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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 1992 1007 CC REG ITEM 11ATO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: BACKGROUND MOORPARK ITEM ¢ 799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark, California 93021 (805) 529 -6864 M E M O R A N D U M The Honorable City Council •"OORPARK. CAJF(` City Council k,,00 Of ACTION: BY Christine Adams, Director of Community SZ! September 17, 1992 (Meeting of October 7, 1992) City of Moorpark Tenth Anniversary Celebration On July 1, 1993, the City of Moorpark will be celebrating 10 years of being an incorporated city. This milestone in the City's history should be recognized in a way that involves many members of the community, recognizes the historical significance of the date, and provides an celebratory event at a reasonable cost to the city. The Parks and Recreation Commission has established a sub - committee to focus on this event. The Commission at the September 12, 1992 meeting voted to seek further input from City Council as to the intent and content of this type of program. The City Council has approved an event budget of $5000. Staff is suggesting that the following activities be considered as part of the celebration, including activities throughout the year that will commemorate the anniversary. These are only preliminary ideas, and other suggestions would be welcomed from the City Council. Activities Prior o July 1 1 93 • Develop a design to be incorporated in letterhead, seals, buttons, and other items. Some of these items could be given out or sold at civic functions to defray the purchase price. • Pole Banners: Purchase and hang from June 1 - July 1 throughout the City, similar to the Metro Rail banners. PAUL W. LAWRASON JR. JOHN E. WOZNIAK SCOTT MONTGOMERY BERNARDO M. PEREZ ROY E. TALLEY JR. Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Printed On Recycled Pan,, City Council Meeting October 7, 1992 ~' Tenth Anniversary Celebration Page 2 • States Picnic: Hold this picnic in mid -May to kick off a celebration period. State signs will be posted throughout a designated park where the picnic will be held, and residents can attend and find other neighbors who were born in the same state by congregating near that state sign. This could be a fun way to get residents of Moorpark to meet other people from the community. • A historical display can be set up at the library, or a traveling display can go to all of the schools, helping students and adults understand the unique beginnings of Moorpark as a community and as a city. • Plant a grove of apricot trees in one of the parks in the city. On the Weekend of July 2 -4. 1993 • Planned Dedication of Arroyo Vista Community Park, if schedule is achieved. • Formal Ceremonies acknowledging the City's anniversary, possibly incorporating the 1932 Olympic Bicycle Race and other major events of the past. • A pancake breakfast or Western bar -b -que (suggest that this is sponsored by a service club) • A kick -off for the proposed Summer Concerts in the Park. • City Hall Open House, which will allow the public a chance to understand the workings of City government, and specifically that of Moorpark. There has been interest in a fireworks program on July 3. Staff is not proposing that the City sponsor a fireworks program due to the costs, amount of staff time, and potential liabilities attached to such an event. However, staff recommends that the City be open to any non - profit group who desires to fund and sponsor such a show, and would be willing to cooperate with scheduling the 10th Anniversary Celebration activities in conjunction with a fireworks program. City Council Meeting October 7, 1992 Tenth Anniversary Celebration Page 3 The primary event would be a Family Day in the Park, during the anniversary weekend, either in conjunction with the Arroyo Vista dedication, or at another park. Other community groups and businesses will, in all likelihood, want to participate and /or contribute to this activity. The Chamber of Commerce has also pledged their assistance, as needed, in the promotion of the various activities and will work with local businesses to solicit involvement from that segment of the community. The administration of the entire 10th Anniversary special event, however, should be handled jointly through the Community Services Department staff and the City Clerk's office. Staff is researching the Cities of Agoura Hills and Westlake Village, who both recently celebrated 10 year anniversaries, to gather ideas for programs. It is important to have sufficient direction so that staff and the Parks and Recreation Commission develop programs that are consistent with the City Council intent. With that in mind, it is recommended that a)staff will prepare an outline of specific programs /activities,based on input received at this meeting, b) this outline will be reviewed by the Parks and Recreation Commission, and c) the outline, with review comments by the Commission, will go to City Council for approval. Finally, staff is asking for direction from Council regarding seeking monetary contributions from the private sector to enhance the current budget for this event. RECOMMENDATION Direct Staff as deemed appropriate.