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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 FEBRUARY 9, 2026 5:30 P.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 Vice Chair Nesfield called the meeting to order at 5:33 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Vice Chair Nesfield conducted roll call. New Commissioners, Mary Smith and Adina Lund, were introduced. They spoke briefly, sharing their backgrounds and reasons for joining the commission. Present: Marie Nesfield, Vice Chair Bud Zomok, Commissioner Lynda Martinez, Commissioner Mary Smith, Commissioner Adina Lund, Commissioner Absent: Tonja Oliver, Commissioner Jaclyn Nguyen, Teen Commissioner Nikhil Bharadwaj, Teen Commissioner Also Present: Heidi Barriga, Deputy Director Manuel Padia, Recreation Administrator Diane Williams, Program Manager Levi Gibson, Budget and Finance Director Vicki Rios, Assistant City Manager Attendees: Lorraine Zomok, Ocotillo District Resident 3. CITIZEN COMMENTS Lorraine Zomok, a resident of the Ocotillo District, spoke about a recent historic preservation bus tour she participated in with 50 other guests to the main house at Sahuaro Ranch Park. She noted that the house looked the best she had ever seen. Lorraine specifically praised Director John Kennedy and Recreation Administrator Manny Padia for their efforts in organizing the tour. She also expressed her gratitude to the Parks and Recreation team for their dedication to the community, as well as to the commissioners who volunteer their time to support the Parks and Recreation Department. 4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Vice Chair Nesfield asked for a motion to approve the minutes. a. Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes of December 8, 2025. Motioned by Commissioner Bud Zomok, seconded by Commissioner Lynda Martinez to approve the minutes as written. AYE: Vice Chair Marie Nesfield Commissioner Bud Zomok Commissioner Lynda Martinez Commissioner Mary Smith Commissioner Adina Lund Other: Commissioner Tonja Oliver (ABSENT) Teen Commissioner Jaclyn Nguyen (ABSENT) Teen Commissioner Nikhil Bharadwaj (ABSENT) Passed 5. NEW BUSINESS a. INFORMATION: CITY FINANCES AND GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND EDUCATION Mr. Gibson provided information on the City Finances and General Obligation (GO) Bond Education. Commissioner Lund inquired about which parks were completed using ARPA funding and when the last bond funding for parks was received, including the amount and the specific projects that were listed for the public. Mr. Gibson responded that he would include this information in a future presentation. b. ACTION: ANNUAL CHAIR RECOMMENDATION Ms. Barriga led a discussion on the Chair recommendation for the term beginning March 1, 2026. Motioned by Commissioner Mary Smith, seconded by Commissioner Lynda Martinez to recommend approval of Bud Zomok as Chair of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission for a one-year term. AYE: Vice Chair Marie Nesfield Commissioner Bud Zomok Commissioner Lynda Martinez Commissioner Mary Smith Commissioner Adina Lund Other: Commissioner Tonja Oliver (ABSENT) Teen Commissioner Jaclyn Nguyen (ABSENT) Teen Commissioner Nikhil Bharadwaj (ABSENT) Passed c. ACTION: PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION GOALS FOR 2026 Ms. Barriga led a discussion on goals for the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission in the year ahead. Commissioner Zomok stated that a brief retraining on the inspection park report would be beneficial. Motioned by Commissioner Bud Zomok, seconded by Commissioner Mary Smith Vice Chair Nesfield asked for a motion to approve the Commission goals for 2026. AYE: Vice Chair Marie Nesfield Commissioner Bud Zomok Commissioner Lynda Martinez Commissioner Mary Smith Commissioner Adina Lund Other: Commissioner Tonja Oliver (ABSENT) Teen Commissioner Jaclyn Nguyen (ABSENT) Teen Commissioner Nikhil Bharadwaj (ABSENT) Passed d. INFORMATION: 2025 BOARD & COMMISSION MEMBER SURVEY Ms. Barriga led a discussion on the 2025 Board and Commission Member Survey facilitated by the City Clerk’s Office. Vice Chair Nesfield, Commissioners Zomok, Martinez, and Smith provided feedback on the questions and responses from the 2025 Board and Commission Member Survey. 6. COMMISSION REPORTS, COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS Commissioner Zomok thanked Administrator Manny Padia and remarked on how beautiful Sahuaro Ranch Park looked. He noted that the park was well-utilized and that the main house was perfect. Commissioner Martinez visited all areas of Heroes Park and provided positive feedback. She also enjoyed attending the Arts and Cultural Feast. Commissioner Lund found the onboarding process to be easy and helpful, and she was very impressed. Vice Chair Nesfield noted that improvements have been made to Desert Rose Park since her last visit. 7. STAFF UPDATES Mr. Padia reviewed the volunteer opportunities that the Commissioners can participate in. Commissioner Smith inquired about the process for reporting her attendance at an event. 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. NEXT MEETING The next regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission will be held on March 9, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., at the Glendale Civic Center, located at 5750 W. Glenn Dr., Glendale, Arizona, 85301. 9. ADJOURNMENT Motioned by Commissioner Adina Lund, seconded by Commissioner Lynda Martinez to adjourn the meeting at 6:59 p.m. AYE: Vice Chair Marie Nesfield Commissioner Bud Zomok Commissioner Lynda Martinez Commissioner Mary Smith Commissioner Adina Lund Other: Commissioner Tonja Oliver (ABSENT) Teen Commissioner Jaclyn Nguyen (ABSENT) Teen Commissioner Nikhil Bharadwaj (ABSENT) Passed The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission meeting minutes of _______, 2026 were submitted and approved this ___ day of ________, 2026. ____________________________________ Pinky Tantillo Recording Secretary