Minutes for the Parks, Recreation and Human Services Commission

1 Civic Center Circle, Brea, California 92821

May 22, 2024

Roll Call: (The following members were in attendance)

Higgins, Rifilato, Mason, Realon

Absent: Livingston

1. Call to Order

Chair Higgins called the meeting to order at 5:31 pm.

2. Pledge of Allegiance

Commissioner Mason led the Pledge of Allegiance.

3. Invocation

Chair Higgins asked for a moment of silence for those needing thoughts and prayers.

4. Informational

Kristin Steyerman, Jaime Espitia, and Ashley Reid provided an overview of Love Brea.

Deputy Director Sean Matlock provided an update on the recent Health & Wellness Expo.

5. Presentations

(Chair Higgins changed the order of the meeting and put this item last on the agenda.)

5.A. Presentation: Arbor Day

Chair Higgins presented an Arbor Day Proclamation to the Public Works staff.

5.B. Presentation: Recognition of Assistant City Manager Chris Emeterio's 43 Years of Service to the City of Brea

Chair Higgins presented Assistant City Manager Chris Emeterio with a proclamation in advance of his retirement to thank him for his 43 years of service to the City of Brea.

6. Matters from the Audience

Girls Softball President Melinda Haslam spoke about the unauthorized use of the fields at Tamarack Park.

7. School District Representative

BOUSD Assistant Superintendent Rick Champion provided an update from the school district.

8. Correspondence - Staff

8.A. Correspondence

Deputy Director Sean Matlock read a Yelp review that was received regarding the Brea Community Center.

9. Action

9.A. Approval of Minutes of March 27, 2024 Meeting

The motion to approve was made by Commissioner Mason and seconded by Vice Chair Rifilato.

Ayes: Higgins, Rifilato, Mason, Realon

Nays: None

Absence: Livingston

Motion passed 3-1-1

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10. Discussion

Deputy Director Sean Matlock stated that the city is hard at work on the western extension of the Tracks at Brea. He also mentioned additional signage on the tracks that would be brought back to the Commission for approval at the next meeting. Chair Higgins has concerns about the enforcement of speed with E-bikes. Assistant City Manager Chris Emeterio said this is an issue in the surrounding cities and to keep an eye on this,

10.A. Arovista Park Modernization Update

Senior Management Analyst Jenn Colacion thanked those who were able to attend the Arrovista Park Groundbreaking Event and updated them about the timeline.

10.B. Tracks at Brea Update

11. Information Memorandum

Deputy Director Sean Matlock talked about the Golf Courses getting busier as the summer warms up and apologized for inadvertently leaving out the calendar of events.

11.A. April 2024 Informational Memorandum

12. Reports

Assistant City Manager Chris Emeterio congratulated Ashley Reid on her promotion to Community Services Specialist in Special Events and introduced Carrie Hosozawa as the new Executive Assistant for Community Services.

Commissioner Rifalato attended a few events and was pleased with how well attended they were.

Deputy Director Carrie Hernandez mentioned that the Cultural Arts booth at Taste of Brea will be held on May 23rd.

Special Events Coordinator Kristin Steyerman updated the Commission about the Country Fair on July 4th.

13. Adjournment

Chair Higgins adjourned the meeting at 6:28 pm.

The foregoing minutes are hereby approved

this 26th day of June, 2024:

 

 

 

 

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