2017-03-09 PARKS, RECREATION AND BEAUTIFICATION BOARD MINUTESMINUTES — REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND PARKS, RECREATION, &
BEAUTIFICATION BOARD, HELD ON THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 2017 AT 8:15 A.M., AT 4141
BAILEY ROAD, PEARLAND, TX 77584.
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 8:16 a.m.
II. BOARD MEMBER ROLL CALL
Buck Stevens
Ted Mittica
Mike Wilson
Vicky Smith
Chris Orlea
Carry Capers
Jason O'Mara
Lindsay French
Chair
Vice Chair
Board Member
Board Member
Parks & Recreation, Director
Parks & Recreation, Assistant Director
Parks & Recreation, Resource Development Manager
Parks & Recreation, Athletics and Aquatics Manager
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — February 9, 2017
Minutes approved pending a grammatical correction Correction was made; minutes were
u nanimously approved.
IV. BOARD REPORT
Mr. Mittica talked about getting ready for Paws in the Park and believes it will be well
attended.
Mr. Wilson talked about Pearland Lacrosse needing more lighted fields; they believe
Pearland United is not utilizing them. Ms. French believes the sharing of schedules may
help eliminate some of the issues of not being able to access the lighted fields. Ms. French
also noted that with new leadership coming aboard at Pearland United, this may work itself
o ut.
Ms. Smith talked about Canterbury Park being vandalized with graffiti and was questioned
by a citizen as to why Parks and Recreation was not addressing this problem. Per her
discussion with Mr. Orlea, the City owns the property, but the HOA of the neighborhood is
responsible for the maintenance of Canterbury Park as part of their Parkland Dedication
o rdinance agreement. Ms. Smith asked Mr. Orlea if there was anything she could do in
regards to reaching out to the HOA. Mr. Orlea noted that we have recently been in contact
with them regarding their responsibilities of maintaining this park. Mr. Orlea noted that he
would contact the City's legal department to see if there are grounds for recourse and
touch base with Ms. Smith next week.
Mr. Stevens talked about attending the City's budget workshop. Mr. Stevens also
discussed the trash at McLean Park and putting out more receptacles. Mr. Orlea noted
that permanent ones are on their way to being installed. Mr. Stevens talked about the
findings of the Citizen's survey. Mr. Stevens noted his concern regarding the findings and
Ms. Smith noted that surveys can sometimes be skewed.
Mr. Stevens asked about the lighting in the JHEC parking lot. Mr. Orlea noted that he
would look into securing lights for the parking lot and believes they will be installed at a
later time. Mr. Stevens also talked about his membership to the Recreation Center
expiring and not receiving notification. Mr. Orlea discussed this with Mr. Stevens and
agreed to look at his account after the meeting.
V. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING ATHLETIC FIELD USE POLICY
Mr. Orlea began the discussion stating that he would like to review how the RSAs work,
and not necessarily take action at this time. Mr. Orlea talked about removing the ability to
sublet the fields due to this not working as anticipated.
Ms. French talked about not charging for the lights except when in use, and prices will
begin to reflect this change. Ms. French also noted altering the RSA to reflect pricing for
non-resident groups. Ms. French asked the Board to look over the changes and submit
their drafts to Ms. Lawson.
VI. DISCUSSION REGARDING FACILITIES NAMING RIGHTS
Mr. Orlea noted the Grand Opening of Shadow Creek Ranch Sports Complex will be April
1 Ms. Capers also invited the Board to attend the Naming Rights VIP event taking place
at Reflection Bay Mr. Jason O'Mara briefly covered the available naming rights
opportunities at both Shadow Creek Ranch and Independence Park.
Mr. O'Mara discussed the following:
Shadow Creek Ranch:
• Ability to host local, regional, and national athletic competitions
• Design is will allow for multiple activities at the same time
• Programs taking place are softball, kickball, youth rugby and football camps,
exercise classes, as well as adaptive recreation activities
• 4 available opportunities: Entire facility, the pavilion
alcohol/beverages/concessions, and athletic fields
Independence Park.
• Park currently in design Phase I; construction to begin in May of 2017
• 5,000+ capacity amphitheater
• Playground to be replaced with an all-inclusive playground with sandpit
• `Vendor Alley" will allow for food vendors
• Bus drop-off zone
• Upgrade of dog park
• Pond expansion
• Specials events will be relocated to this park
• Destination park; completion slated for winter of 2018
These naming rights opportunities give people the ability to give back and become a part
of the community. The Naming Rights policies were handed out to the Board.
VII. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
• $23 MIL in Capital Projects currently underway, or slated to begin
• Healthy South Texas in Lake Jackson will specialize in culturally related medicine
and preventative programs
• Delineated wetland discovered
• Compensation & Class study completed
• Fire at the Recreation Center this past week
• Inclusion plan led by Dr. Carmen Carter underway and focus groups being formed
2017.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:08 a.m.
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