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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1999 0929 PR SPCMINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Moorpark, California September 29, 1999 1. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Dubreuil called the meeting to order at 6:45 p.m. 2. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Hare. 3. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Joseph Catrambone, Tina Hare, and Chair June Dubreuil. Commissioners Thomas Pflaumer and Sandra Thompson were absent. Staff Present: Mary Lindley, Director of Community Services, and Patty Lemcke, Administrative Secretary. 4. PROCLAMATION, COMMENDATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Staff's Monthly Report. Mary Lindley deferred her oral report until the next regular Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting. 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 July 19, 1999. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented. B. Parks Quarterly Report. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file report. Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes September 29, 1999 Page 2 C. Spring Recreation Quarterly Report. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file report. D. CPRS Conference Attendance. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file report. Commissioners Catrambone, Hare, and Chair Dubreuil stated that they plan on attending the Conference in March 2000. MOTION: Commissioner Hare moved to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Commissioner Catrambone seconded. The motion was carried 3 -0. Commissioners Pflaumer and Thompson were absent. 8. DISCUSSION /ACTION ITEMS: A. Consider Replacement of Plavaround Eauioment at Peach Hill Park and Campus Canyon Park. Staff Recommendation: Select two Parks and Recreation Commissioners to serve as an ad hoc committee to make a recommendation to the full Commission on the type and design of replacement playground equipment for Peach Hill Park and Campus Canyon Park. Ms. Lindley explained that at September's park tour, the Commission and staff had discussed the formation of an ad hoc committee to present ideas to the full Commission for appropriate play equipment at the aforementioned parks. The ad hoc committee would visit other park sites in surrounding cities to assist in establishing new ideas. MOTION: Commissioner Hare moved to appoint Commissioner Catrambone and Chair Dubreuil to serve on the ad hoc committee, and present their recommendations for the playground equipment to the full Commission. Commissioner Catrambone seconded. The motion was carried 3 -0. Commissioners Pflaumer and Thompson were absent. i 41' Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes September 29, 1999 Page 3 B. Consider 3rd of July Event for the Year 2000. Staff Recommendation: Provide a recommendation to the City Council regarding a 3rd of July Fireworks Event in 2000. Ms. Lindley gave a brief overview of the history of the City's fireworks event, and stated that due to the loss of the former parks' assessment district, it was necessary to eliminate this annual event in FY 1998/99. Since the passing of the current park assessment, it is now feasible to amend the budget to include a fireworks program if approved by the City Council. As in the past, the City will solicit businesses and organizations for contributions. The Commission supported staff's recommendation, and Chair Dubreuil suggested the City advertise for volunteers to serve on an ad hoc committee. The committee would assist staff with the planning and organizing of the event. MOTION: Commissioner Catrambone moved to recommend to City Council the inclusion of a fireworks event in FY 1999/2000, and to consider the formation of an ad hoc committee of volunteers to assist the City. Commissioner Hare seconded. The motion was carried 3- 0. Commissioners Pflaumer and Thompson was absent. C. Consider a Name for the Park in Specific Plan 92 -1 (Carlsberg). Staff Recommendation: Provide a recommendation to the City Council of a name for the park in Specific Plan 92 -1 (Carlsberg). Ms. Lindley gave an update on the current status of the park and the amenities planned, and stated that presently, the approximate date for completion is May 2000. She then reviewed the City's Park Naming Policy. Commissioner Hare suggested that this item be continued until the next regularly scheduled meeting, since two of the Commissioners were absent. Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes September 29, 1999 Page 4 Chair Dubreuil invited the public to submit their suggestions. She requested that staff provide street names adjacent to the park for consideration, with translation, when necessary. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Commission agreed to continue this item until the next Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, when the full Commission would be present. 9. ANNOUNCEMENTS /FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: None. 10. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Dubreuil adjourned the meeting at 7:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Patty Lemcke Administrative Secretary APPROVED: 1 ..r