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SEMI-ANNUAL PARK TOUR
Moorpark, California November 4, 2017
A Special Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of Moorpark was
held on November 4, 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 9:06 a.m.
2. ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners George Estrella, Jesse Norwalt, Thomas
Pflaumer, Sandra Thompson, and Chair Steve Morgan.
Staff Present: Parks and Recreation Director Jeremy Laurentowski and
Landscape/Parks Maintenance Superintendent Jason La Riva.
Recreation Services Manager Stephanie Anderson was present
during the tour of the Arroyo Vista Recreation Center.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
4. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
Chair Morgan announced that he attended the Haunted High Street event and
that it was a good event and very popular.
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND REPORTS ON
MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COMMISSIONERS:
Commissioner Pflaumer requested a future agenda item regarding the splash
pad.
6. PRESENTATIONS/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
A. Parks Tour. Staff Recommendation: The Commission and staff
toured and discussed the following parks in the order listed below:
1. Mammoth Highlands Park
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The Commission and staff discussed the recent turf removal
project and the installation of new drought tolerant
landscaping. Staff also pointed out the need to replace the
Mammoth Country sign and the high cost of poured-in-place
surfacing and future funding concerns.
2. Miller Park
The Commission and staff discussed potential uses of the
open field turf area. Staff commented that the area is
currently not used by the youth sports groups due to parking
availability. The Commission discussed the option of a
future dog park. )
3. Tierra Rejada Park
The Commission and staff toured the new pickleball courts
and discussed the success of the decomposed granite
pathways that were installed several years ago. The
Commission commented that the trails are popular and well
used. Staff commented that a project to improve access to
the park facilities that will meet the requirements of the
American with Disabilities Act (ADA) will be completed prior
to the end of the fiscal year.
4. Arroyo Vista Community Park
(Recreation Center and Multi-Use Court)
The Commission and staff toured the Arroyo Vista
Recreation Center and gym and discussed future revenue
opportunities, improvements to the facility to encourage
class participation, particularly related to rentals, exercise
classes, dance classes, and improvement to the kitchen to
increase community use. The Commission discussed the
fact that Pine Crest School was closed and could be
purchased to expand future recreational needs. The
Commission and staff also toured the newly remodeled
multi-use court.
5. Glenwood Park
The Commission and staff discussed the fact that the 2-5
year old play structure at Glenwood Park was scheduled for
replacement during the current fiscal year. The Commission
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and staff discussed the desire to install new playground
equipment that has a higher quantity of ADA compliant
components, as well as the addition of a mommy-and-me
swing.
6. Poindexter Park
The Commission and staff toured the skate park and park
grounds. Staff stated that there are no proposed
improvements at this time.
Following Item 6.A., Parks Tour, the Parks and Recreation Commission will
continue their meeting at the Community Center located at 799 Moorpark
Avenue.
The Commission stated that overall the parks looked well maintained and
that maintenance costs should not be increased.
B. Consider Revised Rules of Procedure for Parks and Recreation
Commission Meetings and Related Functions and Activities. Staff
Recommendation: Adopt revised Rules of Procedure for Parks and
Recreation Commission Meetings and Related Functions and
Activities.
Jeremy Laurentowski gave a brief overview of the changes to the
Rules of Procedure for Parks and Recreation Commission
Meetings and Related Functions and Activities (Rules).
MOTION: Commissioner Thompson moved and Commissioner Estrella
seconded a motion to adopt the revised Rules. 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 October 2, 2017. Staff Recommendation:
Approve as presented.
MOTION: Commissioner Thompson moved and Commissioner Pflaumer
seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. The motion
was carried by voice vote 5-0.
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8. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 11:55 a.m.
APPROVED:
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Respec ully submittes:
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J remy L. rentowski, 'a s and Recreation Director