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A special meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission of
the City of Moorpark was held on Monday, October 17, 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 7:00 p.m.
a. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Butler.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present:
Chair John Hall, Commissioners Sandra G. Thompson,
Arlene Butler, and Debra Ulis -Judd. Commissioner
Stratton was absent.
Staff Present:
Christine Adams, Director of Community Services, Patty
Lemcke, Administrative Secretary.
4. PROCLAMATIONS, COMHEAIDATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
None
5. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
None.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
There were three public speakers, and all regarding Item
8(A).
1. Mike Jacalone. On behalf of Little League and
�- himself, Mr. Jacalone would like to thank the
Commission for including the two ballfields.
He was also satisfied with the new park
design.
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2. Ethel Sulkis. Her opinion is that the passive
area of the park design appears too small of a
space for too many people. The picnic and
play area will have an overcrowding problem.
:3. Eloise Brown. She is in favor of the
ballfields for Little League, but disagrees
with the remainder of the park design. In her
opinion the parking area is still not large
enough. She does not agree with the "farm
theme ". Also the amphitheater is not
necessary. Mrs. Brown is concerned with the
cost that will be needed to maintain.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR:
None
8. DISCUSSION /ACTION ITEMS:
A.
Staff recommendation: That the Parks and
Recreation Commission consider the conceptual
design for the downtown park site, take public
input, and recommend a design to City Council for
their review.
Director Adams explained to all present that on
October 9, 1994, she and Commission walked the
downtown park site and reviewed the new park
design. The new design was displayed. Director
Adams introduced the architect, Mr. David Volz.
Mr. Volz briefly explained the revisions that had
been made to park design. one ballfield reduced to
create additional space for different activities,
a horseshoe area, smaller restroom, a space
available for a concession stand, and another
parking lot.
Chair Hall suggested the amphitheater could be
multi - purpose if it were converted to another
pavilion.
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Recreation Commission
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Commission continued to discuss changes with new
plan that might free up additional space for
picnics and play area.
Chair Hall called a recess at 7:45 p.m. to allow
Commission to question Mr. Volz on the design.
Chair Hall reconvened the meeting at 7:55 p.m.
Director Adams stated that it seemed the options on
the design were now as follows:
1. To stay with the amphitheater.
2. To omit the amphitheater entirely to free up
space.
3. To have a raised platform as a stage area with
an open cover that could also serve as a play
area.
Chair Hall was in favor of the amphitheater being
changed to a design, such as a pavilion that could
serve multi - purposes.
Commissioner Ulis Judd was in favor of the park
design as is.
Commissioner Thompson also was in favor of park
design as is, but also including a Bocci Ball area.
Commissioner Butler was in favor of the
amphitheater, but would still prefer opening up
additional space.
MOTION: Commission Judd moved to approve the downtown
park design with the following amendments and
then to recommend to City Council for
approval.
1. Amphitheater moved to the east fifteen feet.
2. Cover the amphitheater stage only.
3. Expand area west of the amphitheater.
4. To decrease the number of picnic tables by
five and scale down bar -b -que pits to coincide
with tables.
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Recreation Commission
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5. Clear a flat space for Bocci Ball area.
Commissioner Thompson seconded. The motion was
carried 4 -0. Commissioner Stratton was absent.
9. ANNOUNCE[KNTS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
None
10. ADJOURNMENT:
Commissioner Thompson moved to adjourn the meeting.
Commissioner Butler seconded. The Motion was carried
4 to 0. Commissioner Stratton was absent.
The time was 8:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
M�-ZZ,
Patty LenVke
Administrative Secretary