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1) Approval of the agenda — The board moved and seconded approval of the meeting agenda early in the session; the motion carried by voice vote (recorded as a standard procedural approval).

2) AED subcommittee recommendation — The board voted unanimously to recommend that the City Commission approve installation of AEDs at specified locations (Terramar, Pine Trails and the Wedge), include stop-the-bleed kits, and adopt a signage and education program; board members directed staff to forward the recommendation to the commission for budget review.

3) Parkland Day 2026 theme selection — The board narrowed theme options and voted to proceed with the theme described as “Stars, Stripes and Sunshine” (Parkland Day branding to include “Parkland Day” with the theme phrase); the motion carried by voice vote and was recorded as unanimous.

4) Adjournment — The board made and carried a motion to adjourn at the end of the meeting.

Motions on the AED recommendation and Parkland Day theme were recorded on the transcript as carried unanimously by voice vote; the transcript did not record named makers for each procedural motion.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Parkland - Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting - Jul 07, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The advisory board took several formal votes during its July 7 meeting: approval of the agenda, unanimous recommendation to the commission for AED placement, selection of Parkland Day theme (Stars, Stripes and Sunshine) and a motion to adjourn.","taxTitle","City of Parkland, Broward County, Florida","taxId",72537,"location","Florida","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6551986,"City staff: Park scooter ordinance in effect; rangers and BSO to enforce with education first",91,108000,199000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5322153-52c667aff8fafc1de7ac3d16e0ba8682&start=108&end=199","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5322153-52c667aff8fafc1de7ac3d16e0ba8682/thumbnail_108000.jpg","/articles/6551986/Florida/City-staff-Park-scooter-ordinance-in-effect-rangers-and-BSO-to-enforce-with-education-first","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6551986-4a5432d06a64318301277682e0cd4f38/orig.mp4?Expires=1770445782&Signature=ki37Nf7KEBr6EZac2pHgqO0k9~GbWvKNtRPSmGzZ8-r-2A20A7ly1nmpwCQ9E0iSuRZ6oCFFSvifwSxqv0tuLB9kEZVNvC0eMU3EXmBu5pd-ZTeOHAHLTAxnzmXFM9BpbmfolPVKZl7qE7mQYYVZXLY8~NNqpPD2kc-alnKDT8jGytua3qWINWiFDfGocjEiiFxLjncOCTGOeqY0xNLbonDeovDGb2uwBtyWqSVv8LAFaxTUS5Z07Qz~Iuos3Bx6fsamUSMIK3ovPeC55RYIyFuc7zhDDJsqpdr-rIB1UnpJ7a0vtKlPbX7KdGiJq4UqulWxFtAELfV1x0LTj7bdAw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the start of the July 7 meeting, a board member asked about continued scooter and e-bike use inside parks. City staff said a recently adopted ordinance prohibits scooters and bikes from park sidewalks, signage has been posted at main park entry points and enforcement is underway.

“Sure. So the city did pass an ordinance, and those are why you're seeing the signs out in the parks now … As far as the park rangers and enforcement, we did have our senior park ranger at our last meeting… they are being proactive in going through and talking to them,” Christine Garcia said.

Garcia said early enforcement focused on education; rangers and Broward Sheriff's Office officers have engaged users and will escalate enforcement when necessary. She described an observed pattern of users leaving when rangers approach and encouraged residents to call the park ranger phone number (posted online and in parks) or BSO if an incident creates a safety concern.

