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MINUTES OF THE PARRS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Moorpark, California
1. CALL TO ORDER:
January 7, 2002
Chair Thompson called the meeting to order at 6:41 p.m.
2. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Commissioner Pflaumer led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners Joseph Catrambone, Craig Chally,
Thomas Pflaumer, and Chair Sandra Thompson. Commissioner
Quentin DeGuardi was absent.
Staff Present: Mary Lindley, Director of Community
Services; Rachele Loosbrock, Teen Coordinator; and Patty
Lemcke, Administrative Secretary.
l- 4. PROCLAMATION, COMMENDATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
A. Consider Nomination and Selection of Chair and Vice
Chair.
MOTION: Chair Thompson nominated Commissioner Pflaumer for
Chair. Commissioner Catrambone seconded. The motion
was carried 4 -0. Commissioner DeGuardi was absent.
MOTION: Commissioner Catrambone nominated Commissioner Chally
for Vice Chair. Chair Thompson seconded. The motion
was carried 4 -0. Commissioner DeGuardi was absent.
B. Recoqnition of the Teen Photography Contest Winners.
The Commission recognized the three Teen Photography
Contest Winners: Chris Finney, Randy Koszela, and
Niles Ramseyer.
C. Staff's Monthly Report.
Mary Lindley gave a brief oral report.
Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes
January 7, 2002
Page 2
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 November 5, 2002. Staff Recommendation:
Approve as presented.
B. Arts In the Park Event Report. Staff Recommendation:
Receive and file report.
C. Trick or Treat Village Event Report. Staff
Recommendation: Receive and file report.
D. Breakfast With Santa. Staff Recommendation: Receive
and file report.
E. Sleigh Rides With Santa. Staff Recommendation: Receive
and file report.
MOTION: Commissioner Thompson moved to approve the Consent
Calendar as presented. Commissioner Chally seconded.
The motion was carried 4 -0. Commissioner DeGuardi was
absent.
8. DISCUSSION /ACTION ITEMS:
A. Moorpark After Dark Dance Report. Staff
Recommendation: Receive and file report.
Rachele Loosbrock gave an oral report and power point
presentation on the monthly Moorpark After Dark Teen
Dances.
Annotated Meeting Agenda
Of January 7, 2002
Page 3
B. Consider Skatepark Location and Specifications. Staff
Recommendation: For the Commission to support the
design and construction of a modular, above - ground
Skatepark at either Arroyo Vista Community Park or
Griffin Park.
Mary Lindley gave a brief summary of what had been
discussed about the proposed Skatepark(s) at previous
Commission meetings. She also stated that staff is
recommending the modular Skatepark because
construction costs would be lower and the ramps can be
moved and repositioned at a later date if needed or
desired.
Mary Lindley introduced Mr. Craig Bradford from Spohn
Ranch, Inc.
Mr. Bradford gave a brief history of his company. He
then showed a video illustrating modular ramps and
distributed material for review. He stated the
advantages of a modular park.
There were 10 speakers:
1. Justin Mitman, P.O. Box 432, Moorpark, spoke in
favor of a concrete skatepark.
2. Mike Diilehay, 476 W. Los Angeles Avenue,
Moorpark, spoke in favor of a.concrete skatepark.
3. Aaron Nahapetiar, P.O. Box 1014, Moorpark, spoke
in favor of a concrete skatepark.
4. Ralph Machio, Transition Boardshop, Moorpark,
spoke in favor of a concrete skatepark.
5. Grant Volk, 4465 Summerglen Court, Moorpark,
spoke in favor of a concrete skatepark.
6. Jason Lewis, 12385 Sunnyglen Drive, Moorpark,
spoke in favor of a concrete skatepark.
Annotated Meeting Agenda
Of January 7, 2002
Page 4
7. Tyler Farina, 15377 Bambi Court, Moorpark, spoke
in favor of a concrete skatepark.
8. Julian Bello, 115588 Mallory Court, Moorpark,
spoke in favor of a concrete skatepark.
Chair Pflaumer called a short recess at 8:20 p.m. and
then reconvened the meeting at 8:25 p.m.
9. Colleen Polita, 15377 Bambi Court, spoke in favor
of a concrete skatepark.
10. Breanna Pflaumer, 3906 Willow Creek Lane, spoke
in favor of a concrete Skatepark.
The Commission discussed what they feel are the pros
and cons of concrete and modular Skateparks.
Commissioner Chally stated that he is in favor of a
concrete Skatepark because he feels it would be
economically the best decision in years to come.
Commissioner Catrambone stated that he is in favor of
a modular Skatepark because of the lower cost to build
and having the ability to use the concrete slab for
other uses in the future if need be.
Commissioner Thompson stated that she would like a
Skatepark that features a combination of both concrete
and modular. This would help keep the cost down and
still allow the popular features that concrete
Skateparks have.
Chair Pflaumer stated that he is in favor of concrete
or as Commissioner Thompson suggested, a combination
of concrete and modular.
MOTION: Commissioner Chally moved that the Commission
recommend to the City Council that staff proceed with
a cost study of a 12,000 to 16,000 square foot
�' concrete Skatepark. Commissioner Catrambone seconded.
Annotated Meeting Agenda
Of January 7, 2002
Page 5
The motion was carried 4 -0. Commissioner DeGuardi was
absent.
CONSENSUS: The Commission reached a consensus to discuss the
desired location of the Skatepark at the next
scheduled meeting.
B. Proposition 40 Summary. Staff Recommendation: Receive
and file report.
Mary Lindley explained that Proposition 40 will appear
on the March 5 ballot. A component of the bond will
provide funding, based on population, for programs to
help make neighborhood parks safer and provide new
recreational opportunities.
Commissioner Thompson encouraged the public to vote
yes on this Proposition.
MOTION: Commissioner Chally moved to receive and file the
report. Commissioner Thompson seconded. The motion was
carried 4 -0. Commissioner DeGuardi was absent.
9. ANNOUNCEMENTS /FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Commissioner Thompson announced the birth of Commissioner
DeGuardi's baby boy.
10. ADJOURNMENT:
Chair Thompson adjourned the meeting_-a9:03 p.m.
s Pfl&6Afa&, /CHAIRMAN
Respectfully submitted: '
Patty Le cke, Administrative Secretary