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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAG RPTS 1998 1102 PR REG1. 2. 3. 4. S. 6. CITY OF MOORPARK PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AMENDED MEETING AGENDA November 2, 1998 7:45 p.m. CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: Commissioners David Badoud, June Dubreuil, Sandra Thompson, and Chair Janice Parvin. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS, AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: PUBLIC COMMENTS: CONSENT CALENDAR: A. Approval of the Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of September` 8, 1998. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented. B. Approval of the Minutes from the City Council and Parks and Recreation Commission Joint Meeting of July 8, 1998. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented. C.� Approval of the Minutes from the Parks and Recreation Commission Park Tour of October 11, 1998. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented. D. Recreation Programming Quarterly Report: July through September, 1998. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file report. E. Parks Quarterly Report: July through September, 1998. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file report. 7. DISCUSSION /ACTION ITEMS: A. Consider Revised Hours of Operation for the Arrovo Vista Community Center. Staff Recommendation: That the Commission support the elimination of youth open gym on Sundays, and the reduction of hours of operation at the AVRC, Monday through Sunday, to reflect activities as discussed in the Agenda Report. Parks and Recreation Commission Amended Meeting Agenda November 2, 1998 Page 2 8. ANNOUNCEMENTS /FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: 9. ADJOURNMENT: 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. MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Moorpark, California 1. CALL TO ORDER: September 8, 1998 Chairman Parvin called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Badoud. 3. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners David Badoud, June Dubreuil, Sandra Thompson, and Chairman Janice Parvin. Staff Present: Mary Lindley, Director of Community Services; Shelly Shellabarger, Recreation Superintendent; and Patty Lemcke, Administrative Secretary. 4. PROCLAMATION, COMMENDATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: None. 5. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: CONSENSUS: To reorder the agenda, with 8.0 following 8.A, to accommodate the public speakers present for the item, and address item 7.B for discussion, following item 8.B. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR: A. Approval of the Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of July 6, 1998. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented. B. Parks Quarterly Report from April 1 through June 30, 1998. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file report. C. 3rd of July Fireworks Event Evaluation: Staff Recommendation: Receive and file report. P&P Commission Minutes September 8, 1998 Page 2 MOTION: Commissior.er Dubreuil :roved to approve items 7.A and C. - c.P.missioner Thompson seconded. The motion was carried . -0. 8. DISCUSSION /ACTION ITEMS: A. Consider Nomination and Selection of Vice Chair. Staff Recommendation: Nominate and select new Vice Chair to fill vacancy of Commissioner John Oberg. MOTION: Commissioner Badoud moved to nominate Commissioner Dubreuil as Vice Chair. Commissioner Thompson seconded. The motion was carried 4 -0. C. Consider Moorpark Girl's Softball Proposal for an Additional Field at Mountain Meadows Park, or Relocating League Play to AVCP. Staff Recommendation: Thai the Commission recommend to City Council: 1) The construction of a third softball field at Arroyo Vista Community Park at no direct cost to the City, as outlined in the Agenda Report, and 2) The relocation of Mocrpark Girls Softball to Arroyo Vista Community Park for their annual spring season. Public Speakers: Moorpark Girls Softball President, Blanca Rodriquez, and Jeff Yallec. Ms. Rodriquez presented the Girls Softball proposal, requesting an additional field be constructed at Arroyo Vista Park, and Girls Softball to begin league play at Arroyo Vista Park for their spring season. She also proposed the City to provide funding for the materials, and Girls Softball to perform all labor needed. This proposal reflects just the essential needs for a new field; the backstop, infield dirt, irrigation, and bases. Ms. Rodriquez also stated that Girls Softball will be holding fundraisers and working with corporate sponsors to raise funds needed for all additional construction of the field, which will be done in phases. Ms. Lindley stated that all labor performed by Girls Softball must be done by a licensed contractor. She also explained that not only are there no funds available in the Community Zone for park improvement, but this Zone is in the negative. P &R Commission Minutes September 8, 1998 Page 3 Ms. Rodriguez requested the City to loan Girls Softball the funds needed for materials, and repayment of the loan could be accomplished by corporate donations and fundraisers. Commissioner Badoud agreed with moving the league to Arroyo Vista Park, establishing that the only salvageable item from Mountain Meadows Park is the bleachers. He discussed with Ms. Rodriquez their upcoming fundraising efforts, and what time frame the league anticipates for repayment of the City loan. Commissioner Dubreuil proposed that the City borrow funds from another park zone for the loan to Girls Softball, and for the City to match those funds, also borrowed from another zone. Once the loan has been repaid to the City, only then could Girls Softball continue improvements on the field. She also stated that moving the field from Mountain Meadows to Arroyo Vista Park would relieve the stress of residents in the Mountain Meadows area. It was suggested that Girls Softball submit a letter reflecting the views and concerns of the Mountain Meadows residents. Commissioner Thompson agreed with the relocation of the league to Arroyo Vista Park, with the understanding that this move will not impact the City's Adult softball