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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Parks And Recreation Advisory Committee - 09/14/2016 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE Regular Meeting Wednesday, September 14, 2016 5:30 p.m. Third Floor Conference Room, City Hall 1201 Leopard St., Corpus Christi, TX 78401 Members of the audience will be provided an opportunity to speak at the Committee meeting. A recording is made at these meetings,hence,it is requested that when addressing the Committee,you first identify yourself,give your address,and state your point as briefly as possible. The City of Corpus Christi promotes participation regardless of race,color, national origin,sex,age,religion,disability or political belief. Reasonable accommodations are provided upon request and in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. For assistance or to request a reasonable accommodation,please call(361)826-3460 at least 48 hours in advance. Upon request,this information can be available in large print and/or computer disk. MINUTES I. Due to absence of Chair, Rick Pedraza, and the vacant Vice-Chair position, Call to Order made by Stacie Talbert Anaya at 5:36 pm ii. Roll Call of Members-Roll call was conducted by Kathleen Ramos. Members present: Adam Alvarez, Kamlesh Bhikha, Dotson Lewis, Alissa Mejia, Carlos Valdez, Sr., Doug McBee and Amy McCoy Members Absent: Rick Pedraza, Damla Eytemiz, Gary McCoig, and Jerry Plemons Staff present: Stacie Talbert Anaya, Becky Perrin, Kathleen Ramos and E. Jay Ellington III. Adoption of Minutes- Regular meeting — August 10, 2016 meeting-Carlos Valdez, Sr. requested to amend the minutes to reflect he was removed, not absent. First motion-Dotson Lewis, Jr. and second- Adam Alvarez to adopt minutes as amended, all in favor. IV. Public Comment-None 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 • None VI. New Business for Discussion and Possible Action • Introduction of New Members—Stacie Talbert Anaya introduced new member Amy McCoy. New member Damla Eytemiz was not present. • Nominations for Vice Chair—Stacie Talbert Anaya opened the floor for nominations of vacant Vice Chair position. Kamlesh Bhikha self-nominated. First motion—Carlos Valdez, Sr. and second— Amy McCoy, all in favor. • Creation of Special Task Force—Stacie Talbert Anaya presented the creation of a Special Task Force to develop a plan for activating and managing the Bayshore Park. The task force would consist of two PRAC members, a representative from the Convention and Visitors Bureau, Downtown Management District, Buc Days Commission, Mayor's Committee on Veteran's Affairs and a resident. Staff from the Parks and Recreation Department will service as leadership for the group. Construction of the park should be completed by May 2017. Therefore, the task force should have a preliminary recommendation to PRAC no later than the January 2017 meeting to allow for time to seek council action if required. Two members were identified to represent the PRAC committee—Amy McCoy and Doug McBee. First motion—Dotson Lewis, Jr., second— Carlos Valdez, Sr., all in favor. VII. Old Business for Discussion and Possible Action • Final review of Revenue Policy—First Motion—Doug McBee—second—Adam Alvarez, all in favor. VIII. Committee, Liaison/Staff Reports— • Finance/Marketing Task Force—No Report • Horticulture Task Force—Carlos Valdez, Sr.—No Report • Program Development Task Force—Dotson Lewis,Jr.deferred the report until such time as Becky Perrin is in attendance. Various programs presented during the meeting and Mr. Lewis advised that he was impressed with the knowledge of the staff. • Watershore&Beach Advisory Committee Liaison—Dotson Lewis,Jr. attended the meeting. The Gulf Beach signage was addressed. Items discussed were sand on PR22,traffic light over the bridge.Stacie Talbert Anaya and Russell Armstrong will be attending a meeting at the end of the month regarding beach enforcement. • Planning&Development Task Force—Alissa Mejia reported playground equipment is being replaced at various parks per the Master Plan. • Special Project Task Force—No Report • Island Strategic Action Committee Liaison— Director/Assistant Director Report ➢ Several projects were worked on, including: Budget and the FY17 Business Plan keeping in line with the goals of the Parks Master Plan, along with the ongoing process for achieving accreditation. ➢ Programming is working on finalizing the Program Master Plan for adoption by the City Council. ➢ The mid-term update of the Parks Master Plan is due and staff is currently working through the draft. ➢ A draft memo will be provided to the City Manager regarding the new and removed playgrounds. Currently there are 14 new and eight removed. X. Committee Member Comments/Announcements— • Dotson Lewis, Jr inquired about the dog park located on Padre Island and if they adopt a portion of the park? Stacie Talbert Anaya responded that a lease agreement is currently being developed. • Dotson Lewis Jr. requested an update on Aviators Statue—Stacie Talbert Anaya advised that several attempts have been made to contact the responsible parties, however, no response has been received. Contract may be terminated. • Carlos Valdez, Sr. requested an update on the sale of the parks—Stacie Talbert Anaya reported of the fourteen parks—one sale has closed, eight are currently under contract and five may be sold together if no other offers are received. • Carlos Valdez, Sr. announced the Master Gardeners will hold a rummage sale on Saturday, September 24th at 8:00 a.m. on Coles St. Proceeds go towards scholarships. • Dotson Lewis, Jr. announced the Veteran's Band will be at Sherrill Park for the annual MIA-POW ceremony on Saturday, September 17th at 10:00 a.m. • Alissa Mejia announced the Garcia Center on Agnes Street will have their annual rummage sale on Saturday, October 8, 2016. One hundred percent of the proceeds go back to their programs. XI. Identify items to be placed on next agenda—October 12, 2016 • Community Service Worker Program Update XI I. Adjournment @ 6:17 p.m.