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1974/12/1974-1225 MANAGEMENT CONTROL CENTER Anaheim~ California - COUNCIL MINUTES - December 191.1974~.~7:~~ P.M. - The City Council of the City of Anaheim met in Adjourned Regular Session for the purpose of holding a Joint work session with the' Park and Recreation Co~aission (Agenda for said meeting prepared and submitted by Parks, Recreation and the Arts Director, John J. Collier.) PRESENT: ABSENT: PRESENT: ABSENT: PRESENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Pebley and She,gas PARK AND RECREATION COHKISSION HEHBBRS: PARK AND RECREATION COHHISSION MEMBERS: ASSISTANT ClTY MANAGER: R~bert M. Davis Kaywood, Seymour and Thom ~tahoney, Ochoa, McGee, Overholt (entered at 8:30 P.M.) and Butterworth ~ite and Gauer DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY: Frank A. Lowry, Jr. CITY CLERK: Aloha H. Hougard PARKS, RECREATION AND TRE ARTS DIRECTOR: John J. Collier RECREATION SUPERINTENDENT: Lloyd J. Trapp PARK SUPERINTENDENT: Dick Kamphefner RECREATION SUPERVISOR: Patsy Ray RECREATION' SUPERVISOR: Dave Somamrs RECREATION SUPERVISOR: Hera Jean Davis Mayor Thom called the Adjourned Regular Council Meeting to order at' 7:30 P.M. Dr. Butterworth, Chairman of the park and Recreation Commission called the Comission to order following recess and announced that there was a quorum. ROLE OF THE PARK AND.RECREATION COMHXSSION AS ENVISIONED BY THE` CITY COUNCIL: At the request of Council, Dr. Butterworth introduced the first irma on the Agenda and inquired specifically if there is any exception which Council wishes to,indicate to the manner in which the Commission is presently operating. Mayor Thom assured the Comission Members that the Council wishes to work closely with all of the City Commissions, including Park and Recreation, which is equally important as the others. He indicated that the Council is aware that problems occasionally arise very rapidly and that he personally wants th~ lines of comaunication between the Council and the Park and Recreation CO~LtSSion to remain open and free so that Joint work sessions c~n be held to resolve these situations. Mayor Thom further noted that he has always seen the role of the Com~tssion 'as an important sounding board into the community which is also involved in defining the goals and objectives of the Parks amd Recreation Program, as well as in the budgetary recomsmndation to the City Council. He, further, would expect that the Park and Recreation Commission, acting as the extension of the Council into the co~unity, being attuned to the general conmunity attitudes, would know what it is the comunity expects of their Parks and Recreation Program. They should further render aid putting this together into a viable package to enable the City Municipal Corporation to deliver those services. Councilman Seymour apologized to the Park and Recreation Comission for not having been able to meet with them sooner, particularly in view of the Joint sessions held already with the Library Board and City Planning Co~aission. He informed the Park and Recreation Commission that the Council's policy is that they believe in peoPle and consequently in people-oriented services. In addition to this, since the April Election, they have been putting forth a sincere effort to develop improved efficiency and greater service to the citizens at the same coat. ~e advised that Parks, Recreation and the Arts Departlent has a high priority for him because it presents an excellent opportunity to work with and for people. He would prefer to see the Park and Recreation Comaission taking a ~oze auressive and energetic posture to try to obtain so~ of the ~oals frus- trated in the past. He assured the Commission that. the Council will do every- thin~ possible to see that these goals reach fruition. In line with this philos- ophy, he remarked that he felt it incumbent upon both Council and Com~iss!on to work,ore cooperatively with the school districts in recreation prograsm and also perhaps develop so~e cooperative' ventures with the organised sports leagues. such as Little League Basehall and Pop Warner Football. It appears that these groups have dire interest in recreational facilities which has not been served, a~d which the Council would like to satisfy, as well as the broad spectrum of interests which exists throughout the co~munity. 