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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1994 1003 PR REGr MINUTES OF THE PARRS AND RECREATION COMMISSION The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of Moorpark was held on Monday, October 3, 1994, in the Council Chambers of City Hall of said City, located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, CA 93021. 1. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Hall called the Meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. a. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Thompson. 3. ROLL CALL: Present: Chair John Hall, Commissioners Sandra G. Thompson, Ginger Stratton, Arlene Butler, and Debra Ulis -Judd. Staff Present: Christine Adams, Director of Community Services, Patty Lemcke, Administrative Secretary. 4. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND SPBCIAL PRESENTATIONS: Commissioner Thompson commended the Maintenance Staff on the work that was done on High Street for Country Days, and the landscaping of the Police Resource Center. 5. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: None. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS: All public comments were related to Item 8.A. The Commission agreed to allow public speakers to wait and address the Commission at that time on the agenda. There were nine public speaker cards. Chair Hall requested that it be noted that he had received 27 letters from Minutes of the Parks and 10/03/94 Recreation Commission Page Two Moorpark Little League in favor of the baseball fields at the Downtown Park. Director Adams added that the City had received 7 phone calls on October 3 also in favor of fields. 7. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR: A. Approval of the Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of September 6. 1994, Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented. Chair Hall stated that at the September 6 meeting, he had recommended that Vicki McGowan's effort and work at the Labor Day Picnic be recognized with a letter and he did not see it listed on the Minutes. Director Adams stated that it would be corrected. B. Park Status Report - September. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file the report. Chair Hall stated that in his conversation with Director of Community Services, it was decided that future Park Status Reports will also include updates on capital projects and new park development projects as well as on -going maintenance. NOTION: Chair Hall moved to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Commissioner Thompson seconded. The motion was carried 5 -0. Director Christine Adams described with an overhead diagram, the basic concept and purpose of the Downtown Park design. Director Adams then introduced Mr. David Volz, Landscape Architect, from Harris and Associates. Mr. Volz described the plans for the Downtown Park, situation of two ballfields, play area, restroom, picnic area and general landscape. Minutes of the Parks and 10/03/94 Recreation Commission Page Three Commissioners discussed the pro's and con's of the ballfields versus a passive park. Also the fact that half of the 8 acres assigned for the park area is being taken up by baseball fields. The parking area was agreed upon to be too small. Chair Hall introduced public speakers at this time: 1. David Beals. Member of the Moorpark Little League and in favor of the baseball fields. The fields in the City at this point are so limited, Little League will not be able to continue at their rate of growth. 2. Mike Jacalone. Vice- President of Moorpark Little League. He is in favor of the baseball fields. The Little League Organization would be happy to help out with a monetary donation along with their energy and time to keep up fields. Mr. Jacalone stated that their Organization had tried to obtain space at Arroyo Vista Park for fields when plans were originally approved, and was denied. 3. Ethel Sulkis - Her concern is if there are to be two baseball fields, the parking area is inadequate. Also in favor of a more passive area designed for the Seniors. Director Adams stated that she had discussed this with the Carol Ghens, Director of the Senior Center, and it was being discussed to set aside an area for Senior activities, such as horseshoes. 4. David Cruz - His concern is also the small area of parking that has been designated. He is worried about the safety of the children if there is heavy parking along the street. 5. Oscar Barrera - His concern is also the limited parking area. He stated that he is not against the ballfields, but if the City is going to design the park with fields, design it properly with adequate parking. 6. Rick Predmore - Stated that he supported the two baseball fields. I Minutes of the Parks and 10/03/94 Recreation Commission Page 4 7. Gary Murphy - Also supports the baseball fields. He was under the impression that Little League has been promised for at least three years that the City would provide additional fields. 8. Barbara Schultz - Lives in downtown Moorpark area and very much in favor of the park. She is concerned about the traffic and how it will effect Lassen Street. 9. Rob Jacalone - His feelings are that the Little League Organization is being made out to be the "bad guys." He wanted to remind the citizens that they are of the same community and must work together. Space is needed and has been promised for Little League. Director Adams stated that even though Arroyo Vista Park has more acreage, it would be too costly to try and change the plans and move the baseball fields to that park. Commissioner Stratton also stated that Phase II of Arroyo Vista Park was voted to be a passive park by the City Council. Commissioner Ulis -Judd discussed other parking options with Mr. Volz and the Commission. Mr. Volz said that he could have a new design completed within two weeks. NOTION: Commissioner Ulis -Judd moved for an additional design for the Downtown Park including additional parking area and to continue Item 8.A to a second meeting scheduled for October 17, 1994. Commissioner Thompson seconded. The motion was carried 5 -0. 9. ANNOUNCEMENTS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Commissioner Thompson thanked Leta Yancy- Sutton on behalf of the Commission for the use of the car provided for the Country Days Parade. Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission Page 5 10/3/94 Chair Hall would like to discuss the status and bids on the Arroyo Vista Park play equipment. Also he would like to review the Country Trail Park plans. Commissioner Ulis -Judd would like to know the status of "Adopt a Park". Commissioner Thompson would like to discuss a Cross Country Course, linking it with Arroyo Vista Park. 10. ADJOURIMPP : Commissioner Thompson moved to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Stratton seconded. The Motion was carried 5 to 0. The time was 9:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Patty L cke Administ ative Secretary