HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-16-2025 Minutes PPCEMINUTES - FINAL
City of Orange
Park Planning and Community Events
Commission
September 16, 2025
The Parks Planning & Community Events Commission of the City of Orange, California
convened on September 16, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in a Regular Meeting in the Council Chamber,
300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange, California.
1. OPENING/CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chair Freeman called the meeting to order at 5:38 p.m.
1.1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Vice Chair Freeman.
1.2 ROLL CALL
Present Freeman, Fields, Perez, and Romero
Absent Litwin, Ahlswede, and Kushon
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 May 20, 2025
A motion was made by Commissioner Fields, seconded by Commissioner Perez, to
approve the minutes as presented.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Freeman, Fields, Perez, and Romero
Noes: None
Absent: Litwin, Ahlswede, and Kushon
4. COMMISSION BUSINESS
4.1. Capital Improvement Project Planning for Fiscal Year 2026-27
Robert Ambriz Jr., Parks and Facilities Manager, provided a comprehensive report on
potential Park Capital Improvement projects for Fiscal Year 27.
Commissioners provided input on the collective list of potential park capital
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improvement projects for Fiscal Year 2026-27 by considering public interest, safety,
priority, and available funding.
A motion was made by Commissioner Fields, seconded by Commissioner Perez, to
recommend the collective list of potential park capital improvement projects for Fiscal
Year 2026-27 to City Council for approval.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Freeman, Fields, Perez, and Romero
Noes: None
Absent: Litwin, Ahlswede, and Kushon
4.2. USA250-Orange Planning Update & Request for Input
Emily Bustamante, Assistant Community Services Director, provided a brief report on
the Semiquincentennial Subcommittee's approach and status of commitments from
community groups.
Vice Chair Freeman shared updates from the Semiquincentennial Subcommittee.
Commissioners provided input to staff on ideas to include community groups in
celebrating the Semiquincentennial.
5. COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Assistant Community Services Director, Emily Bustamante, provided the Commission
with updates on current projects including Grijalva Area Lighting, Hart Park Pickleball
and Fitness Circuit and Skatepark of Grijalva Park Projects, as well as plans to work
with community groups who have committed to hosting event programs such as
Concerts in the Park, Treats in the Streets, and the Tree Lighting.
6. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:31 p.m.
The next Regular Park Planning & Community Events Commission meeting will be held
on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber.
Emily Bustamante
Assistant Community Services Director
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