74-1226 MANAGEMENT CONTROL CENTER Anaheim~ California - COUNCIL MINUTES - December 19~ 1974~ 7:30 P.M. Councilman Seymour advised that he personally seeks from the Park and Recreation Commission an identification of some goals and objectives, together with a guideline of how Council can help the Commission attain them. In line with this posture, the Council further believes in pursuing Federal funds aggressively to help achieve these goals. While he wishes to convey to the Park and Recreation Commission an attitude of aggressiveness and enthusiasm, Councilman Seymour also noted that they intend to consult and work with the people who will be receiving these recreational services to insure that this is what they want. Commissioner McGee stated that she is very proud of the current Parks and Recreation Program and wishes to work hard on cooperative goals with the City. She noted that the Park and Recreation Commission through the recrea- tional program can reach many more people than other City departments, and for some citizens this is their only contact with municipal government. Councilman Seymour and Mayor Thom related incidents which lead them to an acute awareness of the discontent among organized athletic leagues relative to scheduling of park and recreation facilities. Councilman Seymour pointed out that this was not due to any posture adopted by the Park and Recreation Commission but rather was the result of years of an attitude on behalf of the political body which indicated a disinterest in communication with these groups. Commissioner McGee advised that she is also interested in improving communications, particularly in receiving feedback from the community relative to the recreation programs. She commented that she would like to ,incorporate Park and Recreation information into the School Board report. She indicated that she would like to further encourage attendance at Park.and Recreation Commission meetings and to open more lines of co~munication. In this respect, Councilwoman Kaywood advised that she believes the newspaper media could assist by printing notices of the times and dates of these meetings together with the fact that the public is invited and encouraged to attend. The newspapers could also provide additional exposure by printing the actual entire list of Parks and Recreation Program events for the month. Councilman Seymour was of the opinion that the news media would not be effective in involving people in the planning and execution of recreational pro- grams. From his experience, he remarked it is necessary to identify those indi- viduals in leadership positions and physically take them by the hand, assuring them that the City wants to hear about their problems and ideas. If the actions necessary to correct the problem are then taken the word will spread and addi- tional people will participate. Commissioner Butterworth commented that the Parks, Recreation and the Arts Department does send out annually th~%~eration catalog of programs, which was Judged one of the best in the Nation, and the response to this from the local newspaper was an editorial deploring the use of City funds to publish the booklet. II. PARTICIPATION BY SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN RECREATION DIVISION BUDGET: Commissioner Butterworth related, as background information, that the City School Districts are participating in a Joint Powers A~reement creating a cooperative Parks and Recreation Program, pursuant to which the City provides 70% of the funding and the remaining 30% comes from the school districts. He advised that the school money comes from the Community Service Fund which allows the various school districts to each assess a $.05 override tax for use in the community. It is from this budget classification that their contribution to the Recreation Program is allocated. He reported that the school districts are nearing the complete $.05 allotment and in some cases have reached it in order to provide for the expanding Recreational Program. It is a long-term concern of his that in the not too distant future there will be no further room for these funds to grow and the growth of the Recreation Program will be stunted. Commissioner Butterworth further indicated a concern with comparative figures for other cities which show a higher per capita amount being spent on recreation. He remarked that they have reviewed only raw numbers at this.point Ill · 74-1227 MANAGEMENT CONTROL CE~ER A_-_~etmt California - CO01CIL MI~ITES - December 19~ 1974t 7:30 P.M. and this comparison requires additional analysis to ascerta/n w~at constitutes the makeup of the per capita amount used in other cities to detez~i~e whether the comparison is fair. Parks, Recreation and the Arts Director John Collier reported in answer to Councilman Seymour that inasmuch as the City of Torrance is equal in size to Anaheim they are planning to conduct an analysis of their recreation program in person to compare this with vhat Anaheim is providing. Commissioner Ochoa remarked that he does not favor the use of per capita figures in recreation planning except as an index. He felt that it is much more important to realize what the Recreation Program is doing for the youth of the community and the ways in which it helps prevent vandalism and other difficulties. He felt that even if the budgetary needs rise over any per capita fixed figure, the emphasis 'should be on the Job which this program is doing for the youth today and what it ~rlll be doing for them next s'_mun~r. Commissioner Buttetvorth questioned, if these comparative figures show the City of Anaheim should be doing more with its