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Board of Recreation and Parks
Minutes of February 25, 2009 Meeting Page 1 of 3
BOARD OF RECREATION AND PARKS
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
February 25, 2009
CALL TO ORDER Parks, Recreation and Community Services
Administration Building, 2nd floor
888 W. Santa Ana Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92702
5:35 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE J. Espinoza
ROLL CALL BOARD OF RECREATION AND PARKS
MEMBERS/STUDENT REPS PRESENT
Frank Acosta, Tish Leon, Max Madrid, Julie Stroud,
Wendy Tobiska
STAFF PRESENT:
Ron Ono, Administrative Services Manager
Mike Lopez, Parks Superintendent
Jenny Rios, Recreation Superintendent
Jose Sandoval, Sr. Assistant City Attorney
Athena Martinez, Board Secretary
PRESENTATIONS
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH AWARD – MARCH 2009
Greg Zul was present to receive this award.
SPECIAL SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY – JANUARY 2009
Randy Platt was present to receive this award on behalf of Community SeniorServ.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION: W. Tobiska SECOND: J. Stroud
VOTE: AYES: Acosta, Leon, Madrid, Stroud, Tobiska (5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSENT: (at voting) Hills, Nguyen, Orea (3)
1. MINUTES
Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting held on January 28, 2009.
2. ABSENCES
Excused: Jerry Hills and Ken Nguyen
Unexcused: David Orea
** END OF CONSENT CALENDAR **
BUSINESS CALENDAR
UNAPPROVED MINUTES
Board of Recreation and Parks
Minutes of February 25, 2009 Meeting Page 2 of 3
NEW BUSINESS
1. AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM PRESENATION
Recreation Superintendent J. Rios gave a PowerPoint presentation with handouts, on file
with Recording Secretary for review.
2. REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION – ROSITA CELL TOWER LEASE AGREEMENT
Item tabled to next regular meeting.
3. REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION – DISSOLUTION OF BOARD COMMITTEES
Due to the City’s current budget situation, the Board’s committees will be dissolved to
decrease demand for staff time.
4. NOMINATIONS FOR SPECIAL SERVICE AWARD TO THE YOUTH AND COMMUNTIY
OF SANTA ANA
None at this time.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Calendars for March and April, 2009 were reviewed and discussed. Events of note:
Mar 7-8, 2009: Zoo Birthday Celebration
Mar 28, 2009: Cesar Chavez In-Service Day at Jerome Park, details pending
Apr 16, 2009: Barrier Free Basketball Court Ribbon Cutting at Thornton Park, 9am
STATUS/UPDATES
1. COMMITTEE ON FIELD USE (CoFU) – No report.
2. COMMUNITY CONTACT REPORTS AND UPDATES - Reviewed.
3. PENDING ITEMS/ACTION ITEMS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
Founders’ Day (Future)
Event Banners (Future)
COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No public present.
STAFF/CONSULTANT COMMENTS
R. Ono
Provided the Board with a copy of the memo to City Manager regarding the Board’s
recommendation on the use of future Cell Tower Revenues.
Mayor was able to secure a $170,000 contribution from County Supervisor J. Nguyen to be
used for the installation of a new clay tennis court at Cabrillo Pak. The estimated project
cost is $300,000, so we are a little more than half way there.
The ATS Cell Tower Consultant agreement has expired and will go before Council for
renewal.
The two new Park Inspector classifications have been pulled twice from Council agendas.
Will be on the March 2nd agenda.
UNAPPROVED MINUTES
Board of Recreation and Parks
Minutes of February 25, 2009 Meeting Page 3 of 3
A. Martinez
Suggested that the Board’s agenda packets be sent electronically to save on postage,
paper, envelopes and labels. Board agreed.
M. Lopez
Attended a water conservation conference in Los Angeles, tiered rate structures will soon be
implemented. Public Works is already working on a water conservation ordinance.
BOARD/STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COMMENTS
J. Stroud
Very disappointed about the new bridge at the creek by Fisher Park.
W. Tobiska
We all know times are bad, we get bad news every day. Need to keep a stiff upper lip.
F. Acosta
Has noticed that the lights at the stadium are on every night. Does the Agency have enough
reservations at the stadium to warrant that and cover the cost? Staff responded that with
the synthetic turf, the field can technically be used 24/7. Reservation Administration is
currently reviewing requirements for minimum number of players to warrant the use of lights.
T. Leon
With regards to the City’s reduction of Boards and Commissions, understands that the
duties of the Library Board will be assigned to this Board. Would also like to suggest that
ETAC duties fall under this Board.
Will the Graffiti Removal program still be in the budget? Staff responded that as of this
meeting, the program is still in the budget. Cannot answer to future budget cuts.
NEXT MEETING
Wednesday, March 25, 2009 in the second floor conference room of the Parks, Recreation and
Community Services administration building, located at 888 W. Santa Ana Blvd., Santa Ana,
CA.
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:15 P.M.
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Athena Martinez
Recording Secretary