Parks & Recreation 2019/04/24MINUTES
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
East Anaheim Community Center, 8201 E. Santa Ana Canyon Rd., Anaheim, California
April 24, 2019
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT:
Lynn Cudd, Chairman Larry Pasco, Director
Nichole Rupp, Vice Chairman Sjany Larson-Cash, Community Services Manager
Ryan Balius Pamela Galera, Parks Manager
James Cook JJ Jimenez – Principal Project Planner
John Elwell Eleanor Granflor – Sr. Secretary
Craig Farrow
Yogesh Shah
A G E N D A A C T I O N T A K E N
1. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Cudd called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Elwell led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: Chairman Cudd introduced the new Commissioner, Yogesh Shah.
Commissioner Shah provided a brief background of himself and his involvement with the community.
4. SCHEDULED COMMUNICATION: None.
5. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Chairman Cudd presented the March 27, 2019 Minutes to the Commissioners for
changes or corrections. Commissioner Elwell made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Commissioner Balius.
The motion was approved with 6 ayes; Chairman Cudd accepted the minutes.
6. REPORTS
a) Recreation, Human and Neighborhood Services Activity Report – February/March: Sjany Larson-Cash presented the
report and highlighted the Ramp N’ Roll program, the grand opening of the Logan Wells Memorial Skate Park held on
February 23rd, the Annual Recognition Luncheon held on March 13th, Youth in Government Day that was held April
24th, the Spring Fling Eco Fun Fair at Oak Canyon Nature Center held on April 20th, and the Community Resource
Fair held on April 20th.
b) Park Ranger Report – March: Sjany Larson-Cash presented the report and highlighted the number of patrols,
patrons, and public contacts made by Park Rangers during the park patrols. There was a significant increase in the
number of patrons at Barton Park due to the new playground installed and throughout the City due to the warmer
weather as well as an increase in curfew contacts. Questions were answered regarding Anaheim Coves patrols.
c) Parks Capital Project Progress Report: JJ Jimenez presented the report and highlighted the Anaheim Coves
Northern Extension, Barton Park Improvements, Open Space near City Hall, and the La Palma Park Improvements.
Questions were answered regarding the grand opening of Anaheim Coves Northern Extension on June 6th, La Palma
Park Improvements grant application and intercept event held on April 17th.
7. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: Commissioner Balius shared an inquiry received from a resident regarding the trees at
Maxwell Park being distressed.
Chairman Cudd reported Commissioner Balius and herself attended the WAND BBQ on April 13th at Maxwell Park.
Commissioner Balius provided on overview of the successful event and thanked the City staff for their partnership with the
WAND committee.
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Commissioner Shah reported that there has been more smoking noticed at Roosevelt Park. Larry Pasco stated the City
follows the state policy of no smoking allowed in City parks within 25 feet of playgrounds. He reported that a potential
smoking ban ordinance was previously brought to the City Council for approval, but was not passed. Larry suggested
that the Commission discuss a possible ordinance change to ban smoking in parks and as an advisory council submit a
recommendation to the City Council.
Sjany Larson-Cash reported the budget will be presented at the May Commission meeting.
Sjany Larson-Cash reported the conclusion of the Park Ranger study is forthcoming and the report will be brought to the
Commission for review once it is complete.
Sjany Larson-Cash reported the annual Cinco de Mayo event will be held on May 2nd-5th at La Palma Park.
8. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Cudd adjourned the meeting at 6:43 p.m.