[0:13] Good evening, everyone.

[0:17] But, we'll go ahead and um call this meeting to order.

[0:23] Uh item number two, um information only. Information items will be provided to

[0:29] the board in writing and are not intended for formal presentation.

[0:35] Um thanks uh items 2A and 2B. So,

[0:42] um any questions from the board?

[0:46] So, we'll go on move to item uh three, consent items.

[0:51] Uh consent items will be provided to the board in writing and are not intended

[0:56] for formal presentation. We may vote on them collectively unless

[1:01] a board member requests that any item be voted on separately.

[1:04] And if not, uh I would like to have a motion to accept items 3A, B, and C.

[1:14] Thank you. Can I have a second? >> Second.

[1:17] » All those in favor, please say I. I.

[1:21] Any opposed? >> I.

[1:24] » Item uh four, information and discussion items will be

[1:28] presented verbally to the parks board and are for discussion only. No action

[1:33] will be taken on these items at this meeting.

[1:36] First item is item 4A, parks and recreation youth sports programs.

[1:43] Correct? >> Good evening, uh Chairman Moy and

[1:46] members of the parks board. Happy to be here this evening with you

[1:49] folks. Um our youth sport sports programs across our system have always

[1:54] been uh uh, amazing for our our youth. So, I'm going to ask uh, special

[2:00] operations deputy director Greg Lyons and our downtown deputy director Tony

[2:04] Salinas to give you an update on our youth sports programs across our system.

[2:12] » Thank you, Marty. Good afternoon, Chairman Moya and

[2:15] members of the Parks Board. This afternoon, we are presenting an update

[2:19] on our Parks and Recreation youth sports programs.

[2:26] Our youth sports programming serves participants ages 3 through 17.

[2:32] And and we are proud to offer activities year-round so families have access to

[2:36] recreation no matter the season. Altogether, more than 22,000 kids take

[2:41] part in these programs annually, reflecting the strong demand for

[2:45] accessible and inclusive sports opportunities across the city.

[2:50] With that brief overview, I'll turn it over to Tony, who will walk you through

[2:54] the different youth sports programs in more detail.

[3:02] » Good evening, Chairman Moya and members of the Parks and Recreation Board.

[3:06] I'd like to begin with one of our most popular youth sports programs, youth

[3:10] soccer. Our soccer programs serve children ages

[3:14] 3 to 15, offering opportunities for skill development at every stage.

[3:19] We operate more than 80 soccer programs across the city, ensuring broad access

[3:24] for families in every area. Each year, approximately 2,000 participate building

[3:29] foundational skills, teamwork, and confidence through active play.

[3:37] Another popular option for families is youth flag football.

[3:41] Flag football continues to grow rapidly within our youth sports lineup.

[3:45] Interest has expanded significantly in recent years, especially among girls.

[3:50] The program serves youth ages 5 through 15, offering inclusive and

[3:55] age-appropriate opportunities. With 35 programs offered citywide,

[4:00] participants enjoy fun, low-contact introduction to the gridiron sport that

[4:06] builds teamwork and confidence. Flexible practice and game schedules

[4:11] throughout the week make the flag football a favorite choice for families

[4:15] across the city, supporting more than 200 young players.

[4:22] Our youth baseball programs are a grand slam.

[4:25] We serve children ages 4 through 12, and this sport continues to be one of our

[4:29] most popular offerings. We provide more than 40 baseball

[4:33] programs across the city, giving families convenient options in their own

[4:37] neighborhoods. Last year, more than 600 young athletes

[4:41] took part in our leagues, developing skills, staying active, and enjoying

[4:45] supportive, team-focused environment.

[4:50] Next is our volleyball program, another sport experiencing steady

[4:54] growth. Youth volleyball is offered for

[4:57] participants ages 10 to 13. More than 60 programs operate at sites

[5:02] across Phoenix. Participation remains strong and consistent, with over 400

[5:07] youth being served each year. These programs help develop fundamental

[5:12] skills and teamwork in a supportive indoor environment.

[5:18] Next, we tee up for golf programs. Serving participants ages 3 to 17,

[5:25] these programs offer are offered at all seven city golf courses.

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[5:39] describe it to you. >> [laughter]

[5:42] » Uh these programs are offered at all seven city golf courses, ensuring broad

[5:45] access for families. Youth golf hosts more than 14,000

[5:50] participants annually, reflecting strong and sustained interest.

[5:54] Offerings range from Itty Bitty Open to First Tee programs all the way

[5:59] through high school state championship events.

[6:05] Now, we move on to our largest sports partnership, the Junior Suns program.

[6:11] Junior Suns basketball continues to be one of the largest and most popular

[6:14] youth sports offerings. The program serves participants ages 5

[6:19] through 15, providing age-appropriate skill development opportunities.

[6:25] We operate more than 100 Junior Suns programs across the city.

[6:29] These programs provide consistent, high-quality basketball experiences for

[6:34] youth at all levels. Last year, more than 4,000 young ballers

[6:38] participated in the Junior Suns program. Participants benefit from skill

[6:42] development, team engagement, and the strong partnership the city of Phoenix

[6:46] has with the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury organizations.

[6:53] Youth sports participation continues to grow across both merging and established

[6:58] programs. Ball hockey now serves participants ages 7 to 13, expanding

[7:04] engagement in this fast-growing sport. Karate offers opportunities for youth

[7:09] ages 7 to 17, and remains a strong, steady contributor to overall

[7:14] participation. Esports maintains high interest,

[7:18] engaging more than 200 young players each season.

[7:22] New programs introduced are cricket and disc golf,

[7:25] attracting smaller groups, but provide valuable variety, and broaden our

[7:29] recreational sports. Together, these offerings expand the

[7:35] range of interest and activities that are available to youth across the city,

[7:38] supporting continued growth and inclusivity.

[7:42] At this time, I'll turn it over to Greg to discuss park facilities.

[7:49] » Thank you, Tony.

[7:52] To support all these youth programs, the department relies on several major

[7:56] sports complexes across the city. Facilities like Rose Mofford, Desert

[8:00] West, Papago, and Reach 11 provide the fields, courts, and amenities that make

[8:06] some of our leagues and tournaments possible year-round.

