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Board receives director's briefing on heat restrictions, trail head upgrades and summer events
Summary
Assistant Director Brandy Barrett and parks leadership briefed the board on extreme heat warnings and trail-hour restrictions, new electronic gates and cameras at trailheads, summer Fourth of July events and staff changes including the retirement of Deputy Director Teresa Fall.
Assistant Director Brandy Barrett and parks leadership reported an extreme heat warning that triggers trail-hour restrictions at Camelback Mountain and South Mountain, described new electronic gates and cameras at key trailheads to allow automated closures and real-time messaging, previewed Fourth of July events including a drone show and a large July 4 celebration, and announced the upcoming retirement of management services deputy director Teresa Fall.
Brandy Barrett said the department installed electronic gates at Pyestto Peak and other sites, and added digital message boards and 24/7 cameras to improve safety and operational efficiency during heat restrictions. Staff also noted Mayor Kate Ggo's visit to a Phoenix Place summer camp and described the department's holiday event schedule.
Board members thanked staff and acknowledged the photo ops and outreach; staff closed the meeting and the board adjourned for the summer break.