Recreation Program, where the additional funds would come from since two of the school districts involved have reached the limit allowable from their Community Service Funds. Mayor Thom replied that the only area he could think of currently would be primarily Federal funding, 'to which Mr. Collier remarked that these funds are mostly allowable for capital expenditures and not for programs. Assistant City Manager Davis pointed out that although Federal funds may not be directly available in the Park and Recreation field, there is the possibility that they can be applied to relieve other portions of the budget, thereby freeing funds for this purpose, Mayor Thom noted that this type of financial planning is employed durin~ the budgetary considerations of the City and the Council is also giving closer scrutiny to the 1975-76 Budget preparation and priorities. Commissioner Ochoa indicated that he felt the Park and Recreation Colmission has the responsibility of impressing the Council with the importance of providing recreational opportunities for the. youth to which Mayor Thom agreed and noted that it is the strength of that impression passed on by the Commission which assists the Council in setting their priorities. N!~!T_ LIGHTING OF ?~q,_IS COURTS ~CATELLA~ SAVAKbIA~ CANYON HIGH SCHOOLS}: The Agenda item indicates that the Park and Recreation Commission has recommended for the past three years that the City light additional tennis courts at two Anaheim Union High School sites. The Agenda further noted that the cost to light eight courts at both Katella and Savanna High Schools would amount to $85,000 for each site and the cost for six new courts at Canyon Rich School, $65,000. A further consideration presented was should the Park and Recreation Comtesion consider a coin system as now being used or provide free use of these additional lighted courts. Discussion regarding the present arrangement with the School Districts ensued. In enswer to Councilman Seymour's inquiry, Mr. Collier related that wh~m the lighting was installed at the Loara courts the School District agreed to maintain and clean the courts and provide nets, whereas at Katella and Savanna t_=~__nte courts the City simply uses these courts and the School District maintains them. Councilman Seymour advised that he feels night li~htin~ of tennis courts has a high priority, however, he further noted that there is an additional problem which lighting will not resolve, that of the inadequate maintenance pro- gram for these tennis courts. He stated that if the School District has stretched their available monies as far as they can, then it is inctmbent upon the bity to work out an arrangement to provide the proper maintenance so that the replacement of nets and resurfacing of the asphalt is taken care of as necessary. 74-1228 MANAGEMENT CONTROL CENTER Anaheim~ California - COUNCIL MINUTES - December 19~ 1974~ 7:30 P.M. Commissioner McGee advised that she was not aware of the status of maintenance on the tennis courts until recently, and prior to further discussion regarding such agreement, she would prefer to speak with the Administrative Branch of her School District, to ascertain whether there has actually been a cutback or whether this was perhaps an administrative oversight. Mr. Kamphefner suggested that the tennis court maintenance problem is not new and, more than a cutback in maintenance service, reflects rather a degree of maintenance level which is different from that which the City Parks, Recreation and the Arts Department would ordinarily provide. Mayor Thom inquired whether the figures shown on the Agenda relative to weekly cleaning labor and net replacement for eight courts at Loara at $3,224 and $960 respectively per year takes into consideration the heavier play factor experienced because of the night lighting. Mr. Collier advised that this was considered and included in these maintenance cost estimates. The cost for construction of tennis courts, both with concrete and asphalt surface was discussed and it was pointed out that it would cost approxi- mately the same or more to light the existing tennis facilities as it would to construct new facilities without lights. During discussion it was suggested that perhaps the City should consider construction of new facilities without lighting whereupon it was pointed out that tennis is a year around sport and heavily played by working adults who would not be able to utilize unlighted facilities. The heaviest play on the courts is experienced during night hours with lights. Regarding charges for the use of lighted courts, Councilman Seymour voiced the opinion that the City very definitely should charge for these facili- ties 'since the usage is primarily that of adults, the younger people who would not be as well able to afford the charges would most likely utilize the courts during the day. In reply to Councilman Seymour, Mr. Trapp stated that the City of Fullerton is currently charging a $1.00 registration fee for an hour of play