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PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE, Regular Meeting
June 8,2006,6:00 p.m.
Sixth Floor Conference Room, City Hall
1201 Leopard St.,Corpus Christi,TX
Members Present Members Absent Staff Present
Anne Baker Jaime Pyle David Cissna Sally Gavlik
Sandy Billish Buddy Sparks Rome Gregorio Art Sosa
Dorrinda Garza Carl Suding Mari Whitworth K Chute
Gregory Peaces Hunter Young
I. CALL TO ORDER OF THE PARKS 5 RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE:
Chair, Sandy Billish 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:
Regular Meeting, May 11, 2005
Anne Baker made a motion to accept the minutes as submitted. Carl Suding seconded. Motion
passed.
IV. Hear from the Public:
Hank Read of Marina del Sol, 1400 Ocean Dr.,#902A expressed concern with loud music and car
noise late a night. He has not experiences any problems with people using the fishing pier.
Dr. Randy Cutlip of Marina del Sol, 1400 Ocean Dr.,#401D expressed concern with current curfew
• j not being enforced, loud music and car noise late at night.
(Greg Perkes arrived at 5:13 pm)
Ann Henry of Marina del Sol, 1400 Ocean Dr.,#30116 expressed concern regarding the current lack of
police response and how the cement amplifies noise at night.
At this point many of the residents were asking if staff was recommending the curfew be extended. Sally
Gavlik clarified that all current Bayfront Parks had a 2 am curfew. The Parks&Recreation Advisory
Committee was considering a Cole Park curfew of 10 pm or other possible options. Ms.Gavlik was
joined by Doyle Curtis, staff legal council.
James Eskew of Marina del Sol, 1400 Ocean Dr.,#202B is a second floor resident who enjoys the current
view of Cole Park and prefers a 10 pm curfew noting the Ingleside skatepark has a 10 pm curfew. Mr.
Eskew questioned how the park curfew would affect the people using the fishing pier. He also noted the
water and lights at the end of the pier were no longer waddng.
Floyd Tydlacka of Marina del Sol, 1400 Ocean Dr.,#10036 expressed concern about how the curfew
would affect the concerts and other special events.
V. BUSINESS
A. PRESENTATIONS,DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
Downtown Management District(DMD)presentation of the Artesian Park and La Retama
Park preliminary development design
An Sosa presented the architects preliminary design for both parks and reported the DMD is
currently requesting this committee's and other citizen comment. Public forums of the plan will be
given on June 15th, at 7:30 am, noon and 5:15 pm at the Ortiz Center. Sally Gavilk encouraged
attendance and for committee members to invite other citizens to attend.
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B. NEW BUSINESS, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
Cole Park Curfew
Sally Gavlik stated the curfew issue was noted during the Master Plan work and provided a
memo to the committee noting some of the pro and con points. Discussion followed.
Anne Baker made a motion to include Cole Park in the current city park curfew. There was not
second. Motion failed.
Discussion in three major areas of concern followed;curfew,special events, and fishermen.
Dorrinda Garza made a motion that the Parks&Recreation Advisory Committee recommend the
Cole Park curfew be changed to midnight—S am, excluding the fishing pier. Buddy Sparks
seconded. Discussion lead to Greg Parkes amending the motion to,the Parks&Recreation
Advisory Committee recommend the Cole Park curfew be changed to 10 pm—6 am excluding
the fishing pier,subject to proof that the person has a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
fishing license. Dorrinda Garza agreed with the amendment and Anne Baker seconded. The
motion passed without opposition.
Sandy Billish requested the item be on the June 28"'City Council agenda.
C. OLD BUSINESS
1. SMART. Program Update and Coaches Certification Program
Mark Lord,Executive Director provided a PowerPoint Presentation, Handouts, and Training
Tape Sample for the committee. Information about these two programs was received and
questions were asked and answered.
Dorrinda Garza made a motion that the Parks&Recreation Advisory Committee recommend
to City Council that all new leases for any and all land and/or facility owned by the city and
leased to youth programs include in the new lease a clause making it mandatory for leagues
• • to require their coaches and parents take a state or nationally recognized parent and coaches
sportsmanship program. Anne Baker seconded. Motion passed.
Sandy Billish requested the item be on the June 28"'City Council agenda.
