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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1999 0607 PR REGI. MINUTES OF THE PARRS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Moorpark, California 1. CALL TO ORDER: June 7, 1999 Chair Dubreuil called the meeting to order at 7:17 p.m. 2. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Thompson. 3. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Joseph Catrambone, Tina Hare, Thomas Pflaumer, Sandra Thompson and Chair June Dubreuil. Staff Present: Mary Lindley, Director of Community Services; Shelly Shellabarger, Recreation Superintendent; and Patty Lemcke, Administrative Secretary. Mr. David Brown, representative of Takata Associates. 4. PROCLAMATION, COMMENDATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: None. 5. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: CONSENSUS: Reorder the agenda, with the Consent Calendar following item 8.A, to accommodate the public speakers present for the item. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS: 1. Mr. Luis Rosales, 4494 Vista Meadow Court, Moorpark. Mr. Rosales stated that the trucks from Performance Nursery, located at the east -end of Arroyo Vista Park and directly below his home, are a concern to him. A large number of trucks each day use the park's access road causing excessive noise, exhaust fumes, dust, and posing a danger to the bicyclists and pedestrians in that area. Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes June 7, 1999 Page 2 2. Mabyn Morgan, 4486 Sunset Meadow Court, Moorpark. Ms. Morgan also expressed her concern with Performance Nursery, and the trucks using the park's access road. She feels this issue needs to be addressed before the City proceeds with construction of the park's phase II design. 3. Gerald Goldstein, 11932 Los Angeles Avenue, Moorpark. Mr. Goldstein is of the opinion that the Parks and Recreation Commission should have more interaction with the Teen Council. He also stated that he disagrees with the idea of Juniors and Seniors from the High School not being allowed into teen dances. 8. DISCUSSION /ACTION ITEMS: A. Consider Arroyo Vista Community Park Conceptual Design Phase II. Staff Recommendation: For the Commission to �- consider the final design submitted by the architect and make a recommendation to the City Council on a Conceptual Design for Arroyo Vista Community Park Phase II. Ms. Lindley gave an overview of the input received from the general public, sports organizations, the Commission and staff at previous meetings held. Mr. Brown presented the proposed park plan from Takata and Associates, and pointed out all additional amenities and relocation of existing. He stated that with the new proposed plan, the recreation center would have approximately an additional 10,000 square feet, and the gym would be doubled in size. Public Speakers: 1. Mabyn Morgan, 4486 Sunset Meadow Court, Moorpark. Ms. Morgan stated that she was opposed to the proposed park plan, and believed at the time she purchased her home that the east -end of the park would remain a passive area. Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes June 7, 1999 Page 3 2. Luis Rosales, 4494 Vista Meadow Court, Moorpark. Mr. Rosales also stated that he was opposed to the proposed park plan for the same reason as Ms. Morgan. Commissioner Thompson approved of the proposed park plan, and strongly agrees with the placement of the majority of sports activities at one site. Commissioner Pflaumer stated that he also is pleased with the proposed design, and feels that since the sports organizations do not play every day, nor year - round, the view to the homeowners should be attractive the majority of the time. Commissioner Pflaumer also suggested that Bocce Ball be placed in a neighborhood park rather than the community park. Commissioner Hare stated that she sympathizes with the homeowners, but there must be a designated area for the children of the community to conduct their activities. Whichever parks the sports organizations have played at, complaints are received from the neighboring residents, particularly of the parking. She feels it makes sense to localize the sports to the large community park, rather than spread out to the neighborhood parks. Commissioner Hare suggested that perhaps some options could be discussed to aid in the matter of noise and view to the surrounding homeowners. Commissioner Catrambone stated he was in favor of the proposed plan, hoping the construction of a Skatepark will help eliminate some of the skateboarding that is done throughout the City, causing breaks and chips in the sidewalks and curbs. He explained that the Commission and staff had used the input given to them at previous meetings to reach the proposed park plan, and had received no input on having a passive area. Chair Dubreuil stated the she also is sympathetic to the homeowners, having visited the residents homes in question. She feels that the first phase of the �-- development should be denser landscaping along the Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes June 7, 1999 Page 4 slope to minimize the noise level. Chair Dubreuil stated that she is in favor of the proposed park plan, with the exception of the BMX bike track, and would like to review this particular design further. MOTION: Commissioner Hare moved to adopt the Conceptual Master Plan design for Arroyo Vista Park Phase II, with the exception of: 1) The BMX bike track to be left as open space, with the option to develop a bike track after further research on the type and impact of such a track will have; and 2) Landscaping of the southern slope to be addressed prior to construction of phase II. Commissioner Thompson seconded. The motion was carried 5 -0. Chair Dubreuil called a recess at 8:30 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 8:45 p.m. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR: A. Approval of the Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of April 5, 1999. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented. B. Consider Parks Quarterly Report - January 15 to April 15, 1999. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file report. C. Consider Winter Quarterly Report. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file report. D. Consider Spring Activity Report. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file report. Commissioner Thompson requested item 7.D, The Spring Activity Report, be pulled for questions. The Commissioners discussed the revenue aspects of the �' Easter Egg Hunt with staff. Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes June 7, 1999 Page 5 Commissioner Catrambone moved to change the suggested admission fee for the 1999/00 Easter Egg Hunt from $2.00 to $1.50. The motion died due to the lack of a second. Chair Dubreuil moved to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. 8. DISCUSSION /ACTION ITEMS: B. Consider Revision to the Junior Basketball Rules. Staff Recommendation: Review the Junior Basketball League Mandatory Playing Rule and provide a recommendation to staff. Ms. Shellabarger explained the requested rule amendment from staff is to enforce a maximum playing rule stating that each player must sit out at least ten minutes of each game, with the exception of when there are not enough players to field a team. This would ensure that all players are rotated and played and all players spend time on the bench. The Commissioners discussed the pros and cons of the proposed amendment. MOTION: Commissioner Pflaumer moved to approve staff's recommended revision to the Junior Basketball Rules. Commissioner Thompson seconded. The motion carried 4- 1, with Commissioner Hare opposed. 8. ANNOUNCEMENTS /FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Commissioner Hare requested discussion of the design and type of a BMX bike track be brought back at the next scheduled meeting. Commissioner Thompson inquired on the status of the Art in Public Places project. Ms. Lindley explained that Ms. Shellabarger is currently working on this project and is making good headway. It will soon be ready for presentation to the Commission. Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes '— June 7, 1999 Page 6 9. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Dubreuil adjourned the meeting at 9:10 p.m., until the next scheduled meeting of July 19, 1999. Respectfully submitted, - /,22K, '/" atty Lemcke Administrative Secretary APPROVED: JU DUBREUIL CHAIRMAN