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Moorpark, California March 1, 2010
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Groff called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Recreation Coordinator II Danielle June led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners Patrick Ellis, Thomas Pflaumer, Sandra Thompson, and
Chair Daniel Groff. Commissioner Delfina Newton was absent.
Staff Present: Parks and Recreation Director Tom Kruse, Landscape/Parks
Maintenance Superintendents Jeremy Laurentowski and Allen Walter,
Recreation Coordinator II Danielle June, and Administrative Assistant Patty
Anderson.
4. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS, AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
None.
5. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
None.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. Approval of Minutes for the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of
February 1, 2010. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented.
B. Consider College View Dog Park's Proposed Design, Amenities, and
Budget. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file report.
C. Consider Adoption of Proposed Parks and Recreation Capital
Improvement Projects for FY 2010/11. Staff Recommendation: Approve
for Council consideration staff's proposed Capital Improvement Projects
for FY 2010/11.
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MOTION: Commissioner Pflaumer moved to approve the Consent Calendar as
presented. Commissioner Ellis seconded. The motion was carried 4-0.
Commissioner Newton was absent.
8. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS:
A. "Moorpark Has Talent" Talent Show Judging Panel. Staff
Recommendation: Select a Parks and Recreation Commissioner to serve
on the "Moorpark has Talent" open auditions judging panel.
Danielle June gave a brief explanation of the City's upcoming talent show
and the judging process.
Commissioner Thompson volunteered to serve on the talent show judging
panel.
B. Consider Design and Specifications for Playground Equipment at Arroyo
Vista Community Park (AVCP), College View Park, Peach Hill Park, and
Magnolia Park. Staff Recommendation: Approve design and specifications
of play equipment for Arroyo Vista Community Park Phase I and II,
College View Park, Peach Hill Park, and Magnolia Park.
Allen Walter reviewed staff's report and then gave a PowerPoint
presentation on all purposed playground equipment and the cost of each.
Commissioner Ellis stated that to assist with the cost of the proposed
Universally Accessible equipment for AVCP, perhaps staff could explore
ways of fundraising by contacting Shane's Inspiration.
The Commission and staff discussed the proposed play equipment, as
well as different funding options within the City's budget.
All Commissioners present stated that they did not feel comfortable
making recommendations to the Council on the play equipment until after
they attended the upcoming CPRS Conference. The Conference would
give them the option to view new and different types of equipment now
available.
MOTION: Commissioner Thompson moved to table this item until after the CPRS
Conference this month. Commissioner Pflaumer seconded. The motion
was carried 4-0. Commissioner Newton was absent.
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C Schedule Spring Park Tour. Staff Recommendation: Select a date and
time in April to conduct the 2010 Spring Park Tour.
The Commission and staff scheduled the Park Tour for Saturday, April 17
at 10:00 a.m.
9. ANNOUNCEMENTS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Chair Groff congratulated Commissioner Newton on the birth of her daughter on
February 23.
Commissioner Pflaumer reminded the public to read the insert included in their
monthly solid waste billing, which lists upcoming City activities and events.
Commissioner Ellis announced that Moorpark High School's Pay It Forward Club
is having their "Random Acts of Kindness Day" on March 11 and encouraged
residents to participate. He also stated that the movie "Pay it Forward" would be
shown at the Moorpark Cinema 3 on March 6.
Commissioner Ellis stated that there are two agenda items he would like to see
placed on a future meeting agenda. The first is to explore the possibility of the
City leasing the pool from the Moorpark Athletic Club. The second is to invite the
Athletic Director of California Lutheran University to do a presentation on the
build out and maintenance issues of the University's pool.
Chair Groff announced the upcoming Moorpark Boys and Girls Club's auction
fundraiser, which will be held on April 17 at the Ronald Reagan Library.
Allen Walter announced the City's 4th Annual Arbor Day Event on March 10, at
4:00 p.m. at Monte Vista Nature Park.
10. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
APPROVED:
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DANIEL GROFF, CHAIR
Respectfully submitted:
Patty Anderson, Administrative Assistant