Parks and Recreation 2014/05/28PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Brookhurst Community Center, 2271 W. Crescent Avenue, Anaheim, California
May 28, 2014 MINUTES
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Vice Chairman Brennan and Commissioners Lappin, Navarro, Huitt and Levy
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Chairman Manes and Commissioner Anderson
STAFF PRESENT: Lynn Smith – Community Services Manager, Larry Pasco – Parks Manager, Pamela Galera – Principal
Project Planner, JJ Jimenez –Planner, Martha Billingsley – Sr. Secretary
CALL TO ORDER – Vice Chairman Brennan called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Vice Chairman Brennan led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS AND COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS
A.Written Communication – None.
B.Unscheduled Oral Communication from the Public – None.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES – Vice Chairman Brennan presented the March 26, 2014 Minutes to the Commissioners for
changes or corrections. Commissioner Lappin made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Commissioner Levy. There
being no further additions or corrections, Vice Chairman Brennan accepted the Minutes.
REPORTS
A.Recreation and Human Services – February/March – Lynn Smith presented the report, and answered questions regarding
the monetary donations for the fundraising campaign completed by the Community Support Office, the Employment Fair,
Cinco de Mayo Festival and the Summer Showcase.
B.Parks Activity Report – March/April – Larry Pasco presented the report and highlighted the large Boys & Girls Club
volunteer event that occurred at parks throughout the City where they repaired, cleaned, painted and also completed shrub
work at the parks. Larry also answered questions regarding the Cactus Garden at Pearson Park and the City’s interest in
purchasing land near the Phoenix Club (adjacent to the Santa Ana River) that is owned by the Orange County Water
District to build athletic fields.
C.Park Ranger Patrol Statistics Report – March/April: Lynn Smith presented the report and answered questions regarding the
consistency of each park’s statistics, public contacts, and the number of patrols at Anaheim Coves.
D.Parks Capital Project Progress Report – Pamela Galera presented the report, provided updates, answered questions,
regarding the Anaheim Coves Northern Extension Grant from the Bicycle Corridor Improvement Program; and reported on
the following projects:
La Palma Park Dog Use Area – Project is going out to bid in June and is scheduled to open to the public this fall.
Paul Revere Park – The park will be under construction in the next few weeks.
E.Senior Citizen Sub-Committee Report – Commissioner Huitt shared statistics provided by the California Association of Area
Agencies on Aging with profiles of Older Americans in 2012 and stated aging programs have decimated by repeated
budgets cuts. Commissioner Levy added that there are several organizations out there for the seniors, but are unstructured
and have not come together to aid in the fight for senior citizens.
Commissioner Huitt also informed the Commission that her term as Commissioner ends June 30, 2014 and she will not be
re-appointed; and by default she will no longer be a member on the Senior Citizen Sub-Committee. Lynn Smith stated the
City Council policy on this position and thanked Commissioner Huitt for her dedication and service to both the Parks &
Recreation Commission and the Senior Citizen Sub-Committee.
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Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes
May 28, 2014 – Page 2
NEW BUSINESS
A.Circle Park Master Plan and Park Naming – Larry Pasco introduced JJ Jimenez, Planner for the Capital Projects section.
JJ Jimenez presented the Master Plan and answered questions regarding the scheduled opening date of the park and the
naming of the park. Larry Pasco requested the Commissioners to approve the park’s Master Plan as submitted.
Commissioner Levy made a motion to approve the park’s Master Plan as submitted, seconded by Commissioner Huitt and
all Commissioners concurred. Motion passed. Larry Pasco requested the Commissioners to approve the naming of Circle
Park. Commissioner Lappin made a motion, seconded by Commission Navarro and all Commissioners concurred. Motion
passed.
B.Recreation and Human Services Fees for FY2014/2015 - Lynn Smith presented the staff report and answered questions
regarding the percentage of fees, the fee increases as stated in Exhibit A, the proposed fees stated in Exhibit B.
Commissioner Lappin made a motion to approve the FY2014/2015 Recreation and Human Services Fees as presented
Seconded by Commissioner Levy. Motion passed.
C.FY 2014/2015 Proposed Budget Summary - Lynn Smith and Larry Pasco presented the proposed budget report for Parks,
Recreation, Human and Neighborhood Services Divisions of the Community Services Department.
Vice Chairman Brennan stated the proposed budget was very complex and due to the Commission’s trust that the
professional staff have characterized and presented, to the best of their abilities, the budget information accurately to the
Commission, he asked for a motion. Commissioner Lappin made a motion to accept the FY2014/2015 Proposed Budget in
support of the Department/City, seconded by Commissioner Levy. Motion passed.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS – Vice Chairman Brennan and Commissioner Lappin reported they will not be able to attend the
Parks and Recreation Commission meeting on June 25, 2014. Commissioner Levy made a motion to cancel the June 25, 2014
meeting due to no quorum and resume on July 23, 2014, seconded by Commissioner Lappin. Motion passed.
ADJOURNMENT – Vice Chairman Brennan adjourned the meeting at 6:52 p.m.
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