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