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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Parks And Recreation Advisory Committee - 12/14/2005 . 1.r PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE, Regular Meeting December 14,2005,5:00 p.m. Boater's Facility,Lawrence Street T-Head 400A North Shoreline Blvd,Corpus Christi,TX 78401 Members Present Member Absent Staff Present Sandy Bluish Gregory Perices Buddy Sparks Sally Gavlik Chris Semtner Teresa Carrillo Jaime Pyle K Chute Nilesh Patel Davie Cissna Cad Suding Peter Davidson J.D. Batten Dorrinda Garza Hunter Young Billy Delgado Bruce Haddad Rome Gregodo Mari Whitworth Art Sosa 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,November 9,2005 Sandy BiNsh noted two duplicate sentences from the October 12, 2005 minutes in section IV, Hear From the Public. The sentences regarding Anne Baker's service will be deleted. Cad Suding made a motion to accept the minutes with correction. Greg Perkes seconded. Motion passed. IV. Hear from the Public: -none V. BUSINESS A. PRESENTATIONS,DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION 1. Brighton Village Proposed Development Sandy Nish suggested the item be tabled. The members agreed. 2. Old Bayview Cemetery Fence and Curfew Issues Sally Gavlik reported the new curfew will be from 7 am—7 pm by Director's Order to discourage vandalism of the cemetery. Greg Parkes offered funding suggestions to be investigated. 3. Renaming of Southside Park Danny Noyola spoke on behalf of the CC Barrios Association requesting to rename Southside Park to the Mike Zepeda Park. Mr. Noyola presented information supporting Mr.Zepeda's leadership in the community as a civil rights leader. Domnda Garza made a motion that the committee support the renaming of Southside Park by the CC Barrios Association to Mike Zepeda Park and recommend to the Council,baring any problem On the staff due diligence). Greg Perkes seconded. Sally Gavlik described the park renaming process as follows. Staff will research the historical information regarding the current park name. Notices will be provided to the neighborhood informing them of this request. Notices will be distributed after the first of the year because of the upcoming holidays. This work will be completed during the SO day waiting period as prescribed by the committee's standing policy. Ms.Gavlik will then report findings and status to the committee and notify Mr.Noyola and the CC Barrios Association. Ms. Gavlik will also inform those parties of the date the item will be heard by City Council. Ms. British Mated she SCANNED V will attend the Council meeting to speak In support of the renaming on behalf of the committee. Sandy BiNish called for the vote. Motion passed without opposition. Teresa Carrillo stated she fell it was an honor to participate in the approval of this project Congratulations were expressed to all attending members of the CC Barrios Association. Danny Noyola and Sylvia Samaniego expressed appreciation to the committee. 4. Proposed Eagle Scout project Andrew Garza, Eagle Scout Candidate,is a Moody High School student who has participated in City leagues and activities. Mr.Garza gave a presentation proposing to install shade structures over the two viewing bleacher sections of Dick Runyon Field at Price Park. Mr. Garza provided information of support from local professionals for engineering and inspection services. Doninda Garza moved to recommend approval of Andrew Garza's project to provide shade structures at Dick Runyon Feld. Mari Whitworth seconded. Motion passed without opposition. The committee expressed congratulation to Mr. Garza and his father. 5. Final Report of Eagle Scout project,Victoria Park Improvements Brian Smith gave a PowerPoint Presentation depicting the placement of bollards along the 2800 block of Ow Parkway. The project was completed on November 19,2005 with the help and coordinated efforts of his family,troop members, community sponsors,and city staff. The committee expressed their congratulations. Sandy Billish requested Mr. Smith give his presentation to the City Council. Mr. Smith agreed. Staff will coordinate the agenda item. As the Green's Committee had not arrived,Sandy Billfish called for Committee Reports. • VI. COMMITTEE,LIAISON/STAFF REPORTS PARK DEDICATION ORDINANCE REVIEW Art Sosa stated them had been no meetings as the UDC was still under review. PLANNING DEVELOPMENT SUB-COMMITTEE: Jaime Pyle reported their review of 44 plats. Their committee agreed to support the staff recommendation on the 10 eNgible plats. Art Sosa stated he will provide the presentation on the Brighton Village Park plan as soon as information from other departments has been compiled. Davie Cissna asked about