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4. SANTA ANA RIVER TASK GROUP On September 8, 2004, D.P. Myers, Project Coordinator for the Wildlands Conservancy presented to the Park Development/Joint Use Council Committee a request for the establishment of a Santa Ana River Task Force to look into the preparation of a report for the restoration of the natural habitat areas and greenbelts along the Santa Ana River. The council committee discussed the establishment of the 25 members Task Force and the organizations that should participate in the study. ACTION ITEM: Recommended a similar presentation be made at the City Council Study Session with recommendations to establish the Task Force. 5. SA ZOO ANIMAL INVENTORY Staff provided a list of the new and existing animals that are currently housed at the Santa Ana Zoo. The Santa Ana Zoo Director explained that the animal inventory would vary depending on new births, new purchases and the age of the animal. The Director provided photos of the various animals and their exhibits. Currently the zoo has approximately 90 animals on the zoo grounds and all the exhibits are occupied with animals. Expansion of the animal list will depend on space availability, new exhibits and budget. Discussion continued on the type of animals selected for the Children's Zoo, the possibility of pursuing an anteater exhibit with the University of California Irvine and zoo parking Issues. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS . No public comment. 7. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS . No committee comments. 8. ITEMS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS: . Santa Ana Zoo Anteater (UCI) Exhibit Update . Santa Ana River Task Force Update . Deferred Maintenance (Fix it List) 9. NEXT MEETING: January 4, 2005-5:45p.m. City Hall, Room 831 Meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m. k~~ ' Gerardo Mouet Executive Director Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency City Council Committee on 2 Park Development/Joint Use Facilities - Minutes October 5, 2004