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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2013 0928 PR SPC MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION SEMI-ANNUAL PARK TOUR Moorpark, California September 28, 2013 A Special Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of Moorpark was held on September 28, 2013, with the meeting called to order at the Moorpark Community Center, 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California. 1. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Thompson called the meeting to order at 10:05 a.m. 2. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Robert Babcock, Tina Brown, Adam Haverstock, Thomas Pflaumer, and Chair Sandra Thompson. Staff Present: Parks and Landscape Director Jeremy Laurentowski, Landscape/Parks Superintendent Emilio Blanco, and Administrative Assistant Patty Anderson. 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. 4. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: Commissioner Babcock requested Item 7.B be pulled for discussion. The Commission concurred to move Item 5 on the agenda to follow Item 7.B. 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND REPORTS ON MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COMMISSIONERS: To follow Item 7.B 6. PRESENTATIONS/ACTION/DISCUSSION: A. Parks Tour. Staff Recommendation: The Commission and staff toured and discussed the following parks in the order listed below: P&R Commission Meeting Park Tour—September 28, 2013 Page 2 1. Arroyo Vista Community Park (AVCP): It was agreed that AVCP would be a good location for a water feature, due to the open area available, staff being on site, as well as sufficient parking. The Commission and staff discussed different locations at the park in which a water feature would best be located. It was agreed that the open area east of the tennis courts would be a good location. After discussion regarding the use of the multi-purpose court, it was agreed by the Commission that the court should be left and the City should continue with its plans to convert it into a basketball court. 2. Tierra Rejada Park: The Commission and staff agreed that Tierra Rejada Park would also be a good location for a water feature, if the parking lot(s) were expanded. 3. Peach Hill Park: After discussion, it was decided by the Commission that Peach Hill Park is not a good location for a water feature. It appeared not to have enough sufficient open space with the sports activities which currently are scheduled there. 4. College View Park: The Commission and staff agreed that a water feature would work well at this park. It has the space as well as sufficient parking. The Commission suggested that perhaps they should recommend to Council the proposal of two water features in the City, placing one at either AVCP or Tierra Rejada Park, and one at College View Park. 5. Downtown Moorpark/High Street: Discussion included the location of currently owned City property, and that since the outcome of this property is questionable at this time, it would be best not to propose a park project on High Street. It was suggested that the Commission could inform the Council that they are interested in placing a parks project on High Street P&R Commission Meeting Park Tour—September 28, 2013 Page 3 sometime in the future, once City property ownership is established. Following Item 6.A., Parks Tour, the Parks and Recreation Commission continued their meeting at the Community Center located at 799 Moorpark Avenue. B. Consider a Park for the Placement of a Water Feature. Staff Recommendation: Finalize a recommendation of a park for the placement of a water feature for City Council consideration. The Commission reached a consensus to table Item 6.B until the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR: A. Approval of Minutes for the Parks and Recreation Commission Special Meeting of August 26, 2013. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented. MOTION: Commissioner Babcock moved and Commissioner Brown seconded a motion to approve the Minutes as presented. The motion was carried by unanimous voice vote. B. Conceptual Plans for a Recreational Trail System at Arroyo Vista Community Park. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file report. Jeremy Laurentowski gave a brief overview of the proposed trail system at AVCP. The Commission and staff discussed the design, the designated paths for both pedestrians and bikes, and the addition of ADA accesses throughout the park, which will be added when the trail is constructed. MOTION: Commissioner Pflaumer moved and Commissioner Haverstock seconded a motion receive and file report. The motion was carried by unanimous voice vote. 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND REPORTS ON MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COMMISSIONERS: Commissioner Pflaumer requested as a future agenda item, considering the conversion of the multi-purpose court at Arroyo Vista Community Park into a basketball court. P&R Commission Meeting Park Tour—September 28, 2013 Page 4 Commissioner Haverstock announced the 4th annual Beer Festival, scheduled for October 12 at Moorpark College. Commissioner Thompson announced the annual Country Days event on October 5. 8. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 1:05 p.m. APPROVED: SANDRA THOMPSO ', CHAIR Respectfully submitted: Patty Anderson, Administrative Assistant