[8:11] The Rose Mofford Sports Complex is one of Arizona's premier destinations for

[8:15] youth and adult recreation, offering a plaza-style environment that welcomes

[8:19] both players and spectators. As a long-standing host site for

[8:23] national championships, college invitationals, regional tournaments, and

[8:27] high school playoffs, the complex continues to serve as a major hub for

[8:32] softball and soccer, drawing more than 200,000 participants and spectators each

[8:37] year. Its expansive layout includes multiple

[8:41] lighted soccer fields, six enclosed softball fields,

[8:45] tennis and racquetball courts, volleyball and basketball courts,

[8:50] a running track, pickleball courts, and a 2 and 1/2 acre dog park, providing a

[8:55] full range of amenities that support year-round recreation and community

[8:59] engagement.

[9:03] The Desert West Sports Complex is a major recreation destination that

[9:07] supports both daily community use and large-scale tournament play. It's widely

[9:12] recognized for hosting local, regional, and national softball events, including

[9:16] the Senior Winter Worlds Tournament and the Saucony Cup,

[9:20] each drawing more than 4,000 players and spectators.

[9:23] » [clears throat] >> The complex features four enclosed

[9:25] softball fields, along with a broad range of amenities such as ball fields,

[9:29] soccer fields, basketball and volleyball courts,

[9:33] tennis and racquetball courts, urban fishing, and a permanent concession

[9:37] area. Making Desert West a versatile and

[9:41] highly active hub for youth and adult recreation.

[9:48] Papago Sports Complex is a key hub for both league play and major tournaments,

[9:52] hosting local and regional, national, softball and baseball events throughout

[9:57] the year. Its north side features the Papago

[10:00] softball fields, which along with Desert West consistently host large signature

[10:04] events. Softball complex includes four enclosed

[10:07] softball fields. South side contains Papago baseball

[10:10] fields, leased to the city of Scottsdale for the San Francisco Giants year-round

[10:15] player development program.

[10:19] Reach 11 is a 1,500 acre recreation area that combines natural desert, trails, a

[10:25] horse park, and one of the largest complexes in the western United States.

[10:30] We manage the complex under a federal land use agreement. The site supports

[10:34] recreation while maintaining its primary role as a flood detention basin for the

[10:38] Central Arizona Project. The sports complex hosts international,

[10:43] national, and regional tournaments in soccer, lacrosse, field hockey,

[10:48] football, and other field sports, and is organized into five major areas. The

[10:54] east and west field zones, the Diamondbacks youth baseball complex,

[10:58] an extensive trail system, and Horse Lovers Park.

[11:02] With 18 regular soccer fields, four youth baseball fields, and more

[11:06] than 20 miles of natural trails, Reach 11 serves as a premier destination for

[11:11] both competitive athletics and daily outdoor recreation.

[11:17] As we conclude today's overview, I want to highlight the continued impact we

[11:21] have on our youth programs across Phoenix. From entry-level activities to

[11:25] competitive leagues, these programs provide thousands of young participants

[11:29] with opportunities to stay active, build skills, and connect with their

[11:33] community. Our sport complexes, partnerships, and

[11:36] year-round operations all support a vibrant system that meets the diverse

[11:40] interests of families throughout the city.

[11:43] Thank you for your time and support as we remain committed to offering

[11:46] accessible, high-quality recreation experiences for all youth.

[11:52] At this time, we'd be happy to answer any questions.

[11:55] » Great. Thank you. Awesome presentation. Board members, any questions?

[12:01] Right here, sir.

[12:07] » Oh. Uh I'm I'm wondering about the survey

[12:12] that you plan to send out to uh and whether

[12:18] I guess what I'm wondering is to what extent is the

[12:23] Parks Master Plan thinking about or integrating information about youth

[12:28] sports? And if there's a survey being done at

[12:32] the end of this year when the master plan is going to be done, you know, what

[12:36] are there ways that those two things can be the survey results can be integrated?

[12:42] » Um Mr. Chair and members of the Parks Board and Board Member Vieira, our our

[12:46] Parks Master Plan is um focusing on a lot of different things including

[12:52] programs and services for for our youth including sports. So,

[12:55] uh we will have um uh results later this fall to share with

[13:01] with the Parks Board um and then determine what uh changes we need to

[13:06] make across our system. Um and I'll let Tony, I'll let you talk about the survey

[13:11] for sports.

[13:16] » So, uh Board Member Moylan and uh

[13:20] Chairman Moylan and Board Member Porter, uh currently after each league uh

[13:25] concludes our program concludes, the parents will receive a survey so that we

[13:30] can get feedback on how to better our programs.

[13:33] We do share that with the divisions so that we understand what the community

[13:37] needs are and how we can make adjustments for the next season

[13:42] or session of classes or leagues.

[13:47] Any other questions? >> Great, Renee.

[13:50] » Great.

[13:53] » Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Um I have a a couple of questions about

[13:58] sort of program capacity and sort of trends.

[14:03] Um first of all, let me just say, I mean, this is a way better than what I

[14:07] had when I was growing up in terms of diversity of programs, availability of

[14:12] programs, quality and diversity of facilities. I mean, it's just

[14:17] so impressive what we have available and what we offer. What What I'm interested

[14:23] in as understanding A, where is there demand

[14:30] that just gets sucked up so quickly that lots and lots of people are turned away.

[14:37] And then secondly, what are you seeing in terms of trends

[14:41] of of either growth, I mean, Tony, you

[14:45] mentioned you know, girls are getting more

[14:48] interested in flag football, but what what other trends are out there in terms

[14:53] of growth of types of programs or demand for certain

[14:57] types of youth facilities and that kind of thing.

[15:06] » So, as far as Sorry.

[15:09] Chairman uh Moya and board member Neymar, as far as

[15:13] the demand, um whenever a facility fills up, uh the spots fill up. So, the beauty

[15:19] of parks and recreation is that we have all our sports happening at the same

[15:22] time, same season. So, there's never really a facility

[15:26] that's not too far away, and that's how we will help the other facilities fill

[15:31] their leagues or programs. Um if there's an opportunity and

[15:38] options to add more practices and games during the weekend the weekend, they

[15:43] will add more uh teams to the league. So, that's how we

[15:49] we we do our best to accommodate, but we definitely stay in contact and we share.

[15:53] And the the key is to, you know, register as soon as that registration

[15:57] opens, and so that we can definitely accommodate. Now, if it's a family, and

[16:02] you know, we don't want the mother to have or the father to have to drive 5

[16:05] miles, you know, every Saturday, we'll do our best to accommodate to get the

[16:09] whole family in so that they're in one location.

