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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
August 26, 2013
6:30 p.m.
Moorpark Community Center 799 Moorpark Avenue
1. CALL TO ORDER:
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
3. ROLL CALL:
4. SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS:
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND REPORTS ON
MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COMMISSIONERS:
8. PRESENTATIONS/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Location(s) of a Splash Pad. Staff Recommendation: 1) Provide
preliminary comments on the four proposed park locations recommended
by staff for a future splash pad location; Arroyo Vista Community Park,
Tierra Rejada Park, Peach Hill Park, and College View Park; and 2)
Approve staffs recommendation to include Arroyo Vista Community Park,
Tierra Rejada Park, Peach Hill Park, and College View Park during the
next scheduled park tour.
B. Schedule the 2013 Fall Park Tour. Staff Recommendation: Schedule a
date and time to conduct the 2013 Fall Park Tour.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. Approval of Minutes for the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of
April 22, 2013. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented.
B. Approval of Minutes for the Joint Meeting of the City Council and the
Parks and Recreation Commission of April 10, 2013. Staff
Recommendation: Approve as presented.
10. ADJOURNMENT:
Parks and Recreation Commission
August 26, 2013
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All writings and documents provided to the majority of the Commission regarding all agenda items are
available for public inspection at the City Hall public counter located at 799 Moorpark Avenue during regular
business hours. The agenda packet for all regular Commission meetings is also available on the City's
website at www.ci.moorpark.ca.us.
Any member of the public may address the Commission during the Public Comments portion of the Agenda,
unless it is a Discussion item. Speakers who wish to address the Commission concerning a Discussion item
must do so during the Discussion portion of the Agenda for that item.Speaker cards must be received by the
Recording Secretary for Public Comment prior to the beginning of the Public Comments portion of the
meeting; and for a Discussion item, prior to the Chair's call for speaker cards for each Discussion agenda
item. A limitation of three minutes shall be imposed upon each Public Comment and Discussion item
speaker. Written Statement Cards may be submitted in lieu of speaking orally for Discussion items. Any
questions concerning any agenda item may be directed to the Parks and Recreation Department at 517-
6227.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to review an agenda or
participate in this meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, please contact the Parks and Recreation
Department at (805) 517-6227. Upon request, the agenda can be made available in appropriate alternative
formats to persons with a disability. Upon advance notification of the need for disability-related modification
or accommodation, reasonable arrangements will be made by City staff to provide accessibility to the
meeting(28 CFR 35.102-35.104;ADA Title II).
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I, Patty Anderson, Administrative Assistant of the City of Moorpark, County of
Ventura, State of California, do hereby certify under penalty of perjury that I
posted a copy of the "Notice and Call of a Special Meeting" for the Moorpark
Parks and Recreation Commission, scheduled for August 26, 2013, to commence
at 6:30 p.m., located at
Moorpark Community Center
799 Moorpark Avenue
Moorpark, CA, 93021
Executed this 23rd day of August 2013, at Moorpark, California.
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Patty Ande Con
Administrative Assistant
Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department
JANICE S.PARVIN ROSEANN MIKOS,Ph.D. KEITH F.MILLHOUSE DAVID POLLOCK MARK VAN DAM
Mayor Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember
ITEM NO. 8.A
CITY OF MOORPARK
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
AGENDA REPORT
TO: Parks and Recreation Commission
FROM: Jeremy Laurentowski, Parks and Recreation Directo
DATE: August 21, 2013 (Meeting of August 26, 2013)
SUBJECT: Consider Location(s) for a Splash Pad
BACKGROUND
On June 3, 2009, the City Council approved the Parks and Recreation Master Plan
prepared by Moore lacofano Goltsman, Inc. A major component of the Master Plan is
to identify deficiencies, as they relate to park grounds and infrastructure. Section 3.7 of
the Master Plan, Facility Needs Analysis, identifies a list of park facilities that were
requested by the community and that reflect the current trends in park and recreation
facility development established by the National Recreation and Parks Association
(NRPA). This list was also based on interviews and surveys obtained through the public
input process. According to Table 3.1 of the Master Plan, a splash/water play pool
(splash pad), is a facility that is desirable and should be available to the residents of
Moorpark. The NRPA recommends that the ideal distribution of this type of facility is one
splash pad for every 15,000 residents. Based on the current population size of the City
of Moorpark, 35,000 residents would require two splash pads within the City park
system.
On May 15, 2013, the City Council approved the City of Moorpark Mission Statement,
Priorities, Goals and Objectives for FY 2013/14. Under Departmental Goals and
Objectives, Section VI, Reinforce and enhance Moorpark's attractive community
character and safeguard its desirable resources, the City Council approved Item 7,
select location, design, and construct a water spray attraction at one or more selected
City Parks.
For several years, the City Council and the Parks and Recreation Commission have had
discussions with City staff pertaining to the installation of a splash pad at a City park.
Staff recommends moving this project forward and initiating the process by selecting a
park location, or several locations, that would accommodate a splash pad and the likely
high number of residents that staff expects will use the facility.
