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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Parks And Recreation Advisory Committee - 06/12/2013 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE Regular Meeting June 12, 2013 5:15 p.m. 6t" Floor Conference Room, City Hall 1201 Leopard St., Corpus Christi, TX 78401 Members Present Members Absent Staff Present Rita Padron Michael Morris Dorian Ramirez Stacie Talbert Sylvia (S.) Campos Debra Rodriguez Ron Woods Carlos Valdez Carlos Haney Jinsun Kim Lisa Torres Richard Avila Rick Barrera Huxley Smith I. Call to Order Lisa Torres, Chair, called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m. II. Roll Call of Members The recording secretary called roll and announced a quorum was present.' Adoption of Minutes Regular Meeting of May 8, 2013 Rick Barrera motioned to accept minutes of May 8, 2013. Carlos Valdez Sr. seconded. Motion carried. Minutes approved. III. Public Comment — Rita Padron commented that currently youth volunteers have to vie for Community Services hours while in high school to help obtain college scholarships. She presented two youth volunteers, Patrick Haney and Nicholas T. Reyes with Community Service hours for assisting with the PRAC PSA. IV. Old Business and Possible Action — V. New Business and Possible Action — • PRAC Appointment Nominations - Debra Rodriguez, Secretary, reported four nominees had submitted their questionnaires but one nominee, Monica Rawlings, could not attend the meeting for her two minute presentation due to an unexpected business trip. Mrs. Rawlings was the first individual that expressed interest in the committee during recruitment calls. I ask for your consideration to review her questionnaire and possible nomination to the City Council. Lisa T. began with introductions of the PRAC Nominees for a two minute presentation to the committee. Mr. Curtis Ford, former Senator, is involved with Senior Centers and promoting activities held at the centers to recruit individuals in the senior community. Mrs. Linda Lindsey is a teacher/coach currently working on her Doctoral degree. She has officiated, coached, cheered and volunteered with youth in the community for 25+ years. Her focus is on youth obesity. She believes there should be more activities and facilities for youth in the community. Ms. Iris Martinez is a Drug Prevention Director with a local non-profit organization who completed her internship with the Parks and Recreation Department. Her focus is on the Quality of Life in Corpus Christi. Currently there are no activities for families in our community so we lose out to bigger cities. She believes a dog park is another incentive that brings families together. Lisa T. asked that the committee review Monica Rawlings questionnaire for consideration. The committee voted on prioritizing the order the nominees would PRAC Regular Meeting 06/12/13 1 forwarded to City Council. Michael M. provided the committee with information about the City Council's discussion on changing the process for appointment selections. At some point, they will stop asking for board recommendations and review the applications directly from the City Secretary's Office. Rita P. suggested that the questionnaires completed by the Nominees also be included for Council review. Nominee Recommendations were as follows: Linda Lindsey, Monica Rawlings, Iris Martinez, and Curtis Ford. Carlos Valdez Sr. motioned to recommend the nominee order to the City Secretary. Huxley Smith seconded the motion. Motion carried. The four nominee names will be forwarded to the City Secretary's Office for forwarding to the City Council for appointments in August. • Presentation to City Council — Carlos H. reported shortening the PSA and adding an introduction for the presentation. He asked for committee feedback on preparing the introduction. It will be kept short and sweet, showing the committee is active and promoting Parks and Recreation. He also added that the PSA does not include the 2000 Facebook friends, 500 Twitter friends or number of hits the sites have received. Those points will be noted in the presentation. Michael M. reported that during the Budget Meeting the City Council presented Parks and Recreation with additional funding. Lisa T. asked that all members be present to show their support. The presentation is due by June 25, 2013 to be placed on the July 16th agenda. • Anti-Litter Ordinance and Enforcement Resolution — Stacie T. reported that this is the Resolution presented by Mr. Neal McQueen at the May meeting. The committee could support the Resolution as presented or with amendments. After review by the committee, Rita P. made a motion to support the Beach and Watershore Advisory Committee's Anti-Litter Ordinance and Enforcement Resolution as it stands. Carlos Valdez Sr. seconded. Motion carries. VI. Committee, Liaison/Staff Reports • PSA, Finance/Marketing Task Force—Carlos Athletics Task Force - Richard Avila, Rita Haney, Lisa Torres, and Rick Barrera— Lisa T. Padron, and Ron Woods— Ron W. reported on reported this was covered in the Presentation behalf of both the Program Development and to City Council on the PSA. Athletics Task Forces as this was a joint meeting. Staff leaders updated committee members on the Summer and Sports Programs, Latchkey and Recreation Center Programs as well as Cultural Services.'Mr. Woods reported that staff continues to do an outstanding job with the Summer Programs and the Parks and Recreation Department needs more funding and additional facilities to better support our expanding community and numbers of participants. At times we are turning away youth because of space and staff issues. • Program Development Task Force— Ron TAC/Bicycle and Pedestrian Subcommittee — Woods, Sylvia Samaniego, Jinsun Kim, and Huxley Smith reported that RTA is looking for Rita Padron — Ron W. reported - Combined partnerships. He reported RTA's idea of a City report with the Athletics Task Force. Employee Bike Ride. City Council will be approached with the idea. Ennis Joslin • Volunteers Program Task Force— Rita currently being repaved. Padron - no report. • Watershore & Beach Advisory Committee— No report • Planning & Development Task Force— Dorian 0 Planning Department Liaison - Andrew D. — No Ramirez—no report report PRAC Regular Meeting 06/12/13 2 • Police Department Liaison — no report Horticulture Task Force - Carlos Valdez Sr. — No report Director/Assistant Director—Michael M and Stacie T. provided update. Bond 2012— Initial meetings being conducted with consultants. A series of meetings will begin for scope finalization on projects. Artesian Park—The Adopt-A-Park approved with the church. No reply back as of yet. PRAC to move away from Artesian Park and to another park. Plastic Bag Update—Solid Waste Department finalizing their green star program. Being brought back in 2 weeks to proceed with fee. VII. Identify items to be placed on next agenda Artesian Park—Committee to move to new park BMX Update Presentation on Tennis for Success Program TAAF Update VIII. Adjournment As there was no further business, Rita P. motions to adjourn the meeting, Carlos Valdez Sr. seconds. Chair Lisa Torres adjourns at 6:28 p.m. PRAC Regular Meeting 06/12/13 3