[16:13] And as far as trends, we are the majority of our full-time

[16:17] team are certified youth sports administrators,

[16:21] uh which is a certification obtained through the National Alliance for Youth

[16:24] Sports. And they have a national database that

[16:30] tells us what's trending and what's going on, and a lot of times it's going

[16:35] to be the public. They'll they'll come in and they'll tell us. So, that's how

[16:38] we find out about, you know, flag football and and and all the girls that

[16:43] want to play it. And, you know, a lot of them don't want to play coed. They want

[16:47] to be playing, you know, all girl leagues. Uh the majority of our leagues

[16:51] are coed. So, that's we take community feedback and feedback from days in the

[16:56] National Parks and Recreation Association as well, following up with

[17:00] with trends that are are coming our way. So, right now I can say pickleball's a

[17:03] big one. The flag football's a big one. And e-sports, believe it or not,

[17:08] e-sports is is taking off.

[17:12] Thank you. >> Thank you, Rick.

[17:15] » Can I ask one quick question? Is e-sports

[17:17] really a big thing for kids or

[17:20] people under 18. >> Um

[17:24] Chairman Moya and board member Porter, I'm sorry can you repeat that?

[17:29] » I'm surprised to hear that pickleball is a

[17:33] an emerging popular sport for the alpha Gen Alpha.

[17:38] But you're saying it is. >> They love it.

[17:41] They love it, yes.

[17:45] » Rick. Emma, any questions?

[17:48] Aubrey, I see you online. Any questions?

[17:53] If not, I have I have a couple. Sorry.

[17:56] I have a couple of quick questions. Tony, you you

[18:00] noted some of the the the numbers for baseball in terms of participation.

[18:05] So, help me understand the leagues. Are are those numbers

[18:08] uh leagues that the city

[18:11] um coordinates with or do we track or are

[18:15] there other leagues that aren't part of the city that

[18:19] utilize some park as well?

[18:23] » Chairman Moya, those that data is specifically for city-run programs.

[18:28] Uh the city of Phoenix are all of our leagues and classes are recreational,

[18:32] which means anybody that wants to even learn the sport in a team atmosphere, we

[18:37] welcome them. And others use it that are great at the

[18:40] sport and they just want to, you know, increase their skill set. So, these are

[18:45] just our our specific parks are our city of Phoenix

[18:49] run and that's why they got those cool Phoenix plays jerseys and socks.

[18:54] » I wonder those come in extra large. >> We can make that happen.

[18:59] » [laughter] >> Um so, again, so this has to do with

[19:03] numbers as well because I see our beautiful facilities and obviously the

[19:07] Rose Mofford one and the one the baseball one that we had lots of

[19:11] discussions in this meeting before near Scottsdale, but it's in Phoenix.

[19:16] Um so do we

[19:19] Marty, maybe track all of those numbers because

[19:24] um if we do if we do how how do we do that

[19:28] because obviously when we bring in these big soccer teams and these big baseball

[19:36] do we track all that and if so how and where would that show up?

[19:43] » Thank you, Chairman members of the Parks Board. Yes, we do track that through our

[19:46] ActiveNet program and the last count that we had just before doing this

[19:51] report were over 60,000 uh participants that use all of our

[19:55] facilities that that's not part of our city programs but the from other

[19:58] programs that come and use our facilities.

[20:01] » Great, that's great that's great to know because obviously they're just not

[20:04] sitting there they are utilized by others and not only uh for those city

[20:09] league programs. So again, great you thank you great presentation.

[20:15] Oh, and one thing and I don't do the I don't get caught up in the whole

[20:18] formality thing cuz at home I'm hey you so if you miss it I don't I don't get

[20:26] you know, anyway, thank you. So next we have Parks

[20:31] Parks Volunteer Program update.

[20:35] » Mr. Chairman and members of the Parks Board um

[20:39] the city of Phoenix has a system-wide volunteer program called Volunteer

[20:44] Phoenix. In 2024 the approval of the mayor and council the Parks Department

[20:50] did receive a volunteer coordinator position. Joining me at the table uh

[20:54] this evening is our volunteer coordinator Jenna Kirchhoff who will

[20:59] give us a summary and kind of status of the Parks and Recreation Department

[21:04] volunteer program. So I'll I'll over to Jana.

[21:08] » Thank you, Director Whitfield. Good evening, Chairman Moya and members of

[21:11] the board. It is my honor to be here today to give you guys an update on the

[21:15] Parks and Recreation Department volunteer program.

[21:20] The City of Phoenix operates a robust volunteer program called Volunteer

[21:24] Phoenix, which strengthens community service by increasing volunteer

[21:28] participation, expanding opportunities, and building strong partnerships. These

[21:33] partnerships include AmeriCorps, Keep Phoenix Beautiful, and HandsOn Greater

[21:37] Phoenix, among others. They also host the annual Volunteer Impact Awards

[21:41] ceremony, where amazing volunteers are honored for their dedication.

[21:45] The Parks and Recreation Department works closely with Volunteer Phoenix to

[21:49] place corporate and large group volunteer requests,

[21:52] find volunteers for internal Parks Department special events, and recruit

[21:57] volunteers for specialty programs like our volunteer coaches and park stewards.

[22:02] Together, we engage with interested individuals to identify and sometimes

[22:06] create opportunities that meet their requests. Volunteer Phoenix frequently

[22:10] features department requests for volunteers in their monthly newsletters,

[22:14] as you can see displayed on your screen, our request for volunteers for our Earth

[22:17] Month tree plantings. The Parks and Recreation Volunteers

[22:22] Program, also known as My Phoenix My Park, provides a variety of

[22:25] opportunities for interested individuals, groups, and organizations

[22:29] to get involved. By focusing on recruitment, retention, partnerships,

[22:33] and impact, we aim to increase volunteer participation in the maintenance of our

[22:37] parks and preserves each year. We recruit volunteers through online

[22:41] engagement, flyers in community centers, and promoting the program at community

[22:45] meetings. By recognizing the value and hard work

[22:48] of our volunteers through award ceremonies and appreciation events, we

[22:52] encourage individuals to continue their volunteerism with us.

[22:56] Retention is also supported by establishing long-lasting partnerships

[22:59] with organiza- organizations and corporations.

[23:03] Volunteers can get engaged with My Phoenix My Park in a variety of ways,

[23:07] including sports coaching, the Park Steward program, park cleanups, tree

[23:12] plantings and invasive removals, special events support, trailhead engagement,

[23:17] repainting and beautification, native seed collection and disbursement, and

[23:21] our wonderful Phoenix teens program. All of these efforts result in enormous

[23:26] positive impacts for the parks in the community that we serve.

