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Minutes of the Regular Meeting
of the Parks, Recreation and
Community Services Commission
May 28, 2026
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 P.M.
City Hall Ross Annex Room 1600
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
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CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson
MINUTES: Chairperson Herrera called the meeting to order at 5:38 P.M.
ATTENDANCE Commission Members:
Selica Diaz
Nancy Gonzalez
Josh Jogwe
Cory Nelson
Silvia Reyes
Alejandra Rodriguez
Ruby Woo
Maria Zacarias Torres, Vice Chair
Roberto Herrera, Chair
Staff:
Timothy Pagano, PRCSA Deputy Director
Michael Ortiz, Public Works Deputy Director
Robert Aguirre, Public Works Senior Civil Engineer
Jorge Acevedo, Park Services Superintendent
Hannah Wayne, Recording Secretary
ROLL CALL Hannah Wayne, Recording Secretary
MINUTES: Recording Secretary Wayne conducted roll call.
Commissioners Diaz, Gonzalez, Jogwe, Rodriguez, Woo, and Chair Herrera were present. Commissioners Nelson and Reyes, and Vice Chair Zacarias Torres were absent.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairperson
MINUTES: Chairperson Herrera led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
MINUTES: There were no public comments.
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CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
MINUTES: The Consent Calendar was considered 5:41 P.M.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items 1 and 2.
1. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 23rd, 2026.
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
2. Excused absences.
Recommended Action: Approve excused absences.
MOTION: Moved by Commissioner Diaz to approve Consent Calendar items 1 and 2, seconded by Commissioner Jogwe.
The motion carried, 6-0-0-3, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONER DIAZ, COMMISSIONER GONZALEZ,
COMMISSIONER JOGWE, COMMISSIONER RODRIGUEZ,
COMMISSIONER WOO, CHAIR HERRERA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONER NELSON, COMMISSIONER REYES, VICE
CHAIR ZACARIAS TORRES
Status: 6– 0 – 0 – 3 – Pass
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
3. Public Works Agency Park Services Staff Report.
MINUTES: Park Services Superintendent Jorge Acevedo and Public Works Senior Civil Engineer Robert Aguirre presented the Public Works Park Services Staff Report.
Commissioner Diaz asked about the water collection, the Walnut Street renovation project and about Lion Security. Senior Civil Engineer Aguirre responded that the project is still in the design phase and they have attended community meetings within a 5 mile radius to talk to the residents.
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Chair Herrera thanked them for the feedback on the water collection, and asked if it was a cost we already had, and if the efforts might be expanded.
Superintendent Acevedo responded it was a grant funded venture, and as of now they do not have additional plans. They also congratulated the team on the progress at Rosita Park.
Commissioner Jogwe asked about the selection process for projects. Senior Civil Engineer Aguirre responded with more information about the City’s process.
Commissioner Diaz also asked how the Cypress Firehouse project is coming along. Senior Civil Engineer Aguirre responded that it is on track to be completed this calendar year.
4. Youth & Teens Services Highlight Presentation.
MINUTES: Recreation Specialists Alan Lopez-Pizano and Danielle Calderon presented the Youth & Teens Highlight Presentation to the Commission.
Commissioner Gonzalez asked about the summer camps.
Commissioner Diaz thanked them for their work, and asked what other centers they have programs at. The Recreation Specialists responded that the other centers have a few programs, but they are focused on the two centers right now.
Deputy Director Pagano responded that a lot of that has to do with changes within the organizations and some employees moved around to other areas.
Commissioner Jogwe was impressed with all the projects, and asked what the criteria is to select partnerships and organizations they work with. Recreation Specialist Lopez-Pizano responded that they ask the teens what they like and don’t like, and then work with the groups on those events and services.
Commissioner Woo commented that she was happy to see programs at El Salvador Park, and asked about employment or computer programs. Recreation Specialists Calderon responded that Garfield Recreation Center has computer services available.
Commissioner Jogwe asked about what they do with teens that have bad behavior. Recreation Specialist Lopez-Pizano responded with the process and the steps that they go through with the teens and their families in order to participate in the free programs.
Chair Herrera thanked them for attending and talking about the programs available for the Youth and Teens and asked about the Summer Splash Program.
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Recreation Specialists Calderon and Deputy Director Pagano explained the cost and program details.
5. 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.
Chair Herrera asked about the Parks Score. Deputy Director Pagano provided more details.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMMENTS
MINUTES: Deputy Director Tim Pagano thanked them for their support and advocacy for Parks and Rec in Santa Ana.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
MINUTES: Commissioner Diaz thanked the teams for answering her questions, comments and concerns, and appreciated them listening and the impact they make at the community centers and participation in the community. She is excited for what’s to come in the future and is happy that we are keeping lion security.
Commissioner Gonzalez thanked everyone for the information and knowledge they have given her. She also asked for the senior centers to continue to be maintained and vibrant and commented that it has been great to see the city grow to what is now.
Commissioner Jogwe thanked everyone for the important work that they do and said it has been a pleasure.
Commissioner Rodriguez thanked all for the presentations, for being here, and commented that the parks look amazing, and she is proud to be a resident here.
Commissioner Woo said that Parks and Recreation has kept her busy, and talked about all the wonderful programs she has attended and participated in. Then finally, thanked everyone for all that people can do in the city.
Chair Herrera said Happy Pride with June coming up, they hoped the commission will continue, but also supports all funding for Parks and Rec. They also commented that they hope people stay safe in Garden Grove.
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ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission is scheduled for Thursday, June 25
th at 5:30 pm at the Santa Ana Zoo, 1801 E Chestnut
Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92701.
MINUTES: Chair Herrera adjourned the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission meeting at 6:35 pm.
Respectfully submitted:
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Hannah Wayne
Recording Secretary
NOTE TO RECORD: The June 25, 2026 meeting of the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission was cancelled. On June 16, 2026, the Santa Ana City Council took action to dissolve the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission. The May 28, 2026 meeting was the last meeting held by the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission. Accordingly, staff has prepared and finalized these minutes.