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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20250213 Parks Recreation and Beautification Board Regular Meeting Minutes 1 of 4 Pearland Parks, Recreation & Beautification Board Meeting Minutes February 13, 2025 CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS PARKS, RECREATION & BEAUTIFICATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 13, 2025 The Parks, Recreation & Beautification Board of the City Council of Pearland, Texas, convened in a meeting on February 13, 2025, at the Pearland Recreation & Natatorium, Second Floor, 4141 Bailey Road, Pearland, Texas. The following represents the actions taken in the order they occurred during the meeting. I. CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order at 8:37 am. II. ROLL CALL AND CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM Members present are Chairperson Waguespack, Vice Chairperson Pecknold, Member Campo, Member Datta, Member Gillum, and Member Heflin. Members absent are Member Baker. Others present were Carry Capers, Director of Parks & Recreation; Monica Montoya - Phelps, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation; and May Grey, Management Assistant. III. CITIZEN COMMENTS Martha Gonzalez was in attendance with the University of Houston – Clear Lake, Social Work Program. IV. REGULAR AGENDA 1. Consideration and Possible Action to approve the minutes of the Parks & Recreation Beautification Board meeting held on January 9, 2025. Vice Chair Pecknold motioned to approve the minutes as written, seconded by Member Campo. Ayes: Unanimous Nay: None Motion passed. 2. Consideration and Possible Action - Excuse the absence of Member Baker and Member Datta from the January 9, 2025 Parks, Recreation & Beautification Board Meeting. Member Campo motioned to excuse the absence of Member Baker and Member Datta from the January 9, 2025 Parks, Recreation & Beautification Board Meeting, seconded by Member Heflin. Docusign Envelope ID: F7CED0A6-E6EA-428C-BE15-5767BECFA30F 2 of 4 Pearland Parks, Recreation & Beautification Board Meeting Minutes February 13, 2025 Director Capers stated that she received resignation from Member Baker that is currently serving on the Parks, Recreation & Beautification Board due to changes in work schedule. Ayes: Unanimous Nay: None Motion passed. 3. Board Report Member Campo recently discussed connections with local football organizations with Community Engagement Coordinator, Julio Montemayor. Member Gillum reported on Pearland Mountain Biking Team and shared that they attended their first race of the year recently in Sugarland, Texas. Chairperson Waguespack stated that local news stations shared Independence Park was a sledding destination during Winter Storm Enzo. She stated that she is happy the Natatorium is back open and that there has been positive feedback from the community regarding the opening. Parks, Recreation & Beautification Board Members are planning to attend the AYLUS Lunar New Year Celebration Event on Sunday, February 16, 2025. Member Datta shared notes on the Pearland Town Center Development. Director Capers is passing the information to the appropriate City staff. 4. Consideration and Possible Action - regarding recommendation for appointment of one Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Board Member to the Sports Association Review Committee. Member Campo motioned to appoint Member Heflin to the Sports Association Review (SAR) Committee, seconded by Member Datta. Ayes: Unanimous Nay: None Motion passed. Member Heflin appointed to the SAR Committee for 2025. 5. Consideration and Possible Action to approve a Parks & Recreation Inclusive Naming Policy Director Capers presented the proposed Parks & Recreation Department Inclusive Naming Policy for feedback and approval. Discussion amongst the Parks, Recreation & Beautification board members. Member Gillum motioned approve a Parks & Recreation Inclusive Naming Policy, seconded by Member Heflin. Ayes: Unanimous Nay: None Motion passed. Docusign Envelope ID: F7CED0A6-E6EA-428C-BE15-5767BECFA30F 3 of 4 Pearland Parks, Recreation & Beautification Board Meeting Minutes February 13, 2025 6. Discussion - 2025 Parks Master Plan Update Public Engagement Discussion regarding Baxter & Woodman contract to update 2025 Parks Master Plan. Director Capers shared information regarding the upcoming listening sessions, workshops and other forms of public engagement. The Parks, Recreation & Beautification board members were encouraged to begin thinking of items/topics to discuss throughout these engagement sessions. 7. Discussion - FY2026 Staffing Outlook and Supplemental Requests Director Capers shared information regarding the City’s budget process, including future staffing outlook and supplemental requests. She shared the growth of the Parks & Recreation Department and current greatest staffing needs. The Parks, Recreation & Beautification Board was presented with the following top 3 positions promoted last year and have not yet been backfilled: • Athletic Field Maintenance Supervisor • Recreation Superintendent • Business Administrator Director Capers presented all other staffing positions over the next 3 budget years including positions tied to upcoming capital improvement projects: Independence Park Phase 2, Hickory Slough Phase 2 and Clear Creek Trail expansion. Other supplemental requests were presented, including Recreation Center & Natatorium (RCN) Intercom system, vehicle replacement for Knapp Senior Activity Center van, enhance grooming deck, Delores Fenwick Nature Center (DFNC) nature play area, GPS guided spray rig, and additional funding for Celebration of Freedom Band (250th United States Anniversary). 8. Director's Report Director Capers provided information on the following: • Hickory Slough Phase 2 progress o Project is currently at 60% design phase. o This project is aligned with the current detention project in this area. • Clear Creek Trail o Trail will run from Barry Rose Road to the University of Houston Clear Lake – Pearland Campus, north Pearland Parkway. o Next trail segment is Dixie Farm Road which will be 50% funded in collaboration with Harris County Precinct 2 • Response to Winter Storm Enzo o Emergency Management Plan successes. o Parks & Recreation facilities, parks & assets had no major damage due to the winter storm. • Summer Program Plan Underway o Summer camp registration opens February 17, 2025 at 8:00 am. o 2025 summer camp expansion to include Camp YAC (Youth Adventure Camp). V. ADJOURNMENT Meeting was adjourned at 9:48 am by Member Datta, seconded by Member Campo. Docusign Envelope ID: F7CED0A6-E6EA-428C-BE15-5767BECFA30F 4 of 4 Pearland Parks, Recreation & Beautification Board Meeting Minutes February 13, 2025 Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected on this 13th day of March 2025. City of Pearland, Texas: ___________________________ Carry Capers Director of Parks & Recreation Docusign Envelope ID: F7CED0A6-E6EA-428C-BE15-5767BECFA30F