HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Parks And Recreation Advisory Committee - 09/08/2010 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECEIVED
Regular Meeting
September 8,2010, 6:00 p.m. NOV 0 5 2010
Sixth Floor Conference Room,City Hall
1201 Leopard Street,Corpus Christi,TX 78401
Members Present Members Absent Staff Present
CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE
Carlos Haney Rene Gutierrez Michael Morris
Art Norman Jinsun Kim K Chute
Rita Padron Ron Woods
Dorian Ramirez
Sylvia iSamaniego
Huxley Smith
Lisa Torres
Call to Order
Vice Chair, Lisa Torres called the meeting to order at 5:07 pm.
Roll Call of Members
The recording secretary called roll and announced a quorum was present.
IL Adoption of Minutes
Regular meeting of August 11, 2010
Sylvia Samaniego made a motion to accept the minutes as submitted. Art Norman seconded. Motion
passed.
III. Public Comment
Citizens requested to speak after the beach presentation. Committee agreed.
IV. Business
A. Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action
Corpus Christi Beach Development Plan, by Bob Payne, Development Services Department
Mr. Payne distributed a handout describing updates to the 1990 plan. He summarized the process
including; review of the draft by appropriate city committees, erosion study, research regarding
infrastructure needs and incorporating them into future plans, improvement of the existing RV Park,
development of an activity center or sports complex, vehicle parking consideration, and how the
requirement of a master plan proceeds eligibility to apply for grants.
(Rita Padron arrived at 5:40 pm)
Public Comment:
Carrie Robertson a resident of 4401 Gulfbreeze noted the taskforce behind the plan is imagining
their desired future development for the area. She notes the lack of citizens and visitors to the area
and believes the planned development will attract the additional participation needed to make the
local perception more positive. Ms. Robertson also notes many bird varieties seen at the north end
of the beach area to suggest it would be a good binding venue.
JoAnn Gilbertson, a resident of 4601 Gulfbreeze noted an article in the local Sunday newspaper
reporting tourism brings millions Into the tax revenue. She states this funding would pay far the
necessary infrastructure of the development plan. She wants CC Beach to be in the top 50 Texas
destinations and describes the uniqueness of a salt water swimming pool, soccer fields with
crushed glass sub-turf that helps drain the field, and other eco friendly ideas. She also suggests
using the land for grant matches.
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Sylvia Samaniego made a motion to approve the concept plan as presented with updates to the
committee as actual design plans are developed. Carlos Haney seconded. Motion passed with
� one member against and one member abstained.
Due to another meeting obligation, Huxley Smith was out of this meeting from 5:45 - 8:05 pm,
therefore missing the motion and vote.
B. Presentation
1. Nature Tourism by Keith Arnold, Convention&Visitor's Bureau
This item was tabled.
2. Molina Veterans Park by Rafael Alvarado
Rafael Alvarado, representing a group of six veterans from the Molina neighborhood, spoke of
their plan to improve the Molina Veterans Park with a flag, brick pathway, and marble stone
memorial inscribed with the emblems of all five military branches, 'Honoring All Molina
Veterans'. Mr. Alvarado described the sale of inscribed bricks honoring individual service
personnel. A handout was distributed.
Staff will work with the group on the maintenance agreement. The Committee was invited to
tour the project when complete.
The committee thanked the veterans for their continued support of all servicemen and women.
3. Parks&Recreation Department Overview by Michael Morris
Director, Michael Morris distributed a copy of the power point presentation describing the Parks
& Recreation Department's divisions and work being accomplished. This presentation was
composed as a helpful tool to be used by committee members when addressing community
groups and gatherings. Additional comments or suggestions will be received during the October
meeting.
C. Old Business for Discussion
Revised Park/Facility Name/Rename Policy to Address Large Sites
Dorian Ramirez was welcomed by the committee as she led the document review and discussion
as follows;
> lines 68-71, define parks by Master Plan designations
> lines 122- 123, good information but should be moved to another location
> lines 133 - 134 c, The department will make every effort to have the report completed within 60
days or provide PRAC with information regarding additional time needed.
>line 140, #3, The department will gather additional information to complete the Citizen Input
Process as follows:
> lines 192-195, delete as this will be covered in the Fee Schedule
> line 309,.delete$100 application fee
The committee requested a clean copy, without color changes, for the next meeting.
D. Old Business for Discussion.and Possible.Acton.
New Member Application Presentation Recommendation
The Recording Secretary noted the decline for membership by Kim Rottet and the lack of response
from Jordan Michael
The committee then further reviewed and discussed the applications considering the wording of
possible motions.
Huxley.Smith made a motion to recommend Rodney.Buckwalter for membership with Rick Barrera
as alternate. Carlos Haney seconded. Motion failed.
Art Norman made a motion to recommend Rick Barrera for membership with Rodney Buckwalter as
alternate. Rita Padron seconded. Motion passed with one against.
The Recording Secretary was asked to complete the appropriate notifications and receive
confirmation..
VI. Committee, Liaison/Staff Reports
Finance/Marketing
> Lisa Torres stated they did not meet.
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Program Development
Sylvia Samaniego updated the community gardens project to be a pilot partnership program located
at Lindale beginning early October.
Volunteers Program
Rita Padron stated they had not met.
Greens Committee
Ron Woods was unable to attend but provided a report for the meeting packet.
Watershore&Beach Advisory Committee—Attendance was not required.
TAC/Bicycle and Pedestrian Sub-Committee
Huxley Smith reported the committee's work with Traffic Engineering on new construction projects to
comply with appropriate rules and guidelines. Additionally, he report the Bike Tour is being
rescheduled in November.
Special Project Task Group
Their report on the Name/Rename Process was already reviewed.
Director
Michael.Morris:
1. Department Direction
Department Update per Budget
> Mr. Morris noted the City Council re-opened budget reviews. At this time Parks &
Recreation did not receive any additional adjustments.
> Negotiations continue regarding the privatization of the golf courses with the final proposal
going to Council on September 28th
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>An RFP has been sent for mowing with landscape maintenance per the six geographic
areas of the Tourist District. Responses will be evaluated for cost effectiveness.
> Bond 2008 funding for improvements to15 parks equals fifty thousand dollars per park.
Staff will begin the Public Input Process from the Lincoln Park neighbors on September
2r, beginning at 6:00 pm, at the Calk Elementary School cafeteria. Members were invited
to participate.
The Committee requested a list of the 15 parks approved for improvements under Bond 2008
funding. Staff will provide to the members.
Assistantj]Irector
Stacie Talbert Is attending the Crossgate/RTA Project meeting. Mr. Morris included her
Information in his report.
VII. Identify items to be placed on next agenda
> PALS Presentation >Reframing Workshop
> Tree City USA Update >Artesian Park Workday
> Community Garden Presentation > Meeting at Lindale Senior Center
> CVB Presentation > Columbus Ships Current Information
>Aquatics Update
VIII. Adjournment
As there was no further business, Sylvia Samaniego made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Rita
Padron seconded. Vice Chair, Lisa Tortes adjourned at 7:28 pm.
Michael Mor is, Director
Parks& Recreation Department