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Las Vegas Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting - March 3, 2026

Public Meetings — Tuesday, March 3, 2026
BodyLas Vegas, Nevada
SessionPublic Meetings
DateTuesday, March 3, 2026
StatusFILED
Video Record
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Transcript — Verbatim
0:01

Anybody can hear me?

0:07

Yes, Commissioner Gabray, we'll begin shortly.

0:11

Oh, okay, thank you.

1:24

Hey, welcome everybody.

1:25

This is the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission meeting of March 3rd, 2026.

1:31

I am the chair Richard Becker.

1:34

Just so you know, items listed on this agenda may be taken out of the order presented.

1:37

Two or more agenda items for consideration may be combined.

1:40

And any item on the agenda may be removed or related discussion may be delayed at any time.

1:45

Backup material for this agenda may be obtained from Lou Andy Holmes, City Clerk at the office of the city clerk.

1:51

Four nine five South Main Street, second floor on the city's web uh or on the city's web page at Las Vegas Nevada.gov.

1:58

I'd now like to call to order and have roll call, please.

2:04

Chair Becker.

2:09

Vice Chair Niger.

2:12

Commissioner Arminian.

2:14

Commissioner Gabray.

2:18

Commissioner Keller.

2:19

Present.

2:20

Commissioner Zamora.

2:22

Excuse Commissioner Burgos.

2:26

Sure.

2:26

Commissioner Cornwall.

2:28

Commissioner Robinson.

2:31

Excuse.

2:31

Commissioner Vaucitts.

2:33

Present.

2:34

Commissioner Jones.

2:36

Excuse.

2:36

Commissioner Wool.

2:38

Excused.

2:39

Commissioner Sleezer.

2:41

Present.

2:41

Commissioner Taylor.

2:43

Excused.

2:44

Commissioner McGedigan.

2:46

Excuse.

2:46

Do you have a quorum?

2:48

Excellent.

2:49

Thank you.

2:49

Uh I'd now like to make an announcement regarding compliance with the open meeting law.

2:53

Are we in compliance?

2:54

We are.

2:56

Excellent.

2:57

Agenda item number three is public comment.

2:59

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

3:04

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

3:07

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

3:14

I see no one here for public comment.

3:17

Moving to agenda item number four.

3:20

For possible action to approve the final meeting minutes by reference to the regular meeting of February third, two thousand twenty-six.

3:32

Would somebody like to make a motion and second?

3:37

Commissioner Cornwall, motion to approve.

3:41

Commissioner Sleezer, second.

3:43

Excellent.

3:44

I have a motion and a second.

3:49

Aye.

3:49

Aye.

3:50

Aye.

3:51

Aye.

3:52

All those opposed.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Parks and Recreation█████████████████████████████████████████████61%
Public Safety█████████12%
Youth Programs███████10%
Procedural██████8%
Public Engagement█████7%
Engineering And Infrastructure█2%
Summary of Proceedings

Las Vegas Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting - March 3, 2026

The regular meeting of the Las Vegas Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission was held on March 3, 2026, at 9:59 PM local time (UTC-8). Chair Richard Becker presided, with a quorum present. The Commission received departmental reports on public safety, parks maintenance, recreation programs, capital improvement projects, and a new Park Ambassador Program. The meeting included unanimous approval of minutes and commissioner updates on ward events.

Consent Calendar

  • Approval of Minutes: The Commission unanimously approved the final meeting minutes from the regular meeting of February 3, 2026, by reference. Motion by Commissioner Cornwall, second by Commissioner Sleezer.

Discussion Items

Department of Public Safety Report (January 2026)

Lieutenant Jonathan Burdett presented the monthly review of arrests, citations, and calls for service at city parks and recreation centers. Key data:

  • Top five park locations for arrests/citations: Justice Levitt (15), Kellogg's Air (12), Lorenzi (10), Angel (8), Gary Reese Freedom Park (8).
  • Top violations: Remaining in park after hours, unlawful presence in children's park, lodging without consent, misuse of park amenities, and alcohol violations.
  • Year-to-date (January 2026 vs. January 2025): Citywide arrests/citations increased by 6.6%. Ward-by-ward changes varied: Ward 1 (+44.5%), Ward 2 (+242.9% due to increased traffic patrols), Ward 3 (-38.6%), Ward 4 (level), Ward 5 (+32.4%), Ward 6 (+100%).
  • Upcoming community events: Physical fitness preparation at Bill Briar Park on February 7, 14, and March 7, 21.

Parks Maintenance Update

Steve Glimp, Parks and Grounds Maintenance Manager, reported on recent and upcoming projects:

  • Ward 1: ADA parking improvements completed; new playground shade at Gary Dexter planned.
  • Ward 2: Installed a convertible gaga ball pit; next project is an NFC fitness court exercise pod at Kellogg's Air (pad poured today).
  • Ward 3: New shade for playground at Buckskin Park (custom order); perimeter fence replacement at Heritage Park.
  • Ward 5: Playground surfacing replacement at Stel Neal Park.
  • General: Commissioner Sleezer (Ward 4) thanked staff for quick turnaround on baseball field improvements and for recent work at Mountain Ridge (portable mounds, power washing).

Recreation Center Updates

Patrick O'Mara (for Director Lisa Tover) reported:

  • Reading week celebrations: events at Doolittle (March 4) and Cimarron Rose (March 7).
  • St. Patrick's Day Luncheon: March 11 at Centennial Hills.
  • Spring break camps: Veterans Memorial full; Cimarron Rose ~80% full; Doolittle, Mirabelli, StuPac, and Doula have space.
  • Summer camp registration: Begins March 9 for Veterans Memorial only, all others March 12.
  • Strategic partners: Head Start (Mirabelli, StuPac), ESL/citizenship programs, Mountain Valley Prep School (basketball development), Vegas Born Soccer (Golden Knights partnership), Raiders flag football, Opportunity Village, and tax preparation at active adult centers.
  • Commissioner Sleezer recognized Sandy Foley and Adam Sicaros for forming an ad hoc commission on field permitting process improvements.

