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PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE, Regular fitting HAY 2019 o
January 11, 2006,5:00 p.m. i9 , ,
Sixth Floor Conference Room, City Hall ° Ci
1201 Leopard St.,Corpus Christi,TXt,,.
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Members Present Member Absent Staff Present
Sandy Billish Jaime Pyle Davie Cissna Sally Gavlik Billy Delgado
Teresa Carrillo Buddy Sparks Rome Gregorio K Chute Chris Semtner
Doninda Garza Carl Suding Hunter Young Peter Davidson Art Sosa
Gregory Perkes Mari Whitworth
I. CALL TO ORDER OF THE PARKS&RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Chair, Sandy Billish called the meeting to order at 5:10 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
The recording secretary called roll and announced that a quorum was present.
IlL ADOPTION OF MINUTES:
Regular Meeting,December 14, 2005
Buddy Sparks made a motion to accept the minutes. Carl Suding seconded. Motion passed.
IV. Hear from the Public: -none
V. BUSINESS
A. PRESENTATIONS,DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
Marina Division Update
Peter Davidson, Marina Superintendent gave a presentation about the new projects including the
second boater's facility, additional boat slips to accommodate 50—200 foot boats, an ADA boat
ramp, bulkhead repair and renovation with a wider street area and improved parking, haul-out
service renovation and update. Additionally,Mr. Davidson spoke of upcoming events including a
visit from the Tall Ships and the International Yacht and Jet Show. Questions were answered
and the committee thanked Mr. Davidson for the information.
B. NEW BUSINESS,DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION-none
C. OLD BUSINESS
Billy Delgado requested the committee waive the waiting period to rename Southside Park He
has researched the original name and finds it was named in the 50s for an area of town. Fliers
were distributed to the neighboring homes and citizen response was received. Mr. Delgado was
requested to obtain written consent from the family of Mike Zepeda for the council packet.
Greg Perkes made a motion to waive the 60 day waiting period and recommend the renaming of
Southside Park to Mike Zepeda Park pending the receipt of the letter of approval from the family.
Mari Whitworth seconded. Motion passed.
Billy Delgado stated the item is scheduled on the City Council's agenda of January 31, 2006.
VI. COMMITTEE,IJAISONISTAFF REPORTS
FINANCE/BUDGET SUB-COMMITTEE:
Sandy Billish said there had not been a meeting. Chris Sendner provided additional budget
information and again led discussion about the general fund expenditures and revenues.
GREENS SUB-COMMITTEE:
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Carl Suding said there had not been a meeting.
PLANNING DEVELOPMENT SUB-COMMITTEE:
Jaime Pyle reported their review of 20 plats. Their committee supports staff recommendation on the
10 eligible plats.
Sally Gavlik reported on the staff visit and review of the Calallen area parks. Most are neighborhood,
pocket style parks. There are three areas of larger park sites. One site of 10 acres, another of 7
acres with surrounding farm land for possible expansion, and the third of 5-6 acres. Additionally,
Equistar Parc is 30+acres. Staff will continue to monitor these areas for planning and funding.
PARK DEDICATION ORDINANCE REVIEW
Art Sosa provided a handout reviewing the City's acceptance of park land vs. funding from the
developers. Updates were given on the Greystone Linear Park Trail, and the Oso Parkway alternate
route proposal.
Mr. Sosa requested a February action agenda item for the UDC. He will provide a draft copy for the
members review before the February meeting.
The group held discussion about requesting the developers/owners to landscape retention ponds.
The example given was the Lowe's location off Williams Drive. This could be an item to be
considered under the UDC discussion.
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT:
Domnda Garza said they had not met pending their meeting with staff in January to discuss program
ideas. A January 2r meeting at 4 pm was offered. K Chute Will confirm this meeting with staff and
reply to this committee.
DIRECTOR:
Sally Gavlik suggested having the Park Dedication Ordinance Review and the Archited/Park Planner
reports with the Planning Development Committee. This method was used at this meeting and
progressed smoothly. The committee agreed.
Ms. Gavlik announced the new requirement for all City appointed committee members to receive
special training in the Texas Open Meetings Act and the Public Information Act. The Texas Municipal
League will offer this training free of charge at the American Bank Center on January 19, 2006. K
Chute will forward the details to all members. Additional training by video wait be offered during the
year. Members have one year to complete their required training. Sally Gavlik wig procure the
completed training certificates.
Ms. Gavlik noted the beginning of a basketball program at Coles Gym in two weeks. Staff and
students are equally excited.
SPECIAL PROJECTS
Billy March.Delgado
Theosaid the two most recent Eagle Scout nt Eagle Scout
candidates will then present tuled to thheirrt rn February and finish in
completed project reports
to the City Council.
Mr. Delgado announced an intern has been hired to assist with our grant work.
Mr. Delgado stated the CDBG project reports by staff are due in February. Information will be given
at the February Finance Committee meeting.
X. COMMITTEE CONCERNS
Teresa Canillo requested a projected project time line for the dean-out of the Suter Park area, as she
is being asked by Pat Suter. Billy Delgado will get that information to her.
Sally Gavlik noted there would be a retirement reception for Linda Hodge on March 3, 2006 in the
afternoon. The committee is invited and details will follow.
Sandy Billsh related a new project for the Flour Bluff/Padre Island area. A Relay for Life will be held
on August 215r from 6 pm to 6 am at the Flour Bluff track. The event wig be moved into the gym if it
rains.
Xl. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION,AGENDA ITEMS
Sandy Billish noted that there would not be information on the Mary Ann Way project yet.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further business, Buddy Sparks made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Dorrinda
Garza seconded. The meeting was adjourned by Sandy Billish at 6:30 pm.
1 £/ liy Gavlik, Director
Parks and Recreation Department