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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2002 0410 PR JNTMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION Moorpark, California ril 10, 2002 A special Joint Meeting of the Moorpark City Council and Parks & Recreation Commission was held on April 10, 2002, at 6:30 p.m. at the Moorpark Community Center located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California. 1. I 3 4. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Hunter called the City Council to order and the Parks and Recreation Commission to order at 6:40 p.m. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chair Pflaumer. ROLL CALL: City Council: Councilmembers Harper, Mikos, Millhouse, Wozniak, and Mayor Hunter. Parks & Recreation Commissioners Chally, DeGuardi, Commission: Pflaumer, and Chair Thompson. Absent: Commissioner Catrambone. Staff Present: Steven Kueny, City Manager; Mary Lindley, Director of Community Services; Deborah Traffenstedt, Assistant to City Manager /City Clerk; and Patty Lemcke, Administrative Secretary. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. 5. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION: A. Consider Priorities, Goals and Objectives for Fiscal Year 2002/2003. Staff Recommendation: Consider and discuss Priorities, Goals and Objectives for FY 2002/2003. Minutes of the City Council and Parks & Recreation Commission Moorpark, California Page 2 April 10, 2002 Ms. Lindley gave a brief oral report, stating that the Commission previously had the opportunity to discuss proposed goals and objectives at their March Commission meeting. It had been agreed that the two top priority issues were construction of the proposed Skatepark and establishing a second entrance into Arroyo Vista Community Park (AVCP). Mayor Hunter and Chair Pflaumer agreed to have each Councilmember and Commissioner state their priorities. Commissioner Thompson stated that she would like to see an online recreation class registration program implemented. These online programs are capable of preparing rental permits and assisting with other additional City functions for public needs. Commissioner DeGuardi stated that he would like to see a graffiti abatement program put in place that would increase response time, as well as greater attention paid to the level of sand in the park play lots. He also inquired on the status of the community pool project. Chair Pflaumer stated that his priorities are the completion of the second restroom at AVCP, construction of the community pool, and moving forward on establishing a second entrance into AVCP. Chair Pflaumer stated that he also would like to see a City online registration program implemented. Commissioner Chally stated that he would like to see a second entrance established at AVCP and the completion of the proposed Skatepark. Councilmember Mikos stated that she would like to see construction of the proposed Skatepark in the downtown area. She also stated that she hopes one of the priorities mentioned during tonight's meeting, and which is currently listed as one of the top ten objectives, is the implementation of an Arroyo -Simi Greenway Plan. Councilmember Mikos stated she would also like to see a second entrance built at AVCP. Councilmember Harper stated that he would like to see the establishment of a Teen Center added as a priority and more summer teen activities. Councilmember Harper requested that the City's current park naming policy be reviewed, and modified if necessary, by the Commission. Minutes of the City Council and Parks & Recreation Commission Moorpark, California Page 3 April 10, 2002 Additionally, he asked the Commission to consider a new name for Griffin Park. Mr. Kueny stated that staff would now give the current status on the previously mentioned projects. He also stated that when the original plans for AVCP were being approved, a second entrance to the park was rejected by the City Council and a pedestrian bridge was authorized in its place. The Council and Commission discussed with staff the need for a second entrance into AVCP and possible locations. Mr. Kueny stated that staff would examine the feasibility of a second entrance. Ms. Lindley gave an oral update on staff's progress and the current status of the proposed community pool project. Mr. Kueny stated that the Community Pool Ad Hoc Committee had met earlier that day and he suggested an oral report from the Councilmembers who serve on the Committee. Councilmembers Harper and Millhouse stated that the Moorpark Unified School District (MUSD) is unable to fund their proposed proportionate share of the cost for the facility. As a result, the Ad Hoc Committee recommends that any future action on the pool be postponed and that the feasibility of working with Moorpark College as a third partner be explored. Councilmember Mikos stated that perhaps scaling back the proposed size of the pool would reduce not only the construction costs, but maintenance costs as well. Councilmembers Harper and Millhouse stated that scaling down the size of the pool would not make that much of a difference in the yearly maintenance costs. Mr. Kueny stated that the revenue potential should be considered more closely. Mayor Hunter inquired on the status of the proposed Skatepark. Ms. Lindley gave a brief review on the current status of the proposed Skatepark and explained that the City is currently looking into the purchase of additional land bordering Poindexter Park, and if purchased, the Minutes of the City Council and Parks & Recreation Commission Moorpark, California Page 4 April 10, 2002 recommendation would be that the Skatepark be built there. Commissioner Thompson stated that she had attended the recent CPRS Conference and had gathered useful information and updated laws regarding skateparks. Mayor Hunter inquired on the status of what the City currently has available to the public online pertaining to recreation. Ms. Lindley stated that the Recreation Brochure is posted online listing City events, programs, classes, and sports. She also stated that staff has researched the probability of placing a registration program online, and that such programs are costly, not only for installation, but also for the yearly maintenance. Mayor Hunter inquired on AVCP Phase II. Ms. Lindley stated that this project is proceeding along well, and that staff met with AYSO and Girls Softball for their input, and the architect is preparing the final draft plans. Ms. Lindley also stated that the restroom /snack bar project is currently out to bid and is scheduled for completion before Packer season begins. Commissioner Thompson inquired on the status of Arts in Public Places. Ms. Lindley stated that staff has not had the opportunity to proceed with this project at this time. Chair Pflaumer stated that the Parks and Recreation Commission had not been asked to serve on the Youth Sports Committee. He thought it would be helpful to have Commission representation on the Committee. Councilmember Harper suggested that one Commissioner could be appointed to serve on the Youth Sports Committee and report directly back to the Commission. CONSENSUS: The City Council and the Parks and Recreation Commission reached a consensus to review, and if necessary modify, the City's current park naming policy, to consider a new name for Griffin Park, and for the Commission to select one Commissioner to serve on the Youth Sports Committee. Minutes of the City Council and Parks & Recreation Commission Moorpark, California Page 5 April 10, 2002 6. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Hunter adjourned the City cil and Chair Pflaumer adjourned the Parks and Recrea on Co issiprrnat/"7:40 p.m. yor omas ?- �_ufner, Chair ATTEST: Administrative Secretary