at their new courts, whereas the City of Anaheim, using a coin meter system charges $.25 for 30 minutes. Mr. Collier reported on the extremely high rate of vandalism experienced at these meters. Deputy City Attorney Frank Lowry reported that he has been informed by the City Attorney in Fullerton that their new tennis facilities are operating at 18% profit, which revenues are placed into a special fund for the building of additional tennis facilities and for lighting of same. Councilman Seymour remarked that this demonstrates his belief that the market for night tennis playing is deep and that the City should provide these facilities at a rate comparable to that charged by Fullerton. He would not advocate increasing the rates however until the maintenance of the courts is up- graded. He suggested, should the City elect to change from a coin meter to a registration type of system which would require an individual to be on duty, that the City consider franchising a tennis concession similar to the pro shops at the golf courses. Mr. Kamphefner agreed the fees should be increased even if the coin meter system is retained, noting that the City has been charging the same amount for quite some time while electrical rates, as well as all other costs, have been increasing. Commissioner McGee commented that there is also a great need for prac- tice courts with backboards. Commissioner Butterworth noted that if the registration method were employed the individual in charge could also permit younger children to play at half the fee, and in return, the high schools with the additional revenues could provide better maintenance. 74-1229 MANAGEMENT CONTROL CENTER Anaheim~ California - COUNCIL MINUTES - December 19~1974~ 7:30 P.M.' Commissioner Overholt entered the meeting. (8:30 P.M.) At the conclusion of.discussion it was resolved that Commissioners McGee and Butterworth would discuss the tennis court maintenance level situation with their respective school boards and report back. Com~tssioner Mahoney raised a question relative to obtaining funds for capital improvements and it was decided to discuss Item No. VI on the Agenda out of order at this time. IV. BOND ISSUE IN THE NEAR FUTUR~ FOR PARK AND RECREATION FACILITIES: (La Palm- parking lot - 2 lighted softball fields; Newkirk Dump Site - 3 soccer fields, model airplane field, picnic area; 17 acres near the Stadium, Banzai - a major lighted softball complex with seating for 1,500 and 2 additional lighted fields) Mayor Thom pointed out that there is a tremendous number of people involved in organized sports with their children who would be receptive to the idea of community support to obtain a funding method whichwould provide addi- tional facilities; these funds to be spent not to acquire property but to develop and build on existing available sites. He inquired how the Park and Recreation Commission would feel relative to a program whichwould allow these citizens to help the Parks, Recreation and the Arts Department create additional sports facilities which might even encompass tennis courts. Commissioner McGee stated that she would be in favor of this proposal' if it were citizen-initiated. She remarked that, as evidenced by the recent failures of school bonds, there seems to be distrust among the citizens which accounts for the failure of these proposals. She felt a Parks and R~creation Bond would have a much better chance for success if initiated and pushed by citizens' groups. Mayor Thom advised that the interested citizens with whom he has spoken have indicated this would be in line with their thinking; that they would like the opportunity to be provided them to carry this initiative forward. Commissioner Ochoa cautioned that one of the difficulties encountered with citizens' groups is that these people have their own preconceived ideas regarding the proposed facilities and they do not care to be hampered with the reBtrictions and regulations necessary for the development of public and/or school district property. Once they realize their plans have to accede to these regulations they lose interest' because of their loss of control of the project. Further, once such a facility is constr~cted, these groups or individuals would desire priority or preferential treatment in the use of same. He stated that he wu not personally opposed to the bond ~roposal, but wished to point out that a bond issue of this nature must be approached with a prawtic attitude, being cognizant of how people will react to it. Councilman Seymour remarked that he would have reservations as to whether a bond issue would pass in the vest and central portions of Anaheim for a development at the Newk/rk Dump Site and the La Palms parking lot. He felt the approach to take is to seek the leadership from these different sports sectors, and once they become aware of the benefits they may receive from such a facility, i.e., a little league world championship play-off, they will sell the bond issue themselves because it will be answering