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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCSAC.2022.0124.Minutes TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY COMMISSION JANUARY 24, 2022 1. CALL TO ORDER by Natalie Varela, Chair at 5:00 pm 2. ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Natalie Varela; Commissioner Stephen Barnes; Youth Commissioner Jacelle Nicole Bautista; Vice Chairman Carey Reddick, Jr.; Commissioner Ron Ruppert; Commissioner Rory Wilson; Commissioner Craig Rudolphy Staff Community Services Director Rachael Goodwin; Executive Assistant Patti Present: Lopuszanski 3. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.01(H), public comment is permitted(not required) on matters NOT listed on the agenda.Any such comment(i)must be within the jurisdiction of the Commission, and(ii)is subject to reasonable time,place, and manner restrictions. The Commission will not discuss or take legal action on matters raised during Call to the Public unless the matters are properly noticed for discussion and legal action. At the conclusion of the Call to the Public, individual commissioners may(i)respond to criticism, (ii) ask staff to review a matter, or(iii) ask that the matter be placed on a future Commission agenda. NONE 4. CONSIDERATION OF POSSIBLE ACTION: Approval of the minutes of the meeting of November 22, 2021 MOVED BY Commissioner Craig Rudolphy, SECONDED BY Commissioner Ron Ruppert Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously 5. REVIEW AND DISCUSSION: Reschedule February 28, 2022, CSAC Meeting Due to a scheduling conflict, it was necessary to change the February CSAC meeting date from February 28th to February 24, 2022. The meeting will begin in Town Council Chambers at 4:00 pm. The commissioners will meet prior to the meeting at 3:30 pm for a tour of the Splash Pad at Fountain Park. 6. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Community Center Code of Conduct The Community Center Code of Conduct needed further review by Ms. Goodwin and Ms. Lyons as additional issues had come up that required further discussion and changes. Ms. Goodwin shared that staff would be adding more substantial and measurable steps for a first offense and a second offense. Documented procedures identifying issues that have come up that staff has had to deal with need to be included in this document. MCSO is also looking to provide their input as well. It was agreed to table this item until the February meeting. 7. UPDATE: CIP and Park Projects Ms. Goodwin explained that each budget cycle a Capital Improvement Plan is adopted. Currently, Community Services have the Splash Pad and Fountain Park Playground adopted by Town Council and under construction. The 13-year-old Splash Pad looked nice after much maintenance and painting to make it look good but was leaking underground. The Splash Pad is the only water-based amenity for the community and a highly used feature at Fountain Park. The footprint of the Splash Pad will be increasing by 20% with three age-appropriate zones. This project is on track to open on time in April. Commissioner Rudolphy asked if there was a supply chain issue receiving any of the new equipment. Ms. Goodwin stated it was possible to place orders in July after the June approval by Town Council and some of that equipment was now coming in. The playground at Fountain Park was done last year for the younger age group due to safety hazards and items that could not be replaced. Council approved the bigger kid-size playground updates to offer its unique features at Fountain Park which will include one of the biggest slide structures in the valley. This will complement the amenities at other parks such as Four Peaks zip line and Golden Eagle Park climbing dome aligning with the plan that no two parks are alike. Additional CIP projects included redoing the turf at Desert Vista Park, the recent addition of the Mini pitch and lights, and the gaming areas at Four Peaks that include ping pong, corn hole, and pickleball courts. The last project, Sundridge Park, was part of the General Plan for over 10 years that had been approved by Town Council. Sunridge Park would be a passive park to be located on the 5-acre parcel where the proposed fire station was to be constructed. This is to be a three-part project; park, parking lot, and trail connection to the preserve. Ms. Goodwin shared that Town Council had asked to move forward on the park and parking lot. There were easements that restricted trail access. A survey is currently out to the community to gauge what they are looking for in a passive park. This rocky and hilly terrain would not be leveled but have trails for the views. Commissioner Rudolphy asked what would be used for the playground surface. Ms. Goodwin shared that wood fiber would be used that has a higher fall safe rating where foam does not have that. Commissioner Rupport asked if there is a plan B if Sunridge Park is not built. Ms. Goodwin informed the Commissioners that it is part of the General Plan and the Master Plan that has been approved and voted on by the Town Council and would need to be amended if this park was removed. Ms. Goodwin explained how Sunridge Park was funded by development fees that are collected by the Town when it happens and it is governed by something new and serving the development of the Town. Funds have been collected for this park and earmarked to be used for this park. Chairman Varella asked if this could be called something else as a park may appear to be seen as a busy location where this was explained to be a more peaceful setting to walk and meditate. 8. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: CSAC Commissioners Park and Amenities Visit/Tour Feedback Ms. Goodwin asked that each of the Commissioners select a park or amenity to visit within the Town to come back and discuss their feedback at the next meeting to be held in February. If a formal tour is requested by the Commissioners that can be scheduled. Ms. Goodwin would like the commissioners to look at the parks through users' and residents' eyes. Consider the following, "Have you thought about this"; "I saw this was missing"; tell us what is working and what is missing. Next time share your observations and trends. Notice dogs off-leash, crosswalk use, park amenities. Keeping in mind there are only 6 full-time park staff and not everywhere all the time. 9. UPDATE: Arizona Parks and Trails Four Peaks Park Grant Ms. Goodwin explained how there is a need for a restroom at Four Peaks Park for the other side of the park to meet the needs of residents using the park and the difficulty of having little ones cross the fields. Arizona Parks and Trails Grant received Town Council approval and will be on the February agenda for review. The Town's contribution would be $20,000 for these grants that piggyback off of each other with matching funds of $400,000/$400,000 for a total of $800,000. This project would include two ramadas that could serve as rental revenue. 10. UPDATE: Volunteer Opportunities and Town Events Ms. Goodwin spoke about the flyer noting upcoming events that were shared with commissioners that the Town and department are currently working on. Volunteer opportunities are available and particularly for the Irish Fest. Youth Commissioner Bautista, spoke to the MYC teen take-over event at the Community Center. Flyers had been passed out and announcements at school provided information for teens to attend this event. 11. ADJOURNMENT at 5:47 pm MOVED BY Vice Chairman Carey Reddick, Jr., SECONDED BY Commissioner Ron Ruppert Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY CL7S O Natalie Varela, Chairman ATTEST AND PREPARED BY: Qr Lopuszan4- dsEiA wl,utive Assistant CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the Regular Meeting held by the Fountain Hills Community Services Advisory Commission in the Town Hall Council Chambers on the 24th day of January 2022. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and that a quorum was present. DATED this 24th day of February 2022 atti Lopuszansf c tive Assistant