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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Parks And Recreation Advisory Committee - 08/08/2012PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE Regular Meeting August 8, 2012, 5:00 p.m. Sixth Floor Conference Room, City Hall 1201 Leopard St., Corpus Christi, TX 78401 Members Present Members Absent Staff Present Rita Padron Carlos Haney Michael Morris Dorian Ramirez Huxley Smith Stacie Talbert Sylvia Samaniego Tracey Weber Rick Barrera Andrew Dimas Lisa Torres Asst. Chief Garcia Richard Avila Ron Woods Richard Avila I. Call to Order Chair, Lisa Torres called the meeting to orde II. Roll Call of Members The recording secretary called roll and announced a III. Adoption of Minutes Regular meeting of July 11, 2012 Rick Barrera motioned to accept July 11, 2012 Sylvia Samaniego seconded. Minutes approved IV. Public Comment No Public Comment V. Presentation and Possible Acti A. Hike and Bike Trails P maps showing Natural asking PRAC for comr to come up with a devi for review to return the B. Review Parks and Re( Parks and Recreation twelve were recommei the ballot. The five pr( Centers, Large Comm as individuals in the cc Council. pm. present. arty Workshop — ; Andrew Dimas, Planning — Mr. Dimas presented three esources, Access to major venues and major employers. Mr. Dimas is ants, suggestions and recommendations for Hike and Bike off road trails )pment plan. The Committee asked that the maps be mailed out to them suggestions in a week or two. ration 2012 Bond Proposition — Michael Morris, Director reported that the - partment submitted twelve projects for the 2012 Bond. Five of the ed by the City Manager and will be voted on August 14, 2012 to put on ;cts totaling $16 Million and will include a tax increase are Tennis city Parks, Hike and Bike Trails, and Aquatics. Ron Woods urged support munity. Lisa Torres requested that members show their support at VI. Committee, Liaison /Staff Reports • Finance /Marketing Task Force — Rick Barrera— Rick Barrera stated that he will show PRAC support on Facebook for the 2012 Bond Proposition and will focus the next several days on this in social media. It was also reported that the Magazine ads are close to completion and Lisa Torres reported that PRAC website has a new look. Athletics Task Force - Richard Avila, Rita Padron, and Ron Woods — Richard Avila worked the track and field venue at the TAAF Games of Texas. TAMUCC. Michael Morris thanked Mr. Avila for his time. PRAC Regular Meeting 08/08/12 Program Development Task Force — Ron Woods, Sylvia Samaniego, Jinsun Kim, and Rita Padron — Rita requested help from The Committee. She stated that donations are not coming in as hoped. Rita also said that flyers were going out in the August 11 water bill. Sylvia Samaniego reported that there will be a Fundraiser on 09/07/12 called the 2012 Funky Tree Extravaganza at The Havana Club from 5:30pm to 8:30pm • Volunteers Program Task Force — Rita Padron — Rita spoke with Tuloso Midway and Calallen High Schools who will encourage students to volunteer at the Golden Millennium Olympics • Special Project Task Force — Lisa To report report — no PSA Task Force — Carlos Haney, Lisa Torres, Rene Gutierrez - No report Smith — no report. Lisa Torres — no report fining Department Liaison — Andrew Dimas r. Dimas gave a presentation earlier in the Department Liaison — Asst. Chief Garcia t. Chief Garcia will serve as the Liaison the Police Department. He has 36 1/2 on the force and has worked in and vised every division. a. BMX Update — Stacie Talbert —there will be a,final meeting to review a proposed contract for the BMX Park at Salinas Park to move through for approval soon. b. HEB Tennis Center Strategy and Future — Michael Morris - numerous meetings with CCTA have been held. Ron Woods and CCTA sent a letter to HEB asking for support. HEB may be willing to donate interim monies until Bond monies are available. Another option being considered is an RFP,(request for proposal) for private management similar to that of the golf courses. There is lots of discussion going on through all involved parties and most of the council members have responded to CCTA. c. Adopt A Park update — Stacie Talbert — Stacie reported that there are 41 parks or parcels adopted, two pending and there is a family that wants to adopt a park wholesale and completely take care of it. She also reported that there have been 5072 volunteer hours completed by 200 0 people who have adopted these parks d. Destination Bayfront Update -It was requested that Destination Bayfront be pulled from the Bond 2012. Destination Bayfront is working on developing a nonprofit and fundraising effort. e. HEB Donation to Collier Park Update — the monies from this donation will be split between the park and the pool allowing for new lap lanes at the pool and trees and irrigation in the park f. Master Plan Update — Mr. Morris reported that the City Manager requested a briefing and also requested to have individual meetings with groups of council members. The Master Plan will go to Planning in the first week of September, then to Council the third and fourth weeks of September 2012. PRAC Regular Meeting 08/08/12 2 VII. Identify items to be placed on next agenda Rita — Golden Millennium Olympics Sylvia — Tree Ordinance Status Rick — 2008 Completed Park Bond Items IX. Adjournment As there was no further business, Rita Padron motions to adjourn the meeting, Sylvia Samaniego seconds. Chair Lisa Torres adjourns at 6:14pm. Michael Morris, Director Parks & Recreation Department PRAC Regular Meeting 08/08/12 3