their own needs. Commissioner Buttervorth, noting that there are so~e 85,000 people probably involved in organized sports activities, suggested that perhaps the City needs a "Sports Council" similar to the Cultural Arts Cogmtosiou to coor- dinate these efforts. Hr. Collier added that he felt a bond issue for Park ~d R~creation Facility Capital Improvements would stand a much better chance of success if scheduled for a special election, without other issues, om the'late May or June election date when the demand for the use of these type of facilities peaks. While on the subject of additional facilities, Couactls~n Seymour a~vised that a point of contention among the sports interests, perticularly baseball and softball groups, apparently seems to be a lack of practice fields. It is further his understanding that these ~roups are willing to contribute labor 74-1230 MANAGEMENT CONTROL CENTER Anaheim~ California - COUNCIL MINUTES - December 19~. 1974~ 7:30 P.M. and to some unknown degree, material and equipment for improvement of additional practice fields. He reported that the Parks, Recreation and the Arts Director has been investigating the reality of where these fields might be located. Mr. Dave Sommers reported that a meeting was held not too long ago on this subject and some fair locations for such fields identified. However, the questions were raised as to whether or not the City Council would be willing to help, particularly if this were to be located on private or industrial properties. Further, there is the problem of untangling the legal ramifications such as who is liable in case of injury and who is responsible for the property. Mr. Lowry briefly reported on the liability factor and advised that it would be possible to enter into a lease agreement for the use of private property in this manner. Mr. Trapp pointed out that another avenue to providing practice fields which should be explored first, would be to request permission from the School Boards to permit the organized leagues to perform minor improvements on school facilities to make them useful during after school hours. He indicated that there are many ballfields at elementary schools which could be used if permission could be obtained to do minor improvements or maintenance. Commissioner Ochoa pointed out that the elementary districts would probably be willing to go along with this program so long as the private citizens remember that these improvements would still belong to the school district. Mayor Thom announced that it was necessary for him to leave this meeting to attend another meeting, therefore, there would be no quorum of the City Council. ADJOURNMENT: Councilwoman Kaywood moved to adjourn to Tuesday, December 24, 1974 at 1:00 p.m. Councilman Seymour seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED. Adjourned: 8:50 P.M. Mayor Thom left the meeting. (8:50 P.M.) Mayor Pro Tem Seymour assumed the Chairmanship and the discussion continued on an informal work session basis. Further discussion relatiVe to providing practice fields disclosed that a precedent of joint development between the School District and interested citizen groups has already been established and this experience was successful. Mr. Collier indicated that in some areas the School District property does not have backstops installed and this would be an area in which the City could participate. Councilman Seymour noted that the providing of additional practice fields in this matter would not require bond monies, but would be a step forward and the City would be answering some of the community needs. Councilwoman Kaywood asked whether there is any legal reason why the various organized sports groups who are willing to give of their time and effort towards the development of a practice field cannot receive preferential treatment. Commissioner McGee pointed out that the School District always retains first priorityto such facilities, after which they may have their own district policy covering the use of same. Mr. Trapp added that the County Counsel has ruled against any School District granting exclusive use of any school facility to one group. At the conclusion of discussion regarding practice fields, Councilman Seymour st~rized that the priorities in achievement of this objective would be: 1.) The development and use of school sites. 2.) The development and use of parcels of land which the City has available. 3.) Development and use of private property on which'the City may be able to work out some type of lease arrangement. [] 74-1231 NANAG~ CONTROL CENTER A~het~ California - COUNCIL NIl~rgS - Dec, ember 19~ 1974~, 7:30 P.H. Councilman Seymour urged thac all involved move ~ith haste since the need for these practice fields is almost im~ediate, the Little League season co~encing in February. Regarding the facility proposed at Banzai, Councilman Selmour suggested chat the alternative of utilizing the existing facility at Glower Stadium be considered, noting chat diverse sports interests share the Anaheim Stadium and iC seems to be a compatible situation. Further discussion was directed toward the use of employe~s available Co the City Chroush the C.E.T.A. federally funded .