the Northwest Crossing Development. Mr. Sosa described the support for funds instead of small park land dedications and the desire to work toward a large park in that area. Mr. Cissna requested additional information on this project regarding figures and plans. FINANCE/BUDGET SUB-COMMITTEE: Sandy Billish said there had not been a meeting. However, Chris Semtner led discussion about the general fund expenditures and revenues. The golf figures were improving and the Marina figures were in flux because of the construction projects. PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT: Doninda Garza said they had not met. Their committee would like to meet with staff in January to discuss program ideas. It was also noted that the SMART Program concept had been passed by Council. Sally Gavlik reported the Council had requested staff encourage all leagues to begin a program now instead of waiting until lease renewal. GREENS SUB-COMMITTEE: No report requested or given � V DIRECTOR: Sally GavIlk informed the committee of the NRPA Legislative Forum to promote Paths & Recreation. The meeting will be in Washington, DC from February 15.17, 2006. Members interested should contact K Chute or Sally GavIlk for additional information. Sally Gavlik reported the department's winning of the Boat Parade for Best Sail Boat and Best All Around. Greg Perkes offered his boat for use in next year's parade. Sally Gavtik also reported on the activities of Christmas Past held at Heritage Park. The event was a success and plans are being made to include those activities in next years celebration. Teresa Carrillo noted her conversation with Pat Suter regarding the cleanout of the sanctuary area before the nesting season begins in the spring. Sally Gavlik is to coordinate with the Superintendent of Operations and contact Ms. Suter regarding the anticipated time schedule. SPECIAL PROJECTS Billy Delgado summarized the ongoing CDBG and Bond projects. He also noted the Urban Forester position has been opened for application. ARCHITECT/PARK PLANNER Art Sosa had nothing to add at this time as his information had been given at various times of discussion during the meeting. Sandy Bililsh suggested a short intermission for refreshments. The committee agreed and recessed at 6:03 pm. (Teresa Canillo left at 6:09 pm) Sandy Biilish called order at 6:10 pm and gave the floor to Ray Falcon of the Greens Committee. VI. CALL TO ORDER OF THE GREENS COMMITTEE Vice-Chair, Ray Falcon called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. VII. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS The recording secretary called roll and announced that a quorum was present. VIII. ADOPTION OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting, November 30, 2005 Billy Graham made a motion to accept the minutes. Carl Vaughn seconded. Motion passed. The floor was then given to Jerry Shoemaker of the City Engineering Services Department. IX. BUSINESS A. PRESENTATIONS, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION 6. Feasibility Study for Gabe Lozano Golf Course Jerry Shoemaker and Baxter Spann of Finger, Dye&Spann gave a presentation of the proposed golf course renovation project for the Gabe Lozano course. This consideration in change from the master plan is necessary because of the rising cost of construction,the limited funds available and the project construction time. Staff brings support from the Planning Commission. Billy Graham made a motion to accept the proposed alternate plan by Baxter Spann. Milo Garcia seconded. Motion passed. Ray Falcon gave the floor to Sandy Bihish who asked for a motion from the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee. Carl Suding made a motion to accept the alternate plan. Rome Gregorio seconded. Motion passed. Sandy Bluish returned the floor to Ray Falcon who asked for further business. As there was none,the Greens Committee adjourned at 6:45 pm. N Sandy Billish continued the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee meeting by asking for Committee Concerns. X. COMMITTEE CONCERNS It was announced that the City Council's Youth Advisory Committee had been Installed by Council. Ronald Sepulveda will be the staff liaison. Sandy Billish asked for a member liaison. Doninda Garza volunteered to work with the youth committee. Carl Suding reported on the fund raising and progress of the Windbome, Ulberg Statue project. XI. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION,AGENDA ITEMS Marina Report Brighton Village Presentation IX. ADJOURNMENT Rome Gregorio made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Hunter Young seconded. The meeting was adjourned by Sandy Billish at 6:53 pm. lattb, .r Sally Gavilk, Director arks and Recreation Department