Apply to Serve on City Commissions by December 7
CITY SEEKING APPLICANTS FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE ARTS COMMISSION, PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION, AND PLANNING COMMISSION
The Moorpark City Council is now accepting applications for appointment to the Arts Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, and Planning Commission to fill five positions, each for a two-year term to begin January 2027 and to expire December 2028.
- Online Application at www.moorparkca.gov/serve.
Arts Commission
Arts Commission applicants must be registered voters, reside within the City’s Area of Interest or within the Moorpark Unified School District boundaries, or must be a business owner within the City of Moorpark. The Arts Commission meetings are held quarterly on the third Tuesdays of February, May, August, and November at 6:00 p.m.
The Arts Commission acts in an advisory capacity and reviews the conceptual design and placement of artwork, solicits public comment, and provides a recommendation to the City Council on the design and location, as well as performs such other duties as may be requested from time to time by the City Council.
Parks and Recreation Commission
Parks and Recreation Commission applicants must be a resident of the City of Moorpark and registered to vote in Moorpark. The Parks and Recreation Commission meets on the first Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. to review matters pertaining to the City’s parks and public recreation. Other meetings may be required. The Commission also advises the City Council on the administration and development of recreation areas, facilities, programs, and improved recreation services. When directed by Council, the Commission considers and recommends conceptual design of parks and park facility improvements, including play equipment and other park amenities.
Planning Commission
Planning Commission applicants must be a resident of the City of Moorpark, registered to vote in Moorpark, and where possible have special knowledge in the fields of real property, construction, law, zoning and architecture, or related subjects. The Planning Commission meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. The Commission considers such matters as the general plan, specific plans, re-zonings, use permits, and subdivisions. The Planning Commission is the City Council’s advisor on land use planning.
Members of all Commissions shall receive compensation for their attendance at each meeting of the Commission as approved by resolution of the City Council. Applicants are required to attend a regular City Council meeting to make a brief presentation, in person, on qualifications and interest in the appointment. Remote participation is only permitted when warranted by extenuating circumstances and must be requested in writing. Applicant presentations are tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, December 16 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 323 Science Drive. Failure to make a presentation shall result in disqualification for appointment.
General Information
Appointees are required to complete two hours of state-mandated ethics training; workplace harassment prevention training; and fiscal and financial management training courses and submit a state-required Statement of Economic Interests form (“Form 700”) following appointment.
Applications are available on the City’s website at www.moorparkca.gov/serve.
Applications must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, December 7, 2026.