HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2021 1004 PR REGMINUTES OF THE REGULAR PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Moorpark, California October 4, 2021
A Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of Moorpark
was held on October 4, 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 6:32 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Vice Chair Flame led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners Estrella, Ho, Morgan, Vice Chair Flame and
Chair Gunning.
Staff Present: Jeremy Laurentowski, Parks and Recreation Director and
Kimberly Sexton, Administrative Assistant II.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Ben Fishman, Moorpark resident and President of Belmont and Mountain
Meadows Homeowners Association, spoke in opposition of a dog park at Country
Trail Park and requested enforcement of the leash requirements at Country Trail
Park.
Donna Masek, Moorpark resident, spoke and suggested staff improve the natural
area at Country Trail Park and the maintenance of the Buffer Zone.
Christina Brumbaugh, Moorpark resident, spoke and voiced concern about dog
parks and requested staff consider fencing any future dog parks to protect
children from off leash dogs.
Kristi Soerensen, creator of the Facebook group Moorpark Dog Lovers, spoke in
favor of a dog park in or near Arroyo Vista Park and urged the city to keep a
second dog park a priority. Ms. Soerensen requested an update from Staff
regarding the land lease from Southern California Edison.
Rachana Vengarai, Moorpark resident, spoke in opposition of a dog park at
Country Trail Park.
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5. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
None.
6. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS, AND REPORTS ON
MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COUNCILMEMBERS AND
MAYOR:
Commissioner Flame commented that the Country Days event as successful and
well attended.
Commissioner Morgan thanked the public speakers for their input.
Chair Gunning thanked the Chamber of Commerce, the City of Moorpark, and
volunteers for making Country Days a success.
Chair Gunning requested a future agenda item to discuss a splash pad.
Chair Gunning announced upcoming events including the Fall Pickleball
Tournament on October 16 and 17 at Tierra Rejada Park, Super Spooky Skate
Night on October 23 from 5:00 — 8:00 p.m. at Arroyo Vista Park and Trunk or
Treat at Haunted High Street on October 31 from 4:00-7:00 p.m.
7. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Report on the Inclusive Playground. Staff Recommendation:
Receive and file report.
Mr. Laurentowski gave the report.
There were no speakers.
MOTION: Commissioner Ho moved, and Commissioner Morgan seconded a
motion to receive and file the report. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote.
B. Consider Dates for Fall Park Tour. Staff Recommendation: Select a date
and time and five or six parks to tour during the Fall 2021 Special
Commission meeting and Park Tour.
Ms. Laurentowski gave the report.
There were no speakers.
MOTION: Commissioner Flame moved, and Commissioner Estrella seconded a
motion to schedule the 2021 fall park tour for Sunday, November 14, 2021, at
10:00 A.M. and to include Country Trail Park, Arroyo Vista Recreation Center
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and Park, Glenwood Park, Campus Canyon Park and College View Park. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. _Approval of Minutes of the Regular Parks and Recreation Commission
Meeting of March 1, 2021. Staff Recommendation: Approve as
presented.
MOTION: Commissioner Morgan moved, and Commissioner Ho seconded a motion to
approve the consent calendar. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
9. ADJOURNMENT:
Chair Gunning adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
ATTEST:
APPROVED:
Dylan Gunhing, Chair
ministrative Assistant II