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Elijio Serrano, Chairman Michael Pokorski, Vice Chair
Jay Beasley Mark Uffhausen
Paul Bunch Jocelyn Vincent
PJ Laxmidas
Notice is Hereby Given of a Regular Meeting of the Parks and Greenspace Board of Spring
Valley Village, Texas, 1025 Campbell Road, Spring Valley Village, Texas, in the Council
Chambers, January 20, 2026, beginning at 6:00 PM. For the Purpose of Considering and
A cting upon the Following Items of Business:
The meeting agenda and agenda packet are posted online at www.springvalleytx.com.
The video link to this meeting is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89145317679
The public toll-free dial-in numbers to participate in the telephonic meeting are 1-346-248-7799
(Houston), 1-253-215-8782 (US), and 1-301-715-8592 (US); enter the Meeting ID: 891 4531
7679 and #.
The public will be permitted to offer public comments telephonically as provided by the agenda
and as permitted by the presiding officer during the meeting. A recording of the telephonic
meeting will be made and will be available to the public in accordance with the Open Meetings
Act upon written request.
1. CALL THE ROLL AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM IS PRESENT
2. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
2.1 Minutes for the Regular Called Parks and Greenspace Board Meeting on November
11, 2025.
3. NEW BUSINESS
3.1 DISCUSSION CONCERNING: Approval of the 2026 Parks and Greenspace Board
meeting calendar
3.2 DISCUSSION CONCERNING: 2026 Spring Event Dates, Engagement, and Future
Event Planning
3.3 DISCUSSION CONCERNING: Inaugural Holiday Tree Lighting Event Feedback &
Planning Considerations
4. ADJOURNMENT
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MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND GREENSPACE BOARD REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF SPRING VALLEY VILLAGE, TEXAS
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2025 AT 6:00 PM
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL
1025 CAMPBELL ROAD, HOUSTON, TEXAS
1. CALL THE ROLL AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM IS PRESENT
With a quorum of the Parks Board Members present, the Regular Meeting of the Spring Valley
Village City Parks and Greenspace Board was called to order by Chairman Elijio Serrano at 6:03
p.m.
Members Present:
Elijio Serrano, Chairman
Jay Beasley
PJ Laxmidas
Mark Uffhausen
Jocelyn Vincent
Members Absent:
Paul Bunch
Michael Pokorski, Vice Chairman
2. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
2.1 Minutes for the Regular Called Parks and Greenspace Board Meeting on September
16, 2025.
Member Uffhausen made a motion to approve the minutes for the Regular Called Parks and
Greenspace Board Meeting on September 16, 2025, and Member Beasley seconded the motion.
Motion carried 5-0.
3. NEW BUSINESS
3.1 DISCUSSION CONCERNING: Planning of Future City Events and Activities, to
include Holiday Tree Lighting, Snow Day, and Spring Movies and Music in the Park.
Chairman Serrano opened the discussion regarding the upcoming Tree Lighting Event scheduled
for December 2, 2025. He raised questions concerning the placement of the tree and the
sponsorships that had been received for the event. Assistant to the City Administrator, Abbey
Anderson, provided responses to these questions and also shared additional information,
including that a resident had offered to provide a menorah for display at City Hall in the interest
of promoting inclusivity for all holiday celebrations. Ms. Anderson further noted that the Spring
Branch Library would be hosting a reading event in recognition of the Hanukkah celebration.
The Board continued discussion on the planned activities for the Tree Lighting Event, including
event setup and logistics for the various activities.
The discussion then moved to the 2026 Movie and Music in the Park Events. After review and
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discussion, the following dates were considered for the 2026 series:
• March 20, 2026
• April 10, 2026
• April 24, 2026
• May 8, 2026
4. ADJOURNMENT
Member Vincent motioned to adjourn the meeting at 6:58 p.m., and Member Beasley seconded
the motion. Motion carried 5-0.