Capital Improvement Program Projects for FY2027

Patrick O'Mara provided a ward-by-ward update:

  • Funding sources: General fund asset replacement, residential construction tax, park bonds, and SNPLMA grants.
  • Ward 1: Craig Ranch Park rehab (completed); Ansan Sister City Park renovation (3-6 months remaining); Rancho Oki Dog Park (under construction, ~1 year); Betty Wilson West (design start in 3-6 months, SNPLMA).
  • Ward 2: Firefighters Park (~70% design); regional aquatic complex (opens late summer); Veterans Memorial Sport Court addition.
  • Ward 3: East Las Vegas Legacy Park feasibility study completed; Freedom Park restroom replacement (bidding in 3 months).
  • Ward 4: Police Memorial Park upgrades (completed); Wayne Bunker Regional Pickleball Complex (under construction, opens spring 2027); Durango Hills pool renovation (completed); state veterans memorial relocation to Thunderbird Park (completed fall 2026).
  • Ward 5: Lorenzi Court expansion (permitting, SNPLMA); pickleball courts completed (closing for final surfacing late March); Heritage Park renovation (~90% design); Doolittle Active Adult Center front vestibule; Wildwood Park renovation design (~50%).
  • Ward 6: Floyd Lamb Haybarn restroom (completed); North Northwest Regional Park Phase 1A design (ongoing); Centennial Hills pool renovation (completed); Teton Trails final phase design (~30%); Sky Canyon Park and Metro substation (under construction, naming public input); Igor Soldo developer park (under construction).

Park Ambassador Program

Director Maggie Plaster introduced a new initiative asking commissioners and the public to volunteer as park ambassadors. The program aims to:

  • Collect real-time feedback on park conditions via a survey (name, park, date, time, number of visitors, activities, cleanliness rating, safety concerns, photos).
  • Supplement maintenance staff observations and improve resource prioritization.
  • Maintenance standards: Mode 1 (high-use parks: weekly mowing, daily restroom cleaning, pressure washing, 24-hour issue response); Mode 2 (weekly mowing, bimonthly shrub trimming, daily restroom cleaning, trash collection less frequent); Mode 3 (undeveloped areas, as-needed).
  • Commissioners were provided a QR code and encouraged to share it. The existing "Click Fix" app remains an alternative for reporting.
  • Commissioner Volck (Ward 1) suggested engaging user groups (e.g., skateboarders, soccer families) as ambassadors. Commissioner Gabray (Ward 5) recommended wearing identification badges. Commissioner Cornwall (Ward 2) asked if youth groups (e.g., Boy Scouts) could earn community service hours through park cleanups; Director Plaster confirmed.

Commissioner Ward Reports

  • Commissioner Burgos (Ward 6): Announced a pickleball event with Councilman Bruni (March 6, 8-10 a.m., Centennial Hills Park), a park cleanup with Get Outdoors Nevada (March 7, 8-11 a.m.), and a Family Spring Annual Sling at Floyd Lamb Park (April 4, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., pet parade and car show).
  • Commissioner Sleezer (Ward 4): Highlighted opening days for local little leagues: Central Little League (Feb 28 at Freedom Park), Lone Mountain Little League (March 7 at Children's Memorial Park), Western Little League (March 7 at Doc Romeo Park), Picoli Little League (March 28), and Mountain Ridge Little League (March 7 with pancake breakfast, parade, and games).
  • Commissioner Cornwall (Ward 2): Invited volunteers to the Las Vegas Healing Garden work day on March 8 (8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.) to maintain recent irrigation and mulch improvements.

Key Outcomes

  • Minutes approved unanimously.
  • Chair Becker directed staff to place a discussion item on the next agenda regarding a possible special session on November 2, 2026 (prior to election day) to avoid the scheduling conflict that recurs each November.
  • Park Ambassador Program: No formal vote was taken; the program was presented for commissioner participation. Several commissioners expressed strong support and offered suggestions for expansion.
  • No action items were voted on beyond the minutes approval.

Meeting Transcript

Anybody can hear me? Yes, Commissioner Gabray, we'll begin shortly. Oh, okay, thank you. Hey, welcome everybody. This is the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission meeting of March 3rd, 2026. I am the chair Richard Becker. Just so you know, items listed on this agenda may be taken out of the order presented. Two or more agenda items for consideration may be combined. And 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 Andy Holmes, City Clerk at the office of the city clerk. Four nine five South Main Street, second floor on the city's web uh or on the city's web page at Las Vegas Nevada.gov. I'd now like to call to order and have roll call, please. Chair Becker. Vice Chair Niger. Commissioner Arminian. Commissioner Gabray. Commissioner Keller. Present. Commissioner Zamora. Excuse Commissioner Burgos. Sure. Commissioner Cornwall. Commissioner Robinson. Excuse. Commissioner Vaucitts. Present. Commissioner Jones. Excuse. Commissioner Wool. Excused. Commissioner Sleezer. Present. Commissioner Taylor. Excused. Commissioner McGedigan. Excuse. Do you have a quorum? Excellent. Thank you. Uh I'd now like to make an announcement regarding compliance with the open meeting law. Are we in compliance? We are. Excellent. Agenda item number three is public comment. Comment during this portion of the agenda meet must be limited to matters on the agenda for action. 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 single speaker is allowed may be limited. I see no one here for public comment. Moving to agenda item number four. For possible action to approve the final meeting minutes by reference to the regular meeting of February third, two thousand twenty-six.

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