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.
Lieutenant Jonathan Burdett presented the monthly review of arrests, citations, and calls for service at city parks and recreation centers. Key data:
Steve Glimp, Parks and Grounds Maintenance Manager, reported on recent and upcoming projects:
Patrick O'Mara (for Director Lisa Tover) reported:
Patrick O'Mara provided a ward-by-ward update:
Director Maggie Plaster introduced a new initiative asking commissioners and the public to volunteer as park ambassadors. The program aims to:
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.