HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-27-2023 Minutes PPCEAPPROVED BY THE PARK PLANNING & COMMUNITY EVENTS COMMISSION ON OCTOBER 25, 2023
MINUTES
City of Orange
Park Planning and Community Events
Commission
July 27, 2023
The Parks Planning & Community Events Commission of the City of Orange, California
convened on July 27, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. in an Adjourned Regular Meeting in the Council
Chamber, 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange, California.
1. OPENING/CALL TO ORDER
Chair Eugene Fields called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
1.1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Chair Eugene Fields.
1.2 ROLL CALL
Present Litwin, Ahlswede, Freeman, Perez, de Vries, Kushon, and Fields
Absent None
1.3 ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3.1. Approval of minutes of the City of Orange Park Planning & Community Events
Commission Regular Meeting held on April 26, 2023.
A motion was made by Commissioner Freeman, seconded by Commissioner Kushon,
to approve the minutes as presented. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Litwin, Ahlswede, Freeman, Perez, de Vries, Kushon, and Fields
Noes: None
Absent: None
4. REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Freeman provided an update on the subcommittee's recommendation
for the name of the pocket park at the Well 28 site.
Commissioner Kushon requested a report at a future meeting to discuss naming rights
of parks and park amenities as a source of income.
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Commission
Commissioner Ahlswede requested the Commission vote for the Chair at the October
meeting instead of at the January meeting.
Chair Fields thanked City Staff for the Special Events and requested "dogs on leash"
signs at Yorba Park.
5. ADMIN REPORTS
5.1. Capital Improvement Project Planning
A motion was made by Chair Fields, seconded by Commissioner Ahlswede, to -
recommend capital improvement projects for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 as listed with
the inclusion of a possible Splash Pad, reserving funds for community outreach, and
developing and updating the Masterplan. Also if funding becomes available, to
reconsider the mural project at El Camino Real Park. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: Litwin,Ahlswede, Freeman, Perez, de Vries, Kushon, and Fields
Noes: None
Absent: None
5.2. City Led Special Events.
Commissioners provided input and recommendations for the City Led Special Events.
6. COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Danielle Valadez, Recreation Services Manager provided a recap of the 3rd of July
event and the upcoming fall events.
7. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:46 pm.
The next Regular Park Planning & Community Events Commission meeting will be held
on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber.
Emily Bustamatote
Assistant Community Services Director
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