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signage at Santiago Park and what information will be shared on the new <br />communication marquees. Assistant Planner Furjanic and Superintendent <br />Acevedo responded with more information including that they are currently <br />processing the grant including the street closure, that there will be shade and <br />climate appropriate plants at Griset park and that the communication marquees <br />will be managed by city manager's office. <br />Commissioner Reyes asked about an area that used to be YMCA on Alton and <br />about Thornton Park. Deputy Director Pagano responded that the property is <br />private and Thornton is waiting for funding. <br />Chair Herrera commented about the dugout shades and communication <br />marquees, thanked them for the pickle ball court and the park security, and asked <br />about the new sign at Santiago Park, a zoom option for the public to provide <br />community input and bike lanes on Euclid. <br />Assistant Planner Furjanic and Superintendent Acevedo responded with more <br />information to answer their questions. <br />Vice Chair Zacarias Torres added the importance of creativity with budget and <br />funding and suggested selling merchandise. <br />5. Parks, Recreation and Community Services Staff Report. <br />MINUTES: Parks, Recreation and Community Services Deputy Director Tim <br />Pagano presented the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Staff Report <br />to the commission. <br />Commissioner Diaz thanked Deputy Director Pagano for the programming and <br />asked about Fiestas Patrias. Deputy Director Pagano provided more details <br />about the stage location, vendor costs, local talent and budget for Fiestas Patrias. <br />Vice Chair Zacarias Torres asked about the Delhi Library seating and shade <br />structures, and later park hours for summer, and commended the city for summer <br />programs and recreational swimming. She also suggested signage for the Zoo <br />Eco Center now being open and asked about the Santa Ana Zoo Movie night. <br />Deputy Director Pagano responded that he will share her suggestion with Library <br />Services Director Sternberg, and that the team is discussing summer park hours. <br />Chair Herrera brought up immigration, and asked how this effected the initial <br />summer programming and asked about budget cuts. Deputy Director Pagano <br />responded that there was an initial decrease in participation, but it came back <br />and explained how they are managing the budget changes. <br />Parks, Recreation and Community Services 7 7/24/2025 <br />Commission <br />