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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Parks And Recreation Advisory Committee - 07/10/2013 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE Regular Meeting July 10, 2013 5:15 p.m. 6th Floor Conference Room, City Hall 1201 Leopard St., Corpus Christi, TX 78401 The meeting was called to order at 5:15 p.m. by L. Torres, Chairperson. Roll Call Roll call was conducted by D. Rodriguez and quorum was announced. Members present: R. Avila, S. (S)Campos, J. Kim, L. Torres, R. Padron, D. Ramirez, R.Woods, C. Valdez Sr. Staff present: M. Morris, S. Talbert and D. Rodriguez. R. Barrera, C. Haney and H. Smith were absent. Absent members had asked to be excused prior to the meeting. Approval of Minutes Minutes from the June 12, 2013 meeting were distributed for review. A motion was made by C. Valdez Sr. and seconded by R. Padron to approve the minutes. The motion was unanimously approved. Motion Carried. Minutes approved. r Public Comment R. Padron commented on damaged plywood and dry mulch at the playground area at West Guth Park that needs to be addressed to avoid accidents. Presentations for Discussion and Possible Action The Tennis Success Program Presentation was presented by Ronald Elizondo, Michael Torres, Marissa Cantu, Mitchell Everett, Isaac Vasquez and Jacob Torres. The very informative presentation included Program History, After School Program, Summer Program, Junior Tennis Team, Play Day/Fun Day, Traveling Squad, Fundraising, Volunteer and Scholarship information. R. Woods stated, "he is proud of these kids" because they work hard and raise a lot of money on their own for the traveling squad. He asked for continued support for the utilization of the tennis center for this program. L. Torres thanked the presenters for attending. s Old Business and Possible Action • Park for Committee to Adopt—S. Campos suggested Collier Park/Pool be considered by the committee for adoption. After discussion, a motion was made by S. Campos to adopt Collier Park/Pool as the PRAC Adopt-A-Park. D. Ramirez seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved. Motion Carried. r New Business and Possible Action r Committee, Liaison/Staff Reports • Finance/Marketing Task Force—L. Torres reported presentation is almost completed. • Athletics Task Force—R. Avila reported Tennis Success Program Presentation covers report. • Program Development Task Force—No report • TAC/Bicycle and Pedestrian Subcommittee Liaison—No report • Planning & Development Task Force—No report • Watershore& Beach Advisory Committee Liaison-S. Talbert reported the committee was encouraged to apply for General Land Office Grant to help with funding for the Cole Park/Shoreline Restoration. • Police Department Report—No report • Special Project Task Force—No report • Planning Department Report—No report • Horticulture Task Force—No report r Director/Assistant Director Report—M. Morris/S.Talbert • Bond 2012 Update- Initial meetings held with consultants on all projects. Original timeline pushed from May to September. • Artesian Park-Update on Church group adoption. • BMX Update—Completion of track construction. Grand Opening on August 3,2013. • TAAF - July 25th—28 th-1 25,000 people expected; Statewide registration up 10%-20%; Press Conference on Wednesday, July 24th at Ben Garza Gym; Opening Ceremonies on Friday, July 26th- Invitations for VIP Event to be sent out; Volunteers needed. r Identify items to be placed on next agenda • Wranosky Park Update • City Council Presentation • Ben Garza Floor • Task Force Assignments • Board Member Comments/Announcements • CC Mobility Plan Adjournment A motion was made by R. Padron to adjourn the meeting and seconded by S. Campos. The motion was unanimously approved. Motion Carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:13 p.m.