league play. Chair Parvin also agreed with the relocation, but suggested that rather than the City match funds for materials with Girls Softball, the City's contribution be slightly less, perhaps 40 percent. MOTION: Commissioner Thompson moved to recommend to City Council, Commission's support for relocation of Moorpark Girls Softball from Mountain Meadows Park to Arroyo Vista Park with the following provisions: 1) The City to match funds paid by Girls Softball for essential softball improvements; 2) Initial installation to include only the backstop, infield dirt, irrigation, and bases; P &R Ccmm'ssicn Minutes September ?, :9496 Page 4 3; '-he City to loan Girls Softball their portion of tre funds needed, but the loan to be repaid by a specified date; 4 : izv's share of improvement and loan to Girls Softball to be funded by a loan from Park lm,provement Zone 1, to the Community Zone; and, 5) Allowance for future improvement of the field onev when the initial loan has been paid in full. B. Consider Facility Rental Classification and Fees. Staff Recommendation: Review and forward recommended Park Rental /Use Fee Schedule to City Council for adoption. Ms. Shellabarger reviewed with the Commission the foiiowing recommended changes to the current rental classifications and fees: Incorporating a fifth group to accommodate "for profit organizations "; fee adjustments to field and court rentals, picnic area rentals, amenity rentals, and use of electricity; and including rental fees for the snack bar. MOTION: Commissioner Dubreuil moved to approve staff's recommendation. Commissioner Thompson seconded. The motion was carried 4 -0. 7.B Parks Quarterly Report from April 1 the .igh June 30 1998. Staff Recommendation: Receive and _ile report. Commissioner Badoud recommended the AVCP access road beyond the first gate and parking lots be striped. He has witnessed a number of both driving and parking problems on Saturdays, which he feels striping would minimize. Chair Parvin asked staff if the soccer teams who use Campus Canyon Park have been contacted regarding the problem with their soccer balls being kicked into the residents back yards, and suggested they help fund staff's recommendation of installing a net or planting trees. Ms. 7 �indley stated the soccer teams are aware of the problem and are working with staff to resolve. Trees P &R Commission Minutes September 8, 1998 Page 5 were planted sometime ago, but now have reached a height where the branches are too high to serve as a proper barrier. Ms. Lindley is discussing with the Supervisor of Maintenance and Operations, the option of adding additional trees of a different species, which would serve as a more permanent solution. Chair Parvin asked if the Police Department is contacted for each vandalism incident at Poindexter Park, and Ms. Lindley informed her that reports are filed. Commissioner Badoud stated that Chaparral School, directly next to the Park, is also experiencing a high level of vandalism. Commissioner Thompson announced to the viewers that Monte Vista Park has been closed, due to budget cuts resulting from the failure of Measure % %P ". CONSENSUS: To receive and file report. D. Schedule Parks and Recreation Commission's Bi- annual Park Tour. Staff Recommendation: Schedule a Park Tour for the Commission and staff. Commission and staff agreed to schedule the next bi- annual Park Tour for October 11, 1998, to begin at 12:30 p.m. An agenda of approximate times at each park will be posted and distributed. 9. ANNOUNCEMENTS /FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Commissioner Dubreuil requested a status report on the impact to date, on the parks following the failure of Measure P, and information and procedure on conducting a mail ballot. Director Lindley stated she will provide a box item to the Commissioners on these two items along with the status of Park Improvement funds. Commissioner Dubreuil also requested on October's agenda, information on a new student program at Moorpark High School, requiring students to serve a specific number of hours of community service before graduating, and if feasible, how the City may utilize this program with City events and assistance with vandalism repairs at the parks. P &R Commission yinu-._s September 8, 1998 Page 6 Commissioner Thompson req,�ested a follow up report on the _ciler hockey agreement with Tri Valley Roller Hockey. Commissioner Badoud would like to review the Park Amenities L -st at t:e October meeting before the Park Tour is conducted, review the unfinished Goals and Objectives, and requested staff to provide information on application deadline dates for the upcoming P &R Commission appointments. C ~air Parvin thanked the Moorpark Police Department and citizens who participated in the Night Out Crime Prevention Evening, held in August. She also commended staff on their great job conducting Camp Moorpark. She also requested a box item on the status of the Gift and Donation Catalogue, focusing on promotional efforts. 10. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Parvin adjourned the meeting at 9:02 p.m. until the next regularly scheduled meeting of October 5, 1998. APPRC' D: Respectfully submitted, JANICE PARVIN CHAIRMAN Party Lemcke Administrative Secretary MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION Moorpark, California July 8, 1998 A Special Joint Meeting of the Moorpark City Council and Parks & Recreation Commission was held on July 8, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. at the Moorpark Community Center located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. W CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Hunter called the City Council to order at 7:45 p.m. Chair Parvin called the Parks & Recreation Commission to order at 7:46 p.m. ROLL CALL: City Council: Councilmembers Evans, Perez, Teasley, Wozniak and Mayor Hunter Parks & Recreation Commission: Commissioners, Dubreuil, Thompson and Chair Parvin Absent: Commissioners Badoud, and Oberg Staff Present: Steven Kueny, City Manager; Mary Lindley, Director of Community Services; Deborah Traffenstedt, City Clerk; Susan Meyer, Deputy City Clerk PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner June Dubreuil led the pledge of allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENT: Gerald Goldstein, 11932 Los Angeles Avenue, expressed his concern regarding the City's billboard along Moorpark Avenue. