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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1999 0929 PR JNTMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION Moorpark, California September 29, 1999 A Special Joint Meeting of the Moorpark City Council and Parks & Recreation Commission was held on September 29, 1999 at 8:00 p.m. at the Moorpark Community Center located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California. 1. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Hunter called the City Council to order and Chair Dubreuil called the Parks and Recreation Commission to order at 8:40 p.m. 2. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember Wozniak led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL: City Council: Councilmembers Evans, Harper, Rodgers, Wozniak, and Mayor Hunter. Parks & Recreation Commissioners Hare, Pflaumer, Commission: and Chair Dubreuil. Absent: Commissioners Catrambone and Thompson were absent. Staff Present: Steve Kueny, City Manager; Mary Lindley, Director of Community Services; Deborah Traffenstedt, City Clerk; and Patty Lemcke, Administrative Secretary. 4. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS, AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: A. Recognize October 6th as "Walk A Child To School Day." Mayor Hunter read the Proclamation "Walk A Child To School Day," to be recognized on October 6th, and presented the proclamation to Commissioner Dubreuil. Minutes of the City Council and Parks & Recreation Commission Moorpark, California Page 2 September 29, 1999 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. 6. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION: A. Consider Arroyo Vista Community Park Conceptual Master Plan. Staff Recommendation: Consider and discuss Arroyo Vista Community Park Conceptual Master Plan. Public Speakers: 1) David Moore, 4468 Cedar Glen Court, is a teacher at Moorpark High School, and spoke in favor of including an aquatics facility, to be built in a joint effort with the Moorpark School District. 2) Tom Bradford, 13760 Donnybrook Lane, speaking on behalf of AYSO and as a resident, urged the Council to accept the proposed plan, which includes additional soccer fields. 3) Chris Jiron, (no address) is opposed to the additional sports fields, due to the noise level. 4) Ryan Paul, 4309 North Ashtree, spoke in favor of the construction of a competitive bike track. 5) Bruce Proctor, 4487 Sunset Meadow Court, is opposed to the proposed plan. He would like to see the senior activities included and also a passive area. 6) Luis Rosales, 4494 Vista Meadow Court, is opposed to the proposed plan because of the noise level. 7) Eloise Brown, 13193 Annette Street, is opposed to additional sports fields, and encourages a passive area be included. Minutes of the City Council and Parks & Recreation Commission Moorpark, California Page 3 September 29, 1999 8) Gerald Goldstein, 11932 Los Angeles Avenue, opposed the sports fields, feeling that this dedicates a large area of land to so few. 9) Sharon White, 4494 Summerglen, opposed the park's proposed plan. She stated that she and her family are experiencing problems with the noise level from the existing sports activities. 10) David Kropp, 4227 Granadilla, is in favor of the proposed soccer fields, and is of the opinion that once soccer season is over the fields can be used as a passive area. 11) Joshua Dixon, 4484 Stoneyglen Court, opposes additional sports fields, which would only increase the noise level and the foot traffic up the slope and through private property. Ms. Traffenstedt stated that six Written Statement Cards were received in opposition to the proposed park plan and in favor of having passive areas and less sports fields. The names of those submitting written statement cards are: 1. Brian Anderson 2. Joshua Dixon 3. Hedy Gibson 4. Mark Gilster 5. Mark Maraun 6. Steve Yows Councilmember Evans stated that one of the first issues to be addressed should be to establish a sound buffer. He suggested that additional landscaping might provide noise attenuation. He stated that senior amenities are important, but that there are many parks in the City better suited for senior recreation needs. He also stated that he disagrees that the City received pressure from the -- sports organizations to include additional sports fields at Arroyo Vista Community Park (AVCP) . He explained that the sports organization representatives had actively Minutes of the City Council and Parks & Recreation Commission Moorpark, California Page 4 September 29, 1999 participated at all public meetings held to discuss the future design of the park. Commissioner Dubreuil stated that she had visited the homes located above the park, where residents hear the noise, and she understands their concerns. She also stated that at an earlier Parks and Recreation Commission meeting she had suggested that a sound buffer should be addressed before any further development occurs. In addition, she stated she would like to see a fence installed to cut back on the foot traffic on the slopes and neighborhood yards. She expressed concern that to locate the proposed sports fields in neighborhood parks would create a greater impact on neighbors and safety issues, due to the limited parking, and stated that neighborhood parks are better suited for the senior activities and passive areas. Also, she expressed support for having a non - competitive bike track at AVCP. Commissioner Pflaumer stated he agreed with landscaping to buffer sound, but is concerned that it may block the view for the homeowners. He also feels that the neighborhood parks cannot accommodate the sports fields required. Commissioner Hare stated she is in favor of the proposed park plan. She also stated she is of the opinion that the youth of Moorpark need one designated area for their sports, and if the sports fields are eliminated, the City will be sending a message to the youth that their needs are not important. Councilmember Rodgers stated that the senior activities should be included at the City's community park, as the needs of all ages in the community should be included in the park plan to the extent feasible. She also stated that if the sports fields are constructed as proposed, the park will be a sports complex, not a community park. -- Councilmember Wozniak agreed with Councilmember Rodgers. He stated that the construction at the park has been moving very quickly with the growth of sports leagues. He Minutes of the City Council and __.. Parks & Recreation Commission Moorpark, California Page 5 September 29, 1999 also stated that there was a need to balance activities planned in the future with passive areas, a senior sports area, and meeting other needs of the community. Councilmember Harper also agreed with the need to balance the proposed planning of the park with passive areas. In addition, he stated that he would like to see the original plan of a lake or pond included. Commissioner Dubreuil stated that she would like the construction of an additional restroom at the east -end of the park as a priority item. Commissioner Pflaumer stated that a second entrance into the park should be considered. The Council and Commission discussed the merits of locating an aquatics facility at AVCP. Mayor Hunter stated that the proposed AVCP plan should be reopened and reconsidered. In addition, he stated that the City's entire parks system should be reviewed. He requested staff provide information on the following: • The current status on the School District's plans for an aquatics facility. • The current availability, hours and days, of all park restrooms. • The feasibility of including a lake or pond in the future plans for AVCP and information on water treatment issues. • The current use of the sports fields at Chaparral School and potential for greater use of schools for recreation purposes. • The feasibility of a second entrance to AVCP. Minutes of the City Council and Parks & Recreation Commission Moorpark, California Page 6 September 29, 1999 Councilmember Evans requested that staff look at the feasibility of the addition of foliage to serve as a sound buffer at AVCP . Councilmember Harper requested that staff provide a copy of the original Master Plan for AVCP. Mr. Kueny stated that staff would schedule a comprehensive parks item for Council consideration after the Parks and Recreation Commission had met to review the 15 existing and planned park sites. 7. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Hunter adjourned the City Council and Chair Dubreuil adjourned the Parks and Recreation Commission at 10:25 p.m. ne Dubreuil, Chair ATTEST: Deborah S. Traffenste t, City Clerk �i Patty Lemc , Administrative Secretary