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Home My WebLink AboutAGENDA REPORT 2025 0407 PR REG ITEM 08AITEM: 8. A. 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 January 6, 2025, at the Moorpark Community Center located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California. 1.CALL TO ORDER: Mr. Laurentowski called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to the newly appointed Commission. 2.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Dubreuil led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3.ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Estrella, Lousen, Harris, Dubreuil and Morgan. Staff Present: Jeremy Laurentowski, Parks and Recreation Director and Kimberly Sexton, Administrative Specialist. 4.SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS: A.Consider Nomination and Selection of Chair and Vice Chair. MOTION: Commissioner Dubreuil moved and Commissioner Morgan seconded a motion to appoint Commissioner Lousen as Chair. The motion was carried by unanimous voice vote. MOTION: Commissioner Dubreuil moved and Commissioner Lousen seconded a motion to appoint Commissioner Estrella as Vice Chair. The motion was carried by unanimous voice vote. B.Review of the California Public Meeting Law. (Attachment: PowerPoint The Brown Act) Mr. Laurentowski gave a brief overview of The Brown Act. 56 Minutes of the Regular Parks and Recreation Commission Moorpark, California Page 2 January 6, 2025 5.PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. 6.REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: (Items to be pulled from the Consent Calendar shall be identified under this section ). None. 7.ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND REPORTS ON MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COMMISSIONERS: Vice Chair Estrella announced that he attended the Breakfast with Santa event at Arroyo Vista Community Park on December 14, 2024, and read the Night Before Christmas to the children. Commissioner Estrella complimented staff on the event. Commissioner Morgan asked for a future agenda item regarding Teen Council. Staff commented Teen Council will present an update to the Parks and Recreation Commission twice a year, next in March. Commissioner Dubreuil announced that she attended and participated in the Holiday on High Street event on December 7, 2024, and commented that the event was well attended. Chair Lousen announced that he attended Holiday on High Street on December 7, 2024, and commented that more people attended than last year. Chair Lousen announced open registration for recreation classes at Arroyo Vista Community Center. 8.PRESENTATIONS/ACTION/DISCUSSION: A.Consider Regular Meeting Schedule, Time and Place. Staff Recommendation: Approve the 2024-2025 Parks and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting Calendar; and 2) Continue with the start time of 6:30 p.m.; and 3) Continue meeting at Moorpark City Hall Community Center, located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, CA 93021. (Staff: Kimberly Sexton) Ms. Sexton gave the report. There were no speakers. MOTION: Commissioner Dubreuil moved and Vice Chair Estrella seconded a motion to Approve the 2024-2025 Parks and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting Calendar; and 2) Continue with the start time of 6:30 p.m.; and 3) Continue meeting at Moorpark City Hall Community Center, located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, CA 93021. The motion carried by voice vote, 5-0. 57 Minutes of the Regular Parks and Recreation Commission Moorpark, California Page 3 January 6, 2025 B.Consider Overview of Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department. (Attachment: 2025 P&R Commission Orientation). Staff Recommendation: Receive oral report. Mr. Laurentowski gave an overview of the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department. There were no speakers. A discussion followed between Commissioners and staff about park rental fees compared to other cities. Staff will bring a rental fee report to the Parks and Recreation Commission for review in Spring. A discussion followed between Commissioners and staff about the Inclusive Playground project and if it includes inclusive transportation to the park. Staff commented that a dedicated source of transportation is not included in the scope of work for the project. Staff offered Dial-A-Ride as an inexpensive option for transportation service for persons with disabilities. Staff advised that the project does include adding accessible parking spaces. A discussion followed between Commissioners and staff about the city’s Landscape Maintenance District and Park funding, the process to increase the levy and new Community Facility Districts. A discussion followed between Commissioners and staff about the hours of operation of the restrooms at Arroyo Vista Community Center. MOTION: Commissioner Morgan moved and Vice Chair Estrella seconded a motion to receive and file the Overview of Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department report. The motion carried by voice vote, 5-0. 9.CONSENT CALENDAR: MOTION: Commissioner Morgan moved and Vice Chair Estrella 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 October 7, 2024. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented. B.Approval of Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Special Commission Meeting of October 19, 2024. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented C.Approval of Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Regular Commission Meeting of November 4, 2024. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented 58 Minutes of the Regular Parks and Recreation Commission Moorpark, California Page 4 January 6, 2025 10.ADJOURNMENT: Chair Lousen adjourned the meeting at 7:32 p.m. APPROVED: __________________________________ Steve Lousen, Chair ATTEST: ___________________________________ Kimberly Sexton, Administrative Specialist _________________________________________________________________________ All writings and documents provided to the majority of the Commission regarding all open-session agenda items are available for public inspection at the City Hall public counter located at 323 Science Drive during regular business hours. The agenda packet for all Commission meetings is available on the City's website at www.MoorparkCA.gov. Any member of the public may address the Commission during the Public Comments portion of the Agenda, unless it is a Presentation/Action/Discussion item. Speakers who wish to address the Commission concerning a Presentations/ Action/Discussion item must do so during the Presentations/Action/ Discussion portion of the Agenda for that item. Speaker cards must be received by the Commission Secretary for Public Comment prior to the beginning of the Public Comments portion of the meeting and for Presentation/Action/Discussion items prior to the beginning of the first item of the Presentation/Action/Discussion portion of the Agenda. A limitation of three minutes shall be imposed upon each Public Comment and Presentation/Action/Discussion item speaker. Written Statement Cards may be submitted in lieu of speaking orally for Presentation/Action/ Discussion items. Copies of each item of business on the agenda are on file in the office of the Commission Secretary and are available for public review. Any questions concerning any agenda item may be directed to the Commission Secretary at 517-6227. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to review an agenda or participate in this meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, please contact the Commission Secretary at (805) 517-6227. Upon request, the agenda can be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability. Any request for disability-related modification or accommodation should be made at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting to assist the City staff in assuring reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting (28 CFR 35.102-35.104; ADA Title II). 59