Signed: Attest:
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Elijio Serrano, Chairman Jasmin Torres, City Secretary
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Spring Valley Village Parks and
Greenspace Board
Agenda Item Data Sheet
MEETING DATE: January 20, 2026
SUBMITTING STAFF: Abbey Anderson, Assistant to the City Administrator
SUBJECT: DISCUSSION CONCERNING: Approval of the 2026 Parks
and Greenspace Board meeting calendar
BACKGROUND:
The Parks Board traditionally meets on the third Tuesday of
the month and meet as needed. While meetings may be
canceled if no business is scheduled, the following dates are
proposed for the 2026 Parks and Greenspace Board
meetings, should a meeting be necessary.
ATTACHMENTS: 2026 PB Meeting Dates
FUNDING:
Amount Account No. Additional Project No. Amount Account
Available Appropriation Budgeted Description
Required
RECOMMENDATION: No action required.
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January 20 Regular Parks and Greenspace Board Meeting – 6:00 pm
February 17 Regular Parks and Greenspace Board Meeting – 6:00 pm
March 17 Regular Parks and Greenspace Board Meeting – 6:00 pm
April 21 Regular Parks and Greenspace Board Meeting – 6:00 pm
May 19 Regular Parks and Greenspace Board Meeting – 6:00 pm
June 16 Regular Parks and Greenspace Board Meeting – 6:00 pm
July 21 Regular Parks and Greenspace Board Meeting – 6:00 pm
August 18 Regular Parks and Greenspace Board Meeting – 6:00 pm
September 15 Regular Parks and Greenspace Board Meeting – 6:00 pm
October 20 Regular Parks and Greenspace Board Meeting – 6:00 pm
November 10 Regular Parks and Greenspace Board Meeting – 6:00 pm
December 8 Regular Parks and Greenspace Board Meeting – 6:00 pm
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2026 PARKS AND GREENSPACE BOARD MEETING DATES Page Solo
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Spring Valley Village Parks and
Greenspace Board
Agenda Item Data Sheet
MEETING DATE: January 20, 2026
SUBMITTING STAFF: Abbey Anderson, Assistant to the City Administrator
SUBJECT: DISCUSSION CONCERNING: 2026 Spring Event Dates,
Engagement, and Future Event Planning
BACKGROUND:
Attached are the 2026 spring event dates. City staff
anticipates hosting three of each spring event, with the first
and third Fridays identified as potential event dates.
Staff would like to discuss the importance of the Parks
Board's presence at City events and brainstorm ways to
increase Board participation, such as a voluntary sign-up
sheet or a rotation schedule. Additional Parks Board support
would help enhance community engagement.
Additionally, staff is seeking Parks Board input on future
planning details, including recommendations for bands and
movies.
ATTACHMENTS: SPRING 2026 pb
FUNDING:
Amount Account No. Additional Project No. Amount Account
Available Appropriation Budgeted Description
Required
RECOMMENDATION:
No action is required.
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SPRING 2026
PARKS AND GREENSPACE BOARD
EVENT DATES
March 20 Movie Night
April 10 Music in the Park
April 24 Movie Night
May 1 Music in the Park
May 15 Movie Night
June 12 Music in the Park
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Spring Valley Village Parks and
Greenspace Board
Agenda Item Data Sheet
MEETING DATE: January 20, 2026
SUBMITTING STAFF: Abbey Anderson, Assistant to the City Administrator
SUBJECT: DISCUSSION CONCERNING: Inaugural Holiday Tree
Lighting Event Feedback & Planning Considerations
BACKGROUND: Staff will provide a brief overview of the Inaugural Holiday
Tree Lighting, including attendance, general community
feedback, and initial observations. The purpose of this
discussion is to gather Board input and identify opportunities
to improve the event for future years.
ATTACHMENTS: None
FUNDING:
Amount Account No. Additional Project No. Amount Account
Available Appropriation Budgeted Description
Required
RECOMMENDATION: No action required.
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