HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2014 0303 PR REG MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Moorpark, California March 3, 2014
A Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of Moorpark
was held on March 3, 2014, 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 6:32 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Commissioner Haverstock 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:
A. Consider Nomination and Selection of Chair and Vice Chair.
Commissioner Babcock moved and Commissioner Pflaumer seconded a
motion that Commissioner Haverstock serve as Chair for one annual term.
The motion carried 4-0, with Commissioner Haverstock abstaining from
the vote.
Commissioner Pflaumer moved and Commissioner Babcock seconded a
motion that Commissioner Brown serve as Vice Chair for one annual term.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
Commissioner Thompson moved and Commissioner Babcock seconded a
motion for the reordering of the agenda, placing Item 8.B before Item 8.A for
discussion. The motion was carried by unanimous voice vote.
Commissioner Babcock requested that Item 9.B be pulled for discussion.
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7. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND REPORTS ON
MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COMMISSIONERS:
Commissioner Thompson announced the upcoming annual Talent Show Contest
at 7:00 p.m. on March 21, at the High Street Arts Center.
Commissioner Pflaumer announced the upcoming Arbor Day Celebration on
April 24, the free landfill day on April 13, and the Easter Egg Hunt on April 19.
8. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
B. Consider Options for Multi-Use Court. Staff Recommendation: Approve
staff's recommendation of Option B and recommend a budget of $24,600
to the City Council to repair the multi-use court and to install two
basketball courts.
Jeremy Laurentowski reviewed staff's proposed options for the multi-use
court.
The Commission and staff's discussion included the number of basketball
courts to propose, if a hockey enclosure should be included, surfacing of
the court, and lighting.
MOTION: Commissioner Babcock moved and Commissioner Pflaumer seconded
a motion to approve and recommend Option B, to include six basketball hoops,
basketball padding, chainlink fence repair/retrofit, chainlink gates, and court
surfacing and striping to the City Council for consideration.
Chair Haverstock suggested an amendment to add lighting and coin operators.
There was no concurrence. The original motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
A. Consider Location for Splash Pad. Staff Recommendation: Approve staff's
recommendation to install a splash pad at Arroyo Vista Community Park
as shown in Option D, and approve staff's recommendation to install a
splash pad at College View Park at a future date.
Jeremy Laurentowski reviewed staff's report and proposed options for the
location of a splash pad.
The Commission discussed with staff their concerns and preferences of
the five locations. Some of the concerns for the locations included a site
being too close to the road, too far from restrooms, and causing
interference with the ongoing Camp Moorpark programs.
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Commissioners Babcock, Haverstock, Pflaumer, and Thompson stated
they preferred Option E because the location is at the entrance of the
park, allowing a high visibility of the amenity, as opposed to the other
proposed locations.
Commissioner Brown stated that she preferred Option D because she
feels it is a preferable location for families due to the close proximity of the
pavilion and playground.
MOTION: Commissioner Pflaumer moved and Commissioner Babcock seconded
a motion to approve and recommend Option E to City Council for consideration.
The motion carried 4-1, with Commissioner Brown dissenting.
C. Schedule the 2014 Spring Park Tour. Staff Recommendation: Schedule a
date and time to conduct the 2014 Spring Park Tour (No written report).
The Commission scheduled their Spring Park Tour for April 14, 2014, to
commence at 5:00 p.m.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. Approval of Minutes for the Parks and Recreation Commission Regular
Meeting of December 2, 2013. Staff Recommendation: Approve as
presented.
B. Recreation Programming Summer Quarterly Report. Staff
Recommendation: Receive and file report.
Commissioner Babcock discussed with staff Summer Camp Moorpark and
the scheduling of youth sports.
MOTION: Commissioner Thompson moved and Commissioner Brown seconded
a motion to receive and file Item 9.B. The motion was carried by unanimous
voice vote.
C. July 3rd Special Event Report. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file
report.
D. Consider Fiscal Year 2014/15 Objectives. Staff Recommendation:
Receive and file report.
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MOTION: Commissioner Thompson moved and Commissioner Babcock
seconded a motion to approve the remaining items of the Consent Calendar as
presented. The motion was carried by unanimous voice vote.
10. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 7:59 p.m.
APPROVED:
Respectfully submitted ADAM HAVERSTOCK, CHAIR
Patty An rson, Administrative Assistant