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Park and Recreation 1996/05/22 MINUTES ANAHEIM PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION `_ cri MEETING LOCATION TIME -' r Brookhurst Community Center Wednesday -- 2271 W. Crescent May 22, 1996 Anaheim, California 5 p.m. ^_- AGENDA ACTION TAKEN 96 -5 -1 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Chairman Ontiveros. PRESENT Manual Ontiveros Al Peraza L. E. Terrell Esther Wallace Gladys Wallace Christopher Whorton ABSENT Andrea Manes, excused STAFF Chris Jarvi, Director Jack Kudron, Parks Superintendent Terry Lowe, Recreation/Human Services Superintendent Shirley Robertson, Executive Secretary INTRODUCTIONS A. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION None. B. UNSCHEDULED ORAL None. COMMUNICATION • Park and Recreation Commission Minutes of the Meeting of May 22, 1996 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN 96 -5 -2 II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF Minutes of the March 27, 1996 meeting were APRIL 24, 1996 approved unanimously. M/S E.Wallace/G.Wallace III. ACTIVITIES REPORT Jack Kudron indicated that In Lieu Fees were MARCH/APRIL 1996 coming in very slowly and will continue to have an effect on how many capital projects will be done. A brief discussion was held on the relandscaping out in front of Disney Ice. Jack Kudron reported that would be Disney's expense. Commissioner E. Wallace inquired if there was any indication that the State might be funneling some money into cities for programs for the youth. Terry Lowe responded that he has heard nothing as yet. IV. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT Jack Kudron reported that the remodeling of the PROJECTS REPORT kitchen area and storage at Brookhurst Community Center is virtually finished. He understood that the seniors are happy with the result. He indicated that there was a problem with the contractor for the new play area at Schweitzer Park not having the proper license. The City Attorney's office is checking into it before they go to the second bidder. Jack remarked that he would have liked for the project to have been completed and funds encumbered before the end of the fiscal year. B. ANAHEIM SENIOR DAY CENTER Terry Lowe reported that staff had been able to CLOSURE UPDATE assist four more participants in the move from the Day Center. He indicated that there are some who prefer to wait until the budget hearing before making their decision. With regard to the personnel situation and the termination of the staff position at the Center, the staff person who would have bumped an existing employee did not have to do so as the employee found another position. Park and Recreation Commission Minutes of the Meeting of May 22, 1996 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN 96 -5 -3 C. STRATEGIC PLAN PROCESS Jack Kudron reported that the second set of citizen UPDATE forums were completed. He indicated that while the meetings were not well attended, there had been some active discussion. Staff is now in the process of fine tuning the areas of concern, and a further meeting of the Citizens Task Force will be held in June. Following this meeting, the consultant can finish the bulk of the report and staff will come back to the Commission in July or August. Chairman Ontiveros inquired if there are any plans for the Euclid/Easy area. Discussion followed and Jack Kudron indicated this might be an area in Neighborhood Services. V. NEW BUSINESS A. PARK SECURITY LIGHTS Jack Kudron reviewed the report in the Commissioners' packet concerning park security lighting. He stated that staff, with input from the Park Rangers, had done a major reordering of the priorities for the remaining security lighting projects. Edison and John Marshall Parks are the first two projects to be completed when funding becomes available. Commissioner E. Wallace inquired why the parks hadn't been done according to the old priorities. Jack Kudron explained that it depended on funding souces. A discussion followed on Mello Roos funds and Jack Kudron indicated that a specific project has to be set up at the time the Mello Roos District is established. He stated that the only way funds could be transferred to a different project would be through a majority vote of the people in the Mello Roos area. Discussion followed on Mello Roos uses. B. SKATEBOARD UPDATE Terry Lowe reviewed a report in response to Commissioner Whorton's request for further information regarding skateboarding issues. The report presented the Department and the City's position with regard to dedicated land use, lack of funding for capital projects, and risks associated with such an activity. Terry Lowe indicated that staff is recommending that Park and Recreation Commission Minutes of the Meeting of May 22, 1996 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN 96 -5 -4 the development of a City -owned skatepark is not advisable at this time. Jack Kudron added that one skate park would not be sufficient to address the skateboarding needs. Commissioner Terrell arrived at 5:30 p.m. ALCOHOL AND DRUG PROBLEMS At the April Commission meeting, Commissioner Whorton expressed his concerns regarding alcohol and drug related problems in the parks, particularly at Pearson and La Palma Parks. Discussion had followed and staff requested a letter of concern be forwarded to the Police Chief. Terry Lowe distributed copies of a letter to Chief Gaston, requesting approval by the Commission. Following approval, he provided the original for the Chairman's signature. VI. INFORMATION ITEMS A. CINCO DE MAYO Terry Lowe reported on a very large attendance at the successful Cinco de Mayo celebration with well over 100,000 participants in the weekend event. He indicated there had been one incident which was quickly handled by staff and the police. Terry remarked that he believed the excellent security coverage enabled families to feel they could stay later into the nights. B. HERITAGE DAY Terry Lowe announced the upcoming Heritage Day event on June 2 and invited the Commissioners to attend. C. RECREATION SERVICES Terry Lowe brought the Commissioners up to date on MANAGER RECRUITMENT the recruitment process in filling the Recreation UPDATE Services Manager position. VII. REPORT OF OTHERS Commissioner Terrell apologized for his lateness which had been due his participation at the School District track meet. Commissioner E. Wallace commented that she was glad to be back in California after visiting Pennsylvania and the severe weather being experienced in the area. Park and Recreation Commission Minutes of the Meeting of May 22, 1996 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN 96 -5 -5 VIII. MISCELLANEOUS A. NEXT MEETING The next regular meeting of the Park and Recreation Commission will be held on June 26. B. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 5:45 p.m. by Chairman Ontiveros. C. VOLUNTEER HOURS Volunteer hours slips were collected. p&nnin5/home/srobert