Parls & Recreation 2026/08/26MINUTES
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
BROOKHURST COMMUNITY CENTER
2271 W. CRESCENT AVE., ANAHEIM, CA 92801
August 26, 2026 — 6:00 p.m.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:
Fred Sigala, Jr., Chair
Greg Martin, Vice Chair
Jim Cook
Bill Couture
Tony Flores
Robert Ryan
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT:
CarlottaRhea Clark
STAFF PRESENT:
Anaheim Sporn, Deputy Director
JJ Jimenez, Parks Manager
Kamila Rodriguez, Senior Secretary
STAFF ABSENT:
Sjany Larson -Cash, Director
Ana Straabe, Principal Project Planner
AGENDA ACTION TAKEN
1. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Sigala called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Couture led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: None.
4. SCHEDULED COMMUNICATION: None.
5. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Chair Sigala presented the July 22, 2026 Minutes for changes or corrections.
Vice Chair Martin made a motion to accept the Minutes, seconded by Commissioner Ryan. The motion was
passed with five votes in favor.
Commissioner Cook arrived after the Approval of the Minutes at 6:07 p.m.
6. REPORTS:
a) Park Ranger Report — July: Anaheim Sporn presented the report, noting this month's positive observation
category as "Basketball." She reported that Rangers continue to issue advisements regarding helmet use
and proper routes for e-bikes, particularly as school -aged students have begun to use them as a mode of
transportation to and from school. She also noted a decrease in the number of patrols, which can be
attributed to several vacancies currently in the recruitment process; staff are attending local job fairs to
advertise the openings.
Questions were answered regarding heat -related incidents and the ability to hand out water to park patrons.
a) Recreation, Human & Neighborhood Services Activity Report — June/July: Anaheim Sporn presented the
report, highlighting a variety of summer events, including the 31 st Annual Flag Day Celebration, the 2026
Summer Nights Under the Stars performance series at Pearson Park, and the Concerts in the Park series.
This year's Fourth of July Celebration took place at Peralta Park and celebrated the nation's 250th
anniversary. She also noted the Day of Sport event at Center Greens, held in partnership with the LA28
Olympics and Paralympics, which featured a visit from two-time women's ice hockey Olympic medalist Molly
Schaus. She concluded by sharing updates on the Older Adult Program, which hosted celebrations for
Father's Day as well as the nation's 250th anniversary.
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August 26, 2026
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b) Parks Capital Project Progress Report: JJ Jimenez presented the report, beginning with an update on the
Boysen Park Refresh — Phase 1, noting that the groundbreaking event was held on August 17. He then
provided an overview of the Brookhurst Splash Pad project, which is currently undergoing construction.
Lastly, he updated the Commission on the River Park project, noting that the award of contract has been
delayed as staff respond to bid protests received on the project, but that Urban Habitat was found to be the
responsive and responsible bidder.
Questions were answered regarding Meadow Park and lighting at Maxwell Park.
7. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: Commissioner Couture thanked Commissioner Clark for her leadership during her
term as Chair, seconded by Chair Sigala.
Commissioner Couture praised the newly renovated sound system at the Pearson Park Amphitheatre as well as
the new restroom facility at Rio Vista Park.
Anaheim Sporn highlighted the Fall Activity Guide as well as the upcoming Dia de Los Muertos and Fall Festival
events.
Chair Sigala shared an anecdote about his interaction with a Park Ranger at Barton Park and suggested that
staff consider reimplementing the bike patrol unit within the Ranger program.
8. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Sigala adjourned the meeting at 6:36 p.m.