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Moorpark, California
May 14, 1990
The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City
of Moorpark was held on Monday, May 14, 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 7:17 p.m. by Chairman Crockatt.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Torres.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present:
Commissioners Ronald W. Corzine, Teresa Godinez, John Torres and
Chairman Lynn Crockatt.
Absent:
Commissioner Teresa Radich was excused due to illness.
Staff Present:
Philip Newhouse, Director of Community Services and Debra
Broussalian, Administrative Secretary. Councilmember Eloise Brown
was also in attendance.
Chairman Crockatt acknowledged and welcomed the presence of Linda
Symchak.
4. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
None.
5. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
None.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. Approval of the Special Parks &_Recreation Commission Meeting
Minutes of April 26,_._1990_. Staff Recommendation: Approve as
presented.
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MOTION: Commissioner Torres moved and Commissioner Godinez seconded a
motion to approve the Minutes of the Special Parks & Recreation
Commission Meeting of April 26, 1990, as presented. Unanimously
approved.
B. Status Report of Pool_ Fund. Staff Recommendation: Receive
report and file.
The Commission received the report and requested staff to
provide the actual account number of the pool fund. Staff
indicated he would provide thp information as a box item.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None.
9. DISCUSSION /ACTION ITEMS:
A. Consider Landscaping Median___on Princeton Avenue between
Campus Park Drive and State Highway _ 118. Staff
Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate.
Staff reported this area is on a list of several areas being
considered by City Council to have landscaped, however, City
Council has not placed it as a priority item at this time.
If City Council does place it as a priority item for
landscaping, a public hearing may be held at Council's
direction. Staff further reported the City's landscape and
streetscape responsibilities are being transferred to the
Director of Public Works as indicated by the recently
completed City's Management �tt,dy.
BY COMMISSION CONSENSUS, this item wa-, riPfPrred to the next Parka and
Recreation Commission meeting.
B. Consider Boulders in Playground at North Meadows _Park. Staff
Recommendation: Continue this item until the City's risk
management authority has insPPrted the Parks.
BY COMMISSION CONSENSUS, this item was deferred to the next Parks and
Recreation Commission meeting. However, th? Commission requested staff
to notify them in writing of the data the risk management inspection
will be rescheduled.
C. Consider Replacement of the Slide at North Meadows Park.
MOTION: Commissioner Torres moved and Commissioner Godinez seconded a
motion to request City Council to replace the slide at North Meadows
Park which had been removed with the "Spyro Slide" manufactured by
Landscape Structures and to be adapted to the current structure with
funds for said purchase to be appropriated from the Neighborhood Park
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portion of the Mountain Meadows Park Tmprovement Fund. Unanimously
approved.
Commission further requested staff to include the actual cost
of the slide and installation when forwarding this item to
City Council for approval.
D. Consider Staff's 1990/91 Budget Recommendations.
Staff reviewed the proposed budget item by item. The
Commission recommended the following changes:
o Under CAPITAL OUTLAY - MAJOR PROJECTS, Dept. #1147, ADD:
D. Griffin Park:
2. Basketball Court with lights $15,000
G. Peach Hill Park:
2. Full size basketball court w /lights $15,000
(could be placed between the building and the
first light standard)
o Under CAPITAL OUTLAY MTNOR PROJECTS, Dept. #1147, ADD:
C. Griffin Park:
5. Volleyball Court $49000
E. La Colonia Park (including all amenities, i.e.
picnic tables, B- B -Q's, playground area, trash
receptacles, half hasketball court)
o Under CAPITAL OUTLAY - FQUIPMENT, Dept. #1147, staff
noted that #3 of Specialized Equipment should state
"Metal detector" not "Water detector."
AT 9:40 p.m. the Commission recessed At. 9:56 p.m. the Commission
reconvened.
o SPECIAL EVENTS were rernmmPnded for finding as follows:
1.
Cinco De Mayo
$5,000
2.
Easter Egg Hunt
$ 500
3.