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION: Consider Fiscal Year 1998/99 Goals & Objectives. Staff Recommendation: Consider the proposed Goals and Objectives. Mr. Kueny gave the staff report. Mayor Hunter suggested that the Council and Commission work through the goals and objectives. Minutes of the City Council and Parks & Recreation Commission Moorpark, California Page 2 Goal A. Expand and encourage establishing the genera increase the public's government operations. July 8, 1998 community involvement in 1 policies of the City and understanding of local Commissioner Thompson discussed the possibilities of the City's government channel 10 and expanding what is shown, including all agendas on the channel. In response to Commissioner Thompson, Ms. Traffenstedt said that a new character generator had been purchased and with the enhanced capability it will be possible to have more information shown on Channel 10, including some of the same information currently included on the City's Internet Home Page. Goal D. Strengthen the City's fiscal well being and long - range financial growth. Commissioner Thompson stated that the community volunteers for city events helped to cut down on part -time staff costs. Goal E. Reduce the potential for juvenile crime through intervention and prevention efforts. Mayor Hunter identified that Planning Commissioner Acosta had suggested that for Objective No. E.4, the word afternoon should be inserted pertaining to evaluating the feasibility and interest for afternoon and late night teen activities. Commissioner Thompson stated that the skateboard facility at Arroyo Vista Community Park had been successfully implemented and questioned whether Objective E.6 should be deleted. In response to Commissioner Thompson, Ms. Lindley stated that in conjunction with development of the Phase II conceptual design plans for Arroyo Vista Community Park, the need for a permanent skateboard facility would be considered. Mr. Kueny commented that Objec- re E.6 could be incorporated into the Arroyo Vista Park Phas II Objective No. F.13. In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Lindley stated that the landscape architect was finalizing the drawings for eight- Minutes of the City Council and Parks & Recreation Commission Moorpark, California Page 3 July 8, 1998 lighted tennis courts that were proposed to be constructed in Arroyo Vista Community Park. Goal F. Enhance the delivery of services an expand program efficiencies. In response to Councilmember Perez, Mr. Kueny said that Objective No. F.1 was not funded but should be looked at for community development function. In response to Councilmember Wozniak regarding Objective No. F.11, Mr. Kueny stated that recreation billing rates for Recreation personnel and costs for programs are being developed. He further stated that the City does not capture full -time staff billing rates but that the full cost of a program can be identified. Ms. Lindley commented that full -time staff hours are not being used to calculate actual costs for programs; however, part - time staff hours will be calculated and a report will be brought back to the City Council and the Parks & Recreation Commission. Goal G. Reinforce and enhance Moorpark's attractive community character and safeguard its desirable resources. In response to Councilmember Wozniak regarding Objective No. G.12, Mr. Kueny gave a brief update on the General Plan Open Space, Conservation, and Recreation (OSCAR) Element. He said that staff's intent was to distribute the draft document this fiscal year and schedule a joint meeting with the City Council and both Commissions. In response to Mayor Hunter regarding Objective No. G.18, Ms. Lindley stated that the architect submitted grading plans for Campesina Park and the plans have gone to the City Engineer for approval. She also stated that the Park was near approval to begin construction for the initial phase that would include minimal hardscape, without a tot lot or basketball court. In response to Councilmember Evans, Mr. Kueny commented that security lighting would be included. Mayor Hunter requested a box item memorandum regarding the status of the Campesina Park. Minutes of the City Council and Parks & Recreation Commission Moorpark, California Page 4 July 8, 1998 In response to Chair Parvin regarding Objective No. G.15, Mr. Kueny stated that staff intended to include a report on the Council's August 19 agenda regarding the Carlsberg Specific Plan neighborhood park. In response to Commissioner Dubreuil, Mr. Kueny commented that the staff report would also address the zone of benefit for the Carlsberg Specific Plan park. Commissioner Dubreuil asked if the Parks and Recreation Commission should be looking at recapture of costs for all programs and whether the Commission should be more proactive in recommending new fees. Mayor Hunter commented that the City Council and the Commission have an obligation to look at a program from a fiscal standpoint. Councilmember Evans commented that the Council encourages all input, although not all needs can be addressed. He also stated that the Commission shouldn't waste its time if there is no money. Councilmember Wozniak commented that groups should be encouraged to propose solutions for problems or requests for funding that they bring to the Council and Commission. Councilmember Teasley commented that the priority should be to maintain current programs and increase revenues. Mayor Hunter commented that he could not support lowering standards but that the Commission should use its imagination. Ms. Lindley commented that in order for staff to evaluate ideas, such as paying for parking at Arroyo Vista Community Park, there should be a Council objective to accomplish that study. Mr. Kueny stated that focusing on having parks bring in revenue could be added an objective. Commissioner Thompson cc .mented on the need for a BMX track for youth and asked if a location could be identified for riders. Minutes of the City Council and Parks & Recreation Commission Moorpark, California Page 5 July 8, 1998 Councilmember Evans suggested going forward with the idea to develop it further and then bring back more information to the City Council. In response to Councilmember Evans, Mr. Kueny stated that staff resources and time are limited, and that if a BMX track is a priority, then it should be added to the goals and objectives. CONSENSUS: There was Council consensus not to include any objective regarding a BMX track at this time. Councilmember Perez commented on City efforts to provide intervention for juvenile crime and the need to be mindful of other agency programs that are available. Councilmember Teasley commented that there was a need to find out what youths that do not participate in sports would like to have available. Mr. Kueny stated that staff would reschedule the Goals and Objectives for the City Council's agenda. 6. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Hunter adjourned the City Council meeting at 8:52 p.m. Chair Parvin adjourned the Parks & Recreation Commission meeting at 8:52 p.m. Janice Parvin, Chair ATTEST: Deborah S. Traffenstedt, City Clerk MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING PARK TOUR Moorpark, California 1. CALL TO ORDER: October 10, 1998 The meeting was called to order at 12:45 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Badoud, Dubreuil, Parvin, and Thompson. Staff Present: Mary Lindley, Director of Community Services, and Allen Walter, Supervisor of Maintenance and Operations. Commissioner Badoud suggested that the Recreation Brochure contain a message from the Commission generally describing the activities accomplished and upcoming issues to be tackled. Additionally, the message would contain information about when the Commission meets and the dates for the Youth Sports Committee. The Commission agreed by consensus. 3. PARK TOUR: Poindexter Park: The Commission viewed park benches near the noted on the walkway Parvin pointed out a planter areas at the additional wood chip m play lot, particularly the site location for the new flag pole. There was graffiti near the pay phones and Chair flooding problem in one of the south end of the park. Also, aterial needs to be added to the around the spring toys. Villa Campesina Park: The Commission toured the newly constructed Villa Campesina Park. BBQ stands are on order and will be installed by the developer. The park will continue to be maintained by Cabrillo for the next 60 days, at which time, the City will begin performing the maintenance. Park Tour October 10, 1998 Page 2 Glenwood Park: The Commission briefly discussed the time line for the installation of the new play equipment, which is now scheduled to be delivered in mid November. AVCP: Commissioners discussed the construction of the third softball field at AVCP and the impacts to AYSO. They viewed several locations where the displaced mini soccer field could be relocated. Mountain Meadows Park: The Commission discussed the desirability of constructing a third softball field and snack bar at Mountain Meadows Park. The consensus of the Commission was that either was desirable and that Girls Softball should be relocated to AVCP as soon as feasible. Peach Hill Park: The Commission discussed the proposal for a vending machine at Peach Hill Park. The Park's reservation board needs to replaced and several picnic tables, benches and trash receptacles also need to be replaced, they cannot be fixed. Griffin Park: The Commission observed a "moon bounce" in use. The truck used to deliver the moon bounce left deep tire tracks in the grass. The Commission also discussed the time line for the new equipment, which is expected to be delivered around January. Campus Canyon Park: A "moon bounce" was also in place at Campus Canyon Park (operated by a different company from the one at Griffin Park). This moon bounce had been carried over onto the grass, rather than by truck which eliminates the problem of damage to the grass. The Commission noted a leak in both the women's and men's restrooms . The Commission discussed the addition of trees at the toe of the slope, between the soccer field and the Park Tour October 10, 1998 Page 3 softball field. The Commission agreed to this by consensus. Commissioner Dubreuil suggested Carrot Wood Trees. 4. ADJOURNMENT: The Park Tour was adjourned at 3:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted: APPROVED: Mary Lindley Janice Parvin Director of Community Services Chairperson AGENDA REPORT CITY OF MOORPARK TO: Parks and Recreation Commission i FROM: Shelly Shellabarger, Recreation Superintendent' DATE: October 15, 1998 (Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting of November 2, 1998) SUBJECT: Quarterly report on Recreation Programming Summer Quarter: June - September 1998 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This memo serves as a review and analysis of summer 1998 Recreation Division programs. Winter 1998 was the first full season where figures were kept on Recware. Therefore, there are instances in this report where last year's figures were not available. Staff is working to standardize the reporting format as outlined below to increase the ability to compare year -to -year figures in future reports. This report also reflects staff's efforts to identify direct costs for each program. Direct costs are all costs for a program with the exception of staff time. Part -time staff costs are included in the total cost for each program. Coordinator and Superintendent hours are indicated at the end of each program section to provide perspective on the amount of administration time that a project may demand. The chart below summarizes participation, gross expenditures and net revenue /expenditure for of programs. Expenditures include direct costs and costs but do not include general overhead items maintenance and full time staff costs. The atta illustrate these figures. revenue, Summer 1998 part -time staff like facility shed charts Activity 1998 Participation Revenue Expenditure Net Revenue Fireworks 10000 $5,700 $12,003 ($6,303) Camp 233 $84,401.30 $53,956 $30,445 Classes 510 $18,220 $9,781 $8,439 Adult Sports 852 $19,241 $10,244 $8,997 Youth Sports 145 $6,503 $5,405 $1,098 Sports Camps 102 $9,519 $5,188 $4,331 