HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2019 1207 PR SPC MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
MEETING AND SEMI-ANNUAL PARK TOUR
Moorpark, California December 7, 2019
A Special Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of Moorpark was
held on December 7, 2019 at the Moorpark Community Center located at 799 Moorpark
Avenue, Moorpark, California.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Estrella called the meeting to order at 9:03 A.M.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Commissioner Gunning led the pledge of allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners Gunning, Morgan and Thompson and Vice
Chair Norwalt and Chair Estrella.
Staff Present: Jeremy Laurentowski, Parks and Recreation Director and
Kimberly Sexton, Administrative Assistant.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
5. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
None.
6. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS, AND REPORTS ON
MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COUNCILMEMBERS AND
MAYOR:
Chair Estrella announced an upcoming event, Breakfast with Santa, to be held
on Saturday, December 14, 2019. The event is sold out except for the 7:30
seating time.
Chair Estrella announced that he attended a Teen Council meeting on December
4, 2019.
Minutes of the Special Park and Recreation Commission Meeting
Moorpark, California Page 2 December 7, 2019
7. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
A. Parks Tour. The Commission and staff toured and discussed the following
parks in the order listed below.
1. Moorpark Highlands Trails
The Commission and staff viewed the trail, discussed parking and
observed the new fence installed across the end of Ridgecrest
Road.
2. Miller Park
The Commission and staff toured the park, observed the tennis
courts, talked about the availability of Parking on Peach Hill Road
and looked at the playground equipment that is going to be
replaced.
Ten residents met the Commissioners and staff at Miller Park and
discussed restriping the courts at Miller Park for both pickleball and
tennis.
3. Tierra Rejada Park
The Commission and staff toured the park. They observed the
tennis courts and discussed lighting. The Commission and staff
also discussed Tierra Rejada as the location for a new All
Inclusive Playground.
4. Mountain Meadows Park
The Commission and staff toured the park and looked at the newly
installed ball wall.
5. Country Trail Park
The Commission and staff toured the park and discussed
upcoming renovations that include an ADA compliant pathway and
parking renovations. Commissioners and staff also observed the
newly installed playground equipment.
There was one speaker.
A resident, Tom Pflaumer, spoke about the All Inclusive Playground
project.
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Moorpark, California Page 3 December 7, 2019
B. Consider Restriping the Courts at Miller Park for Both Pickleball and
Tennis. Staff Recommendation: Continuation of the 12/2/2019 Park and
Recreation Commission meeting, Item 8.A., Consideration of restriping the
courts at Miller Park.
Mr. Laurentowski delivered an oral report.
There were eight speakers.
A resident, Susanne Cullen, spoke in favor of restriping the courts at Miller
Park for both pickleball and tennis.
A resident, Brian Messner, spoke in favor of restriping the courts at Miller
Park for both pickleball and tennis.
A resident, Dieter Wolf, spoke in favor of restriping the courts at Miller
Park for both pickleball and tennis.
A resident, Steve Louson, spoke in favor of restriping the courts at Miller
Park for both pickleball and tennis.
A resident, Jayme Witwel, spoke in favor of restriping the courts at Miller
Park for both pickleball and tennis.
A resident, Kathy !sett, spoke in favor of restriping the courts at Miller
Park for both pickleball and tennis.
MOTION: Commissioner Gunning moved and Commissioner Morgan seconded
a motion to recommend to the City Council restriping both tennis courts at Miller
Park for both tennis and pickleball. The motion carried by voice vote 4-1, Vice
Chair Norwalt dissenting.
C. Community Meeting — Inclusive Playground at Tierra Rejada Park.
A Community Meeting for an Inclusive Playground at Tierra Rejada Park
was held at 12:00 in the Citrus Room.
Members of the community provided feedback regarding playground
options and amenities.
Minutes of the Special Park and Recreation Commission Meeting
Moorpark, California Page 4 December 7, 2019
8. ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Chair Estrella adjourned the meeting at 1:20 P.M.
APPROVED:
George Estrelk, Chair
ATTEST:
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