Halloween
$ 500
4.
Christmas Tree Ceremony
$1,000
5.
Breakfast with Santa
$ 500
6.
Day -in- the -Park (I -ahnr Day)
$1,000
7.
Earth Day
$19000
8.
Arbor Day
$19000
9.
St. Patrick's Day Dance
$59000
10.
Valentine's Day Dance
$59000
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ion 4 May 14, 1990
Sock Hop /Fifties Dance $59000
Western Dance $5,000
Holiday Dance (Dec. /Jan) $5,000
Three (3) Concerts in the Park during
the summer months $4,500
July 4th $11,500
Country Days $11,500
Magic Mountain - Moved to Fxcursions
o The Commission further requested staff to show a break
down of each Special Event budget explaining how the
funds would be used when forwarding the budget to City
Council for approval.
o Staff reviewed the proposed new "Staff Budget" with the
Commission. The Commission requested all phases of said
proposal be forwarded to City Council.
o The need for a portahle stage was discussed. The
Commission agreed the stage could be used for many
events, and it should he left in the budget.
o Commissioner Corzine addressed the need to
resurface /retexture the basketball courts at Glenwood
and North Meadows Park. Staff informed the Commission
he is investigating costs at this time.
o Chairman Crockatt requested staff to include in the
budget a proposal to enter into a signage agreement with
one company for all signs, trash receptacles, picnic
tables, benches, etc., to be purchased in the future.
"Quick Crete" was highly recommended by the Commission
as a reputable company with high quality products.
o The Commission requested staff to insure that all
capital improvements not completed from last year's Park
Improvement Budget be r-arried forward into this year's
budget.
MOTION: Chairman Crockatt moved and Commissioner Godinez seconded a
motion to recommend the proposed budget, as amended for FY 90/91 be
forwarded to City Council for the ir rensideration. Unanimously
approved.
10. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS:
A. Commissioner Torres stated he would like to have a B -B -Q
installed at Monte Vista Nature Park and a monthly update
from staff on the status of the City's parks.
B. Commissioner Corzine inquired as to the success of the Cinco
De Mayo event. Commissioners Godinez and Torres
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reported it was successful; 398 tickets were sold at $5 each;
many people were turned away; over $3,000 were collected for
the Queen and Runner -up scholarships. Commissioner Torres
stated he did not understand why the City Manager would not
allow the scholarships to he paid with a City check.
Chairman Crockatt agreed the City's image would have been
enhanced if the scholarship payments could have been on City
checks rather than being received from the Knights of
Columbus.
C. Chairman Crockatt requested the restroom policy be placed on
the next agenda; recommended the current Peach Hill Park sign
contractor be dismissed and the City contract with a new
contractor because of his past performance; reported the
timber work at Peach Hill is in need of repairs; and asked
staff the status of the Peach Hill Park drainage problem.
Staff reported a letter will be written to the City Engineer
requesting a formal recommendation to correct the playground
drainage problem. Additionally, Chairman Crockatt updated
the Commission on the progrPS,, of the July Fireworks event.
11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Chairman Crockatt said he would not be available on June 11 for a
Parks and Recreation Commission meeting due to his work schedule.
The Commission agreed to meet on dune 25, the 4th Monday of the
month, instead of June 11.
For the June 25, 1990, meeting, the following items were requested:
A. Consider Landscaping Median on Princeton Avenue Between
Campus Park Drive and State Highway 118;
B. Consider Boulders in Playground at North Meadows Park;
C. Consider Installation of B -B -Q at Monte Vista Nature Park;
D. Consider Restroom Policy;
E. Consider Resurfacing of Basketball Courts;
F. Receive Staff's Status Report of City Parks;
The Commission also requested staff to provide them with a copy of
the budget packet submitted to City Council.
12. ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Commissioner Godinez moved and Commissioner Corzine seconded a
motion for adjournment at 11:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, APPROVFD:
Administrative Secretary Lynn Crockatt, Chairman
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