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CITY OF SANTA ANA
PARK DEVELOPMENT/JOINT USE FACILITIES
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE
July 1, 2003
MINUTES
The meeting was convened at 5:50 p.m. in the City Hall, Room 831.
The following Council Members were present:
Jose Solorio
Claudia Alvarez
Mike Garcia
Staffs present were: Gerardo Mouet, Assistant Director, PRCSA
Joe Fletcher, City Attorney
Ron Ono, Park PlarminglDesign Mgr., PRCSA
Mike Lopez, Park Superintendent, PRCSA
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
ACTION ITEM: Minutes of May 6, 2003 meeting were approved as submitted.
2. JOINT USE UPDATE ON HECTOR GODINEZ HIGH SCHOOL AT CENTENNIAL
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Staff presented the current status and schedule on Hector Godinez High School. The
District's construction funding is available and the construction escrow agreement is being
finalized. A three-year phase out agreement with the County of Orange is also being
processed for approval. District anticipates the Heritage Museum Agreement will be
approved this month.
ACTION ITEM: Schedule discussion on the Joint Use portion of the Agreement when
Hector Godinez High School is under construction.
3. UPDATE ON FACILITY USE POLICY
Due to the high demand for athletic fields and facilities, a committee was formed to prepare a
draft Facility Use Policy to identify a process in reserving City park facilities. The
committee, made up of Recreation and Park Board members and City staff met with all the
sports users to obtain input and explain the reason for preparing a policy. The committee
also reviewed policies from other cities. To ensure communication on facility reservations,
the agency has restructured the divisions and combined reservations, facility attendants, park
rangers, and facility maintenance under one manager. Staff anticipates the policy will be
implemented in the month of August.
ACTION ITEM: Submit the draft policy to all City Council members.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
. None
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'-' 5. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS
. On July 10th, Council member Garcia will be meeting with Susan Grasse on the issue
of Thornton Park Lake Maintenance. Council member requested bullet points on the
maintenance issue.
. Council member Garcia expressed concern on parking since two events were planned
at Centennial Park on July 4th (Skate Park Contest and the Independence Day event).
. Council member Garcia requested information and/or clarification on the carnival
issue and a detail cost ofthe Cinco De Mayo Event.
6. ITEMS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS:
. ProgramlUse on Park Facilities.
. Effect of the Assessment District
. Discussion on Pocket Parks
7. NEXT MEETING:
September 2, 2003-5:45p.m. cancelled due to Council Meeting.
Moved to September 3, 2003 - 5:45 p.m. - City Hall Room 831
Meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
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Jon "Rip" Ribble
Executive Director
Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency
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City Council Committee on
Park Development Joint Use Facilities - Minutes
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July I, 2003