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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAG RPTS 1999 0405 PR REGCITY OF MO ORPARK PARRS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA April 5, 1999 7:00 F.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 3. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Joseph Catrambone, Tina Hare, Tom Pflaumer, Sandra Thompson, and Chair June Dubreuil. 4. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS, AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: 5. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS: 7. CONSENT CALENDAR: A. Approval of the Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of March 1, 1999. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented. B. Approval of Parks and Recreation Commission Park Tour Minutes of March 7, 1999. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented. 8. DISCUSSION /ACTION ITEMS: A. Consider Reauest From Moorpark Packer Football for Installation and Use of Semi Permanent Lights. Staff Recommendation: For the Commission to consider Packer Football's request and provide a recommendation. (Continued from the March 1, 1999 meeting.) B. Consider FY 1999/00 Goals and Objectives. Staff Recommendation: Provide a list of park and recreation related Goals and Objectives for FY 1999/00 for Council consideration. (Continued from the March 1, 1999 meeting.) 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. Parks and Recreation Commission Agenda April 5, 1999 Page 2 C. Consider Proposed Park Capital Improvement Budget for 1999/00. Staff Recommendation: For Commission to approve a recommended list of Park Capital Improvement Projects for inclusion in the FY 1999/00 Budget for City Council consideration. D. Oral Report of Bi- annual Park Tour on March 7, 1999. Staff Recommendation: For Commission and staff to discuss their March 7th bi- annual park tour. 9. ANNOUNCEMENTS /FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: 10. ADJOURNMENT: ,, t MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND !tECREATION COMMISSION Moorpark, California 1. CALL TO ORDER: March 1, 1999 Vice Chair Hare called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. 2. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Pflaumer. 3. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Joseph Catrambone, Tina Hare, and Thomas Pflaumer. Commissioner Sandra Thompson and Chair June Dubreuil were absent. 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: None. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR: A. Approval of the Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of February 1, 1999. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented. MOTION: Commissioner Catrambone moved to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Commissioner Pflaumer seconded. The motion was carried 3 -0. Commissioner Thompson and Chair Dubreuil were absent. P &R Commission Minutes March 1, 1999 Page 2 8. DISCUSSION /ACTION ITEMS: A. Consider Request From Moorpark Packer Football for Installation and Use of Semi Permanent Lights. Staff Recommendation: That the Commission consider Packer Football's request to install and use semi permanent lights on the football practice field at AVCP and provide a recommendation. Public Speaker: Douglas Shoop, President of Moorpark Packer's Youth Football, spoke on behalf of the football league. Mr. Shoop gave a brief summary of the type of lighting that is currently being used. He explained that since they moved their field from the old Moorpark High School, they have had to rent the lights for their practices, and the annual cost has risen from $2,700 to $5,100. Packer Football would like to purchase portable lighting at approximately $10,500, that could be mounted on pole fixtures at the beginning of their season and taken down, if necessary, at the end. Packer Football has requested the City contribute to the cost of this project. The Commission discussed the electrical wiring aspect of the project with Mr. Shoop, and made suggestions as to possible ways to achieve satisfactory results by placing the wiring underground. They also discussed Packer's current available funds, and perhaps requesting a loan from the City. The Commission agreed they would need additional time to consider the placement of the lights in reference to the neighboring homes, their recommendation to Council on funding from the City, and a final decision on the wiring. MOTION: Commissioner Pflaumer moved to continue this item until the next regularly scheduled meeting on April 