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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1998 0105 PR REG�CEKA 7A MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Moorpark, California 1. CALL TO ORDER: January 5, 1998 Chairman Thompson called the meeting to order at 7:17 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Badoud. 3. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Dave Badoud, June Dubreuil, Janice Parv-n, Chairman Sandra Thompson. Commissioner Oberg was absent. Staff Present: Mary Lindley, Director of Community Services, and Patty Lemcke, Administrative Secretary. 4. PROCLAMATION, 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 December 1, 1997. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented. B. Consider Special Event Report: Holiday Craft Fair. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file report. Minutes of the Parks & Recreation Meeting !- of January 5, 1998 Page 2 MOTION: Commissioner Badoud moved to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Commissioner Parvin seconded. The motion was carried 4 -0. Commissioner Oberg was absent. 8. DISCUSSION /ACTION ITEMS: A. Consider Name Chance For Griffin Park. Staff Recommendation: Make appropriate recommendation. (Continued from 12/1/97) Public Speaker: Kristene Griffin, 32916 Denver Springs, Westlake, CA 91361. Ms. Griffin is the granddaughter of Paul Griffin, Sr., and she requested the Park name remain as is, in memory of her grandfather. Ms. Lindley explained that Griffin Park was developed and named prior to the incorporation of the City and the adoption of the City Park Naming Policy. The Commission discussed the circumstances under which Griffin Park was named and Commissioner Dubreuil questioned if at the time when the Park was constructed and named, if there had been any type of authorized agreement that may still need be honored. Staff had no such information and was unaware of the existence of any such agreement. Chair Thompson stated she does not support a name change of the Park. Commissioner Parvin explained her intentions for the name change of Griffin Park is based on compliance with the City's Park Naming Policy only, and not as an emotional issue. MOTION: Commissioner Parvin moved to recommend to City Council that the name of Griffin Park be changed to comply with the City's Park Naming Policy. The motion failed for lack of a second. Minutes of the Parks & Recreation Meeting �- of January 5, 1998 Page 3 B. Consider Installation of a Fence at the Community Center Park. Staff Recommendation: Make appropriate recommendation. (Continued from 12/1/97) Ms. Lindley explained the funding for this project would come from the Park Improvement Zone 1, where funds are available, and not from the Community Park zone. Commissioner Dubreuil requested it be noted that the funds from the Park Improvement Zone 1 can be used for park improvements only, and not for park maintenance. The Commissioners were all in agreement with the installation of a fence. MOTION: Commissioner Badoud moved to request that City Council approve the allocation of funds for the installation of appropriate fencing at the Community Center Park. Commissioner Parvin seconded. The motion was carried 4- 0. Commissioner Oberg was absent. C. Consider the Purchase of a Cart for AVCP. Staff Recommendation: Decline the purchase of a hand cart for AVCP. Ms. Lindley explained that to purchase a cart for AVCP, a request for allocation of funds from the General fund would have to be presented to the City Council. Commissioner Dubreuil suggested that perhaps a resident could donate a wagon to Arroyo Vista Park, and this would suffice in place of a cart. Commissioner Badoud explained that what prompted his request for the purchase of a cart was his observation of residents driving their cars on the turf at Arroyo Vista for the purpose of transporting their picnic or party supplies or other activity equipment, which can cause broken sprinkler heads and turf damage. Minutes of of January Page 4 the Parks & Recreation Meeting 5, 1998 MOTION: Commissioner Badoud moved to recommend to City Council the allocation of funds for the purpose of purchasing a cart for AVCP. The motion failed for lack of a second. 9. PUBLIC HEARING: A. Consider Chapter 2.32 of the Moorpark Municipal Code Regarding Park and Recreation Commission. Staff Recommendation: Discuss the duties and responsibilities of the Parks and Recreation Commission, and identify any recommended changes to the Municipal Code for consideration by the City Council. (Continued from 12/1/97) The Commission and staff discussed the two revised lists from the previous meeting of December 1, 1997. Recommended changes were noted, and staff stated that a revise Municipal Code would be drafted for their final review and recommendation to Council, at the next regularly scheduled meeting. MOTION: Commissioner Badoud moved to close the Public Hearing, and to continue this item to the February 2 meeting, to review the recommended changes to the rules and responsibilities. Commissioner Parvin seconded. Tre motion was carried 4 -0. Commissioner oberg was absen -.. 10. ANNOUNCEMENTS /FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Commissioner Badoud requested the nomination of the new Chair and Vice Chair be agendized for the February 2, 1998, meeting. He also requested a report outlining what would be needed to create a flyer advertising upcoming City activities, with a City staff member distributing the flyers in the spring, at the opening days of Moorpark's sports organizations. Ms. Lindley stated that staff could proceed with implementing this action without an action by the Commission for additional appropriation of funds, and would take the necessary steps to proceed. Minutes of the Parks of January 5, 1998 Page 5 & Recreation Meeting Commissioner Badoud announced the upcoming Youth Sports Committee meeting, scheduled in January. Commissioner Parvin announced the upcoming Teen Ski Trip on January 26. She also thanked all volunteers who participated with park improvements during the last year. Commissioner Dubreuil requested a report on teen programs and that a representative from the Teen Council attend February's Commission meeting. Chair Thompson concurred with Commissioner Dubreuil to involve the Teen Council in an upcoming Commission meeting. She also announced the Moorpark High School Annual Alumni Soccer Game on January 10. Ms. Lindley informed the Commission of a donation being made to the City from the Sabine family, in memory of Margaret Sabine. Commission will make a recommendation to City Council on the use of the donation. 11. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Thompson adjourned the meeting until the next regularly scheduled meeting of February 2, 1998. The time was 8:47 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Patt Lemcke Administrative Secretary APPROVED: SANDRA • • •