Parks and Recreation 2013/08/28PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Brookhurst Community Center, 2271 W. Crescent Avenue, Anaheim, California
August 28, 2013 MINUTES
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairman Manes, Vice Chair Brennan and Commissioners Anderson, Huitt, Lappin,
Levy and Navarro
STAFF PRESENT: Lynn Smith – Community Services Manager, Larry Pasco – Parks Manager,
Pamela Galera, Principal Project Planner, Wendy Solorio – Community Services Supervisor,
Eleanor Granflor – Sr. Secretary
CALL TO ORDER – Chairman Manes called the meeting to order at 5:39 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Chairman Manes led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS AND COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS
A.Written Communication – None
B.Unscheduled Oral Communication from the Public – None.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES – Chairman Manes presented the July 24, 2013 Minutes to the Commissioners for changes or
corrections. Commissioner Huitt made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Vice Chair Brennan. There being no
further additions or corrections, Chairman Manes accepted the Minutes.
REPORTS
A.Recreation and Human Services Activity Report – June/July – Lynn Smith presented the report and highlighted Concerts in
the Park, Fourth of July Celebration, O.A.K.S. Summer Day Camp, and the Nature Nights program. Lynn also reported an
increase in registration for contract classes from last year.
B.Recreation and Human Services Park Ranger Report – July – Lynn Smith presented the report and answered questions
regarding Park Rangers shifts and curfew; and clarified the difference between patrols, patrons and public contacts. Lynn
reported the Park Rangers have a pool of 20-30 Park Rangers that work 3 rotating shifts daily to fill all the shifts seven days
a week between 10 a.m. and midnight.
C.Parks Capital Project Progress Report – Pamela Galera presented the report, provided updates, and answered questions
on the following projects:
Anaheim Outdoors – The Connectivity Plan has been approved by the City Council and the next step is for the General
Plan to be approved.
Miraloma – Bid opening was on August 8 and is scheduled to be approved at the September 24 City Council
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meeting.
Woelke-Stoffel House Roof Replacement – Project is out to bid and the bid opening is scheduled for September 19.
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D.Senior Citizen Sub-Committee Report – Commissioner Huitt thanked staff for the senior citizen information in the current
Anaheim Community Services Department Activity Guide. Wendy Solorio stated the scheduled senior citizen activities are
published in every Activity Guide; the current issue highlights senior and active adults programs, the Anaheim Senior
Citizen’s Club, Senior Meals Program, and the Nutrition Program.
Commissioner Huitt reported the next Senior Citizen’s Advisory Council meeting will be held on September 13 at the
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Downtown Anaheim Community Center.
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August 28, 2013
Commissioner Huitt requested for the informational item regarding the exercise equipment near Downtown Anaheim
Community Center (DACC) to be reported. Larry Pasco reported the green space between the DACC and the Downtown
Anaheim Youth Center (DAYC) is City owned property. The green space along the alley way between the parking structure
and the grass area is the ideal location to install exercise equipment. Staff will look into meeting with the community for
input on the project and will provide a timeline schedule for this project in the next few months. Commissioner Huitt stated
she has been in contact with Congresswoman Linda Sanchez’s office regarding this project and received feedback
information with possible funding sources. Commissioners and staff discussed at length the funding resources and shared
information of various exercise equipment.
NEW BUSINESS
A.Master Plan for a new park on Cerritos Avenue and State College Boulevard – Pamela Galera introduced Naomi Gruenthal,
Associated Project Planner, of Community Services Department, Parks Division. Naomi Gruenthal presented the Master
Plan for a new park on Cerritos Avenue and State College Boulevard, answered questions, and requested the
Commissioners to concur with the Master Plan. Vice Chair Brennan made a motion to concur, seconded by Commissioner
Lappin. Commissioners concurred. Motion passed.
B.Master Plan for a Dog Use Area at La Palma Park – Naomi Gruenthal presented the Master Plan for a Dog Use Area at La
Palma Park, answered questions, and requested the Commissioners to concur with the Master Plan. Commissioner Lappin
made a motion to concur, seconded by Commissioner Anderson. Commissioners concurred with one abstention. Motion
passed.
C.Master Plan for a Dog Use Area at Olive Hills Park – Naomi Gruenthal presented the Master Plan for a Dog Use Area at
Olive Hills Park, answered questions, and requested the Commissioners to concur with the Master Plan. Commissioner
Levy made a motion to concur, seconded by Commissioner Navarro. Commissioners concurred. Motion passed.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS– Chairman Manes requested the status of the Homeless Pilot Project across the street from La
Palma Park. Lynn Smith reported the pilot project will begin in early September. Storage containers will be available for the
homeless to check-in their belongings to store in the containers from a period of time and portable restrooms will also be
installed on the property. Mercy House, a non-profit organization, will be operating the storage containers.
Chairman Manes reported the following:
The Antique Flea Market is coming back to Anaheim
The Boys and Girls Club will be hosting an event at Angels Stadium on September 13
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Paint Your Heart Out will be having an event at The White House restaurant on September 13
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The Cultural & Heritage Commission will host an art show opening on September 5
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ADJOURNMENT – Chairman Manes adjourned the meeting at 7:18 p.m.
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