HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2013 1104 PR REG MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Moorpark, California November 4, 2013
A Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of Moorpark
was held on November 4, 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 6:34 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Commissioner Pflaumer 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, Recreation
Superintendent Stephanie Anderson, and Administrative
Assistant Patty Anderson.
4. SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS:
None.
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:
Commissioner Pflaumer reminded the public to read the insert they receive with
their solid waste bill, which is very informative of activities the City offers.
Commissioner Babcock announced the annual Civil War Reenactment,
presented by the Moorpark Rotary Club, from November 8 — 10.
Chair Thompson announced the current production "South Pacific" at the High
Street Arts Center.
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Commissioner Haverstock and Commissioner Brown both attended the City's
Trick or Treat Village Event and agreed that it went quite well.
8. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Placement of a Park Water Feature. Staff Recommendation:
Finalize park(s) for the placement of a water feature and make a
recommendation to City Council for their consideration.
Jeremy Laurentowski gave staff's oral report. He gave a brief summary of
the recent park tour in September and then reviewed staff's
recommendations for location and design of a proposed splash pad.
The Commission discussed the cost of installation and the City's current
budget. Some Commissioners stated that they are concerned about using
funds for a water project at this time. They stated they would like
additional time to discuss this. They also expressed concern about
eliminating the existing multi-purpose court at Arroyo Vista Community
Park.
The Commission discussed their preferences with the different designs of
a splash pad; a playground water feature versus a more aesthetic water
feature.
After more discussion on the location, the Commission stated that they
prefer staffs recommendation of Arroyo Vista Community Park, Option A
from staff's report, and keeping College View Park's option open as well.
MOTION: Commissioner Haverstock moved and Commissioner Babcock
seconded a motion to continue this item to the regular Parks and Recreation
Commission meeting of December 2, 2013. The motion was carried 5-0.
B. Cost Recovery Summary for Fiscal Year 2012/13. Staff Recommendation:
Provide feedback on cost recovery report and direct staff to present the
report to City Council.
Stephanie Anderson gave staff's oral report, and reviewed with the
Commission which programs met their cost recovery goal and which did
not.
The Commission discussed with staff the programs that were not meeting
their minimum goal, and noted that the teen events averaged quite low.
Different ideas for teen events and how to involve the teens were
discussed.
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MOTION: Commissioner Haverstock moved and Commissioner Pflaumer
seconded a motion to direct staff to present the report to City Council. The
motion was carried 5-0.
C. Consider Scheduling Community Meeting for Public Input on the Proposed
Pedestrian/Fitness Trail at Arroyo Vista Community Park (AVCP) at the
next Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of December 2, 2013.
Staff Recommendation: Schedule Community Meeting for the December
2, 2013, Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting. (Oral Report)
Jeremy Laurentowski gave staff's oral report. He reviewed the proposed
design of the trail and stated that the City had been awarded a grant
towards the cost of constructing the trail. Because of the grant, it is
necessary to hold a community meeting to receive input from the public
regarding the trail.
Jeremy Laurentowski announced the City's upcoming 5K event on
December 14 and briefly reviewed what is being planned for this event.
MOTION: Commissioner Haverstock moved and Commissioner Babcock
seconded a motion to schedule a community meeting for the December 2, 2013,
Parks and Recreation Meeting. The motion was carried 5-0.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. Approval of Minutes for the Parks and Recreation Commission Park Tour
of September 28, 2013. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented.
B. Moorpark Arts Festival Event Summary. Staff Recommendation: Receive
and file report.
C. Easter Egg Hunt 2013 Event Report. Staff Recommendation: Receive and
file report.
D. Recreation Programs and Rentals Spring Quarterly Report: March, April,
and May 2013. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file report.
E. Spring Camp Moorpark Program Summery. Staff Recommendation:
Receive and file report.
F. Moorpark Has Talent 2013 Event Report. Staff Recommendation: Receive
and file report.
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MOTION: Commissioner Babcock moved and Commissioner Brown seconded a
motion to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. The motion was carried
5-0.
10. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 7:58 p.m.
APPROVED:
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Respectfully submitted SANDRA TH•MPSON, ge Al
Patty And*son, Administrative Assistant