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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Parks And Recreation Advisory Committee - 05/11/2005 �0��,123nss)8s 4 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE, Regular Me� g 0, May 11,2005, 5:00 p.m. w 'JUN 2005 Sixth Floor Conference Room,City Hall N DCCFNFD 1201 Leopard St., Corpus Christi, TX CITY S{,,^'ET1RY'S OFFICE `;, Members Present Members Absent Staff Present `Es. Anne Baker Gregory Perkes Sally Gavlik .1ZoZ6t`, Sandy Billish Jaime Pyle Art Sosa David Cissna Carl Suding K Chute Dorrinda Garza Hunter Young Rome Gregorio Mad Whitworth I. CALL TO ORDER OF THE PARKS&RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Chair,Sandy Billish called the meeting to order at 5:03 p.m. II. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS: The recording secretary called roll and announced that a quorum was present. III. ADOPTION OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting,April 13,2005 Anne Baker made a motion to accept the minutes. Dorrinda Garza seconded. Motion passed. Sandi Billish introduced new member elect, Buddy Sparks who is here this evening to observe. IV. Hear from the Public: -none V. BUSINESS A. PRESENTATIONS, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION 1. Committee for Persons with Disabilities,inclusion Statement Presentation Linda Faiiwell-Stover,Chair for the Committee for Persons with Disabilities provided a hand- out and spoke of the Recreation Position Statement that was adopted by the Committee for Persons with Disabilities in February of 2005. The Human Relations Commission has also given the resolution their support. This document came from citizens concerns regarding compliance with the American's with Disabilities Act. Their committee helped to review the City's activities and facilities for accessibility and what best practices where in use. Anne Baker made a motion to support the resolution. Rome Gregorio seconded. Motion passed. 2. Cole Park Master Plan and Skatepark Update Because of the media coverage of this project and the public meetings held, Sally Gavlik reviewed the design draft of the Cole Park Master Plan for the committee members. Citizens of the community also voiced their support,opposition,and concerns regarding this project. Claude D'Unger of 201 Del Mar provided a handout to illustrate his concerns about the placement of a skatepark in Cole Park. Sam Cowling of 138 Southern also provided a handout illustrating alternate locations for a skatepark and spoke of his concerns. Renee Bums of 14642 Red River expressed her concerns about having a skatepark in Cole Park, Tony Hauglum of 205 Del Mar provided a handout illustrating the anticipated view of the bay with the skatepark In place along with speaking about his concerns. Michelle Moffitt of 134 Louisiana spoke supporting the skatepark as an activity in Cole Park. SCANNED Lavonne Garrison of 402 Bermuda also provided supporting Information for the skatepark to beplaced in Cole Park. Larry Frederick of 120 Del Mar expressed his concerns for the skatepark to be in Cole Park. Courtney Berry of 2757 Ocean also expressed her concerns for the skatepark to be in Cole Park. Committee members then lead the following discussions. Davie Cissna lead discussion about adequate parking for the park design development. Other possible skatepark site locations such as in the downtown area could help that area's development. Hunter Young asked if any activities, other than a skatepark, had been considered at these proposed sites of the master plan, if other skatepark sites had been reviewed outside of Cole Park,and if the wind surfers supported the design draft. Carl Suding noted safety considerations and the neighbors opposition. Anne Baker lead discussion about the current lack of maintenance of the park and Kid's Place. Sandy Billish noted her attendance at three meetings where young citizens expressed their desire to have a skatepark somewhere in Corpus Christi. Her main concern was the lack of supervision, safety issues,accessibility, and location. Additional discussion regarding traffic, safety,and vandalism concerns was held. Members requested clarification regarding the process of this project,so far. Sally Gavlik clarified the Junior League made a presentation to the City Council. The council liked the idea and approved a Master Plan being designed for Cole Park. Additionally,the council committed one hundred thousand dollars toward the skatepark project Members asked if other sites were researched for the skatepark. Sally Gavlik said staff had looked at other sites but had not seriously researched them until they receive a directive from council. Members asked if staff had information about the traffic considerations. Sally Gavlik reported she had met with David Seiler of the RTA,and other city staff to discuss the possibility of a new bus route,stop light and pedestrian cross walk on Ocean Drive. Her meetings yielded the consensus that currently,Ocean Drive is a main city artery and therefore requests to change the traffic pattern require review and support of all appropriate