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Home My WebLink About2014-01-27 PREYMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING ,% OF THE CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON PARKS, RECREATION, EDUCATION AND YOUTH January 27, 2014 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting convened at 5:30 p.m. at Centennial Park Reservations Administration Meeting Room; 3006 Centennial Road, Santa Ana, California 92704. ATTENDANCE Council members Present Mayor Pro Tem, Sal Tinajero (Chair) Angelica Amezcua Roman Reyna Staff Present: David Cavazos, City Manager, Gerardo Mouet, PRCSA Executive Director Ron Ono, Administrative Services Manager Jeannie Jurado, Community Services Manager Enrique Marban, Community Services Supervisor Hiram Uribe, Graphic Designer Public Speakers Peter A. Katz, SA resident Steve McGuigan, FOSAZ and Riverview West Barbara Lamere, Windsor Village PUBLIC COMMENTS: • Peter Katz raised concerns of the insensible beating at the SA nightclub. We need to educate owners of dance clubs to provide security around their establishment. • Steve McGuigan raised concern on the SA College lease extension scheduled for the next city council agenda. He expressed the need for park space. The college needs to find property next to the freeway. There is insufficient parking at their current location and they need to provide the best service to the community. They had 35 years to find a location. This location was only meant to be temporary. The college needs to make a decision for the long term, not the short term. • Barbara Lamere indicated that people needs to provide input into the decision making process. The college uses majority of the park parking lots. There is PREY Regular Meeting Page 1 January 27, 2014 limited parking available for park patrons. The college has outgrown their time at Centennial Park. • APPROVAL OF MINUTES o Minutes of October 28, 2013 accepted as presented. Mayor Pro Tern Tinajero requested the Small Park Improvement item be pulled out of order since he may have to leave early. • SMALL PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PROCESS UPDATE o Gerardo Mouet presented a proposal for small projects under $300,000 to be done a different way. He provided an example in which employee contributions and volunteers were able to construct an exercise zone at Birch Park for under $38,000. Employee contributions also provide funding for the Catalina excursion and campout. The Garfield Exercise Zone that is currently under construction was implemented through the normal process and is costing $331,603. The next small project that can be implemented by PRCSA is the Memorial Park Exercise Zone. The scope will require the removal of the deteriorated picnic shelter and barbeque grills. The exercise zone will be built in the same location under a canvas shade shelter. Claire Rmeburn, Executive Director of America On Track is donating $45,000 to purchase the equipment and shade shelter. Gcrardo Mouet introduced Claire Braeburn and she indicated they are excited to do this. They were able to obtain a 3 year grant for the purchase of exercise equipment and shade shelter. PLA_'A. SANTA ANA AND DOWNTOWN PRUGRtUAMiNG UPDATE Gerardo Mouet presented the success of the Plaza Navidena Event during the Christmas holiday. The agency now will be managing a variety of events stai-iing with Plaza Primavera, Dia Del Nino y Del Libro, Cinco de Mayo, Independence Day, Plaza Bienestar, Fiestas Patrias, Plaza de los Fundadores and Plaza Navidena. Staff will be creating a web site on sponsorship and advertising on the marquee. An artist is currently working on a logo for the events. David Cavazos indicated the Plaza Events will be paid from salary savings. The City was able to identify $500,000 in salary savings of which $250,000 will be appropriated for producing the events and soliciting sponsorship. It will take time to build relationship with sponsors. Mayor Pro Tern Tinajero indicated the community will be looking forward to the events and it is a good way to promote the city. PREY Regular Meeting Page 2 January 27, 2014 Councilmember Amezcua commented the Plaza Navidena Event was very .. successful. Councilmember Reyna asked if the Cinco de Mayo Event will be managed by Downtown Inc. Staff responded this time it will be managed by the City. Councilmember Reyna indicated we need to reach out to the Santa Ana Unified School District to partner on the event and not only SA High School of the Arts. • ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION UPDATE o Gerardo Mouet announced that seven applications were received. Ward 3 appointed Carolina Sarmiento as one of the commissioners that was approved by the City Council on the January 21st o Councilmember Reyna indicated he interviewed two applicants and will be submitting his recommendation to City Council. o Gerardo Mouet indicated-the flower Street Bike Trail (Phase 2) that is currently under construction identifies a sculpture on the northeast corner of MacArthur and Sunflower. The project