[23:31] The Adopt-A-Park program is a way for individuals or groups to take ownership

[23:34] of their volunteerism by committing to multiple park cleanups events throughout

[23:38] the course of the year. In 2025, a 10th grade class from the

[23:42] Arizona Autism Academy adopted El Oso Park to learn life skills and give back

[23:47] to their community. The class visited twice monthly to rake playgrounds and

[23:51] clean up trash, volunteering over 300 hours during the school year.

[23:56] This is an ongoing partnership and we look forward to having Mr. Jonathan's

[23:59] new class out to the park next year. The Arizona Sustainability Alliance has

[24:06] adopted part of the Rio Salado habitat restoration area. The group has made a

[24:10] huge impact removing invasive weeds, creating native seed balls, and cleaning

[24:15] up around the trailhead. In 2025, they donated 567 hours to improving this

[24:21] area. Dynamite Park was unofficially adopted

[24:26] by a local resident and his young daughter on school breaks. They visit

[24:30] the park to pick up trash, rake entrances, and pull weeds. Here you can

[24:34] see some before and after photos of their efforts and also his daughter who

[24:39] is very proud to have her own pink volunteer vest to wear when she was out

[24:43] collecting trash. In 2026, we have successfully adopted

[24:48] Encanto and Cave Creek Park at Cholla and we are working towards an adoption

[24:52] at Nino's Park as well currently. The Park Steward program is a unique

[24:58] opportunity for volunteers to work side-by-side with park rangers in our

[25:01] mountain preserves to make a positive impact and learn valuable skills.

[25:06] The Park Steward program has 461 active park stewards and continues to grow each

[25:12] year. These dedicated volunteers expand the

[25:15] ability of our staff to maintain our preserves and in fact, last year they

[25:19] were honored with the Volunteer Impact Award recognizing their contributions

[25:23] which included 3800 hours of trail work and trail

[25:28] maintenance, 475 hours of cleanups, park stewards patrolled over 1800 hours

[25:35] of bike patrols covering more than 10,000 miles of our trails,

[25:40] over 1700 hours of hiking patrols covering 2900 miles on our trails,

[25:46] and they performed 256 hours of trailhead education. This month as the

[25:51] temperatures in Phoenix have been heating up, the park stewards have been

[25:54] out at Piestewa, Echo Canyon, and Pima Canyon trailhead handing out water and

[25:59] educating our hikers about safe hiking in the summer heat. So, thank you park

[26:03] stewards.

[26:06] April is historically one of our busiest volunteer months. Earth Day, Arbor Day,

[26:11] and Volunteer Week all fall during this month and people are excited to give

[26:14] back. In April 2026, over 1700 volunteers

[26:19] donated almost 7,000 hours of their time.

[26:22] In partnership with Volunteer Phoenix, the Parks Department curated over 20

[26:26] volunteer events throughout the city to help beautify our parks and preserves.

[26:30] Volunteers planted 250 trees and over 700 pollinator and native plants.

[26:36] In addition, they removed 550 gallon bags of trash and invasive species from

[26:41] our parks and preserves. This weighed over 6,000 pounds.

[26:46] I would like to take a moment to give a big shout-out to the Forest Section of

[26:49] the Special Operations Division who made these tree plantings a success. They

[26:54] pre-dug holes and took the time to teach volunteers proper planting and pruning

[26:59] techniques at each and every one of these events. They will also continue to

[27:03] water these plants throughout the year to ensure their growth and development.

[27:09] In 2025, the Parks and Recreation Department had almost 8,800 volunteers

[27:14] donate more than 60,000 hours of their time to help improve our parks and

[27:18] provide recreational opportunities in our community.

[27:21] This equates to the labor of 29 full-time employees for an entire year.

[27:27] In 2025, our volunteers had an estimated $2.1 million financial impact for the

[27:32] department. Volunteers play a vital role in

[27:35] supporting our staff to maintain the integrity of our 189 parks and over

[27:40] 40,000 acres of mountain preserve lands. If you or anyone you know is interested

[27:47] in volunteering with the City of Phoenix, you can connect with us in any

[27:50] of the three ways that we see on your screen. And with that, I would be happy

[27:54] to answer any questions you have. Thank you.

[27:59] » Great. Thank you very much. Quite impressive numbers. So, I don't imagine

[28:02] what the trails would look like without all that help. So, great. Thank you. Any

[28:07] questions from the board? Sarah, go right ahead.

[28:11] » Thank you. Thanks for the report. I'm

[28:14] I I guess my question is if we apart from Earth Month,

[28:20] do you feel like we there could be more um

[28:24] that more there it's it's great to have this many people volunteering. And I'm

[28:28] wondering, do you feel like there's untapped demand

[28:32] or um by people in Phoenix who would like to

[28:37] be park volunteers? And I And I guess what I'm wondering is some cities have a

[28:43] you know, have a whole group of staff members dedicated to

[28:48] activating volunteers. I'm just wondering what's the demand? What's your

[28:52] sense of the demand in Phoenix? >> Thank you for that question, Chairperson

[28:57] Porter. Um, Board Member Moya and members of the

[29:01] board, so while April is typically one of our busiest months, we do have

[29:05] ongoing programs like our volunteer coaches that coach throughout the year.

[29:09] Um, we do have the park stewards which work throughout the year. I would say

[29:13] one of the difficulties that we find specifically here in the city of Phoenix

[29:17] is that a lot of kids are out of school in the summer months and have more time

[29:21] to volunteer with their parents and with the heat that really restricts what we

[29:24] can do. So, with our partnership with Volunteer Phoenix, we for the past

[29:29] couple months we know the heat is coming. So, we've been reaching out to

[29:32] our recreation coordinators. We've been reaching out to folks to find indoor

[29:35] opportunities to help place people that reach out during the summer. So, I would

[29:40] say our biggest limitation would probably be trying to accommodate people

[29:43] who have more time in the summer when we're limited by the heat.

[29:50] » Any other questions? Go ahead, Emma.

[29:54] » Thank you for the presentation. It's really exciting to see all these

[29:59] Um, what type of training do they Uh, is

[30:03] there any specific information, general information

[30:07] that volunteers go through?

