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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2008 0316 PR SPC PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION PARK TOUR Moorpark, California March 16, 2008 1 . CALL TO ORDER: Chair Krutilek called the meeting to order at 10:05 a.m. 2. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Joseph Catrambone, Richard Stratton, Sandra Thompson, Julie Weisberger, and Chair Scott Krutilek,. Staff present: Mary Lindley, Parks, Recreation & Community Services Director; Roger Blais, Parks and Landscape Manager; and Patty Lemcke, Administrative Assistant. 3. PARK TOUR: The Commission opened item 5.A, "Consider Park Improvements for FY 2008/09" for review and discussion prior to the park tour. The Commission and staff toured the following parks: 1 . Villa Campesina Park It was suggested that the barbecues be lowered. No other improvements were proposed. 2. Arroyo Vista Community Park The Commission and staff discussed the status of the building expansion, as well as the installation of lights at the east end parking lot, the soccer fields, and at the multi purpose court. Other improvements proposed for this park are installation of swings at the second play lot, relocate back flow (both carry over items from the current fiscal year), installation of outdoor fitness equipment, and placement of public art. Commissioner Weisberger expressed concern about "out of town" tournament rentals. She feels the City's sports organizations are unable to P&R Commission Park Tour March 16, 2007 Page 2 utilize the parks' fields due to tournament rentals to out of town organizations. It was agreed by the Commission and staff to place this item for discussion on the next-Commission meeting agenda. Commissioner Thompson suggested that when any of the parks need to be temporarily closed due to the fields being reseeded, a notice should be posted prior to the reseeding, giving sports groups' notice of the closure. 3. Tierra Rejada Park The Commission viewed the Bocce Ball court improvements. No improvements are being proposed for FY 2008/09. 4. Mountain Meadows Park The Commission and staff toured the park and noted that the park improvement item for the current year, which will be carried over, is to install lights at the basketball courts. 5. Peach Hill Park The Commission and staff toured the park. Stand alone play equipment is the only item scheduled for this park. 6. Miller Park The Commission noted that some of the picnic tables need attention. They have developed a rust coating. Lights for the basketball court are the only park improvement item at this time. 7. Campus Park Mary Lindley stated that unfortunately it will be necessary to remove a few of the older trees in the park because of structural damage to the hardscape caused by the large roots. She also stated that the restrooms will be upgraded. Following the Park Tour, the Commission continued their meeting in the Conference Room of the Community Center and discussed the following items: P&R Commission Park Tour March 16, 2007 Page 3 4. CONSENT CALENDAR: A. Approval of Minutes for the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of February 4, 2008. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented. MOTION: Commissioner Stratton moved to approve the Minutes as presented, with the correction of the name on number 10, Adjournment. Commissioner Catrambone seconded. The motion was carried 5-0. 5. DISCUSSION ACTION ITEMS: A. Consider Park Improvements for FY 2008/09. Staff Recommendation: Discuss potential park improvements for FY 2008/09 for City Council consideration. Commissioner Weisberger inquired as to the status on the location the Commission had recommended for a proposed dog park. Ms. Lindley stated that for now, the proposed location is on hold, pending the relocation of the City's Post office. Commissioner Stratton inquired as to the status of the Veteran's Memorial. Ms. Lindley gave an update. The Commission and staff discussed a location for a proposed ball wall and decided to continue this discussion at the next Commission meeting, and perhaps even viewing a couple of the parks suggested. MOTION: Commissioner Weisberger moved to approve staff's proposed park improvement projects for FY 2008/09 for City Council consideration. Commissioner Thompson seconded. The motion was carried 5-0. B. Consider Staff Proposal for 3rd of July Fireworks Extravaganza. Staff Recommendation: Support staff's proposed outline for the 2008 3rd of July Fireworks Extravaganza. Mary Lindley reviewed staff's report on the plans for the upcoming event. The Commission and staff discussed some ideas for the event. Commissioner Weisberger suggested a Mariachi Band. I, P&R Commission Park Tour March 16, 2007 Page 4 Commissioner Catrambone would like to enforce no ball throwing allowed in the event. Perhaps a flyer could be handed out at the admission points to inform the public. MOTION: Commissioner Weisberger moved to support staff's proposed outline for the 2008 3`d of July Fireworks Extravaganza. Commissioner Thompson seconded. The motion was carried 5-0. 6. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Krutilek adjourned the meeting at 12:45 p.m. ' APPROVED: 1 / t f// ' "----- &.14.1 1- -----7741--,,,.., ' - 8-00 KRUTILLEK, CHAIRMAN Respectfull submitted: la. tty emcke, Administrative Assistant