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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Parks And Recreation Advisory Committee - 11/14/2001 a35" fir PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE Regular Meeting November 14, 2001, 5:00 p.m. City Hall- Basement Training Room 1201 Leopard St., Corpus Christi,TX Members Present Members Absent Staff Present Anne Baker Vic Menard Gerardo Alvarez Rome Gregorio Marco A.Cisneros Sandy Billish Billy Olivarez Robert Anderson Robert Tama Anne Seddelneyer Bradley Clarke Marvin Spears Faryce Good-Macon Linda Lindsey Mazy Frances Tinieme CALL TO ORDER: The November 14,2001 Regular Meeting of the Park and Recreation Advisory Committee was called to order by Chair Vic Menard at 5:03 p.m. II. ROLL CALL: The recording secretary called roll and announced a quorum was present. III. ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 10, 2001 AND THE SPECIAL CALLED MEETINGS OF SEPTEMBER 19 AND 26, 2001: Mr. Spears stated that he was absent from the October 10, 2001 meeting. Ms. Baker said that she was present at the meeting. Ms. Billish moved to adopt as amended the minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 10, 2001 and the Special Called Meetings of September 19 and 26. Mr. Clarke seconded the motion. The motion carried. IV. ACTION ON ABSENT MEMBERS: Ms. Billish moved to excuse Mr. Spears, Ms. Lindsey and Mr. Olivarez from the October 10t11 meeting. Mr. Clarke seconded the motion. The motion carried. Anne Baker arrived at 5:05 p.m. V. HEAR FROM THE PUBLIC: None VI. BUSINESS B. NEW BUSINESS - 2. Presentation on Artesian Park Expansion Project Mr. Cisneros introduced Mr. John Dykemas of the architectural firm Bright and Dykemas. Mr. Dykemas presented a history of the project and showed the direction of the project, asking the Committee's support before presenting the project to the City Council. Mr. Moses Canales, who resides at 917 Stirman St., responded to Mr. Dykemas' presentation recommending that the Committee be against any memorials to oppressors, as the proposed project would do. es",r ah72�'hq HAprdlrWnes\word\parkborckmmutes\I 11401.doc OC _A x Pagel of 11f si 4i - b.L+' il� V Ms. Faryce Goode-Macon of the City Planning Department stated that she was present on behalf of the Landmark Commission who will work with the City to resolve all issues. The Park site is in the Historic District and would require an approval by the Landmark Commission for any proposed changes to the Park. Chair Menard reported that there had been a homeless problem in Artesian Park before the current design had been implement. He added that it was his feeling that the City shouldn't spend $1 million just because it has been donated. Discussion included addressing maintenance issues and the complete removal of the existing Park facilities as proposed by the project. The Committee did not take any action on the presentation. A. OLD BUSINESS - 1. Review of Park and Recreation Advisory Committee Rules and Regulations, Bylaws and Committee Assignments Chair Menard requested that the Rules and Regulations and Bylaws portion of this item be tabled until the December 10, 2001 Regular Meeting. The Committee proposed the attached assignments for the Sub- Committees. Ms. Billish moved to accept these assignments. Mr. Spears seconded the motion. The motion carried. Ms. Billish requested a list of Committee member absences during calendar year 2001. Staff will provide this information in the agenda packet for the December 10,2001 Regular Meeting. B. NEW BUSINESS - 1. Consideration of a request from the Texas Audubon Society for Blucher Park Birding Programs After Committee discussion,Mr. Spears moved to endorse the Audubon Society's request for Blucher Park Birding Programs. Ms. Billish seconded the motion. The motion carried. 3. Presentation on Park and Recreation Master Plan Project Schedule Mr. Cisneros reported that the Master Plan Project is the result of comprehensive funding by the C.D.B.G. He added that town hall type meetings would be scheduled to allow the community the opportunity to voice the needs and wants. He also introduced Mr. James E. Carrillo of Haiff Associates who showed the Committee City parks as they appear on a large city map. H:\prdir\annes\word\parkbord\minutes\2001\101001.doc Page 2 of 3 it V 4. Presentation on Outsourcing of Park Operations(Mowing and Trimming) Mr. Cisneros reported on the mowing and trimming of Right of Ways (ROW), Padre Island Parks and areas in the City Marina which were divided into seven(7) different packages outsourced to two(2)out of town companies that is being studied by staff for other possible applications in the Department. VIII. DIRECTOR'S REPORT/COMMITTEE REPORTS Mr. Cisneros reported that the Sesquicentennial Celebration Advisory Committee (S.C.A.C.) meeting was rescheduled to November 28ih from November 215'. He also reported that the staff liaison for this task force was Mr. Ronnie Sepulveda from the Multicultural Services Division. Mr. Cisneros reported on the classification study of non-uniform position currently being conducted within the City. He stated that the last study took place over 40 years ago. Mr. Menard reported on his visit with City representatives to the Portland Skate Park. Chair Menard requested that each Sub-Committee chair meet with the appropriate City staff to discuss pertinent issues. VII. REQUEST FOR AGENDA ITEMS: Mr. Cisneros reported that Ms. Crystal Lyons would report to the Committee on ADA Compliance Issues at the December 12th meeting. Chair Menard requested that the Committee look at the Special Events policy again at the December 12th meeting. Mr. Olivarez reported that the Greens Committee was as "anti-fee increase"as ever, and wanted to know the status of the 3rd golf course. VIII. ADJOURNMENT: As there was no further business, Ms. Lindsey moved to adjourn the November 14,2001 Regular Meeting of the Park and Recreation Advisory Committee. Mr. Olivarez seconded the motion. The motion carried. Chair Menard adjourned the meeting at 6:50 p.m. ,y itAll Marco A Cisneros.Director Park and Recreation n\prdinanne-s\word\parkbord4ninuas\2001\101001 doc Page 3 of3