~ob program Co perform some of t~ necessary ~ork to provide these practice fields. Mr. Davis advised thac these funds ~ould be available as of Jenuary 6, e~cess of $1,000,000. However, as in the past, the problem ~rlth employment of C.E.T.A. Labor to do Chis type of Job entails provision of equipment and mecertals by the City. Councilma~ Seymour remarked chat he thought chis labor force could provide the support which the public is seeking from the City in these pro~eccs. V. PETITION FROM CITIZENS IN MODJESKA PARK C~NYER TN ~{~ PARE: he agenda submitted suggests two types of buildings Aich mi~t be considered: a.) Tile-up buildings with minimum interior partitions a~d facilities at a cost of $15 per' square foot (floor space of not less than 10,000 square feet), b.) A full fledged com~u~iCy recreation center architec- turally pleasing with interior walls, etc., costing up Co $425,000 with square foot&se e~ceedtng 10,000. Councilman Seymour requested comments from the Park and Recreation Comission, and was informed that they have nsc formally discussed this matter. Comnissioner McGee indicated Chat she would like some additional time before co~menting on this proposal co review the area and become more familiar with Councilman Seymour outlined chat fund~ for this type of center might be available through County Revenue Sharing with the City on a matching fund basis or through the Comity Development Act Funds, pointing out that if the Comnission is in favor of such a center, there is a possibility of funding. Commissioner OverholC commented Chat a community recreation center concept would first have to be defined, as well as what this is intended to accomplish. Further, the advantages and disadvantages should be evaluated and compared with the youth center concept, Councilvo~an Kay.sod resarked chat there is a tremendous need in Chat particular area of the City for senior citizens activities. She further noted thet it is difficult for these older persons to travel to the Senior Citizen C~nter on Chartres Street, which is already overcrowded. Emphasis should be placed on providingchese facilities where the people are. Councilwoman Kay,sod further described the Tender Loving Care (TLC Program) which provides transportation, lunches and counseling and is conducted from Saint Paul's Presbyterian Church, Magnolia and Orange Avanues-. Because of a conflict with the Southern California RTD there are no OCTD buses on this route so that many needy elderly persons are not able co avail themselves of the l~nch program and other services. She urged that soma action be taken quickly to find a way to transport these p~ople to this pro,am. Recreation Supervisor Patsy Raysuuested that the local churches be contacted as Co the availability of their Sunday School buses during the week'. She advised that this sug~estion has been discussed infotm~lly~rlth some members of TLC staff. Council~n Selmour suggested that the co.unity canter concept might be expended with a little im~$in~tion to ~cl~e facilities which ~uld e~ble Z~ or~ized a~e~ic 1~8 ~o co~uc~ their concessions fr~ ~he co--icy c~er rather t~ ~v~g a trailer-t~e facility into t~ ~rk. ~garding the. u~ of C.E.T.A. f~ds, ~cilm Se~ stressed t~t th~ decision ~ the e~iture on these ~t rest ~th the City Co~cil, si~ they are also to be held ult~t~ly aCco~table for d~nstratin~ the p~d~nt ~ pro~r e~nditure o~ ~. 74-1232 MANAGEMENT CONTROL CENTER Anaheim~ California - COUNCIL MINUTES - December 19~ 1974~ 7:30 P.M. Commissioner McGee added that another source of manpower may very likely be the Regional Occupational Placement Program. She reported on the fine Job they have performed on landscaping projects. VI. PROVISION OF FREE NIGHT LIGHTING AT SPORTS FIELDS FOR YOUTH LEAGUES: Mr. Collier reported that it is estimated that the cost to provide this service to all of the youth leagues at various locations would amount to $10,000 per year, including the utility and manpower costs. Councilman Seymour stated that if the Park and Recreation Commission made a formal recommendation to the Council toapprove such a program, there is a strong possibility that it could be implemented. He felt this service would go a long way towards demonstrating to that segment of the community that the City does care, that the City is interested in and does want to work with them. Commissioner Butterworth cautioned against splintering of efforts; he felt all of these projects should be tied together and recognizable as a package. Commissioner Overholt responded that a recommendation such as this would have to be evaluated in terms of its total impact and the total cost will most likely amount to more than the cost of providing electricity for the little leagues since all other interested groups would seek similiar consideration. During discussion which