HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-25-2023 Minutes PPCEAPPROVED BY THE PARK PLANNING &COMMUNITY EVENTS COMMISSION ON APRIL 26, 2023
MINUTES -DRAFT
City of Orange
Park Planning and Community Events
Commission
January 25, 2023
The Parks Planning & Community Events Commission of the City of Orange, California
convened January 25, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. in a Regular Meeting in the Council Chamber, 300
E. Chapman Avenue, Orange, California.
1. OPENING/CALL TO ORDER
Chair Freeman called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm.
1.1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Commissioner Chip Ahlswede
1.2 ROLL CALL
Present Ahlswede, Fields, Litwin, Vaughn, and Freeman
Absent Perez, and Rouse
1.3 ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public Speaker: Robb Gallegos advocated for having tennis and pickleball courts in
East Orange, specifically at Grijalva Park.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3.1. Approval of meeting minutes of the Park Planning & Community Events
Commission of the City of Orange for the November 01, 2022 Special Meeting.
A motion was made by Commissioner Ahlswede, seconded by Commissioner Vaughn,
to approve minutes as presented. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Ahlswede, Litwin, Vaughn, and Freeman
Noes: None
Absent: Perez, Fields, and Rouse
4. REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Adam Litwin asked for the results of the Survey on Tree Lighting
Ceremony. Danielle Valadez reported that we received two responses stating they
enjoyed the event.
Commissioner Christine Vaughn encouraged other Commissioners to utilize their
business contacts to support community events through the Community Partnership
Program.
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5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
5.1. Preliminary Conceptual Designs of the New Park in West Orange also known as
Riverview Park".
Commission was asked to provide feedback on two preliminary conceptual designs
presented by Agora Partners.
Eugene Fields joined the Commissioners in the dais at 5:40 pm)
5.2. Park Signage Installation Capital Improvement Project.
A motion was made by Commissioner Ahlswede, seconded by Vice Chair Litwin to
recommend Option B for park signage,with zeros removed and a QR Code added.
Ayes: Ahlswede, Fields, Litwin, and Freeman
Noes: Vaughn
Absent: Perez, and Rouse
5.3. Capital Improvement Project Planning Process.
Commission was asked to provide input and recommendations for future capital
improvement projects.
A motion was made by Commissioner Fields, seconded by Commissioner Freeman, to
approve annual CIP planning schedule as outlined for Fiscal Year 2023-24 and future
years. The motion carried by'the following vote:
Ayes: Ahlswede, Fields, Litwin, Vaughn, and Freeman
Noes: None
Absent: Perez, and Rouse
5.4. Selection of the 2023 Concerts in the Park Band Selection Committee.
A motion was made by Commissioner Freeman, seconded by Commissioner
Ahlswede, to designate Commissioners Fields, Litwin, and Freeman to serve on the
2023 Concert in the Park Band Selection Committee. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: Ahlswede, Fields, Litwin, Vaughn, and Freeman
Noes: None
Absent: Perez, and Rouse
5.5. City Led Special Events.
Commissioners provided input on current special events and recommendations for
potential future special events.
5.6. Selection of Park Planning and Special Event Commission Officers.
A motion was made by Commissioner Litwin, seconded by Commissioner Ahlswede, to
nominate Eugene Fields as Chair. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Ahlswede, Litwin, Vaughn, and Freeman
Noes: None
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Absent: Perez, and Rouse
Recused: Fields
A motion was made by Commisioner Vaughn, seconded by Commissioner Fields, to
nominate Adam Litwin as Vice Chair. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Ahlswede, Fields,Vaughn, and Freeman
Noes: None
Absent: Perez, and Rouse
Recused: Litwin
5.7. Frequency of the Park Planning and Community Events Commission Meetings.
A motion was made by Commissioner Fields, seconded by Commissioner Ahlswede, to
recommend to City Council the Commission meet no more than every other month and
no less than the current meeting schedule. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Ahlswede, Fields, and Freeman
Noes: Litwin, and Vaughn
Absent: Perez, and Rouse
6. COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR'S REPORT
None.
7. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:42 pm .
The next Regular Park Planning & Community Events Commission meeting will be held
on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber.
eslie Hardy
Community Services Director
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