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DISCUSSION
There are several major opportunities and constraints that staff feels the Parks and
Recreation Commission should consider when evaluating a location for a splash pad.
According to a recent article prepared by Recreation Management, location is key, and
each item in the following list should be considered and evaluated prior to selecting an
appropriate location:
1. Visibility — Is the site visible from the street and are views of activities
unobstructed?
2. Parking and crowds — Most experts agree that splash pads will bring crowds.
During the warmer seasons, staff anticipates regular use from a variety of
summer camps, day cares, and after school programs. Neighboring uses, such
as residential or commercial, will need to be evaluated to determine the impacts
crowds may have on on-site and off-site parking areas. In addition, the location
should provide a buffer from residential uses, as noise levels will most likely
increase and existing park facilities should be evaluated to understand the direct
impacts additional crowds will bring to the site.
3. Opportunity to revitalize underperforming recreational areas — A spray park can
transform an underperforming park location into a hub of social activity.
4. Environmental exposure — Shade and seating areas, and a variety of sun/shade
areas for play should be available.
5. Infrastructure costs — Well water may be a viable water source, provided it can
be re-circulated back into the ground water system.
6. Maintenance costs - Windy areas may increase water loss, and leaves from
deciduous trees can increase maintenance costs.
7. Adjacent uses — Does a spray park fit the fabric of existing park amenities and
adjacent uses?
8. Circulation —Are there opportunities to isolate the facility from other uses and still
connect the uses through a cohesive circulation system.
9. Existing facilities —Are restrooms available, adjacent turf areas, picnic areas, and
other amenities that complement the proposed splash pad?
Staff has used this criteria to evaluate the possibility of a splash pad at one or more City
parks and recommends that the Parks and Recreation Commission consider Arroyo
Vista Community Park, Tierra Rejada Park, Peach Hill Park, and College View Park as
options for a future splash pad location. Staff also recommends that the Parks and
Recreation Commission include these four parks during the next scheduled park tour.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
1. Provide preliminary comments on the four proposed park locations
recommended by staff for a future splash pad location; Arroyo Vista Community
Park, Tierra Rejada Park, Peach Hill Park, and College View Park.
2. Approve staffs recommendation to include Arroyo Vista Community Park, Tierra
Rejada Park, Peach Hill Park, and College View park during the next scheduled
park tour.
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ITEM NO. 8.B
CITY OF MOORPARK
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
AGENDA REPORT
TO: Parks and Recreation Commission
FROM: Jeremy Laurentowski, Parks and Recreation Director
DATE: August 22, 2013 (Meeting of 8126113)
SUBJECT: Consider Scheduling Parks and Recreation Commission's 2013 Fall
Park Tour
DISCUSSION
The Commission typically tours 10 to 12 of the City's parks each year (5-6 each tour) in
the spring and fall for the purpose of discussing and identifying enhancements and
improvements it may wish to consider and recommend to the City Council, and
including recommendations for use of the parks for recreation programs and sports. The
last parks tour was conducted on Saturday, March 9, 2013.
The Commission is being asked to select a date and time to conduct a 2013 Fall Park
Tour, which will be conducted as a special meeting. Staff will publish an agenda
identifying the parks on the tour and estimated arrival times for the public. The special
meeting will be called to order at the City's Community Center, and at the conclusion of
the tour, the meeting is reconvened and then adjourned also at the Community Center.
Commissioners may submit recommendations to staff for the parks to be included on
the 2013 Fall Park Tour. The following parks were toured in March 2013: Poindexter
Park, Arroyo Vista Community Park, Peach Hill Park, Tierra Rejada and Moorpark Road
Property, College View Park, Campus Park, Virginia Colony Park, and the site for
Walnut Acres Park. As a reminder, identifying maintenance issues is not an objective of
the tour.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Select a date and time for a 2013 Fall Park Tour and provide recommendations to staff
on parks to be toured.
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ITEM NO. 9.A
MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Moorpark, California April 22, 2013
A Special Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of Moorpark was
held on April 22, 2013, in the Council Chambers of said City located at 799 Moorpark
Avenue, Moorpark, California.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Thompson called the meeting to order at 6:50 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Commissioner Babcock led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners Robert Babcock, Tina Brown, Adam Haverstock,
Thomas Pflaumer, and Chair Sandra Thompson.
Staff Present: Parks and Landscape Manager Jeremy Laurentowski and
Administrative Assistant Patty Anderson.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND REPORTS ON
MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COMMISSIONERS:
Commissioner Brown gave an oral report on her attendance at the CPRS
Conference in March. She also distributed a written summary.
Commissioner Pflaumer requested as future agenda items, developing walking
trails at City parks, and installing exercise equipment at one or more parks.
Commissioner Haverstock requested as a future agenda item, a tour and
meeting with the recreation staff at Arroyo Vista Recreation Center, to become
more familiar with the City's recreation and sports programs.
Commissioner Haverstock announced that Moorpark is hosting the upcoming
Channel League of Cities meeting and he will report on that function at the next
Commission meeting.
