Parks and Recreation Board

CITY OF HENDERSON PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING August 5, 2015 Minutes I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board was called to order by Chairman David Crine at 6:03 p.m. in the Council Chambers Conference Room, 240 Water Street, Henderson, Nevada. II. CONFIRMATION OF POSTING AND ROLL CALL Carolyn Miller, Recording Secretary, confirmed the Parks and Recreation Board had been noticed in compliance with the Open Meeting Law by posting the Agenda three working days prior to the meeting at City Hall, the Multigenerational Center, the Whitney Ranch Recreation Center, Fire Station No. 86, the Nevada Public Notice Website, the City of Henderson Website, and by mailing a copy of the Agenda to everyone appearing thereon on the Agenda Master Mailing List. PRESENT: Chairman David Crine John Holman Dundee Jones Michelle Nelson Ted Olivas Jim Seebock ABSENT: Alex Chen Barbie Holmes Ann Houston Jim Perkins Mark Taylor STAFF: Shari Ferguson, Asst. Director of Parks and Recreation Doug Guild, Parks Superintendent Rob Herr, Interim Senior Director, Public Works, Parks and Recreation Brandon Kemble, Assistant City Attorney II Jayne Mazurkiewicz, Recreation Superintendent Carolyn Miller, Recording Secretary Amie Wojtech, Park Project Manager GUESTS: Matt Roybal, Project Engineer II Parks and Recreation Board Page 2 of 6 August 5, 2015 – Final Minutes III. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no comments presented by the public. IV. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA (For Possible Action) (Motion) Mr. Holman introduced a motion to accept the agenda as presented. The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Chairman Crine declared the motion carried. V. NEW BUSINESS 1 MINUTES JULY 1, 2015 PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND RECREATION Adopt minutes of July 1, 2015. (Motion) Mr. Seebock introduced a motion to adopt the minutes of July 1, 2015, as presented. The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Chairman Crine declared the motion carried. 2 REVIEW PARK SITE PLANS AND AMENITIES INSPIRADA PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND RECREATION Amie Wojtech, Park Project Manager, will present previously approved site plans for Capriola, Potenza, and Aventura parks in Inspirada, and will present for review amenities for forthcoming parks. Amie Wojtech, Park Project Manager, gave a presentation on Inspirada parks. For Capriola, she discussed park amenities including Children’s Play, 3 Tennis Courts, 2 Soccer/Multi-Use Sport Fields, Dog Park, 2 Basketball Courts, Amphitheater, and Multi-Use Trail. In response to Ms. Nelson’s question about the amphitheater, Ms. Wojtech said it is a turf area with a stage and no lights. Shari Ferguson, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation, said there are no formal programming arrangements for the amphitheater at this time. For Potenza, Ms. Wojtech discussed park amenities including Skate Element, Children’s Play Area with Tensile Shade, HOA Pool, 2 Family Ramadas with Picnic Areas, Open Grass Area, and 2 Basketball Courts. She commented that the play area has a musical theme. Parks and Recreation Board Page 3 of 6 August 5, 2015 – Final Minutes For Aventura, the park amenities Ms. Wojtech discussed included: 1 Swimming Pool, 1 Dog Park, 3 Soccer Fields, 1 Tot Lot, 2 Restroom Facilities, 2 Tennis Courts, 2 Basketball Courts, 4 Volleyball Courts, and 2 Baseball Fields. She said Aventura Park’s grand opening was on May 30. In response to Ms. Nelson’s question of whether Capriola, Potenza, and Aventura are all open, Ms. Wojtech said yes and that Park E is next and a schedule is being set up with the consultant. Responding to Mr. Olivas’s question of whether Capriola, Potenza, and Aventura were all funded by the developer, Ms. Wojtech said yes. Mr. Jones asked if there are any Inspirada parks with ballfields. Doug Guild, Parks Superintendent, responded that there are two 60-foot ballfields in Aventura, and Ms. Wojtech said there will be two 90-foot ballfields in future Park J. Ms. Wojtech reviewed a matrix and map for current and proposed amenities for Inspirada Community Parks, Neighborhood Parks, and Trailhead. She also discussed Villages 1-7 in the Open Space Master Plan, including the locations of current and future proposed parks, trails, and other open space. In response to Mr. Holman’s questions of whether open space and trails have been set aside and whether they are interconnected, Ms. Wojtech said yes. Mr. Seebock said he likes to have skateparks away from children’s areas. He asked how high the basketball goals are. Ms. Wojtech said that Aventura has some 8-foot and 10-foot goals. She commented that Cadence Park (not located in Inspirada) will have 8-foot, 9-foot, and 10-foot goals. In response to Mr. Jones’ question about when the Inspirada community started, Rob Herr, Interim Senior Director, Public Works, Parks and Recreation, said that the original developer agreement dates back to May 2005. Chairman Crine asked how many Inspirada parks are completed and how many are under construction. Ms. Wojtech said four parks are completed: Solista, Capriola, Potenza, and Aventura, and there are no parks currently under construction; however, Park E is in pre-design. 