ensued, Commissioner Ochoa felt this problem might be ironed out if a distinction is made between organized sports for youths and adults, providing these services only for the youth oriented activities. He remarked that this falls into line with his philosophy that the City and the Commission have a moral responsibility to provide recreational opportunities for youths at no cost. Councilman Seymour s-,m~rized that the discussion has led to a "sports council".concept and has emphasized the high priority of making a decision regarding the practice fields. He inquired what the earliest date might be that the Commission could initiate communications with the sports interests at a general meeting, to unveil the "sports council" idea. It was determined that the appropriate time for this type of Joint meeting would be January 16, 1975, following the work session to be held January 8, 1975, by the Park and Recreation Commission, which will deal with capital items. At this January 16 meeting, Commissioner Butterworth felt it would be possible to report back on potential' utilization of school sites for practice fields. VII. MINI PARKS: Having completed discussion on the six suggested items for the Joint meeting, Councilman Seymour asked if anyone wished to introduce any other subjects for consideration, and hearing no reply, he introduced the subject of mini parks. Councilman Seymour related that he had personally worked with the Board of Realtors on development of the mini park located on Part Street and that this was an extremely successful program. He suggested that the Park and Recreation Commission consider the mini park concept particularly for the older and lower income areas of the city. He noted that a target area has already been identified for improvement with Community Development Act funds and since one of the purposes of this money is to provide capital improvements to an area, the Community Development Act might also prove to be a convenient vehicle to provide a mini park program in the target area. Commissioner Butterworth remarked that he felt what is needed at this time is a city-wide survey to determine where the need for parks actually is. This survey should include demographic factors such as population density, income levels and crime rate. Following this survey and based on the results, the Co,~tssion would then be able to make recommendations to the Council. Mr. Collier pointed out that in some instances mini parks worked out quite well, whereas in others, such as the "Little Peoples Park", there is no- where near the same degree of participation. He noted that this type of facility also has the potential of becoming a real maintenance problem and not sought after, desired or used by the neighborhood residents. He suggested that the 74-1233 MANAGEMENT CONTROL CENTER ^nahe!m~ California - COONCIL MI~S.- December 19, 1974~ 7:30 P.H. ' open space in the City should be identified to see what is available and then consider selecting a site. Mr. Collier further noted that so~e of the reasons which resulted in the Part Street park being so successful have been identified, such as the area is much more of a community with identifiable boundaries and the citizens have identified with the park. Hr. Trapp suggested that the mini parks are the type of subject which might be discussed with the Community Councils which the School Districts have formed. He commented that the Parks and Recreation staff has worked with these groups on various subjects and feel that they provide an excellent insight into each individual community within the total city. Councilwoman Kay~ood indicated it was her opinion that with the large amount of single family housing on RS-5000 zoned lots in Anaheim, mini parks would be Justified on almost every corner since a 5,000-foot lot cannot accom- modate play space. Councilman Seymour stated that his concern is that the Parks and Recreation Commission be made accutely aware of the plans transpiring under the Co~unity Development Act. He noted that there is every possibility that some structures will have to be removed and if a mini park is considered Justified, he could envision the possibility of purchasing these lots at perhaps $15,00Oto $20,000 for the creation of such a park. He indicated that he would like input from Park and Recreation Commission and staff on this particular subject before anything is undertaken. At the conclusion of discussion, Councilman Seymour thanked the Co~ission and staff members for their attendance and pledged that there would be more of these Joint meetinis in the future, since the Council is interested in working closely with the Park and Recreation and other Commissions in solving people problems. At the end of the meeting Mr. Leon Kane, Vice President of the West Anaheim Babe Ruth League, requested an opportunity to speak and was recognized by Councilman Seymour. Mr. Kane related that his league has received excellent cooperation from both the School District and Parks, Recreation and the