5, 1999. Commissioner Catrambone seconded. The motion was carried 3 -0. Commissioner Thompson and Chair Dubreuil were absent. P &R Commission Minutes March 1, 1999 Page 3 B. Consider Recreation Programs and Special 7,vents for FY 1999/00. Staff Recommendation: Approve recreation programs and events for FY 1999/00 as outlined in the agenda report. Mary Lindley and Shelly Shellabarger gave an overview of the current City programs and events, and what staff is proposing differently for next year. Ms. Shellabarger stated that the teen programs will be targeted for middle school age rather than high school, hoping this will attract a greater number of participants. She feels that in the past, the teen programs were designed more for high school ages, and attendance has been poor. Commissioner Catrambone suggested staff contact the Senior Center for volunteers to work the events. This would help cut back on expenditures needed for part time staff. Commissioner Pflaumer inquired about staff dropping all the teen trips except the ski trips. Ms. Shellabarger explained the trips were being dropped due to no sign -ups, or so few, on all trips offered, except the ski trips, which tend to sell out. The teen sports camps were also discussed. MOTION: Commissioner Catrambone moved to approve staff's recommended programs and events for FY 1999/00. Commissioner Pflaumer seconded. The motion was carried 3 -0. Commissioner Thompson and Chair Dubreuil were absent. C. Consider FY 1999/00 Goals and Objectives. Staff Recommendation: Provide a list of park and recreation related Goals and Objectives for FY 1999/00 for Council consideration. Ms. Lindley reviewed staff's suggested Goals and Objectives with the Commission, and explained they could either add or delete items as they chose. P &R Commission Minutes March 1, 1999 Page 4 MOTION: Commissioner Catrambone moved to continue this item to the next regularly scheduled meeting of April 5, 1999. Commissioner Pflaumer seconded. The motion was carried 3 -0. Commissioner Thompson and Chair Dubreuil were absent. D. Review of Arroyo Vista Community Park Phase II Conceptual Design Project. Staff Recommendation: Provide any additional input to the project architect. The Commission agreed that the special meeting on February 24th went very well, and were pleased with the number of residents who attended. Both the Commission and staff appreciated that the speakers ranged from all age groups. The Commission had no additional input for the project architect. E. Oral Reports From CPRS Attendees. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file reports. Mary Lindley was the only attendee present, and gave her oral report. Commissioner Thompson and Chair Dubreuil also attended the conference, but were absent. 8. ANNOUNCEMENTS /FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Mary Lindley announced the upcoming Joint City Council and Parks and Recreation Commission meeting tentatively scheduled for March 24, 1999, and the bi- annual Park Tour on Sunday, March 7, 1999. 9. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Hare adjourned the meeting at 8:40 p.m., until the next special meeting scheduled on March 7, 1999. P &R Commission Minutes March 1, 1999 Page 5 Respectfully submitted, JUNE DUBREUIL CHAIRMAN Patty Lemcke Administrative Secretary - - ­ 7. a--. -- MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING PARK TOUR Moorpark, California 1. CALL TO ORDER: March 7, 1999 The meeting was called to order at 12:30 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Joseph Catrambone, Tina Hare, Thomas Pflaumer, Sandra Thompson, and Chair June Dubreuil. Staff Present: Mary Lindley, Director of Community Services. 3. PARK TOUR: The Commission and staff met at the Community Center and arrived at Poindexter Park at 12:40 p.m. Poindexter Park Chair Dubreuil suggested replacing the wood fiber surface material in the play lot closest to the sand /water play station with sand. This would alleviate the problem of the sand mixing with the wood fiber. Staff will confirm whether this proposed change would effect the park's ADA status. It was noted that the California flag needs to be replaced, and the handle on the drinking fountain, near the north baseball diamond needs replacement. Villa Campesina Park Chair Dubreuil asked if the Parks and Recreation Commission would have an opportunity to review any study or future plans for a trail along the Arroyo. Commissioners expressed a desire to see picnic tables and benches installed in the park. Staff explained that Villa Campesina Park is a