Park Planning and Community Events Commission

City of Orange Park Planning and Community Events Commission January 20, 2026 MINUTES The Park Planning and Community Events Commission of the City of Orange, California convened on January 20, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in a Regular Meeting the Council Chamber, 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange, California. 1. OPENING/CALL TO ORDER Chair Kushon called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. 1.1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Commissioner Ahlswede. 1.2 ROLL CALL Present Freeman, Fields, Perez, Ahlswede, Romero, and Kushon Absent Litwin 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 October 21, 2025 A motion was made by Vice Chair Freeman, seconded by Commissioner Fields, to approve the minutes as presented. The motion carried by the following vote: Freeman, Fields, Perez, Ahlswede, Romero, and KushonAyes: NoneNoes: LitwinAbsent: 4. COMMISSION BUSINESS Selection of Park Planning and Community Events Commission Officers Emily Bustamante, Assistant Community Services Director, presented the staff report on selecting a Chair and Vice Chair of the Commission for a one-year term according to the Orange Municipal Code. The term will be effective from the March 2026 meeting through the first meeting of the 2027 calendar year. Page 1 of 3

Park Planning and Community Events Commission Minutes January 20, 2026 A motion was made by Commissioner Fields to select Commissioner Perez as Chair of the Park Planning and Community Events Commission for a one-year term effective March 17, 2026. Commissioner Perez stated her gratitude and objection before a second could be made and the motion was withdrawn. A motion was made by Commissioner Perez, seconded by Commissioner Ahlswede, to select Commissioner Romero as Chair of the Park Planning and Community Events Commission for a one-year term effective March 17, 2026. The motion carried by the following vote: Freeman, Fields, Perez, Ahlswede, and RomeroAyes: KushonNoes: LitwinAbsent: A motion was made by Commissioner Fields, seconded by Commissioner Romero, to select Commissioner Ahlswede, as Vice Chair of the Park Planning and Community Events Commission for a one-year term effective March 17, 2026. The motion carried by the following vote: Freeman, Fields, Perez, Ahlswede, Romero, and KushonAyes: NoneNoes: LitwinAbsent: 4.2. Recommendation for Celebration in the Park on July 3, 2026 in Connection with the USA250 Initiative Emily Bustamante, Assistant Community Services Director, presented the staff report on a Celebration in the Park on July 3, 2026 event in connection with the USA250 initiative. Staff responded to Commissioner questions on event costs, planned activities, and the timeline of presenting the event to City Council. A motion was made by Commissioner Romero, seconded by Commissioner Perez, to recommend the proposed event for City Council consideration as presented. The motion carried by the following vote: Freeman, Perez, Ahlswede, Romero, and KushonAyes: FieldsNoes: LitwinAbsent: 5. COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR'S REPORT None. Page 2 of 3

Park Planning and Community Events Commission Minutes January 20, 2026 6. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:51 p.m. The next Regular Park Planning and Community Events Commission meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber. /s/Emily Bustamante Emily Bustamante Assistant Community Services Director Page 3 of 3

Leslie Hardy Community Services Director Nathalie Adourian City Attorney Jessica Wang Executive Assistant JAMES KUSHON Chair STEVE FREEMAN Vice Chair ADAM LITWIN Commissioner EUGENE FIELDS Commissioner EVA PEREZ Commissioner CHIP AHLSWEDE Commissioner BRANDY ROMERO Commissioner AGENDA Park Planning and Community Events Commission January 20, 2026 5:30 PM Regular Session City Council Chamber 300 E. Chapman Avenue Orange, CA 92866 Welcome to the Park Planning and Community Events Commission. Regular meetings of the City of Orange Park Planning and Community Events Commission are held on the third Tuesday of January, March, May, July, September, and October at 5:30 p.m. Agenda Information The agenda contains a brief general description of each item to be considered. Written materials relating to an item on the agenda that are provided to the Park Commission after agenda packet distribution and within 72 hours before it is to consider the item will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk ’s Office located at 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange, during normal business hours; at the Park Commission meeting; and made available on the City's website. Public Participation Park Planning and Community Events Commission meetings are streamed live and on -demand on the City’s website at www.cityoforange.org. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.3, members of the public may address the Commission on any agenda items or matters within the jurisdiction of the governing body by using any of the following methods: 1) In-Person To speak on an item on the agenda, complete a speaker ’s card indicating your name, address, and identify the agenda item number or subject matter you wish to address. The card should be given to staff prior to the start of the meeting. General comments are made during the “Public Comments” section on the agenda. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time limit is announced. 2) Written Public Comments Members of the public can submit their written comments electronically for the Park Commission's consideration by using the eComment feature on the Agenda page of the City's website at www .cityoforange.org. To ensure distribution to the Park Commission prior to consideration of the agenda, we encourage the public to submit written comments by 3:00 p.m. the day of the meeting. All written comments will be provided to the Commissioners and posted on the City’s website after the meeting. Page 1 of 4

Park Planning and Community Events Commission Agenda January 20, 2026 Please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (714) 744-5500 with any questions. ADA Requirements: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need accommodations to participate in this meeting, contact the Community Services Department at (714) 744-7274. Notification at least 48 hours in advance of meeting will enable the City to make arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. Page 2 of 4

Park Planning and Community Events Commission Agenda January 20, 2026 1. OPENING/CALL TO ORDER 1.1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Chip Ahlswede 1.2 ROLL CALL 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS At this time, members of the public may address the Commission on matters not listed on the Agenda which are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission, provided that NO action may be taken on off-agenda items unless authorized by law. Public Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3.1. Approval of minutes of the City of Orange Park Planning & Community Events Commission Regular Meeting held on October 21, 2025 Approve minutes as presented. Recommended Action: Staff Report October 21, 2025 Regular Meeting minutes Attachments: 4. COMMISSION BUSINESS 4.1. Selection of Park Planning and Community Events Commission Officers Select a Chair and Vice Chair of the Park Planning and Community Events Commission for a one-year term. Recommended Action: Staff ReportAttachments: 4.2. Recommendation for Celebration in the Park on July 3, 2026 in Connection with the USA250 Initiative Recommend the proposed event for City Council consideration. Recommended Action: Staff ReportAttachments: 5. COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR'S REPORT Page 3 of 4

Park Planning and Community Events Commission Agenda January 20, 2026 6. ADJOURNMENT The next Regular Park Planning & Community Events Commission meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber. I, Jessica Wang, Executive Assistant for the City of Orange, hereby declare, under penalty of perjury, that a full and correct copy of this agenda was posted pursuant to Government Code Section 54950 et. seq., at the following locations: Orange Civic Center kiosk and Orange City Clerk's Office at 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange Main Public Library at 407 E. Chapman Avenue, Police facility at 1107 N. Batavia, and uploaded to the City's website www.cityoforange.org. Date posted: January 15, 2026 Page 4 of 4