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• o Mr. Biddle indicated: ¦ Attendance has been stable and recently went up due to the construction of the two new zoo exhibits. ¦ This zoo is an important anchor along 1St Street. ¦ Zoo's that went from public operation to private operations has not reverted back to public operation. ¦ The current admission price is not an issue. o Councilmember Martinez asked if the City owns the zoo assets and we privatize what would be the cost and city liability. o Mr. Biddle indicated: ¦ The City needs to invest in the zoo to be successful. ¦ The City should also address deferred maintenance cost in the overall maintenance and management of the zoo. ¦ The liability issue is normally handled by the private/non-profit entity. o Councilmember Martinez indicated we need to put staff at ease on whichever option is selected. o Mr. Biddle indicated typically 80% to 90% of the time zoo employees are transferred over to the new management group. o Gerardo Mouet indicated if the City elected to go in the direction of private operation a Request for Proposal (RFP) needs to be prepared and released to all parties interested. Most of the questions will be addressed in the RFP. o Councilmember Sarmiento made the following statements: • ¦ Where do we go from this point? ¦ FOSAZ has supported the success of the zoo. ¦ We need to move on to discuss the RFP. ¦ A successful zoo will encourage successful development around the zoo and along 1St Street. o RECOMMENDATION: ¦ 'Continue the item for 2 weeks (June 4, 2012). • STAFF COMMENTS o None COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS o Items for next agenda (June 4, 2012): ¦ Santa Ana Zoo Management Options (Next Step) ¦ Update of Five on Five Rule in Parks ¦ Update on Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) Resolution ADJOURNED: 4:31 p.m. e -r- aj:n?-gr Gerardo Mouet • Executive Director, PR6SA PREY Regular Meeting - MINUTES 3 May 21, 2012 13A-3