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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> • maintain the fields. The little League fields are in better condition than the <br /> school fields. His parents taught him to be proud. <br /> o Debbie Freedman asked what is the status of the management of the zoo, <br /> has not heard anything in a while regarding this matter. Proposed viable <br /> option for FOSAZ to manage. Funds saved by the city could be used for <br /> other programs, such as baseball. FOSAZ needs to know if they need to hold <br /> onto funds. <br /> • Interim City Manager Kevin O'Rourke instructed staff to set up a <br /> meeting with FOSAZ to discuss. <br /> o Juan Rivera indicated he has lived in Santa Ana for 25 years and is the <br /> President of Orange County Regional Baseball. He thanked Council <br /> Committee and staff for the opportunity to use city fields. He has nothing <br /> against the other adult baseball leagues and feels the community should have <br /> the opportunity to choose what league they can play for. He is not in it for the <br /> profit and will always give back to the community. OCRB will look to become <br /> a non-profit. The youth today need more support and OCRB will provide <br /> scholarships to Santa Ana youth. Recent news article stated Pony league <br /> and Little Leagues are doing very well in Santa Ana. <br /> <br /> • REVIEW OF PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS <br /> o Gerardo Mouet provided park project update <br /> • • Pacific Electric Park Improvement <br /> - El Salvador Park Community Garden & Picnic Area Improvements <br /> ¦ Memorial Park Picnic Area Improvements <br /> • Madison Park Joint-Use Community Garden & Basketball Court <br /> Improvement <br /> • Centennial Park Skate Park Improvements <br /> ¦ Leisure class instructors to teach community to grow own gardens <br /> <br /> <br /> • UPDATE OF ADULT BASEBALL PROCESS IMPROVEMENT PROGRESS <br /> o Gerardo Mouet presented Power Point presentation and handouts on history <br /> of adult baseball in Santa Ana and current status. <br /> • This issue was presented, reviewed and discussed at the July 24, <br /> 2013 Board of Recreation and Parks meeting. The board expressed <br /> support in the direction staff took regarding the lottery process for the <br /> three adult baseball leagues. <br /> • Implementation of Adult Baseball Surcharge of $18 per game with <br /> monies going back to help maintain adult baseball fields. Fees voted <br /> and approved by City Council as part of Miscellaneous Fee Schedule <br /> and took effect July 1, 2013. <br /> o Council Member Reyna appreciated everyone's involvement and <br /> acknowledged Aaron and Tyler to be able to speak in a public forum at such a <br /> young age as it is not easy to do so. He is a product of youth sports and <br /> • attributes much of his success to youth sports. All organizations using city <br /> PREY Regular Meeting Page 4 July 29, 2013 <br /> <br /> <br /> 13A-10 <br />