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PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Regular Meeting
March 14, 2001, 5:00 p.m.
City Hall - Basement Training Room
1201 Leopard St., Corpus Christi, TX
Members Present Members Absent Staff Present
Gerardo Alvarez Mae Milligan John Dunn Billy Olivarez Marco A.Cisneros
Anne Baker Man in Spears Joe Ochoa Robert Tamez Anne Seddelmeyer
Sandra Billish Rebart ia,ncz , Qoyt uv.Llf
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CALL TO ORDER: The March 14, 2001 Regular Meeting of the Park and Recreation
Advisory Committee was called to order by Chair Vic Menard at 5:03p.m.
II. ROLL CALL: The recording secretary called roll and announced a quorum was present.
III. ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF
FEBRUARY 15, 2001: Ms. Billish moved to adopt as presented the minutes from the
Special Called Meeting of February 15, 2001. Mr. Alvarez seconded the motion. The
motion carried.
IV. ACTION ON ABSENT MEMBERS: Ms. Billish moved to excuse Mr. Alvarez and
Mr. Spears from the Special Called Meeting of February 15, 2001. Mr. Gregorio
seconded the motion. The motion carried. The absences of Mr. Dunn, Mr. Olivarez and
Mr. Tamez will be addressed at the April Committee meeting.
V. HEAR FROM THE PUBLIC: No public was present.
VI. BUSINESS
A. OLD BUSINESS
1. Update on Park and Recreation Request—CDBG FY2001-2002
Mr. Cisneros updated the Committee on the status of the Department's
FY2001-2002 CDBG request.
2. Update on Youth Sports Complex on State School Property— CDBG
FY1999-2000
Mr. Cisneros reported that this item is at a standstill since MHMR does
not want to sell the property. Ms. Baker moved that Committee support
consideration of another site for the Youth Sports Complex, either on the
west side of Corpus Christi, in the West Oso area, or in the Del Mar West
Campus area. Ms. Milligan seconded the motion. Theme'motion carried.
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B. NEW BUSINESS
1. Discussion of Parks and Recreation Facilities Naming Policy
Mr. Cisneros reported that the Landmark Commission wants to be copied
on all name change requests the Committee receives, during the 60-day
waiting period.
Ms. Milligan left at 6:00 p.m.
After Committee discussion, Mr. Spears moved that the Committee write a
letter to the City Council voicing its displeasure with the process of the
Council not following its own guidelines. Mr. Alvarez seconded the
motion.
Chair Menard moved to amend the motion by recommending deleting the
first three sentences of the ordinance. Ms. Baker seconded the motion to
amend. The motion failed.
The Committee voted on the primary motion. The motion passed.
Chair Menard charged Mr. Cisneros and Mr. Spears with drafting the
letter to the City Council.
2. Discussion of Park and Recreation FY2001-2002 Operating Budget
Mr. Cisneros reported that staff does not anticipate any cuts in service
delivery for the upcoming budget year.
Mr. Cisneros discussed the proposed fee increases. There was a question
concerning swimming pool rental fees. Mr. Cisneros will bring that
information to the April Committee meeting.
3. Update on Convention Center and Arena Master Plan Process
Mr. Cisneros reported that the first meeting of the committee appointed by
the Mayor to review the Convention Center and Arena Master Plan would
be March 21" or 22n°. He added that the committee includes staff and
representatives of the Port of Corpus Christi and the Art Museum of South
Texas. When questioned by Chair Menard, Mr. Cisneros stated that he did
not think that the first meeting was a public meeting. He added that he
would check to see if the meetings are required to be open to the public.
Mr. Cisneros stated that no site has been chosen for the Arena,but that he
thinks that it will be north of Heritage Park.
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VII. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS: Ms. Billish reported on a meeting held by the Finance
Committee, with Mr. Cisneros attending. She stated that he reported"conservatively
very positively" that the Department was holding its own.
Ms. Billish reported that the Greens Committee was meeting (at the same time) to
address the subject of fee increases and adding nine holes to Oso Golf Course.
VIII. DIRECTOR'S REPORT: Mr. Cisneros reported on parts of Mustang Island annexed
last year for which the CCPD is now responsible for beach activities during Spring
Break. He said that in the past the CCPD acted in a supporting capacity only to the
Nueces Co. Sheriff's Department. He reported that the J.P. Luby Park is a County Park
under lease with the Texas General Land Office (GLO), therefore it is still a County Park.
He added that under proposed annexation, responsibility for the beaches would shift to
the City, and the City would become responsible for beach services. He closed by saying
that annexation does not come without a cost.
Mr. Cisneros reported on the 21st Century Grants, stating that the funded school districts
administer the grant, and the Park and Recreation Department acts as contractors or
service providers. He added that it has been a way to re-fund summer programs for
Middle Schools which were cut from last year's budget.
IX. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION/AGENDA ITEMS: The Committee requested an
update on the CIP report, parkland dedication funds and the sale of parkland.
X. ADJOURNMENT: As there was no further business, Mr. Spears moved to adjourn the
March 14, 2001 Regular Meeting of the Park and Recreation Advisory Committee. Ms.
Billish seconded. The motion carried. Chair Menard adjourned the meeting at 6:42 p.m.
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Marco A. Cisneros
Director of Park& Recreation
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