2. Aquarius Park Project Update
Sally Gavlik reported that her conversations with Kim Fuller indicated the group had Issues
regarding that island park development that needed to be resolved before they could bring an
update back to the committee. Therefore,the item is on hold.
3. Coastal Bend Regional Park Update
Greg Perkes reported their group has been working with the Nueces River Authority,are
organizing their fund raising campaign and land donations. Some students from the Texas
A&M School of Landscaping are working with Masa Design of Dallas to help develop the
design plan. Their policy statement and Master Plan are future portions of this project. Mr.
Pertces will provide updates to the committee as appropriate.
4. Request to rename Midway Park
Sally Gavlik reported the staff investigation into the Midway Park name yielded the park had
been named for the subdivision. Therefore,there was no notable reason the park could not
be renamed. Additionally,staff is working on the newspaper notice.
Greg Perkes made a motion to rename Midway Park to the Nancy Garrett Memorial Park and
recommend the waving of the 60-day notice period. Carl Suding seconded. Motion passed.
Sandy Billish requested the item be on the June 281"City Council agenda.
4. Facility Tour Itinerary
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Sally Gavlik presented the draft itinerary. Discussion was held and the draft was approved.
The Committee requested the tour be held on Wednesday, July it. If needed a business
meeting could be posted during the designated lunchtime with the tour to follow. Staff will
coordinate the details.
VI. COMMITTEE,LIAISON/STAFF REPORTS
FINANCE/BUDGET SUB-COMMITTEE:
Sandy Billish reported the group had not met.
Sally Gavik provided a handout of the proposed budget and led the financial discussion. Noted items
included the Natatorium cost will be covered, Park Maintenance will receive their full gasoline
allocation, Senior Community Services will have their budget cut in approximately half, Office of
Director budget is lower due to salary deletions for one year for two positions. The positions will not
be cut and will remain vacant until the appropriate time. However, the cuts were made in lieu of
program cuts. An Aquatic pilot program was cut but the program objective will be covered by other
maintenance options. Changes in the Golf Course management are needed to get the enterprise out
of the red. Currently, more rounds are being played and funding Is better.
(Anne Baker left at 6:40 p.m.)
Ms. Gavlik also noted that some Bond 2004 money for playground improvements will be handled by
Art Sosa, instead of the Engineering Department for cost savings on these projects.
Greg Perkes requested an update on the Trust Fund park projects; Moody, Oso, South Guth. Those
items were discussed at a previous meeting missed by Mr. Perles. Appropriate information will be
provided by staff.
GREENS SUB-COMMITTEE:
Carl Suding said the group met on May 25°1 at the Oso Golf Center and are anxious to receive the
NGF report expected soon. Their next meeting will be on June 29th.
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PARK DEDICATION ORDINANCE REVIEW SUB-COMMITTEE:
Staff did not have anything to report at this time.
PLANNING DEVELOPMENT SUB-COMMITTEE:
Jaime Pyle said their group met once before the holiday. The first set of plats were recommended.
The second set were tabled until their next meeting.
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT:
Dorrinda Garza said staff is continuing their inclusion work. The new Athletic/Aquatics Program
Manager is Leon Upshaw.
DIRECTOR:
Sally Gavlik reminded all sub-committee chairs to contact K Chute regarding mom reservations in the
consideration of our office move.
The State School Property Master Plan is scheduled to go before the City Council on June 14th.
The Ben Garza Master Plan is scheduled to go before the City Council on June 21st.
The 2004 Bonds have not yet been sold due to market conditions. The Rem may go before the City
Council on June 10.
ARCHITECT/PARK PLANNER
Art Sosa told the committee of staff plans to develop a path property listing on the city's base map.
He will be working closely with other staff to coordinate this project.
K Chute reported that Davie Cissna's condition had improved and provided his contact information.
VII. COMMITTEE CONCERNS
Greg Perkes noted how nice It is to see the parks being developed and maintenance being
improved. The location of the Master Plan on the inner net was also provided Mr. Parkes.
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In response to committee comments it was noted that Art Sosa will coordinate the Midway Park
improvements with the Friends of the Parks and City staff.
VIII. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION,AGENDA ITEMS
Sandy Billish requested the Cole Park Master Plan be on the July agenda if possible.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Buddy Sparks made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Greg Perkes seconded. Motion passed. The
meeting was adjourned by Sandy Billish at 7:00 pm.
Sally Gavlik, Director
Parks and Recreation Department