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Home My WebLink AboutAG RPTS 1992 0511 PR REG PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA May 11, 1992 7:00 p.m. Moorpark Community Center, 799 Moorpark Avenue 1 . CALL TO ORDER: 2 . PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 3 . ROLL CALL: Commissioners Hall, Stratton, Thompson, Volke and Chairman Corzine. 4 . PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: A. Presentation of Community Center Tot Lot by Commission. B. Commendation to Kiwanis for Volunteer Support for City Events. 5 . REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: 6 . PUBLIC COMMENTS: 7 . CONSENT CALENDAR: A. Approval of the Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of April 13. 1992. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented. B. Approval of the Parks and Recreation Commission's Special Meeting Minutes of April 27. 1992 . Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented. C Receive Staff's Status Report of City Parks. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file the report. D Consider Recommendation to City Council Declaring July as "Parks and Recreation Month." Staff Recommendation: Prepare proclamation to Council and allow staff to develop plans for activities. 8 . DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS: A. Consider H.E.L.P. Program and Presentation by Pete Peters. Staff Recommendation: Discuss the program and direct staff as deemed appropriate. B. Consider Evaluation of May 1 Youth Dance and Youth Dance Subcommittee Report. Staff Recommendation: Discuss in open forum and receive and file the report. C Consider Evaluation of Easter Egg Hunt. Staff Recommendation: Discuss in open forum and receive and file the report. D. Consider Evaluation of Cinco De Mayo Event. Staff Recommendation: Discuss in open forum and receive and file the report. E. Consider Arroyo Vista Community Park Tot Lot Improvements . Staff Recommendation: Receive Architect's input and continue discussion to June 8, 1992. F. Consider Renaming of Parks. Staff Recommendation: Consider policy and authorize staff to present it to City Council for adoption. G Design for the Development of La Colonia Park. Staff Recommendation: Staff to survey community for feedback. H. Reconsider Upgrading Play Equipment at Peach Hill Park: Staff Recommendation: Consider new options and include a revised recommendation to Council. 9 . COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS: 1 0 . FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: s. 11 . ADJOURNMENT: The next regularly scheduled meeting is June 8, 1992. Any member of the public may address the Commission during the Public Comments portion of the Agenda. SPEAKER CARDS MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE SECRETARY PRIOR TO THE CALL TO ORDER OF THE MEETING. Speakers will be heard in the order that their Speaker Cards are received. A limitation of 3 minutes shall be imposed upon each speaker. * Discussion/Action Items which are judged by the Director of Community Services to be of high priority. Copies of the reports or other written documentation relating to each item of business on the agenda are on file in the office of the Secretary and are available for public review. Any questions concerning any agenda item may be directed to the Secretary at 529- 6864. aPPK c�< F,�*►//.110 MOORPARK Areflir 4,4 arrawziro - 799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark, California 93021 (805) 529-6864 O99 City of Moorpark County of Ventura ) ss . State of California ) I, Debra Broussalian, Administrative Secretary of the City of Moorpark, County of Ventura, State of California, do hereby certify under penalty of perjury that I posted a copy of the Parks and Recreation Commission Agenda for the meeting to be held Monday, May 11 , 1992 , at the following location: Moorpark Community Center 799 Moorpark Avenue ® Moorpark, CA 93021 Said agenda shall remain in place until after the meeting so it is available for public review for at least 72 hours prior to the meeting, pursuant to Section 54954 et . seq. of the California Government Code. Executed this 8th day of May, 1992 , at Moorpark, California. 