Zone of Benefit and any improvements made would need to be funded by the surrounding property owners. MAPLemcke\M\Commission\Park Tour - March.doc Park Tour March 7, 1999 Page 2 of 4 Glenwood Park The Commissioners had positive comments about the newly installed play equipment at Glenwood Park. They expressed a desire to purchase additional equipment to fill out the play lot. Staff indicated that a cost comparison was being done on the installation of fibar versus rubber tiles. The Commission noted that Glenwood Park does not have a restroom. Arrovo Vista Communitv Park The Commission viewed the newly constructed softball field. Two representatives from Moorpark Packer Football met the Commission to discuss their proposal to install temporary lights on the practice field. The Commission also viewed the site for the eight lighted tennis courts. The need for additional parking was also discussed. The skylight in the men's restroom is broken and needs to be replaced. Tierra Rejada Park The Commission noted the vandalism inflicted on the tennis court windscreens and also discussed the problems experienced with the drywall material used in the restrooms. Tierra Rejada seemed to be a popular and well -used park. Mountain Meadows Park The Commissioners noted some minor "pop outs" on the basketball court. The old wooden equipment needs to be scheduled for replacement. Peach Hill Park The Commission expressed an interest in replacing the wooden play equipment as a top priority. The drinking fountain near the softball field was broken and needs to be repaired. Commissioners noted the good condition of the softball field. Virginia Colony There was some minor graffiti and the coating on she picnic tables and benches is peeling. The fence along the southern property line needs to be repaired. The Commission noted that there was no one in the park. Campus Park The Commission indicated an interest in replacing the wooden play equipment, but it was not considered a top priority since the park receives limited use. The drinking fountain was leaking. Griffin Park The Commissioners were told the new equipment had been ordered and should be installed by April. Commissioner Pflaumer suggested that the City begin replacing the wooden benches throughout the park. The problem with gophers was noted. Campus Canyon Park The Commission expressed a desire to replace the play equipment since the equipment is old and outdated. The park receives heavy use, and there is money in the park's Improvement Zone. It was noted that the basketball court has a lot of "pop outs ". The dinosaur spring toy is cracked and needs to be addressed. Country Trail Park The Commission viewed the newly installed tile and was told that the fibar would be removed. Commissioner Pflaumer stated that he liked the type and style of the benches and tables. Community Center Park The Commission discussed the amount of use the park receives after school. It was noted that the fence was a newly added feature that helped prevent children from darting out into the street. M:\PLemcke\M \Commission\Park Tour - March.doc 4 . ADJOLYPIMNT : The Park Tour was adjourned at 4:15 p.m. APPROVED: Respectfully submitted: June Dubreuil Chairperson Mary Lindley Director of Community Services M: \PLemcke \M \Commission\Park Tour - March.doc d'i`m CITY OF MOORPARK PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA TO: Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Mary K. Lindley, Director of Community Services DATE: March 25, 1999 (Meeting of April 5) SUBJECT: Consider Moorpark Packer Football Request to Install Lights at AVCP BACKGROUND On March 1, 1999, the Commission considered the request from Moorpark Packer Football to install semi permanent lights at the football practice field. At that time, the Commission approved a motion to continue the agenda item to its April 5 meeting to provide an opportunity to tour the site. Additionally, the Commission requested that staff contact Southern California Edison to inquire as to whether or not there were any standards or specifications regarding the distance overhead wires can span. As you may recall, each season Packer Football rents portable lights for use on the practice field to facilitate weekday evening practices. The cost of renting the lights is approximately $5,000. They anticipate that rental costs will increase this year, and are looking at alternatives that will make lighting the practice field more cost effective over a long term period. Edison was contacted and indicated that it only gets involved in issuing a permit and