Parks & Recreation 2020/09/23
MINUTES
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
TELECONFERENCE
September 23, 2020
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT:
Lynn Cudd, Chair Lawrence J. Pasco, Director
Nichole Rupp, Vice Chair Sjany Larson-Cash, Deputy Director
Ryan Balius Pamela Galera, Parks Manager
James Cook Eleanor Granflor, Senior Secretary
John Elwell
Yogesh Shah
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT:
Craig Farrow
A G E N D A A C T I O N T A K E N
1. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Cudd called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Elwell led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: None.
4. SCHEDULED COMMUNICATION: None.
5. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Chair Cudd presented the August 26, 2020, Minutes to the Commissioners
for and changes or corrections. Commissioner Elwell made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Vice
Chair Rupp. The motion was approved with 6 votes in favor; Chair Cudd accepted the minutes.
6. REPORTS
a) Parks Activity Report – July/August: Pamela Galera presented the report and highlighted the projects
completed by the volunteers of the GOALS organization, the electrical system upgrade at La Palma Park,
fire clearance completed, and updates completed to the Eucalyptus Park restrooms. Questions were
answered regarding the electrical panel system and utilities infrastructure upgrade at La Palma Park.
b) Park Ranger Report – August: Sjany Larson-Cash presented the report and highlighted the number of
patrols, patrons, public contacts, curfew and alcohol related contacts made by Park Rangers. This month’s
report showed an increase in alcohol and curfew contacts, and a decrease in skate boarding contacts. The
Park Rangers provided 24-hour patrol during the red flag warning.
c) Parks Capital Project Progress Report: Pamela Galera presented the report and highlighted the following
projects: Aloe Greens, Julianna Park, Lincoln Park Parking Lot, Maxwell Dog Park, St. Jude Medical Clinic
at Ponderosa Park, and the upcoming grant application submission for La Palma Park Improvements,
Bellevue Park and River Park. Questions were answered regarding Modjeska Park and River Park.
Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes
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PREVIOUS BUSINESS
a) FY 2020/21 Proposed Budget Update: Larry Pasco reported the city is expected to decide on department
reductions in October or early November. Questions were answered regarding the department’s
underspent budget compared to the city’s total target of reduct ions.
8. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
a) Anaheim Aquatics Association Agreement: Sjany Larson-Cash reported the agreement will be renewed for
five years with Anaheim Aquatics Association for the utilization of the Pearson Park Pool.
b) Anaheim Ballet Cooperation Agreement: Sjany Larson-Cash reported the staff will be working with the
Anaheim Ballet on the agreement for the Anaheim Ballet relocating to another site within the City of
Anaheim via acquisition of the existing building or lease of another building .
c) License Agreement with Carbon Solutions for Charging Stations at WAYC and EACC : Pamela Galera
reported an agreement will be finalized for charging stations at West Anaheim Youth Center and East
Anaheim Community Center. This agreement will be similar to the agreement already in place for the
charging stations at Brookhurst Community Center.
9. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Cudd adjourned the meeting at 6:41 p.m.