The staff comments did not specify an ordinance number or a change to ranger staffing levels. The transcript records staff direction to rely on ranger outreach and BSO assistance and to use signage and public education as primary tools.","City staff told the advisory board that an ordinance banning motorized scooters and e-bikes on park sidewalks is in effect, signage is posted, park rangers are proactively educating users and the Broward Sheriff's Office assists with enforcement; residents should call the ranger phone number or BSO for safety issues.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6551991,"Athletics update: youth participation rises overall; fields receiving seasonal repairs",285,1235000,1520000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5322153-52c667aff8fafc1de7ac3d16e0ba8682&start=1235&end=1520","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5322153-52c667aff8fafc1de7ac3d16e0ba8682/thumbnail_1235000.jpg","/articles/6551991/Florida/Athletics-update-youth-participation-rises-overall-fields-receiving-seasonal-repairs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6551991-9e56fb6292a988e1f8a48839c85e4a44/orig.mp4?Expires=1770445782&Signature=NUc~eNuARlSSaQuN-1cKLgTP94AIG5s3eK7v5ej3ESY6TdKLu2lPd0Gmz7Jm~fLJFvz-OLbDKBLSljS5W184tYv4KysprUU-zQBMMyX0Pzthj~U97RL2PZl8UVlCNfddPxF09Wl31V-s90q6~5H-Y-MK32yB9lpqo92X-9AH~0kIcGZDreZIceQyKHEyefy41~EldrMaIs3meq4lm7MUhpEkQdjsoYUK3f1NT-Si~VXmCgxJ9TLBFn15Q8OAU~DVuBkYa9TlViqVVKbzWu7Nm2S-F0lcEJADSmA4YiEnSunZHbZq9k9IV3Q~P5MEmEWNovUyzqR9DrXamlfBNhpbzg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lester Hudson, athletics programming specialist, told the advisory board July 7 that overall youth-sports participation is up across several programs but noted one rec lacrosse decline the department is trying to reverse with clinics.

Hudson said Little League rec baseball rose from about 313 participants last year to about 422 this year, while travel soccer increased from roughly 563 to 655. Travel girls softball dropped by 3 participants year-over-year but rec girls softball rose by six, leaving a net increase in softball participation. Rec lacrosse participation declined from 223 to 122; staff offered post-season clinics to boost numbers and planned outreach ahead of 2026 registration.

On adult sports, several leagues remain at or near capacity. Hudson said the city currently approves 12 private trainers to operate in parks with three more pending.

Field maintenance projects underway include laser grading and new sod on Pine Trails baseball fields A–D, new sod scheduled for Terramar A and B and Pine Trails fields 4–9 in coming weeks, and fence replacement on Terramar basketball courts. Staff said most multipurpose field restorative work is patching to repair heavily worn areas during the growing season; full regrading is a longer-term, multi-year activity.

Board members asked about field closures and scheduling; staff said they coordinate annual maintenance windows with leagues and track closures closely. Staff also reminded that league programs must meet residency thresholds in the sports policy and that city space is constrained when travel programs request additional field time.","Parks staff reported enrollment increases in several youth travel and rec sports, a drop in rec lacrosse that staff addressed with post-season clinics, and seasonal sod and repair work on multipurpose fields and baseball diamonds.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6551996,"Parkland reports strong summer attendance at Eats and Beats, kids programs and seniors’ trips",228,439000,667000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5322153-52c667aff8fafc1de7ac3d16e0ba8682&start=439&end=667","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5322153-52c667aff8fafc1de7ac3d16e0ba8682/thumbnail_439000.jpg","/articles/6551996/Florida/Parkland-reports-strong-summer-attendance-at-Eats-and-Beats-kids-programs-and-seniors-trips","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6551996-335c970fe6345b73a4c7bc7a551fd3c2/orig.mp4?Expires=1770445782&Signature=LPbOor6hbrof1dMoN7qci-lNEDLkh-mgfCWf8uYojxpIAK41-2-L4alFu2SHRxoHp4ug7BcwaCfGD4Kxcq0Nttd2hadBcZUTp8ZPZ4sMu0Yb3dsejrqL2pdqLz-kIzxIwTpIhIPjfStiIwCLuevkr-zA8stkatRjls9w09aGqxzW9e5B54AKFCY~~SKKysj5j8g1~QpQtSfHDPdyYbl9xk5RfrDqhN81cH0ZZiFiELwNMw6LQyDgOV1W0I3hSBJw1NYb5eML8eYlt814U7mE2BEPdwjThDvLjP-1WCGGaPE1SvZQ1~LRLey0nQP3Jtrs9yi0dYhA7hOTOnpnUniEXw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Parks & Recreation staff updated the advisory board July 7 on recent events and program participation, reporting strong turnout for summer festivals, successful kids' activities and steady senior-program demand.