installation of a transformer and meter. Prior to issuing the permit, they will contact the property owner (the City) for authorization and require that a concrete pad be installed. The establishment of any other requirements or standards are the property owner's responsibility. In a recent conversation with Packer Football, it is staff's understanding the they are requesting approval to install lights at the practice field at AVCP. The improvement plan proposed by Packer is to construct a pad for the transformer near the pump house and install four wooden telephone poles at the practice field. Mounted on each pole would be three light fixtures for a total of twelve lights. Additionally, wooden poles would be installed along the wooden fence line, east of the football field, from the transformer to the practice field, from which an overhead electrical wire would be strung. All of the work would be performed by Packer Football. Packer Football Requesting Page 2 Packer's initial request included a cost sharing arrangement with the City. Considering the status of the Community Park Improvement Zone, they are now requesting a loan from the City in the amount of $15,000 to be repaid over a three -year period. The first payment of $5,000 would be made in the 1999 football season and two additional $5,000 payments would be made over the next two consecutive years. Packer has indicated that it cannot perform the proposed improvements without a loan. The Commission is being asked to consider Packer Football's request. If the Commission elects to recommend granting Packer's request, its recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for consideration. RECOMMENDATION Consider the request by Moorpark Packer Football and provide a recommendation. M: \MLindley\ PARKS \packerlightreques.com.doc AGENDA REPORT PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION CITY OF MOORPARK TO: The Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Mary K. Lindley, Director of Community Services oi, DATE: March 29, 1999 (Meeting of April 5, 1999) SUBJECT: Consider Goals and Objectives for FY 1999/00 DISCUSSION This item was first presented to the Commission at its meeting of March 1, 1999. At that time, the Commission took action to carry the item over to the April 5 meeting. The Commission is being asked to provide recommendations for FY 1999/00 objectives related to the City's parks and recreation programs and services. The Commission's recommendations will be forwarded to the City Council for consideration. The Council is typically asked to adopt goals and objectives along with the adoption of the City's budget. To assist the Commission, the following is a list of projects that have previously been identified by either the Council, past Commission's, or Department staff. • Playground equipment replacement projects - • Campus Canyon Park Campus Park Peach Hill Park Community Center Park Tierra Rejada Park • Expand and initiate new adaptive programs. • Explore the feasibility of a permanent skatepark. • Implement a volunteer fingerprinting policy and procedures. • Develop a youth scholarship program to provide low or no cost registration for recreation programs to low income Moorpark families. • Consider a more flexible recreation and park rental refund policy. FY 1999 /00 Goals and Objectives Page 2 • Identify funding sources to proceed with the development of AVCP Phase II. • Evaluation /modification of current Park Improvement Zones and commercial /industrial fees. • Expand recreational tennis programs upon completion of the AVCP tennis courts. Additionally, at the joint City Council /Park and Recreation Meeting on March 24, two other potential objectives were also discussed: 1) the feasibility of providing a drop -in type of program for middle school aged youth located on school campuses, and 2) development of Art in Pubic Places guidelines and policies. Because the City Council attempts to limit the number of objectives in an effort to assure that the final list adopted is achievable, the Commission should attempt to keep its list to no more than ten items. To assist the Commission, a copy of the City's FY 1998/99 Goals and Objectives has been attached to this staff report. RE COMM NDAT I ON Provide a list of recommended parks and recreation related objectives for fiscal year 1999/00 for consideration by the City Council. \ \MOR_PRI_SERV\ home_ folders\ MLindley \ADMIN \p &r99object.com.doc AGENDA REPORT PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION TO: Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Mary