Parks and Recreation Board

Name: Parks and Recreation Board — Henderson, NV
Start: 2021-12-01T17:00:00
End: 2021-12-01T19:00:00
Location: Henderson, NV

Regular Meeting

Henderson, NV · December 1, 2021

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CITY OF HENDERSON PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, December 1, 2021 I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Jim Perkins called the meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board to order at 5:00 p.m. in the Green Valley Training Room, 240 South Water Street, Henderson, Nevada 89015. II. CONFIRMATION OF POSTING AND ROLL CALL Karie Teruya, Executive Administrative Assistant, confirmed the Parks and Recreation Board meeting had been noticed in compliance with the Open Meeting Law. PRESENT: Chairman Jim Perkins John Holman Michelle Nelson Ali Nilson Ted Olivas Kurt Opsahl Doug Perns (arrived at 5:03 p.m.) John Walker ABSENT: Mauricia Baca (excused – extended medical) Kirk Brynjulson (excused) Lee Thomson (excused) STAFF: Andre Dixon, Deputy City Clerk Shari Ferguson, Director of Parks and Recreation Brandon Kemble, Assistant City Attorney III JJ Moyes, Business Manager Kirk Niemand, Parks and Recreation Manager Karie Teruya, Executive Administrative Assistant Amie Wojtech, Park Project Manager GUESTS: Jesse Burdell, Real Property Analyst Jason Frayer, Black & Veatch Corporation Preston Goodman, Municipal Forester Brian Podmenik, Senior Real Property Analyst Hatel Vakil, Black & Veatch Corporation III. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no public comments presented. Parks and Recreation Board Page 2 of 5 Wednesday, December 1, 2021 - Minutes IV. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA (For Possible Action) (Motion) Mr. Holman introduced a motion to accept the agenda, as presented. The roll call vote favoring passage was: Those voting aye: John Holman, Michelle Nelson, Ali Nilson, Ted Olivas, Kurt Opsahl, Jim Perkins, and John Walker. Those voting nay: None. Those absent: Mauricia Baca, Kirk Brynjulson, Doug Perns, and Lee Thomson. Those abstaining: None. Chairman Perkins declared the motion carried. V. NEW BUSINESS 1 MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING NOVEMBER 3, 2021 PARKS AND RECREATION Parks and Recreation Board Meeting minutes of November 3, 2021. (Motion) Ms. Nelson introduced a motion to adopt the Parks and Recreation Board Meeting minutes of November 3, 2021. The roll call vote favoring passage was: Those voting aye: John Holman, Michelle Nelson, Ali Nilson, Ted Olivas, Kurt Opsahl, Jim Perkins, and John Walker. Those voting nay: None. Those absent: Mauricia Baca, Kirk Brynjulson, Doug Perns, and Lee Thomson. Those abstaining: None. Chairman Perkins declared the motion carried. 2 SIENA HEIGHTS TRAILHEAD COURT CONVERSION PARKS AND RECREATION Amie Wojtech, Park Project Manager, will provide a potential plan for the court conversion from a tennis/pickleball court to a floor hockey court at Siena Heights Trailhead for approval by the Board. Amie Wojtech, Park Project Manager, presented a summary of this item and said after soliciting response from the public, there was an overwhelming response in favor of converting one of the tennis/pickleball courts into a floor hockey court. She stated construction on the court conversion could start in January with a completion date slated for early 2022. Parks and Recreation Board Page 3 of 5 Wednesday, December 1, 2021 - Minutes Following an inquiry by Chairman Perkins regarding funding of the court conversion, JJ Moyes, Business Manager, stated it is being funded through City capital funds. (Motion) Ms. Nilson introduced a motion to approve the court conversion of one of the tennis/pickleball courts into a floor hockey court at Siena Heights Trailhead. The roll call vote favoring passage was: Those voting aye: John Holman, Michelle Nelson, Ali Nilson, Ted Olivas, Kurt Opsahl, Jim Perkins, Doug Perns, and John Walker. Those voting nay: None. Those absent: Mauricia Baca, Kirk Brynjulson, and Lee Thomson. Those abstaining: None. Chairman Perkins declared the motion carried. 