Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission Goodyear Recreation Campus 420 South Estrella Parkway Goodyear, AZ 85338 |
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CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Hohman called the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission meeting to order at 5:34 p.m.
Chairman Hohman called the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission meeting to order at 5:34 p.m.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Chairman Sharolyn Hohman; Vice Chairman Jose Gonzales; Commissioner Gerald Wilson; Commissioner Chad Millette; Commissioner Benita Beckles; Alternate Brian Murphy
- Absent:
- Commissioner Kiesha Beard; Commissioner John Cox (excused)
- Staff Present:
- Parks and Recreation Deputy Director David Seid; Project Manager Diana Vasquez; Recreation Superintendent Michael Beadle; Parks and Recreation Administrative Assistant Jacque Bento do O'
MOTION BY Commissioner Gerald Wilson, SECONDED BY Vice Chairman Jose Gonzales to EXCUSE Commissioner Cox from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission meeting on June 14, 2023.
- AYE:
- Chairman Sharolyn Hohman, Vice Chairman Jose Gonzales, Commissioner Gerald Wilson, Commissioner Chad Millette, Commissioner Benita Beckles
Passed
| PUBLIC COMMENTS |
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- Respond to criticism.
- Request that staff investigate and report on the matter.
- Request that the matter be scheduled on a future agenda.
| BUSINESS |
1.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION BY Commissioner Gerald Wilson, SECONDED BY Commissioner Benita Beckles to APPROVE the draft minutes from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission meeting held on April 12, 2023. The motion carried by the following vote:
- AYE:
- Chairman Sharolyn Hohman, Vice Chairman Jose Gonzales, Commissioner Gerald Wilson, Commissioner Chad Millette, Commissioner Benita Beckles
Passed - Unanimously
2.
GOODYEAR RECREATION CAMPUS SAFETY AND SECURITY UPDATE
Recreation Superintendent Michael Beadle will provide an update on the safety and security practices at the Goodyear Recreation Campus. (Recreation Superintendent Michael Beadle)
At the previous Parks & Recreation Commission meeting it was requested to get an update on the security practices and effectiveness of the security guard at the Goodyear Recreation Campus (GRC).
-Recreation Superintendent Michael Beadle reiterated that safety is a high priority and GRC is committed to providing a safe environment.
-Due to increased incidents, these new measures were implemented: full-time security guard, GRC issued ID, full-time managers and staff training.
-There are approximately 2,200 customers per day that attend GRC.
-The security guard services has been utilized for three months and since being implemented there have been: 4 incidents (1-altercation & 3-trespasses); 100% reduction in physical assaults; and 60% reduction in incidents overall compared to previous quarter.
-The security guard feedback has been positive and customers and staff feel safer.
-The security guard is well liked by staff and customers.
-The progressive discipline form (PDF), policies, and behavior matrix is consistently enforced.
-The PDF is comprehensive and provides parameters for behavior at the facility.
-GRC implemented strategies to ensure all managers are enforcing policy consistently and correctly.
-The incidents are reviewed by a team and matched to the levels on the matrix prior to imposing any penalties.
-The behavior matrix is regularly updated, as changes occur at the facility.
Recreation Superintendent Michael Beadle will provide an update on the safety and security practices at the Goodyear Recreation Campus. (Recreation Superintendent Michael Beadle)
At the previous Parks & Recreation Commission meeting it was requested to get an update on the security practices and effectiveness of the security guard at the Goodyear Recreation Campus (GRC).
-Recreation Superintendent Michael Beadle reiterated that safety is a high priority and GRC is committed to providing a safe environment.
-Due to increased incidents, these new measures were implemented: full-time security guard, GRC issued ID, full-time managers and staff training.
-There are approximately 2,200 customers per day that attend GRC.
-The security guard services has been utilized for three months and since being implemented there have been: 4 incidents (1-altercation & 3-trespasses); 100% reduction in physical assaults; and 60% reduction in incidents overall compared to previous quarter.
-The security guard feedback has been positive and customers and staff feel safer.
-The security guard is well liked by staff and customers.
-The progressive discipline form (PDF), policies, and behavior matrix is consistently enforced.
-The PDF is comprehensive and provides parameters for behavior at the facility.
-GRC implemented strategies to ensure all managers are enforcing policy consistently and correctly.
-The incidents are reviewed by a team and matched to the levels on the matrix prior to imposing any penalties.
-The behavior matrix is regularly updated, as changes occur at the facility.
3.
PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN UPDATE
Project Manager Diana Vasquez will provide an update on the Parks & Recreation Master Plan. (Project Manager Diana Vasquez)
Project Manager Diana Vasquez gave a brief update on the status of the Parks & Recreation Master Plan.
-The Master Plan is nearing completion with final department reviews wrapping up.
-Once in a final draft form, it will be sent for additional reviews including to Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission (PRAC), Parks & Recreation Leadership Team, Legal, and other internal stakeholders.
-The goal is to have the final draft plan to PRAC no later than one week before the presentation, and vote during the next PRAC meeting on 8/9/23.
-The final plan is tentatively scheduled for Council adoption on 8/28/23. Staff will be providing “Goodyear Game Plan” shirts to PRAC members at the August 9th meeting. The commissioners were encouraged to wear them to the City Council meeting when the plan is adopted.
Project Manager Diana Vasquez will provide an update on the Parks & Recreation Master Plan. (Project Manager Diana Vasquez)
Project Manager Diana Vasquez gave a brief update on the status of the Parks & Recreation Master Plan.
