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Parks & Recreation 2025/12/03MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION CITY HALL — COUNCIL CHAMBERS 200 S. ANAHEIM BLVD., ANAHEIM, CA 92805 December 3, 2025 — 6:00 p.m. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT: CarlottaRhea Clark, Chair Sjany Larson -Cash, Director Greg Martin, Vice Chair Anaheim Sporn, Community Services Manager Jim Cook JJ Jimenez, Parks Manager Bill Couture Kamila Rodriguez, Senior Secretary Tony Flores Robert Ryan STAFF ABSENT: Fred Sigala, Jr. Ana Straabe, Principal Project Planner AGENDA ACTION TAKEN 1. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Clark called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chair Clark introduced Girl Scout Troop 7164 to lead the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: Mazatl Tepehyolotzin advocated for local indigenous representation on the upcoming mural at Center Greens. Art Castillo emphasized the importance of respecting local history by representing Tongva and indigenous culture in the upcoming mural at Center Greens. 4. SCHEDULED COMMUNICATION: None. 5. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Chair Clark presented the October 22, 2025 Minutes for changes or corrections. Vice Chair Martin made a motion to accept the Minutes, seconded by Commissioner Sigala. The motion was approved with two abstentions and five votes in favor. Chair Clark accepted the Minutes. 6. REPORTS: a) Park Ranger Report — October: Anaheim Sporn presented the report, noting that September and October reflected similar statistics, which she attributed to comparable weather conditions and local students remaining in school. She also observed a slight increase in patrol counts from September, likely due to a higher number of Ranger training programs that resulted in staff being present in parks more frequently. Additionally, she highlighted an anticipated slight decrease in curfew advisements as cooler weather approaches during the winter season. She further noted that the elevated number of curfew advisements at Twila Reid Park was confirmed to be the result of pickleball court use occurring after park hours. Finally, she explained that a decrease in public contacts from 2024 was expected due to a correction in the reporting requirements for this category. a) Parks Activity Report — September/October: JJ Jimenez presented the report, highlighting wood chip replenishment and field renovations in the Brookhurst Sector. In the Boysen Sector, he noted the continued beautification efforts at Edison Park in partnership with local volunteer groups. He also reported on wood chip replenishment and facility improvements in the La Palma Sector, as well as the completion of the Olive Hills tennis court resurfacing project in the Peralta sector. JJ reviewed the range of community events attended by TreePower staff, who engaged with residents to share information about the program and its offerings. Lastly, he noted that the Facility Scheduling team supported Blood Cancer United's "Light the Night" fundraiser at Ronald Reagan Park on October 18, which was highly attended by the community. Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes December 3, 2025 Page 2 Commissioner Couture thanked the TreePower staff for their attendance and activities provided at the annual Fall Festival. Commissioner Sigala thanked staff for the new benches at Maxwell Park. Questions were answered regarding the use of sand in turf renovation. b) Parks Capital Protect Progress Report: JJ Jimenez presented the report, beginning with an update on the Boysen Park Refresh Project. He noted that City Council will soon consider the award of a design contract for Phase 2 of the project. He then highlighted the upcoming City Council consideration of a construction contract award for the Brookhurst Splash Pad Project, which is anticipated to begin construction in early 2026 and be completed by summer 2026. JJ also noted the addition of a new project to the report addressing Energy Field Improvements. Lastly, he provided updates on the OC River Walk Project, for which City Council will consider approval of the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and a Memorandum of Understanding with the Orange County Water District. Questions were answered regarding considerations for the use of artificial versus natural turf. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: a) Center Greens Mural: JJ Jimenez presented a brief overview of the final design for the Center Greens Mural. b) 2026 Meeting Schedule: Sjany Larson -Cash presented the 2026 Parks & Recreation Commission meeting schedule which was accepted by the Commission. c) Other: Anaheim Sporn presented the 2026 Winter Activity Guide and highlighted the upcoming Nutcracker Holiday Village and Tree Lighting on Sunday, December 7 as well as upcoming tree lighting events at Ponderosa Park and Twila Reid Park. 8. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Clark adjourned the meeting at 6:44 p.m.