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Home My WebLink AboutMIN 1996 0304 PR REG�rE7:�A 7. 1-2 �- MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Moorpark, California March 4, 1996 1. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Hall called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Butler. 3. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Dave Badoud, Arlene Butler, Jim Hartley, and Chairman John Hall. Commissioner Thompson arrived at 7:20 p.m. 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: Commissioner Badoud requested the reoderering of the agenda as follows: Discussion /Action Items to be presented in the order of 8.B, 8.A, and then 8.C, 8.D, and 8.E. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR: A. Approval of the Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of February 5, 1996. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented. B. Park Status Report. Staff Recommendation: Receive and File the Report. r-- Minutes of the Parks and March 4, 1996 Recreation Commission Page 2 NOTION: Commissioner Hartley moved to approve the consent calendar as presented, requesting a report on the status of the Griffin Park parking lot design. Commissioner Butler seconded. The motion was carried 5 -0. 8. DISCUSSION /ACTION ITEMS: B. Consider Council Request to Study Revisions to Arroyo Vista Park Master Plan. Staff Recommendation: Consider Long Range Improvement Plan for Park, and Recommend Priority of Improvements to City Council. Director Adams briefly reviewed the report, and the preliminary list to be prioritized for recommendation to the City Council. Director Adams also reviewed the five (5) year Capital Improvement Budget, emphasizing the Community Zone, which Arroyo Vista Park falls under. Staff recommended that the City hire a Landscape Architect, at approximately $10,000, to begin the Phase II plans, and stated that an architect would have to be approved by City Council first, before he could begin the design of the additions to the park. Commissioners and Director Adams discussed costs, the four (4) prioritized projects from last month's meeting and funds that are shown on budget, that have been assigned for specific projects, i.e. "Pool.,. There were five (5) public speakers. 1. Mr. Mike Drummond is the President of the Moorpark Packers Football League. Mr. Drummond explained that the Packers football began eight (8) years ago at the old Moorpark High School. Their organization has been responsible for all areas of upkeep to maintain the field for use. They have been informed that due to the building of new homes on this land, their football league, as of the upcoming season, will lose their field, which is the only one available to them for their use. Minutes',of the.,Parks..and_ March 4, 1996 Recreation Commission Page 3 The Packers organization have asked for approximately six (6) acres of land at Arroyo Vista, to install a sports field. They have offered to supply all labor and cost of material that will be needed, and handle the on going maintenance. 2. Mr. Scott Rienhardt also represented the Moorpark Packers Football League. He owns a construction business and has offered services for irrigation, grading, soils testing, and electrical needs for the lights. Mr. Rienhardt stated that he knows of other companies that have volunteered their services also in these areas. Mr. Rienhardt stated that it will take approximately two (2) months to complete the sports field and three (3) months for the turf to be ready for use. In his opinion, the lights (which will be transported from their old field location) , once installed, will be used no later than 8:00 p.m. during football season. 3. Mr. Jim Stueck is the treasurer of the Boys & Girls Club. He stated his support of the Packers Football League and for the youth basketball programs. In his opinion, an upgrade is needed for the football program. For the record, Mr. Stueck thanked Moorpark staff for a job well done at Glenwood Park. 4. Mr. Gerry Main represented the Moorpark Tennis Club. Mr. Main handed out a cost proposal from Malibu Pacific Tennis Courts, Inc. and a letter of recommendation from Dr. Charles Weis, Moorpark Tennis Club Member. Commission and Mr. Main once again discussed different proposals and ideas that might be presented to Council for approval. Land that is needed would be 3.5 acres, starting with one (1) court funded by the City and one (1) court funded by the Tennis Club. Their fund raising would not begin until after Council approved the tennis complex. Commissioner Butler suggested that if this item is approved by Council, perhaps this could be recommended for the 18 budget. l 9 ete-/117 r Minutes of the Parks and March 4, 1996 Recreation Commission Page 4 One main concern of the Commissioners is the fact that this is a private club, dues are paid, and complex would be built on public property. Staff will set a meeting with Mr. Main to discuss the details at greater length to present to Commission as a plausible addition to Arroyo Vista. 5. Mr. Steve Michener came to address the issue of the roller hockey rink being used also as a basketball court. He feels since this is the only roller hockey rink available in Moorpark, it should be used only for roller hockey and not another sport, such as basketball. In his opinion, there are enough basketball courts, inside and outside facilities, to accommodate the public. He also feels that there is a safety issue to consider, with the basketball poles installed. Commissioner Butler reminded Mr. Michener that Council had approved a multi purpose court and not just a roller hockey rink. Chairman Hall called a 10 minute recess at 9:25 p.m. Chairman Hall reconvened the meeting at 9:35 p.m. The preliminary list was presented to Commission, divided into three categories. Short term improvements (1 -3 years), intermediate improvements (3 -5 years), and long term improvements (5 -10 years). Each category was prioritized per Commissioner. This will now be summarized by staff and presented to Council. A. Consider Proposed Capital Improvement Budget for 1996/97. Staff Recommendation: Recommend Park Improvement Capital Projects for 1996/97 to City Council for Consideration. Commission and Director Adams reviewed the budgeted amount for each Zone and recommended improvements needed with funds available. Community Zone: Improvements at Arroyo Vista Park to be decided by City Council, presented with a prioritized list from P & R Commission. -^ Minutes of the Parks and March 4, 1996 Recreation Commission Page 5 Zone 3: Propose to Council replacement of picnic tables at Campus Park and Griffin Park and installation of basketball lighting at Campus Canyon Park. Zone 1: At this time, budget only applies to Poindexter Park, which is under construction. Zone 5: Nothing proposed. Zone 6: Nothing proposed. Zone 4: Nothing proposed. MOTION: Commissioner Thompson moved to approve the Proposed Capital Improvement Budget for 1996/97, with the inclusion of installation of basketball lighting at Campus Canyon Park, and the improvements for Arroyo Vista Community Park, which were discussed under agenda item 8.B, to City Council. Commissioner Badoud seconded. The motion was carried 5 -0. r� C. Consider Proposed Special Events and Related Budget for 1996/97. Staff Recommendation: Recommend Special Events and Related Budget for 1996/97 to City Council for Consideration. D. Consider Reports by Attending Commissioners of the 1996 California Pacific Southwest Recreation and Park Conference. Staff Recommendation: Receive Oral Reports from Commissioners. E. Consider Mardi Gras Special Event Report. Staff Recommendation: Receive and File the Report. MOTION: Commissioner Thompson moved to carry over Items 8.C, 8.D, and 8.E, until the next regularly scheduled meeting of April 1, 1996. Commissioner Hartley seconded. The motion was carried 5 -0. 9. ANNOUNCEMENTS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Commissioner Badoud announced the City's annual Easter Egg Hunt and Breakfast with Bunny to be held on Saturday, April 6, 1996, at Arroyo Vista Park. Director Adams announced that a craft show would be held in conjunction with this event. r- r" Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission Page 6 March 4, 1996 Commissioner Thompson announced that the Easter Egg Hunt is providing a time for special need children. She also announced the Teen Ski Trip on March 15, planned for middle school age. Commissioner Butler reminded the public that the third annual Summer Concerts in the Park were being planned and the funding for this event is based solely on donations. Commissioner Hartley announced World Fest '96, scheduled for Saturday, May 4, at Arroyo Vista Park. 10. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Hall adjourned the meeting until the next regularly scheduled meeting of April 1, 1996. The time was 10:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Patty Lemcke Administrative Secretary