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Moorpark, California August 26, 2013
A Special Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of Moorpark was
held on August 26, 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 6:37 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Commissioner Brown 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 Recreation Director Jeremy Laurentowski and
Administrative Assistant Patty Anderson.
4. SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS:
Jeremy Laurentowski gave an update on the Walnut Acres Park project, as well
as the replacement lighting project at Poindexter Park and Campus Park.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
None.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND REPORTS ON
MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COMMISSIONERS:
Chair Thompson announced the beginning of the new school year and reminded
the public to drive safely through the school zones.
Commissioner Babcock congratulated staff on a very successful Camp Moorpark
this year. He wanted to relate to staff that he has received positive feedback from
participants.
Commissioner Haverstock wanted to recognize how well staff has been
maintaining the City's Facebook page by keeping it current.
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The Commission congratulated Jeremy Laurentowski on his promotion to the
Parks and Recreation Director position.
8. PRESENTATION/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 staff's recommendation to include Arroyo Vista Community Park,
Tierra Rejada Park, Peach Hill Park, and College View Park during the
next scheduled park tour.
Jeremy Laurentowski gave staff's oral report, and reminded the
Commission that they need to consider the available parking when
recommending a park for consideration.
The Commission discussed the pros and cons of the parks suggested by
staff. They also discussed other park locations, as well as suggesting
some areas other than parks for a splash pad. The Commission stated
that they are very interested in placing the splash pad in a downtown area,
especially High Street.
The Commission stated that they would continue this discussion following
the upcoming fall park tour.
MOTION: Commissioner Haverstock moved and Commissioner Babcock seconded
a motion to approve staff's recommendation. The motion was carried by
unanimous voice vote.
B. Schedule the 2013 Fall Park Tour. Staff Recommendation: Schedule a
date and time to conduct the 2013 Fall Park Tour.
The Commission considered different options for the upcoming park tour,
such as conducting a short meeting with the full time staff at AVRC, and
conducting an evening park tour. Due to conflicting schedules, the
Commission was unable to schedule either of these options at this time.
The Commission reached a consensus to schedule the Fall Park Tour on
Saturday, September 28, 2013, to begin at 10:00 a.m., and to tour the four
parks recommended by staff, as well as the downtown/High Street area.
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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.
MOTION: Commissioner Pflaumer moved and Commissioner Brown seconded a
motion to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion was carried by
unanimous voice vote.
10. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
APPROVED:
Respectfully submitted SANDRA THOMPSON, CHAIR
Patty i4 derson, Administrative Assistant