MINUTES
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
PONDEROSA PARK FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
320 E. ORANGEWOOD AVE., ANAHEIM, CA 92802
June 28, 2023
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT:
Lynn Cudd, Chair JJ Jimenez, Parks Manager
Tony Flores, Vice Chair Anaheim Sporn, Community Services Manager Ryan Balius Ana Straabe, Principal Project Planner
Greg Martin Eleanor Granflor, Senior Secretary
Fred Sigala, Jr. Priscilla Pena, Senior Secretary
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: STAFF ABSENT:
CarlottaRhea Clark Sjany Larson-Cash, Director
James Cook
A G E N D A A C T I O N T A K E N
1. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Cudd called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Vice Chair Flores led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: None.
4. SCHEDULED COMMUNICATION: None.
5. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Chair Cudd presented the May 24, 2023 Minutes to the Commissioners for changes or corrections. Commissioner Balius made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Commissioner Sigala. The motion was approved with 5 votes in favor; Chair Cudd accepted the minutes.
6. REPORTS:
a) Recreation, Neighborhood and Human Services Activity Report – April/May: Anaheim Sporn presented the report and highlighted the Tiny Tots Academy, Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, Spring Fling and Eco-Fun Faire, swim program at Pearson Park Pool and Anaheim and Canyon High School, programs and events at Family Resource Centers, Project S.A.Y. excursion at Oak Canyon Nature Center, food distribution and meal programs, and the Mobile Family Resource Center.
Questions were answered regarding Commissioners volunteering at an event, public swim hours, and information resources provided in Spanish.
b) Park Ranger Report – May: Anaheim Sporn presented the report and provided information on the monthly statistics, the number of patrols in relation to the decrease of patrons, and recruitment and staffing of Park Rangers.
Questions were answered regarding the number of patrols compared to the month of April, alcohol contacts at Manzanita Park, cameras at Manzanita Park, and network connection with the Boys and Girls Club.
c) Parks Capital Project Progress Report: Ana Straabe presented the report and highlighted Center Greens, Citrus Park play area, Ross Park play area, La Palma Park Improvements, and OC River Walk.
Questions were answered regarding OC River Walk - grant funding and city contribution for the project, the project cost and timeline, and the sharing of construction documents once complete.
Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes
June 28, 2023
2 7. PREVIOUS BUSINESS:
a) Impact Fees Sub-Committee: Commissioner Balius reported he presented the recommendation letter to the City Council at the June 13th meeting. The Commission has completed the task and recommends removing the item from Previous Business on the Agenda. Commissioner Sigala commended Commissioner Balius.
JJ Jimenez reported that City Council has requested further information from staff regarding park-in-lieu fees.
8. NEW BUSINESS:
a) Approval of Master Plan for Boysen Park: JJ Jimenez and Ana Straabe presented an overview of the Master Plan for Boysen Park.
Questions were answered regarding the agreement with school district for the parking lot and the adjacent property next to the school, drinking fountains and water refilling stations, the large block letters that spell BOYSEN at park entrance, and projected maintenance budget for the improved park. Commissioners Balius and Sigala commended staff on the Master Plan.
Commissioner Sigala made a motion to approve the Master Plan for Boysen Park as presented, seconded by Commissioner Balius. The motion was approved with 5 votes in favor; motion was accepted.
9. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: JJ Jimenez reported the City Council has requested an overview of each Board and Commission. Eleanor Granflor reported the overview can include the introduction of the Commissioners, information of their duties and roles, and any current project updates of the Commission to the City Council. The Commission will be presenting to City Council on October 17 th. A discussion was held by the Commission and
staff – this item will be agendized at the next meeting and staff will share a template presentation with the Commission.
Anaheim Sporn introduced new staff, Priscilla Pena, Senior Secretary for Recreation, Neighborhood & Human Services.
JJ Jimenez shared that the City budget for the upcoming fiscal year was adopted at the June 27th meeting. The Community Services Department received playground funding for Riverdale and Canyon Rim parks, upgrades to Pearson Park Amphitheatre, upgrades to Paul Revere Park, and an increase of Senior Citizens services in the city.
Commissioner Sigala recommended that a variety of sports equipment be provided for patrons at Sycamore Jr.
High School, and also requested information regarding prioritization of access to facilities for residents and expanding scholarship offers to low-income and senior residents. JJ Jimenez reported staff can provide current policies already enforced at next month’s meeting. Commissioner Balius requested that the history of prioritization for residents be provided.
Commissioner Balius requested a status update on the condition of Olive Hills Tennis Courts. JJ Jimenez reported that conditions of the courts do not present any safety issues and staff is actively working with Facility Maintenance to make necessary repairs.
Commissioner Sigala also requested for staff to provide maintenance repair updates to Commission.
10. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Cudd adjourned the meeting at 7:29 p.m.