Parks & Recreation 2022/05/25MINUTES
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:
Lynn Cudd, Chair
Nichole Rupp, Vice Chair
James Cook
Tony Flores
Yogesh Shah
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT:
Ryan Balius
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
DOWNTOWN ANAHEIM COMMUNITY CENTER
250 E CENTER ST., ANAHEIM, CA 92805
May 25, 2022
STAFF PRESENT:
Sjany Larson -Cash, Director
Anaheim Sporn, Community Services Manager
JJ Jimenez, Parks Manager
Ana Straabe, Principal Project Planner
Eleanor Granflor, Senior Secretary
AGENDA ACTION TAKEN
1. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Cudd called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Cook led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: Commissioner Cook stated resident, Megan Fox, will be
contacting staff regarding playground equipment that was removed at Riverdale Park.
4. SCHEDULED COMMUNICATION: None.
5. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Chair Cudd presented the April 27, 2022 minutes to the Commissioners for
changes or corrections. Vice Chair Rupp made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Commissioner
Yogesh. The motion was approved with five votes in favor; Chair Cudd accepted the minutes.
6. REPORTS:
a) Parks Activity Report — March/April: JJ Jimenez presented the report and highlighted the deep cleaning of
facilities, restrooms and picnic areas, wood chip installation in playground areas with the help of Love
Anaheim, adjustment of irrigation schedules and security lighting, replacement of park signage, the
volunteer event that was held at John Marshall Park in conjunction with UPS and Council Member Ma'ae,
participation of the TreePower Program at community events, and Easter egg hunt special events.
b) Park Ranger Report — April: Anaheim Sporn presented the report and highlighted the number of curfew,
alcohol, and public assist contacts made by Park Rangers. There was a decrease in numbers of patrols
due to low staffing, and an increase in vendor contacts due to more patrons in the parks with the warmer
weather.
Questions were answered regarding the number of coyote sightings and possible substance abuse.
c) Parks Capital Project Progress Report: Ana Straabe presented the report and highlighted the following
projects: Brookhurst Teen Center, Center Greens including the KABOOM! playground, and Rio Vista Park
Improvements including the KABOOM! playground.
Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes
May 25, 2022
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NEW BUSINESS:
a) FY 2022/2023 Proposed Budget Summary: Sjany Larson -Cash presented the FY 2022/23 Proposed
Budget Summary. Vice Chair Rupp made a motion to review and consider the Park Maintenance Services,
Human and Neighborhood Services, Recreation Services, and Capital Improvement Projects budget
components of the Community Services Department's FY 2022/2023 Budget, seconded by Commissioner
Cook. There were five votes in favor; motion was accepted by Chair Cudd
s. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: Ana Straabe shared information for the KABOOM! Build Day at Rio Vista Park on
June 30th.
Anaheim Sporn reported the Neighborhood Services District Community meetings will begin next week, the first
Summer Concert will be held at Pearson Park Amphitheatre on May 28th, and the Summer Family Nights and
concerts that will be held this summer.
9. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Cudd adjourned the meeting at 6:52 p.m.