Adele Trezino, special events coordinator, said May and June events ranged from smaller-weather-affected turnouts to large crowds: Memorial Day attendance rose from about 90 last year to roughly 300 this year; an Eats and Beats event drew about 750 people in June and another event hosted about 800; and a recent weekend Eats and Beats drew roughly 800 attendees. Trezino said at least one pet adoption resulted from a recent pet-adoption partner and that the department distributed promotional items and partner giveaways at events.

Trezino described the weekly “Clues in the Park” family activity, a fishing derby that had 59 child participants, and a sold-out kids’ day-off offering at Coconut Cove Waterpark. Upcoming events listed include another fishing derby, movies in the park (Inside Out 2), a Meet Your SRO event and a splash bash in September.

Corey Keane, recreation coordinator, reported on programs and summer camps: contractor-run summer camps began June 9 and city programs at schools began June 16. Aftercare registration opens to the general public July 23; staff reported about 81 returning students already enrolled against a target capacity of 100.

Senior programming attendance has grown over recent years, staff said; more than 400 seniors register each fiscal year (registration opens Oct. 1), and typical trip and class sizes range from about 30 to more than 50 depending on the activity and bus capacity.

Staff encouraged board members to share event calendars and invitations that the department is distributing and asked the board to promote volunteer opportunities and upcoming events to neighbors.","Parks staff reported attendance spikes at summer events, sold-out kids-day activities and growing senior program participation; aftercare registration opens to the public July 23 with current returner enrollment near capacity.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6552001,"West Preserve groundbreaking underway; multiple Parkland park projects move forward",59,1970000,2029000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5322153-52c667aff8fafc1de7ac3d16e0ba8682&start=1970&end=2029","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5322153-52c667aff8fafc1de7ac3d16e0ba8682/thumbnail_1970000.jpg","/articles/6552001/Florida/West-Preserve-groundbreaking-underway-multiple-Parkland-park-projects-move-forward","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6552001-d266e8724721458e64bc0f7e4b26ec96/orig.mp4?Expires=1770445782&Signature=RuRS8g09uUrGBEr1HXyeCUcUCmKxais3Nbx9DphkPTKHQ6MSCdsGikW7DCfKT~kjKusK3wmkSMjl4o5mVfugb2ySkU~bnmgMpi07kMoOUOLrKtWFZQPiCwwel9oGpFeWu9Y1UcCOIjwSSWrYtSlBZGKwzKgPQqV-7wfB~3WfOi-IwhiS8AsQjtBt1K0cAKDv0h6au1ZF9rQUjtID2FVIygI5oKEHGJ2BrgDTMrMscDjR5cPZJe0R2kcczFlRvXNLLU4GSty7b5SpqA-M4~ZH2Iv2BjDsvBJh2aoTWxM2vbmHLqBepouLlxqa8mL~77llhWpdnEDbYqRjScJ3Q5wZKA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City of Parkland staff on July 7 updated the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board on a portfolio of park projects, including an active groundbreaking at West Preserve Park and near-term repairs and construction across several neighborhood parks.

Christine Garcia, senior director of operational services and projects, said the contractor has cleared the West Preserve Park site and that the notice to proceed was issued. “We are looking at an approximate 19 month construction schedule, but it will take us to the end, like, November-ish of 2026 before we'll be able to go back and do our ribbon cutting,” Garcia said.

Other active and near-term projects include a Tamarind Park expanded parking project with construction documents at 90% completion and a forthcoming county roadway project on Hillsborough (previously referenced as Locks Road) that will add bike lanes and affect park access. Garcia asked board members to help spread the word about construction affecting access to Terramar Park.

At Liberty Park, staff reported the restroom remodel is nearing final inspection and will reopen after punch-list work. Pine Trails' playground has had initial safety repairs completed; additional replacement play panels and platforms are pending commission approval and will be installed after a short lead time. Garcia said replacement benches and picnic tables for Pine Trails and Terramar are arriving and will be installed by month’s end.

Tamar Park’s back playground design is finalized and staff anticipates bringing the quote to the commission in August. Garcia said the project has partial funding through a Firdap grant that will cover some design and recreation improvements but is not a 100% reimbursement.

