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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAG RPTS 1995 1002 PR REGPARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA October 2, 1995 7 :00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: ROLL CALL: Commissioners Dave Badoud, John Hall, Jim Hartley, Sandra Thompson, and Chair Arlene Butler. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS, AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: 5. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Any member of the public may address the Commission during the Public Comment portion of the agenda. Speaker Cards must be received by the Recording Secretary prior to the Public Comments portion of the meeting. Speakers will be heard in the order that their Speaker Cards are received. A limitation of three (3) minutes shall be imposed upon each speaker. Copies of the reports or other written documentation relating to each item of business on the Agenda are on file in the office of the City Clerk and are available for public review Any questions concerning any Agenda item may be directed to the Community Services Department Secretary 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, CA 93021 (805) 529 -6864, ext.227. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR: A. Approval of the Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of September 18. 19952 Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented. B. Park Status Report, Staff Recommendation: Receive and File the Report. C. Consider Park Reservation Procedures. Staff Recommendation: Receive and File the Report. 8. DISCUSSION /ACTION ITEMS: A. Consider Council Request to Study Revisions to Arroyo Vista Community Park Master Plan. Staff Recommendation: Prepare a list of future park improvements, and direct staff to advertise a public meeting for November 6, 1995, at the next Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. 9. ANNOUNCEMENTS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: The Parks and Recreation Commission will tour City Parks on Saturday, October 14, 1995, beginning at 3:00 pm, departing from Arroyo Vista Park. The 2nd Annual Teen Music Festival will be held on Saturday, October 7, 1995, at Arroyo Vista Community Park. Halloween Trick or Treat Village will be held on Saturday, October 28, 1995, at Arroyo Vista Community Park. The First Annual Senior Citizens Expo will be held at the Community Center on October 28, l 995. 10. ADJOURNMENT: The next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission will be held on Monday, November 6, 1995, at 7:00 p.m. at the City Council Chambers, 799 Moopark Avenue, Moorpark, California. PTEM 7 MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Moorpark, California September 18, 1995 1. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Butler called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Thompson. 3. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Dave Badoud, John Hall, Jim Hartley, Sandra Thompson and Chairman Arlene Butler. Staff Present: Christine Adams, Director of Community Services, and Patty Lemcke, Administrative Secretary. 4. PROCLAMATIONS, COb42MATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Moorpark Teen Council was introduced. 5. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: None. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR: A. Approval of the Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of July 10, 1995, Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented. B. Approval of the Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of July 17. 1995. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented. C. Park Status Report. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file the report. Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission Page 2 September 18, 1995 MOTION: Commissioner Hartley moved to approve the Consent Calendar, pulling Item 7.0 for discussion. Commissioner Badoud seconded. The motion was carried 5 -0. Commission and Director Adams discussed the status of Arroyo Vista Park's construction. Commissioner Hartley expressed concern regarding two issues at Arroyo Vista Park. The first was the signs on the gates regarding the well water. They need to be changed to clarify that only the well water is impotable, not any of the water used by the public. The second issue that was clarified for Commissioner Hartley was that there would be accommodations such as the restroom and drinking fountains open to the public at all times when the roller hockey rink was in use. Commissioner Badoud and Director Adams discussed future plans regarding additional parking at Arroyo Vista Park. Commissioner Hall questioned the rules of park reservations and would like to review and perhaps revise rules at the next meeting. MOTION: Commissioner Badoud moved to receive and file the report. Commissioner Thompson seconded. The motion was carried 5 -0. 