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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1995 1106 PR REG-- MINUTES OF THE PARRS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Moorpark, California November 6, 1995 1. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Butler called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Hall. 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: 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 October 2. 1995, Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented. B. Park Status Report, Staff Recommendation: Receive and File the Report. C. Consider Report on Proposed Roller Hockey Program. Staff Recommendation: Receive and File the Report. D. Consider Parking Lot Improvement to Griffin Park. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff to move forward with proposed design for parking lot on College View Drive. Minutes of the Parks and November 6, 1995 Recreation Commission Page 2 E. Consider Update on Park Improvement Protects for FY 1995/96. Staff Recommendation: Receive and File the Report. MOTION: Commissioner Thompson moved to approve the Consent Calendar as presented, pulling Items 7.B and 7.D for discussion. Commissioner Hartley seconded. The motion was carried 5 -0. After reviewing the Park Status Report, Commissioner Hartley suggested that perhaps staff should consider updating sewer lines which would prove to be more cost efficient. Commissioner Hartley questioned the proposed plan on the parking lot improvement for Griffin Park and if staff had any other options. Director Adams stated that the previous Commission Board had studied the area and had decided on the plan which would be most efficient. MOTION: Commissioner Hartley moved to receive and file Items 7.B and 7.D. Chairman Butler seconded. The motion was carried 5 -0. 8. DISCUSSION /ACTION ITEMS: A. Consider Teen Music Festival Special Event Report, Staff Recommendation: Receive and File the Report. Director Adams stated that this was the second annual teen music festival held in Moorpark. There was a larger turn out than last year and larger of a variety of music. The final budget was not available yet for review. Not all expenses have been recorded. Commissioner Thompson, who had attended, also stated this event was larger than last year and she feels it was due to the different variety of music. She also was pleased that different schools were involved. MOTION: Chairman Butler moved to receive and file the report. Commissioner Badoud seconded. The motion was carried 5 -0. Minutes of the Parks and November 6, 1995 Recreation Commission Page 3 B. Consider Halloween Special Event Report. Staff Recommendation: Receive and File the Report. Director Adams stated this year's Halloween event had improved from last year due to better organization. The festivities were planned well for utilizing both outside and inside the facility. Commissioner Hall agreed that the event had run smoother and had gone very well. Chairman Butler stated that she has heard only positive comments. Director Adams thanked the Kiwanis and the Girl Scouts for their donations to this event. MOTION: Commissioner Badoud moved to receive and file the report. Commissioner Hall seconded. The motion was carried 5 -0. C. Consider Council Request to Study Revisions to Arroyo Vista Community Park Master Plan. Staff Recommendation: Prepare a list of future park improvements, and direct staff to advertise a public meeting for December 4, 1995, at the next Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. Director Adams briefly reviewed the basic idea of this Item and displayed a "wish list" prepared by staff. She suggested to Commission they only add items to list at this point and then receive input from the public starting with December's meeting. Commissioner Badoud added the following items: 1) Continuing the bicycle trail from Country Trail Park through Arroyo Vista Park. 2) Multi purpose fields. 3) An additional restroom. 4) Additional parking besides lots #2 & #3, such as widening the access road. 5) Fence around softball diamond. Minutes of the Parks and November 6, 1995 Recreation Commission Page 4 6) Large open grated grass area used as a passive park area which could be utilized for a number of existing items on the list. 7) Permanent boarding for the roller hockey rink. 8) Additional basketball facility. Commissioner Hall agreed with the additional basketball facility, even if it can only be a half court. He also added a batting cage to the list. Commissioner Thompson also agreed with the bicycle trail through the park. She began to prioritize since she feels the list to be very inclusive at this point. 1) Youth football. 2) Eliminate the lake. 3) Jog Course 4) All the lighting needed. 5) Finish kitchen in the facility. 6) Shower and locker room. 7) An additional and larger picnic pavilion. Commissioner Hartley agrees with a multi use trail in the Park. He would also like to see the more active adult plans for the list utilized. Commissioner Hartley addressed the access to Arroyo Vista Park. He feels the intersection going in or out is extremely dangerous and a different access to facility to be added to the list. Commissioner Thompson agreed and suggested perhaps the emergency exit could somehow be used, feeling this would be safer. Commissioner Hartley suggested that the activities requiring lights be organized better by spreading out more evenly among the parks so one area is not primarily dealing with the lights at night. Minutes of the Parks and November 6, 1995 Recreation Commission Page 5 Chairman Butler agreed with suggestions for the list, aiming for at least one if not two additional accesses. MOTION: Chairman Butler moved to add the additional items given by Commission to the "wish list" and to direct staff to advertise the December 4, 1995 meeting to the public to attend and give their input. Commissioner Thompson seconded. The motion was carried 5 -0. 9. ANNOUNCEMENTS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Commissioner Hall commended the City, Urban West and California Community Builders for the beautiful job on Country Trail Park. Commissioner Badoud thanked the Kiwanis for their participation with the City's Halloween event. Commissioner Hartley wanted to notify the public on two issues. 1) The golf course at Happy Camp Park !— has not been finalized at this point and for the public to enjoy Happy Camp Park by hiking, picnicking, etc.; and 2) to utilize the Citilink for City information and for the public to inform the City of their needs. Commissioner Thompson would like the CPRS Conference as a future agenda item. She invited and encouraged the public to visit Country Trail Park and announced the Holiday Craft Fair at Arroyo Vista Park on November 18, 1995. Chairman Butler also agreed that the opening of Country Trail Park went well and informed the public that the swing set had to be returned, but the new one will be arriving shortly and then reinstalled immediately. Chairman Butler announced the Holiday Classic 3 pitch Softball Tournament being held on November 18 - 19 at Arroyo Vista Park and Peach Hill Park. She also announced the Rose Parade tickets now on sale. 10. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Butler adjourned the meeting until the next regularly scheduled meeting of December 4, 1995. The time was 8:12 p.m. Minutes of the Parks and November 6, 1995 Recreation Commission Page 6 Respectfully submitted, Patty Lfncke Administrative Secretary APPROVED: c4je,Q-- " ' ARLENE BUTLER, CHAI