Commissioner Pflaumer announced the Relay for Life Event on April 27th, being
held at Arroyo Vista Community Park.
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Chair Thompson announced the City's annual Arts Festival, also taking place on
April 27th, and being held on High Street.
6. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Walnut Acres Park. Staff Recommendation: Recommend to the
City Council one of the three options presented for Walnut Acres Park.
Jeremy Laurentowski gave staff's report, which included a Power Point
presentation. His presentation expanded on why the City desires a park in
the Walnut Acres neighborhood and then reviewed the three options being
presented for the Commission's review.
The Commissioners all agreed on Option C as being the most favorable,
and stated that the larger green and passive area was most desirable to
them at this particular location.
Commissioner Pflaumer stated that he would like it on the record that
security lighting is not mentioned in the report and he feels it is a concern
as to what type of lighting will be used.
Commissioner Brown stated that she likes the idea of this park being so
close to Flory School.
MOTION: Commissioner Haverstock moved and Commissioner Pflaumer seconded
a motion to recommend Option C for City Council consideration. The
motion was carried by unanimous voice vote.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. Approval of Minutes for the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of
March 9, 2013. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented.
MOTION: Commissioner Pflaumer moved and Commissioner Babcock seconded a
motion to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion was carried by
unanimous voice vote.
8. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 7:22 p.m.
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APPROVED:
Respectfully submitted SANDRA THOMPSON, CHAIR
Patty Anderson, Administrative Assistant
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ITEM NO. 9.B
MINUTES OF THE JOINT MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL AND PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
Moorpark, California April 10, 2013
A Special Joint Meeting of the Moorpark City Council and Parks & Recreation
Commission was held on April 10, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. at the Moorpark Community
Center located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Parvin called the City Council meeting to order at 7:18 p.m.
Chair Thompson called the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting to order
at 7:18 p.m.
2. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Parks and Recreation Commissioner, Adam Haverstock led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
City Council: Councilmembers Mikos, Millhouse, Pollock,
Van Dam, and Mayor Parvin.
Parks & Recreation Commission: Commissioners Babcock, Brown,
Haverstock, Pflaumer, and Chair
Thompson.
Staff Present: Steven Kueny, City Manager; Hugh Riley,
Assistant City Manager; Deborah
Traffenstedt, Deputy City Manager; Jeremy
Laurentowski, Parks and Landscape
Manager; and Maureen Benson, City Clerk.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
5. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Status Report on Mission Statement, Priorities, Goals and
Obiectives for Fiscal Year 2012/2013 and Direction for Fiscal Year
2013/2014. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate.
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Mr. Kueny deferred giving a staff report and stated staff is available to
respond to Council and Commission questions.
There were no speakers.
A discussion followed among the Councilmembers, Commissioners, and
staff which focused on:
1) Future of solar power in parks and public buildings;
2) Desire to focus on Top Ten Priorities 9. and 10. to enhance open
space and establish a city-wide trail system along the Arroyo Simi; and
to promote sustainability by use of solar panels to conserve on energy
costs;
3) Possibilities of walking, jogging, biking paths on City property on west
side of Moorpark Road or opportunities for a joint-powers-authority with
the County and the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy for the
property in that area;
4) Progress being made on the Master Trail System in the Happy Camp
Canyon area;
5) Desire to include, not only hiking, but also bike trails throughout the
City;
6) Concerns regarding fees assessed to youth sports programs and the
decline in the ability of youth sports organizations to give scholarships;
7) Importance of youth sports in offering alternatives to juvenile crime and
in preventing childhood obesity;
8) Park options for the parcel of land located behind the U.S. Post Office
including a tennis court, half-basketball court, or community garden if
the City ends up owning the land;
9) Consideration of a BMX or bike park to be located near the skate park;
10) Retro-fitting the multi-use court at Arroyo Vista Community Park for the
installation of basketball standards to create four courts;
11) Importance of developing the Youth Master Plan;
12) Improve field lighting at Arroyo Vista Community Park to maximize field
play;
13) Expanding the July 3rd Event to include celebration of the City's 30th
Anniversary;
14) Possibility of a community garden in collaboration with local churches
and other local groups;
15) Consideration of potential trail connection to outdoor fitness area in a
park that does not close at dusk;
16) Continuing to work toward a community swimming pool; and
incorporating water features in the parks in the meantime;
17) Potential for the second entrance/exit to Arroyo Vista Community Park;
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18) Educating the public on the need to increase park assessment fees in
order to support the parks; and
19) Successful completion of the Dog Park and the upcoming completion
of the Second Street Park.
CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Council to direct staff to provide the
City Council and Parks and Recreation Commission with a box item
communication on the statistics from sports organizations on the reduction in
number of players due to the increase in fees so that this information can be
used to educate the voters on the need for an increase in the parks tax
assessment.
6. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Parvin adjourned the City Council meeting and Chair Thompson
adjourned the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting at 8:10 p.m.
Janice S. Parvin, Mayor
Sandra Thompson, Chair
ATTEST:
Maureen Benson, City Clerk
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