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PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE, Regular Meeting
June 14, 2006, 5:00 p.m. 07 8 910;
Sixth Floor Conference Room, City Hall
1201 Leopard St., Corpus Christi, TX
Members Present Members Absent Staff Present
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Sandy Billish Teresa Carrillo Sally Gavlik w
Jaime Pyle Garrett Dorsey K Chute s2 brO
Buddy Sparks Dorrinda Garza Art Sosa \9� _ Z�1Go
Russell Stowers Gregory Perkes Reba George
Carl Suding Mad Whitworth Billy Delgado
Hunter Young
I. CALL TO ORDER OF THE PARKS& RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Chair, Sandy Billish called the meeting to order at 5:14 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 10, 2006
Buddy Sparks made a motion to accept the minutes. Hunter Young seconded. Motion passed.
IV. HEAR FROM THE PUBLIC -none
V. BUSINESS
A. PRESENTATIONS, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
1. Unified Development Code
Sally Gavlik introduced Michael Gunning and Sylvia Adspe of Planning and Development Services.
They summarized the Unified Development Code, answered questions and gave process information
for the path to Council. Members were encouraged to provide their comments on line as public
review would end July 19th.
2. La Retama Park
Sally Gavlik introduced Norma Urban of the Downtown Management District(DMD). She presented
historical information on the park, and the La Retama Park Master Plan. The DMD will ask Council
to dedicate a portion of the DMD allocation of the 2004 Bond for this project. Additional funding will
come from grant and foundation pledges. Discussion was held.
Carl Suding made a motion to approve the La Retama Master Plan. Buddy Sparks seconded.
Motion passed.
B. PRESENTATIONS
1. American's Promise
Ronald Sepulveda introduced Bryan Silva of the City Council's Youth Advisory Committee. Bryan
Silva presented information about the American's Promise program started in 1997 by Colin Powell
to mobilize people from every sector of American life to build the character and competence of our
nation's youth by fulfilling five promises; to be caring adults, to provide safe places,for a healthy start
and future,for effective education, and opportunities to help others. Corpus Christi was named one
of the 100 Best Communities for Young People. The committee thanked Mr. Silva for brining this
information.
2. Hotel/Motel Tax Presentation and Report
Sally Gavlik introduced Eddie Houlihan,Assistant Budget Director of the Finance Department. Mr.
Houlihan presented information on the Hotel/Motel Tax, how it is collected, distributed and the
spending restrictions. Questions were asked and answered. Sandy Billish requested further
information regarding contributions and spending from the Island, Flour Bluff and downtown
businesses.
3. Finance and Budget Report
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Sally Gavlik introduced Reba George who provided a handout depicting Revenues and Expenditures
of the Parks&Recreation Department for/from the General Fund, Marina and Golf Enterprise Funds,
and the Community Enrichment Fund. Review and discussion was held. Ms. George agreed to
provide information on the Beach Parking Permit project at the next meeting since that report is
being compiled and not yet ready, Buddy Sparks requested the process for selling unused park
land. Additionally, he asked for a breakdown of how many parks are being used or will be
developed.
C. NEW BUSINESS-none
D. OLD BUSINESS -none
VI. COMMITTEE, LIAISONISTAFF REPORTS
FINANCE/BUDGET SUB-COMMITTEE:
Sandy Billish stated their information had already been given in the finance and budget report. There was
no further discussion.
GREENS SUB-COMMITTEE:
Cad Suding reported their May meeting did not result in a quorum. However, those present did discuss the
lack of member participation and the Gabe Lozano renovation project.
PLANNING DEVELOPMENT SUB-COMMITTEE:
Jaime Pyle reported their review of 26 plats; 11 sites are possible funds in lieu of land, the Ditch 31 site with
land along the ditch and funds in lieu of land for phase II of that project, 3 gated communities that get half
credit for park land/funds. Their committee supports staff recommendation on the eligible plats.
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT:
Dorrinda Garza could not attend the meeting but sent her report through K Chute. Ms. Chute relayed that
committee members had anonymously visited some Summer Program sites and have seen the children
having lots of fun. Ms. Garza feels the sites are even better than last year as everything looks to be going
well for staff and participants.
SPECIAL PROJECTS:
Billy Delgado said Josh Wentworth had been hired to assist Art Sosa with the Auto Cad projects and the
purchasing process for playground equipment. He noted the Oso Pool bath house project was complete
and encouraged the members to visit the site. Recent neighborhood meetings continue to gain public
support for the development of neighborhood parks. The Force Account was briefly discussed.
DIRECTOR:
There was no additional information.
VII. COMMITTEE CONCERNS
The committee discussed their desire to support the UDC and to vote at this meeting instead of at their
next meeting. Buddy Sparks, assisted by Hunter Young, made a motion to strongly support and
recommend adoption of the Unified Development Code for city wide implementation and to look forward to
public comment. Carl Suding seconded. Motion passed.
After committee discussion, it was agreed not to have a July meeting.
VIII. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION,AGENDA ITEMS -none
IX. ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further business, Buddy Sparks made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Russell Stowers
seconded. The meeting was adjourned by Sandy Billfish at 7:23 pm.
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v . ' Sally Gavlik, Director
I Parks and Recreation Department