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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1992 0113 PR REGITEM MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Moorpark, California January 13, 1992 The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of Moorpark was held on Monday, January 13, 1992, in the Council Chambers of City Hall of said City, located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California. 1. CALL TO ORDER: The Meeting was called to order at 7:06 p.m. by Chairman Corzine. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Volke. 3. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners John R. Hall, Jr., Ginger Stratton, Sandra G. Thompson, Connie Volke and Chairman Ronald W. Corzine. Staff Present: Philip Newhouse, Director of Community Services and Debra Broussalian, Administrative Secretary. 4. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Chairman Corzine presented the Director with a balloon bouquet to be presented to Shelly Shellabarger, Recreation Supervisor, in honor of being selected "Employee of the Month" for December, 1991. 5. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: Commissioner Hall requested that Item 8, Comments from Commissioners, be heard before Item 10, Future Agenda Items. Staff explained the order of the Agenda was as outlined in the newly adopted Rules of Procedure. Staff recommended discussion of reordering of the agenda be placed on the next agenda as a Discussion /Action Item. Commissioner Hall still requested Item 8 be reordered for tonight's meeting. The Commission concurred to reordering Item 8 and further agreed discussion of reordering of the agenda be placed on the next agenda. Commissioner Thompson requested adding "Renaming Parks" to the agenda. Staff recommended it be added to the Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission 2 1/13/92 next agenda and be included during discussion of Item 10, Future Agenda Items. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR: A. Approval of the Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of December ]q91. Staff recommendation: Approve as presented. MOTION: Commissioner Thompson moved and Commissioner Hall seconded a motion to approve Item 7.A. as presented. Unanimously approved. Commissioner Hall requested Item B be pulled from the agenda for discussion. B. Receive Staff's Status Report of City Parks. Staff Recommendation: Receive report and file. Commissioner Hall stated that some modifications were necessary at South Meadows Park including the need for bike racks, signs designating age limits, and additional trash receptacles. He recommended a subcommittee be assigned to investigate modifications needed and report their recommendations to staff. Commissioner Thompson recommended posting the tennis court rules at South Meadows Park as soon as possible to avoid any disagreements regarding use. Staff reported the proposed tennis court rules were being reviewed by the Public Works /Facilities Committee on 1/15/92. Upon approval of the rules by City Council, they will be posted at the park. MOTION: Chairman Corzine moved and Commissioner Stratton seconded a motion to appoint Commissioners Hall and Thompson to serve on the South Meadows Park subcommittee to investigate modifications needed at South Meadows Park. Unanimously approved. In response to Commissioner Thompson, staff reported he had no additional details regarding the status of LaColonia Park except the City was in contact with the attorney for Cabot, Cabot & Forbes regarding the disposition of the property. Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission 3 1/13/92 In response to Chairman Corzine, staff reported the relocation of the pay phone at North Meadows Park will occur after the contractor removes the security fencing which should be within the next two to three weeks. Commissioner Hall stated he is concerned with the condition of the wood playground equipment at Peach Hill Park and requested staff to obtain costs to upgrade the equipment. Staff stated this could be addressed during the discussion of the capital improvement budget which will be on next month's agenda. Chairman Corzine recommended the Commission tour the parks before next month's meeting. The Commission unanimously agreed at the end of this meeting, they would adjourn to a special meeting on February 1 at 9:00 a.m. to tour the parks. MOTION: Commissioner Stratton moved and Commissioner Volke seconded a motion to accept Item 7.8. with the added concerns of the Commissioners, as stated above. Unanimously approved. 9. DISCUSSION /ACTION ITEMS: A. Consider Reorganization of the Parks and Recreation Commission. Staff recommendation: Proceed with selection of the Commission Chairman and Vice Chairman. Commissioner Hall stated no decision had been made regarding whether or not he will be relocating, and despite the fact he would like to serve as an officer of the Commission, recommended the Commission proceed with the reorganization. MOTION: Commissioner Hall moved and Commissioner Stratton seconded a motion to nominate Ronald Corzine as Chairman of the Commission and Sandra Thompson as Vice Chairman of the Commission. Unanimously approved. B. Consider Community Services Department Logo. Staff recommendation: Adopt City logo as the official Community Services Department logo. Staff presented a white shirt with an embroidered City logo in yellow stitching for the Commission's review. Staff stated a white shirt with navy blue stitching and a kelly green shirt with yellow stitching have also been requested for the Commission's review. Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission 4 1/13/92 MOTION: Commissioner Hall moved and Commissioner Volke seconded a motion to adopt the City logo as the official logo of the Community Services Department with the wording under the logo to read "Parks and Recreation" and to postpone adopting shirt and logo colors until the next Parks and Recreation Commission meeting in February. Unanimously approved. C. Consider Attendance to the Annual California and Pacific Southwest Recreation and Park ConfQrence. Staff recommendation: Select two Commissioners to attend the C.P.R.S. conference in Long Beach, March 5 to 8, 1992. At 7:45 p.m., the Commission recessed. At 7:58 p.m., the Commission reconvened. MOTION: Commissioner Thompson moved and Commissioner Hall seconded a motion to fund Commissioners Stratton and Volke to the C.P.R.S. conference out of the money that is allocated including registration, hotel, travel and per diem costs, with any remaining money to be divided among the Commissioners wishing to attend the conference. Unanimously approved. D. Consider Commission's Review. Evaluation and Recommendation of City Parks and Recreation Programs and Activities. Staff recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate. Staff stated in addition to using the written form submitted in his staff report for the Commission's feedback regarding our parks and programs, each special event will also be placed on the agenda for discussion after they occur for verbal feedback from the Commission. The Commission discussed whether the form should be approved as presented or if it should be revised to be more specific and generic in nature. The Commission concurred the form could be changed at a later time, if needed. MOTION: Commissioner Thompson moved and Commissioner Stratton seconded a motion to accept the Program Activity Form as presented. Unanimously approved. 8. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS: A. Commissioner Volke stated the South Meadows Park grand opening was wonderful, and she was proud to Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission 5 1/13/92 be a part of the activities and a Parks and Recreation Commissioner. B. Commissioner Thompson congratulated Chairman Corzine on his nomination as Chairman, congratulated staff for their successful New Year's Eve program which was attended by Commissioner Volke, commended staff on the production of the Winter /Spring Recreation Brochure, and reminded the Commission the Sweetheart Dance is scheduled for February 14. C. Commissioner Stratton thanked the Commission for the opportunity to attend the CPRS conference with Commissioner Volke, stated it was a proud moment to be at the opening of South Meadows Park, and hopes the citizens of Moorpark will take care of it as if it were their own. D. Commissioner Hall thanked Commissioner Volke for her comments regarding his recommendation to the Commission to continue with reorganization, thanked the City Council for reconsideration of the C.P.R.S. conference attendance, appreciated the experience he attained regarding development and opening of South Meadows Park, and congratulated Chairman Corzine and Commissioner Thompson on their appointment as Chairman and Vice Chairman to the Commission. E. Chairman Corzine expressed appreciation to the Commission for their confidence in his leadership abilities as Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Commission, wished Commissioner Hall the best should he relocate but hopes he can continue serving on the Commission, and stated he would like all the Commissioners to attend as chaperones to the February Sweetheart Dance. 10. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: For the February 10, 1992, meeting, the following items were requested to be placed on the agenda for discussion: A. Renaming of parks; B. Consider revising relates to the order C. Consider committee modifications; the Rules of Procedure as it of the agenda; report on South Meadows Park Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission 6 1/13/92 D. Selection of the color of the logo stitching and shirt. E. Consider the 1992/93 Budget. 11. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: At 8:20 p.m., Commissioner Corzine moved and Commissioner Thompson seconded a motion to adjourn to a Special Meeting on February 1, 1992, 9:00 a.m., at the Moorpark Community Center for the purpose of touring the parks for recommendations of capital improvements. Unanimously approved. Respectfully submitted, Administrative Secretary APPROVED: C 1 RONALD W' CORZINE, CHAIRMAN Parks & Recreation Commission