K. Lindley, Director of Community Services DATE: March 8, 1999 (Meeting of April 5, 1999) SUBJECT: Consider Proposed Park Capital Improvement Budget for 1999/00 BACKGROUND Each year, the Parks and Recreation Commission is asked to review the Park Improvement Fund (Fund 212) and to provide the City Council with a recommendation on park capital improvement projects to be considered for the upcoming fiscal year. The Commission is being asked to consider potential projects for FY 1999/00 and forward a recommendation to the City Council. The Park Capital Improvement Fund is comprised of so- called Quimby park in -lieu fees, fees imposed on new multi - family residential and commercial/industrial projects, parkland lease revenue, and interest income on the fund balance. Pursuant to City Council's approved action, there are six park improvement zones, five which fund neighborhood parks and one which funds community parks. Funds are collected within a zone when new development takes place. Of the newly collected funds, 60 percent stay within the neighborhood zone where the funds were collected. These funds can only be spent on neighborhood park facilities located within that zone. The remaining 40 percent go into a community park zone fund which funds improvements of community park facilities (Arroyo Vista Community Park). During 1998/99, a number of projects were undertaken. Those projects include: ➢ replacement of playground equipment at Glenwood and Griffin parks, ➢ installation of ADA accessible rubber tiles, ➢ replacement of wooden picnic tables at Griffin and Campus parks, ➢ construction of the third softball field at AVCP, ➢ AVCP Phase II Conceptual Design, ➢ Installed second soccer goal post at Campus Canyon Park, Park Capital Improvemeat Budget page 2 ➢ improvements to the multi purpose court at AVCP. Additionally, the construction of eight lighted tennis courts at AVCP will shortly be underway. As of January 31, 1999, the total Park Improvement Fund Balance across all zones was approximately $215,531. Attachment A shows the fund balance for each park zone. Of the seven zones, two have liabilities in excess of their assets: the Community Zone and Zone 5 (Mountain Meadows). Attachment B identifies improvements staff believes the Commission should discuss as potential projects for FY 1999/00. The Commission may wish to suggest additional projects. The outcome of the Commission's action should be a recommended list of park improvement projects for FY 1999/00 that will be forwarded to the City Council for its consideration during the upcoming budget process. Recommendation Staff recommends that the Commission approve a recommended list of Park Capital Improvement Projects for inclusion in the FY 1999/00 Budget for City Council consideration. \\MOR PRI SERW HOME FOLDERS\ NIL INDLEY \PARKS\PKIIviPBUD99.COM.DOC ATTACHMENT A PARK RvIPROVEMENT FUND STATUS FEBRUARY 1999 ZONE TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITIES FUND BALANCE 1 (Downtown) $364,663 $ 0 $364,663 3 (Campus) 290,538 0 290,538 4 (Peach Hill) 32,911 0 32,911 5 (Mountain Meadows) 22,224 34,370 (12,146) 6 (Glenwood) 14,136 0 14,136 Community 11,429 486,000 (474,571) TOTAL $735 ,901 $520,370 5215,531 \\MOR PRI SERV\HOME FOLDERS\ NEINDLEY\PARKS\PKMBUD99.COM.DOC ATTACHMENT B PROPOSED PARK CAPITAL "ROVEMENT PROJECTS FISCAL YEAR 1999/00 Community Zone Zone 1 Arroyo Vista Community Park 'ro'ects Estimated Co: 1) No projects proposed $0 TOTAL 0 Poindexter Park 'rojects Estimated Cos No projects proposed $0 TOTAL 0 Virginia Colony 'rojects Estimated Cost 1) No projects proposed $0 TOTAL 0 Community Center Park 'ro'ects Estimated Cost 1) No projects proposed $0 TOTAL 0 \\MOR PRI_SERV\HOME_ FOLDERS\ hEINDLEY \PARKS\PKIMPBUD99.COM.DOC Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Campus Park 'rojects Estimated Cost 1) No projects proposed $0 TOTAL $0 Griffin Park 'ro ects Estimated Cost 1) Replace wooden benches ( 5) $14,000 TOTAL $14,000 Campus Canyon 'ro'ects Estimated Cost 1) Replace playground equipment $ 60,000 TOTAL $ 60,000 Peach Hill Park 'ro'ects Estimated Cost 1) Replace & upgrade play equipment $50,000 TOTAL $50,000 Mountain Meadows Park 'rojects Estimated Cost 1) No projects proposed $0 TOTAL $0 \\MOR PRI SERV\HOME FOLDERS\ I& fNDLEY\PARKS\PKINTBUD99.COM.DOC Zone 6 Tierra R Ajada Park Project Estimated Cost 1) No projects proposed $ 0 TOTAL 0 Country Trail Park 1) No projects proposed $ 0 TOTAL $0 Glenwood Park Projects Estimated Uost 1) No projects proposed $o TOTAL $o \\MOR PRI SERV\HOME FOLDERS\ NILINDLEY \PARKS\PKMTBUD99.COM.DOC