HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 2025 1006 PR REG ITEM 08AItem: 8.A.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Moorpark Community Center 323 Science Drive
A Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of Moorpark was held
on September 2, 2025, at the Moorpark Community Center located at 323 Science Drive,
Moorpark, California.
1.CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Lousen called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m.
2.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Vice Chair Estrella led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3.ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners Harris, Dubreuil, Morgan, Vice Chair Estrella and Chair Lousen.
Staff Present: Jeremy Laurentowski, Parks and Recreation Director and Kimberly
Sexton, Administrative Specialist.
4.PUBLIC SPEAKERS:
None.
5.REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
None.
6.ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND REPORTS ON
MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COMMISSIONERS:
Commissioner Morgan announced that he attended the Yachty by Nature Concert in the
Park on July 26, 2025, and the Skate Night event, and complimented staff
Commissioner Dubreuil announced that she attended the Summer Camp Out on August
2, 2025, commented that she had a great time and complimented staff.
Chair Lousen announced that he attended three Concerts in the Park and commented
that people were enjoying dancing, the events were well attended by all ages, and he
complimented staff on the set up and their engagement with residents.
Chair Lousen spoke about cornhole, frisbee golf and roller hockey and requested a future
agenda item regarding past and potential future programing. Commissioners concurred.
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Commissioner Dubreuil requested a future agenda item related to the Capital
Improvement and Parks Maintenance budgets. Commissioners concurred.
Commissioner Harris requested a future agenda item related to Environmental Impact
Reports for capital improvement projects. Commissioners concurred.
Commissioner Dubreuil requested and update on the 3rd of July event. Staff advised they
will be bringing back quarterly reports to the Commission and will include that information.
Chair Lousen announced upcoming recreation programing including a Movie in the Park
on September 13, 2025, Skate Night on September 26, 2025, and a Concert in the Park
on September 27, 2025.
7. PRESENTATIONS/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Proposed Playground Equipment, and Splash Pad Equipment for the Hitch
Ranch Development Project Staff Recommendation: 1) Make a recommendation to
the City Council to approve the Splash Pad and Playground Equipment.
Mr. Laurentowski gave the report.
Mark Schattinger from MJS Landscape Architecture and Ben O’Neal from Lennar,
attended the meeting in person and were available to answer questions.
A conversation followed between Commissioner Dubreuil and staff about the swing
apparatus and if different swings could be installed in lieu of the fox den swings.
A conversation followed between Commissioner Dubreuil and staff about the splash
pad, and she requested that staff collaborate with MJS Landscape Architecture to
further align the elements with an agrarian theme.
A conversation followed between Commission Morgan and staff about the Splash Pad
maintenance costs and systems.
A conversation followed between Chair Estrella and staff about the swing apparatus
and if different swings could be installed and about the Splash Pad maintenance costs
and systems.
A conversation followed between Chair Lousen about the Splash Pad surface. Staff
advised it will be slip-resistance concrete.
Mark Schattinger from MJS Landscaping advised that the surface of the upper
playground level, the slope and around the spinner component will be ADA compliant
rubberized material, the bottom will be ADA compliant engineered wood fiber. He
commented that the swing component can be changed but it requires other equipment
to be removed.
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MOTION: Commissioner Dubreuil moved to make a recommendation to the City Council
to approve the Splash Pad and Playground Equipment with the condition that staff will
collaborate with MJS Landscaping to change the swing elements and align the splash
pad elements with an agrarian theme. Commissioner Estrella seconded the motion. The
motion carried by voice vote, 5-0.
8.CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION: Commissioner Dubreuil moved and Commissioner Morgan 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
June 2, 2025. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented.
9.ADJOURNMENT:
Chair Lousen adjourned the meeting at 7:19 p.m.
APPROVED:
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Steve Lousen, Chair
ATTEST:
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Kimberly Sexton, Administrative Specialist
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