3 SONATA PARK CELL TOWER AT&T PUBLIC WORKS Sonata Park cell tower by AT&T to replace two streetlight mounted cell towers in the center median of Seven Hills Drive. Brian Podmenik, Senior Real Property Analyst, presented a summary of this item. He stated the proposed cell tower will stand approximately 85 feet in height and will be designed to resemble a clock tower that matches the facilities already located within the park Jason Frayer, Black & Veatch Corporation, presented a summary of the technological need for the purposed cell tower. He said his group held a community meeting with approximately 150 Seven Hills residents in attendance and the majority of the attendees supported the proposed cell tower design. Responding to a question by Chair Perkins regarding the size of the base of the tower, Mr. Frayer said the base of the tower will be approximately 1,200 square feet. A discussion ensued regarding the physical affects to the park layout and future benefits the proposed cell tower would yield. (Motion) Ms. Nelson introduced a motion to approve the installment of a cell tower in Sonata Park subject to the added condition requiring the applicant to plant a standard 24-inch box-tree to replace the tree being removed for the construction of the cell tower. Parks and Recreation Board Page 4 of 5 Wednesday, December 1, 2021 - Minutes The roll call vote favoring passage was: Those voting aye: John Holman, Michelle Nelson, Ali Nilson, Ted Olivas, Kurt Opsahl, Jim Perkins, Doug Perns, and John Walker. Those voting nay: None. Those absent: Mauricia Baca, Kirk Brynjulson, and Lee Thomson. Those abstaining: None. Chairman Perkins declared the motion carried. 4 DROUGHT TOLERANCE UPDATE PARKS AND RECREATION Preston Goodman, Municipal Forester, will provide information on how the Parks and Recreation Department is updating the current planting guidelines and the development of a drought-tolerant plant list. Preston Goodman, Municipal Forester, discussed the steps taken by the City to conserve water through landscaping and planting guidelines, City partnerships with the Southern Nevada Water Authority and non-profits, community outreach and education events, increased recycling efforts at City parks and facilities, and other water-conservation efforts. 5 STAFF REPORT PARKS AND RECREATION City staff will report on upcoming events, grand openings, ground breakings, special events, awards and/or programs. Shari Ferguson, Director of Parks and Recreation, discussed the various events scheduled for the City’s Winter Fest beginning with a tree lighting ceremony on Thursday, December 2, 2021. VI. CHAIRMAN\MEMBER COMMENTS Ms. Nelson said she liked the clock design for the proposed cell tower in Sonata Park and questioned why a similar design was not considered for the cell tower located in the park of McCullough Hills Trail. Responding to Ms. Nelson’s question, Shari Ferguson, Director of Parks and Recreation, stated City staff recognizes the aesthetic difference between the two towers and is attempting to be more strategic in their consideration and planning of these type of cell tower requests. Chair Perkins, on behalf of the Board, thanked City staff for all that they do for parks and recreation in Henderson. He also thanked the Board members for their time and commitment serving on the Board through a tough 2021. Parks and Recreation Board Page 5 of 5 Wednesday, December 1, 2021 - Minutes VII. SET NEXT MEETING The meeting for January 2022 will be canceled; therefore, the next meeting was set for Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no public comments presented. IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, Chair Perkins adjourned the meeting at 5:36 p.m. Respectfully submitted, __________________ Andre Dixon, Deputy City Clerk

