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Moorpark, California
1. CALL TO ORDER:
March 4, 2002
Chair Pflaumer called the meeting to order at p.m.
2. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Commissioner DeGuardi led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners Joseph Catrambone, Craig Chally,
Quentin DeGuardi, Sandra Thompson, and Chair Thomas
Pflaumer.
Staff Present: Mary Lindley, Director of Community
Services; Stephanie Shaw, Recreation Coordinator; Rachele
Loosbrock, Teen Coordinator; and Patty Lemcke,
Administrative Secretary.
4. PROCLAMATION, COMMENDATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
A. Staff's Monthly 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 January 7, 2002. Staff Recommendation:
Approve as presented.
B. Parks Quarterly Report. Staff Recommendation: Receive
and file report.
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C. Recreation Programming Quarterly Report. Staff
Recommendation: Receive and file report.
D. Breakfast With Santa Event Report. Staff
Recommendation: Receive and file report.
E. Winter Camp Program Summary. Staff Recommendation:
Receive and file report.
Commissioner Chally requested that item 7.0 be pulled
for discussion. He discussed with staff the attendance
at the Breakfast With Santa event and the Women's Over
30 sports league participation.
MOTION: Commissioner Thompson moved to approve the Consent
Calendar as presented. Commissioner Chally seconded.
The motion was carried 5 -0.
8. DISCUSSION /ACTION ITEMS:
A. Consider Recreation Programs and Events for Fiscal
Year 2002/03. Staff Recommendation: Concur with
staff's FY 2002/03 recreation programs and events
proposal, as outlined in the Agenda Report.
Stephanie Shaw reviewed with the Commission staff's
suggested programs, events, and changes for FY
2002/03. Some of the major changes proposed are to
move the Arts in the Park event from the Craft Fair
and place it with the Labor Day Event, omit the Craft
Fair, and move the Apricot Festival from September to
June.
Commissioner Chally agreed with staff's proposed
changes, but suggested staff consider combining the
Apricot Festival and Arts in the Park event.
Commissioner DeGuardi also agreed with staff's
proposed schedule, but stated that he would like to
retain the annual Craft Fair.
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Commissioner Thompson stated that 'she also would like
to continue with the annual Craft Fair. She stated
that she is very much in favor of continuing the Arts
in the Park event and retaining the teen art contest.
The Commission concurred with staff's recommendations,
with the inclusion of retaining the annual Craft Fair.
Rachele Loosbrock spoke to the Commission regarding a
proposed summer Teen Travel Camp. This program is
designed for youth ages 12 through 15 and offers
constructive summer activity. She discussed with the
Commission the type of trips, supervision, and
registration and fees.
Chair Pflaumer commended Rachele Loosbrock on the
great job she, other staff members, and volunteers are
doing with the teen After Dark Dances.
Mary Lindley stated that there are no new significant
changes being proposed with the recreation classes and
sports programs. Staff is always looking for new ideas
being offered in these areas.
B. Consider Potential Goals and Objectives for FY
2002/03. Staff Recommendation: Provide suggestions for
FY 2002/03 Goals and Objectives.
Mary Lindley stated that staff has been directed to
focus on reviewing and prioritizing the Goals and
Objective of 2001/02, rather than adding to them. She
stated that she is encouraging the Commission to do
the same.
Chair Pflaumer stated that he still feels strongly
about having a second access to AVCP being added as an
objective.
Commissioner Chally also stated the importance of
constructing another access to AVCP. The Commission
discussed different options as to where and how
another access road could be constructed.
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Commissioner DeGuardi stated that he would like some
additional time to review the Goals and Objectives
before attempting to prioritize them.
MOTION: Commissioner DeGuardi moved to table this item until
the next scheduled meeting. Commissioner Catrambone
seconded. The motion was carried 5 -0.
C. Select Two Commissioners to Serve on the July 3rd
Fireworks Event Committee. Staff Recommendation:
Select two Commissioners to serve on the July 3rd
Fireworks Event Committee.
Commissioners DeGuardi and Thompson volunteered to
serve on the Committee.
9. ANNOUNCEMENTS /FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Chair Pflaumer announced the upcoming CPRS Conference in
April.
Commissioner Thompson reminded everyone to vote on Tuesday,
March 5.
Mary Lindley announced the upcoming Easter Egg Hunt on
Saturday, March 30, at AVCP.
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Chair Pflaumer adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m.
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Respectfully submitted:
Patty Lem ke, Administrative Secretary