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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 SEPTEMBER 8, 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 Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Helena Johnson, Chair Bud Zomok, Vice Chair Marie Nesfield, Commissioner Lynda Martinez, Commissioner Absent: Gilbert Longoria, Commissioner Kathryn Mawby, Commissioner Georgette Berry, 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 Attendees: Cory Robinett, Ocotillo District Resident Randy Hearn, Cactus District Resident 3. CITIZEN COMMENTS No citizen comments were submitted for non-agenda items. 4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Chair Johnson asked for a motion to approve the minutes. a. Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes of August 11, 2025. Motioned by Commissioner Lynda Martinez, seconded by Vice Chair Bud Zomok to approve the minutes as written. AYE: Chair Helena Johnson Vice Chair Bud Zomok Commissioner Marie Nesfield Commissioner Lynda Martinez Other: Commissioner Gilbert Longoria (ABSENT) Commissioner Kathryn Mawby (ABSENT) Commissioner Georgette Berry (ABSENT) Teen Commissioner Jaclyn Nguyen (ABSENT) Passed 5. ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEW STAFF 6. NEW BUSINESS a. INFORMATION: COMMISSION REPORTS The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission members will report on items related to their Commission Goals. b. COMMISSION FEEDBACK ON THE 10-YEAR PLAN FOR PARKS AND RECREATION CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Mr. Kennedy led a discussion with the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission members and their feedback on the FY27-36 Capital Improvement Plan projects. The Commission provided feedback on the information that was presented. c. INFORMATION: UPDATE ON PASEO RACQUET CENTER Ms. Barriga provided an update on the Paseo Racquet Center. The Commission discussed the information that was presented, d. INFORMATION: UPDATE ON THUNDERBIRD PASEO TRAIL Ms. Barriga provided an update on the Thunderbird Paseo Trail. The Commission discussed the information that was presented. e. INFORMATION: CITY OF GLENDALE’S NEW WEBSITE Ms. Barriga provided information on the City’s new website. The Commission discussed the information that was presented. f. INFORMATION: UPDATE ON X-COURT BUILDING PROGRESS Mr. Padia provided an update on the X-Court building progress. Mr. Robinett would like to see Foothills Skate Park as an inclusive action sports park for everyone. He noted that when the X-Court Skate Park was closed for a couple of months, there were no parks available for bikers. Additionally, he would like to see the X-Court building used for programs aimed at children and the community. Mr. Robinett also inquired about the results of the public survey regarding Orangewood Park and Northern Horizon Park. He pointed out that the survey should have referred to "all wheels" or "action sports" instead of just a "bike track," as he believes this language may limit the number of respondents. Mr. Hearn would like to see the X-Court building repaired and is interested in introducing after-school programs for children. He also hopes the City could allocate some tax money to create smaller, universal multi-action sports plazas for the kids. 7. STAFF UPDATES Mr. Padia reviewed the volunteer opportunities that the Commissioners can participate in. Mr. Kennedy called attention to the new Rec on Wheels van displayed in front of the Civic Center for the Commissioners to see. 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. 8. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS Vice Chair Zomok inquired about how we determine which amenities to include in a park and how we can engage the community in this process. Commissioner Martinez agreed with Vice Chair Zomok's points. Chair Johnson expressed her gratitude to the citizens for attending the meetings and sharing their opinions. She also mentioned her excitement about the Rec on Wheels program. 9. NEXT MEETING The next regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission will be held on October 13, 2025, at 5:30 p.m., at the Glendale Civic Center, located at 5750 W. Glenn Dr., Glendale, Arizona, 85301. 10. ADJOURNMENT Motioned by Commissioner Marie Nesfield, seconded by Commissioner Lynda Martinez to adjorn the meeting at 6:22 p.m. AYE: Chair Helena Johnson Vice Chair Bud Zomok Commissioner Marie Nesfield Commissioner Lynda Martinez Other: Commissioner Gilbert Longoria (ABSENT) Commissioner Kathryn Mawby (ABSENT) Commissioner Georgette Berry (ABSENT) Teen Commissioner Jaclyn Nguyen (ABSENT) Passed The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission meeting minutes of _______, 2025 were submitted and approved this ___ day of ________, 2025. ____________________________________ Recording Secretary