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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Parks And Recreation Advisory Committee - 07/13/2011 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE Regular Meeting July 13, 2011, 5:00 p.m. Sixth Floor Conference Room, City Hall 1201 Leopard St., Corpus Christi,TX 78401 Members Present Members Absent Staff Present Rene Gutierrez Dorian Ramirez Michael Morris Carlos Haney Stacie Talbert Jinsun Kim Tracey Weber Rita Padron (arribad 5:11p) Becky Perrin Sylvia Samaniego Huxley Smith Ron Woods Rick Barrera Lisa Torres Art Norman I. Call to Order Chair, Rene Gutierrez called the meeting to order at 5:10 pm. II. Roll Call of Members The recording secretary called roll and announced a quorum was present. III. Adoption of Minutes Regular meeting of June 8, 2011 Ron Woods motioned to accept June 8, 2011 minutes. Carlos Haley seconded. Motion passed. IV. Public Comment Rita Padron — Encouraging PRAC to complete the online Master Plan Survey High Touch Technology Solutions—Crystal DeLeon—New sponsor of"Neighbors of Oso Creek Park"— Ms. DeLeon commented during the Oso Creek Park Update in support of Oso Creek Park V. Presentations A. Social Media Update— Rene Gutierrez, Lisa Torres, and Rick Barrera Informational Presentation with PowerPoint, short video and handouts showing PRAC's Web, Facebook and Twitter pages. Presentation explained/demonstrated the need to keep up via social media due to the following they create. PRAC Committee is the only City committee using all three media sources. Rene Gutierrez, Chair asked, "how will the PRAC Committee keep social media running when administrative members leave?" Possible solutions suggested: Passwords and username should be kept by Chairman, Create SOP for Finance and Marketing Subcommittee on how to monitor, guidelines, and sustainability measures. PRAC Regular Meeting 07/13/11 SCANNED1 VI. Old Business for Discussion A. Oso Creek Park Update—Art Norman PowerPoint and handouts provided. There was a brief overview of original presentation, an update and new recommendations • Park Facts and Background • Challenges and Concerns • Recommendations • Updates • Upcoming Neighbor Events • Additional Recommendations VII. New Business for Discussion and Possible Action A. Set Tour Date— Rita Padron • Some discussion about Park Report Card • Stacie will resend assignments to PRAC members VIII. Committee,Liaison/Staff Reports Finance/Marketing Sub-Committee - no Special Proiects Report - written report report provided by Joshua Wentworth. • Cole Park pre- construction meeting June 7. Work to begin soon • Greenwood Softball Complex coming to completion Proaram Development Sub-Committee— Watershore & Beach Advisory Committee Sylvia Samaniego— 12000 by 2012 Tree Liaison - No report Campaign—first meeting had 12 people in attendance— brainstorming to get 12000 trees planted in the City by 2012. A Facebook page was created. Meetings will be held the second Saturday of every month with the next meeting at The Place to be on August 13, 2011at 9am. Beautify Corpus Christi has offered a phone number for calls. Rita Padron—Grandparents/ Kids Olympics 2012—would like to have a play day in the park after Spring Break 2012 with bike relay, marbles, tennis double, three legged race, egg spoon race, etc. PRAC is event committee. Charge a fee/sponsor letter/partner with Athletic department and Senior community Services. Building network of supporters may help in supporting the creation of a protected Urban Forrester position for PARD PRAC Regular Meeting 07/13/11 2 Volunteers Proaram Task Force - no report TAC/Bicycle and Pedestrian Subcommittee - 9/24/11 - resolution being read at City Council - Be Kind to Cyclists. Revising Chapter 11 Ordinances about bikes Special Project Task Group-no report Director/Assistant Director - a. 4th of July- Mayor's Big Bang - concern about use of Bayfront Park Pool/ Fountain by Fireworks watchers. PARD involvement-coordination; day of event support, children's activities b. TAAF Games-Corpus Christi hosting TAAF (Texas Amateur Athletic Federation) City wide event last weekend in July 2012 and 2013 with several athletic events and Corpus will be the first to sponsor a skateboarding event. PRAC assistance will be determined IX. Identity items to be placed on next agenda Grandparents/Kids Olympics-Rita McGee Beach Jetty Plans Report-Huxley VIII. Adjournment As there was no further business, Art Norman made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Rita Padron seconded. There was no opposition. Chair, Rene Gutierrez adjourned at 7:20 pm. Community Enrichment Funds-Art Trash issue- Carlos James Gerhling -Statue and Oleander Point Michael Morris, Director Parks & Recreation Department PRAC Regular Meeting 07/13/11 3