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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Parks And Recreation Advisory Committee - 08/16/2006 16110PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE, Regular Meeting August 16,2006, 5:00 p.m. X67 8 9 107-1- Sixth Floor Conference Room, City Hall wy 1201 Leopard St.,Corpus Christi,TX Members Present Members Absent Staff Present () 0 t: Sandy Billish Dorrinda Garza Sally Gavlik Teresa Carrillo Carl Suding K Chute otiro Garrett Dorsey Doyle Curtis ti Gregory Perkes Peter Davidsonwe'se � Jaime Pyle Billy Delgado Buddy Sparks Chris Semtner Russell Stowers Art Sosa Mari Whitworth Hunter Young I. CALL TO ORDER OF THE PARKS&RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE Chair, Sandy Billish called the meeting to order at 5:02 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,June 14,2006 Russell Stowers made a motion to accept the minutes. Hunter Young seconded. Motion passed. IV. HEAR FROM THE PUBLIC-none V. BUSINESS A. PRESENTATIONS Miracle Field Billy Delgado introduced Bryan Devaney, President of the Evening Rotary Club. The club wants to provide the community with an ADA compliant ball field. They came to City Staff to collaborate this project. Parks& Recreation staff recommends incorporating this field into the State School Property Master Plan that was presented to the committee last year. Staff has reapplied for the Texas Parks& Wildlife grant for this project. The committee received Mr. Devaney's information,asked questions, and expressed unanimous support for this project. Mr. Devaney is to relay the committee's appreciation to his club. B. PRESENTATIONS, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION Recreational Activity Damage to the Seawall Area Peter Davidson, Marina Superintendent,officer Ronald Zirbes and officer Stacey Bruns,two police officers that patrol the Marina and Shoreline area presented pictures and information about the damage to the seawall from skateboard grinding, bicycle tricks, and general graffiti. Additionally presented was an ordinance modeled after a successful Michigan Ordinance including language to assist officers with enforcement against offenders. It was suggested that such an ordinance would help to lessen the City's liability during these activities. Mr. Davidson also showed examples of skate stoppers,designed to deter grinding and other damaging activity. Buddy Sparks made a motion to strongly recommend to City Council the approval of Section 33.14, grinding prohibited. Greg Perkes seconded. Motion passed. Hunter Young made a motion to accept placement of the skate stoppers in the downtown Marina area with the approval by the City Engineering Department on their placement. Mari Whitworth seconded. Greg Perkes made a motion to amended Hunter Young's motion to add appropriate signage as designed by the City Engineer and Legal to coordinate the placement and design with the Downtown Management District. Hunter Young accepted the amendment. Buddy Sparks seconded. Motion passed. SCANNED S Mr. Davidson expressed appreciation to the committee for their support and announced that the presentation would next be given to the Downtown Management District. A brief recess was called at 6:00 pm. Sally Gavlik then presented a gift of appreciation to Sandy Billish as she was presiding over her last committee meeting as chair. Ms. Billish has completed her six years of service on this committee. Refreshments were served. The meeting was brought to order at 6:12 pm for agenda business to continue. C. NEW BUSINESS 1. Election of Officers The committee accepted nominations from the floor. Accepting candidates were given the opportunity to address the committee. Sandy Billish abstained the Chair vote. Votes were counted by Billy Delgado and Chris Semtner. The elected Chair was Hunter Young. The elected Vice-Chair was Greg Perkes. 2. New Member Application Review and Recommendation Applications on file from the City Secretary's Office were reviewed and discussed. The committee voted to recommend Chuck Rushing for membership. The Recording Secretary was asked to notify the City Secretary's office. D. OLD BUSINESS -none VI. COMMITTEE, LIAISON/STAFF REPORTS FINANCE/BUDGET SUB-COMMITTEE: Hunter Young stated their meeting discussed the Community Enrichment Fund was used to update the Oso Pool House, the Vineyard Park is complete, park land/funds dedication monies are expected from the Hogan, Terramar project to be used to help expand the Oso Creek Conservation Park area. UDC funds are being collected. Art Sosa was thanked for his work on this endeavor. Beach Parking Permits were discussed regarding enforcement and sticker sale sites with a sample business plan anticipated by October. Two new Latchkey sites were opened. Sandy Billish asked about the Hotel/Motel Tax (HOT) collection vs the amount spent on the beach during the month of June. Sally Gavlik explained the HOT money goes toward police, fire station and other expenses like the Convention &Visitors Bureau marketing. Ms. Billish suggested the CVB move into the Heritage Park and develop that resource area. Discussion was held. Sally Gavlik said staff could provide a possible planning and financial report on Heritage Park in October. A listing of all the HOT funds allocations was requested. Sally Gavlik will provide this report. Sally Gavlik provided the Fee Schedule 2006-2007 handout adopted by Council. GREENS SUB-COMMITTEE: Carl Suding was unable to attend but submitted the following report to the Recording Secretary to be read. The Greens Committee met in June and July at Gabe and Oso. The July meeting did not result in a Quorum. The Course Renovations are going very well at Gabe. All of the greens are sprigged and growing in nicely. They are planning to re-open the new golf course greens in October. PLANNING DEVELOPMENT SUB-COMMITTEE: Jaime Pyle reported their review of 49 plats; 4 were approved with land dedication, 20 were approved with money in lieu of land, 17 had no parkland dedication requirements or were previously satisfied, 8 had future potential dedications. Their committee supports staff recommendation on the eligible plats. Regarding Fox Run, Dan Cabillero of Fox Nursery, planted trees in nearby parks at his cost. This means more trees were planted than by the usual dedication allowance. Jaime Pyle requested the committee see the map that shows where the park trust money is allocated and the available amount. Sally Gavlik will provide that map and report when it is complete. PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT: Teresa Carrillo stated the committee has not met. SPECIAL PROJECTS: Art Sosa reported on the Grant Project, Bond Projects, Parks Bond Projects, Trust Fund and Friends of the Parks Projects and other items. He also noted the committee's questions regarding the Retention Pond Landscaping item is being reviewed by the Development Services Department. The SMART Program has b V trained 162 individuals representing 123 families. Fourteen coaches were also trained and will now train their parents. Teresa Carrillo lead discussion about the diminishing funds for parks on the state, national and local level. Ideas for advocacy were discussed. Sally Gavlik related the recently adopted TRAPS Legislative Agenda and will bring that report to the September meeting. DIRECTOR: Sally Gavlik announced the Oso Creek Master Plan is on the August 22m Council agenda. All members were encouraged to attend if possible to show support. New department staff will be introduced at the September meeting. Two new Latchkey sites were opened, one at TXA&M, Childhood Learning Center. Steve Denton, the HEB Tennis Pro, has accepted a position at College Station. Staff will be evaluating his position. The Mayor's appreciation reception will be held on September 2e. Art Sosa has accepted the City Architect's position in San Antonio. The committee expressed appreciation for Mr. Sosa's work and support. Chris Semtner is now working in the Tourist District Superintendent's position. He has helped to keep the progress going on the beach related items. VII. COMMITTEE CONCERNS-none VIII. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION,AGENDA ITEMS -none IX. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further business, Buddy Sparks made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Hunter Young seconded. The meeting was adjourned by Sandy Billish at 7:12 pm. AO Ar i Si Gavlik, Director Par and Recreation Department