Parks & Recreation 2022/12/07MINUTES
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:
Lynn Cudd, Chair
Nichole Rupp, Vice Chair
Ryan Balius
James Cook
Tony Flores
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT:
Wesley Padilla
Yogesh Shah
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBER
200 S. ANAHEIM BLVD., ANAHEIM, CA 92805
December 7, 2022
STAFF PRESENT:
Anaheim Sporn, Community Services Manager
JJ Jimenez, Parks Manager
Ana Straabe, Principal Project Planner
Eleanor Granflor, Senior Secretary
STAFF ABSENT:
Sjany Larson -Cash, Director
AGENDA ACTION TAKEN
1. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Cudd called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Vice Chair Rupp led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: None.
4. SCHEDULED COMMUNICATION: None.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Chair Cudd presented the October 26, 2022 Minutes to the Commissioners
for changes or corrections. Vice Chair Rupp made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Commissioner
Balius. The motion was approved with 5 votes in favor; Chair Cudd accepted the minutes.
6. REPORTS:
a) Parks Activity Report— September/October: JJ Jimenez presented the report and highlighted staff training
for emergency situations, installation of new park signage, trail maintenance for erosion, and football
games and band reviews held at Glover Stadium.
Questions were answered regarding vandalism at Sycamore Park.
b) Park Ranger Report — October: Anaheim Sporn presented the report and stated staff is working towards
changing the report to include more context. In comparison from September to October, there was an
increase in statistics at the Downtown Anaheim Community Center due to special events, and a decrease
in curfew and alcohol due to the time change and cooler weather. Anaheim reported the section is still
working to hire more staff. Park Rangers will continue to work with Parks Division staff, Code Enforcement,
Anaheim Police Department and the community to address any issues that are reported.
Questions were answered regarding the number of patrols at John Marshall Park, and the West Anaheim
Skate Park.
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December 7, 2022
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c) Parks Capital Project Progress Report: Ana Straabe presented the report and highlighted the Boysen Park
Refresh, Center Greens, Maxwell Park Fitness Station Improvements, and OC River Walk.
Questions were answered regarding the completion date of the Brookhurst Teen Center, and the turf
maintenance for sports fields at Boysen Park.
7. NEW BUSINESS:
a) Pickleball Courts Sub -Committee: JJ reported staff is actively working on the installation of pickleball
courts at Peralta Park. Commissioner Balius commended staff for the continuing research for court
installation and withdrew the item for a sub -committee.
b) Park In -Lieu Fees: JJ Jimenez provided an Impact Fees update to the Commission which included staff
working with other departments, and completion of a new fees study.
Commissioner Balius requested to table this item for a future meeting when all Commissioners are present.
Eleanor Granflor reported the agenda item can remain on future agendas to continue discussion.
8. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: Chair Cudd shared the 2023 Meeting Schedule that is provided in the packet.
Anaheim Sporn shared the new roster of the City Council with the Commission, information for Commission
appointments, and reported on special events: Dia de los Muertos, and the Christmas Lighting.
JJ Jimenez reports staff will be taking the following items to City Council for approval: grants for La Palma and
Boysen Parks, and new on -call consultants.
9. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Cudd adjourned the meeting at 6:51 p.m.