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3. ATHLETIC FIELD RESERVATION Staff presented the athletic field reservation process. Letters will be sent out to all sports organizations, requiring the organizations to submit all registration requirements to the city by March I st. Currently, out of 39 sports organizations 10 are in compliance. The Parks Recreation and Community Services Agency is currently looking into reservation software that will assist us in improving customer service and enhance communication on field usage among staff. Staff is working with Information Systems to ensure the software is compatible with the city equipment. Staff is also looking into establishing a Player Development Program to assist quality players develop their skills. ACTION ITEM: Requested a copy of the compliance letter that is being sent to the sports leagues, identifying the March I st deadline. A copy should also be sent to elected officials. 4. SANTA ANA ZOO ANTEATER EXHIBIT Staff presented a report as a follow-up to an idea of establishing an anteater exhibit at the zoo. Staff indicated the Santa Ana Zoo Master Plan currently identifies an anteater exhibit in Phase 7 of the Dry Tropical Forest Area. This animal is not commonly displayed among the zoos; therefore it would have a good exhibit value in our zoo. It can be displayed in a mixed species exhibit with a variety of other animals. The exhibit cost would vary depending ifthe exhibit were a single species exhibit or a mixed species exhibit. The operational cost will be minimal and would not require additional zoo staff. Staff provided a news article of 'Spike' the anteater in Hilo, Hawaii that was adopted by the University of Cali fomi a in Irvine, whose mascot is an anteater. ACTION ITEM: Recommended staff contact UCI on the possibility the university would want to adopt another anteater. 5. SANTA ANA RIVER TASK FORCE On November 15, 2004, the City Council approved the formation of a Santa Ana River Task Force to study the possibility of restoring the natural habitat environment and providing recreational opportunities in and/or adjacent to the river. Staff presented a list of organizations and neighborhood associations that could provide input to the report and are possible representatives on the task force. The council committee reviewed the list, a draft letter and a draft application that will be sent to the various organizations to see if they are interested to serve on the committee. The council committee requested the letter and application be mailed out to the various organizations. City Council Committee on 2 Park Development/Joint Use Facilities - Minutes January 4, 2005