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Record of Proceedings

Las Vegas Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting – February 3, 2026

Public Meetings — Tuesday, February 3, 2026
BodyLas Vegas, Nevada
SessionPublic Meetings
DateTuesday, February 3, 2026
StatusFILED
Video Record
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Transcript — Verbatim
0:48

You should have that.

0:49

Ashley should give us new ones too.

0:54

Good afternoon.

0:57

This is February 3rd, 4 p.m., the City of Las Vegas Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission meeting.

1:05

Items listed on this agenda may be taken out of the order presented.

1:08

Two or more agenda items for consideration may be combined in any item on the agenda, may be removed, or related discussion may be delayed at any time.

1:16

Backup material for this agenda may be obtained from Lou N.

1:20

D.

1:20

Holmes, City Clerk, at the office of City Clerk, four nine five South Main Street, second floor, or on the city's webpage at Las Vegas Nevada.gov.

1:29

Uh with that, I would like to go ahead and call to order and have a roll call, please.

1:34

Chair Becker.

1:35

Uh here.

1:36

Vice Chair Niger.

1:38

Excuse Commissioner Arminian.

1:42

Commissioner Gobrey.

1:43

Here.

1:44

Commissioner Keller.

1:45

Excuse Commissioner Zamora.

1:48

Commissioner Burgos.

1:50

Commissioner Cornwall.

1:52

Commissioner Robinson.

1:53

Present.

1:54

Commissioner Bockitz.

1:56

Present.

1:56

Commissioner Jones.

1:58

Excuse Commissioner Wool.

2:01

Commissioner Sleezer.

2:03

Present.

2:04

Commissioner Taylor.

2:05

Present.

2:06

You have a quorum.

2:08

Excellent.

2:09

Also, I would like to make an announcement regarding compliance with the open meeting law.

2:13

Are we in compliance?

2:14

We are.

2:15

Excellent.

2:17

Item number three is public comment.

2:19

Comment during this portion of the agenda must be limited to matters on the agenda for action.

2:23

And if you wish to be heard, come forward and give your name for the record.

2:26

The amount of discussion as well as the amount of time any speaker single speaker is allowed may be limited.

2:32

Do I have anybody here for public comment?

2:35

Great.

2:42

Remember to state your name for the record when you speak and the ward or the mayor, uh whichever you represent.

2:50

Um I usually scan for lights, so if you have a question that you have, you go ahead and put on your light and I'll use that as a prompt to call on you when possible.

2:58

And then just as a reminder, uh questions may be limited sometimes when we have uh open discussion, but keep in mind if we don't get to you, you'll always have that opportunity to contact staff afterwards.

3:11

Great.

3:12

And that will conclude uh public comment.

3:16

Now I would for possible action to I would like to call to approve the final minute meetings by reference to the regular meeting of January 6th, 2026.

3:29

I moved to approve the minutes.

3:30

Great.

3:31

I have a motion.

3:32

Second.

3:33

Great.

3:33

And again, uh gentlemen, if you could always state your name and then the word you represent.

3:39

Uh prior to speaking, that way we can get that in the minute meeting.

3:43

And people that are listening on the phone can hear that.

3:47

Are we good, City Clerk?

3:49

You got you got uh moving on, we're going to Oh, I'm sorry.

3:56

So with that, uh, let's go ahead and have a vote.

3:59

All those in favor?

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Parks and Recreation█████████████████████████████████████████████58%
Public Safety█████████████17%
Arts And Culture█████████████17%
Procedural████5%
Community Engagement██2%
Youth Programs█1%
Summary of Proceedings

Las Vegas Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting – February 3, 2026

[Introductory paragraph summarizing the overall meeting.] The City of Las Vegas Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission convened on February 3, 2026, at 4 p.m. The meeting included public safety and maintenance updates, recreation and cultural programming reports, and commissioner announcements. No public comment was offered during either public comment period. The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the January 6, 2026 regular meeting.

Consent Calendar

  • Unanimous approval of the final minutes from the regular meeting of January 6, 2026.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • No members of the public spoke during the two public comment periods.

Discussion Items

  • Public Safety Report: The Department of Public Safety presented year-to-date arrest and citation data for city parks and recreation centers. Arrests increased 35.7% compared to the same period in 2024. Activity increased most at Gary Reese Freedom Park due to increased patrol. Top parks by activity included Justice Levitt Park, Lorenzi, Gary Reese Freedom Park, Ethel Pearson Park, and Rafael Rivera Park. Ward-by-ward breakdowns showed increases: Ward 1 (+44.5%), Ward 2 (top park Angel Park), Ward 3 (+52.5%, top park Justice Levitt), Ward 4 (+79.5%, top park Mountain Ridge), Ward 5 (+4.6%, top park Lorenzi), and Ward 6 (+166.7%, top park Centennial Hills). The most common violation was remaining in parks after hours. Commissioner Gobrey asked about "unlawful presence in children's parks" and received clarification that it applies to adults not supervising a child 12 or younger. Commissioner Sleezer inquired about notification protocols for significant incidents; staff noted no formal process exists unless a park is closed. Commissioner Vogels asked about enforcement of park closure hours and lighting schedules; staff explained that lights are on timers and that after-hours enforcement typically targets those intending to stay overnight.

