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Parks and Recreation 2010/06/23PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Brookhurst Community Center, 2271 W. Crescent Avenue, Anaheim, California June 23, 2010 MINUTES COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairman Baldwin Vice - Chairman Knapil Commissioners Brennan and Vadodaria COMMISSIONERS EXCUSED: Commissioners Crawford and Manes CITY STAFF PRESENT: Larry Pasco, Park & Urban Forestry Manager Pamela Galera, Principal Project Planner Lynn Smith, Community Services Manager Gail Barruga, Administrative Assistant CALL TO ORDER — Chairman Baldwin called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Chairman Baldwin led the Pledge of Allegiance. INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS AND COMMUNICATIONS A. Written Communication — None. B. Unscheduled Oral Communication from the Public - None APPROVAL OF MINUTES — Chairman Baldwin presented the May 26, 2010 Minutes to the Commissioners and asked if there were any changes /corrections. There being none, Chairman Baldwin accepted the Minutes as presented. ACTIVITY REPORTS A. Recreation, Human and Neighborhood Services Activity Report — April /May 2010 Lynn Smith presented the report and answered questions from the commissioners regarding youth soccer, day camp participation, future plans to market recreation classes, and the We Care program for seniors at the Downtown Community Center. B. Parks Capital Project Progress Report — Pamela Galera presented the report, provided updated information on the following projects and answered questions from the Commissioners. • Anaheim Coves — The project is out to bid; Council approval of a contract is scheduled for the end of July. • Anaheim Wetlands — Staff is submitting a grant for additional mitigation. • Colony Park - The Park is under construction by the developer. • Founders Park — The construction schedule has been developed; bid opening is scheduled for August 12 with Council award on August 24 The project is anticipated to be substantially completed in January /February 2011. • Lincoln Park — The Anaheim City School District will be rebuilding Lincoln Elementary School which will impact the park located off Broadway, and access to the joint -use park located on the Lincoln Avenue. Staff is working with the school district to have the play area on the kindergarten side (Lincoln Avenue) be available to the public after school hours. • Miraloma — Pamela corrected the site visit date to June 25, stating this visit is one 80 sites the state officials were visiting under the Prop 84 grant. There were upwards of 500 applications. Park and Recreation Commission June 23, 2010 Page 2 of 2 Oak Canyon — Staff is applying for a grant to build a new Nature Center located across the creek from the current facility, and change the entrance to a direct access from the street allowing visitors to walk directly to the new building. The grant is for $7 million. Pioneer Park — The Challenger Field and renovations to the existing field are finished; the restroom /concession stand building has been set, and plumbed /wired. The new scoreboards for both fields are installed. The renovation of the two playgrounds will also be completed by opening day on July 12. The security lighting will be completed after July 12. Ponderosa Park — Acceptance of the new parking lot is anticipated by the end of June; the school /library will be completed by Thanksgiving. Commissioner Baldwin requested the commissioners be invited to the master plan meeting. Chairman Baldwin requested the word "public" be added to the sign in front of the Anaheim Tennis Center, as many residents believe it is a private club. Larry Pasco stated staff will follow up on this request. NEW BUSINESS None. INFORMATION ITEMS — Larry Pasco reported the City Council, at their June 22, 2010 meeting, approved the FY2010/11 city budget. Larry stated during the meeting there was some discussion to combine the Senior Commission with the Park and Recreation Commission. Further research is required to meet charter /ordinance requirements. Commissioner Vadodaria reported the Canyon High School student group, STEP, and some of their members had attended a Commission meeting last year and held a fundraising concert at Pearson Theatre, continues to grow in numbers and held their 2n annual concert at the high school. It was a success. ADJOURNMENT - Chairman Baldwin adjourned the meeting at 6:21p.m.