HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/23/07Staff presented a site plan of the districts proposal to install a 6' high wrought
iron fence with 11 gates around the athletic field of Godinez High School. The
gates will be closed during school hours and locked in the open position
during non-school hours and on weekends to allow the public access to the
joint use portion of the school. The district presented the proposal to the
Centennial Park, Valley/Adams, Windsor Village and New Horizon
Neighborhood Associations and received mixed reactions from the residents.
The proposal will be presented to the Board of Recreation and Parks on
March 28, 2007 for their information.
4. PARK PROJECT AND GRANT UPDATE
Staff provided a list and status of the various park projects and grants
administered by the agency.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
No Public Comments.
6. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS
Provide data of areas lacking open space.
Look into providing directional signage to Saddleback Park.
• Provide signage for the public at Main Library north entrance to "Please use
south entrance'.
• Look into posting the agenda and minutes on line.
Look into changing the time of the meetings to the evening.
7. ITEMS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS:
None
8. NEXT MEETING: May 25, 2007
12:OOpm
City Hall, Room 831
Meeting adjourned at 1:45 p.m.
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Executive Directory
Parks, Recreation land Community Services Agency
City of Santa Ana Council Committee on 3 March 23, 2007
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introduction of adult role models, and mentorship programs. Staff is also proposing a
Youth Summit for intermediate age students.
Intramural/Intermediate Sports Initiative
Staff provided a sports schedule, program cost including awards and T-shirts for
intermediate age students. Programs include, Flag Football, volleyball, cross country,
basketball, soccer, track and field, and tennis.
Catalina Island Excursion
The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency will be sending 40
participants to Catalina in late August.
Youth Master Plan Update
The Youth Commission has been working on the creation of a Youth Master
Plan that will develop a long term strategic plan for the youth and families in
Santa Ana. The Youth Master Plan will provide information on Youth
Resources, Youth and Family Needs, bases for Community Discussion, and
provide a common Goal and Framework for future decision making.
Discussion revolved around youth sports and physical improvements that will
be phased in the plan. Staff provided a sample resolution in the report.
2. JOINT USE AGREEMENTS
Discussion on new Opportunities
Staff presented possible opportunity areas for future joint use, which included
Willard, Otsuka property and the Library. Staff is currently working with the
Principal at Willard for possible joint use of the sports field and tennis courts.
Staff is also working with the district to provide a landscape set back along
the Santa Ana River side of the Otsuka property. The Library Director is also
continuing discussions with the district on joint use of school libraries. Issues
related to public access through the school campus still needs to be resolved.
The district is open to extending the hours at Valley and Century High School.
Update on Spurgeon
Staff is continuing discussions with the district on an old joint use agreement
for use of fields, restrooms and maintenance at Spurgeon Intermediate
School.
3. GODINEZ JOINT USE AGREEMENT UPDATE
• Youth Fee Proposal
The Godinez Joint Use Agreement identifies one school fee for the use of
Godinez facilities. City staff is proposing the district consider amending the
district fee schedule to take into consideration a different fee for youth/adults,
non-profit/profit organizations, and residents/non-residents. A proposed fee
revision was provided for information that will be discussed with the
City/School Technical Advisory Committee.
• Fence Proposal
City of Santa Ana Council Committee on 2 March 23, 2007
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CITY OF SANTA ANA
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON
PARKS, RECREATION, EDUCATION AND YOUTH
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 23, 2007
MINUTES
CALLED TO ORDER
The meeting convened at 12:05 p.m. in the City Hall, Room 831, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa
Ana, California.
ATTENDANCE
Council member present: Michelle Martinez (Chairperson), Vince Sarimento, Sal Tinajero
(arrived 12:55pm)
Staff present: David Ream, City Manager; Cathy Sandiford, Asst. City Manager; Gerardo
Mouet, Executive Director PRCSA; Joe Fletcher, City Attorney; Rob Richard, Executive Director
Library; Ron Ono, Administrative Services Manager; Jose Sandoval, Assistant City Attorney;
Jenny Rios, Recreation Superintendent; Alma Flores, Sr. Management Assistant; Frances
Cadenas, Youth Council Coordinator.
1. PLANNING FOR YOUTH PROGRAMMING
Youth In Government Initiative
Staff presented the a draft program designed to offer Santa Ana Unified School
District students an opportunity to see and participate in local government activities.
This program will be similar to the Civic Awareness Program whereby students were
given the opportunity to participate in an 8 week program to run the State
Government operation in Sacramento.
The Santa Ana Youth In Local Government Program (SYILG) is an 8 week program,
focused on 30 high school juniors to senior students that will have an opportunity to
participate and experience various aspects on how local government works. The
program will include an orientation, preparation of staff reports, mock council
meeting, and student participation. Students will have an opportunity to go to
Sacramento to participate in the State Program. The cost is approximately
$1,500/per student for travel and housing. To raise funding for this program and to
send the students, a Youth Civic Awareness Banquet will be held at Delhi Center.
Youth Expo
Youth Expo provides an opportunity for students between the ages of 11 to 18 years
and their families to participate and obtain information on higher education programs,
employment and careers in community services, health and fitness, police, fire,
military, sports and recreation. The event includes, resource information booths,
entertainment, demonstrations, exhibits and activities.
The program for the 2007 Youth Expo is being proposed at Santa Ana College on
Sunday, October 7, 2007 and will be similar to the 2006 Youth Expo, with the
addition of intermediate school workshops concurrent with parent workshops,
City of Santa Ana Council Committee on 1 March 23, 2007
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