Teens 244 $1,460 $3,581 ($2,121) Facilities 296 $20,085 $845 $19,240 TOTAL 12382 1$165,129 1$101,003 $64,126 SUMMER EVENTS One event was planned this quarter. The Fireworks Event was successful in that there was a very good attendance and there were no serious problems in event development or execution. The City's 15`h Anniversary celebration was included in the event. Fireworks 1998 1997 Participants :0,000 3,000 Volunteers 30 25 Direct Costs $11,638 $12,585 Part Time Staff Costs S365 $89 Total Costs $12,003 $12,774 Total Revenue $5,700 $6,135 Net Cost $6,303 $6,639 Direct Cost Per Participant $1.16 $1.57 Total Cost Per Participant $1.20 $7.59 Revenue Per Participant $0.57 $0.77 Net Cost Per Participant $0.63 $0.63 Coordinator Hours 80 Supervisor Hours 123 SUMMER CAMP Summer Camp registrations and average daily attendance rates declined over 1998 due to administrative and procedural changes, which included implementing a daily cap of eighty -four campers. Despite the decline in registration, gross and net revenues increased. This is due primarily to an adjustment of registration fees and the reduction of certain expenditures. For example, more costly activities (such as Woody Woodworker and Gymnastics) were replaced with lower cost activities (such as swing dance lessons and moonbounces). Additionally, limiting registrations eliminated the need to hire additional busses for field trips. Summer Camp Participants Average Per Day Direct Costs Part Time Staff Costs Total Costs Gross Revenue Net Revenue 1998 1997 233 325 68 80 $17,970 $18,618 $35, 986 $35, 523 $53,956 $54,141 $84,401.30 $82,489.60 $30,445.30 $28,348.60 Direct Cost Per Participant $77.12 $57.28 Total Cost Per Participant $231.57 $166.58 Gross Revenue Per Participant $362.23 $253.81 Net Revenue Per Participant $130.66 $87.22 Coordinator Hours (approximate) 150 52 Superintendent /Supervisor Hours 125 48 SUMMER CLASSES Summer class registrations showed a sharp increase over 1997. The 1998 figures indicate that classes have established a stable customer base. Fewer classes are canceling and more classes are filling. Continued growth is anticipated in the future. Again, the figures are pulled from the Recware database. Therefore, comparable detail is not available for 1997. However, the jump from 393 to 510 students and drop from 15% to 11% cancellation rate is indicative of the program growth and stability. Recreational Classes 1998 1997 Students 510 393 Classes Offered 70 65 Ran 62 55 Canceled 8 11% 10 15% Instructor payments $9,781 $7,191 Supplies $0 Direct Costs $9,781 Gross Revenue $18,220 Refunds and credits $1,900 Net Revenue $6,539 Direct Cost Per Participant $19.17 Gross Revenue Per Participant $35.73 Net Revenue Per Participant $12.82 Coordinator Hours (approximate) 40 SUMMER ADULT LEAGUES Reports on adult leagues Again, we anticipate th year -to -year comparison. adult sports are holding 1997. The Women's league proven very popular. were not produced in the summer of 1997. at future reports will show a better In general, however, it is clear that steady and even increasing slightly over reflects an added program, which has Softball 1998 1997 Teams 36 33 Supply Costs $2,884 Facility Costs (Lights) $1,588 Direct Costs $4,472 Part Time Staff Costs $1,215 Total Costs $5,687 Gross Revenue $12,879 Net Revenue $7,191 Direct Cost Per Team $80.12 Total Cost Per Team $157.98 Gross Revenue Per Team $357.75 Net Revenue Per Team $199.77 Coordinator Hours 50 Basketball Teams Supply Costs Facility Costs Facilitv Costs Direct Costs Part Time Staff Total Costs Gross Revenue Net Revenue ;Lights) ;Gym at $12 per Costs Direct_ Cost Per Team Total Cost Per Team Gross Revenue Per Team Net Revenue Per Team Coordinator Hours Volleyball Coordinator Hours Women's League Participants Supply Costs Facility Costs (Lights) Direct Costs Part Time Staff Costs Total Costs Gross Revenue Net Revenue 1998 16 $595 023 nour)$1,440 $2,058 $1,875 $3,933 $5,162 $1,229 $128.62 $245.8'• $322.62 $76. 81 24 1998 Canceled 3 1998 48 $390 $147 $537 $87 $624 $1,200 $576 Direct Cost Per Participant $11.18 Total Cost Per Participant $13.00 Gross Revenue Per Participant $25.00 Net Revenue Per Participant $12.01 Coordinator Hours 16 1997 16 1997 Canceled 1997 Not offered SURER YOUTH LEAGUES Youth sports registrations have also been holding relatively steady in comparison with 1997, with the exception of t -ball, which was canceled last summer. Staff has analyzed the problem with t -ball and has determined that, in the future, this sport should be limited to two seasons. It is hoped that this tactic will consolidate interested parties into two solid leagues rather than spreading registrations out to four seasons that almost make a league. Junior Basketball League Participants Supply Costs Facility Costs (Lights) Facility Costs (Gym at $12 per Direct Costs Part Time Staff Costs Total Costs 1998 1997 81 80 $1,847 $16 hour)$960 $2,823 $291 $3,114 Gross Revenue Net Revenue Direct Cost Per Participant Total Cost Per Participant Gross Revenue Per Participant Net Revenue Per Participant Coordinator Hours JBL Upper Division Participants Supply Costs Facility Costs (Lights) Facility Costs (Gym at $12 per Direct Costs Part Time Staff Costs Total Costs Gross Revenue Net Revenue Direct Cost Per Participant Total Cost Per Participant Gross Revenue Per Participant Net Revenue Per Participant Coordinator Hours T -Ball League Participants Direct Costs Facility Costs Direct Costs Part Time Staff Costs Total Costs Gross Revenue Net Revenue Direct Cost Per Participant Total Cost Per Participant Gross Revenue Per Participant Net Revenue Per Participant Coordinator Hours $3,564 $450 $34.85 $38.44 $44.00 $5.55 25 1998 41 $912 $8 hour)$480 $1,400 $143 $1,543 $1,927 $384 $34.14 $37.63 $47.00 $9.36 25 1998 23 $679 $0 $679 $69 $748 $1,012 $263 $29.52 $32.52 $44.00 $11.43 15 1997 56 1997 Canceled SUMMER YOUTH SPORTS CAMPS A variety of sports camps were offered during the summer. These camps were offered on a contract basis and are reported in a format consistent with contract classes. The camp cancellation rate is elevated over that of 1997. However, more camps were offered and more ran than those offered in 1997. The revenues per participant are consequently elevated. Sports Camps 1998 1997 Students 102 149 Camps Offered 16 7 Ran 8 Canceled 8 50� 2 29% Instructor payments $5,188.8 $8,045 Supplies $0 SC Direct Costs $5,188.8 $8,045 Gross Revenue $9,519 $12,303 Refunds and credits 51,067 not avai' able Net Revenue $3,259 $4,258 'approx; Direct Cost Per Participant $50.87 553.99 Gross Revenue Per Participant $93.32 582.57 Net Revenue Per Participant $31.95 528. 