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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2015 0817 PR SPC MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING Moorpark, California August 17, 2015 A Special Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of Moorpark was held on August 17, 2015, with the meeting called to order at the Moorpark Community Center, 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California. 1. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Pflaumer called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Resident Robert Underwood led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Terri Doria, Steve Morgan, Sandra Thompson, and Chair Thomas Pflaumer. Commissioner Adam Haverstock was absent. Staff Present: Parks and Recreation Director Jeremy Laurentowski, Recreation Services Manager Valerie Franklin, and Administrative Assistant Patty Anderson. 4. SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS: None. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS: There were ten speakers. Chair Pflaumer stated that since all the speakers where present to address Item 8.A, he would call the speakers to the podium at that time. 6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: None. 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND REPORTS ON MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COMMISSIONERS: P&R Commission Meeting August 17, 2015 Page 2 Commissioner Thompson stated that she had mailed Jeremy Laurentowski a link for him to view specific play equipment for discussion at a future Commission meeting. Chair Pflaumer requested an update on the status of the multi-purpose court at Arroyo Vista Community Park be placed on a future agenda. Commissioner Doria requested an update regarding the red curb at Mountain Meadows Park be placed on a future agenda. 8. PRESENTATIONS/ACTION/DISCUSSION: A. Consider a Second Dog Park. Staff Recommendation: Review and provide comment. There were ten speakers regarding the placement of a dog park at Country Trail Park: 1) Sal Mazzara, representing the Deauville HOA Board of Directors, stated that the Board is opposed to a dog park, as well as placing any other additional amenity at Country Trail Park. 2) Bud Bockoren, Moorpark resident, stated that he is in favor of a dog park, with perhaps restricted hours of use and leash laws. 3) Leslie Bennett, Moorpark resident, stated that she is in favor of a non- fenced dog park. Ms. Bennett submitted 165 signatures in favor of a dog park. 4) Rhett Everett, Moorpark resident, stated that he is opposed to a dog park, with one of his main concerns being inadequate parking. 5) Lise Houston, Moorpark resident, stated that she is opposed to a dog park. Country Trail Park is surrounded by homes, parking would be an issue, as well as the noise factor. 6) Robert Underwood, Moorpark resident, stated that he is opposed to a dog park for the same reasons as already stated by previous speakers. 7) Danny Masek, Moorpark resident, stated that he is opposed to a dog park, parking being a major issue. Also, he is very concerned about having an off-leash dog park. P&R Commission Meeting August 17, 2015 Page 3 8) Aziz, Moorpark resident, stated that he is opposed to a dog park, with inadequate parking being an issue. 9) Margie Adams, Moorpark resident, stated that she is in favor of a dog park. 10) Chris Tucker, Moorpark resident, stated that he is opposed to a dog park, with concerns of parking and property value. He stated he is especially concerned with an off-leash dog park. Jeremy Laurentowski gave staff's report. The Commission and staff thanked the speakers for attending the meeting to voice their opinions and concerns. The Commission and staff then discussed the pros and cons of placing a dog park at Country Trail Park, as well as at another park in that vicinity. Chair Pflaumer reminded the residents that the first issue that would have to be addressed before any decision can made for placing a dog park at Country Trail Park would be with Ventura County Flood Control District granting approval for any changes to be made at that park. A portion of Country Trail Park lies within the flood control basin boundaries. Jeremy Laurentowski also reminded the Commission and residents that staff still needs to meet with the City attorney and insurance carrier for their input. The Commission and staff discussed parking, an off-leash park, noise, fencing, and other surrounding parks that could better support a dog park. The Commission reached a consensus to table this item until the Fall Park Tour, allowing them to tour the parks in question. B. Schedule a Date to Conduct the Fall Park Tour. Staff Recommendation: Select a date and time to conduct the fall park tour, and recommend parks to be toured. The Commission and staff will be conducting their Fall Park Tour on September 8, 2015, at 4:00 p.m., convening at the Community Center. C. Consider July 3rd Extravaganza Event Report. Staff Recommendation: Review and provide comment. P&R Commission Meeting August 17, 2015 Page 4 Valerie Franklin gave staff's report. The Commission and staff discussed the event, which included ways to alleviate the traffic following the event, food vendors and revenue, and ticket issues. Commissioner Thompson stated that a presentation of the park's newest art project, located at the entrance to the Recreation Center, was conducted during this event, and encouraged the public to come to the Center to view it. 9. CONSENT CALENDAR: A. Approval of Minutes for the Parks and Recreation Commission Park Tour Meeting of March 21, 2015. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented. B. Approval of Minutes for the Joint Meeting of the City Council and Parks and Recreation Commission of April 8, 2015. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented. C. Parks Quarterly Report for April, May, and June 2015. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file report. MOTION: Commissioner Morgan moved and Commissioner Doria seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. The motion was carried by unanimous voice vote. 10. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:02 p.m. APPR• ' D: 1� Ll i / r OMAS PRA r CHAIR Respectfully submitted: Patty And-.rson, Administrative Assistant II