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D R A F T MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION GLENDALE CIVIC CENTER 5750 W. GLENN DR. GLENDALE, ARIZONA 85301 JUNE 9, 2025 5:30P.M. Parks and Recreation Mission Statement A partnership of employees and community working together to create a better quality of life for Glendale through the provision of excellent parks, recreational programming, special events, tourism, and neighborhood and community facilities. 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Helena Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Helena Johnson, Chair Bud Zomok, Vice Chair Marie Nesfield, Commissioner Gilbert Longoria, Commissioner Lynda Martinez, Commissioner Kathryn Mawby, Commissioner Jaclyn Nguyen, Teen Commissioner Also Present: John Kennedy, Director Mike Keane, Assistant Director Heidi Barriga, Deputy Director Manuel Padia, Recreation Administrator Diane Williams, Program Manager Don Bessler, Director of Engineering Eddie Garcia, City Architect Allison Coldwell, Holly Street Studio Attendees: Carlos Vargas, Ocotillo District Resident Denise Flynn, Ocotillo District Resident (turned in Agenda item speaker card) 3. CITIZEN COMMENTS No comments were submitted for non-agenda items. 4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Chair Helena Johnson asked for a motion to approve the minutes. a. Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes of May 12, 2025. Motioned by Commissioner Marie Nesfield, seconded by Commissioner Lynda Martinez to approve the minutes as writtten. AYE: Chair Helena Johnson Vice Chair Bud Zomok Commissioner Marie Nesfield Commissioner Gilbert Longoria Commissioner Lynda Martinez Commissioner Kathryn Mawby Teen Commissioner Jaclyn Nguyen Passed 5. NEW BUSINESS a. INFORMATION: COMMISSION REPORTS The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission members reported on items related to their Commission Goals. b. ACTION: UPDATE ON THE DOWNTOWN CAMPUS REINVESTMENT PROJECT AND MURPHY PARK Mr. Kennedy provided information on the Murphy Park schematic design as part of the Downtown Campus Reinvestment Project (DCRP). The Commission discussed the presentation and the options that were presented. Vice Chair Zomock would like more data on the donor plaques and what the park is going to look like. Carlos Vargas from the Ocotillo District spoke to the Commission regarding Murphy Park. He mentioned that Murphy Park is the heart of the City, benefiting businesses downtown. He also mentioned we need to step things up a notch in terms of trees and lighting. Mr. Bessler, Director of Engineering, clarified what recommending a park design means. He explained that of the three concepts, can you find one to advance, meaning, do you generally support one of these concepts over the other? He also mentioned that Commission comments will be considered by the design team. Ms. Coldwell, a representative from Holly Street Studio, clarified some of the designs in the design concepts for the Commission and discussed comment cards from the community. Mr. Garcia, City Architect, mentioned that they do not have any more public meetings planned at this time. He also responded to the Commissioner's questions about more park landscape details and the donor plaques that are there. Chair Johnson asked if there is a motion to recommend one of the concepts presented for Murphy Park. Motioned by Vice Chair Bud Zomok, seconded by Commissioner Gilbert Longoria to recommend Concept B to the Council, with more information on landscaping and a better plan for what happens to the donor plaques as we move forward. AYE: Chair Helena Johnson Vice Chair Bud Zomok Commissioner Marie Nesfield Commissioner Gilbert Longoria Commissioner Lynda Martinez Commissioner Kathryn Mawby Teen Commissioner Jaclyn Nguyen Passed c. INFORMATION: FEEDBACK ON THE HEROES RECREATION CENTER DOT POLLING Ms. Barriga led a discussion regarding the Heroes Park Recreation Center Dot Polling that was conducted as part of the April 30th Community Meeting. The Commission discussed the agenda item and provided feedback on their handout forms as to which amenities they would like to see included at the Heroes Park Recreation Center. d. INFORMATION: NATIONAL PARK AND RECREATION MONTH Ms. Barriga provided information regarding the events and activities the department will be doing in July in celebration of National Park and Recreation Month. e. INFORMATION: HEAT RELIEF UPDATE Mr. Padia provided information regarding heat relief measures in place for the upcoming summer season. The Commission discussed the information that was presented. f. ACTION: RENAMING OF THE GLENDALE COMMUNITY CENTER Mr. Kennedy presented information regarding the request to rename the Glendale Community Center. The Commission discussed the information that was presented. Chair Johnson asked for a motion for a recommendation regarding the renaming of the Glendale Community Center. Motioned by Commissioner Lynda Martinez, seconded by Teen Commissioner Jaclyn Nguyen to retain the name of the Glendale Community Center and to provide a dedication plaque in honor of Norma S. Alvarez. AYE: Chair Helena Johnson Vice Chair Bud Zomok Commissioner Marie Nesfield Commissioner Gilbert Longoria Commissioner Lynda Martinez Commissioner Kathryn Mawby Teen Commissioner Jaclyn Nguyen Passed g. INFORMATION: 2025 RESIDENT SURVEY Mr. Kennedy provided information on the 2025 Resident Survey. The Commission discussed the information that was presented. 6. STAFF UPDATES Mr. Padia reviewed and discussed volunteer opportunities that the Commissioners can participate in. Mr. Kennedy mentioned that the July meeting is vacated. Staff provided copies of the National Park and Recreation Month Calendar, Dot Polling Exercise Handouts and the Heat Relief Flyer. a. This report allows the Staff of Parks and Recreation Department to update the Commission. The Commission is prohibited from discussing or acting on any of the items presented by the Staff since they are not itemized on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Agenda. 7. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS Vice Chair Zomock asked to see projects that are open and a ranking at the August Commission meeting. Mr. Kennedy responded that those items will be presented at the August Commission meeting. 8. NEXT MEETING The next regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission will be held on August 11, 2025, at 5:30 p.m., at the Glendale Civic Center, located at 5750 W. Glenn Dr., Glendale, Arizona, 85301. 9. ADJOURNMENT Motioned by Commissioner Marie Nesfield, seconded by Vice Chair Bud Zomok to adjourn the meeting at 7:41 p.m. AYE: Chair Helena Johnson Vice Chair Bud Zomok Commissioner Marie Nesfield Commissioner Gilbert Longoria Commissioner Lynda Martinez Commissioner Kathryn Mawby Teen Commissioner Jaclyn Nguyen Passed The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission meeting minutes of _______, 2025 were submitted and approved this ___ day of ________, 2025. ____________________________________ Recording Secretary