HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Parks And Recreation Advisory Committee - 06/09/2004 PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Regular Meeting
June 9, 2004, 5:00 p.m.
City Hall-Basement Training Room
1201 Leopard St., Corpus Christi, TX
Members Present Members Absent Staff Present
Anne Baker Rome Gregorio Gloria Aguilar Margie Rose
Sandy Billish Gregory Perkes Clifford Bost Linda Hodge
David Cissna Karen Woodard K Chute
Dorrinda Garza Hunter Young
I. CALL TO ORDER: Chair,Sandy Billish called the meeting to order at 5:12 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS:
The recording secretary called roll and announced that a quorum was present.
Ill. ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF May 12,2004
Anne Baker moved to accept the minutes as submitted. Dorrinda Garza seconded. The motion passed.
IV. HEAR FROM THE PUBLIC:
Trian Serbu of 14310 Playa Del Ray Street presented his idea for a downtown park. It was suggested that he
consult the City's Planning and Engineering Departments before returning to the committee to request support
for this project.
V. BUSINESS
A. Presentations
1. S.M.A.R.T.
Mark Lord, Executive Director of the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation (TAAF) gave a PowerPoint
presentation about the SMART Youth Sports Training Program. This program is designed to address the
critical area of parental behavior in youth sports, to help prevent and minimize negative situations, and to
instill a quality,safe and enjoyable athletic experience for youth.
2. Bayfront Master Plan
Ron Massey, Assistant City Manager, updated the committee on the latest plan for the Bayfront area. The
fourth option for road movement along the two mile Bayfront is a combination of the other three plans and
is most recommended by the design team. The City Council will review the plan on June 29th and finalize
the bond language by the end of August. Mr. Massey requested he return to the committee at their regular
July meeting to request support for the project concept.
(Rome Gregorio left at 6:00 pm. Doninda Garza left at 6:05 pm.)
3. Coastal Bend Regional Park Foundation
Greg Perkes suggested his presentation and request for action be tabled until the regular July meeting as
he will abstain and a voting quorum is not available. Chair, Sandy Billish and committee members present
agreed.
Additional discussion was held regarding the July and August meeting agendas.
B. New Business—None
C. Old Business—None grim
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VI. COMMITTEE, LIAISON/STAFF REPORTS
1. Director's Report
Margie Rose, Assistant City Manager, Interim Director, Park & Recreation, announced the interview
schedule for the four final candidates for the Director position. A reception will be held on Thursday,June
24th and interviews on Friday,June 2e. All committee members were invited to the reception.
Ms. Rose reported the City Council would review the Enterprise portion (Golf and Marina) of the proposed
budget on Tuesday,June 15th and invited the committee members to attend.
Ms. Rose told of discussions and meetings being held to address general issues and requests for kite
boarding and wind surfing launch sites.
Ms. Rose reminded the members that the C-Sculpture event would be held on June 12'11
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And a new event, Flicks in the City is a collaborative effort to provide a family outing opportunity for our
community.
2. Planning Development
Karen Woodard presented the Vision and Mission Statement for their committee. They are also working on
review of the Trust Fund list with emphasis on the year 2000. A meeting with David Ondrias, Assistant
Director of Operations was requested.
Discussion was also held regarding the Park & Recreation Advisory Committee's Vision and Mission
Statement. This item was requested to be on the August agenda.
3. Program Development
Linda Hodge reported the Inclusion Open House project is now becoming a July project to celebrate Park&
Recreation Awareness Month. This event will showcase the City's existing programs with emphasis on
accessibility. An Access Challenge at the Padre Staples Mall on June 10th and an evening dance are
planned to enhance the other activities.
4. Park Dedication Ordinance
Anne Baker met with Margie Rose for task clarification. It was decided that Staff would review the
ordinance along with the PRAC guidelines and bring back to the sub-committee noted problem areas and
solutions to consider. Discussion was held regarding the consideration of other ways to fund development
and maintenance of parks.
5. Finance
Sandy Billish noted the decline in revenue for the Latchkey program. She requested an update on the
program be given to the sub-committee.
6. Greens
Davie Cissna reported rounds played are down 13%. Bill Alley is the new president of the Greens
Committee. The remaining Surcharge Improvement Projects will be completed later. Mr. Cissna has been
appointed to the RTA Board.
VII. COMMITTEE CONCERNS -none
VIII. Request for Information,Agenda Items
Greg Perkes requested to give his presentation on the Coastal Bend Regional Park Foundation at the July
meeting. He is looking for the Park & Recreation Advisory Committee's endorsement of the project for grant
applications and publicity.
The PRAC,Vision and Mission Statement discussion for the August agenda.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Anne Baker made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Greg Perkes seconded. The meeting was adjourned at
7:00 pm.
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Margie C. Rose,Assistant City Manager
Interim Director, Park and Recreation