7 Coordinator Hours (approximate) 15 TEEN PROGRAMS Teen programs are building slowly with some setbacks. Staff is working to restructure the teen offerings to increase the participation rate. Some discussion and analysis of these programs follows: SKATEPARK: The skatepark went from 110 registered participants to 23 when the City instituted a use fee of $24 per year. Additionally, teens have been disappointed that the skatepark rules and city ordinance are enforced. This has caused a drop from 25 (spring average) to 2 (summer average) daily participants. Staff recommends dropping the annual fee. Fall events have been planned to revitalize interest in the skatepark. TRIPS: All the summer trips were canceled this year, as they have in the past. The pool parties, beach trips and midnight bowling trips received zero registrations. In fact, the only teen trips that are successful are the ski trips. It is recommended that the City refrain from offering trips (with the exception of ski trips) in the future. BAND JAMS: Four band jams were offered this summer. Two did not happen as the bands canceled just prior to the event. Over seventy -five teens attended the June and September band jams. It is important to note that the bands themselves assisted in publicizing the event to their friends and "following." As a result, most attendees of the band jams were in their late teens and early twenties. Staff encountered related problems such as drug and alcohol use and fights. Staff will focus on securing bands whose members are younger and therefore have a younger following. Middle school aged teens will be the focus. CLASSES: The babysitting course is experiencing tremendous success, filling every season. Staff takes a waiting list and requests the American Red Cross offer additional classes. Teens have shown interest in other general classes such as dog obedience, painting, dance and fitness. TEEN OPEN GYM: This program was offered on Friday evenings once a month throughout the summer and was poorly attended. Generally, two or three teens attended, though on one night there were six teens and one night there were none. Teen Classes Teen Baby Sitting Course Beginning Guitar Events Pool party Beach trips Skate Nites Band Jams Late Night Basketball Moonlight Rock N Bowl Skatepark Coordinator Hours Superintendent Hours 1998 1997 15 (Average) Not offered 5 8 1998 1997 Canceled 0 Canceled Not offered Canceled 25 (Average) June -70 Not offered July- canceled August - canceled September -75 4 (average) Not offered Canceled Not offered 23 registered Not offered 62 35 BROCHURE The following information does not include the City Clerk's portion of the brochure costs for the City Newsletter. The drop in ad sales is reflective of the fact that part -time staff was used in the past to make the sales contacts and visit individual advertisers. There is currently no staff time allocated to support this function. All ads are sold through a mailing to past advertisers and advertising application form distributed in the Chamber of Commerce Newsletter. Additionally, these figures reflect a steep rise in paper costs, which drives up the cost of the publication. Brochure Costs 1998 1997 Printing Cost $2,514.29 $1,698.75 Mailing Cost $1,066.83 $876.55 Total Cost $3,581.12 $2575.30 Ad Revenue $1,460 $2070 Net Cost $2,121.12 $505.30 FACILITY RENTALS The recreation division processes rentals for Arroyo Vista Recreation Center and all neighborhood parks. The costs shown for AVRC rentals include rental coverage by part time staff. Figures from 1997 were not available. Please note that many permits include multiple dates. For example, AYSO has been issued one permit for the full season, which includes multiple dates. Please also note that staff and direct cost figures are not available for park rentals. Park Rentals 1998 1997 Permits 279 Not available Gross Revenue $10,579 Gross Revenue Per Rental $37.91 Coordinator Hours 30 Superintendent Hours 24 AVRC Rentals 1998 1997 Permits 17 Not available Part Time Staff Hours 99.5 Part Time Staff Costs $845. 75 Total Costs $845.75 Gross Revenue $9,506 Net Revenue $8,660.25 Staff Cost per Rental $49.75 Gross Revenue Per Rental $559.17 Net Revenue Per Rental $509.41 Coordinator Hours 10 Superintendent Hours 5 STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Commission receive and file the report. 4 $90,000 $70,000 $60,000 $50,000 $30,000 $20,000 $10,000 $0 RECREATION DIVISION Summer 1998 Revenues vs Expenditures V,00� + e & e e e SP \ ``�., G G\� `�coQ c�Q G� pop �z 8 O��r oe 4 P 4� ■ Revenue ■ Expenditure Sports C 6% Youth Sport 4% Adult Sport 12% Summer 1998 Recreation Division Revenue Fireworks 3% Rentals . nni ■ Fireworks ■ Camp ❑ Classes ❑ Adult Sports • Youth Sports ■Sports Camps ■Brochure ❑ Rentals Adult 11 Summer 1998 Recreation Division Expenditure Brochure Rentals Snorts Camos 4% 1 % Fireworks ■ Fireworks ■Camp ❑ Classes ❑Adult Sports • Youth Sports • Sports Camps ■Brochure ❑ Rentals C CITY OF MOORPARK PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT TO: Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Allen Walter, Supervisor of Maintenance and Operations k w DATE: October 15, 1998 (Meeting of November 2, 1998) SUBJECT: Parks Quarterly Report From July 1 through October 1, 1998 All Parks: Park backflows were inspected, repaired and certified by the City's in -house certified inspector, John Casillas. Sunridge Landscape Services was advised of contractual changes affecting current contract services. The two services impacted are, 1) fertilizer frequency, reducing from 6 to 4 times per year, and 2) no work on rainy days. Sunridge will make adjustments and follow the City's direction. Arroyo Vista Park: Irrigation was suspended on July 7, when a 6" mainline "Tee" broke, west of the football field. Sunridge conducted the repair and irrigation