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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2.17.2026 -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 17TH , FEBRUARY 2026 – 6:00 P.M. Board Members: Keith Roberts (Chair) – Present Richard “Rich” Aube (Vice Chair) – Present Victoria “Vicki” Roeser – Present (Tardy 6:09 PM) 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 Parks and Recreation, PJ Meli Parks Manager - Present 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 (January 20, 2026) – Motion to Approve Richard Aube 2nd Approval Andy Li. III. Citizen Comments I. Will Harrington from the Harbour Town Marina sat in the meeting and announced himself. I. Will was excited to be at the meeting and to learn all the happenings in Parks and Recreation and is excited to see how Harbour Town can help with City happenings. I. Keith Roberts stated how lucky we are to have great neighbors like Harbor Town who have interest in our happenings. Old Business II. Street Renaming of NE 1st street I. After the board approved the item, Rafael stated that the item will now go to commission on a future date for reading and discussion. III. CW Thomas Grand Opening I. Grand opening occurred on February 12, 2026. The public were able to come and see the facility firsthand. Commissioners and Mayor spoke at the event, followed by tours and activities. II. Andy Li asked about the fitness room at the facility and the rates I. Kala Gardner stated that the rates for the fitness room would be the same as Frost Park and CW Thomas both have fitness rooms. Purchasing membership gets you access to both fitness rooms. II. Richard Aub asked about the pool fees and if it was included in gym membership and Rafael stated that the pool has its own fees, but that the prices would be the same as PJ Meli pool once the pool fully opens at CW Thomas. III. Andy Li asked about the hours of operation where Kala stated 9 am – 9 pm Monday through Friday, Saturday 9 am – 5 pm, and Sunday 10 am – 2 pm. IV. Keith Roberts took a tour with Kala, and he highlighted how one of the rooms can be used for multiple activities including rentals. Kala also stated how the room can be split to accommodate smaller rentals. I. Andi Li asked if the 3D printer room was included in that and Kala stated that no, that room is more dedicated to the Rising Stars program. V. Keith Roberts reiterated how beautiful the facility is and how it will meet the needs of that community, stating that its turnkey and that the possibility are endless with this facility. VI. Kala was asked when the pool would be open and she stated that its about a month away due to permits being cleared and chemicals at safe levels. VII. Andy Li asked what would be served in the future at the concession stand I. Kala stated that they are still working out the financial details for sales. She did state that items such as snacks, goggles, swim diapers would be for sale once those prices have been finalized. IV. Joyce Hunter Bench dedication: I. Date of April 22 was agreed upon everyone with the time now set at 12 pm. Richard Aube will be supplying the bench. II. Keith Roberts stated his enthusiasm for this dedication and thanked Richard in his leadership to get the bench I. Richard stated that he was excited for Joyce Hunter knowing that she can sit at her own bench and reflect on what she’s done for the city and how the board has rewarded her efforts with this bench. III. Andy Li asked what guests would be invited I. Rafael stated the board and that he would let our director reach out to the dignitaries regarding the event. IV. New Business . I. Updates I. CW Thomas is open I. Programs are returning now that the facility is opening I. Chess is starting up II. Cooking class is back III. Dance program continues IV. Fit Fusion started Tuesday and Wednesday for $10 a month V. Rising Stars has 32 participants and will be increasing their numbers when the new school year starts. VI. Summer Camp registration will be starting on March 28 for residents and April 4 for non-residents I. Zaira stated that the Rising Stars participants can start registering on March 16 VII. Kala stated the registration is open for Day Camps and Spring Break Camp VIII. Once pool is open, they will start swimming lessons IX. Open play for the gymnasium is available I. Anyone interested can register on the Civic Rec platform to enter the gym. Any participant under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. II. Same goes for use of the outdoor facilities I. Kala reiterated that the age restrictions are for safety purposes. X. The grand opening had a phenomenal turnout II. PJ Meli Park I. Zaira stated that PJ Meli will be next up for renovations and that the commission meeting would get to see the designs II. Safety Saturdays will be upcoming at PJ Meli and CW Thomas with classes like hands only CPR. I. Future classes such as water safety and opioid awareness would be coming up in the future. III. Hoop Lab began at PJ Meli on Sunday which is a basketball development program IV. The Youth Advisory Council, which is also the teen program, will meet at the end of the month V. Teen camp will have a limited free program for Spring Break VI. Social Seniors program is growing in numbers and may have to limit the size of the group due to building constraints VII. Athletics continues I. Junior Sports continue to grow II. RBI baseball program started III. Tennis continues as well VIII. Keith asked about lifeguard services and how they are shared between PJ Meli and CW Thomas I. Zaira stated we have a contract with a vendor for lifeguard services that takes care of PJ Meil and will be for CW Thomas once the pool opens. They do swimming lessons there and will be for CW Thomas IX. Rafael made a note to mention that the safety Saturday CPR class is not for certification III. Frost Park I. Rafael stated the state of frozen iguanas at Frost Park due to the rare cold temperatures was an issue. The ones that were dead were collected by public services and properly disposed of II. Frost Park had the annual motorcycle show on January 31 III. Soccer started at Frost Park for Tarpon Soccer League IV. Volleyball is open for ages 55 and older on Wednesday from 9 am – 12 pm V. Rising stars continues to be steady VI. Youth Craft and Flea Market will be on February 21 VII. Regular Flea Market on March 7 VIII. Egg hunt will occur on April 4 IX. Summer camp inquiries have begun IV. Special Events I. Dinner at the Hall on February 7 was a success II. Wine and Seafood with be on March 14th from 4 pm – 9 pm I. Tickets are on sale for the wine tasting I. Zaira reiterated that the event is free but to participate in wine tasting you will have to purchase the tickets online II. Rafael stated the prices for whine tasting which is $55 to participate III. Blues and BBQ Saturday April 11. V. Discussion/Action I. None VI. Meeting Adjourned at 6:30 PM with Vicki Roeser motioning to adjourn and Richard Aube 2nd the motion. Respectfully Submitted, Rafael Acosta _______________________________________