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Moorpark, California May 4, 2009
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Vice Chair Thompson called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Commissioner Newton led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners Patrick Ellis, Daniel Groff, Delfina Newton, and Sandra
Thompson. Chair Thomas Pflaumer was absent.
Staff Present: Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director Mary Lindley,
and Administrative Assistant Patty Anderson.
4. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS, AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
A. Staff's Oral Report.
Mary Lindley gave an oral report.
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's Park
Tour Meeting of March 22, 2009. Staff Recommendation: Approve as
presented.
B. Easter Egg Hunt Event Report. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file
report.
C. Parks Quarterly Report. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file report.
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D. Recreation Programming Report. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file
report.
Commissioner Ellis requested item 7.A be pulled for two comments.
Commissioner Ellis reminded staff that discussion at the March 22
meeting included developing a way to solicit local City vendors for the July
3rd 2010 event prior to soliciting vendors outside the City.
Mary Lindley stated that she is not sure what the current procedure is for
soliciting both Moorpark and out-of-city businesses. She will get that
information, as well as a sample vendor packet, and present it to the
Commission as a box item.
Commissioner Ellis also stated that at the March 22 meeting, regarding
discussion on item 5.B, a City Talent Show, he would like to emphasize
that the City use a theme such as "Moorpark's Got Talent" and that it be
publicized that this event is open to the public for participation.
MOTION: Commissioner Groff moved to approve the Consent Calendar as
presented. Commissioner Ellis seconded. The motion was carried 4-0.
Chair Pflaumer was absent.
8. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS:
A. Consider Skate Park Rules and Regulations. Staff Recommendation:
Approve the staff proposed rules and regulations for consideration by the
City Council.
Mary Lindley gave an overview of her staff report and the proposed rules
and regulations.
There was one speaker: Connor O'Brien spoke in favor of allowing BMX
biking at the Skate Park.
The Commission and staff discussed with Mr. O'Brien the pros and cons
of this issue, as well as what rules are in place at other cities. A
consensus was reached to wait till the Skate Park is built and in use, and if
the facility is operating smoothly, the Commission may reconsider the
matter.
Commissioner Ellis stated that he would like the rule regarding where
skating is prohibited at the park to be more specific as to where skating is
allowed and where it is prohibited, and for staff to add a rule that allows
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the City the right to close the Skate Park, if need be, at its discretion.
MOTION: Commissioner Ellis moved to recommend staff's proposed rules and
regulations for City Council consideration, with the following three
amendments: be more specific regarding where skating is prohibited at
the park; add a rule that allows the City the right to close the Skate Park, if
need be, at its discretion; and to revisit the issue of allowing bikes, once
the Skate Park is completed and has a history of operating smoothly.
Commissioner Newton seconded. The motion was carried 4-0. Chair
Pflaumer was absent.
9. ANNOUNCEMENTS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Commissioner Thompson announced the Kids Day in the Park Event scheduled
at Arroyo Vista Community Park on Saturday, May 9 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00
p.m.
Commissioner Groff announced the Veterans Memorial Dedication Ceremony
scheduled on Saturday, May 16, beginning at 9:30 a.m.
Commissioner Thompson reminded the public to review the Summer Recreation
Brochure recently mailed to residents.
10. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
APPROVED:
•MAS PF � ER, CHAIR
Respectfully submitted:
Patty Anderson, Administrative Assistant