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Home My WebLink About2026 02 04 Parks, Rec and Mobility Regular Meeting AgendaPARKS, RECREATION, AND MOBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING AGENDA WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2026 - 5:30 PM CITY HALL - COMMISSION CHAMBERS 1126 EAST STATE ROAD 434, WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA 1 CALL TO ORDER Roll Call Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Agenda Changes REGULAR AGENDA - PART I 500. Election for Chairperson of the Parks, Recreations and Mobility Advisory Committee for Calendar Year 2026 501. Election for Vice-Chairperson of the Parks, Recreations and Mobility Advisory Committee for Calendar Year 2026 AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS INFORMATIONAL AGENDA PUBLIC INPUT Anyone who wishes to speak during Public Input on any Agenda Item or subject matter will need to fill out a “Public Input” form. Individuals will limit their comments to three (3) minutes, and representatives of groups or homeowners' associations shall limit their comments to five (5) minutes, unless otherwise determined by the City Commission. CONSENT AGENDA 300. Approval of the Wednesday, December 17, 2025 Parks, Recreation, and Mobility Advisory Committee Special Meeting Minutes. 2025 12 17 PRMAC Special Meeting Minutes.pdf PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA REGULAR AGENDA - PART II 502. Parks Update Parks Board Meeting jan 28.pdf REPORTS PUBLIC INPUT Anyone who wishes to speak during Public Input on any Agenda Item or subject matter will need to fill out a “Public Input” form. Individuals will limit their comments to three (3) minutes, and representatives of groups or homeowners' associations shall limit their comments to five (5) minutes, unless otherwise determined by the City Commission. ADJOURNMENT 2 PUBLIC NOTICE This is a Public Meeting, and the public is invited to attend and this Agenda is subject to change. Please be advised that one (1) or more Members of any of the City's Advisory Boards and Committees may be in attendance at this Meeting, and may participate in discussions. Persons with disabilities needing assistance to participate in any of these proceedings should contact the City of Winter Springs at (407) 327-1800 "at least 48 hours prior to meeting, a written request by a physically handicapped person to attend the meeting, directed to the chairperson or director of such board, commission, agency, or authority" - per Section 286.26 Florida Statutes. "If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the board, agency, or commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based" - per Section 286.0105 Florida Statutes. 3 REGULAR AGENDA - PART I ITEM 500 PARKS, RECREATION, AND MOBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA | FEBRUARY 4, 2026 REGULAR MEETING TITLE Election for Chairperson of the Parks, Recreations and Mobility Advisory Committee for Calendar Year 2026 SUMMARY Staff recommends the Parks, Recreations and Mobility Advisory Committee discuss and elect a Chairperson for calendar year 2026. FUNDING SOURCE RECOMMENDATION Pursuant to City Code, Section 2-41(h), "Unless otherwise provided by state or federal law, each board and committee shall be responsible to elect, by majority vote of the members of each board or committee, a chairperson and vice-chairperson. The election shall occur annually at the first meeting held in January, unless there is no January meeting, then the next meeting held. All newly established boards and committees shall make such elections at their regularly held meeting and then annually as stated above. Alternate members (as provided below) shall not be elected to positions of chairperson or deputy-chairperson." The Chairperson for 2025 was Jason Byrne. 4 REGULAR AGENDA - PART I ITEM 501 PARKS, RECREATION, AND MOBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA | FEBRUARY 4, 2026 REGULAR MEETING TITLE Election for Vice-Chairperson of the Parks, Recreations and Mobility Advisory Committee for Calendar Year 2026 SUMMARY Staff recommends the Parks, Recreations and Mobility Advisory Committee discuss and elect a Vice-Chairperson for calendar year 2026. FUNDING SOURCE RECOMMENDATION Pursuant to City Code, Section 2-41(h), "Unless otherwise provided by state or federal law, each board and committee shall be responsible to elect, by majority vote of the members of each board or committee, a chairperson and vice-chairperson. The election shall occur annually at the first meeting held in January, unless there is no January meeting, then the next meeting held. All newly established boards and committees shall make such elections at their regularly held meeting and then annually as stated above. Alternate members (as provided below) shall not be elected to positions of chairperson or deputy-chairperson." The Vice-Chairperson for 2025 was Leah Weisman. 5 CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 300 PARKS, RECREATION, AND MOBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA | FEBRUARY 4, 2026 REGULAR MEETING TITLE Approval of the Wednesday, December 17, 2025 Parks, Recreation, and Mobility Advisory Committee Special Meeting Minutes. SUMMARY FUNDING SOURCE RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the Committee approve the December 17, 2025 Parks, Recreation, and Mobility Advisory Committee Special Minutes as presented. 6 PARKS, RECREATION, AND MOBILITY ADVIOSRY COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 17, 2025 CITY HALL – COMMISSION CHAMBERS CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Jason Bryne called the Wednesday, December 17, 2025, of the Parks, Recreation, and Mobility Advisory Committee Special Meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. in the Commission Chambers of the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708). Roll Call: Chairperson Jason Byrne, present Vice-Chairperson Leah Weisman, present Committee Member John Hibbs, absent Committee Member Paul Krebs, absent Committee Member Brenda Lambie, present Committee Member Jennifer Hankes, present Committee Member Robert Tommy, absent Deputy City Clerk Tristin Tarrant, present Also present: Mr. Brian Dunigan, Director, Administrative Services and Operations Mr. Michael Krist, Parks Manager, Parks and Recreation Department Mr. Jeff Standford, Senior GIS Analyst, IT Department AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS 100) Not Used INFORMATIONAL AGENDA 200) Not Used PUBLIC INPUT Chairperson Byrne opened “Public Input”. No one addressed the committee. Chairperson Bryne closed “Public Input”. 