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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Parks And Recreation Advisory Committee - 05/12/2004 \Ir+ 411110 PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE Regular Meeting May 12, 2004, 5:00 p.m. City Hall — Basement Training Room 1201 Leopard St., Corpus Christi, TX Members Present Members Absent Staff Present Gloria Aguilar Dorrinda Garza Sandra Billish Margie Rose Anne Baker Rome Gregorio Maria Ramos Linda Hodge Clifford Bost Gregory Perkes K Chute David Cissna Karen Woodard I. CALL TO ORDER: Vice Chair, Rome Gregorio called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m. II. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS: The recording secretary called roll and announced that a quorum was present. III. ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF April 14, 2004 Davie Cissna moved to accept the minutes as submitted. Greg Perkes seconded. The motion passed. IV. HEAR FROM THE PUBLIC: None. (Maria Ramos arrived at 5:06 p.m.) V. BUSINESS A. Presentations 1. RTA Downtown Street Car Project Fred Haley of the Region Transportation Authority (RTA) gave a report on the Environmental Study associated with the Downtown Street Car Project. The RTA offers this project as a solution to moving people about the downtown, arena and convention center areas. (Dorrinda Garza arrived at 5:15 pm.) There are three routes being reviewed at this time. One route on Chaparral and Water Streets, another route along Shoreline and the third is a combination of the first two routes. Curb lane and median areas are being considered for placement of the rails and electric lines. Project funding will be received from several sources. The RTA website, www.CCRTA.orq contains information and the public survey form. Committee members were also requested to complete the survey form. Committee members then asked questions that were answered by Mr. Haley. 2. Park Dedication Ordinance Doyle Curtis of the City's legal department reviewed the ordinance that deals with ParkLand Dedication. The original guidelines were composed to assist with the development of neighborhood parks. Currently, the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan suggests larger regional or area parks that can be better developed to serve a larger portion of the community. Discussion was held regarding the developers ability to provide the City with funds calculated on the raw value of the land instead of allocating the actual neighborhood land. The committee received a worksheet that showed funds provided in lieu of land now being held in the Community Enrichment Fund. Additional information regarding the dates these funds were received will be forthcoming. The Park Dedication Ordinance Review Sub-committee will begin SCANNED sr the task of reviewing this ordinance and make suggestions for guideline changes that could assist with the development of regional or area parks. Mr. Curtis agreed to assist with this project. B. New Business New committee members) review and recommendation The committee reviewed new member applications. Dorrinda Garza made a motion to recommend to the City Secretary that Kevin Ferrell and Hunter Young be considered for membership on the Park & Recreation Advisory Committee. Greg Perkes seconded. The motion passed. Staff was requested to complete the process with the City Secretary's Office. C. Old Business— None VI. COMMITTEE, LIAISON/STAFF REPORTS 1. Planning Development Clifford Bost reported that the committee had met and discussed the City's Mission and Vision Statement. This committee is working to simplify and clarify that statement. Additional discussion was held regarding the developer's ability to receive back dedicated parkland if not developed within a specified time limit. 2. Program Development Dorrinda Garza stated the group met today. Their task is to develop an appropriate Inclusion Open House event during the month of July as that is Park & Recreation month and Persons with Disabilities month. They are working to showcase the inclusion programs already in place and are collaborating with several other community organizations. A handout of People First Language was also provided to the committee. 3. Greens Davie Cissna reported rounds played as down about 22%. Growing concerns for the operating were discussed that their sub-committee meeting. Because golf is an enterprise venture, it cannot be funded by the City's General Fund. Therefore, additional surcharge improvement projects will not be started. That money is now needed to fund the courses. Staff was requested to provide a status report on the improvement projects previously funded by the surcharge. 4. Finance As Sandy Billish was absent, Margie Rose, Interim Director, provided comments from the Finance Sub-Committee meeting. Handouts were provided. In addition to the 2004 Bond Planning Summary, Mrs. Rose reported that during the City Council's Retreat different bond packages were considered. She reviewed the proposed packages and how they would affect the community's taxes and utility costs. 5. Staff Report Margie Rose reviewed the memorandum to the City Manager relating the Park& Recreation Advisory Committee's recommendation regarding the 2004 Bond proposal and the Bond Packet breakdown worksheet, and the CDBG Project Statue Worksheet. The 2003 Citizen Survey was also provided to the committee. A flier providing information about the Dan Whitworth Memorial Park Improvement Project was given. It was announced that the Velocity Games event will be held the weekend of Memorial Day. And the Focus Group, a downtown revitalization group is collaborating with the City to provide summer outside movies at a downtown location. Linda Hodge stated the Ben Garza complex improvements in accordance with the Master Plan were approved by the City Council. VII.COMMITTEE CONCERNS Rome Gregorio reminded the committee of the Mayor's appreciation reception next Wednesday, May 19'". All were encouraged to attend. `r `l Greg Perkes requested to give his presentation on the Coastal Bend Regional Park Foundation at the June meeting. He is looking for the Park & Recreation Advisory Committee's endorsement of the project for grant applications and publicity. VIII. Request for Information, Agenda Items Greg Perkes requested to give his presentation on the Coastal Bend Regional Park Foundation at the June meeting. He is looking for the Park & Recreation Advisory Committee's endorsement of the project for grant applications and publicity. IX. ADJOURNMENT Dorrinda Garza made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Clifford Bost seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 6:47 pm. 16 k00_0J Margie C. ose, Assistant City Manager Interim Director, Park and Recreation