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PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
November 15, 2022
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Chairman Dykstra called the meeting to order on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at
5:00 p.m.
a. Roll Call
Members in Attendance:
Chairman Melanie Dykstra
Boardmember John David
Boardmember Shawn Hsu
Boardmember James Montgomery
Boardmember Jegadesan Krishnamurthy
Members Absent:
Vice-Chairman Tim Johnson
Boardmember Barbara Cenalmar-Bruquetas
Staff Members Present:
John Sefton, Community Services Director
Mickey Ohland, Community Services Planning Manager
Erika Berry, Recreation Superintendent
Becky Kuiper, Recreation Superintendent
Angelica Raya, Recreation Program Coordinator
Lucy Vazquez, Sr Management Analyst
2. SCHEDULED/UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES
a. Erika Berry, Recreation Superintendent, introduced Angelica Raya, the new
Recreation Program Coordinator for Therapeutics.
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3. ACTION AGENDA
a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Boardmember Montgomery requested approval of
the minutes for the October 4, 2022, Parks and Recreation Board meeting
Boardmember David seconded the motion. Motion approved unanimously.
b. Brooks Crossing Park Improvements Concept Plan: Mickey Ohland, Community
Services Planning Manager provided a detailed presentation on the improvement
concept plan. Discussion ensued. Boardmember Krishnamurthy motioned the
approval of the Brooks Crossing Park Improvements Concept Plan to the
Community Services Director, Boardmember David seconded the motion.
Motion approved unanimously.
c. Amendments to Chapter 31: John Sefton, Community Services Director presented
to the board the updated language and changes that were made by the City Law
Department related to civil enforcement and the structures in Section 31-7.
However, it was determined that the code language on this chapter is part of a
larger discussion, citywide. Therefore, the language will go before City Council
once the overall code is updated. Chairman Dykstra recommended this item be
put back on the agenda in six months for an update. Discussion ensued.
Boardmember Montgomery motioned the approval of the Amendments to
Chapter with the condition of bringing the item back on the agenda in six months
for an update. Boardmember Krishnamurthy seconded the motion. Motion
approved unanimously.
4. DISCUSSION / BRIEFING
a. Community Services Fee Schedule and Policy Memo: Erika Berry, Recreation
Superintendent provided the departments fee schedule and the policy memo
that presents the department’s philosophy. She mentioned that budget season is
in session and fees are being reviewed.
Boardmember Montgomery asked what kind of changes will be looked at.
Ms. Berry explained that in the fee review process, they look at what other cities
in the valley are charge and compare. She mentioned that the City of Chandler
offers low-cost amenities with the intent of wanting the community to come out
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and utilize the parks and amenities. However, there are offsets that they need to
consider such as maintenance, equipment, and staff cost. Discussion ensued.
5. MEMBER COMMENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
a. Chairman Dykstra mentioned she and Shawn went to the Gazelle Meadows
improvement public meeting and said there was good feedback. She also went to
the Homestead North Park dedication, and it was really nice.
6. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
a. Recreation and City Upcoming Winter Events: Erika Berry, Recreation
Superintendent shared the City’s upcoming winter events and activities.
7. CALENDAR
a. Next meeting will be February 7, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers
Conference Room.
8. ADJOURNMENT
With no further items, Chairman Dykstra made motion to adjourn the meeting at
6:28 p.m. Boardmember Krishnamurthy seconded the motion. Motion approved
unanimously.
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Melanie Dykstra, Chairman
Mickey Ohland, Community
Services Planning Manager