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MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
PARK TOUR
Moorpark, California March 22, 2009
1. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 10:08 a.m.
2. ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners Patrick Ellis, Daniel Groff, Delfina Newton, Sandra
Thompson, and Chair Thomas Pflaumer.
Staff present: Mary Lindley, Parks, Recreation & Community Services Director;
Roger Blais, Parks and Landscape Manager; Patty Anderson, Administrative
Assistant; and Stephanie Shaw, Recreation Supervisor attended the meeting for
Items 5.A and 5.B.
3. PARK TOUR:
The Commission and staff toured the following parks:
1. Poindexter Park: The Commission and staff discussed the upcoming park
expansion.
2. AVCP: Current activities scheduled at the park were discussed, as well as
both carry-over and proposed park improvements for FY 2009/10.
3. Country Trail Park: The Commission and staff spoke with residents
regarding a proposed dog park and the issues of restrooms and parking.
4. Mountain Meadows Park: The Commission and staff discussed the two
carry-over park improvements.
5. Miller Park: Commission and staff discussed carry-over park
improvements.
6. College View Park: The Commission and staff discussed the placement of
a dog park at this location.
7. Campus Canyon Park: Commission and staff discussed youth sports use
demands for this park.
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4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. Approval of Minutes for the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of
February 2, 2009. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented.
B. Approval of Minutes for the Parks and Recreation Commission Special
Meeting of February 2, 2009. Staff Recommendation: Approve as
presented.
MOTION: Commissioner Groff moved to approve the Consent Calendar as
presented. Commissioner Thompson seconded. The motion was carried
5-0.
5. DISCUSSION ACTION ITEMS:
A. Consider Staff Proposal for 3rtl of July Fireworks Extravaganza. Staff
Recommendation: Support staffs proposed outline for the 2009 3rtl of July
Fireworks Extravaganza.
Stephanie Shaw gave a brief overview of the proposed agenda for the
July 3rtl Fireworks event.
The Commission and staff discussed music options, vendors, and costs.
MOTION: Commissioner Thompson moved to approve staff's proposed outline for
the 2009 3rtl of July Fireworks Extravaganza. Commissioner Ellis
seconded. The motion was carried 5-0.
B. Consider Recreation Programs and Events for FY 2009/10. Staff
Recommendation: Provide comments on and concur with staffs FY
2009/10 recreation programs and events proposal, as outlined in the
Agenda Report.
Stephanie Shaw reviewed new proposed programs, events, and changes
to existing programs for FY 2009/10.
The Commission and staff discussed the proposed changes for Camp
Moorpark and the promotion of City programs and classes.
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Commissioner Ellis had three suggested activities that staff may want to
consider: an education camp of some sort, such as a mathematics camp;
a "Rock Band" or"Guitar Hero" tournament; and a City talent show.
The Commission and staff discussed some ideas and suggestions for
increasing attendance at the monthly teen events.
MOTION: Commissioner Ellis moved to receive and file the report, with the addition
of the Commission's suggested activities. Commissioner Groff seconded.
The motion was carried 5-0.
C. Consider Park Improvement Projects for FY 2009/10. Staff
Recommendation: Develop a list of potential park improvement projects
for FY 2009/10 for City Council consideration.
Mary reviewed staffs report, identifying the carry-over items and the new
proposed items.
The Commission discussed their views on a location for a dog park. The
majority agreed that College View Park was their first recommendation
because of the location, having restrooms, and adequate parking. Country
Trail Park would be their second choice, based on the City's ability to
provide expanded parking areas and portable restrooms.
Commissioner Groff stated that he would vote with the majority but he
feels that Country Trail Park would be the better choice because of
location and space, with College View Park as second choice.
Commissioner Thompson stated that since installing lights at a number of
parks is currently on the list for Park Improvement Projects, she would like
to see if it is possible for the City's sports organizations, who will be
utilizing these lights, contribute to the cost of installation.
Commissioner Ellis stated that since AVCP is marked for play lot
equipment replacement, the City might consider installing the sensory
equipment for special needs children there.
MOTION: Commissioner Ellis moved that College View Park be recommended to
Council as the first choice for the location of a dog park, with Country Trail
Park as the Commission's second recommendation, for reasons
previously stated in the meeting. Commissioner Thompson seconded. The
motion was carried 5-0.
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D. Consider FY 2009/10 Obiectives. Staff Recommendation: Discuss and
suggest new, revised, or deleted objectives for FY 2009/10 for City
Council consideration.
Mary Lindley reviewed the current list of Objectives, as well as the
proposed Objectives for FY 2009/10.
Commissioner Thompson stated that perhaps the Objectives of
constructing of a spray park and placing public art at AVCP could be
combined in some manner.
MOTION : Commissioner Ellis moved to add to the proposed Objectives for 2009/10
the construction of a universally accessible playground for special needs
children, with possible grant assistance for funding. Commissioner Groff
seconded. The motion was carried 5-0.
6. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 2:15 p.m.
APPROVED:
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HOMAS P A4MER, CHAIRMAN
Respectfully submitted:
Patty Anderson, Administrative Assistant