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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2002 0602 PR SPC4 i'� a 'v Y — • MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING PARK TOUR Moorpark, California 1. CALL TO ORDER: June 2, 2002 Vice Chair Chally called the meeting to order at 10:15 a.m. 2. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Joseph Catrambone, Craig Chally, Quentin DeGuardi, and Sandra Thompson. Chair Pflaumer was absent. Staff present: Mary Lindley, Director of Community Services; Allen Walter, Supervisor of Maintenance and Operations; and Patty Lemcke, Administrative Secretary. MOTION: Commissioner DeGuardi moved to reorder the agenda, discussing items 4.A and 4.B prior to the park tour. Commissioner Chally seconded. The motion was carried 4 -0. Chair Pflaumer was absent. 4. DISCUSSION /ACTION ITEMS: A. Consider Installation of Vending Machines at a City Park. Staff Recommendation: Discuss the desirability of authorizing vending machines in City parks and develop a recommendation for consideration by the City Council. Mary Lindley gave a brief overview of her report and stated that this issue had been discussed by a Parks and Recreation Commission some years ago. At that time though, the vendor that had originally wanted to install the vending machines decided not to. The Commission and staff feel that Peach Hill Park is the most logical park to place a vending machine because of the heavy use by adult sports leagues. The Commission stated that when they visit Peach Hill Park on their park tour, they would decide what area of the park would be best for placement of the vending machine. MOTION: Commissioner DeGuardi moved to recommend to City Council the approval to place a drink vending machine at Peach Hill Park. Commissioner Catrambone seconded. The motion ''_ was carried 4 -0. Chair Pflaumer was absent. Minutes of the P &R Commission Meeting June 2, 2002, Park Tour Page 2 B. Consider Revisions to the Park Naming Policy and Rename Paul E Griffin Sr., Park. Staff Recommendation: Consider revisions to the City's Park Naming Policy and rename Griffin Park. Mary Lindley reviewed her report and attachments with the Commission and distributed a letter sent by Assemblyman Strickland's office opposing a name change for Griffin Park. Commissioner DeGuardi stated that he feels strongly about recommending a name change for Griffin Park, but does not have any particular name picked out at this time. Commissioner Thompson stated that she is not in favor of changing the name of Griffin Park. She does not agree to changing the name just because it was named after a developer. She also stated that if the park name does get changed, she disagrees with any name with the wording "College," "Campus ", etc. Commissioner Catrambone stated that at this time he doesn't feel strongly in favor of either side, but will agree to keeping Griffin Park's name as is, simply because there is no beneficial reason to change it at this time. Commissioner Chally stated that he feels strongly about not changing the park's name. This may set a precedent on changing names of other areas throughout the City. He feels this will make the City look bad. The Commissioners discussed changing the names of other older parks that may be appropriate at this time. MOTION: Commissioner Chally moved to recommend to City Council to retain the existing name of Griffin Park. Commissioner Catrambone seconded. The motion was carried 3 -1, with Commissioner DeGuardi opposed. Chair Pflaumer was absent. The Commission and Mary Lindley reviewed and discussed Commissioner Chally's proposed changes to the Park Naming Policy. Minutes of the P &R Commission Meeting June 2, 2002, Park Tour Page 3 MOTION: Commissioner Chally moved to have staff edit the existing Park Naming Policy and bring it back to the Commission for review at their next scheduled meeting. Commissioner DeGuardi seconded. The motion was carried 4 -0. Chair Pflaumer was absent. 3. PARK TOUR: At this point in the meeting, Commissioner DeGuardi excused himself from the park tour due to illness. The Commission and staff toured the following parks: 1. Poindexter Park: It was agreed to agendize the issue of establishing a more prominent site for the Veterans Memorial, either at Poindexter Park or another City park. Allen Walter stated that the existing electrical outlets at the new park gazebos will be relocated closer to the structures. 2. Country Trail Park: Mary Lindley pointed out an area of the park where a restroom facility could possibly be constructed. Space is quite limited for this facility because of the flooding factor of the park. 3. AVCP: The construction area for the new restrooms /snack bar facility was viewed and Mary Lindley gave a brief status report on the project. Also, AVCP Phase II plans were discussed and other future park developments, which may occur. 4. Tierra Rejada Park: Mary Lindley stated that when it is feasible, this would be one of the first parks listed for playground equipment replacement. She also reviewed the City's current moonbounce policy with the Commission. It was agreed that Tierra Rejada Park would also be a good location for the Veterans Memorial. 5. Mountain Meadows Park: Mary Lindley reminded the Commission that this park's play equipment is currently on the list for replacement. Commissioner Thompson suggested that the "finger park tables" that were displayed at the CPRS Conference this year would be a good addition at this park. Minutes of the P &R Commission Meeting June 2, 2002, Park Tour Page 4 6. Peach Hill Park: The Commission and staff discussed where to place the proposed vending machine, and it was decided to recommend the east wall of the restroom facility. Mary Lindley stated that re- roofing the restroom facilities at the parks is a maintenance issue that will have to be addressed in the near future. 7. Griffin Park: Commissioner Thompson stated that she feels Griffin Park could be a good site for the proposed Skatepark. Mary Lindley explained to the Commission that staff is still occasionally dealing with neighborhood complaints resulting from rentals using amplified sound, even though amplified sound is no longer permitted at the parks with a private rental. 8. Community Center Park: Mary Lindley stated that the play equipment is still scheduled for installation, but there has been a delay due to clarification needed on the specifications of the pour -in -place surfacing. S. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 1:30 p.m. APPROVED: homas Vfyaumer, CHAIRMAN Respectfully submitted: tatty Le cke, Administrative Secretary