2017-04-24 YOUTH,EDUCATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES SPECIAL MEETING

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3. CATALINA 2017 UPDATE o Juan Lara, Community Services Supervisor presented the Annual Catalina Campout. He indicated it is done every summer (July-August). The campout has scholarship opportunities and last summer 70 children participated in the campout with volunteer support and staff. This year due to budget constraints, the proposal is to reduce the number to 50 children. o Councilmember Solorio indicated we should keep the participation number the same (70 children). o Action: Continue with the same (70 children) participation for the Catalina Campout. • Motion by: Councilmember Solorio. Second by Councilmember Benavides • Motion approved. 4. DAN YOUNG SOCCER COMPLEX AND CENTENNIAL PARK FIELD REALIGNMENT UPDATE o Juan Lara, Community Services Supervisor presents the 7 on 7 concept proposed by one of the soccer organizations. Councilmember Solorio asked questions on the Skate Park and operations. o Chris Schmidt, Windsor Village Neighborhood Association Vice President indicated there is not enough parking for this concept. Players would increase from 22 to 56 players on the field. Godinez High School uses the soccer fields from time to time that will impact the use. o Edgar Vasquez, Interamerican Sports indicated on weekends only Godinez, DYSC #5&#6 and #4 are in use. We need to maximize the use of the fields. There is a lack of fields in Santa Ana. o Marcela Rosas indicated to use the fields you need to be part of a team and need to pay to play. Some of the children are unable to pay to be part of the team. o Juan Lara, Community Services Supervisor presented the existing and proposed field uses. Explained the realignment of fields #5 and #6 to create a third field. He indicated the proposal of the 7 on 7 and the realignment of fields #5 and #6 are currently under review. Will be checking with other cities and SCMAF of field regulations and reporting their findings. o Councilmember Benavides asked if the proposal require physical changes to the field and cost. We need to protect the relationship between the City and the soccer organization. Eventually any work will fall on the city. o Councilmember Solorio indicated the following: • If we allow the 7 on 7 change it needs to be available to any league. • The Adult League surcharge can be used for the renovation. • There should be a moderate increase in the fees to pay for maintenance. • Park parking is an overall concern for residents. Especially when the school and SA College are in session. The Godinez Parking structure Youth, Rec. &Comm. Svs. Committee Mtg Page 3 April 24, 2017