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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2003 0303 PR REG7A MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Moorpark, California 1. CALL TO ORDER: March 3, 2003 Vice Chair Catrambone called the meeting to order at 6:34 p.m. 2. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: John Hartnett led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Joseph Catrambone, Thomas Pflaumer, Sandra Thompson, and Julie Weisberger. Chair Quentin DeGuardi was absent. Staff Present: Mary Lindley, Director of Community Services; John Hartnett, Recreation Superintendent; Rachele Loosbrock, Recreation Coordinator; and Patty Lemcke, Administrative Secretary. 4. PROCLAMATION, COMMENDATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: A. Present Moorpark Eagle Scout Tyler Mock with Certificate of Appreciation. On behalf of the City and the Parks and Recreation Commission, Vice Chair Catrambone presented Eagle Scout Tyler Mock with a Certificate of Appreciation. B. Teen Programs Presentation. Staff to present current and upcoming teen programs. Rachele Loosbrock introduced the Teen Council, and the Teen Council Chair and Vice Chair gave a brief presentation. C. Staff's Monthly Report. Both Mary Lindley and John Hartnett gave oral reports. Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes March 3, 2003 Page 2 5. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: None. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR: A. Approval of Minutes for the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of February 3, 2003. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented. MOTION: Commissioner Thompson moved to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Commissioner Pflaumer seconded. The motion carried 4 -0. Chair DeGuardi was absent. 8. DISCUSSION /ACTION ITEMS: A. Consider Recreation Programs and Events for FY 2003/04. Staff Recommendation: Express support for staff's FY 2003/04 recreation programs and events proposal, as outlined in the Agenda Report. John Hartnett gave an overview of his report, stating that no major changes are being proposed to the existing programs, so as not to impact the City's budget. There are three proposed changes with Special Events: discontinue the Arts in the Park event, reinstate the Tree Lightening Ceremony with some changes; and add Summer Family Nights event. With the youth camps only one addition is being proposed: Summer Theatre Camp for Youths. Additional sports programs suggested are: outdoor volleyball offered to both adults and youth; one more youth camp in either volleyball or golf; and offer youth scholarships to families who cannot afford the programs for their children. Commissioner Pflaumer inquired as to the location of the proposed volleyball court. Staff explained that one location could be between AVRC gym and the multi purpose court, but the location could be discussed at the upcoming Park Tour. Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes March 3, 2003 Page 3 Commissioner Weisberger inquired as to why Arts in the Park was moved to Labor Day last year. Staff explained that originally it was in conjunction with the Craft Faire and it was hoped that a larger turn out for this event would occur if moved to another time of year. Commissioner Catrambone stated that he is very much in favor of the Summer Theatre Camp. Commissioner Thompson stated that she is very much in favor of the reinstatement of the Tree Lighting Ceremony. The Commission stated that they support and recommend to City Council, staff's proposed recreation programs and events for FY 2003/04. B. Consider Parks Capital Improvement Budget for 2003/04. Staff Recommendation: Develop a list of potential park improvement projects for FY 2003/04 for City Council consideration. Mary Lindley reviewed with the Commission staff's list of potential park improvements, both new and carryover items. Commissioner Pflaumer stated that at the last Youth Sports Committee it is was recognized that more basketball courts are needed and suggested the expansion of AVRC gym be added to the list of improvements. Commissioner Weisberger stated that speed bumps at AVCP are very much needed. Commissioner Catrambone agrees with the enhancement of the Veteran's Memorial, but would like to see it placed at another park other than Poindexter Park. It should be placed in a more visible park such as Mountain Meadows. Commissioner Thompson suggested that staff research the prefab restrooms now on the market for Campus and Glenwood Parks. She also stated that she would like to see the proposed play equipment for Tierra Rejada Park be postponed, since this is not a high priority item at this time. Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes March 3, 2003 Page 4 The Commission recommended staff's list of park improvements for City Council consideration with the exception of: to include the expansion of the gym at AVCP; the enhancement of the Veteran's Memorial, but omitting Poindexter Park as its location; the addition of lighting at the basketball court at Glenwood Park; and postponing the purchase of new play equipment at Tierra Rejada Park. C. Review of the City's Goals and Objectives for 2003/04. Staff Recommendation: Provide suggestions for FY 2003/04 Goals and Objectives for City Council consideration. Mary Lindley and the Commission reviewed staff's suggested goals and objectives and the City Manager's secondary list of objectives. The Commission suggested the following as Goals and Objectives for FY 2003/04: the addition of an aquatics facility; a second entrance to AVCP; establish a teen center; enhance the entrance to AVCP; postpone the purchase of new play equipment for Tierra Rejada Park; combine staff's proposed objective of online recreation registration, with the first item of the City Manager's secondary list to City Council, of online community surveys; enhancing the Veteran's Memorial, but omitting Poindexter Park as its location; and identify a location for an outdoor volleyball court. 9. ANNOUNCEMENTS /FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Commissioner Thompson announced the next Moorpark After Dark Dance, being held Friday, March 7 at AVRC. 10. ADJOURNMENT: Vice Chair Catrambone adjourned the meeting at 7:56 p.m. Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes March 3, 2003 Page 5 Respectfully submitted: Patty Lem ke, Administrative Secretary