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Moorpark, California September 8, 2008
1 . CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Krutilek called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Commissioner Stratton led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners Joseph Catrambone, Richard Stratton, Sandra
Thompson, and Chair Scott Krutilek.
Staff Present: Mary Lindley, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director;
and Patty Lemcke, Administrative Assistant.
4. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS, AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
Chair Krutilek announced the resignation of Commissioner Julie Weisberger from
the Parks and Recreation Commission due to her family moving out of state.
A. Staff's Monthly Report.
Mary Lindley gave an oral report.
5. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
Mary Lindley requested that item 8.B be addressed before item 8.A due to
speakers present for item 8.B. The Commission concurred.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. Approval of Minutes for the Parks and Recreation Commission's Meeting
of April 7, 2008. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented.
B. Approval of Minutes for the City Council and Parks and Recreation
Commission's Joint Meeting of April 23, 2008. Staff Recommendation:
Approve as presented.
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C. Easter Egg Hunt Event Report. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file
report.
D. Parks Quarterly Report. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file report.
E. Recreation Programming Quarterly Report. Staff Recommendation:
Receive and file report.
F. Kids Day in the Park Event Report. Staff Recommendation: Receive and
file report.
G. July 3rd Extravaganza Report. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file
report.
MOTION: Commissioner Thompson moved to approve the Consent Calendar as
presented. Commissioner Catrambone seconded. The motion was carried
4-0.
8. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS:
B. Consider Tennis Court Rules. Staff Recommendation: Support staff's
recommended tennis court rule changes.
Mary Lindley gave an oral review of her report and explained the City's
existing court rules applying to play time, as well as the surrounding cities
rules for play time.
First Speaker: Ray Mercado from the Moorpark Tennis Club stated that he
feels the City should adopt the "choice" policy, which is to wait and start
precisely on the hour, or choose to use an open court of your choice and
play the remaining minutes of that present hour.
Second Speaker: Rick Maki from the Moorpark Tennis Club stated that he
agrees with Mr. Mercado's suggestion.
The Commission and staff discussed different options to the rules, the
surrounding cities' court rules, and time needed for singles games as
opposed to doubles.
It was agreed that to adopt the play on the hour rule would be the simplest
and easiest.
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MOTION: Commissioner Thompson moved to support staff's recommended tennis
court rule changes. Commissioner Catrambone seconded. The motion
was carried 4-0.
A. Consider Approved Parks and Recreation Related Obiectives for FY
2008/09. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file report.
Mary Lindley reviewed the approved FY 2008/09, 0-2 year objectives.
Chair Krutilek stated that he feels Monte Vista Park's upkeep has greatly
improved.
Commissioner Catrambone inquired as to how a member of the public
could become involved with the ground breaking ceremony of the
Veteran's Memorial. Ms. Lindley suggested they contact the American
Legion.
Commissioner Thompson stated that regarding objective VII.A.11, she
hoped that if a water feature is selected as the public art, that it not be a
fountain.
MOTION: Commissioner Thompson moved to receive and file. Commissioner
Stratton seconded. The motion was carried 4-0.
C. Consider Status on the Moorpark Veterans' Memorial. Staff
Recommendation: Receive and file report.
Mary Lindley gave an overview of the Veterans' Memorial design. She
stated that the ground breaking ceremony hopefully will be held on
Veterans' Day, November 11.
Commissioner Stratton inquired as to the parking. Ms. Lindley stated that
there is some available street parking, as well as the Police Services
Facility parking lot directly across the street.
The Commission all agreed that they really like the proposed design.
MOTION: Commissioner Catrambone moved to receive and file the report.
Commissioner Thompson seconded. The motion was carried 4-0.
D. Consider Date for Park Tour. Staff Recommendation: Select a date in
October to conduct the fall park tour.
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The Commission and staff scheduled the Fall Park Tour for Sunday,
October 26, 2008, at 10:00 a.m.
9. ANNOUNCEMENTS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Commissioner Thompson announced the distribution of the Fall Recreation
Brochure and the variety of classes and sports being offered by the City to the
public.
Commissioner Thompson also announced the upcoming Teen Photography
Exhibit opening at the Moorpark Library on Saturday, September 13, 2008.
Commissioner Thompson wished the best to the Weisberger family.
10. ADJOURNMENT:
Chair Krutilek adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p.m.
APPROVED:
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SC•TT KR ILEK, CHAIR
Respectfully submitted:
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Patty Le f ke, Administrative Assistant