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SEMI-ANNUAL PARK TOUR
Moorpark, California March 9, 2013
A Special Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of Moorpark was
held on March 9, 2013, with the meeting called to order at the Moorpark Community
Center, 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Thompson called the meeting to order at 10:05 a.m.
2. ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners Robert Babcock, Tina Brown, Adam
Haverstock, Thomas Pflaumer, and Chair Sandra Thompson.
Staff Present: Assistant City Manager Hugh Riley, Parks and Landscape
Manager Jeremy Laurentowski, Landscape/Parks
Superintendent Allen Walter, and Administrative Assistant Patty
Anderson.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
4. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
The Commission concurred to move Item 5 on the agenda to follow Item 7.A.
6. PRESENTATIONS/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
A. Parks Tour. Staff Recommendation: The Commission and staff toured
and discussed the following parks in the order listed below:
1. Poindexter Park:
Jeremy Laurentowski stated that staff is currently working on
obtaining bids for the installation of additional security lighting and
cameras.
The Commission and staff discussed different playground
surfacing, which surfacing meets ADA standards, and staffs
maintenance concerns with sand vs. wood fiber.
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2. Arroyo Vista Community Park:
The Commission and staff discussed different options for the
unused multi-purpose court. Some suggestions were to install
basketball standards outside the fenced area, around the perimeter
of the court; utilize it as a hockey rink; and explore the idea of using
all or part of the court as an ice skating rink during the winter
months.
Jeremy Laurentowski informed the Commission that another
improvement needed at the park is installation of additional security
lights.
3. Peach Hill Park:
The Commission and staff discussed the new tot lot equipment and
surfacing replacement, and the installation of the ramp from the
grass to the play equipment.
4. Tierra Rejada & Moorpark Road Property:
The Commission and staff viewed this unused area and discussed
future uses for this property.
5. College View Pak:
The Commission and staff discussed the dog park. Jeremy
Laurentowski also explained the drainage system used at the park
and stated that staff will be using a similar system at the proposed
Walnut Acres Park.
Commissioner Brown stated that she feels this park would be a
good choice for a water feature.
6. Campus Park:
The Commission and staff discussed the replacement issues with
the existing restroom. They also discussed installation of security
lights and graffiti deterrents that staff currently uses.
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7. Virginia Colony Park:
The Commission and staff walked the park. No improvements
needed at this time.
8. Second Street Property:
The Commission and staff viewed the proposed park area and
discussed what option staff is currently proposing to help alleviate
any traffic and parking problems that may arise once the park is
completed.
B. Consider Walnut Acres Park: Staff Recommendation: Provide preliminary
comments on the two Conceptual Landscape Plans for Walnut Acres Park
and set a date for a public meeting.
Jeremy Laurentowski gave staff's report and presented the Commission
with two proposed concepts for the park.
The Commission discussed different amenity options with staff. They also
discussed ongoing maintenance costs and suggestions on keeping the
maintenance costs down.
The Commission concurred to hold a special Parks and Recreation
Commission meeting on Monday, April 22 at 6:30 p.m. for the purpose of
receiving input from the residents of Walnut Acres for the proposed park.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. Approval of Minutes for the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of
February 4, 2013. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented.
MOTION: Commissioner Pflaumer moved and Commissioner Babcock seconded a
motion to approve the Minutes as presented. The motion was carried by unanimous
voice vote.
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND REPORTS ON
MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COMMISSIONERS:
Commissioner Brown will prepare an oral report of her attendance at the CPRS
Conference, which was held from March 5 through March 8.
Commissioner Thompson announced the Kiwanis upcoming event, "Wine and
Moonlight" scheduled on April 21 at the Secret Garden.
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Allen Walter announced the upcoming annual Arbor Day Event on March 16, at
10:00 a.m., scheduled at Mammoth Highlands Park.
Commissioner Babcock gave an oral report on the Youth Sports Committee
meeting that he recently attended. He stated that he would give the report again
at the next Parks and Recreation Commission's televised meeting so the public
could also hear what was discussed.
8. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 1:53 p.m.
APPROVED:
SANDRA THOMPSON,/ HAIR
Respectfully submitted:
atty And:arson, Administrative Assistant