8. DISCUSSION /ACTION ITEMS: A. Consider Desian Alternatives for Playground Barriers at Tierra Rejada Park, Staff Recommendation: Direct Staff as deemed appropriate. Director Adams reviewed the design and cost of three alternatives that could be considered by the Commission. Commission and Director Adams stated that the fact that there are no park improvement funds in the Mountain Meadows zone must be considered. Chairman Butler introduced Mrs. Vickie Moreno, President of the Moorpark MOMS Club. Minutes of the Parks and September 18, 1995 Recreation Commission Page 3 Mrs. Moreno explained that the MOMS Club met on a regular basis at Tierra Rejada Park and it is of their opinion that a fence of some type is quite necessary, extending the length of the park on Mountain Trail Street. Any other type of barrier, such as planting shrubs around the west end of the play area would not be a sufficient deterrent. Mrs. Moreno stated that the play equipment is too close to Mountain Trail Street and the children have direct access to the street. Mrs. Moreno stated that if money was the only issue stopping the fence, The MOMS Club would find a way to help out. Chairman Butler suggested that since two new parks, Country Trail Park and Poindexter Park, would soon be an option for The MOMS Club's meetings, a barrier should be postponed until a later time and then the situation be reviewed. Commissioner Thompson is not in favor of any type of barrier. A park is designed to be open to the public and a fence would be too restrictive. It would also affect the visibility that is necessary for patrolling the area. Commissioner Hall stated that in his opinion this improvement could only be done once the City sees the monetary impact of the new shopping center and the new housing tracts in the area and how it will affect the Mountain Meadows zone fund. Commissioner Hartley did not support any of the proposals presented. He suggested The MOMS Club try and schedule their weekly meetings at alternate parks in their area. He has already received several phone calls from concerned citizens who do not want a barrier cutting them off from entering the park from Mountain Trail Street. Commissioner Badoud also does not endorse a fence or barrier. He does not feel it is just the monetary problem, but also the problem of closing off the park. Commissioner Badoud also suggested that The MOMS Club try other parks in their area and in six months Commission will review this issue again. Minutes of the Parks and September 18, 1995 Recreation Commission Page 4 MOTION: Commissioner Badoud moved to reject all design alternatives recommended for a Tierra Rejada Park barrier, and to review the issue in six months, after the two new park have been in use, as an alternative for Tierra Rejada Park. Commissioner Hall seconded. The motion was carried 5 -0. B. Consider Special Event Report: Summer Concerts in the Park. Staff Recommendation: Receive and File the Report. Director Adams gave a brief summary of the Concerts and stated she has received a very good response from the public. The attendance was quite good and staff would like to continue as long as outside funding is available. All the Commissioners agreed that the this event went very well and would also like to continue next summer, adding to the number of concerts if funding is available. Commissioner Hall would like letters of appreciation to be sent to each contributor. MOTION: Commissioner Badoud moved to receive and file the report. Commissioner Thompson seconded. The motion was carried 5 -0. C. Consider Special Event Report: Teen Raging Waters Trip. Staff Recommendation: Receive and File the Report. Director Adams stated that we had 19 participants from Moorpark. This event was a cooperative trip with the City of Calabasas and the City of Agoura. It went well and staff suggests that we continue with combining more teen events with neighboring cities. Commission all agreed that they would like to see more teen programs and trips, and are also pleased that all three cities worked together to make this a success. Recreation Leader, Dale Sumersille was commended on how well the trip went and the effort that she contributes to the teen programs. Minutes of the Parks and September 18, 1995 Recreation Commission Page 5 MOTION: 0 Commissioner Thompson moved to receive and file the report. Chairman Butler seconded. The motion was carried 5 -0. Consider Special Event Report: Labor Day In The Park, Staff Recommendation: Receive and File the Report. Director Adams explained this was the first year that the City had sponsored this event and staff was notified on very short notice, less than a month, that MYAC could not sponsor this year. Recreation Supervisor, Shelly Shellabarger did an excellent job coordinating and the event went well. Staff recommended that the budgeted amount for the Labor Day event be moved to the July 3rd event to increase activities to better include all age groups. Commissioner Badoud and Commissioner Hartley both promoted Labor Day in the Park and would like to see it continue. Commissioner Badoud would like feedback from the public and City organizations with their view on keeping this event or combining with July 3rd. Commissioner Hartley would like more information for discussion before making his decision to combine the two events. Commissioner Thompson stated that she also received positive feedback on this event and commended Shelly Shellabarger on the excellent job she did. She is in favor of combining the two events. It is her opinion that the City has a sufficient number of other events year round to accommodate the public. Commissioner Hall also requested more detailed information on what would be added to the July 3rd event before making