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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.
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.
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
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:
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Steve Lousen, Chair
ATTEST:
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Kimberly S ton, Ad nistrative Specialist