Parks and Recreation 2018/03/28MINUTES
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Brookhurst Community Center, 2271 Crescent Ave., Anaheim, California
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:
Ryan Balius, Chairman
Samantha Navarro, Vice Chairman
James Cook
Lynn Cudd
Craig Farrow
Patty Gaby
Nichole Rupp
March 28, 2018
STAFF PRESENT:
Brent Dennis, Director
Larry Pasco, Deputy Community Services Director
Sjany Larson -Cash, Community Services Manager
Pamela Galera, Principal Project Planner
Eleanor Granflor — Sr. Secretary
AGENDA ACTION TAKEN
1. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Balius called the meeting to order at 6:12 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chairman Balius led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: Ameera Basmadji, of Access California Services, advocated the
resources that are currently provided by Access California Services and importance of the proposal of a new facility on
the Brookhurst Park property.
SCHEDULED COMMUNICATION:
a) Access California Services: Nahla Kayali, founder of Access California Services, presented information and
answered questions regarding the proposal of a new facility at Brookhurst Park for Access California Services.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Chairman Balius presented the February 28, 2018 Minutes to the Commissioners for
changes or corrections. Chairman Balius made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Commissioner Rupp. The
motion was approved with six votes in favor and one abstention by Commissioner Gaby; Chairman Balius accepted the
minutes.
6. REPORTS
a) Parks Activity Report — January/February: Larry Pasco presented the report and highlighted the Pearson Park
KaBQOM! playground replacement. Questions were answered regarding park table replacements and the Canyon
Rim ballfield flood.
b) Park Ranger Presentation and Report — February: Sjany Larson -Cash reported the Park Ranger Patrol Statistics.
Commissioner Rupp questioned if data reports provided by Lyons Security is included in this report. Sjany stated
that the statistics provided by Lyons Security is not included in the Park Ranger Report.
c) Parks Capital Prosect Progress Report: Pamela Galera presented the report and answered questions regarding the
grant values being added to the Progress Report, the Center City Open Space project, and the Peter Marshall
Restroom demolition. Pamela also announced community meetings will be scheduled for the Logan Wells and
Manzanita Skate Park projects.
PREVIOUS BUSINESS:
a) Camera Surveillance Update: Larry Pasco provided an update for the camera surveillance update. At the last
Commission meeting, Chairman Balius questioned if an area of video footage can be blurred out; Larry Pasco stated
a video mask can be placed on area of video footage if needed. The other question asked was what the warranty is
for the equipment installed; Larry Pasco stated there is a one-year warranty with the option of an annual renewal.
b) Private Security Park Patrols — Pilot Project: Brent Dennis provided an update on the pilot patrol project provided by
Lyons Security. The Police Department, Code Enforcement and City staff continue to work together to review data
reports provided by Lyons Security and will make adjustments as needed.
Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes
March 28, 2018
8. NEW BUSINESS:
a) Access California Services: Brent Dennis thanked Nahla Kayali for providing updated information for the proposed
project to expand the Brookhurst Community Center to house the resources provided by Access California Services
at Brookhurst Park. A discussion was held by the Commission regarding the proposed project and questions were
answered by City staff and Nahla Kayali. Chairman Balius made a motion to take a vote to support or not support the
proposal of Access California Services building a new facility next to the Brookhurst Community Center to provide
services and resources to the community, seconded by Commissioner Cook. The motion was voted on with two in
favor, four against, and one abstention by Commissioner Gaby. The motion failed.
b) Draft Anaheim Parks Plan: Chairman Balius made a motion to defer this item and scheduled an adjourned meeting
for the Draft Anaheim Parks Plan on April 11th at 6pm at Brookhurst Community Center, seconded by Commissioner
Rupp; motion was approved.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: Chairman Balius requested that an agenda item be added to the next meeting for discussion
regarding a potential policy regarding partnerships with non-profit organizations and future park land.
10. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Balius adjourned the meeting at 8:37 p.m.