returned on July 9. Two additional mainline breaks occurred to irrigation on September 29, after well #2 was activated to service Villa Campesina Park's new construction. Water pressure caused pipe connections to separate. The clock and valves for Campesina Park were added to the Arroyo Pedestrian Bridge to reduce pressure and allow the system to operate properly. Park staff and Sunridge completed the repair. Restroom sewer pump #2 failed and required repair. The cost was $1,200, and system was back online September 4. The football field's 4 x 4 fence, had two handicapped entry points added after a complaint was made of no handicap accessibility by football patrons. Entries and parking spots were clearly marked so proper usage can be maintained. Under the supervision of park maintenance staff, AYSO made arrangements and paid for additional fertilization and weed removal of the area on four of the soccer fields. The service was completed on August 11, and cost $800. Poindexter Park: The sand playground water supply valve malfunctioned. A new valve was located and the toy was placed back in service. The cost was $140. The block wall at the south end of the park, near the pavilion, was vandalized. Nine top caps were broken free from the wall. Park staff had just recently repaired this same damage to the wall. The cost to repair was $50 plus 1 1/2 staff hours. Tierra Rejada Park: Tennis court nets required replacement from normal wear and tear. The cost was $305. On September 20, extensive graffiti was done to the Park wall and sidewalks. Staff contacted police and removed all signs of damage after police investigation. Two suspects were arrested and booked, and the City was contacted by Ventura County Probation. The offenders are requested to pay $500 restitution to cover the City's cost to repair the damage. Glenwood Park: A lift at the playground sidewalk was repaired. Several large tree roots were required to be pruned to allow repair and s• - -'uture problems. A drinking fountain was remo,. m the picnic area in the center of the Park. The fountain was beyond repair and ul require replacement. Griffin Park: Inspection of the Park's trees found a species of beetle living in the Sycamore trees. The beetle is removing harmful scale from the trees that developed after the extreme rains this year. This benefit will reduce tree spraying and disease. Recommendation Receive and file report. 2 r r "i-A MEMORANDUM COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO: The Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Mary K. Lindley, Director of Community Services tk DATE: October 21, 1998 (Meeting of November 2) SUBJECT: Consider Revised Hours of Operation for the Arroyo Vista Recreation Center Background Since January 1998, the Department has made a concerted effort to track the use of the Arroyo Vista Recreation Center. Specifically, staff has been recording the number of participants at AVRC, noting the time, day of the week, and the corresponding activities scheduled. Upon review of use patterns over the past six months, and in light of the recent reduction in part-time staff hours in the recreation division (2,080) with the adoption of the FY 1998/99 Budget, staff is proposing several changes to the hours of operation for AVRC which will reduce and/or eliminate part-time staff cost when the facility is not in use. Additionally, the proposed changes will help reduce the potential cuts the City appears to be facing as the FY 1999/2000 approaches. Currently, the business office at AVRC is open Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The Center is advertised as open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. While the office is not open for business on Saturday and Sunday, the City does provide drop -in use of the gym and lends out basketball equipment. Sunday Open Gym: While the AVRC business office is closed on Sundays, the City does offer a drop -in open gym program. Other than occasional facility rentals, this is the only activity taking place on Sundays. Adult Open Gym, designed for individuals eighteen years of age and older, is offered every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Youth Open Gym, for youth under 18 years of age, is offered from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Between 3:30 and 4:00 p.m., staff cleans the gym and treats the hardwood floors. Over the last two years, the City has rented AVRC to Sonrise Church every Sunday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. As a result, staff scheduled to monitor the rental activity of the Church was also responsible for staffing the Open Gym program. Staff hours for Open Gym, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., were charged to rentals, allowing the City to save staff costs. The Church no longer rents AVRC; therefore, staff time for Open Gym is now charged to recreation. M:\NILINDLEY\RECREAPAVRCHOUR.NEM Typically, Youth Open Gym has had few, if any, participants. Over the last five months, there have been no youth in attendance on Sundays, and the number of adults attending has significantly decreased from between 20 — 30 to an average of ten or less. In the last three weeks there has been a little more activity for youth open gym with three to five players. Because the City advertises its drop -in hours for the gym as 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., even when no participants show up, the facility is still staffed. Additionally, in an effort to recoup the cost of staff time required to monitor Open Gym, in March, the City implemented a pilot program of charging a nominal fee of $2.00 for adults. The fee was consistent with how other municipalities and park districts handle their open gym programs. Initially, there did not appear to be any negative impact on participation as a result of the fee; however, after about three months the numbers began to decrease. While it's not possible to definitively say that the fee is the reason the numbers have significantly decreased, it appears to be the mostly likely cause. Recommendation: Limit Sunday Open Gym to adults, post the hours as 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and discontinue the nominal fee. The gym will be