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area next to the event area. Explained the various zones in detail from ,- Riverine/Marshland, Forest/Central Hub, Grassland, and Farm/Adventure zone. Identified the Strategic Planning Phases, Implementation Plan, Schedule and the next steps. Councilman Sal Tinajero arrived at 5:52pm. o Councilman Benavides asked if the Camel Exhibit is a new exhibit in the farm. Mr. Fisher indicated we currently have a camel exhibit on the east side of the zoo that will be moved to the barn area. Councilman Benavides indicated the zoo is a great attraction for Santa Ana. He indicated we have a great parrot and Macaw exhibit and the parrots are part of Santa Ana's story. o Mr. Fisher indicated the demographics of Santa Ana is changing. We have an increase of grandparents and grandchildren's visiting the zoo. o Councilman Villegas indicated he liked the addition of an attraction at the entry way. o Gerardo Mouet indicated we will do the same presentation to the Board of Recreation and Parks and later to the City Council in order to approve the Zoo Master Plan. 3. UPDATE; ON FIESTA PATRIAS 2018 RFP AND NEXT STEPS o Jeannie Jurado explained no one submitted proposals to operate the events for 2016. City will continue to coordinate Fiestas Patrias Parade. An RFP was released for 2018 Fiesta Patrias Event and two proposals were received. Evaluation team will be reviewing the proposals and plan to submit recommendation to City Council in March. In the event a producer is not selected, PRCSA will continue to produce this. Jeannie Jurado went over the various site options for the event and staff is recommending Option "D" on Flower Street and use of the Stadium. o Councilman Villegas expressed concern for protecting the stadium synthetic turf. Mr. Mouet indicated the producer will be required to place down protective covering on the turf that is available at the Stadium. UPDATE ON SANTA ANITA SYNTHETIC FIELD PARK PROJECT o Jeannie Jurado presented the $1 million grant the city was awarded for synthetic turf on Santa Anita Park field. She introduced Enrique Marban Area 6 Community Services Supervisor that oversees this district. o Ron Ono presented the proposed project and schedule. Indicated this location was chosen, because it already has sports lighting and the area is completely fenced that will help manage the use of this field. The project will include installation of drainage, synthetic turf and drought tolerant planting around the perimeter of the field. o Gerardo Mouet indicated the possibility of installing a Police Sub -station at Santa Anita Center that will provide police presences on the west side of the city. Councilman Benavidez congratulated staff on obtaining funds from this competitive grant. Asked how will we balance the use of this field for ff j Youth, Rec. & Comm. Svs. Committee Mtg Page 2 January 22, 2018 13A-4