[30:12] » Thank you, Chairperson Viera. Uh, Board Member Moya and members of the board, it

[30:16] depends on what type of volunteerism that you're getting engaged with. Our

[30:20] sports coaches do go through an extensive training through the NAYS

[30:24] program, the National Alliance for Youth Sports that Tony spoke to in the

[30:28] previous presentation. Our park stewards, they also go through 40 hours

[30:33] of direct one-on-one training before with a park ranger before they are

[30:37] allowed to go out and do a hike patrol on their own, for example. Um, with our

[30:42] Adopt-A-Park program, we do go out and meet them for the very first cleanup and

[30:48] we walk them around the park and show them the areas that, you know, need

[30:51] cleaning up and areas of high high use. Um, so I guess I would say it depends on

[30:56] what specific type of volunteer that you are, but there are there is training and

[31:00] one-on-one. Like with the tree plantings, the special operations team

[31:03] came out and showed them how to plant the trees before they were just jumping

[31:07] in there.

[31:10] » Any other questions? Uh, great. Again, thank you for the

[31:14] presentation. So, we'll move on to item five

[31:20] uh, for discussion and possible action. Uh, the the items are for information,

[31:25] discussion, and possible action. Item 5A, South Mountain land donation and

[31:30] acceptance. Chairman lawyer and members of the Parks

[31:34] Board, I'm excited about this next item. Um,

[31:36] uh, in the Parks and Recreation Department, we're always looking at

[31:39] opportunities to uh, purchase uh, land in our preserves. So,

[31:44] tonight, uh, our Management Services Deputy Director, Teresa Ball, will

[31:49] present on a potential uh, donation of about 10 acres.

[31:54] Teresa.

[31:58] » Good evening, board members. I'm very excited to share with you this

[32:01] opportunity that we have to grow our preserves with this potential land

[32:06] donation.

[32:09] First though, what I'd like to do is highlight a summary of recent

[32:12] acquisitions into the mountain preserves within the last 5 years.

[32:16] As you can see, the acquisitions in 2025 alone totaled more than 250 acres. And

[32:23] you may recall that the board approved the acquisition of the Carver Mountain

[32:27] property near South Mountain via a donation. And the Dean Hills property

[32:32] near 35th Avenue and Happy Valley, that was acquired through the Arizona State

[32:36] Land Department auction that was held last November.

[32:43] For the potential donation we're going to be discussing tonight, a

[32:46] representative for the property owner approached the city earlier this year

[32:51] regarding whether his client's 10-acre parcel could be considered for purchase

[32:55] during the city's next bond process. After several meetings with the property

[33:00] owner's rep and a site visit in March, it was determined that the potential

[33:05] donation might be a better path forward for the property owner. And this is due

[33:10] to the bond timeline and really the uncertainty of whether that parcel could

[33:14] be included as part of that bond project.

[33:17] So therefore, the property owners generously decided to offer the land to

[33:21] the city as a donation, and we're very appreciative of having this

[33:25] um potential parcel of land.

[33:29] Here I want to show you a vicinity map, and it provides an overview of the

[33:33] location of the property being considered for a donate uh donation. You

[33:37] can see there it's on the very southwest side of South Mountain, just adjacent

[33:41] there of the 202 freeway.

[33:47] And here in to get a perspective, the area in which the 10-acre park parcel is

[33:52] located, it's just north of those developed homes that are kind of in the

[33:56] gray area, and it's shown in the green shaded area on the left.

[34:01] Um I'll show you in the next slide a little bit more close-up picture of it,

[34:06] but this area here was originally planned to be developed with homes as

[34:10] shown on this conceptual site plan. However, it's not a very easy place to

[34:14] develop because there's a lot of hurdles with the topography of the land,

[34:18] hillside engineering, including a sewer system that would have to go up and over

[34:22] the mountain.

[34:29] So this site uh slide here, you can more clearly see that the parcel in

[34:33] highlighted red area there. It's 10 acres. You can see how close it is to

[34:38] the boundary of South Mountain, which is denoted by the green line,

[34:42] and its proximity to both um Gila Gila and the um Bursera trails.

[34:49] And you can see here too that it's not immediately continuous to South Mountain

[34:53] Park. So, the thought is to obtain the land, preserve it as it is, and then

[34:57] eventually we could connect it to in the future to South Mountain Park.

[35:04] In this view here, you can see the outlines of the adjacent private

[35:08] property owned parcels. These other parcels around the community

[35:12] have the potential for development, but due to the hurdles that we already

[35:16] mentioned, the mountain side there also has a slope. These might be an

[35:21] opportunity now to use this donated parcel as leverage to acquire other

[35:26] surrounding or nearby parcels that could eventually create that connectivity to

[35:31] South Mountain Park. However, if the donated parcel stays

[35:36] disconnected, it would still serve as preservation. There's no city

[35:39] infrastructure needed nor edge protection, and since the neighborhood

[35:44] to the south is gated, um also just over the ridge to the north side of the

[35:48] mountain is a water catchment for wildlife. So, the area could still just

[35:52] remain a wildlife corridor.

[35:58] So, we're always excited when we have these opportunities to add land to our

[36:02] preserve system, and we really appreciate the property owner's interest

[36:06] to be donating this to the city. This item was just heard by the Sonoran

[36:11] um Phoenix Sonoran Preserve and Mountain Parks Preserve Committee on May 18th,

[36:15] and the committee was in favor of the acquisition. So, our next step then

[36:19] pending Parks Board approval is to go to City Council tentatively prior to their

[36:24] summer recess. And with that

[36:29] that ends the presentation and I'd be happy to answer any questions you may

[36:32] have. >> That was exciting. Um, before we open it

[36:36] up for a vote, any questions?

[36:41] Yeah, I have a few. This This is a little new for me, so I apologize. Um,

[36:46] first of all, it's of course exciting that somebody wants to donate 10 acres.

[36:50] That's a very valuable parcel and

[36:54] uh and it also is obviously going to I

[36:59] don't know what the right wording is, but prevent development of

[37:03] of properties right up against the preserve. What I was interested in

[37:07] understanding and and maybe could flip back a

[37:11] a slide or two here.

[37:16] Going

[37:19] two things. Um Yeah, that's fine. That slide's good.

[37:24] So, first of all, uh the green line that you show as the preserve

[37:31] line is different than the one in the report,

[37:35] which is a straight line that goes across.

[37:39] And I was going to ask because there were a bunch of City of Phoenix

[37:42] properties to the west there that didn't appear to be in the

[37:46] preserve, but it looks like the green line is an updated preserve

[37:52] map. Is that right?

[37:55] » I don't Yes, let me look at the the one in the report.

