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Minutes of the Regular Meeting
of the Parks, Recreation and
Community Services Commission
May 22, 2025
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 P.M.
City Hall Council Chamber
22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
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CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson
MINUTES: Chairperson Herrera called the meeting to order at 5:32 P.M.
ATTENDANCE Commission Members:
Selica Diaz
Josh Jogwe
Cory Nelson
Silvia Reyes
Alejandra Rodriguez
Ruby Woo
Maria Zacarias Torres, Vice Chair
Roberto Herrera, Chair
Staff:
Hawk Scott, Executive Director
Timothy Pagano, PRCSA Deputy Director
Jorge Acevedo, Park Services Superintendent
Hannah Wayne, Recording Secretary
ROLL CALL Hannah Wayne, Recording Secretary
MINUTES: Recording Secretary Wayne conducted roll call.
Commissioners Diaz, Jogwe, Rodriguez, Woo, Vice Chair Zacarias Torres and Chair Herrera were present. Commissioners Nelson and Reyes were absent.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairperson
MINUTES: Chair Herrera led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS Employees of the Month
MINUTES: The Commissioners presented certificates for Employees of the Month to Matthew DeTeresa, Alejandro Orozco, Claudia Tapia, America Robledo, and Nicole Jackson thanked them for all their hard work and efforts.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
MINUTES: Michael Andrade brought up Chepa’s Park asked about the progress on this location.
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Gay Olivos asked for a pitching machine for Division A and B for baseball at Jerome Park, commended the team for the lights at Centennial Park, and asked about the agreements with the soccer teams at the Willard Park.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
MINUTES: The Consent Calendar was considered 5:47 P.M.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 1 and 2.
1. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 24, 2025.
Recommended Action: Approve Minutes.
2. Excused absences.
Recommended Action: Approve Excused Absences.
MOTION: Moved by Commissioner Woo to approve Consent Calendar items 1 and 2, seconded by Commissioner Diaz.
The motion carried, 6-0-0-2, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONER DIAZ, COMMISSIONER JOGWE,
COMMISSIONER RODRIGUEZ, COMMISSIONER WOO, VICE
CHAIR ZACARIAS TORRES, CHAIR HERRERA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONER NELSON, COMMISSIONER REYES
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
3. Parks, Recreation and Community Services Staff Report.
MINUTES: Parks, Recreation and Community Services Deputy Director Tim Pagano presented the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Staff Report to the commission.
Vice Chair Zacarias Torres asked about an open Santa Ana street event. Deputy Director Pagano said they could potentially add that in the future.
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Commissioner Jogwe asked about the All-Star Girls Basketball game and if there is any opportunity for adding any niche sports like lacrosse. Deputy Director Pagano responded that they hope to add some new sports with the aquatics center opening and would like to see more offerings as well.
Commissioner Woo commented that she enjoyed the Arbor and Earth day events and asked about event tabling applications for the upcoming events. Deputy Director Pagano responded yes now is the time to submit those.
Commissioner Diaz commented that she was happy to see the new route for the 10k and 5k fun run and finishing inside the stadium.
Chair Herrera commented about the Cultura magazine photos and asked about the main stage location for the Fiestas Patrias event. Deputy Director Pagano responded that they are working on a new area for the main stage in downtown Santa Ana. Chair Herrera also mentioned info about cooling centers.
4. Public Works Agency Park Services Staff Report.
MINUTES: Park Services Superintendent Jorge Acevedo and Public Works Deputy Director Michael Ortiz presented the Public Works Agency Park Services Staff Report to the Commission.
Commissioner Woo commented about El Salvador Park restrooms, asked if there could be signage to try and keep them clean.
Commissioner Jogwe asked about the Lillie King Park. Superintendent Acevedo responded that it is low to the ground table so they are working on a solution.
Commissioner Diaz asked about signage for MySantaAna App. Executive Director Scott and Deputy Director Ortiz responded and agreed it would be great to add it in to more spots. Commissioner Diaz also commented about the Cypress Firehouse, asked meeting for input on the Walnut Street project. Deputy Director Ortiz voiced that they will be scheduling something soon.
Vice Chair Zacarias Torres asked about the Bristol Tolliver water treatment, hydration station’s, and more construction signage. Deputy Director Ortiz and Superintendent Acevedo responded with more information about the water treatment, that the hydration stations will be in every ward, and that they hope to continue to improve construction signage for residents.
Chair Herrera asked about the Griset Park event on May 27th. Executive Director Scott responded that it is a Community Workshop for future planning of the park.
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Vice Chair Zacarias Torres, asked about the translation of MySantaAna app to Spanish. Superintendent Acevedo responded that is should go live next week.
Chair Herrera recommended a parks tour for the Commission. Executive Director Scott said it would good to do in the fall.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
MINUTES: Commissioner Diaz was very happy with the programming and said Public Works was doing an amazing job.
Commissioner Jogwe echoed Commissioner Diaz’ comments and thanked everyone for what they do.
Commissioner Rodriguez thanked everyone for all the hard work, agreed that Griset Park is beautiful and all the parks are looking wonderful.
Commissioner Woo was happy with all of the events and programming, and hoped that the federal grant funding won’t be affected.
Vice Chair Zacarias Torres thanked the team for adding additional team members to the community garden park program and wished everyone a Happy Harvey Milk day.
Chair Herrera recognized public works week, mentioned that they participated in an OC
habitats clean-up day, appreciated the pride flag raising and wished everyone a Happy Pride month.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMMENTS
MINUTES:
Executive Director Hawk Scott talked about the success of the Brew at the Zoo event, thanked everyone for the love and support of the team and the community that comes out for meetings. He also wished everyone a Happy Memorial Day and will be raising a flag at the memorial park on Monday at 10 am.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission is scheduled for Thursday, June 26
th at 5:30 pm at the City Hall Council Chambers, 22
Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
MINUTES: Chair Herrera adjourned the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission meeting at 6:48 pm.
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Respectfully submitted:
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Hannah Wayne
Recording Secretary