Agenda

CITY OF HENDERSON PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD AGENDA Wednesday, December 1, 2021 Location Change: Green Valley Training Room 5:00 PM 240 Water Street Meeting Inquiries: (702) 267-4016 Henderson, Nevada 89015 NOTICE DUE TO THE TERMINATION OF THE STATE OF NEVADA EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY DIRECTIVE 006 AS OF MAY 31, 2021, IN PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL BE ALLOWED CONSISTENT WITH CDC GUIDELINES. IN ACCORDANCE WITH DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY DIRECTIVE 047, INDIVIDUALS SHALL BE REQUIRED TO COVER THEIR NOSE AND MOUTH WITH A MASK OR FACE COVERING IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH THE GUIDANCE ISSUED BY THE CDC, AND ANY SUBSEQUENT GUIDANCE ISSUED BY THE CDC. PLEASE CHECK WWW.CDC.GOV FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. Notice to persons with special needs: For those requiring special assistance or accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting, arrangements for a sign language interpreter or services necessary for effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities should be made as soon as possible, but no later than 72 hours before the scheduled event. Please contact Karie Teruya at (702) 267-4016 or TTY: 7-1-1 at least 72 hours in advance to request a sign language interpreter. You may also submit your request by using Contact Henderson. The Chairman reserves the right to hear agenda items out of order, combine two or more agenda items for consideration, remove an item from the agenda, or delay discussion relating to an item on the agenda at any time. Public comment will be taken at the designated Public Comment periods. Individuals will be limited to three (3) minutes and spokespersons for a group will be limited to ten (10) minutes at the discretion of the Chairman. The Chairman reserves the right to curtail abusive, offensive, inflammatory or repetitive comments that disrupt, disturb or otherwise impede the orderly conduct of the meeting. See NRS 241.030(4)(a). Examples of disruptive conduct include, without limitation, yelling, stamping of feet, whistles, applause, heckling, name calling, use of profanity, personal attacks, physical intimidation, threatening use of physical force, assault, battery, or any other acts intended to impede the meeting or infringe on the rights of the board and/or committee members, City staff, or meeting participants. Backup materials for agenda items can be found in the Office of the City Clerk or on the City's website at: http://www.cityofhenderson.com. To request backup materials, please contact Karie Teruya at (702) 267-4016. Parks and Recreation Board Meeting Page 2 of 4 Wednesday, December 1, 2021 - Agenda I. CALL TO ORDER II. CONFIRMATION OF POSTING AND ROLL CALL III. PUBLIC COMMENT Public Comment during this portion of the agenda must be limited to matters on the agenda. Individuals will be limited to three (3) minutes and spokespersons for a group will be limited to ten (10) minutes at the discretion of the Chairman. The Chairman reserves the right to curtail abusive, offensive, inflammatory or repetitive comments that disrupt, disturb or otherwise impede the orderly conduct of the meeting. In addition, any person willfully disrupting the meeting may be removed from the room by the presiding officer. See NRS 241.030(4)(a). Examples of disruptive conduct include, without limitation, yelling, stamping of feet, whistles, applause, heckling, name calling, use of profanity, personal attacks, physical intimidation, threatening use of physical force, assault, battery, or any other acts intended to impede the meeting or infringe on the rights of the board and/or committee members, City staff, or meeting participants. IV. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA (For Possible Action) V. NEW BUSINESS 1 MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING NOVEMBER 3, 2021 PARKS AND RECREATION For Possible Action. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Parks and Recreation Board Meeting minutes of November 3, 2021. 2 SIENA HEIGHTS TRAILHEAD COURT CONVERSION PARKS AND RECREATION For Possible Action. RECOMMENDATION: Approve Amie Wojtech, Park Project Manager, will provide a potential plan for the court conversion from a tennis/pickleball court to a floor hockey court at Siena Heights Trailhead for approval by the Board. Parks and Recreation Board Meeting Page 3 of 4 Wednesday, December 1, 2021 - Agenda 3 SONATA PARK CELL TOWER AT&T PUBLIC WORKS For Possible Action. RECOMMENDATION: Approve Sonata Park cell tower by AT&T to replace two streetlight mounted cell towers in the center median of Seven Hills Drive. 4 DROUGHT TOLERANCE UPDATE PARKS AND RECREATION For Information and Discussion Only Preston Goodman, Municipal Forester, will provide information on how the Parks and Recreation Department is updating the current planting guidelines and the development of a drought-tolerant plant list. 5 STAFF REPORT PARKS AND RECREATION For Information and Discussion Only City staff will report on upcoming events, grand openings, ground breakings, special events, awards and/or programs. VI. CHAIRMAN\MEMBER COMMENTS The Chairman and Members may speak on any subject under this section of the agenda. Chairman and Members may comment on matters including, without limitation, future agenda items, upcoming meeting dates, and meeting procedures. Comments made cannot be acted upon or discussed at this meeting, but may be placed on a future agenda for consideration. VII. SET NEXT MEETING VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT Items discussed under this Public Comment period cannot be acted upon at this meeting, but may be referred to a future agenda for consideration. Individuals will be limited to three (3) minutes and spokespersons for a group will be limited to ten (10) minutes, at the discretion of the Chairman. The Chairman reserves the right to curtail abusive, offensive, inflammatory or repetitive comments that disrupt, disturb or otherwise impede the orderly conduct of the meeting. In addition, any person willfully disrupting the meeting may be removed from the Parks and Recreation Board Meeting Page 4 of 4 Wednesday, December 1, 2021 - Agenda room by the presiding officer. See NRS 241.030(4)(a). Examples of disruptive conduct include, without limitation, yelling, stamping of feet, whistles, applause, heckling, name calling, use of profanity, personal attacks, physical intimidation, threatening use of physical force, assault, battery, or any other acts intended to impede the meeting or infringe on the rights of the board and/or committee members, City staff, or meeting participants. IX. ADJOURNMENT Posted not later than 9:00 a.m. of the third working day before the meeting, at the following locations: City Hall, 240 Water Street, 1st Floor Lobbies www.cityofhenderson.com https://notice.nv.gov

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