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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2006 0306 PR REGMINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Moorpark, California March 6 2006 1. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Thompson called the meeting to order at 6:44 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Catrambone led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Joseph Catrambone, Mark Van Dam, Julie Weisberger, and Chair Sandra Thompson. Commissioner Thomas Pflaumer was absent. Staff Present: Mary Lindley, Director of Parks, Recreation, and Community Services; Stephanie Shaw, Recreation Coordinator; and Patty Lemcke, Administrative Assistant. 4. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS, AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: A. Consider Nomination and Selection of Chair and Vice Chair for 2006. Commissioner Catrambone moved to nominate Commissioner Van Dam for Chair. Commissioner Weisberger seconded. The motion was carried 4- 0. Commissioner Pflaumer was absent. Commissioner Weisberger moved to nominate Commissioner Catrambone for Vice Chair. Commissioner Thompson seconded. The motion was carried 4 -0. B. Teen Council Presentation. C. Staff's Monthly Report. Mary Lindley deferred both Items B and C until the next regularly scheduled meeting. 5. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: None. P &R Commission Meeting March 6, 2006 Page 2 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR: A. Approval of Minutes for the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of December 12, 2005. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented. B. Recreation and Programming Quarterly Report Staff Recommendation: Receive and file report. C. Halloween Party and Trick or Treat Village Event Report Staff Recommendation: Receive and file report. D. Moorpark Hometown Holiday Event Report Staff Recommendation: Receive and file report. E. Breakfast and Brunch With Santa Event Report Staff Recommendation: Receive and file report. MOTION: Commissioner Weisberger moved to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Commissioner Thompson seconded. The motion was carried 4 -0. Commissioner Pflaumer was absent. 8. DISCUSSION /ACTION ITEMS: A. Consider Staff's Proposal for 3rd of July Fireworks Extrava anza. Staff Recommendation: Support staff's proposed outline for the 2006 3� of July Fireworks Extravaganza. Stephanie Shaw gave an oral report to the Commission, highlighting the event's planned activities. She also had the Commission listen to some song clips from two bands that may perform. Commissioner Catrambone requested that attendees have a designated area at the park for football and Frisbee tossing. Chair Van Dam inquired as to opening the pedestrian bridge at the end of the event, allowing for vehicular traffic to exit the park. Mary Lindley stated that due to the large number of pedestrians exiting by way of the bridge, it would not be possible to allow vehicles to use it. P &R Commission Meeting March 6, 2006 Page 3 Commissioner Weisberger discussed food vendors with Ms. Shaw. Staff's recommendation was approved by consensus. B. Consider Recreation Programs and Events for FY 2006/07 Staff Recommendation: Concur with staff's FY 2006/07 recreation programs and events proposal, as outlined in the Agenda Report. Mary Lindley reviewed her report with the Commission and stated that staff is not recommending any new or expanded programs or events for the next fiscal year. The Commission and staff discussed the Teen Ski Trip program and possible ways to increase registrations. It was decided that the City would try the program for one more year, and then if the numbers don't increase, review it again next year for possible cancellation. MOTION: Commissioner Thompson moved to concur with staff's FY 2006/07 recreation programs and events proposal, as outlined in the Agenda Report. Commissioner Weisberger seconded. The motion was carried 4 -0. Commissioner Pflaumer was absent. C. Consider FY 2006/07 Goals and Objectives Staff Recommendation: Recommend goals and objectives for FY 2006/07. Mary Lindley explained the attached goals and objectives to staff's report and reviewed the City Manager's potential objectives with them. Chair Van Dam proposed the City use the detention basin on Poindexter Avenue as a canine park. Commissioner Weisberger recommended that item F.5, "Consider options for funding construction and maintenance of a community aquatic facility ", be removed. She also requested that the safety issue with the traffic flow on AVCP access road be addressed, as well as the addition of a public art project at Tierra Rejada Park. MOTION: Commissioner Weisberger moved to approve staff's recommended goals and objectives for FY 2006/07 as presented, with modifications as noted. Commissioner Thompson seconded. The motion was carried 4 -0. Commissioner Pflaumer was absent. P &R Commission Meeting March 6, 2006 Page 4 D. Consider Park Improvements for FY 2006/07 Staff Recommendation: Develop a list of potential park improvement projects for FY 2006/07 for City Council consideration. Mary Lindley reviewed her report and staff's proposed park improvements for FY 2006/07. Commissioner Catrambone requested the addition of a bench at the basketball court at Villa Campesina Park. Commissioner Weisberger inquired as to the bocce ball court improvements at Tierra Rejada Park. Mary Lindley stated that the existing courts will be replaced with higher quality courts. The Active Adult Advisory Committee decided to forego the shade structure. Commissioner Thompson stated that when the existing park restroom faucets are upgraded to motion activated faucets, she would like AVCP to be top priority on the installations. MOTION: Chair Van Dam moved to recommend staff's list of potential park improvement projects for FY 2006/07, with the addition of a bench at the basketball court at Villa Campesina Park. Commissioner Weisberger seconded. The motion was carried 4 -0. Commissioner Pflaumer was absent. E. Select Date for 2006 Spring Park Tour. Staff Recommendation: Select a date and time when Commission and staff will conduct their 2006 spring park tour. The Commission reached a consensus to conduct the Spring Park Tour on April 2, 2006, at 10:00 a.m. Commissioner Catrambone requested that during the park tour, the Commission visit the proposed site for the Highland's park. 9. ANNOUNCEMENTS /FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Commissioner Weisberger announced the upcoming season for the Women's Over 30 Sports League, when they will be playing soccer. Commissioner Thompson announced that the Recreation Spring Brochure had been mailed to residents the first week of March. P &R Commission Meeting March 6, 2006 Page 5 10. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Van Dam adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m. APPROVED: G Mark Van Dam, Chair Respectfully submitted: Patty Lem ke, Administrative Assistant