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Moorpark, California February 1, 2010
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Groff called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Commissioner Pflaumer led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners Patrick Ellis, Delfina Newton, Thomas Pflaumer, Sandra
Thompson, and Chair Daniel Groff.
Staff Present: Parks and Recreation Director Tom Kruse, Landscape/Parks
Maintenance Superintendent Jeremy Laurentowski, and Administrative Assistant
Patty Anderson.
4. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS, AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
A. Top Dog Tennis Program Report. Staff Recommendation: (Staff will give
an oral report.)
Tom Kruse gave an oral report on whether or not the Top Dog Tennis
Program might be able to cooperate with the current tennis program
provided by Total Tennis Academy.
There was one speaker: Mr. Michael Gennette, from Total Tennis
Academy, who currently provides contracted tennis programs for the City.
He reviewed his existing programs with the City and proposed new
programs he would like to implement.
5. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
Two items were pulled from the Consent Calendar for discussion: Item 7.B, the
Recreation Programming Quarterly Report, and Item 7.E, the Skatepark Status
Report.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. Approval of Minutes for the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of
January 11, 2010. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented.
B. Recreation Programming Quarterly Report. Staff Recommendation:
Receive and file report.
C. Parks Quarterly Report. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file report.
D. Revised Recreation Programs and Events for FY 2010/11. Staff
Recommendation: Receive and file report.
E. Skatepark Status Report. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file report.
MOTION: Commissioner Ellis. moved to approve the Consent Calendar, with the
exception of Items 7.B and 7.E. Commissioner Thompson seconded. The
motion was carried 5-0.
Commissioner Ellis discussed the following items from 7.B, the Recreation
Quarterly Report with staff: The increase in costs for fall classes in 2009;
Adult Softball fees increasing with participation decreasing; the increase in
fees with the 7 on 7 Soccer League when participation is so high; the NFL
Punt, Pass, and Kick program being discontinued due to low enrollment;
and the Teen Council and teen programs.
Both Commissioners Ellis and Pflaumer stated they would like to volunteer
their time to help market and promote teen programs and events.
Commissioner Thompson discussed Item 7.E, the Skatepark Status
Report with staff. She suggested that the City consider installing a soft
colored motion detection light that blinks rather than staying on when
activated. The blinking would alert authorities of any persons trespassing
after hours. She stated a softer color would be less invasive to
neighborhood residents.
MOTION: Commissioner Pflaumer moved to approve Items 7.B and 7.E.
Commissioner Thompson seconded. The motion was carried 5-0.
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8. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS:
A. Consider Dog Park Design Plan, Amenities, and Budget. Staff
Recommendation: Review and comment on the proposed dog park design
plan, amenities, and preliminary budget.
There were two speakers:
1. Donald Bing, Moorpark resident, stated that he had three concerns
with the proposed dog park: The size is too small; the location is too close
to residential homes; and the existing parking lot is too small.
2. Trudy Gilliland, Moorpark resident, also expressed concern about the
dog park ;,ot being large enough. She also suggested some location
changes for the proposed park amenities.
Jeremy Laurentowski gave an overview of the proposed design,
amenities, and budget of the dog park.
Commissioner Ellis discussed the proposed budget with staff and stated
he would like to see costs broken down on items when applicable.
The Commission discussed with staff options to the drinking fountains, as
well as additional waste stations.
The Commission concurred with staff's recommendations to re-allocate
funds in Zone 2 for dog park funding, per the proposed design, with the
following changes: disperse the amenities away from the entrance,
replace the drinking fountains with hose bib hook ups, and install
additional waste stations.
B. Consider Staff's Proposed Park Improvement Projects for FY 2010/11.
Staff Recommendation: Discuss and give input on staff's proposed list of
park improvements for FY 2010/11.
Tom Kruse reviewed the current Park Improvements for FY 2009/10,
which items staff is recommending for carry over to FY 2010/11, and new
proposed Park Improvements for FY 2010/11.
The Commission agreed with the proposed Park Improvement Projects
presented by staff.
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C. Consider Park Master Plan. Staff Recommendation: Defer discussion of
this item until the OSCAR Element draft plan has been completed for
review. (No written report for this item).
The Commission concurred with staff's recommendation to defer
discussion of this item until the OSCAR Element draft plan has been
completed for review.
9. ANNOUNCEMENTS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Commissioner Thompson would like to revisit in a few months the issue of
allowing BMX bikes into the Skatepark at designated times.
Commissioner Pflaumer would like a status update on the proposed Arroyo Vista
Community Park playground equipment replacement.
10. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 7:44 p.m.
APPROVED:
DANIEL GROFF, CHAIR
Respectfully submitted:
Patty Anderson, Administrative Assistant