[38:11] Yes, I the one on the display on the screen is the accurate one.

[38:16] » Okay, good. Um, cuz one of the questions I I had is

[38:21] why is the city own this property and why isn't it not in reserve? So, that

[38:25] makes sense. Okay. The second thing is, um, you know, it's it's an island as you

[38:30] point out and it still has value for wildlife and that kind of thing. But,

[38:36] you know, having lived down in this area for like 25 years, I don't live down

[38:41] there anymore, but you know, there were all sorts of little islands created

[38:47] in the um development process and um so as as an example, I owned a house

[38:54] back on what they called, you know, it was a preserve lot it but but it wasn't

[38:59] a preserve. It was an island that was surrounded by homes, a mountain and

[39:04] there were no trails on it because fences went all the way around. Uh, and

[39:10] but it it was never thought to be part of the preserve and frankly, the

[39:14] homeowners association had to take care of any issues or problems there or

[39:18] liability or whatever.

[39:22] And there are probably hundreds of those kinds of situations around the city and

[39:28] I'm just trying to think through the process of

[39:32] islands like this. Um, obviously if somebody's giving it to

[39:36] us, it's great, right? But, um Um, I'm just thinking about you know,

[39:43] this island could end up getting being surrounded by development in the future

[39:48] based upon the the ownership pattern, I think. But,

[39:54] it's kind of hard to tell, right? >> Right. Um,

[39:59] thank you, Chairperson Newmark. Um, we did a site visit on this, Jared

[40:03] Rogers and I with the rep and we had several discussions with him about these

[40:09] other parcels and what they're going through through their development. In

[40:12] fact, the one directly to the west is from our understanding is having some

[40:17] real challenges and hurdles um with the infrastructure that they

[40:22] need to get that the picture doesn't really do it justice to really display

[40:28] the the wash area

[40:31] the hillside how it goes through. Um what our hope is because of how close

[40:38] this parcel is to the preserve even if we could acquire the one just directly

[40:42] north of it now we've got some connectivity straight there. The ones to

[40:46] the east also again the picture doesn't do it justice. It's very the topography

[40:53] is is not easy to build at all and these parcels have been sitting for a while

[40:59] and one of the parcels even to the north a little bit you can see someone tried

[41:03] to build their own little makeshift house on it maybe with some stones and

[41:07] everything and then from our understanding it's been like that for

[41:10] many many years. So that's where our thought is this might be a good leverage

[41:15] point um because there is that big wash that goes down under the the freeway

[41:20] area there too with the 202 so it provides that connectivity and then over

[41:24] time we're our hope we're hopeful these other property owners might see the

[41:28] benefit maybe for their own tax purposes or what financially to maybe offer the

[41:32] donation to the city. >> Right. Well that that

[41:36] that's very helpful information and and also I assume that big parcel to the

[41:42] east of there was probably required to be

[41:46] you know left as hillside or desert when they developed that gated

[41:52] community is that be my guess but I I don't know that for sure.

[41:58] Um okay. Well that's that's that's very helpful. Yeah I was I just

[42:03] if if we were buying it I might have a different thought about it. The fact

[42:09] that they're they're donating it to us I I

[42:13] I don't know why we wouldn't do it, particularly given the adjacency to the

[42:19] preserve. Some you know, if they donated the one that was behind my house, that

[42:24] was surrounded by fences and houses, maybe a different story, right? And it

[42:29] was a little bit farther away from preserve land. So, I could I can see why

[42:34] this this makes a lot of sense. And of course,

[42:37] I'm not not appreciative of the donation, but I just I'm just thinking

[42:43] about, you know, if all these homeowners associations donated their stranded

[42:48] islands to us, we might not want them, right? Um, this one I think is a little

[42:55] different than that. And that and it makes a lot of sense. And um

[43:00] I don't know if there are other questions, but I'd be willing to make a

[43:02] motion to >> I do have a question.

[43:04] » Okay, go ahead. >> Okay, I'll wait I'll wait on the motion.

[43:08] » To Rick's point, is the donation unconditional so that if if these

[43:14] things that are very unlikely to happen did occur, the city would have some

[43:19] options and not have a little stranded island parcel?

[43:25] In other words, could the city let's just say that

[43:30] something happened and there were development um between the existing

[43:34] preserve and this donated parcel and the city decided and it would actually be

[43:41] better for us to sell this parcel and we'll do something good with the

[43:47] proceeds from that sale. Is would something like that be feasible or is

[43:51] the city really committed forever and ever to this little island that is not

[43:56] quite connected to the preserve? Understanding that it's unlikely, but

[44:02] » Yeah, board member Ford, that's a very good question. Um,

[44:05] city charter prevents the sale of preserve property without

[44:11] if we right it would it's not going straight into the preserve, right? Well,

[44:16] our request to be to have a dedicated preserve but

[44:19] maybe that's something we can look at whether we

[44:22] refrain maybe from designating it as preserved just acquire the acquisition,

[44:28] not have it designated preserve until a later time. We could

[44:35] that would be an option for consideration.

[44:39] » And are there any other conditions related to the donation that that

[44:45] could constrain the city's ability to do what is the best thing to do with

[44:50] that parcel should these unlikely developments occur?

[44:57] » Not not that I'm aware of. Um

[45:04] I can't think of anything. I mean I know that the property owner is still doing

[45:10] things like going through their environmental assessment of it too,

[45:13] making sure all the environmental pieces would be adequate for us. But once

[45:18] acquired um there's no other

[45:22] maybe strings attached to it or conditions that I'm aware of with it. It

[45:26] would be a complete donation to us. >> Thank you.

[45:29] » Mr. Chairman, on on that same line of discussion I actually sort of have a

[45:34] diff an opposite thought which is if we don't put it in preserve now

[45:39] there will be leverage in the future for somebody to come in and say I I I need I

[45:44] need this city to develop my parcel and somebody may you know, push the

[45:50] department to sell the uh parcel. So I'd rather put you know, I

[45:55] I my sense is I'd rather given how close it is and how uh valuable the staff

[46:02] has indicated that it would be for wildlife and other things. I would

[46:08] probably put it in the preserve and and risk that we could never sell it

[46:14] because I don't >> I think that's a if you

[46:17] I think that's a good point and I defer to you because you know land

[46:22] transactions and how what people how people respond, but I am

[46:28] concerned that

[46:31] about having a little piece of preserve that could have mischief around it that

[46:38] wouldn't be desirable. And it's not this isn't

[46:41] it's and it's terrible because it looks like I'm not feeling

[46:47] that this is a wonderful gift to the city. It absolutely is, but we are

[46:52] counting on neighboring land owners being willing to sell their property at

[46:58] a price that the city thinks would, you know, be the right price or maybe even

[47:04] you know, taking a page out of the donor's book

[47:07] and donating. And what would be what if the

[47:13] the the things that we're envisioning don't happen?

