HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Parks And Recreation Advisory Committee - 03/11/2015 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, March 11, 2015 5:15 p.m.
Sixth Floor Conference Room, City Hall
1201 Leopard St., Corpus Christi, TX 78401
MINUTES
I. Call to Order
11. Roll Call of Members-Roll call was conducted by Hope Herrera. Members present: C. Ford, J. Plemons, C.
Valdez, Sr., H. Smith., C. Haney, L. Torres, C.Anderson and D. Lewis. Staff present: Stacie Talbert Anaya,
Becky Perrin, Henry Lara, Lisa Oliver, Reba George and Hope Herrera. Members Absent: A. Hunter, J.
Kim, Captain Robert Alvarado
111. Adoption of Minutes- Regular meeting — Adoption of Minutes from February 11, 2015 meeting Carlos
Valdez motioned, Lisa Torres second,minutes approved.
IV. Public Comment
Please be advised that the Open Meetings Act prohibits the committee from responding and discussing your
comments at length. The law only authorizes members to make a statement of factual information, recite an
existing policy in response to the inquiry, or advise the citizen that this subject will be placed on an agenda
at a later date.
V. Presentation for Discussion and Possible Action
a. First Tee Letter of Support—Former Mayor Joe Adame showed us a video about the program.
This program helps kids with core values in and out of school, helps with behavior issues, helps
promote life lessons. It is a positive program for all kids. Motion moved first by Carlos Valdez
and Chris Anderson second, motion carried.
b. Well-Med Partnership at Zavala Senior Center—This organization gave a power point presentation
along with a handout of the presentation. They told us the benefits of Well-Med being part of senior
centers. They not only promote health, they are also helping seniors with social skills and they
provide an on-site doctor as well. They have personal trainers and conduct a variety of exercise
classes and entertainment. Motion moved to support Well-Med to provide services in senior
centers first by Carlos Valdez, Dotson Lewis second,all in favor, motion carried.
c. Parks and Recreation Beach Operations, Permits and Lifeguards/Reba George—Reba gave a
great outlook on how the Beach division is made up and what all the division takes care of. She
had a power point presentation that showed the areas of beach that are covered by our staff,
pictures of visitors at the beach and talked about plans for a smooth Spring Break along with the
sale of beach parking permits. Reba let us know that they are looking to fill summer positions
already. There are beach lifeguards that are always needed. She talked about how they train to
stay fit and make sure they have all the requirements along with the correct equipment in order to
do theirjobs effectively.
VI. Old Business for Discussion and Possible Action
VI 1. New Business for Discussion and Possible Action
a. Resolution of support for legislation regarding Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Grant
Programs—Stacie explained that this resolution is to get funding back for parks by remove the cap
on sporting goods tax revenue for State and local parks. Getting the funds back means getting
more people active in all parks to benefit healthy lifestyles, increasing physical activity,
conservation and preservation. These funds would directly benefit parks, recreation, open space,
trails and tourism. Motion moved by Carlos Valdez,second by Huxley Smith, all in favor,
motion carried.
b. Resolution of support for legislation regarding 2% Hot Bill—This bill is asking that the hotel
occupancy tax in the amount of 2%to available to Corpus Christi and Port Aransas for gulf and
bay beach cleaning, maintenance and coastal erosion. Currently, Corpus Christi is ineligible. With
tourism high in these two places, the funds would be very beneficial in many ways. Motion moved
by Huxley Smith,second by Carlos Valdez,all in favor,motion carried.
c. Change of meeting time and location—Starting in April, meetings will be on the 3rd floor of City Hall
in the new conference room in the Parks and Rec/Engineering Department. Meeting time has been
changed as well to 5:30 pm to allow enough time for all members to make it on time.
VIII. Committee, Liaison/Staff Reports
• Finance/Marketing Task Force-
• TAC/Bicycle and Pedestrian Subcommittee Liaison—Huxley reported that a new Mobility Plan is in the
works. It will be presented to city council soon. The members are excited.
• Program Development Task Force—
• Planning & Development Task Force—
• Police Department Report—Capt. Robert Alvarado
IX. Director/Assistant Director Report
a. Regional Youth Sports Complex RFP process—Stacie reported that the last applications did not
meet the criteria for the sports complex. The City has started working with SQH Sports and
Entertainment as the coordinator for this project. There are several meetings already in the works to
get the project started and moving towards completion as soon as possible.
b. Prop 3 of the November 2014 Special Election—
Decommissioned parks process should go to council soon and
they will be making a decision how the land will be sold. Parks
and Recreation department has sent out appraisal proposals
to various appraisers to get the process started. We will keep
you posted on the progress.
c. Youth programming for Spring Break -Vacation Station, Fish
Camp and Recreation Centers—Becky reported that there are several events and activities for kids
to do during spring break. Vacation Station is our latchkey program that keeps the kids from 7:30 am
—6:00 pm. They have no field trips during this week but have all kinds of fun activities provided. The
cost is$18 a day or$15 a day if on a scholarship. There is also a Fish Camp going on for 10-12
year old kids. For$25 they get transportation, a t-shirt, lunch and a snack are provided. They learn
how to fish, dissect a fish, cast and bait. This is all catch and release. We also raffle off a tackle box,
rod and reel at the end of the week.
X. Committee Member Comments/Announcements
• Jerry-asked Stacie if she had the director position permanently
• Carlos V. - Met with Jesse and Neal from Park Maintenance to go over nature areas in parks
programs for youth, he said he remembers the CCY report and wants to encourage as many
programs for youths to stay busy and out of trouble.
• Rick—just taking it all in
• Huxley—wants a breakdown of other cities special events because of fees from the city and police,
Stacie said she would invite Laura, Special Events Coordinator to come to the next meeting and talk
about the new ordinance, he also wanted to give praise to P&R
• Chris—met with Josh and Laura at the Skate Park. The structure is decaying, it is not stable, it
needs improvements, all the concrete is falling apart, it will need a professional skate park builder to
repair it
XI. Identify items to be placed on next agenda—April 8, 2015
• New Special Events Ordinance Review
• Skate Park and possible improvement solution
• Review of By-laws
XI I. Adjournment—Motion moved by Carlos Valdez, second by Chris
Anderson, all in favor—meeting adjourned at 7:22 pm