HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2020 1005 PR REG MINUTES OF THE REGULAR PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Moorpark, California October 5, 2020
A Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of Moorpark
was held on October 5, 2020 at the Moorpark Community Center located at 799
Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Norwalt called the meeting to order at 6:34 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Vice Chair Gunning, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners Estrella, Morgan, Vice Chair Gunning and
Chair Norwalt.
Absent: Commissioner Thompson.
Staff Present: Jeremy Laurentowski, Parks and Recreation Director;
Stephanie Anderson, Recreation Services Manager and
Kimberly Sexton, Administrative Assistant II.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
None.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS, AND REPORTS ON
MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COUNCILMEMBERS AND
MAYOR:
Chair Gunning reported he attended the Movie in the Park events at Arroyo Vista
Park and stated they were well attended.
Chair Gunning complimented City staff on updating rules and regulations to
accommodate businesses during COVID-19.
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8. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Revising Rules for Tennis, Pickleball, and Multiuse Court
Facilities and Establishing Hours for Tennis and Pickleball Courts. Staff
Recommendation: 1) Provide feedback on the Draft Rules for
Tennis Courts, Pickleball Courts, and the Multiuse Court; and 2)
Provide feedback on the Draft Tennis and Pickleball Court Hours of
Operation; and 3) Recommend that these resolutions be presented to
City Council for consideration.
Mr. Laurentowski gave the staff report.
There were no speakers.
MOTION: Commissioner Morgan moved and Chair Norwalt seconded a motion
to recommend the resolutions: 1) Draft Rules for Tennis Courts, Pickleball
Courts, and the Multiuse Court; and 2) Draft Tennis and Pickleball Court Hours of
Operation, be presented to City Council for consideration. The motion carried by
roll call vote of 4-0, Commissioner Thompson absent.
B. Fall Park Tour. Staff Recommendation: Receive oral report
Mr. Laurentowski gave the report which included an overview of park
renovations at Campus Canyon Park, Country Trail Park, Miller Park,
Peach Hill Park, Mammoth Park, Tierra Rejada Park, Glenwood Park
and Campus Park that were completed last spring.
The Commission and staff toured and discussed the following parks.
1. Peach Hill Park
Commissioner Morgan and staff toured the park and discussed the
newly installed sand play area and amenities including a spinning
globe climber, new wood fiber chips and handicap accessible
bleachers. Commissioner Morgan stated the overall condition of
the park as very good. Commissioner Morgan suggested a walking
trail be installed.
2. Country Trail Park
Vice Chair Gunning and staff toured the park and discussed
recently completed work that included new ADA compliant parking,
ADA compliant walkways to the playgrounds, newly renovated ADA
accessible picnic areas and benches, installation of a 2-5 year-old
play structure and a 5-12 year-old play structure, two large sand
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play areas with sand tables, new swings, walking trails around the
park and a pathway through the natural area. Vice Chair Gunning
stated the condition of the park is the best he has ever seen.
3. Miller Park
Commissioner Estrella and staff toured the park and discussed the
newly installed sand play area, climbing structure, zip line and
potential for a trail through the park. Commissioner Estrella
commented that the park was very clean.
4. Magnolia Park
Commissioner Thompson and staff toured the park and observed
the existing play structure. Staff commented the play structure
is in good condition.
5. Walnut Acres Park
Commissioner Thompson and staff toured the park and discussed
the unique bio-swell feature on Second Street that captures storm
water and returns it to underground aquifers.
6. Campus Canyon Park
Commissioner Norwalt and staff toured the park and discussed
newly installed equipment including a sensory wall, two climbing
structures, one for ages 2-5 and one for ages 5-12, mommy and
me and kids swings and wood fiber chips.
There were no speakers.
MOTION: Commissioner Morgan moved and Vice Chair Gunning seconded a
motion to receive and the oral report. The motion carried by roll call vote of 4-0,
Commissioner Thompson absent.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. Approval of Minutes of the Special Parks and Recreation Commission
Meeting of July 13, 2020. Staff Recommendation: Approve as
presented.
MOTION: Vice Chair Gunning moved and Commissioner Estella seconded a motion to
approve the consent calendar. The motion carried by roll call vote of 4-0, Commissioner
Thompson absent.
10. ADJOURNMENT:
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MOTION: Vice Chair Gunning moved and Commissioner Estella seconded a
motion to approve the consent calendar. The motion carried by roll call vote of 4-
0, Commissioner Thompson absent.
Chair Norwalt adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
APPROVED:
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