[47:16] Then is it going to be problematic for the parks department to own this 10

[47:20] acres that are not quite connected to the preserve?

[47:25] » So, the the motion will be to accept the donation and to designate

[47:31] it as mountain as mountain preserve. So, if we accept that, it will be

[47:37] part of the mountain preserve. >> But what I'm asking is

[47:42] what the surrounding areas don't become incorporated into the preserve, which is

[47:48] kind of our that would be the long-term best possible aspiration. Is there any

[47:54] is there any potential problem for the Parks Department with

[47:58] having in perpetuity now develop this little island, Tanager Island, a

[48:03] preserve. And and which you're the expert, so

[48:07] you know, that's what I'm asking. Like, what's the worst that could happen that

[48:12] where you could envision a future where it actually wasn't that great to get

[48:16] this little piece of property because the things that we hoped that would

[48:19] happen around it didn't. >> So, we Thank you, um

[48:24] Board Member Porter. I we acquired Carver Mountain. Um it's a

[48:28] larger parcel, obviously, but that is a kind of an island, so to speak, as well.

[48:34] I mean, the intent is to one day have some trails there on that one.

[48:38] Um so, that's one that's not maybe directly connected to another preserve

[48:42] area. With this parcel,

[48:45] the parcel to the north would be the connectivity. I mean, we would just only

[48:49] need that first one, and we've got that connectivity. And to the south, as I

[48:54] indicated, unfortunately, it would be nice to have a maybe video, but to the

[48:58] south that it's it's a kind of a real wash area right there.

[49:02] So, there's not really development that's going to occur right on the back

[49:06] side of those homes to the north of them because of the wash that runs through

[49:09] there. So, this is going to still at least give that corridor wildlife that

[49:14] goes back under the freeway cuz there's like a little

[49:17] APSA area, like a little substation thing right there on the corner by the

[49:21] freeway, and it goes straight under the freeway,

[49:24] the the corridor or the wash there. So, at the

[49:28] the very least, we would have some still connectivity to the wash and wildlife

[49:32] right there.

[49:36] » The other The other thing I'm guessing, and and those of you who've been with

[49:39] the department for a while may may know this. There may

[49:42] I'm guessing the history of the preserves is peppered with islands. And

[49:47] that And there may be many of them out there today. You know, I even looking at

[49:52] your very cover slide that you had it looked like there was maybe one or two

[49:57] around South Mountain still where you know, it's not ideal, but it is

[50:04] it still makes for a hopscotch. You know, it's a but what I

[50:10] would say is you know, we really should work hard to try to get that connection

[50:15] through a purchase or donation as we as we go forward if we approve

[50:21] the recommendation.

[50:27] » Great. Any other questions? So, I will make the motion as we had

[50:35] originally planned it was to accept the donation and to designate it as a part

[50:42] of the mountain preserve. So, if I get

[50:46] have someone make that motion. So, moved. Second.

[50:52] » Second. >> All those in favor.

[50:54] » I. >> I.

[50:56] » I. >> And of course with the input put in by

[51:00] my fellow board members obviously. So, we appreciate it. Thank you very much.

[51:06] Sorry. I've had this cough for about 3 weeks

[51:11] maybe. So, call to the public. We do have a

[51:14] couple of people citizens provided to make statements to the board.

[51:20] We welcome citizen however items brought to the board's attention cannot be

[51:25] discussed unless they're listed as an agenda item action taken as a result of

[51:30] public comment will be limited to requesting staff to study the matter or

[51:34] rescheduling the matter for further consideration or a decision at the later

[51:39] date. Jerry, you're here. So, you have 2 minutes.

[51:51] » And we got you the information. Thank you.

[51:55] » Uh thank you. Yeah, it and it wasn't planned. Jerry Vargas, caretaker of

[52:01] Jesse Owens' Olympic medals. Uh I was headed out the door this

[52:06] morning to make my rounds about 4:00 and I happened to look at my iPad.

[52:11] I'm pretty familiar with Jesse's uh you know, face and

[52:17] uh there he was on USA Today.

[52:21] Uh and they're doing in

[52:24] contacts with the 250th uh anniversary of the founding of the

[52:29] country. They're doing these surveys around the

[52:33] country with all the different sports. This week happens to be track and field.

[52:39] And uh you know, we don't we don't need to

[52:41] campaign for Jesse around the country. He's got a groundswell, you know, people

[52:47] that know him, his exploits, and what he meant to the country.

[52:52] Uh but we you know, our the same people feel slighted that he was not included

[52:58] on the survey for the renaming of the Cesar Chavez Park.

[53:02] Uh but you know, just like Jesse overcame everything, they're going to

[53:05] vote in legion legionnaire numbers. We've got uh

[53:10] uh votes coming in from his alma mater, from all the athletes, uh Ohio State, uh

[53:17] Michigan where he set four world records. This past weekend, I was up at

[53:21] his uh old home neighborhood off of uh Shay and 32nd Street.

[53:28] Uh they have a Memorial Day weekend kickoff for the summer

[53:33] that Jesse and two neighbors started back in 1974.

[53:37] Still going on. And every year four

[53:42] uh World War II vintage bombers fly over his house 8:00 Memorial Day morning.

[53:48] We were waiting for them and all of a sudden

[53:51] this humongous roar the F-35

[53:55] did a flyby. And then went over to Pismo Peak and

[53:59] then to the National Cemetery. Thank you.

[54:03] » Thank you, Jerry. And uh we have someone on the line.

[54:07] Uh we have uh Jeremy Fecker on the line. Jeremy?

[54:11] » Uh thanks. Uh I too want to say >> 2 minutes.

[54:14] » Yeah. I too want to support uh the renaming of the park to

[54:19] Jesse Owens Park. And I'm surprised that uh

[54:24] the name wasn't included. It's a we have to write it in on the survey. Um

[54:29] and the fact that he's competing against uh

[54:32] a cow is a little uh embarrassing considering he's one of the greatest

[54:37] uh athletes and Olympians in US history and

[54:42] like the USA Today said

[54:45] almost unquestionably the most important. Uh

[54:48] and he lived here for the last decade of his life

[54:51] and

[54:54] contributed substantially to the community. And

[54:59] it's a slight that he wasn't included and we'd like that to be remedied uh

[55:04] quickly as possible on the survey as it stands today.

