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SEMI-ANNUAL PARK TOUR
Moorpark, California March 18, 2017
A Special Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of Moorpark was
held on March 18, 2017, with the meeting called to order at the Moorpark Community
Center, 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Morgan called the meeting to order at 10:05 a.m.
2. ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners George Estrella, Jesse Norwalt, Thomas
Pflaumer, Sandra Thompson, and Chair Steve Morgan.
Staff Present: Parks and Landscape Director Jeremy Laurentowski and
Administrative Assistant Patty Anderson.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
4. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
None.
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND REPORTS ON
MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COMMISSIONERS:
Commissioner Thompson requested that the consideration of installing tandem
swings be a future agenda item.
Chair Morgan reminded the Commissioners of the upcoming joint meeting with
the City Council on March 29.
6. PRESENTATIONS/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
A. Parks Tour. Staff Recommendation: The Commission and staff toured
and discussed the following parks in the order listed below:
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1. Arroyo Vista Community Park:
The Commission and staff discussed the following projects
currently in progress or completed: the ADA access, the recreation
trail and bike bath, additional lighting, the newly installed redwood
fencing, the new slope retaining wall, and the status of the
multipurpose court project. A second entrance/exit was briefly
discussed.
2. Country Trail Park:
The Commission and staff discussed the natural growth that has
taken place in a large area where the turf was removed. They also
discussed adding a trail, and removing and replacing the play
equipment.
3. 80 Acre Parcel
The Commission and staff discussed future uses for this land
parcel, which included keeping the natural landscape for hiking,
and considering the placement of a dog park on this property.
4. College View Park:
The Commission and staff toured the park. Staff stated that there
are no proposed improvements at this time.
5. Campus Canyon Park:
The Commission and staff toured the park. Staff stated that there
are no proposed improvements at this time.
6. Campus Park:
The Commission and staff discussed the replacement of the
restroom, with the suggestion of replacing with a small, unisex
restroom.
Following Item 6.A., Parks Tour, the Parks and Recreation Commission
continued their meeting at the Community Center located at 799 Moorpark
Avenue.
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The Commission stated how impressed they were with Arroyo Vista Community
Park and all the activities that were taking place there at one time. Staff stated
that eventually the recreation center will be expanded.
B. Consider Facilities, Open Space, Parks & Trails Capital Improvement
Program Project List 2017. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file
report. Staff will give oral report.
Jeremy Laurentowski gave a brief overview of the Capital Improvement
Program Project List.
The Commission discussed the installation of security cameras, a citywide
trail system, a community garden, and funding for the different park zones.
Staff stated that this item wilt be brought back to the Commission at the
next regular meeting for discussion and to get the Commissioners input.
MOTION: Commissioner Thompson moved and Commissioner Pflaumer
seconded a motion to receive and file report. The motion was carried by voice
vote 5-0.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. Approval of Minutes for the Parks and Recreation Commission Regular
Meeting of February 6, 2017. Staff Recommendation: Approve as
presented.
B. Parks Quarterly Report. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file report.
MOTION: Commissioner Norwalt moved and Commissioner Pflaumer seconded
a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. The motion was carried
by voice vote 5-0.
8. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 1:12 p.m.
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APPROVED:
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STEVE ‘"GAN, CHAI
Respectfully submitted:
Patty And:rson, Administrative Assistant
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