HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2014 1006 PR REG MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Moorpark, California October 6, 2014
A Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of Moorpark
was held on October 6, 2014, in the Council Chambers of said City located at 799
Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Haverstock called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Commissioner Pflaumer led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners Robert Babcock, Tina Brown, Thomas Pflaumer,
Sandra Thompson, and Chair Adam Haverstock.
Staff Present: Parks and Recreation Director Jeremy Laurentowski and
Administrative Assistant Patty Anderson.
4. SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS:
None.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
Commissioner Babcock requested Item 9.B be pulled for discussion.
Commissioner Pflaumer requested Item 9.E be pulled for discussion.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND REPORTS ON
MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COMMISSIONERS:
Chair Haverstock announced the upcoming annual Moorpark Beer Festival,
scheduled on October 11, to be held at Moorpark College, and sponsored by the
Moorpark Morning Rotary Club.
Commissioner Pflaumer announced that the Moorpark Mammoth Run, which
was held on September 17, was very well attended.
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Commissioner Babcock encouraged Moorpark residents to attend Moorpark High
School Friday night football games.
Commissioner Babcock announced that the Moorpark School Board is currently
discussing the possibilities of installing a pool and he encouraged residents and
Commissioners to attend the next School Board meeting and give their input.
Commissioner Babcock announced that he was pleased to see that this year's
Country Days Event was well attended.
Commissioner Babcock announced the upcoming Moorpark Civil War
Reenactment, scheduled on November 8 and 9, which is being held at a new
location by Moorpark College, and is being sponsored by the Moorpark Noon
Rotary Club.
Commissioner Pflaumer announced that he also had attended the Moorpark
School Board meeting because of discussion regarding a pool, and he also
encouraged residents and Commissioners to attend the next School Board
meeting.
Commissioner Pflaumer requested as a future agenda item, information on how
the Commission could be involved with the School District's pool plans. In
addition, the Commission would like information regarding surrounding cities with
pools and what maintenance costs may be shared.
8. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Playground Equipment for Poindexter Park. Staff
Recommendation: Provide a recommendation on the play equipment for
Poindexter Park.
Jeremy Laurentowski gave staffs oral report and presented a slide show
of the existing play equipment and different areas of Poindexter Park. He
also briefly reviewed with the Commission the park zones and funding, as
well as stating that the City may receive a grant towards the funding of the
play equipment.
The Commission discussed with staff the different play equipment
proposals and their preferences.
MOTION: Commissioner Pflaumer moved and Commissioner Thompson
seconded a motion to recommend to the City Council for consideration the Sun
Country Systems' proposal for play equipment for Poindexter Park. The motion
was carried by unanimous voice vote.
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At this time, Commissioner Brown stated that she was not comfortable
with a sand and water feature. After further discussion by the Commission
and staff regarding this feature, the Commission concurred to an amended
motion.
AMENDMENT TO PRIOR MOTION: Commissioner Pflaumer moved and
Commissioner Babcock seconded an amendment to the prior motion to
recommend to the City Council for their consideration, Sun Country Systems'
proposal for play equipment for Poindexter Park, with the exception of the sand
and water feature, leaving this item up to staffs discretion for recommendation.
The motion was carried by unanimous voice vote.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. Approval of Minutes for the Parks and Recreation Commission Regular
Meeting of June 2, 2014. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented.
B. Approval of Minutes for the City Council and the Parks and Recreation
Commission Joint Meeting of April 23, 2014. Staff Recommendation:
Approve as presented.
Commissioner Babcock discussed number 5 on the Minutes with staff,
pertaining to a freeze on youth sports fees.
Commissioner Brown discussed numbers 9 and10 with staff, pertaining to
a Youth Master Plan and facilitating meeting spaces for youth programs.
Chair Baverstock requested as a future agenda item for staff to review
with the Commission the City's facility rental policies.
MOTION: Commissioner Babcock moved and Commissioner Thompson
seconded a motion to approve the minutes as presented. The motion was carried
by unanimous voice vote.
C. Parks Quarterly Report. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file report.
D. Breakfast With Santa Event Summary Report. Staff Recommendation:
Receive and file report.
E. Trick or Treat Village Event Summary Report. Staff Recommendation:
Receive and file report.
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Commissioner Pflaumer stated that he wanted to commend staff on their
ability on making this event so successful for so many years.
Staff explained that this year there will be some changes to this event,
hoping to increase attendance, which has dropped in the last few years.
MOTION: Commissioner Thompson moved and Commissioner Pflaumer
seconded a motion to receive and file report. The motion was carried by
unanimous voice vote.
MOTION: Commissioner Thompson moved and Commissioner Brown seconded
a motion to approve the remaining Items on the Consent Calendar. The motion
was carried by unanimous voice vote.
10. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 7:52 p.m.
APPR• c i :
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Respectfully submitted OMAS PFLAU lir, CHAIR
Patty And son, Administrative Assistant