HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2007 0507 PR REG MINUTES OF THE PARKS.AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Moorpark, California May 7, 2007
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Weisberger called the meeting to order at 6:36 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Commissioner Krutilek led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners Joseph Catrambone, Scott Krutilek, Richard Stratton,
Sandra Thompson, and Chair Julie Weisberger.
Staff Present: Mary Lindley, Director of Parks, Recreation, and Community
Services; Mike Atkin, Recreation and Community Services Manager; and Patty
Lemcke, Administrative Assistant.
4. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS, AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
A. Staff's Monthly Report.
Mary Lindley gave an oral report.
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
April 1, 2007. 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.
D. Ego Hunt Event Report. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file report.
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Commissioner Thompson requested to have item 7.0 pulled for
discussion.
The Commission reached a consensus to approve the remaining items in
the Consent Calendar.
Commissioner Thompson inquired about the drop in attendance for the
adult basketball league.
MOTION: Commissioner Thompson moved to approve item 7.C. Chair Weisberger
seconded. The motion was carried 5-0.
8. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS:
A. Consider Park Rules and Regulations. Staff Recommendation: Accept the
proposed changes outlined in the report for consideration by the City
Council.
Ms. Lindley introduced Mike Atkin, the City's newly hired Recreation and
Community Services Manager.
Mr. Atkin reviewed with the Commission the City's Municipal Code relating
to park rules and stated staff's proposed changes:
• Amend the existing code on closing parks, allowing staff to close
the parks at dusk rather than 10:00 p.m., with the exception of the
parks that have sports amenities (tennis courts, lighted basketball
courts, etc.).
• Change the size requirement with the need to obtain a permit for a
park function, from 75 to 50 people.
• Prohibit use of any City park for for-profit activity.
The Commission discussed with staff some of the current problems, such
as amplified sound, large gatherings, and other loud noise, and the best
way to deal with it.
The Commission also discussed clarification on section 2.4 "Hours", as
well as sections 2.14 "Decorations" and 2.16 "Responsibility for Damages
to the Facility and Equipment."
MOTION: Chair Weisberger moved to approved staff recommendation, with the
addition of referencing Section 2.14 in Section 2.16, and changing
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language in Section 2.4 to read "rental time rounded up to the nearest
hour." Commissioner Thompson seconded. The motion was carried 5-0.
B. Consider Parks and Recreation Commission's Rules of Procedures. Staff
Recommendation: Adopt the Parks and Recreation Commission Rules of
Procedure as presented in Attachment A.
Mary Lindley reviewed with the Commission the current Rules of
Procedure and stated that the only difference at this time between the City
Council and Planning Commission agendas is the order of procedures.
The Consent Calendar follows the Action/Discussion items.
Chair Weisberger stated that 12.1 "Meeting Time and Schedule" needs to
be corrected.
MOTION: Chair Weisberger moved to approve staff's recommendation, with the
correction of date and time on section 12.1.
9. ANNOUNCEMENTS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Chair Weisberger gave an oral report on her attendance at the CPRS 2007
Conference.
Commissioner Thompson also gave a brief oral report on her attendance at the
Conference and stated that she was very impressed with the new trend of circuit
training equipment that is being used in parks. She also stated that as a future
agenda item, she would like to give a report on the session she attended on teen
activities.
Commissioner Thompson and Chair Weisberger both stated what a wonderful
event the Arts Festival was this year.
Chair Weisberger stated that she would like to encourage participation in the
Women's Over 30 sports league
10. ADJOURNMENT:
Chair Weisberger adjourned the meeting at 7:35 p.m.
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APPROVED:
Julie W-isberger, C air
Respectfully submitted:
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Lemcke, Administrative Assistant