Board members asked about tree and preserve maintenance in the nature-preserve areas and about minimizing disruption to shaded canopy areas; staff said arborists reviewed plans and invasive species will be removed and replaced with native planting where appropriate. Staff also shared monthly drone photos and will continue to provide updates.","City staff told the advisory board that West Preserve Park construction has begun with a roughly 19-month schedule; other projects—Tamarind parking expansion, Liberty Park restroom remodel, Pine Trails playground repairs and a redesigned Tamar Park back playground—are at varying stages of design or construction.",{"_33":125,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":126,"_41":127,"_43":128,"_45":129,"_47":130,"_49":131,"_51":132,"_53":133,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":134,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":135,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6552006,"Parkland advisory board unanimously recommends AEDs and training at three parks",181,3312000,3493000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5322153-52c667aff8fafc1de7ac3d16e0ba8682&start=3312&end=3493","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5322153-52c667aff8fafc1de7ac3d16e0ba8682/thumbnail_3312000.jpg","/articles/6552006/Florida/Parkland-advisory-board-unanimously-recommends-AEDs-and-training-at-three-parks","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6552006-6053228b8a39cc0e16ce37694c5d20b2/orig.mp4?Expires=1770445782&Signature=KcligFVBUbQwG6El4gmjgByXUt9VbUEW6Z5HxnCFW81zHCg8vVOTLjtbIY8E-tQBh0ATZ~rjWYMHLIalB8k~XJjPc-NsANNsGnluKTKGks5cXiHnQEX4ZP4nxyoteTFMP4cE9BaZHiAw9fXJiQGRIy8SzMUZ6NKYDFmZtC1IsoXLENM1-7HMXKwtpNFGHJCh7hyNPy7AYGbbfkPTpHe91UBSfQ4o3gcEa83xqXjt8xdHY~3VNDTfsBgm0MwKhJhJSTwOROl0Ilcxa6tfIeetmRhfQYHy7Awv9qF3-z9C~tDlxuP4uDjyHIePzSzXrJweDE1BmIEpiQmO7O~HZVFPFA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Parkland Parks & Recreation Advisory Board on July 7 unanimously voted to recommend that the City Commission install AEDs at Terramar Park, Pine Trails Park and at the Wedge community facility and adopt an education program for users of those parks.

Daniel Strachman, chair of the AED subcommittee, told the board the group identified specific mounting locations and stressed the need for public awareness and training. “We did suggest that we add to the AED cabinets a stop the bleed kit. And we're looking we think that'd be a great idea,” Strachman said.

The subcommittee identified one unit for Terramar (near the bathrooms and by the pickleball courts); two for Pine Trails (near bathrooms adjacent to Fields 3 and 4 and near the bathroom at Field 8); and two locations at the Wedge (in the community building bathroom area and a mounted unit near the basketball courts or pavilion area). The report recommended attaching cabinets to buildings rather than freestanding towers to reduce cost and installation time.

Christine Garcia, senior director of operational services and projects, said staff supports the recommendation as a referral to the commission and noted budgetary review will determine final placement and timing. “Our next steps would be, like you said, is, seeing budgetarily wise where we'll be able to fall with all that,” Garcia said.

Board members also asked staff to include signage that instructs callers to dial 911 and to add an education component so leagues and frequent users know the AEDs exist and how to use them. The motion passed with a voice vote recorded as unanimous. The board directed staff to forward the recommendation, with the suggested locations and the education proposal, to the City Commission for consideration during the budget process.

The advisory board’s vote is a recommendation only; the Transcript shows the board asked staff to pursue the commission referral and to report back during the budget process.","The City of Parkland Parks & Recreation Advisory Board voted unanimously to recommend placement of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) at Terramar, Pine Trails and the Wedge, and asked the City Commission to consider funding, signage and an educational campaign including stop-the-bleed kits.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: advisory board actions, July 7, 2025

City staff: Park scooter ordinance in effect; rangers and BSO to enforce with education first

Athletics update: youth participation rises overall; fields receiving seasonal repairs

Parkland reports strong summer attendance at Eats and Beats, kids programs and seniors’ trips

West Preserve groundbreaking underway; multiple Parkland park projects move forward

Parkland advisory board unanimously recommends AEDs and training at three parks