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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1999 0719 PR REGITEM MINUTES OF THE PARRS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Moorpark, California July 19, 1999 1. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Dubreuil called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. 2. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Catrambone. 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, and Patty Lemcke, Administrative Secretary. 4. PROCLAMATION, COMMENDATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Staff's Monthly Report. Ms. Lindley gave an oral report. 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 7, 1999. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented. B. Approval of the City,Council -and Parks and Recreation Commission Joint Meeting of March 24, 1999. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented. Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes July 19, 1999 Page 2 C. Junior Basketball Evaluation. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file report. MOTION: Commissioner Thompson moved to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Commissioner Hare seconded. The motion was carried 5 -0. 8. DISCUSSION /ACTION ITEMS: A. Consider the Designation of a Dirt Bike Site and Final Recommendation for Arroyo Vista Community Park Master Plan. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Commission support the concept of a dirt bike site to be located in the area identified as a BMX track on the Master Plan presented by the architect on June 7. Ms. Lindley gave a brief overview of the June 7th meeting and the discussion that took place regarding the proposed BMX bike track. She explained that she had contacted other cities that had BMX bike track facilities, and they all were operated by private businesses. She also stated that the reference of "Dirt Bike Site" in the agenda title is not to infer any type of motorized bike, only a non - competitive BMX facility. All Commissioners concurred with staff's recommendation and agreed it should be a non- competitive, low impact bike track. MOTION: Commissioner Hare moved to present to City Council the Arroyo Vista Community Park Conceptual Plan Phase II, approved by the Commission at their June 7th meeting, with the non - competitive BMX track /passive space to be added to the recommendation. Commissioner Thompson seconded. The motion was carried 5 -0. B. Consider the Replacement of the Wrouaht Iron Fence at Campus Canyon Park. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Commission support the replacement of the wrought iron fence along the northwest parameter of Campus Canyon Park. Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes July 19, 1999 Page 3 Ms. Lindley explained that the wrought iron fencing installed in the City's parks are repaired and painted by park staff on a regular basis, but the fence at Campus Canyon Park has now, due to age, reached the stage where it needs to be replaced. She stated that the low bid for the fence replacement is $15,500 using the same grade as the existing material, and $17,895 for a heavier grade material. The funds will come out of Zone 3, which will still have available funds after the fence replacement. Commissioner Pflaumer suggested that the City may want to consider replacing the wrought iron fencing with a slump stone wall. Slump stone is more durable, allowing a longer period of time before replacement is needed. Ms. Lindley stated that slump stone is significantly higher priced, and Commissioner Hare stated that she recently received a quote on slump stone, which priced it five times more than wrought iron. MOTION: Commissioner Thompson moved to accept staff's recommendation and support the replacement of the wrought iron fence at Campus Canyon Park, not to exceed $20,000, with the heavier grade material to be used. Commissioner Hare seconded. The motion was carried 4 -1, with Commissioner Pflaumer opposed. C. Consider the Purchase and Installation of Picnic Tables for Villa Campesina Park. Staff Recommendation: For Commission to support the purchase of two picnic tables for Villa Campesina Park. Ms. Lindley explained that with the new Park Assessment District, Villa Campesina Park's Zone 13, has been dissolved, and there is a remaining fund balance in the approximate amount of $5,000 that can be spent only on amenities for Villa Campesina Park. Staff is suggesting the purchase of two picnic tables at the cost of $2,000. r Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes July 19, 1999 Page 4 Ms. Lindley also stated that she would provide a box item to the Commission on what Capital Improvement Zone Villa Campesina Park is now in. The Commission and staff agreed to discuss any additional amenities to be purchased with the remaining $3,000 (after the purchase of the tables) during their upcoming park tour. MOTION: Commissioner Hare moved to support staff's recommendation on the purchase of two picnic tables for Villa Campesina Park, not to exceed $2,000. Commissioner Pflaumer seconded. The motion was carried 5 -0. D. Review FY 1999/2000 Park Capital Improvement Projects. Staff Recommendation: Review and discuss projects. Ms. Lindley briefly reviewed with the Commission the budgeted park improvements for FY 1999/2000. Commissioner Thompson stated that the replacement of the old wooden play equipment at Peach Hill Park is a priority. Commissioner Hare agreed and asked staff when the City could begin with this project. Ms. Lindley said it can be agendized for the September Commission meeting. Chair Dubreuil requested that since Monte Vista Park is now reopened, perhaps the City can consider landscaping the lower, surrounding area of the Park. The Commission and staff agreed to discuss this matter further during their park tour. Chair Dubreuil also requested that since Campus Park's equipment is quite old and outdated, perhaps replacement of the equipment could be discussed during the park tour. E. Schedule a Date for a Recommendation: Schedule a Recreation Commission and parks. Fall Park Tour. Staff date for the Parks and staff to tour the City's Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes July 19, 1999 Page 5 The Commission scheduled Sunday, September 19, 1999, for the Fall Park Tour. Chair Dubreuil suggested that since time is so limited on the park tour, that the Commission should address a particular number of parks only. This will allow for additional time as needed. The Commission and staff agreed to eliminate Mountain Meadows, Country Trail, Poindexter, and Virginia Colony Parks. 8. ANNOUNCEMENTS /FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Commissioner Thompson stated that the City had received a letter from a resident, recognizing City employee, Ted Tegart, for his outstanding performance and willingness to help with Moorpark's Junior Basketball League. Commissioner Thompson also announced that the City Council proclaimed the month of July to be "Parks and Recreation Month ". Commissioner Pflaumer announced that he has received a number of compliments from residents on the maintenance and upkeep that is being done at our parks, and thanked the park maintenance crew. Chair Dubreuil requested that the July 3 event, which has not been included in the 1999/2000 budget, be agendized for September's meeting, with discussion of the formation of an Ad Hoc Committee for a July 4th event in the year 2000. Chair Dubreuil also requested that the structuring of the Park Improvement Zones be agendized for discussion. Ms. Lindley announced that the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting would be dark for the month of August, and due to a holiday, September's meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 7, rather than September 6, 1999. 9. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Dubreuil adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m., until the next scheduled meeting of September 7, 1999. Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes July 19, 1999 Page 6 APPROVED: Respectfully submitted, JUN BREUIL CHAIRMAN 61tty Lemcke Admini rative Secretary