HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 2023 1106 PR REG ITEM 08B
Item: 8.B.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Moorpark Community Center 799 Moorpark Avenue
A Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of Moorpark was held
on September 5, 2023, at the Moorpark Community Center located at 799 Moorpark Avenue,
Moorpark, California.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Estrella called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mr. Ball led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners Lousen, Morgan, Winters, Vice Chair Flame and Chair Estrella.
Staff Present: Jeremy Laurentowski, Parks and Recreation Director; Chris Ball, Senior
Management Analyst and Kimberly Sexton; Administrative Specialist.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
5. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
(Items to be pulled from the Consent Calendar shall be identified under this section ).
None.
6. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND REPORTS ON
MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COMMISSIONERS:
Vice Chair Flame announced that he attended the 3rd of July event and read at Storytime
in the Park.
Commissioner Lousen announced that he attended the 3rd of July event and commented
that the finale was one of the best. Commissioner Lousen also stated that he attended
the Police Department’s National Night Out event at Arroyo Vista Community Park and
said it was very informative.
Commissioner Morgan commented that he noticed Miller Park is well used on the
weekends.
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Chair Estrella announced upcoming recreation events including Movies in the Park, and
a Concert in the Park on September 23, 2023
7. PRESENTATIONS/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Playground Design and Equipment for Inclusive Playground at Tierra
Rejada Park. Staff Recommendation: Approve inclusive playground design and
equipment as presented and forward recommendation to the City Council.
Mr. Ball gave the report.
There were no speakers.
Commissioners and staff discussed the metal slide and why it was chosen over a
plastic slide.
Commissioners and staff discussed safety requirements for playground
equipment.
Commissioners and staff discussed how the city’s history will be incorporated into
the playground design.
MOTION: Commissioner Winters moved and Commissioner Morgan seconded a motion
to approve the inclusive playground design and equipment as presented and forward
recommendation to the City Council. The motion carried by voice vote, 5-0.
B. Consider Dates for Fall Park Tour. Staff Recommendation: Select a date and time
for five or six parks to tour during the Fall 2023 Special Commission Meeting and
Park Tour.
Mr. Laurentowski gave the report.
There were no speakers.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Commissioners to hold the Fall Special
Commission Meeting and Park Tour on September 30, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. and tour
Country Trail Park, Poindexter Park, Campus Park, Walnut Acres Park, and Miller Park.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION: Commissioner Morgan moved and Commissioner Winters seconded a motion to
approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by voice vote, 5-0.
A. Approval of Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Regular Commission Meeting of
March 6, 2023. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented.
B. Approval of Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Special Commission Meeting of
April 22, 2023. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented.
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9.ADJOURNMENT:
Commissioner Estrella adjourned the meeting at 7:02 p.m.
APPROVED:
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George Estrella, Chair
ATTEST:
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Kimberly Sexton, Administrative Specialist
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