HomeMy WebLinkAboutMins 2008 05 May_FINALBoard of Recreation and Parks Regular Meeting
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BOARD OF RECREATION AND PARKS
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
May 28, 2008
CALL TO ORDER Administration Building of
Parks, Recreation and Community Services
888 W. Santa Ana Blvd.
Santa Ana, California
5: 39 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL BOARD OF RECREATION AND PARKS
MEMBERS/STUDENT REPS PRESENT:
Joshua Havlik, Tish Leon, Max Madrid, Ken Nguyen,
David Orea, Julie Stroud, Wendy Tobiska
STAFF/CONSULTANTS PRESENT:
Gerardo Mouet, Executive Director
Ron Ono, Administrative Services Manager
Kathy Bowers, Cable Consultant
Juan Lara, Recreation Program Coordinator
Bill Lynch,
PRESENTATIONS
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH – MAY AND JUNE 2008
Joe Vargas was present to accept this award for May 2008.
Jeannie Jurado was present to accept this award for June 2008.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION: J. Stroud SECOND: K. Nguyen
VOTE: AYES: Acosta, Havlik, Leon, Madrid, Nguyen, Orea, Stroud,
Tobiska (8)
NOES: None (0)
ABSENT: (at voting) None (0)
1. MINUTES
Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting held on March 26, 2008.
Approve Minutes of Special Joint Meeting with Youth Commission held on April 23, 2008.
Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting held on April 23, 2008.
2. ABSENCES
Excuse the absence of Frank Acosta.
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** END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
NEW BUSINESS
1. MATCHPOINT
Executive Director Gerardo Mouet provided background of current license agreement and
facility improvements at Cabrillo Tennis Center. New operating agreement will reduce
operating expenses by 76,000 and increase Tennis revenue by 18,000 (from 30,000 to 48,000
annually). Matchpoint must provide 6 academy scholarships and will also assist with tennis
outreach.
2. REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION-NAM ING OF KIWANIS BARRIER FREE
BASKETBALL COURT
Administrative Services Manager Ron Ono described the Kiwanis request to rename the
facility after Raul Ayala and described the City municipal code for naming of facilities.
Approval of Planning Commission and City Council is also required.
MOTION: W. Tobiska SECOND: M. Madrid
VOTE: AYES: Havlik, Leon, Madrid, Nguyen, Orea, Stroud,
Tobiska (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSENT: Acosta (1)
3. REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION-APPROVE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
OMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS FOR CELLULAR ATENNA AT EL
SALVADOR PARK.
Administrative Services Manager Ron Ono described the term as 10 year, $2,400/month
(20% to ATS, 80% to the City); project will include roof on existing building. 4% per year
annual increase; Artesia Pilar NA Approved.
MOTION: J. Stroud SECOND: W. Tobiska
VOTE: AYES: Havlik, Leon, Madrid, Nguyen, Orea, Stroud,
Tobiska (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSENT: Acosta (1)
4. GRAFITTI REFERRAL PROGRAM PRESENTATION
Officer Eric Rivas, described Penal Code and Warfare and Institutions Code sections related
to vandalism. Program Coordinator, Juan Lara, discussed City program staffing, operation,
and budget.
5. NOMINATIONS FOR SPECIAL SERVICE AWEARD TO THE YOUTH AND
COMMUNITY OF SANTA ANA
Madison SALUD Walking Club nominated for award.
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MOTION: W. Tobiska SECOND: J. Stroud
VOTE: AYES: Havlik, Leon, Madrid, Nguyen, Orea, Stroud,
Tobiska (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSENT: Acosta (1)
UPCOMING EVENTS
Calendars for June and July, 2008 reviewed and discussed.
STATUS/UPDATES
1. COMMITTEE ON FIELD USE (CoFU)
Staff presented sport turf renovation schedule. CoFU recommends more joint use with Santa
Ana Unified School District and more participation from SAUSD members on CoFU.
Would like to increase usage of School District fields.
2. OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE:
No scheduled date regarding remainder of move for Twist Basler House. Open space
committee may meet in field to review Sandpointe Paseo trees. Fireworks ordinance
discussed by committee.
3. EVENTS AND PROGRAMS
Tierra de las Pampas, Mother’s Day Celebration and Santiago Creek Week events were
discussed, as well as possible banner locations for future events.
4. COMMUNITY CONTACT FORMS
Reviewed and discussed.
5. CABLE UPDATES
Will meet with AT&T to discuss Channel 3 availability on AT&T video service.
Percentage of calls answered increased to 72%.
6. PENDING ITEMS/ACTION ITEMS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
Presentation from Tat2 B Gone (Future)
Programming at new Interpretive Center in Santiago Park (July)
COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No public present.
STAFF/CONSULTANT COMMENTS
G. Mouet
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State of the City Address on June 12th.
BOARD/STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COMMENTS
J. Havlik
Commended staff on Matchpoint and Court Referral program.
M. Madrid
Mentioned Probation hosting a Conference on June 21st details to be shared via
Recording Secretary.
K. Nguyen
Complimented reservations staff and asked status of polo shirts for commissioners.
J. Stroud
How did meeting with Santa Ana Unified School District go, are we moving forward
with and joint use agreement? Staff confirmed that the Willard Joint Use Agreement is
moving forward.
T. Leon
Will be working for Public Law Center instead of Latino Health Access. Asked that
meeting packets be mailed to residence.
W. Tobiska
Complimented Agency on work done for May 22nd show at El Salvador which raised
$500 for El Salvador Center.
NEXT MEETING
Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. at the Sandpointe Community Center, located at 3700 S.
Birch, Santa Ana, CA.
MEETING ADJOURNED
MOTION: J. Stroud Second: K. Nguyen
Vote: AYES: Havlik, Leon, Madrid, Nguyen, Orea, Stroud, Tobiska (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSENT: Acosta (1)
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:30 P.M.
Recording Secretary