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Parks and Recreation 2017/12/06MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION West Anaheim Youth Center, 320 S. Beach Blvd., Anaheim, California COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Ryan Balius, Chairman Samantha Navarro, Vice Chairman James Cook Nichole Rupp COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Lynn Cudd Craig Farrow Alfonso Rodriguez AGENDA December 6, 2017 STAFF PRESENT: Larry Pasco, Deputy Community Services Director Sjany Larson -Cash, Community Services Manager Pamela Galera, Principal Project Planner Naomi Gruenthal, Associate Project Planner Eleanor Granflor— Sr. Secretary ACTION TAKEN CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Balius called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chairman Balius led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: Ameera Basmadji, of Access California Services, introduced herself and spoke on a meeting that took place on April 7, 2017 at Brookhurst Community Center in regards to the value of parks and the importance of resource centers at parks/community centers. Sally Chase, also representing Access California Services, introduced herself and spoke on her personal experiences of receiving resources from Access California Services. Judith Ann Gollette, resident of Anaheim, introduced herself and spoke on her points of view regarding non-profit organizations and the resources they provide, and also her experiences while participating in WAND. 4. SCHEDULED COMMUNICATION: a) Access California Services Presentation: Nahla Kayali introduced herself as the Founder of Access California Services (AccessCal) and presented the overview of the organization, the history, and the proposed plan for AccessCal to move to Brookhurst Community Center and answered questions. Information of the organization was provided to the Commission and staff. 5. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Chairman Balius presented the September 27, 2017 Minutes to the Commissioners for changes or corrections. Chairman Balius made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Commissioner Cook. The motion was approved with a unanimous vote; Chairman Balius accepted the minutes. 6. REPORTS a) Recreation, Human & Neighborhood Services Activity Report — August/September: Sjany Larson -Cash presented the report and answered questions regarding the senior activities reported on and if it will be forwarded to the new Senior Citizens Commission. b) Parks Activity Report — September/October: Larry Pasco presented the report and answered questions regarding the new park sign at Colony Park, Animal Care and Reception that was opened for Canyon Fire 2 evacuees, the new walkway bridge project at Twila Reid Park, and the fields at Maxwell Park. c) Park Ranger Presentation and Report — October: Sjany Larson -Cash introduced Blair Spielman, Mario Chavez and Stacy Michalak. Blair Spielman and Mario Chavez presented information on the Park Ranger Program which included the program mission statement, the operations of the program, special events that Park Rangers are assigned to, duties assigned, patrols and shift schedules, and the paperless system where reports are completed on tablets. Blair Spielman answered questions regarding Park Ranger vehicles carrying defibrillators, staffing, the Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes December 6, 2017 number of patrols at each park, the statistical report, training for new and current staff, the amount of time spent on a patrol, access to reservations at facilities, and special events. d) Parks Capital Project Progress Report: Pamela Galera presented the report and shared that a community meeting will be held regarding Brookhurst Park Playground on December 20th at the Brookhurst Community Center. Pamela Galera answered questions regarding restroom improvements, and the Ross Park expansion project. PREVIOUS BUSINESS: a) Planning for Parks Update: Pamela Galera reported that progress has been made for this project. The data has been calculated from the survey and work on the draft document is scheduled to be completed in January 2018. Pamela Galera and Larry Pasco answered questions regarding park amenities, promotion of safety in Anaheim parks, and community meetings and outreach. Commissioner Rupp also provided an update of the Steering Committee meeting she attended. b) Park Surveillance Camera Update: Larry Pasco provided at an update on the pilot project of the surveillance cameras that were installed at Maxwell, Twila Reid and Brookhurst Parks. • The Anaheim Police Department has hired a consultant to review the policy of the surveillance cameras. • Public information signs have been approved and will be installed after the policy is approved • The contractors are working on any malfunction issues with the 26 cameras that were installed. • The cameras are scheduled to go live by the end of the month. NEW BUSINESS: a) Approval of Master Plan for Julianna Park: Larry Pasco introduced Naomi Gruenthal, Associate Project Planner, of the Capital Section and reported the Commission will be encouraged to approve Master Plan for Julianna Park. Naomi Gruenthal presented the Master Plan and answered questions. Chairman Balius made a motion to approve the Master Plan of Julianna Park, seconded by Commissioner Rupp. The motion was approved with a unanimous vote; Chairman Balius accepted the motion. 9. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: Sjany Larson -Cash announced Katella High School's football team will play in the CIF championship game at Glover Stadium on December 161h and the Ponderosa Ribbon Cutting event will be held on December 19tH 10. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Balius adjourned the meeting at 8:11 p.m.