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be removed. Staff reported we are currently addressing the tree removal. • Councilmember Reyna addressed concern on the area behind the courts. It is difficult to see and people are cutting the chain link fence. He indicated the City Manager identified and alternative of moving the property line. • Councilmember Amezcua asked about the amount of handball courts in the park. Staff reported there are two handball courts. • Councilmember Tinajero indicated we need to make the park safer with security lighting, surveillance cameras and hiring additional officers. Will continue to discuss item with staff. • APPROVAL OF MINUTES o Minutes of August 17, 2015 accepted as presented. • CITY BALL DIAMOND FIELD RESERVATION STATUS UPDATE • Chairman Tinajero opened the item for public comments: • George Robles, SA Pony thanked staff for assisting the league since 2012. Requested staff for continued help to identify fields for SA Pony league use. Wants to work with staff to keep the park safe. • Hector Garnica, SA Pony indicated he started playing ball 23 years ago and indicated additional fields are needed for practice. • Cory Nelson, SA Pony indicated having 3 teams on the field playing is very difficult. SA Pony needs a larger field. • Yolanda Linan, District 30 Little League Baseball indicated the league has increase 20% and all players are residents of Santa Ana. The adults that manage the league are all volunteers. • Michele Bretza, SA Pony League indicates the league has increased to 600 players and 80% are from Santa Ana. Where are the players going to play with limited fields? • Gerardo Mouet introduced Enrique Marban to explain the reservation system. • Mr. Marban indicated traditionally the city had 9 little leagues and now there are only 3 active little leagues. Over the years the number of little league players have decreased. Santa Ana Pony is a new youth baseball organization that is quickly growing in numbers. SA Pony expects to grow more and needs more fields. There are 39 ballfields of which 26 are lighted fields. Staff will review the field permit system and identify options for a fair and equitable permit system. Staff will meet with individual youth baseball organizations, adult baseball /softball organizations to assess their needs and to discuss options and recommendations. • Councilmember Tinajero indicated SA Pony primary field is at Riverview Park, because all the other fields are already allocated. Staff indicated the fields are provided to PREY Meeting Page 3 October 26, 2015 13A -5