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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1995 0918 PR REGITEM 7 t2 MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Moorpark, California September 18, 1995 1. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Butler called the meeting to order at 7 :05 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Thompson. 3. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Dave Badoud, John Hall, Jim Hartley, Sandra Thompson and Chairman Arlene Butler. Staff Present: Christine Adams, Director of Community Services, and Patty Lemcke, Administrative Secretary. 4. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Moorpark Teen Council was introduced. 5. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: None. 6. PUBLIC COb21ENTS: None. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR: A. Approval of the Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of July 10. 1995. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented. i Minutes of July 17, 1995. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented. C. Park Status Report, Staff Recommendation: Receive and file the report. Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission Page 2 September 18, 1995 MOTION: Commissioner Hartley moved to approve the Consent Calendar, pulling Item 7.0 for discussion. Commissioner Badoud seconded. The motion was carried 5 -0. Commission and Director Adams discussed the status of Arroyo Vista Park's construction. Commissioner Hartley expressed concern regarding two issues at Arroyo Vista Park. The first was the signs on the gates regarding the well water. They need to be changed to clarify that only the well water is impotable, not any of the water used by the public. The second issue that was clarified for Commissioner Hartley was that there would be accommodations such as the restroom and drinking fountains open to the public at all times when the roller hockey rink was in use. Commissioner Badoud and Director Adams discussed future plans regarding additional parking at Arroyo Vista Park. Commissioner Hall questioned the rules of park reservations and would like to review and perhaps revise rules at the next meeting. MOTION: Commissioner Badoud moved to receive and file the report. Commissioner Thompson seconded. The motion was carried 5 -0. 8. DISCUSSION /ACTION ITEMS: A. Consider Design Alternatives for Playground Barriers at Tierra Reiada Park. Staff Recommendation: Direct Staff as deemed appropriate. Director Adams reviewed the design and cost of three alternatives that could be considered by the Commission. Commission and Director Adams stated that the fact that there are no park improvement funds in the Mountain Meadows zone must be considered. Chairman Butler introduced Mrs. Vickie Moreno, President of the Moorpark MOMS Club. Minutes of the Parks and September 18, 1995 Recreation Commission Page 3 Mrs. Moreno explained that the MOMS Club met on a regular basis at Tierra Rejada Park and it is of their opinion that a fence of some type is quite necessary, extending the length of the park on Mountain Trail Street. Any other type of barrier, such as planting shrubs around the west end of the play area would not be a sufficient deterrent. Mrs. Moreno stated that the play equipment is too close to Mountain Trail Street and the children have direct access to the street. Mrs. Moreno stated that if money was the only issue stopping the fence, The MOMS Club would find a way to help out. Chairman Butler suggested that since two new parks, Country Trail Park and Poindexter Park, would soon be an option for The MOMS Club's meetings, a barrier should be postponed until a later time and then the situation be reviewed. Commissioner Thompson is not in favor of any type of barrier. A park is designed to be open to the public and a fence would be too restrictive. it would also affect the visibility that is necessary for patrolling the area. Commissioner Hall stated that in his opinion this improvement could only be done once the City sees the monetary impact of the new shopping center and the new housing tracts in the area and how it will affect the Mountain Meadows zone fund. Commissioner Hartley did not support any of the proposals presented. He suggested The MOMS Club try and schedule their weekly meetings at alternate parks in their area. He has already received several phone calls from concerned citizens who do not want a barrier cutting them off from entering the park from Mountain Trail Street. Commissioner Badoud also does not endorse a fence or barrier. He does not feel it is just the monetary problem, but also the problem of closing off the park. Commissioner Badoud also suggested that The MOMS Club try other parks in their area and in six months Commission will review this issue again. Minutes of the Parks and September 18, 1995 Recreation Commission Page 4 MOTION: Commissioner Badoud moved to reject all design alternatives recommended for a