent to attend the conference
as follows:
Commissioner Torres: Will attend Friday, Saturday and
Sunday. He will need hotel reservations and intends to drive
with Commissioner Corzine.
Commissioner Radich: Will attend Friday, Saturday and
Sunday. She will need hotel reservations for her and her
husband. They will be driving by automobile.
Chairman Crockatt: Will attend Thursday, Friday, Saturday
and Sunday. He has already made his room reservations and
intends to drive.
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Commissioner Godinez: Will attend Thursday, Friday, Saturday
and Sunday. She will need hotel reservations and intends to
drive.
Commissioner Corzine: Will attend Friday, Saturday and
Sunday. He will need hotel reservations and intends to drive.
The first, second and third hotel choices selected will be
the same for all Commissioners, except for Chairman Crockatt
who has already made his own reservations.
D. Discuss Public Arts in the Parks.
Commissioner Radich requested this item be deferred until the
next regular meeting of February 12, 1990.
E. Discuss the Star Club _Building.
Staff reported the YMCA now has a day care program at North
Meadows School. The Star Club program recently lost six (6)
of their enrollees to the YMCA program and has a potential of
losing eleven (11) more children. Staff will be forwarding a
report to the City Council regarding the status of the Star
Club program, including revenues and expenditures to date.
Chairman Crockatt reported the subcommittee was holding off
on any decisions regarding the Star Club building until they
could see what effects the YMCA's program would have on the
Star Club program. However, two ideas were discussed in
order to save the Star Club program:
1. Offer before school care in the mornings.
2. Offer a preschool program. However, this would
require modifications to the building because of
the age group served.
No action was taken by the Commission. The subcommittee will
meet in March and report back to the Commission their further
recommendations.
AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING, the Commission recessed, the time being
9:30 p.m. At 9:41 p.m. the Commission reconvened.
F. Overview and History of__Acquirinq and Financing of City
Parks. Staff Recommendation: Informational item; no action
needs to be taken.
For the benefit of the new Commission members, staff reviewed
the history, acquisition and financing of the City parks
including discussion of the Quimby Act, park zones and
current monies in each zone.
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10. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS:
Commissioner Corzine wished everyone a Happy New Year and welcomed
John Torres to the Commission. Commissioners Godinez, Radich and
Chairman Crockatt also welcomed John Torres to the Commission.
Chairman Crockatt recommended the Commission take a tour of the
parks with staff on Saturday, January 20, beginning from the
Community Center at 9:00 a.m. The Commission unanimously agreed.
Staff reminded the Commission this would have to be posted as an
adjourned meeting with the public invited.
In response to Chairman Crockatt, staff reported surface drains at
South Meadows Park were accepted in order to solve the grading
problems; Monte Vista Nature Park's 45 -day maintenance period will
terminate in a week or two and then a grand opening will be
planned; Campus Canyon Park should be open to the public for use
by Easter, 1990; and Council approved the Master Plan for Griffin
Park with the exception of changing the Oleander plants to another
drought tolerant plant.
In response to Commissioner Radich,
dance was profitable but the earlier
problems have been encountered since
Dances."
11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
staff reported the last teen
two dances had losses. No
the change was made to "Teen
For the February 12, 1990, meeting, the following items were
requested:
A. Public Arts in the Parks;
B. Development of a Recreation Survey /Questionnaire;
C. 1990/91 Budget;
D. July 3, 1990, Special Event;
E. Cinco De Mayo Special Event;
F. Assessment District Expenditures and Balances.
12. ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Commissioner Torres moved and Commissioner Godinez seconded a
motion for adjournment at 10:26 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Administrative Secretary
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Chairman
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