HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 2025 1201 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 November 3, 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:
Commissioner Morgan led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3.ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners Dubreuil, Harris, Morgan and Chair Lousen.
Absent: Vice Chair Estrella.
Staff Present: Jeremy Laurentowski, Parks and Recreation Director, Chris Ball, Senior
Management Analyst.
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 Dubreuil announced that she attended the Haunted High Street Event and
participated in Trunk or Treat.
Commissioner Dubreuil announced an upcoming Rotary Club of Moorpark Mornings and
City of Moorpark event, Holiday on High Street, on Saturday, December 6, 2025.
Commissioner Morgan announced that he attended the Haunted High Street Event,
passed out candy and that the event was well attended.
Chair Lousen commended staff on the success of Haunted High Street and Truck or
Treat.
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Chair Lousen announced upcoming recreation events including open enrollment for Fall
Camp Moorpark, Teen Game Night on November 14, 2025, open registration for Winter
Recreation Classes.
7. PRESENTATIONS/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Playground Equipment for Inclusive Playground at Tierra Rejada Park. Staff
Recommendation: Make a recommendation to the City Council to approve the
inclusive playground equipment as presented.
Mr. Ball gave the report.
Nate Stutz from RecWest Outdoor Products participated via Zoom.
There were no speakers.
A conversation followed between Commissioner Dubreuil, Nate Stutz from RecWest
Outdoor Products and staff about the absence of bucket seat swings , shifting the
location of the talk tube and about the parking lot scope reduction.
Commissioner Morgan shared a concern about limited parking.
A conversation followed between Chair Lousen and Nate Stutz from RecWest Outdoor
Products about the playground chimes, size of the log play element, poured in place
playground surfacing, entrance sign lighting and the talk tubes.
Commissioner Harris commented that the playground design enables adults with
disabilities to access the playground.
MOTION: Commissioner Morgan moved and Commissioner Dubreuil seconded the
motion to make a recommendation to the City Council to approve the inclusive playground
equipment, with the condition that staff will consider the comments from the Commission.
The motion carried by voice vote, 4-0. (Vice Chair Estrella absent)
B. Consider Dates for Fall Park Tour. Staff Recommendation: Consider November 15,
2025, at 9:30 a.m. for the Fall 2025 Special Commission Meeting and Park Tour of
the following parks: Community Center Park, Arroyo Vista Community Park, Campus
Canyon Park, College View Park and Tierra Rejada Park.
Mr. Laurentowski gave the report.
There were no speakers.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Commission to hold the Fall 2025 Special
Commission Meeting and Park Tour on November 15th, 2025, at 9:30 a.m., and tour
Community Center Park, Arroyo Vista Community Park, Campus Canyon Park, College
View Park, Tierra Rejada Park and Miller Park.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR: 24
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MOTION: Commissioner Dubreuil moved and Commissioner Harris seconded a motion
to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by voice vote, 4-0. (Vice Chair
Estrella absent)
A.Approval of Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Regular Commission Meeting of
October 6, 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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