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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1996 0205 PR REGt ITEM MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Moorpark, California February 5, 1996 1. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Hall called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Badoud. 3. ROLL CALL: Present• Commissioners Dave Badoud, Arlene Butler, Jim Hartley, Sandra Thompson and Chairman John Hall. Staff Present: Christine Adams, Director of Community Services; Patty Lemcke, Administrative Secretary; Steve Kueny, City Manager; and, Jim Aguilar, Community Development Director. -- 4. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: None. 5. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: Chairman Hall requested the reoderering of the agenda as follows: Discussion /Action Items to be presented in the order of 8.A, 8.C, and then 8.B. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR: A. Approval of the Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of January 2, 1996. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented. B. Park Status Report. Staff Recommendation: Receive and File the Report. Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission Page 2 MOTION: Chairman Hall as presented, Commissioner carried 5 -0. moved to approve the pulling Item 7.B Butler seconded. February 5, 1996 Consent Calendar for discussion. The motion was Director Adams and Commissioner Badoud discussed the status on the swingset at Country Trail Park, scheduled to be installed at the end of February. Chairman Hall inquired on the meeting with the County regarding Villa Campesina Park. Director Adams explained that an additional meeting has been scheduled for February 26 and hopefully a decision will be made regarding the flood control channel and the impact it will have on the proposed park land. MOTION: Commissioner Hartley moved to approve Item 7.B. Commissioner Butler seconded. The motion was carried 5 -0. 8. DISCUSSION /ACTION ITEMS: A. Consider Information of Future Development Projects and Proposed Dedicated Park Land. Staff Recommendation: Receive and File the Report. Director Adams reviewed the Quimby Ordinance with the Commission and the size and area for the proposed park sites. She explained this report is to familiarize the Commission with what will be available to work with in the next 3 to 10 years and to take this into consideration when planning Phase II at Arroyo Vista Park. Director Adams stated that at this point in time it is not necessary to be too detailed pertaining to the new park sites. Commission discussed the financial responsibility of the developers and the City's. Jim Aguilar explained that more details were available on the Carlsberg Project because this has been approved. Commission and staff discussed the terrain of park sites, passive and active parks, approximate sizes and estimated time frames. Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission Page 3 February 5, 1996 NOTION: Commissioner Thompson moved to receive and file report. Commissioner Butler seconded. The motion was carried 5 -0. C. Consider Review of Parks Proposed for the Hidden Creek Ranch ( Messenaer) Development. Staff Recommendation: Review plans with consultant and make preliminary recommendations on park uses to City Council. Mr. Gary Austin, consultant for the Messenger Project, gave a brief presentation on the entire development project with specific emphasis on the proposed parks. The proposed plan at this point is a golf course, an equestrian center, five (5) parks, ranging in size from seven (7) to twenty two (22) acres, two of these sites being adjacent to schools. Commissioners, Mr. Austin and staff discussed plans that might be plausible for the proposed park sites. Mr. Kueny reminded the Commission that detailed decisions are not necessary at this meeting, to please focus on the terrain and grading issue, or if perhaps different locations may be requested. Commissioner Hartley suggested a tour of the area so Commission can view the proposed park areas before making the preliminary recommendations to Council. NOTION: Commissioner Badoud moved to continue this Item until the special meeting, scheduled for February 17, 1996, at 11:00 a.m., when Commission will tour the proposed future park sites. Commissioner Hartley seconded. The motion was carried 5 -0. B. Consider Council Request to Study Revisions to Arroyo Vista Community Park Master Plan. Staff Recommendation: Develop a refined priority list of improvements for Arroyo Vista Community Park, and make recommendations to the City Council for Capital improvements for this park during the 1996- 97 fiscal year. Minutes of the Parks and February 5, 1996 Recreation Commission Page 4 There were three (3) public speakers: 1) Mr. Gerry Main, represented the Moorpark Tennis Club. He