4.t.tiek Debra Broussalian Administrative Secretary 410 PAUL W.LAWRASON JR. JOHN E.WOZNIAK SCOTT MONTGOMERY BERNARDO M.PEREZ ROY E.TALLEY JR. Mayor Mayor Pro Tern Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Printed On Recycled Paper Item 4.B Recognition of Kiwanis Volunteer Support Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, May 11, 1992 The Parks and Recreation Commission would like to thank the Kiwanis Club of Moorpark for their tremendous support during the past year of City special event activities. The Commission and staff realize that without this support, the events would never go as planned. For example, at the Easter Egg Hunt, Kiwanis outnumbered City staff by 3 to 1. For all City dances, Kiwanis supports the City with chaperons, outnumbering staff by 3 to 1. The same is true for Halloween and other City activities. This support must be shared with the Community, as Kiwanis deserves all the recognition that others receive for these events. Tonight, is here representing Kiwanis to receive the Commission's Certificate of Appreciation. By excepting this certificate, the Commission is thanking the following persons, (excuse of if we have not mentioned your name, not every body registers with the City for their support of these events: MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA P&R COMMISSION MTG OF S— it 199.2.... ACTION:/ C e`-ic-b e ;tc � e,u� pro u( 1V iwcii4 i� ' 4-‘-a,.r Mike and Susan Wesner Charlotte and Bill Houseman David Stafford Jim Jackson Tauri Chandler Frank Gutierrez Jim Jackson Sandy and Dave Brown Commissioner Volke Connie and Paul Lawrason Tim and Judy Sepik Dee and Roy Tally Aryan S Dick Brees Emily Ireland Steve Kueny Thank you very much for your support to the City and the Community. ,. MEMORANDUM TO: Don Reynolds, Management, Analyst FROM: SG Shellabarger, Recreation Supervisor DATE May 8, 1992 SUBJECT: Kiwanis Volunteers FY 91/92 Per your request, here is a listing of events co-sponsored with or utilizing Kiwanis Volunteers. Please note a core group of workers exist. A October Dance (co-sponsored): Mike & Susan Wesner, Charlotte & 1� Howseman, David Stafford, Jim Jackson, Sandy & Dave Brown, Connie Volke. - (9) Halloween: Bill & Charlotte Houseman, Emily Ireland, Mike Wesner, Aryan w1 S, Dick Brees, 'Deanna Brees, Dave Stafford, Tami Chandler, Frank Guiterrez, l Sandy Brown. (11) February Dance (co-sponsored): Paul Lawrason, Roy Talley, Mike Wesner, David Stafford, Connie Lawrason, Susan Wesner, Tim Sepik, Judy Sepik, Dee Ct Talley. (9) March Dance (co-sponsored): Paul Lawrason, David Stafford, Connie Lawrason, Susan Wesner, Tim Sepik, Judy Sepik. (6) Easter Egg Hunt (co-sponsored): David Stafford, Jim Jackson, Brandie Jackson, Dave Brown, Dee Talley, Sandy Brown, Susan Wesner, Bill 1 Houseman, Charlotte Houseman, Connie Lawrason, Paul Lawrason, Roy Talley, Connie Volke, Michael Wesner. (14) May Dance (co-sponsored): Steve Kueny, Roy Talley, Mike Wesner, Jim Jackson, Dave Brown, Dee Talley, Sandy Brown & Susan Wesner. (8) Please also note that this list is incomplete, as some volunteers do not sign in. 1 EMMM Y.ALi Y Pr'�9<i F . MOORPARK istov� � "' 799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark, California 93021 (805) 529-6864 49TH Jy� 6 J TO: The Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Donald P. Reynolds Jr. , Management AnalystCdi DATE: May 7, 1992 SUBJECT: Consider Handicap Equestrian Learning Program, ("HELP" ) and Presentation by Pete Peters The following report will briefly outline the HELP program, and then allow Pete Peters (originator of the HELP program) to describe the program in further detail, allowing the Commission to ask questions if needed at the end of the presentation. Discussion On April 20, 1992, during a discussion of the special events proposal, the Commission requested information that staff did not have available at the meeting regarding HELP. Staff requested that Mr. Peters be invited to share the program with the Commission, and allow him to answer the questions of the Commission directly. In discussing the Commission's request with Mr. Peters, staff was provided with the following information about the HELP program. The current activities of the program include providing an equestrian activity for handicap persons through-out Ventura County and including parts of the San Fernando Valley. The HELP program also provides general equestrian lessons for all interested children. HELP works with the State Hospital in Camarillo to provide an activity for the mentally ill. Mr. Peters introduced equestrian actives to the Special Olympics, and will be performing for this organization in the near future. In providing these services, the program acts as a major supporter for the local corrections facilities, by allowing juveniles to complete their community service requirements helping HELP. Recently, this was expanded to include adults. Mr. Peters is also providing a facility for battered women in coordination with Interface of Thousand Oaks. HELP serves 20 handicap persons, two of which come from Moorpark. Moorpark is the only city that supports HELP, although grants and other resources also contribute. Soon, Mr. Peters will be holding his major fund raising event which includes the company of several professional actors who live nearby, and perhaps support from the Reagans. Last year, the event was a spectacular occasion, attracting many and greatly assisting the program's financial PAUL W LAWRASON JR. JOHN E.WOZNIAK SCOTT MONTGOMERY BERNARDO M.PEREZ ROY E.TALLEY JR. Mayor Mayor Pro Tern Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Printed