Tierra Rejada Park barrier, and to review the issue in six months, after the two new park have been in use, as an alternative for Tierra Rejada Park. Commissioner Hall seconded. The motion was carried 5 -0. B. Consider Special Event Report: Summer Concerts in the Park. Staff Recommendation: Receive and File the Report. Director Adams gave'a brief summary of the Concerts and stated she has received a very good response from the public. The attendance was quite good and staff would like to continue as long as outside funding is available. All the Commissioners agreed that the this event went very well and would also like to continue next summer, adding to the number of concerts if funding is available. Commissioner Hall would like letters of appreciation to be sent to each contributor. MOTION: Commissioner Badoud moved to receive and file the report. Commissioner Thompson seconded. The motion was carried 5 -0. C. Consider Special Event Report: Teen Raging Waters Trip. Staff Recommendation: Receive and File the Report. Director Adams stated that we had 19 participants from Moorpark. This event was a cooperative trip with the City of Calabasas and the City of Agoura. It went well and staff suggests that we continue with combining more teen events with neighboring cities. Commission all agreed that they would like to see more teen programs and trips, and are also pleased that all three cities worked together to make this a success. Recreation Leader, Dale Sumersille was commended on how well the trip went and the effort that she contributes to the teen programs. Minutes of the Parks and September 18, 1995 Recreation Commission Page 5 MOTION: Commissioner Thompson moved to receive and file the report. Chairman Butler seconded. The motion was carried 5 -0. D. Consider Special Event Report: Labor Day In The Park, Staff Recommendation: Receive and File the Report. Director Adams explained this was the first year that the City had sponsored this event and staff was notified on very short notice, less than a month, that MYAC could not sponsor this year. Recreation Supervisor, Shelly Shellabarger did an excellent job coordinating and the event went well. Staff recommended that the budgeted amount for the Labor Day event be moved to the July 3rd event to increase activities to better include all age groups. Commissioner Badoud and Commissioner Hartley both promoted Labor Day in the Park and would like to see it continue. Commissioner Badoud would like feedback from the public and City organizations with their view on keeping this event or combining with July 3rd. Commissioner Hartley would like more information for discussion before making his decision to combine the two events. Commissioner Thompson stated that she also received positive feedback on this event and commended Shelly Shellabarger on the excellent job she did. She is in favor of combining the two events. It is her opinion that the City has a sufficient number of other events year round to accommodate the public. Commissioner Hall also requested more detailed information on what would be added to the July 3rd event before making a decision to cancel the Labor Day picnic. Chairman Butler was pleased this event had been moved from Peach Hill Park to Arroyo Vista Park due to Arroyo Vista providing more available parking. She also requested a detailed report before deciding to combined the two events. Commission thanked all volunteers who donated their time and energy to make this a event a success. Minutes of the Parks and September 18, 1995 Recreation Commission Page 6 MOTION: Chairman Butler moved to receive and file the report. Commissioner Hartley seconded. The motion was carried 5 -0. E. Consider Commission Particioation in the Country Days Parade. Staff Recommendation: Direct Staff as deemed appropriate. Commissioners Dave Badoud, John Hall, Sandra Thompson and Chairman Butler will be participating in the Country Days Parade. Commissioner Hartley has committed to another group which will also be in the Parade. F. Consider Date for Fall Park Tour. Staff Recommendation: Select a date in September or October. Commission decided on October 14, 1995 at 3:00 pm for Park Tour. They will be meeting at Arroyo Vista Park. 9. ANNOUNCEMENTS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Future Agenda Item: Review Park Rules on reservations. The second Annual Teen Music Festival will be held on Saturday, October 7, 1995, at Arroyo Vista Community Park. Halloween Trick or Treat Village will be held on Saturday, October 28, 1995, at Arroyo Vista Community Park. The first annual Senior Citizens Expo will be held at the Community Center on October 28, 1995. 10. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Butler adjourned the meeting until the next scheduled meeting of October 2, 1995. The time was 9:18 p.m. Minutes of the Parks and September 18, 1995 Recreation Commission Page 7 Respectfully submitted, Patty L cke Administrative Secretary APPROVED: AR ENE BUTLER, CHAI AN