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Home My WebLink AboutMIN 2012 0213 PR SPC MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Moorpark, California February 13, 2012 A Special Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of Moorpark was held on February 13, 2012, in the Council Chambers of said City located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California. 1. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Ellis called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Jeremy Laurentowski, Parks and Landscape Manager, led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Zachary Cook, Thomas Pflaumer, Sandra Thompson, Julie Weisberger, and Chair Patrick Ellis. Staff Present: Assistant City Manager Hugh Riley, Parks and Landscape Manager Jeremy Laurentowski, Landscape and Parks Superintendent Allen Walter, Recreation Superintendent Stephanie Shaw, and Administrative Assistant Patty Anderson. 4. SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS: None. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS: There were four public comments: Jessie Day requested the City reconsider its current policy and allow bikes in the Skate Park. Bob Day, 2131 Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks, also requested the City reconsider its current policy and allow bikes in the Skate Park. Austin Boswell also requested the City reconsider its current policy and allow bikes in the Skate Park. Garry Boswell also requested the City reconsider its current policy and allow bikes in the Skate Park. P&R Commission Meeting February 13, 2012 Page 2 6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: MOTION: Commissioner Weisberger moved and Commissioner Thompson seconded a motion to add an item at tonight's meeting, following the Consent Calendar, for the Commission and staff to determine a date for holding a spring park tour. The motion was carried by unanimous vote. Chair Ellis requested that item 9.0 from the Consent Calendar be pulled for individual consideration. 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND REPORTS ON MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COMMISSIONERS: Commissioner Thompson requested as a future agenda item for discussion, allowing bikes in the City's Skate Park. Chair Ellis submitted a written request for a future agenda item, requesting the consideration of constructing a facility to accommodate BMX freestyle activity. 8. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION: A. Consider Youth Sports Organization Use Agreement Policy and Fees for Use. Staff Recommendation: Provide recommendations for 1) a Youth Sports Organization Use Agreement Policy and 2) use fees under agreements, for consideration by the City Council. Stephanie Shaw gave the staff report. There were 13 speakers: Bill Gratke, 4618 Big Country Court, Moorpark, Regional Commissioner for AYSO, questioned the cost increase as compared to Conejo Creek in Thousand Oaks, and would like the City to help with subsidizing the cost. Jose Luis Godinez, 4285 Peach Slope Road, Moorpark, with Moorpark Soccer Express, stated that he opposes the proposed fee increase. Christopher Harvill, 15201 Middle Ranch Road, Moorpark, with Moorpark Soccer Club, stated that he opposes the proposed fee increase and the verbiage of everyone plays versus competitive. Dan Toomey, 15509 Harte Lane, Moorpark, with Moorpark Packers, stated that he was concerned with the different fees proposed for different P&R Commission Meeting February 13, 2012 Page 3 types of leagues, as well as the proposed field allocation policy due to safety concerns. Stefano Borzone, 4057 Weeping Willow Drive, Moorpark, Moorpark Packers President, opposed the proposed fee increase. Michael Scanlon, 4422 Terracemeadow Court, Moorpark, with Moorpark Soccer Club, stated that he opposes the proposed fee increase and is concerned with the distinction of everyone plays and club leagues. Alyse Cronk, 13445 Laurelhurst Road, Moorpark, with Moorpark Soccer Express, stated that she opposes the distinction the proposed policy is placing on Moorpark Soccer and the increased fee. Stuart Levenson, 15464 Borges Drive, Moorpark, with Moorpark Soccer Club, stated that he opposes the proposed fee increase. Sean Scanlon, 488 McFadden Avenue, Moorpark, with Moorpark Soccer Club, stated that he does not agree with the verbiage used of competitive and noncompetitive in the proposed policy. Rene Herrera, Moorpark resident, with Moorpark Soccer Club, stated he does not agree with the verbiage used of competitive and noncompetitive used in the proposed policy. Lize Houston, Moorpark