funding identifies $80,000 for a sculpture. The concept is to recognize the history of the area and the Japanese American = Farmer. The RFP to select an artist for the Flower Bike Trail Sculpture will be released-. February 1sf. Art OC will be hancOng the process and a Press release will be sent out on January 30«. , `„ o Councilmember Reyna asked when the commission is developed, who directs the commission? o David Cavazos indicated the-commission will develop a process and clarify any art related issues: CENTENNIAL ECO PARK CONCEPT AND UPDATE DISCUSSION • Gerardo Mouet indicated the former Fire Training Area at Centennial Park has a deed restriction that the site be used for educational purposes. In the summer of 2012, a discussion with,the City Manager to move the college to this location was not accepted. The direction was to pursue the land conversion.and develop an Eco +Park with educational components to meet the deed condition, Further discussion took place to pursue possible funding of an Eco -Park with Senator Correa and the California Coastal Commission. • Mr. Mouet shared a concept plan of the Eco -Park that was prepared by an architect that volunteered her services. • Mayor Pro Tern Tinajero indicated the Police Academy area (former Fire Training site) is zoned for education. Staff should look into the possibility of moving the college to this location. • Gerardo Mouet explained the previous direction was to build an Eco Park at the former Fire Training site and shared a concept prepared by a volunteer. He further indicated the possibility of sharing the site with the college, City PREY Regular Meeting Page 3 January 27, 2014 • STAFF UPDATE & COMMENTS o Mr. Mouet introduced Enrique Marban and indicated he was promoted to Community Services Supervisor to manage Area 6. Enrique has over 17 years experience with the city. o The city has filled all the Community Services Supervisor's position with the following individuals: • Area 1: Rudy Hernandez • Area 2: Juan Lara • Area 3: Anthony Novella • Area 4: Erendira Moreno • Area 5: William Sandoval • Area 6: Enrique Marban COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS o Councilmember Reyna indicated the additional activities /events Downtown are great. Also glad to hear about the Catalina Trip and Youth Sports. He announced the High School Leadership Program in April is free and the need lk� to fill the openings in the Youth Commission (ages 11 to 14). PREY Regular Meeting Page 4 January 27, 2014 and Santa Ana Unified School District. The five year extension will allow us time to look into options. Mayor Pro Tern Tinajero left the meeting at 6:18pm and relinquished the Chair to Councilmember Amezcua. • Councilmember Reyna indicated the Heritage Museum; 7 acre property is a nature reserve with historical homes. • Mr. Mouet indicated the possibility of extending the bike trail to connect to the Heritage Museum. • Mr. Mouet shared the Sports Field Maintenance Schedule that showed when fields will be renovated. The schedule is designed to accommodate the various sports organizations, programs and carnival dates. We need a schedule in order to keep the fields green and well maintained. There are 44 sports fields (31 city fields and 13 Joint use fields). Our priority is to accommodate youth leagues. • Councilmember Reyna indicated the City needs to bring back Youth Sports Program. • Mr. Cavazos indicated the Strategic Plan identifies the need to bring back year round Youth Sports. • Councilmember Reyna indicated the old Recreation Youth Program would generate approximately $30,000 in revenue and how would the program fit into the schedule. • Mr. Mouet indicated the City Programs would get priority over field usage. • Enrique Marban indicated Rookie Ball will begin on July 1St. o Councilmember Reyna requested the youth sports schedule be sent out to all the City Council members. • STAFF UPDATE & COMMENTS o Mr. Mouet introduced Enrique Marban and indicated he was promoted to Community Services Supervisor to manage Area 6. Enrique has over 17 years experience with the city. o The city has filled all the Community Services Supervisor's position with the following individuals: • Area 1: Rudy Hernandez • Area 2: Juan Lara • Area 3: Anthony Novella • Area 4: Erendira Moreno • Area 5: William Sandoval • Area 6: Enrique Marban COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS o Councilmember Reyna indicated the additional activities /events Downtown are great. Also glad to hear about the Catalina Trip and Youth Sports. He announced the High School Leadership Program in April is free and the need lk� to fill the openings in the Youth Commission (ages 11 to 14). PREY Regular Meeting Page 4 January 27, 2014 o Councilmember Amezcua indicated she is excited to hear about the Sister \. City International; Plaza Santa Ana Programming and Year Round Youth Sports. o David Cavazos invited residents to attend the Strategic Planning meeting. n ADJOURNED: 6:36 p.m. Gerardo Mouet Executive Directo , PRCSA PREY Regular Meeting Page 5 January 27, 2014