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Parks and Recreation 2016/08/24PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION Brookhurst Community Center, 2271 W.Crescent Avenue, Anaheim, California August 24, 2016 MINUTES COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Vice Chairman Navarro, Commissioners Anderson, Levy, Jensen and Balius COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Chairman Manes, Commissioner Farrow STAFF PRESENT: Kimberly Kelemen — Community Services Superintendent, Wendy Solorio, Community Services Supervisor, Larry Pasco — Deputy Community Services Director, Pamela Galera — Principal Project Planner, Eleanor Granflor — Senior Secretary CALL TO ORDER — Vice Chairman Navarro called the meeting to order at 5:27 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Vice Chairman Navarro led the Pledge of Allegiance. INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS AND COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS A. Written Communication — None. B. Unscheduled Oral Communication from the Public — Angie Balius introduced herself as a guest of the new Commissioner, Ryan Balius. Frank Taylor introduced himself as a member of the Sr. Citizens Sub -Committee. Vice Chairman Navarro introduced the new Commissioner, Ryan Balius. Commissioner Balius provided the Commission with a little background of himself. The rest of the Commission present introduced themselves to Commissioner Balius. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES — Vice Chairman Navarro presented the July 27, 2016 Minutes to the Commissioners for changes or corrections. Commissioner Levy made a motion for accept the Minutes, seconded by Commissioner Jensen. There being no further additions or corrections, Vice Chairman Navarro accepted the Minutes. REPORTS A. Recreation, Human and Neighborhood Services Activity Report — June/July — Kimberly Kelemen presented the report and highlighted the adult sports program, usage of the Brookhurst Community Center, youth sports camps, clinics and leagues, Fun on Wheels, STARS (Study -Time, Arts, Recreation and Sports) program, Concerts in the Canyon held at Ronald Reagan Park, Park Rangers, Pearson Park Amphitheatre 2016 "Summer Nights Under the Stars", camps and "Nature Nights" held at Oak Canyon Nature Center, VolunTEEN program, Flag Day Celebration, the Grand Re -Opening of Little Peoples Park, the Active Older Adult Program, and the Fourth of July Celebration. Kimberly Kelemen also announced the Ponderosa Skatepark Park Opening and the Family Resource Groundbreaking will be held on August 131h. Commissioner Levy questioned the park curfew at Willow Park. Larry Pasco stated the Park Rangers go through the parks and lock the restrooms around curfew and ask any patrons to leave the park if needed. If patrons re-enter the park after Park Rangers leave, residents are advised to report any issues that arise after curfew to the Anaheim Police Department. Vice Chairman questioned further information for the Lego and Longevity Stick classes. Wendy Solorio stated Longevity Stick is similar to Tai Chi, a slow movement with a stick. This class is free to anyone 18 years and older. Kimberly Kelemen stated the Lego is a contracted class where various engineering projects are completed with Legos. B. Recreation and Human Services Park Ranger Report — July — Kimberly Kelemen presented the report and highlighted that over 4,000 patrols were completed, over 98,000 patrons were sighted at our parks, and over 41,000 public contacts were made. Other highlights included the number of public assists made, and curfew, alcohol, dogs off leash, illegal vendors and skate boarding violations. Commissioner Balius questioned the wide variety of patrols made at the parks. Kimberly Kelemen stated between two to five patrols are made daily at the bigger, more busy parks and at least one patrol per day at all other parks. Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes August 24, 2016 Commissioner Balius also questioned if the new camera system installed at Twila Reid Park will change the number of patrols completed. Kimberly Kelemen stated the number of patrols will stay the same. C. Parks Capital Project Progress Report — Pamela Galera highlighted the following projects: • Edison Park — project is under construction. A walking path and outdoor exercise equipment will be installed. • Olive Hills Dog Park — park opened on August 61h. Staff is very proud of the water conservation efforts made for this project. • Ponderosa Skate Park — opening was held on August 131h. • Ponderosa Family Resource Center — groundbreaking ceremony was also held on August 131h • Schweitzer and Palm Lane Skate Parks — Palm Lane Skate Park opened on August 11 th. Schweitzer Skate Park construction will begin soon. Vice Chairman Navarro requested a status on the Anaheim Tennis Center project. Larry Pasco stated the scope of the project has been scaled back as advised by City Council. Staff is currently reviewing the proposals received and will make a recommendation to City Council. D. Senior Citizen Sub -Committee Report — Commissioner Jensen reported the Anaheim Senior Citizens Club has almost 1,000 members. Members pay a $10 membership fee each year and receive a copy of the Courier publication every month. The Courier publishes activities that club members can participate in. Commissioner Jensen stated any marketing ideas shared with the club will be taken in consideration. Commissioner Jensen questioned when the pickle ball courts will be available and also requested any information for biking and walking excursions for the seniors. Wendy Solorio stated the pickle ball courts will open on September 241h. Pamela Galera stated there are walking paths at various parks in which members can put together a group and walk the paths. Pamela also stated there are Class 1 bike paths at Anaheim Coves, along the river in between Lincoln Avenue and Ball Road, and underneath the Southern California Edison wires in West Anaheim around Maxwell Park. Commissioner Levy questioned how the club is advertised. Wendy Solorio stated The Courier and the City's Activity Guide publish ads for the Anaheim Senior Citizens Club membership annually. Commissioner Levy requested a status on Ball Road Basin. Larry Pasco stated the property is owned by the Orange County Water District (OCWD). Staff has continued to communicate with OCWD regarding the property. Commissioner Balius questioned what a Class 1 bike path is. Pamela Galera stated this type of bike path is completely separated from vehicles. Class 2 bike paths are within the solid white stripe painted on streets. (FORMATIONAL ITEMS — Commissioner Balius reported that he attended the Ponderosa Skate Park opening. Larry Pasco stated a new Director for Community Services has been selected. The recommendation will go to City Council for approval on August 301h ADJOURNMENT —Vice Chairman Navarro adjourned the meeting at 6:10 p.m.