  • Parks and Grounds Maintenance Report: Deputy Director Pat O'Mara presented updates for each ward. Highlights included: Ward 1 – resurfaced tennis courts and conversion of one court to four pickleball courts at Bob Baskin Park; Ward 2 – ADA improvements at Hualapai Canyon trailhead and sealcoating of All-American Park parking lot; Ward 3 – seal coating of Boulder Plaza pavers, deep cleaning and gate hardening at JC Levitt Park, new playground at Police Memorial Park, dugout updates at Majestic Park; Ward 4 – renovation at Ethel Pearson Park including a new footsall court, resurfaced basketball, gaga ball, and tree planting; Ward 5 – new shade structure at Keonga Soka playground; Ward 6 – regrading and compacting of horse trailer lot at Bradley Bridal Park and Eagle Scout projects for repainting corrals. A long list of design and construction projects was provided, including dog parks, tennis expansions, aquatic complex, fitness courts, and the new Nevada State Veterans Memorial (broke ground Jan 14, expected completion Q3 2026). Commissioner Cornwall asked about obstacles for horses at Bradley Bridal Park; O'Mara said the site is still in early planning. She also thanked staff for work on the healing garden.

  • Recreation and Center Updates: Recreation Manager Lisa Tovar reported on Peace Week, Black History Month events, and a water polo game at Pavilion Pool before the Super Bowl. Corporate Challenge registration closes this week; 52 teams registered (last year 55). The Doolittle Active Adult Center renovation began this month, with a new entrance expected to improve visibility and shade for seniors. Construction will finish in May; an alternate entrance is in use. Commissioner Gobrey asked about faded parking lines; Tovar said restoration will follow after construction.

  • Cultural Affairs Report: Deputy Director Jennifer Clevin presented on public art projects, funding (percent for arts ordinance – 1% of CIP dollars), and community engagement. Recently completed projects included a mural at Doc Romeo Skate Park ($74,000, by local artist Nico Rusin) and a mural at Mirabelli Community Center by Matthew Murphy. Fiscal Year 2026 approved projects include murals at DuPac Community Center, Cimarron Rose Community Center, Doolittle pool, Pop Squires Park, and an arts district garage mural. Upcoming festivals: Bluegrass Festival at Centennial Hills Amphitheater (April 11, headliner Sierra Hull), Caribbean Heritage Festival (April 25), and Kazuna Festival (March). The West Las Vegas Arts Center will expand into the former library building. Commissioner Cornwall asked about partnering with juvenile justice systems; Clevin noted existing partnerships like LVMoA with the Regional Justice Center. Commissioner Armenian asked whether artists must be local; Clevin responded that while local is preferred, large-scale projects may require external artists, but about 90% go to locals. Commissioner Vogels inquired about the process for groups wanting to bring art to a park; Clevin advised contacting the arts commissioner for the ward.

  • Commissioner Reports: Commissioner Burgos announced the A Games (for individuals on the autism spectrum) returning to Las Vegas on April 11, with free registration at a-games-lasvegas.com. Commissioner Sleezer noted that Mountain Ridge Little League opening day is March 7, with over 800 players and 70 teams, their largest spring season.

Key Outcomes

  • Minutes of the January 6, 2026 regular meeting were approved unanimously.
  • All reports were received as informational; no action items were voted on.
  • The next meeting is scheduled for March 2026 (date not specified).

Meeting Transcript

You should have that. Ashley should give us new ones too. Good afternoon. This is February 3rd, 4 p.m., the City of Las Vegas Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission meeting. Items listed on this agenda may be taken out of the order presented. Two or more agenda items for consideration may be combined in any item on the agenda, may be removed, or related discussion may be delayed at any time. Backup material for this agenda may be obtained from Lou N. D. Holmes, City Clerk, at the office of City Clerk, four nine five South Main Street, second floor, or on the city's webpage at Las Vegas Nevada.gov. Uh with that, I would like to go ahead and call to order and have a roll call, please. Chair Becker. Uh here. Vice Chair Niger. Excuse Commissioner Arminian. Commissioner Gobrey. Here. Commissioner Keller. Excuse Commissioner Zamora. Commissioner Burgos. Commissioner Cornwall. Commissioner Robinson. Present. Commissioner Bockitz. Present. Commissioner Jones. Excuse Commissioner Wool. Commissioner Sleezer. Present. Commissioner Taylor. Present. You have a quorum. Excellent. Also, I would like to make an announcement regarding compliance with the open meeting law. Are we in compliance? We are. Excellent. Item number three is public comment. Comment during this portion of the agenda must be limited to matters on the agenda for action. And if you wish to be heard, come forward and give your name for the record. The amount of discussion as well as the amount of time any speaker single speaker is allowed may be limited. Do I have anybody here for public comment? Great. Remember to state your name for the record when you speak and the ward or the mayor, uh whichever you represent. Um I usually scan for lights, so if you have a question that you have, you go ahead and put on your light and I'll use that as a prompt to call on you when possible. And then just as a reminder, uh questions may be limited sometimes when we have uh open discussion, but keep in mind if we don't get to you, you'll always have that opportunity to contact staff afterwards. Great. And that will conclude uh public comment. Now I would for possible action to I would like to call to approve the final minute meetings by reference to the regular meeting of January 6th, 2026. I moved to approve the minutes. Great.

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