reported the approximated cost of a tennis complex at Arroyo Vista Park. For an eight (8) court complex the total cost would be $300,000.00, with $76,000.00 of the cost being the construction of the club house. For a twelve (12) court complex, the total cost would be $412,000.00, once again with $76,000.00 being the cost of the club house. This breaks down to $28,000.00 per court. Mr. Main also estimates that 3.5 acres will be needed. Mr. Main gave approximate figures on time needed until the City is able to plan on revenue above the cost of the complex. For the eight (8) court plan it will be 7.1 years, but with their projected dollar amount from fundraising efforts, only 4.5 years. For the twelve (12) court plan, 7.5 years, but with fundraising efforts only 5.9 years. The Commission discussed how and where the courts could be placed to best accommodate parking. It was also brought to the attention of the public that the Master Plan had included four (4) tennis courts to be eventually built. 2) Mr. Roger Willis represented the Moorpark Youth Basketball Program. He presented a letter to the Commission stating that presently there are approximately 600 youth belonging to the program, ages ranging from three years to 14 years old, members being boys and girls. This number should only continue to grow and outside practice courts are needed at this time. Discussion with Commission established that both courts with and without lighting are needed. Commissioner Thompson pointed out that the Peach Hill basketball court will be coming into use very soon now. Commissioner Thompson suggested, and the Commission agreed, that all courts planned for future park sites, include lighting. Minutes of the Parks and February 5, 1996 Recreation Commission Page 5 3) Mr. Larry Lafata is the president of the Moorpark Girls Softball Leagues. Mr. Lafata explained that at this time the practice and playing fields are split between Mountain Meadows Park and Arroyo Vista Park. The softball leagues would like to combine their playing onto one park by adding two additional fields to Arroyo Vista Park. Mr. Lafata explained that in addition to the convenience this will be for both the players and the residents of Mountain Meadows Park, tournament games could be planned and held with much more ease which will generate a higher revenue for the City. At this time, Chairman Hall introduced letters that the Community Services Department has received from the following organizations: 1) Senior Advisory Committee 2) Moorpark Tennis Club 3) Ms. Lori Rutter 4) Moorpark Basketball Association Chairman Hall also suggested that the Commission continue forward with the list at this time. Director Adams and Commission agreed to prioritize the list with four (4) initial items and to continue with finalizing the list to present to Council. MOTION: Commissioner Butler moved that the following four (4) items be accepted as priority capital items for consideration in the 1996/97 budget for the Arroyo Vista Community Park Phase II list and continue this Item until the March 4, 1996 meeting: 1) Pave access road; 2) Installation of lights for the multi purpose court; 3) Grading and hydroseeding approximately two (2) acres for active sports fields; and 4) Two tennis courts with lighting. Commissioner Hartley seconded. The motion was carried 5 -0. Minutes of the Parks and February 5, 1996 Recreation Commission Page 6 9. ANNOUNCEMENTS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Commissioner Badoud requested the following information: 1) The use and access of channel 10 to be a box item. 2) Promotion on teen events, reviewing the teen dance rules and regulations. Commissioner Badoud invited the residents to attend the Park & Recreation Commission tour to be held on February 17, 1996, at 11:00 a.m. meeting at the Community Center. Director Adams informed Commission that the Park Improvement Fund budget will be provided to them at the March 4, 1996 meeting for their review. Commissioner Thompson announced the third annual Mardi Gras which will be held on Monday, February 19, 1996, at Arroyo Vista Park. Commissioner Butler announced the second Teen Ski Trip this year, scheduled for Monday, February 12, 1996. Commissioner Hartley reminded the public that the Commission will be attending the C.P.R.S. Conference, beginning Thursday of this week. Chairman Hall recommended there be an agenda item on March 4 meeting, where the Commission could discuss the possibility of recommending that the pedestrian bridge that is planned, be in memory of Joel Burchfield. 10. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Hall adjourned the meeting until the next specially scheduled meeting of February 17, 1996. The time was 10:02 p.m. Minutes of the Parks and February 5, 1996 Recreation Commission Page 7 Respectfully submitted, ��1i1.r cD� Patty Lelicke Administrative Secretary