resident, with Moorpark Soccer Club, stated she does not agree with the verbiage used of competitive and noncompetitive in the proposed policy. Daniel Cronk, 13445 Laurelhurst Road, Moorpark, Moorpark Soccer Club President, stated that coaches do not get paid, but they do pay trainers. He opposes the different fees for different leagues proposed in the policy. Joe Johns, with Moorpark Soccer Club, stated he feels Moorpark Soccer Club has not been treated as fairly as other sports organizations regarding sports agreements. He also opposes the proposed fee increase. The Commission and staff discussed the proposed policy and public input. Some recommendations by the Commission for consideration by staff and City Council were: eliminate distinction between everyone plays and club leagues; create a two tier fee schedule, with equal fees for all Moorpark non-profit youth sports organizations' regular season play, and higher fees for all tournaments or other outside activities; do not raise fees and request staff prepare a financial summary for the Commission to review; P&R Commission Meeting February 13, 2012 Page 4 discuss alternatives other than raising use fees for field maintenance; and re-examine field allocations to account for safety. B. Resume Focused Discussion of Proposed Goals and Objectives for FY 2012/13. Staff Recommendation: Discuss and suggest new, revised, or deleted objectives for FY 2012/13 for City Council consideration. Hugh Riley gave the staff report. The Commission reviewed the current Goals and Objectives and recommended the following changes and deletions for consideration: VI.A.6. Install lighting at east parking lots, soccer fields, and multi-purpose court at AVCP. Recommendation was to place this item as a high priority, as well as improved lighting at some park basketball courts as needed. VI.A.9. Construct a wood ball wall at a selected City park by June 30, 2012. Recommendation was to move to the 5+ year list. VI.A.19. By December 31, 2011, develop cost estimate to acquire temporary, collapsible outfield fencing at AVCP for one of the softball fields. Recommendation was to change the completion date to December 31, 2012. VI.A.22. By March 31, 2012, evaluate feasibility for greater use of Country Trail Park by youth sports teams and include construction of a restroom. Recommendation was to remove this item. VI.C.2. Evaluate use of artificial turf for playing fields at City parks including maintenance and replacement costs. Recommendation was to remove this item. The Commission reviewed the current Potential Objectives and recommended the following changes or deletions for consideration: 16. Upgrade plumbing fixtures in public restrooms to include sensor activation. Recommendation was to move to actual objectives, 0-2 years in FY 2012/13. 29. Evaluate feasibility of constructing a small lake in a City park. Recommendation was to remove this item. 40. Install outdoor fitness equipment at one or more parks. Recommendation was to move this item to actual objective in FY 2012/13. P&R Commission Meeting February 13, 2012 Page 5 51. Evaluate feasibility of public or private BMX facility in City. Recommendation was to move this item to actual objective in FY 2012/13, and to change "BMX" to "BMX Freestyle". 9. CONSENT CALENDAR: MOTION: Commissioner Thompson moved and Commissioner Weisberger seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item 9.C, which was pulled for individual consideration. The motion was carried by unanimous voice vote. A. Approval of Minutes for the Parks and Recreation Commission Park Tour Meeting of January 14, 2012. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented. B. Parks Quarterly Report. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file report. C. Recreation Programming Quarterly Report. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file report. The Commission discussed with staff the feasibility of keeping the two sports programs NFL Punt, Pass, and Kick, and NBA Dribble, Dish, and Swish, due to the decline in attendance over the years and loss of revenue. MOTION: Chair Ellis moved and Commissioner Cook seconded a motion to receive and file item 9.C. The motion was carried by unanimous voice vote. At this time, the Commission and staff discussed a date to conduct a spring park tour. It was the consensus of the Commission to hold a spring park tour on Saturday, May 19, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. 10. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m. APPROVED: 7:Egv Respectfully submitted homas Pflaume', • air Patty A■derson, Administrative Assistant