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MEETING AND SEMI-ANNUAL PARK TOUR
Moorpark, California May 16, 2021
A Special Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of Moorpark was
held on May 16, 2021, at the Moorpark Community Center located at 799 Moorpark
Avenue, Moorpark, California.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Mr. Gunning called the meeting to order at 11 :04 a.m.
2. ROLL CALL:
Present:
Staff Present:
Commissioners Estrella, Ho, Morgan, Vice Chair Flame and
Chair Gunning.
Jeremy Laurentowski, Parks and Recreation Director
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
4. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
None.
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS, AND REPORTS ON
MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COUNCILMEMBERS AND
MAYOR:
None.
6. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
A Park Tour.
The Commission and staff toured and discussed the following parks in the
order listed below.
1. Arroyo Vista Park
The Commission and staff toured the park and discussed with
residents their interest in a second dog park, the constraints
within existing City parks and potential future opportunities.
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2. Tierra Rejada Park
The Commission and staff toured the park and discussed the
future Inclusive Playground project and potential reuse of
existing equipment. The Commissioners and staff also
discussed the trail and need for additional trails throughout the
park.
3. Mountain Meadows Park
The Commission, staff and residents toured the park and
discussed residential concerns regarding the proximity of the
south softball field to adjacent homes and potential fencing
solutions.
4. Monte Vista Park
The Commission and staff toured the park and discussed a
future project to improve trails, install California native
landscaping, parking lot lighting and interpretive signage.
5. Miller Park
The Commission and staff toured the park and discussed the
high use of the park by patrons and sports organizations, a
future trail connection to Serenate Trail and lack of parking.
6. Mammoth Park
The Commission and staff toured the park and discussed the
use of the trails throughout the Highlands Community, a prior
project to remove turf in the city parks and install California
native landscaping and work currently being performed by the
Ventura County Probation Agency to spread mulch.
B. Consider Additional Softball Fencing at Mountain Meadows Park.
Continuation of the May 3, 2021, Parks and Recreation Commission
Meeting, Item 7.8. Staff Recommendation: Make a recommendation to
the City Council to approve the installation of a 16' height foul line fence
along the east side of the south softball field at Mountain Meadows Park.
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Ms. Laurentowski gave the report.
There were no speakers.
The Commission discussed various fencing options for the south softball
field at Mountain Meadows Park.
MOTION: Commissioner Morgan moved, and Commissioner Ho seconded a
motion to approve staff's recommendation as amended; Make a recommendation
to the City Council to approve the installation of new softball fencing or modify
the existing fencing at staff's discretion. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote.
C. Consider Location for a Second Dog Park. Staff Recommendation:
Recommend to the City Council that a second dog park should not be
considered at this time.
Ms. Laurentowski gave the report.
There were no speakers.
The Commission discussed its support for a second dog park in
Moorpark, particularly on the south side of Los Angeles Avenue.
The Commission discussed the lack of a current suitable location to install
a dog park at this time.
MOTION: Chair Gunning moved, and Vice Chair Flame seconded a motion to
approve staff's recommendation as amended; The Parks and Recreation
Commission defers a recommendation on the location of second dog park until a
suitable location has been identified. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A Approval of Minutes of the Regular Parks and Recreation Commission
Meeting of May 3, 2021. Staff Recommendation: Approve as
presented.
MOTION: Chair Gunning moved, and Vice Chair Flame seconded a motion to approve
the consent calendar. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
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8. ADJOURNMENT:
Chair Gunning adjourned the meeting at 2 :30 p.m .
APPROVED:
~ Dylan Gunni rtg, Chair
ssistant II