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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, AIR
Patty And -rson, Administrative Assistant