a decision to cancel the Labor Day picnic. Chairman Butler was pleased this event had been moved from Peach Hill Park to Arroyo Vista Park due to Arroyo Vista providing more available parking. She also requested a detailed report before deciding to combined the two events. Commission thanked all volunteers who donated their time and energy to make this a event a success. Minutes of the Parks and September 18, 1995 Recreation Commission Page 6 MOTION: Chairman Butler moved to receive and file the report. Commissioner Hartley seconded. The motion was carried 5 -0. E. Consider Commission Participation in the Country Days Parade, Staff Recommendation: Direct Staff as deemed appropriate. Commissioners Dave Badoud, John Hall, Sandra Thompson and Chairman Butler will be participating in the Country Days Parade. Commissioner Hartley has committed to another group which will also be in the Parade. F. Consider Date for Fall Park Tour, Staff Recommendation: Select a date in September or October. Commission decided on October 14, 1995 at 3:00 pm for Park Tour. They will be meeting at Arroyo Vista Park. 9. ANNOUNCEMENTS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Future Agenda Item: Review Park Rules on reservations. The second Annual Teen Music Festival will be held on Saturday, October 7, 1995, at Arroyo Vista Community Park. Halloween Trick or Treat Village will be held on Saturday, October 28, 1995, at Arroyo Vista Community Park. The first annual Senior Citizens Expo will be held at the Community Center on October 28, 1995. 10. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Butler adjourned the meeting until the next scheduled meeting of October 2, 1995. The time was 9:18 p.m. Minutes of the Parks and September 18, 1995 Recreation Commission Page 7 Respectfully submitted, Patty Lemcke Administrative Secretary APPROVED: ARLENE BUTLER, CHAIRMAN E k,q 7 City of Moorpark AGENDA REPORT TO: The Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Christine Adams, Director of Community Services PREPARED BY: Allen Walter, Maintenance and Operations Supervisor DATE: October 2, 1995 SUBJECT: Park Status Report SITE Arroyo Vista Corot. Park lJ� ' .. c,� c` e �J Campus Park STATUS In -line turf fertilization systems investigated. If considered, system would fertilize as irrigation water (from the well) is run. Ballfield planter completed and irrigation (drip) installed. Rear dirt area, east of turf, regraded for additional parking. Both ballfields inground irrigation installed. Four (4) BBQ's installed to pavilion area. CAPITAL The north softball field was completed on September 22. The multipurpose court has been excavated and concrete will be poured by early October. (Dale Sumersille is putting together the outline of a November youth roller hockey league). Restroom 1 Concession building construction bids were again higher than the budgeted amount. Staff has recommended to the City Council to reject all bids and will rebid the restroom as an alternate to the Poindexter Park project. Security lights vandalized. Electrician was contacted and repair has been completed. Restroom sink repaired. Campus Canyon Park Restroom sink repaired. CAPITAL Bid opening for electrical contractor work for the installation of the security lighting is set for October 4. The modification parts for the playground equipment has been ordered and should arrive by late October. Community Center No new maintenance issues this month. Country Trail Park Dedication date has not been determined to date. Glenwood Park No new maintenance issues this month. CAPITAL Bid opening for electrical contractor work for the installation of the security lighting is set for October 4. Griffin Park Women's restroom sink repaired. High St. Pedestrian Park All of High Street, including the pedestrian park were cleaned up for Country Days. The Public Works Department has installed new decorative street lights on High Street. Monte Vista Nature Park Weed abate scheduled for this month. Wood chips added. Mountain Meadows Park Spring toy (airplane) vandalized CAPITAL The City is prepared to offer a contract to the low bidder for the purchase and installation of playground equipment, using CDBG funds that the City Council allocated for this park. Installation will be in about 10 weeks. Peach Hill Park Men's restroom toilet repaired. Pavilion benches re- cemented. CAPITAL Poindexter Park Tierra Rejada Park Villa Campesina Park Virginia Colony Park ta�• t • Bid opening for construction work will be on September 29. Bid specifications have been finalized and are being advertised. Basketball nets replaced. Women's restroom vandalized. City staff is waiting for a communication from Ventura County Flood Control to set a future meeting on the park issue. No new maintenance issues this month. Receive and file the report. ITEM % G _. CITY OF MOORPARK AGENDA REPORT TO: Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Christine Adams, Director of Community Service DATE: October 2, 1995 SUBJECT: Consider Park Reservation Procedures. Attached for your information is the Community Services Department Park Facility Reservation Permit. This two sided document provides residents with the form to reserve a picnic shelter, ball diamond, basketball court, tennis court, or soccer field, and also provides the residents with a listing of park rules and regulations. The