On Recycled Paper needs. It is staff's impression that despite the very excellent qualities of this program, recreation special event program funds cannot be used at the rate of $1,500 per resident, and that the Commission would like the Council to consider another means for funding this program. In summary, HELP provides a unique service to Southern California as well as to Moorpark, and utilizes all the funding and resources made available. The City is honored by having Mr. Peters here tonight, and allowing him to promote his program to Moorpark. Recommendation That the Parks and Recreation Commission discuss the HELP program, and direct staff as deemed appropriate. MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA P& R COMMISSION 9TO OF S- I I 199,E ACTION: Z BY 0° ailat et a...,-L (" Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission 3 5/11/92 MOTION : Commissioner Stratton moved and Commissioner Thompson seconded a motion to accept Item 7 .B. of the Consent Calendar with the corrections as noted above. Unanimously approved. 8 . DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS : A. Consider H.E.L.P. Program and Presentation by Pete Peters . Staff Recommendation: Discuss the program and direct staff as deemed appropriate. Pete Peters, Owner of the Handicapped Equestrian Learning Program, who resides at 7155 Walnut Canyon Road, Moorpark, addressed the Commission and requested additional funding for his program. He stated H . E. L . P . encompasses programs for handicapped children, Special Olympics, juveniles and adults who must serve community service hours, a new vaulting program recently started, two shelters for battered women and kids and one hospital room. Mr. Peters stated H.E.L. P. does not receive any State or County funds, and the program is sustained by donations and moneys obtained through a yearly "Country Jamboree" held at his ranch. Mr. Peters also stated he has not received any grant money as the "red tape" involved in getting grant funds takes too long before receiving any funds. He presented a completed audit to the Commission for their review. Mr. Peters additionally recommended that the Commission consider developing an equestrian center in the 69 acre park with entry from the Bell Canyon Road, and stated the City should have a better police force that doesn' t have such a high turnover rate. The Commission thanked Mr. Peters for providing his excellent program to Moorpark citizens and taking time to address the Commission. The Commission discussed that the H.E.L . P. program encompasses more than just a "parks and recreation" service. The Commission agreed the H.E.L.P. program was very worthwhile but questioned whether it should be funded by recreation funds . The Commission suggested that instead of providing funds to support the program, perhaps, a City staff person could assist Mr. Peters in obtaining grant funds and the grant process . MOTION: Commissioner Hall moved and Commissioner Thompson seconded a motion that staff bring this item back for A Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission 4 5/11/92 discussion at the next meeting with a recommendation to include feedback as to the possibility of the City providing support for the grant research process . Unanimously approved. B. Consider Evaluation of May 1 Youth Dance and Youth Dance Subcommittee Report. Staff Recommendation: Discuss in open forum and receive and file the report. A short videotape presentation of the May 1 dance was presented. Shelly Shellabarger, Recreation Supervisor, presented the staff report . Chairman Corzine recommended having a sign-out sheet to include the date, teen's name, time picked up and person teen departs with. Commissioner Volke recommended that when parents pick up youths other than their own, a permission slip must be presented stating the youth can leave with the designated driver. MOTION: Commissioner Thompson moved and Commissioner Hall seconded a motion to receive and file the report . Unanimously approved. C. Consider Evaluation of Easter Egg Hunt . Staff Recommendation: Discuss in open forum and receive and file the report. Shelly Shellabarger, Recreation Supervisor, presented the staff report and stated the total estimated costs of the program were $950 . Chairman Corzine stated the scheduled egg hunt times for different age groups should be held at the times they are published. Don Reynolds, Management Analyst, recommended forming a subcommittee to assist with the preparation of next year' s event. MOTION: Commissioner Thompson moved and Commissioner Volke seconded a motion to receive and file the report . Unanimously approved. D. Consider Evaluation of Cinco De Mayo Event. Staff Recommendation: Discuss in open forum and receive and file the report. Don Reynolds, Management Analyst, stated a summary report of the Cinco de Mayo event will be presented