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c Cecilia Iglesias indicated the maintenance of Centennial Park needs to be improved. She also indicated support for a Dog Park in the back portion of Centennial Park. o APPROVAL OF MINUTES o Minutes of October 26, 2015 accepted as presented. FACILITY RESERVATION UPDATE • Enrique Marban presented an update of the Facilities Reservation. Indicated Santa Ana Pony now is able to use the fields at Rosita and Adams Park. Also accommodations are being made for the use of the concession stand and storage areas. Reservations for use of the Recreation Centers are made at the Center. Reservations for Special Events, Sporting Events, Showmobile, SA Stadium, Santiago and Fisher Log Cabin are made at Centennial Reservation office. • Councilmember Tinajero was pleased with the presentation, and commented about how Pony was not able to get into Adams Park Storage. • Councilmember Amezcua asked how long it will take to get the reservation process on -line. • Gerardo Mouet indicated we would need a couple of months to get it on -line. • Councilmember Tinajero thanked staff for the work to expand Rosita ballfield for older children. CHEPA'S PARK UPDATE • Ron Ono provided an update on Chepa's Park. He indicated the LED security lighting will be completed the week of 1/25/16 and SAPID is planning on releasing bids for the security camera in spring. Staff is exploring two options for the area behind the handball court and will be contacting the property owner behind the court. • Councilmember Tinajero indicated the only improvement from the last report is the installation of the LED lights. • Councilmember Amezcua asked about safety of staff when they use the storage area. Staff indicates they don't go to the storage area after hours; in addition the improved lighting will help with security. CITY PRODUCED EVENT UPDATE • Sonia Batres, the new Community Events Supervisor was introduced and she provided a background on herself. • Jeannie Jurado indicated the city will be bringing back the large carnival rides for the Cinco de Mayo Event. An RFP is being issued for a private producer with goals for them to cover all cost for the Fiesta Patrias Event. She indicated the new participation rules are being developed. She also identified the proposed events for 2016 and indicated Cinclovia Event will include the combination of two events (5K Run and the SOMOS Event). PREY Meeting Page 2 January 25, 2016 13A -4