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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1997 0721 PR REGI' LITER! 7 A Moorpark, California 1. CALL TO ORDER: July 21, 1997 Chairman Thompson called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Parvin. 3. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Dave Badoud, June Dubreuil, John Oberg, Janice Parvin, and Chairman Sandra Thompson. Staff Present: Mary Lindley, Director of Community Services, and Patty Lemcke, Administrative Secretary. 4. PROCLAMATION, COM ENDATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: None. S. 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 June 2. 1997. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented. B. Approval of the City Council and Parks and Recreation Joint Meeting Minutes of March 26. 1997. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented. Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of July 21, 1997 Page 2 MOTION: Commissioner Badoud moved to pull item 7.A for discussion and approve item 7.B. Commissioner Oberg seconded. The motion was carried 5 -0. Commissioner Badoud inquired on the "No Stopping" signs posted on the Arroyo Vista access road. This posting is not in accordance with the motion on item 8.A of the June 2, 1997 minutes. Ms. Lindley stated that she would follow up on the posting and provide the Commission with a report. MOTION: Commissioner Badoud moved to approve item 7.A. Commissioner Parvin seconded. The motion was carried 5- 0. 8. DISCUSSION /ACTION ITEMS: A. Oral Report from the Roller Hockey Ad -Hoc Committee. !' Staff Recommendation: Receive oral report from Roller Hockey Ad -Hoc Committee. Chairman Thompson feels the biggest drawback to increasing participation in roller hockey is the league's scheduling. Roller hockey league's season overlaps with other sports league seasons; which forces kids to pick one sport over another. Commissioner Badoud stated that parents expressed concerns that the court may be converted to basketball court and that this limits their willingness. To pursue participation in roller hockey. He requested a report on the final decision on the placement of basketball poles and lighting for the multi- purpose court. The Ad -Hoc Committee ( Badoud and Thompson) recommended that this item be discussed again at a later time when the Recreation Supervisor is hired and handling the organization of the sports leagues. This will provide better direction for both the Committee and staff. Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of July 21, 1997 Page 3 B. Consider Park Amenity Specification Report. Staff Recommendation: Consider additional park amenities and approve the attached Park Amenities Specification List. The Commission requested the following additions to the list. A. Picnic Area Structures: 1. Roof - asphalt or steel. B. Restrooms: 1. Separate, lockable utility /storage room. 2. External electrical outlet. 3. Lay conduit for cable access. C. Recreational Areas: 1. Pay Phone 2. Bike Rack 3. Basketball courts be equipped with sleeves to accommodate a volleyball net. 4. Bermuda grass to be planted on the infields of the baseball fields. 5. Hose bib behind pitcher mounds. 6. Base pegs to be installed in ground, base sleeves attached to base. 7. Aluminum benches for ballfield dug outs. 8. Separate potable water from irrigation system to accommodate possible well water. 9. Consideration to be given on the direction of the afternoon sun when planning the positioning of ballfields and other sports facilities. D. Playground: 1. Provide a balanced mix of Fibar and sand for play areas. 2. Tot Lot - include fencing when in close proximity to street. E. Miscellaneous 1. Bulletin boards to post City recreation �- activities and park reservation board. Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of July 21, 1997 r-- Page 4 10-- 2. Consider bike paths to and around parks. 3. Provide a balance of slow growth and fast growing trees; evergreen and seasonal trees. MOTION: Commissioner Badoud approved the established Park Amenities Specification List with the stated additions. Commissioner Oberg seconded. The motion was carried 5 -0. C. Schedule a Commission and Staff Park Tour. Staff Recommendation: Commission and staff to schedule a date to tour all City parks. Commission and staff scheduled the next Park Tour for Sunday, October 12, commencing at 12:30 p.m., meeting at the Community Center. D. Consider Moorpark Community Celebration Event Report and Evaluation Sheet. Staff Recommendation: Provide any additional comments and receive and file the report. Ms. Lindley gave a brief summary of the event and stated the only negative input she received was having the event on a Sunday which some residents felt interfered with church services. She also suggested to Commission that some changes for consideration next year would be to expand the games for small children, and to publicize the classes offered by the City by involving the contract instructors. Commissioner Parvin felt the name of the event "Community Celebration," was not specific enough to the public, and suggested the name be enhanced and perhaps related to a theme. Commissioner Dubreuil agreed with Ms. Lindley on using this event to promote the City's classes. She also feels advertisement of the event should be broader through the press. Chairman Thompson complimented the bands that performed le- voluntarily for the event. Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of July 21, 1997 Page 5 MOTION: Commissioner Parvin moved to receive and file the report. Commissioner Dubreuil seconded. The motion was carried 5 -0. E. Schedule the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting for the Month of September. Staff Recommendation: Commission and staff to schedule a date for September's Commission meeting. The next Commission meeting is scheduled for September 15, 1997, at 7:00 p.m. 9. ANNOUNCEMENTS /FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Chairman Thompson announced Mary Lindley's acceptance of the position of Director of Community Services, and Shelly Shellabarger's promotion to Recreation Superintendent. Commissioner Badoud congratulated Moorpark Little League's 10 and 13 year old division teams who qualified for two tournaments and recognized the Moorpark Little League Board and players for hosting the tournaments. Commissioner Parvin requested the following items be agendized for future consideration: Installation of a sand volleyball court at Virginia Colony Park, and a report on the Commissions possible involvement in promoting Proposition "P". Commissioner Parvin also announced the two summer park concerts on July 27 and August 17, at Arroyo Vista Park, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., and Teen Skate Night at Arroyo Vista Park on August 8. Commissioners Dubreuil and Oberg requested status reports on the tennis courts approved by City Council for Arroyo Vista Park, Arroyo Vista Park Phase II Conceptual Design, and the Commissions' participation in the Country Days parade. Ms. Lindley informed Commission the following would also be agenda items: Youth Sports Council update, review of park rental rules and regulations, and the July 3rd event r summary. roca Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of July 21, 1997 Page 6 10. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Thompson adjourned the meeting at 8:31 p.m. until the next scheduled meeting of September 15, 1997. Respectfully submitted, Patty Lemcke Administrative Secretary ..�: SANDRA • = • CHAIRPERSON