cleaned and the floor treated from 1 to 2:00 p.m. This action will free up two part-time hours per week, or 104 per year. Staff will continue to closely track participation of Adult Open Gym. If the number of adults attending continues to average less than 10, a proposal to discontinue open gym altogether will be considered. AVRC Saturday Hours: The business office at AVRC is closed on Saturdays; no business transactions, such as registrations or rental reservations, are handled. However, the Center is advertised as open between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. The City does operate a number of recreation classes, sports leagues, and drop -in gym use on Saturdays. Drop -in use of the gym can only take place when no other activity is scheduled. No fee is charged for drop -in use of the gym on Saturday. Saturday use of the gym has never attracted many, and most often no, participants. The reason may be because residents may not have a lot of discretionary (unplanned) time on Saturdays. Additionally, City programs have priority use of the gym, therefore, the time the gym is available for drop -in activities is limited and not consistent from week to week. Because the City has posted drop -in hours for the gym, even when there are no organized activities scheduled and no one is making use of the open gym, the facility must still be staffed each Saturday until 6 p.m. Recommendation: It is recommended that AVRC be officially closed on Saturday; that is, no drop -in activities will be offered. Classes and sports leagues will continue to take place at the Center and the facility open to those registered in the various recreation programs only. However, when no organized activity is taking place, the Center will be closed and no part-time staff will be scheduled. This action will free up approximately 2.5 hours per week, or 130 hours per year. Please note that if this recommendation is enacted, one of the City's two full -time recreation coordinators will continue to work between five and eight hours each Saturday to handle any MANE NDLEY\RECREAPAVRCHOUR.MEM problems or situations that may develop in regards to park and facility rentals and any general emergency that may arise. This practice has been in place for the past 12 months and has proven to be very successful. Anyone experiencing a rental problem is able to have the problem addressed immediately, without having to page other department staff, who may not be readily available. Evening Weekday Hours: The AVRC business office closes at 7 p.m. on weekdays, but the Center remains open and staffed until 10 p.m. Most of the recreation classes sponsored by the City end between 8 and 9 p.m., and adult sports leagues operating in the gym usually end at 10 p.m. (there are no classes or leagues on Friday evenings, with the exception of occasional teen programs). While, during a majority of the year there is usually one or more evening activities scheduled at AVRC, there are a number of days when nothing is scheduled. Recommendation: To reduce the cost of part-time staff, it is recommended that on weekdays the Center close at 7 p.m., consistent with the posted office hours. After 7 p.m., when classes or sports leagues in the gym have ended, the Center will be closed and no staff will be scheduled. This action will free up approximately 3 part-time hours per week, or 156 hours per year. If all three recommendations are implemented, the City would free up approximately 312 part- time staff hours annually. These hours are badly needed to respond to the demands placed on the recreation division, including general activities, additional assistance with recreation registrations, and with additional teen activities. The part-time staff budget allows for no flexibility for activities that typically arise throughout the year for such things as Country Days and the recent downtown celebration (both activities require the use of recreation staff to set up and/or take down). It is proposed that some of the newly made available hours be applied to these types of activities. Over the past year, the City has seen a significant increase in the number of residents registering for recreation programs. To accommodate the high volume of customers who register at AVRC, the City purchased a second computer to process transactions. In addition to the part-time office manager's time (six hours per day), the two full -time recreation coordinators spend an average of 4 hours per day assisting with registrations. Allocating minimal additional part-time hours to assist with registrations would free up some of the coordinators' time and allow them to more effectively conduct program planning and development. Historically, the City has had a difficult time generating the interest of teens in organized activities. Staff continues to be committed to developing new ideas. The introduction of the skate ramps, which took place on a Friday evening, proved to be a very successful event; however, it required seven staff members (four full -time and three part- time). There are no staff hours budgeted to conduct a similar event in FY 1998/99. Some of the hours made available by the proposed changes outlined in this memo could be reprogrammed to teen activities. M:\NILTNDLEY\RECREAT�A VRCHOUR.MEM In summary, the recommendations contained in this memo are meant to redirect hours to times and activities the division is deficient in now. Staff anticipates that there will be some minimal savings, but if the enrollment in the City's youth and adult leagues continues to grow, as it has over the past year, additional hours may need to be redirected to those programs as well (the allocation of additional hours to sports programs would be off -set by additional revenue). The proposed changes will not require any new costs or expenditures, but will better allow the Community Services Department to live within the reduced budget approved for FY 1998/99. Recommendation Staff recommends that the Parks and Recreation Commission support the elimination of youth open gym on Sundays, and the reduction of hours of operation at AVRC Monday through Sunday to reflect scheduled activities as discussed in the Agenda Report. M:VviLINDLEY\RECREATIA VRCHOUR. MEM