committees and the council. Other sites considered already have bus routes and appropriate traffic patterns to accommodate pedestrian crossings. Rome Gregorio lead discussion regarding the current usage level at Cole Park and the additional teenage influence on the park with the addition of a skatepark. Dorrinda Garza expressed concern for safety issues and maintenance of a skatepark. Mari Whitworth noted concern for the traffic pattern,park maintenance and the neighbors opposition. Jaime Pyle lead discussion regarding the neighbors current and anticipated concerns. Greg Perkes noted concern with trash maintenance and sanitation issues and the current rodent problem at Cole Park. Additionally, Mr. Perkes lead discussion regarding green park space vs asphalt parking areas. • Rome Gregorio made a motion to recommend the city have a skate park. However,at an alternate location other than Cole Park. Mari Whitworth seconded. Motion passed by 8 members,with 1 against and 1 abstained. Sandy Billish stated at one time the County was reseaching the possibility of a future skate park in the Bob Hall Pier area. 3. Parks&Recreation Mater Plan Update Sally Gavlik introduced the Park Site Selection Criteria. Art Sosa presented a handout for the discussion regarding the three park size classifications of Neighborhood, Community and Regional along with their corresponding recommended immunities. It was clarified that these descriptions would unify park name categories and provide standards for park development in collaboration with citizen group projects. Art Sosa also noted how staff is working with developers for park dedicated land that is in compliance with the Master Plan. After the discussion was concluded,the committee members expressed approval and appreciation for staffs work on these standards. (Greg Perkes left at 6:45 p.m.) Davie Cissna asked for the definition of leased park land vs a group lease to use the park. Sally Gavlik explained that the city does not lease an entire park but has use agreements, often called leases,for youth activities on park land. Mr. Cissna requested a list of athletic field leases. B. NEW BUSINESS, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION Group Presentation Format Sally Gavlik provided a hand out draft of the Approval Process for Presentations to the Park& Recreation Advisory Committee and led the discussion. Hunter Young made a motion to support the Approval Process for Presentations to the Park& Recreation Advisory Committee. Carl Suding seconded. Motion passed. C. OLD BUSINESS -none VI. COMMITTEE, LIAISON/STAFF REPORTS Sally Gavlik announced the request of Brent Chesney to rename Midway Park in memory of Nancy Garrett. Committee members expressed agreement but discussed the need to research the name of Midway Park to be certain renaming the park Is appropriate. Staff will report their findings at the next regular committee meeting. Rome Gregorio requested this item be on the next committee agenda. (Hunter Young left at 7:05 p.m.) FINANCE/BUDGET SUB-COMMITTEE: Sandy Billish reported they met last week to review the general financial report, and the Latchkey report. The proposed budget will be reviewed at their next meeting. Davie Cissna requested a report of the golf surcharge fund to include what the money was spent for on each course. Sally Gavlik will provide. PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT: Doninda Garza reported they met and received information about the National League of Cities upcoming site study of our programs that deal with disconnected youth, such as JAC, Weed & Seed and our recreation centers. Doninda Garza also requested a meeting with staff regarding the implementation of the SMART program. Sally Gavlik provided the committee with the Summer Programs Brochure. Since the brochure has all the new Information the committee did not feel it necessary to have a presentation by staff as previously requested. PLANNING DEVELOPMENT SUB-COMMITTEE: Jaime Pyle stated their committee has been meeting to review the current plats and agreed with staffs recommendation. Art Sosa noted the possibility of the department receiving park dedication land or money for upcoming apartment complex and commercial zoned areas. GREENS SUB-COMMITTEE: Davie Cissna stated they did not have a quorum at their last meeting. Their committee is anxious to receive the consultant's review of operations. Sandy Billish reviewed the handout from the City Secretary's Office showing each members term information. She explained that a member can finish the remainder of their predecessor's term. Then that member begins their own three term limit on the committee. VII. COMMITTEE CONCERNS—none VIII. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION,AGENDA ITEMS Rome Gregorio requested the renaming of Midway Park be on the June agenda. Dordnda Garza requested the SMART program be on the June agenda. IX. ADJOURNMENT Cad Suding made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mad Whitworth seconded. The meeting was adjourned by Sandy Billish at 7:14 pm. ��tLr /�. A Sally a ik, Director rks and Recreation Department