-The Master Plan is nearing completion with final department reviews wrapping up.
-Once in a final draft form, it will be sent for additional reviews including to Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission (PRAC), Parks & Recreation Leadership Team, Legal, and other internal stakeholders.
-The goal is to have the final draft plan to PRAC no later than one week before the presentation, and vote during the next PRAC meeting on 8/9/23.
-The final plan is tentatively scheduled for Council adoption on 8/28/23. Staff will be providing “Goodyear Game Plan” shirts to PRAC members at the August 9th meeting. The commissioners were encouraged to wear them to the City Council meeting when the plan is adopted.
4.
FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2024 BUDGET UPDATE
Deputy Director David Seid will provide an update on the approved FY24 Parks & Recreation Department budget. (Deputy Director David Seid)
Deputy Director David Seid gave an overview of the Parks & Recreation Department FY24 budget.
-David gave a breakdown of the divisions under the Parks & Recreation umbrella.
-The total budget amount for the entire department is $26,312,500, broken down by divisions: Parks & ROW-$9,259,900; Recreation & Aquatics-$5,846,600; Ballpark Operations & Maintenance-7,012,000; Arts & Culture and Administration-$4,194,000
-David stated that there were 25 budget supplementals submitted by the department.
-Out of the 25 supplementals submitted, 14 supplementals were approved.
-David shared that the approved budget will enable the department to continue to enhance and provide good services to the community.
Deputy Director David Seid will provide an update on the approved FY24 Parks & Recreation Department budget. (Deputy Director David Seid)
Deputy Director David Seid gave an overview of the Parks & Recreation Department FY24 budget.
-David gave a breakdown of the divisions under the Parks & Recreation umbrella.
-The total budget amount for the entire department is $26,312,500, broken down by divisions: Parks & ROW-$9,259,900; Recreation & Aquatics-$5,846,600; Ballpark Operations & Maintenance-7,012,000; Arts & Culture and Administration-$4,194,000
-David stated that there were 25 budget supplementals submitted by the department.
-Out of the 25 supplementals submitted, 14 supplementals were approved.
-David shared that the approved budget will enable the department to continue to enhance and provide good services to the community.
5.
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT UPDATES
Deputy Director David Seid will provide Parks & Recreation Department updates. (Deputy Director David Seid)
Deputy Director David Seid shared the upcoming events.
-Juneteenth celebration, 6/19/23, 6pm-9pm, at Goodyear Recreation Campus (GRC), featuring educational speeches on the significance of Juneteenth, to include live performances, activities, and food trucks.
-Commissioner Beckles shared that Good Morning Arizona is supposed to air and feature one of the performances from the Juneteenth event.
-Goodyear Night Market, Farmers Market, at Goodyear Civic Square (GSQ), 6/25 & 7/30, featuring live entertainment and food trucks.
-Star Spangled 4th, at Goodyear Ballpark, 6pm-10pm, fireworks at 9pm, and attendance, activities, and parking is free.
-This year, there is a secondary fireworks viewing area that is available at GRC, and featuring a DJ and food trucks.
Deputy Director David Seid will provide Parks & Recreation Department updates. (Deputy Director David Seid)
Deputy Director David Seid shared the upcoming events.
-Juneteenth celebration, 6/19/23, 6pm-9pm, at Goodyear Recreation Campus (GRC), featuring educational speeches on the significance of Juneteenth, to include live performances, activities, and food trucks.
-Commissioner Beckles shared that Good Morning Arizona is supposed to air and feature one of the performances from the Juneteenth event.
-Goodyear Night Market, Farmers Market, at Goodyear Civic Square (GSQ), 6/25 & 7/30, featuring live entertainment and food trucks.
-Star Spangled 4th, at Goodyear Ballpark, 6pm-10pm, fireworks at 9pm, and attendance, activities, and parking is free.
-This year, there is a secondary fireworks viewing area that is available at GRC, and featuring a DJ and food trucks.
| INFORMATION ITEMS |
Comments, Commendations, Report on Current Events and Presentations by Board, Commission or Committee Members, staff or members of the public. The members may not propose, discuss, deliberate or take any legal action on the information presented pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.02.
-Alternate Commissioner Murphy gave a commendation to the Junior Lifeguard Program, sharing that his son has participated in the Junior Lifeguard program for the past three years, and he is very happy with the program and plans to continue.
-Commissioner Beckles shared that the vice mayor and her had visited the Mobile Elementary School recreation program and reported that there are 3 youth from Mobile that participate in the program. The other students are from Maricopa.
-Alternate Commissioner Murphy gave a commendation to the Junior Lifeguard Program, sharing that his son has participated in the Junior Lifeguard program for the past three years, and he is very happy with the program and plans to continue.
-Commissioner Beckles shared that the vice mayor and her had visited the Mobile Elementary School recreation program and reported that there are 3 youth from Mobile that participate in the program. The other students are from Maricopa.
| NEXT MEETING |
The next meeting is scheduled for August 9, 2023, at 5:30 p.m., Goodyear Recreation Campus.
| ADJOURNMENT |
There being no further business to discuss, Chairman Hohman adjourned the meeting at 6:35 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted by:
Respectfully Submitted by:
__________________________ Jacque Bento do O', Administrative Assistant |
__________________________ Sharolyn Hohman, Chairman |
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