3 PRESENTATION UPRR TRAILHEAD PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND RECREATION Amie Wojtech, Park Project Manager, will give a presentation on the UPRR Trailhead at Burkholder. Parks and Recreation Board Page 4 of 6 August 5, 2015 – Final Minutes Ms. Wojtech gave a PowerPoint presentation on the UPRR Trailhead at Burkholder Park. She discussed the site location and the concept plan and said the bid opening is August 25. In response to Chairman Crine’s question of how this project is being paid, Ms. Wojtech said it is a combination of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and Cash in Lieu. 4 PRESENTATION I-215 TRAIL PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND RECREATION Amie Wojtech, Park Project Manager, will give an update on the I-215 Trail from Acacia Park to Green Valley Parkway. Ms. Wojtech gave a PowerPoint presentation on the I-215 Trail, a SNPLMA Round 12 project. Slides include pictures of the Arroyo Grande and Valle Verde at-grade crossings, trail work with ADA ramp and additional asphalt to maneuver the turn, and installation of railing posts to increase safety along the channel. She said staff is doing a punchlist walk next Tuesday to close out the project. In response to Chairman Crine’s question about whether there is crosswalk lighting, Ms. Wojtech said there are push button flashers. Chairman Crine asked whether he will be able to ride his bike from here to Cornerstone Park. Ms. Wojtech said UPRR is in the next phase of the project which will give that connection on the north side within the railroad corridor. Brandon Kemble, Assistant City Attorney III, said this section of the UPRR Trail is very complicated. He said legal staff has been trying to determine who owns the property, how the City can acquire it, and if SNPLMA funds can be used to fund the project. Mr. Kemble said the City is ready to present an acquisition strategy to BLM by the end of this year. 5 REPORT STAFF MEMBERS PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND RECREATION Announcements for upcoming grand openings, ground breakings, special events, awards, and/or programs. Parks and Recreation Board Page 5 of 6 August 5, 2015 – Final Minutes Staff reported on the following items: 1. Bob Murnane was recently appointed as the City’s new City Manager. Rob Herr has been appointed Interim Senior Director of Public Works, Parks and Recreation. A recruitment will be held for the position. 2. The City recently received two Best of the City awards, one for Whitney Mesa (best tennis courts) and one for Madeira Canyon Park (best view). 3. The grand opening for Paradise Pointe Park is on September 12, 2015 at 9:00 am. Invitations will be sent to the Board members. 4. The road from Inspirada to Sloan Canyon is in the process of having an environmental assessment. An opportunity for public comment is scheduled at the end of September with a public meeting planned in October. Completion is tentatively scheduled for Spring 2016. VI. CHAIRMAN\MEMBER COMMENTS Mr. Holman said some neighbors told him there is a problem at O’Callaghan Park. He said the far east corner which used to have a playground in it years ago is now dirt. A trail comes into the corner, and now juveniles hang out there. Mr. Holman said he contacted Ms. Ferguson and Mr. Guild about the situation. Ms. Ferguson said there is an irrigation project already planned at O’Callaghan, so staff is adding a dog park in the southeast corner to the contract. Mr. Guild said he spoke to neighbors near the spot, and they liked the idea of the dog park. Chairman Crine said he would like to see attendance figures for our aquatic facilities once staff has the final count. Mr. Jones said he would like the Board to have had some input in the naming of the merged Public Works and Parks and Recreation departments. He said he thinks the department with the best things that are said about it should be listed first. In this case, he thinks the department should be named Parks and Recreation, Public Works. Mr. Jones also asked about renaming of the Parks and Recreation Board. Mr. Herr commented that it is the intent of the City to keep the structure of the department as it is. Chairman Crine said he would like to see the job description for Senior Director, Public Works, Parks and Recreation. Ms. Ferguson said the job descriptions are on-line; however, a new job description might be being written for the upcoming recruitment. VII. SET NEXT MEETING The next meeting was set for September 2, 2015, at 6:00 p.m. Parks and Recreation Board Page 6 of 6 August 5, 2015 – Final Minutes VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT Ms. Ferguson asked the Board to let Carolyn know if there is something they would like to learn about regarding park construction, park design, park plans, etc. IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, Chairman Crine adjourned the meeting at 7:01 p.m. Respectfully submitted, _______________________ Carolyn Miller Recording Secretary