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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2015 1102 PR REG MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Moorpark, California November 2, 2015 A Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of Moorpark was held on November 2, 2015, in the Council Chambers of said City located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California. 1. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Pflaumer called the meeting to order at 6:43 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Moorpark resident Jeff Corneau led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Terri- Doria, Adam Haverstock, Steve Morgan, Sandra Thompson, and Chair Thomas Pflaumer. Staff Present: Parks and Recreation Director Jeremy Laurentowski and Administrative Assistant Patty Anderson. 4. SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS: None. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS: There were two speakers: 1. Leslie Bennett, Moorpark resident, stated that she was in favor of a dog park at Country Trail Park. 2. Jeff Corneau, Moorpark resident, stated that he would like to see the Arroyo Vista Community Park multi-purpose court be utilized as a roller hockey rink. 6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: None. 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND REPORTS ON MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COMMISSIONERS: Commissioner Thompson announced the upcoming annual Civil War Re- enactment, scheduled for November 7 and 8, at California Lutheran University. P&R Commission Meeting November 2, 2015 Page 2 Commissioner Doria stated how enjoyable Country Days had been this year and was pleased she had the opportunity to participate in the parade. Commissioner Doria requested as a future agenda item discussion on the elimination of the red curb at the north end of Mountain Meadows Park. Chair Pflaumer noted how few children he saw this year trick or treating and is hoping that it was due to churches and other organizations offering alternative events for the children to attend, rather than going trick or treating door to door. Chair Pflaumer also reminded the public to watch for their solid waste bill insert, which offers quite a bit of information on City events and services. Commissioner Haverstock stated that he recently had the opportunity to participate in an adult recreation league and encouraged the other Commissioners and the public to participate in one of the recreation programs the City offers. Commissioner Doria suggested that the City's recreation department offer more fitness classes, such as Pilates and Yoga. 8. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION: A. Consider Update on City's Water Conservation Efforts. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file report. Jeremy Laurentowski gave staff's report. He reviewed with the Commission the Drought Action Plan that was approved by City Council on July 1, 2015, and what the City has done to date to meet our goal. The Commission and staff discussed different water saving issues such as type of ground cover, wood chips, removing turf as opposed to just allowing it to remain, AVCP well water and surrounding parks, as well as how rebate funds will offset our turf conversion costs and ongoing water fees. MOTION: Commissioner Thompson moved and Commissioner Morgan seconded a motion to receive and file the report. The motion was carried by unanimous voice vote. B. Cost Recovery Summary Fiscal Year 2014/15. Staff Recommendation: Provide feedback on cost recovery report and direct staff to present the report to the City Council. P&R Commission Meeting November 2, 2015 Page 3 Jeremy Laurentowski gave staff's report. He reviewed the cost recovery summary for all events and programs with the Commission. The Commission discussed ways to improve current programs to increase participation. Increased marketing and advertising was discussed. The Commission also discussed the need to form a partnership with the school district and perhaps a City presentation at the local schools, as well as discussions with the neighboring park districts. MOTION: Commissioner Doria moved and Commissioner Morgan seconded a motion to present the report to City Council. The motion was carried by unanimous voice vote. 9. CONSENT CALENDAR: A. Approval of Minutes for the Parks and Recreation Commission Spring Park Tour Meeting of September 8, 2015. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented. Commissioner Doria requested the minutes be pulled to discuss Item 6.B, "Consider Potential Locations of a Second Dog Park". She would like it noted that the two top options by the Commission for a second dog park were Arroyo Vista Community Park and Peach Hill Park. B. Recreation Programming's Spring Quarterly Report. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file report. C. Parks Quarterly Report. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file report. Commissioner Doria recommended removing the item "Construct a Wood Ball Wall at a Selected City Park", Objective IV.B.5, from future reports. MOTION: Commissioner Haverstock moved and Commissioner Thompson seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion was carried by unanimous voice vote. 10. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. P&R Commission Meeting November 2, 2015 Page 4 APPROVED: // itAiIALJ ' Respectfully submitted THO 'AS PFLAU tgr, CHAIR 41,--Argymir Patty An rson, Administrative Assistant