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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1.20.2026 - Minutes PRCAAB CITY OF DANIA BEACH PARKS, RECREATION, & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS ADVISORY BOARD - MINUTES I.T. PARKER CENTER 901 N.E. 3RD STEET, DANIA BEACH, FL 33004 20th , January 2026 – 6:00 P.M. Board Members: Keith Roberts (Chair) – Present Richard “Rich” Aube (Vice Chair) – Present Victoria “Vicki” Roeser – Present Hinwah “Andy” Li – Present John Mode – Absent Jeff Hansen (Alternate) Absent City Staff: Rafael Acosta – Parks & Recreation, Frost Park Programs Manager – Present Kala Gardner Parks and Recreation, CW Thomas Park Manager – Present Zaira Desiderio I. Roll Call was taken & meeting was called to Order at 6:01 p.m. I. Rafael welcomed everyone in attendance and let board chairman Keith Roberts lead the meeting. II. Minutes: Approval of Minutes (December 16, 2025) – Motion to Approve Richard Aube 2nd Approval Andy Li. III. Citizen Comments I. Richard Aube wanted to comment on his enjoyment of the Dania After Dark series as well as the Flea Market. II. Keith Roberts reiterated his delight regarding Dania After and how well attended and enjoyable the event has become for the residents and visitors III. Andy Li claimed that the message boards throughout the city are very helpful in advertising for events. This has led to help spread words about events throughout the city. IV. Victoria Roser had a question about the upcoming Motorcycle Show and their swap meet that they host. It was explained by Rafael that the motorcycle show is not a city event but a partnership so the city is not in charge of the swap met flea market but that they do sell items on the southwest part of the park through the motorcycle show organizers. V. Richard Aube was curious why there wasn’t a MLK parade this year and was disappointed as it’s been a tradition. I. Rafael stated that the committee did not receive the funding this year to be able to host a parade VI. Keith Roberts also mentioned that he spoke to residents about the event as well and was sad that the funding wasn’t available. Keith spoke about the match funding that 501-3c needed and that it wasn’t available, but he hopes these 501-3c entities will start sooner in planning to get those match funding efforts met. IV. Old Business I. CW Thomas grand opening updates I. Kala stated that the ribbon cutting for the new facility will be on February 12 from 5 to 8 pm II. Rafael encourages the board to visit the location, especially with the new football field. I. Richard Aube shared a photo of the field and complimented how nice the playground looks as well as how clean the park and its surrounding area looks I. Kala spoke about staff efforts in keeping the park clean and having staff walk the grounds to look for trash. II. Kala also spoke about the efforts at Chester Byrd Park and how well it’s been maintained by staff and how the community has been coming back to enjoy the park. III. Keith Roberts stated that these efforts are a reflection on the city and Richard Aube agreed. II. November meeting cancellations I. Rafael stated that there were no issues with the cancellation of the meeting V. New Business I. Street Renaming of NE 1st street to American Legion Street I. Rafael stated that the sponsor, Ivy Cure, wanted to have the street that starts at an intersection on Fronton west to Bryan Rd to have a co- designation of American Legion Street. The item has to be approved by the board first and if approved it would then be presented in a future commission meeting. I. Rafael stated that a representative from Community Development and the sponsor of the application were not present at the meeting II. Richard Aube spoke in favor of the renaming and brought up the conversation he had with a community member from the area on MLK day in which they were going to the American Legion for an event. He stated that the legion does a lot of good work in the surrounding areas. III. Keith Roberts also spoke in favor of the renaming and how their efforts have been positive for the community IV. Richard Aube stated that the renaming will also let people know there is an American Legion on that street in case anyone is looking for one V. Rafael called for a motion to vote where Victoria Roser motioned and Richard Aube second the motion I. The vote took place and all 4 members on the board that day voted yes and the item now moves for commission approval. . II. Updates I. CW Thomas I. Fall prevention class on January 24 II. Existing programs continue I. Fantasy Sports will be moving from Southwest Community Center II. Rising stars program is full III. Summer camp program is about to be promoted IV. Gracefully Aging continues to grow I. Keith Roberts asked about the starting age of that program in which Kala stated the age starts at 55 II. The program is every Tuesday and Thursday III. Also has a choir that gets bookings to perform V. Hip Hop and dance continue I. They performed at the Danai After Dark in December and did phenomenal VI. Gourmet Cooking Class will continue VII. Fit Fusion continues VIII. Adult Chess and Checkmate academy for kids continues IX. Adult Game nights on Thursdays X. Day Time Dominos III. Keith Roberts asked if most programs are free or have a small charge I. Kala stated that some programs have varying fees and some programs are free but are reasonably priced. II. PJ Meli I. Consistent programs are going strong I. Rising Stars II. Social Seniors I. Almost at capacity III. Tot time IV. Sweet creation V. Little sea stars II. Junior sports is moving to PJ Meli while Frost Park courts continue to get renovated III. Marlins RBI baseball program will be coming to PJ Meli IV. The renovation of the tball field is now open for use V. New Paddle Up program for open play table tennis at the facility VI. The Youth Advisory Council will begin again VII. Winter camp was offered to teens and hosted at IT Parker that was free and will be an upcoming spring break camp VIII. Hoop Labs program will be starting for basketball skills fundamentals IX. Some renovations were completed at Tiger Tail with new dog washing station III. Frost Park I. Getting a lot of visitors to the park due to people vacationing and staying at nearby Airbnb’s. II. Motorcycle show will occur on January 31 from 10 am – 5 pm I. Traffic will be difficult, but people can park at the casino II. Event is free III. 55 and older volleyball program on Wednesday from 9 – 12 pm IV. Kids Craft and Flea Market will be on February 21 V. Youth Soccer will start on February 9 with Tarpon SC VI. Court renovations are coming along smoothly with hope of completion in April VII. March 7 flea market is sold out from 8 am – 2 pm IV. Special Events I. Dania After Dark Dinner at the Hall February 7 II. Tickets are on sale at Eventbrite VI. Discussion/Action I. Dedication bench for Joyce Huntetr I. Rochard Aube says the bench is available and wanted it installed at Frost Park I. Rafael stated that the department approved of having the bench placed there II. Richard Aube suggested installing the recycled bench on Erath Day, April 22, to commemorate her and the recycled bench for earth day. I. Rafael mentioned that the city does have an event planned at the beach that day for the annual beach cleanup. II. Richard suggested having the event in the morning or early afternoon on that day. III. Rafael will communicate with Joyce Hunter to make sure she is available that day but for the board to know after 2 pm, the department will not be available due to Earth Day Activities at the beach VII. Meeting Adjourned at 6:44 PM with Andy Li motioning to adjourn and Victoria Roser 2nd the motion. : Respectfully Submitted, Rafael Acosta _______________________________________