rules and regulations are designed to provide direction on what is allowable by the City in the parks, which is part of the City's Municipal Code, and also provides additional guidelines established by the Community Services Department specific to making reservations. In the past, the Community Services staff set a seven day in advance reservation policy. This policy was established because the City had only one part time staff member who was responsible for cleaning up picnic shelters and posting reservation notices. As the Department's staff has increased, primarily due to the operations of Arroyo Vista Recreation Center, this policy may not be needed any longer. Staff would still recommend that reservations for weekend use be made no later than by the Wednesday prior to the event by 5:00 p.m. Park reservation fees are established by the City Council by resolution and were updated in 1994. REC0MMF1qDATION Receive and File the Report. Attachments Park Reservation Form Park Reservation Fee Schedule COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Park Facility Reservation Permit (Applications not accepted more than 60 days in advance of date of use) Applicant: ____ _�,_ —__ ___ Current Date: Organization /Group Name (if applicable) Park Requested:_ __ Date(s) of Day(s) of week: _ _ Hours: From ____ am /pm to am/pm Area of use requested: _ Basketball Court -- __Picnic Pavilion Soccer Field (Goals) Softball Field ___Tennis Court Type of Event: _ —____ Is this event? _ - -- private__— public Applicant's Address: City: zip: _ -- Telephone: Day Night _ Est. Attendance_ — Will applicant charge a fee? Yes No Proceeds used for Special Arrangements needed for Equipment? Yes No Soccer Goals Softball Lights /Hours: Bases Diamond Prep (drag /chalk field) BEFORE YOU SIGN: Are you planning to have any special entertainment at this event such as, jumping, bouncing rooms, pony rides, etc.? Yes No We must be notified BEFORE your event or your entertainment will be asked to leave immediately by park maintenance personnel. A Certificate of Insurance must be on file from the provider of these services BEFORE your event, and it is your responsibility to make sure that one is on file. Moon bounces, ,lolly Jumps, etc. may ONLY be placed near a curb. The provider of this service and the applicant MUST NEVER drive on a City park. Pony's or other riding animals are NOT ALLOWED on a City park, and are limited to the parking lot QNI,y. Check here that you have understood these rules as described. PLEASE REMEMBER: NEVER empty coals from a barbecue into any trash container) You will be held liable for damages should a fire occur. This permit may be revoked at any time at the iiscretion of the City of Moorpark and its officers. I hereby certify that I have read and agree to abide by the City of Moorpark's rules and regulations as set forth in the Rules and Regulations and Fee Schedule and understand that failure to comply may result in cancellation of use. I agree, as representative of the group or organization, to hold harmless the City of Moorpark harmless, indemnify, and defend City and all of its officers, employees, servants and agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City Engineer, Building Official, Building Inspector, or City Attorney from any claim, demand, damage, liability, loss, cost or expense, for any damage whatsoever, including but not limited to death or injury to any person and injury to any property, resulting from misconduct, negligent acts, or any of its officers, employees or agents in the performance of this agreement, except such damage as is caused by the sole negligence of CITY or any of its officers, employees, servants or agents. Signature of Applicant: Date: PLEASE TAKE THIS FORM WITH YOU TO YOUR SCHEDULED EVENT ----- - - - - -- FOR CITY USE ONLY " Basketball Court Picnic Pavilion Soccer Field Softball Field Tennis Court Group Classification: ;r ate Pd. Check # Rect. # 1 2 3 4 S Special Arrangements: Lights: $ Bases: Deposit $ $ Diamond Prep. $ Soccer Goals $ Moon Bounce /Jump Deposit $ Total Fees: $ By: CITY OF MOORPARK PARK RESERVATION / USE FEE SCHEDULE EXHIBIT A The following fees and charges are assessed for reservation /use by groiips and individuals of the requested Parks and Recreation facilities: MOORPARK FACILITIES CLASS .. Softball Diamond Field Lights Diamond Preparati. Bases Basketball Courts Soccer Fields Tennis Courts Picnic Area- Picnic Pavilion No Charge No Charge Dn No Charge No Charge No Charge No Charge No Charge No Charge No Charge "'. SS II :I, "LA IV CLASS V S10 per hr. Sly per hr. S20 per hr. $25 per hr. $15 per hr. S20 pc -.r hr. $2C per hr. S25 per hr. S25 S3`.i S35 S35 $7 $7 57 $7 $5 per hr. $1.0 per hr. $15 per hr. $17 per hr. $5 per hr. $10 per hr. $15 per hr. $17 per hr. $7 per hr. $12 per hr. $17 per hr. $20 per hr. $3 per hr. $7 per hr. $10 per hr. $15 per hr. $5 per hr. $10 per hr $15 per hr. $20 per hr. Cleaning deposit for riding animals - $50 per reservation * $100 deposit required CLASSIFICATION OF GROUPS CLASS I 1. Community Services Department Programs 2. City Sponsored Events CLASS II 1. City of Moorpark residents for groups 1 -50 2. City of Moorpark non - profit organizations for groups 1 -50 3. City of Moorpark recreation /youth serving organizations for groups 1 -50 CLASS III 1. City of Moorpark residents for groups 51 -over 2. City of Moorpark non - profit organizations for groups 51 -over 3. City of Moorpark recreation /youth serving organizations for groups 51 -over CLASS IV 1. City of Moorpark businesses and profit organizations 2. City of Moorpark residents for groups over 100 3. City of Moorpark non - profit organizations for groups over 100 4. City of Moorpark recreation /youth serving organizations for groups over 100 (In regards to youth sports organizations, this only applies to any requested use of picnic pavilions and /or the use of field. lights. Practices and games for youth sports, utilizing city fields, shall be coordinated by the youth sports organization president and the Community Services Department) CLASS V 1. Non city residents, organizations, and businesses. Applications will not be accepted prior to 60 days in advance or within less than one week of the desired reservation. Those programs under CLASS I have priority over all other classification applications. Picnic Pavilions can be shared by two groups depending on size of group and availability. CITY OF MOORPARK AGENDA REPORT TO: Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Christine Adams, Director of Community Services DATE: October 2, 1995 SUBJECT: Consider Council Request to Study Revisions to Arroyo Vista Community Park Master Plan. BACKGROUND The City Council adopted the goals and objectives for the City in August, 1995. As part of the objectives for the Community Services Department, the Council directed that staff "develop a proposed funding plan and recommended priorities for completion of Arroyo Vista Community Park and reconcile phasing plans with conceptual master plan." DISCUSSION Since the Arroyo Vista Community Park Master Plan (see attached) was adopted there have been some significant changes in the City, which may require that the adopted design be reconsidered. In addition, the City Council has approved changes to build out of the park. Since 1989, when the plan was adopted, the City has acquired four new parks (Tierra Rejada Park, Mountain Meadows Park, Country Trail Park, and Virginia Colony Park), which has increased the amount of park land by approximately 20 acres. The Arroyo Vista Community Park Master Plan indicated that approximately 30 acres of the total 69 acres, would be utilized for passive activity, such as picnicking and walking, including a large lake in the center of the design. Staff is of the opinion that the proposed lake may be a maintenance and liability problem, and that there may be new needs for the remaining 30 acres which have arisen since 1989. Because of a possible shift in priorities in Moorpark, the Council has determined that this is a primary objective for the Community Services Department for this next year. PARR PHASING At buildout, (all 69 acres, developed per the adopted Park Master Plan), the total cost of the park will be $16,134,018. This is based on the estimates provided by BSI Consultants in 1988. A breakdown of the costs are in the attached copy of the Park Master Plan. The 1988 Master Plan divided the project by area, as a recommendation of BSI, and was designed to spread out the costs of the park over a period of time. As park improvement funds for this park are limited, the Council took action in 1992 to reduce the scope of the work in some areas and to redefine the phasing plan. The actual park construction, based on a modified Master Plan and done with the architectural assistance of T.I. Maloney, Inc. in 1992, was phased differently. This phasing was divided into two phases, and included the Recreation Center and active recreation facilities in the first phase and the passive open space area in the second. The following figures include all costs that are associated with the construction of the park, to date, including the completion of the Recreation Center and the recent site improvements. Site Improvements $1,241,570 Recreation Center $1,902,615 Landscaping and Related Improvements $ 635,869 Miscellaneous Costs $ 218,696 TOTAL $3,998,750 This represents 24% of the estimate prepared in 1988 by BSI for the entire 69 acre park. PHASE I Phase I includes: all infrastructure improvements for the west 36 acres of parkland, including water well irrigation, grading, drainage, access road, and parking lots (3), park landscaping for the west 36 acres of land, and construction of the Recreation Center and 1/2 of the two -court gymnasium. This work was completed in 1994, with the grand opening of the Recreation Center in June of that year. During 1994 and 1995, the City Council approved additional park improvement funds for the construction of two softball fields, sports lighting for one field, a playground, picnic shelter, tables, benches, and barbecues, a restroom /concession building, water and sewer extension to said restroom, and a multi -use court. These improvements are almost completed, with the restroom /concession building to be completed this fall. Phase I Park Improvement Funds have also been used for other capital costs at the park, due to unforeseen maintenance and operational factors, such as the repair of the water well, fencing for the water well, the oil treatment of the access road to prevent dust, and the rail fence along the arroyo to limit any motorized traffic from coming up from the arroyo onto the park. The costs for these items were in