Parks & Recreation 2021/12/01MINUTES
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER
200 S. ANAHEIM BLVD., ANAHEIM, CA 92805
December 1, 2021
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT:
Lynn Cudd, Chair Anaheim Sporn, Community Services Manager
Nichole Rupp, Vice Chair JJ Jimenez, Interim Parks Manager
Ryan Balius Eleanor Granflor, Senior Secretary
James Cook
Tony Flores STAFF ABSENT:
Yogesh Shah Sjany Larson-Cash, Director
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 6:13 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Cook led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: None.
4. SCHEDULED COMMUNICATION: None.
5. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Chair Cudd presented the October 27, 2021 minutes to the Commissioners
for changes or corrections. Commissioner Balius made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Vice
Chair Rupp. The motion was approved with six votes in favor; Chair Cudd accepted the minutes.
6. REPORTS
a) Parks Activity Report – September/October: JJ Jimenez presented the report and highlighted scheduled
maintenance for each sector, mainline breaks, the temporary closure at Boysen Park, the Invasive
Shothole Borer tree removal at Pioneer Park, the partnership with the Orange County Conservation Corps
for the removal of non-native trees and plants at Deer Canyon, replacement of playground equipment at
Ponderosa Park, shade tree program offered by TreePower, and the Facility Scheduling section’s special
events and sports games.
Questions were answered regarding mainline breaks, the demonstration provided by Hunter Irrigation to
staff, and a policy for vehicles to drive on park property in which the vehicles can damage sprinkler heads .
b) Park Ranger Report – October: Anaheim Sporn presented the report and highlighted the number of
patrols, patrons, and public contacts made by Park Rangers. There was a slight decrease in public
contacts and public assists, and an increase in curfew and vendor activity. Anaheim clarified the category
“Public Substance Abuse” that was questioned at the last Commission meeting – it is the possible use of
anything illegal substance other than alcohol.
c) Parks Capital Project Progress Report: JJ Jimenez presented the report and highlighted Aloe Promenade,
Citrus Park, and the Ross Park Play Area.
Questions were answered regarding the Ross Park Play Area.
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7. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: Anaheim Sporn reported the Nutcracker Holiday Village will take place this
Saturday, December 4th, the Southern California Philharmonic on December 18th at Pearson Park
Amphitheatre.
Eleanor Granflor shared the 2022 meeting schedule with the Commission.
8. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Cudd adjourned the meeting at 6:58 p.m.