[55:07] Thank you. Thank you.

[55:11] So now we have uh board chairs report um for today. Fit Phoenix morning yoga

[55:18] at Encino Park. Start your weekend uh your weekend right

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[55:27] The next session will take place on Saturday.

[55:30] I don't think this is correct. February 14th, that's um

[55:36] I don't know do It says February 14th.

[55:39] » June 14th. June 14th. >> From 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. at the Encanto

[55:43] Park Do Someone Had Valentine's on their mind. Uh

[55:48] Encanto Park Clubhouse located at 2499 North 15th Avenue in Phoenix.

[55:55] Uh then we have the Phoenix Father's Day Walk Morning with Dad. The Phoenix

[56:00] Father's Day Walk takes place on Saturday, June 6th, 2026

[56:05] with activities running from 7:30 a.m. till noon. Join the community for a

[56:10] meaningful morning walk and family festivities beginning at Encanto Park in

[56:15] Phoenix. Celebrate fatherhood, connection, and purpose while supporting

[56:19] safer futures and Arizona families. And finally, the summer sports

[56:24] registration uh for the 2026 summer season of adult

[56:29] and youth outdoor sports and indoors activities open this month. There are

[56:33] activities available through August and registration is available on activenet.

[56:40] Uh now we go on to board member comments or requests. Board members, any comments

[56:44] or requests? Go right ahead. >> Um just one. I We moved so fast at the

[56:49] beginning um and uh there was an item on the agenda just information that I just

[56:55] want to ask a follow-up question on which has to do

[56:58] with the council's ordinance which uh takes effect and you're going to

[57:03] start taking applications next week for the food uh service and medical

[57:09] um um services in parks.

[57:13] Um what is um

[57:18] I got the impression that we were going to have to come back and amend some park

[57:23] rules to conform with the new ordinance and I'm just curious what the the

[57:30] of that is and when we would uh

[57:33] be hearing that. I may have the wrong

[57:38] impression, too. Tell me if I'm wrong. >> Mr. Chairman, members of the Parks

[57:41] Board, board member, name Marty, you do have the correct impression. Uh you are

[57:45] right. We did open our uh allocations for the new Parks

[57:49] Ordinance on May the 7th. Those did um conclude

[57:55] um last Friday.

[57:58] Uh we are looking through the the um permit requests right now. We will come

[58:03] back in June with an update to our code of conduct for the Parks Ordinance.

[58:08] » Thank you very much. >> Thank you. Any other questions from the

[58:12] board members? Thank you. Uh now uh director's

[58:16] briefing. Marty? >> All right. Chairman Moya, members of the

[58:20] Parks Board, we'll start with our assistant director, Todd Schaeffer.

[58:25] » Good evening, Chairman Moya, members of the Parks Board. Camp Colley

[58:30] Great slide here. Camp Colley is a place where youth can explore nature, build

[58:34] confidence, and form lasting friendships in an inclusive environment that welcome

[58:39] both neuro-diverse and neurotypical campers. For summer 2026, the camp will

[58:45] offer 5 weeks of programming from mid-June through late July.

[58:49] With each week featuring both adventure camp for ages 7 to 15 and the team

[58:54] leadership counselor in training program for ages 16 and 17.

[58:59] Adventure camp focuses on outdoor recreation, teamwork, and personal

[59:03] growth, while the CIT program provides hands-on leadership development, job

[59:08] readiness skills, and a mentorship experience. The cost for all programs is

[59:13] $250 per camper, which includes transportation, meals, lodging,

[59:18] programming, and supplies. Phoenix residents must

[59:23] register through ActiveNet to receive their resident pricing, and early

[59:26] registration is encouraged due to limited transportation space.

[59:33] On May 25th, the Parks and Recreation Department opened 23 pool facilities to

[59:37] provide or pool facilities to the public for

[59:40] Memorial Day, offering open swim from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m.

[59:45] The holiday weekend marked the official start of the summer pool season and the

[59:48] community turnout was tremendous. Over the 3-day weekend, nearly 10,000

[59:53] people visited our pools, showing just how valued these spaces are

[59:57] for families looking to cool off, stay active, and enjoy time together.

[1:00:02] That, I'll turn over to the director. >> All right, thank you, Todd. On May the

[1:00:06] 20th, the Arizona Diamondbacks invited the Parks and Recreation Department to

[1:00:10] participate in an on-field check presentation at their home game at Chase

[1:00:14] Field, recognizing the swim lesson donation of 20,000 made in partnership

[1:00:20] with Presidential Pools. This opportunity highlights our ongoing

[1:00:23] collaboration around water safety and community programming. Vice Mayor Keisha

[1:00:28] Hodge-Washington was also present, joining representatives from the

[1:00:31] department for the presentation. I did ask the the Vice Mayor to excuse me from

[1:00:37] from council that day so we could stay and watch the game. She asked if I could

[1:00:40] excuse her, so we both came to council.

[1:00:44] I'm pleased to introduce our new Deputy Parks and Recreation Director for

[1:00:48] Management Services, Stacy Atzmgersberger, who joined us on May the

[1:00:53] 25th. I think she was in that room we're meeting right now. Stacy

[1:00:57] brings more than a decade of experience with the City of Phoenix, beginning as a

[1:01:01] management fellow in 2011, and later serving in key leadership roles within

[1:01:05] the Public Works Department, where she oversaw administrative and operational

[1:01:10] functions, contract and budget management, and regulatory compliance.

[1:01:15] Her leadership has been recognized statewide, earning her the 2017

[1:01:19] Operations Manager of the Year Award, and the 2024

[1:01:24] Rachel Raymond Leadership Award. Uh her connection through parks and recreation

[1:01:29] goes way back to her first job as a recreation leader in Chandler. So,

[1:01:33] please join me in welcoming Stacy to the team.

[1:01:37] With that, that concludes our director's update.

[1:01:41] » Oh, great. Thank you, everyone. Uh thank you again to staff for getting us all

[1:01:45] ready for this, and thank you to my fellow board members. And one more

[1:01:50] meeting until our summer break. So, we will see you all next week month.

[1:01:55] Thank you. Adjourned.

Parks and Recreation Board Meeting – May 28, 2026

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