Arts Department in their endeavors. He reported that as a result of these cooperative efforts, $10,000 to $15,000 worth of improvements were made to a ball field at Savanna High School to provide a place for his league to play their ball games. However, subsequent to the installation of these improvements and use of the field, the Anaheim City Planning Commission approved an apartment complex at the corner of Lincoln Avenue and Gilbert Street, which is located within 200 feet of the backstop of their ball field. This apartment complex has caused their league to incur considerable expanse for replacing broken windows, etc. He inquired why these apartments were permitted to be located on this site without some consider- ation being given to the usage of the ball field. Council Members Seymour and Kayvood both advised Mr. Kane that they were on the Planning Commission at the time that particular application for the apartment complex was considered, but no mention was ever.made of the proximity of the ball field. Mr. Fane assertedthat this places his league in a difficult position since they have made an investment in'the improvements to the field and further it poses a danger to'the individuals living in the apartment complex. He advised that they have tried various modifications to the field itself to alleviate the problem, but balls hit at a certain angle will still travel over the backstop. Following brief discussion of the problem, Councilman Seymour apologized to Mr. Kane for whatever portion of the situation the City may be responsible for and su$$ested that he plan to attend the January 16, 1975, Parks and Recrea- tion Commission meeting at which time the "sports council" concept will be implemented and his participation would be welcomed.. Mr. Collier Pointed out that this unfortunate situation emphasized the fact that in the past the planning which the City has done has been primarily physical planning and nothing much has been done relative to social planning. 74-1234 MANAGEMENT CONTROL CENTER Anaheim~ California - COUNCIL MINUTES - December 19~ 1974~ 7:30 P.M. Mr. Kamphefner commented that almost an identical problem has occurred at Sage Park with the adjacent development of an adult apartment complex. Mr. Trapp stated that he would have a plan available of the Savanna School problem for discussion at the next Park and Recreation Commission meeting. Prior to adjournment, Dr. Butterworth remarked, speaking for the Commission, that they support the concept of more Joint meetings with the Council since this is the technique which makes things happen. PARK AND RECP, EATION COMMISSION ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Mahoney moved to adjourn. Commissioner McGee seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED. Adjourned: 9:55 P.M. ' cit ClerW City Hall~ .~..heim~ California - COUNCIL MINUTES - December 24~ 1974~ 1.:00 P.M. The City Council of the City of Anaheim met in Adjourned Regular Sesslon. PRESENTi COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kaywood, Seymour, Pebley, Sneegas and Thom ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None PRESENT: 'ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER: Robert M. Davis CITY ATTORNEY: Alan R. Watts CITY CLERK: Alona M. Hougard PERSONNEL DIRECTOR: Garry O. McRae CITY ENGINEER: James P. Maddox Mayor Thom called the Adjourned Regular Council Meeting to order at 1:15 P.M. SANTA~, RI~ 15~OD PROTECTION AGENCY: City Attorney Watts reported that pursuant to direction given by Council following presentation and discussion of the for- marion of the Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency at Council Meeting held November 26, 1974, a meeting has been held at which several changes were pro- posed to this Joint Powers Agreement. He reported that all of his objections or points of clarification h~ve been resolved. Specifically, the agreement now provides that the members of the Joint Powers Agency would be elected public officials. Further it has been established that each entity would have equal voting rights irrespective of size. Coutributions to the Budget of the proposed Joint Po~ers Agency for the remainder of the current Fiscal Year would be equal. RESOLUTION NO. 74R-618: Councilman Sneegas offered Resolution No. 74R-618 for adoption, approving the terms and conditions of a Joint Powers Agre~ent to form the Santa Aha River Flood Protection Agency, Refer to Resolution Book. A R[SOLUTI(~ OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TH~ CITY OF ANAH~LMAPPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF I JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ANAHEINAND THE ORANGE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT AND OTHER PARTICIPATING GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES AND NUNICIPALITIES, CREATING THE SANTA ANA RIVER FLOOD PROTECTION AGENCY, AND AUTHORIZING THE NAYORAND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM. 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