an excess of $150,000, mostly for the well and pump. These items are not part of the original Master Plan, but are necessary improvements to the park. Other changes to the Master Plan included the multi -use court improvement. The City Council took action to have a multi -use court installed to address a need for a location for roller hockey leagues in the City, and to provide a large concrete surface for other possible uses in the future. In summary, to date, the following improvements have been completed or are funded and ready to complete, in Phase I: • Completion of Phase I grading, irrigation, and landscaping. • Completion of Phase I of Arroyo Vista Recreation Center, including westerly paved parking lot. • Gravel access road and two large parking lots, with oil treatment. • Two softball fields with backstop and dug out fencing, and ballfield lighting on south field. • One playground area, with older children's play equipment only. • Large picnic shelter, with seating capacity of 50 people. • Restroom / Concession Building near ballfields (ready to construct). • Multi -Use Court (currently under construction). • Water and Sewer Line Extension to Restroom / Concession Building (currently under construction). • Water Well and Security Fencing (currently under construction). • Maintenance Fence area for storing equipment. • Security Walkway lights from Recreation Center to first easterly parking lot. Staff has identified Phase I as all improvements on the now developed park land. Using this definition, there are still some capital projects in this phase which have not been funded (future estimated costs, where known, are listed): • Second basketball court (gymnasium extension) • Additional meeting room (s)* • Fully equipped kitchen* • Ballfield lights for north field ($55,000) • Aquatics Facility ($2 million) • Playground Equipment for Preschool Aged Children ($40,000) • Paved Access Road ($30,000) • Third Softball Field ($30,000) • Third Softball Field Lights ($55,000) * Specific future improvements to the Recreation Center are not identified in the 1988 Master Plan, but are proposed additional improvements to the Recreation Center. These improvements are listed for the Commission's information, to assist in identifying all future improvements for the park, and not just focus on the undeveloped park land at this time. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION The City Council has approved a process which will enable the Commission to get comprehensive community feedback on Arroyo Vista Community Park future improvements: 1) As a Commission, create a possible "wish list" of park features and elements for further exploration. This list would not necessarily be contingent upon available funding. Instead, the list would consist of features that the Commission has deemed important to include which, in their opinion, would best meet the current and future needs of Moorpark. 2) Invite community residents, including representatives from neighborhoods, community groups, and sports groups to a future Commission meetings, to provide input as to perceived recreational and leisure needs in Moorpark. 3) Take the "wish list" developed by staff and the Commission and compare it to the feedback provided by the community, and develop a merged list of features for consideration. Some items or features may drop off the list at this point in the process for lack of support by the Commission and /or the public. 4) Staff will identify approximate costs of those features still on the list, and provide this information to the Commission. Staff will also endeavor to project anticipated revenue for the Park Improvement Fund for community park purposes to be received from anticipated development. 5) Utilizing the merged list with approximate costs, the Commission will prepare a final recommendation of Phase II improvements for the City Council to consider and prioritize. The Commission should address how funding should be allocated, based on an established priority list. For example, if the City were to receive $200,000, should these funds be spent on a lower priority item that is within that dollar amount, or saved for a higher priority item, that will cost more? Part of this step would be to also consider phasing the construction of various elements, depending on available funding. Interim improvements may also be considered at this point. 6) Upon development of a final priority list, the City Council may consider contracting with a landscape architect to develop a new conceptual design for the undeveloped 30 acres of the park, and /or a design for the additional improvements in Phase I, depending on the outcome of the public meetings and the prioritized list of improvements. Staff has prepared this report to introduce the subject to the Commission. Staff recommends that the Commission bring their individual park improvement priority lists for Arroyo Vista Community Park for discussion. At the meeting of November 6, staff will provide the commission with a consolidated list and will publicize a public meeting on this topic. RECOMMENDATION Prepare a list of future park improvements, and direct staff to advertise a public meeting for November 6, 1995, at the next Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. Attachments Community Park Master Plan, prepared by BSI Consultants, Inc., 1988.