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Moorpark, California February 4, 2008
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Vice Chair Thompson called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Commissioner Catrambone led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners Joseph Catrambone, Scott Krutilek, Richard Stratton,
and Sandra Thompson. Chair Julie Weisberger was absent.
Staff Present: Mary Lindley, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director;
and Patty Lemcke, Administrative Assistant.
4. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS, AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
A. Consider Nomination and Selection of Chair and Vice Chair for 2008.
Commissioner Catrambone nominated Commissioner Krutilek for Chair.
Commissioner Stratton nominated Commissioner Weisberger for Chair.
Commissioner Thompson stated that Commissioner Weisberger had
informed her earlier that she would have to decline a nomination for the
Chair position this year.
The Commission voted 4-0 for Commissioner Krutilek as Chair.
Commissioner Stratton nominated Commissioner Thompson for Vice
Chair.
The Commission voted 4-0 for Commissioner Thompson as Vice Chair.
B. Staff's Monthly Report.
Mary Lindley gave an oral report.
5. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
None.
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6. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. Approval of Minutes for the Parks and Recreation Commission Regular
Meeting of September 10, 2007. Staff Recommendation: Approve as
presented.
B. Approval of Minutes for the Parks and Recreation Commission Park Tour
Meeting of October 14, 2007. Staff Recommendation: Approve as
presented.
C. Recreation and Programming Quarterly Report. Staff Recommendation:
Receive and file report.
D. Hometown Holiday Event Report. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file
report.
E. Halloween Party and Trick or Treat Village Event Report. Staff
Recommendation: Receive and file report.
F. Winter Camp Program Summary. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file
report.
MOTION: Commissioner Thompson moved to the Consent Calendar as presented.
Commissioner Stratton seconded. The motion was carried 4-0.
Commissioner Weisberger was absent.
8. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS:
A. Consider a Recreation Registration Fee to Benefit the City's Youth
Recreation Scholarship Program. Staff Recommendation: Concur with
staff and recommend to City Council that they approve the $1.00
Recreation Youth Scholarship fee.
Mary Lindley explained the City's Youth Scholarship Program and where
the donations have typically come from to date. Staff is now proposing that
for every recreation registration processed, $1.00 from the fee collected
will be deposited into the City's Youth' Scholarship Program.
Ms. Lindley also stated that if the Commission recommends the proposal
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to the Council, and they approve, it could be implemented as soon as
summer registrations begin.
The Commissioners all agreed with the proposal.
MOTION: Commissioner Catrambone moved to recommend to City Council that they
approve the $1.00 Recreation Scholarship Fee. Commissioner Thompson
seconded. The motion was carried 4-0. Commissioner Weisberger was
absent.
B. Consider Recreation Programs and Events for FY 2008/09. Staff
Recommendation: Concur with staff's FY 2008/09 recreation programs
and events proposal, as outlined in the agenda report.
Mary Lindley stated that no new programs or events are being proposed
for FY 2008/09; only enhancements on the existing ones. She then
reviewed with the Commission the current programs and events.
Commissioner Thompson stated that she is very proud of the City's teen
programs and events that are being offered.
The Commission had no suggestions for FY 2008/09.
MOTION: Commissioner Catrambone moved to concur with staff's FY 2008/09
recreation programs and events proposal. Commissioner Thompson
seconded. The motion was carried 4-0. Commissioner Weisberger was
absent.
C. Consider Park Improvements for FY 2008/09. Staff Recommendation:
Develop a list of potential park improvement projects for FY 2008/09 for
City Council consideration.
Mary Lindley suggested that after discussion at tonight's meeting, the
Commission may want to place this item back on the upcoming Park Tour
agenda, after they have a chance to view the parks.
Ms. Lindley then reviewed staff's proposed park improvements and carry-
over improvements from FY 2007/08.
Commissioner Thompson stated that she would like to suggest Tierra
Rejada Park for the proposed circuit training equipment. She also
requested that Tierra Rejada Park and Peach Hill Park be put on the Park
Tour agenda.
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MOTION: Commissioner Thompson moved to concur with staffs proposed park
improvements list for FY 2008/09 for City Council consideration.
Commissioner Catrambone seconded. The motion was carried 4-0.
Commissioner Weisberger was absent.
9. ANNOUNCEMENTS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Commissioner Thompson congratulated Chair Krutilek on his appointment to
Chair. She also encouraged the public to vote on February 5.
Mary Lindley stated that there will not be a regular Parks and Recreation
Commission meeting on March 3, but there will be a special meeting, a Park
Tour, on March 16 at 10:00 a.m.
10. ADJOURNMENT:
Chair Krutilek adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p.m.
APPROVED:
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SCITT KRU; LEK, CHAIR
Respectfully submitted:
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:tty Lemcke, Administrative Assistant