Parks and Recreation 2018/05/23MINUTES
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Brookhurst Community Center, 2271 Crescent Ave., Anaheim, California
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:
Ryan Balius, Chairman
Samantha Navarro, Vice Chairman
James Cook
Lynn Cudd
Nichole Rupp
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT:
Craig Farrow
Patty Gaby
May 23, 2018
STAFF PRESENT:
Larry Pasco, Director
Sjany Larson -Cash, Community Services Manager
Pamela Galera, Principal Project Planner
Eleanor Granflor — Sr. Secretary
AGENDA ACTION TAKEN
1. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Balius called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chairman Balius led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: None.
4. SCHEDULED COMMUNICATION: None.
5. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Chairman Balius presented the April 25, 2018 Minutes to the Commissioners for
changes or corrections. Chairman Balius made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Commissioner Rupp. The
motion was approved with five votes in favor; Chairman Balius accepted the minutes.
6. REPORTS
a) Parks Activity Report — March/April: The Parks Activity Report was provided to the Commission.
b) Park Ranger Report — April: The Park Ranger Report was provided to the Commission. Sjany Larson -Cash
answered questions regarding curfew violations and the increase in vendors at Pearson Park.
c) Parks Capital Prosect Progress Report: The Progress Report was provided to the Commission. Pamela Galera
answered questions regarding interpretive signage at Pelanconi Park, the groundbreaking of the Logan Wells
Skatepark, and the Wagner House.
NEW BUSINESS:
a) FY 2018/19 Proposed Budget and Fees Summary: Larry Pasco presented the FY 2018/19 Proposed Budget and
Fees Summary. Larry Pasco clarified the staff report and attachments given to the Commission. Larry Pasco
answered questions regarding Golf and Library, park development fees, and net contribution of the General Fund.
Sjany Larson -Cash answered questions regarding commercial rate increase in fees, staff fees, user fees for services,
and the re -structuring of how fees are charged for Special Events.
Chairman Balius made a motion to receive, file, and support the FY 2018/19 Proposed Budget and Fees, seconded
by Commissioner Cook. The motion was approved with four votes in favor by Commissioners Cook, Rupp and Cudd
and Vice Chairman Navarro, and one vote not in favor by Chairman Balius; Chairman Balius accepted the motion.
b) Master Plan for Ross Park: Pamela Galera introduced Rick Martens, President and CEO of the Anaheim Family
YMCA. Mr. Martens presented the proposed Master Plan for the YMCA project at Ross Park. Mr. Martens answered
questions regarding parking, the lighted fields, the gymnasium, community league usage, arena soccer, possible
classes that will be offered, and the term of the Agreement.
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Commissioner Cudd made a motion to approve the Master Plan for Ross Park, seconded by Chairman Balius. The
motion was approved with five votes in favor; Chairman Balius accepted the motion.
c) 2018-2019 Meeting Schedule: Sjany Larson -Cash presented the proposed meeting schedule for 2018-19.
Chairman Balius made a motion to accept the meeting schedule, seconded by Commissioner Cook. The motion was
approved with five votes in favor; the meeting schedule was accepted.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: Sjany Larson -Cash shared the new Summer 2018 Anaheim Community Services Activity
Guide magazine. The magazine was mailed out to all Anaheim residents.
Sjany Larson -Cash reported the Ponderosa Park project has a tentative date of June 191h for the grand opening of the
park and splash pad.
9. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Balius adjourned the meeting at 6:56 p.m.