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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2010 0417 PR SPC • PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION SEMI-ANNUAL PARK TOUR Moorpark, California April 17, 2010 1. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 10:03 a.m. 2. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Patrick Ellis, Delfina Newton, Thomas Pflaumer, Sandra Thompson, and Chair Daniel Groff. Staff present: Tom Kruse, Parks and Recreation Director; Allen Walter, Parks and Landscape Superintendent; and Patty Anderson, Administrative Assistant. 3 . PARK TOUR: At 10:10 a.m., the Commission and staff toured the following parks: 1. Monte Vista Nature Park: The Commission and staff hiked the park. Allen Walter stated that as part of the Arbor Day recognition this year, 12 Native California trees were planted. Also, the Capital Improvement Project has $25,000 currently budgeted for additional landscaping and trail improvements at this park. 2. Virginia Colony Park: The Commission and staff toured the park. Commissioner Ellis stated that he is concerned about the gaps in the fence on the south border of the park, separating the park from the railroad tracks. He suggested that additional fencing be installed to close the gaps. 3. Campus Canyon Park: The Commission and staff toured the park. Commissioner Ellis suggested that recreation division staff research the possibility of adding an adult kick ball league to the City's sports programs, which could be accommodated at this park. 4. Magnolia Park: The Commission and staff discussed the location of the swing set proposed to be installed this fiscal year. Tom Kruse stated that the safety surfacing for the swings will be a combination of rubberized surfacing and sand. P&R Commission Meeting Park Tour-April 17, 2010 Page 2 At 11:30 a.m., the Commission and staff returned to City Hall and continued the meeting. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR: A. Approval of Minutes for the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of March 1, 2010. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented. MOTION: Commissioner Pflaumer moved and Commissioner Thompson seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. The motion was carried by unanimous voice vote. 5. DISCUSSION ACTION ITEMS: A. Consider Design and Specifications for Playground Equipment at Arroyo Vista Community Park (AVCP), College View Park, Peach Hill Park, and Magnolia Park. Staff Recommendation: Approve and recommend design and specifications of play equipment for Arroyo Vista Community Park Phase I and II, College View Park, Peach Hill Park, and Magnolia Park. Allen Walter presented to the Commission playground designs for each park site, as well as the cost of the equipment and installation. Commissioner Ellis stated that he still would like to receive information regarding "Shane's Inspiration" and fundraising options for purchasing universally accessible play equipment for at least one City park. He also stated that staff should contact the Ventura County . Community Foundation for information on funding options. MOTION: Commissioner Thompson moved and Commissioner Pflaumer seconded a motion to recommend the Landscape Structure, RecWest play equipment for AVCP Phase I, with the potential of incorporating universally accessible play equipment in the future, with funding from outside sources. The motion was carried by unanimous voice vote. MOTION: Commissioner Ellis moved and Commissioner Newton seconded a motion to recommend the Miracle swing set for AVCP Phase II. The motion was carried by unanimous voice vote. MOTION: Commissioner Thompson moved and Commissioner Pflaumer seconded a motion to recommend the Miracle play equipment for College View Park. The motion was carried by unanimous voice vote. P&R Commission Meeting Park Tour-April 17, 2010 ,) Page 3 MOTION: Commissioner Pflaumer moved and Commissioner Ellis seconded a motion to recommend the Miracle play equipment for Peach Hill Park, with additional surfacing for the swings. The motion was carried by unanimous voice vote. MOTION: Commissioner Thompson moved and Chair Groff seconded a motion to recommend the Miracle swing set, to accommodate both standard and tot swings. The motion was carried by unanimous voice vote. B. Review Current Goals and Objectives and Discuss Proposed Goals and Objectives for FY 2010/11 . Staff Recommendation: Oral report. Tom Kruse reviewed the current status of goals and objective for this fiscal year and asked the Commission if they had any recommendations for next fiscal year. Commissioner Thompson recommended the installation of universally accessible play equipment be considered for the future, with the funding by outside sources. Commissioner Ellis recommended that the Parks and Recreation Commission have more involvement, and possibly mentoring, with the City's Teen Council. Chair Groff recommended that a Master City Calendar be developed and maintained by the Chamber of Commerce, which would reflect scheduled events by all City entities throughout the year. Commissioner Thompson took this opportunity to say what a great job the City's library is doing with its programs and events. 6. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Chair Groff announced the upcoming annual Arts Festival scheduled for Sunday, April 25 at the City's Community Center. As a future agenda item, Commissioner Ellis requested discussion of the pool issues mentioned at the Parks and Recreation Commission's March meeting, including the possibility of the City leasing the pool from the Moorpark Athletic Club, and inviting the Athletic Director of California Lutheran University to do a presentation on the construction and maintenance of the University's pool. P&R Commission Meeting Park Tour-April 17, 2010 Page 4 As a future agenda item, Commissioner Newton requested discussion of the construction of a BMX track at the multi-purpose court at AVCP, including alternative funding for the project. Chair Groff requested, considering the date of the Commission's April meeting and the Joint Council and Commission meeting on April 28th, that the Commission's May 3`d meeting be rescheduled for May 10th at 6:30 p.m. 7. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 12:52 p.m. APPROVED: CHAIR Respectfully submitted: it//1 Patty Anderson, Administrative Assistant