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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2000 0717 PR REGIT �- MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Moorpark, California 1. CALL TO ORDER: July 17, 2000 Chair Dubreuil called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. 2. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mary Lindley led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Joseph Catrambone, Thomas Pflaumer, Sandra Thompson, and Chair June Dubreuil. Commissioner Tina Hare was absent. Staff Present: Mary Lindley, Director of Community Services; John Libiez, Planning Manager; and Patty Lemcke, Administrative Secretary. 4. PROCLAMATION, COMMENDATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: A. Staff's Monthlv Report. Mary Lindley gave an oral report. 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 April 3, 2000. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented. B. Approval of the City Council and Parks and Recreation Commission Joint Meetina Minutes. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented. �- Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes July 17, 2000 Page 2 C. Parks Quarterly Report. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file report. D. Recreation Programming Quarterly Report. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file report. E. July 3rd Fireworks Event Report. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file report. MOTION: Commissioner Thompson moved to pull item 7.0 for discussion and approve items 7.A and 7.B as presented. Commissioner Catrambone seconded. The motion was carried 4 -0. Commissioner Hare was absent. MOTION: Commissioner Pflaumer moved to approve items 7.D and 7.E as presented. Commissioner Thompson seconded. The motion was carried 4 -0. Commissioner Hare was absent. Commissioner Thompson discussed with staff the vandalism occurrence at the parks. Also, staff discussed with the Commission the ongoing problems with the drinking fountains at Poindexter Park. MOTION: Commissioner Thompson moved to approve item 7.C. Commissioner Catrambone seconded. The motion was carried 4 -0. Commissioner Hare was absent. 8. DISCUSSION /ACTION ITEMS: A. Review Chapter 5 (Parks and Recreational Facilities) of the Draft OSCAR Element. Staff Recommendation: Provide staff with comments on Section 5 of the Draft OSCAR. Mary Lindley explained to the Commission that for this meeting they would be concentrating on the Parks and Recreation Chapter of the Draft OSCAR Element. She also explained that the Commission was provided two documents for review; Chapter 5 of the OSCAR Element, which takes a broader view, and the Parks Master Plan, which gives a much more specific view of parks. Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes July 17, 2000 Page 3 John Libiez, Principal Planner, reviewed previous questions from the Joint Meeting of the Planning Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission. The Parks and Recreation Commission was asked to consider: • What does the community most needs in regards to parks and recreation. • Where should new parks be built. • How should parks, trails, and open space interface with surrounding communities. • How should the City articulate its vision. • What type of trail system should the City have. Mr. Libiez also provided information reflecting Goals, Policies and Implementation Strategies for the General Plan OSCAR Element related to parks and recreation. The Commissioners each gave their input on specifics for the OSCAR Element. Commissioner Catrambone stated that any type of trail system built for the City, to be viable, must tie into the surrounding cities. Commissioner Thompson concurred with Commissioner Catrambone that we need to address a trail system, connecting the cities with the pathways. In addition, the City needs to consider a trail that connects the Campus Park area with Happy Camp Park. Commission Pflaumer asked if the City has taken any steps towards dedicating an open space existing between two cities. Mr. Libiez explained that the land that Commissioner Pflaumer is referring to is in the County unincorporated area and is privately owned. The City does not control the area outside of its limits. Chair Dubreuil thanked Mr. Libiez for attending the Commission meeting. She stated that establishing what community citywide facilities are needed is an important issue. She feels additional baseball fields for Moorpark Little League need to be designated, Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes July 17, 2000 Page 4 perhaps in conjunction with one of the City's schools, as is currently being done at Poindexter Park and Chaparral School. Chair Dubreuil suggested that the City not construct any more new "mini" parks, but rather require developers to include recreation amenities /space in their developments, to be maintained by HOAs. The City could then focus on neighborhood and community parks, and eventually if desired by the community, construct a second community park. Chair Dubreuil agrees with the other Commissioners that there is a need to identify a trail in Happy Camp that would connect with the Campus Park area. In addition, the City should begin to consider the golf course proposal so accommodations can be made allowing for trail through the project to exist. Chair Dubreuil suggested that the City work with other jurisdictions to consider mechanisms for the purchase of property in the Tierra Rejada greenbelt corridor to preserve it as rural and open space. Commissioner Catrambone stated that there is an upcoming County Supervisor's meeting with the developer of the proposed golf course at Happy Camp and it might be in the interest of the City to attend. Commissioner Pflaumer agreed that perhaps eventually the City could have a second community park, and suggested the use of Monte Vista Park as a location for a proposed BMX track. Commissioner Catrambone stated that perhaps locations in the City other than parks could be identified for a Skate Park and a BMX track, and suggested that they could be privately owned and operated. Mr. Libiez informed the Commission that the subject of the upcoming County Supervisor's meeting with the developer is to be addressed at the City Council meeting of July 19, 2000. Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes July 17, 2000 Page 5 Ms. Lindley stated that it is staff's intent to leave the sections of the OSCAR dealing with Quimby and dedication of parkland as written in the Draft. B. Consider Selection of Ad Hoc Committee for Campus Park Playground Equipment. Staff Recommendation: Select two Commissioners to serve as the Campus Park Playground Equipment Ad Hoc Committee. CONSENSUS: The Commission reached a consensus for Commissioner Thompson and Chair Dubreuil to serve as the Campus Park Playground Equipment Ad Hoc Committee. C. Consider Parks and Recreation Commission's Summer Recess and Designate a Meeting Date in September. Staff Recommendation: Commission to approve a recess for the month of August, and designate a date in September. CONSENSUS: The Commission reached a consensus approving a recess for the month of August, and designating Monday, September 18 as the next Parks and Recreation Commission meeting date. 9. ANNOUNCEMENTS /FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Chair Dubreuil requested the following items to be agendized for the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting in September: Scheduling a Youth Sports Committee; review teen programs and schedule a joint meeting with the new Teen Council; and review the possibility of restructuring the Park Improvement Zones of Benefit. 10. ADJOURNMENT Chair Dubreuil adjourned the meeting at 8:25 p.m. until the next meeting scheduled on September 18. �- Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes July 17, 2000 Page 6 APPROVED: E DUBREUIL, CHAIRMAN Respectfully submitted: Patty L cke, Administrative Secretary