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PUBLIC COMMENTS: • Tish Leon asked about a question on the vending at DYSC? Staff indicated an RFP was released. • Pedro Magallon asked if the vending concessionaire will be providing healthy food. • Al Amezcua reported on the evolution of CoFU and concurred that the Board of Recreation and Parks can fit this role. He also indicated the city needs to maximize the joint use of school sites to provide recreational facilities to the community. • Edgar Vasquez asked about the synthetic field warranty and indicated the DYSC youth field is the oldest field and needs repair. • Jorge Rodriguez indicated the sprinkler system is creating mud on the youth field and needs to be reviewed. • Councilmember Sarmiento' indicated the leagues do provide service to the community. Staff appreciates this service and the report is not meant to criticize the operation. 3. COMPARISION OF SANTA ANA PARKS AND RECREATION WITH COMPARABLE CITIES • The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Executive Director indicated the agency is now restructured to four divisions: Administration, Recreation, Library and Zoo. The Executive Director explained our staff reduction journey and the per capita comparison with other cities. Santa Ana is the lowest. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Tish Leon expressed concern over the reduction of full time zoo staff. Indicated the animals needed to be properly maintained and feed. Peter Magallon indicated fees imposed on soccer are passed on to the players. Players are leaving and without proper activity for youth they will get into gangs. 4. UPDATE ON LACY PARK • The Executive Director indicated we are working with the Community Development Agency on the possibility of a new park at Garfield School. A site plan and concept was shared with the committee. Staff explained as part of Santa Ana Unified School District modernization program the district will be constructing a 2 story classroom building on Garfield School. The city will also be partnering with the district to construct a community center on Garfield School. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Al Amezcua indicated this was not the best location for a park and the community is working on identifying another location. PREY Regular Meeting - MINUTES 3 February 25, 2010 13C-9