7 CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES PARKS, RECREATION AND MOBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING – DECEMBER 17, 2025 PAGE 2 of 3 CONSENT AGENDA 300) Approval of the Wednesday, August 6, 2025 Parks, Recreation, and Mobility Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes No discussion. 301) Approval of the Wednesday, November 12, 2025 Parks, Recreation, and Mobility Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes "I MOTION WE ACCEPT THE MINUTES.” MOTION BY CHAIRPERSON BYRNE. SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER LAMBIE. DISCUSSION. ALL IN FAVOR. NONE OPPOSED. MOTION PASSED WITH UNANIMOUS CONSENT PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA 400) Not Used REGULAR AGENDA 500) Parks Maps Update Mr. Dunigan opened the item by introducing Mr. Jeff Standford, the City’s Senior GIS Analyst, who gave an overview and demonstration of the new GIS parks map tool. It shows each park’s location within the city and provides a breakdown of the amenities available at each park. The tool will be located on the city’s webpage. Suggestions on additional filters were given such as adding one for labeled handicap spots and bike rake locations. Additional clarifying questions were asked on the search feature and if the mapping could be used for distance with biking, walking, and driving. Staff responded that the currently available version cannot track distance is more of an informational tool. Further discussion continued with suggestions for adding hours of operation, updated pictures within the parks at ground level and whether the parks are night lite and handicapped accessible. The city relayed that they are currently working on adding the ability to make reservation within the mapping tool or at least redirect to the city’s reservation website. Additionally, staff took note of the suggestions given and thanked the members for their input on ways to improve the work-in-progress mapping for residents. 501) Discussion on Parks FY 26-27 Capital Projects Mr. Dunigan opened the item relaying staff ’s want to provide items for the committee to consider and provided any recommendation or direction to staff. Mr. Dunigan presented some timeline information regarding the Central Winds Master Plan and fiscal year 2027 Capital Considerations to the Committee. Questions ensued regarding impact fees, what the fund within the Park Reserve Fund could be utilized for, and the different amenities within Central Winds now and what is stated on the master plan. Discussion on land acquisition, additional sidewalks and the proposed destination playground within the master plan ensued. Additional inquiries were asked about by the Committee about getting additional information on future projects so the committee could provide further suggestions; especially concerning matters relating to ADA accessibility. Staff explained the department does not have an active project list due to the Capital projects being ever changing and relayed that ADA enhancement was currently underway. Clarification was given 8 CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES PARKS, RECREATION AND MOBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING – DECEMBER 17, 2025 PAGE 3 of 3 on the types of items that are brought forth by the committee to give recommendations to the Commission. PUBLIC INPUT Chairperson Byrne opened “Public Input”. No one addressed the committee. Chairperson Bryne closed “Public Input”. Chairperson Byrne relayed to the Committee that he will be attending meetings with additional entities and surrounding area to see how the city could improve connectivity. Brief questions regarding a list of planned projects for 2026 were asked. Staff relayed they would investigate and bring a prepared list to the next meeting. Deputy City Clerk Tarrant relayed the calendar year 2026 scheduled meetings. Lastly, a brief review of the requirements needed to schedule a special meeting were discussed. ADJOURNMNET Chairperson Byrne adjourned the Regular Meeting at 6:36 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: _____________________________________ TRISTIN TARRANT DEPUTY CITY CLERK NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the ________, 2026 Parks, Recreation and Mobility Advisory Committee Meeting. 9 PARKS UPDATE 10 WINTER WONDERLAND OF LIGHTS DRIVE THRU •13,507 total cars 12/8-12/12. 12/7 was canceled 11 SCOTTISH HIGHLAND GAMES •General grounds maintenance in advance of the event. •Fencing install and breakdown •Field and irrigation repairs after event 12 VETERANS BANNER PROGRAM 4 The Winter Springs Veteran Banner Program honors local veterans by displaying commemorative banners along designated city streets on right-of-way street lights. This annual initiative recognizes the service and sacrifice of Winter Springs residents who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Banners are displayed each year from early January through early June. Banners may be renewed each year for an additional fee Registration will be open from January 27th 8AM to November 2nd at 5PM. 13 PARKS MAINTENANCE UPDATE 5 •Sunshine park overgrowth removal •Pressure washing Central Winds Park •Re-painted restrooms at trailhead •Painted parking spots at ranchlands, moss and central winds 14 PARK MAINTENANCE UPDATE •Refurbished Sandpit at Torcaso park/ trimmed palms around swing set •Pressure washed pickleball courts and fences •Installed surge protectors at CWP admin building •Re-mulched Sam Smith Park Playground 615 ACCESSIBILITY ENHANCEMENTS •Improved access to tennis courts, Pam Carroll pavilion and small pavilion near baseball fields at Trotwood Park. • Added connections to Torcaso pavilion and from the Handicap spots to the current sidewalk •Connected picnic tables to the small sports playground and connected walkway from main baseball fields to parking lot 716 UPCOMING PARKS ITEMS •Parks Entrance Refurbishments and signage upgrades •Updating bathroom dispensers •Baseball Field refurbishment for opening Day •Amphitheater field refurbishment •Swing set repainting at central winds park •Central winds park sports playground rubber surfacing refresh • Parks sidewalk pressure washing 817 UPCOMING EVENTS AND PROGRAMS •Father Daughter dance 2/6, 2/7 •WSBR opening day February 13th •Arbor Day Tree registration opens March 13th •Movie in the park March 6th •Egg-citing egg hunt March 28th •Fish Winter Springs May 2nd and 7th 918